Financing the restoration of Les Darcy's grave.

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.

 

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

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.

 

Show me the money!!!

"Having a dig". Pardon the pun!

 

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

Better of putting money to good use now.

 

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