The Possum Trophy The Possums Trophy is a perpetual award presented after the annual fishing excursion to Torrumbarry Weir.
It is awarded to the participant that provides some action of note. It can be anything between outstanding and ridiculous. [A Brownlow or a Download performance]
Only those in attendance are privy to the reason for the award.
The Possum Trophy is named in memory of Brother Paul Bourke who was principal of the school in the 1950 s and was at the school for a total of seven[7] years. After leaving Kyneton he maintained a close link and was always at our annual reunion until his death.
In The Possum Nest
Year – Winner
2002 – Brian Fleming 2003 – Roly Sandilands 2004 – Arthur Clarke 2005 – Mick Halley 2006 – Ray Fleming 2007 – P H Law [Peter] 2008 – Jack Ramsdale 2009 – Paul Healey and Gerry Lavery 2010 – Laurie [Frizz] Marshall 2011 – Leo Law 2012 – Kevin Willey 2013 – Barry Grose 2014 – Len Young and Brian Fleming [BPF 2nd time] 2015 – Dave Tyquin 2016 – Arthur Clarke for second time 2017 – Kevin Mustard 2018 – Gerry Lavery 2019 – Norm Schmidt 2020 – John Wilson On Monday 18 May 2015 a number of Committee members attended the Sundblom home. Old Boys from far afield joined the Kyneton contingent, and Sunny’s wife Jarleth and their family gathered for the surprise.
So we add Kevin [Sunny] Sundblom to our list of Life Members [see The Team at bottom of page]
At the 2014 annual general meeting Cath Ramsdale mother of a stalwart and now President Jack was made an Honorary Life Member. The award was to acknowledge her ongoing hosting of a monthly meeting and the award winning sponge cakes always provided.
Cura Pastoralis
Brother Tom Maher attended his last meeting on 14 December 2011 as he had a transfer to Queensland.
Brother Tom was our pastoral adviser for a quarter of a century and regularly made the trip from Bendigo to attend meetings. His expansive and interesting address has always been a highlight of the meetings.
Brother’s new address from late January 2012 will be: –
MARIST BROTHERS COMMUNITY
82 MOOLA RD (PO BOX 82)
ASHGROVE QLD 4060
Two Life Members Jack Willmott and Jack Ramsdale were installed at the 2008 AGM. The award was made in recognition of these members unfailing dedication to the association and its undertakings.
At the 2009 AGM a posthumous Life Membership was awarded to Kevin Tresidder and accepted by Dianne and family.
Other Life Members who have served on past management committees or are still involved are: –
John Biddlestone [Deceased], Laurie McPherson [Deceased], Vin Reardon [Deceased], Barry Rowe [Deceased], Leon Fallon, Brian Fleming, Gerry Lavery, Kevin Law, Peter Law, Laurie Marshall and Leo Ramsdale OAM
NOT ONLY US Jack Willmott was also honoured by the RSL when he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during the RSL State Conference. Jack is one of only seven recipients of this prestigious award. The committee of the Kyneton Sub-branch of the RSL recommended Jack for his untiring work to enhance the services offered to returned servicemen. Jack joined in 1946 and has served on the committee since except for a short break of seven years until 2005 when he again joined.
More details were carried in the Midland Express of July 22nd 2008 at page 16.
We also direct your attention to other pages of this site Deceased Old Boys and The Men who Shaped Our Lives
