Longstanding
Walbundrie resident Bernie Coyle had just celebrated his 70th Birthday and parishioners
from both Walbundrie and Howlong wished Bernie a Happy Birthday and many more
happy years to come.
Bernie was
born the year his parents Noreen and Bert bought their property 'Clare' at
Walbundrie in 1945. Although he was
baptised at St Patrick's in Albury, Bernie has had the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Walbundrie as his home church ever since. This would have to be some
sort of Mass attendance record (70 years at the one Church).
William Coyle
(Bernie's Grandfather) selected an adjoining property to 'Clare' in 1909. The
original Walla Walla Crown Lands was thrown open for selection by ballot and
William was successful, naming his property 'Linda Vale'.
Cakes and
Coffee were consumed in his honour after the Mass which was said for his
intentions..
Bernie is
pictured looking a bit savoir-faire in the following photograph.
From Our Own Correspondent
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