Ike Quinn’s life was formally celebrated at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium on Tuesday with daughter Tracey and son Steve along with family, friends and former workmates and then informally celebrated at his wake at Erko bowling club. It was definitely a fitting tribute to a man who not only served his country with 19 years in […]
The funeral service for Ike will be held at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium West Chapel 12-61 Military Rd Matraville 1pm Tuesday 13th January following with celebration drinks at Alexandria Erskineville Bowling Club (Erko) 1 Fox Ave Erskineville Scott Towers-Hammond
After speaking with Ike’s daughter today she has asked me to advise the sad passing of her father due to illness this morning at Ocean View Nursing Home at Mona Vale. As previously advised in a recent news item on the site after a visit by some Chelsea Old Mates, Ike was a Chelsea stalwart […]
Former Chelsea United President Ike Quinn had a visit from three Chelsea Old Mates at the Ocean View Nursing Home at Mona Vale. Ken Vessey, Warren Thompson and Col Downing both as Men Of League Welfare officers and Chelsea Old Mates were pleased to find Ike in good spirits. Ike was a slick half back or five […]
The last Old Mates Day for 2014 is on this Thursday December 4th at 12pm at Erko Bowling Club…. Hope to see you all there….. If you can’t get there have a great and healthy Xmas and New Year On behalf of the COM Committee
Afternoon all, Received a message during the week from Barry Hulbert who received it from John’s daughter Amanda. “Just home from clinic. Went well. Dad has had a slight improvement in his head (dizziness and clearer). His range of motion in his shoulder went from 60 to 95 degrees. His left leg feels lighter and […]
The funeral service for Brian is to be held at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Botany at 10-30am., on friday 31st October, 2014 and then at Henson Park Hotel, Marrickville. For and on behalf of COM Committee… Alan Webb
I received an email informing me that Brian “Chicka” Moore passed away yesterday afternoon. Funeral details are not known at this time, will advise later. Brian had been in a Nursing Home for some time and his passing is a blessing as he had no quality of life. For and On behalf of COM Committee. […]
the funeral service for Eddie Wilson, is to be held at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, corner Brook & Waltham Streets, Coogee on Wednesday 17th September, 2014 at 10-30am. Please advise anyone you are in contact with who knew Eddie.
I received telephone calls from Henry Morris and Trevor Heiler this morning advising that Eddie had passed away last night (Friday) at about 7pm., For those not aware Eddie has been ill for some time and had been in Sir Joseph Banks Nursing Home Botany. Details of his funeral service will be circulated when arrangements […]
Reg CHRISTIE, former Alexandria Rovers player and C O M passed away on Friday night. His funeral details are not known at this stage. Further information will be circulated when details are known.
SAD NEWS. . . Our Chelsea Old Mate, Bob Fishburn [Burns] passed away late this afternoon approx. 3.00pm Tuesday, 3/6/14. He had been in I.C.U. at St. George Hospital for some time. He will be sadly missed. Regards, Col Downing.
Notice of Memorial Service for the late Frank KEANE is to be held at Alexandria-Erskineville Bowling Club on Saturday 8th March 2014 at 11am.
Former Alexandria Rovers man, John Slattery recently passed away and his funeral service was held at Palmdale on the Central Coast last tuesday. Our deepest condolences are extended to John;s wife Bev and family.
Unfortunately we have lost another C.O.M. – Bob Fleming a Maroubra player who also played in the 1965 Presidents Cup team. Bob passed away after a long battle with Cancer. His funeral details are not known at this time.
CHELSEA OLD MATES NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11 February 2014 WELFARE Unfortunately the list seems to be getting bigger, do you think it is age or our past catching up with us. Your committee has been informed of the following who have been unwell or who have had recent trips to hospital. Chris Devine Tim Stuart, Ray […]
Sydney Metro M o L Welfare Officers Warren Thompson and Alan Webb, visited former Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney lower grade player Eddie Wilson aged 75, at his residence in Coogee on Thursday 31st October, 2013 Eddie was a robust front and second row forward in his playing days – a Souths Junior who played […]
On Thursday 31st October, 2013 Sydney Metro M o L Welfare Officers Warren Thompson and Alan Webb, along with Ken Vessey and Col Downing visited former Chelsea United (Souths Juniors) Official Bill Harkins at Sir Joseph Banks Nursing Home, Edgehill Avenue Botany. Bill was heavily involved with the old Chelsea United football club as an […]
Chris Devine, the always smiling bloke who ably assists me on Old Mates Days and Reunions and who drives that flash Yellow Monaro is in Warners Bay Private Hospital near Newcastle recovering from major corrective surgery to his ankle. Chris was operated on today and was in bright spirits when Jenny and I visited him […]
Please see below scans taken from the Reunion which are destined for the Photo Gallery shortly… To see a larger image just click on it….
Five special awards plaques for extraordinary service to Chelsea were were on hand at the reunion. Three were presented on the day to Keith Phillips, Fred Hailwood and Dick Green. One for Bill Harkins was presented to Bill in an emotional moment by Alan Webb and Warren Thompson at his nursing home residence in Botany […]
With thanks to Tony Lewis here are some photos he took on the day…. Some names need to be added to some but that can come later…. Photos that I scanned on the day will follow…. They all will at a later stage be placed in the Photo Gallery For a closer look click on […]
A great day once again for our 2013 reunion today at Erko. Full details to follow shortly……….. Scott
JOE GRIFFITHS by Alan Webb.+ Joe GRIFFITHS, was visited at his home at Cronulla on Friday 19th July, 2013 by Alan Webb Sydney Metro Welfare Officer who was accompanied by John ROBINSON, South Sydney halfback in early 1960’s. Joe has numerous health problems. Joe played for Mascot in the South Sydney Juniors and decided at […]
On 3rd July, 2013 Sydney Metro M o L Welfare Officers Warren Thompson and Alan Webb met Les Haggett at George Piggins Nursery, Gardeners Road, Kensington for a chat and cup of coffee. George was there at the time and spent some time with us all. Les has been battling cancer and has to commence […]
Ronnie sends his best wishes to all “the old mates” with this update on his condition. Unfortunately, he worked with Karen at Hawkesbury Races that very hot 44degree day in early December, climbing up and down on the betting stand to change betting sheets 40 times (he had no help from the bookie we were […]
June Old Mates Day News After such a positive response to last years Central Coast OMD we can now confirm that our Central Coast OMD will be held at the Ettalong Bowling Club Saturday June 22nd Commencing at 12 midday The Souths Juniors bus will again be picking up passengers from […]
METROPOLITAN BRANCH TRIBUTE TO OUR INDIGENOUS LEGENDS Click the image above to view the flyer directly from our website See ya Scott
Souths v Balmain 1969 and 1982
Looking forward to the constructive work to be accomplished with Ken, Alan, Warren and hopefully Col next Friday and of course the insults between the backs and forwards that should be high on the agenda. Should get a comment or two from this……. Scott (skullmurphy)
Well apart from email, facebook and other social media this section of our website is where we can have a yarn about anything you like. so thats the first note finished. skullmurphy