40 Years Celebration Br Kelly (right) with the architect of the Trinity buildings, Jim Henderson (centre), and Trinity’s current Principal Tony Curtis (left).
Pictured outside the Trinity Chapel are (L-R) Chris Lalor (Dux of 1962), Br J A Kelly (Headmaster in 1962), Tim Delaney (Head Prefect in 1962), and Tony Curtis, Principal.
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Kelly, the College was able to have as its special guests Dr Tim Delaney (Head Prefect in 1962) and Mr Chris Lalor (Dux of 1962). The Trinity Old Boys’ Association’s 2002 Reunion had as one of its themes the celebration of 40 years on the Trinity site. Nearly six hundred past students – many from CBC – were able to recognize the achievements of the College on the two sites. Perhaps the most significant and tangible mark of the occasion was the unveiling of a special bronze plaque to be located in the footpath outside the Duxton Hotel in St George’s Terrace – the original site of CBC – to serve as a permanent reminder of the fact that CBC Perth was located there for nearly seventy years of its history. In a strong gesture of good will, the Trinity Old Boys’ Association have invited the Old Aquinians’ Association to join with them in jointly recognizing CBC’s former location.
orty years ago CBC Perth transferred from St George’s Terrace to a new site near the WACA and was renamed Trinity College. One of the reasons for the move was the fact that the State Government wanted to have the College’s city site for a new hotel as part of its preparation for the staging of the Empire (now Commonwealth) Games. After much discussion, the Headmaster of the time, Br J A Kelly, negotiated for a transfer of land and for the building of a new school including a hall and chapel. Both these structures were significant architectural features of the new Trinity College and reflected the vision of Br Kelly and the College’s architect, Mr Jim Henderson. Br Kelly and Mr Henderson were able to visit the College during the year and were delighted at the development in facilities they saw. A special 40th Anniversary Assembly in September provided a strong focus for students and staff to celebrate this important event in the College’s history. As well as Br
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