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Registered at the G.P.O., Perth, for transmission by post as a newspaper.
Official organ of the Archdiocese of Perth.
Established 1874.
NO. 2,443.
'PHONE BA2837 (2 Lines)
THURSDAY, APRIL 27,.1950.
450 Hay Street, Perth. Box R1279, G.P.O., Perth.
Price Threepence.
Seventy-sixth Year.
W.A. BOXING STAR TO BECOME A MONK.
Child Migrants Welcomed
Former West Australian amateur lightweight boxing champion, Laurie Downey, of Bay View Terrace, Mosman Park, is to become a Trappist. He left Fremantle last Thursday on the Italian s.s. Continental, on the first stage (Reported by Mollie Simeon Asphar.) startled girls at the telephone of his journey to Kentucky, U.S., where he will enter the Saturday was a grey sultry morning, and on the Quay at exchange must have wondered Trappist Order at the age of 23 years. Fremantle an excited group of Maltese, from all parts of where they were, as the tune Mr. Downey will leave his Church. The life of the monks West Australia, and an impatient boat -race -minded group of buzzed backward and forward ship at Genoa and hopes to visit is spent in silence, contemplaofficials and Immigration authorities, and people in import- over the telephones, till Joe, Rome with other Holy Year pil- tion, study and manual labour. himself a grims before continuing on to ant positoins were awaiting the arrival of the "Ocean Tri- the Bandmaster, umph" with over a thousand Maltese settlers for Australia, "Clonny Kid," had mastered its England, where he will catch a One of amongst whom were 27 eager -eyed excited boys bound for time and intricacies. It was re- boat for America. ceived with much hand -clapping Western Australia's most proTardun and Bindoon. by the older Maltese, though the mising boxers, Downey was runIn the traditional manner of me. "With a start like this the younger ones called for "Roll ner-up on two occasions for the plans, the very extensive plans boys' future is a bright one." out the Barrel." Australian amateur lightweight for their welcome had (owing to And knowing the Malta position the lateness of the ship, almost -overcrowding, lack of jobs and Finally, at high noon. down championship. In the first octwo days overdue) gone aglee, land, etc.-I fervently echoed the gang -plank came 27 grey- casion he had Kevin Thurbon on the mat in the first round but the impromptu arrange- her sentiments. coated and blue-capped boys, and was twice unlucky to lose the dements that were substituted, As the ship neared the wharf, each carrying a strapped suitcision. He served in the mervarying as the shipboard arran- the Clontarf Band struck up a case that bumped and impeded chant navy during World War n .. Mr. Downey has a sister who has entered the Presentation Order at "Iona," Mosman Park. Before he sailed, he was presented with a writing set by members of St. Aidan's Holy Name branch, Mosman Park, with which he had been associated for some time. The Monastery of Our Lady of Gethsemani, which Mr. Downey will enter, is one of six Trappist foundations in the United States. Founded in 1848 from France. the monks made their first foundation in Kentucky. They now number about 500 throughout America. A distinguished monk at Gethsemani is Frater Louis, better known as Thomas Merton, the author of "Elected Silence," "Seven Storey Mountain," and "Seeds of ConII.
templation." The Trappists, a branch of the Above: Mr. Laurie Downey. Cistercians, are one of the strict- Below: Trappist Monks in U.S. est Religious Orders in the Abbey. I
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Moss, acting for His Grace the Archbishop, welcomed the boys. gements lagged, proved happy lively march, and as she berth- his slippery progress. Then and equally as good. Father ed they played the Folk Dance through the Customs, with a Stinson and Margaret Sanderson of Carnival Time in Malta, roll -call of strange names, and and the Brothers of Clontarf which they had learned only two then into a waiting bus for the were responsible for a great deal days previously, set to music first step of the three hundred of happiness that day, not only under humorous conditions. mile -odd journey, with a shortamongst the boy migrants, but Discovering it two days earlier, er one for the Bindoonites. amongst the officials and visitors Father Stinson, sparing no pains (Continued on Page 13) who shared it. "I never have to make the occasion truly memhad a happier and more instruc- orable, had tracked down sometive hour," a lady visitor said to one who knew it, and then the
4 BISHOPS IN PERTH
AQUINAS WINS HEAD OF THE RIVER.
Their Lordships, Most Rev. On Saturday morning, 22nd. April, the Public Schools' Dr. Farrelly (Bishop of Lis Association conducted its Annual Head of the River Regatta. more), Most Rev. Dr. Henschke Aquinas College had a very successful morning, winning (Bishop of Wagga Wagga), Most Rev. Dr. Fox (Bishop of Wilthree events and gaining second place in the fourth event. cannia Forbes), Most Rev. Dr. The coveted title of Head of the half a length after a thrilling McCabe (Bishop of Port AugusRiver was won by the College race. The crew consisted of: P. ta), passed through Fremantle 1st Eight in the record time of 5 Gunnell (stroke), C. Stacey (7), on the Stratheden on Monday The crew J. Saunders (6), A. Hall (5), F. last en route to Rome. During minutes 16 seconds. was: Ron Curtis , lOst. 2lbs., Forkin (4), T. Meagher (3), J. the vessel's brief stay in port, stroke; F. Nunweek (7), 10.2; LI Pannell (2), E. Moller (1), and their Lordships were the guests Mojzer (6), 12.8; A. Akkermans J. Moylan (cox). of His Grace the Archbishop. A large crowd of Aquinas The four Bishops were last in (5), 11.8; R. Pawle (4), 11.2; K. Towning (3), 10.10; R. Sims (2), supporters at the regatta thor- the West when they attended 10.9: E. Gianotti (1), 11.0; P. oughly enjoyed the success of the centenary celebrations in Murray (cox), 7.12. The aver- the College crews. May, 1946. age weight of the crew was 11 1
stone. Mr. A. Dobson, who stroked College crews to victory in 1926 and 1927, coached this year's winning eight. The College second eight won its event impressively from Hale School by 11 lengths. Mr. Jim Hunt, former WA. King's Cup coxswain, coached this crew, which consisted of: R. Cavanagh
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Anzac Day was commemorated by the Catholics of Perth with a Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. His Grace the Archbishop, assisted by the Rt. Rev. Monsignori J. CHRIST IN THE HOME T. McMahon, E. Kennedy, and L. J. Goody, presided. The celebrant was Rev. C. Stinson, with the Rev. Dr. E. Sullivan as deacon and Rev. E. Rogers as sub-deacon. The Remarkable Inlerest in Informal Crusade (stroke), 10.5; M. Shooter (7), occasional sermon was preached by the Rev. Clement VawPARIS, April 7 (NC).-Four years ago the priests of a 10.11; J. Begley (6), 11.9; J. drey, O.F.M. Lane (5), 12.11; J. Busher (4), Among the official guests were: S.M., and Mrs. Wallwork; Mr. T. parish in the south of France adopted a new means of fighting 10.7; J. Huston (3), 10.10; B. The Chief Justice (Sir John Sten (representing State Execu- against waning church attendance. Often they were told by Buzolic (2), 10.4; A. Ellies (1), Dwyer); Mr. H. A. Leslie, tive R.S.L.); Miss E. Brady (re- persons, "Speak to us of Christ; in the pulpit you speak too 9.2; T. Herman (cox), 7.0. The M.H.R. (representing Common- presenting Returned much of dogma and morals." Sisters' priests to know their parishionaverage weight was 10.10. wealth Government), and Mrs. Sub -Branch 11.S.L.); Mr. J. The priests then began to give ers better. Not only practising The third crew, a four, was Leslie; Captain H. L. Howden, Doyle (Commissioner of Police); a series of sermons in the homes Catholics, but many others who second to Hale School. The Naval Officer in Charge, Fre- Inspector Anderson; Mr. A. G. of their parishioners in various would hesitate to go to church, crew was: R. Nutt (stroke), mantle; Colonel J. E. Barrett Smith, S.M. (representing Air neighbourhoods. The talks, attend them. the most 10.10; J. Dolan (3), 10.0; K. (representing G.O.C., Western Force Association and Magis- centred on the person of Christ, heavily attendedWhile church cereFinucane (2), 10.8; B. Travers Command); Flight Lieut.; J. W. trates' Bench), two representa- and often lasted an hour and a monies draw only 200 persons, (1), 9.6; J. Turner (cox), 6.3. Morgan (representing Wing tives of the Friendly Union of half without seeming too long. more than 500 have been comThe average weight was 10.2. Commander Ford), and Mrs. Soldiers' Wives. The results obtained in these ing to hear the home sermons The Old Boys' Eight won con- Morgan; Mr. E. Needham, (Father Vawdrey's Sermon, home sermons have been most for four years with no flagging vincingly, deft -ding Scotch by M.L.A.; Mr. W. J. Wallwork, Page 4). encouraging. They help the in interest.