Extracts from The Tregenza Times.
21st August 1983
Rumour of the Week:
Is it true that the two Mike O'Connor's from the fourths are going to have
pistols at ten paces to decide which one of them should change his name-
8th August 1983.
Rutherglen invites us to tour (do they know what they're letting
themselves in for --) and a coach will be available lunchtime Friday, 30th
to take a party of brave tourists to confront a weekend of drunken and
licentious behaviour. For those that can still scratch, there is rumoured
to be Rugby Union Football at some time during the weekend. So for an
unforgettable weekend (or one you can't remember) sign now before it's too
late.
16th July 1983
Rumour of the Week:-
It appears that one of the coaches wives is rather partial to faggots
(evidently preffered with peas and gravy---)
I've heard that a certain prop gets glued to the teevee every time an ad.
for CHUM comes on.
Tony Bew and a chandelier are reputed to have had a falling out resulting
in an excruciated cruciate. Anne's had a smug smile ever since.
Rumour has it that Woodville's spies spotted R. MeDaniels out training
with the thirds on Thursday, they immediately scratched Saturdays fixture.
I don't know whether he's an asset or an aidtt
SHE'S, FINALLY HERE:
For the first time in history, the Theile's have arrived at the right
place at the right time and produced a daughter. Congratulations Erie and
Annemarie on the birth of Rachel Elizabeth.
Belated congratulations are also in order for Mike Cobb and Julie who
recently announced their engagement.
UP-AND-COMING SOCIAL- EVENTS
7/8/83 :- The goal kicking competition for the Dan Patterson Trophy,
13/8/83 :- The Revue. All grades plus social members should by now have
the acts worked out and Arch and Julie would welcome your approach to let
them plan the sequence of acts.
Past Social Events
1) DINE-IN NIGHT:- Those who saw the club house on the night of the Wives
and Girlfriends dinner will now realise just how beautiful it can look.
(Those who saw it the following morning will realise just how bad it can
look). Our thanks and congratulations to Eric and Annemarie (Mum) and
their willing band of helpers Jeremy and Chris, Sean H., Tony W. et al for
what was a special evening and a memorable meal. It is my fervent hope
that this night remains a permanent fixture on our calendar. However, I
was extremely disappointed to find that none of those chosen to help clear
the wreckage up turned up resulting in just two of us ( one of whom was
not even able to make it on the night) washing up the whole lot. Not very
impressive..
2) WOODCHOP:- Thanks again to Harry and Merlin for another great forest
outing. I think the mulled wine managed to create a feeling of warmth in a
few people and the final sing-song at the bonfire would have kept the
bogeymen away.
3) AUCTION:- A good crowd of big spenders saw Darry able to create a new
record with over $1200 changing hands on the night. A really Great night
with bargains being snapped up all over the place. Thank you, Darry.
PRESS RELEASE: - O.C. 4th grade announce the tour of a lifetime: The
Rutherglen Ruination. End of season trip departs Friday night returns
Sunday. Mix rugby and muscat with Melbourne Rugby Club. All players
welcome. Sign up with your favourite 4th grader. Training Mon-Sat 11.00 /
24.00 at the British Hotel.
Belated congratulations are also in order for Mike Cobb and Julie who
recently announced their engagement.
26th June 1983
Rumour of the week:-
Is there any truth in the rumour that Tim Campion enjoyed the game on
Wednesday so much, he's decided to go and play
with Brighton all the time--
Snippets :- Thanks to all those guys who hand-addressed 156 newsletters
this week. (The mailing slips are in the bag, fellas)
Note :- Harvey Green, who many will remember as a "no-neck"
player is currently recuperating in Flinders Medical Centre and
is now known as a "no-appendix" player.
Note from the Registrar :- If you haven't paid your subs by next Friday,
YOU WON'T PLAY!!!
7th June 1983
REPORT ON THE BUS TRIP (by Peter your friendly bus driver) Well I
pulled up at Tregenza oval to be greeted by a mob of yahoos and drunks
trying to clamber aboard my bus. One of the little sprogs said something
derogatory but I let him have it well and good. "I'll show them who's
boss" I thought. Anyway we finally got going and it was a real
mystery tour alright. Even I didn't know where I was headed. After a bit
of twisting and turning (mostly to avoid a shower of champagne corks) I
needed a break so I turfed.them all out at the Maid & Magpie where,
from all the noise of slurping soup & sherry. 1 knew the little grots
had found at least part of a feed. Well I hadn't had an argument for a
good hour by the time that they got out and back into the bus so I gave
one of them what for when he enquired if it would take "60
minutes" to get to the next stop. They made me drive all the way up
to Crafers and it was a bit embarrassing when a truck-load of what looked
like pigs to me, but seemed to look like Brighton forwards to the
passengers, went pasts up the first hill. Anyway we got there and they all
fell off the bus again and into the Crafers pub. I sneaked a peek this
time and what was going on in there was disgusting. One of them had an ice
bucket wedged on his head, another one was trying to make a speech in some
foreign language (what's a kilt) and another one was crawling around the
floor biting ankles. Then they went into this other bar and started
building pyramids with glasses and ashtrays and bottles and things.
"Disgusting", I thought and went back to my bus. After some time
they all staggered out and back on board for a bit of a free wheel down
the hill. Wouldn't you know it ! The bloody battery was flat. Had to
organise a few of the little snot noses to give me a push. Rotten sods
kept laughing and making awful comments. Heard someone invite George Negus
onto the bus so I was forced to give them another taste of the tongue
before we got going again. Eventually we ended up at the Tower Hotel but I
reckon the Manager must have seen them coming because he hid the door. One
of the ruffians broke his window so he had to let them in. Well by this
time all sense of decorum had vanished and the table manners were
indescribable. I mean did they have to eat the flower display?
After that it was all too much so I took them back where I found them
& told them I never wanted to see them again.
Funny though, they said the same to me. Didn't you like me fellas? Girls?
Anyone????
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
Rebecca on the bus trip How big was Eric's?"
Burnside captain to team members in lineout ? "Come on you guys,
we've embarrassed ourselves enough in front of these bastards".
RESIGNATION
It is with regret we announce the resignation of Dave Simons as Editor of
this newsletter. 1 would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the
club to thank Dave for his efforts. Unfortunately studies and work must
come first. Needless to say we are now in need of a new Editor although we
have now found a typist so the task will not be as onerous. Thanks to Jane
Cushing for volunteering. If you fancy yourself with a literary bent see
one of the committee to see what is involved.
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