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25.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER. STAY SAFE. KEEP WELL.

25.01.2022 This is the form to apply for enrolment at St Josephs Technical School South Melbourne in 1986. On 21st April 1988 all staff were called together and advised that the school would close at the end of that year.

24.01.2022 St Josephs Technical School, South Melbourne (CLOSED 1988 30th Anniversary) Reunion of Students, Teachers & Staff (families welcome) Sunday 18th November 2018... 12.30pm to 4pm at the old school site, since 1993 home to Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School. Entry from Bank Street. Parking in street only. BBQ lunch and light refreshments will be provided. A gold coin donation on the day to cover costs including BBQ would be appreciated. DISPLAY OF MEMORABILIA Enquiries/RSVP to 2018 Reunion Committee Members: Felix Goodyear 0417 818 987 Jim Power 9646 3345 Tony Allday 9580 7344 e-mail: [email protected]

22.01.2022 MARCH 22ND 2020 REUNION CANCELLATION NOTICE. Unfortunately it has been necessary to cancel the Reunion next Sunday due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus. Depending on how this pandemic unfolds an attempt to organise a Reunion later this year may be considered.... Stay well everyone!

20.01.2022 This enquiry recently came from a former student. He wrote: Hi, I am just wondering if you might be able to confirm that Gerry Petrie passed away earlier this year? He had a great influence on me and many others whilst at Joeys. Thanks. An enquiry to former school secretary Patricia Insall confirmed this sad news. Here is Pats reply: I am sad to say that Gerry did pass away. He was a fabulous teacher and he helped so many young boys become confident, my Stephen as well.... Below are the death notice and funeral notice found in the on-line classifieds of the Herald Sun Newspaper - PETRIE. Gerard Francis OAM 10.2.1935 - 8.2.2017 Loved husband of Marie. Brother of Kathleen and Tom (Dec.). Loved and loving father of Michael and Donna, Bernadette and Phil, Christopher and Jackie, Julian and Anne, Gabrielle and Christopher and Matthew. Fun loving Grandpa to 18 and Great Grandpa to 11. Rest in Peace PETRIE. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Gerard Francis Petrie will be Celebrated at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Dorking Rd, Box Hill on WEDNESDAY (Feb. 15, 2017) commencing at 10.00 a. m. Refreshments to follow in Church Hall prior to burial at Lilydale Memorial Park. To allow us to share the highs and lows of a life based on an education from St Josephs Technical School, South Melbourne a Reunion will be held in November 2018 to recognise the 30th Anniversary of the closing of the school in 1988. More details later.

20.01.2022 Hi everyone, well it was a fantastic full school Reunion on Sunday 18th November 2018. A very good attendance was matched by Melbournes perfect weather. Thank you to Principal Simon Millar for allowing us to use the school facilities at Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School (previously the site of St Josephs Tech). Our timing was excellent as the school art show was last week and it proved a wonderful backdrop to our event. You will see some of the work in the accompanyi...ng photos. Our eldest attendee on the day was Ken "Feathers" Bird who was enrolled in 1939. In 2016 Frank Hillas had taken that honour being enrolled in 1932 but sadly he passed away earlier this year. Thanks to everyone who assisted on the day including our cooks from the Port Melbourne Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society who donated their time in return for a donation to the organisation. Finally a special thanks to the three man Reunion Committee for their efforts - Jim Power, Felix Goodyear & Tony Allday. PS Thanks to Joseph Mielak for several of the photos. See more

20.01.2022 2018 will be the 30th Anniversary of the closing of the school. To mark the occasion a Reunion will be held in October or November, 2018. The youngest student would now be in his early 40s. Fortunately the school grounds and former Brothers residence are still in place to help us recall the many memories. More details in coming months. If you wish to be part of the organising committee please let me know (Tony) via my email address [email protected].

19.01.2022 NOT LONG NOW !!! St Josephs Technical School, South Melbourne Reunion of Students, Teachers & Staff (families welcome).... Sunday 22nd March 2020. Midday to 4 pm at the old school site. Entry from Bank Street. Parking in street only. See more

19.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Joyful and Hope-filled Christmas.

18.01.2022 Ryan Egan supplied these photos.

18.01.2022 Shaun Nicholson was enrolled in 1980.

17.01.2022 May the politicians and business leaders of the world show great vision in 2020, by setting aside the allure of power and wealth and work from the heart to provide a better future for all earths inhabitants and the environment.

17.01.2022 WHY TEXTING AND DRIVING AT THE SAME TIME SUCKS... The driver wrote, "I rlly shld pul ovr to text ths, but fk it - I can do both...." Not likely he ever knew what happened - the rail hit him square in the torso and pushed him through the front and back seats and the tailgate... HAVE A HAPPY EASTER - DRIVE SAFELY

16.01.2022 Photo provided by Alfred Smith.

15.01.2022 LETS ALL DO OUR BIT TO MAKE IT A GOOD ONE

15.01.2022 Former DLP senator John Madigan dies, aged 53 Student St Joseph’s Technical School South Melbourne Years 9 & 10 in 1981/82....Continue reading

14.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OLD BOYS AND YOUR FAMILIES. May 2017 bring you Good Health and Happiness. This is also an opportune time to remember those who enabled us to reap the benefits of an education at St Josephs Technical School, South Melbourne - our parents or guardians, the Christian Brothers and the lay teachers, other support staff and those who volunteered countless hours to raise funds for the betterment of the school and its students. Thank you to all of them.

13.01.2022 To all Old Boys and your families, former staff and teachers - you are wished a Joyous and Peaceful Christmas.

12.01.2022 St Josephs Tech School Reunion Day Sunday 18th November 2018 12.30 to 4 pm Enter from Bank St Come along & enjoy the day.

12.01.2022 What went wrong?

11.01.2022 Gary Jones was enrolled at St Josephs Tech South Melbourne in 1967. Congratulations Garry on the occasion of your 30th anniversary as a Priest. 15 October 2017 The Parish of St Peters Daylesford will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Fr Garys Ordination at 10.30am Mass on Sunday, October 15, 2017 followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre. All welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected] to assist with catering.... Thank you Peter Fitzgerald for highlighting this achievement.

11.01.2022 This time with Corona virus or COVID-19 has certainly been challenging, more so for some than others and in a variety of ways. What it has done too is highlight the many benefits of modern technology. Many times I have read comments on this site that "it is decades since we have seen each other". Well, why wait for a Reunion - although we still want to see you there - there are many ways to contact each other, both seeing & hearing each other,regardless of you live, no travel required. Skype, Zoom, Google Meets, Microsoft Teams & Facetime are just a few of the platforms out there that can be used. Make an effort to contact your mate and get things happening.

11.01.2022 Thank you Max Harrup for supplying these photos of "1949 South Melbourne Christian Brothers Technical School Gymnastic Display" at South Melbourne Town Hall.

10.01.2022 As we know the classrooms at St Josephs Technical School, South Melbourne fell silent at the end of the last term in 1988. In 1993 younger students returned to the grounds as Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School opened its doors following the closure of four local Catholic Primary schools.... Congratulations to all concerned as the school celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2018 Thankfully we are still able to enjoy the surrounds today. St Josephs Tech full school Reunion Sunday 18th November 2018

10.01.2022 The Australian Story The first invitation to the Christian Brothers to minister within the Church in Australia occurred in 1832, during the life of Blessed Edmund Rice. However it was not until 1843, at the invitation of Archbishop Polding, that the first Irish Brothers arrived in Sydney for a short period. The Brothers returned in 1868 to Melbourne under the leadership of Brother Patrick Ambrose Treacy at the invitation of Bishop Goold. In that first party were Brothers Patr...ick Ambrose Treacy, Dominic Fursey Bodkin, John Barnabas Lynch and Patrick Joseph Nolan. They arrived in Port Philip Bay on the Donald McKay on November 18th, 1868. The first school was at St. Francis in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne and its establishment caused quite an excited stir among many of the Irish Immigrants who had made Melbourne their home. Over the ensuing few years schools were established in East Melbourne (1871), South Melbourne (1874), Brisbane (1875), Ballarat and Dunedin New Zealand (1876), St. Kilda and Geelong (1878), Adelaide (1879) and Balmain (1887) in Sydney. Over time the Christian Brothers established or helped staff over 120 schools in every Australian State and Territory. Four Australian Provinces of Christian Brothers were in existence before the formation of EREA in 2007. The four Provinces were; St. Patricks [Tasmania and Victoria], St. Francis Xavier [Queensland the Northern Territory], St. Marys [New South Wales and the ACT] and Holy Spirit [South Australia and Western Australia]. To read the full article go to: http://www.erea.edu.au/about-us/our-story/christian-brothers

09.01.2022 A memorial service will be held for my brother Shaun Nicholson on Monday 29th July at the Broadmeadow sporting club 111 Sunset blvd Jacana at 12 midday Come and share some stories with others that loved him. All welcome. David Evans Just letting you know Shaun attended St Josephs back in the early 80S with me. We grew up together in Glenroy we went to the same primary school and onto St Joeys the same year. I know he had some good mates back in the day, I thought I would share the sad news as his family is happy for his old mates to attend his memorial. Unfortunately I live in QLD and cannot attend. Cheers David Evans

08.01.2022 The REUNION is coming. Sunday 18th November 2018. 12.30 till 4 pm at old school site. BBQ lunch and light refreshments provided.... Attached photos are examples of basic woodwork items produced in Form 1 or 2 in late 1960s under the guidance of Br Webster. Does anyone else still have their woodwork, metalwork or machine-shop masterpieces?

07.01.2022 Stephen Emerson has provided the following comment and photo asking that it be added to our site: Did you know the infamous Mick Gatto attended St Joeys (1968)? Albeit only for a very short time.

05.01.2022 St Josephs Technical School, South Melbourne Reunion of Students, Teachers & Staff (families welcome) Sunday 22nd March 2020... Midday to 4 pm at the old school site, since 1993 home to Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School Entry from Bank Street. Parking in street only. Cars can drive into yard to drop off passengers. BBQ lunch and light refreshments provided. A small donation on the day to cover costs including BBQ would be appreciated. DISPLAY OF memorabilia Enquiries/RSVP to 2020 Reunion Committee Members: Felix Goodyear 0417 818 987 Jim Power 9646 3345 Tony Allday 9580 7344 e-mail: [email protected]

05.01.2022 Here are some flags/pennants from the School Reunion Collection which are put on display at Reunions. It is hoped to have a Reunion sometime in 2021 but it will all depend on the course COVID-19 takes.

05.01.2022 A Time to Reflect Spend time in reflection about our connection to each other. If we are feeling challenged and overwhelmed or fearful, lets take a minute to think through the things we must be grateful for. Reflect on what might come from our time in isolation, a renewed sense of peace? An exodus from our materialism and greed? An enlightenment of equality? A collective sense of human connectedness and compassion? A desire to end global warming and protection of our natural environment? A gift from the Holy Spirit to end poverty and stand up for the oppressed, marginalised and vulnerable? The times to come may be difficult. They may also offer a chance for us to find a new direction, take a better path, and maybe build a better world. (Author unknown).

04.01.2022 These photos were taken at the 2012 Reunion. Sadly, I learned today that Frank Hillas passed away on 17th January 2018. He was one of our known oldest surviving students. Despite his advanced years Frank had made the effort to attend several Reunions since 2010. R..I.P. Frank. HILLAS, ARTHUR FRANCIS (FRANK) Hillas, Arthur Francis (Frank) Son of Arthur and Catherine. Frank is predeceased by siblings Harold, Maureen, Sr. Thrse Marie (Carmel), Gilbert, Anthony, Jude and Cat...herine, and survived by Des, John, Fred and Shirley. Loving husband to Patricia. Devoted father to Michael, Paul, Gregory (deceased), Catherine and Chris. Father in law to Jo, Vera and Julie. Fond friend of Eileen and Ross. Supportive and caring grandfather to Ashlei, Andre, Kristy Lee, Jessica, Aleksei, Marlei, Keziah and Matthew. Grandfather in law to Nick. A loving and selfless person, Frank, you dedicated your life to your family, parish and charity. A life well celebrated, your love will continue for generations. We will miss you dearly. May your soul rest in peace. With love from your family and friends. 27/10/1921 - 17/01/2018

04.01.2022 This photo of marching cadets was submitted by Mark Ferrari (1962-64) and was provided to him by mate Des Friend. Mark is in the front row far right ( looking at photo) Des Friend is directly behind him. Believed to be at the old South Melbourne football ground.