In the Matter of Our Mr Brookes - Sat, 16 Oct 2004

In 2004, this e-mail suddenly arrived from Mr Geoff Brookes:

G'day Stephen

Yes, Geoff Brookes is happy to be found. Jenny, my wife, found your web site through an ex-STHS student, Greg Dunstone.

I started at STHS in 1966, along with Reg Byrne and Bronwyn Marshall (who was on the English staff with Reg). Reg and I were great mates long after STHS, although I lost touch with him a few years ago. Keith Hurst was the Social Sciences master and, in addition to being a keen wielder of the cane, smoked Craven A cork tips through a revolting cigarette holder (he was almost on a par with Fin Cook with the fags).

I remember your year very well. I'll have to check back over my old mark books, but there were some good Commerce and Economics students in it and I recall at least one significant drinking event with some of them after the HSC.Maurice Cohen was one of them and I remember the beard referred to in the trivia quiz, which made him a truly fearsome sight.

The Class of 1969 were a great mob - good blokes who were great fun to teach. I'd be glad to have the chance to meet up with them again if you hold any more reunions.

Regards,

Geoff Brookes

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Mr Brookes came to one of our informal gatherings at the Oatley pub. You can read all about it by clicking here.