Club’s Eulogy for Mr William ‘Bill’ Oatey OAM. Read by John Cox, Chairperson on behalf of The Payneham Table Tennis Academy Inc.
It is nice to see so many people from Payneham and the SA table tennis community here today to honour Bill.
In representing the Club today, I have received stories and input from several players who have had strong associations and friendship with Bill over the years.
I would like to acknowledge Payneham Life Members in attendance today – Herb Ellis, Ken Granfield, Kaye Merrett, Jeff & Marilyn Bull and Brian Howard. Bill was awarded Life Membership of Payneham in 1959.

Funeral Service Mr William "Bill" Oatey OAM 09/11/1927 - 02/09/2024 The Club would like to advise all members that the funeral service for Mr William ‘Bill’ Oatey OAM is detailed below: Family and friends are invited to attend Bill's Funeral Service on FRIDAY, 13th...

Passing of Mr William ‘Bill’ Oatey OAM. It is with great sadness that the Club announces the passing of Life Member Mr William ‘Bill’ Oatey OAM (09/11/1927 - 02/09/2024) The Club has been advised by the family today, that Bill passed away on Monday 2nd September 2024....

Annual General Meeting – held 18th August 2024 The Club held the Annual General Meeting last Sunday, 18th August 2024 and with nothing major on the agenda the turnout was sufficient to achieve a quorum. Brian Howard (Treasurer) presented the 2023-24 Club’s financial...