Financing the restoration of Les Darcy's grave.

[flamengo]

Ladies and Gentlemen.

A 'Call to Arms' is required from all with the slightest respects for LEGEND LES DARCY.

For 15 years, the Darcy Family Vault has slowly worsened in condition. Due to poor irrigation, based on its location, a wall colapsed leaving a gaping hole in one side. The concrete covered top is also in poor condition.

Expenses for the restoration are close to $65,000.

With Les Darcy, Frank "Frosty" Darcy, parents Ned & Maggie (also another Brother and Sister reportedly), numerous actions have been taken to raise the funds in order to resecure the vault, as well as give the top an appropriate covering, bringing this spectucular monument back to its former glory.

This is by no means a small task, with layers of beaurocratic, civil and other red tape to weave through. All takes a very long time.

The time has finally come for the finances to be raised, and the restoration to begin.

HOW CAN YOU HELP???

To co-inside with efforts by the Maitland City Council & The Les Darcy Foundation.

On offer, in hope of raising $11,000 by the Australian fans in general is the chance to purchase a 200mm x 120mm Plaque, each individual Plaque denotes one of Les Dacry's fights. 55 Plagues in total to be sold.

Being made of Bronze, 'YOUR NAME' will be placed on the corner of the piece, a Bronzed Picture of Les, as well as Les Darcy vs ??, Date, Year and Result.

HOW MUCH??

$400

The actual bronze Plaque costs close to $200 to make, therefore a cost of $400 is set for the sake of raising those $11,000.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PLAQUE??

Upon purchase, the Plague will be placed on the Black Marble Steps that surround the Les Darcy Statue in Maitland.

WHY???

Les Darcy is without doubt a LEGEND of Boxing in Australia. Had he not been taken so young, his impact on the World stage would have changed the shape of the games history.

WHO??

For all enquiries, please contact

Mr. Arnold Thomas 0407 350 383

Mr. Tony Hood 0402 075 804

*Coporate Logo's, Business or Company Names will NOT be acceptable, as the 'Les Darcy Trust' stipulate.

[sallywinder]

heres an opportunity for mundine to earn some respect and goodwill from australian boxing fans, and honour a fighter that fought the same establishment that mundine says he hates so much.....

how bout it anthony..?

[COULDHAVEBEEN]

A good cause if ever there was one!

IMO the Aus Gov ought to tip in for this, or at the very least offer a tax deduction for those who do.

Surely a must do for former/current boxing champs to have their names on what has the potential to be a great monument to not only Les Darcy, but to Australian boxing as a whole.

[ashley]

Good on ya Flamengo :good

Great cause here to get behind :good

[flamengo]

A good cause if ever there was one!

IMO the Aus Gov ought to tip in for this, or at the very least offer a tax deduction for those who do.

Surely a must do for former/current boxing champs to have their names on what has the potential to be a great monument to not only Les Darcy, but to Australian boxing as a whole.


Definately agree with the tax deduction. If you put $500 into the account, we'll return $100. :D

All jokes aside, the vast majority of funding will come via the Maitland City Council, The Maitland Bowls Club & The Mailtland Leagues Club.

The offer proposed is nothing more than a very, very unique opportunity for individuals from all facets of the Boxing community to unite and pay hommage to The Maitland Marvel.

Families of former Darcy opponents have already dipped into their pockets to obtain the Plagues concerned with the Family member who contested Les Darcy.

Jimmy Clabby, Grand Nephew of Jimmy Clabby was in Australia for the last HoF Dinner in Melbourne, visited Maitland with Mr. Arnold Thomas and felt the immediate worth of purchasing such a Plague. A very respectful man.

The Whitelaw family, still residents of the Hunter Valley also purchased the appropriate Plagues.

Geoff Pritchard, Grand son of Darcy trainer Dave Smith, 2x opponent also, has placed his money on the table also.

Myself have chosen the Darcy vs Depena Plague. Darcy's first intenational opponent who was Sam Langfords protege'..... until Darcy Knocked him senseless.

Mr. Arnold Thomas has put his money forth also.

This is a non-profit sitution. Quite simply YOUR chance to show reverance and respects to Les Darcy.


Correction. Mention the R.S.L Club as being financiers... I'd be incorrect to assume that.. Will call for any relative info.

[ipswich express]

Interesting that the RSL is getting behind him ;)









(Ducks for cover)

[flamengo]

[quote=ipswich express;5269601]Interesting that the RSL is getting behind him ;)

Maitland is DARCY Town. Many of the local establishments are well and truly behind the project. I'll be sure to ring the R.S.L tomorrow for their views of the monies put forth.

No doubt, they have thier veiws, as we all do.

[ipswich express]

Yeah I know mate, I was only having a dig. It's great to see.

[flamengo]

Yeah I know mate, I was only having a dig. It's great to see.


Show me the money!!!

"Having a dig". Pardon the pun!

[ipswich express]

:) When I get back from South America in January and I've got a spare $400, I can't think of a much worthier cause.

[flamengo]

:) When I get back from South America in January and I've got a spare $400, I can't think of a much worthier cause.


If they know you're a cop, you might not make it back. :D

Better of putting money to good use now.

[ipswich express]

If they know you're a cop, you might not make it back. :D

Better of putting money to good use now.

What do you think I need the money for! :lol: I'm packing the Glock too... I don't miss :D

[flamengo]

What do you think I need the money for! :lol: I'm packing the Glock too... I don't miss :D


Off to Brazil?? I have friends there who'll accomodate you and show you Rio & Salvador. No Joke.

[ipswich express]

I am going to Rio for a few days. Hoping to catch a football match, if there's one on. Going to Chile, Peru (doing some volunteer work), Cuba, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. Khoder has pulled no punches in my quest to find another cabbie.

[sallywinder]

If they know you're a cop, you might not make it back. :D

.

ippys a cop!!!???

there!!!! i knew i didnt like the cunt!!!!:yep

[JOE COOL]

well done Ipswich i have never met you but from your post you seam like a good bloke !
fro SALLYWINDUP you have to start speaking your mind a bit more

[flamengo]

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[flamengo]

Darcy Plaque

[LeonMcS]

I have taught you well Skywalker...

[flamengo]

I have taught you well Skywalker...

I cant see the pic..

[ashley]

I cant see the pic..



SARCASM :lol:

[flamengo]

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[flamengo]

The above Pic... finally got it right.... is an example of the Plaque. Obviously other fights are available which Les darcy engaged in, and the actual size is 250mm x 120mm.

[RayKelly]

I just got back from a weekend away working with indigenous kids, along with Kariz Kariuki and Junior Talipeau. We stopped off at the statue in Maitland and had a couple of pics taken.

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[flamengo]

Ray.. thats the statue where the plaques will be placed.... on the step that surrounds it..... Ummm, Ray.. is that you?? Second from left... ?? lol. Bronzed Aussie. There's 45 out of 55 sold now. $400/plaque. A great interest has been shown from people all around the country. A big pat on the pack to all who have come forth with willingness to help.

[LeonMcS]

That pic will be featured in the March section of next years 'Men of Australian Boxing' calendar.

Phil Austin will also be featured, from August to December. Strangely the pic was shot from a few kms away, yet they still had trouble confining him to just one month.

[Phil Austin]

That pic will be featured in the March section of next years 'Men of Australian Boxing' calendar.

Phil Austin will also be featured, from August to December. Strangely the pic was shot from a few kms away, yet they still had trouble confining him to just one month.


:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

[stuistylee]

thats awesome ...wish i had a spare few hundred...i would put dave sands or some other aussie boxer that has past on the thing...top stuff...

[RayKelly]

Ummm, Ray.. is that you?? Second from left... ?? lol. Bronzed Aussie.
Lol, I'm the only one not bronzed!!!

[Phil Austin]

ippys a cop!!!???

there!!!! i knew i didnt like the cunt!!!!:yep

Don't forget to shoo Sally when you get back Plod! :deal

[flamengo]

thats awesome ...wish i had a spare few hundred...i would put dave sands or some other aussie boxer that has past on the thing...top stuff...


Well said mate. Just for matters sake, a few former greats will be placed on the plaques as far as 'honourary' sponsors.. Fammo, Lionel and numerous others have been already been selected by generous folk to accompany their own name as sponsor. Keith Ellis was VERY quick to say yes to one with his name and Russell Sands Jnr being honoured also. Unfortunately, Keith is in a bad way and his monies are much better off being placed towards his own rehabilitation. Keep punchin' Keefy :bbb

Perhaps someone would like a plaque to encompass their own name, as well as Keefy and Russell Sands Jnr?? Dave Sands, Jimmy Carruthers, Young Griffo, Ron Richards... there's plenty.. literally hundreds of GREAT names deserved of a mention as 'honourary' sponsor.

[JOSEY WALES]

Just wish i had a few spare quid to get Dyer's name up on one if not two of the castings , i'm sure there gotta be a few Taffy's that moved to Australia that would be only too pleased to shell out if they knew Fred fought Les Twice , if any of you lads know of such a loaded Taff educate them .

[JOSEY WALES]

cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/dyer-fred.htm - This might intersest a few of you historians ...

[flamengo]

Just wish i had a few spare quid to get Dyer's name up on one if not two of the castings , i'm sure there gotta be a few Taffy's that moved to Australia that would be only too pleased to shell out if they knew Fred fought Les Twice , if any of you lads know of such a loaded Taff educate them .



Josey, Old Fred Dyer will take pride of place on two seperate plaque mate. He fought Darcy twice... Darcy and Dyer had a very close friendship, as all opponents did (except Jeff Smith) and Dyer goes hand in hand with the Darcy legend mate.

Dont panic padre'... Fred's already accounted for. I believe both plaques have been sold.

[JOSEY WALES]

Josey, Old Fred Dyer will take pride of place on two seperate plaque mate. He fought Darcy twice... Darcy and Dyer had a very close friendship, as all opponents did (except Jeff Smith) and Dyer goes hand in hand with the Darcy legend mate.

Dont panic padre'... Fred's already accounted for. I believe both plaques have been sold.

Thats fantastic news mate , it matters not they are both dead as they will live forever in the minds of those that know , where is the family monument , Maitland ? i will be sure to visit it one day . all the best :good

[LeonMcS]

Just let me know when your heading over Josey, I'll inform my mates at customs and they'll give you a special, searching welcome.

[JOSEY WALES]

Just let me know when your heading over Josey, I'll inform my mates at customs and they'll give you a special, searching welcome.

:lol: Flamer's a customs officer ?

[LeonMcS]

He wishes, he couldn't pass the test, the rubber gloves kept breaking.

[flamengo]

Thats fantastic news mate , it matters not they are both dead as they will live forever in the minds of those that know , where is the family monument , Maitland ? i will be sure to visit it one day . all the best :good


Josey, yes its in the East Maitland cemetary. In the vault is little brother Frank 'frosty' Darcy who died aged 19 from the Spanish flu epidemic in 1919. Both parents and eldest brother Cyrill are said to be entombed also, as well as one sister. I have viewed recent photographs which show the inside of the vault. Les' casket is clearly visible, yet the rest of the space is covered by a couple of cubic meters of soil and colapsed brickwork. It will be an interesting project determaning exactly who is were.

[flamengo]

He wishes, he couldn't pass the test, the rubber gloves kept breaking.


Hmmm.. I wouldnt wish to be a customs officer. Imagine opening Phils suit case.. yellow stained Y-fronts and semen covered socks??? NO THANKS.

[LeonMcS]

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Flamengo, on one of his paid rent boy trips, visits Darcys grave in the presence of his sugar daddy.

[flamengo]

Ive never seen either of those people before in my life...

[fatcity]

Just a thought but why wouldn't top paid fighters like Green,Mundine and Vic D chip in a few bucks to show their support?:huh

[flamengo]

I've tried to telephone those involved with Green and Vic, although the phone is never answered. I'll send an email, as Im sure they will be interested.

[Rise Above]

Just a thought but why wouldn't top paid fighters like Green,Mundine and Vic D chip in a few bucks to show their support?:huh


Totally agree mate, they should be honouring one of this countries best ever fighters.

[Rise Above]

cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/dyer-fred.htm - This might intersest a few of you historians ...

Thanks Josey, I dont know much about Dyer but he did fight some great fighters.

[flamengo]

Totally agree mate, they should be honouring one of this countries best ever fighters.



Email is sent to them this morning.... see what happens..

[Rise Above]

Email is sent to them this morning.... see what happens..


:good

[JOSEY WALES]

Thanks Josey, I dont know much about Dyer but he did fight some great fighters.

Yes and he travelled all around the world fighting them RA , the man was a talented singer also , apparently he only boxed when the singing gigs dried up . not a banger as his record suggests but he could BOX with the best ( and they didn't get any better than Darcy in that era ) all the best .

[flamengo]

Yes and he travelled all around the world fighting them RA , the man was a talented singer also , apparently he only boxed when the singing gigs dried up . not a banger as his record suggests but he could BOX with the best ( and they didn't get any better than Darcy in that era ) all the best .


Those who fought Darcy said as much. Have you read any books on him Josey?? Has anyone published a book on Dyer?? Perhaps a book relating to the Welsh greats??

[JOSEY WALES]

Those who fought Darcy said as much. Have you read any books on him Josey?? Has anyone published a book on Dyer?? Perhaps a book relating to the Welsh greats??

I might know a bloke working on a book something along those lines , when it finally gets published i will send you a copy mate :good

ps I reckon you wouldn't have to look too far back to see strong Welsh links to some of the local blokes Dyer fought down under , Pearce , Williams , Jones are all popular Welsh names ..

[flamengo]

I might know a bloke working on a book something along those lines , when it finally gets published i will send you a copy mate :good

ps I reckon you wouldn't have to look too far back to see strong Welsh links to some of the local blokes Dyer fought down under , Pearce , Williams , Jones are all popular Welsh names ..


Mate, on the topic of Ed Williams.. he was no slouch. Had an epic set of battles with Aussie icon Arthur Cripps, and also won the Oz M/W crown..

Fred Dyer, just like Jimmy Clabby, coming to Oz and tackling the best M/W's, Lightheavies and Heavies.. these blokes didn't stuff around. If your friend would like info regarding Dyers trip down under, I can help in providing a heap of info and resources.

I wrote an earlier message that failed to appear on this forum.. fkn wireless broadband!!!.. Jimmy Clabby (grand nephew of Jimmy Clabby) was in Oz for the HOF... He's also writing a book about his great uncle and took a trip to Maitland and Darcy's grave.. His whole experience changed his appreciation for that era of Oz boxing.

[JOSEY WALES]

Mate, on the topic of Ed Williams.. he was no slouch. Had an epic set of battles with Aussie icon Arthur Cripps, and also won the Oz M/W crown..

Fred Dyer, just like Jimmy Clabby, coming to Oz and tackling the best M/W's, Lightheavies and Heavies.. these blokes didn't stuff around. If your friend would like info regarding Dyers trip down under, I can help in providing a heap of info and resources.

I wrote an earlier message that failed to appear on this forum.. fkn wireless broadband!!!.. Jimmy Clabby (grand nephew of Jimmy Clabby) was in Oz for the HOF... He's also writing a book about his great uncle and took a trip to Maitland and Darcy's grave.. His whole experience changed his appreciation for that era of Oz boxing.

Thanks very much flamer i will inform him of your kind offer .

[flamengo]

Thanks very much flamer i will inform him of your kind offer .

:good