News of Old Boys

David Alexander (OTG 1949-60)

lives with his wife in France. David enjoys painting and continues to write. He has recently published another book Camel through the Ages for the King Abdulaziz Library in Riyadh and before that Islamic Arms and Armor in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. David and his wife Dorothy have three children and five grandchildren.

Congratulations to David Constantinou (OTG 1994-02) and his wife, Olivia, on the safe arrival of their third child, Beau Edward.

Beau Edward Constantinou, with big sister Lulu and brother Archer

Wonderful news for the Hopkins family! Nicholas (OTG 1994-99) and James (OTG 1994-01) were both blessed with daughters in 2021. Nicko and Stacey had daughter Lola Grace in Melbourne in May, then in August, James and Wendy had daughter Rita Rose in London (where they live). The families were able to get together over Christmas when James, Wendy and Rita Rose travelled from the UK. Congratulations to Zachary Bunston (OTG 2011-16) joint recipient of the Leon van Schaik 25th Anniversary Peer Assessed Major Project Award at RMIT. This award celebrates Leon’s arrival as Head of Architecture at RMIT 31 years ago. All Architecture Major Project students voted for what they viewed as the most adventurous and futureembracing project of the semester. To see the Major Projects, visit

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Anthony Alexander (OTG 1986-

91) has been living in Kenya since January 2020, working for Oxfam International supporting their financial response to COVID, which he describes as an ‘incredibly rewarding and challenging experience’. Anthony and his family are grateful to be able to experience the local Kenyan hospitality and the amazing landscapes and wildlife. A recent highlight was seeing the World Rally Championship return to Kenya for the first time in 20 years and the passion the local communities took in celebrating this unique event

John Ryder (OTG 1954-56) retired to Safety Beach after selling his engineering business. When he left Trinity, he commenced an apprenticeship at GMH and studied for a mechanical engineering diploma. John has been married to Judy for 57 years; they have three children and seven grandchildren.

The Hopkins families on Boxing Day Anthony Alexander with his family in Kenya We congratulate Chris Weinberg (OTG 2003-09) and his fiancée, Grace, on their recent engagement.

Chris and Grace holidaying on the Gold Coast – Grace said yes!

Congratulations to Billy Syme (OTG 2006-11) who recently married Alyssa. The wedding party also included Billy’s twin brother Alex (OTG 2006-11) and Joel Sansom (OTG 2008-11).

Billy Syme with his wife Alyssa

Well done to Felix Barnett (OTG 2011-16) who recently directed an advertisement for the TAC. To view it please visit

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Frank H B Turner (OTG 190506) must have been quite the sportsman, as he played Firsts Cricket and Football and was the

School Champion for Athletics and Sports Open Champion. Now, 125 years later, Frank’s granddaughter got in touch to donate Frank’s pristine and lovingly cared for trophies to our archives. Pictured is the TGS Kew Champion Trophy (the vase) and the TGS 1st Place Long Jump Trophy (the egg cup). We understand Frank was a grazier, who served in the AIF in both World Wars. He was also a serving member on the Committee of the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association. We are very grateful to Frank’s family for getting in touch and making such a generous donation – these trophies are a wonderful addition to our archive collection.

Charlie Simondson (OTG 2011-

16) will soon depart for the United Kingdom where he will be playing county cricket with the Otley Cricket Club in Yorkshire (playing in the Airedale and Wharfedale Senior Cricket League). Charlie’s role will include batting at Number 5 and leading the spin attack. He will captain the team in the 20/20 series and will also be coaching some of the junior sides.