St Pat’s News
College mourns canteen pioneer
The College community is this week mourning the death of former parent Emma Basham who was a driving force in the establishment of the College canteen in the 1960s.Emma, known as Em, started working at St Pat’s in 1963, when Br Nangle spoke to her about starting up a tuckshop. Br Nangle knew that he…
Australian Catholic Youth Festival Information
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It exists to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their faith and participate in the vitality of the Church in Australia. The three day festival involves a celebration of faith through prayer, music,…
Jacob Hopper speech at John James Medal
1st XVIII captain Jacob Hopper delivered a memorable speech at the 2015 John James Medal, the best and fairest count for the St Patrick’s College football program. Following is the full transcript of his speech: “Good Evening Mr Crowley, staff, invited guests, parents and students. It is my absolute pleasure to be able to say…
J O’Keefe
O’KEEFE, J- – – – SPC 1908 The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
F O’Farrell
O’FARRELL, F- – – – – SPC ? The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
Francis O’Dwyer
O’DWYER, Francis- – – – – SPC 1907-1908 The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
J O’Donnell
O’DONNELL, J- – – – – SPC 1907-1908 J O’Donnell was in the 5th Class at St Patrick’s in 1908. The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
J O’Connor
O’CONNOR, J There were three J O’Connors at St Patrick’s prior to WWI: – J O’Connor – SPC 1893-1896 – J O’Connor – SPC 1916 – J O’Connor- SPC 1908-1910 There is not enough identifying information to be able to locate the correct war record. The College was unable to identify further details about this…
D O’Connor
O’CONNOR, D There were two D O’Connors at St Patrick’s prior to WWI: – D O’Connor – SPC 1894 – D O’Connor – SPC 1915-1916 The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact College Archivist, Catriona Banks -“ cbanks@stpats.vic.edu.au
John Noble
NOBLE, John- – – – – SPC 1908-1910 John Noble was a boarder at St Patrick’s, completing his Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Class. He was a keen handballer, the College Annual of 1910 noting that, -‘-¦ after a strenuous game J Noble won by 31 to 16.’ The College was unable to identify further details…
