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Vol.1 Issue 35 In 2009 an appeal was launched by a group of ex Campion students, which was later regis- tered as ―Campion Old Boys Memorial Association‖. The appeal was to raise funds for the renova- tion of the DeRozario building and install a plaque honouring and remembering the Jesuits from 1934 to 1975. I must commend all COBA members in Australia and overseas for their generous donations. A photograph of that plaque is in this newsletter for your perusal. The renovations of the DeRozario were completed in time for the start of the school academic year. On the 3rd July 2011; (The annual old boys re-union day) a plaque on the building, inscribed with the names of all the Jesuits who served there from 1934 to 1975 was unveiled by Mr. J.P. Rodrigues, the first secretary of the Campion Old Boys Association in India. ―J.P‖ as he was affectionately called, passed away on the 19th September 2011. He was 90 years of age. It gives me great pleasure to inform our members that in May 2011 Dale Bosco Johnson a recipient of our scholarship has graduated with a Mas- ters Degree in Business Administration. COBA wishes him all the best in his future endeavours. I wish to inform our members about the sad demise of one of our Association‘s co-founders Anthony (Anto) Patterson (class of 1954) on the 19 th September 2011. COBA mourns the loss of a stalwart and passionate member whose contribution to the Association will always be remembered. Loftus Calllanan From the Secretary Editor’s note Christians are supposed to be the light of the world, but you can't be a light if you're not plugged in. If you don't feel like you're getting the love you should get, then maybe you should ask yourself if you're giving the love you should give. This principle of giving and receiving applies to many areas of life. For example, if you in- vest an hour a day into exercising, then you will reap the benefits of that investment a strong, healthy body. However, if you invest that same time into flipping channels on T.V., then you will reap the benefits of that investment - a wasted hour. To the Members of COBA your investment into the education of our children in India, is a true reflection of you not only being plugged in, but sharing the love and hope with them and once again we say ―THANK YOU‖. God bless you Jenny (D‘Cruz) Conyers (Editor) Dymphna Hickman (Co-Editor) www.coba.org.au Volume 1 Issue 35 coba news Our Social Events ... Blue & White Dance 2011 - Glimpses 2 Letter of Appreciation- Dale Bosco Johnson 3 Life Members 4 Message of thanks 6 Tribute to Anthony Patterson 8 Home Chef‘s Corner 10 Flyers for upcoming events 11 November 2011 Carols and Christmas Cheer 3rd of December 2011 Chandler Community Center, Noble Park June Dance 9th of June 2012 Gaelic Park 324 Perry Road, Keysborough Annual General Meeting 5th August 2012 Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough Blue and White Dance 15th September 2012 Gaelic Park 324 Perry Road, Keysborough What’s Inside ... CONGRATULATIONS Dale Bosco Johnson On graduating with a Masters Degree in Business Administration

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In 2009 an appeal was launched by a group of ex Campion students, which was later regis-

tered as ―Campion Old Boys Memorial Association‖. The appeal was to raise funds for the renova-

tion of the DeRozario building and install a plaque honouring and remembering the Jesuits from

1934 to 1975. I must commend all COBA members in Australia and overseas for their generous

donations. A photograph of that plaque is in this newsletter for your perusal.

The renovations of the DeRozario were completed in time for the start of the school

academic year. On the 3rd July 2011; (The annual old boys re-union day) a plaque on the building,

inscribed with the names of all the Jesuits who served there from 1934 to 1975 was unveiled by

Mr. J.P. Rodrigues, the first secretary of the Campion Old Boys Association in India. ―J.P‖ as he was

affectionately called, passed away on the 19th September 2011. He was 90 years of age.

It gives me great pleasure to inform our members that in May 2011

Dale Bosco Johnson a recipient of our scholarship has graduated with a Mas-

ters Degree in Business Administration. COBA wishes him all the best in his

future endeavours.

I wish to inform our members about the sad demise of one of our

Association‘s co-founders Anthony (Anto) Patterson (class of 1954) on the 19th

September 2011. COBA mourns the loss of a stalwart and passionate member

whose contribution to the Association will always be remembered.

Loftus Calllanan

From the Secretary

Editor’s note Christians are supposed to be the light of the world, but you can't be a light if you're not

plugged in. If you don't feel like you're getting the love you should get, then maybe you should ask

yourself if you're giving the love you should give.

This principle of giving and receiving applies to many areas of life. For example, if you in-

vest an hour a day into exercising, then you will reap the benefits of that investment—a strong,

healthy body. However, if you invest that same time into flipping channels on T.V., then you will

reap the benefits of that investment - a wasted hour.

To the Members of COBA your investment into the education of our children in India, is

a true reflection of you not only being plugged in, but sharing the love and hope with them and once

again we say ―THANK YOU‖.

God bless you

Jenny (D‘Cruz) Conyers (Editor) Dymphna Hickman (Co-Editor)

www.coba.org.au Volume 1 Issue 35

coba news Our Social Events ...

Blue & White Dance 2011

- Glimpses 2

Letter of Appreciation-

Dale Bosco Johnson 3

Life Members 4

Message of thanks 6

Tribute to

Anthony Patterson 8

Home Chef‘s Corner 10

Flyers for upcoming events 11

November 2011

Carols and Christmas Cheer

3rd of December 2011

Chandler Community Center,

Noble Park

June Dance

9th of June 2012

Gaelic Park

324 Perry Road, Keysborough

Annual General Meeting

5th August 2012

Springers Leisure Centre,

Keysborough

Blue and White Dance

15th September 2012

Gaelic Park

324 Perry Road, Keysborough

What’s Inside ...

CONGRATULATIONS

Dale Bosco Johnson

On graduating with a Masters Degree in Business Administration

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Glimpses of our Blue & White Dance

Our Blue and White Dance held on the 17th of September was fantastic especially with the music of the two great bands ―the

NEXT GENERATION ― and the mighty ―PHOENIX‖. We had great prizes for the night that was sponsored by our generous donors in rais-

ing funds and supporting us in our scholarships. I would like to thank the bands and their managers for their co-operation on that night. I

would also like to thank Lamb‘s Indian Catering for their delicious food and excellent service.

I wish to thank all our patrons, members and their families for their support by coming to our functions and having a great time.

The photographs below self explains the gala time of the night.

Our next major event is the much anticipated “ Carols and Christmas Cheer ” to be held on the 3rd December 2011. The

music for the night is by ―DJ DENVER‖. We look forward to your support and attendance.

Please get your tickets early to avoid missing out on this great event.

From the Social Convenor

Marius Lobow

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Our Australian Life Members

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ELLIS Sydney

D'ROZARIO Jude

FERNANDEZ Ronald

RODRIGUES Roland

D'CRUZ Frank

FULLER Tyrone

RODRIGUES Ouida

COTTER Cecilia

COTTER Gwendoline

COTTER Leslie

COTTER Milton

RODRIGUES Robert

VAN HALTREN Derrick

GONSALVEZ Bernadette

GONSALVEZ Cyril

D'ROZARIO Dawn

FERNANDEZ Alma

LOPEZ Joseph

KEIN Royce

WRIGHT Neville

PAUL Gary

COTTER Evelyn

JAMES Ronald

PATTERSON Terrence

LOPEZ George

LOPEZ Sheila

MICHEL Lester

HICKMAN Desiderius

STARR Robert

FERNANDEZ Patrick

RODRIGUES Adrian

HICKMAN Joseph

ROZARIO Duncan

DEVISSER Walwin

KEIN Campion

HICKMAN Dymphna

LOPEZ Audrey

RODRIGUES Leander

D'MONTE Eric

MC CONVILLE Audrey

SMITH Tommy

MICHEL Kevin

D'MONTE Vernon

D'MONTE Mercy

PATERSON Vera

D'LASSELLE Bernard

RING Rudolph

GOMES Christopher

FERNANDEZ Douglas

VAN HALTREN Winston

KEIN Callistus

PATTERSON Rudolph

COTTER Joseph

WALKER Canute

CALLANAN Loftus

RODRIGUES Denzil

HONOUR Charles

JACOBS Alfred

FULLER Nobel

RODRIGUES Vilma

Skye VIC

Mulgrave VIC

Noble Park VIC

Oakleigh East VIC

Noble Park VIC

Hawker ACT

Oakleigh East VIC

Auburn NSW

Sefton NSW

Sefton NSW

Auburn NSW

Chester Hill NSW

Glen Waverley VIC

Narre Warren South VIC

Narre Warren South VIC

Mulgrave VIC

Epping VIC

Bentleigh VIC

Oakleigh South VIC

Springvale VIC

Springvale VIC

Greystanes NSW

Ormond VIC

Canning Vale WA

Bundoora VIC

Bundoora VIC

Collie WA

Hampton Park VIC

South Oakleigh VIC

Endeavour Hills VIC

Templestowe VIC

South Clayton VIC

Rowville VIC

Clayton VIC

Mulgrave VIC

Hampton Park VIC

Bentleigh VIC

Keysborough VIC

Wantirna VIC

Dandenong North VIC

Clarinda VIC

Karratha WA

Mulgrave VIC

Mulgrave VIC

Park Orchards VIC

Carnegie VIC

Gosnells WA

Berwick VIC

Mulgrave VIC

Fairfield VIC

Clayton South VIC

Taigum QLD

Chester Hill NSW

Clarinda VIC

Altona Meadows VIC

Carina Heights QLD

Pearcedale VIC

West Pennant Hills NSW

Dulwich Hill NSW

Oakleigh East VIC

CONYERS Jennifer

HICKMAN Lucien

D‘ROZARIO Alister

FERNANDEZ Derek

RODRIGUES Brenda

CORREA Jude

FERNANDEZ Laura

GONSALVEZ Austin

ROUSE Norma

CALLANAN Pearl

COLOMB Noel

BATES Lester

ELLIS Philo

LOBOW Marius

ROUSE Alester

ROUSE Melford

D‘VAZ Don

DEMONTE Brian

ROZARIO Sharon

CARVALHO Raymond

D‘ROZARIO Priscilla

D‘ROZARIO Cedric

QUENTAL Christopher

HENDRICKS Rory

FERNANDEZ Gerard

D‘CRUZ Cleaton

BROOK Neville

HICKMAN Daniel

RODRIGUES Astrid

RING Malcolm

LOBOW Godfrey

GONSALVEZ Dalton

McCUTCHEON Tanya

McCUTCHEON Bruce

MICHEL Gavin

GOMES Patricia

GONSALVEZ Llewelyn

JACOB Rex

GONSALVEZ Craig

FERNANDEZ Margaret

FERNANDEZ Christine

Clarinda VIC

Hampton Park VIC

Dingley Village VIC

Keysborough VIC

Templestowe VIC

Thomastown VIC

Noble Park VIC

Dandenong VIC

Noble Park VIC

Altona Meadows VIC

Glen Waverley VIC

Caulfield East VIC

Skye VIC

Cranbourne North VIC

Berwick VIC

Noble Park VIC

Dandenong North VIC

Oakleigh VIC

Narre Warren VIC

Narre Warren VIC

Keysborough VIC

East Brighton VIC

Cranbourne North VIC

Shelley WA

Cranbourne VIC

Bentleigh VIC

Narre Warren Sth VIC

Clarinda VIC

Keysborough VIC

Kellyville Ridge NSW

Hampton Park VIC

St. Clair NSW

Southbank VIC

Southbank VIC

Lynbrook VIC

Berwick VIC

Keysborough VIC

Sunshine VIC

Figtree NSW

Beaconsfield VIC

Cranbourne VIC

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Our Overseas Life Members

FERNANDEZ Claude

BAYER Winston

GREEN Cyril

PEARS Sten

GREEN Kevin

RODRIGUES Noel

D'CRUZ Basil

D'SILVA Rex

D'SILVA Emmanuel

D'CRUZ Ralph

BAYER Alroy

PAUL Maxwell

CLEMENTS Winston

EVERS George

LOBOW Agnes

PAUL Patricia

WRIGHT Avis

WRIGHT Beverley

SHERWOOD Althea

NETTO Elwyn

ITTIANATH Raman

GREEN Alistair

HART sj Fr. Rodney

BOUT Aubrey

PEARS Milton

London UK

Oxon UK

Surrey UK

Galway IRE

Wiltshire UK

Ontario CAN

Essex UK

Trivandrum IND

Kottayam IND

Nepean CAN

Coimbatore IND

Isle of Wight UK

Tiruchirappalli IND

Tiruchirappalli IND

Golden Rock IND

Tiruchirappalli IND

Tiruchirappalli IND

Tiruchirappalli IND

Tiruchirappalli IND

Alwaye IND

Goa IND

Ontario CAN

San Juan PH

Florida USA

Surrey UK

Ashton originates from India and made Melbourne his home. Hailing from a family of prominent businessmen, Ashton‘s passion for

business motivated him to commence his career in his early twenties. Indian shores soon couldn‘t contain him as he was beginning to find the

Real Estate Industry alluring in Dubai and the UAE.

Having compiled a total of 24 years to date, in India and the booming markets of the Gulf – where the stakes and rewards were

both high – as well as in our diverse local market, Ashton gained a wealth of experience in the Finance and Real Estate industry.

As a result, Creston Real Estate is his dream come true. He calls Real Estate a ‗relationship business‘ and he walks the talk! He is a

multi-dimensional personality with strong community affiliations is reflective in the plethora of positions and responsibilities he has been hold-

ing over many years which include:

- State Council Member for the Liberal Party of Victoria.

- Delegate of the Dandenong Deanery.

- President of the Indian Tamil Association of Victoria.

- Board Member of the Cyrene Centre.

- Member of the Australia India Business Council.

- Social Committee Member of Campion Old Boys Association.

An extrovert and a people‘s person, Ashton isn‘t afraid to aspire big, and you‘ll hear him say ‗anything is possible if we take one

step at a time‘. In the little free time he gets, Ashton enjoys gardening, watching sport and spending time with his family and friends.

Ashton married Crecentia (Nee Lewis) in 1991 at St. Anthony's Church, Kalakulzhi. They have a daughter Vanessa who is currently

studying at Monash University.

Creston Real Estate is located at 264 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Feel free to drop in for a chat or you can contact Ashton on

9792 0042 or via email at [email protected].

Profile:

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MESSAGE OF THANKS (SCHOLARSHIP & FRIEND- IN- NEED)

In response to our request for contributions, we wish to convey our thanks to the individuals who have donated and continue

to give their support to our Scholarship and Friend- In- Need programs for the year 2011- 2012.

Mrs. Alma Fernandez Epping VIC

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Michel Karratha WA

Mr. & Mrs. Sharon Rozario Narre Warren VIC

Mr. & Mrs. Jude D‘Rozario Mulgrave VIC

Mr. & Mrs. Des Hickman Hampton Park VIC

Mr. Lucien Hickman Hampton Park VIC

Mr. & Mrs. Jude Michel Hampton Park VIC

Mrs. Barbara Lamb Lysterfield VIC

Ms. Jennifer Conyers Clarinda VIC

Mr. Bernard D‘Lasselle Carnegie VIC

Mrs. Patricia Kein Clayton Sth VIC

Mrs. Juliette Kein Oakleigh Sth VIC

Mr. Mario Burrows Oakleigh Sth VIC

Creston Real Estate Dandenong VIC

Eez ur Needz Pty Ltd Cranbourne Nth VIC

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MESSAGE OF THANKS (FUND RAISING)

COBA wishes to convey our thanks to the local business and individuals who have given us tremendous support in our fund

raising efforts, throughout the year.

Mr. Ashton Ashokkumar

Creston Real Estate

264, Lonsdale Street

Dandenong VIC 3175

Mrs. Barbara Lamb

Lamb‘s Indian Catering

2, Nicholas Court

Lysterfield VIC 3156

Mr. Marius Lobow

Eez ur Needz Pty Ltd

24 Lowther Court

Cranbourne Nth VIC 3977

Mr. Alester Rouse

RAM Industrial Abrasives

1 Mason Drive

Braeside VIC 3195

Ms. Jackie D‘Costa

Banksia Immigration Aust.

Suite2, Level 5,

341, Queen St,

Melbourne VIC 3000

Mr. Jude &

Mrs. Dawn D‘Rozario

Mulgrave, VIC 3170

Mr. Des &

Mrs. Dimpy Hickman

Hampton Park, VIC 3976

Mrs. Jennifer Conyers

Clarinda, VIC 3169

Mr. Campion Kein

Mulgrave, VIC 3170

NEW MEMBERS

The General Committee of the Association welcomes our new members. We hope you will participate in our many social events and have a

wonderful experience.

AUSTRALIA

Mrs. Tanya McCutcheon Southbank VIC

Mr. Bruce McCutcheon Southbank VIC

Mrs. Anita Raymond Taylors Lakes VIC

Mr. Gary Raymond Taylors Lakes VIC

Mr. Vincent Sequeria

Hindustan Imports

50 Greens Road

Dandenong, VIC 3175

Mr. Mario Burrows

(Indian Caterers)

11, Alvina Street

Oakleigh Sth VIC 3167

Mr. Lyndon Samuel

INNEX INTERNATIONAL

Mrs. Jennifer D‘Costa

Hair & Beauty Gossip

16 Kong Court

Hampton Park, VIC 3976

Mr. Charles Honour

Concept Amenities

81-85 Malcolm Road

Braeside, VIC 3195

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Campion Old Boys Jesuit Memorial (1934-75) Association, Trichy

Proudly announces the completion of the ―Campion Companion‖. A year in compilation, researched from the Jesuit Archives, U.K.

and Madura Province, it is a one book collection of the complete history of the school in the Jesuit Years, with biographies of the Founder,

Msgr. J. DeRozario, Patron Saint, Founding Jesuit Fathers, Team Patron Saints, incidents and articles of interest on school and boarding life,

which will take you down memory lane with warm nostalgia. Answer to the final question: Did Campionites make ―The Final Cut‖ after

School? A Review. A bedside Bibliography in Navy Blue and White, with emblem and school anthem and also includes the rolls of students

from 1954-1974. Excerpts from COBA (Australia) Newsletters taken with permission.

Kindly register your requirement as soon as possible with the Secretary, COBA (Australia) -- Loftus Callanan, 73, Tatman Drive,

Altona Meadows, Victoria 3028. The cost is $.10/- (which includes packing and registered air mail postage direct from India). Delivery within

4-6 weeks after registration. The proceeds from the sale of this book, after deduction of costs, will go for a social cause/student education.

The granite plaques commemorating all the Jesuit Fathers and the Founder, Msgr. J. DeRozario, were unveiled by J.P. Rodrigues, the

first Secretary of COBA in India, at the renovated DeRozario Building on 3rd July 2011. The cost of renovation was partly borne by the

COBA in India and COBA Australia and parents and well-wishers of the Alma Mater.

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―Yengay Dee Kotuchee Thayloo‖ was Anto`s trade mark catch phrase, I don‘t think he ever explained to anyone what-

ever it meant, he left it up to you: he had a unique sense of humour, he always tried to be jovial and happy with a joke or two, of course he

did laugh even if you did not. He was never the same from the day Aureen passed away. He was very proud of his children and loved them

and his grand children very much. He also loved his brothers, sisters and their children and made it his duty to visit them as often as possible.

He loved India and was proud to be Indian and was equally proud to be an AI. He went back home as often as possible taking gifts

for each of his friends. Some people had a couple of best friends, a few good friends and some friends but Anto was different. He had many

good friends and a lot of friends and he was loyal to all his friends. He would step in for a doctors visit or as some called it ―Anto doing a

figure 8‖, he did not stay too long as he was on his way to visit another friend. Yes, he had many friends the numbers at his funeral

(approximately 400) said it all.

At any given time he was planning some charitable collection, or money for someone hit by a tsunami or some Campion Old Boy

fallen on hard times. Anto was instrumental in the starting of the COBA movement and subsequently was a Co-Founder of COBA Australia.

One of his priorities was to help the poorer Campion old boys in India. He was proud of the achievements of COBA Australia over the past

11 years through the Friend in Need and Educational Schorlarship Programs.

About 10 days before his death Anto raised in excess of $400.00 in aid of the AI Association of Madurai to help them build a poor

home. I tried to raise some more but I could not do as much. A person close to Anto has matched that amount and I will be handing over

that money when I visit MDU soon. If anyone would like to chip in to this cause please contact me. Anto and myself did run at least two

dances for the renovation of the Sacred Heart Church in Madurai.

Those who knew Anto knew that he loved music and dancing and in his good days he did jive and he did it well. He was proud of

his voice and he was in more than one church choir at a time. He was a religious person and attended Mass daily as long as his health permit-

ted.. All through his illness I visited him as often as possible and not once did he complain, he bore it all till the end.

“May His Soul Rest In Peace”

By Joe Lopez (Class of 1960)

About two years ago Anto was diagnosed with a terminal disease, but this did not stop him from doing the things he loved and cherished. Helping others in need was his passion and this was the reason for his frequent trips to India. He was also a co-founder of the

Association.

I was boarder in Campion from 1949 to 1955. During these seven years I spent about nine months a year away from home and

made a lot of friends with other boarders and day scholars. I made best friends with three of them. they were Sten Pears, Anto Patterson and

Cyril Cooper. Sten now lives in Ireland and I met him in 2009 at our Re-Union after 54 years. Anto and Cyril have both passed on. Anto was

known for his role as the bell ringer, his unorthodox style of hockey goal keeping and his strong voice in the choir. He was probably the only

one that I knew of who selected drawing as an optional subject for the High School Examination. He passed with a distinction which must

have made our drawing master ―Chalky‖ very happy. He was given this nickname as he had white hair and also flung the chalk at any of the

students who were disruptive in class.

Anto was farewelled with a Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph‘s Church in Springvale on the 22nd September 2011.The Mass was

celebrated by five priests, including Father Fabian Smith who is his nephew. The service was attended by approximately 400 people, consisting

of his family, friends and Campion Old Boys. After Mass he was given a ―Guard of Honour‖ by about 40 Campion Old Boys. They stood in

double file as the cortege was carried to the hearse, while the school song ―The Campion Way‖ was played.

Finally he was laid to rest in the Springvale Cemetery with his wife Aureen, who passed away in 1996.

“May His Soul Rest In Peace”

By Loftus Callanan (Class of 1955)

Tribute to Anthony Patterson (Class of 1954)

BORN : 17 JUNE 1937

DIED : 19 SETEMBER 2011

ANTHONY MORTON

PATTERSON

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Anto was one who enjoyed living and making others happy, the soul of any party. He was a devoted husband a loving and caring father, grandfather, and a responsible brother to his siblings. Family was an integral part of his life.

Religion played a key role in everything that he did, because he was an ever willing volunteer for anything to do with the church and the vari-

ous religious orders he encountered.

Many a get together or dance was organised by him so that the less fortunate could be helped. He was charitable to a fault and his

home was always open to anyone in need.

I had known Anto from our days as lads in Madurai and thru to our days at Campion. He was a trusted friend to all his mates.

Anto lived his life guided by the school motto "Cur Hic Status" (why stand you here) and so I can say that Anto was a proud stan-

dard bearer of his school and he did everything "the Campion way" God Bless Him!

By Emmanuel D'Silva (Class of 1954)

Tribute to Anthony Patterson (Class of 1954)

My good friend Anto Patterson a man for all seasons, such was his way of life with never a dull moment in his company. I knew him

in school as he was in the boarding along with his brother Terrence who was my class mate. Anto was the bell ringer; choir boy and an excel-

lent hockey goalkeeper.

After Anto migrated to Australia in 1979 I immediately made contact with him and our friendship was re-ignited. Both our families

were united and always part of each other‘s family celebrations. We travelled together on two occasions to Sydney meeting the Cotter

brothers, and also Melford and Dympy Irvin. We also met Anto‘s relations, Joe, Coral and Clifford Dillon. Both trips to Sydney were memo-

rable ones and I will always cherish them.

Anto was always part of my family‘s celebrations. He was the MC for both my children‘s weddings and insisted on having the Grand

March to get everyone in the mood.

Anto had good health and visited India every year helping those in need. I joined him in 2008 to India and together we met some of

our old friends in Golden Rock and Trichy.

Again in 2010 we both represented COBA Australia at the Campion Platinum celebrations, which was a great success. Thanks to

Brother Jesuraj, the principal, who welcomed us in the traditional manner showering us with kind words and shawls.

Anto will be sadly missed by me, “May His Soul Rest In Peace”

by Campion Kein (Class of 1957)

Apart from his immediate family, extended family and in-laws, Anto will always be remembered by his school, class mates and mem-

bers of COBA.

Anto was a co-founder of the Association which was launched in 1999. His heart was always with COBA, Anto was a well known

source of information about the school and past students. He will be greatly missed.

As I said in my eulogy at Anto's requiem, he was an outstanding product of that great chapel of learning-Campion. He took the

school motto - Cur Hic Status (why stand you here) seriously and lived by that creed.

I know no one else who dedicated his life as much as he did in helping others, not just the families of needy Ex Campion boys, but

others in India as well. His humble home was always open to family and friends and what was his to give he gave freely.

His love of his old school was unmatched and his passion for its teaching of faith, charity and truth was reflected when he sang the

Campion song.

May God bless him with a special place in his Kingdom.

By Sydney Ellis (Class of 1950)

BORN : 17 JUNE 1937

DIED : 19 SETEMBER 2011

ANTHONY MORTON

PATTERSON

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Births,Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries.

Best wishes and God's blessings go out to all who celebrated their birthdays and anniversaries in November and December

2011and all those who will be celebrating in January and February 2012.

To Adrian and Brenda Rodrigues who are over the moon on the birth of their first grand child (a girl) born on the 11th of Septem-

ber 2011. Congratulations and God‘s Blessings to Adrian and Brenda and the baby‘s parents Carolyn and Christopher.

Obituaries

Our sympathy and condolences go out to Patricia Gomes and Dagma Brook whose sister Maude Wakai passed away in India in

July 2011. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all the members of the Wakai, Rodrigues, Gomes and Brook families.

Our sympathy and condolences go out to Cleaton D‘Cruz whose mother Mary D’Cruz passed away in India in July 2011. Our

prayers and sympathy go out to all the members of the D‘Cruz and Rozario families.

Our sympathy and condolences go out to Pearl Callanan whose sister Hilda Callanan passed away in August 2011. Our prayers

and sympathy go out to all the members of the Shane and Callanan families.

Anthony (Anto) Patterson (class of ‗54 and co-founder of COBA) passed away on the 19th Septtember 2011. Our Sympathy and

condolences go out to his children Joe, Anita, Lloyd and to his brothers and sisters and their families. Anto was a stalwart of the Association

and will be greatly missed.

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Home Chef’s Corner:

Recipe by: Dymphna Hickman (Co-Editor COBA News)

BROCCOLI INDIAN STYLE

Broccoli cut into florets

1 Onion Diced

2 tomatoes Diced

2 teaspoons 5 Seed Spice Mix

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 sprig Curry Leaves

3 green chillies chopped

1 teaspoon ginger powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 table spoon Green coriander chopped

3 tablespoons oil

METHOD:

Heat oil and fry 5 seed mix for a few minutes do not allow to burn.

Add chopped onion, green chillies, curry leaves and green coriander and fry for a few minutes.

Stir in ginger and garlic powder adding a little water and fry well.

Add diced tomatoes and turmeric, stir well and wait till tomatoes are partially cooked.

Now add broccoli, mix through and cook till done.