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100 Years for Ormond School
The rain and cold winds did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of ex-pupils who came from far and near to attend the Ormond School centennial celebrations. A full programme was enjoyed at various functions organised to mark the event.
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After the opening speeches a parade of fashions through the last hundred years (from local sources and the Museum) entertained the throng.
Sandra in a 1920s afternoon frock; Sheryl in a 1920s bridal outfit. (Heresay has it that 48 gardens were robbed to make the bouquet!); Debbie shows how "convenient" things.were at the turn of the century; Cindy wears the height of fashion in black in 1889!
Betty with Amerillis (left) and Deanna all dressed for town in 1893; Yvonne in her grandmother's bridal gown of 1911. The dress was actually made by Yvonne's great-grandmother; And right up to date is Mrs Tom Mitchell (nee Maude Herbert, and ex-pupil) who made and iced the triple cake for the jubilee celebrations
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Enjoying the luncheon are Mrs Bob Proudfoot and Mr Les Proudfoot.
As are Mrs Les Proudfoot, Mr Bob Proudfoot and Mr and Mrs Bruce King. Mrs King was the former Lucy Grayson.
Three more old boys are Messrs Horace McFarlane, Louis Mohr (1909) and Frank Roe (1906).
Looking at one of Friar's Store journals are Miss Evelyn Benson (left) and Miss Rose Benson.
Mr and Mrs Trevor Burch were among the many attending.
Mrs Jones, and Mr Reg Jones (1918), Mr Archie Jones (1908), and Mrs Muriel James (nee White) enjoy looking at the class photos and recalling "the good old days."