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Editor: R. D. PALMER.
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R. M. MeCREDIE, J. MORGAN, I. H. BARNETT, H. MACCALLTJM,
D. A. WEBSTER,, N. MeL.: HUGHES.
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THE SYDNEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
DECEMBER 8, 1948.
No. 3.
Vol..... LU.
CONTENTS
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Editorial . .............................................
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Athletic Notes
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School Notes
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Debating Notes .................................
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Professor E. R. Holme..................
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Camera Club .......................................
139
War Memorial Fund ..................
118
Cricket Notes ....................................
141
Food for Britain ..............................
118
The Art Club ....................................
151
Chapel Notes ....................................
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Rowing Notes ....................................
152
Prep. School Notes ......................... 12].
Original Contributions ................ 155
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Nature's Masterpiece ...................... 164
Scout Troop ...................................
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Senior Play Day ............................... 125
O.B.U. Notes ....................................
170
Cadet Notes .......................................
128
Torch-Bearer Ski Club ...............
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Old Boys Club ..............................
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Register Appendix ........................
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Rifle Club Notes ..............................
135
Kalendar, Term I, 1949 ............
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Tennis...................................................
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Exchanges ..............................................
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Air Training Corps
School Orchestra
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STAFF
Headmaster: L. C. Robson, M.C., M.A. (Oxford), B.Sc. (Sydney).
Chaplain: Rev. N. a'B. T. Backhouse, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Melbourne).
Master of Preparatory School: K. D. Anderson, M.A. (New Zealand).
House Masters:
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M. Bagot, M.A. (Adelaide)
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. Robson House
S. Tiley, B.E. (Sydney) .
P. H. Eldershaw, B.A. (Sydney) .........Barry House
J. W. Anthony, B.Sc. (Sydney) - ------------School House
Masters:
E. J. Clinch, B.A., B.Sc. (Sydney).
J. B. Burfell, B.A., (Melbourne).
F. Jones, M.A. (Queensland).
Carrington Pope, M.A. (New Zealand)
H. W. Grigg, B.A. (Sydney).
J. N. Pascoe, B.Ec. (Sydney).
W. Sawkins, BA., DipEd. (Sydney).
T. B. Whight, B.A. (Queensland).
R. A. Gilfihlan, B.A. (Sydney).
W. M. McGregor.
A. R. Rupp, B.A. (Sydney).
T. Milfull, B.A. (Queensland).
H. G.- Shaw, B.A. (Sydney).
J. G. Haslam,. A.A.A.
H. B. Simkins, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Oxford).
D. P. Fomenko, B.Ec., M.Litt.
W. H. Brierley.
W. N. Dowling, B.A. (Sydney).
Dr. T. H. Visser (Utrecht), Mus.D.
(London).
N. M. Goddard, B.E. (Sydney).,
J. V. Terry, B.A. (Sydney).
H. C.W. Prince, M.A. (Oxford).
W. V. Butler, M.A. (Melbourne), Dip.
(Paris), Dip. (Berlin).
G. W. Rowden, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (London).
A. E. Mitchell, M.A. (New Zealand).
Rev. A. F. Dryden, Th.L. (Aust. Coil. Th.).
D. J. W. Anthony, B.Sc. (Sydney).
J. W. Burns, B.A. (Sydney).
G. Faunce AlIman.
Rev. H. T. G. Forster.
J. Dixon ..............Sergeant -Major
Miss M. G. Keyte .. Music
Mrs. G. Faunce Aliman ............Orchestra
J. Lipscomb ............Freehand Drawing
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Bursar: R. Anderson.
School Medical Officer:
H. Hunter Jamieson,- E.D., M.B., Ch.M. (Sydney), F.R.C.S. (Edinburgh), F.R.A.C.S.
Senior Prefect: J. D. Webster.
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Second Prefect: I. A. Curlewis.
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bitoriat
Many boys who are leaving school this term rejoice that at last they can
lead an undisciplined life. They believe quite unjustifiably that once they are
their own masters discipline will no longer be part of their life. No assumption could be more dangerous. In these times when it is possible for persons
of quite- good character to sink far below their normal standards, the need
for self-discipline is 'greater than ever before. It is in times such as these that
one must renounce many pleasures in order to enjoy greater happiness later
in life. Discipline exists in the school not only as a n'ieans' for preserving
order but also to equip boys with the power ôf,self-restraint. Influencing boys
in the formative period of their life, as it does, it has to present to them a code
of life worthy of them, and in this code the place of discipline is high, and
one cannot do better than to .accept this code as one's own.
IOTES
Mr. Forster arrived during the holidays and took up work at the beginning
of this term.
The Headmaster has received a letter from Mr. Jenkins who - has now
begun work at Shrewsbury.
His Excellency the Governor, Lt.-General Northcott, visited the School on
Tuesday, 28th September, and reviewed the Corps.
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The- S.C.E.G.S. Association held an American Tea at the School on 8th
October. £615/4/1 was raised.
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Money raised this term for Food for Britain came to £94/6/1.
We congratulate the Junior Athletic Team on ,their success in the ,G.P.S.
Sports. It is so long since we held the trophy that those who went to collect
it first examined an illustration in the December, 1930, Torch-Bearer to see what
it looked like.
Mr. Dixon, Mr. P. Sellick's successor, arrived near the end of last term to
take up his duties as Sergeant-Major and also as R.S.M. of the Cadet Corps.
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December 8, 1948.
PROFESSOR E. R. HOLME, O.B.E., M.A.
In October last there occurred the fiftieth anniversary of the election to the
School Council of Professor E. R. Holme. The occasion gives us the opportunity of doing honour to a most distinguished member of the ,School community.
Professor Holme was himself educated at the King's School. After graduating with distinction at Sydney University, he offered his services to the then
Headmaster of Shore, and he became a member of the teaching staff in 1891.
He interested himself enthusiastically in the life of the young School and formed
for it an attachment which has lasted throughout his life. Old Boys of those
days remember his interest in teaching and his activity on the football field
and elsewhere. He has maintained many of the associations and friendships
then formed and his recollection of the personalities who created the early
life of the School is very keen.
In 1895 he was appointed a lecturer in English at Sydney University.
He became Assistant Professor in 1908 and Professor of English Language in
1921. He retired from active University work a few years ago and is now
Emeritus Professor. His contribution to the University was by no means confined to his special field of scholarship. The foundation of the Sydney University Union in its present form was in large measure due to him. He devoted
himself to its early organisation and saw it through the first few years, taking
the lead in giving to it a special character as the centre of University life. In
the war of 1914-18, he was prominent among a very fine band of senior
University men who by their example gave a lead to students in patriotic sentiment and duty. In the later stages of the war he became Assistant Director
of Education in the A.I.F. and proceeded to France and to England. Many of
those who found places in overseas universities after the war owe their opportunities to his efforts on their behalf. On his return he directed the creation
of the University's War Memorial. The Carillon was his idea, and the very
complete records of service owe much to his perseverance and care for detail
and for accuracy.
He became a member of the Council of this School in October, 1898, and
his membership has been continuous, save for the break while he was overseas. He was for some years Honorary Secretary and more recently was the
accepted Chairman of the Executive Committee. The School has always been
one of his greatest interests. His work for it has been characterised by the
same qualities that made his service to the University so notable. He has consistently sought to encourage standards in religious observance and in academic
performance and he has been supremely interested in the quality of the School's
life. Every forward movement has had his practical support, given unobtrusively and often backed by a kind and encouraging word. He has always
been ready to take his share in the detail of the Council's work.
Only a brief sketch of Professor Holme's activities is possible. The full
story is a great record of intellectual work, of devotion in organisation and
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administration and, above all, of an intégiity of- uiiind and, character which
has deeply influenced by example those with whom he has been associated.
WAR MEMORIAL FUND
On 9th November, 1948, the total amount of the War Memorial Fund was
£24,859/8/4. The interest is being kept in a separate account and this account,
after paying all expenses to date, amounted to £348/17/11. Hence the total
at that time was over £25,000.
Among gifts received since the last issue of the Torch-Bearer are £616
from the Old Boys' Union, representing the proceeds' of the Annual Dance;
£177, the profit on the School Concert, and £615 from the S.C.E.G.S. Association, as proceeds of the American Tea held in October.
Any further subscriptions may be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. E. C. S.
White. He may be addressed 'either at 113 Pitt Street, or at the School.
FOOD FOR BRITAIN
During 1948 the boys of the School contributed in all, £429/9/5 for the
purpose of sending food parcels to Britain.
-The collections made during Term I were used to send parcels to Shrews.
bury School; those of Term II, to Hillfoot County School, Sheffield. This
term's accumulations will be directed to supplying parcels to small schools,
through the British Ministry of Food.
Letters of acknowledgement have been arriving throughout.the term, but
in smaller numbers than last term because the parcels sent this year have
been addressed to one addressee instead of to individuals.
Mr. Wolfenden, Headmaster of Shrewsbury School, in a letter posted
to us last August, says:—
"I am writing at once to let you knowthat the first consignment of your
most generous food parcels has arrived this morning. I hope you understand
how greatly we' appreciate the magnificent gift and the sentiments that lie
behind -it. It is a glorious example of your unselfishness and I can assure
you that here on this side of the world we are very consciOus of your
friendliness." - Mr. -Jenkins has written from Shrewsbury telling us of the arrival of
the parcels, and the gratification with which they were received. Mr. Jenkins
says:—
"I was present at the opening of 30 parcels which were allocated to Child's
House, and all arrived in perfect condition save one tin of peaches which
seemed to have suffered some sort of chemical change."
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The Head Prefect of Day Boy's Hall, Peter Edwards, writes:". . . please pass on to the boys of your School, the very wrrnest
heartfelt thanks from the Day Boys here who received a gift parcel. . . Every Day Boy thinks it's a terrific effort on your part to provide such grand
food. It must have made a fair hole in your pocket!"
live,
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The address at the Open Sunday Service (Remembrance Day) on 7th
November at 10.45 a.m. was given by the Headmaster, Mr. L. C.. Robson, M.C.,
M.A. (Oxon.), B.Sc.. (Sydney).
The Preacher at the Old Boys' Annual Service on Sunday, 10th October
at 7.30 p.m., was the Reverend Canon F. W. Tugwell, Rector of St. Alban's,
Lindfield, a member of the School Council.
The first lesson was read by Mr. D. H. Freeman, Senior Prefect, 1947, and
the second lesson by Mr. D. M. MacDermott, President of the Old Boys' Union,
who placed a sheaf of flowers on the Book of Memory.
On Wednesday, 27th October at 11.20 a.m. the Very Reverend the Dean
of Sydney, Dr. S. Barton Babbage, addressed boys of the VIth and Vth forms
on the subject, "The Christian Ministry as a Vocation."
Two members of the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd, Brother Andrew
and Brother Stephen, visited the Chapel on Thursday and Friday, 12th and 13th
of October, and described the work of the Brotherhood.
Captain D. Young of the Church Army gave an address in the Chapel on
Monday, 11th October.
Under the directon of Mr. G. Faunce Allman accompanied by Mrs. G.
Faunce Allman at the organ, about 250 boys, sang hymns and anthems which
were recorded by the A.B.C. and broadcast by 2FC on Sunday, 3rd October
at 6.30 p.m. Many beautiful anthems have been rendered in Chapel this
term under Mr. G. Faunce AlIman's guidance, while Mrs. G. Faunce AlIman
has played the accompaniment on the organ.
On Monday, 1st November, there was a celebration of Holy Communion
at 8.40 a.m. There were 220 communicants. The Chaplain was the Celebrant
assisted by the Reverend A. F. Dryden and the Reverend H. T. G. Forster of
The Schools, Shrewsbury, England, who gave the address.
The offering of Polished Pennies was presented at this service as a tribute
to the memory of Old Boys who have died in War Service.
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OBITUARY
We regret to record the sudden death of Dr. John Ziegler Huie on 23rd
October at a private hospital. He was at the School from 1909 till 1914, and is
the father of John, a School prefect. To his family we extend our deepest
sympathy.
The death occurred on 15th November of Mrs. Davies, widow of the late
Rev. David Davies who was one of the original masters of the School and its
chaplain from the beginning until 1924. Mrs. Davies was the sister of two Old
Boys, Mr. Branthwaite Clarke and Mr. Lindsay Clarke, and the granddaughter
of the Rev. W. B. Clarke who was the first rector of St. Thomas's Church, North
Sydney and a distinguished scientist. All who were associated with the School
in its first thirty years and all who were in Hodges House when it was at
"Cartref," Bay Road, will hear with regret the news of Mrs. Davies' death.
At Woodstock, Cooma, on 13th November, passed away Francis William Hixson who had left School at the end of the second term. The funeral service took
place from the Chapel on 15th November. To his family, which has been
closely associated with the School for many years, we express our deepest
sympathy.
HOLY MATRIMONY
August 14, 1948:
ROBERT DUBOIS SPOONER to EVELYN MARGARET GEHRINGER.
August 21, 1948:
IAN DAVID DUNSMORE to LYNETTE ELEANOR ARMSTRONG.
August 25, 1948
GEORGE VERNEY WOLSTENHOLME to SHIRLEY MOSMAN HARRISON.
September 15, 1948:
JOHN GRANT MELBOURNE MARSH to PATRICIA THOMAS.
September 18, 1948:
PHILIP ERNEST BOARDMAN to NADA EMMIE McDONALD.
October 14, 1948:
GORDON PHILLIP HARDY to SHIRLEY ELIZABETH MUNDAY.
October 21, 1948:
BROUGHTON FREDERICK AINSLIE YEATES to JILL MA.TTHEWS
MORLEY.
October 29, 1948:
GREVOR MORRISON HALL to ENID ANNETTE FYSON.
November 2, 1948:
KENNETH CLARKE to LOUISE KNIBBS.
HOLY BAPTISM
July 25, 1948: BARBARA ROBIN NEIL.
August 1, 1948: PENELOPE SUSAN CLARK.
August 1, 1948: PENELOPE LODER CUTHBERT.
August 8, 1948: ROBERT ANTHONY COOPER.
August 14, 1948: FREDERICK JAMES WALEY.
August 21, 1948: TIMOTHY GEOFFREY MAKINSON.
August 29, 1948: TIMOTHY RICHARD WILSON.
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August 29, 1948: PETER MALCOLM FORSYTH.
September 14, 1948: JOHN DUGUID BLACK:
September 19, 1948: ANTHONY MALCOLM PRESCOTT.
October 10, 1948: MURRAY LISTER LAURENCE.
October 24,. 1948: MICHAEL BRUCE EWING.
CHAPEL DONATIONS, 1948
M. B. Ewing, N. Prescott, R. A. Wilson, A. S. Clark, R. D. Spooner, G.
P. Hardy, G. V. Wolstenholme, I. D. Dunsmore, P. E. Boardman, B. F. A. Yeates,
G., M. Hall, K. Clarke, £1/1i- each; R. J. Black, £3131-; M. H. Forsyth, J. E.
Makinson, A. B. Cuthbert, J. L. Muir, J. E. M. Marsh, £2/2/- each; F. J. Waley,
£11101-; J. H. Cooper, £2; J. R. B. Neil, £1.
VeP4$ti)
At the end of the last term of the year, almost half of our numbers will
move away from the Preparatory School to take their places in the senior
School. Some of these boys are going on after only one year with us, while
others have been two, three or even four years in the Preparatory, School. It
is our hope that they have all derived some benefit from their period with us.
To . a few has come. the honour of a captaincy, or the responsibility of a
monitorship, honours' which have been worthily upheld. For these few there
has been useful experience in the wise exercise of their' limited responsibilities;
for the others, there is surely some good in the recognition of, and the submission to, the authority of their fellows, while there has been for all the
constant training in the lessons of punctuality, tidiness of dress and habit,;
uprightness of bearing, orderliness of behaviour and promptness in obedience.
These we have tried to maintain as our everyday requirements, and we hope
that we have made some progress towards their attainment.
There is no easy and rapid way to success in this. To achieve it, there
must be authority, real and absolute, but an authority which stands on the solid
foundation of fairness and reasonbleness is easily established and adminis
tered and rests lightly on all. Small boys are quite capable of seeing quickly
the results of unfairness and irresponsibility, and they can also appreciate the
merits of fair and reasonable behaviour in the various situations of everyday
school life. On this basis, too, can be built safely a system of short-term
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appointments to positions of limited responsibility. Among young boys, ap
pointments involving permanent authority, are not entirely desirable, but a
temporary appointment, with the knowledge that the officer must later step
down into the ranks is good experience for both officer and subordinate. All
have their own part to play, all can aspire to the positions of honour, and all
in turn will realise, to a greater or less degree, that the observance of "The
Golden Rule" will bring its own reward.
The term has provided us with an almost unbroken period of activity, both
in and out of the class-room. Normal class-room work has proceeded soundly,
while in some classes, good work of a voluntary nature is being done. In Remove A and 'hA, some excellent larger scale maps are being produced, and in
hA project work on a variety of interesting topics is being enthusiastically
followed out. In the earlier weeks, full attendances and fine weather enabled us
to organise athletics for almost everyone, and every boy took part in, the
varied events of a most enjoyable Sports Day. Other summer games are now
being played with keenness, and we are doing our best to provide Saturday
morning matches for, six cricket teams. A tennis tourna'ment attracted fiftythree singles entries and twenty-five pairs in the doubles,' and at the time of
writing, has been reduced to the finalists. These are B. R. Morse and D. J.
McCredie in the singles while in the doubles, Morse and J. R. Siddins will
play C. Siddins and P. Litchfield. A team of four players will represent us
in an all-day tennis tournament with teams from the other Preparatory Schools.
ATHLETICS
Our Athletic Sports Meeting was held at Northbridge; in ideal weather,
on Tuesday, 5th October.
Two innovations this year were the introduction of Inter-quarter Ball
Games for boys who were not' chosen in Relay Teams, and the running of all
heats and finals (with the exception of Broad Jumps) on the' one afternoon.
These added to the success of the Meeting which lasted about 2J hours.
The Senior Trophy was won by T. M. Scott, who was successful in the
100 and 220 yards and the Broad Jump. R. A. Bennett gained the Junior
Trophy, winning the same events, the 220 yards in the record time (age 11
years) of 30 seconds and the Broad Jump with a record leap of 14ft. un.
In the Quarter Competition, Baker (61 points) and Davies (59 points) were
the most successful, and the destination of the Cup seems to depend on the
result of Throwing the Cricket Ball.
Generally speaking, however, the running and 'jumping were below the
usual standard, the team meeting with little success in the Combined Prep.
Schools' Athletic Meeting at University Oval.
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CRICKET
At the time of going to press the 1st XI has still 'three games to play.
Although they were not able to defeat the strong Mosman Prep. teams, both
the 1st and 2nd XI won good victories against Barker and Chatswood in oneday matches.
For the 1st XI the best innings this term have been played by Morse,
McCredie, Mutton and Stowe, whilst in the Chatswood and Mosrnan matches
other members of the team also made good scores. Runs have been scored
at a good pace and the running between wickets has reached a high standard.
The bowling honours have been shared by Baggett, Mutton, Morse and Lack.
The fielding and wicket-keeping have been steady rather than brilliant; returns to the' wicket have been good and the catching quite reliable.
Good scores have been made for the 2nd XI by Blair, Loder, Bristow,
Barker, Edwards and Bennett; the latter's fielding has been outstanding and
both he and Edwards are being given trials in the 1st XI. Loder and Morrice
have been the best of the 2nd XI bowlers, and Edwards, Barker and Bennett
have also, taken wickets.
Several of the Colts' team have shown very promising form. In Yeldharn,
W. G. Sargent, J. R. Siddins and P. Litchfield, we have a quartette of very
promising players, who are developing into sound cricketers. A full programme of matches is being played by both Colts and Trials with enthusiasm
and enjoyment, while the Third and Fourth Xl's, though less experienced, are
enjoying their matches just as much.
A' most enjoyable camp was spent by 40 members of the School Troop
at Warriewood, near Narrabeen, during the August holidays. Our thanks
are due to Mr. Wilson for allowing us to take possession of his property for
that period. It was the first time that the newly formed Sea Scout Patrol had
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been out camping with the Troop, and it was encouraging to see how well
the members cquitted themselves. The District Commissioner, Mr. Roy
Edwards, and the Cub Commissioner paid us a visit on the Sunday afternoon,
together with a number of parents.
On 28th September 40 members of the Troop formed a guard of honour
for the visit of His Excellency, the State Governor. All Scouts were conscious
of the honour that had been paid to them, and conducted themselves in keeping with the highest traditions of the Troop.
Although the Weather was rather unsettled and showery over the Six-hour
week-end, it did not dampen the spirits of the 23 Scouts and four Scouters
who attended the District Scout Camp at Menangle. A number of visitors came
to the camp on Sunday afternoon, among whom was the Rev. H. Forster, newly
arrived from Shrewsbury School, England. He joined in the numerous activities of scouting and stayed overnight with the Troop. In the District Camp
Competition the School Troop gained 3rd place.
The Second Annual District Scout Rally was held in St. Leonard's Park,
North Sydney, on the afternoon of Saturday, 23rd October. After the. District
Commissioner had taken the salute at a grand march-past of all Cub Packs
and Scout Troops, the competition for the District flag commenced. Shore
Troop entered teams for all events, which consisted of flag-pole raising,
catching-the-train race, message relay and chariot race. Kim Allen and Derwin
Whalley represented us. in the slow bicycle race and fireman's lift race respectively, both gaining second place. The final scores were:-1. 1st Lavender
Bay Troop-30 points, 2. 1st Waverton (SCEG.S.)-29 points.
ThIrty-four members of the Troop are now preparing to go to Melbourne
at the end of December to attend the Pan-Pacific Jamboree. Our thanks are
due to Messrs. Tanner, Spencer and Taylor of the Group Committee who made
the boxes in which to put the Scout gear to take to Melbourne.
• We record our thanks to the President and members of the Scout Group
Committee who have worked so hard throughout the year, and by their unfailing interest have encouraged the Scouts in their various activities.
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SENIOR PLAY DAY, 1948
August the 18th, saw the Eighth Annual Play Day held, as usuual, at
the Independent Theatre. Miss H. M. Symonds of the British Drama League
and the Teachers' College adjudicated over the nine plays which composed
a diverse and satisfying programme.
The first offering was Brother Wolf by Laurence Houseman. If melodrama is to be avoided several difliulties in the play have to be overcome
by the producer who uses a relatively inexperienced cast, and from that point
of view, this was a creditable presentation. The Cornish setting was adequate,
but well cued lighting and sound gave it a certain attack, noticeably lacking in
other productions. Lupe's band were well costumed and behaved in a manner
befitting the back. alleys of Assisi. The spiritual strength of St. Francis when
faced by the bandit horde, was brought out in.clear deliberate speech by Steele.
Immediately the curtain rose on The Ghost of Jerry Bundler, by W. W.
Jacobs, the scene around the fire created an excellent atmosphere for the gore
which was to follow; but the players were not sure of their lines, and this
slowed the action up. This slowness naturally decreased the tension which
should have been built up over the minor climaxes prior to the appearance of the
ghost, which was consequently and unconsciously robbed of its full effect; however, it was a production of some merit and once again the lighting was
excellent. It might be added that some of the cast spoke too softly, but this
is easily remedied.
Strictly speaking, Thirty. Minutes in a Street, as played by Barry House,.
ought to be classed as an original play, but for the sake of argument let us
credit it to Beatrice Mayor. The text of the original was polished up with the
traditional topicalities which Play Day has come to expect of Barry House.
This year's characters were richly reminiscent of Emile Mercier's cartoons
and behaved accordingly, to the huge delight of all concerned. It really
was very funny! To make the mistake of treating it as a serious effort, it was
rather too episodic; but the infectious enthusiasm of the cast succeeded in
covering the lack of continuity. Eldershaw and Jones contributed a good
portion of low comedy, backed up boisterously by the remainder of the cast.
Any staleness which might have been eipected with the appearance of
"old faithful" was to be quickly. dispelled. Cambell of Kilmohr was a fine
production.
Tight, tense, and terrifying in impact, it owes much to its author and quite
a lot to the particular cast which presented it this time. The players were
good—some were excellent. West's Mary Stewart must go down as one of the
best characterisations of any Play Day, it was studied and sustained. McDougall, as MacKenzie, the clerk, did little but did it well. The costumes were
unobtrusively adequate, as were the effects.
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Left to Rict: 1. E. Grcut, P. J. West, D. E Richards, C. H. Shepherd, B.
J. M. Waring P. L. CIes, A. B. Icydon.
'W. Haistead,
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X = 0, by John Drinkwater, is a significant work, offering wonderful
scope for stylistic production, and holding many opportunities for the actor.
The production by School House was well dressed, its keynote being simplicity.
It derived a great deal from that simplicity. With the exception of the final
scenes, the play is philosophic and contemplative in mood. and although the
tempo was right, the cast tended to play down. More of the inner fire of
youth would have lent greater impact to that magnificent final curtain. The
incidental music caught neither the period nor the mood of the play. X = 0
is a play that has long been wanting on Play Day, and this first presentation will
be hard to beat in the future.
Robson House gave Scene I of Shaw's St. Joan. The play was well
cast and the acting was the most consistent of the day. For many reasons, the
principal one being Joan herself, this was the most difficult play on the
programme, but the smooth well.balanced production made light of it. The
lighting was good. and the costumes satisfied. Everson brought delightful life
to the old steward. Mansfield gave a pleasing portrayal of l3audricourt,
Nettleton made Poulengey suitably resigned, and Clarke did a fine job with
the exacting role of Joan.
The first of the original plays was The Shadow of Death by Warwick
Everson, VA, dealing with the impact of war on certain types, more particularly
on the habitual coward.
The theme was good. but its exposition and building up were rather
laborious. A modern one-act play is the shortest distance between two dramatic
points; if the author tightened up some of the dryer passages of the dialogue.
he would have a very good play to his credit. The soldiers in the background
succeeded in not intruding upon the principal characters, which was some
achievement. The sound effects were well timed. As the author's first effort,
The Shadow of Death bodes well for next year.
VB put on Command Performance by Brough Gibson. This burlesque on
the ballet was an hilarious effort and the best produced of the original plays.
The slight plot was fully exploited. The dialogue was suitably flippant and
perhaps a bit trite, but the amount of rehearsal which must have gone into the
presentation was fully appreciated by the audience. Gibson and Ferguson in.
dulged in clever gymnastics and Adare and Pope put an earthy wit into their
parts. Undoubtedly this was the best costumed play of the day.
The last of these was A Drawing Room Dilemma by a youthful duo from
IVAI, J. W. Clements and T. J. Clark. The double-barrelled idea was unusual
and any tendency to overwork the scanty plot was absent. The dialogue was
somewhat stilted. However it would take Noel Coward to give this type of play,
the veneer of conversational brilliance, the apotheosis of emptiness that it
would require if the lack of plot was to he camouflaged at all. The honours
go to Clarke as Mrs. Livesay, to McKihlop as that terrifying little monster,
Oliver, and to Eldershaw as the slightly senile septuagenarian.
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To one returning "from outer darkness," the general standard this year
was a distinct improvement on the last few years. As demonstrated in the past
and again this year, the choice of play is half the battle, because a good play
will bring out the best in the actor, "malgré lui." Let us see more of the
cultural and less of the "penny dreadful" plays on the programme in the
future.
In conclusion, the open prize was awarded to VC for Cambell of Kilmohr,
and the original prize to Brough Gibson for Command Performance.
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H(OTncs
Visit of H.E. The Governor of N.S.W.
The Cadet Unit was honoured early in the term by a visit of His Excellency,
the Governor of N.S.W., Lt.-Gen. J. Northcott, C.B. M.U.O. All who witnessed
the parade were impressed by the excellence of the turn-out, steadiness, timing
and precision of drill movements that even surpassed the Unit's previous displays. The team-work shown was a very gratifying result of the tedious hours
spent in rehearsals. His Excellency expressed his delight and asked his congratulations to be conveyed, to all ranks; their performance, he said, was
a credit to the School and to the officers of the Unit.
Training
Although much time has been taken up with Ceremonial, Kit Inspection and
Guard of Honour praátices, training has progressed very satisfactorily.
"A" Coy has been busily engaged in further specialist work, interspersed
with training films and lectures. A feature has been the series of lectures by
Captain Thompson on the organisation of an Army: he has dealt with Division, Brigade and Battalion, giving us a better understanding of the Army
system. The "I" section has been favoured with a course on Aircraft Recognition given by Mr. Anthony in conjunction with the A.T.C., and has made.
good progress with map-reading in preparation for much practical work in
camp.
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coy has continued its study of the Bren L.M.G., Fieldcraft and Mapreading, with practices in Section Battle Drill and advanced lessons on Rifle
Training.
Coy, having made splendid progress with Squad Drill and Arms Drill,
has widened its syllabus to include such subjects as Field Signals, Fire Control
Orders ,and Bayonet Drill, whilst all members have carried out practices on
the miniature range. Training in camp will deal mainly with elementary
Fieldcraft and Map-reading, together with lessons on Rifle Training.
Interesting variations to the Unit's training this term have been given by
demonstrations of the Bofors .40 mm. 'L.AA.' gun and of the 25 pounder
Field Artillery gun; by .shooting matches with North Sydney Technical High
School; and by a lecture on "The English Cadet System" by Lt.-Col. Harling,
a visitor from Marlborough in England. Practices' have been held for the
Guard of Honour for Speech Day; a special feature this year is the restriction of membership of the Guard to cadets who are returning next year, as the
Unit will be competing in February with other cadet units for the privilege
of providing a Guard of Honour for His Majesty the King during his visit
in April.
N.C.O.Cadre
During the three weeks' absence of VIth formers, an N.C.O. cadre was set
up under the 'direction of the R.S.M. (W.O. Dixon). The".work covered
a smartening up of Rifle Drill and Squad Drill, revision of Mp-reading, the
finer points of instruction of Rifle Training, Methods of Instruction and Words
of Command and cu,lminated in a T.E.W.T. in the Fuller's Bridge area. In
this exercise the N.C.O.'s were given the tasks of platoon commanders in selecting (and justifying!) defensive positions. The training received in this
cadre should, prove invaluable in camp, and during 1949, as most of the
N.C.O.'s taking part vill be attending the Potential Officers' Course in January.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND N.C.O.'S.
Back Row (Left to Right):' LjCpls. Laws D C. A., Rutherford R. B., Maccallum I. R., Hyles D. F.,
Hales P. S., Palmer .R. D., Gibson J. B..- Noble R. A.. S., Heggaton T. V., Perdriau K. B.,
Morell W. R. B.. Hamilton W. 1., Codey P.' D., Hudson I. M., Butler J. S., Brown R. F. C,
Cpl. Nettleton S. B.
3rd Row: Cpls. Andrew J. W., Meares M. 0. D., Zhender K. J., Lloyd J. S.. Valder 'J. H.. Ferguson
B. A., Straiige M.' M.. Eldershaw J. M., Ranken J. D., Barnes K. G., Darch G. F., Martin
D. M; Wark B. G. Webster: D. A., Padmàn J. M., Evans J. B., Hughes N. McL., Adore M. L,
Davies 'W J.
2nd Row: W.0 U Cooper I. A., Sgts. Huchinson E. C., Lloyd D. B.. Macallum &i., Shelishear M. F..
Stone J. G., Roberts S. D., Burnett. R. S. Osborne P. ,C.. Wilcox G. G., Perkins'I. I., Foster B. 1.,
Wilson W: H., White I. B. C...Wons9n R. C., Hawker G. G., Urquhart B. G., W.O. II Morgan J.
Front Row: Cdt.-Lieuts Astbury I. B., Barnett B. P., Rothwell M. L., Tiley R. C. F., Curlewis L A.,
McCredie R. M., Capt. H. G. 'Shaw'. Capt. W. V. Butler, L. C.Robson. Esq., Ma). A. E. Mitchell,
Capt. I. F. Jones, Cdt.-Lieuts. Webster J. D., Budd D. K., Macauley A. W., Anstey D. B.,
Hodgson G. R. P., Allport B. A., W.O. I J. Dixon.
OFFICERS AND N.C.O.'S, 1948
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Promotions
FIRST APPOINTMENT TO COMMISSIONED RANK
To be Cadet-Lieutenants (10/6/'48): Sgts. Ailport, R. A. Astbury, I. B.
To be Sergeants (1419/'48): L/Sgts. Wonson, R. C., Maccallum, H.,
Urquhart, R. G., Wilcox, G. G., Osborne, P. C., Perkins, I. T.
To be L/Sgts. (14/9/'48): Cps. Foster, B. J., Stone, J. G.
To be Corporals (14/9/'48): L/Cps. Andiew, J. W,, Lawes, D. C. A.,
Valder, J. H., Adare, M. I., Padman, J. M., Darch, G. F., Wark, B. G., Webster,
D. A., Nettleton S. B.
To be L/Cpl. (14/9/'48): Cdt. Morell, W. R. R.
Appointments
To command 9 P1. (10/6/'48): Cdt.-Lt. R. A. Ailport.
To command 10 P1. (10/6/'48): Cdt.-Lt. I. B. Astbury.
To be Drum-Major (14/9/'48): L/Sgt. Stone, J. G.
To be R.Q.M.S. (20/9/'48): L/Sgt. Hutchinson,. E C.
To be P1. Sgt 2 P1. (20/9/'48): Sgt. Perkins, I. T.
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AIR TRAINING CORPS
The School Flight is completing a year's training which is even better in
results than the previous one. Starting with a close second in the Squadron
Drill Competition at Richmond in December. 1947, the Flight has again covered,
in a very creditable manner, a great part of the syllabus laid down, which is
now acknowledged to he in excess of what could reasonably be accomplished
in a year's work. A team from the Flight, which included some members of the
School Rifle Team, was successful in winning the Squadron Shooting Competition.
With regard to the training, the cadets have stuck to the work very well
in the main, and were warmly complimented on their training results by the
Commanding Officer of the Squadron, Flight-Lieutenant W. M. Coombes, at a
brief visit and inspection on Tuesday, 2nd November, at which he told them
that their results were outstanding in the Squadron.
The training is very different from that of the Military Cadets, being
of a more academic nature, and it is not easy to make it very much more
practical than it is at present. In 10 set examinations held in 1948, 323 candi.
dates passed out of 376 who sat, an average of 86 per cent. These figures comprise 237 passes out of 268 in Stage I subjects, and 86 passes out of 108 in
Stage II subjects. In the latter grade, 10 of 33 candidates in Navigation scored
between 73 per cent. and 96 per cent., earning high commendation at Head.
quarters.
Flight-Sergeant D. L. Hudson has been awarded both First and Second
Proficiency Certificates, 17 others have qualified for their First Proficiency; 25
have one subject to complete for their First Proficiency, while nine others may
be awarded their Second Proficiency in view of the fact that a re-adjusted
syllabus will operate in 1949. In addition, the Flight has attained a reasonable
standard in Drill, in which the work is much hampered by lack of room.
THE LAND, 1948
Bock EDw (Lit to Rigt); Cadets Saxiuelsor J. G., Blone G. W., Twitchett W. A., Wthey C. L., 7errard 1..
Poulcs H.
Centre Row: Cadets Coper H. P., Morgan B. , Sh:rley P J., G. Cousens, EGg., Pu! jer P. S., El jolt L. W.,
Best J. W., Pope G. W.
Front Pow: Cadet Wethexstc'ne P., Cpl. Arc.-ew . W. Drum-Major Stone I. G., Mojor A. E. Mitchell,
Cpl. NEtt!etDn S. B., cadet. Shilling G. B., Sleeman D. J.
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Progress has been made in Rifle Drill, and, for the more experienced members,
in Ceremonial Drill.
In May and September, attachments to Richmond were arranged, attendance being on a voluntary basis. Twelve cadets attended the May attachment, six the one in September. The whole Flight proceeds on attachment for seven days on 29th November. Flying for cadets is a regular part
of the experience at these attachments, as well as armament, work in the hangars
and repair shops, link-trainer and radar and communications. The experience
gained is a valuable instruction in the life in the service.
The results achieved by the Flight are due not only to good instruction:
the attitude to the work is a healthy one, and owes much to the work and
example of Flight-Sergeant D. L. Hudson, his N.C.O.'s, and the L.A.C.'s,
Corporal G. F. Brown as Armourer, Corporal L. N. Suckling as Orderly Room
N.C.O., Sergeant G. C. B. Wood in charge of the Flight Room, as well as Acting
Flight-Sergeant to "B" Flight, Sergeant J. Y. Krippner as Acting FlightSergeant to "A" Flight, L.A.C.'s Austin and Jones, have all carried out their
duties in a keen and efficient manner.
In 1949, an amended syllabus will be introduced which will enable the
results in the various grades to be attained more rapidly than is possible
under the present syllabus. Further equipment is coming forward, and the work
should be less crowded and more interesting than hitherto. The Flight strength
(83) is very good. though not the largest in the Squadron. A Flight of 100
would be compatible with the size and standing of this School, and would
enable a Cadet Warrant Officer to be placed on the establishment.
The establishment of the Royal Australian Air Force College at Point
Cook, Victoria, has opened up an avenue for a professional career in the Air
Force which is by no means unattractive. The conditions at the College are
good, and the emoluments during service after graduation are reasonably attractive. Various allowances are included, and a pension scheme has now
been decided upon. G. F. Brown has made application, and is, at present,
passing through the various stages prior to enrolment at the College.
We look forward to a good year in 1949, with the prospect of very interesting work for the advanced cadets who remain in the Flight.
THE ORCHESTRA
Enthusiasm still exists in a marked degree amongst members. As usual
this term, the examinations take their customary hold upon us and there just
isn't time to fit in anything more. This year we will have to accept with much
regret the loss of boys who have given excellent support over their school
years. We shall miss them greatly and again the challenge is to the younger
boys to take up the torch which the leaving ones have carried so splendidly
and see to it that our Orchestra grows and glows in corporate music making.
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PIFL E CLUB
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The result of the matches was that we retained the Premiership, but lost
the 2nd's Shield. J. B. C. White won the Venour-Nathan.
Training was carried out during Term II much as usual, except that we
lost two days because of rain. The conditions during camp were excellent.
Once again we travelled to and fro in the School bus.
The G.P.S. matches were well fought out. the leading teams being very
close together at the finish. We were lucky to come out on top. Without
the resourceful leadership of the Captain of Shooting. A. W. McAuley, we
would not have done so.
For various reasons the 2nd Team was not as strong as usual, though
there were some good shots there. We can console ourselves with the thought
that it is as well for trophies to circulate. However, we part reluctantly with
the 2nd's Shield, after holding it continuously from 1936 to date. We feel that
it will not be at home anywhere else but in the Dining Flail, and we shall
prepare for a happy reunion next year.
We take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to Mr. P. Sellick for all
the help he has given us. and our appreciation of the excellent quality of
his coaching. Mr. Sellick was present at some of the earlier practices only.
Others to whom our thanks are due are Mr. F. C. Mason, of MosmanNeutral Bay, Mr. W. Chambers, Mi-. Dixon, who is Mr. Schick's successor,
last year's Captain, Johnnie Allen, Ross Kesterton and B. B. Nettleton.
During the training week we had a few visitors. They were very welcome.
Mention should be made particularly of B. B. Nettleton's eight bulls running
(albeit at 200 yards) out of eight shots with a strange rifle. Other VenourNathan winners please note.
The conditions under which the matches were fired were different from
those of previous years in that the target dimensions have been altered. The
new pattern Army targets were used. In the 4ft. target the aiming mark and
bull are a 12.in. circle, the inner a 24.in. circle, maggie, 36-in., and outer 48-in.;
in the 6ft. target the figures are 24-in., 36-in., 48-in., and 72-in.
S.C.E,G.S. RIFLE TEAMS, 1948
ach Row (Left to RigF.t): J B.
I. S. Butler, K. C. Leqgett, W. I. Davies, B. C. Wonson,
M. F Shelishear.
Centre Row: E. M. Bagct, Es., S. B. etleton, B. P. Barnett, J. Y. Kripprier, I. Morgan, P. B. Kughes.
. G. Stoxe, G. R. Nettleton, H. W. Grigg, Esq.
Front Row; J. K. R.bs,n, W R. H. Mc'relL G. B. P. Hodgson, A. W. McAuley, M. M. Strange, J. B.
C. Whits, R. A. Reed.
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As a result of the matches the following awards were made by the
Sports Executive.
Colours: G. R. P. Hodgson. K. C. Leggett, A. W. McAuley, W. R. R. Morel!,
R. A. Reed. J. K. Robson. M. M. Strange. J. B. C. White.
1st Award: J. Y. Krippner. J. Morgan.
2nd Award: B. P. Barnett. T. P. Carr, W. J. Davies. P. R. Hughes, G. R.
Nett!eton, S. B. Nettleton. J. G. Stone.
The Results of the G.P.S. Rifle Competitions.
THE RAWSON CUP.—McAuley, 300 yards, 28; 500 yards, 33. Total, 61.
61
30
Reed ...............31
30 62
White ..............32
Hodgson ...........30 30 60
52
23
Morel! .............29
28 58
Strange ............30
60
29
Leggett ...........31
Robson ............27 34 61
Team total, 300 yards, 242; 500 yards, 237. Total, 479.
Result: 1, S.G.S., 480; 2, Shore, T.S.C., T.K.S. equal, 479.
THE N.R.A. SHIELD.—McAuley, 47; White, 48; Morell, 39; Leggett, 41; Robson, 45; Reed, 45; Hodgson, 48; Strange, 43. Total, 356.
Result: 1, Shore, 356; 2, S.G.S., 351; 3, T.K.S., 350; 4, T.S.C., 345.
THE BUCHANAN SHIELD.—Possible. Rapid, 30; Snap, 32. Total, 62.
46
20
Robson .............26
28 58
McAuley ...........30
50
Reed ..............30 20
White ..............30 32 62
Hodgson ...........27 28 55
33
16
Krippner ..........17
Strange ...........17 28 45
12
17
Morgan ............5
Totals, Rapid, 182: Snap, 184. Grand total, 366.
Result: 1, Shore, 366; 2, S.G.S., 365; 3, T.K.S., 361; 4, T.A.S., 359.
Premiership Points: 1, Shore, 19 1/3rd; 2, S.G.S., 18; 3, T.K.S., 9 1/3rd.
Possibles were scored by: McAuley, in Rapid, 30 (10 bulls); White, in Rapid,
30; White, in Snap, 32 (8 hits); Reed, in Rapid, 30 points.
SECOND TEAMS MATCH.—Morgan (Captain), 200 yards, 30; 400 yards, 30.
Total, 60.
57
31
Davies .............26
58
29
Carr ...............29
29 62
Barnett ............33
34 67
Hughes ............33
30 64
Nettleton, S. B......34
23
57
Nettleton, G.........34
59
29
Stone ..............30
Total, 484.
Team totals, T.K.S. and T.S.C., 497; S.G.S., 488; S.C.E.G.S., 484; S.J.C., 334.
THE VENOUR-NATHAN SHIELD (awarded to our best shot, based on scores
in G.P.S. Matches).-1, White, 172 (possible, 182); 2, Hodgson, 167. McAuley,
166; Reed, 156; Robsori, 152; Strange, 146.
TENNIS
The G.P.S. tennis tournament was held at the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Ground
on Wednesday. 14th April. The day was fine but there was a very strong
cross-court wind. On the whole the teams played well but Grammar, our first
opponents, whom we met in the morning, played superior tennis to ours. The
scores were:Grammer, 14 sets, 109 games.
Shore. 4 sets. 69 games.
In the afternoon we played Kings, this was a closer match and it was not
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until later in the afternoon that they began to draw ahead. These scores were
Kings, 14 sets, 123 games.
Shore, 9 sets, 100 games.
Our Under. 16 team also lost to Grammar in the morning and to Kings in
afternoon.
However, in the Under 15 we fared much better by defeating Kings in the
morning but were defeated by Grammar in the final round.
The Fairwater Cup, played on Wednesday, 20th October, was held in very
good weather. This year it was a good, exciting close match, Grammar only
defeating us by 10 rubbers, 21 sets, 206 games to 6 rubbers, 16 sets, 194 games.
In the last term we have been getting together boys who will be coming
back next year. This will enable us to improve tennis next year and also to
have a better knowledge of players in the School.
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The Combined Great Public Schools' Athletic Competition was held at
the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, 9th October.
The meeting suffered interruptions due to heavy rain, but the organisation
was such that little inconvenience was suffered by either. competitors or spectators and the programme of. events was completed almost on scheduled time.
In the Senior Competition we came sixth with 44 points. Our senior
team was not a very strong one, but it is pleasing to record that in practically
all cases our boys put up their best performances for the season in the events
in which they took part.
Our best performances in the senior grade were given by Rothwell, narrowly beaten in the Hurdles; Webster, 3rd in the Open 880 Yards; Harrison, 1st
in the 2nd Division 880 Yards and Padman, 2nd in 100 Yards, 2nd D.ivision and
4th with 20ft. lOin, in the Broad Jump. Williams ran a very good mile to finish
third to two excellent runners from Kings and Scots.
We had a very good junior team which succeeded in winning the Junior
Championship. The team with 155 points finished 50 points ahead of S.H.S.,
last year's winners. In the 21 events decided we won eight, were second in
three and third in five. Outstanding performances were A. H. L. Spring's
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win in the 100 yards in record time and the Under 16 relay team's win in time
equalling the record.
The results show that we have a very good lot of sprinters coming up
through the School and a number of boys give promise in hurdling. We
must find more talent for jumping and putting the shot and there will be places
to fill in the quarter, half, and mile events.
We were fortunate this year in securing the services of an excellent
masseur in Mr. Kaufman, who produced his charges in first-class condition for
their various events.
We congratulate The Scots' College on winning the Senior Championship.
jti
There has been very little debating this term. On 22nd October, Everson,
D. A. Webster, and Crakanthorp debated against. Farmer, Gibson, and N. M.
Hughes the subject "That the American Influence on the World is Pernicious."
The speakers drew' their illustration from politics, music, and films and the heat
of the debate sometimes reached an unacademic fervour. Brown and Willis,
adjudicating, awarded the decision to the Government by one vote.
On 29th October the School Debating team, Willis, Brown and Valder,
opposed a team consisting of Everson, Farmer and Hughes who maintained
"That a committee of acknowledged critics be set up to impose a just censorship on plays, films and books." The "Rusty Bugles" case made this subject
topical and was referred to frequently by both sides but irrelevancies, unsupported assertions and sweeping statements characterised' the argument. It
was a rather dull debate. Mr. Shaw as adjudicator decided for the Opposition,
whose experience enabled them to put the better case both in manner and in
matter.
CAMERA CLUB NOTES
Mr. Robertson of Kodak has given lectures this term. On the 28th October
he lectured on "Colouring," giving a brief outline of the method and then
illustrating this by colouring a print. In a lecture on the 18th November,
entitled "Building an Enlarger," Mr. Robertson showed the essential parts
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SENIOR ATHLETIC TEAM, 1948
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Standing (Left c Right): Rev. N. nB T. Backhause, B. J. Foster, I. J Minnot, W. M. McGregor, Esq.,
I. T. Perkins, P. C. Osborne, B. G. Williams, B. ?. Elvy, Esq.
Seated: L A. Cc'oper, M. W. Willinras, M. L. Bothwell, J. D. Websts (Captcin, I. W. Harrisn. 1.
M.
Padman, R. G. Urquhart.
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and optical principles involved in an enlarger. This lecture provided our
enlarger builders with all the necessary information.
At the end of last term we photographed Pirates of Penzance, Senior
Play Day, and a number of football teams. At the American Tea on the
10th October we sold Christmas Cards to the value of £6/10/0. This money
was donated to the War Memorial Fund. A small quantity of cards were
available at the end of this term.
Next year the Camera Club will be divided into a Senior and Junior group
so that this year's enthusiasts will not have to repeat the introductory course
but will have an opportunity of covering more advanced spheres.
Boarders' Films
In July a new 16mm. sound projector was purchased from the profits
made by the Tuck Shop. This projector has been used for Cadet Training
films and for screening of feature films for boarders each Saturday night
(except on boarders' week-ends).
The programmes have consisted of a feature film, a short or cartoon, and
a newsreel. M-G-M have supplied all the programmes. Since July the following films have been screened :—"Night at the Opera," "Beginning or the
End," "David Copperfield." "Good-bye. Mr. Chips," Treasure Island. " "Our
Vines Have 'Fender Grapes," "Edison the Man" and "Son of Lassie."
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Ferguson for the
donation of the first programme and the arranging of suitable programmes.
K!, , E
The necessity to have the cricket report in the hands of the printers weeks
before the end of the season makes it impossible to say as much as one would
like to about the state of cricket in the School. At the time of writing the lst
Xl is running second in the G.P.S. Competition, which Scots is already assured
of winning.
For a young team our XI has done reasonably well. The outcricket
throughout the season has been good and Hawker's keen captaincy has
largely been responsible for this. The bowling has been steady and
consistent and the fielding good. Jones has been the mainstay of
the attack. He has bowled with a lot of life and fine control of swing.
Morell, Pratten and Hawker have supported him right through and this term
Leggett has shown great promise. McCredie has been useful as a change
bowler.
1st XI, 1948
CD
Co
Co
Standing Left to 1ght): P. B. Barrond, W. R. B. Morell, Ii. C. Legget. T. B. G.unbley, B. D. Corbett,
A. G. Duckex.
Seated: B. M. Mcedie, G. G. Pratten, C. G. Hawker, P. H Eldershrxv., Esq., J L. Massey, D. H. Jones,
W. M. Elanshcad.
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In the field, Pratten in the slips and Hawker oti the drive, have been outstanding. Pratten has taken many fine catches and given a splendid lead by
his anticipation and backing up. Hawker covers a great deal of ground,
handles safely and throws accurately. Massey at cover has also been good.
The other members of the side have gradually raised the standard of their
work nearly to the level of these three, and this keen fielding more than any thing else has given the team's supporters pleasure. Blanshard has been quick
and reliable belund the wickets. The weakest point about the fielding has
been the tendency to rush matters and make a mistake when the chance of a
run-out has occurred.
Batting in the nets has been full of promise, that was fulfilled in practice
games, but not in competition games. In, competition matches not one batsman has performed up to the standard that could reasonably be expected of
him, from his performances at practice. Hawker has played some dashing
innings; Massey has shown some glorious strokes; almost all the others have
had one or more minor successes that helped a good deal; but the team at times
in the nets looked to be worth totals of 300 or more, and they have not been
able to make them. Their youth is partly to blame, so too are the less reliable
wickets of these days but excuses will not he!1). More toughness of outlook
and more concentration is needed. Eight or nine members of the team will
be returning but next year's team will not be a really good one unless the
early batsmen can play with a great deal more consistency than they have
shown this year.
The 2nd XI has been fairly successful but like the ists has lacked consistency in batting. General improvement can be recorded of the junior
teams. Under 14 and under 13 groups have done particularly well against all
other schools.
Grounds and wickets are still suffering from shortage of labour. The
wickets at School Ground, maintained throughout the tern) by boys of Barry
House, urgently need the atlention of a skilled groundsman. The difficulty
of maintaining the standard of school cricket is still just as great as in the war
years.
CRICKET RESULTS
1st XI
v. MOSMAN C.C. (18/9/'48).
Shore, 1st innings, 8-126.
Pratten, c. Gulliver, b. Edmonds
McCredie, c. Ewington, b. Ednionds
Emery, N., retired ..............Massey, c. McCauley, b. O'Reilly
Mitchell, A. E., retired
Barrand, l.b.w. b. Edmonds
Jones, c. and b. Ewington
Ducker, c. Gulliver, b. Edmonds
Corbett, not out
Blanshard, not out
Sundries
......
...
......
..............
..........
..........
........
..................
..................
.....................
.
lotal, 8 for
0
3
70
16
18
1
7
0
2
0
9
I 20
Mosman, 1st innings, 7-131.
Jones ..... , ..................
I for 43
Pratten .... ..................
1 for 32
Leggett
2 for 20
Corbett
1 for 30
Match drawn.
v. BARKER COLLEGE (2/10/'48).
Barker, I st Innings, 110.
......................
.....................
Bowling.
Jones, D. H. .
Morell
Hawker ......
Pratten
McCredie . . . .
.......
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets.
7
29
3
7
22
1
7
25
1
24
2
4
2
2
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8, 1948.
1
0
.4
2nd Innings, 1-21.
1
11
3
Jones, D. H.
22
1
7
9
Morell
Shore, 1st Innings, 80.
Hawker, c. Beard, b. Peachey ........
McCredie, b. Eastment ..............
Pratten, c. and b. Eastment ..........
Massey, I.b.w., b. Justice ............
Barrand, b. Eastment ................
Corbeft, l.b.w., b. Eastment . .........
.b.w., b. Beard ..........
Blanshard.
Ducker, I.b.w., b. Justice . . ..
Jones, D. K., I.b.w., b. Justice ........
.Leggett, run out ............. .......
More)), not out ....................
Sundries ... . .................
Morel), not out ......................0
. . . .................8
Sundries
Leggett
Total
6
0
0
24
1
3
22
0
0
B
13
3
80
Barker won by 30 runs on the first innings.
v. I ZINGARI (4/10/'48).
Shore, 1st Innings, 5-191 (declared).
0
Hawker, c. A. Shand, b. Drew ........
4
McCredie, l.b.w., b. J. Shand ..........
72
Pratten, b. Drew ....................
40
Massey, c. J. Shand, b. A. Shand ......
40
Barrand, I.b.w., b. Alexander ..........
Gumbley, not out .................... 30
Corbett, not out . . .2
Sundries ...................... 3
5
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wickets (declared closed)
I Zingari, 155.
Bowling.
Overs. Maidens.
1
Morell ......4
5
Jones, D.....
7
Pratten
......1)
Hawker
-.
Leggett ......6.5
for 191
Runs. Wickets.
17
1
22
2
44
4
43
3.
19
iota) 46
T.S.C., First Innings, 228.
Bowling.
Jones, 1-45; Morell, 1-35; Leggett, 0-28;
Pratten, 3-19; Hawker, 2-49; McCredie, 1-30.
Shore, 2nd Innings, 173.
Massey, . 34; Pratten, 33; Gumbley, 33;
Corbett, 29 not out.
Scots won by an innings and 1 runs.
PRACTICE MATCH.
Shore, 1st Innings, 198.
Massey, 51, retired; Pratten, 39, retired;
Jones, 26; Morel), 16.
T.S.C., 1st Innings, 6-120.
Bowling.
Jones, 1-26; Hawker, 3-24; Pratten, 1-18;
Corbett, 1-24.
Y. N.C.
N.C., 1st Innings, 132.
Bowling.
Jones, 1-27; Pratten, 1-28; MoreIl, 2-21;
McCredie, 1-13; Hawker, 4-28; Leggett, 0-13.
Shore, 1st Innings, 137.
Hawker, c. Hammil, b. Hocking ........9
McCredie, run out .................33
5
Pratten, c. McCamley, b Hocking . . .
22
Massey, c. Pike, b. Leslie .......... .
Barrand, c. and b. McCamley ...........7
Gumbley, run out .................24
9
Corbett, std.. Tovey. b. Dockery
Blanshard, b. Pike ...................0
0
Jones, l.b.w., b. Dockery .....
Leggett, not out ....................5
Morell, b. Dockery ..................16
7
Sundries .....
Total 137
Shore, 2nd Innings, 6-87.
Hawker, c. Hammil, b. Hocking ......46
Shore won by 36 runs on the first innings.
McCredie, c. McCauley, b. Hocking . .. .
Pratten, l.b.w., b. Hocking ...........0
COMPETITION MATCHES.
Massey, c. and b. Hocking ...........16
v. T.SC.
Barrand, b. Hocking ................3
Shore, 1st Innings, 48.
Gumbley, c. Dockery, b. Leslie ......11
7
Leggett, not out ................ . .
Hawker, c. Orr, b. Craig . .............17
Corbeft. not out ...................2
McCredie, I.b.w., b. Craig ..........0
Sundries .....................1
Massey: c. Burrows, b. Craig ...........19
Total, 6 for 87
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Barrand, c. Kiefel, b. Craig ..........2
Gumbley, b. Craig ...... ............0
N.C., 2nd Innings, 91.
Blanshard, c. Blain, b. Craig ..........0
Bowling.
Leggett, run out ......................
Jones, 5-20; Leggett, 3-28; More)l, 1-16.
0
Corbett, b. Craig ..................
Won outright by 4 wickets.
Jones, hit on wicket, b. Orr ..........0
D...t+n S . R.irrnwc .................2
... ...
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2nd XI
v.2ndBXI
2nd XI, 1st innings, 118 (Flemming, 39; Hodgson, 39).
2nd B XI, 1st innings, 22 . (Flemming, 8-8; Taylor, 1-1).
2nd B XI, 2nd innings, 2-25 (Morgan, 2-5; Jones, G., 1-5).
2nd XI won on 1st innings.
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V.
December 8, 1948.
T.S.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 94 (Hodgson, 15; Smith, '14 : Morgan,' 14 not out).
Shore, 2nd innings, 95 (Flemming, 25; Brunskill, 18; Smith, 15).
T.S.C., 1st' innings, 140 (Jones, G., 6-62; Osborne, 2-13; Flemming, 2-25).
T.S.C., 2ndinnings, 4-51 (Yeend, 1-1).
Lost outright by 6 wickets.
v. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 107 (Flemming, 31; Brunskill, 16; Ducker, 26 not out).
N.C., 1st innings, 111 (Morgan, 4-29; Flemming, 4-45).
Shore,2nd innings, 109 (Morgan, 21; Flemming, 19; Brunskill, 18; Osborne, 12;
Taylor, 10).
:
N.C., 2nd innings, 78 (Morgan, 4-11; Osborne, 2-15; Saint, 2-34)
Won outright by 27 runs.
2nd B XI
v.2nd XI
2nd XI, 1st innings, 118 (Coles, 2-20; Rankin, 5-41; Raleigh, 3-14).
2nd B XI, 1st innings; 22 (Stratton, 6).
2nd B XI', 2nd innings, 3-25 (Butler, 10; Stratton, 11 not out).
2nd BXI lost on 1st innings.
v. N.C. 2nd XI.
Shore, 1st innings, 111 (Hughes, 40 not out; Rankin, 25; CoOper, 13; Carr, 12).
N.C., 1st innings, 100 (Foster, 4-19; Coles, 3-18 'Carr, 3-20).
Shore, 2nd innings, 53 (Carr, 13; Butler, 12).
N.C., 2nd: innings, 0-32.
'
Won on 1st innings.
v. S.I.C. 2nd XI
Shore, 1st innings, 72 (Yeend, 10; Foster, 10; Stratton, 1.0).
S.I.C., 1st innings, 154 (Carr, 4-24; Hyles, 2-43; 'Rankin, 2-50; Foster, 1-27).
Shore, 2nd innings, 90 (Foster, 26; Butler, 16; Hyles, 13).
S.I.C., 2nd'inñings, 0-9' (Foster, 0-2; Carr, 0-7).
Lost outright by 10 wickets.
3rd XI
v. T.S.C.
Shore, 1st' innings, 140 (Roberts, 30; Chapman, 27; Heggaton, 18).
Scots, 1st innings, 216 (Watling, 5; Roberts, 2 wickets).
Shore, 2nd innings, 164 (Meares, 33; Roberts, 28; Heggaton, 26).
Scots, 2nd 'innings, 7-93 (declared) (Chapman, '2-31; Shepherd, 4-16).
'Lost outright by .3 wickets.
v. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 216 (Roberts, 68; Meares, 52; Chapman, 18; Astbury, 17).
N.C., lst'innings, 92 (Shepherd, 6-34; Raleigh, '2-24; McFarland, 1-10).
N.C., 2nd innings, 68 (Shepherd, 3-12; McFarland,' 2-7; Chapman,' 2-16; Roberts,
2-16).
...
Won by an innings and 56 runs. '
4th XI.
,
v. 'T.S.C.
Scots, 1st innings, 9-206 (declared) (Laurie, 4 wickets).
Shore, 1st innings, 116 (Tiley, 26; Reed, 19; Harris, 16; Everson, 13).
Lost on 1st innings.
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2nd
XI,
1948
CD
CD
CD
C
"C
C)
lu
Sthncin ç (Lft to Right): P. J. 'nd, J. M. Eldershaw, J. L. Brurskill, W. K. Smith, B. L. Morgan, B. J. Scint.
Seated: H. L. Taylor, A. G. tucker, G. R. P. Hodqson, 'I. B. Whir- lit, Esq., P. C. osborne, G. H. Joies,
J. P. Flemmmg.
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December 8, 1948.
5ti XI
v. T.S.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 74 (Marlow, 16; Lloyd, 13).
Shore, 2nd innings, 84 (Breden, 28; Marlow, 13).
Scots, 1st innings, 135 (Hirst, 2; Mansell, 2; Martin 1 wickets).
Scots. 2nd innings, 66 (Hirst 4, Barlow 2, Lloyd, 2 wickets).
Lost outright by 43 runs.
v. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 132 (Scott, 21; Keirle, 13; Mansell, 25; Richards, 11).
N.C., 1st innings, 89 (Hirst, 5-22; Phillips, 3-20; Keirle, 1-20; Mansell, 1-15).
N.C., 2nd innings, 61 (Kierle, 8-32; Mansell, 2-6).
Shore, 2nd innings, 2-19 (Hirst, 12 not out).
Won outright by 8 wickets.
6th XI
v. N.C.
N.C., 1st innings, 250 (Marlow, 5 wickets).
Shore, 1st innings, 164 (Llod, 66; Davis, 17; Godson, 12).
N.C., 2nd innings, 1-34 (Mansell, 1-12).
Lost on 1st innings.
Under 15—A
v. 3rd XI
XI
3rd XI, 1st innings, 89 (Tugwell, 4-13; Parks, 3-13).
Under 15—A XI, 1st innings, 183 (Michelmore, 50, retired; Farrar, 17; Duff, 17;
Perks, 17 not out).
Won on 1st innings.
V.
S.I.C.
S.I.C., 1st innings, 138.
Shore, 1st innings, 159.
S.I.C., 2nd innings, 6-119 (declared) (Perks, 3-10; Duff, 2-41).
Shore, 2nd innings, 9410 (Rath, 27; McKellop, 21 not out).
Won outright.
Under
15—B XI
Shore, 1st innings, 78 (Treatt, 19; Herbert, 12).
SJ.C., 1st innings, 108 (Johnson, 7 wickets).
Shore, 2nd innings, 50 (McBean, 25).
S.I.C., 2nd innings, 99 (Beard, 3; Treatt, 2 wickets).
Lost outright by 79 runs.
Under
15—C XI
S.I.C.
Shore, 1st inning's, 73 (Field, 27; Crowther, 11).
V.
S.I.C., 1st innings, 144 (Trail, 3; Beard, 3; Webster, 1; Crowther, 1; McDougall,
1 wickets).
S.I.C., 2nd innings, 103.
Shore, 2nd innings, 52 (Foskey, 26; Kerr, 9).
Lost outright.
Under 14—A
v. T.S.C.
XI
T.S.C., 1st innings, 99 (Conolly, 6 wickets).
Shore, 1st innings, 8-180 (declared) (P. Gambrill, 70; Barnier, 34; Conolly, 18
not out).
JUNIOR ATHLETIC TEAM, 1948—Winners
Back Row (Left :c Right( B. Pcrker, B. M. HoucHoi, B. J. Amos, B. G. Whitehouse. 1. L. P. Ladd,
Micdl.e Row: R. F. E1,y, Esq., T. H. Gombrill, V. Treatt. W M. McGregor, Esq., T. B C-umbley, K. J.
St. Heaps, I. W. L. Vi'yers J. W. Burns, Esq.
Frost Row: J. F.. Ecns, D. G. Lmse, B. J. Tancrod A. H. I. Spring, J. M. Eldershaw, I. B. Maccailum
P. J. IlcGuire.
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T.S.C., 2nd innings, 34 (P. Gambrill, Amos, 2 wickets).
Won outright.
v. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 4-236 (declared) (Baimier, 100 not out, Widdis, 40; Gambrill,
J. K., 33; Joyce, 29).
N.C., 1st innings, 59 (Conolly, Gambrill, P. F., 4 wickets).
N.C., 2nd innings, 68 (Gambrill, J. H., 3 wickets; Gambrill, J. K., 2 wickets).
Won outright.
Under 14—B XI
v. School Under 13 A
Under 14 B, 1st innings, 9-48 (Wolfgarten, 39; Sargeant, 13; Booth, 2-23).
Under 13 A. 1st innings, 7-55 (Breden, 27; King, 3-16).
Under 14 B won by 29 runs.
v. T.S.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 79 (Jones, 13; Wolfgarten, 11).
T.S.C., 1st innings, 41 (Simos, 3-7; Hurley, 2-9; Litchfield, 2-8).
Shore, 2nd innings, 4-69 (declared) (Cornish, 30; Litchfield, 13).
T.S.C., 2nd innings, 5-67 (Hurley, 3-15; Wolfgarten, 2-8).
Won on 1st innings.
Y. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 153 (Jones, 23; Cornish, 23; Sargeant, 16; Sherington, 19).
N.C., 1st innings, 44 (Wolfgarten, 2-9; Simos, 2-12; Mason, 2-0; Taylor, 2-8).
N.C., 2nd innings, 57 (Mason, 3-20; Cornish, 4-12).
Won outright.
Under 14—C XI
v. S.G.S.
Shore, 1st innings, 168 (Shepherd, 50; Mutton, 21; Rogers, 18).
S.G.S., 1st innings, 9-49 (King, 4; Sherington, 2 wickets).
Won on a forfeit.
V. S.I.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 97 (Hackworty, 28; Cavanough, 21).
S.1.C., 1st innings, 57 (Campbell, 3-19; King, 2-8; Shepherd, 2-14).
Shore, 2nd innings, 121 (Shepherd, 31 not out; Hackworty, 23; Wamell, 21).
S.I.C.. 2nd innings, 106 (Shepherd, 5-15; McIntosh, 3-6).
Won outright.
Under 14—D XI
v. School 13 C
Under 14 D. 1st innings, 142 (Benjamin, 41; Hamilton, 37; James, 25).
Under 13 C, 1st innings, 110 (South, 34; Langwill, 17; Osborne, 14).
Under 14 D won on 1st innings.
Under 13—A XI
v. School Under 14 B
Under 14 B, 1st innings, 9-84 (Wolfgarten, 39; Sargeant, 13; Booth, 2 wickets).
Under 13 A, 1st innings, 7-55 (Breden, 27; King, 3-16).
Under 13 A lost on 1st innings.
v. T.S.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 163 (Booth, 42; Bramma, 42; Wells, 27).
Scots. 1st innings, 7-147 (declared) (Booth, 2-19; Wells, 2-23).
Won on 1st innings.
2nd B XI, 1948
CD
PC
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Standing (Left to Bight): T. V. lieggaton, N. McL. Hughes. D. G. McorIand. T. MilfuL, Esg., I. B. Raleigh,
D. F. Hyles, J. S. Butler. I. M. McBeon.
Seated: H. F. -oope:, T. P. Carr, I. D. Ranken, B. J. Foste:, B. J. Saint, K. G. Barntt, J. D. Stralten.
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December 8, 1948.
V. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 88 (Boazman, 24 not out; Dunn, 24).
N.C., 1st innings, 60 (Booth, 2-8; Wells, 3-8; Ladd, 2-28).
Shore, 2nd innings, 147 (Wells, 80; Turner, 17).
N.C., 2nd innings, 72 (Boazman, 4-31).
Won outright.
Under 13—B XI
v. T.S.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 7-132 (declared) (Baird, 51, retired; Brownhill, 24).
T.S.C., 1st innings, 60 (Jarrett, 5; Hosking, 2; Baird, 2 wickets).
Shore, 2nd innings, 2-50 (Brownhill, 21; Morgan, 16 not out).
T.S.C., 2nd innings, 115 (Finch, 4; Jarrett, 3 wickets).
Won outright).
V. N.C.
N.C., 1st innings, 30 (Jarrett, 5; Parker, 3 wickets).
Shore, 1st innings, 5-126 (declared) (Booth, 38; Brownhill, 31; Finch, 21).
N.C., 2nd innings, 69 (Finch, Parker, 2 wickets).
Won outright.
Under 13—C XI
V. S.I.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 129 (Wanless, 56; Langwill, 42).
S.I.C., 1st innings, 191 (Harper, 4; Wanless, 3 wickets).
Shore, 2nd innings, 8-170 (declared) (Langwill, 60; Henderson, 22).
S.I.C., 2nd innings, 51 (Osborne, 6; Harper, 2; Hawkesley, 2 wickets).
Won outright.
Under 13—D XI
v. N.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 70 (Brownhill, 17; Taylor, 15).
N.C., 1st innings, 5-207.
Lost on 1st innings.
THE ART CLUB
This is exhibition term for the Art Club, and the annual show will be open
when this Tore/i-Bearer is issued. The material already in hand for this
exhibition promises to make it the most varied show we have yet had in the
School. Oil colours, modelling and murals will make new sections, and there
will be many exhibits from the Junior and Prepartory Schools.
Our stage sets for The Pirates of Penzance have been used again since the
School production last term. News of our Pirates seems to have travelled,
because we had a telegram from Temora, asking if we would lend our sets
for a Temora High School production of the same opera. We sent our back.
drop, of course, and had letters of enthusiastic praise back from Temora.
A new noise has been added to the School's already varied collection, the
thumping of clay on tables in the pugging process for clay modelling. The
senior art class has been working on modelling with a success that makes us
look forward to a rosy future of potters' wheels and firing kilns, or at least
one of each. Artists have a reputation for optimism.
December 8, 1948.
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It is probably not outside our scope to note the further landscape garden..
ing improvements of the Barry and Hodges House boarders. Their new stone
work, with lawn terraces and gardens are a credit to them.
The art classes have been including some excursions in their work this
term. There have been several trips to the National Gallery, and Mr. Russell
Roberts most kindly offered to show the varied photographic work of his
studio. The senior class had a most interesting afternoon seeing this work.
The large scale photographic murals particularly attracted their attention,
after their own work on mural painting.
There are two notable successes to record. Sandy Bishop, of School
House, has won the Under Seventeen section of a black and white drawin
competition conducted throughout Australia by the Melbourne Bread an
Cheese Club. Sandy won this competition from over a thousand entries while
still under fifteen years of age. We have had news that John Cornwell, who
won last year's senior art prize at the School, has just finished a most successful first year in the Art Department of East Sydney Technical College by
topping his year in the major subjects.
KIVIL.
N
IF OTJ!S
This term further difficulties have arisen i n the organisation of rowing, chiefly
as a result of the deterioration of the Berry's Bay hoatshed. The shed has been
in poor condition for many years. It has for long been a question-whether it
ought to be repaired thoroughly or abandoned. During and since the war any
comprehensive repair ha been impossible. Now several of the supporting
piles have been eaten away so that the staging is inadequately supported;
furthermore, the pontoon has deteriorated and it has been found impossible to
get it reconditioned effectively. The site is so greatly exposed to wind and to
washes from passing vessels that the defects have progressed to the stage at
which the safety of the structure is in doubt. Even if the shed were in good
condition, it would be of doubtful value. The constant rough water makes
rowing very difficult even when the wind is not severe. After taking all these
matters into consideration the Council have decided to sell the shed and the
site.
We have often considered whether it would be possible to build a
junior shed in some more sheltered position, but no solution of the problem
has emerged. Sites in Middle Harbour and on the Lane Cove have been
investigated but they all have defects, even if they were obtainable.
We have now decided to concentrate all our rowing at Gladesville. The
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December 8, 1948.
advantages are that in general the water is smoother, and that the juniors
have the chance of seeing more rowing by senior boys and others, and therefore of profiting by example. Of course the disadvantage is that a new trans.
port problem is created. But the latter problem is arising in any case as
the present bus reaches the end of its tether.
We have now bought a new bus. This announcement will create some
interest among Old Boy oarsmen to whom the School bus has for so long
been an object of almost affectionate memory. We hope soon to be accustomed to a new standard of luxury transport. The new acquisition is a wellupholstered vehicle of a standard type on a Bedford chassis. There is seating
for thirty-one and, the body work is good and in. general it is up-to-date
in equipment and accessories. It will be a big responsibility to look after it
well. The cost was well over £2000, an expenditure which is made possible
only by the prospect of selling the Berry's Bay Shed. It will be possible to
transport to Gladesville daily a number of boys comparable with those to
whom rowing has been available in the past. The shed will be crowded and
we shall have to look forward to enlarging it as soon as possible.
An obituary notice concerning the old bus might well take the form of a
review of the methods that have been adopted in the past for conveyance of
boys to the Parramatta River. Up to about 1924 mid-week rowing was almost
all done at Berry's Bay. In the last six weeks or so of training the eight or
two fours used to travel to Gladesville by ferry. The daily travelling time
was about three hours, and rowing made serious inroads upon School time.
The crews would miss a couple of afternoon periods several days a week;
rush to the Quay by tram and Milson's Point ferry and then catch the steamer
up the river. They would arrive at the shed about half-past three, have a
relatively short time for rowing, and then catch a ferry back, arriving home in
darkness. It was a most tiring business. In the early twenties crews began to
suffer badly in early training as the water of Berry's Bay became more and
more disturbed by traffic. In 1925 cars were hired for the last few weeks, and,
in addition, Robey Litchfield brought from his home at Cooma a vehicle which
was as astonishing in usefulness as it was in decrepitude. Rowers from that
year still chuckle over their memories of "Boanerges" and recall the pieces of
string and wire that held it together. In 1926 we acquired our first bus. It
was a long thin box-like vehicle which had been used for years by the then
Dodge agents. At first it was known as the "Red Robin" but when it was repainted in the School colours it became the "Blue Bird." It cost us little over
£200. Incidentally, at that time the road that is now Pacific Highway was
almost impassable to anyone not trained in mountaineering, unless he cared to
steer a nervous course along the tram lines. We always used to go by the
River Road, offering a little prayer as we came to the foot of the steep hill at
Greenwich.
The present bus was purchased at the end of 1929. We bought a Reo
chassis and had a special body built on it, the total cost being about £650.
DecernberH.1948.
THE TORCH-BEARER.
SENIOR SWIMMING TEAM, 1948
Standing: H. Maccaliwn, J. B. AUdis, D. A. Newton
Seated: V. F. Arnold, M. H. H. Matthews, A. E. Mitchell, Esq., I . A. Curlewis.
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The money came partly from a liberal allowance for the "Blue Bird." partly
from Boat Club dances, and from gifts. It has been a most profitable purchase. It is now in its 20th year of use. Long ago the speedometer ceased to
operate. but it has probably run about 70.000 to 80,000 miles. The engine is
in good condition and a good reconditioning of some parts would fit it for
further service, but it is not big enough in the preseit conditions. Only those
who knew the difficulties of the Boat Club twenty-five years ago can appreciate
what a boon the bus has been.
Now for the term's rowing. Mr. Burrell has kindly come back to help
as far as he can, which is, of course, a very long way, and Mr. Gilfillan also
is of great assistance. Mr. Forster is a new recruit and most welcome; he
has considerable knowledge of rowing, and we hope that he will continue
to enjoy it as much as he has so far. A first eight. in tentative form, has done
a fair amount of work, and a second eight, less regular in constitution. has been
out as often as circumstances have permitted. In addition many beginners
have been tried, and upwards of thirty have been chosen. The eight will
probably be picked from Cowdery (11.7), Perdriau (12.0). Lawrence (12.2).
Codey (12.12), Lane (12.4), Lloyd (11.4), Meares (12.0)), Sundstrup (11.0),
Rutherford (11.7) Hudson (10.10). The available men are strong and keen,
but it will take some time to eliminate their present ruggedness. As Hamparsum, Crouch and others, in addition to the above, are quite good, some useful
men will miss selection in the eight, but it is always so. Soon we should be getting towards selection of the eight. four fours and the junior eight; the latter
to be mostly younger boys after the model of the IJ15A footballers. The
Christmas camp will be held as usual.
ESSAY ON NOTHING IN PARTICULAR
To write an essay on nothing in particular must, indeed, seem a strange
thing. Yet, in one sense it is not on nothing, but on the scenes, smells, sounds
and feelings that I have enjoyed, and which still bring to me pleasant memories.
But, as the essay is on such a queer. miscellaneous collection, hence the title.
Of all the feelings I have had, perhaps the one that brings the greatest
regret is the feeling I get on a beautiful, sunshiny, summery day at school.
The world looks so fresh and inviting as I trudge up to school, along with
some of my comrades in arms, that we all cannot he'p feeling gloomy on
having to spend all the day in school. While we shall be inside, outside the
weather will he warm and pleasant. the flowers blooming in beautiful colours,
and the sea shimmering in such a friendly, blue inviting way. At such times
my mind always pai1ts glorious pictures of what I could be doing.
The ferry trips I often make to Manly give me my most pleasant memory
of Sydney. Invariably, if I am in the city on the morning of a holiday, I
find myself with nothing to do. On such occasions I always end up at the ferry
wharf. I like seeing the ferry steam in, the ropes snake for the mooring bol'
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lards and hearing the gangplanks crash down. Like a stream of dark lava the
people pour off, then the tide changes and the would-be passengers stream on
board I accelerate to top gear and charge on to the ferry, flat out, being careful to avoid women, old-age pensioners, widows, orphans and decrepit old
dodderers in the process. Usually I end up looking down the well into that
mysterious little world, the engine-room. It is a place of suffocating, oily
smells and clattering machinery. This always makes me feel god. I don't
know why but it does. The men cast off, the engine-room telegraph rings, and
the engineer moves the reversing gear home. The engines rumble in response,
and the big pistons begin to go up and down, slowly at first, but gradually
getting faster until they are moving at. full speed. Then I go out on deck
and watch the foreshores slide past. They always interest me. There is
always so much to see. The part I really like is when the ferry gets opposite
the Heads. The rougher, the better. I love to feel the long rolls as the ship
curtseys to the ocean waves. Starboard, the seaward side, is the best. One
moment the bows are going up, up, up, they suddenly change and come down
swiftly, amid a shower of spray. They squelch as they bite into the water.
I like to smell the tang of the sea air, to look up at the white and black smokestack and see the smoke thinned out by the wind, blowing back leeward. Soon,
all too soon, the ferry reaches Manly. I get off, wander around, then catch
the next one back.
Even more than this, I like going home by the Brisbane Limited Express
at the end of term. Breaking Up Day at school is always pretty horrible, because I have to cart all my luggage around. Things are not so bad, though,
after I have staggered along the platform to my seat in a carriage. I am
always loaded down like a freight waggon with luggage. I walk along to the
end of the platform and to the engine. Usually I just stand beneath the harsh
glare of the marshalling yard "arcs" and look. There in the semi-darkness
stand the huge black bulk of the engine. At the front, the headlamp shines
dully. Further down there is the red, lurid, hellish glow of the furnace. The
light gleams on the polished steel of the driving wheels, and the escaping steam
is turned into a ghostly white cloud by the yard.lights. Above all sounds the
peculiar buzzing roar of escaping steam that I always associate with these
engines. It always gives me a feeling that I am looking at some immensely
powerful thing that has been harnessed by man.
Soon, the guard blows his whistle, the engine chortles in reply, begins
to chuff mightly and the carriages begin to slide out of the station, whik a
mixed crowd on the platform wave their arms and handkerchiefs. Minutes
later the train is racing the suburban electrics. Yet later it is flying along,
with dense black scrub on either side, a blue velvet sky and silver clouds above.
One of the strangest feelings I have ever experienced is waking up in
the very early morning on the Brisbane Express. I gradually awake. There
is no sound at all except the queer faraway roar like the sea, which the wheels
make on the rails. Memory returns to me, while half sitting, half lying, awk.
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wardly in my seat. Without looking up at all I feel I am moving very swiftly,
very silently. The floor tilts a little as the carriage moves around a bend. I look
out of the window. Outside in the half light of dawn the countryside is blanketed
in a grey mist, which shuts out all colour and detail. I can make out dimly the
fields, trees, and further back, the mountains. There is no living thing in
sight. The scene is indescribably cold and desolate, like another world.
The time I feel the best is when the train is coming into Brisbane. It
has climbed painfully over the Border Ranges, past The Risk and Border Loop,
has clickety-clacked quickly along the straight stretch from the Border to
Bromelton, and is now approaching South Brisbane. The trees suddenly thin
out and give way to houses. Soon our line is joined by the narrow, little
three-foot-six Southport line. The gaily painted, iron-roofed, wooden houses
slide past, the engine pounds down the track, flashes past a queer, old-fashioned
Queensland train, while all the passengers stare at our train. Fairfield, Dutton
Park, Yerongpilly, Yeronga,, Vulture Street. The suburban stations seem like
old friends. The train slows down, clatters over a crossing, while the driver
"swops" the batons with a signalman. It is Fairfield Road signal box. Minutes
later the train steams into South Brisbane station.
Nearly every holidays, for at least about a week, I go out to a cattle
station belonging to a grazier friend of Dad's. It is a great life out there, but
a hard one. I help the owners in lots of little ways, such as giving a hand to
round up the cattle and build barns. There is always plenty to do, but it is
very pleasant to be out in the clean, fresh air, with a hot sun beating down, and
the grey hills stretching for miles around, until they lose themselves in a blue
haze in the far distance.
Along with things like these are countless other little things. When at
school, getting a letter from home, rowing, and others. When at home, going
along to the pictures with the "old gang," seeing the countryside travelling
around with Dad, and being able to get out in the back-yard to wrestle with
carpentry problems. It is countless little things like this, seemingly insignificant, that make me feel that I am on a pinnacle of life. And it is lack of
them that makes me feel I am in the trough of boredom. They are little
nothings that count. Truly, this is an essay on nothing in particular.
THE EARTHLY HELL
O beautiful star,
Whose beauty none can surpass,
Would but men come
In comet-like airships
To destroy you and whatever wonders
You hold from us
We are weak and helpless
Against the forces,
Which govern you.
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What is man possessed of?
Fiery devils will 'soon be
Shooting everywhere.
Soon, this hell
Will be a mass of seething fire
That engulfs everything.
Until one day
The Lord pours the sea onto the land
Extinguishing the blaze
And putting the Earth
In close friendship with you,
0 Star.
J.B.
TuB.
THIS BIG SMOKE
I am young, at the impressionable age. This is one of my infrequent.
trips to the city—the Big' Smoke. , I am riding in a vehicle called a tram,
which no doubt is being prepared by some government department for the
museum of archaeology, surrounded by sour-faced, mostly shabby, men and
women. Are they happy? It is hard to tell. We are passing rows of dirty,
dinghy nineteenth century terraces of cramped houses, small fruit shops,
money lenders, tiny surburban libraries, newsagents and frock shops—the ones
at home are better than these!
Opposite me is a quiet Irishman with that long upper lip and strange
accent: no doubt he has been mistaken for and humiliated as an' alien many
times. In the corner is a dirty old Chinese, wearing a much too large pair
of thick green pants, blue coat and black waistcoat—I wonder how many of
these suburbanised Australians have befriended him—few I fear. Where is
he going? Has he any friends, perhaps a small circle, the majority of whom
• • are so busy making a fortune that they have little time for him? Why did
he come to the city; much better to be working in some sleepy country town
amongst honest labourers who are sincere friends.
In the next compartment are a young couple. What is their fate? A
•,
home in a residential or if they are' lucky a fiat? Their children will grow up
in a poor environment surrounded on all sides by dark buildings; they will
play games in the street and go to some State school nearby until they are old
enough to work. How sad that some of them will never experience the sensation of freedom in running among ripening wheat fields, of swimming in, some
shallow river under shady gums, or of riding' out to muster sheep on some
western station.
There is, of course, the cultural life in the city. The drama, the symphony,
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and that "refined state of the understanding of manners and tastes," but does a
man living in the country, who has a happy family, a good job, a reasonable
income, who can go to a dance, a concert or a film on Saturdays and Church
on Sundays for his diversion—does such a man need culture?
From the tram I can see a drunk. Does anyone help him? No. He will
go home, without his day's pay to a frail wife and miserable children who will
grow up without knowledge of happy married life.
On the contrary, however, I have seen happy suburban families, all welleducated whose parents have been successful as commercial and professional
men and who have a certain thirst for this culture. Why do the miserable
wretches with the sour faces, the aliens, the drunks and those starting off in
life from scratch, why do they crowd the cities, the breeding ground of disease and delinquency; why do they shun the wide open spaces? Leave this
city to the fortunates who I have mentioned. With a trek from this one city
to the meagrely populated country towns a State would be formed, not of a
few scattered small towns and one large "smoky" city, but of many well.
planned, prosperous cities occupied by happy citizens secure in their way of
life.
That will be in the future. At present I have to choose between the city
full of people, surrounded by crime, drink, money, and unhealthy, closelybuilt houses, with no room for improvement; and the country land, the
nations' wealth, with few housing problems, healthy jobs, friendly, natural
people and fresh air.
Looking back on this decision in the days to come may the Big Smoke
be only a distant memory.
J.B.G.
VB.
LUTANA
This is our burden,
And perhaps our victory,
That with the puny
We must achieve the great.
The struggle for comprehension
And formastery seems triumphant,
• But blinds us with uncertain victories;
• We are bewildered
And confused by happenings
Stemming naturally from ourselves
In the assuredness of our pride.
The bright air will not be courted
With slide rules and barometers;
Will flirt, perhaps,
Will show a fleeting acquiescence,
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But is ever fickle.
And put it thus, that laws of wind and weather
And the tall-piled clouds
Overlook the factor
Of the smallness of man's power
Against a vast sky.
Remembering, we make unwritten truce
With the air;
But, in the depths of our uncertainty,
When that truce is broken
We may defend, but not attack.
The sea takes back its own;
So too, the air
Will snatch a life,
Hurling the smoking wreckage
Of plane and pilot earthwards.
Torn and twisted dural
On a lonely hillside,
Charred bodies; are these
The price of. flight?
R.F.C.B.
VIA.
TAKE SUCH A NIGHT...
Take such a night as this,
When streets are shining
Under the lights, and leaves are dark
On branches heavy with rain; when
Clouds aflicker with hot lightning
Mark the passing of a summer storm;
Forget all but the important things
And those which do not matter:
These are real.
Let your eyes find mine with laughter
In the living night, and let
For ever and for ever be a dream
Which passes quickly,' for a moment
Is true eternity.
R.F.C.B.
VIA..
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DAY DREAMING
Sometimes a sight or sound, however small and insignificant it may be,
has the power of stimulating in my mind vivid memories of a place far away,
yet often with me in my thoughts. These remembrances are not of big and
important things, but of tiny details which seem to flash so readily upon the
scene of my brain. They are always lying at the back of my mind, only await.
ing some rousing influence to bring them pouring forth in an endless chain.
Thus, perhaps, at a cool breath of wind on a summer evening, a vague
sense of longing for the tropical night creeps over me. I see the fiery sphere
of the sun going down in a crimson sky, sinking lower and lower overthe
distant hills. Then all is dark. In this new world familiar things appear as
dark bulks silhouetted against the sky where there still remains a faint glow of
light. Soon the dark shapes of flying foxes are seen winging.their way to their
nightly feeding grounds. Then the stillness of the evening is broken by the
song of a cricket and then another and another. From the dense scrub along
the creek comes the long hoot of a swamp pheasant and as the night draws
on and the moon appears, the eerie cry of a curlew comes drifting up on the
soft breeze. ' Suddenly there is a chirrup and a flutter of wings from a
nearby tree. Then all is quiet again, for even the crickets have ceased their
song.
Then I think of other nights during the wet season. The rain thunders
down on the galvanised iron roof with a never-ceasing roar. Over this sound
is just audible the gushing of running water pouring,out of a downpipe and the
chorus of croaking frogs rejoicing in the drenching rain.
From this I wander on to other memories of hot summer days and I see
the glistening river as it winds its way down through the rich green cane
fields. Beyond these'rippling fields is a line of darker green which shows the
edge of the uncleared scrub. Here, after the bright sunlight, all seems dim
at first, for only tiny shafts of light from the burning sun above filter through
the dense foliage. There is an oppressive dampness in the air. Here and
there, where a broad beam' of sunlight bursts through the green canopy, it
alights on beautiful flowering vines and bushes over which hover gaudy butterflies while large and brightly coloured bees buzz from flower to flower. An
occasional glimpse can be caught of the flashing plumage of birds as they flit
from branch to branch among the green leaves. Beside a swift-flowing streamlet a large lizard lies basking on a hot rock, his sleepy eyes blinking in the
dazzling rays.
Suddenly a bell sounds sharply upon my ears and I am. brought back
from this blissful land of dreams with a rude jolt.
J.R.K.
IVA.
December 8, 1948.
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A NEW AGE REQUIRES A NEW EDUCATION
Every period in the world's history has brought with it changes and advancements in the way of living and in the means of livelihood. As man
has striven to improve the standard of living so has he been forced to improve
the standard of education. It has been seen in history that the dominant
empires such as the Roman maintained their conquests 'by the superior training
and education of their armies and civil administrators. The spread of Christianity throughout the world was made possible by the teachings of the few
to the many, and this influence marked a very great advance in the world's
civilisation. In more recent times we have the growth of the British Empire
which was mainly due to the policy of educating the people to the needs of the
new era. It can be truly said that within the last hundred years of the world's
history it has been realised that a greater percentage of the. people require
an up-to-date education of a high standard.
There are many instances of the need for a new education in the age into
which we have entered in the last thirty years. Tremendous strides in scientific
achievements are the outcome of the advances made in education. At the
beginning of this century many countries commenced to develop ., systems
of free education because inventions such as the motor car, the aeroplane and
the telephone were visualised as the forerunners of many amenities to come
and were indicative of the part in man's existance to be played by his evergrowing powers of invention. The learning of elementary subjects, reading
writing and arithmetic proved quite inadequate if people were to take full
advantage of the world about them. The world's teachers expanded the
facilities of enlightenment, creating technical and scientific institutions in addition to the existing primary, secondary and university schools.' The establishment of rapidly increasing industrial projects brought with it a demand for
big numbers of persons, trained to build and operate machinery for both
Primary and Secondary development.
The way in which we live to-day requires a very conprehensive knowledge
of many subjects on the part of the vast majority of people, still leaving the
necessity for the percentage of specialists.
Every pupil should be given a sound grounding in general science or he
will grow up to be a misfit in the world about him. This age is undoubtedly
the most scientific ever. It is one in which more inventions are being created
than ever before and a person should be taught to grow up realising the
scientific value of these inventions to him as an individual. For his career,
whether it be farming, industry or a profession, he can only be successful
if he adapts himself and his knowledge to the demands of his period. The
recent war demonstrated that both the victor and the vanquished called upon the
men and women who had a background of a modern education. Such undertakings as our Air Training Scheme for the Allied Air Forces were only pos-
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sible because the youth of the Empire had a higher standard of the required
education than our enemies.
There is more scope in the world to-day for the spoken word than there
is for the written word. Man's desire to. express himelf has the facilities of
the telephone and the wireless broadcast in place of a written work. His,
audience is reached through these mediums and in addition to this we are
entertained and educated by talking films. It would follow that our schooling
necessitates emphasis on learning to write and read.
Less time should be spent in the learning of such subjects as Hebrew and
Latin and more time devoted to modern English and how to use it orally. This
entails less attention to Chaucer and Shakespeare and a concentration on
authors like George Bernard Shaw. In this way English would be made easier
to learn and therefore it becomes more interesting to counteract the attractions
of foreign languages.
In an education appropriate to this present age there has developed a
keeness for sporting activities, probably having its origin in the need for
exercise which has been eliminated by modern means of transport.
Thoughts on this subject do not conclude on the immediate needs only,
but must be-always mindful of future trends.
N.McL.H.
THE FATE OF A GENIUS
VA.
The common-thinking, common acting, throngs of common people.
pass,
Who cannot caste off inhibitions of convention and tradition,
Who cling to old and cringe from new
Like sun-eluding drops of dwindling early morning dew, pass,
Pass into black obscurity. .
They would not hear the new, encourage change,
They banished truth and called the wise men fools,
They cherished churches' old traditions and dubbed the truth of
Saints as hateful heresy,
They clutched at sinking ships and let the lifeboats go,
They crowned knowledge with corruption's crown,
They killed the sane Socrates and the martyr "Joans,"
They stifled murmurings of conscience and of sober reason,
And did not understand, so feared, their better,
The wretched genius, who lived, before his time and died before
his time expired.
.
But haggling hordes and moron-mobs of mediocre men
die a death of
permanency
While they live
Who rose above the world and her poor beings
And' grasped at immortality.
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For they were tolerant to the narrow-minded "no-ones,"
Hated hypocrisy, cherished cheerfulness and lived,
While others. poorer. pass into the perished past.
Forgotten, forgiven but despised.
W.E.
VA.
NATURE'S MASTERPIECE
At 845 a.m. on the 7th September, 1948. the Sydney to Mount Victoria
train had already commenced its journey and on board were 30 S.C.E.G.
Preparatory School boys hound for their five days' visit to Jenolan Caves.
Three and a ball hours having elapsed, they at last arrived at Mt. Victoria Station and, after having dined, the party again set off. this time on a bus,
until at last, after several exciting moments on the Five Miles of Turns Road,
the Blue Lake. this year looking delightful with its very deep hue, the Grand
Arch and the Caves House were sighted at 2.45 p.m. Now had arrived one of
the most looked forward to moments, that of seeing the Caves House and
Carlotta Arch, and a wander through the Devil's Coach House.
That evening an inspection of the River Cave took place then followed
the Temple of Baa!, Right and Left Imperial and the Lucas Caves in that
order, during the next few days, with some members of the party visiting the
Orient and Skeleton Caves as something extra.
Though apparently a full programme of inspections was undertaken, a
whole day was spent at the remains of McEwan's Hut, which is situated about
four miles from the House. Here everyone enjoyed their picnic lunch and
games on the level plain, near the ruins. This spot is most interesting to
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visitors to the Caves, as one of
the rivers, the one responsible for
the formation of the Right and
Left Imperial, Jubilee, the old
Elder and Nettle and Arch caves.
is here seen to disappear into the
ground, to appear next in the
Right Imperial Cave, on its way
to the Blue Lake. One of the
snaps shows the whole party near
the hut. A visit was also made
to the pig farm.
Y
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A-5
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All too soon Saturday, the day
of departure, arrived and, even at
that late hour, some of the party
found time, hefore the bus left at
4.30 p.m. to climb to the highest
point at Jenolan, viz., the Flag
Pole at the top of Lucas Rocks.
where another of the accompany.
ilig snaps was taken. Of the
other two pictures, one is the
view through Carlotta Arch and
the second shows the Pinnacle
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Rock, which is situated above the
Grand Arch and is 351 feet from
the roadway.
The return journey to Mt.
Victoria, Nvhuiu the party had
light refreshments and on to
Sydney proved uiieventful and, at
10.15 p.m.. the party rime to the
end of its tour of Nature's Masterpiece. Jenolan Caves.
Anon.
BOARDERS' DINNER
(With Apologies to Miss M.)
Standing, talking, bell, then silent.
Marching in and standing straight.
Listening to the "Benedicto." looking long at empty
plates.
Hailing "Betty," passing dinners, carelessly 'til down
comes yours,
Then 'tis finished and, as eve comes the chore,
Of passing, scraping, stacking,
Droppiiig knives upon the floor.
Second course comes like a nightmare
In the dreams of what it might have been.
Dreams of fruity salads, ice-cream piled in smooth
inviting dunes,
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Shattered, when you find disgusted,
All you've got are hard old prunes,
Mixed with sticky, wat'ry custard,
Eaten quickly, finished soon.
Glass of water as your solace and
piece of dry
brown bread,
Then you sit in sudden stupor,
And the coming boarders' tea begin to dread. "Mouse" VA.
In spacious days of long ago,
When neighbours were discreetly hid
From sight, by fences, trees and hedges,
It hardly mattered what they did.
But in these days of great congestion
Of flats and semis—to ignore
One's neighbours—whether good or bad,
Is just not possible any more.
For our sins we were inflicted
With some neighbours, sour and staid,
They complained and they objected
To everything we did, or said.
Then one day the worst thing happened,
Their unpleasant little "brat,"
Having nothing else to do,
Chopped the whiskers from our cat.
Open war was now declared,
And the feud grew more intense,
Each side trying to beat the other,
Neither showing too much sense.
Goodness knows what might have happened,
A vacant house appeared and they
Packed up all their goods and chattels,
And to our joy moved right away.
And now we wait with bated breath
To see what future has in store;
Will our neighbours let us live
In peace and happiness once more?
J.S.L.
VA.
December 8, 1948.
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LET'S PULL IT DOWN
The greatest menaces and nuisances on the face of this earth are the well.
meaning town-planners. "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions," as
the old saying goes.
These fanatics (the town-planners) will see no good in any town however
large or small that has not been drawn and quartered under their critical
and narrow-minded reforms. They will ruthlessly pull down historic old
buildings that the builders of this nation built.
Let us compare Sydney with Canberra. Sydney has charm and a never
failing beauty in its narrow streets and alleys, in its slums, its Argyle Cut, its
St. James' Church, its Conservatorium and the old white Mint. There are
parts of Hunters Hill where old stone houses, clinging vines and tree-lined
streets make a little corner of England. Sydney has been left alone for over
150 years. Canberra, on the other hand, consists of wide, circular streets
flanked by the most monotonous and appalling public buildings one could
imagine, even the trees are in faultless line. A ten-minute walk in any street
and you will have seen Canberra, in fact,' people get so bored there that they
count the names in Canberra's many visiting books in order to fill in time:
I believe the suicide rate in Canberra is extremely high. Further examples of
planned monstrosities can be seen by the eager tourist in Washington or New
Delhi which are quite as bad. I must not forget to mention beautiful old
Yarralumla, the original homestead of the district which the town-planners
seem to have somehow over-looked, and is therefore the loveliest spot in
Canberra.
It apparently never enters the town-planners' heads that people might
build a city as they like to have it. They do not observe beauty, but only see.
hot water services and atrocious rows of windows, an example of which
may be seen in the bilious green building which houses the Wynyard Station:
Could anyone in his right senses build such a thing?
Several months ago Darwin was promised the ideal living unit with all
"mod. cons." special ventilation together with a large' garden and a green
belt, this last.being quite a source of mystery to the locals. Some' weeks later,
when the panic had somewhat subsided, some small half-caste children playing
in the bush near Darwin, stumbled on what appeared to be some form of primitive dwelling. Being illiterate these children could not read the notice which
informed whoever might see it that they were now beholding the much publicised dream home. The plan has been laid aside until the passing years
will have dulled the ridicule, at which time no doubt Darwin will be a city
and just right to be pulled down.
That, of course, was only harmless fun even if the Government did foot
the bill; the real crime of the people is destroying what other artists and
craftsmen spent years in creating, and leaving in their place their own dirty
signatures built of fibro or some other cheap material.
"Phew, these temporary buildings!"
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I hope the reader (if any) will, one quiet Sunday, stroll through some
of the back lanes of Sydney and do his best to appreciate the beauty and
character of this city of ours which has grown up over the years, this city with
its narrow streets and sunny gardens. Melbourne boasts of its wide open
streets: are not ours by far the more beautiful?
Let us not pull down, the beautiful old buildings, let' us keep the invader
at bay by' repairing them, let u's not destroy the harbour shores with ugly
roads and causeways, let us take Sydney as we find her and try to see the
beauty which that excellent artist Sali Herman sees in our city and her slums;
but, above all, let us honour the art and skill of our past craftsmen and nation
builders.
Where would England be without tradition?
R.R.W.
VA'
ETERNAL VIGILANCE
The panting players strain and puff,
And soon the game gets pretty rough,
An easy pass the Newtown winger muffs,
While others watch
People rush to catch a train,
• tall man leads another,' lame,
• violet seller growls "fresh violets" in a lane,
And others watch.
A brawl is on, a man is on the ground,
A brawny, beery, bull-necked barman starts to pound,
A "knocked-out bobby" starts to come around,
Yet other watch.
The monkeys at the zoo are full of pranks',
They swing, bananas chew, see-saw on planks,
The gaping children stare, and to their parents murmur thanks,
While others watch.
in any race, in every clime,
In any place, at any time,
In stadiums, in streets and bars,
In zoos, in football grounds, bazaars
While others work and, play and kill
There always have and always will
Be those who stand and watch.'
W.E.
VA.
December 8, 1948.
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cILD 0.015' UNiON
Union Activities
The Annual Old Boys' Tea, held in the School Dining Hall on Friday,
1st October, was well attended again this gear, although there was room for
many more. During the evening the Headmaster gave an account of the
School's activities during the past year and mentioned his hopes for the
future. One thing especially seemed to suggest that life is settling down to
normal at last—the efficient job done by a number of decorative, neatly
uniformed waitresses. To those of us who, during the war, thought the
Dining Hall, with its dozens of hurrying little boys with trays, was apt at
times to resemble the Baghdad market-place, this was indeed a welcome
change.
After the Tea the Annual General Meeting was held, 120 being present.
The number of people who fall by the wayside on the journey from the
Dining Hall to Room 23 is always a cause for wonder. There was some
discussion of this lamentable fact and the incoming Committee was requested
to seek permission to hold the meeting in the Dining Hall.
The opportunity was taken to congratulate personally, His Honor Judge
Adrian Curlewis, who was present, on his appointment as Judge of the District
Court. Judge Curlewis's work for the Union in the past is well known; he is
at present one of the Union's representatives on the School Council.
A message of greeting and best wishes for his early recovery was sent
to George Browne, who has been ill since early March of this year.
The following were elected as office-bearers for the year
The ballot which closed on 16th November, resulted in the following
being elected to the Committee:—D. J. Bennett, R. Blomfield, C: H. Broinowski,
A. J. Burns, A. D. Eedy, D. F. H. Freeman, A. G. Lang, B. S. Mackenzie,
J. W. Shand
Patron The Headmaster.
President: D. M. MacDermott.
Vice-Presidents (ex off ico): N. Y. Deane, A. B. S. White, D'A. F. Roberts,
G. C. Turnbull, H. L. St. Vincent Welch, R. B. Hipsley, R. N. Cadwallader,
A. Distin Morgan, C. S. Tiley, R. C Anderson; (elected): M M. Goddard,
R. C. Gowing, T.. A. Langley, R. A. Swift, W. H. Travers, E. C. S. White,
0.
P.
Wood
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Hon. Secretary: A. G. Lomer.
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Hon. Treasurer: Richard Swift.
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Assistant Hon. Secretary: N. Falk
Assistant Hon. Treasurer: N. C. Sutherland.
Torch-Bearer Representative: H. H. Jamieson.
Hon. Auditor: D. M. Dixon.
The members listed below were nominated for the Committee:-
James Barnes, D. J. Bennett, R. Blomfield, G. H. Broinowski, A. J. Burns,
A. D. Eedy, D. F. H. Freeman, J. D. Harley, A. G. Lang, B. S. Mackenzie,
K. J. Palmer, D. H. Playfair, J. N. Sevier, J. W. Shand, B. H. Verey.
On 16th August Judge Curlewis, Dr. A. Distin Morgan, J. E. M. Dixon,
R. B. Hipley and E. C. S. White were re-elected as Union representatives on
the School Council.
About 150 Old Boys were present at the Annual Old Boys' Chapel Service,
held on 10th October. The sermon was preached by Canon F. W. Tugwell,
who is now a member of the School Council, and the lessons were read by
the President and the immediate past Senior Prefect, D. F. Freeman. J. W.
Shand and D. J. Bennett assisted with the offertory which is to augment the
Chapel Fund. Archdeacon E. A. North-Ash assisted the School chaplain and
the Rev. H. T. G. Forster in conducting the service.
On 15th October the President, Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary with
R. Cairns Anderson and N. Falk visited the School and spoke to boys who are
leaving school this year. In the past a number of boys each year has failed
to join the Union, so a determined effort is being made to show them that
Union members will keep them in touch with the School and their friends after
leaving "Shore."
Union cricket teams will play the School on Saturday, 12th February,
1949. Those who would like to take part should forward their names to the
Union Office by 31st January. More should try to go along to this and other
Union functions; those who do attend always seem to enjoy themselves and
welcome the opportunity to see old friends again.
"The Overseas and Australian News"
The Headmaster has supplied the following information:"There was prospect of a meeting in Oxford of six Shore Rhodes Scholars.
Vernon Treatt, leader of the Opposition in the N.S.W. State Parliament, is at
home at the Empire Parliamentary Conference. Ian Esplin, now a Wing-Commander in the R.A.F., lives at Henley. 'Jika' Travers has gone down from Oxford. He is awaiting the result of the exam. for his B. Litt. degree and is
a master at Wellington, Berks. Bill Woodward, though at Guy's Hospital, is.on
the strength of Brasenose College still. E. B. J. Smith is still at New College,
and L. W. Davies has arrived at Lincoln College. They have been asked
to do their best to meet and to send us a photograph for the archives. It would
be an interesting possession for an Australian School, and the Torch-Bearer
hopes that it will be available for publication. They are a distinguished group..
"A. B. Lang and W. R. Lang are still away. Bruce is now D.D.S. of
Toronto and has been combining further dental study with; temporary but
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profitable practice in Canada. He may go soon tb London to see'Robbie. The
latter has been working successfully and with many opportunities for experience, at the Royal Northern Hospital He is aiming to get his F.R.C.S. soon
and thoroughly deserves it."
Peter Jenkins has taken up his duties at Shrewsbury and, in a letter published in the Record, he described the arrival at the School of 333 food-parcels
from Shore boys. He has exchanged with Rev. H. T. G. Forster until the end
of 1949 and his main work has been in German and Engiish.
Mr Monckton is also in England. Retiring from the School Staff at the
end of last year, he has returned for a holiday . after 21 years' absence. He
sends best wishes to all Old Boys. Incidentally, Malcolm Hardwick, who has
been at Oxford and will take his final law exams., next April, and is now with
Cortaulds Ltd. in London, recently had lunch with Mr. Monckton and they
"talked for hours."
Owen Lewis, who has been in South Africa for some time as Technical
Engineer to the Shell Co. of South Africa, Johannesburg, is returning to
Sydney. His work has taken him over most of the Transvaal and its industries,
including Rand Gold Mines. He says, "Have obtained one curio from this
land of natives, heat, stinks and mangy sheep—a second daughter, Susan
Margaret, who turned up on 15th September last."
John Pronk has been traffic officer for K.L.M. in Batavia for a year and
has now returned to less troubled fields to manage a "Drive Yourself" Service
in Cremorne.
The Headmaster was present at the Old Boys' Dinner held at the Australia Hotel, Melbourne, on 28th October. He said it was a distinctly successful
function and all present were happy and enthusiastic. There were a number
of apologies from various men who are firmly attached to the. Melbourne
Group, but were unable to attend on this occasion. Eric Smith (1908-15) was
in the Chair. Sir Iven Mackay (master, 1905-10) proposed the toast of
"The School," seconded by J. R. 0. Harris (master, 1904-29). Others present
were John Newmarch (1902-10), William Keller (1906-7), Frank Daniell and
C. Kopsch (1914-18), Ewan Cameron (1917-22), Norman Adam (1919-23),
Ian Henderson (1920-2), W. Ramsden (1924-6), John Watson (1925), Ken
Lloyd (1925-7), H. R. McWilliam (1925-32), Trevor West (1929-33), Iyen
J. Mackay (1932), Barry Marshall (1935-41), Brian Faram (1938-44), J. V.
Burgess (1940-2).
For the ensuing year J. R. 0. Harris is Chairman, W. Ramsden is ViceChairman and John V. P. Burgess (3 Manningtree Road, Hawthorn) is Hon.
Secretary.
Gordon Turnbull has just returned from a holiday spent in the wide open
spaces of the far west—in the Brewarrina District.
He visited "Milroy" and there met John Keegan, overseer, and John Raleigh,
son of "Joe" Raleigh, who was at Shore, 1915-17, and has a property at Charleyule, Q. From "Milroy" Gordon went to "Bukula" and stayed with Douglas
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Thomson (1937-41) and his eople. At Goodooga Races he met Mac Wilson,
manager of "Weilmoringle," and his overseer, Eric Warren, Barry Nolan, who is
on "Bangate," Frank Thompson, of "Middleton," and his brother, Allan, of
"Gerara." Other Old Boys in the district are McNeil Long, Brian Waring, who
has just been appointed manager of "Gnomery," Alistair Mackenzie, who has
his own property out of Brewarrina, Tony Trebeck, whose brother, Pat, has a
property in the Coonamble District. Coming back to Sydney on the same train
was H. R. Richardson (1920), who, with his two brothers, E. B. (1921) and,R. J.
(1924), hail from "Kelvin," Dandaloo, via Trangie.
Some more snijpets of news from the country:Bill Barnes is managing the family property at Boorowa. R. A. Pedlingham, who was down in Canberra recently, reports that he met Gordon Yuill,
who is practising law there. Another Canberra resident is Cohn Woodman,
representative of a petrol coThpany. Ken Ball is travelling for W. D. & H. 0.
Wills. Bill Bloodworth is with the Bank of N.S.W. at Milithorpe, and George
Ormiston, formerly of Cowra, is now Lysaght's representative in Orange and,
in his spare time, a prime mover in the formation of the Sixth Motor Regiment
with the rank of Colonel.
Everyone will be pleased to hear that Arthur Eedy is on his feet again
(well, on crutches, anyway) after sixteen weeks in hospital.
Exams: George Mackisack has now passed his final exam, with the Char.
tered Institute of .Accountants and is practising with his father.
A new batch of doctors: We noticed that the following did very well
in the final year medical exams, T. W. Home (2nd class honours and now at
P.A.), David Wallace and David Magill (both 2nd class honours) and John
Trenerry. The last three are at Sydney Hospital.
At St. Paul's College this year Russell Braddon is Sub-Warden and Lester
Soden, Senior Student, It would probably take half a page if we were to try
and list the Old Boys at present at the University Colleges, St. Paul's in particular.
Did I really see those stalwart pillars of law and order, Peter Benjamin and
Ken Palmer, disguised as Wran and Naval Officer, recruiting for the W.R.A.N.S.
in the University Quadrange, and being arrested by angry University officials for
creating a disturbance? And was it really Douglas Cooper who recently went
for a voyage in a rubber dinghy in the Archibald Fountain?
David Playfair, John Stroud, Bob McGregor and John Allen have succumbed to the charm of the kilt and joined the Citizen Military Forces.
Sport
Shore was represented by no less than four Old Boys in the recent Olympic
Games—a most remarkable achievement. The complete list is this:— Warren Boyd, representing Australia in swimming.
Bruce Goswell, reserve to the Australian four-oared crew.
C. B. M. Lloyd, representing Great Britain, as No, 3 in the eight-oared crew.
Dr. W. W. Woodward, representing Great Britin, as No. 2 in the four.
oared crew.
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Warren Boyd swam in the 100 metres freestyle. Qualifying for the semifinal, he recorded the fourteenth fastest time for the distance despite a set.
back in his training caused by food poisoning after "a trip to Scarborough"
for the British Championships.
Bruce Goswell, unfortunately, didn't get a chance to row. He was in the
School's 1st Four in 1940, has represented N.S.W. in 1946, 1947 and 1948,
and was the only N.S.W. rower in the Australian team.
The Headmaster writes of Lloyd and Woodward: "Only one of them is
visible in the film of the Games, namely Brian Lloyd. Thanks to the fact
that the film is in colour, his gorgeously tinted hair is clearly to be distinguished
in the shot of the eights race. It appears that the English selectors picked the
last Cambridge eight, which won the Varsity race in record time in April.
They then discovered that one man was not eligible, because he was not of
British nationality. Lloyd had created a reputation by stroking Lady Margaret
Boat Club (the boat-club of St. John's, Cambridge) in several very good performahces at Henley and earlier regattas. He was tried, and though he had
done very little bow-side rowing, he proved an immediate success and held
the place. He is freely mentioned as a notable member of the next Cambridge
eight and thepossible stroke."
We have gathered that Bill Woodward's enegy was largely responsible
for Great Britain being represented in the fours. His team did well, but
had not been together long enough and did not make the final.
University Sport: Neville Emery soon found himself deeply involved in
University sport after his return with the Wallabies. He captained Paul's XV
to victory (the team including John Cooke, Tony Edwards, Bill Tooth, David
Warden and Bill Wileman). With Bill Wileman andJoe Kraefft, Neville
played for University and Combined Universities 1st XV's under Joe Kraefft's
captaincy. Now Neville is' playing, with Geoff Butler, in the Uni. 1st XI.
Edwin Carr and John Bullock are both training hard for the Australian
Athletic Championships next January. A certain highly respected authority
advises you to keep your eye on this pair.
TORCH-BEARER SKI CLUB
Six Snowmobiles laden with skiers, skis and luggage, sped swiftly over
the snow. The skies were blue, the sun shone and the air was crisp. It was
noon the 3rd September, 1948—and The Torch-Bearers were on their way to the
Chalet.
Although blizzards blew and the snow fell during the next few daysthat first day was a fair indication of the perfect spring weather which prevailed for our fortnight's stay.
We soon unpacked and as far as possible grouped ourselves in the same
dormitories. .
At a Club meeting on the second day, Bill Clayton was elected Racing
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Captain with Sverre Kaaten and Dudley Ward as committee men. Ken Muston
and Con Laird were elected to look after various social functions.
Unfortunately, Larry Knox, Snow Swift, Hugh Jamieson, David Wallace
and Fred Withey were unable to stay longer than the first week and so missed
the races, and Punch Party. It was bad luck for the last three who, although
on their first visit to the snow, showed great promise and should have given a
good account of themselves.
•
Ever since the opening of the Chalet, the Club has always taken an active
part in its community life and this year proved no exception—chief among
the functions organised were:A dance. A formal presentation of Club badges by Vice-President Sverre
Kaaten to Bill Edwards and Robin Dodds—two junior members on school
holidays. A picnic on the main range. An invitation Sports Day. A Punch
Party.
There is no doubt that pre-war members, such as Jim Richardson, will turn
in their bar chairs with raised eyebrows at the present-day main range outing.
Gone are the days of careful preparation, special waxes, skins and extra
bindings. Carried.no longer is the haversack, complete with bully beef sandwich, hard-boiled egg and orange. In their stead comes the Snowmobile.
This Bren-gun-carrier-like machine, fitted with special tracks carries approximately half-a-dozen inside and more than that number can be towed
behind on long ropes—rather like aquaplaning from a launch.
We took up our positions on the ropes and cheered on by wives and
friends (riding inside) were towed merrily up to the summit of Mt. Carruthers.
Unfortunately, on arrival, cloud came down and we were left eerily surrounded by dense mist and were unable to run down Little Austria. However,
we had a mass Club descent in easy stages to Club Lake where the Snowmobile
party had already prepared a lunch of sausages, tea, etc., on an improvised
camp stove.
Despite the cloud, the day was most enjoyable.
The Punch Party at which the Club held "open house" was jolly and
Trophies were presented to winners in the Open Invitation Race Day.
The Races themselves were a huge success and members had a chance to
compete with some of Australia's crack skiers. As usual it was a four-event
contest open to all comers, viz., Slalom, Down Hill, Langlauf, Jump. Bill Clay
ton performed strongly against the champions and *as well placed in. all
events. In the Torch-Bearer Point Score he was an easy winner.
Cohn •Fitzpatrick, Con Laird and Ken Muston also showed great dash
and enthusiasm. Jack Humphreys gave valuable help with repairs and maintenance to skis and the tool kit prepared by him was much in demand.
The interest taken by members who were unfortunate not to be present,
was shown by the telegrams received with "Kind Wishes" for their more lucky
comrades. Amongst these were C. A. Alexander (President) and Scotchy
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S. KAATEN, VICE-PEIESIDENT OF TRE TORCH-BEARER SKI CLUB, WINNING THE AUSTRALIAN
JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP.
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McDonald (Life Member). Club Captain. Charles Parsons and Ted Smith
were unable to be present—owing to additions to their families; while Doug
Hyles and Doc Watson could not leave their respective properties at Canberra.
Old Boys interested in the Ski Club may obtain information from L. J.
Richardson (BW4911). Charles Parsons (BX2571), P. C. Taylor (MA 6181).
B I RTHS
ANDERSON, 26/8/'48: To Patricia, wife of Kenneth Falconer Anderson—a son
John Bruce Falconer).
BENNETT, 30/9/'48: To Betty, wife of Derrick Bennett, Meira, Dubbo—a son
(Michael Sefton).
CRAIG, 1/8/'48: To Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Craig; of Walgett—a daughter (Anne).
DREVERMAN (nee Ford), 25/8/'48: To Phillipa and Keith—a son.
ELLIS, 29/8/'48: To Nancy, wife of Robert L. Ellis, of Walgett—a son.
FARR, 29/9/'48: To Va! and Russell—a son.
GILET, 20/10/'48: To Beth and Maurice—a son (Stephen Maurice).
HALL (flee Martin), 10/8/48: To Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Hall—a son (David
Rowan).
HELLICAR (nee Peacock), 16/8/'48: To Shelagh and Alan, of Pymble—a
daughter.
HYLES (nee Searle), •7/8/'48: To Marion and Richard, of Sharrow, Bungendore—a daughter (Susan Teresa).
MACLEAN (nee Travers Jones), 18/9/'48: To Helen and Bob Maclean—a son
(David Stewart).
MINNETT, 22/10/'48: To Carma, wife of J. A. M. Minnett, of Collaroy—a daughter (Caroline Leslie).
LEWIS, 15/9/'48: To Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Lewis, Brakpan, Transvaal, S. Africa—a
daughter (Susan Margaret).
PARSONS, 15/9/'48: To Marno and Charles—a daughter.
POWELL, 5/8/'48: To Maurice and Sheila, of Rothesay, Burren Junction—a son
(Martyn Walker).
SAWTELL, 8/10/'48: To George and Peggy, of Raudwick—twin daughters.
ST. VINCENT WELCH, 23/8/'48: To Mr. and Mrs. R. J. St. Vincent Welcha son.
SUTHERLAND (flee Perry), 13/9/'48: To Ruth and Nigel—a son (John Nigel).
TAIT, 13/8/'48: At Gloucester, England, to Joan, wife of Brian S. Tait—a son.
TAYLOR, 18/8/'48: To Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Taylor, of Wahroonga—a daughter.
TEMPLE-SMITH, 9/9/'48: To Rowena and John—a daughter.
THROSBY, 13/8/'48: To Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Throsby—a daughter.
WHITE, 29/9/'48: To Mr. and Mrs. E. C. S. White, of Gordon—a son (Robert
Merewether Stewart).
ENGAGEMENTS
The following engagements have been announced:BEVAN-BEST: Joan Nancy, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Best, of
Mosman, to Richard Howell, only son of the late Mr. J. H. Bevan and Mrs.
Bevan, of Waverton.
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BOWDEN-CROSSMAN: Joan Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Crossman of New Lambton, to Bertram Hinds, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R.
Bowden of Newcastle. FEATHER-KEELTY: Clodagh Mary, only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Keelty, of
Naremburn, to Robert Hartley, only son of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Feather, of
Roma, Q.
FERGUSON-JULIUS: Ruth, only daughter of Mrs. I. Julius and the late Mr.
Harry Julius, of Darling Point, to Ian, fourth son of Mrs. E. A. Ferguson
and the late Mr. G. P. Ferguson, of Myalla, Cooma.
FINCH-MORTLOCK: Janet, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mortlock, of
Port Kembla, to Richard, eldest son of the late Mr. R. P. Finch and Mrs.
R. Finch, of Neutral Bay.
FORSYTHE-TRELOAR: Barbara Judith, ybunger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.
H. Treloar, Commonwealth Bank, Newcastle, to Cohn, younger son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. Forsythe, of Redhead.
GILET-RICHARDS: Betty Lorraine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Richards,
of Mosman, to Henri Gerard, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gilet, of
Mosman.
GOLDRIN.G-WHITTLE: Adrienne Patricia, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
V. T. Whittle, of Killara, to Kenneth Ernest, younger son of Mr. and Mrs.
H. W. Goldring, of Ki1laia.
LESLIE-HUNT: Judith Beatrice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Hunt,
Wyoming, Nevertire, to David Thomas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Leslie,
Gamboola-Cabonne, Molong.
MAYNE-LAMMERS: Betty, eldest daughter of Mrs. Grace Lammers and the
late Mr. N. D. Lammers, of Clifton Gardens, to Stephen, youngest'son of
Mr. and Mrs. S. Mayne, of Killara.
SHIRLEY-McDONALD: Jill, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson McDonald,
of Kew, Vie., to George Andrew, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Graham F. Shirley,
of Wolistonecraft.
MARRIAGES.
(See also "Chapel Notes")
BURGESS-JAFFREY: 10/4/'48, at St. John's, Toorak, Wesley Myrn, second
daughter of Mr. G. J. Jaifrey, of Toorak, to John Vernon Player Burgess,
of Canterbury, Victoria.
CRAIG-BRYDEN-BROWN: 25/81'48, at Caversham Church, Reading, England,
Veronica, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Bryden-Brown, of Clifton
Gardens, to David Parker, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig, of
Killara.
NETTHEIM-NOBLE: 19/8/'48, at St. Luke's Church of England, Mosman,
Natalie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Noble, of Mosman, to Arthur,
younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Nettheim, of Neutral Bay.
SHAW-SCOTT: 14/8/'48, at St. Philip's, Church Hill, Hilda Dorothy, second
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Scott, of Wollongong, to Lindsay Norman,
younger son of Mr. S. H. Shaw, of Lindfield, and of the late Mrs. Shaw,
formerly of Cremorne.
YUILLE-WATKINS: 4/9/'48, at St. Luke's, Chelsea, England, Judith Mary,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Watkins, of Woollahra, to William Loddon,
son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Loddon Yuille, of Mosman.
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OLD BOYS' CLUB
Below is the 25th Annual Report of the Committee to be placed before
members at the Annual General Meeting to be held at The Alpha Club on 25th
November, for the period ended 30th September, 1948:"Since the last Annual General Meeting held on 23rd March, 1948, further
steps have been made by Alpha Club with regard to bringing the Constitutions
of the Constituent Clubs into line. New Articles 'were submitted, and it is
proposed to ask this meeting subsequently to adopt these Articles.
"However, pending the adoption of these new Articles, certain changes in
administration were suggested by Alpha Club as an immediate necessity in
relation to the subscriptions of juniors and also as to the end of the Club's
financial year.
"In compliance with the wishes of Alpha Club, a Special General Meeting
was held on the premises of Alpha Club on 23rd September to consider the
following proposals:That the subscriptions of junior members be increased to £1/11/6 per
annum and that thesubscriptions of junior country members be reduced
to 10/6 per annum.
That the date of the end of the Club's financial year be 30th September
instead of 31st December as at present.
"These proposals were adopted.
"It may be of interest to know that Alpha Club's original suggestion was
that the subscription of all juniors should be £1/11/6 per annum, but a
recommendation was made from this Committee to Alpha Club suggesting
that country junior members should have their subscription reduced to 10/6
per annum with a view to encouraging country members. With this suggestion
Alpha Club agreed and the resolutions were passed as above.
"The admission of junior members to the Club has been given constant at.
tention during the year, and at the present time there are 23 junior•members on
the waiting list. During the year 15 junior members have been admitted.
"The Committee wishes to encourage juniors to apply for membership as
early as possible, so that they will be considered by the Committee concerned
as soon as practicable, and gain admission as vacancies occur. Some delay has
been inevitable, but some of those whose applications were received early in
1948 have already been admitted.
"Total membership of the Shore Club as at 30th September, 1948, was 585,
including 124 juniors and 21 associates. All our senior members, numbering
460, are members of The Alpha Club.
"The Committee's thanks are again due to Mr. J. N. Pascoe, for his assistance as a member of the School Staff on the Committee, and to Mr. Richard
Swift for continuing the service he has rendered to the Club as Honorary
Auditor.
"Mr. G. E. Browné, who has been on the Committee since the early days of
the Club, became ill early this year. Leave of absence from meetings was
December
8, 1948.
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T H E T 0 R C H B E A R E R.
granted, and the committee hopes that Mr. Browne will soon- regain his
health."
There have been 7 meetings of the Committee. Attendances were as fol.
lows:6
A. H. Hardwick
5
R. C. Gowing, President
J. T. Humphreys
5
J. E. M. Dixon, Immediate Past
John Ludowici
4
3
President
7
0
R. G. Mair
G. E. Browne, Vice-President
5
6
S. G. Stott
H. J, Lewarne, Vice-President
6
7
J. B. Stud-dy
G. L. Ne'Wton, Hon Secretary
4
5
J. N. Pascoe (El. 22/4/'48)
J. E. Makinson, Hon Treasurer
J. L. Bradshaw (El. 20/5/'48)5
3
W. A. Davey
2
4
A. D. Chambers (El. 2015/'48)
A. N. Harding
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REGISTER APPENDIX
ENTERED TERM I, 1948
7554. Addison, Anthony Campbell; born 19/6/'37; son of G. C. B. Addison, Esq.,
15 Gladstone Parade, Lindfield.
7555. Alexander, Lester Tyler; born 28/31'38; son of C. L. Alexander, Esq.,
"Kara Kalinga," 1 McHatton Street, North• Sydney.
7556. Atkinson, John Hubert Davies; born 10/61'37; son of H. E. H. Atkinson,
Esq., 98 Chelmsford Avenue, Lindfield.
7557. Austin, Antony John; born 29/7/'36; son of K. M. Austin, Esq., Therribri,
Boggabri. (S.)
7558. Baird, John Hamilton; born 5/4/'35; son of I. H. Baird, Esq., Strathnairn, Weetangerra, via Hall, A.C.T. (R.)
7559. Baker, Donald Wemyss; born 22/11/'38.: son of N. W. Baker, Esq., 326
Sailor Bay Road, East Northbridge.
7560. Barnett, Lloyd Frederick; born 4/10/'33; son of R. B. Barnett, Esq., 7
Milray Avenue, Wollstonecraft.
7561. Bartlett, Gerald Laurence Lee; born 25/8/'36; son of L. A. L. Bartlett,
Esq., 29 Chelmsford Avenue, Willoughby.
7562. Barton, Alan Francis Sterling; born 28/3/'36; son of J. H. Barton, Esq.,
Derrima, Collarenebri. (J.)
7563. Beatty, Haig Kinnáird; born 15/11/'39; son of.R. W. Beatty, Esq., 1 Eton
Road, Lindfield.
7564. Begbie, Anthony Stewart; born 29/12/'35; son of the Rev. S. -C. C. Begbie,
- St. Andrew's Rectory, Sans Souci.
7565. Benjamin, Donald Julian; born 21/9/'36; ward of J. Ramon, Esq., 25 Ada
Street, Katoomba. (S.)
7566. Bennett, John Michael; born 7/12/'35; son of Lieut.-Col. H. J. Bennett, 9A
Parriwi Road, Mosman.
7567. Bennett, Ronald Allan; born 27/11/'26; son of W. A. Bennett, Esq., 63
Centennial Avenue, Chatswood.
7568. Blair, Carden Thomas Montgomery; born 14/11/'36; son of D. M. S. Blair,
Esq., 21 Darnley Street, Gordon.
7569. Booth, Donald Frederick; born 29/6/'35; son of J. F. Booth, Esq., Ravelstone Park, Benaroon Avenue, St. -Ives.
7570. Booth, James Glandfield; born 29/6/'35; son of J. F. Booth, Esq., Ravelstone Park, Benaroon Avenue, St. Ives.
-
181
T H E TO R C H - B E A R E R.
December 8, 1948.
7571. Boyce, Ian Brace Livingstone; born 15/10/'34; son of C. L. Boyce, Esq.,
49 Beach Road, Collaroy.
7572. Bradly, Robert Penn; born 14/4/'37; son of G. P. Bradly, Esq., 64 Middle
Harbour Road, Lindfièld.
7573. Bray, Ralph Alderley; born 12/9/'33; son of R. Bray, Esq., 100 Muston
Street, Mosman.
7574: Breden, Antony Hassall; born 14/12/'35; son of J. H. Breden, Esq., ha
Hazelbank Road, Wollstonecraft.
7575: Brien; Hubert Barrie; born 10/4/'33; son of H. F. Brien, Esq., 28 Vaux
Street, Cowra. (B.)
7576. Bright, Ronald John; born 26/8/'36; son of L. A. Bright, Esq.,. Willowdene,
Dungowan, via Tamworth.
7577. Brown, Richard Julian ChaIlis born 10/4/'36; son of G. H: Brown, Esq.,
24 James Street, Chatswood.
7578. Brown, Robert Kendall; born 13/4/'38; son of Mrs. R. M. Brown, 32 Thomas
Avenue, Roseville.
7579. Bullen, John Edward; born 10/8/'36; son.of Professor K. E. Bullen, 132
Fuller's Road, Chatswood.
7580. Burke, Julian Webster; born 8/7/'35; son of K. Burke, •Esq., 19 Montah
Avenue, Killara.
7581. Burnett, Donald William; born 8/4/'35; son of H. C. Burnett, Esq.,
"Tarcoola," Gilda Avenue, Wahroonga.
7582. Burrow, Kerry Reginald; born 17/4/'34; son of R. Burrow, Esq., 45 Bay
Street, Beauty Point, Mosman.
7583. Butterworth, Jeffrey David; born 3/4/'36; son of D. R. Butterworth, Esq.,
Woilundry, 114 West Street, Balgowlah.
7584., Cavill, Blair Wynn; born 2/9/'34; son of Mrs. A. W. Cavill, 12 Rawson
Street, Mosman.
7585. Caro, Paul:Alan Phillip; born 20/6/'36; son of P. Caro, Esq., "Cansbrooke," 66 Llewellyn Street, Rhodes.
7586. Carter, David Ahtony; born 18/7/'38; son of W. Carter, Esq., Lake Edward,
Crookwell. (J.)
7587. Cobëroft, Brian William Baxter; born 11/10/'34; son of G. W. Cobcroft,
Esq., Parraweena, Willow Tree. (H.)
7588. Cdbcroft, Gavin John; born 6/7/'38; son of G. W. Cobcroft, Esq., Parra?
weena, Willow Tree. (J.)
7589. Cooper, Adrian Francis; born 17/2/'39; son of F. R. Cooper, Esq., 49
Tryon Road, Lindfield.
7590. Craig, Rawdon Campbell; born 8/2/'38;'son of E. H. H. Craig, Esq.,.21
Belmont Avenue, Wolistonecraft.
7591. Creer, John Bagent; born 4/1/'36; son of J. E.. N. Creer, Esq., 136 Provincial Road, Lindfield.
7592. Curnie, Laurance Alan; born 6/3/'34; son of Mrs. J. M. Currie, 39 Bray
Street, Mosman.
7593. Dickson, Richard Robert; born 1/11/'38; son of R. A. Dickson, Esq.,
Yuruga, Oberon.
7594. Ditzell, Peter Graham; born 16/1/'36; son of K. C. Ditzell, Esq., 7 Owen
Street, Lindfield.
7595. Dixon, David Vernon; born 26/7/'36; son of Dr. P. V. Dixon, 59 George's
River Road, Croydon Park.
7596. Dixon, Richard Reynolds; born 7/7/'37; son of E. E. Dixon, Esq., 1 Killara
Avenue, Killara.
December
-8, 1948.
THETORCH.BEARER.
.182
7597. Donaldson, Robert Squire; born 1817/'36; son of R. P. Donaldson, Esq.,
98 Liverpool 'Street, Cowra. (J.)
7598. Doring, Carl; born 23/11/'37; son of. C. J. Doring, Esq., 27 Cuzco Street,
South Cdogee. (J.)
7599. Douglas, David William; born 15/8/'37; son of' Brigadier W. H. Douglas,
2A Ferncourt Avenue, Chatswood.
7600. Doyle, Edward Ritchie Kelman; born 21/9/'34; son of R. E. R. Doyle,
Esq., Sharron, Glencoe. (R.)
7601. Droun, Clive Richard; born 18/1/'36; son" of H. R. Droun, Esq., 22
Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga.
'7602. . Dunn,, Harry Donald; born 1614/'35; son of F. G. Dunn, Esq., do. P.O.,
Brookvale.
7603. Etherington,.- Laurence; born 27/6/'35; son of L. Etherington, Esq., 400
Pacific Highway, Lane Cove.
7604.. Finney,' Deric James; born 18/12/'36; son. of J. B. Finney, Esq., 73
.
'
Homebush Road, Strathfield.
7605. Francis, Grosvenor' Finlay; born 20/6/'35; son of G. C. Francis, Esq.,
Berowra, Leadville. (S.)
7606. Gaden, Frank' Henry Peter; born 26/11I'35; son of W. H. B. Gaden, Esq.,
Wheogo, Dunedoo. (S.)
7607. Gale, William Lechmere; born 27/4/'34;. son of W. K. Gale,, Esq., .64
Ritchard Avenue, C'oàgee.
7608. Gardner, Peter McNeil; born 3/7/'37; son of, Wing Commander W. E.
Gardner, D.S.C., 6 Echo Street, Roseville.
7609. Gilfillan, Richard-Fraser; born 24/2/'38; son of Mrs. H. 'E. Gilfihlan, 4
Nevark Crescent, Lindfield.
Glennie, Thomas John; born 17/8/'37; son of J. Glennie, Esq., Mudall,
Nyngan. (J.)
7611 ' Grace, Philip Spencer; born 13/5/'38; son of F. S. Grace, Esq., 65 Owen
Street, Eat Lindfield.
7612. 'Hamparsurn, Richard Harold; born 21/2/'38; son of G. S. Hamparsum,
Esq., 43 'Stanhope Road, Killara.
7613. Harris, Graham Keith; born 8/8/'38; son of G. C. K. Harris, Esq., 61
Chelmsford Avenue, East Lindfield.
'
7614. Hughson-Hartley, John; born 3/7/'36; son of H. Hughson-Hartley, Esq.,
47 Bland Street, Port Kembla. (H.)
7615. Hawke, Douglas Osborne; born 20/3/'38; son of D. 0. Hawke, Esq., 21
Ruby Street, Mosman. (J.)
7616. Hawksley, James William; born 15/2/'36; son of R. E. Hawksley,5Esq.,
32 Wattle Street, Killara.
-7617. Heath, John Ronald; born 31/8/'36; son of R. G. Heath, Esq., Gunnedah.
(J.)
7618. Henderson, John Stuart; born 10/1/'36; son of J. F. Henderson, Esq., 4
Miowera Road, Northbridge.
'
7619. Henderson, Timothy Austin; born 1/12/'32; son of Dr. W. A. L. Henderson, 5 Clevedon Mansions, Ashburner Street, Manly.
7620. Henningham, James Grant; born 5/1/'37; son of Mrs. M. R. Henningham,
Robertson. (J.)
7621. Hickson, William Robert; born 10/2/'36; son of R. R. B. Hickson, Esq.,
70 Murdoch Street, Cremorne.
7622. Holden, Michael Edwyn Kenyon; born 17/1/'39; son of E. K. Holden,. Esq.,
12 Spencer Road, Killara.
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.
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S
183
T H E. T 0 R C H - B B A R E R,.
December 8, 1948.
7623. Harrell, Terence Kevin Betts; born 24/3/'35; son ofJ. B. Harrell, Esq;,
180 Spit Road, Mosman.
7624. Hosking, Raymond William; born 7/8/'35; son ofC. W. Hosking, Esq.,
50 Archbold Road, Lindfield.
7625. Houghton, Richard Malcolm; born 20/10/'33; son of M. C. Houghton, Esq.,
"The Glen," 44 Burrawong Avenue, Clifton Gardens.
7626. Houstone, Angus Bayley; born 12/5/'35; son of F. W. Houstone, Esq.,
10 Kardinia Road, Mosman.
7927. Hulme-Moir, Francis Ian; born 26/1/'38; son of the Yen. F. 0. HulmeMoir, 144 Raglan Street, Mosman.
7628. Huxtable, John Harding; born 20/8/'32; son of Colonel C. W., Huxtable,
14 Highfield Road, Lindfield.
7629. Jackson, Brian Charles Edward; born 28/4/'36; son of C. F. P. Jackson,
Esq., 20 Bland Street, Port Kembla. (H.)
7630. Jarrett, Cohn Sinfield; born 8/7/'35; son of I. P. Jarrett, Esq., 15 Drummoyne Avenue, Drummoyne.
7631. Johnston, Hugh Colville Gower; born 26t3/'35; son of P. G. Johnston,
Esq., 84 Raglan Street, Mosman.
7632. Jones, David Griffith Owen; born 30/1/'36; son of 0. A. Jones, Esq., 4
Hoit Street, Double Bay. (S.)
7633. Jowett, Ian Denman; born 20/4/'36; son of J. H. Jowett, Esq., 16 Mistral
Avenue, Mosman;
7634. Kater, Roderick Murchison Hume; born 9/5/'36; son of Dr. N. X Kater,
146 Wolseley Road, Point Piper. (S.)
7635. Kerr, William Bowen; born 28/8/'37; son of W. R. Kerr, Esq., 86 Fitzroy
Street, Burwood.
7636. King, John Edward; born 11/12/'34; son of E. K. King, Es4., 23 Weetahibah Road, Northbridge.
7637. Kingsmihl, Richard Anthony; born 18/5/'38; son of H. L Kingsmill, Esq.,
3 Oberon Crescent, Gordon.
7638. Kinnersley, Donald Stuart; born 4/4/'36; son of W. Kinnersley, Esq.,
26 Keston Ayenue, Mosman.
7639. Lack, Geoffrey Nedham Taubman; born 27/1/'37; son of N. E. Lack, Esq.,
Linkmead Avenue, Seaforth.
7640. Lane, Peter David Ewart; born 11/8/'37; son of R. E. Lane, Esq., 29
Harrison Street, Cremorne.
7641. Legge, Kenneth Ferguson; born 4/2/'36; son of E. F. Legge, Esq., 18
Parriwi Road, Mosman.
7642. Lemann, Frederick Martin; born 16/1/'36; son of F. H. Lemann, Esq., do.
Gibbs Bright & Co., 37/43 Pitt, Street, Sydney.
7643. Lousada, John Matthews Hall; born 27/5/'34; son of Mrs. F. D. Lousada,
31 Hilltop Crescent, Manly.
7644. Lovegrove, Richard Stephen; born 7/1/'35; .son of R. H. Lovegrove, Esq.,
Jesmondene, Tasman Street, Dee Why.
7645. Macoun, Robert Edward; born 8/4/'37; son of R. P. Macoun, Esq, 10
Carter Street, Gordon.
7646. Malcolm, Cohn 'James; born 8/10/'35; son of A. D. Malcolm, Esq., Wainui.
Colando, Leeton. (J.)
7647. McDade, Malcolm Richard; born 9/7/'35; son of E. J. F. McDade, Esq.,
89 Centennial Avenue, Lane Cove.
7648, McFarland, Donald Gordon; born 12/11/'31; son. of.J. D. McFarland, Esq.,
558 Pacific Highway, Killara.
December
8, 1948.
THE TORCH-BEARER.
184
Mc.Gregor, Ross; born 14/11/'35; ward of Mrs. D. C. Palmer, Wanga,
Gundagai. (J.)
7650. Morgan, William Ryves; born 21/10/'36; son of Mrs. M. Morgan, 2 Napier
Street, Lindfield.
7651. Myers, John David Delprat; boi 30/11/'38; son of Dr. D. M. Myers, 57
Crow's Nest Road, Waverton.
7652. Myles, Philip Fletcher; born 5/5/'38'; son of N. H. T. Myles, Esq., 23
Clermiston Avenue, Roseville.
7653. Naylor, Jeremy Duncan Edmonds; born 5/1/'33; son of W. R. H. Naylor,
Esq., "The Briars," Telopea Street, Wollstonecraft
7654. Nock, David Garnet Thomas; born 7/3/'39; son of W. G. Nock, Esq.,
"Redgates," Epping Highway, North Ryde.
7655. Nock, Barry; born 18/12/'34; son of N. T. Noek, Esq., 1 Beta .Stieet,
Lane Cove.
7656. Norton, John Howard; born 19/2/'35; son of J. H. Norton, Esq., 206D
Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill. (H.)
7657. Ogden, Peter Stanley Reginald; born 14/10/'32; son of S. E. Ogden, Esq.,
Windy Station, Quirindi.
7658. Osborne, Andrew Hastings; born 11/1/'37; son of A. S. Osborne, Esq.,
54 Burns Road, Wahroonga.
7659. Palmer, Roger; born 19/9/'37; son of Mrs. D. C. Palmer, Wonga, Gundagai. (J.)
7660. Parker, Ross; born 31/10/'35; son of J. W. Parker, Esq., Jandera, Woodland Avenue, Pymble.
7661. Parrett, Peter Alecander Lawrence; born 15/9/'36; son of C. A. Parrett,
Esq., 15 Amarna Parade, Roseville.
1662. Pattrick, Graham Edwin; born 13/3/'35; son of E. E. Pattrick, Esq.,
Wandilla, Berridale. (S.)
7663. Penfold, Stephen Edwin; born 28/8/'36; son of Colonel E. T. Penfold, 5
Bushlands Avenue, Gordon.
7664. Perks, David William; born 27/3/'34; son of Mrs. L. E. Perks, 175 Ourimbah Road, Mosmán.
7665. Petersen, Tage Rosenhagen; born 3/2/'32; son of W. Petersen, Esq., 132
Walker Street, North Sydney.
7666. Rickard, Gordon Michael; born 11I1/'36; son of G. C. Rickard, Esq., 239
Pacific Highway, Lindfield.
7667. Roberts, Gregory Blaxland; born 17/12/'35; son of R. B. Roberts, Esq.,
5 Jamieson Parade, Collaroy. (S.)
7668. Roberts, Graham Wade; born 15/9/'36; son of Mrs. J. C. Roberts, 47
Spencer Road, Killara.
7669. Robertson, Thomas Ian Gilmour; born 9/7/'34; son of I. A. Robertson,
Esq., 16 Stock Street, Lismore. (S.)
7670. Rogers, Brian Boyce; born 23/8/'34; son of L. A. Rogers, Esq., 417 Sailor
Bay Road, Northbridge.
7671. Ross, Herbert David William; born 29/4/'36; son of C. A. Ross, Esq.,
31 Killamey Street, Mosman.
7672. Rothwell, Terence Lee Warwick; born 1/7/'36; son of R. W. Rothwell,
Esq., 45 Bent Street, Lindfield.
7673. Ryder, John Rupert; born 1719/'34; son of R. Ryder, Esq., Violet Downs,
Narrabri. (S.)
7674. Sargeant, John Laird; born 14/1/'34; son of H. L. Sargeant, Esq., 35 White
Street, Balgowlah.
7649.
185
THE TORCII.BEARER.
December 8, 1948.
7675. Scammell, Peter David; born 1/11/'36; son of R. B. Scammell, Esq.,
Storrington, 10 Buena Vista Avenue, Clifton Gardens:
7676. Scammell, Richard Edward; born 5/5/'37; son of G. V. Scammell, Esq., 7
David Street, Clifton Gardens.
7671. Schwilk, John Sydney; born 7/12/'33; son of S. S. Schwilk, Esq., "Kelvin,"
4 Cremorne Road, Cremorne Point.
•
7679: Sedgwick, Richard; born 11/4/'35; son of J. Sedgwick, Esq., Ardrossan,
Batlow. (S.)
7679. Shaw, John Fitz-Gerald; born 15/1/'35; son of D. A. Fitz-Gerald Shaw,
Esq., 22 Manning Road, Double May. (R.)
7680. -'Siddins, John Richard; born 9/11/'36; son of E. Siddins, Esq., Curragundi, Weemelah. (J.)
7681. Siddins, William Rex; born 7/10/'35; son of E. Siddins, Esq., Curra• . gundi, Weemelah. (S.).
7682. Sleeman, John William; born 26/10/'32; son of Mrs. B. Sleeman, 296
Victoria Street, Taree. (H.)
7683. Smith, John Lester; born 14/5/'35; son of H. L. Smith, Esq., Glenwoàd,
Wellington. (H.)
7684. Somerset, Peter Andrew; born 9/2/'36; son of P. C. Somerset, Esq., 8
Garnet Crescent, Killara.
7685. Spain, William Bayer; born 26/3/'39; son of K. B. Spain, Esq., 67 Crow's
Nest Road, Crow's Nest.
7686. Stening, Stephen Graham; born 20/8/'36; son of G. S. Stening, Esq., 28
Wallis Avenue, Strathfield.
7687. Stephens, John Hudson; born 9/12/'31; son. of A. W. Siephnns, Esq., 8
Onyx Road, Artarmon.
7688. St. Heaps, Kenneth James; born 23/11/'34; son of Mrs. M. St. Heaps, 49
• Bradley's Head Road, Mosman.
7689. Stott, Warwick Sydney; born 30/1/'38; son of S. G. Stott, Esq., Box 1556,
G.P.O., Sydney.
7690., Stuart, Warwiék William; born 9/8/'37; son of G. Stuart, Esq., 206 Pittwater Road, Collaroy.
of L. E. Suttor, Esq., Tara,
7691. • Suttor, Walter Arnott; born 29/11/'34;
Ilford. (R.)
7692. Thomas, Michael Addison Ward; born 21/2/'37; son of E. S. W. Thomas,
Esq., 39 Lord Street, Roseville.
7693. Traill, Richard Windeyer; born 1/12/'33; son of Dr. J. E. Traill, 10 Livingstone Street, Burwood.
7694 Trewheellar, William Herbert Foma; born 19/11/'35; son of T. A. Tre.
wheellar, Esq., 12 Claude Avenue, Cremorne.
7695. Tuckerman, Peter Christian; born 12/7/'34; son of R. W. S. Tuckerman;
Esq., Bank of New South Wales, George and Bridge Streets, Sydney.
7696. Upton, Brian Cary; born 19/11/'33; son of G. P. Upton, Esq., 13 Bannerman Street, Cremorne.
7697. Walker, Adrian Tolver; born 9/4/'38; son of R. T. Walker, Esq., 90 Essex
Street, Epping.
7698. Walker, Richard James; born 9/11/'36; son of Dr. N. A. Waiker, 5 Hill
Street, Roseville.
7699. Wanless, Kenneth Charles; born 30/4/'36; son of W. C. Wanless, Esq.,
10 Sydney Road,East Lindfield.
7700. Warburton, Douglas Edwrd; born 14/1/'34; son of A. E. Warburton, Esq.,
32 Birkley Road, Manly.
December 8, 1948.
T H E T 0 R C H - B. B A R E R.
186
7701. Warburton, Richard Philip; born 17161'38; son of P. A. Warburton, Esq.,
Box 1523 DD, G.P.O., Sydney.
7702. Ward, David Canton; born 31/3/'36, son of E. A. Carleton Ward, Esq.,
18 Selwyn Street, Pymble.
7703. Ward, Peter Canton; born 10/9/'37; son of E. A. Carleton Ward, Esq.,
18 Selwyn Street, Pymble.
7704. Warden, Andrew Douglas; born 23/2/'39; son of Dr. D. Warden, 152
Ocean Street, Edgecliff.
7705. Webb, Trevor James; born 27/9/'33; son of J. W. Webb; Esq., "Lynden,"
Carrington Parade, New Lambton. (S.)
7706. Wells, Bruce George; born 4/6/'35; son of G. S. Wells, Esq., 15 Penshurst
Street, Penshurst. (S.)
7707. Wheeler, David Arnott;. born 5/5/'37; son of Mrs. K. T. Wheeler, Crescent Close, Turramurra. .
7708. White, John Robert Stewart; born 27/9/'37; son of N. R. S. White, Esq.,
62 Bushlands Avenue, Gordon.
7709. Whitfeld, Roger Harding; born 26/12/'37; son of G. A. Whitfeld, Esq.,
16 Middle Harbour Road, Lindfield.
7710. Willsford, Donald Robert; born 1/5/'36; son of A. C. Willsford, Esq., 20
Brown's Road, Gordon.
7711. Wilson, Richard Arthur; born 3/10/'35; son, of Mrs. K. J. Wilson, 19
.
Grosvenor Road, LindfiId.
7712. Withey, Francis John; born 2719/'34; son of H. G. Withey, Esq., Box 56,
Murwillumbah. (B.)
7713. Wood, Timothy John; born 12/11/'36; son of Mrs. W. R. Wood, Banoon,
Koorawatha. (J.)
7714. Woodley, Graeme Edgar; born 17/8/'38; son of E. E. Woodley,, Esq., .9
Hobart Avenue, Lindfield.
7715. Young, Allan John Lindsay; born 30/4/'39; son of A. L. Young, Esq., do.
Holeproof Ltd., 111 York Street, Sydney.
7716. White, Richard George Stewart; born 6/61'39; son of N. R. S. White, Esq.,
62 Bushlands Avenue, Gordon.
7717. Ferguson, John Holbrook; born 30/7/'34; son of G. N. Ferguson, Esq., 85
Baroona Road, Northbnidge.
7718. Abernethy, Charles Lindsay; born 23/11/'33; son of C. L. . Abernethy,
Esq., 18 Newton Road, Strathfield.
RE-ENTERED
7292. Escott, Cohn Duff.
7156. Hixson, Francis William.
6448. Creer, James Neill.
6491. Hutchinson, Edwin Chase.
6839. . Krippner, John Yeoman.
6512. Morgan, John.
6206. Palmer, Alan Joseph.
ENTERED TERM II
7719. Langshaw, Kenneth Reginald; born 21/3/'39; son of the Rev. H. N. Lang-'
shaw, St. Michael's Rectory, 196 Albion Street, Sydney.
ENTERED TERM III
7720. Rath, Stiffen Lewis; born 5/10/'33; son of M. - Rath, Esq., do. National
Bank of Australia, 342 George Strçet, 'Sydney.
Correction to Register Supplement, May, 1948
6913. Wilson, P. C. McL. Add L.C., 1947.
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THE TORCH-BEARER
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KALE NDAR
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Dec:nibet 8,
1948.
TERM I, 1949
February I—First Day of Term.
12-01d Boys' Cricket Matches.
19-1st XI v. S.J.C. at Northbridge.
26-1st Xlv. S.J.C. at Northbridge.
March
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April
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2—Ash Wednesday.
5-1st XI v. T.K.S. at Parramatta.
12-1st XI v. T.K.S. at Parrarnatta.
.19-1st XI v. S.G.S. at Northbridge.
26-1st XI v. S.G.S. at Northbridge.
2-1st XI v. T.S.C. at.Northbridge.
9-1st XI v. T.S.C. at Northbridge.
10—Palm Sunday.
15—Good Friday.
17—Easter Day.
23—G.P.S. Boat Race.
25—Anzac Day.
1—Open Sunday.
12—End of Term I.
EXCHANGES
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Victoria: "The Scotch Collegian," "Melbourne C.E.G.G.S. Magazine."
South Australia: "St. Peter's College Magazine."
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South Africa: "The Johannine" (St. John's College, Johannesburg).
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