St Pat’s News

Charles William Fox

FOX, Charles William – – – – SPC 1908DoB:- – c1891, Ballarat, VICFather:- – George Charles Fox, 614 Drummond St South, Ballarat, VICMother:- – Margaret Alice, nee HildebrandCharles William Fox, variously known as Charlie or Will, was one of five children but seemingly the only boy who attended St Patrick’s College. His younger brother, George…

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John James Fidler

FIDLER, John James- – – – – SPC ? DoB:- – 1884, Sale, VIC Father:- – William Valentine Fidler, a carpenter Mother:- – Ellen, nee James John Fidler was born in Sale, the fourth child of six born to William and Ellen. Service No:- 2106 Rank:- – Private Unit:- – 2nd Pioneer Battalion John Fidler…

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James Kennedy Dunne

DUNNE, James Kennedy – – – – SPC 1914 DoB:- – 1896, Surry Hills, NSW Father:- – Edward Dunne (sometimes Dunn) Mother:- – Elizabeth, nee Holmes James Kennedy Dunne (sometimes known as Kennedy James Dunne) was a boarder at St Patrick’s from Sydney. He passed the Junior Public Service examinations in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, English,…

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T Dixon

DIXON, T- – – – SPC 1912-1915 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 –

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W Dale

DALE, W- – – – – 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 –

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J Cronin

CRONIN, J- – – – SPC 1914 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 –

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? Connor

CONNOR, ?- – – – 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 –

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2015 Father’s Day Festivities

The College was delighted to host around 400 people at its annual Fathers Day Mass and Breakfast on Friday, September 4. The morning started with a solemn Mass in the College Chapel celebrated by Chaplain Fr James Kerr. Fr James reminded all in attendance of the crucial role a strong father figure plays in the…

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Thomas Connolly

CONNOLLY, Thomas – – – – SPC 1910-1914 Information was scarce regarding this boy. The College Annual of 1912-1913 mentions that he was in the 5th Class, and he played violin. The College was unable to identify further details about this boy. If you are able to provide information to complete his story, please contact…

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John ‘Jack’ Connolly

CONNOLLY, John -‘Jack’- – – – SPC 1909-1910 DoB:- c1893 Information was scarce regarding this boy. The College Annual of 1911 gave his address as c/- Tynan, Carroll and Co, Property Expert Salesmen, and Hotel Brokers & Valuers, 349 Collins Street, Melbourne. In the next Annual, 1912-1913, he is listed as working at the Bank…

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