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1.11C 11?eC1 No. 2775 ,
(Registered at the G.P 0 Perth. for transmission by post as a Newspaper)
Clontarf Greets Laurie McCarthy Its V.C. Hero Sept. 20, Clontarf Boys' Town wel-
comed home from his trip to London its most distinguished military son, Mr. Laurie McCarthy, V.C., Croix de Guerre. Mr. McCarthy was a lieutenant in the first world war and is the most outstanding and loyal old boy
of Boys' Town. The Clontarf band under Mr. J. Jackson played on the wharf as the P. & 0.
liner Himalaya berthed. Soon after arriving Mr. McCarthy was on his way to Clontarf where he spent (five of his seven hours ashore before sailing on to Melbourne. At Boys' Town a guard of honour was formed from the front gate to the main building and to the playing of the band and the waving of flags Mr. McCarthy was overcome by the rousing welcome he re-
ceived. He was very pleased to walk around and see many of the old haunts of his boyish pranks. The boys enjoyed his descriptions of some of these.
Inspiring Words
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Perth, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1956
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Recalls Youth Hero-worship was in the air when Mr. L. McCarthy, with Rev. Bro. Doyle, principal of Clontarf Boys' Town, inspected the photo of the V.C. winner which hangs in an honoured place at his Alma Mater.
Within an hour her soul Orders were also present. had gone to God, having re- The music of the Mass was ceived the last rites of the rendered by the school choir. After the Mass the funeral Church, and every spiritual cortege proceeded to the assistance. The late Sister M. Aquinas Karrakatta cemetery, folwas born in West Perth lowed by the Sisters, relasome 62 years ago and re- tives and friends of the deceived her early education ceased and the Children of at St. Anne's, North Fre- Mary, six of whom were mantle, and later at St. pall -bearers. Father Sullivan assisted Joseph's College. On the completion of by other clergy recited the school days, Sister entered prayers at the graveside. the novitiate in Fremantle After paying the last tribute the mortal remains, in 1911 at the age of 17 to years, thus giving her young Father Sullivan expressed life and love to God and sincere sympathy to the relatives on behalf of His souls. Grace the Archbishop. Solemn Obsequies Rev. Mother and communSister spent most of her ity extend, behalf of apostolate in Fremantle, their Order, on gratitude and With the exception of a few appreciation to His years in Albany. As a music to all the clergy and Grace, many teacher she worked with friends for their messages untiring energy, obtaining of sympathy. fruitful results. Her charity towards the sick and poor was displayed by her eagerness to visit and console them. The suddenness of her Is death was a shock, not only The Elizabethan Theatre. to the members of her community, with whom she had Trust will open a play seajoined in the closing prayers son with the Australian of the day less than an hour Drama Company at the before her death, but also Playhouse on Oct. 2. "The Rivals" is the first to her relatives, friends and offering. Later "Twelfth pupils. Night" and "Summer of the It was then the "acceptable time" for Sister, and Seventeenth Doll" will be with full resignation her presented. Sisters in religion said, Every State is represented "God's Holy Will be done." in the cast of 22. May her soul rest in peace. His Grace the Archbishop presided at the Solemn Requiem Mass which was celebrated by the V. Rev. J. Sullivan, O.M.I., in St. PatThe annual general meetrick's Church. The V. Rev. W. Nugent, ing of the Old Ionians' AsO.Carm., was deacon and sociation will be held on the Rev. J. Bourke, O.M.I., Sunday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m., man Park, was sub -deacon. Several of the clergy as at the Iona Convent, MosMembers and past pupils representatives of the other parishes and also Sisters are invited and expected to from the different Religious attend.
"The Rivals" Revived
Old Ionians Will Meet
Accompanying Laurie was his brother Patrick who lives in Perth and is also an "old boy" of Clontarf. Both were very pleased to meet Mr. Tom Hussey a classmate of theirs who is on the domestic staff at Boys' Town. A special dinner was prepared for the Brothers claimed a half holiday and The opening of their new chapel on Sunand boys in the boys' re- pictures in the evening. Mr. McCarthy is very fectory. Rev. Bro. P. B. AT BANQUET day, Oct. 7, will commemorate the 60th anDoyle, principal of Clon- modest concerning his two CATHOLIC ACTIONISTS tarf, officially welcomed decorations in the First On Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, a youth niversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Mr. McCarthy and said World War. He said he is God in Australia and perpetuate how delighted all at Boys' not a hero for there is a banquet, organised by associated youth com- St. John of Town were in having such V.C. in everybody if given mittees of W.A., was held in the supper the memory of their pioneer Sisters. a distinguished visitor a chance. Mass for deceased Sisters, The programme of the with them. patients, pupils, benefacHe said in winning a V.C. room, Government House ballroom. festivities is given below: Mr. McCarthy addressed there are three vital retors and friends at 9.30 The Y.C.W. and N.C.G.M. ported Mr. Hegney and said OCT. 6: Solemn blessing of the boys in very inspiring quirements-luck, oppor- were represented. a.m. Memorial Chapel by His that for once he was in the words. tunity and the good forNo written invitation is Archbishop, of being in Grace the strange position The banquet has become He gave a post card tune to be seen by some- an annual function in order complete agreement with followed by Solemn High necessary for anyone who description of his tour one. desires to be present at the Mass at 9.30 a.m. to gather together selected Mr. Hegney. abroad including very hapRev. youths of all voluntary Mr. Murray Little said if OCT. 7: Official opening of opening ceremony. His "Little Stunt" py memories in meeting Memorial Chapel by His Mother and Sisters extend a youth organisations in W.A. he invested in youth, he Her Majesty the Queen, "I don't know what made Grace the Archbishop at cordial invitation to all During the evening a His Royal Higness the Duke me do my little stunt," he programme was presented would guarantee Mr. Hawke p.m. After the cere- readers of "The Record," that he would find himself 3mony of Edinburgh, Lord Mount- said. the chapel will be especially those they have from members of the various in position of being in ex"Maybe batten, Sir Anthony Eden, I was just youth organisation. been unable to contact by open to inspection. cess profits group. Sir Churchill, Earl stupid or a bit cocky." OCT. 8: Solemn Requiem other means. An entertainment proAttlee, he Prime Minister Mr. McCarthy's "little gramme showing varied of Aust alia and the late stunt" involved single group activities was preCardinal Griffin. handed storming a German sented by each section durkilling 20 of the ing the evening. Cardinal's Interest trench, enemy capturing 50 and A number of official Mr. McCarthy said how was invited including keen he was to tell the seizing five machine-guns. guests This took place during an Hon. W. Hegney, M.L.A., was how he Cardinal Minister for Education and attack near Madame Wood brought up at Clontarf. representing the Premier, The Cardinal sent his east of Vermandovillers and Sir Ross McLarty. kind wishes to the boys Aug. 23, 1918. In replying to the toast to but before the Himalaya Mr. McCarthy is a super - distinguished visitors, proleft London the Cardinal intendant in a city firm in by Mr. David Sagsuffered a sudden illness Melbourne. He was at posed gers (Methodist Young and passed away. Clontarf from 1896 to 1905. People's Department), Mr. Mr. McCarthy brought Hegney expressed his pleaback a special pair of at being amongst sure such Rosary beads from Westminster Cathedral for each Tennis Club Open a happy body of young people of such fine calibre. of the Brothers. He expressed his convicMr. McCarthy went oa to tell the boys how fortu- At Mid. Junction tion that the happiness and purpose which he s a w nate they were to be at Despite rainy weather radiating there were the reClontarf, for it had no equal anywhere in Austra- a small group attended sults of a happy and righthome training. lia. the re -opening of St. minded He went on to say that He told them if they Anthony's tennis club, wanted to be good they Midland, on Sunday last. they were the products of care and love which were must first of all keep their In between the rain the radiated in their homes. thoughts good, quoting St. He then maintained that Paul to the Philippians: three courts were in con"And the peace of God stant use and all available home life was the centre of the nation's life, and that which surpasseth all under- for week -day tennis. Keys and balls are they in their turn should A Melbourne artist has depicted the scene when the Sisters of St. standing, keep your hearts from John aim to make solid and John of God nursed the typhoid epidemic victims on the Goldand minds in Christ Jesus." available Mr. McCarthy with Bro. Tiezry, 5 Keane-st., Mid- happy homes too. ( Inset: Bishop Gibney. See story on page 6.) Sir Ross McLarty sup- fields. permission pro- land. Doyle's
St. John's Chapel
Recalls Heroism