THE LAST CLASS AT CBC TERRACE CELEBRATE THEIR 61ST REUNION

It must be a good luck sign when the Class of 1961 get together to celebrate their 61st Anniversary since leaving school. In 1961, it was the final year of CBC Terrace before the College relocated to East Perth and renamed Trinity College. Many of our classmates have maintained and enjoyed a close relationship since 1961 and attendances at our luncheons remain strong. Once again, La Casetta restaurant in Wembley hosted our lunch on Wednesday 13 October.

This year there were 24 attendees, plus another two invited guests (Bob Tyers from the Class of 1959 and John Keane – ex Aquinian) with ten apologies. Festivities commenced at 12.00 noon with an excellent three-course meal and rounded off by farewell drinks into the early evening. Whilst we acknowledged the passing of four of our classmates in the past year, the highlight of the reunion was to welcome back Frank Johnston who had been erroneously reported as deceased. We ascertained that two of our classmates were responsible for this misinformation and it had been reported that one of them attended the funeral, subsequently denied.

We can assure you that Frank was in attendance, looked in peak condition and was very appreciative when we nominated him for our inaugural Bowra & O’Dea Survival Award.

In summary, it was a most enjoyable day and the resounding opinion was that an annual luncheon be held with a date in May 2023 is our aim.

We sincerely thank Ms Diane Millar, Executive Officer of the Trinity-Terrace Old Boys’ Association, for her assistance in early arrangements for this function.

John Devine (’61)