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DECEMBER,. 1956
THE
TORCH BEARER
COMMITTEE
1956
H. M. J. BARKER
R. DEANE
A. J. LANE
C. I. A. LITCHFIELD
J. S. MERRILLEES
J. SEDGWICK
M. SMITH
R. G. UTZ
Advisory: P. R. M. JENKINS, Esq.
O.B.U. Representative: D. J. HOSKINS.
THE
TORCH
BEARER
DECEMBER, 1956
No. 2, VOL. LX
THE MAGAZINE
OF THE SYDNEY
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Registered at the G.P.O., S'dttcy, for transmission i post as a periodical.
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STAFF - 1956
Headmaster
L. C. ROBSON, C.B.E., MC., M.A. (Oxon), B.Sc. (Sydney).
C. S. TILEY, B.E. (Sydney)
Acting Headmaster
Rev. J. F. W. MASON, B.A. (Sydney).
Chaplain
Master of Preparatory School: L. M. JAMIESON, B.A. (Sydney).
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HOUSE MASTERS:
W. SAWKINS, B.A., Dip. Ed. (Sydney)
D. ANDERSON, M.A. (New Zealand)
P. H. ELDERSHAW, B.A. (Sydney)
P. R. M. JENKINS, B.A. (Sydney)
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Hodges House
Robson House
Barry House
School HotIse
MASTERS:
T. H. VISSER, Ph.D. (Utrecht),
E. J. CLENCH, B.A., B.Sc. (Syd.)
Mus.D. (London)
F. JONES, M.A. (Q'ld)
Rev. R. F. BOSANQUET, B.A.
H. W. GRIGG, B.A. (Syd.)
(Syd.), Th.L.
N. PASCOE, BEc. (Syd.)
R. M. BLANSHARD
T. B. WHIGHT, B.A. (Q'ld)
D. A. WEBSTER, B.Sc. (Syd.)
R. A. GILFILLAN, B.A. (Syd.)
R. DOIG
W. M. McGREGOR.
M. HOWARD
A. R. RUPP, B.A. (Syd.)
J. K. MORELL, B.A., Dip. Ed.
T. MILFULL, B.A. (Q'ld)
(Syd.)
D. P. FOMENKO, B.Ec.. M.Litt.
J. E. COLEBPOOK, M.A. (Cantah.
W. H. BRIERLEY
W. N. DOWLING, B.A. (Syd.)
B. K. ALLDIS, BA., B.Sc. (Syd.)
B. G. HAMILTON, M.A. (N.Z.)
N. M. GODDARD, B E. (Syd.)
R. H. SOWDEN, B.A. (Syd.)
J. V. TERRY, B.A. (Syd.)
E. M. BAGOT, M.A. (Adelaide)
H. C. W. PRINCE, M.A. (Oxon)
Masters on Leave:
J. W. BURNS, B.A. (Syd.)
J. R. BERNARD
G. FAUNCE ALLMAN
Sergeant-Major: J. H. DIXON, J.P. (formerly 2nd A.l.F.)
Orchestra: Mrs. G. FAUNCE ALLMAN
Piano: Miss M. G. KEYTE
Bursar: R. ANDERSON
School Medical Officer: R. M. DEY, M.B., B.S. (Sydney)
Second Prefect: P. H. LLOYD
Senior Prefect: A. D. WARDEN
PREFECTS:
Baird, D. H.
Benbow, D. D.
Brogan, J. M.
Carr, R. P.
Cockle, J. S.
Cooper, A. F.
Cousins, M. J.
Heath, R. P.
Lane, A. J.
Lehmann, G. J.
Lloyd, P. H.
Mackellar, M. J. R
Merrillees, J. S.
Shirley, M. B.
Stone, C. D. G.
Thomas, W. A.
Warden, A. D.
SUB-PREFECT5:
Bucknell, W. W. Mendl, P. F.
Doyle, R. B. H. Schwartzkoff, G. V
Fielden, B. P.
Sheather, G. D.
Harricks, D. A. Turnbull, D. L.
Jacob, M. S.
Wilkinson, M. J.
King, C. C.
HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Hodges: BENBOW, D. D.
Barry: STONE, C. D. G.
Robson: WARDEN, A. D.
School: LLOYD. P. H.
CAPTAINS OF SPORT:
Swimming: SHEATHER, G. D.
Athletics: COCKLE, J. S.
Football: HEATH, R. P.
Rowing: WARDEN, A. D.
Tennis: MACKELLAR, M. J. R.
Cricket: SCHWARTZKOFF, G. V.
Shooting: SHIRLEY. M. B.
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EDITORIAL
"Cricket? What's that?" said the rower to the flannelled
wretch with a wicked sneer, and struck him viciously on the face
with the end of his oar. The wretch toppled back and fell in a
huddle on the turf wicket. He was sucked down by the mud.
Yes, it was true. Shore cricket was being drowned. On the eve
of a match rain would ooze from the heavens and turn that centre
patch of earth into a squelching quagmire of elephant's bath water.
A common sight was that of a debonair lunatic in flannels beating
his brains out on the cold and impenetrable asphalt underneath the
arch, after having read the usual Friday notice, "No Cricket". All
through the week the clouds would bank up and with an arc of
fire covering all the cricket grounds they would unleash a fierce
and concentrated attack. The grass would wilt under the very
force of the onslaught: the pitch would utter a gurgling cry and
drown: groundsmen would rush to the fray and would retire with
their rollers bogged and a roaring surf on their heels. This was
cricket, 1956, first term.
Then there was football. With football came the usual crop
of injuries, only this time there was a real harvest. Our opponents
seemed to take an attitude towards us of malicious spite, and from
the bone-mangling handshake at the start of the game to the "three
jeers for the ref" at the end, they seemed obsessed with a desire
to drive their grimy fingers into our eyes. and to jab their filed
aluminium spikes into our kidneys. As a result the old hands would
be moving around in black after the Saturday game with scarlet
eyes decorated by rather unhealthy wads of repugnant stitches.
and the very young Prep. boys trooping jauntily around displaying
liberally plastered arms propped up by miniature flowered handkerchiefs. The middle-aged group were wandering to and fro
sedately with an air of ageless wisdom, coining for sympathetic
friends and relatives such brilliantly epigrammatic phrases as:
"Well, I would play football," and chuckling wistfully, while gazing dreamily at their respective injuries. Brown Junior at the sight
of some uninjured would raise a jagged eyebrow one fifteenth of
an inch, would flick a speck of dust from his starched, shining
sling, would check the spasmodical twitching of his broken toe,
would look down his broken nose and sniff with disdain: "Worthless uninjured termite!" he would hiss through his broken teeth,
and hobble painfully away. This was Shore and football, 1956.
At the end of 1956 many of the stout Sixth Form doyens
who sat lonely in the pavilion waiting for the rain to cease and
many of the hobbling Sixth Form footballers will be leaving. Let
us hope that all of them in the future will not be cursed by bad
weather nor receive too many hard knocks in the game of life.
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SCHOOL NOTES
From letters and from returned travellers it appears that the
Headmaster and Mrs. Robson are both in good health and are
thoroughly enjoying their sojourn with Alastair, Ann and the
two grandchildren at Maidstone. Mr. Robson was invited by the
Olympic Council to coach the Great Britain Olympic Eight until
October 28th and he enjoyed the experience. He and Mrs.
Robson are returning to Sydney by the "Orsova," which is due
to arrive on January 2nd, 1957. During their stay overseas
they visited Cornwall, Devon and Scotland and also toured the
Continent, which they appear to have thoroughly enjoyed. Mr.
Robson has visited a number of schools and made many enquiries as to the trend of educational thought and practice in
schools corresponding to ours. He has also been inspecting the
work being done on the west window for the Chapel. We hope
that the remainder of their sojourn overseas and the trip home
will be pleasant and beneficial to them both.
Certain changes in staff will occur at the end of this year:
Mr. W. H. Brierley and Mr. A. R. Rupp will retire, Mr. P. A.
Fuller has already left at the end of Term II, and Mr. D. A.
Webster will proceed overseas to gain further teaching experience.
Mr. J. W. Burns has already returned and Mr. J. R. Bernard will
return after spending a year in England. Appreciative mention
is made elsewhere of Mr. Brierley's eighteen years' of service in
the Preparatory School. Mr. Rupp joined the staff in 1938 and
was away on active service from 1940 to 1945, service which left
its mark even more deeply on him than on most other members
of the Forces. Since his return he has taught at various levels
in the School and has taken a considerable part in out-of-school
activities, notably athletics. We wish him very well for the future.
So far, only one other appointment has been made for the next
year, Mr. Andrew Moyes, from Westminster School, who will
arrive about January 22nd. Mr. Moyes will assist in rowing, as
well as English, History and Geography.
On June 8th the following were appointed sub-prefects: M.
J. Cousins, R. B. H. Doyle, G. V. Schwartzkoff, G. D. Sheather.
On August 7th the following were appointed prefects: R. P.
Carr, R. P. Heath, J. S. Merrfflees. On the same date the following
were appointed sub-prefects: W. W. Bucknell, D. A. Harricks, M.
S. Jacob, D. L. Turnbull, M. J. Wilkinson.
On October 16th the following were appointed prefects: J.
M. Brogan, J. S. Cockle, A. J. Lane, W. A. Thomas, M. J.
Cousins.
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On the same date the following were appointed sub-prefects:
B. P. Fielden, C. C. King, P. F. Mendl.
At the beginning of 1957 school, a new building will come
into use. This building which fronts on Alma Street adjacent to
the Art School, will contain a woodwork classroom, a store room.
Cadet 0 Store and space for the A.T.C. The woodwork classroom, with special benches, will enable woodwork to be done as
an extra subject after school hours.
MR. W. H. BRIERLEY
Mr. Brierley is to retire at the close of this term after having
been on the Preparatory School staff for eighteen years. During that
time he has been identified with many activities in the school. To
many boys at school now, he is best known as the form master of
Remove A who has always met with great success in producing
plays. They may not know that for many years he coached cricket
most successfully with the Prep. XI. He knows a lot about cricket:
he knows a lot about imparting that knowledge to boys—a very
different thing. It is not so very long ago that a successful captain
of the School XI was heard to claim that he had learned more
cricket in one year from Mr. Brierley when in a Prep. teani than he
had during any season subsequently.
It is not sufficient to speak of Mr. Brierley's successes on either
the school stage or the cricket field. He gave his boys something
not easily defined—a generous inkling in their early impressionable
years of decencies of conduct and behaviour.
The school wishes him every happiness in his retirement.
The new building f,djrlcent to Art School.
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CHAPEL NOTES
The Rt. Rev. W. G. Hilliard confirmed sixty-nine boys in
the chapel on 20th July. Later in the term the chaplain gave the
address at the Open Sunday Service.
During Third Term we were pleased that the Rev. Dr. B.
Marshall was able to visit us. He attended the School some years
ago, then after ordination proceeded to Oxford University where
he gained his Doctorate in Philosophy. He spoke to the Senior
and Preparatory Schools on 12th October and told them that
he intended continuing to work with the Bush Brotherhood in
Bourke.
A film depicting something of the life of students at Moore
Theological College was shown to the School in the Memorial
Hall on Wednesday, 17th October. This greatly impressed the
vast majority of boys. Canon S. Stewart gave an introductory
talk outlining the work and activities of the college.
A large congregation was present at the Old Boys' Service
on Sunday, 28th October. The Rev. N. a'B. Backhouse, formerly
Chaplain of the School, gave the address. We were pleased to
see him again.
Polished Pennies were presented in the Chapel on the 31st
October and I St November. Also on the 31st, boys of the Senior
School who have been confirmed attended a Holy Communion
service.
On Sunday, 11th November, the Ven. Archdeacon T. C.
Hammond gave the address at the Open Service—Remembrance
Sunday.
Throughout the months the choir has given valuable service
during weekday and special occasions on Sundays. The Anthems
they have rendered have been greatly appreciated.
Confirmation Service
On Friday, 20th July, the following boys were confirmed by
the Rt. Rev. W. G. Hilliard. Robert Timothy Anderson, Michael
Gilbert Bruce Barnier, Maxwell lan Barrett, Michael William
Allen Baxter, James Selwyn Bean, Brian Sefton Bremner,
Nathaniel George Bull, Christopher John Burrell, Peter Cohn
Cadwallader, Leslie Stafford Callaway, Philip Marcus Clark,
Jon Michael Cassidy, Jeffrey Graham Conen, Anthony Cohn
Courtice, John William Menzies Dixon, Richard Fyfe Dowe,
Warwick Ronald Eaton, Ian Frederick Firth, Robert Mainwaring
Firth, Kenneth William Flemming, William Hessel Gardner, Paul
Gilbert Gaskin, Richard Sidney Gilder, John Campbell Waring
Gill, John Ewan Macdonald Gill, Nicholas John Goodall, Antony
Milne Gosling, Henry Terence Green, John Revel Harmer,
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Courtney Robert Hawke, Philip William Eric Hill, Nicholas
Holman, Graeme Frederick Howieson, Kenneth Richard Hunger ford, Antony Lester Ifould, Philip Norman David Jenkyn, David
George Kennedy, Philip James Kent, John Warwick King, William
Richard King, Frank Penn Lincoln, Stephen John Tasman Lovell,
Gregory Brian McGuiness, John Beeman McHutchison, Michael
David McLaughlan, David Charles Ross Macourt, Richard Glen
Orlebar Marshall, Robert Blackmore Maslin, Richard John
Moran, Robert Bruce Parker, John Ernest Payne, Clive Sinclair
Phillips, Graham David Richardson, Francis Liewelyn Roberts,
Stanley Dennis Russell, David Egerton Ryerson, Michael Henry
Schultz, Warwick Gordon. Smith, Robert Castle Stuart, John
Marshall Tonkin, Rodney Selkirk Town, Paul Howard Turnock,
John de Vere Tyrrell, Ian Michael Waishe, Paul Norman Wansey,
Brian Harvey Watson, Willam Eric Bruce Webb, Paul Robert
Wheeler, Michael Paul Wunderlich.
Holy Baptism
1956. May 27th. Michael George Fisher; Jane Margaret
Marr.
June 3rd. Richard Geoffrey Walter Cook.
June 10th. Norma Allison Neill Graham Anthony Wilson.
June 15th. Harvey Grant McGregor Hawkins; David Gordon
Croll; Michael James Doherty.
September 16th. Geoffrey Arthur Kerr; Mark Graham
Neely; Timothy John Barclay Burrell.
September 23rd. Scott Anthony Trebeck.
October 7th. Belinda Louise Goidring; Peter Riviere Bennett;
Timothy Douglas Middleton.
October 14th. Mark Phillip Garland.
Holy Matrimony
1956. May 23rd. Alan Dudley Chambers and June Marie
Goodfellow.
June 1st. Roy Douglas Palmer and Pamela Ann Black.
June 2nd. John Frederick Gardner and Helen Margaret
Gordon. Roger Stuart Philip Amos and Kathleen Louise Ormsby.
June 8th. John Hilary Lawrence and Ann Webster.
June 15th. John Dean Stratton and Jan Frances Burt.
June 16th. Leycester Devenish-Meares and Rosemerie
Graeme Newell.
June 29th. Ross Edwin Ewing and Jill Marion Edmonds.
June 30th. Bruce Lyne Geddes and Marie Catherine Grellman.
July 6th. Pax Arundel Lambert and Lois Margaret Whitehouse.
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July 14th. Graham Lloyd Newling and Moya Eliwyn Holland.
August 18th. Robert McIntosh Anderson and Jocelyn Oney
Barton.
September 14th. Kenneth MacDougall Hughes and Margaret
Isabelle Brissendon. Paul Henry Bedford and Patricia Noel
O'Grady.
September 15th. David John Royle and Lesley Astrid Turnpane.
October 12th. Aubrey Hume Curtis and Hilary Anne Timmins.
October 13th John Keeling Nickoll and Dorothy Mary Irvine.
October 26th. Alec Graeme Cairns Anderson and Jean
Thorpe Bray.
Chapel Donations
B. L. Geddes £7171-; R. G. Robinson, R. S. Amos, J. E.
Marr, P. Hawkins, £5/5/-; A. Trebeck, Brig. Playfair and the
Capp family, £5; R. A. Swift £4/4/-; J. Maccallum £4; G. Coghlan, G. L. G. Austin, W. H. Travers, D. Cameron, G. G. Fisher,
J. Doherty, D. Royle, D. M. Neely, K. E. Goldring, J. Middleton,
£3/3/-; R. Garland, J. R. Bennett, C. R. M. Croll, G. Burrell,
W. Kerr, Newling, R. E. Ewing, J. Laurence, J. S. Clifton, D. C.
Campbell, £2/2/-; A. Curtis, J. Nickoll, P. Bedford, J. DevenishMeares, J. D. Stratton, A. D. Chambers, Gardner, J. S. Lloyd,
E. Shiel, R. A. Allport, K. Hughes, R. Palmer, £2/1/-; A. G. C.
Anderson, L. Lander, £2; P. Lambert, W. Kingsford-Smith, J. H.
Southwick, N. Davey, £1/il-.
DEBATING NOTES
Sixty boys took part in internal debating this year, and because of this number, sometimes six debates took place in the one
week. "S" formers were allowed to join the Society at the beginning of the year and those who did so have reached quite a high
standard.
The school team in this year's G.P.S. series was, in order of
speaking, G. J. Lehmann, J. B. Vonwiller, P. W. Young. The
team had the best record for some years, being only defeated by
Scots in the final. We again had the privilege of having Mr. Martin as our adjudicator.
It was a humorous series. Johnny Ray became mixed up in
the debate at Kings as did Roman Gladiators. We used a lot of
amusing examples against Riverview, in trying to prove life a
gamble, who retaliated by saying, "Are we going to pick pockets
to care for polio sufferers?" At Grammar we even went as far as
talking about an anti-Communist bus-driver plunging a bus load
of Communists into a river. All this was enjoyed by the audience
and brightened up the series a great deal.
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All our debates were held at our opponents' school, except
the final which was held at Sydney Grammar School.
fhis was the record of the team:
8.6.1956 v. Kings, negative, "That overseas' influences in
Australia are too prominent."—Shore won by 11 points
29.6.1956 v. Riverview, Negative, "That all forms of gambl'ing are wholly evil. 2'—Shore won.
27.7.1956 v. Grammar, Negative, "That the end justifies the
means."—Shore won.
10.8.1956 v. Scots, Affirmative, "That to be an Australian is
a misfortune."—Scots won. This was the Final Debate.
Our matter was good throughout the series, especially at
Grammar when Mr. Martin said both Shore and Grammar used
arguments above schoolboy standard. The credit for this should
go mainly to Lehmann.
Unfortunately we were all below our best in the final debate
and perhaps had the harder side of the subject, however all praise
shouldgo to Scots on their well deserved victory. The adjudicators
were unanimous in their verdict and so Scots hold the trophy for
the year. However, we could hold it next year as both Vonwiler
and Young are available for next year's team and there are at
least three strong contenders for the vacant place.
Lehmann represented the school in the Lawrence Campbell
Oratory Competition, held at Sydney Gram.rnar School on July
20th. He spoke on the subject, "That scientists should take a ten
year holiday" and came third. The other subjects were: "Gather
ye rosebuds while ye may" and "The Year 2000". We congratulate
Hamilton of High on his victory.
Eisteddfod Debating: We entered two teams in this competition. The "A" Team consisted of J. B. Vonwiller, T. D. Whight,
and P. W. Young with A. F. Shirley as reserve; while the 'B"
Team consisted of C. C. Vonwiller, M. W. M. Williams, R. H.
Wyndham with J. P. Heydon as reserve. The "B" Team consists
solely of "S" formers.
Team defeated P.M.G.'s Training School Team 1 by 237
to 226 (Vonwiller 80 per cent., Whight 78 per cent., Young 79
per cent.), but lost to Sydney Girls' High School 248 to 228.
(Vonwiler' 76 per cent., Whight 73 per cent., Young 79 per cent.)
Totals: Vonwiller 156, Whight 151,Young 158.
Both teams were at a disadvantage as the method of conducting debates is different to that used at Shore or in G.P.S. debating.
Marks are scored for "Method", and there are no leaders' replies.
Team defeated Sydney Boys' High School "B" Team
but lost to. Fort Street Girls' High School. Points were (total 200):
Vonwiller 154, Williams 151, Wyndham 162.
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MOCK TRIAL
On September 18th-21st the Debating Society held a mock
trial in the hall. The trial was for murder and the motives were
political so that there could be contradictions in witnesses. A.
F. Shirley, the accused, was convicted and sentenced to death,
but this was commuted later to school-day imprisonment at Shore
for the term of his natural school life.
Judge Lehmann presided, J. B. Vonwiller appeared for the
prosecution, P. W. Young appeared for the defence and witnesses
included Sir Andrew Warden, a prominent doctor, Dr. J. Podger,
an atomic scientist, Sir Geoffrey Watts, owner of the Gloomy
Funeral Parlors, R. Heath, S. Brain, D. Whight, A. Cooper, H.
Wyndham, C. Stone, D. Carroll, D. Baird, B. Andre'v, prominent
political figures, B. Anderson and D. Curlewis also appearing.
The trial was enthusiastically received by a total audience of
about 2,000. When a mystery witness was announced on Thursday to appear on the Friday, the five boys knowing his name were
plagued with questions and suggestions, but it remained a secret
ancl great tension was present on Friday.
The trial shows the school that the Debating Society is not a
collection of dull "swots" debating philosophical issues, but a
live body offering entertainment.
The Society hopes to make the trial an annual affair.
LIBRARY NOTES
The library initiated, during Term 1 of this year, a book drive
along the lines of previous successful Bush Church Aid Society
drives, as a means of replacing old, out-of-date books in the
library with more modern books. During that term the response
amounted to only half a dozen books, but during the second term
over 1,000 books were donated by boys of the school with donations from several Old Boys and friends of the School, including
a donation by Mrs. L. May of Chatswood, of about 100 books
from the library of the late Dr. May. The committee thanks Mrs.
May for her most generous gift, and also all those others, boys.
Old Boys and friends, who have given so generously.
Any other Old Boys who would like to support our drive
can do so by sending along to the library, care of the School, any
books which they have no further use for and which are in fairly
good condition and suitable for the library.
An innovation this term has been the separation from the
library proper of a section of books for the use of Sixth Formers
only. So far this section only has about 80 books but it is hoped
that this number will be increased in time as money to purchase
more books becomes available.
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CHESS NOTES
During the past year chess has aroused considerable interest throughout the school, particularly in the Ilird and S
Forms, and in the latter part of the year, in the VIth Form. This
shows that boys are agreeing with people from all nations that
chess is the world's best indoor game.
In the First Term a very enjoyable match was played against
the Old Boys led by Mr. A. C. Addison, the Old Boys obtaining a
slight lead in the closing matches. it is hoped that this match
will become an annual event. Later in the same term we were
honoured by a visit by the world-famous chess players, Mr. C.
Purdy and his son Mr. J. Purdy. They played a simultaneous chess
match against some 70 boys from six schools in the school library.
The Ilird Form competition was won by Pollard (lilA).
This boy promises to become one of our leading chess players
in years to come. He played B grade chess during the interschool competitions and in the Under 14 N.S.W. championship,
out of a field of 25 boys, he finished up in 5th place only two
points behind the leader. In the interschool competitions, although there were several individuals who played well (Walsh,
Lehmann and Pollard), the "A" and "B" teams were below
standard. However, the two beginners' teams were of a higher
standard. We owe much of the success of the competions to
the captains of the teams; they are P. Graham, Walsh, Burgess,
Bosworth and J. Graham. The "A" team finished up in 6th
place, the "B" team in 7th place and the "C" team in 4th place.
The two "D" teams finished up in 5th and 4th places respectively.
P. Graham (President) and B. Thomas (Treasurer) resigned their positions in the committee in the latter part of Term
Three. Next year the club will be governed by Walsh
(Treasurer) and Gill (Secretary) under the guidance of Messrs.
Fomenko and Aildis. it is interesting to notice how much the
assets of the club have increased in recent years. The Chess
Club now owns nearly 20 chess sets and boards and a small
but increasing collection of chess magazines. Financially the
club is better off than ever before.
After a very successful year, the retiring committee wish to
thank Mr. Fomenko and Mr. Aildis for their assistance and help
and also Dr. Visser who allowed the club to use the library in
Second Term.
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"RANGE 600"
On Thursday, 18th October, the boys of VA presented this
play in the hail during the lunch hour. The play was written and
produced by Dennis Carroll and the main, actors were Michael
Yeldham, Dennis Carroll, 'Ian Smith and Peter Young.
- The action of the play took .place on a Berlin rooftop at
night, and the skilful lighting and simple but effective set made
an immediate impression.
The story dealt with a paid Russian assassin who was presented the option of assassinating his own brother and conforming
with his own ideals or of not assassinating his brother and becoming a man without ideals, nothing in his own eyes.
Ian Smith played the part of the assassin, and acted solidly
and convincingly, although a trifle clumsy and uncertain of one
or two moves.
Michael Yeldham played the part of the assassin's younger
brother, on his first job for the "mother country." The part of
a subdued adolescent suited him down to the ground, yet he
handled the dramatic portions too with precision and dexterity.
Here too, however, was a slight uncertainty in lines and moves.
Dennis Carroll played the part of Jarov, the Russian, with
his customary style and finish, even down to a fine, almost genuine,
Cossack drawl.
Peter Young made a convincing Englishman "baddie," a
part allegedly unsuitable for him. His resonant and powerful
voice is a real asset to him.
On the whole, the play was very well acted, a trifle underrehearsed. This fact was the cause of the uncertainty in moves
that sometimes cropped up. The grouping was good on the whole,
but awkward near the climax.
The effects were poor. The pistol shot sounded like a
seventeen-pound anti-tank gun. The music at the beginning
was put on at the wrong place on the record, and the result of
this was a rather prolonged introductory piece. The mounted gun
itself was extremely convincing, although from close up on the
stage it was just. a jumble of wood.
Everyone in the cast co-operated to make the show a good
one, and all had a good time.
Let us hope this has started something which will add to
our lunch hour enjoyment in future.
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ORCHESTRA NOTES
It is most gratifying to find such keenness and interest still
very much alive amongst members of the School Orchestra. We
have acquired an unusual number of flute players this year, new
to the school and applying for membership. Instruments are a
constant handicap. Today's conditions—import restrictions—high
costs in every avenue of musical progress, make a hard road for
the musical young to travel along. The splendid gift from the
S.C.E.G.S. Association was so much at the right moment as to
enable 2 flutes and a very nice cymbal to be purchased.
The fortunate boys deemed worthy to obtain permission to
use these instruments are extremely grateful. We badly need more
string players to balance the blowers. Plenty of string tone is
needed in any sized orchestra as a foundation for balance and
moreover it takes time to grow strongly equipped string players.
Those of our numbers who were able to make the grade to
join in the production of "Ruddigore" this year much enjoyed and
benefited by the experience. The music was very interesting to
our players, but as the score demanded instruments out of our ken
as a school orchestra, we were obliged to seek help from outside
players, and we were most fortunate in finding friends and players
who entered so readily into our set-up, catching the spirit which
our boys put into their performances of Gilbert and Sullivan and
blending with them experience and skill made all concerned very
happy to enjoy the most successful results.
Past and present members of the orchestra are very interested
and proud to hear news of Richard Merewether being chosen with
The London Philharmonic Orchestra to make a 3 weeks' tour of
Russia—to which Richard and all members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra looked forward greatly. Setting off by air
to Berlin and thence to Russia, the season began with a 9 days in
Moscow, an average of over a concert a day made it a frantically
busy time for the Orchestra. Richard writes that they were lavishly
entertained between times and everything was a great success, the
neople giving them a marvellous reception. The tour finished at
Leningrad. The buildings and treasures in Moscow and Leningrad,
Richard writes, must be seen to be believed. Meeting and trying
to exchange ideas with all the musicians was of great interest and
he found German to be extremely useful in this, being tantalised
by not being able to read signs and names of places in Russian as
well as many musical uses of the language. He set about memorising the alphabet and judging by his writing of many words he has
been quite successful—more details of this most interesting and
new experience will be looked forward to at a later date.
We are again at the stage of boys leaving us; our good wishes
to them in their new sphere.
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"RUDDIGORE"
When we can speak of a recurring annual event we can
start thinking of things traditional - a word beloved by the
British. Gilbert and Sullivan are part of a tradition in every
musical community, and it was in this tradition that the evergrowing Shore family, on 23rd, 25th, and 26th July watched
Rederring's Professional Bridesmaids knock at Rose Maybud's
door to find out whether this "queen of maidenkind" was finally
going to get married that day. After all, they had been knocking
at that cottage for six months already! Perhaps our gallant boys
could help?
Well, you know the story: a little maid, a gallant youth,
French Mounseers (poor Parley Voos!), a mariner and (his)
Poor Peg—yes, the company grows and plots come thick and
fast. By the time you have given up wondering who is going to
get whom the final tableau puts the lucky couples neatly sorted
before you.
"Hail the Bridegroom (s) —hail the Bride(s)!
When their nuptial knots are tied." I hope G & S will forgive me my parody.
It is a recurring joy for, the jaded beholder how fond mothers,
even with artificial aid, can so cleverly turn a schoolboy into a
"smart little, neat little, sweet little, bright little, tight little, trim
little, prim little craft". Even the "painted emblems of a race"
up in the castle's picture gallery were photogenic. Generally
decor and costumes were both unusual and effective.
Most of the principals gave creditable and credible performances. My personal preferences would go to that "pure and
blameless peasant": Robin Oakapple (Sir Ruthven); Richard
Dauntless; a "very abandoned person" to wit: Sir Despard; an
"exceedingly odd young lady" in the person of Mad Margaret, and
Sir Roderic. I thought they were really good at projecting their
stage-characters across the (alas, absent) footlights.
The production followed closely the traditional (pardon the
repetition!) style. Sure and uniform movement were indicative
of extensive training, and all in charge deserve the warmest
congratulations.
The music—take a deep breath, hold your nose, and plunge
—this advice is addressed to myself! To a music-lover 0 & S
overtures are about as delicate and subtle as a bull in a china
shop. A slice of this, a chunk of that, strung together. Probably
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they had no musical loom to work on. . . . For all that, their
overtures do provide some zip and sparkle of things to come (in
anticipation gleefully yours, etc.). But, "Ruddigore" hasn't even
got that; we are really not on a whistling acquaintance with its
tunes as in other operettas. Yet, and I mean this, the orchestra
was better balanced than has been usually the case, the tempo
was brighter, and what could have been woeful had taken on a
pleasantly expectant tone. Perhaps a cue had been taken from
the old Sir Despard: "making the most of evil chances." Also the
singing was better and clearer, and diction was generally good.
Summing up: the 1956 annual concert was a success deserving of praise to one and all who worked for and in it.
STAMP CLUB NOTES
The following Committee was elected on August 9th for the
1956-57 term:
C. R. P. George: President.
P. W. Young: Secretary.
R. H. Wyndham: Minute Secretary.
We would like to take this opportunity of thanking all those
who have most generously answered our appeal for more stamps
in previous issues of the "Torchbearer". As a result the school
collection has increased to such an extent that we have found it
necessary to remount a great part of the collection. However,
more stamps are always welcome. It is noteworthy that any duplicates which occur are sold to members, the proceeds going towards
the school collection.
We have not had many visiting speakers this year, and meetings have taken the form of debates or interesting talks from Mr.
Selby. The usual competitions were held in Term ill, bu details
are not available at the time of going to press.
We would again like to thank Mr. Doig for the use of the Art
School and Dr. Visser and Mr. Selby for their great interest in and
their assistance to our meetings and collection.
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SCOUT NOTES
As recorded in the previous issue, for our May vacation camp
we went to Wallacia, where we found an attractive site a couple
of miles above the town and close to the Nepean. Inhabitants told
us that in the pioneering days the western bank was considered to
be aboriginal territory. We were nearly unable to go as the river
had been in one of its many floods only a few days before. Fortunately we did not have to rely on its muddy waters for drinking
water, but carried it from a nearby house, whose owner was very
kind to us. On the Saturday afternoon the troop went on a most
enjoyable hike through the district, which contains varying types of
country, while on the Monday we spent a very interesting time
looking at the construction of the Warragamba Dam.
For the August Camp we chose quite a different kind of site,
Portuguese Bay in Pittwater, near The Basin. It proved a delightful spot, secluded and yet in sight of Palm Beach. All transport
had to be by boat, a novel and attractive method. Our site was
not very spacious, but the steep-sided ridges behind it proved
suitable for some enjoyable wide-games.
The two camps increased our efficiency and gave opportunity
for a good deal of test-passing. So far this year 2 boys, P. Murray
and J. Moore, have gained their First Class Badge, while others
have nearly reached that goal. Of this year's recruits two have
already become Second Class Scouts, I. Shedden and K. Phillis.
Some changes in our Patrol Leaders have become necessary, when
older boys have had, at any rate temporarily, to give up scouting
to concentrate on exam. work. Our present P.L.'s are N. Heath
(Swifts), W. Smith (Rosellas), J. Moore (Thrushes), P. Murray
(Kingfishers) and P. Whight (Kookaburras). Ian Fraser has
done a good job all the year as our Troop Leader.
In second term we were visited by Mr. Backhouse, who
showed us some of his excellent African films; by Mr. Edwards,
the District Commissioner; and by members of the 2nd Lavender
Bay Senior Troop. This term we have painted the inside of the
hut, white on top, Berkshirç green below, with red trimmings.
Senior Scouts
The Senior Troop has held three journeys in the past year.
Last December six Scouts and the Scoutmaster made a cycling
tour of the South, riding as far as Bowral along the Hume Highway, then turning east, over Kangaroo Valley to Nowra, and up
the coast again along Prince's Highway. Despite almost continuous
wet weather, we managed to swim and surf several times, and the
journey was very enjoyable, with no accidents or mechanical
troubles.
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In May, three of us went from Katoomba across country to
Jenolan Caves, spending a day there visiting a cave and exploring
the area before taking a bus back to Mt. Victoria. (The 30 miles
bush-walk was covered in 3 days.) From Katoomba (3,000 feet)
we went down into the Megalóng and Cox River valleys before
climbing again to 4,000 feet along the Black Range to the Jenolan
Road. The, highlight of the proceedings was crossing the Cox River,
which was in flood, fast-flowing and cold. We took nearly two
hours, by swimming and floating our packs across which we
wrapped in ground-sheets.
Four of us again took to the hills in September, hiking from
Katoomba, along Narrowneck, down a cliff by means of iron
spikes set in the rock face, along a creek which descended by
means of several falls of 20-40 feet, which had to be negotiated
with full load, and to the Cox River. We then proceeded back up
a parallel (and equally precipitous) creek, through some dense
scrub to Narrowneck and up a different set of spikes, arriving
late and extremely weary at Katoomba. The weather this time was
kind to us, in contrast with the other occasions.
EXCHANGES
The Torch Bearer wishes to acknowledge the following Exchanges:
New South Wales: The Tudorian, The Canberran, The
Hawkesbury Agricultural College Journal, The Bush Brother, The
Newingtonian, The Kings School Magazine, The Waverlian, The
Triangle, The Cranbrookian and The Armidalian.
Victoria: The Conan and The Melburnian.
• Tasmania: The Hutchins School Magazine and The Launcestonian.
West. Australia: The Swan.
Queensland: The Viking.
Overseas: The Gresham, The Sedberghian, The Radleian, The
Salopian, The Wish Stream, The Johannian and The Kings College Magazine.
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HOUSE NOTES
SCHOOL HOUSE
This year School House had a total of 78 boarders, 16 of
whom were new to the house. Also at the beginning of the year
we welcomed three new masters to the house in Mr. B. K. Alidis,
Mr. R. H. Sowden and Mr. B. G. Hamilton. Also Mr. K. Judd,
who had been living with the Headmaster until he departed for
England, took up duties as a house master after a lapse of some
years.
At the beginning of the year D. A. Harricks, W. W. Bucknell, A. P. Ayers and A. T. Fenwicke were appointed house
prefects. At the beginning of Second Term C. 1. A. Litchfield
and T. G. J. Vivers were also appointed.
Again this year we formed a maintenance squad consisting
of fourth and fifth formers under the supervision of Mr. Jenkins.
During the year they painted the locker rooms of two dormitories
and the dormitory proper of one dormitory as well as doing lesser
jobs including general repairs and maintenance about the house.
After a lapse of some years School House once more per formed a play on Senior Play Day, this being "The Importance
of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. We were fortunate in that
it was named the best play of the day, and also we congratulate
P. I. McCredie (who also produced the play) in being named
the best "female" actor.
This year we won the inter-house swimming at the School
swimming carnival beating Robson, Hodges and Barry in that
order. We congratulate G D. Sheather (R), R. G. Swift (5), W.
E. Nutt (S), D. M. Waddington (H) and I. H. Kennedy (R) on
winning the various championships.
In the athletics we were second this year to Robson House
for the second year running. This was made possible by a fine
win by the Open Relay team (D. A. Harricks, R. T. Smith, D.
A. Taylor, M. S. Jacob) which brought us up from last place.
D,. A. Taylor and A. A. Blomfield were winners of the under 17
and under 13 championships respectively-at this carnival.
Inter-house tennis has not yet been decided this year but the
senior team consists of W. W. Bucknell, A. T. Fenwicke, R. M.
Litchfield and J. Sedgwick.
This year a total of 15 house colours have been won, those
boys being A. P. Ayers, P. E. Bassingthwaighte, P. B. Carter,
D. A. Harricks, J. B. Hutchings, C. I. A. Litchfield, R. M.
Litchfield, W. E. Nutt, J. Sedgwick, R. H. Taylor, W. A. Thomas,
R. J. Thompson. T. G. J. Vivers, A. M. Whybrow and A. J. L.
Young.
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BARRY HOUSE
We commenced the year with thirty-one boys, amongst
whom were six new boys. C. Stone was appointed House Captain with C. King, R. Heath and D. K. Smith as House Prefects.
We welcomed Mrs. McGregor as House Matron in the place of
Miss Hammond who retired last year after doing wonderful
work for many years in the house.
House spirit once again rose to ambitious heights when it
was decided to build a drive for Mr. Eldershaw below the tennis
court. The boys have always been keen in doing a job like this
each year and this year was no exception. Mr. D. A. Webster
was very efficient as chief "rock-remover" and his help was appreciated by all.
Among events of interest was the production of the house
play, "Gussie Presents The Prizes," which was held in the First
Term. About thirty painted boys, including one drunkard,
packed themselves on the stage. All who took part in the play
enjoyed themselves, which has always been the aim of the Barry
House play since its initiation. Our thanks went to Mr. Eldershaw for his adaptation of "Right oh, Jeeves," and to Mr. Webster
for producing the play.
All boys competed in two sports or more during the year
which led to a good spirit in the house. Individual efforts concerning football were the selections of R. P. Heath as vicecaptain in the G.P.S. 1st XV and C. C. King in the G.P.S. 3rd
XV. Work on a cricket pitch beside the rifle range has increased
keenness in that sport as well as in tennis with the House Tennis
Championships. Our gratitude went to Mr. Carr for his donation
of two new racquets as prizes for senior and junior.
During Third Term, a third of the house were struck down
with German measles. Among the boys, more smiles than tears
were to be found as they headed out the school gates. Luckily
no boys in the Sixth Form caught the epidemic with the Leaving
Certificate a week or so away.
Altogether, the boys in the house have contributed greatly
to the School activities, and such a spirit has set an example for
those who return next year to follow. Stop Press
Our best wishes go to Mr. Webster for his trip to England
next year. We shall miss him a great deal.
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HODGES HOUSE
The year opened with thirty-four boarders in the house and
the following appointments to House Prefects: D. D. Benbow,
W. L. Hewett, R. I. Macfarlane, P. J. Plaskitt and T. L. Harbutt.
The matron at the beginning of the year was Mrs. Brainard but
owing to her health she was forced to leave at the end of the
First Term and Mrs. Buck came from Scots at Bathurst to be
our new matron. The new boys (of whom 5 were Third Formers,
2 S Formers and 1 in third year) settled down into the routine of
the house well. At the School swimming carnival in the First
Term we scored a respectabe number of points.
During the year many boys have taken part in school activities. Among the boarders several attended rowing camp and
others went on Officer and N.C.O. courses during the Christmas
(1955) vacation. The results of these activities were good and
boys from the house rowed in the second, third and fourth fours.
We also had a representative in the First XI and later on in
the year representatives in the tennis team, 2nd and 3rd XV
and the school rifle team. At the Annual School Athletics
Hodges came third after a close contest. Other activities in
which boys have taken a most active part are the projector club
(all members are boys of the house) and in the production of
"Ruddigore" in which boys not only took acting parts but also
provided the stage hands for the production. During the year a
large number of the boys of the house have given up a great
deal of their free time in work on the tennis court which we are
building. We started work on the clearing and levelling of the
area to the east of the rifle range in the Second Term of last
year and after one year's work the ground is now roughly level
and requires only the removal of one large rock before it is ready
for levelling. The house on the whole has had a very good year
and the boys have worked together well. There are eight boys
sitting for the Leaving in the house as well as twelve boys sitting
for the Intermediate.
On The Lighter Side:
Around the house it has been noticed that a certain person
(size 12 in boots) from the Northern plains has been able to
shoot his way to the front. The house had several short stories
told this year which were of a variable context . . . The Brandenburg concentre is an invention (from Kinchild) which enables
straight bananas to be bent . . . Samples have been frequently handed out by the friendly Electrolux man. . . . There
is a rumour this year of an early Christmas . . . A certain
junior boy has frequently tried to shower another (while prac-
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tising for the Olympic Games) but to date has always missed the
opponent by inches. . . . A certain man from the largo has been
noticed about the house (probably came in under the Colombo
plan) . . . the projector club's jazz records are good for the blues
• . certain boys have stuck up for their rights (notably over
chains) . . . Other house activities in passing; art and sculpture
on seats and desks and a certain boy from a fruit town has been
noticed for his happy humour . . . a fish has been noted around
the house as well as a species of wart-hog. With this animal
roundup we close our notes for the year.
ROBSON HOUSE
This year in Robson House we are particularly "Graced"
by having a "Bishop" and a "Deane" although we are at loss
with a sleep-"Walker" and a "Moran." Such luxuries as "Bairds"
and "Carrs" remind us all of our "Holmes."
This year we saw a new matron in the house. Our old
matron, "Mate" Loder, left us at the end of last year to go to
Armidale. We wish her the best of luck. Mrs. Stafford came in
her place but left us early in third Term, and was replaced by a
younger matron, Miss Burling, who is extremely popular. As
assistant house master we welcomed Mr. Scott. In Second Term
Mr. Bradhurst, a medical student, came in his place.
During the year we have tried to brighten the surroundings
up with a flower garden indoors. It was very pleasant to the eye
and added a bushland tang to the atmosphere. It, however, took
up rather too much room and so could not be maintained permanently.
With the Olympic Games spirit in the air, some of the boys
have been stimulated into developing their abilities in shot putting and discus throwing. It's very easy to see the progress they
are making by a quick survey of the advancing line of craters.
More constructively, the boys in Robson House, or some
of them, have repainted the wire fence at the back of the house.
The maintenance of this fence hasgreatly improved the view of
the harbour bridge. The fence has replaced the original wooden
one, the popular use of which was to sunbake against.
The House tennis court has had a great deal of use during
the year, giving unlimited pleasure. On a number of occasions
the court adopts an "air of respectability" provided by the
daughters of the house, Jill and Judy. This, of course, increases
the pleasure of both players and onlookers, giving a "spot of
colour" to the game. The surface of the court has received
minor repairs which increases its 'serviceability' after wet
weather.
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Robson House has retained many of its boarders for many
years. There is a nest for birds in a hole in the wall. A cupboard
full of cadet clothes houses moths and silverfish. Various insects
live permanently on the prep room ceiling and take their daily
exercise with a flutter in prep hours.
The boarders of the house have lately acquired a taste for
strawberries. We thank the house master very much, who need
no longer blame the birds.
As regards school work, there are ten (10) boys sitting for
the Leaving Certificate, and six (6) for the Intermediate Certificate. Mr. Anderson has kept us up to it, and is continually reminding us of it. Thank you, Mr. Anderson. However, our work
is periodically disturbed by a blast from one of our many pop
tunes, which have accumulated over the past few years.
Repeating last year's performance Robson House was again
successful in winning the inter-House school athletics, but were
not so successful with the swimming.
We apologise for our various mob actions in the dormitories,
and hope we have not disturbed neighbours Burns and Colebrook.
To all and sundry, DO NOT walk across corner at top of
path.
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PREPARATORY SCHOOL NOTES
Our main project this term, apart from school-work, has
been the presentation of Form Plays. For weeks there have been
rehearsals and consultations about the various aspects of dramatic
work and, at last, on Friday, October 26th the first of the Play
Nights took place. A large and sympathetic audience gave a good
reception to our efforts. Five plays were presented:
Form 1: "The Magic Slippers."
Remove A: "The Stolen Prince."
Remove B: "Unclever Hans."
JIB: "Horse-play."
hA: "Noah" Sc. IV.
Considered as the result of much class-work, the plays were
a convincing success, indeed at times, the players' grasp of their
artistic task would have done credit to boys much older. The diction generally was good, in some cases, excellent, and there was an
improved feeling of "grouping".
We were deeply indebted to many parents for most valuable
elp with make-up, dressing, costuming and dancing. We were
grateful, too, to those who contributed to the fund for sweets, to
those who dispensed coffee and soft drinks and to the ladies who
organised the sale of sweets.
The closing of the curtain on Remove A's play had a rather
sad significance for us. We had seen the last performance at Shore
of a production of Mr. Brierley's. He retires this year. The standard of "W.H.B's" productions has been for many years a source
of great pride to the School. It will always remain as a challenge
to those of us who continue his work.
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Our Athletic season was one of mixed fortunes and hazards.
Our own meeting took place at Northbridge on August 11th, the
general standard of performances being quite good. After prepar ing the programme with his usual thoroughness, Mr. Prince was
taken ill shortly before the day and his job was taken over and
finished by Mr. Howard. We would like to thank both gentlemen
for their trouble taken on our behalf. We had to miss taking part
in both the Combined Preparatory Schools meeting and the one
usually held at Newington. Bad weather caused a postponement
of the former to the day of our Salk vaccine innoculation. The
Newington meeting was postponed because of bad weather.
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Members of the Staff attended the Junior Schools' Conference
held in August at St. Peter's in Adelaide, and at least one of them•
came back with a new and interesting hobby . . . Italic writing.
Some of us have taken it up and found it a most absorbing interest.
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PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOOTBALL
The Preparatory School football teams completed a fairly
successful and very enjoyable season with the First Fifteen winning 2 of its 5 competition matches and the Seconds winning 3.
It was apparent at the beginning of the season that our First
Fifteen would be very light and that our backs would not be given
much of the ball. When matches started this was proved true with
the consequence that our fast backs had little opportunity to show
their pace.
Of ne forwards some very pleasing performances came from
Turton, Alexander, Scott and Carter while Dickson and G. Jones
indicated that by next year they will be a great asset to the team.
Mullen and Spencer were a sound pair at half and five-eighth
and made the most of their opportunities. Spencer's tackling is
to be highly commended. The remainder of the backs made
good use of the ball with Irvine in particular showing up with
some determined running.
The success of the Second Fifteen was mainly the result of
solid scrummaging and the reliable work of R. Jones and Arthur
at the base of the scrum. Cutler clearly proved that success at
tackling is not dependent upon size, while McMurray, Marr and
Freeman displayed the right amount of aggression in the forwards.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL CRICKET
At the time of writing one match has been played in the
Third Term which was lost to Knox.
Inaccurate bowling and weak fielding permitted our opponents to knock up 175 runs. We were able to score only 72
runs in reply and were asked to follow-on. Due mainly to R.
Jones who scored 55 runs out of second innings' total of 118,
we required Knox to bat again.
This game was sufficient to show that Carter is an excellent
captain with a sound tactical knowledge, that Balnaves is undoubtedly our best bowler, but also that more determination and
concentration are required in our fielding. Our batting failed
repeatedly because of failure to mix discretion and aggression.
The outstanding exception to this criticism was R. Jones who
showed that not only has he the strokes but also that most valuable of possessions, temperament.
The Seconds also lost their match. This game was distinguished by some fine batting from Marr who scored 35 and 51
in his two innings. At the end of the first day our team seemed
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to be in an unassailable position, being 114 runs on in the second
innings for the loss of only 1 wicket. This reverse has an obvious
moral which it is hoped will not be forgotten by our young
cricketers.
The main weakness of our play has been one of temperament. Although it is obviously too much to expect young boys
to bat like seasoned veterans, it is nevertheless very disappointing
to see the innings of promising batsmen abruptly terminated by
wild swings at the ball. Every boy should go out to bat determined to keep his eye on the ball, to keep his left shoulder
pointing down the wicket and, above all, to keep his head. Then,
and only then, his cricket and his enjoyment of it cannot but improve.
PREP. ATHLETiC SPORTS RESULTS
Broad Jump
12 yrs.: 1, Spencer, R.; 2, Holman, R.; 3, Arthur, M. Dist.: 15'
8 1 record).
11 yrs.: 1, Irvine, D.; 2, Deane-Butcher, R.;. 3, Balnaves, R.
Dist.: 13' 3".
100 Yds. Handicap
10 yrs.: 1, Sevier, P.; 2, Mayne, P.; 3, Carr, R.
11 yrs.: 1, St. Vincent Welch, J.; 2, Cadwallader, D.; 3, Dickson,
P.
12 yrs.: 1, Southwell-Keely, T.; 2, Mullen, B.; 3. Myers, R.
100 Yds. Championship
9 yrs.: 1, McGlynn, R.; 2, Màrr, D.; 3, Noakes, M. Time:
15.6 sees.
10 yrs.: 1, Marshall, R.; 2, Halstead, B.; 3, Alexander, R.
Time: 13.2 secs. (record).
11 yrs.: 1, Irvine, D.; 2, Marr, C.; 3, Balnaves, R. Time: 13.4
sees.
12 yrs.: 1, Spencer, R.; 2, Turton, B.: 3, Chenhall, A. Time:
12.4 secs.
High Jump
11 yrs. 1, Balnaves, R.; 2, Irvine, D.; 3, St. Vincent Welch, J.
Height: 3' 10".
12 yrs.: 1, Spencer, R.; 2, Chenhall, A.; 3, Turton,. B. Height:
4' 5" record).
220 Yd. Championship
11 yrs.: 1, Irvine, D.; 2, Deane-Butcher, R.; 3, Marr, A. Time:
30.8 sees.
12 yrs.: 1, Spencer, R.: 2, Turton, B.; 3,. Chenhall, A. Time:
29.4 sees.
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75 Yds. Championship
9 yrs.: 1, McGlynn, R.; 2, Marr, D.; 3, Noakes, M. Time:
11.8 secs. (record).
10 yrs. 1, Marshall, R.; 2, Haistead, B.; 3, Alexander, R. Time:
10 secs. (record).
Obstacle Race
9 & 10 yrs.: 1, Halstead, B.; 2, Carr, R.; 3, Alexander, R.
11 yrs.: 1, Hodgkinson, G.; 2, Page, P.; 3, Deane-Butcher, R.
12 yrs.: 1, Mullen, B.; 2, Southwell-Keely, T.; 3, Playfair, M.
Sack Race
9 & 10 yrs.: 1, Spring, S.; 2, Sevier, P.; 3, Fox, B.
11 yrs.: 1, Hoffmann, G.; 2, Hodgkinson, G.; 3, Dent, G.
12 yrs.: 1, Atkin, F.; 2, Playfair, M.; 3, Sautelle, P.
CADET NOTES
Specialist Courses
The results of the courses in specialist subjects held at Glenfield in the May vacation gave us more than usual pleasure. We
sent 18 candidates to each of the usual six branches, viz. AntiTank, Band, Intelligence, Mortar, Signals and Vickers Machine
Gun, and of these all but one qualified. In addition special distinction was gained by the fact that in four of the six branches
members of this Unit topped the Course. The successful students
were: Cadets B. D. 0. Anderson in Intelligence, P. N. W. Dixon
in Mortar, D. R. Cordery in Signals and L. M. Murray in M.M.G.
These cadets subsequently received a special award.
Specialist Demonstration
This was held as usual towards the end of Term II and consisted of the usual lecture and demonstration of gun drill in the
6-Pdr., the Vickers and the 3m. Mortar, as well as a Signals
demonstration, included this year for the first time. B Coy. continued with the practice, established last year, of putting on a
Guard Change in association with the Band and the two guards
did the greatest credit to their two Guard Commanders, Cdt.
U/Offrs. Mendl and Cockle.
Range and Field Day
After elaborate preparations had been made, this unfortunately had to be cancelled because of wet weather. As this is the
third time in five years that this has happened, consideration is
being given to the possibility of changing the time of year of this
particular event. There are many considerations involved and the
task is not as easy as it might seem at first sight.
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Maff die Raw WA Thomas P. L. Tunhuli, M. J. Wilkinson. A. U. Warden, D. A. Taylor, 2. P. Mendi.
Front It)w: A. M. Whydrow, Al. J. R. Mackeller, Capt. J. E. Colebi-ook,
Maj. P. H. Al. jen:ins, Lt. H. :i. Swden, Cadet TT/Offr. M. S. Jacob.
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Back Row: Cpls. K. C. White, A. G. Malcolm, D. W. Butcher, A. J. Anderson, J. I. Drysdale, W. K. irish, S. J. T. Lovell.
Middle Row: Cpls. P. A. Newcomh, G. F. Beeston, C. N. Bloomfield, J. C.
Alsop; Sgts. C. V. Rogers,
, J. Lehmann, R. S. Horder; Cpls. L. S. Peak, B. I. Dickson, W. D. Campbell.
F:'ont Row: Cadet W.O. S. F. B. Donnan, Cadet P.O. C. C. Tjther, P.O. J. A.
Silk; Flt.-Lt. R. M. Blanshard, Flt.-Lt. A. W. Moore, Cadet P.O. D. D. Benbow, Cadet W.O's, C. C. King, M. B. Shirley.
THE TORCH BEARER
Page Ninety-five
Ceremonial Parade
This was held on October 23rd, the Reviewing Officer being
Major General D. Macarthur-Onslow, C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D. The
parade took the usual form and was of the high standard that is
now taken for granted on such occasions. It may well be that in
future years we shall have to consider the desirability of adding
some degree of variety to this annual parade by the inclusion, for
example, of a demonstration of some aspects of training. Limitations of space and time may create some difficulties in the way of
this, but they are probably not insuperable.
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Training
Training proceeded normally throughout Term II, there being
less than usual interference from wet weather. In Term Ill there
were interruptions for clothing issues and exchanges (every meniber of the Unit has now been issued with two pairs of khaki drill
shirt and trousers) and ceremonial rehearsals. However, a Sergeants' Course was held for 32 students and 22 are due to attend
the Potential U/Offrs. Course at Singleton in the December vacation. This is the largest number we have ever sent.
Page Ninety-six
THE TORCH BEARER
AIR TRAINING CORPS NOTES
Training: Although there have been a number of interruptions, training has been carried on satisfactorily, and the year's
programme will have been completed by the end of the term. We
now have the necessary equipment to enable us to give adequate
instruction in the following specialist subjects: Airframes, Airmanship, Engines, Meteorology. Navigation and Radio, and a high
standard has been maintained in the four basic subjects—Aircraft
Recognition, Armaments, Drill, and Service Knowledge.
We have accepted the offer of a De Haviland Goblin Jet
Engine, which will be installed in the New Flight Room before the
end of the year.
Promotions: The following promotions were made during the
third term: To the rank of Corporal—LAC Anderson, A. J.; LAC
Butcher, D. W.; LAC Drysdale, J. I.; LAC Irish, W. K.; LAC
Lovell, S. J. T.; LAC Malcolm, A. G.; LAC White, K.C.
Field Day, 31st July, 1956: A programme of Ground Defence Training was to be carried out at Camden Aerodrome, but,
unfortunately, owing to bad weather, it had to be cancelled. It is
hoped that it will be possible to complete this part of the year's
Armaments training at our Unit Camp.
Unit Camp: This will be held this year at R.A.A.F. Uranquinty from 26th November till 3rd December.
Visit by Group Captain Douglas Bader, C.B.E., D.S.O.,
D.F.C., and Mrs. Bader: On Wednesday, 31st October, the School
was honoured by a visit from Group Captain and Mrs. Douglas
Bader, who were in Sydney for only six days. Group Captain
Bader reviewed the Flight after having first been welcomed to the
School by the Acting Headmaster.
It was indeed a privilege for members of the Flight to be
reviewed by such a distinguished and courageous R.A.F. Officer,
whose name has become a legend amongst British people throughOut the world; and this great occasion will long be remembered.
We are indeed grateful to the Shell Company of Australia
for making the visit possible.
Appointment of F. M. Osborne, Esq., D.S.C. as Minister
for Air: A letter of congratulations was sent to Mr. Osborne by
the Commanding Officer, and an invitation was extended to him
to be present on the occasion of the visit of Group Captain Douglas
Bader. Unfortunately, owing to urgent Government business, Mr.
Osborne, who is an Old Boy of the School, was unable to accept
He did, however, send his very best wishes to members of the
Flight.
Page Ninety-seven
THE TORCH BEARER
FOOTBALL
When we look back over the 1956 season, it must be admitted that, if the winning of matches is the main consideration,
it has not been highly successful. From the Firsts down to the
Fifths, and in all the junior teams except the Under 15 group,
wins were fewer than losses. However, in other respects the
season was very satisfactory; the earlier start enabled us to play
more games, and favourable weather meant fewer interruptions.
Cancelled practices were quite infrequent, and most teams were
kept at good strength throughout.
Mr. Anderson came back to coach the Firsts after some years
with junior teams, while Mr. Colebrook took over the Seconds.
Though Mr. Whight had talked of retiring from active coaching,
he was on the job once more, helping Mr. Terry with a group of
lower teams. Mr. Webster and Mr. Amos, who took the 15A
and B teams between them, were rewarded for their efforts by
some first-class displays by their teams. These, and the 15C and
D teams, were among the most successful in the School. Mr. Blanshard and Mr. Sowden with the Under 14's and Mr. Hamilton, Mr.
McGregor and Mr. Aildis with the Under 13's, all worked hard with
their groups, almost all of which, however, were handicapped by
lack of sizeable boys. The 14A's promised well, but lost narrowly
on a good many occasions.
Perhaps it would not be out of place to remind the boys in
a general way how much they owe to their sportsmaster and their
coaches. Hail, rain and sunshine, our football usually went on,
and all should be grateful for the time and effort given on their
behalf. All teams, too, owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Alan
Wynter and his St. Johns Ambulance team for their neverfailing assistance, and to the various Old Boys and present boys
who have helped at times with the refereeing of our matches.
Of course, to a great many people who are keen supporters
of the School, the main interest of the football season is in the
doings of the First Fifteen. And for many the season must have
been disappointing. Even the very full season of fifteen matches
failed to produce any really sustained patches of sound attacking
play by the backs, while glaring errors on defence were. bad
blots on the team's record. A great deal of time and thought,
needless to say, went into overcoming these shortcomings, and
possibly, had certain changes been made earlier, the results
would have been better. But it is difficult to see how we could
have overcome the vital shortage of sound inside backs, as we
had no one who combined speedy attack with reliable defence.
Our back-line, as a unit, never really functioned well, and what
success did come to the team was due almost entirely to the
efforts of the forwards, who were never really beaten by any
opposing pack, and at times gave splendid displays of rugged
play.
Page Ninety-eight
THE TORCH BEARER
Heath, captain of the team, led the forwards well, and made
a very good job of his captaincy, getting full and loyal support
from everyone. We had six strong and vigorous forwards in
Heath, Warden, King, Lloyd, Jones and Vivers, but Sheather's
accident, at a time when he was beginning to devolop into a good
breakaway, was a blow to 'us, as we had no satisfactory reserves
for that position, and this proved to be a weakness. Among the
backs, probably 'the most reliable was Bucknell, at half. Mendi,
at five-eighth and inner-centre, was slow, but quite our best
tackler. Jacob, at full-back, was brilliant at times, but very poor
at others, while Cockle at centre never quite fulfilled expectations.
Too often he seemed to need just a little more resolution and
confidence in his own ability and speed.
The Second Fifteen did not have so successful a season as
at first seemed possible. The practice matches were concluded
with a fair measure of success, but the competition matches were
disappointing. Injuries and a certain amount of overtraining
among the younger players contributed to this. However, a most
enjoyable season was had, and good rugby was played in some
matches. All the younger players showed considerable promise,
and the older members played their part well. B. J. Salmon led
the forwards and captained the team well, and received good support from everyone.
The following members of the First Fifteen gained selecttion in the All Schools' teams:
1st XV: R. P. Heath.
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3rd XV: A. D. Warden, C. C. King. (M. Jacob, selected as a reserve, also played in the 3rd
XV.)
During the season the following boys qualified as Junior
Referees after examination by members of the N.S.W. Rugby
Union Referees' Association:
D. H. Baird, H. M. Barker, A. W. Brown, P. N. Dixon,
R. I. Maclean ; A. G. Malcolm, P. F. Mendl, M. M. Yeldham.
The 'following is a summary of the 1st XV competition
matches.
v. S.J.C. at Hunters Hill on Saturday, 16th June, 1956.
LOST 16-14. This was probably our best display of the season.
After trailing 11-0 at half-time we took advantage of a strong following wind in the second half, and a try by Heath and a magnificent field goal by Jacob put us within striking distance. Then
Cockle kicked a penalty goal and shortly afterwards Carr scored
and Cockle converted to give us the lead 14-11. With five minutes
left for play the S.J.C. five-eighth, Capelin, went the blind, with
our five-eighth and blind-side breakaway lying injured on the
ground, and scored. McCann kicked the goal and S.J.C. led 16-14.
The final whistle blew soon afterwards.
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THE TORCH BEARER
Page One Hundred and One
v. N.C. at Northbridge on Saturday, 23rd June, 1956. LOST
18-0. We failed to take advantage of a following wind in the first
half and although we had scoring opportunities there was no score
at half-time. In the second half Newington proved too fast and
their hard running centres continually penetrated the weak defence
of ours. It was unfortunate that the hard work of most of the forwards was let down by the poor tackling of our inside backs
v. S.G.S. at Weigall on Saturday, 30th June, 1956. WON
11-0. We played more attractive football against Grammar, possibly because we were allowed to. Their backs were slow up in
defence and as a result our three-quarters moved at top pace for
the first time in the season. The forwards played well, ably led by
Heath and Bucknell gave a consistent display at half. Jacob at full
back was in splendid form.
v. S.I.C. at Northbridge on Saturday, 7th July, 1956. LOST
13-0. This was a game of missed opportunities. Although the winning margin was quite substantial we had a territorial advantage
for most of the game. However, movements which should have
resulted in tries, lacked the necessary finish, and Riverview's two
tries were the result of weak defence on our part.
v. T.S.C. at Northbridge on Saturday, 14th July, 1956. WON
9-6. This was one of our better displays in which forwards and
backs combined well together. Heath gave one of his best displays
and held the team together well late in the second half when Scots
were only prevented from scoring by splendid defence.
RESULTS OF FOOTBALL SEASON, 1956.
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S.J.C.
N.C.
S.O.S.
S.I.C.
T.S.C.
T.K.S.
S.H.S.
XV
Lost
14-17
Lost
3-12
Lost
6-14
Won
14-9
Lost
6-16
Lost
8-11
T.A.S.
Won
6-3
Lost
9-24
Lost
14-16
Lost
0-18
Won
11-3
Lost
0-13
Won
9-6
Lost
6-24
Lost
3-8
2nd XV
Lost
6-I
Lost
6-19
Won
22-0
Won
20-3
Lost
3-9
Won
8-6
Lost
0-15
Won
6-3
Drew
3-3
Lost
6-18
Lost
5-6
Won
1-6
Won
5-3
Lost
0-1I
Lost
6-12
Against
1st
3rd XV
0
Won
9-5
Drew
17-17
Lost
14-17
4th XV
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5th XV
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Won
-
Won
16-8
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5-3
Lost
9-14
Won
12-11
Lost
0-6
Lost
0-6
Lost
3-13
Lost
9-16
Lost
11-12
Lost
0-5
Lost
5-12
C.B.C.
Lost
6-19
Won
15-9
Won
3-0
Lost
3-13
Lost
3-26
Won
9-5
Lost
0-3
Drew
8-8
Lost
8-9
Lost
8-17
C.B.C.
Won
6-3
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Won
19-6
Lost
6-9
Lost
0-8
Lost
0-9
Lost
0-6
Won
6-3
Won
9-3
Lost
0-18
Lost
0-14
Lost
3-28
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Won
16-0
6th XV
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Won
11-9
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Won
58-0
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Won
11-0
Drew
3-3
N .C.
Won
8-3
Lost
0-3
Won
18-0
Won
11-5
Won
24-3
Won
11-3
Lost
0-3
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7th XV
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Lost
0-12
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Won
42-0
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-
Won
11-0
N.C.
Won
11-0
Won
8-5
Won
25-3
Won
19-0
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Won
8-0
Won
14-0
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N.C.
Won
12-6
Lost
3-26
Lost
5-14
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Drew
8-8
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Lost
3-6
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Lost
3-6
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3-9
Won
6-9
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Lost
3-8
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Lost
3-11
Won
14-8
Lost
0-8
Won
3-0
Won
3-0
Lost
3-5
Won
18-3
Won
12-3
Won
24-0
Won
14-8
Won
6-3
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Won
26-3
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-
Won
22-0
Lost
0-8
Lost
0-14
Drew
3-3
Won
5-3
Won
9-5
Lost
9-10
Won
15-11
C.B.C.
Won
12-8
Under IS B XV
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Under IS C XV
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Won
19-3
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Lost
3-6
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Lost
0-14
Won
14-0
Won
11-9
Won
9-3
Lost
0-13
Drew
3-3
Won
12-0
Won
3-0
Won
3-0
Won
17-0
Under 15 D XV
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Won
19-0
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Won
14-13
Lost
3-6
N.C.
Won
16-9
Won
16-10
Won
5-3
Won
11-9
Won
39-0
Won
3-0
Won
19-0
Won
8-6
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Under 15 F XV
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B.H.S.
S.I.C.
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W.C.
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S.O.S.
T.K.S.
S.J.C.
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S.O.S.
Lost
3-15
N.C.
Won
17.14
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Utsder 14 0 XV
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Won
21-6
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-Ui'der 14 C XV
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Under 14 D X'v ..
Under 14 E XV . .
Under 13 A XV ..
Under 13 B XV
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Under 13 C XV
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Drew
14-14
Lost
0-22
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VVon
11-0
Lost
3-11
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-
Lost
0-32
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Won
11-6
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Lost
9-18
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\Von
14-0
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Lost
10-20
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-
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Lost
0-16
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Lost
0.15
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Won
34.0
N.C.
Lost
11.23
Lost
0-25
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Under 14 A XV ..
S.J.C.
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S.O.S.
S.I.C.
Lost
3-13
S.O.S.
Lost
0-12
Drew
6-6
S.O.S.
Won
5.3
T.S.C.
Won
11-0
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T.K.S.
S.H.S.
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S.O.S.
Lost
8-14
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Lost
0-31
Lost
0-6
Lost
0-10
Lost
5-14
Drew
9-9
Drew
0-0
Wan
9-6
Lost
3-9
Lost
9-12
C.B.C.
Won
3-0
Lost
0-6
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18-3
N.C.
Lost
0-20
Lost
0-22
Lost
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Lost
0-23
Lost
0-17
Lost
0-t6
Lost
3-18
SLAS.
Won
.25-0
Won
6-0
Lost
3-6
N.C.
Won
32-0
Lost
0-23
Won
9-0
Von
3-0
Lost
0-18
Won
9.3
Drew
0-0
Lost
0-14
Won
27-0
Won
34-0
N.C.
Won
15-5
Lost
3-34
Won
17-0
Won
18-3
\Vor
27-3
Lost
0-30
Lost
0-14
C.B.C.
Lost
3-18
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Lost
0-9
Lost
0-3
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-
-
-
-
-
Lost
0-35
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-
Won
17-3
Lost
3:16
Lost
3-17
Lost
3-16
Lost
0-19
Lost
5-17
Won
16-5
C.B.C.
Won
8-3
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N.C.
Lost
0-17
Lost
0-19
Lost
0-12
Lost
0-3
Won
3-0
Won
3-0
T.H.
Lost
8-14
C.B.C.
Won
38-0
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N.C.
Lost
5-25
Lost
0-35
Lost
6-9
Lost
0-6
Von
17-0
Lost
0-16
Lost
6-15
Lost
0-33
Lost
0-25
Lost
0-16
Lost
0-33
Lost
0-17
Lost
0-11
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0
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Under 130 XV
Under 13 E XV
Under 13 F X\
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Lost
0-12
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-
-
-
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N.C.
Lost
0-3
Lost
0-47
Lost
0-6
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N.C.
Lost
3-6
Lost
3-37
Won
6-3
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SLA.C.S.
Won
17-3
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3-20
Lost
0-22
Lost
0-I5
Lost
0-55
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v. T.K.S. at Parramatta on Saturday, 21st July, 1956. LOST
24-6. This was NOT one of our better displays. Again very weak
defence by our centres gave the Kings' backs too much room to
move, and on the numerous occasions when our forwards won
possession of the ball, half pace running by our centres made
possession seem a disadvantage rather than an advantage. Bucknell and Mendi tried hard to get the back line moving but they
received little support. Mendl in particular tackled well and Bucknell late in the second half scored a well deserved try. Our forwards at least broke even with the strong Kings' pack and gave our
backs plenty of chances which they did not accept.
v. S.H.S. at Centennial Park on Saturday, 28th July, 1956.
LOST 8-3. This was a disappointing end to the season as we had
expected to finish with a win. However, High was too good on the
day and without Heath's inspiring leadership our team lacked
drive. Apart from King, who gave his best display of the season,
the forwards were rather lethargic and the backs did not get many
opportunities.
ROWING NOTES
We should begin with grateful acknowledgment of the help
given on the occasion of our tree-planting in August. Some two
dozen shrubs and trees were planted, and this number has been
increased by a further donation this term. At about the same
time we received a cOnsiderable amount of light soil which should
be ideal for the development of lawns. Indeed there was quite
a show of green by mid-October, of which enough is couch to
assure the ultimate covering of the whole level area.
Rowing began promptly at the commencement of Term
III; those who were not engaged in athletics had considerable
mileage to their credit by the time the athletes became available
—later than usual this year. At the end of October an eight had
been made up as follows: B. I. Dickson, D. F. Catts, J. R. Cadwallader, J. D. Hudson, G. B. McGuinness, R. P. Heath, A. K.
Cowlishaw, P. Bradford (stroke), I. F. Firth (cox). As stated
in the last Torchbearer, Mr. C. C. Davies is coach.
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Page One i4undred dtid Seven
Mr. Gilfihlan took over a group of boys all of whom had
previously rowed in one of the rours or in the Junior Eight. In
theory the First and Second Fours should evolve from this group;
but there are several people known to be 'probables,' and it would
be unfair to regard present combinations as more than teiltative.
David MacCallum is at present working with last year's
Tub group, and already has a couple of very presentable-looking
fours on the water. He hopes to be available throughout the
season, and we share that hope. Michael Shirley of the 1956
Eight appears likely to have some time to give in the New Year,
and one or two others have shown an interest which we hope to
keep alive till we have some crews for them to look at: Altogether
one writes now much more optimistically thãn in June.
Mr. Webster has assumed the organisation of this season's
intake, and with a group of very conscientious coaches from the
"non-returners," is producing a considerable degree of order Out
of apparent chaos by which the Rowing Master is terrified afresh
every September. An Old Boy, Mr. Harry Webb, incautiously Joffred help
and advise one Saturday morning, and now finds himself co-opted
as curator of our outboard motor. It is a sensitive plant and we
are fortunate in being able to leave the tending of it in his hands.
As well as accepting this as his own responsibility, he is training
several boys in the care and control of the launch.
We recently made through those at present rowing an appeal
for such things as plain, strong furniture, simple tools and so on
—things such as someone is likely to have duplicated at some
time, and perhaps stowed away: With the present cost of materials
and labour we should surely do more to equip and maintain our
establishment. It may also be fairly claimed that not the least
value to be had from rowing is the "know-how" which can be
developed in relation to boats better, perhaps, than in any other
field of sport. In that spirit we extend the appeal to Old Boys
generally; but we are not at this stage asking for money, and not,
in any case, for the abpve pUrpqSe..
Page
One
THE TORCH BEARER
Hundred and Eight
CRICKET.
Cricket in third term began with the usual series of practice
games against city and suburban teams. Fair form was shown in
these games by a number of players though the team was a good
deal weakened by the absence of athletes. By the time of the first
competition match against St. Joseph's it was found that three
members of the team, who had played throughout first term were
unavailable through illness—Mackellar, Young and Macfarlane.
Owen, Lewarne and Stone replaced them.
Against St. Josephs we won the toss and batted. Within three
overs four wickets were down for four runs. Only a good fighting
innings by Schwartzkoff, who opened and was the last man out,
saved us from complete disaster. St. Josephs also, started badly,
but helped by a couple of missed chances they recovered well to
reach 227 for nine wickets. On the second day our batsmen did
very little better and we were beaten by an innings. The lack of
match practice in first term was still being felt by our young team,
• and strenuous efforts are needed to bring the standard of our
cricket back to what it should be. Young will play again for the rest'
of the term and that will help a good deal, but the timid batting of
the St. Josephs match must not be repeated. Fortunately, a good
number of players should return to school next year. Perhaps we
can look forward to better performances then.
Cricket Results
1st XI v. UNIVERSITY VETERANS
University Veterans, 1st Innings: 7.92
Bowling:
0,
BUCKNELL
YOUNG
DRYSDALE
SCHWARTZKOFF
LEWARNE
6
6
2
8
6
W.
M.
1
2
.
-
1
3
0
0
3
1
1st Xl, 1st InnIngs, 128
MENDL, caught
.....
OWEN, l.b.w
SCHWARTZKOFF, retired
BUCKNELL, bowled
DRYSDALE, retired
YOUNG, bowled
BROGAN, not Out
LEWARNE, not Out
......
........
Sundries
R.
16
12
8
28
24
10
4
28
20
38
15
3
2
8
Total, 6 for 128
Shore won on 1st Innings.
Page One Hundred and Eleven
HE TORCH BEARER
I Zingari, 1st Innings, 146
1st XI v. T.S.C.O.B.U.
1st Xl,
1st Innings, 138
....it
SCI4WARTZKOFF, run out
OWEN. b. Kellaway
2
BUCKNELL, St. Lang, b. Kctlasvay
2
39
DRYSDALE. st. Lang, b. Gilder
YOUNG, I.b.w. b. Kellaway ......tO
BROGAN, b. Eastment
30
LEWARNE, run out
0
4
LITCHFIELD, Ct. Lang, b, Gilder
BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, Ct. Bibby, b.
IS
Keltaway ..........
..
SEDG WICK, ct. Kellaway, b. Wat:s . . 13
4
KING, not out
........8
Sundries
..
SMITHERS, b. Bstcknell .....
3
LEWIS, Ct: Brogan, b. Bucknell ....10
WADDY, b. Bucknell
.. 17
I-IOSKINS, Ct. Lewarne, b. Bucknell ..
2
JENNINGS, b. Schwartzkoff ......26
GREEN, ct. Owen, b. Millard
....It
WtLSON, l.b.w. b. Lewarne ......35
....23
MASTERMAN, not out ..
JOULE, l.b.sv. b. Lewarne
......0
MAXWELL, b. Lewarne
....
4
COLCLOUGH, Cl. Schsvarlzkoff, b. Lesvarnc
.
..
II
Sundries
........
..
4
Total 146
Total 138
KELLAWAY
McBRIDE
EASTMENT
WATTS
GILDER
BROCKHOFF
DAVIDSON
Bowling:
0.
9
8
7
75
5
....6
3
M.
I
I
2
2
-
1
-
W.
4
0
I
I
2
0
0
R.
26
47
16
19
8
10
4
T.S.C.O.B.U., 1st Inntngs, 131
6
DAVIDSON, t.b.sv. b. Bucknell
49
McKAY, re:ired
.
LANG, b. Bucknell ..........15
43
KELLAWAY, b. Schwarizkoff
0
BIBBY, b. Schwartzkoff
0
BROCKHOFF, b. Schwartzkoff
SNEDDON, b. Schwartzkoff ......3
5
EASTMENT, not out
0
WATTS, not out
tO
Sundries .
Total, 7 for 131
Bowling:
M. W. R.
0.
25
0
......4
YOUNG
I
2
38
10
BUCKNELL
4 29
I
SCRWARTZKOFF
9
20
0
;, .. 6
LEWARNE
9
.. 2 0
DRYSDALE
Match Drawn
1st Xl v. I. ZINGARI
(Played: Saturday, 29th September)
1st XI, 1st Innings, 184
1
MENDL, Cl. Haskins, b. Cotclough ..
17
OWEN, b. Waddy
SCHWARTZKOFF, ct. Jennings, b.
5
Lewis
BUCKNELL, st. Mastcrman. b. Wilson 93
....7
DRYSDALE, b. Wilson .. .
........0
Y0yNG, run out
4
BROGAN, b. Wilson
MILLARD, cI. Masterman, b. Colclough 18
......19
LEWARNE, run out
........It
LITCI-EFIIILD, not out
BASSINGTI-IWAIGHTE, Cl. & b. Green 0
..
14
.......
Sundries
Total 184
Bowling:
0.
7
6
7
10
4
BUCKNELL
YOUNG
MILLARD
SCHWARTZKOFF
LEWARNE
W.
4
0
I
I
4
M.
0
0
I
0
0
R.
39
17
22
49
15
Shore won on 1st Innings by 38 runs
1st XI v. I ZINGARI
(Played: Monday, 1st Oclober)
1st XI, 1st Innings, 121
MENDL, b. White ..........0
OWEN, l.b.w. b. White ..
2
2
SCI-IWARTZKOFF, b. Lewis
BUCKNELL. b. White
6
DRYSDALE, b.. Macautey
2
27
JACOB, b. Leggelt .
YOUNG, Ct. Macauley, b. Leggetl .
8
BROGAN, not out ........31
MILLARD, ct. Mendt, b. Macauley
3
LEWARNE, I.b.w. b. Whi:e ......24
3
LITCHFIELD, l.b.w. b. Leggelt
13
Sundries
Total 121
I Zingari, 1st Innings, 113
49
LEWIS, not out
I
DOUGLAS, ct. Young, b. Bucknell
10
MACAULEY, b Bucknell
0
LEGGETT, b. Young
.:
GUTHRIE. b. Young 9
MENDL, b. Young ..........8
MASSEY, b. Young 0
MAXWELL, c:. Schwartzkoff, b. Young 7
HOLBERTSON, b. Schwartzkoft .. 16
WHITE, b. Schwartzkoff ........0
GREEN, ct. Brogan, b. Millard.....II
.
2
Sundries
........
Total 113
Bowling:
0.
10
II
5.2
5
BUCKNELL
YOUNG
MILLARD
SCHWARTZKOFF
M.
I
2
0
0
W.
2
5
1
2
Shore svon on 1st Innings by 8 runs
R.
39
27
14
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Page One Hundred and Twelve
1st XI v, T.S.C.
1st XI v. S.J.C.
1st XI, 1st Innings, 69
OWEN, l.b.w. b. Robilliard
SCHWARTZKOFF. ct. & b. Shanley
COCKLE, Cl. & b. Robilliard
BUCKNELL, l.b.w. b. Robilliard
JACOB, l.b.w. b. Robilliard
MENOL, b. Newman
DRYSDALE, b. Newman
BROGAN, ct. & b. ICevans ......
MILLARD, b. Kevans
LEWARNE, b. Kevans
..........
STONE, not out
Sundries . .
..
..
Total
ROBILLIARD
NEWMAN
KEVANS
SHANLEY
Bowling
0,
.. 6
4
.. 4
2.1
M.
2
-
W.
4
2
3
I
0
38
I
0
0
14
8
0
2
3
2
Total 220
69
R.
14
32
13
6
S.J.C., 1st InnIngs, 224
56
BROWN, l.b.w. b. Millard
......
0
GALLAGHER, b. Bucknell
Bucknell
0
b.
SIDGREAVES, l.b.w.
6
CAPELIN, l.b.w. b. Stone
KEVANS, Ct. & b. Bucknell ...... 104
.. 18
BROWN, ct. & b. Bucknell
..
.
3
CRAWLEY, l.b.w. b. Millard
0
ALAGICH, b. Millard
NEWMAN, Ct. Mendl, b Schwartzkoff 18
0
SHANLEY, not out
0
ROBILLIARD, not out
19
Sundries
Total: dccl. 9 for 224
BowlIng
0.
26
BUCKNELL
......4
STONE
22
MILLARD
9
SCHWARTZKOFF
5
LEWARNE
I
COCKLE
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 220
MUNRO, run out
.........27
HENRY, b. SCHWARTKOFF
63
CROMPTON, Ct. Bucknell, b. Young
31
B. KELLAWAY, st. Mendl, b. Lewarne 46
LOW, l.b.w. b. Young ........5
HARBISON, l.b.w. b. Young .. 2
SOMMERVILLE, ct. Mendl, b. Millard 23
LEAHY, ct. Schwarlzkoff, b. Lewarne 0
P. KELLAWAY, not out
..
..
3
GORDON, ct. Drysdale, b. Millard ..
4
HOWARTH, at. Mendl, b. Lewarne ..
7
Sundries
Shore Bowling
0.
BUCKNELL
7
YOUNG ...... 12
MILLARD
12
SCHWARTZKOFF
18
LEWARNE
12
M. W. R.
I
0
13
0
3
46
3
2
33
2
t 78
41
0
3
Shore, 1st Inns, 86
b. P. Kellaway
15
OWEN. b. B. Kellaway ........5
COCKLE, ct. Gordon, b. B. Kellaway
0
BUCKNELL, b. B. Kellaway
9
JACOB, at. Henry. b. P. Kellaway .
37
MENDL, b. P. Keltaway
0
YOUNG, b. Sommerville
14
DRYSDALE, b. P. Kellaway ......
BROGAN, b. P. Kellaway
0
MILLARD, b. B. Kellaway ......5
LEWARNE, not out
0
Sundries ........
0
SCHWARTZKOFF,
Total 86
M. W. R.
4 68
4
15
1
71
5
3
1 31
1 21
2
- -
1st Xl, 2nd InnIngs, 109
SCHWARTZKOFF, cI. Sidgreaves, b.
............8
Newman
........15
OWEN, b. Kevans
32
COCKLE, b. Alagich
BUCKNELL, b. Kevans ........12
JACOB, St. Sidgreaves, b. Alagich
MENDL, b. Robilliard
........20
DRYSDALE, l.b.w. b. Shanley
4
I
BROGAN, l.b.w. b. Robilliard
MILLARD, b. Robilliard ........2
LEWARNE, not out 7
STONE, b. Robilliard
Sundries ............6
T.S.C. Bowling
0.
12.2
3
II
4
2
B. KELLAWAY
LOW ........
P. KELLAWAY
SOMMERVILLE
GORDON
M.
4
0
4
0
1
R.
19
19
29
18
18
5
Total 144
T.S.C.
W.
4
1
2
1
2
R.
34
9
26
12
Shore, 2nd Inns. 144
SCHWARTZKOFF, run out .....3
OWEN, b. B. Kellaway ........0
BUCKNELL, ct. Howarth, b. Gordon
15
COCKLE, b. P. Kellaway
12
YOUNG, b. Sommerville
......3
MENDL, b. P. Kellaway
14
DRYSDALE, ct. & b. Crompton ....25
JACOB, b. Sommerville
26
MILLARD, l.b.w. b. B. Kellaway
6
BROGAN, b. B. Kellaway ......27
LEWARNE, not out
4
Sundries
9
Total 109
Bowling
0.
M.
ROBILLIARD ....10.1
4
NEWMAN
S
KEVANS ......7
1
SIIANLEY
..
6
1
ALAGICH ..
..
6
Shore lost outright.
W.
4
0
5
1
0
B. KELLAWAY
P. KELLAWAY
GORDON.....
SOMMERVILLE
CROMPTON
LOW
......
BowlIng
0.
M.
15
2
15
3
5
0
5
1
2
0
2
0
W.
3
2
1
2
I
0
R.
34
39
26
18
13
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Page One Hundred and Thirteen
T.S.C., 2nd Inns. 0.11
HENRY, not out
MUNRO, not Out
Sundries
I
II
.........5
5
Total,
Shore Bowling
0.
YOUNG
BUCKNELl......1
Shore
2ndXI
S.J.C.
S.J.C., Ist Inns. 79 (Genge 3-12).
SHORE, 1st Inns. 126 (Lilchtield 50, Baird
27, l3assingthwaighte 22).
SiC., 2nd Inns. 125 (King 5-40).
SHORE, 2nd tnns. 3-I8.
Rain slopped play.
Shore won on 151 Inns.
V.
V.
v. T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 139 (Holdcn 33, Stone
22, Smith 20 n.o.).
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 146 (Baird 7-18).
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
3rd
V.
V.
XI
S.J..
SHORE, 151 Inns. 151.
SiC., 1st Inns. 153.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 98..
SiC., 2nd Inns. 83.
Shore non outright.
I
I
I
I
I
V.
4th XI
V.
S.J.C.
SiC.. 1st Inns. 45.
SHORE, 1st. Inns, 91.
SiC., 2nd Inns 72.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 2-27.
Shore won outright.
I
I
I
I
T.S.C.
I
SHORE, 1st Inns. 101.
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 5.142.
Rain stopped play.
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
5th XI
v. N.C.
NC., 1st Inns. 169.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 182.
NC., 2nd Inns. 106.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
v. T.S.C.
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 91.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 88.
T.S.C., 2nd Inns. 96.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 4-70.
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
V.
611IX1
N.C.
NC., 1st Inns. 147.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 114.
NC., 2nd Inns. 119.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 80.
Shore lost outright.
W.
0
0
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
II
I
I
I
I
lost
0
0
outright.
U.1SAXI
S.J.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 121.
SiC., 1st Inns. 74.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 8-100 dccl.
SiC., 2nd Inns. 1-32.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 9-177 dcci.
TS.C.
., 1st Inns. 65.
T.S.C. , 2nd Inns. 5-39.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
U. 15 B XI
S.J.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 69.
S.J.C., 1st Inns. 62.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 147.
5 S.C., 2nd Inns 78.
S hore won outright.
T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 139.
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 58.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 2-106 dccl.
T.S.C., 2nd Inns. 9-181.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
I
v. T.S.C.
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 116.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 118.
T.S.C., 2nd Inns. 35.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 4-34.
Shore won outright.
V.
M.
0-11
-
V.
......1.4
U. 15 C XI
S.J.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 84
SiC., 1st Inns. 91.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 70.
SiC., 2nd Inns. 7-64.
Shore lost outright.
v. T.S.C.
SHORE. 1st Inns. 96.
T.S.C.. 1st Inns. 114.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 2-84.
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
U. 15 0 XI
v. T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 63.
T.S.C., 1st Inns 58.
SHORE, 2nd Inns, 62.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
U. 14 A XI
v. T.S.C.
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 61.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 7-67 dccl.
T.S.C., 2nd Inns. 7-73 dccl.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 3-20.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
V.
S.J.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 102.
SiC., 1st Inns. 134.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 80.
SIC., 2nd Inns 9-50.
Shore lost outright.
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Page One Hundred and Fourteen
V.
U. 14 B XI
S.J.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 102.
U. 13 A XI
v. T.S.C.
Inns. 151.
SHORE,
T.S.C., 1st Inns, Ill.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
151
S.J.C., 1st Inns. 175.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 64.
Shore lost outright.
U. 13 B XI
U. 14 C XI
r. N.C.
V.
S.J.C., 1st Inns. 58.
NC., 1st Inns. 67.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 53.
SHORE, 1st Inns., 84.
SiC., 2nd Inns. 7-61 dccl.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 1-16.
Shore lost on 1st lnns.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
v. T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 7-73.
T.S.C., Ist Inns. 5-143.
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
v. T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 217.
T.S.C. 1st Inns. 5-42.
Match drawn.
U. 14 D XI
v. N.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 8-85 dccl.
NC., 1st Inns. 77.
Shore won on 1st Inns.
v. N.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 120.
NC,, 1st Inns. 55.
N.C., 2nd Inns. 5-35.
Shore won on 1st Inns,
V.
U. 13 A XI
S.J.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 49.
SiC., 1st Inns, 6-89.
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
S.J.C.
V.
U. 13 C XI
N.C.
NC., 1st Inns. 106.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 50.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 0-26.
Shore lost on 1st Inns.
v. T.S.C.
SHORE, 1st Inns. 55.
T.S.C., 1st Inns. 82.
SHORE, 2nd Inns. 35.
T.S.C., 2nd Inns. 13.
Shore lost otttright.
ATHLETICS
This season was rather a disappointing one so far as results
were concerned. At the final meeting, the G.P.S. Sports, our
senior team finished seventh and the junior eighth. However, there
were extenuating circumstances, and there is hope for improvement in the near future.
During the summer and winter terms, Mr. Fuller conducted
athletic training once a week, and was able to arouse quite a
lot of enthusiasm among the younger boys. However, such was
not the case among the more senior. At no time, once the School
sports were over, were there more than one or two boys training
tor field events or distance races. Compulsory attendance, in the
writer's opinion, is not an answer, but it is not very in3piring
for the future to realise that among 800 boys of all ages, and
among four large Vth and VIth Forms, so little interest is being
shown in athletics. Naturally enough, a boy will not necessarily
do well in just one season—in fact in field events it is virtuaHy
impossible_—but within the School, at th: moment, there is
very little effort to persevere at any form of athletic training,
which is at all difficult, or even to be i -t.asonably lIt from
September to mid-October.
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Page One Hundred and Fifteen
The customary meetings, and one additional one, were
held this year. The winners of championships at the School
Sports were as follows: Open, J. S. Cockle; Under 17, D. A.
Taylor; Under 16, D. P. H. Allen; Under 15, D. R. Bottomley;
Under 14, M. J. Sevier, and Under 13, A. A. Blomfield.
J. S. Cockle competing in 22() vurds at S.J.C. Carnival.
The Barker-North Sydney Boys' High School meeting was
the first in the Third Term, and a team of Old Boys helped towards its success. At the Grammar-Scots-lJniversity meeting a
team from the Crusaders' Union was invited to take part in the
snior events this year. Quite a large number of boys took part
in the Schoolboy Championships, which were held on the 3rd
Saturday of the term. On the 4th, the School was invited to
take part in a meeting at Hunter's Hill, against St. Ignatius
College, the King's School, and St. Joseph's. Our thanks go to
the last-named for their invitation, and also congratulations on
the performance of their senior team at the G.P.S. Sports.
M. J. Cousins was not able to run this year, and he was
asked to act as coach for the junior boys. His services were of
great value, and he aroused a tremendous amount of enthusiasm
among them. It is to be hoped that such keenness lasts for
another few years. The notable feature was the lack of size
among our junior sprinters. If and when they grow, they could
be of considerable promise. Another pleasing feature was the
ability shown by our distance runners. Except for the senior
880 runners, all of them were under sixteen years of age.
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Both Terry Rothwell and Ross Parker made their services
available, whenever they were free, and we were very glad of
their help. We should like to oiler our congratulations to Ross
Parker also, for gaining selection in the Olympic Games team.
as a 440 yards hurdler.
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12 lb. Shot Putt, Under 17: 1, Lane, A. J. (R.); 2, Godden, J. W. (H.);
3, Brown, A. W. (B.). Distance: 39 ft. 1 in.
8 lb. Shot Putt, Under 16: 1, King, W. R. (R.); 2, Lowe, T. S. L. (H.);
3, Barker, H. M. (S.). Distance: 38 ft. 2+ ins.
8 lb. Shot Putt, Under 15: 1, Bottomley, D. (R.); 2, Stevens, P. J. (B.);
3, Clinch, P. J. (R.). Distance: 38 ft. + in.
Broad Jump, Open: 1, Cockle, J. S. (H.); 2, Doyle, R. (R.); 3, Deane,
H. R. (R.). Distance: 19 ft. 9 ins.
Broad Jump, Under 17: 1, Holmes, B. B. (H.); 2, Dixon, R. M. (B.);
3, Watts, G. (R.). Distance: 16 ft. 4+ ins.
Broad Jump, Unthr 16: 1, Allen, D. P. H. (H.); 2, Doyle, D. R. (R.);
3, Heath, N. (B.). Distance: 16 ft. 8* ins.
Broad Jump, Under 15: 1, Clinch, P. J. (R.); 2, Wansey, P. (B.);
3, Cay, D. L. (S.). Distance: 16 ft. 4 ins.
Broad Jump, Under 14: 1, Scott, R. C. B. (H.); 2, Moses, P. J. F. (S.);
3, Sevier, M. (H.). Distance: 14 ft. ill ins.
Broad Jump, Under 13: 1, Stewart, E. J. (B.); 2, Taylor, K. V. (S.);
3, Perdriau, A. B. (S.). Distance: 13 ft. 8 ins.
High Jump, Under 16: 1, Lamble, P. J. (S.); 2, Lowe, T. S. L. (H.);
3, Allen, D. P. H. (H.). Height: 4 ft 11 ins.
High Jump, Under 15: 1, Langby, W. R. (R.); 2, eq., Clinch, P. J. (R.),
Canny, R. A. (B.). Height: 4 ft. 9 ins.
High Jump, Under 13: 1, Gilfillan, M. A. (B.); 2, Whight, P. (S.);
3, Graham, J. (R.). Height: 4 ft. 5 ins.
880 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Beer, R. J. (B.); 2, Dixon, R. M. (B.);
3, Salmon, B. J. (B.). Time: 2 mins. 14 secs.
880 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Millard, P. (H.); 2, Lane, 1. R. E. (H.);
3, Sheather, G. D. (R.). Time: 2 mins. 12.9 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 13: 1, Blomfield, A. (S.); 2, Perdriau, A.
(S.); 3, Whight, P. (S.). Time: 30.7 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 14: 1, Sevir, M. (H.); 2, Smith, R. (B.);
3, Kingsmill, J. (H.). Time: 30.7 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 15: 1, Bottomley, D. R. (R.); 2, Smith, M.
W. (R.); 3, eq., Clinch, P. (R.), Pollard, J. (B.). Time: 25.4 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 16: 1, Allen, D. P. (H.); 2, Richardson, W.
(R.); 3, Morgan, A. J. (B.). Time: 25.1 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Lane, A. J. (R.); 2, Scott, M. (B.);
3, Beer, R. J. (B.). Time: 25.4 secs.
220 Yards Champ., Open: 1. Cockle, J. S. (H.); 2, Bishop, A. G. (R.);
3, Doyle, R. B. (R.). Time: 24.2 sees.
880 Yards Hamdicap, Under 16: 1, Sedgwick, J.; 2, L&vell, P.; 3, Jenkyn, P. Time: 2 mins. 24.6 secs.
880 Yards Handicap, Open: 1, Benbow, D.; 2, Fenwicke, A.; 3, Carr,
R. P. Time: 2 mins. 15.7 secs.
880 Yards Champ., Under 15: 1, Bottomley, D. (R.); 2, Smith, M.
(R.); 3, Pollard, J. (B.). Time: 2 mins. 25.9 sees.
880 Yards Champ., Unthr 16: 1, Heath, N. (B.); 2, Jamison, T. (R.);
3, Bucknell, R. (R.). Time: 2 mins. 11.5 sees.
60 Yards Hurdles, Under 14: 1, Sevier, M. (H.); 2, Moses, P. (S.);
3, Scott, R. (H.). Time: 9.5 sees. (Record.)
60 Yards Hurdles, Under 13: 1, Perkins, P. (H.); 2, Taylor, K. (S.);
3, Graham, J. (R.).
100 Yards Handicap, Under 13: 1, Mitchell, J.; 2, Whight, P.; 3,
Marks, A. Time: 13 sees.
100 Yards Handicap, Under 14: 1, Richardson, 0.; 2, Kingsmill, J.;
3, Horrobin, P. Time: 12.8 sees.
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30. 100 Yards Handicap, Under 15: 1, Tonkin, D.; 2, Earle, S.; 3, Purtle,
M. Time: 12.7 secs.
120 Yards Hurdles, Open: 1, Jacob, M. (S.); 2, Cooper, A. (R.); 3,
Warden, A. (R.). Time: 16.8 secs.
120 Yards Hurdles, Under 17: 1, Taylor, D. (S.); 2, Dixon, R. (B.);
3, Holmes, B. (H.). Time: 17.5 secs.
Obstacle Race Heats: 1, McLaughlan, M.; 2, Whight, P.; 3, -.
O.B.U. 100 Yards, Handicap: 1, Rothwell, T.; 2, Swinburn, M.; 3,
Napier, R. Time: -.
100 Yards Champ., Under 16: 1, Shadforth, G. (B.); 2, Allen, D. (H.);
3, Richardson, W. (R.). Time: 11.2 secs.
100 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Cockle, J. S. (H.); 2, Bishop, A. G. (R.);
3, Doyle, R. (R.). Time: 10.7 secs.
High Jump, Under 14: 1, Moses, P. (S.); 2, Sevier, M. (H.); 3, Heydon,
J. (S.). Height: 4 ft. 6 ins.
Sack Race, III Forms: 1, Jarvis, C. J. E.
440 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Taylor, D. A. (5.); 2, eq., Beer, R.
(B.), Lane, A. J. (R.). Time: 55.0 secs. (Record.)
440 Yards Champ., Open: 1, Bishop, A. G. (R.); 2, Cockle, J. S. (H.);
3, Lane, I. R. E. (H.). Time: 56.0 secs.
100 Yards Handicap, Under 16: 1, Shadforth, G.; 2, Payne, J. E.; 3,
Brown, J. Time: -.
100 Yards Handicap, Under 17: 1, Fraser, I.; 2, Mathews, P. I.; 3,
eq., Owen, R., Galbraith, W. Time: -.
100 Yards Handicaps Open: 1, Doyle, R. B.; 2, Mackellar, M. J. R.;
3, Benbow, D. Time: -.
IV Forms Relay: 1, 1VB1; 2, IVA2; 3, 1VB2. Time: 3 mins. 38.6 secs.
S. Forms Relay: 1, SAl; 2, SC; 3, SBI. Time: 3 mins. 57.7 secs.
III Forms Relay: I, hID; 2, lilA; 3, eq., nIB, IIIC., Time: 1 mm.
48.2 secs.
High Jump, Open: 1, Stone, C. (B.); 2, Jacob, M. (S.); 3, Warden, A.
(R.). Height: 5 ft. 2 ins.
High Jump, Under 17: 1, Scott, M. (B.); 2, Dixon, R. M. (B.); 3,
Taylor, D. (S.). Height: 5 ft. 4 ins. (Record.)
47. Obstacle Race Finals:
S. and IV Forms: 1, Old, T. A. R.
V. and Vi Forms: Mackellar, M.
48. 100 Yards Champ., Under 17: 1, Taylor, D. (S.); 2, Lane, A. (R.); 3,
Smith, R. (S.). Time: 11 secs.
49. 100 Yaeds Champ., Under 15: 1, Bottomley, D. (R.); 2, Smith, M.
(R.); 3, Clinch, P. (R.). Time: 11.6 secs.
50. 100 Yards Champ., Under 14: 1, Moses, P. (S.); 2, Sevier, M. (H.);
3, Constable, I. (B.). Time: 12.9 secs.
51. 100 Yards Champ., Under 13: 1, Blomfield, A. (S.); 2, Perdriau, A.
(S.); 3, Perkins, P. (H.). Time: 13.6 secs.
52. Egg and Spoon Race: 1, Flemming.
53. 90 Yards Hurdles, Under 16: 1, Sinclair, R. (B.); 2, Lamble, P. (S.);
3, Nutt, W. (S.). Time: 14 secs.
54. 90 Yards Hurdles, Under 15: 1, Bottomley, D. (R.); 2, Cay, D. (S.);
3, Clarke, R. (H.). Time: 13.7 secs.
55. Mile Champ., Under 17: 1, Bucknell, R. (R.); 2, King, J. (B.); 3, Mac.
Lennan, A. (R.). Time: 5 mins. 5.2 sees.
56. Mile Champ., Open: 1, Simpson, H. (R.); 2, Turnbull, D. (S.); 3,
Warden, A. (R.). Time: 5 mins. 2 secs.
57. Hous2 Relay, Under 13: 1, School; 2, Hodges; 3, Robson. Time: 1
mm. 0.4 secs.
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Seated: J. W. Burns, Nap. W. J, Richardson, D. R. Doyle, P. P. Allen. ft. J.
Cousins N. Heath. ?. H. Jai uson, R. Sinclair, K. D. Anderson, Esci.
St n'1ng: P. N. Wansey, ft. J. Sevier, P. J. Clinch, :[ W. Smith, T. S. Lowe,
P. J. Lc a big P. R. P,otto iiley.
Standing at hack: R. ft. Spencer ft. C. Scott, P. J Moses, G. T. Shaclforth,
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House Relay, Under 14: 1, Hodges; 2, School; 3, Barry. Time: 56.7
secs.
House Relay, Under 15: 1, Robson; 2, Barry; 3, School. Time: 50.6
Sees.
House Relay, Under 16: 1, Hodges; 2, Barry; 3, Robson. Tine: 49.7
sees.
House Relay, Op:n: 1, School; 2, Robson; 3, Barry.
The following are the Shore competitors and their placings in the
G.P.S. Sports:-
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UNDER 13:
60 Yards Hurdles Champ.: P. Whight.
440 Yards Relay: A. A. Blomfield, K. V. Taylor, A. B. Perdriau, P. Whight.
100 Yards, 2nd Division: A. A. Blomfield.
100 Yards Champ.: R. M. Spencer (4th).
UNDER 14:
220 Yards Champ.: M. J. Sevier.
High Jump Champ.: P. J. Moss.
60 Yards Hurdles. Champ.: P. J. Moses.
100 Yards, 2nd Division: R. C. Scott.
100 Yards Champ.: M. J. Sevier.
440 Yards Relay: R. Scott, P. Moses, M. Sevier, J. .Kingsmill.
UNDER 15:
220 Yards Champ.: D. R. Bottomley (3rd).
Broad Jump Champ.: P. J. Clinch.
440 Yards Relay: D. Bottomley, M. Smith, R. Henderson, P. Clinch.
100 Yards, 2nd Division: P. J. Clinch (3rd).
100 Yards Champ.: D. R. Bottomley (2nd).
High Jump Champ.: R. A. Canny.
90 Yards Hurdles Champ.: D. R. Bottomley (5th).
UNDER 16:
High Jump Champ.: P. J. Lamble.
220 Yards Champ.: D. P. Allen (5th).
880 Yards, 2nd Division: T. H. Jamison (1st), 2 mins. 6.9 sees.
880 Yards Champ.: N. Heath (5th).
Broad Jump Champ.: D. P. AlIen.
100 Yards, 2nd Division: W. Richardson.
100 Yards Champ.: D. Allen (5th).
440 Yards Relay: D. Doyle, G. Shadforth. D. Allen, W. Richardson.
90 Yards Hurdles Champ.: R. Sinclair.
Shot Putt Champ.: T. S. Lowe.
UNDER 17:
220 Yards Champ.i A. J. Lane.
880 Yards Champ.: R. J. Beer.
120 Yards Hurdles Champ.: R. M. Dixon (3rd).
100 Yards Champ.: D. A. Taylor (4th).
Mile Champ.: W. E. Nutt (5th).
440 Yards Champ.: A. J. Lane.
OPEN:
220 Yards Champ.: J. S. Cockle (3rd).
880 Yards Champ.: I. R. Lane (5th).
120 Yards Hurdles Champ.: M. S. Jacob.
High Jump Champ.: M. A. Scott.
100 Yards Champ.: J. S. Cockle (4th).
440 Yards Relay: D. A. Harricks, D. A. Taylor, J. S. Cockle, A. C. Bishop.
Mile Champ.: R. E. Bucknell.
Broad Jump Champ.: J. S. Cockle (3rd).
440 Yards Champ.: A. G. Bishop.
Shot Putt, Champ.: R. P. Heath (5th).
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SHOOTING NOTES
The Rifle Shooting practices held during the term were most
enjoyable, but the standard of shooting was disappointing. The
Sergea°nt-Major helped with Mr Grigg in the running of these
practices and we are very grateful to him and to Messrs. Colebrook, Jenkins and Sowden for their help during camp.
The G.P.S. Matches were fired at Long Bay Range on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11th and 12th September, in cloudy and cold
weather. In spite of the unfavourable conditions the standard of
shooting was very high. The Rawson Cup and the Buchanan Shield
were won by Kings, and Shore won the N.R.A. Shield. The Premiership was won by Kings after a very close finish.
In one of the best and closest Seconds' Matches for many
years Shore won from Scots by one point thanks. to a possible by
Cowlishaw firing as last man.
The scores were:RAWSON CUP
2 sighters and 7 shots at 300 and 500 yards.
59
G. R. Stiles ................ 29, 30
67
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M. F. Tompson
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32, 34
P. Martin-Smith
67
P. J. Plaskitt ................ 34, .33
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M. B. Shirley ................
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28
P. B. Carter ................
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26
P. Bradford ................
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32
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G. D. Sheather
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T.K.S., 505; Shore, 498; T.A.S., 476; N.C., 471; S.G.S., 456.
N.R.A. SHIELD
2 sighters and 10 shots at 500 yards.
G. R. Stiles ............................
M. F. Tompson ........................
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G. D. Sheather .......................
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Shore, 362; T.A.S., 356; T.K.S., 354; S.G.S., 342; N.C., 331.
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BUCHANAN SHIELD
10 shots rapid at 200 yards and 8 shots snap at 300 yards.
M. B. Shirley ................24, 20
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H. K. Beatty .................. 25, 16
J. W. L. Rawson ............18, 20
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J. M. Brogan ................22, 20
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P. Bradford
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M. F. Tompson
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G. R. Stiles ................14, 24
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D. Sheather
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T.K.S., 394; T.A.S., 382; N.C., 340; Shore, 327; S.G.S., 303.
Premiership Points: T.K.S., 19; Shore, 15; T.A.S., 13.
SECOND TEAMS MATCH
2 sighters and 7 shots at 200 and 400 yards.
M. U. Crivelli ...............35, 31
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A. W. Thomas . ............30, 33
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A. M. Gosling ................33, 34
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K. Beatty .................30, 34
64
J. M. Brogan ................32, 34
66
J. W. L. Rawson ............29, . 32
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P. S. Roper .................32, 20
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A. K. Cowlishaw .... ........ 31,: 35
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505
Shore, 505; T.S.C., 504; N.C., 503; T.K.S., 501; S.G.S., 484.
The Venour Nathan Shield for the best score by a Shore boy
was won by G. D. Sheather, whose score was also the best from
any school.
Old Boy? Day
On Saturday, 15th September, a picnic match was held at
Long Bay Range between Old Boys and the School. Sixteen Old
Boys and fifteen Present Boys fired in the match. The Old Boys
were allowed to deduct their lowest score and the other 15 scored
433 points. The School, however, scored 435 and won by two
points.
The Old Boys were: I. RE. Barraclough, W. E. Cuffe, R. F.
Dawson, D. Douglas, M. Green, W. Haynes, D. Irons, R. Kely nack, R. Mountstephens, J.. C. Robison, J. Roy, W. D. Sherington, B. B. Sherington, J. E. Stedman, M. A. W. Thomas, R. B.
Wilison. Altogether, with friends and parents, about 50 people
took part in a very pleasant social afternoon.
The President of the Union was unable to be present, since
he was playing in a cricket match against the School; he was
represented by Mr. Cairns Anderson.
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THE TORCH BEARER
ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS
LAST RECOLLECTIONS
In the midst of the bushland 'neath towering gums,
By low-burning camp-fires I lie,
With my old rolled-up blanket placed under my head,
I've laid down, this last time to die.
I was born in the '8 0's, I'm 70 now,
The sands of my life run out fast;
All the people from outback are flooding my mind
Before I can gasp out my last.
There are men, women, children, all part of my life,
And some whom I do not recall.
I can see them and hear them, remember old times,
Old times, when I lived with you all.
When I worked, 'when I slept, when I joked on the trail,
When gathered round camp-fires small,
When the cattle were moving, when bushfires came up,
I see and remember you all.
Will you listen, please listen, I'll soon not be here,
The sands of my life run out fast.'
So I ask you to bury me deep in the ash,
I'm going, I'm breathing my last.
R.M.R. (IIIC)
EPITAPH ON ATLANTIS
There are no birds singing here only the sea
Muttering as a chorus of old men surges incessantly,
There are no children playing here only the gull's cry
Scatters unheard to a frozen sky.
But down where the waters drowsily intone and beat
As a bell, down in pillared street on street
Of marbled coral the pearl
Glistens in the dark, shoals whirl
Past as countless birds in the unending dusk
And in the mud past power of ages rests the buried
husk.
The ocean flows where once the sky
Met domes and trees in ecstasy.
Now the'blanched balloon of the moon at half mast
Stares on the ocean shroud of beauty past
And the water glistens like frost
Like the lost cities of Atlantis.
G.J.L. (VIA)
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Second Ro (left to nght) H. W. Grigg, Esq., A. M. Goslir.g, J. M. Brogan, W. A. Thomas, Al. N. H. Crivehhi, A. K.
Cowhishaw, H. K. Beat:y, J. W. Rawson, P. S. Roper, J. H. Dixon, Eq. (Sergean: Major).
Front Row (left to right) P. J. Plaskiti, P. Bradford U. D. Sh:athei', Al. B. Shirley,
. H. St:les, M. F. Tnipson, P.
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"MURRUMBIDGEE"
Sunlight burning across the shimmering water;
A slow-swirling muddy creek, deep down
Between steep walls of sun-cracked earth
Along a winding line of grey-blue gums;
Some, undercut, nerched above the water
On the backs of huge spiders of writhing roots.
Dead trees, grey-white in the green grass,
Among the gums, or sprawling their bark-stripped limbs
Smooth, naked, in the sluggish brown water.
A river of trees, through a flat emptiness
Of golden grass, and golden light,
Of limpid glassy air, and heat-distorted trees
Black on the red plain, or above bleached grass,
Dotted across the plain beneath a pale sky;
Dancing in the air, twisting and writhing
Across the burning, quivering land;
Weird figures in a Dream-time corroboree.
For music, the harsh "kark-koark" of crows.
The aweing splendour of the silent trees
The mighty gums that tower so sturdily
Above the unbleached grass, Lords o'er all the calm
Of suridrenched days, and warm windless nights;
Where seldom stirs an animal, and man
Is like a thief, fencing this boundlessness
Of grey-blue leaves, of golden light,
And motionless sentinels—the giant gums,
And timelessness.
J.H.G.H. (VIA)
THE CARPENTER
(After Hillaire Belloc)
With these tools and these hands,
With timbers tough from foreign lands,
Stripped I, planned 1, gouged and bored I,
Planed I, jointed, cut and sawed,
Till I was so thoroughly bored.
But, squared I, screwed 1, smoothed and tacked I,
Drilled I, hammered, levelled and hacked I,
Till I felt that I would die.
But, stained I, polished I, lacquered and toiled 1,
Till I really felt I'd cry.
Then, there beneath my blistered hand
There stood a shining fish-bowl stand.
F.A. (hA)
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Page One Hundred and Twenty-eight
BOMBORA
Huge white breakers whipped by gale force winds pounded
on rocks at the foot of the bluff, sending sheets of spray high
up the cliff face, where a lone fish-hawk watched for his prey
in the surging waters below. Yet further out a thunderous roar
rose above that of the surf—the roar of water racing round and
round and sucking down into a foaming whirlpool caused by a
heavy sou'-east swell breaking on a peculiar rock formation below
the surface. Many lives had been claimed by this death-trap, and
fresh victims were to come.
It was never known how seven naval cadets in a twentyseven foot whaler ever came to be so far out, but the guiding
land must have been all but obliterated by mist and driving squalls
of rain, until they saw the bluff, when it was too late. The sole
witness to the drama that was to come was that fish-hawk, perched
serenely on his ledge, so that one can only imagine what took
place in those few minutes.
The boat would have been swamped, and then smashed by
thundering breakers against the high, sullen bulwarks of black
rock, leaving its crew floundering in the turbulent waters, to be
sucked with pieces of their broken craft into the foaming vortex.
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Only one body was ever recovered, washed up somewhere north
of Gosford.
The bluff is that great cliff on Dobroyd Point, and the whirlpooi, named Bombora by the blacks, still retains that name, for
this tragedy actually happened some thirty years ago.
A.C.C. (VA)
A STUDY OF HELL
I had my homework before me:
Explain the following: (1) Devil's Bedpost, (2) Devil's Tattoo, (3) Devil's Dirt, (4) Devil's Island, (5) Devil's Coach-horse,
(6) Devil's Advocate, (7) Devil's Bones, (8) Devil's Elbow.
It was eight o'clock when I started to think what the Devil's
bed would be like. It would be quite hot in hell so he would not
have any sheets, I pictured him there with his spiked tail, with his
ears covered to stop the screams of his victims disturbing his
slumber. Then it came to me. The Devil must have his bed nosts
made of a substance that does not conduct heat from the hot floor
to the bed; so I wrote: Devil's bedpost—a post of a substance that
keeps comparatively cool when it touches smething hot: used for
poking blast-furnaces.
I moved on to Devil's Tattoo, I drummed my fingers on the
table for some time in deep thought, I again pictured Hell; the Devil
could not possibly remember all the billion upon billion of inmates in the place, he must tattoo them and search the planets to
see that no one with his tattoo has left Hell. So I wrote: Devil's
Tattoo—mark given by Devil to inmates of Hell.
Number three was Devil's Dirt. How could the Devil have
dirt, all dirt must have fused with the terrific heat. My subconscious mind asked me "how does the Devil punish treason in
Hell?" This was a question, but finally I got the answer: he makes
his convicts go to earth and blow dirt into the air from the planets,
and so causes soil erosion. So like the Devil to kill two birds with
one stone, so I wrote: Devil's Dirt—dirt removed by erosion.
Devil's Island gave me a fresh idea of Hell. Hitherto, I
had always thought of it as a subterranean chamber, but now I had
another notion. Mars must be the Devil's Island, it is a red planet,
red with Hell fire, an island in the sky. I wrote Devil's IslandMars.
The Devil's Coach-Horse gave me yet another idea; previously I had thought that the devil could see all over Hell from
his throne. Now I know that he travels about on Mars. This also
explains why Mars is red in some spots. The Devil's assistants
wishing to put on a good show for the master, stoke the fires hotter
when he is around. So I wrote: Devil's Coach-Horse—used for
taking the Devil on a tour of his torture chambers on Mars.
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The Devil's Advocate poured another of my former ideas
down the drain. Previously I had thought the Devil a lazy person;
but now if he, who possesses the smoothest tongue in the world,
has to hire a lawyer to acquit guilty persons, he must be busy.
I wrote: Devil's Advocate—Lawyer employed by Devil to acquit
guilty persons.
Devil's Bones put forward no horror. I wrote the obvious.
Devil's Bones—Bones of people who, after displeasing the Devil,
were struck dead.
Devil's Elbow. I have always been quite sure that the Devil
puts his elbows on the table when eating, and so I wrote: Devil's
Elbow—an elbow that has been placed on the table while its
owner is eating. That was that—I went to bed.
When I went to school next morning, I proudly produced my
work. To my profound astonishment, I found I had not a single
question right. I was speechless when I found that:
The Devil's Bedpost is the four of clubs.
The Devil's Tattoo is drumming with the fingers.
Devil's Dirt is the juice of a plant used as a nerve stimulant.
Devil's Island is a French Penal Settlement.
The Devil's Coach-Horse is the large Rovebeetle.
The Devil's Advocate is the official objector to a claim
for canonization.
Devil's Bones are dice.
Devil's Elbow is a sharp bend.
But now as I look back I see (from this story and others) that
all through life the tide of our imagination tosses up ideas, the
waves rise up, only to be dashed on the rocks as they hit the accepted ideas. They flatten out and spread, with the ideas that take
people far in this world. But let us remember, that as a seascape
Without waves is as nothing, so too is a mind, full of accepted
ideas, dead without imagination.
P.W.Y. (VA)
What uncertain sunset,
Dreamer, do you fear?
Though love and hate go mingled
You must ever bear.
The concious imprint of eternity
The eras lived on a minute's unsteady beat
Though your naked God runs whipped and scourged down
the street
And hate thrive on its own infirmity.
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Turn your eyes awayTruth is not here
Stripped of its disguises
Freeing from fear:
You must see beyond to the soul's infinity
Where your God lies, wrapped in the grey-eyed mist
And know your end, read it, till at last
Your life stands wound like a spring before your eye
To expand to the final ecstasy of looseness
And .to prevail over the thirsts of life.
J.R.M. (VIA)
SCRCWZUP AND POEMS
Crow?
Joe?
No!!!
What does rhyme with flow?
(And fits in).
Must be finished tomorrow;
The entries close then:
But my head's bowed in sorrow:
Untouched is my pen.
Hearse?
Terse?
Curse!!!
Give it up for blank verse.
No, that's worse.
I know! write a story!!!
Give uip this mad notion
Of writing a poem!!!
Into motion,
Brain cogs,
I command!
Think! Think! Think! Think! Think! Think!
Gng!
Ugh!
Frtzcrw!
Trchini!
Brog!
Chug!
I give up.
I.S. (VA)
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OLD BOYS' UNION
Town & Country Night
Friday, 8th February, 1957—"Girraween," Pacific Highway,
Killara, at 7 p.m. Buffet Dinner—dancing later. Drinks inclusive
35/- per head.
Tentative bookings for the buffet dinner are being taken
now. Full details of selling arrangements will appear in a circular to be sent out early in the New Year. Old Boys failing to
receive this circular, may obtain tickets from the Union Office
(BU 5934).
The Old Boys' Union has invited representatives from all
Shore Old Boy groups to be present at the Town and Country
Night and it is hoped that as this, now, annual function becomes
more widely known, more and more Old Boys from the city and
country will attend.
Group Re-Unions
A roster of group re-union dates for 1957 is now being
compiled, and we are advised that the following groups have fixed
upon dates as listed below:
G.P.S. Groups at Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, and Groups
at Glen Innes, Manilla, Narrandera and Queanbeyan-Canberra
have decided to hold their re-unions on next G.P.S. Regatta
night. Barraba Group will hold their re-union next G.P.S.
Athletic night, so as not to clash with Tamworth and Glen Innes.
The Cooma Group expect to hold their function during April,
whilst the Wollongong Group have chosen August for their next
Annual Dinner. The next re-union of the Tamworth-Gunnedah
Group has been set down for Friday, 5th July.
The Queanbeyan-Canberra Group propose holding a dance,
on similar lines to the last one for the next Regatta night, 6th
April.
Lodge Torch-Bearer
The Lodge, which was founded in 1931 and whose membership is confined to Old Boys and Masters of the School will
hold its Annual Service in the School Chapel on Sunday, 7th
April at 7.30 p.m.
Cricket Matches
The Annual Cricket Matches will be held at Northbridge on
Saturday, 2nd February. Members wishing to play, should forward their names so as to reach the Union Office by Friday, 25th
January.
Rifle Shooting Matches
On Saturday, 15th September, a picnic match was held at
Long Bay Range between Old Boys and the School. Sixteen Old
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Boys and fifteen Present Boys fired in the match. The Old Boys
were allowed to deduct their lowest score and the other fifteen
scored 433 points. The School, however, scored 435 and won
by two points.
The Old Boys were: I. H. E. Barraclough, W. E. Cuffe, R.
F. Dawson, D. Douglas, M. Green, W. Haynes, D. Irons, R.
Kelynack, R. Mountstephens, J. C. Robison, J. Roy, W. D.
Sherrington, B. B. Sherrington, J. E. Stedman, M. A. W. Thomas,
R. B. Wilison. Altogether, with friends and parents, about 50
people took part in a very pleasant Social afternoon.
The President of the Union was unable to be present, since
he was playing in a cricket match against the School; he was represented by Mr. Cairns Anderson.
Old Boys' Annual Tea and General Meeting
About 196 Old boys attended the Annual Tea in the School
Dining Hall on Friday evening, 19th October. After the Tea
about 90 Old Boys were present at the Annual General Meeting
in the War Memorial Hall.
Office-bearers elected were as follows:
Patron: The Headmaster. President: Robert A. Swift. PastPresidents (ex officio): A. B. S. White, D'A. F. Roberts, G. C.
Turnbull, R. B. Hipsley, R. N. Cadwallader, A. Distin Morgan,
C. S. They, R. C. Anderson, D. M. MacDermott, M. M. Goddard, Richard Swift, Norman Falk.
Vice-Presidents: J. W. Chapman, R. C. Gowing, T. T. Halstead, M. M. Helsham, Hugh H. Jamieson, E. C. S. White, 0. P.
Wood.
Hon. Secretary: John D. Ranken. Assistant Hon. Secretary:
Warwick 0. Judd.
Hon. Treasurer: N. C. Sutherland. Assistant Hon. Treasurer:
J. L. Bradshaw.
Hon. Auditor: L. J. Richardson. "Torch Bearer" Representative: Donal J. Hoskins.
The following 15 members were nominated for the Committee: W. M. Blanshard, M. W. Campbell, J. S. Cockle, P. J.
Davidson, A. Hamilton, T. A. Langley, B. S. Mackenzie, V. L.
McCausland, P. J. McGrath, R. S. Napier, P. C. Osborne, Ross
Parker, P. L. Richardson, G. H. Setchell, G. S. Stokes.
A postal ballot of all members of the Union is being held,
and results will be published in the June "Torch Bearer."
Old Boys' Annual Chapel Service
The Chapel Service was held in the School Chapel on Sunday evening, 28th October. The address was given by the former
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Chaplain of the School, the Rev. Nigel a'B. T. Backhouse, who
is now engaged in parochial work in Turramurra, so we hope we
will see him more often.
Athletics
A group of Old Boys competed in the first carnival of the
Third Term against the School, Barker and North Sydney High
School.
Annual Dinner and Golf Day
The Old Boys' Dinner and Golf Day was held at the Killara
Golf Club on Thursday, 30th August. It was hoped to make it
a Bowls Day as well, but only two Old Boys were available.
Sixty-three players in the golf and pewter mugs as trophies for
the winners of the stableford competition were presented at
the Dinner. Alec Tonkin won the individual competition and
Michael Green and Graham Pennefather won the best pair.
Mr. C. S. Tiley, the Acting Headmaster, was the Guest of Honour,
and the Rev. Nigel a'B. T. Backhouse, the former School Chaplain,
were also present. The committee has felt that the attendance of
one hundred and three at the Dinner was unsatisfactory, when
the large membership of the Union is considered. In view of
this and the continued falling-off in attendance in recent years,
the committee has recommended that next year's annual dinner
be buffet style with informal dress.
Bowls
The 1956/57 competition sponsored by the Great Public
Schools Old Boys' Union Council has nearly been half completed.
The position of the teams on point score, including Round 5
is as follows:
S.I.C. (2) ....21 points
23 points
S.J.C.
S.I.C. (1) ....18 points
19 points
S.H.S.
S.C.E.G.S. (2), S.G.S., T.K.S. & T.S.C. 13 points each
As in the past, rounds are played on the second Sunday of
each month, and the venue of the remaining matches is as under:
November, Double Bay; December, Gallipoli Legion; January, N. Sydney; February, Hunter's Hill; March, Warrawee; April,
Parramatta.
The following Old Boys have participated in the games to
date: Harry Ainsworth, Cairns Anderson, Bob Beer, Doug Braddock, John Gaden, Gerry Gall, Norman Harding, Gordon Hewitt,
Alan Kesterton, Harold Lewarrie, Walter Maling, Rupert Minnett,
Jim Richardson, Neil Ross-Smith, Keith Spanswick, Norman
Vogan and Roy Wilshire. Additional players are required, so
would any interested member kindly submit his name to the
Secretary, BU 5934, who will advise the selectors accordingly.
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Missing Persons
An increasing number of members do not notify the Office
of a change of address, and as a result do not receive their
"Torch Bearers" or circulars.
We suggest that members should notify the Union promptly
of any change of address.
Local and University News
Ross Parker (1948-53) has been selected for the 400 metres
hurdles event in' the Olympic Games.
The following Old Boys passed in the third year Medicine
exams held in August: J. D. Wilson, J. N. Keirle, J. C. Warden,
R. B. Rutherford, R. R. Heppell, S. G. Stening, G. S. Stokes, J.
A. Walker-Smith, and K. R. Burrow.
Vic Roberts (1950-53) is doing theology at Moore Theological College.
Bruce Gordon (1947-54) is doing a business course with
Wormald Bros.
R. John Malloch (1944-5) is a wool buyer for F. W. Hughes.
Barry Miller (1950-53) has recently passed his Engineering
III exams. He will be spending the rest of the year on practical
work.
Rick Shand (1945-51), after graduating in Agriculture, is
now doing his Master's degree.
Ian Hulme-Moir (1948-54), after spending a year at school
in New Zealand, has returned to Sydney and is studying first-year
Medicine. He is living at Moore College.
George Hawker (1940-49) is working in Sydney with Pitt,
Son and Badgery.
Peter Bishop (1949-52) is doing final year Agriculture at
Sydney University.
N. M. (Mac) Hughes (1946-50) was this year awarded his
blue for football.
Bob Cadden (1944-47) is in a timber business at Crows
t4est. He visits the mills on the North Coast frequently. He is
planning a trip to Melbourne for the Olympic Games.
David G. Lyall (1944-49) is captain of Bilgola Surf Club,
while his brother Norman's marriage has recently taken place.
M. P. C. Williams (1950-51) is doing 3rd year Engineering
at, the University of Technology.
C. Hunter Mansell (1944-48) was admitted as a solicitor
on 31/8/56.
Rod Kater (1948-53) during August led the Sydney University team to victory in the InterVarsity skiing. Rod gained
early experience with the Torch Bearer Ski Club.
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R. A. Pedlingham (1931-36), who for some years did the
description of the G.P.S. boat race, has been selected as one
the A.B.C's rowing commentators for the Olympic Games. He
is now an agency executive with the Legal & General Assurance
Society.
John Pronk (1930-36) is operating a service station on the
Pacific Highway, North Sydney.
George Julius (1945-51), who is working with Larke-Hoskins
Ltd., is President of the North Shore Sporting Car Club.
David Ingall (1944-47) recently opened a service station at
Gordon.
John Watkin (1929-35) has recently been appointed a director of Johnson & Sons, leather merchants.
Warwick Deane (1935-38), formerly with Jantzen, is now
with the Legal & General Assurance Society.
Dr. Neville Hoddle has been appointed District Surgeon
in the St. John Ambulance Brigade (N.S.W. District) within the
Priory of the Australian Commonwealth of the Most Venerable
Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
Bill Travers is now circulation manager of Consolidated
Press and comes in contact with many country Old Boys.
P. C. Taylor represented N.S.W. at the Olympic Sailing
Trials in Melbourne. He sailed the Royal Sydney Yatch Squadron
Dragon Class boat, "Kirribilli."
Country News
Bob Whitehouse (1945-53) is working on Jim Litchfield's
property, Hazeldean, at Cooma.
Robert Warden (1947-55) is still jackerooing at "Werribee,"
Woodstock, where they are having considerable success showing
Romney Marsh rams.
John Carter (1946-53) of "Lake Edward," Crookwell, returned from a trip to Europe and America towards the end of
September. While away he inspected a number of cattle ranches
in America.
Geoff Pratten (1941-49) is working his property, "Amaroo
Station," Amaroo, via Orange.
David Nock (1951-55) is working on the property his family
recently bought, "ourumbong," Cargo. He played A grade
football in the Orange district last season. In the same team was
B. G. "Jacky" Wells (1948-53), who is now working in his
father's newsagency, after spending a couple of years jackerooing
with Bill Boazman (1946-53) at St. George, Queensland.
Graham S. Wells (1949-54) is now on the W. H. Holmes'
property, "Oakendale," Scone, where he has been jackerooing
for two years:
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D. B. "Wal" Whalley (1946-50) is now working at the
Agricultural Experimental Station, Trangie. He did an honours
year in Agriculture last year, and obtained 2nd class honours.
In their final year at Wagga Agricultural College are I. D.
Perrett, Ian Fuller and Alan Barton.
Dr. Barry Marshall (1935-41) returned in August after some
years at Christ Church, Oxford, and his address is now "The
Rectory," Bourke. While at Oxford he took the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy.
Some months ago John Robson (1943-49), now an
agronomist with the Department of Agriculture, and stationed
then at Bathurst Experimental Farm, wrote reporting on his recent
marriage, and that he had seen George Pope, John Eldershaw
and Hugh Pennefather. David Stobo and Neil Hirst were groomsmen at the wedding.
News has been received from Stewart East (1938-45) of
Canberra reporting on the Old Boys' Dinner held at the Hotel
Canberra on Friday, 31st August last, with the Acting Headmaster, Mr. C. S. Tiley, as guest of honour.
"The Dinner was a great success and was attended by the following
Old Boys: S. Aboud, A. Allport, K. P. Anderson, I. Baird, J. Baird, D. D.
Blaxland, H. Deane, Dr. G. Davis. 1. Dunsmore, Stewart East. J. Ellis,
J. Fitzhardinge, Group Capt. A. Garrisson, D. Hyles, G. Hyles, R. B. Hyles,
R. A. Hyles, R. Luker. J. MacDiarmid, F. Michelle, F. M. MacDiarmid.
Neil Macphillamy, K. Palmer, P. Peters, P. Shaw, K. Youdale. L. Young
and G. Yuill.
During the course of the Dinner we held a Round Robin in which
each person present introduced themselves, stating name and the years they
were at school and then recalling to the gathering some incident of their
school life which they thought might be amusing or interesting to the other
Old Boys. This innovation brought many laughs and was enjoyed by every body.
On the afternoon preceding the Dinner, we held a Golf Tournament
in which the following participated: S. Aboud, K. P. Anderson, Dr. G.
Davis, I. Dunsmore, S. East, J. Fitzhardinge, D. Hyles, R. B. Hyles, R. A.
Hyles, R. Luker, F. MacDiarmid, Dr. F. Uther and K. Youdale. K. P.
Anderson won the Golf Competition and at the Dinner he was presented
with a silver platter, donated by F. M. MacDiarmid, which he may hold
for one year and which will be competed for annually. If any competitor
should win five times, he will become the owner of the platter. The winner
was also presented with a pewter mug in remembrance of the occasion."
B. Nettleton (1944-49) is now overseer on "Charlton,"
Tarcoon, N.S.W., after being at "Caiwarro" Station, Eulo, 0.
Since January they have been flooded out of the homestead almost the whole time, having to camp out.
As these notes went to press, a letter was received from
Robert 0. Breden (1925-26) reporting that he and K. G. Bramma
of "Newport," Ashley, had discussed the possibility of forming
an Old Boys' Group in the Moree District, and organising an
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inaugural function on Boat Race night, 6th April next. Old Boys
interested in the idea may get in touch with him at the Commonwealth Bank, Moree.
John A. Scoles (1947-49), now a wool classer and machinery
expert, has during the last few years classed many "clips" at
Moree, Narrabri, Burren Junction, Narrandera, Hay, Bourke,
Cunnamulla and Trangie, and met numbers of Old Boys.
Tamworlh
The 2nd Annual Dinner of the Group was held at the Railway Hotel on Friday, 6th July with eighty Old Boys present, this
being thirteen more than last year. Another nineteen who had
hoped to be present, could not get in owing to the flooded roads.
The guests of honour were the Acting Headmaster, Mr. C. S.
Tiley, and Mr. 0. P. Wood, a vice-president of the Union, and
the function was reported to be a great success. Office-bearers
elected for the ensuing year were: Chairman, W. G. B. Studdy of
Gunnedah; Hon. Secretary-Convenor, F. T. Bowen-Thomas of
Tamworth; Hon. Treasurer, John Ives of Tamworth; Hon.
Auditor, R. M. Edwards of Tamworth.
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1) AC. annie (Wallia), R. S. L)ul)y (Quiinili), J. A. Weehs (Maltland. A. I: Winch (Ttarrabi), D. E. 1 -lint (Manila).
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Newcastle
On Saturday, 15th September a Dinner organised by Dr. D.
G. Perrett and John Studdy was held at Winn'sShortland Room,
with Mr. E. M. Bagot, a former master of the School, as the Guest
of Honour. The Dinner was an unqualified success, and the
following were present: Roy C. Stuart, Gordon C. Campbell, G.
Wilson, John Breden, C. C. Lewis, G. V. Woistenholme, Gavin
Scott, Keith Cadell, G. G. Fisher, A. G. Levey, Richard Bourke,
W. Barnes, J. Owens, A. Forsythe, C. Forsythe, J. Weeks, R. W.
Henning, J. M. Woods, Frank T. B. Rodd, J. Howell, Herbert
Scott, John B. Studdy, Douglas G. Perrett, B. G. Littler, K. Croft,
G. Scott-Daisley, G. Neale, A. Pulver, J. C. Capp. In all, there
are approximately fifty-five Old Boys known to be in the district,
and they are hoping that more will be able to attend their 1957
Dinner. Office-bearers elected were: President, Dr. D. G. Perrett;
Hon. Secretary, John B. Studdy; Hon. Treasurer, C. Forsythe;
Vice-President, Dr. Richard Bourke.
Orange: A very successful Dinner organised by Ralph Taylor '(1920-26) and John Stroud (1944-46) was held at the Canobias Hotel, on Saturday, 27th October. The Acting Headmaster,
Mr. C. S. Tiley, was the Guest of Honour, Gordon Turnbull represented the Union, and the following were present: Bruce Macdougall, Don Turnbull, Richard Brien, Lee Pulling, Dudley Harricks, Douglas Braddock, Tom Neilly, J. A. Thompson, John
Ferris, Ken McFetters, R. H. Savage, Nevil R. Barlow, Robert
Crawford, Sidney Lloyd, Cohn Buchanan, Russell Stinson, Eric
Fallick, Michael Hawke, Jim Boultbee, Alick Hayne, F. W. White,
Cecil Parser, H. R. Tonkin, Richard Biddulph, A. B. Throsby,
Herbert Ward, Ian McCallum, George Thornton, Ken Ross, Peter
Yeend, John Francis, D. K. Phillips, Rex and Ken Cowlishaw,
Walter Suttor, Bruce Wells, George Wells, W. Finch, R. Hall, R.
a'Beckett, Hugh Jackson, Mark Beresford, Ken Owen, John Glennie, Harry Tweedie, Douglas Hawke, Hugh Pennefather, Rowan
Hickson, R. Walker, J. Smith, K. Gregory, Brian Jordan, J. M.
Eldershaw, Richard Wansey, Cohn Marr, Joseph Keif, B. P. Bragg,
Jim Kiss, D. G. Kiss, David Nock, Ian Ditchfield, N. J. Aird,
G. R. M. Smith, G. I. M. Smith, Warren Smith, Geoff. Pratten,
All Baldock, Lloyd Harbutt, George Hawker and A. Ross Bragg.
The toast of the School was proposed by Gordon Turnbull
and responded to by the Acting Headmaster. At the meeting following the Dinner, Ralph Taylor was appointed Chairman, John
Stroud, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, and Alf Baldock for
the Organising Committee for another dinner next year.
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Interstate News
Organisers of Shore Groups are:
Adelaide: J. H. Marshall, C/- Angus & Coote, 175 North
Terrace. Tel. LA 4976.
Brisbane: Dr. R. S. Bennett, 196 Moggill Road, Taringa.
Tel. U 1191.
Hobart: Dr. K. S. Milligen, 178 Macquarie Street. Tel.
9806.
Perth: M. P. McRae, 56 Leáke Street, Cottesloe.
Melbourne: Ross Kesterton, C/- Austral Bronze Co. Pty.
Ltd., 473 Swan Street, Burnely, El, Vic.
It is suggested that any Shore Old Boys going to live in
any of the above cities, should contact our Group organiser
there.
Dr. E. B. J. Smith (1929-36) is working with I.C.l. in
Perth.
Rob Innes (1951-54) of "Walla," Gin Gin, Queensland,
tells in a letter to Mr. Sawkins, of his work on the above property where they are breeding "Brahman" and "Santa Gertrudis"
cattle. They showed the champion Brahman bull in the Royal
Nationa1 Show. While in Queensland Rob has seen Jackie Capper
(1949-53), P. J. Fitness (1946-53) and John Dillon (1949-52).
Robert L. Jude (1938-44), who has been overseas with
the Blue Funnel Line, has left the sea, and is now an operations
engineer with John Thompson Pty. Ltd., for the State Electricity
Commission of Victoria. He has recently announced his engagement.
Charles Maclean (1951-55) is jackerooing at "Corinda,"
via Aramac, Queensland.
Robert A. M. Flatt (1952-54) is now at "Granada Station,"
Cloncurry, Qid., after spending a time at "Dalgonally," Julia
Creek, Queensland.
A letter has been received from the secretary of the New
South Wales Great Public Schools' Association, Box 2039X,
G.P.O., Brisbane.
The following was taken from the letter:
"Many thanks for your letter of 8th October giving us the address of
Old Boys who are now resident in Queensland. We have written to them
hoping that they will become members of our Association. Your thought
in sending the names to us is much appreciated. Some news which will be
of interest to you is as follows:
At the Annual Dinner and General Meeting on the 17th July, the following were amongst the Officers, etc. for the ensuing year: Rod Colquo-
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houn (Shore), was again elected President, having done such an excellent
job for the year 1955-56.
Harry Lukin (Shore), was elected Vice-President but we have since
had news that Harry has been transferred to Burns Philp, Townsville, the
transfer to take place from the 15th October.
Trevor Wardrobe (Shore) was elected Treasurer and Bruce Robertson
(Shore) was elected Honorary Auditor. The combination of these two last
named was regarded by members with much suspicion! (The writer of this
letter went to S.G.S.).
The annual President's At Home was held at twenty-nine Murray
Street during Show Week and was a huge success. It was attended by
approximately 150 people.
On Sunday, 14th October, 1956, the Cricket Match was played between
N.S.W. G.P.S. in Brisbane and the similar Association composed of the
Victorian G.P.S."
The Brisbane programme for 1957 includes a cricket match,
N.S.W. v. Victoria, on 17th March, and the Annual Dinner and
General Meeting on probably Friday, 12th April. The usual
Xmas Party was held at 29 Murray St., on 7th December. Dr.
R. S. Bennett (1922-26) says that Trevor Wardrobe and Earl
Fry played for N.S.W. G.P.S. team in Brisbane on 14th October
against the Victorian G.P.S. Old Boys'. N.S.W. lost. The Golf
Day at Indooroopilly for the President's Trophy was played on
11th November.
Overseas News
Ian Perkins (1942-48) returned from England on the 12th
October after 3 years abroad.
Dr. Struan Robertson (1934-42) also returned from Britain
in October.
John Padman (1942-48) who left Australia early this year,
arrived back on the "Strathnaver" in October.
Roger Faul (1949-50) is at present practising dentistry in
London. His address is C/- Australia House, The Strand,
London, W.C.2.
Dick Traill (1948-51) has recently left for America in order
to continue studying dentistry.
Mike Breden '(1947-49) is now located working in the Commonwealth Trading Bank, Kavieng, Territory of Papua and New
Guinea.
Bill Wright (1929-36), who for the last ten years has been
living on a copra and cocoa plantation in New Guinea, recenfly
arrived back in Sydney with his wife and two children. After
a holiday in Melbourne they will settle in Sydney.
A. D. Ferguson (1932-37), stroke of the winning VIII in
1937, is making good progress on his own property in rich country
near Madang, T.P.N.G.
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We understand Brian Lloyd (1940-45) and the Headmaster
coached the British Olympic crew.
Aiwyn O'Reilly (1924-28), who is working for W. R. Carpenter & Co., of Suva, Fiji, is at present in Sydney on three
months' leave.
David (Inky) Blackwell (1946-5 1) plans to leave on 8th
January on the "Strathaird" for England and the Continent. He
expects to be away 10 months and his address will be Cl- C.B.
Co. of Sydney, Berkeley St., London, W.1.
Some Recent Changes in Addresses
A. H. S. Macneil: "Lignum," Boggabilla.
B. Dowdie: "Barratta," Deniliquin.
J. P. Williams: "Coolalie," Border Town, South Australia.
St. J. Sweetland: "Brunell," Morven, Queensland.
J. W. McCutcheon: C!- C.B. Co. of Sydney Ltd., 353
George Street, Brisbane.
B. K. Sands: "Albermarle," via Broken Hill.
G. W. Wynn: C/- Bank of N.S.W., Narrabri.
R. Guille: "Manaree," Gunnedah.
A. R. Bragg: "Daylesford," Cudal.
J. R. Park: "Charlton," Tarcoon.
B. Nettleton: "Charlton," Tarcoon.
J. L. Cunningham: "Beiac," Cranbrook, W.A.
R. J. Walker: "Wilgamar," Trangie.
H. R. B. Browne: "Eulaba," Coolah.
Dr. J. A. Friend: 45 New Town Rd., Hobart.
Rodney Sandaver: C/- Commonwealth Bank, Blackhall, Q.
A. L. Graham: 14a Matthews St., West Tamworth.
R. G. Backhouse: 18 Trevor St., Wagga.
R. V. Bourke: C/- Millers Ltd., Lautoka, Fiji.
Old Boys' Club Notes
The S.C.E.G.S. Old Boys' Club is one of the five Constituent Clubs forming Schools' Club Ltd., whose premises are situated
on 2nd Floor of Warwick Building, 15 Hamilton Street, Sydney,
and include an excellent dining-room, billiard and changing rooms,
together with a bar for senior members and their visitors.
Upon leaving school Old Boys may be nominated for junior
membership and placed on the waiting list. While still a junior
member he may not use the bar, nor introduce visitors to the
Club. However, upon obtaining his majority, he may be elected
(upon completion of further nomination forms) to the Schools'
Club as a senior member of the S.C.E.G.S. Old Boys' Club.
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Page One Hundred and Forty-three
Membership of the Club, which is a popular rendezvous for
Old Boys from city and country alike, and from Grammar, Scots,
Kings and Newington, is specially recommended to those boys who
after leaving school intend to pursue a career in the city.
The office of the Club is on 9th floor of Warwick Building, BU 5934. Full particulars and nomination forms may be
obtained from the office or from Mr. C. S. Tiley at the School.
NOTE: Membership of the Old Boys' Union does not entitle
an Old Boy to the privileges of membership of the Club.
BIRTHS
ALLERTON: 16/10/56, to Betty and John—a daughter (Christine Anne).
BARRELL: 26/8/56, to Joan and Trevor—a son (John McLeod).
CHEW: 16/9/56, to Jim and Ann—a daughter (Elizabeth Jane).
CHAPMAN: 15/12/55, to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Chapman—a
daughter (Meredith).
COSTELLO (flee Hudson): 27/11/55, to Marion, wife of Robert
a son (Alan Robert). (Inserted incorrectly June issue.)
CRANNA: 13/6/56, to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Cranna—a son.
CROPLEY: 26/8/5 6, to Judith and David—a son.
DAWBORN: 13/6/56, to Judith and Dean—a daughter (Jennifer Ann).
DICKSON: 3/6/56, to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dickson, of Newport
—a son.
DREWITT-SMITH: 14/9/56, to Helen and Adrian—twins, a
son and a daughter.
DUDDY: 12/8/56, to Joan and Charles—a son (Phillip Charles).
EAST: 6/7/56, to Mr. and Mrs. S. G. East—a daughter (Amanda
Jane).
EAST: 10/10/56, to Mr. and Mrs. William East—a daughter
(Catherine Elizabeth).
ELWIN: 9/8/56, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elwin, of Clayton, Vic.
—a son (Geoffrey Dale).
GALL: 5/10/56, at Moree, to John and Diana—a daughter (Margaret Vivienne).
HA1N (flee Middleton): 26/5/56, to Pamela and Roger—a daughter (Helen Diane).
GARRETT: 6/3/56, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Garrett—a son (Donald Keith).
HYLES: 4/10/56, at Canberra, to Joyce and Bruce—a son
(Robert).
KEIRLE (flee Kingsell): 8/9/56, to Joy and Alan—a son (Brian
Alan).
GOSWELL: 26/10/56, to Peggy and Bruce—a son (Anthony
Clyde).
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HAWKINS: 22/2/5 6, to Lorna and Peter—a son (Grant McGregor).
HILBERY: 25/10/56,to Freda and Malcolm—a son (Adam).
LUGSDIN: 26/8/56, to Diana and James—a son (Graham Malcolm).
McCORQUODALE: 21/8/56, to Judy and Lex—a son . (Ian
Alexander).
MAK1NS,ON: 28/9/56, to Barbara and John—a daughter (Robin).
MARSHALL: 13/12/55, at Adelaide, to Mary and Herbie—a
son (Alexander George).
MIDDLETON: 23/7/56, to Patricia and Allan—a son.
MEYNINK: 17/10/56, to Nan and John—a son.
NOBLE: 20/9/5 6, at Tamworth, to Fay and Alec—a daughter
(Jennifer).
OSBORNE: 26/8/55, to Mr. and Mrs. David Osborne—a daughter. (Stefnie).
PENNEFATHER: 10/6/56, to Heather and Graham—a son.
RITCHIE: 6/7/56, to Roslyn and David—a son.
ROBERTS: 23/7/56, to Margaret and Simon - a daughter
(Karen Anne).
ROBSON: 22/6/56, to Dr. and Mrs. Alastair Robson—a daughter (Prudence Ann).
ROUGHTON: 23/5/56, to Jean and Bill—a daughter.
STANTON-COOK: 28/7/56, at Murwillumbah, to Marsha and
Peter—a son.
STIFFE: 4/8/56, to Ross and Sheelagh—a son (Nigel Jerome).
STROUD (flee Fea): 3/9/56, at Orange, to Barbara and Johna son (Peter John).
WIESENER: 5/9/56, to Margaret and Brian—a daughter
(Wendy).
ENGAGEMENTS
The following engagements have been announced:
Anthony Bruce Barnier to Nancy Eva Finlayson.
Donald Ray Berckelman to Joyce Eulalie Kendall.
Brien William Cobcroft to Susan Cameron.
Edwin Carr to Janet Davidson.
David Alan Ingall to Elizabeth Ann Harper.
David Maxwell Irving to Patricia Mary Walker.
Stanley Glyndwr Jones to Janette Vernon Dixon.
Barry Cohn Corbett Jones to Robena Anne Aiken.
Robert L. Jude to Judith Wilkinson.
Bob Stuart Mackenzie to Ebon Rae Abernethy.
Ian Meek to Barbara Dobson.
Robert Patrick Crawford Mills to Elizabeth Ann Ross.
Peter Drysdale Haydon Raleigh to Margaret Ellen Blake.
John Allibon Scoles to Margaret Dawn Thomas.
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Page One Hundred and Forty-five
MARRIAGES
(See also under Chapel Notes)
BURNS—HUGGETT: 2/5/56, at Wakefield Cathedral, Yorkshire, England, John William Burns to Peggy Huggett.
ROBSON—STOCKS: 18/5/56, at All Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst, John Kimpton Robson to Doreen Frances Stocks.
OBITUARY
BROOKS, George Patrick: 4/8/56 at Sydney, beloved husband
of Jean and dear father of Peter, Barbara and John, aged 58.
At the School: October 1911-16.
CAMPBELL, Marsden: 9/10/56, beloved husband of Elizabeth,
aged 48. At the School: 1924.
GREENWELL, Eric Nutter: 16/6/56, husband of the late Florence Greenwéll, father of Helen and Bob, aged 62. At the
School: 1905-11.
HALL, Victor Temple: 25/7/56 at "Nandowra", Scone, beloved
husband of Helen, aged 62. At the School: 1910-13.
HOLTERMAN, Sydney Herman Oscar: 13/8/56, of 79 Book
St., Naremburn, loved father of Oscar, Cecily, Keith (deceased), Eric (deceased) and Rita, aged 76. At the School:
1893-1900.
HOPKINS, Francis Percival: 4/7/56, of "Gledswood", Narellan,
formerly of Goulburn, aged 77. At the School: 1894-96.
HUDSON, Dr. Charles Burgoyne: 15/8/56, husband of Jocelyn,
and father of Christopher, Philippa and Roger, aged 39. At
the School: 1929-34.
LINCOLN, Thomas Samuel: January '56, of Neutral Bay, aged
48. At the School: 1924-26.
MARSHALL, Hamilton Howel Joseph Osborne: 17/7/55, only
son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Marshall, husband of
Bessie and father of Joseph, Nan and Brian. At the School:
1894-97.
PARNHAM, Charles Grainger: 6/7/56 at Bathurst, son of Mr.
and Mrs. G. 0. Parnham, brother of Oliver, husband of
Lorna and father of Diana. At the School: 1926-29.
PATRICK, Kenneth: 22/8/56, loved husband of Heather and
father of Rosemary, Ian and Neil, aged 48. At the School:
1921-22. SMITH, Algernon Thomas: 4/6/56 (suddenly), dearly l6ved husband of Faith Margaret, and father of Graham, Howard and
Warwick, aged 69. At the School: 1901-02.
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REGISTER SUPPLEMENT
Entered Term I, 1956
8759 ALEXANDER, Ronald Evan. Born 20/8/46: son of Dr.
J. M. Alexander, 483 Burwood Rd., Belmont.
8760 ALEXANDER, Ross Warwick. Born 10/3/45: son of
T. B. Alexander, Esq., 133 Tryon Rd., Lindfield.
8761 ALLEN, John Alexander Harrison. Born 2/2/44: son of
P. H. Allen, Esq., 114 Chelmsford Ave., East Lindfield..
8762 ANDERSON, Charles Gordon. Born 30/12/45: son of
M. B. V. Anderson, Esq., 14 Knowlman Ave., Pymble.
8763 ANDERSON, Timothy Robert. Born 20/3/42: son of
R. T. H. Anderson, Esq., 11 Arbutus St., Mosman. (H.)
8764 ATKIN, Francis Harold. Born 16/9/44: son of M. G.
Atkin, Esq., 730 Pacific Highway, Gordon.
8765 ATKINSON, Richard John. Born 10/9/46: son of E. R.
Atkinson, Esq., 20 Fisher St., Balgowlah
8766 AYRES, Charles Luneford. Born 30/9/43: son of C. L.
Ayres, Esq., 19 Beauty Point Rd., Mosman.
8767 BALL, Graham Richard. Born 22/2/44: son of W. A.
Ball, Esq., 6 Brisbane Ave., East Lindfield.
8768 BARNETT, Richard Arthur. Born 7/1/44: son of A. L.
Barnett, Esq., 8 Mildura St., Killara.
8769 BERGHOUSE, David James. Born 4/12/43: son of D. H.
Berghouse, Esq., 11 Victoria St., Roseville.
8770 BLOMFIELD, Alfred Alexander. Born 14/2/44: son of
A. L. Blomfield Esq., Colorado, Quirindi.
8771 BOOKER, John Andrew. Born 26/5/44: son of L. C.
Booker, Esq., 1 Rooke St., Hunter's Hill.
8772 BOSWORTH, Richard James Boon, Born 7/12/43: son
of Dr. R. C. L. Bosworth, 52 Beechworth Rd., Pymble.
8773 BOWEN-THOMAS, Richard Tudor. Born 17/6/43: son
of Major F. T. Bowen-Thomas, 31 Chelmsford St., Tamworth. (S.)
8774 BOWMAN, Arthur Rhodes Boult. Born 7/10/45: son of
A. R. S. Bowman, Esq., Archerfield, Singleton.
(J.)
8775 CALLAN, John Andrew. Born 29/1/44: son of H. R. S.
Callan, Esq., 30 Kardella Ave., Killara.
8776 CARR, Edward Bruce. Born 6/4/43: son of E. M. Carr,
(R.)
Esq., 5 Bessell Ave., Wollongong.
8777 CHALMERS, Ian Duncan. Born 8/9/43: son of J. G.
Chalmers, Esq., 49 Garling St., Lane Cove.
8778 CHANDLER, Kenneth Norman. Born 5/4/43: son of
H. N. Chandler, Esq., 5 Ryrie St., Mosman.
8779 CHAPMAN, John Francis William. Born 5/8/43: son of
J. W. Chapman, Esq., St. John's Ave., West Wollongong.
(B.)
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Page One Hundred and Forty-seven
8780 CLIFFORD, Graeme David George. Born 27/9/42: son
of G. Clifford, Esq., 4 Bromborough Rd., Roseville.
8781 COHEN, Peter Robert Aubrey. Born 31/7/43: son of Dr.
(S.)
A. L. Cohen, 314 Peel St., Tamworth.
8782 COOPER, John Malcolm. Born 9/11/43: son of S. M.
Cooper, Esq., 2A Owen St., Lindfield.
8783 COOTE, Simon Anthony. Born 8/10/43: son of E. S.
Coote, Esq., 2 Coronga Crescent, Killara.
8784 COTTRELL-DORMER, Marcus Henry. Born 19/9/46:
son of Rev. H. C. Cottrell-Dormer, 6 Little Church St.,
Ryde.
8785 COWDROY, Dennis Antill. Born 16/3/44: son of C. G.
Cowdroy, Esq., 61 Addison Ave., Roseville.
8786 DERRIN, Peter McLean. Born 27/4/44: son of Mrs. E.
W. Derrin, 3 The Crest, Killara.
8787 DOWE, Richard Fyfe. Born 3/2/42: son of C. F. Dowe,
Esq., 26 Prince Albert St., Mosman.
8788 DOYLE, Harold John Colvin. Born 19/10/42: son of
Rev. H. E. S. Doyle, St. John's Rectory, 4 Parker St., Milson's Point.
8789 DRAKE, Hugh Haigh. Born 19/1/47: son of P. N. Drake,
Esq., 6 Hume St., Wollstonecraft.
8790 DUGGAN, Warwick James. Born 7/2/44: son of J. Duggan, Esq., 16 Medusa St., Mosman.
8791 DUNSTAN, James Robert. Born 20/11/43: son of R. A.
Dunstan, Esq., 10 Coronation Ave., Mosman.
8792 ELLIOTT, Anthony Scott. Born 8/5/46: son of M. S.
Elliott, Esq., No. 3 Flat, 5 Moodie St., North Sydney.
8793 ELLISON, Peter Atherton. Born 6/12/42: son of E. H.
Ellison, Esq., 12 Point Rd., Northwood.
8794 FERRIS, William Duncan. Born 26/7/45: son of W. M.
Ferris, Esq., 38 Babbage Rd., Roseville.
8795 FIRTH, Gordon Alexander. Born 23/3/45: son of F. M.
(J.)
Firth, Esq., Clarendon, Warren.
8796 FLEMING, Craig Alexander. Born 26/9/43: son of Mrs.
A. Fleming, 35 Warwick St., Killara.
(S.)
8797 FORSYTH, Andrew Dymock. Born 30/7/44: son of J.
W. H. Forsyth, Esq., 1603 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga.
8798 FOSKETT, John William. Born 23/12/44: son of D. W.
Foskett, Esq., Livingstone Ave., Pymble.
8799 FOX, Brian Cockburn. Born 21/6/46: son of J. T. C.
Fox, Esq., 40 Sharland Ave., Chatswood.
8800 FOX, Geoffrey Bradfield. Born 17/2/44: son of R. W.
Fox, Esq., 23 Barona Pde., Roseville Chase.
8801 FRANKLIN, Robert John. Born 6/3/45: son of Dr. M.
C. Franldin, 9 Orinoco St., Pymble.
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8802 FREEMAN, Christopher Cameron. Born 17/5/44: son
of A. C. Freeman, Esq., Cl- Australian Blue Metal Co.,
10 Martin Place, Sydney.
8803 FURZE, James Frederick. Born 5/5/43: son of J. N.
Furze, Esq., Netherton, Merriwa.
(H.)
8804 FYFE, John. Born 30/10/42: son of J. Fyfe, Esq., 90
Kameruka Rd., Northbridge.
8805 GODDEN, Cedric Ian. Born 1/2/45: son of C. F. Godden, Esq., 10 Norfolk St., Killara.
8806 GOSLING, Antony Mime. Born 14/11/40: son of C. M.
Gosling, Esq., 1 Dailey St., Lismore.
(S.)
8807 GREENWELL, David Howard. Born 21/10/45: son of
Dr. P. H. Greenwell, Killeaton St., St. Ives.
8808 HALSTEAD, Brian Turner. Born 16/11/45: son of T. T.
Haistead, Esq., 29 Kintore St., Wahroonga.
8809 HARVEY, Robert James. Born 15/12/42: son of R. G.
Harvey, Esq., Myall, Nevertire.
. (S.)
8810 HAY, Michael Charles. Born 8/3/44: son of Dr. V. C. L.
Hay, 20 Hunter St., Hornsby.
8811 HILL, Ian Robert Hamilton. Born 20/6/42: son of Dr. K.
H. Hill, 223 Miller St., North Sydney.
8812 HOFMANN, Gerald Raymond. Born 6/10/45: son of
P. H. Hofmann, Esq., hA Nelson Rd., Lindfield.
8813 HOLDEN, Anthony Eric Kenyon. Born 3/10/46: son
of E. K. Holden, Esq., 12 Spencer Rd., Killara.
8814 HOPE,, Marcus Laurence Hulbert. Born 2/2/42: son of
L. F. Hope, Esq., United Kingdom Trade Commissioner,
Prudential Building, 39-49 Martin Place, Sydney.
8815 HOSKINS, Charles Thomas. Born 4/3/53: son of R. A.
Hoskins, Esq., 11 Eastern Ave., Wollongong.
(S.)
8816 HUGHES, Graham William David. Born 17/2/44: son
of S. M. Hughes, Esq., Fiat 2, 7 Kareela Rd., Cremorne.
8817 HUNN, Christopher Morgan. Born 26/6/45: son of M.
J. M. Hunn, Esq., 1 Adelaide Ave., East Lindfield.
8818 HURLEY, Fergus Randal. Born 3/5/46: son of S. H.
Hurley Esq., 86 Grosvenor Rd., Lindfield.
8819 HUTCHINS, Ronald William. Born 21/4/46: son of H.
W. S. Hutchins, Esq., Cl- Commonwealth Savings Bank,
Martin Place, Sydney.
8820 INGHAM, David Bruce. Born 15/12/45: son of A. Ingham, Esq., 37 Godfrey Rd., Artarmon.
8821 JARRETT, Geoffrey Balfour. Born 27/12/46: son of H.
B. Jarrett, Esq., 17 Alma St., Pymble.
8822 JOHNSTON, Jeffrey Bentley. Born 3/2/43: son of Dr.
G. Johnston, 80 Middle Harbour Rd., Lindfield.
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Page One Hundred and Forty-nine
8823 JONES, Gregory Alfred Kirkby. Born 8/10/44: son of R.
Jones, Esq., Wongabindie, Moree, No. I T.P.O., North(J.)
West.
8824 JONES, Phillip Frederick Plunkett. Born 11/12/43: son
of Mrs. U. M. Jones, 16 Mistral Ave., Mosman.
8825 KANN, Edwin William. Born 8/1/43: son of E. W. Kann,
Esq., 12 Chisholm St., Greenwich.
8826 KATER, Edward Harvey. Born 10/2/46: son of D. E.
(J.)
Kater, Esq., Eumalga, Dubbo.
8827 KEMP, John Barry. Born 3 1/5/39: son of Dr. H. R.
Kemp, 25 Braesidë St., Wahroonga.
8828 KERSHAW, Peter Christian. Born 29/3/42: son of K.
D. Kershaw, Esq., 70 Kallaroo Rd., Lane Cove.
8829 KILPATRICK, Ian. Born 15/7/44: son of W. R. A.
Kilpatrick, Esq., 86 Bay St., Beauty Point, Mosman.
8830 KING, Robert Deane. Born 11/11/45: son of W. K. King,
Esq., 28 Eui'yalus St., Beauty Point, Mosman.
8831 LAWRENCE, David Maxwell Elliott. Born 21/2/45: son
of S. G. Lawrence, Esq., 4 Rosedale Crescent, Croydon
Park.
8832 LAWSON, John Edward Somerville. Born 23/1/44: son
of F. Lawson, Esq., 117 High St., Willoughby.
8833 LEAH, John Frank. Born 14/1/46: son of F. E. Leah,
Esq., Glenmore, Moonan Flat, via Scone.
(J.)
8834 LEGGO, Anthony Charles. Born 7/7/43: son of K. S.
Leggo, Esq., 16 Carrington Ave., Mosman.
8835 LIGHTFOOT, John Edward. Born 16/9/43: son of J. E.
Lightfoot, Esq., 9 Sydney Rd., Manly.
(R.)
8836 LLOYD, David Howard. Born 19/10/43: son of H. S.
Lloyd, Esq., 9 Browne Rd., Gordon.
8837 LOVE, Michael John. Born 3/1 1/44: son of H. S. Love,
Esq., 30 Pearl Bay Ave., Mosman.
8838 McCASKILL, Kevin Bryant. Born 5/9/45: son of J. McCaskill, Esq., 1 Napier St., Lindfield.
8839 McGILVRAY, Bruce Malcolm. Born 8/5/44: son of W.
M. McGilvray, Esq., 81 Eastern Valley Way, Castlecrag.
8840 McGLYNN, Ross Elder. Born 4/12/46: son of Dr. R.
McGlynn, Orinoco Rd., Pymble.
8841 McGUINESS, Hugh Garry. Born 30/4/44: son of C. B.
McGuiness, Esq., Bigga House, Bigga, via Crookwell. (J.)
8842 McKAY, Claude Anthony Georges. Born 14/1/42: son
of T. S. McKay, Esq., Normandie, Exeter.
(S.)
8843 McKENZIE, David Ian. Born 9/2/44: son of Dr. H. I.
McKenzie, Cammeray Rd., Cammeray.
8844 MACLEAN, David Samuel. Born 9/7/43: son of K. Maclean, Esq., Bellevue, Coominya, Q.
(R.)
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8845 MARKS, Alan. Born 7/12/43: son of P. G. Marks, Esq.,
15 Pearl Bay Ave., Mosman.
8846 MARR, David Ewan. Born 13/7/47: son of G. E. Marr,
Esq., 26 Fern St., Pymble.
8847 MARX, Anthony David. Born 2 1/10/43: son of R. Marx,
(B.)
Esq., Horace St., St. Ives.
8848 MASON, John Graham. Born 24/6/44: son of the Rev.
J. F. W. Mason, 1 George St., Epping.
8849 MASON, Peter Hugh. Born 20/4/46: son of the Rev. J.
F. W. Mason, 1 George St., Epping.
8850 MAYNE, Peter Gordon. Born 23/6/46: son of J. T.
Mayne, Esq., 12 Provincial Rd., Lindfield.
8851 MILLYARD, John Ronald Charles. Born 2/4/46: son
of R. C. Millyard, Esq., 31 Avon Rd., Pymble.
8852 MOLLOY, Derek Russell. Born 13/3/46: son of W. B.
Molloy, Esq., 3 Raymond Ave., Turramurra.
8853 NEWCOMBE, John David. Born 23/5/44: son of G. E.
Newcombe, Esq., 162A Longueville Rd., Lane Cove.
8854 NOAKES, Michael Anthony. Born 31/10/46: son of D.
A. Noakes, Esq., 7 Lodge Rd., Cremorne.
8855 NORTHAM, Rodney Maxwell. Born 15/5/43: son of W.
H. Northam, Esq., 3A Edward St., Gordon.
8856 PENNEFATHER, John Wilfrid. Born 31/3/43: son of
W. E. Pennefather, Esq., Maneela, P.M.B. Bathurst,
3W.
(R.)
8857 PHILLIPS, Peter Douglas. Born 16/7/45: son of D. K.
(J.)
Phillips, Esq., Wenoona, Dubbo.
8858 PHILLIS, Kenneth James. Born 11/2/44: son of R. F.
Phillis, Esq., 22 Balmoral St., Waitara.
8859 PIKE, John William Cathcart. Born 28/9/45: son of F.
C. Pike, Esq., 23 Euryalus St., Beauty Point, Mosman.
8860 PODGER, John David. Born 25/7/41: son of A. B. Podger, Esq., 10 Oakland Ave., Beecroft.
8861 POLLARD, Geoffrey Neil. Born 18/1/44: son of Dr. A.
H. Pollard, 51 Lower Cliff Rd., Northwood.
8862 POOLE, John Leonard. Born 29/3/46: son of L. W.
Poole, Esq., Strathwood, 59 Pittwater Rd., Pymble.
8863 POWELL, Beresford John Walker. Born 26/1/44: son
of M. J. Powell, Esq., Kumbogan, Cunnamulla, Q. (S.)
8864 RADFORD, Robert Michael. Born 18/10/43: son of L.
F. Radford, Esq., 41 Arabella St., Longueville.
8865 RAINSFORD, John Persse Salisbury. Born 8/2/44: son
of P. S. Rainsford, Esq., 7 Margaret St., Roseville.
8866 RAMSAY, David Norman. Born 3/8/44: son of K. A.
Ramsay, Esq., 21 Churchill Ave., Wahroonga.
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8867 REEVES, Edward Russell Ramsay. Born 28/7/45: son
of D. H. R. Reeves, Esq., 21 Burdett St., Hornsby.
8868 RICHARDSON, Ian Malcolm. Born 4/12/43: son of D.
Richardson, Esq., 83 Condamine St., Balgowlah.
8869 RIGBY, Stuart Cohn. Born 29/2/44: son of C. F. Rigby,
Esq., 14 Cumberland Ave., Lane Cove.
8870 ROBBINS, Douglas Keith. Born 30/3/44: son of K. L.
Robbins, Esq., Collins Rd., St. Ives.
8871 ROBERTS, Michael John D'Arcy. Born 9/4/44: son of
A. D. Roberts, Esq., 8 Highbridge Rd., Killara.
8872 ROBERTSON, Alan Gordon. Born 27/7/46: son of G.
Robertson, Esq., Glenwall St., Kingsgrove.
8873 ROBSON, John Roland. Born 18/12/46: son of T. R.
Robson, Esq., 9 Lodge Rd., Cremorne.
8874 ROTHWELL, Garry Winten. Born 24/1/45: son of
K. J. Rothwell, Esq., 1 Lodge Rd., Cremorne.
8875 ST. ViNCENT WELCH, John Basil William. Born
15/4/45: son of Dr. J. B. St. Vincent Welch, Box 13, P.O.,
Nelson's Bay, via Newcastle.
8876 SANDS, Ian Russell. Born 30/12/41: son of K. R. Sands,
Esq., 16 O'Connell St., Sydney.
8877 SEAGOE, Lawrence Geoffrey. Born 16/2/46: son of G.
E. Seagoe, Esq., Vila, New Hebrides.
(J.)
8878 SEVIER, David Paul. Born 25/6/46: son of Dr. J. N.
Sevier, 45 McIntosh St., Gordon.
8879 SHEAD, Roger David. Born 27/7/46: son of N. R. Shead,
Esq., 13 Carlos St., Artarmon.
8880 SINCLAIR, Ian Roderick. Born 1/5/46: son of R. Sinclair, Esq., 50 Findlay Ave., Roseville.
8881 SMITH, Richard Thomas Kingsford. Born 24/8/43: son
of R. K. Smith, Esq., Box 21, P.O., Warialda.
(B.)
8882 SOUTHWELL-KEELY, Peter Thomas. Born 4/9/43:
son of C. T. Southwehl-Keely, Esq., 28 Shirley Rd., Roseville.
8883 SOUTHWELL-KEELY, Timothy Stephen. Born 6/5/44:
son of T. Southwell-Keely, Esq., 29 Livingstone Ave.,
Pymble.
8884 SPRING, Stuart Robert. Born 2/4/46: son of A. H.
Spring, Esq., bA Kardinia Rd., Clifton Gardens.
8885 STANTON-REES, Michael Paul. Born 24/7/43: son of
Mrs. P. B. Stanton-Rees, 27 Nelson Rd., North Strathfield.
8886 STEWART, Edward James. Born 5/12/43: son of E. F.
Stewart, Esq., Herring Rd., Eastwood.
8887 TAYLOR, Kenneth Victor. Born 8/12/43: son of ''V.
Taylor, Esq., 19 Neeworra Rd., Northbridge.
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8888 TERRY, Peter Bryce. Born 27/11/45: son of J. V. Terry,
Esq., 17 Cabban St., Mosman.
8889 TOMLINSON, Murray Edward. Born 15/11/40: son of
(B.)
A. E. Tomlinson, Esq., Coree St., Finley.
8890 TONKIN, Ian Alexander. Born 5/3/45: son of T. A.
Tonkin, Esq., 86 Northwood Rd., Lane Cove.
8891TOWNEND, Jeremy Hamilton. Born 4/7/42: son of
G. H. Townend, Esq., 6 Fern St., Pymble.
8892 TREAGUS, Roger Rowland. Born 25/11/45; son of A. J.
Treagus, Esq., 39 Milray Ave., Wollstonecraft.
8893 TRUSCOTT, Maxwell Douglass Chatfield. Born 2/1/44:
(S.)
son of Dr. M. S. Truscott, 3 Breimba St., Grafton.
8894 TURTON, Brian Rex. Born 27/1/44: son of N. R. Tur(J.)
ton, Esq., Guruwa, Walcha.
8895 TYRRELL, Eric Lindsay. Born 26/4/43: son of J. E.
Tyrrell, Esq., 51 Cowdroy Ave., Cammeray.
8896 UNGAR, David Andrew. Born 26/1/47: son of Dr. A.
Ungar, 6 Ashley Grove, Gordon.
8897 WADE-FERRELL, Anthony David Sydney. Born
25/8/43: son of D. H. Wade-Ferrell, Esq., 3 Cadow St.,
West Pymble.
8898 WARNER, James Dudley. Born 13/11/42: son of D. F.
(R.)
Warner, Esq., Inverell.
8899 WARR, Stephen David. Born 8/6/43: son of D. W. D.
Warr, Esq., 78 Kameruka Rd., Northbridge.
8900 WATTS, Archibald Raymond. Born 18/6/44: son of Dr.
A. W. Watts, 53 McIntosh St., Gordon.
8901 WEBB, William Eric Bruce. Born 8/4/42: son of H. K.
Webb, Esq., 48 Ann St., Willoughby.
8902 WHITE, Robert Graham. Born 18/3/45: son of S. J. H.
White, Esq., 47 Addison Ave., Roseville.
8903 WHITTY, Jonathan Andrew Dowling. Born 28/8/43: son
of J. C. D. Whitty, Esq., 9 Wharf Rd., Longueville.
8904 WILLIAMSON, John William. Born 9/10/46: son of A.
W. Williamson, Esq., 16 Mosman St., Mosman.
8905 WOODHOUSE, Peter Anthony. Born 24/7/43: son of
(H.)
G. R. Woodhouse, Esq., Carwoola, Cooma.
8906 WYATT, David Kingdon. Born 8/7/43: son of F. T.
Wyatt, Esq., 34 Bent St., Lindfield.
Re-entered Term L
8576 STEENBHOM, David Ormond.
Re-entered Term 11
8267 SCOTT, Edward John Mitchell.
CALENDAR—ist TERM 1957
January:
28th Mon.: Public Holiday.
29th Tues.: Start of School.
February:
2nd
9th
16th
23rd
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Sat.:
Sat.:
Sat.:
Sat.:
1st XI V. O.B.U.
1st XI v. T.S.C. (N.B.).
1st XI v. T.S.C. (N.B.).
1st XI V. S.J.C. (N.B.) B.W.E.
March:
2nd Sat.: 1st XI v. S.J.C. (N.B.).
6th Wed.: Mid-Term Exams.
9th Sat.: 1st XI v. S.H.S. (away)
16th Sat.: 1st XI v. S.H.S (away) B.W.E.
23rd Sat.: 1st XI v. T.K.S. (away).
30th Sat.: 1st Xi v. .T.K.S. (away).
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April:
•
3rd Wed.: G.P.S. Tennis.
6th Sat.: 'G.P.S. Regatta.
7th Sun.: Passion Sunday—Lodge Torch Bearer
Service 7.30 p.m.
14th Sun.: Palm Sunday.
17th Wed.: Easter Break (B.W.E.).
18th Thurs.: Easter Break.
19th Fri.: Easter Break.
20th Sat.: Easter Break.
21st Sun.: Easter Day.
22nd Mon.: Easter Monday.
25th Thurs.:. Anzac Day.
27th Sat.:
28th Sun.: Foundation Day Services.
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•
•
•
•
May:
1st Wed.: IV Common Eng. Exam.
2nd Thur.: End of Term.
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