Stanley Fraser Davey

Good bloke.

I also recognised Mr Davey as we called him. He taught me at Boronia High school and left me with good memories. He had the capacity to make you feel like you had something to offer the world and that you could achieve anything that your heart desired. He could find the good and bring it out any anyone. RIP

When I was young I did voluntary work for the Aborigine Advancement League - a man called Stan Davey used to come in the evenings to dictate letters for me to type - sometimes so late that my husband went to bed. We became good friends.Suddenly he left to work and live among Aborigines in the outback and I never heard from him again. I have often thought of him. Erika Stahr, 42 Mallawa St., Clayton S., 3169, Vic.*

I immediately recognised that kind face when I opened the tribute page of the Herald Sun. I know that face, the broad forehead and the smile from the eyes to the mouth. I couldn't be mistaken but no where in the tribute did it mention teaching. It is sad how we lose touch with the good things of the past. Along with Boronia High School, which is now a housing estate I read today that one of the best teachers I had has now gone. I am glad he has had a long life filled with achievement of the highest order... helping others. I was an insecure, errant lad and used to muck about but I liked Stanley because he showed patience and humour towards me. He helped me, although as a young boy, I didn't realise it. Thanks Stanley you were a great man.
Ivor Otley