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| Posted: Thursday, 06 August 2009, 9:24 PM |
| Yes Billy had some relatives. I know one well - a nephew. Met him in the 80's in Ferntree Gully, and still in touch with him and his family. In fact they have retired and now live in Mildura! Tell you all about it next week Lyn. Looking forward to the week. Great work Merbeinites! Kay. |
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| Billy Ling |
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| Posted: Thursday, 06 August 2009, 7:28 PM |
| Thank you Diane for bringing back memories of Billy Ling. As a kid I always wondered about this funny old Chinese man who took our shoes and returned them to last a little longer....I could never understand how he lived in that shop with all that mess and I guess I never really knew if he had any friends or family. My questions will always remain inanswered but he was certainly very much a part of Merbein when I was gorwing up in the 50's and 60's.Lyn Hocking |
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| Hi from Peter and Lois Krake nee Brinsden |
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| Posted: Thursday, 06 August 2009, 7:10 PM |
| We will be in Merbein for the street parade and the Saturday and Sunday. We will be taking Peter's mum Hilda to see the parade and displays. Graham and Keith Brinsden will be driving vehicles in the parade and Judy Brinsden will also be there. We would love to catch up with classmates and others we knew back then. |
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| Centenary |
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| Posted: Thursday, 06 August 2009, 6:48 PM |
Hi, I'm Maiva Wilkinson[Herath]
Looking forward to catching up with everyone, especially Sandra McInnes on Fri 21st |
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| Back to School Saturday 22nd August - Bring old photos and magazines |
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| Posted: Thursday, 06 August 2009, 9:42 AM |
With so many activities going on, Saturday 22nd looks to be the best day to catch up with old school mates as most schools are open on that day..
Schools are open for tours during the Centenary Celebrations as follows;-
Our Lady of Sacred Heart Monday-Thursday during school time
Saturday 22nd 11-12noon
Merbein Primary;- Tuesday 18th 12noon-3.30pm
Saturday 22nd 11-12.30pm
Merbein West;- Monday-Thursday 9am-3.15pm
Saturday 22nd 11-12.30pm
The Lake; Thursday 20th August 9am - 11.00am
Merbein South - ring 50 25 6277 to arrange a visit
and Merbein Secondary College Saturday 22nd August 11am-1.30pm.Suggest we rock up to Merbein Primary 11am to say midday and then head straight up to Merbein Secondary College until at least 1.30pm when we can decide whether or not we want a glass of wine and a bite to eat. Ralph Fletcher |
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| Headmaster Sam Tongway: 1937-1948 |
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| Posted: Wednesday, 05 August 2009, 8:09 PM |
| This chap was at the High School , and set up the first library at the school. If anyone has kept contact with his daughter Margery, as per the previous message from Joy Milne, could you email the info to me or reply here? Thanks,Joy |
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| Margery Strauss (nee Tongway?) |
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| Posted: Wednesday, 05 August 2009, 8:05 AM |
| Her cousin Lucy Milne from Nangiloc would love to know her address in London. Anyone who can help? |
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| class of 1959 lunch together on Sunday 16-08-2009 12-30pm |
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| Posted: Wednesday, 05 August 2009, 7:53 AM |
| At the Gateway Hotel Mildura.Depending upon numbers if there will be room for partners. Those comimg at this stage are. Helen Willcock Mary Dowty Barbary Murray Lynette Stringer Joy Nichols Cecilia Blasinic Ian Newland Grahem Gale Ken West.Could any others wanting to join us please ring either Joy on ph 50252287 or Ken on ph 54687272. Looking forward to meeting many friends |
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| Vicki Thompson |
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| Posted: Monday, 03 August 2009, 9:57 PM |
Hullo Everyone who knew me. Unfortunately I am unable to make the trip from the Sunshine Coast (Qld) to join in the celebrations and renewing of friendships. I left Merbein 1987 moving to Hervey Bay, there til 2004 when I came to S/Coast. Live in large retirement resort. My second husband died 10 years ago. I have no children and retain my own name. Class mates Marianne Lee, Joy McKenzie, Dianne Congress, Faye Griffiths, Peter Jenner, Tony Treadwell, John Arnold, Lindsay Cupper to name a few. Love to hear from Wendy Carmichael whom I lost track off and Lorraine Norman who moved to SA. Also fond memories of Peter, Neville, Eveyln Mitchell, Ian Keens, David Cross, Val &Bill Golding, Rhonda & Tony McKenzie. Ken Scobie our much loved Commercial teacher. The list goes on......loving reading familiar names on this. Congrats to a mighty effort of the committee for an unforgettable Merbein Centenary. Sadly both my cousins Ron & Brian Mckay have passed on. Both retired to Hervey Bay. Anyone wants to get in touch via email love to hear from you. Have a great time to those of you who can make it.
Cheers, Vicki (with apologies to all I havent mentioned) |
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| CSIRO displays |
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| Posted: Monday, 03 August 2009, 1:43 PM |
The Merbein laboratory, was established in 1919 and has a history of successful research for Australian horticulture, from improving grape and citrus varieties through conventional breeding, management and biotechnology to successful collaborations with other organisations and post graduate training.
To celebrate the 90 year history and achievements of the CSIRO Merbein Research Station, they will be opening their doors, to the general public and will have on display some of the achievements as part of the Merbein centenary celebrations. Date: August 18th - 20th
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Place: CSIRO cnr River Avenue and Sturt Highway, Merbein South We would like to make contact with the many current and former staff who have had an association with the laboratory to invite them back to the site. If you are still in contact with anyone who may be interested in visiting the site, please forward this invitation on to them. |
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