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The “fish day” was held on Sunday 16 December 2012 with a good turnout of families. The volunteer cooks did a splendid job as always and the ladies excelled with the desert platters. At least one notch of the belt will be extended by some!

Immediate Past President Roly Sandilands attended with his arm in a sling. During the previous week he had the misfortune to crash his ride on mower and break his upper arm in three places. He will be attending the Royal Melbourne Hospital to have “keyhole” surgery and pins inserted.

Father Barry Caldwell has retired from active duties and will leave Kyneton in early January. Father Barry came to Kyneton five years ago and has been a true supporter of the Old Boys. Before he arrived there were three priests in Kyneton and one at Trentham but the parlous state of vocations has meant that only one priest now covers both congregations.

Ninety three year old Jack Wilmott our elder statesman, made a presentation to Father Barry on behalf of the Old Boys. He remarked that Father Barry did not look old enough to retire to which the response was “the inside is not as good looking as the outside”. Barry said he had really enjoyed his time at Kyneton except for the winters.

A presentation was also made to Sister Joan who incidentally is currently the only sister at Kyneton, but she expects the other sisters to come home during 2013. Always willing to take the spotlight Jack advised us that he was born in the house where the sisters now live.

None were able to attract the attention of the children like Santa who discussed private matters with each and handed them an icy-pole and chocolate treat. Santa also had some conversation with adults but it appeared to be “secret men’s’ business”.

The next reunion is our seventieth [Association formed in 1943] and we are hopeful that a large number of past pupils will make the pilgrimage to Kyneton on 27 January.