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Sydney Bens

Our Mission and Aims
To be loyal to and support our Alma Mater at all times when necessary, and to foster fraternity, friendship and camaraderie to all Old Bens in Sydney and worldwide.

THE WAY WE BEGAN
It was just a passing comment, a loud thought over dinner. Some Old Bens had met one wintry Saturday night in 1992, in Razikin and Zahara Dole �s home in the leafy Sydney suburb of Carlingford, just like on other Saturday nights when they meet regularly on weekends in each other�s homes.

On such weekends, these expatriate Old Bens, who had migrated to Australia and made Sydney their home, had convivial times, exchanged ideas and shared meals in a fraternal, family way.

On that particular night, there were Harold Christie-David, Michel Jason, Sri Rajan Fernandopulle, Max Perumal, Anton Massilamanny, Milburn Caspersz, Ronnie Almeida, Gordon Rebeira. And their respective wives, of course.

Over a heart-warming dinner of buth curry and fine Aussie wine, the idea to form an Old Bens Association germinated.

Sri Rajan had been mulling over this idea for sometime and had compiled a list of potential members. They acted swiftly and before the weekend was over, telephones ran hot as they enthusiastically asked around. The response was great and so on a fine Sunday morning, not long after, a BBQ picnic and cricket match were arranged at Centennial Park, a prestigious place for picnics in Sydney. The attendance was promising and the groundwork was laid for the birth of the Sydney Bens.

The inaugural meeting was held in June 1993 at a prominent Sri Lankan restaurant at the time managed by the late Milburn Caspersz. To an attendance of 32 Old Bens and families, Nihal Fernandopulle outlined a brief history of St Benedict�s College, listing ways this embryo OBA can focus on assiting the Alma Mater in the future - for that was the vital reason for the Sydney OBA�s existence. Harold Christie-David was elected first President of St Benedict�s College Old Boys Association (NSW) Inc.

Following the pioneer leadership of Harold Christie-David, the OBA has had Michel Jason, Max Perumal, Sri Rajan Fernandopulle, Doug Jones, Fred Herft, Ranjith Velayuthen and now Garrick Muttukisna (present incumbent) preside over the successul life of the Sydney OBA. Their success is entirely due to the support received from committee members who, through the years, evinced a dedication and commitment to their goal with untiring effort.

Considerable amount of activities including sporting, social and cultural for both fund-raising purposes and for the enjoyment and benefit of Sydney Bens and their families are continued to be undertaken. We hold Curry nights, kareoke nights, Carol singing at Christmas and have held coach tours for members and friends to such places as the NSW�s wine region of Hunter Valley and many other places of interest.

We hold a Dinner Dance once every two years. This is the Sydney Bens� main fund-raising effort in the social calendar. Our 2007 dance was held on June 30 and, on all counts, was a great success. Today the Sydney Bens have 105 past pupils of College on their roll. Membership is availble to all Old Bens for an annual fee of AUD$15. Old Bens who reach the age of 65 years are bestowed with Life membership due to their seniority. Life membership is also available for those more youthful Benedictines for a nominal one-off payment. There are 43 Life members in both categories.

Among these conferred with life membership and not residing in NSW are: Rev. Fr. Joseph Vas (formerly Bro. Flavian) now residing in Oklahoma, USA, Rienzie Rupasinghe (Monash ACT) E.C.T.Candappa (Melbourne VIC)

These Sydney Bens were called to their Eternal Reward:

Milburn Caspersz
Rev. Bro. Justinian Thompson FSC
Joseph D'Abrera
Patrick Fernandopulle
Mrs Romany Pieris
Claude Rebeira
Wolstan D'Abrera
Dr Joe Sandanam
Patrick Wickramaratne

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

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Santha Perera
01/02/2013 01:31
What about the Prefects investiture for year 2013????

Santha Perera
24/12/2012 12:40
Wishing all Old Bens & their families a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Niroshan Perera
16/10/2012 07:25
Hi, please advise the details about the Annual Dinner Dance - 2012.

lishantha
02/10/2012 13:42
Obituary Notice With deep regret we inform you the demise of Master Pringley Rodrigo of 2011 A/L batch, yesterday (1 October 2012). Currently, the body lies at #117 / 2A, Pragathi Mawatha, Kalae

lishantha
10/09/2012 11:40
Greetings Bens! www.facebook.com/stbenedi
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Santha Perera
30/06/2012 01:16
Why wasn't Jason Perera who is representing SL U-19 Cricket given prominence on this page?

Santha Perera
24/12/2011 00:50
Wish all OLD BENS & their families a MERRY CHRISTMAS. Santha Perera & Family

Santha Perera
08/11/2011 09:09
Could someone please publish the cricket fixtures for 2011/12 season. Also would appreciate if the scores are updated on the web.

Santha Perera
28/09/2011 11:21
All the best to Tony Ganlath and his new team at OBSC

Santha Perera
28/09/2011 11:20
Congrats to the cricketers and officials.

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