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 […]
Possibly the oldest living Chelsea and South Sydney First grade player, Fred Worrall has passed away at 95 years of age. Fred was a hooker in Souths first in 1941 – 42. His career was interrupted by the second World War. Fred served with the Australian Army in New Guinea. He was born in Daceyville […]
A nice way to complete the year with the December 5 Old Mates Day at Erko being well attended. Besides a good roll up from regulars we had 5 North Sydney Bears. Jeff Simmonds – Greg Hyde – Paul Hancock – Warren Chatfield and Billy Halstead. Once again we were very pleased to welcome former […]
We have received the sad news regarding Eddie Wilson whom we visited in October. Eddie has suffered a stroke and is in Prince of Wales Hospital. A real character in his younger days Eddie and his great mate big Jack Rayner would jog around the perimeter of Centennial Park most afternoons. They would be barely […]
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 […]
Spoke with Chris on the phone yesterday. He is home and in good spirits. Be a while before he is up and about again but things going well after his operation. Gave him a full report on the OMD. Including the amazing meeting with former Tiger and Ref Jack Danzey being there. In 1963 Jack […]
Had a text from “Simply” last night not too many hours after the operation. He was in good spirits and said the Doctor was pleased with the way it went. Just when I was thinking how tough and what a nice bloke Chris is he then sent another text me to say he was watching […]
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 […]
Scott will be at the museum on Friday March 1 and has suggested a visit on Saturday to Barry B and Steve L and if time allows Bobby Fish. If anyone has the time and would like to come along please let us know.
METROPOLITAN BRANCH TRIBUTE TO OUR INDIGENOUS LEGENDS Click the image above to view the flyer directly from our website See ya Scott
Scott, just looking thru the site and clicked on the above name in the players list. Do you know Ignatius??? Interesting comments from him. Thommo
This blog was directed from chelseaoldmates Facebook page. Ken had a post and I clicked on "like" which took me to "blog. It is early morning and the Chelsea Board are meeting at Scott's house in beautiful Caves Beach today. Looking forward to a great day.
Had a call from Terry today re induction at museum. He mentioned Ken Vessey was in yesterday. I mentioned C O M and he said Ken had told him about us and commented what a good thing it was. I informed him that we are at each other as backs and forwards and despite this […]
To the Ogre That way I can get an earlier train. Bye for now.
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