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PREFECTS, 1952.
Back: J. W. Millard, A. W. Osborne, F. C. Widdis, D. F. Booth, A. G. Knight.
Centre: B. Parker, P. J. McGroth, B. M. H. Kater, P. J. Bramma, W. H. B. Chenhall, K. G. Wilcox. B. C. Mason, J. D. Wilson.
Seated: J. H. Baird, W. D. Sherington, W. B. Conolly, J. C. Warden (Senior), L. C. Robson, Esq. (Headmaster). B. J. Amos, J. W. L. Vivers.
K. J. St. H9aps, A. B. Barnier.
Absent: J. C. Booth.
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SCHOOL NOTES..
cHAPEL NOTES
CADET NOTES
A.T.C. NOTES.
SCOUT NQTES
'JUNIOR PLAY DAY
ORCHESTRA NOTES
CHESS NOTES'
STAMP CLUB
ROWING NOTES.
CRICKET NOTES
ATHLETIC NOTES
RIFLE SHOOTING
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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS..
OLD BOYS' UNION
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STAFF, 1952
Headmaster: L. C. ROBSON, M.C., M.A. (Oxford), B.Sc.(Sydney). •
Second Master: E. M. BAGOT, M.A. (Adelaide)'.
Chaplain Rev. N. a'B. T. BACKHOUSE, BA., Dip.Ed. (Melbourne).
Master of Preparatory School: K. D. ANDERSON, M.A. (New Zealand).
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P. H. ELDERSHAW, B.A. (Sydney)
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Hodges House
E. M. BAGOT, M.A. (Adelaide)
Robson House
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C. S. TILEY, B.E. (Sydney)
P. R.. M. JENKINS, B.A. (Sydney) ..................School House
Assistant Masters:
E. J. CLINCH, B.A., B.Sc. (Sydney).
J. B. BURRELL, B.A. (Melbourne).
F. JONES, M.A. (Queensland).
H. W. GRIGG, B.A. (Sydney).
N. PASCOE, B.Ec. (Sydney).
W. SAWKINS, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Sydney).
T. B. WHIGHT, B.A. (Queensland).
R. A. GILFILLAN, B.A. (Sydney).
W. M. McGREGOR.
A. R. RUPP, B.A. (Sydney).
T. MILFULL, B.A. (Queensland).
D. P. FOMENKO, B.Ec., M.Litt.
W. H. BRIERLEY.
W. N. DOWLING, B.A. (Sydney).
N. M. GODDARD, B.E. (Sydney).
J. V. TERRY, E.A. (Sydney).
H. C. W. PRINCE,.M.A. (O..ford).
A. E. MITCHELL, M.A. (New Zeqiand)..
J. W. BURNS, B.A. (Sydney).
G. FAUNCE ALLMAN.
T. H. VISSER, Ph.D. (Utrecht), Mus.D.
(London).
L. M. JAMIESON B.A. (Sydney).
C. J. NOMMENSEN, B.A. (Queensland),
Dip.Ed. (Sydney).
J. R. BERNARD, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Sydney).
J. W. LIPSCOMB.
C. H. LLOYD, M.A. (Cam-b.).
D. FOA, B.A. (London).
W. R. RICHARDS.
Sergeant-Major: J. H. DIXON (formerly 2nd A.1.F.).
Orchestra: Mrs. G. FAUNCE ALLMAN:
Piano: Miss M. G. KEYTE.
Bursar: R. ANDERSON.
School Medical Officer: H. HUNTER JAMIESON, E.D., M.B., Ch.M. (Sydney), F.R.C.S.
(Sydney), F.R.A.C.S.
Second Prefect: B J. AMOS.
Senior Prefect: J. C. WARDEN.
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J. H. BAIRD.
A. B. BARNIER.
D. F. BOOTH.
J. G. BOOTH.
P. J. BRAMMA.
W. H. B. CHENHALL. B. C. MASON.
W. D. SHERING.TON.
J. W. 'MILLARD. J. W. L VIVERS.
W. B. CONOLLY.
R. M. H. KATER.
A. W. OSBORNE. F. C WIDDIS
A. G. KNIGHT.
R. PARKER.
K. G. WILCOX.
P. J. McGRATH.
K. J. ST. HEAPS. J. D. WILSON.
House Captains:
Barry: W. H. B. CHENHALL.
Hodges: W. B. CONOLLY.
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School: J. W. L. VIVERS.
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Football: F. C. WIDDIS;
Athletics: B. J. AMOS.
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Boats: E. H.. BAWDEN.
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Tennis: A. B. BARNIER.,
Cricket: A.. B BARNIER.
Swimming: R. M. H. KATER.
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EDITORIAL
I love a sunburnt countr,
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of droughts and flooding rains.
—Dorothea Mackellar.
1f we are to be good citizens, citizens who understand the government of the
country, its laws, its industrial mechanism and those things which make a country
progress, we should try to find out as much about Australia as we can at first
hand. We must understand the people about us and knàw-'the beauty and the
hardships of the country, so that we can fully realise our responsibilities to it.
As Australia is a young country and not in close contact with the rest of the
world, it is even more important that each of us should be able to help his country
progress. If one knows and understands its people the task will be made much
easier.
There are many ways in which we can discover these facts for ourselves. One
of the best ways is to travel through the country, seeing the various towns and
learning to know their inhabitants. It is best to choose a slow means of trayelling
sO that you can really know the country you are passing through and experience
some of its hardships.
Some 'of us might prefer to hike, others to go by bicycle or by hitch-hiking.
if these methods are considered too slow ,or difficult, one could purchase an old
car with some friends and re-sell it after the trip. If funds are short, one
could obtain work on the way and rough it out in the open at night. One should
try to see as many places as possible. There are hundreds of towns to be visited,
all with features different from those of others, also beautiful beaches along the
coast and the Barrier Reef in the north. The huge steel works at Newcastle
and Port Kembla should be seen, the factories in the industrial towns visited, the
coal mines at Cessnock, the War Memorial and Parliament House at Canberra
should not be missed.
The best time for such a trip is in the Christmas holidays. A trip to the
Barrier Reef could be accomplished, or, if it is too hot, Melbourne would be a
better goal.
It is a good idea to make such a trip with one's friends before leaving school,
as there is not much time for tripping later on.
A lot can be 1ernt from a trip of this kind. It will stimulate the desire
to learn more about other nations and their ways of living, and make us appreciate
beautiful works and buildings when we' see them elsewhere.
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SCHOOL NOTES
During the term the Council hs suffered a grievous loss through the death
of two of its senior members, Mr. H. V.. Jaques and Prof. E. R. Holme. Both
these gentlemen were familiar figures at the School on many occasions, and they
will be greatly missed by all members of the School community.. An account of
the influence of both on the development of the School over a long period is
given elsewhere.
It is also recorded with regret that the death occurred in January last of
Mr. J. K. Shirley, consulting architect to the School. Mr. Shirley has lest a visible
memorial of his work in the form of the' remodelled Robson House, the new
classroom block and, the laboratories. He was also largely responsible for the
original design of the War Memorial Hall, which was highly thought of in all
quarters, but which unfortunately has had to be abandoned because of rising
costs. He was one of so many in our community who have taken an interest
in the School as a whole and not merely in that aspect of it where their immediate
interest, has lain.
Masters, recent Old Boys and all present members of the School were shocked
to learn of the death in September of Francis Seth Bennett, whilst engaged in
National Service training. A tribute, written by a boy' who came up the School
with him, appears elsewhere in these pages. The Frank Bennett Memorial Prize'
for English in the Fourth Form is being awarded anmially in his memory.
At the end of this term Mr. Backhouse is retiring from the Staff. An
appreciation of 'his 'services to the School, written by one of his colleagues, is
given in this issue and says what all in the School 'are thinking on this occasion.
For the rest it merely remains to say that there is hardly an aspect 'of School life
which the Chaplain has not enriched with his interest during his term of office
of 27 years here. ' The Torch-Bearer wishes him many happy years of retirement
with his family and expresses the hope that we may see him as often as possible
at School, in Chapel and at Northbridge during the years to come. Mr. Backhouse's
successor as Chaplain will be the Rev. J. F. W. Mison, to whom the Torch-Bearer
extends every good wish on the 'assumption' of his important office. Mr. Backhouse's position on the Staff will be taken by the Rev. R. Bosanquet, who is
leaving parochial work in Sydney to'come here.
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We also bid farewell this term to Mr. Foa and Mr. Lloyd, who have been
temporarily filling positions in the Preparatory School, wherç all boys have much
'enjoyed having these gentlemen with them. We wish them both well for the
future.. Mr. P. A. Fuller, of Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, will be joining the
Preparatory School staff next term.
During the term. the following were appointed Prefects on 20th October:— D. F. Booth, J. G. Booth, R. M. H. Kater, A. G. Knight; B. C. Mason, P. J.
McGrath, J. W. Millard, A. W. Osborne, R. Parker, F. C. Widdis, J. D. Wilson.
On two days in the middle of the term the School received a visit from
Mr. P. Clarence, the Headmaster, of St. George's Grammar School, Hyderibad.
Mr. Clarence, who is an Indian national, as well as inspecting the School, spoke
to several forms'about his School and his country, and he also delivered an address
to the Senior Chapel at the morning service.
At the lying-in-state of the late Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, P.C., M.P., the
School was represented by a detachment of eight members of the Cadet Unit, who
mounted guard over the bier in St. Andrew's Cathedral for a- four-hour period
on the day before'the funeral. .
We gratefully acknowledge the gift of a United 'Nations flag from Mrs.
Ilbeiy, who presented it to the School on behalf of the ' Country Women's
Association. The flag was flown for the first time from the School tower on
United Nations Day
The American Tea, which has now become an annual School occasion of great
importance socially and financially, was held on October 31 in pleasant weather.
The financial result •exceeded all expectations,,yielding a 'record profit of £907,
which will be expended as the S.C.E.G.S. Association sees fit. .
The outlook, of the School has literally been greatly improved this term as
the result of the demolition of the paling fence at the bottom of the Robson
House tennis court and its replacement by a iow wire fence. , This work, which
ws done largely 'by Robson House boarders, opens' up a pleasant vista of the
Harbour and Circular Quay from, the vicinity of the Arch.' '
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Dec. 10, 1952
PROFESSOR E. R. HOLME
The strongest link with the School's earliest days was broken when Professor
E. R. Holme died on November 20. There was no other whose association
with the School was so long and so intimate.
His father was rector of All Souls, ,Leichhardt, and he-himself was educated
at King's. At Sydney University he graduated in Arts, with firsts in English
and Latin, and thea in 1891, when 21 years old, at the invitation of the first
headmaster; Ernest Robson, he joined the Staff of Shore. In addition to his teaching
duties, he seems to have been. a personal assistant to the Headmaster. He came
into close contact with E.I.R.; and also came to admire greatly the sisters, Gertruie
and Hilda Robson, who were then so much a part of the Schàol. The clear,
memories of this deep friendship prompted- him to write the story of the first
headmastership and he published it in 1951. In 1894 he was appointed to the English staff of the University of Sydney,.
and there he did his life's - work,- becoming Assistant Professor in 1908 and
Professor of English Language in 1921. He has a most important place in the
history of the University. In every effective sense he founded the University
Union as we now know it; he organised the War Memorial, established the Carillon,
promoted the Appeal for Funds in the twenties, and in many ways moved at the
centre of University life. He was Assistant Director of the A.I.F. Education
Service in 1918-19. . . .
He was elected to our Council in 1898 and, with a- slight break when away
• with the A.I.F., remained a member till his death. The Chapel and the Playing
Fields were among his deeper intecests; but there was no aspect of the School's
affairs that he did not seek fully to understand, and he always supported. energetically any activity in which his interest could be of service. He was the right sort of School and University man, in that his interest was
always in boys and men. His most important service to the University was in
promoting its corporate life. AtShore also he valued his friendships; he never
forgot the companionship of .the early days, and he used to enjoy meeting boys
and Old Boys. Although of late he was in failing health, his interest in the
School never flagged, and, indeed, it was whilst he was attending an Open
Service in the Chapel that there overtook him the -illness from which he never
recovered. MR. H. V. JAQUES
On 28th September Harold Vivian Jaques passed away, and the funeral
was held at the School Chapel on Tuesday, 3 0th. September.
Mr. Jaques' connections with' the School began in 1895, when as a boy of
thirteen he came to Shore, which was then six years old. He was at School,
therefore, in Ernest Robson's time, and he was a sound scholar, a footballer and
cricketer, and a prefect.
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From school he went to Sydney University, from which he graduated in
Arts and Law, and having been admitted to the Bar he remained an active member
of that profession until his death. He joined the British Army at the outbreak
of 'war in 1914, and whilst serving' as an artillery officer he sustained a severe
wound which resulted in the amputation of his leg, from which he recovered
with difficulty. It is for his patience and gallantry under this physical misfortune
that he has been particularly admired, for he never let it limit his life beyond
what could not be avoided, and he never worried about it himself. He had' scarceLy
recovered from this injury when he was elected to the State Parliament, being a
member for Eastern Suburbs and later for Bondi from 1920 to 1930.
He was a member of the School Council for nearly thirty years, but even
without this we would still remember him as a benefactor, for his interest
in the School was of a very practical kind, though here, as elsewhere, hisgood
deeds were always done as inconspicuously as possible. As a cóuncillor he was
distinguished not only for his wisdom, but also for the perennial vigour and
reshness' of his outlook and the unfailing correctness of his judgment in questions
of all kinds. The .loss of "Sandy" Jaques will be most severely felt, for he was,
as the Headmaster said in his memorial address, "a good man and true, a jolly
companion and "a loyal friend, a man gallant in 'misfortune, wise in judgment,
sensitive to the call of duty and generous, in service."
F. S. BENNETT
It was a profound shock to all who knew Frank Bennett to 'hear of his
sudden death in September of this year.
Frank entered the Preparatory School in 1946, and it is very significant that he
was captain of his form from the beginning of his school career until he was made
Senior. Prefect in 1951. This illustrates the fact that he was a born leader,
although he did not excel in work or sport. In his school work Frank was sound,
gaining both Intermediate and Leaving Certificates. He had a keen interest in
sport, but did not have outstanding ability. He represented the School in cricket,
football, shooting and athletics, but, apart from shooting, did not reach the top.
However, his team work and sportsmanship 'were a first-class example to all who
participated under him. His captaincy of the 2nd Fifteen was typical and admired
by all. He had a wide interest in the School, this becoming more and more
evident as he advanced up the School.
At the beginning of 1951 the School was without any prefects from the
preceding year. .Frank was the natural choice for Senior Prefect. He settled down
to the difficult task immediately, and besides being one 'of the best Senior
Prefects in the School's history, he found time to help many boys in their own
problems. ,
Frank was a devoted member of the St. Paul's Fellowship, Chatswood, and
also of the C.E.B.S. He was strong in body and mind. He ,was no athlete, but'
the manner in which he used to run the last 100 yards of a half-mile race was
greatly admired by those who knew what it takes. F'rank was Christian in the true
sense of the word, and his short life was an example to his fellows. His death,
then, is a challenge to all who knew him. ' '
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THE MEMORIAL HALL
"It 'is still not possible'to report that we have started to build, but the Council
have been making valiant efforts' during the year to break the circle of frustration
and to move towards a commencement of the work. At the end of 1951 tenders.
were 'received according to the plan which has been described from time to time
in these pages. It then became apparent that the cost would be well beyond our
reach. The lowest tender was not far short of £80,000; since then the basic wage
has risen further and extra costs of furniture, fees and so forth would bring the
price nearly to £100,000.
- While we were considering this state of affairs there occurred the sad death
of one of 'our architects, Mr. John K. Shirley, to whom reference is made elsewhere. This meant 'that we were deprived at a critical juncture of a gentleman
whose expert advice had always been backed by a deep personal intere'st in th
School and its development. The Council accordingly sought the advice of a
Panel of Architects consisting of Professor Leslie 'Wilkinson, the former' Professor
of Architecture at Sydney University, Mr. Cobden Parkes, Government Architect,
and Mr. John Brogan, who has had recent experience of school architeáture. These
gentlemen were asked to advise us concerning the best kind of building that we
would be able to get for the money at our disposal. For the building alone we
reckon upon something in the vicinity of £50,000.
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The architects produced two general sketches, from which the Council
selected one. We were advised strongly in favour of the site already selected, and
the general plan of development that we have in mind for.other school buildings
has been strongly endorsed. The plan now in mind provides foa hall on'the first
floor to hold about 1,100, but of a somewhat simpler character than before, with
certain valuable rooms for teaching and administration underneath. Professor
Wilkinson has been appointed, in conjunction with Mr. Rupert Minnett, to prepare
plans as rapidly as possible, and these are being drawn at the time when the
"Torch-bearer" is going to press. Those who have recently been associated with
building know how impossible it is to reckon in advance with 'any certainty the
cost of a project. We can only hope that it will turn out that we shall' be'able
to get a building to meet all our wishes for,a price within our means. The design
upon which the architects are working is one which appeals strongly to all who
have examined it.
However favourable the price may' be, it is certain that we shall have to seek'
further asistance from our. supporters. There is a general feeling of confidence
that this will be forthcoming as soon as the earth begins to be turned over for
the foundations. '
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ARCHIVES
MORE NEWS ABOUT B. 0. HOLTERMANN
The School Archives will shortly be receiving a valuable accession of interestin,g
material relating to B. 0. Holtermann, who built the original House and Tower
in 1874.
For almost forty years, the material, consisting of photographic negatives and
documents, had been stored, almost forgotten, in a locked shed in Willoughby
until some few months back it was re-located by the research staff of The Australasian Photograp&ic Review working under the direction of Old Boy editor,
Keast Burke, B.Ec., A.R.P.S., A.P.S.A. It proved to be treasure indeed. There
in perfect condition were the negatives of the famous panoramas made from the
tower—enormous glass plates, each more than five feet by three feet, the largest
negatives ever made up to 1900.
In addition, there were many thousands of other negatives, all of great
historical value, so that the whole collection has now been accepted as an
important accession by the Public Library of New South Wales (The Mitchell
Library). When the whole extraordinary story of Holtermann's sponsorship of
this great enterprise is made public in the "A.P.R." in a few months' time, it is
likely to attract great public attention throughout the world.
Mr. Burke has already given the School six photographs received by him
from Mr. B. 0. Holterman, grandson of B. 0. Holtermann, and also reflex prints
of two pages of the latter's diary of 1874. Four of the photographs when set side
by side show a panorama of the area south of the tower and of the Harbour with
a fleet at anchor, the date being 1882; a fifth gives a view of a fleet sailing down
the Harbour in the Shark Island area; and the last is a fine picture of the house
and tower as it was before it passed into the possession of the School, showing
on each side of the upper part of the tower "Holtermann, 1874." The reflex prints
contain the words "Put on the top of tower the last stone boring" (29th August,
1874) and "Regatta watched from top of house" (9th November, 1874).
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10, 1952
THE REV. NIGEL a'BECKET BACKHOUSE - An Appreciation
Forty years on: in 1910 the writer first saw Nigel B'ackhouse, a student at
Ormond College, Melbourne, winning the 880 yards on the University Oval. His
prowess in sport was well known: athlete, hockey player, cricketer and rower.
In athletics he obtained a Full Blue and a Half 'Blue in hockey.
Side by side with these activities were others—scholastic and spiritual. He,
as Honorary Secretary of the Melbourne University Christian Union, organised
in 1910 the visit of Dr. Temple, who delivered a series of addresses to the University
students of Australia.
Shortly after taking a B.A. degree in Classics and Philosophy he left for
England, where he did post-graduate work at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Then at
St. Paul's Cathedral in 1913 he was ordained deacon by the Bishop of London, and
in 1914 he was ordained priest and was attached to the parish of Bethnal Green.
This meant work in the slums, standing on a soapbox at street corners preaching to
the submerged tenth. He has often related how valuable that experience was to him.
After a further period of a year he returned to Melbourne and was tempdrarily in charge of parishes in Gippsland, Victoria. But the war was in full
blast and, .there being no vacancies for a chaplain, he enlisted, as a private in the
A.I.F. The war machine moved him to Egypt, and shortly afterwards the authórities promoted him to Captain, being attached as Chaplain, to the7th Light Horselater he was promoted to Major. Space does not permit to tell 'of his varied
experiences in the Palestine campaign.
The 'war ended and he returned to Australia once again, and' not long after
being demobilised he gained his Diploma of Education and'was appointed Chaplain
of Wadhurst' Preparatory School at Melbourne Grammar School. Some time later
he accepted the post of Chaplain in the Royal Australian Navy, his first ship
being the original H.MA.S. "Australia."
Then the claims of his family brought him to the Armidale School, and
there as Chaplain and also at the N.E.G.S. he taught until 1925, when he came
to us. It was our good fortune, for he is a tireless worker, and here he combined
the 'two, functions of Chaplain and Division Master, a load of responsibility.
The Chapel alone demands much: themes for the week to prepare, services
to arrange, and the occasional sermons, added to which, are the mounting calls for
weddings and baptisms, preparation of confirmation candidates—all these to be effectively carried out, andwe over the past 27 years haveseen it done and marvelled.
Then—insatiable—he coached cricket, football and athletic teams, and was
Master-in-charge of Physical Efficiency. In addition, he found time to give to
a Boys' Club in the slums. And, finally—mirabile visu—the Scout Troop in the
competent hands of our Padre has become a sturdy part of our School life, with its
own building rehabilitated by the willing efforts of parents and Scouts, and this
achievement was inspired by the enthusiasm of' the Chaplain.
Those of us who have been privileged to 'be in the School during his term of
office as Chaplain can .and do appreciate his wisdom, tact, geniality, his sincerity
and manliness, but above all, the fire of his spirituality, which after he retires from
his labours here will continue to burn Jike the strong flame of the Torch of
Remembrance, shedding light on us and on those who follow after.
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CHAPEL NOTES
For several years we have been seeking an appropriate treatment of the
interval below the east window and above the panelling over the altar. This
space is how in stonework, divided into five small arched recesses, and there is no
record of any 'intention which may have been part of the original design. We
have considered treatment in mosaic, by painted panels and various other solutions
of che problem. Most people hold that the design ought to be a single unit, such
as would carry the mind and the eye upward to the theme of the window. above.
Early this year the well-known sculptor, Mr. Andor Meszáros, was consulted
and he submitted the idea for a design in low relief sculpture. He was commissioned to carry Out the design and he is now engaged in doing so. Recently he
brought from his Melbourne studio the half-scale plaster model of the work in
order that he might be able to view it in the proper conditions of illumination.
Council, masters and boys then had an opportunity of seeing it and approval
appeared to be general. The central figure in a beautiful design is a representation.
of Our Lord at the moment of awakening at the resurrection—as the artist says,
"the mystic moment for which mankind had so long waited."
The cost is to be £1,200, and thi will be met from the Chapel Fund, a,
fund which constantly grows from gifts, sometimes made as baptismal offerings,
sometimes as wedding, gifts, sometimes made by Old Boys and others through
feeling for the School Chapel.
The suggestion has been made that some who seek to establish memorials in
the Chapel may care to do so in association 'with this work of art. For some time
past it has been apparent that there is a limit to the number of individual
memorials that can be placed there. However, it would doubtless be, possible to
meet the wishes of a few, up to the number of eight, who might care to contribute
to the cost; It is suggested that the names of those commemorated be placed on a
tablet in the porch which would bear an appropriate inscription, associating the
sculpture above the altar.with the memory of the' Old Boys Eoncerned. If any
persons wish to discuss :the matter further, the Headmaster will be glad to see
them. ,
The Reverend N.. a'B. T. Backhouse, B.A., Dip.Ed., the School Chaplain,
preached the sermon at the special service for Old Boys on Sunday evening, 12th
October.
Fhe lessons were read by M. M. Goddard, Esq., President of the S.C.E.G.S.
Old Boys' Union, and by W. L. Jamieson, Esq., 2nd Prefect, 1951.
The choir sung as an introit "The Heavens Declare the Creator's Glory"
(Beethoven). The anthem was "Lord, For Thy Tender Mercies' Sake," Dr. Tye
(1505-1572). At the Ceremony of Remembrance, "I Heard a Voice from
Heaven," by John Goss, was sung. , •
The Open Sunday Service, which was a Remembrance Day Service, was
held on Sunday, November 16, at 10.45 a.m. The sermon was preached by the
School Chaplain.
All Saints' Day was observed on the day prior to November 1st (Saturday)..
There was a celebration. of Holy Communion at 8.40 a.m.
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The Reverend R. F. S. Bosanquet, who will join the staff in 1953, .pr,eached
the sermon.
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The Reverend I. D. A'rmitage, an Old Boy, and the Reverend John Mason
assisted. at the service.
There were 245 communicants.
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The Reverend Arthur Austin, of the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd;
Dubbo, N.S.W., visited the Chapel on Friday, 10th October, and gave addresses
to the Upper School and the Preparatory School.
On Friday, 24th October, 1952, Mr. Clarence, Headmaster of St. George's
School, 'Hyderabad, gave addresses in -Chapel to the Upper School, and the
Preparatpry School., .
On a number of occasions at daily Chapel services anthems have been sung
under the direction of the School Organist, G. Faunce Ailman, Esq.
Addresses during term have been given by the Reverend John Mason and,by
the School Chaplain.
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HOLY MATRIMONY
July 23, 1952:'
RAYMOND JOHN KIRBY to PATRICIA MARGARET COHEN.
July 24, 1952:
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WILLIAM ANDREW DISTIN MORGAN to ADA LORNA HART.
August 20, 1952:
BARRY LEE ROTHWELL to DOROTHY RITA JONES.
August 30, 1952:
ALISTER DAVID CRANNA to MARGARET CATHERINE EAST.
September 2, 1952:
EDWARD TOWNSHEND BOWE to GILLIAN HARMSWORTH TODHUNTER.
September 13, 1952:
ROBERT BRUCE HYLES to JOYCE IRENE BILLETT.
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September 16, 1952:
ALAN PEACEY THOMPSON to ELAINE. LILLIAN NORRIS.
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September 17, 1952:
BOYD ORMOND WOOD to PAMELA LOUISE QUIST. -.
September 18, -1952:
PETER WALTERS to ALISON MARY DRAFFIN.
September 20, 1952:
JAMES WARWICK HUTCHISON to PATRICIA MARY HUGUENET..
October' 1, 1952:
DONALD FRANK CAMERON to SYLVIA EBSWORTH SIMSON.
October 18, 1952:
CHARLES LANCELOT BROOKS-LLOYD to GERALDINE ELLEN MAGEE.
October 24, 1952:
ROBERT FRASER CRAWFORD to MOIRA MARJORIE SMITH.
November 7, 1952:
- DONALD FREDERICK SANDS to CAROLYN NORMA SINCLAIR MACKELLAR.
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HOLY BAPTISM
July 20, 1952: DAVID GARTINE DUNBAR de GREENLAW.
August 3, 1952: STEPHEN RUSSELL CONOLLY.
September 6, 1952: PETER GEORGE WILKINSON.
September 6, 1952: JOHN PHILIP WILKINSON.
September 14, 1952: IAN JAMES STRUAN ROBERTSON.
September 14, 1952: BELINDA ANNE MACOURT.
September 14, 1952: STEPHANIE PATRICIA NEWLANDS.
• September 21, 1952: JOHN WESTLAKE WALTON.
September 21, 1952: PHILIPPA ANNE WILTON.
October 12, 1952: PAMELA CHRISTINE KERR.
October 12, 1952: RICHARD BRUCE PETRIE.
October 16, 1952: JOHN DAVID ROUGHTON.
October 17; 1952: PETER CURTISS BEVAN.
October 26, 1952: VIRGINIA MARGARET BALL.
CHAPEL DONATIONS
G. .C. A. de Greenlaw, B. R. Conolly, S. B. Robertson, B. H. Petrie, J. R. Faviell,
Executor of the Late H. V. Jaques, A. P. Thompson, £3/3/. each; D. J. Macourt, J. W.
Hutchison, H. C. E. Wilton, D. F. Sands, R. F. Crawford, £2/2/- each; A. S. Newlands,
£2!-!.; J. W. Walton, G. L. S. Kerr, C. L. Brooks-Lloyd, D. F. Cameron, D: , C. B. Bevan,
- R. A. C. Ball, R. J. Kirby, W. A. D. Morgan, B. L. Rothwell, A. D. Cranna, E. T. Bowe,
R. B. Flyles, B. 0. Wood, P. Walters, £1/1/- each; D. R. Roughton, £1!.!.; Remembrance
Day Polished Pennies, £3/2/-.
CHAPEL DISBURSEMENTS 1952
£15:
£10:
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Church of England Homes..
C.E.N.E.F.
A.B.M.
Church Missionary Society.
St. John Ambulance, Mosman.
Industrial Blind Institution.
Home Mission Society.
Moore Theological College.
Spastic Centre.
British and Foreign Bible Society.
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Charlton Mmorial For Boys.
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Graythwaite.
Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd,
Dubbo.
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Christ Church, Lavender Bay. .
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THE TORCH-BEARER.
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CADET NOTES
Training has progressed fairly smoothly this term, with the usual complication
of absence of Sixth Formers during November. Emphasis in the first part of,
the term was laid on ceremonial, culminating in the parade on October 28, when
the G.O.C., Eastern Command (Lt.-Gen. F. H. Berryman), reviewed the Unit.
Gen. Berryman praised the turnout and steadiness, and congratulated all concerned on maintaining the high standard set in the past. It was fitting that
the set of five new drums provided by the S.C.E.G.S. Association should make
their initial appearance on this day; they added handsomely to the appearance
and effectiveness of the Band, whose performance was first rate.
During the second half of the term chief, concern has been the training
of suitable cadets for first appointment to N.C.O. rank, and the preparation
of existing N.C.O.'s for promotion to Sgt. W. 0., or Cadet-Lieutenant.
The Field Day at the end of Term II was "washed out" and there has been
little opportl4nity since then of putting to the test the course of training given
in fleldcraft and patrols earlier in the year. Camp is to be at Singleton, and no
doubt abundant opportunities will be found there, and we hope that much
greater proficiercy will be shown in all work in the field.
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AIR TRAINING CORPS,
The progress in training this term has been satisfactory; sixteen cadets have
qualified for their Stage II Certificates, seven obtaining Distinction, while Sergeant
Neale, I.C., and L.A.C. Minns, M.A., obtained Special Distinction., By the end of
the term thirteen of the recruit class should complete their first stage of' training,
while another fourteen should compelte Stage II.
In the middle of the term it became possible to put all the Flight under
arms, which has provided a much-needed change for the Drill periods; even
in the short time available the' majority have made very satisfactory progress in,
arms drill under their own N.C.O. instructors.
Cadets of the Flight attending courses in Septemberwere very successful: five
have qualified for appointment as Cadet Pilot Officers when vacancies occur,
while nine have qualified for N.C.O. rank. In both cases there were no failures.,
Of the Cadet Pilot Officers, P/O. Barnier and P/a. Conolly will be leaving;
P/O. Kater will thus be the senior Cadet. Officer in 1953. Cadet P/O. Conolly and
L.A.C. Lowe, M.S.L., have' both shown themselves to be exceptionally capable
instructors and have contributed materially to the training; the other Cadet
Officers were still engaged in training.
About 22' members of the Flight will terminate in December; the R.A.A.F.
have fixed the maximum strength of this Flight at 80, and it is expected that
sufficient recruits will come forward to fill the *cancies and bring the Flight to
full strength.
Headquarters instructors have done a very satisfactory, job this year, and the
thanks to the Flight are again due to Flight-Lieutenant K. R. O'Shea (Adjutant)
and P/0. R. M. Blanshard for their contribution to the work of the Flight.
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THE TORCH-BEARER.
Dec. 10, 1952.
SCOUT NOTES
lightly more than half the Troop: camped at Heathcte during the August
holidays. The camp site was situated on a hill above Heathcote Creek, on the
St. George Area Scout camping ground, to which access is gained along a Water
Board road. Our thanks are due to Mr. Enever, the Cathp Warden, and the
Water Board authorities for their assistance. Mr. A. Hamilton kindly provided
transport.
The Troop was pleased to welcome the Headmaster and Mrs. Robson, as
well as many other friends, on visitors' day; and, in spite of the cold weather,
the camp was a great success.
The Senior, Trop, under Ian Hamilton, T.L., took up residence at Leura for
a week of the holidays in Mr. Doney's house. They made several walking trips
into the surrounding hills, and two of their number, Don Kinnersley and Richard
Doney, were interviewed on the local Scout radio session. Altogether the trip
was thoroughly enjoyable.
Soon after returning to School the Troop set off to attehd the District
Camp at Manly Reservoir. This was held over Six-hour week-end. However,
rain fell so constantly that the greater part of the Troop went home on the
Sunday, leaving the camp gear to-be recovered on the Monday. Unfortunate
though it was to have the camp spoiled, the Tro op: gained some good experience
in wet weather camping.
An enthusiastic team from the Troop took part in the North Sydney District
Rally on .1st November. Although the Trobp met with stout opposition, they
closely contested every event, and thoroughly enjoyed a good afternoon's Scouting.
Our congratulations go to 1st Lavender Bay Troop, who won the Challenge Flag.
• To assist both the Troop's funds and also those of the N.S.W. Scout Association, Scouts of the Troop set to work very effectively during the annual Bob-a-Job
week. Receiving payment for work done on small jobs, the Troop collected more
than 26.
• Some of this amount will be used to pay expenses involved in preparations for'
the jamboree, which will be held near Parramatta from 29th December, 1952, to
9 th'January, 1953. We invite all former Troop members and all friends of the
Troop to visit the Troop in camp. The Troop's contingent is thirty-seven strong,
and we are pleased to be camping with 5th Mosman Troop.
The second annual Senior Scout Dance is set down for 29th November.
It is with great regret that we note that our Group Chaplain, Rev. N. a'B. T.
Backhouse, will be leaving the School at the end of the year. Mr. Backhouse
founded the Group at the School in June, 1932. Since that time very-maiiy
Scouts have enjoyed the meetings and cal'nps. which he inspired, and it is hoped
that the Group will continue to flourish for 'many years to come. We wish him
happiness in his retirement, and offer him a warm invitation to camp with us
whenever he is able.
1st XI, 1852 CHAMPIONS.
Back: B. G. Wells, W. B. Conolly, J. C. Booth, D. F. Booth, R. D. Conolly.
Front: W H. Boazman, B. J. Amos, A. B. Barnier (Capt.), P. H. Elciershaw, Esq., F. C. Widais, P. J. Bramma,
P. A. M. McAuley.
Scorer: D. G. T. Nock.
2nd Xl, 1952.
Back: V. W. Roberts, B. R. Miller, W. R. Burge, B. B. Morss, W. R. Hickson.
H.
Baird,
D.
G.
C.
Brownhill,
P.
C.
Foster
(Capt.), T. B. Whight, Esq., B. C. Mason, P. M. Wilkinson.
Front: J.
T. A. Napier.
Scorer: B. M. Dixon.
2nd "B" XI, 1952.
Back: D. H. Mutton, F. H. P. Goden, R. J. Lockhart, T. Millull, Esq., D. H. Cudmore, B. E. Turner.
Front: B. W. Hosking, 3. B. Ryder, A. W. Osborne (Capt.), B. Parker, R. G. Whitehouse, B. I. Walker.
SHOOTING CAMP, 1952.
Beck Row: T. I. Glennie, D. G. Bishop, W. H. Siddins, S. E. Penfold, I. D. Perrett, W. F. C. Osborne, P. S. Stewart,
J. W. L. Vivers, T. P. D'Elmaine.
Middle Row: F. H. P. Goden, J. H. Baird, P. W. Bishop, D. W. Douglas, J. B. Ryder, J. W. Lipscomb, Esq.,
P. H. Jamieson, R. S. Lovegrove, C. K. Drown, K. J. Bright, K. G. Macoun.
Front: H. W. Grigg, Esq., A. J. Austin, P. A. M. McAuley, D. A. Appal, B. C. Mason, S. M. Bogot, Esq., I. C. Neale,
W. D. Sherington, K. G. Wilcox. B. B. Johnston, J. H. Dixon. Esg.
Dec. 10, 1952
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JUNIOR PLAY . DAY
Junior Play Day was held in the Independent Theatre on Friday, October. 24,
before an audience of 3rd Form and S Form boys and the parents of those taking
part in the plays. The adjudicator was Mrs. Helen Duggan, representing the
British Drama League. Mrs. Duggan placed the "Death of. Balder," by Padraic
Colum, presented by lilA, first; "Story Conference," presented by 5A2, second; and
an original play, "The Atom Smasher," presented by Ilic, third. The best actors
were C. E. Tadgell, as Henry VIII, and A. E. D. Meares, as Catherine Parr in the
play of that name presented by II1B, and 0. J. T. Wood as Rowley in SC's production of 'Shivering Shocks," by Clemence Dane.
The other plays on the programme (which was one of the best of recent
years) were "The Betrayal," by Padraic Colum, presented by SAl; an Australian
play, "Christmas Day at the Old Shamrock Hotel," by Kylie Tennant, presented
by SB1, and the final scenes of "Gaslight," by Patrick Hamilton, which was
presented with strength and fine finish by a Fifth Form group directed by
D. G. 0. Jones, but which was not competing for the Junior Play Day prize.
In this production Mr. Manningham was played by W. K. Morgan, Mrs. Manningham by R. W. McGregor, and two minor roles by J. G. Henningham and P. S. B.
Stewart.
T. G. Patrick of VB and R. J. H. Doney of VA were the official Play Day
photographers.
We gratefully acknowledge Mrs. Duggan's valuable contribution to the
interest and enjoyment of the day's programme, and also wish to thank very
warmly the boys, mothers and masters who worked so hard dut, of sight to fit
the actors into their characters and. re-shape and re-furnish the stage for the
changing scenes.
ORCHESTRA NOTES.
The Orchestra has continued to meet regularly throughout the term. The
members of the band are still small, but the spirit and attendance of the members
remain at a high standard.
In recent weeks we have studied movements from the Haydn "Oxford" and
the Mozart "Jupiter." symphonies. Some work has been done also on lighter
compositions, such as "Lilac Tithe" (Schubert), the Offenbach "Barcarolle" and
"Colonel Bogey."
It is good to have Mrs. Aliman back with, us after her long illness. We
missed her sadly.
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THE TORCH-BEARER.
Dec.10,1952
CHESS
At the beginning of the year the Chess Club was kindly offered the use of
a room in the old San. by Mr. Lipscomb. This has proved, much more convenient
for lunch-hour and after-school practice than the form room previously in use.
It has enabled us, amohg other things, to form a small library of bought and
borrowed chess books.
This year all teams did reasonably well in the Inter-School Competition held
during the Second' Term, the "B" team in particular coming second in its division.
The performance of the "A" team in coming fourth with 141 won games Out of
the 30 played was slightly disappointing. Patchy play on the part of all members
of the team in the first three matches cost valuable points, but 'the team later
surprised everyone by defeating Grammar, the eventual winner, by three games
to two. Beeman and Scott were selected to play in the annual Combined Schools
versus University match, which University won by seven games to three. Both
Shore players lost.
The School Championships this year have 'been of a comparatively thigh
standard, particularly in the Junior Division, won by Lehmann. At the time of
writing the final of the Senior Division between Beeman and Thorp has yet to be
played.
STAMP CLUB
On the 10th October a group of boys, with the support of Mr. Bagot, met in
the Art School for the purpose of forming a Stamp Club.
The following committee was elected:—President, J. A. Walker-Smith;
Treasurer, G. H. Setchell; Secretary, P. J. Fitness; Librarian, J. A. Sherwood.
A considerable number of boys showed their enthusiasm for the Club, and
there are now approximately. .30 fully fledged members, whilst it is hoped that
many more will join up.
A competition in three sections was held at the ed of the' term for the
best-arranged albums.
An offer by an Old Boy of the School, Mr E. J. Sélby, to assist the boys was
gratefully accepted. Mr. Selby, who attended the Club meetings durin g the last
few weeks of the 'term, suggested the formation of a Collection of Stamps for the
School. He thought that many Old Boys might have stamps which they would
be willing to give to the School for this purpose, and told the boys that he would
help them in making this collection.
it. is hoped that the Club 'will form a permanent, part of the School's
activities.
Dec.10, 1952
THE TORCH-BEARER.
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ROWING NOTES
The new season has commenced busily and so far successfully. The newly
acquired ground on the south of the shed is being used and the Nissen hut On
it is used to house the Tub Fours; the main shed is thereby greatly relieved.
Old Boys who have not been to Gladesville for some time will be surprised to,
see how the point is being altered. The kitchen is much better than it was,
thanks to most generous gifts of stoves from Mrs. Stephen Lowe and Mrs.' N.
Myles. '
For the replacement of boats we have several acknowledgments to make. 'A
new practice Eight, given by Mr. James Litchfleld, of Hazeldean, Cooma, has been
in use since September. It is a lovely boat, steady, firm and fast. It replaced,
just in time, a boat which had been in use since long before the war and which
was on its last legs.' A new racing Eight, given by Mr. ,D'Arcy Hixson, and to be
named after his father, who did so much for the Boat Club, is now being built
and will be delivered in January. Several other gifts have been made to the Boat
Club Auxiliary, and for all this generosity we are most grateful. It is also' to be
noted that in the last Budget legislation the sales tax on goods for use in schools
was removed and that there is therefore no longer a threat of this burden:
The rowing master is again Mr. R. A. Gilfihlan, and once more, to our great
pleasure, Mr. W. G. Thomas is coaching the Eight and Mr. H. M. Perry two of
the Fous.
r In addition, David 'Webster and Richard 'W'ansey are assisting on
Saturdays'and 'Mr. C. H. Lloyd is also assisting during this term; There' are none
of the last Eight, except the cox,' remaining 'for ' 1953. In such circumstances
in the past we 'have done well, for in 1937-8-9 we won three consecutive races
with 24 different men—that is, two'entirely new crews. The Eight, as tentatively
boated in mid-November, consists oft—
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J. D. Wilson (stroke)
11.7
Sundstrup (6)
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'17anless ,4)
Gordon (2)
12.0
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Jackson (5)
Ellison (3)
Solomon (bow)
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12.6
11.10
10.11
There are four from last year's 1st Four, three from the 3rd Four, and one from
the 4th Four. Three tentative Fours have settled down well enough to row long
distances in light boats and many are getting junior rowing.
It is hoped that a Visitors' Day will be arranged for a Saturday early in 1953,
when members of the Boat Club Auxiliary will ,be invited and any parents,
friends and Old Boys. The two new boats will then be named with the customary
ceremony. ' , •'
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CRICKET NOTES
For the 1st XI the season has been very successful. They were unbeaten in
First Term and have again won all their competition matches this term. That'
leaves them Champions in the 1952 Competition.
As was' noted in the "Torch-bearer" in May, a large part of this success has
been due to Barnier's captaincy. He has a far greater knowledge' of cricketing
tactics 'than is usual for a schoolboy, but apart from that, he is a forceful,
sympathetic and inspiring leader, and. faultless in his observance of the niceties
and the etiquet'te of the game. He has done a great service to school cricket.
There was a big improvement in the team's batting this term. Barnier himself
did not get going, unfortunately, although his stroke-play in the nets was as good
as ever, but Amos and Widdis played some very bright knocks, and Bramma and
McAuley added the soundness and dependability that previously had been lacking.
Bramma's form was quite outstanding. Most of the later batsmen contributed some
useful scores, notably Br,uce Conolly, J. Booth, and Wells in the important game
against T.K.S. The batting in the last match against Grammar was very good
indeed.
Amos repeated his fine bowling form, and Booth, though slower to get to his
top, was as keen and hard-working as ever. When needed, Boazman and both
Conollys provided slower bowling that was always successful. The bowling this
year, backed by first-class fielding, has been good right through.
The fielding had no bad lapses. It was ilways keen, and many difficult
chances were taken. Perhaps the best points were McAuley's catching in slips,
Widdis's wicket-keeping, B'oazman's quickness and accuracy at cover. All, however, played their part.
The team was a good one and deserved its success.
The 2nd XI was less successful, but several of its members showed promise
and should prove useful players in 'next year's 1st XI. The 2nd "B" XI had some
good days, beating the 2nds of several of the other schools. Under age teams
were strong right through in "A," "B" and "C" groups. Some very keen work
has gone into the organisation and coaching of these teams.
The 1st and 2nd Xl's are very grateful to the enthusiastic parents who
provided afternoon teas on such a lavish scale throughout the year. Mrs. Amos
and Mrs. Booth for the ists and Mrs. Napier, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Mason
for' the 2nds did great work in making matches more enjoyable for boys and
onlookers.
Dec. 10, 1952
THE TORCH-BEARER.
'1st XI
SHORE-First Innings, 274.
Harsher, .l.b.w., .b. Walsh ................
Amos, b. Walsh .........................
Bramma, not out ..........................
Wktdis, c. Gaffney, b. Walsh ............
MeAuley, St. McMahon, I,. Waddell
Booth, ID., c. McMahon, b. Boland
Booth, J., c. Walsh, b. Roland ..........
Conolly, W., St. McMahon, b. Waddell
Boazman, c. Boland, b. Gleeson ........
Welts, c. Boland, b. Gleeson ............
Conolly, R,, c. Boland, b. Gleeson .........
Sundries .........................
15
9
138
4
31
3
4
38
4
14
13
274
Total..............................
18, 25, 32, 105, 116, 124, 215,
Fall of wickets
224, 226, 274.
Bowling.
O"ers. Maidens. Runs. Wickets.
37
3
2
Walsh ..........II
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20
0
O'Grady ........2
0
13
Feneley ........3
0
2
59
14
0
Boland, ID. .....
17
0
Boland, N......4
0
72
2
2
Waddell ........14
,
3
I
43
Gleeson .........6,4
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Sj.C.-First Innings, 59.
Botand, N., b. Amos ...................4
Gaffney, b. Amos ......................II
9
Roland, ID., c. D. Booth, b. Amos
V
113
S.J.C.
Gleeson, b. .Amos ..........................
6
Walsh, J., c. J. Boolh, b. W. Conolly
12
Walsh, P., b. Boazman ....................
McMahon , b. Amos ........................
Feneley, b. Amos ......................,0
0
Waddell, b. Amos .......................
3
O'Grady, b. Amos .........................
0
Ryan , not out ..........................
5
Sundries ...........................
59
Total ..............................
Fall of wickets: 4, 22, 32, 39, 41, 51, 51; 57, 59.
Bowling.
Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets.
27
8
2
'Amos ..........9,4
18
I
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0
Booth, J.......7
2
1
1
0
Boazman .......
7
1
0
Conolly, W.....1
S.J.C.-Second Innings, 0-14.
Roland, N., not cut ..................... 8
6
Gaffney, not out ........................
0
Sundries .........................
Total............................ 0-14
Rain closed play.
Bowling.
8
0
0
Amos ..........3
6
0
0
Booth ..........2
Shore won on 1st innings.
1st Xl v. T.I.S.
T.1C.S.-First Innings, 115.
16
White, c. McAu.ley, b. Amos ............
36
Galloway, c. Widdis, b. W. -Conolly
6
Page, c. Brownhill, b. Boazman ..........,
0
Evans, b. Boazman .....................
4
Crossing, run out ......................
3
Hill, b. Amos ..........................
Sheehan St. Widdis, b. Boazman ..........1
28
Thompson, c. Widdis, b. Boazman ........
9
Rowntree, b. J. Booth ..................
8
Stephens, l.b.w., b. J. Booth ............
3
Bell, not out ..........................
Sundries..........................
115
Total ............................
Fall of wickets: 26, 47, 49, 55, 63, 63, 66, 93,
109, 115.
Bowling.
O'ers. Maidens. Runs. Wickets.
1
39 .
2
Amos ..........15
34
2
Booth, J.......13
0
4.
29
Boazman .......ltD
0
to
I
0
Conolly, W.....3
2
0
0
Conolly, B......1
SHORE-First Innings, 216.
Barnier, c. Sheehan, b. White ............
Amos , b. Page ........................
McAuley, c. Hill, b. Page ..............
Widdis, c. White, b. Page ..............
Booth, ID., b. Page .....................
Booth, J., c. Bell, b. Crossing ..........
Conolly, W., st. Rowntree, b. Crossing
Boazman, run out ......................
Wells. not out ..........................
Conolly, R., at. Rowntree, b. Crossing
5
16
24
9
42
65
9
25
0
Brownhilt, c. White, b. Crossing .........
Sundries.........................
2
21
216
Total............................
Fall of wickets: 8, 26, 38, 42, 88, 140, 164, 200,
200, 216.
Bowling.
I'
29
0
.........6
White
9
I
, 0
Stephens .......4
76
4
4
Page ..........24
64
4
2
Crossing .......16,5
13
0
0
Sheehan ........7
7'
0
0
Hill ...........2
T.K.S.-Socond Innings, 62.
White, I.b.w., b. Amos ....................
Rowntree, b. Amos ...................'.'
Galloway, l.b.w., b. Amos ...............
Crossing, c. and b. Amos .................
Evans, b. J. Booth .....................
Page , b. Amos .........................
Thompson, c. and b. Amos ............ .,
Sheehan, l.b.w., b. J. Booth ............
Stephens, c. MeAuley, b. J. Booth ........
Hill, c. McAuley, b. J. Booth ...............
Bell, not out ............................
Sundries.........................
7
0
3
0
2
9
4
0
22
13
62
Total ............................
Fall of wickets: 5, 8, 8, II, 13, 23, 27, 27, 62.
Bowling.
24
4
'6
Amos ..........12
18
4
3
Boolh, J.......12,3
19
0
Boazman .......4
0
Shore won outright.
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istXI v. SG;S.
S.G.S.—First Innings. 123.
Austen, c. Widdis, b. Amos ............. 2
Hall, c. and b. R. Conolly ..............34
Stubbs, b. Amos ........................
Maher, b. J. Booth .....................22
Munro, b. J. Booth ......................2
Coote, c. McAuley, b. J. Booth .........7
Jenby, c. Amos, b. R. Conolly ...........0
Shepherd, c. Widdis, b. Amos ..........0
Keldie, not out .......................39
English, b. J. Booth ....................0
Whetton, b. R. Conolly ..................16
Sundries ..........................0
Total ............................123
Fall of wickets: 3, 7, 46, 54, 64, 68, 70, 70, 123.
Bowling.
Ames ..........13
2
24
3
Booth, J........17
4
37
4
Boazman ........3
23
0
0
Conolly, R.....7
1
36
3
SHORE—First Innings. 9-379 (Declared).
Barnier, c. and b. Slubbs ..............0
Amos, c. Hall, b. English ..............42
Bramma, not Out .......................205
McAuley, b. Hall . ; ... ...................2
Widdis, c. Jenby, b. Hall ..............4S
Booth, 0., l.b.w., b. Hall ..............(1
Booth, J., c. Stubbs, b. English ..........12
Conolly, W., st. Shepherd, b. English 0
Boazman, run out ......................4
Wells, b. Hall .........................26
Conolly, R., not out ......................29
Sundries ..........................11
Total
. . .. (dccl.) 9 wickets for 379
Fall of wickets: 0 1 53, 149, 156, 156, 174, 174,
199, 297.
Bowling.
Overs.
Stubbs .........
II
Whetton .......
17.
9
English .........
15
Austen
........
10.
Hall ...........
I
Munro .........
Maidens. Runs. Wickets.
I
92
0
77
0
0
74
3
0
0
I
73
4
.. 44
I.
Ii
4 .
0
S.G.S.-2nd Innings, 194.
7
Austen, b. J. Booth
.................
Hall, l.b.w., b. J. Booth ...............2
Stubbs, c. and b. W. Conolly .............71
Maher, c. Widdis, b. Amos ..............
Keldie, c. and b. W. Conolly ............
Jenby, c. Barnier b. W. Conolly ..........
Munrô, c. J. Booth, b. W. Conolly
5
Shepherd, b. J. Booth ..................6
Coote, c. Amos, b. W. Conolly .........9
English, not out ........................2
Whelton, b. W. Conolly .................0
Sundries .........................5
Total ............................194
Fall of wickets: 12, 13, 14,165, 168, 176, 183,
189, 194.
Bowlini,.
O'ers. Maidens. Runs. Wickets.
I
Amos ..........
15.
2
54
52
Booth, J........15
2
3
35
0
Boazman .......
7
I
Conolly, R......
3
20
0
.
0
30
6
Conolly, W...... 3.2
0
Shore won outright.
.2nd XI
V.
S.J.C., 1st innings, 99 (Mason 5-31)
S.T.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 7-79:
S
Rain stopped play; match drawn.
V.
T.K.S.
T.K.S., 2nd innings, 4-58 (declared).
Shore, 2nd innings, 9-113.
T.K.S., 1st innings, 175 (Mason 6-56).
Shore, 1st innings, 81.
Lost. on 1st innings.
2nd "B" Xi
v. T.K.S.
T.K.S., 1st innings, 3-296.
.
S/tore, 1st innings, 1-21.
V. S.G.S.
.
2nd
innings, 131 . (Osborne 7-15);
S.G.S.,
1st
innings,
132
(Parker
4-15).
S.G.S.,
1st
innings,
246
(Turner
68,
Mutton
Shore,.
54).
.
gs gs .
.
. .
Won on 1st inniii
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115
3rd XI
s.J.c.
V.
Shore, 2nd innings, 4-25:
SJ.C., 1st innings, 102.
Rain stopped play; lost on .1st innings.
v.
.
T.K.S.
Shore, 2nd innings, 107.
.
.
T.K.S., 1st innings, 164.
T.K.S., 2nd innings, 5-49.
Lost on 1st innings.
.4th XI
V.
S.J.C. -
S.J.C., ist innings, 243.
Rain stopped play; lost on 1st innings.
S
.
v. T.K.S.
Shore, 2nd innings, 9-70 (declared).
T.K.S., 2nd innings, 77.
Won outright.
.
H
thXI
V
•.
.
.
.
S.J.C.
S
S.J.C-., lst7 innings, 6-100.
v. T.K.S.
T.K.S.., 1st innings, 157.
Under 15 "A" XI
V
S.I.C.
Shore, 1st innings, 2-183.
v. T.K.S.
.T.K.S., 2nd innings 222.
Won on 1st innings.
Underl5 B XI
V.
S.J.C.
S
.
v. T.K.S.
T.K.S., 1st innings, 8-165 (declared).
Under 15 "C" XI
V.
S.T.C.
S.J.C., 1st innings, 2-74.
v. T.Ics:
T.K.S., 2nd innings, 90;
.
T.K.S., lst innings, 29.
Won outright.
.
.
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Under 14 "A" XI
V.
•
S.J.C.
S.J.C., 1st innings, 4732.
-
v. T.K.S.
•
T.K.S., -2nd innings, 96.
Won outright.
.
Under 14 "B" XI
V.
S.J.C.
Shore, 1st innings, '1-15.
V.
T.K.S.
- - T.K.S., 1st innings, 103.
Shore, 1st innings, 6-233 (declared).
Won on 1st innings.
Under 14 "C" XI
V.
s.J.c.
v. T.K.S.
Won outright.
TK.S., 2nd innings, 55.
.'
Under 13 "Ar' XI
•
V.
•
S.I.C.
Shore, 2nd innings,, 5-8.
• v. T.K.S.
S
Shore, 1st innings, 7-121 (declared).
T.K.S., 1st innings, '108.
..
'Lost outright.
•
T.K.S., 2nd innings, 5-47.
Under 13 "B" XI
•
V.
S.J.C.
Shore, 2nd innings, 48.
Won on 1st innings.
v. T.K.S.
T.K.S., 1st innings, 54..
Won on 1st innings.
. 'Shore, 2nd innings, 60.
Dec. 10, 1952
Dec
10, 195.2
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• ATHLETIC NOTES
The athletics season, although on the surface not as successful as in the past,
was again a most enjoyable one for all who took part in it..
The School Sports were held at the end of the SeëOnd Term.. The weather
beforehand was very wet, and organisation of the hcats was disrupted, but the
day of the Sports was. beautiful. The. winners. of the Championships were:
Open, Amos; Under 17, Whitehouse; Under 16, Judd; Under 15, Swinburn, M.:
Under 14, Smith; and Under 13, Talor.
Meetings with other, schools were again held early in the Third Term, the
first being against Barker and North Sydney Boys' High, and the other against
Grammar, Scots and University. The results of these meetings showed that the
Senior Team seemed to have sound prospects of success, with the Junior not quite
as strong as in previous years.
Several boys took part in the Schoolboy Championships, Osborne, Parker,
Swinburn, M., and the Senior Relay. Team being successful in their respective
events. . .
At the G.P.S. Sports all boys ran up to expectations, and quite a number
exceeded their previous best performances. Parker. performed very creditably in
establishing a new record, 51.4 seconds in the 440 Yards Under 17. Despite some
unexpected setbacks, the Open Team was able to finish second to The Scots
College, and the Junior Team came fourth to the same school. Amos, as Captain
of Athletics, led the Team admirably throughout the season, and it was pleasing
to see him rewarded with sucess in the Open Broad Jump.
This year marks the end of a long and very happy association that School
athletes have had with Mr. Backhouse. For many years now he has. devoted a
great deal of his time to athletics, both in and Out of term, and the high standard
of our distance running has been entirely due to his efforts. He will be missed
by all future athletes, and, one feels sure, all present boys and those who have been
associated with him in the past will wish him many years of happy retirement.
The results of the School Athletic Sports were as follow:The House Points were: 1, Hodges, 1384 points; 2, School, 1344 points;
3, Barry and Robson, 107 points.
Events were decided as follow:—
Kicking the Football: 1, R. J. Walker;
Throwing the Cricket Ball: 1, R. J. Walker.
12-lb. Shot Put, Open: 1, Booth, D. F. (R.) ; 2, Wanless, K: C. (H.) ; 3, Clayton, B. J.
(H.). Distance: 42 ft. 114 ins.
8-lb. Shot Put, Under 16: 1, Conolly, R. D. (H.); 2, Hunt, P. S. (H.) and Wilson,
B. C. (B.) aeq. Distance: 38 ft. 84 ins.
8-lb. Shot Put, Under 15: 1, Stowe, J. M. (R.); 2, Boundy, R. A. (S.); 3, Edwards,
W. J. (S.). Distance: 38 ft. 104 ins. Record.
Broad Jump, Open: 1, Amos, B. J. (H.) ; 2, Whitehouse, R. C. (B.) ; 3, Rothwell,
T. L. (B.). Distance: 19 ft. 54 ins.
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16: 1, Judd, W. 0. (S.)';' 2, Swinburn, D. R. (R.); 3, Fuller, I. F.
(H.). Distance:' 19 ft. 1 in.
Broad Jump, Under 15: 1, Swinburn, M. J. (R.); 2, Stowe, J. M. (R.); 3, Edwards,
W. J. (S.). Distance: 17 ft.'94 ins.
Broq4 Jump, Under '14: 1, Smith,'G. I. M. (S.); 2, Jacob, M. S. (S.); 3, McGuire,
K. M. (S.). Distance, 16 ft. 4 ins.
Broad Jump, Under 13: 1, Lane, A. J. (R.); 2, Beer, R. J. (B.); 3, Graham, P. (R.).
Distance: 13 ft. 11 ins.
High Jump, Under 16: 1, Judd,' W. 0. (S.); 2, Fuller, I. F. (H.); 3, McCarthy, J.
(B.). Height: 5 ft. 34 ins.
High. Jump, Under 15: 1, Swinburn, M. J. (R.); 2, Edwards, W. J. (5.); 3, Ball, D.
M. (S.). Height: 4 ft. 104 ins.
:13. High Jump, Under 13: 1, Taylor, D. A. (B.); 2, Dixon, R. M. (5.); 3, Graham, P. R.
(R.). Height: 4 ft. 4 ins.
880 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Hetherii)gton, J. L.. (R.) ;' 2, Kater, R. M. (S.); 3,
Osborne, A. W. (R.). Time: 2 mins. 11.3 secs.
880 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Burnett, D. W. (H.); 2, Mason, B. C. (H.); 3, Warden,
J. C. (R.). Time: 2 mins. 18 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 13: 1, Cockle, J. S. (H.) ; '2, Taylor, D. A. (5.); 3, Cousins,
M. J. (R.). Time: 28.1 secs:
220 Yards Champ., Under 14: 1, Smith, G. I. M. (5.); 2, Lloyd, P. H. (S.); 3, Jacob,
M. S. (S.). Time:' 26.7 secs.
.
220 Yards Cha,n.p., Under 15: 1, Swinburn, M. 'J. (R.); 2, Kerr, W. B. (H.); 3,
Edwards, W. J. (S.). Time: 25.3 secs.
220 Yards Cham.p., Under 16: 1, Swinburn, D. R. (R.); 2, Fñller, I. F. (H.)'; 3,
Judd, W. 0: (S.). Time: 24.5 seçs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Whitehouse, R. ,G. (B.) ;, 2, Parker, R. (5.); 3,
Kater, R. M. (S.). Time: 23.9 seçs.
220 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Amos, B. J. (H.); 2, Booth, J. G. (R.); 3, Foster, P.
(B.). Time: 23.5 secs.
880 Yards' Handicap, Under 16 1, Atkinson, J.; 2, Steel, R. J. S.; 3, Stuart, W. S.
Time: 2 mins. 18.3 'secs.
'
'
.880 Yards Handicap, Open: 1, Myles, D. F.; 2,.Walker, R. J.; 3, Barker, R. R. Time:
2 mins. 18.3 secs.
880 Yards Champ., Under 15: 1, Holmes, B. B. (H..); 2, Rodger, M. G. '(B.)'; 3,
Turnei, R. W. (S.). Time: 2 mins. 28.4 secs.
880 Yards Champ., Under '16: 1, Richardson, P:-L. (H.); 2, Meek, K. S. (B.) ; 3, Judd,
W. 0. (5.); 'Time: Tmins. 15.4 secs.
70 Yards Hurdles, Under 14: .1, Jacob, M. S. (S.) ; 2, Smith, G. I. M. (S.); 3, Legge,
D. F. (S.). Time: '11.5' secs.
'
100 Yards Handicap, Under 13: 1, Cox, P. 5.; 2, Duncan, J.; 3, Cowdroy, M. C.
Time: 13 secs.
100 Yards Handicap, Under 14: 1, Millard, P.; 2, Winton, A. J.; 3, Jeffrey, T. M.
Time: 12 secs.
100 Yards Handicap, Under 15: 1, White, J. R.; 2, 'Leeson, W. M.; 3, Baird, D. H.
Time: 11.7 secs.
120 Yards Hurdles, Open: '1, Amos, B. J. (H.) ; 2, Whitehouse, R. C. (B.) ; 3, Foster,
P. C. (B.). Time: 16.9 secs.
, Obstacle Race, Heats.
O.B.U. 100 Yards Handicap: 1, Leggett, K.; 2,'Davey, N. J.; 3, Gambrill, J. H. Time:
11 secs.
, 100 Yards Champ., Under 16: 1, Swinburn, D. R. (R.); 2, Fuller, I. F. C. (H.) ; 3,
Judd, W. 0. (5.). Time: 11 secs.
,
, '
100 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Amos, B. J. (H.); 2, Booth, J. G. (R.); 3, St. Heaps,
K. J. (R.). Time: 10.5 secs.
Broad Jump, Under
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35. High Jump, Under '14: 1, Jacob, M. S. (S.); 2, Gardner, J. T. S. (S.) and Spalding,
M., seq. Height: 4 ft. 51 ins.
36. Sack Race, III Forms: 1, Lane, I. R.; 2, Sawkins, J. W.; 3, Cowdroy, P. J.
37. 440 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Parker, R. (5.); 2, Whitehouse, R. G. (B.); 3, Booth,
J. G. (R.). Time:' 54.4' sees.
38. 100 Yards Handicap, Under 16: 1, Steel, R. J. 5.; 2, Wood, T. J.; 3, Keirle, J. N.
Time: 11.6 sees.
39. 100 Yards Handicap, Under 17: 1, Ward, D. C., and Barker, R. R. H., aeq.; 3, Napier,
T. A. Time: 11.5 secs.
40. 100 Yards Handicap, Open: 1, Wells, B. C.; 2, South, C. C.; 3, Mason, B. C. Time:
11.1 sees.
41. III Form Relay: 1, lilA; 2, hID; 3, IIIC. Time: 1 mm. 45 sees.
42. "S" Form Relay: 1, SC; 2, SA 1; 3, SB 1. Time: 3 mins. 53.1 sees.
43. IV Form Relay: 1, IVC; 2, IV Al; 3, IV A2. Time:' 3 mins. 43.6sees.
44. High Jump, Open: 1, Turner, B. E. (B.); 2, Rothwell, T. L. (B.); 3, Heppell, R. R.
(S.). Height: 5 ft. 5 ins.
45. Obstacle Race: (a) III Form: :1, Cowdroy, P. J.; 2, Young, A. J.; 3, Sawkins, J. W.
"5" and IV Form: 1, Gardner, J. T.; 2, Langdon, 'J. F.; 3, Moran, D. S.
V and VI Form: 1, Heath, J. R.; 2, Cobb, M. 5.; 3, Steel, R. J. S.
46. 100 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Whitehouse, R. C. (B.); 2, Ryder; J. W. (B.); 3,
Knight, A. C. (H.). Time: 10.7 sees.
47. 100 Yards Champ., Under 15:' 1, Kerr, W.. B. (H.); 2, Swinburn, M. J. (R.); 3,
Edwards, W. J. (S.). Time: 11.5 sees.
48. 100 Yards Champ, Under 14: 1, Smith, G. I. M. (5.); 2, Lloyd, P. H. (5.); 3, Steam',
W. E. (R.). Time: '12.2 sees.
49. 100 Yards Champ., Under 13: 1, Cockle, J. S. (H.); 2, Taylor, D. A. (S.) ; 3, Lane,
'
A. J. (R.). Time: 12.6 sees.
50. Egg and Spo.on Race: 1, Gorman, R. D.; 2, Winton, A. J.; 3, White, R. C.
51. 90 Yards Hurdles, Under 16: 1, Judd, W. 0. (S.)'; 2, Maccallum, D. E. (B.) ; 3,
Spanswiek, R. J. (B.). Time: 13.4 'sees.
52. 90 Yards Hurdles, Under 15: 1, Edwards, W. J. (S.) ; 2, Swinburn, M. J. (R.); 3,
Whereat, D. C. (R.). Time: 13.5 sees.
53. 1 Mile C/tamp., Under 17: 1; Kater, R. M. (S.) ; 2, Osborne, A. W. (R.) ; 3, Maccsllum, D. E. (B.). Time, 5 mm's, 9 sees.
54. 1 Mile'Champ., Open: 1; .Burnett, D. W. (H.); 2, Mason, B. C. (H.); 3, Conolly,
'
'W. B. (H.). Time: 5 mins. 14 sees.
55. House Relay, Under 13: '1, Hodges; 2, Barry; 3, Robson. Time: 1 mm. 0.8 sees.
56. House Relay, Under 14: 1, School; 2, Robson; 3, Hodges. Time: 55.5 sees.
57. House Relay, Under 15: 1, Robson; 2, School; 3, Hodges Time: 52.4 sees.
58. House Relay, Under 16: 1, Hodges; 2, School; 3, Robson. Time: 50.8 sees.
59. House Relay, Open: 1, Barry; 2, Hodges, and Robson, seq. Time: 48 sec.
The following boys competed in the G.P.S. Sports:
Shot Put, Open: D. Booth (5).
220 Yards, Open: B., J. Amos (2).
880 Yards, Open: B. C. Mason.
Hurdles, Open: B. J. Amos (4).
High Jump, Open:' T. L. Rothwell (2).
'100 Yards, 'Open: J. C. Booth (4 aeq.).
Relay, Open: B. J. Amos, K. J. St. Heaps, R. C. Whitehouse, J. C. Booth (2).
Mile, Open,:' D. W. Burnett.
Broad Juth.p, Open: B. J. Amos (1), 21ft. 84 ins
440 Yards, Open: B. J. Amos (3).
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220
880
Yards ; Under 17: R. G. Whitehoue '(1), 22.8. sees.
Yards, Under 17: A. W. Osborne.
Hurdles, Under 17: R. Parker..
.100 Yards, Under 17: R. G. Whitehouse (1 aeg.). 10.3 .secs.
Mile, Under. 17: J. L. Hetherington.
.440 Yards, Under 17: R. Parker (1), 51.4 secs. Record.
Shot Put, Under 16: J. M. H. Ferris.
High Jump, Under 16: W. 0. Judd (4).
220 Yards, Under 16: D. R. Swinburn (2).
880 Yards, Under 16 Division: K. S. Meek (2).
880 Yards, Under 16 Championship: P. L. Richardson (4).
Broad Jump, Under 16: W. 0. Judd (1), 20.ft. 64 ins.
100 Yards, Under 16 Division: J. F. Fuller (2).
100 Yards, Under 16 Championship: D. R. Swinburn(2).
Relay, Under 16: D. 'R. Swinburn, I. F. G. Fuller, W. 0. Judd, W. B. Kerr. (3 aeq.).
Hurdles, Under 16: W. 0. Judd ('1), 12.5 sees.
.
220 Yards,. Under 15: M. J. Swinburn (2).
Broad Jump, Under 15:' M. J. Swinhurn (1), 19 ft. 5 ins.
Relay, Under 15:.M. I. Swinburn, G. I. Smith, A. E. Collins, R. C. Craig (2).
100 Yards, Under .15 Division: A. E. Collins (2).
1.00 Yards, Under 15 Championship: M. J. Swinburn (4).
High. Jump, Under 15: D. C. Whereat (2).
Hurdles, Under 15: M. J. Swinhurn.
220 Yards, Under 14: J. S. Cockle.
High Jump, Under 14: M. S. Jacob (4).
100 Yards, Under 14 Division: M. S. Jacob..
100 Yards, Under '14 Championship:' J. S. Cockle (5).
Relay, Under 14: J. S. Cockle, M. S. Jacob, H. R. Deane, D. F. Legge (3).
Relay, Under 13: D. A. Taylor, R. J. Beer, M. J. Cousins, A. J. Lane.
100 Yards, Under 13 Division: D. A. Taylor (2).
100 Yards, Under 13 Champions/up: A. J. Lane (3).
RIFLE SHOOTING
During Term, II more than one hundred boys were tried out in our search
for lood shots, with the result that several showing promise were.selected to add
to the four members of the first team and three of the second team remaining
from 1951.
Some good shooting was done in practice during the September holidays.
Unfortunately the teams did not shoot up to form in the competition, except in
the Buchanan Shield match, which we won.
The season was a most enjoyable one, characterised by good captaincy and
administration by Mason and Neale'. Once more, too, we had the benefit of
assistance of Mr. F. C. Mason and of Tony McAuley.
On Saturday, 20th September, a very enjoyable match was fired against
two teams representing the O.B.U. There was no combined G.P.S. match this
year.
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The Venour Nathan Shield was won by D. Sherington, with B., C.. Mac,n
as runner-up. Sherington shot consistently and well in the G.P.S. 'matches.
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Results were as fo11ows:-G.P.S. MATCHES
RAWSON CUP.
300 Yards.
........... 26
Appel, D. A. ...
Austin, A. J..................29
............ 30
Johnson, B. B.
.........31
McAuley, P. A. M.
Mason, B. C. (Capt.) ..........24
Neale, I. C............... 30
Sherington, W. D............... 29
30
Wilcox, K. G.........
Total.
59.
56
63
62
-52
59
62
63
500 Yards.
33
27
33
31
28
29
33
33
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12-1
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476
1, T.K.S., 480; 2, Shore, 476; 3, S.G.S., 475
N.R.A. SHIELD —500 YARDS
43
Appel, D. A......................
39
Austin, A. J................... ....
44
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Johnson, B. B.
44
McAuley, P. A. M........................
46
Mason, B. C. (Capt.)...........................
46
Neale, I. C. ..................
48
Sherington, W. D.........................
Wi1co, K. G............................ 34
1, T.K.S., 350; 2, Shore, 344; 3, S.G.S., 329.
BUCHANAN SHIELD.
Total.
Snap.
Rapid.
40
12
Appel; D. A.................. 28
42
20
Baird, J. H. ............... 22
48
28
Drown, C. R................ 20
32
53
Gaden, F. H. P..... ........21
30
16
McAuley, P. A. M.............. 14
51
24
......... 27
Mason, B. C. (Capt.)
41
20
Neale, I. C................. 21
42
24.
Sherington, W. D.............. 18
1, Shore, 347; 2, S.G.S., 339; 3, T.K.S., 332.
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PREMIERSHIP POINTS.
Buchanan.
N.R.A.
Rawson.
3
8
T.K.S............. 8
8
5
........... -5
Shor
5
3
......- ...... 3
S.G.S.
1, T.K.S.; 2, Shore; 3, S.G.S.
SECOND TEAMS.
200 Yards. 400 Yards.
... 32
29
Bishop, P. W..............
30
Bright, R. J............... 29
25
............ 35
Douglas, D. W.
31
Drown, C. R................ 35
31
........... 34
Jamieson, P. H.
31
33
Lovegrove, R. S....
34
............ .. 34
Macoun, K. G.
32
Ryder, J. R. (Capt.) ..........32
1, T.K.S., 511; 21 S.G.S., 508; 3, Shore, 507
Total
19
18
11
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Total.
61
59
60
66
65
64
:68
64
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VENOUR NATHAN SHIELD.
Awarded to the boy who makes the highest score in the Shore Team.
1, Sherington, 152; 2, Mason, 149; 3, Neale, 146.
Colours were awarded to Appel, Austin, Johnson, McAuley, Mason, Neale,
Sherington and Wilcox; 1st Awards to Baird, Drown and Gaden; -2nd Awards to
Bishop, Bright, Douglas, Jamieson, Lovegrove, Macoun and Ryder.
MATCH v. O.B.U.
The shooting was confined to the 300 yards range and so there was time
for some of the spectators to renew their acquaintance with firing a rifle. It is
hoped that next year the match will be fired on both the 300 yards and 500 yards
ranges.
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Results, were:Teams—School, 243; O.B.U., 237.
Teams—School, 220; O.B.U., 208.
Since the O.B.U. "A" Team used vernier sights the School Team received
a handicap 9 f 8 points.
School "A" Team: Appel, 33; Austin, 29; Johnson, 29; Mason, 29; Neale,
26; Ryder,- 30; Sherington, 28; Wilcox, 31. Total, 235
Sckol "B" Team: Bishop, P. W., 25; Bright, 20; Douglas, 32; Drown, 27;
Jamieson, 30; Lovegrove, 30; Macoun, 29; Penfold, 27. Total, 220.
Trophies were provided by the generosity 'of the Captain of Shooting, Bruce
Mason, for the highest scorer in each "A" Team. Mrs. Goddard graciously presented the prizes to the winners, J. B. Gibson (O.B.) and D. A. Appel.
THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
We resumed this term without Mr. Walters, his work being taken over by
Mr. C. H. Lloyd. Unfortunately, Mr. Lloyd has decided to accept -more senior
work at another school next year; all are sorry to lose him.
The term has been one of steady activity, both in and out of the class-room.
Athletics and cricket have been the main outdoor activities, while many tennis
players were tried out for the tennis team. All classes have been working on
various activities, either under the direction of masters or on 'subjects- of personal
interest hA boys are working in groups on subjects such as Coal, Oil, Sugar,
The 'Making of a Felt Hat, Astronomy, The Wreck of the "Niagara," The Human
Eye; and'the Mechanics of the Piano. JIB have made a class study of U.N:I.C.E.F.,
and have collected and arranged large quantities of interesting material. Form I
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are working on a class project on Australia and the Pacific, and certain members
of this class have produced 'fine historical' and geographical models. All forms
except Form I paid a visit to ,the "Health Week" Exhibition in the Town Hall,
and Remove A and B have produced many posters on Health topics. At the time
of writing there is much general activity in mapping and thodelling, and it is
hoped that an opportunity will be found for a display of some of this work.
CRICKET
The 1st XI has played two matches, and two others remain to be played.
In spite of good batting by Lawson, Stobo and Keir, we lost to Barker College
by four wickets; our bowlers, short of practice, were not at their best. In the
second match, against Newington, our last five wickets fell for two runs and
we were all out for 78; Newington replied with 152 for 5, declared, and dismissed
us a second time for 91, of which Yeldham made 52 in very good style; Newington
won by 10 wickets.
Lawson and Litchfield have unfortunately struck a bad patch in their
batting, but both are bowling quite well. At the moment, Yeldham is the best
bowler, and his off-breaks have deceived some, of the good batsmen amongst our
opponents.
The 2nd XI defeated Barker and lost to Newington.
The Colts' team,show great promise for the future. Brogan has proved a
capable leader, as well as a forcing bat and a hostile bowler. P. Cadwallader,
despite his diminutive stature, gives promise of developing into a fine all-rounder.
Dixon, a steady bat, and Eaton and Scott, both destructive bowlers, have been
well backed by intelligent fielding.
ATHLETICS
The Annual Athletic Meeting was held at Northbridge on Friday, october 3.
There were no outstanding performances, but Doyle and S. Reynolds showed
distinct promise for the future at both running and broad jumping. The 'Senior
Trophy was won by Bray and the Junior Trophy by Doyle. Davies, with, 66
points, won the Quarter competition, Linton being 2nd and Hall 3rd with 52
and 51 points respectively.
TENNIS
A team of four boys competed in the Preparatory Schools' Tennis Tournament on Monday, 10th November., Fowler represented us in the "A" Singles,
Keir in the "B" Singles, and Smith and Merewether in the Doubles. In aggregate
games, our team was placed third.
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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS
THE SPIRIT OF A SHIP
It was late in the evening. The room was stuff,r, filled with tobacco smoke.
We talked of strange doings, strange places. A lean, dark man told of a tiny
tugger being fitted Out in a far port, and of its perilous voyage to a lonely Pacific
Island.
He continued:"The boat rounded a point on the island, and there, stretching before us,
was a huge bay. At first sight it seemed to be a bay of gold dappled with patches
of maroon. The gold was because of the crystal clearness of the water and the
sandy bottom. The maroon patches were caused by shoals of red seaweed, ideal
feed for pearl-bearing oysters. But our mission was not oysters. It was to recover
the fabulously rich pearls, said to be part of the cargo of a pearling tugger which
had been treacherously sunk by a Japanese vessel two hours after Pearl Harbour.
Although the boat had sunk in the protected and shallow waters of this same
bay, two luggers, which had already tried to salvage the pearls had returned to
Broome with strangely depleted crews, who were silent about their adventure.
"We decided to moor the boat, for it was too late to start work, or to go
ashore that night. At about midnight we were awakened by the slow, deliberate
chug of a small boat's engines, which grew nearer and nearer. We could see no
lights, until with a dull explosion the whole vessel caught fire, revealing the
rigging of a tugger. Cries of men were heard, and figures were seen to jump
overboard. After ten minutes the boat seemed to sink, and although' our lifeboat
searched a huge area no trace of survivors, wreckage, or even oil was to be seen.
The next day our boat searched again, but could see no sign of the apparent
tragedy. In about the same spot, however, the wreckage of a tugger could be
seen below the surface. But it was so covered in seaweed and barnacles, and was
so much a part of the weird sea bottom, that it must have lain there for at least
five years. We searched the area for the rest of the day—as much for the carcase
of the ship for which we were searching ourselves as for survivors—but without
avail. That night, again about twelve, we were awakened by the throb of engines.
Again the whole performance was repeated. We began to suspect something
mystical, and one of the crew suggested that it might be the ghost of the wrecked
tugger. However, we were a hardy lot and attached no evil meaning to it.
"The next day I was feeling the effects of, sunstroke, and so was forced to
stay in the lugger when the master, in a jovial mood, with some three or four
of the crew, started diving operations on the old wreck. The rest of the crew
went ashore to replenish our water barrels and to shoot pig and duck for salting.
The captain came back early, highly successful, and very jubilant. He show'ed mc
SENIOR ATHLETIC TEAM, 1952.
Back: D. P. Fomenko, Esq., D. W. Burnett, A. W. Osborne, B. Parker, B. G. Whitehouse, J. L. I{etherington,
The Headmaster.
Seated: J. W. Burns, Esq., D. F. Booth, T. L. Rothwell, B. J. Amos, K. J. St. Heaps, B. C. Mason,
The Rev. N. a'B. T. Backhouse.
Absent: I. G. Booth.
JUNIOR ATHLETIC TEAM, 1952.
Back: D. A. Taylor, J. S. Cockle, H. B. Deane, D. C. Whereat, M. S. Jacob, A. J. Lane.
Middle: A. R. Rupp, Esq., A. E. Collins, M. I. Swinburn, J. W. Burns, Esq., G. I. M. Smith, B. C. Craig,
K. D. Anderson, Esq.
Front: I. F. G. Fuller, P. L. Richardson, D. B. Swinburn, W. 0. Judd, J. M. H. Ferris, K. S. Meek, W. B. Kerr.
Seated: M. J. Cousins, H. J. Beer, D. F. Legge.
CADET UNIT OFFICERS, 1952,
Bock: Cdt.-Lts. P. J. McGrath,
Middle: Cdt.-Lts. B. R. Beppell,
J. M. Bennett, J. C. Warden, T. 0. B. King, J. W. L. Vivers.
W. D. Sherington, B. C. Mason, J. D. Wilson, I. B. Meek, J. B. Carrie.
B. J. Lockhart.
Seated: Cdt.-Lts. P. M. Wilkinson, K. G. Wilcox. Capt. L. M. Jarnieson, Capt. P. B. M. Jenkins, Maj. A. E. Mitchell,
Capt. J. W. L. Lipscomb, Cdt-Lts. B. I. Amos, K. I. St. ifeops.
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the pearls, and they were honestly the richest one could imagine, despite their
exposure to salt water. The other party, however, were much later. As the day
wore on, and the hunters did not return (although we could hear their shots),
he became at first restless, then peevish and anxious. Finally he panicked, dealing
out arms and making us keep a watch to seaward. When at last they did come
back it was too late to move. We were all uneasy that. night. Towards midnight
we became strangely quiet and vigilant. As we expected,. the relentless beat of
engines was once more heard. Again, as expected, it came towards us, until a
black form reared up in front of us. With a ghastly perfection that defied all laws
of current and tide, the thing lay herself alongside. Ten faceless forms boarded us,
but though we were all armed, not a shot was fired. The leader floated to the
.cabin and came back at once carrying the pearls. They then filed silently back
to their boat, which returned to its normal position. It sank as before.
"As soon as the phntom.craft disappeared the spell was broken. Two men fell
in a .dead swoon. The skipper and the four menwho had helped him 'were dead."
P':,W. A-B. (Vu).
RAIN
Drip . . . . drip',. . . drip .
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On the verandah roof falls the rain. . . .
Inhabitant of the sky, why do you fall to earth? . . .
Drip . . . . drip. .
The gloomy sky is overcast with clouds,
The monotonous rain is falling . . . . falling
Over the wet roofs of the symmetrical, houses,
Into the oblong gardens; . . .
Everywhere.
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Onto the tranquil sea, over the distant headland,
Onto the rows of parallel brick fences,
Onto the shoulders of the weary man in the street. '
"Another wet week-nd!"
And here I sit, trailing my pen across the paper,
Thinking of things I could have done, and wondering what .. . .
I shall do now.
J. R.. M. (lilA).
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SCHOOL BOYS', SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
On the .morningf Wednesday, 20th August, thirty-five boys fràm a number
of Sydney schools assembled with their parents at Brighton-le-Sands, which was
the starting point of a 6,000 mile journey through Central Australia. We started off in four vehicles in time to have lunch at Epping Grammar
School at the invitation of the Headmaster, the late Mr. Jennings.
Our route lay westward over the Blue Mountains, and after a cold trip
we arrived at Orange, one of the leading fruit-growing centres, late at night.
Next morning we continued further westward through Molong, Wellington,
Dubbo, Narromine and Nyngan, and camped for the night about 40 miles from
Cobar in very flat sheep-raising country.
Before arriving at Cobar next day for lunch we had seen the first of many
emus and kangaroos,. and soon afterwards we passed into the black soil country,
when it began to rain heavily.. It was not long before the trucks were bogged,
which meant that we had to unpack the tow ropes and use our "boy power" to
get under way again to reach Broken Hill on our third day out from Sydney.
We camped there for the week-end and visited the Flying Doctor Base and
the Great Silver Mines. We left after lunch on Monday for Port Augusta, passing
through. Peterborough and Port Pine on the way. For the next two days we
travelled close to the Trans Continental Railway until we reached Kingoonya,
where we turned north and reached Mt. Eba by nightfall.
Next day was spent travelling through sandy country studded with outcrops
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of rock. By late afternoon we were about eight miles from Cooper Pedy, when we
'pitched camp. In the morning we looked over some of the opal diggings. All
the inhabitants live in caves in the ground.
We saw our first group of natives at Curtins Springs; many of them had
been educated at the Hermannsburg Mission and were able to speak relatively good
English. Many of the boys had rides on camels before we left for Ayres Rock,
which was reached about 7 p.m.
Next morning we were busy setting up our base camp, food store and radio S
station—call sign 9CE. The Rock is reddish brown in colour and about 1,100 ft.
• high. The Expedition Leader, Mr. Erskine, divided us up into parties of eight for the
• climb to the top of the rock. . The climb is commenced from the western
slope and is very strenuous, as much of the way the path is inclined at an angle
of 45 degrees to 50 degrees. My party took about 40 minutes to reach the top,
and we were very pleased to be able to put our names on a piece of paper which is
kept in a bottle inside the rock "Cairn". From the rock we .could see Mt. Connar
to the east and Mt. Olga to the west. •
For the next two days the boys specialised at their particular work as biologists, geologists, anthropologists, meteorologists and radio operators. We were in
radio contact several times -each day with the Flying Doctor Base—VJD and
VJD 3. •
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On Wednesday, 3rd September, we spent the morning dismantling the
radio station and packing our gear on to the trucks for the return journey, which
started at 3 p.m., to enable us to camp near Curtins Springs about 6 p.m..
We crossed the Finke River five times between Curtins Springs and Alice
Springs, which was reached at 5 p.m. to set up camp on the racecourse. We
saw many points of interest in the town and also experienced a "willy willy."
The expedition left Alice Springs on Monday, 8th, by air for Adelaide, where
we stayed overnight and flew on to Sydney next morning, to arrive home more
eçperienced and dirtier than whçn we left.
I. L. E. (IVB2.
RESURRECTION OR REINCARNATION?
Now through the dimming eyes of death
,
I see a vision coming clear,
But yet my mind, still earth-bound,
Does not comprehend.
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I do not see the Lethean stream,
The murky pools of sin forgot;
I do not hear the silence
Of the realm of shades.
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I do not see Valhalla's golden domes,
- The splendour of divine immortal power;
Nor hear the fountains tuned
To soft Wagnerian' themes.
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Stay, what these hands that pull me back
From realisation of the vision.
I see—I see a dazzling world of white!
Ah, fiends, let me go!
I must attain,divinity;
Too late, the vision fades, and I 'forget.
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"He's passed the crisis now,
He'll live," .
The smirking doctor says, ,
"It took ten thousand penicillin units though."
Three wards away
An anguished ''oman sobs;
While in the' corridor
A man sits, with his head sunk in his hands,,
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No longer waiting. Their new-born babe' is dead.
G. S. S. (VIA).
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DISCUSSION.
"That's a ketch,
I betch."
"It's not'Sa yot.".
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Dec. 19, 1952
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Tom jogged upon his horse,
—He rode.
Dick paddled in his boat,
—He rowed..
But Harry walked along
The road.
When making a' trip o'er the waved of the ocean,
Be careful you are not made sick by their mocean.
AT THE HORSE-SALES.
As I was drinking cider
I saw a rank outsiderIbider!
When having rowboat frolics
You're sure to lose the rolics!
Once I saw a SiouxOh, phio'ux!
COLLOQUY.
"How big is a rhino?
" 'S if mo."
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You'll never catch a bosun
Hosun.
When Tom fell over the cliff with his bucket,
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He kucket.
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If you trip
in the bath,
Use your loofah
As a boofah.
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Dec. 10, 1952
THE TORCH-BEARER.
CORROBOREE
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The dull drums thunder,
Making men insane,
• Turning them to animals,
Savage and untame
Scarlet in the firelight
Glistening from the flame,
Writhing 'bodies imitate
Animals in pain.
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Down the line of figures,
Decked in' hideous white,'
Leaps the old 'witch-doctor,
,
Tribesmen cower in fright.
Ancient rites in rhythm,
Deep notes ever true,
Beat on beat'cbmpelling
Frenzied didgéridoo.'
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OLD BOYS' NOTES
OLD BOYS' ANNUAL TEA. AND GENERAL MEETING
The Annual Tea and General Meeting was held in the School Dining Hall
on . Friday evening, 21st November. About 249 membe,rs attended the Tea,
which, as usual, was most enjoyable.
The office-bearers elected at the meeting were as follow:Patron: The Headmaster. President: Richard Swift.
Past-Presidents (ex-ofllcio): A. B. S. White, D'A. F. Roberts, G. C. Turnbull,
R: 'B. Hipsley, R. N. Cadwallader, A. Distin Morgan, C. S. Tiley, R. C.
Anderson, M. M. Goddard. .
Vice-Presidents: G. H. Broinowski, J. W. Chapman, N., Falk, R. C. Gowing,
M. M. Helsham, T. A. Langley, E. C. S. White.
Hon. Secretary: Hugh H. Jamieson. Hn. Treasurer: N. C. Sutherland.
Assistant Hon. Secretary: D. A. Webster.
Assistant Hon. Treasurer: J. M. Eldershaw.
Hon. Auditor: D; M. Dixon. Torch-Bearer Representative: j. B. Gibson. The members listed below were nominated for the Committee: J. 'B. Blackwell, F. R. Cooper, R. A. Gilfillan, P. A. Hanks, H. R. T. Hodgkinson, W. L.
Jamieson, A. G. Lomer, M. T. Lyne, B.. S. Mackenzie, V. L. McCausland, K. J.
Palmer, R. 'N. Paton, J. N. Sevier, R. A. Swift, H. K. Webb, 0. P. Wood. A
general postal ballot will be held for the election of nine.
OLD BOYS' ANNUAL CHAPEL SERVICE
The Chapel Service was held at the School Chapel. on 12th October. The
address was delivered by the Rev. Nigel Backhouse, who retires at the end of the
year.
OLD BOYS' ANNUAL GOLF DAY
Forty players took part in the Golf Day at Killara on 13/11/'52.
OLD BOYS' SHOOTING
The Annual Rifle Match against two school teams took place at Long Bay
on 20/9/'52. The O.B.U. "A" team used vernier sights, and so the School "A"
team received 8 points. The result was a win for the SchQol in both matches.
OLD BOYS' ANNUAL DINNER
The, .Dinner was a highly successful function this.year, with about 160 Old
Boys present. Held at the Killara Golf. Club, the guests of the Union were the
Rev. Nigel Backkiouse and the.late.Keith A. Fraser.
CRICKET DAY
Saturday, 7th February, 1953, at, Northbridge. Names should be in by
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GENERAL NOTES
A cable has been received by his parents that the degree of Ph.D. has been
conferred on Brian Booth, for Textile Chemistry at the University of Leeds.
Dr. Brian Booth's father, who returned to Australia recently, is an international
Counsellor and was for some years Chairman of the International Wool Secretariat.
Brian Booth entered the Faculty of Textile Science under Professor Speakman at
the University of Leeds in 1946. He gained his Honours B.Sc. degree there in
1950, hóldinga Lund Scholarship. After graduating, he was awarded an I.W.S.
Research Scholarship in Textile Science, and for two years has been engaged on
wool research. His thesis was on "The Dissolution and Regeneration of Keratin."
During his six years' undergraduate and graduate work at the Leeds University he
took an active part in student affairs, being at times also Hon. Secretary, Treasurer
and President of the University Textile Society. Brian expects to return to
Australia next year.
Major Peter Richardson writes from Quetta, Pakistan, where he is attending
•the Staff College, that, in between spells of hard work in pursuit of a P.S.C., he
finds time for polo, amateur race riding, cricket and mountaineering among the
11,000 foot hills of Baluchistan. At the end of his course in December he
expects to make a two months' tour of West Pakistan with his family before
returning to Australia.
Bob Burnet has been in the United Kingdom since. April, 1949, gaining
experience with R. A. Lister & Co. Ltd. in the manufacture of diesel engines,
sheep shearing equipment and farm machinery. Having, been throughout the
works,. Bob is now in the commercial offices prior to returning to Australia. He
was fortunate enough to be a representative on the firm's stand at the Royal,
the Royal Highland and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Shows.
Gordon Turnbull has been enjoying long service leave and visited most States
in his wanderings. Many Old Boys who still cherish the nemories of Major
Richard Keegan will be interested to hear that while staying on a property,
"Maneroo," in the Longreach District, Gordon met the bookkeeper, Mr. Green,
who was with Major Keegan when as 0/C. "X" Force he was killed at Bukit
Teemah.
Other Old Boys whom Gordon met or heard about were:—Malcolm McRae
(1910-14), who is Manager of William Adams in Perth and lives at Cottesloe.
He retains a-very keen interest in the School and is ever-ready to make welcome
to Perth any Old Boy taking up a position there or passing through. Phil Orr
(1911-16) is Manager of Dalgety's, Perth, and has just returned from a trip
abroad.
C. S. M. Walker (1913-16) was in charge of the C.S.R. Refinery in W.A.,
but has recently been transferred to Brisbane, where he is in.charge at New Farm
Refinery. Keith Judd is with Rheems in Fremantle; Dr. Paddy Janes (1914-19)
is practising in a W.A. country town, and Alec Dixon (1914-16) has his own
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10, 1952
In Adelaide, Gordon was generously entertained by Clement Q. Williams
who is Professor of Singing at the Elder Conservatorium, Adelaide.
J. Knight Barnett (1917-20), has presided over the Wurlitzer organ at
the Regent for the last two years and is most 'popular with cinema fans.
W. G. Bevan (1926-29) is a sales executive with the C.O.R. Co. Alan Middleton is with Gibbs 'Bright, Adelaide, and is one of the active Old Bèys organising
reunions from time to time. Jim Holden (1917-20) is a senior executive with
General Motors Holden Ltd.
In Melbourne Gordon met S. R. Janes (1916-2 1), who is living, at Templestowe, a Melbourne suburb, and was busy preparing for his trip overseas; D. E.
Woods (1922-26), now back in Sydney; N. M. Thomson, Manager of Mauri Bros.
Thomson, Melbourne; F. H. Daniell (1915-18), who is living at East Malvern.
In Rabaul he quaffed a few drinks' with Alwyn O'Reilly (1924-26), who is
in charge of one of W. R. Carpenter's activities; Cyril Doyle (1916-18), who has
a plantation near Rabaul and recently in Sydney on holidays; Mr. Justice Bignold
(1910-17), who resides at Port Moresby and was in, Sydney recently.
In Queensland there are many Old Boys, and Gordon had pleasure in staying
some days with Peter Bell (1918-21) at Dandaraga,'Dartmouth, in the Longreach
District, and F. N. ("Bing") Bell (1920-27) at Blendon, Barcaldine.
He spent a most interesting afternoon with D. M. Archer (1911-14), who
manages "Strathdarr" for the Strathdarr Pastoral Co. Pty. Ltd. This property
is very well known for its fine stud sheep. In the recent Brisbane Show, "Strathdarr" won Grand Champion honours for both Meiino Ram and Ewes, and has won
58. Grand Champion, awards in 15 years' showing in Queensland. In that district
Gordon came across John Huie, son of the late Dr. J. Z. Huie, who is jackerooing
on Marmboo Station; S. McNally of B'andon Grove Station, Longreach.
E. Sweetland is a boring contractor under the name of H. & S. Co. Ltd.
In Brisbane'he met Jack Down (1921-24), in the softgoods trade in Brisbane;
Dr. Haddon Kemp (1922-24), a very busy dentist in Brisbane; John Wansey,
recently transferred from Sydney to Brisbane with Claude Neon Signs Ltd.;
Russell Cuppaidge (1916-1920), a Brisbane solicitor; G. Distin Morgan (1916-18),
with Gillespie Bros.; L. Tyrrell (1917-18), with Howard Motors.
Richar,d Meikie has. just returned from a successful tour of New Zealand
with the "Worm's Eye View" Company. Another Old Boy playing very successfully on stage and in radio is Nigel Lovell.
W. B. Crawford has been in Suva for three years with W. R. Carpenter &
Co. Ltd., and expects to be transferred back to Sydñçy early next year.
David Moors, who was at H.A.C., is now in England. He has travçlled
through Italy and France, and at present is gaining further agricultural experience in England. . ' '
Philip Wood, also in England, has, done the first section of his 'F.D.S., and
will be doing the seconeL in about six months' time. He expects to be away from
Sydney for some time. He has just receised an appointment to the Eastman Dental
Hospital in London.
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Dick Coward has just returned from New Zealand, where he'was working in
the Veterinary .Surgeons' Club, in the North Island.
Harry Vincent, after three years at New Caledonia with the South Pacific
Commission, is down in Sydney on holidays with his family.
James Ashton, of Mandurama, recently returned after four months .abroad.
Jim visited several former polo_playing friends in England and spent several days
on the King Ranch in Texas.
Ted Bagot, architect, arrived back on the "Orontes" on 1st Noven)ber after
lmost two years away. Ted was able to see a great deal of England; working
in London for about 15 months, and had a week in Ireland, where he saw the
renowned Dublin Horse Show. He left England in, September and travelled
through France and Spain by train to Gibraltar, and caught the ship out. Ted
made several 'bus trips and saw much of great architectural interest in Seville,
Toledo, Granada, Cordova, Malaga and Gibraltar.
George Clark, now a permanent member of the R.A.N., carries the rank
of Sub-Lieutenant and is in England undergoing courses. Lieutenant Barry
Williams, 'R.A.N., is also doing a 'year's. course and will be returning on H.M.A.S.
"Vengeance," due here next March.
Ian McBean recently featured in the Moree district by piloting a winner
from barrier to box in the Picnic Races. Also in this area working hard are
Jimmy Long, now breeding Red Polls, and Brian (Buck) Jones.
Peter Love is now in London with a firm of Commercial Artists and expects
to spend his holidays in February in Austria.
Another Old Boy recently back is "Sandy" Newlands, who spent two years
gaining post graduate experience in engineering in England.
P. H. Shirley, who left for England in 1936, arrived back in Sydney for
ten days on part of his holidays, his first visit since leaving our shores. With
Unilever Ltd., he came out on business via Burma and Siam and will return via
Indonesia and Malaya.
Peter Collett is with B'ehr-Manning (abrasives) in Adelaide, and has made
several trips recently to Perth.
From Canada we hear of J. T. Rodd (1939-43), who, has been in England
for about four, years as an engineer, and is now with Canadian Ltd. (airplane
builders) in Montreal. D. K. Nicholls (1932-34) is with the Travel Dept. of
Guy Tombs in Montreal, and another Old Boy in Montreal is K. N. E. Bradfleld.
In Ottowa is, of course, Dr. Bruce Lang (1935-40), who became the proud father
of a daughter, as mentioned in the last issue.
Graham Feakes was recently appointed to the Diplomatic Staff in Karachi,
Pakistan. He left to take up his appointment on 27th November and expects to
be away two years.
Graeme Anderson, who is with Caltex, has arrived safely at Bahrein Island,
in the Persian Gulf. He reports that the average temperature for 41 months
is in excess of 100 degrees, and that rain falls but twice a year, usually in the
third week of January. '
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As will have been seen from a rëpott elsewhere, the philatelically minded boys
at the School have recently formed a Stamp Club. If is intended, amongst other
activities, to start a collection of' postage stamps for. the School in the hope that
such will eventually become not only of great interest, but will also be of
educational value from the point of view of History and Geography.
To help start the collection, several Old Boys have already donated stamps,
•
and it is considered that a good basic collection could be made immediately if other
Old Boys, many of whom no doubt have schoolboy collections hidden away,
would donate these to the School..
.
Accordingly, Old Boys willing to assist are asked to send collections or odd
stamps to the School, or they may be forwarded to E. .J. Selby, 254a George Street,
Sydney, who has undertaken to deliver them to the Club.
The Committee of the Old Boys' Union has much pleasure in . commencing
the publication of the data supplied by members in response to its recent• letter.
It has even more pleasure in reporting that the reeponse has been greater than its
expectations—over 1,000 forms to hand and more arriving. To those whose forms
have . been received it sends its thanks; to those whose forms haven't it sends
greetings and a similar form published in this issue. It hopes that this will bring
in further replies. .
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NAME:
.
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.
(Block letters, please)
PRESENTADDRESS
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YEARSAT SCHOOL.:
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AWARDS DECORATIONS, DEGREES, QUALIFICATIONS, etc.
: BUSINESS ASSOcIATION
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..................................................................................................................
(e.g.) Grazier—Manila, N.S.W.
Medical Practitioner—Macquarie St., Sydney.
Smith & Co. Ltd, Orange—Hardware Merchants.
The Committee wishes to make the following apologies at the outset. The
names published in this issue are confined to members at School during its early
years. In the future, names will be chosen more at random. The lists will be
continued in successive issues until all names have been published. Secondly, in
many cases the material supplied, though of great interest, cannot be published
in full; wherever it has been necesary to cut down, it has been done with great
care and many headaches. Such pruning has been necessary through curtailment
of space, and a plan for it has been strictly followed.
Dec. 10, 1952
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1891:
.
PARTON, Arthur William, "Colviora," Bourne Street, Katoomba; 1890-91; Methodist
Minister (retired).
S
1892:
CALLAGHAN, Reginald, 28 Myra Street, Wahroonga; 1892 (retired).
RUTLEDGE, Edward Hamilton, M.B., Ch.M., E.D., Flat 19, 'Park Lane Mansions, Waratah
Street, Rushcutters Bay; 1892; Medical Practitioner ,(retired).
.
1893:
MOODIE, Robert Troup, 4 Urquhart Street, Hawthorn, Vic.; '1890-93 (retired).
MORSON, Walter Jamieson, 84 Sugarloaf Crescent, Castlecrag; 1890-93 (retired).
POCKLEY, Eric Q., M.B., Ch.M., 31 Avalon 'Parade, Avalon Beach; 1889.93..
YARNOLD, Alfred H., M.A., 118 Spencer Road, Cremorne; 1890-93; Mosman C. of' E.
Preparatory School.
1894:
ARMITAGE, Isaac Duncan, "Gwandalan," Showground Road, Castle Hill; 1893.94; Clerk
in Holy Orders (retired).
1895:
,
MOSELEY. William Charles, 51 Castlereagh Street, Sydney; 189295; Solicitor.
1897:
HOPKINS, Francis. P., "Beverley," 335 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra; 1894.97; Grazier.
LAMB, Frank de 'Villiers, C.B.E., "Glenrock," Wallaroy Road, Double Bay; .1892-97
(retired).
1898:
ABRAHAM, Chantley D., 108 Middle' Harbour Road, Lindfield'; 1892.98; Real Estate
Agent, Crow's Nest.
BOURKE, Esbert Vincent, "Hillside," Burroway Street,, Neutral Bay; 1891-98 (retired).
MOSELEY, Arthur Henry, D.S.O., M.B., Ch.M., D.P.H.,, 41 Hastings Road, Warrawee;
1892.98; Medical Practitioner.
RUNDLE, Charles Wostenholm, 59 Manning Road, Double Bay; '1892.98; Solicitor, Norton
Smith &Co., Hunter Street, Sydney.
1901:
FISHER, Arthur Donnelly. Wentworth, BA., LL.B., 266 Falcon Street, No,rth Sydney;
,
1891-1901; 'Solicitor (retired).
1902:
HICKSON, Robert Newburgh, F.RJ.A., Faulkner Street, Armidale, N.S.W.; 1896-1902;
Architect.
S
'
1903:
DAVIES, Louis Walter, M.C., "The Peppers," Aberdeen, N.S.W.; 1898.1903; The Aus
'
tralian Chilling & Freezing Co. Ltd., Aberdeen.
MINNETT, Rupert \'illiers. F.R.A.I.A., 302 Pacific Highway, Crow's Nest; 1897.1903;
Architect, Rupert V. Minnett & Cullis Hill, Pacific Highway, Crow's Nest.
MOORE, Eric Julian, 26 Ryrie Street, Mosman'; 1899-1903; Registered Surveyor, Sydney.
SAYERS, George Paget, 29 Cooling Parade', Vaucluse; 1897.1903; Wilcox Mofflin Ltd., Merchants, Sydney.
WRIGHT, Edgar Henry, 20 Woolcott Street, Waverton; 1897.1903; Electric Lamp Manu.
facturers (Aust.) Pt)'. Ltd., Hamilton, N.S.W.
1904:
BULLOCK, Howard. MB., Ch.M.,'. F.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P. (Lon.), B.Sc. (Oxon.).
"Korna," 155 Macquarie Street, Sydney; 1898-1904; Surgeon.
1905:
..
•,.
DOWLING, Bruce Sheen, M.C., E.D., B.E., M.I.C.E.. A.M.I.E. (Aust:), 14 Wallaroy Road,
.
Double Bay; 190305; Engineer (retired).
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DOWLING, Keith Shadforth Sheen, "Springfield," Spring Creek, Muswellbrook; 1903-05;,
W. Baichin Pty. Ltd., Merchants, Sydney.
SIMPSON, Ian Roy, B.A., 79 Hopetoun Avenue, Vaucluse; 1897-1905; Solicitor, Pitt Street,
Sydney.
1906;
CALVER, Harold Erling, "Orvieto," Hope Street, Blaxland; 1901.06; Wunderlich Ltd.,
Redfern.
NORTH ASH, Egerton Augustine, Th.L., "The Eirie," Alma Street, North Sydney;:1905.06;
Archdeacon, Church of England.
ROSS, Rowan C., "Bungarby," Cooma, N.S.W.; 1904-06; Grazier.
THOMSON, Duncan Gillies, "Grey.holme," Binnaway, N.S.W.; 1901.06; Crazier.
1907;
BACKHOUSE, Harold B., E.M., "Villa Maria," 165 Pennant Street, E. Pairamatta; 1905.07;
Ampol Petroleum Co. Ltd.
BIRTHS
ABOUD: 18/10/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Aboud, of Bredbo—a daughter.
BEVAN: 17/8/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bevan—a son (Peter Curtiss).
BRIGDEN: 24/8/'52, to Lexie and Norman—a son.
COLLETT: 2/9/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Collett, of Clapham, S.A.—a daughter
(Jacqueline Anne).
CORMACK: 11/10/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. 0. R. Cormack—a daughter.
CREAGHE: 7/11/'52, at Lautoka, Fiji, to Sybil and Dick—a son (Richard Fitzroy).
FRIEND: 24/8/'51, to Dr. and Mrs. Alan Friend, of Melbourne—a son (James Anthony).
GEMMELL: 20/9/'52, to Beryl and Cohn—a daughter.
GUNNING: 28/10/'52, to Dr. and Mrs. John Gunning—a daughter (Brigid).
HAMBLY: 24/8/'52, to Marjorie and Cohn—a daughter (Margaret Penelope).
HIGGS: '15/10/'52, to Rodney and June—a son (Malcolm Robert).
Le FEVRE 27/10/'52, at Lithgow, to Edna and Jack—a son (Bernard Claude).
MAYNE: 7/10/'52, to Dr: and Mrs. Stephen Mayne—a daughter.
McCORQUODALE: 20/10/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. Lex McCorquodale—a daughter (Diana
Margaret).
MURRAY-JONES: 15/11/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Murray-Jones—a son (Allan Gordon).
ORMISTON: 16/10/'52, at Orange, to Joan and George—a daughter.
PLAYFAIR: 1/10/'52, to Anne and Ross—a daughter (Janet Anne).
QUINNELL: 26/8/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Quinnell—a daughter.
SELBY: 10/11/'52, to Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Selby—a son.
THEARLE: 5/9/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thearle, of Cowra—a son (Lester Norman).
•UTHER: 26/9/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Uther—a son (Ian Adrian).
WALTER: 30/9/'52, to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Walter, of Mudgee—a daughter.
WARREN: 30/10/'52, to Ronda and Noel—a son.
YATES: 24/10f52, to Jean and David—a son (David William).
ENGAGEMENTS
The following engagements have been announced:JACK FELSTEAD BARNES to JANET ELIZABETH CLARK.
CHARLES BLANKS to BARRIE ASSHETON.CHIN;
JOHN ALLAN CLINCH te LINLEY JUNE BRIGHT.
THOMAS DONALD DOUGLAS to PAMELA JUNE SKYRING.
ANTHONY EDWARDS to SUSAN McCUBBIN.
KINGSMILL VICTOR (KIM) PENNEFATHER to JEAN MARJORIE GOLDSBY.
LESTER BAKER SODEN to AITHNAH HOWARD MICHELL.
JOHN HAROLD TAPLIN to BETTY CALLAGHAN.
Dec. 10, 1952
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137
MARRIAGES
'('Seé also undei, "ChapeP Notes.'?)
ARMSTRONG—MORTIMER SMITH: 16/8/'52, at All Saints', Wribbenhall, England,
Denis, to Miss J. M. Mortimer Smith, of Wribbenhall.
CHANCELLOR—ZUIDEMA: 29/8/'52, in London, Russell to Jancy.
FRIEND—LEAR: 9/2/'52, at St. Andrews, Lutwyche, Q., Trevor Qwen to Rosalind
Elizabeth.
MPORE—OWENS: 9/9/'52, at St. Luke's, Clovelly, Brian Sidney Moore, R.A.N., to Alice
Owens.
OBITUARY
BENNETT, Francis Seth: 2/9/'52 (suddenly), at New Holdsworthy Military Camp, dearly
- beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bennett, of Chatswood, and dear brother of Ron,
• aged 18. At the School: 1946.51; Senior Prefect, 1951.
FRASER, Keith Aird: 23/8/'52, beloved husband of Muriel and father of Peter, late
•R.A.A.F. (deceased), aged 59. At the School, 1903-10.
JAQUES, Harold Vivian: 27/9/'52 (suddenly), second son of the late Alfred Edmund and
Katherine Jaques, aged 70 years. At the School: 1895-1899. Reg. No. 340.
JONES, Eric: 27/8/'52, of Mosman, beloved husband of Mary and father of Phillip, step..
father of Viva, aged 40 years. At the School: 1924-26.
KEYS, John Hudson: 29/4/'52, of Bengalla, Muswellbrook, beloved husband of Adrienne,
at Glasgow, Scotland, aged 72. At the School: 1895.1896. Reg. No. 327.
PENFOLD, Frank Lyall; 13/7/'52, at Inverell, husband of Edith Jane, aged '53. At the
School 1910-13.
WIGHTMAN, John Alexander: 9/7/'52 (result of accident)', beloved only son of Mrs.
C. M. Wightman, of Lindfield, aged 21. At the School: 194147.
EXCHANGES
The editors wish to acknowledge with thanks the following' exchanges:-.New South Wales: The King's School Magazine, The .Armidaliws, The Tudorian, The
Cra'sbrookio-'n, The Hawkes bury Agricuüural College iôu.rnal, The Record, The
Waverlian, The Sydneyian, The Triangle.
England: The Radleian, The Salopian, The Rossallian, The Br64/iald College Chronicle,
The Sedberghran.
Queensland: The Southportonian..
Victoria: The Melbournian, The Conan, The Scotch Collegian, The Mitre.
South Australia: The Scotch. College Magazine.
New Zealand: The Christ's College Register.
South Africa: The Johannian.
The exchanges may be seen in the School Library.
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Dec. 10, 1952
THE TORCH-BEARER. ,
REGISTER SUPPLEMENT
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ENTERED 1952.
TERM I.
'
8166 Alexander, John Harvey; born 1/4/'43; son of Dr. J. M. Alexander, 483 Burwood
Road, Belmore.
8167 Alexander, Mark James; born 21/6/'42; son of, J. C. Alexander, Esq., 1197 Pacific
Highway, Turramurra.
8168 Alsop, John Chisholm; born 18/2/'40; son of J. H. Alsop, Esq., 64 Eton Road,
Lind field.
8169 Arthur, John Richard Brice; born 28/908; son of Mrs. J. B. Arthur, 34 Ocean Road,
Manly. (B.)
.
8170 Ashton, Antony Winter; born 15/12/'40; son of N. W. Ashton, Esq., 221 Greenwich
Point, Greenwich.
8171 Atkinson, Bruce Davie; born 9/10/'41; son of H..E. H. Atkinson, Esq., ,98 Chelrnsford-Avenue, Lindfield.
.
8172 Barker, Clilton Elliott; born 27/11/'40; son of A. V. Barker, Esq., 26-28 Lucinda
Avenue, Wahroonga. '
8173 Bartlett, Derek Milton Ward; born 27/8/'37; son of M. R Bartlett, Esq., 35 James
Street, Lismore. '(H.)
8174 Beatty, Scott Kinnairci; born 25/3/'43;, son of R. W. Beatty, Esq., 1 Eton Road,
Lindfield. (J.)
8175 Benbow, Dennis David; 'born 15/12/'38; son of D. E. Benbow, Esq., Royal Hotel,
Wollongong. (H.)
8176 Berry, David John; born 22/12/'41; son of T. N. Berry, Esq., 310 Mowbray Road,
Chatswood.
8177 Berry, William John Lawrence; born 10/2/'39; son of L. Berry, Esq., 9 Ryrie's
Parade, Cremorne.
8178 Bishop, Alan David; 'born 20/4/'40; son of E. G. Bishop, Esq., 26A Wolseley Road,
Mosman.
'
8179 Bloomfield, Gregory Neil; horn 20/8/'40; son of Mrs J. Bloomfield, 38 Victoria
Street, Roseville.
8180 Bonnington, Bruce Gordon; l)Orn 9/11/'40; son of G. C. Bonnington, Esq., 1 Matong
Street, Gordon.
8181 Brain, Stephen Vivian Foxton; born 5/7/'41; son of V. J. F. Brain, Esq., 32 Green.
gate Road,'Kil]arfl.
8182 Buckley, Maurice Joslua; born 29/11/38; son of' M. A. Buckley, Esq., 54 Pitt.
water Road, Pymble.
8183 Butler, John 'Herbert; born 19/5/'39; son of H. H. Butler, Esq., P.O. Box 77,
Byron Bay. (S.)
8184 Cadwallader, Peter Cohn; born 21/4/'42; son of Mrs. R. Cadwallader, Bangulla
Street, Warrawee.
8185 Canny, John Anderson; born 24/1/'40; son of B. D. Canny, Esq., Greenwood, Pitt.
water Road, Pymble.
8186 Carpenter, Clifford John; born 14/7/'40; son of W. B. Carpenter, Esq., 83 Pitt
Street, Sydney.
8187 Campbell, James Dunstan; born 9/9/'36; son of J. S. Campbell, •Esq., do. Perpetual
Trustee Coy. Ltd., Box 4172X, G.P.O., Sydney. (H.)
8188 Carr, David Gavan; born 3/3/'43; son of G. G. Carr, Esq., 24 David Street, clifton
Gardens. '
8189 Catts, David Frederick; born 9/9f41; son of F. W. Catts, Esq.,'51 Billyard Avenue,
Wahroonga.
8190 Clark, Philip Marcus; born 6/1/'42; son of Mrs. G. T. Busby, '50 Shirley Road,
Wolistonecraft.
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8191 Clarke, Stephen Cristopher; born 23/12/'39; son of C. B. Clarke, Esq., 62 Treatt's
Road, Lindfield.
8192. Cockle, Jeremy Sherid; born 19/8/'39; son of J. S. Cockle,.Esq., 31 Prince Albert
Street, Mosman.
8193 Coleman, John Brian; born 19/9/'38; ward of A. B. Bertie, Esq., 375 George
Street, Sydney.
8194 Cooke, Davi4 Rolla; born 2/12/'41; son of Mrs. B. C. Daymond, 31 Tobruk Avenue,
Cremorne.
8195 Cox, Philip Sutton; born 1/10/'39; son of R. A. Cox, Esq., 10 Greengate Road,
Killara.
.
8196 Cribb, David Charles; born 26/12/'40; son of P. C. Cribb, Esq., 29 Tryon Road,
Lindfield:
8197 Crivelli, Michael Roger Urban; born 4/3/'39; son of R. L. Crivelli, Esq., 30 Kintore
Street, Wahroonga..
.
.
.
8198 Curlewis, Peter Campbell; born 10/12/'39; son of N. U. Curlewis, Esq., 155 Middle
Head Road, Mosman.
8199 Dawson, Jonathan Hugh; born 25/8/'39; son of A. F. H. Dawson, Esq., 44 Smith
'Road, Artarmon.
8200 Deane, Henry Russell born 22/5/'39; son of H. C; Deane, Esq., Box 7, P.O.,
Queanbeyan. (R.) .
8201 Dixon, John William Menzies; born 6/3/'42; son of J. M. Dixon, Esq., 84 Eastern
Road, Turramurra.
8202 Dixon, Rollo Montrose; born 20/10/'39; son of B. M. ,Dixoi, Esq., c/o. Priestley
and Morris, 5 O'Connell Street, Sydney.
8203 Donnan, Stuart Paul Briot; born 2/9/'40; son of P. H: B. Donnan, Esq., 32 Kitchener
Avenue, Eariwood.8204 Douglass, Robert Harold Victor; born '14/8/'42; son of K. V. Douglass, Esq., 15
Redgum Avenue, Killara.
8205 Doust, Bruce David; born 13/9/'38; son of R. J. Doust, Esq., 13 Bullecourt Avenue,
Mosman.
8206 Doyle, Robert Arthur Kelman; born 5/3/'38; son of R. E. R. Doyle, Esq., 68
Macquarie Street, Glen Innes. (S.)
8207 Edmondson,.john Howard; born 9/2/'40; son of Mrs. F. M. Edmondson, 14 Upper
'
Spit Road, Mosman.
8208 Edwards, Anthony David; born 2/8/'39; son of Brigadier H; H. Edwards, C.B.E.,
E D., 6 Holdsworth Avenue, North Wollstonecraft.
8209 Epps, William Roger; born 19/4/'43; son of Dr. W. G. H. Epps, 3 Julian Street,.
Mosman.
8210 Flatt, Robert Arthur Maxwell; born 30/7/'39; son of A. M. Fltt, Esq., 172 Raglan
Street, Mosman.
8211 Flemming, 'Kenneth William; born 10/6/'42; son of D. C. Flemming, 10 Blakesbury
Street, Chatswood. (1.) 8212 Fraser, Donald,; born 1/11/'39; son of Dr. M. Fraser, '11 Woodside Avenue, Lindfield.
8213 Fullagar, Ralph; born 14/11/'41; son of H. R. Fullagar, Esq., 2 Mitchell Street,
Greenwich Point.
8214 Galbraith, Michael Neil; born 7/5/'38; son of T. L. R. Galbraith, Esq., Medway,
Box 10, Moss Vale. (B.)
8215 Gardner, John Tredwen; born 11/3/'39; son of C T. Gardner, Esq., 231 Spit Road,
Mosman.
8216 Gill, John Ewan Macdonald; born 23/9/'41; son of J. E. Macdonald Gill, Esq.,
.
7 Arthur Street, Killara.
8217 Glennan, Michael-John; born 6/5/'42; son of J. J. 'Glennan, Esq.,' Wyong. (J.)
8218 Graham, Roger Lance; born 12/8/'41; son of L. B. Graham, Esq., 24 Glen Road,
Roseville.
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8219 Gulley, Richard Winston; born. 22/2/'40;. son of R. H. Gulley, Esq., 20 Wakeford
Road, Strathfield.
8220 Gummerson, Brian Arthur born 24/4/37; son of W. A. Gummerson, Esq., 13
Landers Road, Lane Cove.
8221 Harbutt, Timothy Lloyd; born 15/5/'4;, son of L. G. Harbutt, Esq., Box 162, P.O.,
Orange. (H.)
8222 Harris, John; born 11/3/43; son of J. Harris, Esq., 10 Martin Place, Sydney.
8223 Hawley, Arthur Graham Leete; born 12/4/'42; son of A. S. Hawley, Esq., 12 O'Connell Street, Sydney. (J.)
8224 Hill, Geoffrey Winnall; born 30/3/'40; son of W. W. Hill, Esq., Mathalla, Dirran.
• bandi, S.W. Queensland. (J.)
8225 Holman, Douglass John; born 22/3/'40; son of K. M. Holman, Esq., 4 Waimea
Road, Lindfield.
8226 Horder, Richard Spencer; born 25/9/'39; son of E.. S. Horder, Esq., 19 Taluban
Road, Lane Cove.
8227 Hughes, Ian Robert; born 13/7/'42; son of G. Hughes, Esq., 23 Arthur Street,
Killara.
8228 Husband, Geoffrey Maxwell; born 19/12139; son of M. A. Husband, Esq., 80
Centennial Avenue, Chatswood.
8229 Ifould, Antony Lister; born 22/1/'42; ward of . W. H. Ifould, Esq., 1405 Pacific
Highway, Warawee: (J.)
8230 Jackson, Peter Warren; born 4/9/'41; son of T. W. Jackson, Esq., Huntley Lodge,
Coronga Crescent, Killara. (3.)
8231 Jacob, Malcolm Snodgrass; born 1/11/'38; son of A. W. Jacob, Esq., Kurrawong
Flats, 15 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach.
8232 Keene, Jock Bodley; born 22/4/'38; son of C. B. Keene, Esq., Yetta, Pilliga. (S.)
8233 Kent, Jon King; born 28/11/'39; son of A. Kent, Esq.,.46 Terry, Road, West Ryde.
8234 Lamble, Peter John; born 30/5f41; son of J. A. Lamble, Esq., Kingsbridge, 15
Norfolk Street, Killara.
8235 Lehmann, Geoffrey John; born 28/6/'40; son of L. P. Lehmann, Esq., 4 Burgoyne
Street, Gordon.
8236 Liddle, David Warwick; born 20/9/'42; son of J. H. Liddle, Esq., 2 Lockslcy Street,
Killara.
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8237 Lloyd, Peter Howard; born 12/2/'39; son of D. S. Lloyd, Esq., Yoi, Delungra. (S.)
8238 Lovell, Peter Hugo Tasman; born 2/1/'40; son of Dr. B. T. Lovell, 28 Hannah
Street, Beecroft.
.8239 Lovell, Stephen John Tasman; born 14/8/'41; son of Dr. B. T. Lovell, 28 Hannah
Street, Beecroft.
8240 Lucas, Ian Russell; born 13/11/42; son of K. R. Lucas, Esq., 1 Parrawi Rcad,
Mosman.
.
8241 Lyne, Michael Stewart; born. 13/2/'37; son of M. T. Lyne, Esq., 6 Beach Road,
Collaroy.
8242 McCarthy, Leonard Neil; born 13/6/'41; son of L. J. McCarthy, Esq., 77 Austin
Street, Lane Cove.
8243 Madgwick, Peter Bowden; born 5/9/39; son of J. E. Madgwick, Esq., 34 Bapaume
Road, Mosman.
8244 Magill, Lawrence Ian; born 1/12/'38;, son of H. W. Magill, Esq., 23 Mitchell Road,
Mosman.
8245 Marshall, Richard Glen Orlebar; born 31/7/'41; son of J. R. 0. Marshall, Esq.,.
Tralee, Moree. (J.)
8246 Matthews, Philip David Tristram; born 16/9/'37 son of P. T. Matthews, Esq.,
51 St. John's. Avenue, Gordon.
8247 Melbourn, Warren Reginald; born 11/1/'39; son of R. H. Melbourn, Esq., 117
Griffiths Street, Balgowlh.
MODEL OF PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE CHAPEL.
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TORCH-BEARER SKI CLUB.
Foundation Members.
Reproduced above is a photograph of foundation members of the Torch-bearer Ski Club taken
in the sunroom of the old chalet at Charlotte's Pass, Kosciusko, in June, 1938.
Top Row—Left to Right: R. Gibson, N. S. Heron, L. J. Richardson, E. Trenchard Smith, M, D. McDonald.
Middle Row: N. M. Platt, R. A. Swift, Instructor, Dr. N. Sender, D. G. Hyles.
Bottom Row: T. A. Roseby, N. Hudson, C. R. Parsons, P. H. Watson.
This year the Club was in residence at the Chalet during last August and early September,
and from all reports had ideal snow conditions and a very satisfactory tour. The Club's sporting
events and the traditional punch party were again the highlights of the Chalet activities. The
1952 Club Championship went to Rod Kater, who came first in all three events. Other placings
were: (2) J. Clifton, (3) W. Clifton. (4) W. Edwards, (5) B. D. Watson. Laurie Knox summed up the
tour. "It's the spirit that counts"—Laurie should know.
Old Boys intending to visit the snow country next season or those interested in )oining the
Club should contact Ken Muston. Secretary, at BW 8166.
Dec. 10, 1952
141
THE TORCH-BE4RER.
8248 Milfull, John Rowland; born 24/4/'40; son of T. Mill ull, Esq., 65 Mary Street,
Longueville.
8249 Millard, Peter Ronald; born 10/7/'39; son of R. M. Millard, Esq., 6 Keith Street,
Lindfield.
8250 Moncrieff, James Edward; born 6/8/'39; son of J. Moncrieff, Esq., 15 Wyagdon
Street, North Sydney.
8251 Morison, Ralph Walter; born 22/9/'39; son ofA. McNeil Morison, Esq., 79 Living.
stone Avenue, Pymble.
8252 Nicholson, Peter Herbert; born 14/4/'42; son of H. L. Nicholson, Esq., 26 Bridge
Street, Sydney.
8253 Nott, Keith Nantes; born 19/9/'39; son of H. K. Nott,Esq., 50 York Street, Sydney.
8254 Partridge, Warren Rhett; born 4/4/'39; son of B. F. Partridge, Esq., 49 Fidden's
Wharf Road, Killara.
8255 Philp, Thomas Robert William MacLachlan; born 12/7/'38; son of Mrs. M. Philp,
5 Carlyle Street, Wollstonecraft.
8256 Plaskitt, Peter Jackson; born 20/7/'39; son of J. E. Plaskitt, Esq., Mirrabooka,
Quirindi. (H.)
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8257 Poulton, William Malcolm; born 7/12/'40; son of M. C. Poulton, Esq., Church
Street, Mudgee. (J.) .
8258 Rawson, Johrf Warwick Leslie; born 3/7/'40; son of L. W. F. Rawson, Esq., 31
Stanley Avenue, Mosman.
8259 Reading, James Edward Carey; born 13/10/'37; son of N. C. Readin Esq., Wanm
bidgee, Wambidgee. (S.)
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8260 Reeves, David Richard Bainbridge; born 12/2/'43; son of D H. R. Reeves, Esq.,
21 Burdett Street, Hornsby.
8261 Reynolds, Stephen Stewart; b orn 22/10/'41; son of S. J. Reynolds, Esq., 34 Hunter
Street, Sydney. (J.)
8262 Richard, Robert Ian Geoffrey; born 17/7/'40; son of R. C. Ri char d,. Esq ., Box 213;
G.P.O., Sydney.
8263 Robinson, Michael John; born 4/9/'42; son of J. H. Robinson, Esq., 17 Illeroy
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Avenue, Killara.
8264 Roper, Peter Sydney; born 20/12/'40; son of P. H. Roper, Esq., Melbourne.Road,
East Lindfield.
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8265 Salmon, Ben Jefferson; born 9/12/'39; son of B. M. Salmon, Esq., 133 Pitt Street,
Sydney.
8266 Schwartzkoff, Geoffrey Vaughan; born 8/1/'40; son of V H. V. Schwartzkoff, Esq.,
1 Rosebery Road, Killara.
8267 Scott, Edward John Mitchell; born 9/11/'41; ward of Mrs. A. Storrier Dunroe,
Dunois Street, Longueville. (J.)
8268 Sendall, Robert Jonathan; born 25/1/'40; son of S. N. Sendall, Esq., Baralaba,
Quirindi. (S.)
8269 Shakespeare, Thomas Francis; born 14/6/'38; son of T. K. Shakespeare, Esq.,
cnr. Cliff and Reddall Streets, Manly.
8270 Shead, Peter Robert; born 26/10/'41; son of N. R. Shead, Esq., 13 Carlos Street,
Artarmon.
8271 Sheather, Graeme Douglas; born 24/9/'40; son of D. B. Sheather, Esq., Bellevue
Avenue, Avalon Beach. (R.)
8272 Shoppee, Ronald Henry; born 29/12/'39; son of R. T. C. Shoppee, Esq., 66 Wood.
lands Road, East Lindfield.
8273 Simpson, Brian Arthur; born 11/11/'41; son of H. N. Simpson, Esq., 68 Minnamurra
Road, Northbridge.
8274 Simpson, Harry Gillis de Vere; born 25/5/'39; son of G. de Vere Simpson, Esq.,
15 Strathlord Street, Strathfield.
8275 Sinclair, R usse ll Brooks; born 4/9/'42; son of R. R. Sinclair, Esq., 97 Pitt Street,
Sydney.
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THE TORCH-BEARER.
Dec. 10, 1952
8276 Smith, Arthur Graham Scholes; born 11/3/'40; son of A. H. Smith, Esq., Coondarra, Upper Morton, via Barraba. (J.)
8277 Smith, Douglas Kingsford; born 27/12/'39; son of R. K. Smith, Esq., Box 21, P.O.,
Warialda. (B.)
8278 Sparke, Edward James; born 20/6/'38; son of F. V. Sparke, Esq., Stradbroke,
Woodville, via Maitland. (H.)
8279 Staniland, Michael Ralph; born 20/'1/'41; son of F. R. Staniland, Esq., 31A Pymble
Avenue, Pymble.
8280 Stedman, James Edward; born 18/10/'38; son of F. M. Stedman, Esq., 19 David
Street, Clifton Gardens.
8281 Stobo, Peter Glynn; born 21/2/'40; son of M. S. Stobo, Esq., Ashley Grove, Gordon.
8282 Stokes, Richard Keith; born 6/4/'39; son of R. K. Stokes, Esq., 9 Khartoum Avenue,
Gordon.
8283 Stothart, Duncan Dunlop; born 12/9/'40; son of J. D. Stothart, Esq., Whitecroft,
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Amaroo Avenue, Wahroonga.
8284 Taylor, Alan Richard; born 4/10/'40; son of J. Taylor, Esq., 5 Civic Centre, Avalon
Beach. (J.)
8285 Taylor, David Allan; born 3/11/'39; son of A. V. Taylor, Esq., 166 Sailor Bay
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Road, Northbridge.
8286 Taylor, Robert Hamish; born 24/3/'39; son of R. Taylor, Esq., Solicitor, P.O. Box
103, Orange. (S.)
8287 Thomas, Brian Broughton Ward; born 9/4/'39; son of E. W. Thomas, Esq., 39 Lord
Street, Roseville.
8288 Tompson, Malcolm Frederick; born 26/3/'39; son of R. A. J. Tompson, Esq., 14
Burran Avenue, Mosman.
8289 Tonkin, Bruce Richard; born 21/12/42; son of J. E. Tonkin, Esq., 228 Burns Bay
Road, Lane Cove.
8290 Trevena, -Lindsay Allan; born 12/5/'40; son of., A. G. Trevena, Esq., 23 Onyx Road,
Artarmon.
8291 Vincer, John Charles; born 29/4/'38; son of C. J. Vincer, Esq., 4 Upper Spit Road,
Mosman.
8292 Vivers, Timothy George James; born 27/3/'39; son of J. B. Vivers, Esq., Camelot,
Delungra. (S.)
8293 Vonwiller, Christopher Charles; born 3/2/'43; son of G. B. Vonwiller, Esq., Engineering School, Sydney University.
8294 Waring, Alan Kenneth; born 12/3/'39; son of Mrs. J. E. Waring, 8 Wollombi Road,
Northbridge.
8295 Watson, Brian Harvey; born 20/3/42; son of L. H. Watson, Esq., 2 Murray Street,
Goulburn. (J.)
8296 Watts, Geoffrey Frank; born 5/3/'40; son of F. L. Watts, Esq., Akaroa, The Crescent
Road, Newport.
8297 Webster, George Ian; born 12/7/'41; son of G. M. Webster, Esq., Park Crescent,
Avalon Beach. (J.)
8298 Whight, Thomas David; born 15/9/41; son of T. B. Whight, Esq., 321 Eastern
Valley Way, East Willoughby.
8299 White,- Kenneth Crawford McKellar; born 28/12/'40; son of Mrs. C. White, Flat 1,
San Carlos, 26 Toongarah Road, Waverton.
8300 Wilkinson, Michael John; born 20/2/'40; son of Mrs. E. Wilkinson, 8 Silex Road,
Mosman.
8301 Williams, Cholmondeley Walter; born 20/2/'41; son of Dr. Dudley C. Williams,
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Clovelly, 30 Birkley Road, Manly.
8302 Williams, David Athol; born 16/5/'39; son of J. A. Williams, Esq., 11 Elva Avenue,
Killara.
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8303 Wyndham,. Richard Hugh; born 27/11/'42; son of- Dr. N. R. Wyndham, 227 Mac.
quarie Street, Sydney. •
RE-ENTERED TERM I.
7101 Beeman, Philip Francis Roy.
CALENDARS 1953
TERM I.
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February.
2—Monday:
3—Tuesday:
7—Saturday:
14—Saturday:
•1—Wednesday:
21—Saturday:
27—Friday:
28—Saturday:
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March.
2—Monday:
6—Friday:
7—Saturday:
14—Saturday:
21—Saturday:
28—Saturday:
29—Sunday:
31—Tuesday:
New boys report 9.30 am.
Assembly, 2.00 p.m.
Cricket, v. O.B.U.
1st XI v. N.C. (Away).
Ash Wednesday.
1st Xl v. N.C. (Away).
B.W.E..
1st Xl v. S.I.C. (Away). Swimming, v. Trinity G.S., 7.45p.in .
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Swimming Heats, 2.00 p.m.
Swimming Carnival, 7.30 p.m.
1st XI v S.I.C. (Away).
1st XI v. S.H.S. (Away).
J. B. Sharp Memorial Regatta.
1st• XI •. S.H.S. (Away).
1st Xl. V. S.J.C. (Home). Riverview Regatta.
Palm Sunday.
1st Xl V. S.J.C. (Home).
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1—Wednesday:
3—Friday:
5—Sunday:
6—Monday:
7—Tuesday:
11—Saturday:
18—Saturday:
24—Friday:
25—Saturday:
Easter Week-end, 2.30 p.m.
Good Friday.
Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday.
School resumes, 9.00 a.m
G.P.S. Regatta.
Football practices.
B.W.E.
Anzac Day.
May.
2—Saturday:
3—Sunday:
4—Monday:
5—Tuesday:
7—Thursday:
Football practice. matches.
Foundation Day Services, 10.46 am, and 7.30 p.m.
Senior Play Day.
Foundation Day.
End of Term, 11.00 am.
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Term begins, 9.30 am.
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