| Bill Dorrington |
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| Posted: Sunday, 02 August 2009, 9:51 PM |
| Hi everyone. I subscribed to the mailing list last December and have rarely looked at the website since. Whilst attending a family birthday celebration in Melbourne my cousin (maiden name Lyn McKenzie) mentioned the existence of this Guest Book/Message Board and I eagerly looked it up that night. What a fabulous endeavour by the organisers and heartiest congratulations and thanks for the effort you are putting in.I lived in Merbein for 19 years and moved to Melbourne in 1968. My parents (Keith and Maggie) and I lived in Smith Street. I attended Merbein High from 1961-65 and worked in the CBC Bank (sadly no longer) from 1966-68. Dad passed away in 1973 and mum in 2002. I rarely return to Merbein these days but am looking forward to coming back for at least one day to see the procession (I was on a float organised by the cubs on the original one). Whilst not personally knowing everyone whose name appears in the Guest Book, I certainly remember most of the names. My fondest memories of Merbein are the old picture theatre; particularly the Friday Ranch Nights. Memories of film gods such as Randolph Scott, John Wayne, Audie Murphy, Gary Cooper, Alan Ladd etc. Also Saturday nights which always began with a serial which always ended in a cliff-hanger. Captain Video comes to mind. Lots of others in which the same wood-grained station wagon seemed to feature in each. Also the rousing cheer which would go up when the film inevitably broke down. Also the never ending succession of Elvis Presley movies:each one seemingly worse than the previous one. There was a real smorgasboard of film genre over time.Anyway great to feel a part of all this and hope to catch up with as many people as possible whilst I am in Merbein. Regards to everyone and feel free to contact me if you wish. |
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| Hi from Marg&Ted Cox |
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| Posted: Sunday, 02 August 2009, 10:27 AM |
| We will be in Merbein on the 14th hope to catch up with lots of old friends see you there. |
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| Posted: Sunday, 02 August 2009, 9:57 AM |
| This message is for Nola Finteln. I Nola my name was Barbara Pope and our friends at school were Marie Maynard, Margaret Swain, Marcia Davis, Nanette Griffin, Maxine Johnston, have a photo of us taken in the school yard, will bring it with me. My three sisters will be there, Joan, Margaret and Marion. I know you have two sisters, Dinky was one, I even remember your Birthday December 27th ? Looking forward to seeing you. Barb. Pope |
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| Ted & Marg Cox |
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| Posted: Saturday, 01 August 2009, 6:45 PM |
| I agree with Mick McLennan about that bloody Teddy Cox. We are very good friends of theirs and we wish them both a very happy 50th Wedding Anniversary today. Have a wonderful Centennary celebration with all your old friends Marg & Teddy. Regards your neighbours, Lynne & John Fitzsimmons |
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| Happy 50th Anniversary Marg and Ted Cox |
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| Posted: Saturday, 01 August 2009, 5:36 PM |
| Hey Mum and Dad50 Years of wedded Bliss, Thats 2 life sentences. Have a great time with all your buddies in Merbein at the 100 years celebration, and remember Teddy 2 Alcohol free days per week.Love Sue John, Toby & Sam xxxxx |
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| Ted Cox- What a character!! |
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| Posted: Saturday, 01 August 2009, 4:56 PM |
| That bloody Ted, I've lived next door to him and Marg for nearly 10 years here in Orange, and what a great bloke he is!! Trouble is, every time I go in for a chat,the bastard gets me 3 parts cut on his favorite drop, Red Wine of course, as you all know. They are both, so much looking forward to the Centenary!! Congratulations to them on their very special 50th Anniversary. Kind regards from neighbour Mick McLennan. |
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| Sylvester Ciszkowski |
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| Posted: Saturday, 01 August 2009, 9:50 AM |
| I will be in Merbein on Friday the 21st,Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of August and am looking forward to catching up with old friends and sharing old times. Regards Sylvester |
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| Greg Norman |
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| Posted: Saturday, 01 August 2009, 9:46 AM |
Hi Greg I will be in Perth from the 12th August till the 15th August would love to catch up with you my Mobile number is 0438830653
Regards Sylvester Ciszkowski ( The Rocket Kid ) |
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| Gledhill/Blaby |
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| Posted: Friday, 31 July 2009, 9:38 PM |
| My name is Peter Gledhill. I have two brothers, Mike and Ross and a sister, Lisa. Our parents were Rob and Marg Gledhill (nee Blaby), of Third St Merbein West. Rob and Marg's parents were Fred and Doreen Gledhill and Jim and Mary Blaby of South Merbein. The Gledhill and Blaby families were both among the early settlers, and both families have plaques in the Pioneer Garden at Pump Hill. We moved to the Shepparton area in 1963, but still have many fond memories of Merbein and its people. We attended Merbein West PS and remember the Sylvia, Smythe, Liddicoat, Scutcheon, Brinsden, McPhee, Piscioneri, Tassoni, and Maynard families very well. My teacher was Mrs Nicholls, who also taught my father Rob years earlier at the Lake School. We still have many close relatives at Merbein, including Mrs Alma Preisig, Geoff and Mavis Preisig, Jude and Ivan Shaw, Mrs Marion Baumann, and Jan and Alf Chivers, who all still reside in the Merbein/Merbein South area. Ross and I will be at Merbein with our wives over the weekend of 14 August to 17 August, and are looking forward to it very much. Peter Gledhill |
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| hi from the davis family |
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| Posted: Thursday, 30 July 2009, 6:01 PM |
| its great to see a lot names the past we a part of charles and ruby davis clan it will be great to catch up with old family and friends again regards max davis |
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