Gallery of log for Historic Site: St John's Orphanage
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I'd like to add a different perspective to life at St John's, at least in the 70's before it closed.
Although not a resident, I did get to know and befriend a couple of the boys, as they would attend the same Catholic schools I did in Goulburn. I visited St John's on many occasions, as my uncle was a priest in Goulburn in the early 70's. I would accompany him sometimes as an altar boy for masses conducted here. He would also take some of the boys on holidays and trips, to give them time away from the fairly spartan life at St John's. The church didn't like to spend money, so it was tough for them here. My uncle and his brothers (my father and another uncle) would, at their own expense, try to make their lives a little more normal and enjoyable.
I even learnt Judo at St John's as an early teenager.
Unfortunately, the old buildings have been the target of firebugs since 2015, with all that now remains is blackened, dangerous shells. Its a shame the current owner was never able to afford his dream of renovating the main building and turning the place into a conference and accomodation centre.
I'd like to add a different perspective to life at St John's, at least in the 70's before it closed.
Although not a resident, I did get to know and befriend a couple of the boys, as they would attend the same Catholic schools I did in Goulburn. I visited St John's on many occasions, as my uncle was a priest in Goulburn in the early 70's. I would accompany him sometimes as an altar boy for masses conducted here. He would also take some of the boys on holidays and trips, to give them time away from the fairly spartan life at St John's. The church didn't like to spend money, so it was tough for them here. My uncle and his brothers (my father and another uncle) would, at their own expense, try to make their lives a little more normal and enjoyable.
I even learnt Judo at St John's as an early teenager.
Unfortunately, the old buildings have been the target of firebugs since 2015, with all that now remains is blackened, dangerous shells. Its a shame the current owner was never able to afford his dream of renovating the main building and turning the place into a conference and accomodation centre.
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