We sadly advise the passing of Mrs Betty Harkins. A wonderful lady much loved by her family and friends. Our sincere condolences to Kim Harkins and family. The service is at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church. 2 Kellick St Waterloo on Thursday 20 May 2021 at 10:30 am. The Wake will be held […]
Friday 21st Feb 2020 1pm Eastern Suburbs Crematorium Military Rd Matraville South Chapel
It is with the great sadness that Chelsea Old Mates has to advise the passing yesterday of one of the heart and soul people that has been the fabric of the Chelsea JRLFC over many, many years since he was a kid, Ian “The Kid” Phillips. On a personal note I recall fondly Ian in […]
Ken Vessey advises that a stalwart of Chelsea, “Sir” Larry Gaffney, unfortunately was hospitalized at St George Hospital due to serious back injuries recently due to a fall at home. Larry has asked for no visitors or calls at this time and we must respect his wishes. You will be kept posted on his recovery […]
Just a note to say thank you to Tony Lewis for the great job he has been doing in assisting with the maintaining and keeping the Articles and News items up to date on the site. It is much appreciated and I look forward to it in the future as well. Thanks Scott
Finally the old Chelsea Old Mates website has been given a facelift. A number of items from the old website are still to be updated so dont appear as yet on the site but will return under the menu items of History Special & Help shortly. A very noticeable change will be the more phone […]
A very good attendance yesterday to pay tribute to Bobby Degan. Bob’s son David welcomed relatives and friends and we were able to view many photos and programs of Bob’s playing days with Chelsea – South Sydney and Wyong. Col Downing – Digger Livingstone and myself were very pleased to catch up with old mates […]
Two of our favourite old mates have had a rough time with health issues. On Friday 3 Nov 2017 Ken Vessey & Warren Thompson travelled to the Central Coast to catch up with them. Ron had just come home from rehab at Woy Woy after a huge scare for him and his wife Lyn. He […]
It is with much sadness that I advise of the passing of Carolyn Oates after battling Cancer for over three years. To popular Chelsea Old Mate John Oates and his family we extend our deepest sympathy. Carolyns funeral is to be held on Wednesday 21st June, 2017 at 11am St. Marks Anglican Church 1 […]
Terry passed peacefully on Saturday 27th May 2017 in the Princess Alexandra Hospital after a long 8 month stay. He was on his way down from the Gold Coast to the Chelsea reunion when he experienced some pains and had trouble urinating so he turned around and took himself to hospital where they put him […]
From lifelong friend Brian Finegan (Finno) ……… “Aidan Smith unfortunately passed away Tuesday 16 May in Blacktown Hospital after a series of illnesses. After leaving school at Marcellin College and then South Sydney Tech, Aidan played his football in the South Sydney Junior League in the 1950s and 1960s with Maroubra, South Sydney Monarchs […]
Just a quick note to advise of a welcome addition to the website photo gallery, that being an album comprising 66 separate subalbums and made up of 654 images of complete football programs and clippings from past Kangaroo tours and visiting touring sides dating from 1948 to 1979. Ron acquired them from an ex Parramatta […]
Hi everyone, As we get closer to yet another end of year with our next Old Mates Day only 12 days away on Thursday 1st December, after talking with Warren and Chris recently I have made it a mission to revamp the site to give it a freshen up in 2017. As we all know […]
The following VALE was placed on the Men of League website (www.menofleague.com ) on Friday 8 July 2016 , the same day we passed our last respects to Woody at his Funeral Service at the South Chapel,Eastern Suburbs Crematorium,Botany at 1100. VALE – PETER BERNARD “WOODY” WOODCROFT 6.9.1937 – 30.6.2016 The South Sydney Rabbitohs […]
The Funeral Service for Peter is to be held at 11a.m. Friday 8 July 2016 at the South Chapel,Eastern Suburbs Crematorium,Botany followed by a wake at the Coogee Legion Club,200 Arden St., Coogee .
THE FOLLOWING PHONE TEXT WAS RECENTLY RECEIVED BY ALAN WEBB and KEN VESSEY FROM ANITA WASTIE: “DEAR KEN,ALAN & CHELSEA BOYS IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF MY BROTHER-IN-LAW ,LENNIE WASTIE. LENNIE PASSED AWAY ON 19/1/16 AT PENINSULA NURSING VILLAGE,UMINA BEACH,WHERE HE WAS A RESIDENT FOR MANY […]
IT IS WITH A SADDENED HEART THAT WE ADVISE THAT PETER WOODCROFT PASSED AWAY EITHER DURING NIGHT OF 29 JUNE 2016 OR DURING MORNING OF 30 JUNE 2016 — EXACT TIME NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME. PETER WAS BORN ON THE 6 SEPTEMBER 1937 AND WAS RESPECTED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM; INDEED HE WAS […]
We sadly advise the passing of former Chelsea United Coach George Kempshall. George passed away on 8th May 2016, aged 90 years. Older memebers of the Black & Golds will have great memories of the teams he coached – a strong disciplinarian we likely never realised how the lessons we learnt from him all those years ago, […]
“Ecca” Robertson. WELFARE VISIT Eric (Ecca) ROBINSON South Sydney winger from the 1960’s Eric (Ecca) ROBINSON was visited on Thursday 5th May, 2016 at Balmain Hospital (Wakefield Ward) by Sydney Metro Welfare Officers, Warren Thompson and Alan Webb. Eric suffered a stroke approximately 4 weeks ago and was originally taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, […]
South Sydney District RLF Club announced today the appointment of former lawyer Blake Solly as their new CEO ( will take up position in May 2016). Blake is returning home after 11 years in the UK,where he has held high-ranking positions in the UK with the Super League,the Rugby Football League as well as studying […]
The following are the words of an email received from Niklas on the 6 February 2016: “Hi Ken I just want to pass on my thanks to all the Chelsea boys that attended dads funeral. We were amazed at the number that turned up .Please pass on our gratitude and thanks. Dad loved what you […]
The following sad words were emailed to Chelsea Old Mates Members by Alan Webb on the 1 February 2016: “Chelsea Old Mates have lost another with the passing of Ron (Prancer) INGRAM. Ron played with Alexandria Rovers,he also was a member of 1963 President’s Cup side,and played one reserve grade and 7 third grade games […]
It is with deepest sadness we record that Dick passed away peacefully on the 17 January 2016.Dick was a thorough gentleman,generous and respected person,who was held in the highest regard by all who knew him throughout his marvelous and sporting life.Typical of the 1940’s Dick was a member of a large family with brothers Jock,Tommy,Robert […]
I had the absolute honour of representing the Chelsea Old Mates at the funeral service of Merv Wright at the Maitland Sportsgcround earlier today in what could only be described as moving and unique for one of the Maitland, Kempsey, Baradine, Alexandria Rovers, South Sydney and Aboriginal communities favourite sons. Many in the crowd which […]
Merv Wright, the elusive and livewire centre partner of Eric Robinson at Alexandria Rovers in the early 60s, teammate of Chelsea players in the Presidents Cup and senior grades at South Sydney who was later to become a legend playing for the Maitland Pumpkinpickers in the 60’s and 70’s, sadly passed away in his sleep […]
VALE – KEITH WILLIAM “RINGO” PHILLIPS 30/4/1934 – 13/11/2015 Ringo as he was known to his mates,was a proud Men of League Member, sadly passed away on the 13 November,2015 at a Nursing Home in Kanwal (Wyong), after suffering a traumatic seizure only weeks before. He was a true product of the South Sydney District […]
The funeral for Keith (Ringo) Phillips is to be held next Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 1pm ,Mackay Family Funerals, 249 Pacific Highway West,Ourimbah (Central Coast) Wake to follow at the Wyong Bowling Club,Wyong (was Ringo’s watering hole)
SOUTH SYDNEY JUNIORS RUGBY LEAGUE. A reunion is proposed for all South Sydney Junior Representative teams. If you were a Player or Official of Presidents Cup, Jersey Flegg, S.G. Ball, Matthews Shield & Kingsford in the 2nd Division Competition you are most welcome to attend. Venue – The Wintle Room at The Juniors – Anzac […]
Our old mate and elder statesman has been in hospital with a chest infection. Ken has been in touch with Yvonne and she informed him that Ringo is now in a nursing home at Kanwal on the Central Coast. Highly regarded as a Chelsea icon the former A grade dual premiership winner has been one […]
10 am – Tuesday 3 November 2015 then to Woronora Cemetry – Crematorium – Sutherland.
Its with deep sadness that I report the passing of my wife Jenny’s mum Peggy Floyd Bowen on Friday night 23rd October at the Regis Gannon Gardens Nursing Home at Hurstville. She was 90 years young. Born and bred in Marrickville, Peggy was a lifelong Newtown Bluebags supporter although living in Hurstville since 1949 also […]
Well another Reunion has come and gone and 2015 saw the presence of greatness in our great history ….. Eric Robinson a frequent attendee of our reunions and old mates days was joined by another electrifying speedster and football wizard from yesteryear the one and only Merv Wright…. Merv is held in such […]
After the sad passing of Tim Stuart and Peter Atkinson a request has been made to have a condolence page where messages can be left on the site for family members and friends to leave a lasting tribute…. This can be done now by adding a comment below the News item or Article and leaving […]
With deep sadness we regret to advise the passing of a fine gentleman and teammate Timmy Stuart. Those of us fortunate to be a friend of Tim knew him to be a top bloke and great family man. The service is at St Josephs Catholic Church – Cnr Waterloo & Lagoon St’s Narrabeen at 10:30 […]
Our champion Chelsea old mate’s funeral service will be held at PALMDALE CEMETERY 57 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE – FRIDAY 25 SEPT – 1:30 PM. and then a gathering of family and friends at Umina Bowling Club.
It is with deep sadness we advise the loss of our great old mate Peter Atkinson. Details are not known at the time of writing, however we will advise here and via email when finalised. Please let any one you are in contact with know. We anticipate the service will be later this week on […]
Sunday 11 October 2015 from 11:00am at Alexandria / Erskineville Bowling Club – 1 Fox Ave Erskineville – All former players & officials and partners from all clubs in South Sydney Juniors and Men of League members are very welcome. No entry fee. Enquiries: Ken Vessey 0447 945 188 or Warren Thompson 0410 850 508
At the Sydney Metro M O L lunch at The Juniors on Friday 31st July, 2015 a Gold coin donation was run to aid the “Ivan Jones (former South Sydney Half-Back from the 1960’s) family walk in The Sydney to Surf in Aid of Chris O’Brien Life House “ As a result of those in […]
Have been informed of the passing of Keith (Boots) Fahey from Toukley. His funeral service was held Tuesday 11th August, 2015 at Toukley. Our condolences to his family, For and on behalf of COM Committee. Alan
This vale is courtesy of Barry Ross Born 8 April 1941 Passed Away 10 August 2015. Illawarra Rugby League lost of one of its champions on Monday, when John McCarthy passed away, aged 74. The former Balmain player moved to the South Coast in 1970 to become captain/coach of the Thirroul club. In his first […]