the torch bearer - Sydney Church of England Grammar School

THE TORCH BEARER
JUNE, 1977
THE
TORCH
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COMMITTEE
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EDITORS: R. G. McCORQUODALE
T. J. SKIDMORE
A. w. CHUBB
i. j. MCDONALD
P. w. CUDLIPP
T. p. MCDOWELL
P. J. ECK
J. C. MILLS
P. R. HAMMOND
M. H. SOUTHWICK
J. R. M. HARDWICK
D. P. WARD
A. M. HAWKER
D. C. WHITNEY
D. E. HOLT
R. W. Y. YEOW
R. F. LEAVER
ADVISORY: D. J. ROSSELL
O.B.U. Representative: A. G. C. ANDERSON
THE
TORCH
BEARER
JUNE, 1977
No. 1, Vol. LXXXVII
THE MAGAZINE
OF THE SYDNEY
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S.W., 2060, AUSTRALIA.
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EDITORIAL
But at my back I alwaies hear
Time's winged Charriot hurrying near:
And yonder all before us lye
Desarts of vast Eternity.
—Andrew Marvell.
The changes wrought by time have been immense. The recent
Centenary Cricket Test in Melbourne, while repeating history,
nevertheless focused attention on the great changes which have
occurred during the past century of cricket. Round-arm bowling
has disappeared and hits over the fence no longer score only five
runs. Even today new rules and regulations are being introduced.
Indeed, a great many facets of society have undergone change,
from legal procedures to working hours, and continue to change.
The publication of the Karmel Report, the recent alteration
in the format of the Higher School Certificate, and the continual
upheavals in the School Cadet system are all evidence of changes
which directly affect Shore. The tremendous furore which has
occurred about the present Higher School Certificate, while indicating that certain flaws exist in the system, shows that a concerned public will do its utmost to modify a change if it feels that
the change has been too hasty. The Higher School Certificate is
of concern to all schoolchildren, parents and the community because prospective employment centres around it. Change will
eventually occur, yet only time—that "winged Charriot hurrying
near"—will tell whether the change has been for better or for
worse.
The changing political situation has affected both independent schools and Cadets. The latter's future is still unclear. Demand
for private education is such that, according to The National
Times, nearly twenty-five per cent of all secondary students are
taught in non-Government schools. Indeed, in the final three years
of secondary school the proportion rises to nearly forty-five per
cent. Despite this, the present economic troubles and the fluctuating support given to independent schools by Governments have
meant that many independent schools are struggling to remain in
existence. The enormous public support which saved S.C.E.G.G.S.
Darlinghurst showed—to use the words of their Headmistress,
Miss Chisholm:
". . . more than anything else a definite desire in the community for an alternative education."
This is also true in the primary years as parent dissatisfaction with
the new methods of State primary education has meant a number
of enrolments in independent schools at the primary level. This in
itself is a change as it means that parents are willing to pay substantial fees for their children's education for eight to twelve years.
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These changes, political, educational and recreational, are
continually occurring in our community. The independent schools
will undoubtedly continue, as there is always a desire by a section
of the community for an alternative type of education. As always,
only time will tell how such schools will adapt to the changes.
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SCHOOL NOTES
Council
The School community was shocked by the untimely death in
late April of Mr. K. R. Utz, a member of Council since October,
1970. An article of appreciation appears in this issue.
Staff
We record with regret the death of Mr. H. C. W. Prince, who
retired from the Preparatory School staff in 1965. A tribute appears elsewhere in this issue. An article also appears on Sgt. Major
P. Sellick, who held the post of Sergeant Major in the School
between 1940 and 1948 and who died recently in England.
As these notes are written the Headmaster is still overseas
and will be returning at the end of June. He has been visiting
schools and educational authorities in Europe and North America.
In his absence Mr. P. R. M. Jenkins has been Acting Headmaster.
Mr. F. H. Ross, who had been on leave in 1976, resigned
from the staff in December, after fourteen years at Shore. He will
be greatly missed, both for his skilful teaching and organising as
Senior Mathematics Master and for his enthusiastic work in
many School activities, notably Tennis, Drama and Athletics. Mr.
Ross ran the Record for a number of years and sang regularly
with the Chapel Choir. He is at present teaching at a Canadian
Sixth Form College based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
In December we also farewelled Mr. G. Souris, who joined
the staff in 1973 and made a great contribution to the life of the
School as Master-in-charge of Economics and Commerce, coach
of Rowing and Football, Company Commander in the Cadets,
Assistant Housemaster in Robson House, to name some of his
activities. He is now in practice as an accountant in Singleton,
N.S.W.
Others who have resigned since the last issue of The Torch
Bearer are Mr. N. J. Reid and Mr. B. F. Harley, who taught
Science and Mathematics respectively.
In 1977 we welcome to the School Mr. R. C. Peterson, B.A.,
T.C.(Syd.), who is the new Master of the Preparatory School and
Housemaster of Purves House, Mr. P. P. Grant, B.Ec.(Syd.), Mr.
L. R. Dobb, B.Sc.Agr.(Syd.), and Miss D. Simpson, B.A.(Syd.),
T.C., Dip.T.L.(K.C.A.E.), who is Mrs. Hart's assistant in the
Library.
Mr. A. J. de V. Hill, who joined the staff in 1967, returned
from leave in January, but it was a case of "hail and farewell",
as he was appointed Senior Master at The King's School as from
the beginning of Term 2. Mr. Hill's contribution to Shore has
been considerable, both in the classroom as a teacher of History
and French and in numerous extra-curricular activities, including
the post of Master-in-charge of Rowing which he held for several
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years. He also developed Adventure Training as an activity in the
School. We wish him every success in his new position. In his
place we welcome Mr. D. R. Alexander, B.A.(Syd.), an Old Boy
of the School.
We congratulate the following on their additional qualifications: Mr. J. R. Gorham, M.A.(Macq.), Mr. R. K. Abbey, M.Ed.
(Syd.), Mr. H. A. Rose, Dip.Ed.(N.R).
Appointments and Office-Bearers
Senior Prefect: M. J. Hawker.
Second Prefect: M. W. Warren.
Prefects: J. S. Christie; A. J. Black, T. A. Fraser, G. R. D. Jones,
M. E. B. Playfair, W. R. Pulver.
Sub-Prefects: P. M. Cooke, R. D. Creer, S. J. C. Davies, P. R.
Hammond, H. M. Irving, G. M. Jackson, J. G. Kesterton,
I. N. Lambell, N. B. Nunn; R. J. Burstal, M. S. Cameron,
C. P. Capel, T. J. Goddard, R. G. McCorquodale, E. C.
Merewether, T. J. R. Rodger, T. J. Skidmore, R. J. Tooth,
G. N. White, W. A. Wileman, A. W. Young; A. W. Chubb,
R. M. Langford, J. C. Mills, M. H. Southwick, C. H. Thompson, D. P. Ward.
Captains of Games: Athletics, N. B. Nunn; Basketball, I. N. Lambell; Boats, G. R. D. Jones; Cricket, M. J. Hawker; Football, M. J. Hawker; Shooting, R. M. Langford; Swimming,
A. W. Chubb; Tennis, B. G. Cranney.
Chief Instructor, S.L.S.: J. K. B. Williams.
Senior Venturer: T. P. J. Garrett.
Senior Librarian: A. J. Black.
Editor of The Record: R. G. McCorquodale.
Chaplain's Warden: G. M. Jackson.
Prefect of the Hall: P. M. Cooke.
Prefect of The Sixth Form: J. S. Christie.
Prefect of the Middle School: G. R. D. Jones.
Prefect of the Lower School: P. R. Hammond.
Prefect of the Preparatory School: G. M. Jackson.
CHAPEL NOTES
Sunday services this year have followed the normal pattern:
an 8 a.m. service of Holy Communion and a service for all the
boarders at 9.30. Visiting preachers at this service have included
the Rev. H. Dixpn, Chaplain of Barker College, and the Rev. H.
Edwards, Rector of St. Thomas', North Sydney. The preacher at
the Open Service on 1st May was the Rev. Barry Thiering, who
is the Chaplain at Cranbrook.
Near the beginning of March the Prep. School Open Service
was held at which Mr. R. C. Peterson, the new Master of the
Prep., was the preacher.
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The traditional services of "Polished Pennies"—unique to
Shore—were held at the end of Term I, commemorating jointly
Anzac Day, the School's Birthday and the laying of the foundation stone of the Chapel.
"Voluntary Chapel Services" have again been a part of the
life of the School. Held once a week, these services are generally
arranged and conducted by boys, with a Communion service once
a month.
There have been a number of Baptisms and Marriages since
the last Torch Bearer appeared. The list follows:
Holy Baptism
2/10/76:
3/10/76:
3/10/76:
7/11/76:
7/11/76:
19/12/76:
8/ 1/77:
8/ 1/77:
23/ 1/77:
23/ 1/77:
19/ 2/77:
23/ 2/77:
6/ 3/77:
6/ 3/77:
6/ 3/77:
3/ 4/77:
24/ 4/77:
Jessica Mary Wyndham.
David Ainslie Yeates:
Anthony Peter Yeates.
George Sutherland Ireland.
Louisa Prudence Evans.
Penelope Jane Christie.
Kris William Henderson.
Claire Katrina Henderson.
Richard John Wenden.
Peter Cunningham Lotz.
Benjamin George Suttor.
William Andrew Manning.
Anthony George Russell.
Alyson Kristine Russell.
Marten Mackenzie Russell.
Edmund Lindsay Harvey.
Sarah Jane Apted.
Holy Matrimony
2/10/76: Christopher Charles Kelleway to Julie Ellen Williams.
30/10/76: Anthony John Darbyshire Roberts to Margaret Jill
Marjorie Snodgrass.
13/11/76: John Robert Deaton to Mahdi Kay Williams.
3/12/76: Peter Stuart David Cottrell to Philippa Lee Tame.
11/12/76: Duncan John Langmead to Wendy Elizabeth Oliver.
17/12/76: Timothy Bruce Cormack to Wendy Burton Phillips.
27/12/76: Bruce Frank Leggatt to Rosemary Cliff Donald.
4/ 2/77: Peter Bruce Wilson to Sally Margaret Gemmell.
26/ 2/77: Harry Baynes to Anne Berkeley Fitzhardinge.
26/ 2/77: George James Wolstenholme to Judith Marshall.
2/ 4/77: David Donald Bickerton Wells to Gaye Sharon Jenkin.
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H. C. W. PRINCE, M.A. (Oxon.)
On Friday, February 4th, the death was annouccd of H. C. W.
Prince, a former member of the Preparatory School Staff. His
period of service began in 1942 and lasted until his retirement in
1965. It is likely that, unless they knew of him from fathers or
brothers, few boys in the School would have had personal contact
with him. Had this been possible for them, their lives would have
been much the richer.
In previous Torch Bearer issues (May, '64, December, '65),
details have been published of his career . . . his English Prep.
School and University background, his love of cricket and his
successes in the class-room. What remains to be added?
Mr. Prince was a fully dedicated teacher. His methods in the
presentation of his lessons were, perhaps, traditional rather than
progressively modern, but the kindliness, the patience and diligence which marked all he did in the form-room, on the sports
field or as a resident master proclaimed that here, indeed, was a
true master in his profession.
We extend to Mrs. Prince, to his daughter Rachel and his
son-in-law, Keith Graham our deeply felt sympathy.
THE LATE SERGEANT-MAJOR P. SELLICK
An Old Boy writes:
Sergeant-Major Percy Sellick, who was Sergeant-Major at
Shore from 1941 until 1948, died at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea,
on 28th July, 1976, aged 75.
He came to Shore as Sergeant-Major after the death of
Sergeant-Major F. J. Davidson in October, 1940.
At Shore he was liked and respected for his humanity and
for the efficiency with which he carried out his clerical and disciplinary duties. His wide military knov/ledge made him a great
help to the Cadet Corps and to the Rifle Shooters. The tact and
patience he showed in his post will be remembered by those at
school during his tenure of office,
Sergeant-Major Sellick was born in Devon in 1901, and
served in the Coldstream Guards from 1920 until July, 1939; his
rank when he left the Coldstream Guards was Company SergeantMajor. Apart from his service in England, he also served in China
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and Malaya. When he left the Coldstream Guards, SergeantMajor Sellick joined the Australian Instruction Corps in London,
and later transferred to the 2nd A.I.F., where he was commissioned and served until March, 1941.
On his return to England after his time at Shore, he joined
the staff of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, where he was a gatekeeper for many years and was an. outstanding member of the
community. Later, he went farming with his son in Devon, until
he returned to the Royal Hospital as an In-Pensioner in 1970,
where he remained until his death.
DEATH OF MR. K. R. UTZ
It is with the deepest regret that we record the passing of
Mr. K. R. Utz. Mr. Utz, a member of Council since 1970, was
well known to many members of the Shore Community as he
served the School in many ways.
Council recorded the passing of Mr. Utz with the following
minute:
"Kenneth Raymond Utz attended Shore from 1935 to 1939.
As an Old Boy he maintained a continuing interest in the
School and was a supporter and worker in School activities and
fund raising programmes.
He became a member of the School Council in October,
1970 as a Synod representative and was elected to the Executive
Committee of Council in February, 1976. Mr. Utz served on
several other Committees of Council including The School's Christian Purpose Committee, of which he was Chairman, and the
Building Committee of which he was also Chairman at various
times. He was also a Founding Trustee of The Shore Foundation.
Mr. Utz will be remembered for his lively, constructive and
energetic approach to the performance of his duties as a member
of Council. He was a man who liked to see things for himself and
his approach to problems was practical, direct and marked by
manifest enthusiasm. His contribution to Council's deliberations
reflected his down to earth approach, and his views were invariably expressed with clarity and vigour and were received with
respect.
The sudden death of Mr. Utz is a sad loss to Shore, and the
School will be the poorer for his passing. Council extends its deepest sympathy to Mrs. Utz and the family and prays for God's
comfort to them in their loss."
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Address delivered by Mr. J. W. Burns at the Polished Pennies
Service for U. & L. VI on 3rd May, 1977.
I am well aware that for boys of your age it is very difficult
for you to feel any great enthusiasm, even show any interest in
events, one of which took place sixty years ago, and the other
thirty-odd years ago.
Your grandfathers would be very old now to have fought in
the First World War; your fathers and mothers too young, in many
instances, to have played any part in the Second World War.
Also, as some of you will have found out from reading the novel,
'The Merry-go-round in the Sea', the chief concern of the young
is for the present, not the past; and now, as you approach eighteen
with its dramatic change in the circumstances of your lives, there
is in most of you a growing concern for the future. Events of the
past, then, play little part in your thoughts.
However I hope to be able to convince you, or at worst,
suggest to you that on one day of the year, at least, we should
remember those Australian men and women, and particularly
those Old Boys of this school, who took part in those two wars,
and in many instances lost their lives in doing so.
War to you is, I feel, a dirty word, and rightly so. Films or
television show you quite incredible feats of celluloid bravery (I
can well remember the derision aroused when an Americanproduced film showed Errol Flynn winning the war in Burma on
his own. I'm sorry, that is not quite correct—he did have at least
one platoon of Americans to help him in the very sticky places).
And the only effect of such films is to make you cynical about
war, and create a callousness towards that which is most precious
for all of us—the sanctity of human life. Again, the most recent
trend in films and television is to present an even more cynical
and derisive send-up of war in. such series as M.A.S.H.
There are moments of cynicism in actual warfare; there are
many feats of great bravery; but those two wars meant a lot more
than this to the majority of those who felt it their duty to fight in
them. Very few cynics enlisted in the Armed Services; it suited
thsir philosophy to make the bullets, but not to fire them; and
very few men left these shores imagining the Victoria Cross
already being pinned to their chests.
Part of the reason for the cynicism towards war in these
1970's comes from the view that wars are artificially created to
protect vested interests, or to enlarge such interests, without any
regard for the waste of the earth's resources, or the even greater
wastage of human life. In other words they are created by the
Establishment, whether it be of the extreme right or the extreme
left. This, to me, has always been the view of those who are exceedingly wise after the event, and this is a very facile attitude to
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adopt. Let me put a hypothetical situation, to you. Within a decade
or two, a near neighbour to our north wants room to expand in;
envies our economic wealth; covets our mineral deposits. We have
no nuclear deterrents, as we have forbidden the mining of our
uranium; we have very few friends in high places, and none that
want to fight a war six thousand miles from their own shores on
our behalf. The United Nations will have been impotent for forty
years. This neighbour then invades this country. What, in these
circumstances, would be your reaction? Would you analyse the
causes for the aggression in calm coolness and wisdom? Or would
you accept James Thurber's advice and, "Run, not walk to the
nearest desert island". Or would you believe that Australia and
Australian society was worth defending? This last decision was the
one made by those whom you see remembered on the walls and
windows of this chapel, and it is those men and their sacrifice for
us that we should not forget.
Donald Home, as you know, wrote a book called 'The Lucky
Country'. Perhaps this is the time for you to pause and think just
how really lucky you are. You have never known hunger or fear.
You have been brought up in two environments, your home and
this school, both of which remain dreams to nine-tenths of the
world's people. You are free, or at eighteen will be free, within
the limits of morality and the law. A.S.I.O. may have been painted
black in the past; the C.I.A. is being painted black in today's
newspapers; but our feelings towards A.S.I.O. or the C.I.A. can
never be translated into the fear created by security groups such
as O.G.P.U., the one-time title of the Russian security organisation, or the Gestapo—Hitler's secret police.
If we consider the horror of German concentration camps,
and the extermination of millions of people who were minority
groups; if we consider the atrocities of Japanese prisoner-of-war
camps such as Changi, isn't it proper that we at least once a year
give thought to those who saved us from such horrors? However
it is not my purpose this morning to stir up hatred for enemies of
thirty years ago; let us leave our hates in the past, and hope that
theirs remain there too. Rather it is to stress the importance of
not forgetting that element of self-sacrifice which led so many
men and women of the democracies, so many Old Boys of this
school to fight for the preservation of what they felt to be worth
fighting for. And if my hypothetical situation were, God forbid,
to become real then I am convinced that you would think the
same way as they did. Australians fought to protect the Australian
way of life. It may be slightly selfish; it may at times be far too
materialistic; but it is still based upon liberty—you still enjoy the
vital freedoms, and it is only because of the men and women who
are remembered by most on Anzac Day, and by us at these Polished Pennies services, that we still have these freedoms.
Dame Mary Gilmore was a wonderful woman. She was
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deeply committed to Australia, an Australia in which all men
should be free and equal. She best expresses what I have tried to
bring home to you in this address this morning. War is a dirty
word; nobody but the maniac glories in war. But, at times, everyone should be prepared to defend something in which he firmly
believes, when it is under the gravest threat from outside interests.
I would like to quote her poem, 'Nationality'.
I have grown past hate and bitterness,
I see the world as one;
Yet though I can no longer hate,
My son is still my sonAll men at God's round table sit,
And all men must be fed;
But this loaf in my hand,
This loaf is my son's bread.
This poem expresses dramatically the basic reason for this service
today. It expresses in a few short lines what led Old Boys of this
school to enlist as volunteers, and fight in two world wars. It is
very simple. They fought to protect us; to preserve what they
thought was good in life; to see that your fathers and mothers,
your sisters and brothers, you yourself should come into being;
that they, and you, should be able to live an ordered, peaceful
life, free from fear; that we should enjoy what in so many instances these men and women did not live to enjoy.
Is it then too much to ask all surviving Australians, and
especially the youth of Australia, to be aware of what was done
for them, once a year, and in thankfulness, attend and fully participate in a service such as this?
Lest we forget!
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THE SHORE FOUNDATION
President's Report
Building Trust and Educational Trust Established
I am pleased to report that after a number of frustrating delays
the formal legal documentation to incorporate the Foundation and
establish the Foundation Trusts has been completed. As a result
The Shore Foundation Limited was incorporated on 19th November, 1976, and early this year the Company executed the trust
deeds establishing The Shore Foundation Educational Trust and
The Shore Foundation Building Trust.
Old Boys' Union and Past Mothers Support
I am particularly pleased to report that among recent new
members of the Foundation are The Old Boys' Union, which has
become a Trustee, and the S.C.E.G.S. Past Mothers' Association
(1976). Active participation in Foundation matters by representatives of these bodies will be of great value to the Foundation.
How the Foundation has supported Shore
The Foundation's first project was to raise $500,000 over a
short period of five years for the new library. Over $430,000 has
already been promised and 1 am confident that the target will be
reached.
At the same time gifts have been accepted for the Educational
Trust and it is particularly gratifying to be able to report that over
$29,000 is now held on behalf of that Trust. Furthermore we
have recently been formally notified of new bequests in excess of
$20,000 whilst there have been several enquiries indicating that a
number of other friends plan to support the School through their
estates.
How Can You Help?
The structure now exists for every member of the Shore community to assist in a meaningful way to secure the future of the
School according to his or her means and particular interests.
The S.C.E.G.S. Building Fund continues to receive donations
for the library building. Gifts are tax deductible without limit and
over and above the General Concessional Rebate.
The Shore Foundation Building Trust is to provide funds for
future building construction and maintenance and again gifts are
tax deductible.
The Shore Foundation Education Trust is to endow the School
for the future. It is our aim to build the investments of the Trust
to several million dollars over the years ahead and thereby provide a regular and secure source of income for the general educational purposes of Shore.
Immediate cash contributions of any size are sought. With the
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30th June approaching, now is an opportune time to give particular consideration to tax deductible gifts.
For those who plan longer term support for the School I
urge you to consider a bequest to the Educational Trust. Various
exemptions and/or reductions in duties can be obtained.
Further enquiries about how you can help should be directed
in the first instance to The Executive Officer, The Shore Foundation, Shore School, North Sydney, 2060. Telephone 92-1706.
K. G. SMITH,
President.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL NOTES
This year the Preparatory School moves into its second half
century. The fiftieth anniversary of its founding was celebrated in
third term last year during our evening when three former Masters
of the Preparatory School spoke to an audience of parents about
some aspects of the School's history. Mr. K. D. Anderson (194054) spoke particularly of the war years, Mr. L. M. Jamieson
(1955-67) about the museum and the sundial, and Rev. R. F.
Bosanquet (1968-76) about the audio-visual age. Mr. Travers gave
an interesting account of the purchase of Upton Grange and the
details of how the Prep, came into being in 1926.
The evening was also a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Bosanquet
who have given so many years of concern and effort to the Prep.
Their wisdom and guidance will be affectionately remembered
by boys and parents who worked with them over the years. May
the Prep, record its sincere appreciation.
The seventh Master of the Prep is Mr. R. C. Peterson who
was formerly on the Senior School staff (1964-6), taught at Sydney
Grammar and Trinity and lectured in Teachers' Colleges for six
years before coming to the Prep, this year. May he and his
family have a happy and productive stay at Upton Grange.
The numbers in Purves House continue to dwindle, for one
reason or another. This term there have been only 10 boarders,
all new, who have formed a large family. The Matron, Mrs. Evans,
and the new Assistant Housemaster, Mr. Stewart, have worked
tirelessly for their welfare, and the boys have responded by achieving numerous pink cards. The House is starting to become more
attractive and comfortable. The prep, room was painted and carpeted during the holidays, much to the benefit of the boys. Staff
and boys would like to express particular gratitude to Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. M. Middleton who most generously presented a Pye
colour television set. It has been very popular.
Another generous benefactor has been the S.C.E.G.S. Association from whom the Prep, has received $1000 for the purchase
of audio-visual equipment. This should provide for an exciting
teaching climate in the future.
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In the spirit of 1926, the four original quarters of the Prep,
team have been resurrected. Baker, Davies, Hall and Linton were
named after four of Mr. Hodges' masters at the School in its
early years. Theirs are the first four names on the Hodges memorial in the library. The R. W. Carey trophy for Quarter competition in swimming was won by Davies.
There will be a Quarter Tennis competition later in the year,
after the Prep, court is marked out during the May holidays.
Judging by the results of the Prep, championships, Davies should
win fairly easily.
This term saw the beginning of "Prep. Peek", a weekly news
sheet inserted in the Shore Weekly Record on Fridays, which acts
as a vehicle for Prep, appointments, announcements, sporting details, original contributions, and so on. The letterhead used is the
winning design, based on the oJd school badge, submitted by S. P.
Oldfield (11B) in a competition in Term I. There are three editorial staffs who produce the paper in turn.
On Friday mornings in Term I 40 minute Activities sessions
have been held. A whole Prep, choir is in training, as is a recorder
ensemble and an acting workshop. It is hoped to introduce more
varied activities next term, such as crafts of various kinds. The
choir shows promise but needs much more work. It leads the
singing in Chapel and gives the School a boost during hymn practice on Mondays. Singing during Chapel services has been generally enthusiastic, when the hymns are- reasonably well known.
There have been three special Chapel services this term. The
Open Service was held on 8th March, when the address was given
by Mr. Peterson, and G. M. Jackson, the Prefect of the Prep, read
the First Lesson. An Easter Service was celebrated by Rev. B. C.
Maxwell on the Wednesday before Easter.
Polished Pennies was held on Thursday, 28th April, with
Mr. J. K. Morell giving the address. The Prep, boys were most
impressed by the Senior School Choir, which led the singing, and
the prefects who took up the offertory. M. J. Hawker led the
Ode. It is a source of great pride that he and the Prefect of the
Prep, are former Prep, boys—providing splendid examples to
emulate.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL CRICKET
1st XI
The Prep, lsts had a successful start to the season, winning
all matches—some of these were 22 overs per team, some were
limited time.
The most pleasing feature of the team's performance was its
depth in batting. In the early matches, openers and early batsmen
laid a good basis for our innings. Later in the season, when the
top order batsmen failed, we were rescued by our tail. Fielding
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was generally good and bowling tight though not always penetrative.
The most satisfying win was against Knox, and the most
exciting against St Pius in our last match (which we really deserved to lose).
G. P. Steel was a forceful opener and a lethal, though often
inaccurate, fast bowler. A. E. Collins was our most consistent
batsman. T. J. Peel blossomed in both batting and leg spin bowling in late matches. J. R. Heiler was a good all-rounder, P. B.
Andrews showed promise with the bat, and H. B. Fitzhardinge
had some good moments. R. W. Dowsett developed swing and
pace in his bowling, and captained the side very well.
2nd XI
Our 2nds had a vigorous and enthusiastic start to the season,
winning all but one of their matches and registering some good
performances.
A. J. Poate led the side well from behind the stumps, S. M.
Cudmore and D. W. Lindsay bowled well. I. C. Cathels batted
freely, and S. D. Ascroft showed potential.
May we thank Mr. B. J. B. Brown for his time and patience
in taking the team on Saturday mornings.
11A Team
The 11A team had a very enjoyable and successful season.
J. Thorpe and B. Bleechmore shared the captainship during the
season. The players who performed well and improved during the
games were: S. O'Brien and B. Bleechmore in batting: O'Brien
also had an excellent record in bowling with C. Hawke, J. Thorpe
and B. Bleechmore getting many wickets also.
I IB Team
The 11B team enjoyed themselves and had many successful
games. An overall improvement became apparent during the season. The greatest improvement was shown late in the season by
A. Frank who developed excellent batting and inswing bowling.
D. Strachan started the season with enthusiasm as captain.
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Although only one Saturday morning was lost because of
heavy rain, the majority of Tuesday and Thursday practices were
cancelled. As most of the boys had never played the game before
the rain adversely affected the teams. After convincing defeats
at the hands of both St. Aloysius and Knox our boys settled down
and improved in every game. The final game against St. Pius was
very successful both in bowling and in the field. However, as the
summer season drew to an end the batting prowess of both teams
left plenty of room for improvement in the Spring.
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In the 10A XI Rodgers was probably the most improved
bowler. Although small in stature, his short run-up, accurate
length and direction surprised many batsmen. Other bowlers would
do well to emulate his style. At this age, accuracy is much more
important than speed. L. Dobbyn was successful with his bowling
in most games, although his direction did stray. Gregg was more
accurate as an opening bowler and did spin the ball. These bowlers were well supported by the close in fieldsmen, Robison, Dix,
Streeter and Gregg. T. Stiel as captain improved in each game and
is showing potential as a wicketkeeper.
A. Streeter showed calm concentration as an opening batsman, good in defence but now needing more power in his shots
as he moves his feet and body to the ball. Dix shows potential as
a batsman but needs to be more patient and to concentrate on the
loose ball. Other batsmen to show promise included Gregg and
Robison. We look forward confidently to a more successful second
half of the season.
The 10B XI improved during the season with Hargreaves
and Longworth being the most successful bowlers. Walters and
M. Cameron have potential but need accuracy. In the field there
needs to be a more concerted effort to concentrate at all times on
the game. Many boys are too slow in moving towards the ball.
Longworth and R. Collison improved with the bat. Batsmen must
learn to move their feet out to the ball and use some power in
their batting. This team will improve.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL SWIMMING
The boys who participated in the Under 11 and Open events
at our own School Carnival and the four Invitation carnivals had
a very successful season, having gained places in most events.
However our Under 10s and Under 9s found that the opposition
was a little stronger, although they never ceased trying. They are
to be commended on their efforts.
D. Strachan (Under 11) gave the most outstanding individual
performance by being placed first in every event that he entered.
Also in this age group, S. Hill and A. Thompson are to be commended on the results they achieved.
In the Open age group, R. Dowsett and G. Brown were
successful in many of the events that they participated in, with
congratulations going to G. Brown for his performance in the 200
metre freestyle event at the Northside Invitation carnival.
J. Chambers ably represented the Under 9s in all events, with
N. Russell in the Under 10s. These two boys were never disheartened with their results, and it was pleasing to note the determination, not only of these two boys, but of all in this age group.
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PREPARATORY SCHOOL TENNIS
The Under 11 and Under 12 Tennis Championships were
held in excellent weather on Tuesday, 29th March, and Thursday,
31st March, at the School courts. We wish to thank Mrs. R. Davis
for kindly presenting two books to be given to the winners of both
age groups. The competition was keen and interesting. P. Andrews
was successful in the Under 11s and P. Booth in the Under 12s.
Under II
SemHinal: P. Andrews beat S. Bleechmore, 6-1; A. Davis
beat I. Groth, 6-1. Final: P. Andrews beat A. Davis, 6-1.
Under 12
Semi-Final: P. Booth beat R. Taplin, 6-0; G. Steel beat J.
Scott, 4-0. Final: P. Booth beat G. Steel, 6-1.
PREP SCHOOL AUDIO-VISUAL EVENING
Although Shore itself is now eighty-eight years old, it was
several decades after the opening of the School before it had the
resources (in terms of both staff and finance) to consider establishing a Preparatory School for boys in the final years of primary
education. Thus, the Prep. School celebrated its fiftieth birthday
in 1976, and to mark this golden jubilee the parents of the "preppies" were invited to attend an Audio-visual night in early
December.
The first part of the evening was devoted to talks by the
three guest speakers: Messrs. B. H. Travers, K. D. Anderson, and
L. M. Jamieson.
Mr. Travers gave details of the acquisition of the site of the
Prep. School, and the cost of the original building, as recorded in
the minutes of the School Council. He theri told of his own Prep.
School days—boarding, learning to kick with either foot, and discovering that parental wrath was superior to medical advice where
fitness for playing football was concerned.
Mr Anderson was the Master of the- Prep. School during the
years 1940-1954, and he spoke about acquisition of the "S.C.E.G.S.
Branch School" during the war years. (The old sign is now on
display in the main School Library.) Because of the need for
air-raid shelters, bomb-drills, and the like, it was decided to establish a Branch School away from the city. An old hotel in the Blue
Mountains was finally chosen, and many Shore boys boarded
there, maintaining a fairly normal school routine along with such
activities as woodchopping (to keep the fires going through the
winter) and playing various sports.
When Mr. Anderson left the Prep, in 1954, to become Housemaster of Robson House, Mr. Jamieson took over the position of
Master, which he held until 1967, when he returned to teach in
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the Senior School. Mr. Jamieson, a keen local historian, pointed
out the various links which the Prep, has with early Australian
history. Old photographs and building materials were on display,
while pride of place was accorded to the sundial, built of convict-made bricks, which stands in front of Upton Grange, the Prep.
Master's residence. This sundial, unveiled in 1964, incorporates a
brass plaque giving details of the place of origin of each brick,
but, as some of the more astute boys had informed Mr. Jamieson,
one of the bricks is not in the position given on the plaque.
The boys currently at the School were then given a chance
to display their creative talents in a collection of slide-shows, tape
recordings, and films—and for those who feel that on-screen
violence is harmful to tender minds, it was a good thing that the
audience was of mature age: we were treated to muggings, invasions, and in one scene, saw the world go up in flames before
our very eyes!
The parents of the Prep, boys made a presentation to Rev.
R. F. Bosanquet, the Master of the Prep, since 1968, of a set of
silver spoons, along with a special card acknowledging his contribution to their sons' education, and to the Prep. School as a
whole.
The evening was a most interesting experience for all those
who have some connection with the Prep, as it not only highlighted
some of the unusual events of the past fifty years, but also gave
the opportunity of hearing the guest speakers' first-hand accounts.
Yet the future was also represented, in the audio-visual work of
the Prep, boys, and in the presence of Mr. R. C. Peterson, who
has succeeded Mr. Bosanquet as Master of the Prep. School. The
Torch of Life has been handed on, with the Prep, standing at fifty
not out, and looking good for its century.
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LIBRARY REPORT, JUNE, 1977
As this Torch Bearer goes to print (April) we are a third of
the way through what will be the first full year in the new Library.
At this point it seems a good idea to take stock of how the Library
is now functioning.
In terms of books borrowed, the situation is very promising
indeed. Up to 6th April, 1977, that is for the first nine weeks of
first term, we had some 6,300 books borrowed. This figure compares very favourably with previous totals, and it is in fact higher
than the figure for the whole of third term in 1976.
Analysed on a weekly basis, it means that we have had an
average of 675 books borrowed per week, which is an increase
of 51% on the average number of books borrowed per week in
1975, and an increase of 37% on the figures for last year. If the
present trend continues, we expect to have some 23,000 books
borrowed this year, compared with 17,225 in 1976. That increase
speaks for itself—it is clear that the boys of the School are now
using the Library more than ever before.
Nor do these figures show the whole of the increase in use
of the Library, for they count only the books actually out on loan.
That the use of material in the Library has also increased dramatically is clear to anyone who has spent a lunchtime in it. We
have 110 carrels for individual seating—and on most lunchtimes
there are few of them left unoccupied. We have ten wired A.V.
carrels set up, each including a slide projector and cassette tape
player—and on most lunchtimes every one of them is occupied.
The browsing area, which is by no means small, is also usually
full. Moreover, not only is the Library thus used to capacity in
the mornings and lunchtimes (it is not open at break), but more
and more boys seem to be using it in the afternoons, staying until
5.00, or even afterwards when the Library staff allow.
This increase in the use of the Library, and the high demands
placed upon the desk by large numbers of boys wanting to borrow
and return at peak periods, have led us to introduce a new system
for the borrowing, returning and renewing of books.
We expect that this new system will be better suited to those
times—and they occur surprisingly often—when there seem to be
dozens of people all wanting to return a book, pay a fine, be given
change, or borrow a cassette, at once: and thus we hope to be
able to improve still further the service we give to the boys who
use the Library, the service which is already by no means bad.
In any case, throughout the first part of 1977, we have
opened five days a week, morning, lunch, and afternoon, for the
whole period, and have had up to 250 books borrowed in the one
day. We feel, all in all, that we can confidently say that we have
succeeded in providing what the boys want: if not on every occasion, then in most cases, and if not perfectly, then at least far
FIRST XI, 1977
Back Row (1. to r.): R. F. Leaver (Scorer), R. S. Campbell, M. V. Smith, W. A. Wileman, I. J. Massey, B. N. Wickham.
Front Row (1. to r.): G. N. White, H. M. Irving, M. J. Hawker (c), N. A. Emery, Esq., W R. Pulver, J. S. Christie, D. P. Ward.
FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM, 1977 (CHAMPIONS)
Back Row (1. to r.): A. J. Lomax, M. G. Cripps, M. S. Cameron, I.Robilliard, A B. Duchesne
Front Row (1. to r.): D. C. L. Hussey, I. N. Lambell (capt.), R. G. Puller, Esq R. E. Puller P
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Byrne
FIRST TENNIS TEAM, 1977
Standing (I. to r.): D. B. Studdy, M. J Sleeman.
Seated (1. to r.): G. Nadjarian, B. G. Cranney (c).
SECOND TENNIS TEAM, 1977
Standing (1. to r.): R. P. M. Saville, R. J. Puflett.
Seated (1. to r.): M. J. Tierney, J. E. Booth, J. R. Ridley.
THIRD TENNIS TEAM, 1977
Standing (I. to r.): G. M. Francis, D. W. R Morell.
Seated (1. to r.): I M. Clifton, N. J. Kannegieter, P. M. Cooke.
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better than in the old Library, and very well indeed when you
consider the demands we face. And, if we can judge by the number of boys who continue to utilise the services we provide, then
it is clear that the School recognises only too well that the Library
is continuing to serve the boys of the School, and serve them well.
The Library now holds 150 periodical titles, of which the
general interest are in the browsing area, and the academic on
the shelves under subject classifications. The use of those periodicals kept in the browsing area—especially ones like Wheels—is
very great, as is evidenced by how quickly they become tattered.
At the same time, downstairs, the A.V. section has also been
in great demand. The A.V. classroom, the Seminar Room and the
Playfair Hall have all been used to show television programmes to
classes. The Playfair Hall has been used in lunchtimes for the
films of the Automotive Society and the Sporting Film Club, on
Saturday nights for those shown by the Projector Club, and for
the meetings of the S.C.E.G.S. Association as well.
The Seminar Room has been used for teaching in the senior
part of the School, having been used regularly and appreciated by
UVI 3 Unit English, UVI 3 Unit Latin, UVI 3 Unit History, and
at least one LVI History set. The Library proper, on the other
hand, while used by a number of sets, has not yet reached its
limits.
On the staff side, we have two welcomes to extend. Firstly,
to Miss Simpson, a fully trained Teacher-Librarian who joined us
during the activities week last year. She has done excellent work,
taking at least some of the load off Mrs. Hart, overseeing the
Archives, and being of assistance to all. We also welcome to the
staff Miss Johns, who now works full-time as clerical assistant,
and is a great help. We would also like to thank Mrs. Berry, Mrs.
Guest, Mrs. Hale, and Mrs. Hinder who have been, as always,
both pleasant and efficient. And to Mr. White, the Library's
cleaner, special thanks are due for his unending efforts in keeping
the Library spotless.
There are now 37 boys on the Library staff (not including
Archives), and we have continued the long-established practice of
having almost all the work involved in the processing of new
books and much of the work behind the desk and in the Library
itself done by boys—though the increased use of our facilities has
led to the need for Mrs. Hart and Miss Simpson to do some
"putting" and tidying of the desk in the time when the boys are
in school.
The workroom is working well under the supervision of
N. M. M. Hardwick (at final checking) with the aid of the wit (?)
and wisdom (?) of A. J. Black and R. G. McCorquodale. Some
363 Main School books, over 200 Prep. School books, and 22
O.P. Wood Science Library Books had been processed and made
available for use in the two month period from the beginning of
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first term to the end of April.
We have also received the staffs of various other libraries to
visit so far this year, including those of the University of Newcastle, St. Andrew's Cathedral School and P.L.C. (Pymble). We,
in turn, have been on most rewarding visits to the libraries of
S.C.E.G.G.S. Darlinghurst and Sydney Grammar School. On May
4th, the Library celebrated its first birthday with a surprise party
attended by all Librarians, Library staff and Mr. Jenkins, the Acting Headmaster. There was a large cake to celebrate this festive
occasion which, needless to say, was greatly enjoyed by all.
In conclusion, three final thank-you's are in order. Firstly, to
the "Mending Mums" who have spent yet another term giving
older books new leases of life. Secondly, to the boys of Robson
House, who in First Term did the "film run" every Monday afternoon, a task that was often a tiring one. And, last but by no means
least, we would like to thank the 37 boys who have given their
time and energy to the Library this year as an essential part of
our staff. Too often the work the boys do for the Library has not
been appreciated by the School as a whole, but it must be remembered that without the boys who work voluntarily in it the School
Library could not possibly operate as well as it has during the first
part of this year.
Only if the full support of all the boys of the School is behind
the Library, and behind the Librarians, will the Library continue
to flourish. And only in that case will the Library be able to continue to provide for the needs of the School as efficiently and
effectively as we would wish it to do.
ARCHIVES REPORT
It was a good start to the year for the Shore Archives. The
Archives had a record number of people assisting and this allowed
some diversification.
Hugh Harley and Adam Sawtell were able to keep a high
standard of displays in First Term, and it is hoped that the displays will continue to be of interest to the boys.
David Hart and Greg Buckman are in charge of organisation
and collection. Graeme Moulton handles the new acquisitions and
is endeavouring to collect complete runs of Torch Bearers from
1891 to 1976. This has proved difficult as the early years have
proved hard to locate. The following, gaps exist—
September and December, 1898; April, 1907; December, 1909;
April, June, September, December, 1911; April, June, September, December, 1913.
We would be most grateful to any Old Boys who could supply us
with any of these back numbers. We would like to thank Mr.
C. S. Tiley for his donation of the Torch Bearer, 1902-1973, and
also for giving us the late Mr. M. L. Clarke's editions 1891-1902.
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This has helped greatly as we are particularly short of the earlier
editions.
The hard task of indexing the Torch Bearer has been carried
out mainly by the younger boys. Thanks should go to David
O'Brien, Ian Dewey, Ian Docker, Paul Bennett and to Stewart
Cranch.
The Archives would like to thank several people. First, Mr.
R. Sinclair for his donation of his brother's rowing seat. His
brother rowed in No. 6 position in three winning eights, 1913,
1914 and 1915. On each of these occasions Shore won the G.P.S.
Championship. Mr. Sinclair was also kind enough to come and
talk to us about his life at Shore during the early 1920s. We would
also like to thank Mr. J. F. Linton, Mr. G. Wilcox, Secretary of the
Old Boys' Union, Mr. R. J. Spanswick, Mrs. G. B. Haydon, Mr.
J. K. B. Williams, the late Mr. J. B. Burrell, the Old Boys' Union,
Mr. D. Hutchihson, Mr. K. D. Anderson, Mr. F. N. Bell and Mrs.
D. C. Hinder for their contributions.
It is intended that Shore hold another Secondary Schools
Archives Day on 9th July.
We are also endeavouring to collect a complete set of Speech
Day Programmes. In particular, we require copies of the years
prior to 1935. If any Old Boys can donate these programmes, we
would be much obliged.
"THE SHORE WEEKLY RECORD"
So far this year the Record Committee has attempted to provide as many interesting articles as possible on various subjects
in an attempt to appeal to all sectors of the School. Unfortunately,
not everyone has been pleased with the Record's special brand of
humour, though an unusually large number of results, fixtures and
notices has meant that there has inevitably been some restriction
in that regard. The number of original contributions has been disappointing, as the Record is, after all, "by the boys".
A variety of reasonably "regular" features, from mathematics
competitions to "The Tree of Spam" has speeded the preparation
of the Record. This efficiency has meant that the Record has
usually been prepared, typed and proof-read by Wednesdays each
week, and then distributed on Fridays. The organisation of each
week's work falls mainly on the Editor, R. G. McCorquodale, alias
the "Record's Roving Reporter", as well as the Sports Editor, T. A.
Fraser. The four other members of the Committee have all been
co-operating tremendously with a seemingly endless number of
ideas. Secretary S. E. Smith, ably supported by P. J. Scougall,
has smoothly dealt with the large mailing list. E. J. Campbell, the
enigmatic "Cultural Editor", has consistently produced "cultural"
items ranging from "Ode to a Stone Emu" to "The Treei of Spam"
and has also been helped by the ever-present P. J. Scougall. S. J. C.
Davies has given assistance wherever needed. Special mention must
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be made of A. J. Bingham, a non-Committee member, as he has
been a constant help in all respects.
Mrs. Boydell, our typist, deserves congratulations and many
thanks for managing to outwit all attempts by the Committee, and
especially the Editor, to ruin her typing. Her assistance has been
invaluable. Mr. K. E. Jones, the Record's patron, also deserves
thanks for his advice and assistance at all times.
DEBATING
It is only towards the end of Term I that the Debating year
gets under way fully. So far a number of teams have debated
against North Sydney Boys High School, Sydney Grammar and
Ravenswood, but the most interesting fixture to date has been
Round one of the David Verco/Encyclopaedia Britannica Competition. This Competition is the only one run by the Education
Department which is open to independent schools and it gives
the Firsts team a chance of competition experience before the
opening of the G.P.S.
In Round one of the DV/EB, Shore met Ravenswood in
the Playfair Hall. The Shore team of Michael Copeman (First
speaker), Denis McMahon (Second speaker), and Ashley Black
(Third speaker and Captain) opposed and defeated Ravenswood.
The reorganized Shore team performed very well in this
-first debate together and showed a nice balance in individual
styles. Ravenswood were unlucky in having to make replacements
in their team because of illness. That is bad enough at any time
but is very difficult for a team in a debate on a prepared topic.
In Round two we meet Beacon Hill High and in Round three
North Sydney Boys High.
In Zone B of the G.P.S. Competition we meet Sydney Boys
High, Scots and St. Ignatius in Rounds one, two and three respectively. The final of the G.P.S. will be held on Friday, 29th July,
at the school of the winner of Zone B, and the G.P.S. versus Combined High Schools fixture will be held at Shore on Friday, 12th
August in the Playfair Hall, commencing at 8.00 p.m. Audiences
are very welcome to both of these fixtures.
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MUSIC
In the last week of Third Term, 1976, while the Cadets went
camping, those who did Monday afternoon Music spent the week
rehearsing items for a concert held on the last Tuesday of term.
This concert took place straight after lunch. Most of the School
attended what was a varied and interesting selection of works.
The standard was high throughout the mixture of folk, classical,
and jazz-rock, with the compositions by John Statter and Adrian
Bingham being especially good. Unfortunately, the audience were
not particularly receptive and through various means almost succeeded in forcing one duo offstage.
Through Terms II and III of last year the Shore Choir
achieved a very high standard of performance and versatility and
it was feared that this year, since its more senior members would
be in the UVI, it would lose its position. This, however, was not
the case and support from the LVI and UVI increased. The
Choir's major activity was the Un-Military Tattoo at the S.C.G.
to raise) money for S.C.E.G.G.S. Darlinghurst. For this they combined with the S.C.E.G.G.S. Choir to perform two items: John
Denver's Country Roads and The Handsome Butcher, a traditional Hungarian folksong. These were both well received, especially Country Roads, and the evening was enjoyed both by the
performers and the audience. The Choir's other duty for Term I
was to perform at the Open Service on Sunday, 1st May. At this
they sang the anthem, Jesu Priceless Treasure, by J. S. Bach.
At the end of last year it was decided that a musical would
be produced at Shore in 1977. The music staff held their breath
hoping that nothing as difficult as Oliver would be chosen. Luckily
for Shore audiences West Side Story was chosen, and Shore
musicians started to realise how unlucky they were. This is the
most difficult musical ever performed by a school for many reasons, the most outstanding being the music. Written in 1957 by
Leonard Bernstein it contains exceptionally difficult passages of
jazz and classical music that even a professional orchestra would
find extremely difficult to perform. The first problem is lack of
the instruments that the score demands. This is usually solved
through re-arranging the music so that, for example, flutes play
instead of violins. Wenona, with whom the musical is being produced, is supplying several girls for the orchestra and their services are invaluable. Mr. Whyte and Mrs. Thomas have the huge
problem of orchestrating and arranging the music for the orchestra and have enlisted many Shore musicians to copy and transpose the many parts that have to be altered. However, the bulk
of the work has fallen on Mr. Whyte and Mrs. Thomas. The huge
amount of time involved in this is incalculable and on top of this
the orchestra must be trained to play the music. Many of the performers are rehearsing twice before school, three days during
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lunch-times and one afternoon until 6.00 p.m. each week. All
have consented to give up nine days of the May holidays to rehearse from 9.00 to 8.00 p.m. each day.
From all of the above it would seem that West Side Story
will never succeed. This however is about as far from the truth
as one could get. At the end of Term I the orchestra was already
sounding remarkably good for the little time they had had together. One way that some of the difficulties have been avoided
is by using a small group of senior, experienced musicians to play
several of the more difficult pieces. One of the obvious benefits
of an undertaking of this nature is the invaluable experience and
skills that the musicians involved will pick up through this necessity. Few people ever realise the work that an orchestra puts into
a musical. It is usual for the cast to receive exceptional praise
and the orchestra to be vaguely congratulated. With West Side
Story is will be difficult for anyone to ignore or underestimate
the orchestra and their influence upon the production.
West Side Story has caused yet another musical problem: the
vocal training of around 25 Shore boys and 15 Wenona girls.
The girls were already of a very high standard but the boys
needed a fair amount of work. Thanks to Mrs. Thomas and Mr.
Whyte the cast are all in fine voice and the patience and work of
these two have been exceptional. And so now all involved agree
that West Side Story will be Shore's most outstanding musical
achievement yet.
Shore's senior Chamber Group since their establishment by
Mrs. M. N. Orchard in 1973 have progressed to attain a remarkably high standard. They have spent Term I rehearsing various
works including Mozart's Piano Concerto (K.459). It is hoped
that in Term II there will be an opportunity for this group to
demonstrate their talents. Under the direction of Mrs. Thomas
this group continue to develop and it is a pity that they lack the
exposure they deserve.
Mr. Whyte is involved with many of the younger musicians
in a group that practises once a week and they too deserve a
chance to show off what they are achieving. While speaking of
the younger musicians in the School, it is worth mentioning the
change that has taken place in the emphasis placed upon music in
the Preparatory School. All boys now spend at least a term learning an instrument. Many boys are involved in the Prep, and
Senior Choirs and it is hoped that the Prep, will be a considerable
element in the future of Shore music.
Many of Shore's senior musicians are involved in local orchestras and small groups, with several in the North Shore Youth
Orchestra (Campbell Thompson, bassoon; Scot Morris, viola;
Greg. Buckman, violin; Tim Blomfield, 'cello; David Whitney,
percussion). Many boys learn musical instruments at School and
there are about nine teachers to instruct them.
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In Term I there were six people doing music as a full-time
subject: Bmgham and Statter in the UVI, and Dugan, Rowley,
Moiesworth and Cudlipp in the LVI. In view of all the activities
described, not to mention the many anonymous guitarists and
pianists who operate in Benefactors', it seems surprising and
rather sad that there are not more than this.
CRUSADERS
As initiated last year, Crusaders has three meetings each
week, one each for Senior, Junior and Prep. Crusaders. Senior
Crusaders this year is being organised by W. J. S. Pierce, G. R. D.
Jones and G. M. Jackson, with the Master-in-charge, Mr. R.
Blomfield; Junior Crusaders is run by A. C. N. Stephens and
P. R. Hammond with Mr. J. K. Morell; Prep. School Crusaders
is led by D. A. MacKinnon and A. B. Duchesne, under the
auspices of Mr. J. J. Jenkins.
It was fairly quiet in Term I, although speakers such as
Canon J. Glennon, Mr. G. Welsman and Mr. I. McAlpin have
generally made it an interesting term, the problem being a lack
of time. In Term II we are fortunate to have John Kidson from
the Anglican Youth Department for a three week study, culminating in the House Party on 8th-10th July. All in all, it has been
a steady programme in all parts of the School, enlivened by socials
with other schools.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY REPORT
This year, after an enthusiastic rally for membership, the Club
has finally gained its feet and now hopes for further improvements in facilities and equipment. The dark room has been dominated by the Yearbook Committee, but members have been teaching new boys photography techniques and proper use of the Club.
T. J. Gillespie is this year's President, and Mr. M. B. Ferguson
is the Patron, with J. D. Clancy as Treasurer and K. Cole as
Secretary.
This year we hope to enter a School team in the Sydney Morning Herald Photographic Competition, and individuals are encouraged to enter. Forms are available from J. D. Clancy. Participation has been small from the School over recent years, but we
are hoping for a strong contingent' of Shore boys to try for this
competition, and win some prizes for the distinction of the School.
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HALL NOTES
This year The Shore Memorial Hall is once again under the
guidance of Mr. Cooke. P. M. Cooke has been named Prefect
of the Hall, and the other members of the Hall Committee are
R. S. Campbell, R. F. Leaver, M. J. Smith, B. C. Stevenson, J. D.
Williams, J. K. B. Williams, J. C. Wilmott, and S. D. Hook.
This year much of the work-load of the Hall in the way of
meetings and lectures has been removed by the use of the Playfair Hall. These activities include the S.C.E.G.S. Association
meetings and the Saturday night pictures for both boarders and
day boys.
Rehearsals for Term IPs play production, West Side Story,
have begun under the direction of Mr. P. J. Cornish. For the
duration of the play there will be an eight-foot extension built on
to the stage, and also an orchestra pit installed.
The annual School Concert which usually occurs in Term 1
has been postponed until Term II because of the difficulties of
staging it and the play rehearsals at the same time.
The Hall Committee proudly announces that it will be receiving new audio equipment. This will include new amplifiers and
microphones, and there will be a complete review of all the sound
systems to accommodate a sound mixer (for use in plays) and
eight roving mikes. This is surely a major gain for the Hall, and
it will undoubtedly improve the reproduction of sound at concerts
and plays.
Thanks must be given to Mr. Cooke for his efforts on behalf
of the Hall and its Committee. Thanks must also go to the Hall
Committee itself for keeping the Hall neat and tidy at all times.
CHESS CLUB REPORT
The Chess Club remained in Benefactors' Basement this year
and continues to meet there each lunchtime and break during the
term. At the Annual General Meeting in March two members of
last year's committee (J. W. Prescott and I. A. Dumbrell) and
one new member, C. H. Thompson, were elected to the Chess
Club committee. (Last year's Chairman, G. M. Jackson, decided
not to stand for re-election.) In the new committee J. W. Prescott
became Chairman, I. A. Dumbrell Secretary, and C. H. Thompson Treasurer. All three have carried out their duties well.
This year only one team is being entered in the Inter-school
Chess Competition, and it will be captained by I. A. Dumbrell,
while J. W. Prescott, J. D. Hutchinson, A. J. Beard, and R. C.
Crompton will make up the remainder of the team. This year
Chess teams will comprise only four players, a change from
last year's teams of five. With a year's experience behind it, this
year's team looks like having a promising season of chess in front
of it.
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Unfortunately a School Chess Competition had to be called
off because of lack of support from the School. Although numbers are rising, the Chess Club could still do with many more
new members.
Many people think that Chess is a game only for a few select
"highbrows". It is not! Many middle- and low-brow people play
chess very happily! So why not come down to the Chess Club
and see what it is like.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH ACTIVITIES
The previous Monday afternoon activity has been dropped
in favour of two full days each term. It is felt that much more
can be accomplished on a whole-day basis than on Monday afternoons.
In Term I there will be an expedition for some to the school
property at Linden. Activities planned are assessment of bushcraft
and campcraft; also some rock climbing and abseiling.
Term II will see an orienteering course at Linden. Two
courses will be set up: (1) a basic short course for beginners in
map and compass reading, and (2) a full two-day course starting
at Hazelbrook station and ending at Linden station.
Duke of Edinburgh has been joined by some 30 IVth Formers. A number of Duke of Edinburgh boys have been moved to
Cadets because they did not satisfy the requirements as laid down
by the Duke of Edinburgh or the School. These boys can still do
the Award but they must fit it in between other activities.
Thus far in 1976-1977 Awards presented are: 1 Gold, R. S'.
Johnston (Old Boy); 5 Silver, and 30 Bronze. Another 10 Bronze
will be awarded in June.
CADETS
The Army Cadet Corps is now officially in the stages of reestablishment and is slowly being re-raised by the Army. The
Shore Unit is once again officially operating within the new system.
In re-establishing Cadets the Government has introduced a
number of drastic changes, the most significant of which are a
reduction in the number of regular staff by about three-quarters,
and a reduction in finance available. These changes have produced a situation where a school unit must be self-supporting in
almost every respect. Coupled with the above changes has been
the withdrawal of all weapons and the deletion of weapon training and range days other than in annual camp, which has also
been reduced to 7 days. Specialist equipment such as signals and
pioneer is no longer readily available, if available at all.
It is anticipated that uniforms will become available some
time during 1977, though when is uncertain.
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In all we are now faced with a situation where the training
of Cadets is totally a school responsibility which extends to the
conduct of all specialist, N.C.O., and C.U.O. training. The only
training provided by the Army is for Officers of Cadets.
Ine ratio of Officers of Cadets to Cadets has been reduced
to a basic figure of one Officer to twenty Cadets, with a slightly
better ratio as a Unit size increases.
Whilst the New Cadets is only a shadow of its former self
there are some changes for the good in that a Unit has autonomy
and is responsible tor itself. Accepting the administrative and
logistic burden that is imposed this autonomy is in general a
benefit. We have, as have a number of other units, adopted a
system this year of full day training instead of Monday afternoons.
The first of these days was successful in the main.
The Unit has of necessity undergone structural change and
our present experimental structure is as follows:
H.Q. Coy.
A Coy (working in association with the A.T.C.).
B Coy (Specialist Coy, Signals, Medical, Pioneer).
C Coy (Vth Formers and N.C.O. Training).
D Coy (Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme candidates).
E Coy (Recruit Coy, IVth Formers).
With the changes in Cadets it has become possible for a boy
who elects to do so to follow the Duke of Edinburgh Award
scheme through its various levels whilst in Cadets, and so the old
Monday Duke of Edinburgh has been incorporated into the Unit
under Mr. LaFlamme. It should be appreciated that there is now
little difference between such activities as Scouts and Cadets.
We are faced with the problem of providing suitable activities for the Senior Cadets and in "this we will in the near future
be looking for assistance from parents and Old Boys.
AIR TRAINING CORPS REPORT
The arrival of a new year has drastically changed No. 4 Flight
and its activities from the circumstances previously enjoyed. There
have been two major changes since 1976—firstly, we are once
again receiving information and correspondence from A.T.C.
Headquarters regarding the Flight establishment and the general
running of the Flight. Naturally we have not fully recovered as
yet from the disbanding of the A.T.C. by the former Government,
but things are at last starting to move again.
One sure sign is the news recently that the new Air Cadet
uniforms will be issued soon—we hope to be fully kitted with
these uniforms by the time this report is published. The lack of
uniforms has been a major problem with the Flight over the last
year or so, as it has decreased the sense in many boys of belonging
to an organised establishment. This has resulted in a lack of en-
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thusiasm and a low morale which we hope to rectify this year.
The second major change in 1977 is a whole new schedule
as far as parades go. The new system eliminates the long established tradition of having the parades on Monday afternoons, replacing it with two full days of Cadets each term. The same idea
has been applied to the Army Cadets this year.
The 20th and 21st of April were the dates chosen for Term
I. These two days, run essentially to the school timetable, involved an intensive programme of lectures, organised trips and
P.E. The equivalent of a term's Monday afternoon lectures were
given to the cadets, who were examined on the material at the
end of the second day. The newly recruited basic Flight (IV
Forms) had some P.E. to break the routine of lectures and parades, while the Proficiency and Advanced Flights (V and LVI
Forms) went on an interesting visit to the Museum of Applied
Arts and Sciences on the first afternoon. The new idea proved
very successful in all aspects, and was enjoyed by cadets and instructors alike. It is expected that the two-day fixtures in Terms
2 and 3 will be just as successful.
One unfortunate barrier encountered in Term I was that the
Air Force refused our request for a tour of one of the R.A.A.F.
bases near Sydney. This has apparently happened to other Flights
as well, and is very disappointing, for such visits are educational
and interesting to cadets. Hopefully by Term II such restrictions
will be lifted.
The 1976 annual camp was a great event, and a fitting climax
to the organisation and intensive planning during Term III last
year. The camp was held at the R.A.A.F. base at Camden, and
provided an enjoyable and valuable week away. Activities included aeromodelling—the making, flying (and inevitable crashing) of model aircraft—orienteering, culminating in an overnight
bivouac with a compass march—a basic mechanics course, with
officers cars, Air Force trucks and an old motor bike serving as
training aids—and visits to the aerodrome, with some gliding for
a privileged few. The camp was a worthwhile venture, of benefit
to all concerned. We are looking for a little more support from
the Air Force for this year's camp—and we hope that we will be
invited to an operational base as in former years.
No. 4 Flight numbers 81 although the basic Flight of 29 is
still officially an army platoon transferred to the Air Cadets for
the purposes of training. While not offering a sense of security,
this seems to be an acceptable system for the two-day activities,
and most people seemed satisfied with the slightly unorthodox
idea.
There are a number of new Jnr. N.C.O's this year; L.A.C.
Riley passed his J.N.C.O. course at Wagga during the Christmas
holidays, and Cpl. Reynolds passed the Snr. N.C.O's course, also
at Wagga. L.A.C.'s Hamilton and Blackburn have also been pro-
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moted to Corporal. Sgt. Merewether is now in charge of the Flight,
there being no qualified C.U.O's in the Corps this year.
1977 has started out successfully for the Shore Flight, and
the future looks even more promising. We hope that, with the
mobilization of the A.T.C. again, the Flight will regain its old
prestige and success.
We thank the Officer-in-Charge, Fit. Lt. P. J. Cornish, Fig.
Off. R. J. Mclntosh and the C.U.O's of last year for keeping the
Flight's head above water during the difficult period of uncertainty
experienced in 1976.
SMALL BORE RIFLE CLUB
The School's win in the G.P.S. Big Bore competition last
year has created renewed interest in shooting and between 20 and
30 boys are shooting each Friday. However, undoubtedly the
most significant feature of this year is the recently arranged G.P.S.
Competition involving 5 teams. Last year saw Shore victorious in
both the Under 16 and Open Competitions, winning both without
a loss. The scores were as follows:
Out of 800:
S.C.E.G.S. v. T.K.S.:
Open, 693 to 659.
U16, 645 (forfeit).
S.C.E.G.S. v. S.G.S.:
Open, 685 (forfeit).
U16, 678 (forfeit).
S.CE.G.S. v. T.A.S.:
Open, 684 to 631.
U16, 639 to 589.
S.CE.G.S. v. S.J.C.
Open, 682 to 650.
U16, 625 to 609.
1st S.CE.G.S., 4 Matches, 4 Wins.
2nd T.K.S., 4 Matches, 3 Wins.
This year's team is showing considerable promise and is proving to be extremely consistent in its results. The match practice
should assist the team in the G.P.S. Competition in Term III.
A shoot was also held against the Old Boys, their team consisting of several "veteran" shooters as well as more recent leavers. This was most successful and should become a regular
event in the future.
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SURF LIFE SAVING REPORT
1976-77 Season
During Term III A. J. Fenwick, R. I. Barrell, and J. K. B.
Williams instructed two Bronze Medallion squads who passed
their exams at the end of Term III. In the last week of term, four
members instructed the III and S Form in Water Safety and
Resuscitation and all candidates passed.
Training began this year at the Open Day. Demonstrations
of resuscitation on an Ambu-Mannikin, using an Oxy-Viva, and
rescue and resuscitation drill with a reel were shown.
The following Saturday, 23 new members and the original
16 members had swimming trials of 400 m. to be swum in less
than 9 min. This was to ensure that their fitness was up to the
standards required for beach training. All passed. This allowed
division into three Qualifying Squads and one squad of both
Bronze and Qualifiers, with a dozen boys for patrol.
Beach patrol was restricted to assisting squads in training
owing to a dispute with Beach Inspectors. Pool patrol was done
as required.
Training for the four squads was on a two-day-per-week
basis with five Saturdays' training at Queenscliff and one Saturday's
training at the School pool owing to bad surf conditions.
Before the exam, two qualifiers resigned owing to failure to
reach the standards of training required during the term. At the
exam, held on March 26th at Queenscliff, 19 boys passed their
Qualifier's Certificate, and 2 boys passed their Bronze Medallion
exams, giving the 4 instructors their Instructor's Certificates.
During the term several surf races were organised to create
a competitive spirit, without a lot of success. This is to be organised more fully and included as regular training in future.
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BASKETBALL REPORT
The 1977 season was for Shore their best ever season since
Basketball became an official G.P.S. Competition sport.
The 1st Team are the 1977 G.P.S. Champions; they maintained a high standard throughout the competition and although
key players were sometimes carrying minor injuries in games, their
tremendous team spirit and skills kept them undefeated to the
end.
The 2nd Team were runners-up to Kings in their competition, losing two games, one to T.S.C. by a point and the other
to the Premiers by a large margin.
In the under age groups the 14As were an outstanding team;
they won all of their games usually by big margins; the 14Bs lost
one game only and improved their standard of play in each game.
Of 49 games played in. all age groups Shore teams won 31
games and lost 18 which is the best overall result since Basketball
began in 1970.
G.P.S. Selections
lsts: I. N. Lambell, captain; I. Robilliard, vice-captain; Mr.
R. G. Puller, Coach.
2nds: M. G. Cripps.
2nds Reserve: M. S. Cameron.
The G.P.S..lsts defeated the C.A.S. by 58 points to 38; I. N.
Lambell top-scored with 16 points and I. Robilliard was next
best with 13 points; the G.P.S. 2nds won by 79 points to 35.
The hard-luck story of the G.P.S. selections was that of R. E.
Puller, who was a certain selection for one of the teams, but unfortunately was suffering from a poisoned foot and therefore unavailable for selection.
TEAM REPORTS
I st Team
Coach: Mr. R. G. Puller.
Team: I. N. Lambell (c), I. Robilliard, R. E. Puller, P. B.
Byrne, A.. B. Duchesne, M. G. Cripps, M. S. Cameron, A. J.
Lomax, D. C. L. Hussey.
The first five of Lambell, Robilliard, Puller, Cripps and
Cameron were a terrific combination; they usually tore the opposition's defences to pieces in the first 10 minutes of each game and
their two up the back half court press defence was always very
effective. They had a very good first break technique and their
offence against the man-to-man defence was very good. Their rebounding at both ends of the court was outstanding. To sum up,
they were a very good team and their reward of winning the
G.P.S. Premiership for 1977 as Champions was well deserved.
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Captain I. N. Lambell in his third year with the 1st team used
his experience of the competition well; he scored 121 points, an
average of 17 a game; his; long shots often caught the defence by
surprise; a good captain and team man.
Play-maker guard I. Robilliard was an outstanding player
who provided the spark to set the team alight; he scored 215
points at an average of 30 a game; without a doubt the best
bastketballer ever to play for Shore.
Young guard R. E. Puller is an exciting prospect who has all
the shots and ball handling skills; he will be a force in G.P.S.
Basketball in years to come; scored 96 points, an average of 16
a game.
M. G. Cripps, another of the young brigade, improved in
every game; very good in defence, a good rebounder; still has a
lot to learn about the game and he will.
M. S. Cameron was a good steady forward; defence quite
sound; however, he never seemed to be able to keep his scoring
rate up and only averaged 6 a game; a good team man.
Of the Subs. A. J. Lomax played very well and improved in
each game. His rebounding was very efficient. D. C. L. Hussey and
P. B. Byrne were always reliable and good in defence; however
they did not show their true potential in attack. A. B. Duchesne
was very unlucky to break his ankle in the first game of the training camp in January and did very well to make it back into the
team for the last 3 games.
Team Averages
Name
Robilliard
Lambell
Puller
Cripps
Cameron
Byrne
Lomax
Hussey
Duchesne
Team Total For
Total Against
Results
v. S.H.S., won 71-30.
v. S.J.C., won 93-57.
v. N.C., won 77-43.
v. S.G.S., won 75-70.
v. T.S.C., won 139-52.
Points
215
121
96
50
44
19
18
13
6
Average Games Played
30i
7
17
7
16
6
7
7
6
7
2i
7
2£
7
1*
7
2
3
582
83
7
338
48
7
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v. T.K.S., won 51-45.
v. S.I.C., won 76-48.
G.P.S. Table
28
E.
20
I.
K.
G.
J.
N.
H.
S.
20
20
12
8
4
0
1st
= 2nd
= 2nd
= 2nd
5th
6th
7th
8th
2nd Team
Coach: Mr. C. W. Hawkins.
Team: B. C. Stevenson (a), P. R. Hammond, C. R. Tooth,
D. L. Parker, A. G. J. Milne, D. M. North, M. R. Clarke, B. F.
Ferguson.
The 2nd's Basketball had a very successful season this year,
being runners-up to King's.
During the season many players improved, especially Milne
who, in his first year of basketball, showed great potential and
dedication. Stevenson proved to be a successful and energetic captain as well as the top scorer (78 points) for the year. He was
ably supported by Tooth, who had ground skills but lacked the
necessary height to shoot unhindered under the basket. Parker
also demonstrated ability to control the ball but spoiled his efforts
with breaks in concentration.
Perhaps one of the hardest workers was Hammond but he
suffered a twisted ankle in the middle of the season. Ferguson
also suffered an injury in the off season but was fully fit for the
competition and worked extremely hard on his game. Other improvers were Clarke and North who were both enthusiastic arid
extremely quick around the court. Both proved valuable additions
to the team. In all, the year's effort was consistently good and the
season most enjoyable.
16 Years
Coach: Mr. J. P. Kinny.
Team: D. J. Stone (a), C. W. Jarrett, I. Macdonald, P. J.
Snashall, C. A. J. Creasey, D. L. Johns, A. C. P. Palmer, D. M.
Thornton, I. W. Watson, G. A. Burns.
A good team: Won 3 games and lost 4. In the 4 games lost,
there was only a margin of a few points.
Snashall top-scored, displaying a definite improvement on
last season. Stone played well, having recovered from his accident.
Macdonald was very efficient in guard position and Palmer, Jarrett, Thornton, Creasey and Watson showed significant improvement.
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All the team must be commended for their mature and
sportsmanlike attitude towards the game.
15 Years
Coach: Mr. J. P. Kinny.
Team: G. R. W. Peel (a), J. E. Foster, O. H. Buckman, D.
R. Wolff, J. C. Grooms, D. G. Foster, D. A. Braund, R. M. J.
Steele, R. H. Finch, A. R. Kirby, A. J. D. Scott.
One game was won and 6 lost. This was mainly due to many
basic errors being made and to a lack of experience in some of
the players.
Buckman top scored and Braund and Peel showed a significant improvement towards the end of the season.
The team showed a high degree of determination and good
sportsmanship*—these qualities will certainly enhance their chances
next season.
I4A Taam
Coach: Mr. R. G. Puller.
Team: S. J. Puller (a), R. J. Pickard, A. L. Hussey, N. J.
Foord, D. K. Shearwood, M. S. Penfold, J. J. Temple, J. L. Brown.
The team had an excellent season, winning all of their games
easily; they scored 594 points at an average of 84 points a game
and only had 127 points at an average of 18 points a game scored
against them. In one game against S.H.S. they won by 152 points
to 18.
S. Puller showed the potential of a great playmaker of the
future. He scored 156 points for the season at an average of 22 a
game.
R. Pickard was very good in defence and offence. He scored
136 points at an average of 19 a game; a very good and fast team
man.
A. Hussey played well in offence, scoring 122 points, an
average of 17 a game. N. Foord was a good fast guard, scoring 75
points, an average of 10 a game.
M. Penfold and D. H. Shearwood improved a lot during the
season and J. Temple and J. Brown learnt a lot about the game.
Results
V.S.H.S., won 152-18.
v. N.C., won 97-14,
v.T.S.C, won 67-18.
v. S.I.C., won 79-26.
v. S.J.C., won 42-18.
v.S.G.S., won 113-6.
V.T.K.S., won 44-27.
I4B Team
Coach: Mr. D. G. Spurr.
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Team: G. C. Lloyd (a), M. R. Marlow, A. K. Glaser, N. J.
Tuit, A. J. S. Purvis, A. B. Parker, D. G. Dowey, C. S. Boydell,
M. D. Duchesne.
13 Years
Coach: Mr. D. G. Spurr.
Team: E. R. Macdonald (a), A. F. Myles, V. R. Brown,
D. A. Hackworthy. G. P. H. B. Babington, R. J. Wathen, N. R.
Johnston, S. N. Gibbons, W. W. McCutchen, S. B. Worthington,
R. M. Crawshaw. D. B. McDonald.
The two most junior Basketball teams enjoyed relatively
successful sea-sons with the 14B team suffering only one defeat.
With most players new to the game the season was spent concentrating on basic principles and techniques. The rate of improvement was pleasing, with players from both teams gaining in
skills and knowledge of the game. AH players were enthusiastic
and with more experience should take their places in higher teams
next season.
SWIMMING, 1977
The Senior team's season commenced on Open Day, 5th
February, when a series of races was held against a slightly unfit
Old Boys' team. That night the G.P.S. relay competition began
with the Sydney Grammar Invitation 4 x 100 m. Medley relay
where Shore gained 5th place to strong teams from Sydney Grammar School and the Scots College.
For the rest of the School, swimming began on 11th February
with the School Carnival. All age groups were well represented
and some fine swimming was shown with the strong age groups
being the U16, U15 and the U17, but no records were broken.
(Comments on the small crowd of spectators were made and submitted to the Shore Weekly Record.)
On Saturday, 12th February, the Shore team swam in the
St. Pius Invitation Carnival against St. Leo's, Cranbrook, North
Sydney Boys' High School, St. Aloysius and St. Ignatius, but met
with less success than most years.
Owing to the clashing of carnival dates Shore had to forego
the Barker Carnival to swim in the Grammar Invitation Carnival
on 19th February against most of the G.P.S. schools. The other
participating schools were Newington College, Sydney Boys' High
School, The Kings School, St. Ignatius, Waverley College and
Knox Grammar. The Shore team swam well in the 50m Freestyle
and relay events, which was an improvement on the week before.
The next G.P.S. Competition Relay was on Monday, 21st
February, at the Sydney High School Carnival. This was a 4 x 50
Medley Relay and the Shore Open Medley team came 3rd to
Scots College and Sydney Grammar School.
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At the Newington College Carnival, 26th February, Shore
came up against all the G.P.S. Schools and did not fare very well,
with Scots College and Sydney Grammar School taking nearly all
the top placings. In the 6 x 50 m G.P.S. Freestyle Relay Shore
came a commendable 2nd behind Scots College.
The Shore Invitation Carnival fell on the 5th March. Shore
came 3rd in a close finish in the 4 x 50 m G.P.S. Freestyle Relay
to Scots College and Grammar. Shore was placed in many races
with the strong points of the team being the U16 and U17, with
the U15 gathering a few placings. The competitors were the same
as those participating at the Newington Carnival with the addition
of St. Pius.
At the Scots College Carnival the participating schools were
the same but Shore swimmers were fitter and gained many more
places. Again the strong parts of the team were the U15, U16 and
U17 age groups. The 5 x 50 m G.P.S. Freestyle Relay was well
contested with the final outcome Scots College 1st, Shore 2nd and
Sydney Grammar School 3rd.
The King's School Carnival was a well run and well contested Carnival, the strongest age group being the U16 who won
nearly all their events. Also the Age Relays performed well with
the U16 1st, the U17 2nd and the Open 2nd, which made a good
ending to a mediocre season. The Junior boys have potential but
with few exceptions do not train sufficiently, with the result that
very few reached the required standard.
Overall this year the Shore team came 3rd in the G.P.S.
Relay Competition.
S.P.S. Competition
Sydney Grammar School: 5th February, 4 x 100 m Medley Relay:
Backstroke, M. W. Reynolds; Breaststroke, P. A. Birch;
Butterfly, A. W. Chubb; Freestyle, S. O. D. Meares. Position
5th.
Sydney High School, 21st February, 4 x 50 m Medley Relay:
Backstroke, R. D. Creer; Breaststroke, T. J. R. Rodger;
Butterfly, A. W. Chubb; Freestyle, W. A. Wileman. Position
3rd.
Newington College, 26th February, 6 x 50 m Freestyle Relay:
R. D. Creer, T. J. Rodger, A. W. Chubb, J. C. Mills, M. W.
Reynolds, W. A. Wileman. Position 2nd.
Shore, 5th March, 4 x 50 m Freestyle Relay: R. D. Creer, J. C.
Mills, M. W. Reynolds, W. A. Wileman. Position 3rd.
Scots College, 12th March, 5 x 50 m Freestyle Relay: T. J. R.
Rodger, R. D. Creer, M. W. Reynolds, M. H. Selby, S. O. D.
Meares. Position 2nd.
(Overall Position 3rd.)
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CRICKET, 1976-77
Cricket at Shore this year was of a very high standard, which
the statistics clearly illustrate. Of the 274 games played, 160 were
won, representing a percentage of 58.4 with a mere 61 lost—a
percentage of 22.3. Another statistical point to note is that 328
games were arranged, which is one of the highest numbers on
record.
The School produced one champion team, the 15Cs, who
won all their 13 fixtures. This is a very creditable effort as the
season extends from Term III, 1976 to late in Term I, 1977, and
during this long period teams are subject to many changes. Three
teams' were undefeated—the. 4th XI, winning 8 and drawing 4,
the 15As winning 7 and drawing 6'the 13Bs winning 5 and drawing 1. Of the Age groups, by far the most successful was the U15
group. Of the 50 games played, they won 36, lost 6, drew 7 and
tied 1. The 131s had only one fixture, which they won.
There were seven open teams this year which is a good reflection of the interest in cricket at the present time. In summer
cricket has many other sports with which to compete, such as
rowing, basketball and tennis, and considering this and the fact
that sport is not compulsory for boys in their last two years, seven
open teams is a creditable number. These seven open teams also
did very well statistically, winning 41 of their 70 games.
Overall interest in cricket at Shore is still very high, and
Shore remains one of the leading G.P.S. schools in this sport.
1st XI
Coach: N. A. Emery, Esq.; team: M. J. Hawker (c), R. S.
Campbell, J. S. Christie, H. M. Irving, I. J. Massey, N. B. Nunn,
W. R. Pulver, M. V. Smith, D. P. Ward, G. N. White, B. N.
Wickham, W. A. Wileman.
A successful cricket season at School is produced by two
factors: firstly, winning the G.P.S. competition. This year the 1st
XI were runners-up, winning 3 games, drawing 3 and losing 1.
St. Joseph's won the premiership, winning 5 games, drawing 1 and
losing 1. The Shore XI were good enough to win the premiership
but because of some bad luck and some bad weather, the premiership eluded their grasp. This was especially so in the first two
games. In the first fixture against High School, Shore lost the
toss and were sent in to bat. They declared 8 for 256, but were
unable to get High out. In the second game against St. Joseph's,
Shore once again lost the toss and were sent in to bat on a wet
wicket. Shore were all out for 98 and had St. Joseph's 6 for 50
before the pitch dried out. Once the pitch had dried, St. Joseph's
went on to win, with Shore being defeated for only the second
time in the entire season. Shore won the toss in the remaining
four games (the fifth was washed out), and they resulted in three
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1st innings wins and a draw.
A highlight of the season was the pre-comp. games organised
in the last week of the summer holidays. In the four games Shore
won two and drew two. Two of the teams contained the new and
talented English cricketers, Gatting and Athey, both in line for
M.C.C. selection. The teams also contained some other notable
Sydney 1st graders, and in the light of this the results are very
commendable.
Shore managed to gain three representatives in G.P.S. selections, M. J. Hawker, W. R. Pulver and H. M. Irving, all in. the
G.P.S. 1st XI.
The second factor in making a cricket season successful is
enjoying the season. This year the 1st XI was a closely-knit team,
with all players participating to their fullest capacity. There were
very few arguments or team changes, which tend to disrupt teams,
and this helped in making the season most enjoyable.
Overall it has been a very successful season for the 1st XL
G.P.S. Teams
G.P.S. lsts: M. J. Hawker, W. R. Pulver, H. M. Irving.
Final G.P.S. Competition Table
J
40
E
31
G
29
I
H
25
S
22
K
21
N
19
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2nd XI
Coach: R. K. Whiley, Esq.; M. J. Smith, S. J. Chapman,
T. P. McDowell, T. J. R. Rodger (a), D. R. Nelson, J. R. K.
Whiley, K. M. Cudmore, T. H. Jones, R. D. Fogl, G J. Wass,
A. J. A. Florance.
The 2nd XI had a successful season in that they came second
in the competition, yet in a way they were entitled to feel disappointed because they might have been premiers had it not been
for a lack of application in the match against T.K.S. Also the
match against S.G.S., the eventual winners, was cancelled because
of rain, thus the final result of the competition, was slightly unsatisfactory.
Rodger captained the side well, and generated a good team
spirit. He batted well especially under pressure; only rarely did
his captaincy falter. M. J. Smith and Chapman batted well too,
as did McDowell and K. Cudmore. All the bowlers had their days
of success, but the most consistent was Fogl, whose skilfully
flighted leg-spinners always looked dangerous. Wass and Florance
generally took early wickets, and Cudmore was very steady.
The fielding was never less than adequate, although at times
there was a lack of urgency which allowed opponents to "get
away." The close catching especially in slips was quite good, and
Chapman's wicket-keeping, although not always reliable, was at
times brilliant.
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To sum up, it was an enjoyable season, in which all members of the side gained valuable experience under competitive
conditions which will stand them in good stead next year.
3rd XI
Coach: J. W. Burns, Esq.
Team: M. E. B. Playfair (c), T. J. Goddard (v.c), A. C. P.
Lind, P. L. Bosanquet, G. K. Brownhill, D. T. Spencer, A. M.
Williams, W. D. Matthews, R. R. Simeon, D. E. Holt, S. R.
South.
The 3rd XI enjoyed a memorable season, remaining undefeated throughout both terms. The competition statistics read:
played 6, won 6, leaving the thirds champions. The Thirds were
an extremely strong side and failed only once in the season to
bowl the opposition out (they were 8 down). Matthews, Holt,
Simeon, Lind and Williams all had outstanding figures at times
while South, Brownhill and Goddard performed well with the bat.
Perhaps one of the team's greatest strengths was their fielding, in
which department some outstanding catches were taken at times
—particularly by Spencer and Bosanquet behind the wickets and
Playfair in the outfield.
I6AXI
Coach: J. E. Colebrook, Esq.
Team: P. B. Nunn (a), D. G. Pratten (v.c), J. W. Burstal,
A. B. Cox, M. R. Douglas, C. R. S. Hall, M. R. Hemingway,
D. Y. Le Moy, S. R. Lyle, T. V. Roberts, S. A. Rodger, C. E.
Widdis.
The 16As had a reasonably successful season, the main problem being the dismissal of the opposition in the given time. Despite a few collapses the batting was generally good, with the ever
dependable Pratten topping both averages and aggregate for the
season, and the fluctuating Cox producing many valuable runs.
The bowling was tight and the team rarely lost control of the
situation. Of individual performances special note must be made
of Burstal's effort against St. Josephs, when he took 6-43 with
the ball and followed up with an amazing 63 runs to win the
game. The fielding was good with some very fine catches being
taken.
I6BXI
Coach: R. J. Mclntosh, Esq.
Team: I. J. Ferguson (a), C. R. S. Hall, M. A. Suttor, M. J.
Raleigh, T. D. B. Jenkins, T.F. T. Gavel, M. H. Poate, M. J.
Scougall, I. M. Middleton, S. J. Mathlin, P. McK. Anderson,
N. A. Palmer.
The team played six competition matches resulting in three
wins, two draws and a loss.
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55
The batting was very reliable with Mathlin, Scougall and
Hall all being consistent run-getters. Mathlin scored 37, 39, 50
all in succession with Scougall ending off the season with a fine
66 not out.
The bowling was strong, with Gavel and Suttor opening the
attack and Scougall, Raleigh, Middleton and Ferguson backiiig
up with medium pace and spin.
The fielding was reasonable with Poate always reliable behind the stumps.
15AX1
Coach: G. J. Lewarne, Esq.
Team: M. J. Amos (a), M. A. L. Biddulph, C. G. Bird,
G. D. Cordner, A. P. Hoggett, S. M. Le Messurier, G. C. C.
Litchfield, R. A. Long, P. J. Minnett, P. A. Nash, M. I. Williamson.
The team played 6 matches resulting in 2 wins, 3 draws and
1 loss.
Openers Minnett (121) and Williamson (144) provided solid
openings including one partnership of 110 against St. Josephs.
Other batsmen Amos, Cordner, Hoggett, Litchfield, Long and
Bird batted well on occasions.
The best bowler was Biddulph and he was ably supported
by Nash, Le Messurier, Litchfield and Amos.
I SB XI
Coach: P. J. Cornish, Esq.
Team: M. J. Carroll (a), J. S. Parker (v.c), J. B. Walter,
T. F. Burns, R. O. Bennett, B. M. S. Middleton, A. D. Irons,
C. R. Cox, A. J. Bulmer, G. S. H. Marshall, P. G. C. Simpson.
The team had a good season, winning five of its six games
and reaching a tie with Kings. Cox, Irons and Middleton batted
consistently, while Walter, Marshall, Middleton and Simpson
bowled with devastating effect, with Walter on one occasion capturing 7-1. The whole team showed their ability with good fielding.
I4AXI
Coach: J. J. Jenkins, Esq.
Team: P. A. Emery (c), F. R. Geddes (v.c), D. A. Christie,
R. D. Clarke, B. A. Morse, A. J. Paull, A. W. Reed, M. I. Robertson, J. F. N. Robinson, J. S. Shand, M. C. Woodley
The 14A XI had a very successful season, showing marked
improvement with each match. The first two matches were drawn,
two matches were washed out, and the last 3 matches resulted in
very convincing wins.
Outstanding bowler was Woodley who took 24 wickets for
57 runs from 55 overs. He was ably supported by Morse, 13
wickets and Reed 4.
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THE TORCH BEARER
Good batting performances were recorded by Clarke, 92
runs, Reed 78 and Emery 70. Christie, Geddss and Paull also
batted well.
The fielding improved greatly and Emery was a sound wicketkeeper.
I4BXI
Coach: M. B. Robinson, Esq.
Team: D. W. Lee (c), C. P. Ayers, S. M. Barnes, R. J.
Cameron, D. C. Cudmore, S. A. Gray-Spencer, R. J. Hemingway,
R. W. Jones, J. T. B. McKaughan, C. P. Marquis, A. J. Mulford,
A. C. D. Peterson, C. R. Selman.
The 14Bs had quite a good season. Out of 7 games, they
won 3, lost 1, drew 1 and 2 were washed out.
The best batting aggregates for this season were Peterson
with 61, Cameron with 31, and Cudmore and Gray-Spencer with
30 each.
The wicket takers were Jones with 16, Lee with 8 and Barnes
with 7 wickets. The best figures in one innings were Jones 8-22,
Lee 6-15 and Barnes 5-30.
The wicket-keeper Cameron did well behind the stumps in
supporting the bowlers.
I3AXI
Coach: J. W. Mathers, Esq.
Team: R. J. Nelson (c), S, A. Booth, M. P. Himpoo, N. A.
Madanayake, M. H. Miller, P. B. O'Donnell, J. A. Stanley, A. M.
Sved, D. J. Turnock, J. I. Williamson (w.k.), R. A. Woods.
During the season the 13As had 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
Booth was the most successful batsman (139) and Nelson, who
was ably supported by Woods, the most successful bowler with 31
wickets. Williamson proved to be a keeper with a lot of potential
and a capable batsman. Madanayake was a useful slow left-arm
bowler and O'Donnell a capable right-arm wrist spinner.
More concentration in the field and better catching would
have made the side more successful.
I3BXI
Coach: P. D. Butler, Esq.
Team: D. H. McCathie (a), R. C. F. Wallace, R. F. Newman, D. R. Legg, D. J. Steel, D. J. Amos, B. W. Jesser, I. A. S.
Cameron, T. J. Freedman, E. G. MacDonald, M. H. Miller.
The 13Bs had a very successful season, remaining undefeated
throughout. The best batsmen in the team were Wallace and
Steel, with runs also coming from Legg and Freedman. Cameron
and MacDonald proved to be the best bowlers and were ably
supported by Legg and Amos.
The team had four attempts at outright wins but only sue-
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57
ceeded once. They drew the last game, perhaps through overconfidence. Throughout the season they played well as a team.
Team Totals, Term III. 1976
1
TEAM
1st XI
2nd XI
3rd XI
4th XI
5th XI
6th XI
7th XI
Open Total
16A XI
16B XI
16C XI
16D XI
U16 Total
15AXI
15B X I
15C XI
15D XI
15E XI
U15 Total
14A X I
14B XI
14C XI
14D XI
14E XI
14D XI
J4Q
JQ
U14 Total
|
1
1
I
i
3
9
7
7
7
5
4
1
40
7
7
5
5
24
7
7
7
5
2
28
7
7
7
7
4
4
2
38
8
6
6
6
3
3
1
33
5
5
4
3
17
7
4
1
26
6
6
6
4
3
2
34
g
$
1
1
4
3
1
2
—
7
2
2
1
2
7
—
15
2
2
2
8
7
7
—
1
1
2
7
—
—
7
3
—
18
1
1
1
—
2
2
1
3
—
1
4
9
-
*
3
fl
£
1
3
1
2
1 1 — 5
4
—
2
1
1
1
1 2 — 1
1
—
4
14
2
—
3
2
1
2
—
1
—
5
4
4
—
3
4
2
1
—
—
1
—
1
—
4
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
—
—
1
1
2
13
10
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
m
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
1
2
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TEAM
1st XI
2nd XI
1
XI
11
8
8
7
6
5
—
Open Total
45
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
16A
16B
16C
16D
U16
15A
15B
15C
15D
XI
XI
XI
XI
XI
XI
XI
XI
Total
XI
XI
XI
XI
15E XI
U15 Total
14A XI
14B XI
14C XI
14D XI
14E XI
14F XI
14G XI
U14 Total
13A XI
13B XI
13C XI
13D XI
13E XI
13F XI
13G XI
13H XI
131 XI
U13 Total
7
7
5
4
23
7
7
7
5
4
30
7
7
7
7
7
7
2
44
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
7
1
56
Hi
10
7
7
6
4
3
—
37
6
6
4
3
19
6
6
6
4
2
24
5
5
6
6
6
6
2
36
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
1
48
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
—
8
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
6
2
2
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
Won
Team Totals, Term I, 1977
1
6
6
6
4
1
1
1
—
—
2
—
3
—
—
2
—
5
6
3
2
—
—
4
.—
—
26
2
3
2
1
8
3
4
6
4
1
18
3
3
6
6
4
3
25
4
5
4
1
1
2
2
6
—
1
—
—
1
2
—
1
—
—
2
3
2
8
1
5
4
4
4
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
33
12
f
a
1
—
5
3
—
—
—
—
3
2
1
—
—
—
3
1
1
1
4
3
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15
11
8
12
8
54
41
16
36
34
33
160
9
11
6
21
12
59
20
9
7
13
3
52
Tied
1
70
36
50
70
48
274
Lost
|
85
47
58
82
56
328
Won
TEAM
Open XI
U16 XI
U15 XI
U14 XI
U13 XI
Total
Cane elled
Grand Total
•—
—
1
2
—
3
G.P.S. Competition Games
1st XI v. S.H.S., February 12th.
For the first game of the competition the openers immediately
set about the task of getting a large score with Wileman going for
the runs and Ward playing the anchor role. The first partnership
of 39 took 35 minutes before Wileman was out, caught for 21.
Pulver was the next batsman to take guard and he proceeded to
blitz the bowling attack. In a partnership of 53 with Ward, Pulver
scored 44 of them in 25 minutes, before he skyed a ball to be
caught on the midwicket fence. Pulver was closely followed to the
pavilion by Ward who scored a very valuable 28 in a solid display of batting. Massey was the next batsman out, scoring only
five, in one of his rare failures. Massey preceded Nunn, the most
unpredictable member of the team. In what seemed only a moment
in the centre, he was on the way back to the pavilion, with 26
runs against his name. Like Nunn, White had very little trouble
in scoring runs. In partnership they scored 45, White scoring 23
of them in 29 minutes. Unfortunately he too skyed a ball to be
caught. White and Nunn were followed in by Hawker and Christie. However Christie was out, bowled by a very good offcutter
soon after and Wickham joined Hawker at the wicket. No more
wickets fell before lunch (20 nuns, later) and the score was 7 for
168. 50 minutes after lunch the score was 7 for 265. Hawker
and Wickham (in a school record 8th wicket partnership of 112)
had scored 97 runs. Shore declared their innings closed at 7 for
265 with Hawker 75 n.o. and Wickham 38 n.o. Wickham's innings was a very commendable one for a No. 8 batsman.
This left High half the day's play to score the runs. However,
right from the outset High did not attempt to score the runs, but
played for a draw. This made the task of bowling High out a very
difficult one. At tea the situation looked very dim with High only
one wicket down for 55 runs. However, after tea, the Shore team
attacked High with renewed vigour. With some good bowling by
White, Irving and Campbell, High had lost six more wickets by
5.10 p.m. This left Shore 40 minutes to secure the last three
wickets; however this was not to happen and the match ended in
a draw.
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61
The Shore effort was good in every department except for
the fielding.
Shore—1st Innings, 7 (decl.) 265
WARD, c. Corbett, b. Corbett „
WILEMAN, c. Ramsay, b. Banwell ...
PULVER, c. Meers, b. Le Quesne .MASSEY, b. Corbett
NUNN, c. Corbett, b. Radley
WHITE, c. Tinyow, b. Corbett
HAWKER, not out __
_..
CHRISTIE, b. Radley
WICKHAM, not out
Sundries - ~™ » —.- „
Total
28
21
44
5
26
23
75
2
38
3
High—1st Nnnings, 7-151
Shore Bowling:
IRVING
15
4
NUNN
_
7
3
WHITE
7
4
CAMPBELL
8
2
WILEMAN ..
5 —
PULVER
_
4 —
Sundries _
]VIatch Drawn.
2
1
1
2
1
—
45
18
13
25
25
20
5
Total
151
265
1st XI v. S.J.C., February 19th.
Shore met St. Joseph's for the second round of the G.P.S.
Competition. The pitch had taken 63 points of rain overnight, so
it was obvious from the start that the toss would influence the
game.
St. Joseph's won the toss and sent Shore in to bat. The openers lived dangerously for the first part of play, putting together a
partnership of 24 before Ward was out, caught close in, to a ball
that rose sharply off the pitch.
Pulver was next to the crease, but the partnership was not a
fruitful one; Wileman was out, caught behind (17) while trying
to hook. Pulver put together 16 valuable runs before being dismissed. Nunn saw the score, go from 48 to 92 and was batting
very well until some uncontrollable urge made him try to cut every
ball of the over. He then became cramped for room and pushed
a ball into the covers where a simple catch was taken. The next 5
wickets fell for only 13 runs and Shore were all out for 97.
The St. Joseph's batsmen took up their task in both hands
and boldly hit out. Irving was bowling very quickly and extracting a great, deal of life from the pitch; he was rewarded with 3
quick wickets. After a fairly erratic opening spell, White settled
down to bowl very well, taking a crucial wicket. St. Joseph's at
this stage were 6 for 67 and Shore looked as if it was right, back
in the match, but luck slowly slipped away with the next two batsman carrying the score past the Shore total. They continued on
and were all out for 163. Irving finished with the honour of 4-41,
with Nunn, Campbell and Wileman finishing off the bottom order.
St. Joseph's had won the game by mid-afternoon, so Shore
batted a second time. The team got off to a good start but there
v/as a minor collapse when 3 wickets fell in the space of 3 runs.
White and Massey however batted very sensibly and took the
score from 37 to 118. Massey played a calm and controlled innings while White crashed the bowling to all areas of the field;
his innings included a mighty six which landed on C ground, but
he was bowled shortly after this shot. Play ended shortly afterwards.
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Share—lit Innings, 97
WARD, c. Torpey, b. Palmer
14
WILEMAN, c. Aldous, b. Birch
17
PULVER, c. Palmer, b. Palmer
16
MASSEY, c. Deegan, b. Palmer
1
NUNN, c. Palmer, b. Birch
29
WHITE, c. Murphy, b. Birch
0
HAWKER, b. Birch
12
CHRISTIE, c. O'Brien, b. Palmer
1
WICKHAM not out
0
IRVING, c. O'Brien, b. Birch
0
CAMPBELL, c. O'Sullivan, b. Palmer 0
Sundries
_ 7
Total 97
S.J.C.—1st Innings, 163
Shore Bowling:
O. M. W.
IRVING
12
2
4
WHITE
8
1
1
WILEMAN ..__
4
1
2
NUNN
4—1
CAMPBELL
5 —
1
Sundries
_
Total
Shore—2nd Innings, 4-126
WARD, b. Obrien
WILEMAN, c. Deegan, b. O'Brien
PULVER, b. Birch
MASSEY, not out
..
WHITE, b. Palmer
_
.
HAWKER, not out
.
Sundries
.
Total
S.I.C. won on 1st Innings.
R.
41
46
20
6
44
6
163
17
15
3
37
43
0
7
126
1st XI v. Newington, February 26th.
For the third round of the G.P.S. competition Shore met
Newington at Stanmore. Owing to a lot of rain during the week,
the pitch was slightly moist and play was delayed until 11.30 a.m.
Fortunately Shore won the toss and sent Newington in to bat.
Shore met with immediate success with Irving taking a wicket in
his first over. Newington proceeded to bat very slowly and wickets
fell regularly. At lunch after an hour's play Newington were 3 for
21, and were lucky to be only 3 wickets down, as Shore put to
ground numerous chances.
After lunch a minor partnership halted the fall of wickets
temporarily but thanks to some very accurate bowling from White
this obstacle was soon overcome and Newington were all out for
87 by 3.00 p.m. White had the very good figures of 15 overs, 4
maidens, 5 for 37.
Shore had 135 minutes to score the 88 runs needed for victory. The openers however looked uncertain in the face of some
quite tight bowling and the scoring rate consequently suffered.
Shore lost an early wicket and were 1 for 5 after 30 minutes.
However, Pulver, the next batsman to take guard, set about rectifying the situation, scoring 57 in a good display of batting, as wickets
were constantly falling around him. No other batsman was able
to build an innings, but despite this fact Shore passed the Newington total with 7 overs to spare and five wickets in hand. Thus
Shore won on 1st innings.
Newington—1st Innings, 87
Shore Bowling:
O. M. W.
IRVING
13
6
1
WHITE
15
4
5
WILEMAN
_
5
1
3
CAMPBELL
6
2
1
R.
16
37
12
14
Shore—1st Innings, 7-116
WARD, b. McCain _
..
WILEMAN, a. Bourke. b. Singh
PULVER, c. McCain, b. Singh
MASSEY, c. Bourke, b. Singh
WHITE, b. McCain
_
HAWKER, l.b.w
SMITH, not out .
IRVING, b. Singh
CHRISTIE, not out
Sundries
Total
Shore won on 1st Inning*.
6
2
57
5
3
14
7
4
8
10
116
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63
1st XI v. Scots, March 12th.
Shore met Scots in the fifth round of the competition at
Northbridge.
Shore, winning the toss, sent Scots in to bat on a well grassed
pitch. The Scots opening pair competently developed a good partnership with the Shore opening bowlers offering little resistance.
The needed breakthrough finally eventuated because of a disastrous
misunderstanding between the opening pair. With the introduction
of Campbell and later Wileman into the attack, another four
wickets fell in the hour before lunch. Hence, with the score at 5115 at lunch, the match was evenly poised, considering that the
outfield was very slow. In the remaining 75 minutes of the Scots
innings an additional three wickets fell for the total of 78 runs
and at 2.15 p.m. Scots closed their innings at 8-193. Although
all bowlers performed well, special mention must be made of
Massey, who, bowling for the first time in the competition, captured two very valuable wickets.
Thus it was Shore's formidable task to score 194 runs to win
in 160 minutes. After a slow start Shore was 0-45 at tea. Wileman was the first to be dismissed for a fine 37 runs with the score
at 69 and Ward was next to be dismissed with the total at 103.
Ward's innings of 45 runs was a fine, disciplined innings. By
4.45 p.m. the task of scoring the remaining runs seemed nearly
impossible, hence Pulver and Massey did not endeavour to force
the run-rate by playing unwarranted shots.
Therefore, at the end of the day's play, Shore was 2-137 in
161 minutes with Pulver 30 not out and Massey 20 not out. The
draw was a disappointing result for both teams since both Shore
and Scots so desperately needed a win.
Scots—1st Innings, 8 (decl.) 193
O. M. W.
8
2
—
14
3
1
15
2
2
14 —
2
6
1
2
1 — —
IRVING
WHITE
CAMPBELL
WILEMAN
MASSEY
PULVER
Sundries
.-
....
Total
R.
18
45
48
51
21
7
3
193
Shore—1st Innings, 2-137
WARD. c. Suttor. b. Peters
WILEMAN, c. Black, b. Ipkandanz
PULVER, not out
MASSEY, not out
Sundries
Shore drew with Scots
Total
45
37
30
20
5
137
1st XI v. Kings, March 19th.
Shore won the toss, and sent Kings in to bat. Nunn opened
the bowling and immediately had the batsmen worried with some
fiery bowling. Irving opened from the other end; however, owing
to a back injury, he was bowling off a shortened run and at a reduced pace. Irving secured a wicket in the sixth over with the
score only 10 runs. From this point onwards Kings lost their
wickets at regular intervals thanks to good bowling as well as lack
of discipline in the King's side—there were three run-outs. Kings
were 9 for 121 at lunch and were all out for 122 on. the first ball
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THE TORCH BEARER
after lunch with the last batsman being run out. Shore's pace
attack bowled consistently with White, Irving and Nunn gaining
2 wickets each. Irving's figures were especially commendable as
he bowled 14 overs for only 25 runs.
Shore was set the moderately simple task of scoring 123 runs
in 240 minutes. At tea Shore needed a meagre five runs for victory with 7 wickets in hand. Shore declared their innings closed
at 130. Pulver had been the mainstay of the batting with a splendid 75 n.o. He was ably supported by Nunn (21 n.o.) and Ward
(19).
An outright win seemed impossible; however Irving in his
first two overs took 3 wickets for 1 run. Kings avoided. outright
defeat however, being 5 down for 55 runs at the end of the day's
play, with Irving taking 4 of the wickets.
Kings—1st Innings, 122
Shore Bowling:
O. M.
IRVING
14
1
WHITE „_
8 —
NUNN
•
9
2
CAMPBELL
5 —
Shore—1st Innings, 3-130
W.
2
2
2
1
WARD, b. Grassby ._
WILEMAN, l.b.w. Robertson
PULVER, not out
MASSEY, c. Ranken b. MacDonald
NUNN, not out
Sundries
-
R.
25
35
29
25
19
2
75
3
21
10
Kings—2nd Innings, 5-55
Shore Bowling:
O. M. W. R.
NUNN
5
2 —
14
IRVING
9 —
4
25
WHITE . . . .
6
1 1 9
WILEMAN
1 — —
3
Shore won on 1st Innings.
Total 130
1st XI v. St. Ignatius, March 26th.
For the last competition game of the 1976-7 season, Shore
played St. Ignatius at Riverview. Shore won the toss and sent
Riverview in to bat on a perfect batting strip. An, early breakthrough was achieved when Irving took a wicket in his first over.
Riverview overcame this early setback, however, and by the lunch
break were looking dangerous, being 3 for 134.
After lunch, Shore were determined to bowl St. Ignatius
out, and thanks to a fine display of bowling from Irving, who took
5 for 19, and some good bowling from White (2 for 12), St.
Ignatius were all out for 174.
Shore was left the target of 175 runs in 181 minutes to win
the game. The openers began confidently, scoring 36 runs in even
time before Wileman was out l.b.w. for 22. Pulver, taking Wileman's place at the crease, kept up the scoring rate, and another
30 runs were added to the total before Ward was out caught for
31. Massey also kept up the good standard and in a good partnership with Pulver added 45 runs to the total before Pulver was
out for 37. Massey was out the following ball for 31. Irving and
White the new batsmen were ordered to hit out, which they began
to do. Unfortunately both only had short stays at the crease—
Irving scoring 8 and White 9. They were replaced by Hawker
FIRST EIGHT, 1»77
T J. Gillespie (Bow), C. P. Capel (2), R. J. Tooth 13), M. W. Warren (4), G. R. D. Jones (5) R. L. Purnell (6), C. O. H. Weston (7),
R. D. Creer (Stroke), S. 1. Walcott (Cox), R. A. NLiham, Esq., K. J. St. Heaps, Esq. (Coaches).
vr H « «. • i, ,D ^
SECOND EIGHT, 1977 (WINNERS L. C. ROBSON MEMOMAL TROPHY)
u
S W
Play
W e l I s (3) T J C r a w f o r d
m
" ™Irving
! c k S (Stroke),
° W K A - T T.
» B.^ Gates
jA ir(Cox),
P' G ' R.S - A.
' 'Esq.,
'
W. G.
(5), W. R. B. Barnief (6), A. C Gibson
(7), r'G. SM.
Ninham,
K. J. St.W.Heaps.
EsqShirley
(Coaches)
"ioson
FrRST FOUR, 1977 (WINNERS, YARALLA CUP).
A. R. H. Reid (Bow), J. D. M. Ingall (2), T. P. Cudmore (3), A. L. Vivers (Stroke), S. C. A.
Lambert (Cox), R. Shirlaw, Esq. (Coach).
SECOND FOUR, 1977 (WINNERS)
S. J. C. Davies (Bow), J. C. Mills (2), M. A. Padman (3), H. J. Southwick (Stroke), S. H. Walker
(Cox), R. Shirlaw, Esq. (Coach).
THIRD FOUR, 1»77
G. T. Dugan (Bow), A. J. Ambrose (2), G. H. Burrow (3), R. G. Mills (Stroke), B R B Evans
(Cox), H. A. Rose, Esq. (Coach).
FOURTH FOUR, 1977
A. K. R. Cole Bow), P. L. Hutchison (2), T. A. Fraser (3), D. B. Davies (Stroke)
Hodgkinson (Cox), H. A. Rose, Esq. (Coach).
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and Smith. These two batsmen attacked the bowling, which is
illustrated by the fact that the winning runs came from a six over
mid-wicket. At the end of the day's play the score was 6 for 223
with Hawker 59 n.o. and Smith 23 n.o., with Shore winning the
game on 1st innings.
This win placed Shore second in the, competition behind St.
Joseph's, with Grammar third.
St. Ignatius—lit Innings, 174
Shore Bowling:
O. M. W.
IRVING
23.3 2
7
WHITE .17
1
2
WILEMAN
4 —
1
CAMPBELL
9 — —
MASSEY
_
1 — —
Shore—1st Innings, 6-223
R.
53
62
20
30
6
WARD. c. Lyons b. Gratten-Smith ...
WILEMAN, l.b.w. Crowther
PULVER, c. Crowther, b. Lyons
MASSEY, c. Gratten-Smith b. Lyons ...
IRVING, l.b.w. b. Silva
WHITE, c. Gratten-Smith b. de Silva
HAWKER, not out
SMITH, not out
Sundries
Total
Shoe won on 1st Innings
31
22
37
31
8
9
59
23
3
223
ROWING, 1976-77
The 1977 season must go down on record as one of the best
rowing seasons for some years. The Shed as a whole obtained 34
first places in the various regattas throughout the term, of which
29 were gained by G.P.S. crews. These were gained in about 100
finals, giving percentage wins equal to both the 1970 and 1972
seasons, but far in advance of any season for a long time as regards performances by G.P.S. crews in both lead-up regattas and
in the G.P.S. Regatta itself. A particular highlight of the season
was the Newington Regatta in which all G.P.S. crews won a race
bar the 4th IV.
A large number of people commented on the quality of oarsmanship in the Tub crews. It was unfortunate that the Shed only
managed to win 3 Tub races but the Shore crews could be counted
on for a place, with 8 seconds and 6 thirds throughout the season.
Undoubtedly the class crew of the Tub shed was A Tub, with all
3 of the wins, and coming a close second at the Riverview Regatta.
The coaches of Tubs were: Mr. P. Storey, Mr. R. Selman, Mr. R.
Gilfillan and Messrs. B. and K. Goswell.
The Junior Eights were noted for their good spirit and ability
to do the work required. The First Junior Eight was one of the
more consistent crews in the Shed, scoring 5 third places, 1
second and a 3rd in the Riverview Regatta. The Second Junior
Eight was rather overshadowed throughout the season as many of
the races were joint 1st and 2nd Junior Eights; however, their
record in the 2nd Junior Eight races was very good, with 2 wins
and a second in 3 races. The coaches of the Junior VIIIs were:
Mr. G. Mackisack, Mr. A. Moyes and Mr. P. Grant.
The 3rd and 4th Fours were again coached by Mr. H. Rose
and both crews had a good season, although not perhaps as sue-
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cessful as the previous two seasons. The 4th IV managed to gain
a place in nearly all the 4th IV races. They were a- happy crew
and performed creditably to take out 4th place at the G.P.S.
Regatta. The 3rd IV were a young crew, but this never slowed
them up. They raced well all season, taking 6 firsts and 3 second
places. Among these was a good second in the G.P.S. Regatta
behind a strong Scots crew.
The 1st and 2nd Fours were coached by a newcomer to the
Shed, former Australian Olympic representative Mr, R. Shirlaw.
It was not long before his crews were looking very good. Both
crews won their first regatta, and from there on there was no
looking back. The 2nd Four won 5 events including the G.P.S.
Regatta. They had a couple of lapses throughout the season, but
always managed to get themselves together before the next regatta.
The 1st Four specialized in winning by small margins, with 3 of
their 8 wins by less than one second. Such a cliff-hanger was seen
at the G.P.S. Regatta which they won by only 2 feet from Scots,
with Riverview only 3 feet behind them. They won back the
Yaralla Cup after 17 years, making Shore and Sydney High equal
on top with 12 1st Four wins each.
The First and Second Eights were jointly coached by Mr.
K. St. Heaps and Mr. R. Ninham. It became obvious early in the
season that the Second Eight were going to be a good crew. They
were a young group but combined exceedingly well and maintained a high crew spirit. They won 7 races throughout the season, only losing one school Second Eights race. Throughout the
season they beat every school's 1st VIII and rowed magnificently
to bring the L. C. Robson Memorial Trophy to Shore School for
the first time. The 1st VIII began the season with high hopes and
gained a 3rd place at the Macquarie University Regatta at the
end of Term III. The crew ran into many problems during the
Christmas Camp and the beginning of Term I through inter-crew
tensions and depressions. At one stage the crew had lost 3 out of
5 races in Term I. However, through the coaches' firm belief in
the potential of the crew, and a lot of hard work, things began to
improve, leading to a win in the Newington Regatta Youth VIIIs.
Then next week they won the Riverview 1st VIII race and then
became champion Youth VIII of N.S.W. in a close race at the
Sydney University Regatta, defeating Newington and the Shore
2nd VIII. They started as equal favourites in the G.P.S. Regatta
and finished a good second behind the strong Newington crew.
The crew then left to compete for N.S.W. in the Youth VIIIs
event at the King's Cup Regatta in Perth. They finished 3rd in
the final, being the only schoolboy crew to make the final.
All in all it was a very successful season and one on which
all the rowers, coaches, mothers, and the master-in-charge of
Rowing, Mr. K. St. Heaps, are to be congratulated.
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TENNIS, 1977
Unlike other years, the season was virtually uninterrupted
by bad weather and most games were completed. Shore played a
total of 65 matches, winning 36, losing 26, and drawing 3; 55%
of the matches recorded were won, which when compared to other
years is a reasonably successful season. The U16s, coached by Mr.
Ferguson, were a very successful age group, winning 14 out of a
total of 17 matches played and should be congratulated. In the
G.P.S. competition the 1st IV came 5 th, while the 2nd IV were
runners-up in their competition. Throughout the School, there
were no undefeated tennis teams.
On the whole, however, the season was enjoyable for the
tennis players throughout the School. The tennis is played enthusiastically by all teams and all age groups have more boys wanting
to play than they can accept.
Because of some outstanding performances, G. Nadjarian was
selected for the G.P.S. lsts to play C.A.S. at White City on Tuesday, March 30th. The combined G.P.S. won both games convincingly.
Summary of Results—Term I, 1976
Team
lsts
2nds
3rds
16A
16B
16C
15A
15B
15C
14A
14B
14C
Total
Played
7
7
7
7
7
3
6
3
2
6
5
5
Won
2
4
1
3
65
36
26
6
6
6
2
3
1
0
2
3
Lost
5
1
1
1
1
1
Drew
3
2
2
4
2
3
1st IV Players
G. Nadjarian—No. 1 seed. He is a very powerful player,
who on his day is capable of producing some brilliant tennis.
However, through the season there were lapses in his form.
D. Studdy—No. 2 seed. He is a very determined and competitive player. When playing well he can produce some fine tennis.
Close to the end of the season, unfortunately, he had a lapse in
form.
B. Cranney—Captain and No. 3 seed. When he concentrates
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he is capable of showing some consistent, good tennis. Towards
the end of the season he started to play quite well.
M. Sleeman—No. 4 seed. He is a very valuable player at 4th
seed. His play is extremely consistent and throughout the season
he had a good record.
1st IV Competition Games
v. S.H.S.: Nadjarian-Cranney v. Marquet-Hirshman, 6-2, 6-2;
Studdy-Sleeman v. Hauser-Herron, 6-2, 6-0; Nadjarian v. Hirshman, 6-4, 3-6, 6-0; Studdy v. Marquet, 6-3, 6-1; Cranney v:
Herron, 6-2, 6-4; Sleeman v. Hauser, 6-2, 6-0. Shore (6 matches,
12 sets, 75 games) defeated S.H.S. (1 set, 28 games).
v. S.J.C.: Nadjarian-Cranney v. Seeto-Claremont, 1-6, 2-6;
Studdy-Sleeman v. Claremont-McMahon, 7-6, 2-6, 4-6; Nadjarian
v. Seeto, 6-4, 6-4; Cranney v. Claremont, 2-6, 3-6; Studdy v.
Claremont, 6-7, 7-5, 1-6; Sleeman v. McMahon, 3-6, 2-6; Shore
(1 match, 4 sets, 51 games) lost to S.J.C. (5 matches, 10 sets, 80
games).
v. N.C.: Nadjarian-Cranney v. Taylor-Reely, 1-6, 4-6; StuddySleeman v. Shooks-Farr-Jones, 5-7, 2-6; Nadjarian v. Snooks, 1-6,
1-6; Studdy v. Reely, 0-6, 1-6; Cranney v. Taylor, 1-6, 4-6; Sleeman v. Farr-Jones, 1-6, 3-6. Shore (24 games) lost to N.C. (6
matches, 12 sets, 73 games).
v. S.G.S.: Nadjarian-Studdy v. Stevenson-Myers, 2-6, 6-7;
Cranney-Sleeman v. Wilsmore-Khedoori, 5-7, 2-6; Nadjarian v.
Stevenson, 7-6, 6-4; Studdy v. Myers, 3-6, 0-6; Cranney v. Wilsmore, 3-6, washed out; Sleeman v. Khedoori, 2-6, 0-6. Shore (1
match, 2 sets, 36 games) lost to Grammar (4 matches, 9 sets, 66
games).
v. T.S.C.: Nadjarian-Studdy v. Polack-Armstrong, 3-6, 6-7;
Cranney-Sleeman v. McDonald-Coroneos, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4; Nadjarian
v. Polack, 4-6, 5-7; Cranney v. Armstrong, 6-3, 3-6, 1-6; Studdy
v. McDonald, 6-0, 6-2; Sleeman v. Coroneos, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Shore
3 matches, 7 sets, 68 games) lost to T.S.C. (3 matches, 8 sets, 72
games).
v. T.K.S.: Studdy-Cranney v. Cockburn-Joyce, 3-6, 6-7; Nadjarian-Sleeman v. Johnston-Morgan, 6-4, 6-1; Nadjarian v. Cockburn, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3; Studdy v. Joyce, 6-2, 6-3; Cranney v. Johnston, 3-6, 6-4, 3-6; Sleeman v. Morgan, 6-4, 6-2. Shore (4 matches,
7 sets, 76 games) defeated T.K.S. (2 matches, 3 sets, 61 games).
v. S.I.C.: Nadjarian-Sleeman v. O'Neil-Tuor, 6-4, 3-6, 2-6;
Studdy-Cranney v. Rush-Orosa, 4-6, 2-6; Nadjarian v. O'Neil,
1-6, 3-6; Studdy v. Rush, 3-6, 4-6; Cranney v. Orosa, 6-2, 6-2;
Sleeman v. Tuor, 6-3, 7-6. Shore (2 matches, 5 sets, 53 games)
lost to S.I.C. (4 matches, 8 sets, 65 games).
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1st IV Tennis Statistics
Matches
F
A
Nadjarian-Cranney .. 1
2
Nadjarian-Studdy
0
2
Studdy-Cranney
0
2
Nadjarian-Sleeman .... 1
1
Studdy-Sleeman
1
2
Cranney-Sleeman
1
1
Nadjarian
4
3
Studdy
3
4
Cranney
2*
4
Sleeman
4
3
* 1 draw.
Sets
Games
F
A
F
A
2
0
0
2
3
2
8
6
6
8
6
4
4
2
4
2
5
8
9
7
20
17
15
23
32
17
74
61
59
64
28
26
25
21
33
39
87
65
71
62
G.P.S.T.C.—Ists
S.G.S. N.C. S.J.C. S.I.C. S.C.E.G.S. T.K.S. T.S.C. S.H.S.
47*
46
39
36*
21*
194
13
5
2nd IV
The second team, taking the whole season into account, consisted of J. Booth (capt.), R- Puflett, J. Ridley, R. Saville, and
M. Tierney. The team was a relatively strong one in the 2nd
G.P.S. competition and had some convincing wins. It was unlucky,
also, in that some matches which were almost won by the team
were washed out. In the end they came second in the G.P.S. table
behind St. Josephs.
G.P.S.T.C.—2nds
SJ.C. S.CE.G.S. S.G.S. T.S.C. N.C. S.I.C. T.K.S. S.H.S.
42
36
33*
26i
22
22
14
2
Tennis Awards, 1977 Season
Colours: B. G. Cranney, G. Nadjarian, M. J. Sleeman, D. B.
Studdy.
2nd Awards: J. E. Booth, R. J. Puflett, J. R. Ridley, R. P. M.
Saville, M. J. Tierney.
3rd Awards: I. M. Clifton, P. M. Cooke, G. M. Francis, N. J.
Kannegieter, D. W. Morell.
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Original Contributions
ELDERS
Where is the tolerance
that our Elders preach,
for age has made them
forget the pleasures
of youth.
How sad that they do not
see the urge for life
surging forward and grasping
for expression whilst the
flesh is tender and the bones
do not creak from wear.
How sad that they have forgotten
their own impatience
to live and to live
forever. The heart beat
is fast and the blood hot
and our Elders' intolerance
makes us want to
forget that they are
with us.
Old age, how gentle it should
be, but it is
but a slowed down
process of living,
digestion requires careful
eating, and intolerance grows.
Gentle youth,
how I pray, that I should
perhaps a little longer
stay young, if not in years,
but perhaps in spirit.
M. H. Selby (UVIJ)
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GULLS AWAY
•
to
feel
one go
off with
pale light
so that dawn
will always be
retained, when it
comes in once more
splendour to absolve
feathers shroud in the
rise and sadness of fall
again as a season turns to
dust, waiting with eyes fixed
on vivid contrast the pinnacles
hiding reflected onto the nimbus
slowly gain conveniences in threat
complacent within their solitude
outwardly, then the feeble moan
and unborn rhythm sets paces
hanging lamp casts dreary
truths to falling colour
illuminating, solemn we
all dress in tabards
to ward off flight
silently watch a
gently lifting
bird; up into
oily skies
combined
waning
with
it
P. J. Scougall (UVIJ)
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life
the moment comes;
the shell is broken
the world peeps in
and out.
hickory dickory dock
the mouse ran up the clock,
the clock struck one—
a son.
time whispers onward
as love's seed is planted;
and watched,
and pruned,
and picked,
and picked.
today is the end
of yesterday's beginning.
oh god our help
in ages past,
our hope for years
gone by?
the moment has gone;
the shell trodden upon
the world's disinterested
again.
R. G. McCorquodale (UVIC)
THE MAN WHO LIVES NEXT DOOR
The man who lives next door,
Is a very strange man indeed.
He eats and sleeps on the floor
And instead of growing flowers,
He grows weeds.
He owns the butcher's shop down the street,
But when you go in there
You'll find it doesn't sell meat.
His aunt from the country came to stay,
She brought with her a little dog,
And they stayed all May, then left one day,
Because she didn't like the smog.
R. J. Freudenstein (IIIA1).
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73
LOSS
Loss,
Eats at my
Heart,
Decays in the leprosy
Of a
Prisoner.
Captured by this overpowering force
As a magnet catches a
Key
Of understanding, its lock found
Gilt with
Power
To give happiness and contentment
Unused.
Unfulfilled.
J. G. Kesterton (UVIC)
LIBITINA
It was . . .
reclining gently on a lifeless cushion
peaceful,
calm, serene,
the genesis of life to come.
the promise as yet unfulfilled
destined for perfection
straining to flex the untrained sinews
of power and independence.
savouring, cautiously
the spice of Life's eternal fruits
unending,
excited by anticipation
lingering, patiently,
in the aesthetic mortal world
waiting for a single chance
to live . . .
in desperation
clutching futile hopes . . .
Libitina
claims
her victim
J. R. M. Hardwick (LVIA)
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TUNES
Absorbed in passion
Searchers float on jet winds
As eagles soar;
But fail to penetrate
Metallic smiles,
and other embroidered forms.
We must let Mercury rest sometime.
Our course mapped out
We dance along the path
Where the cottage
Of a hidden child lies.
The paths of some
Led from moon to candle.
These believed they were ordained to follow on.
The pianist
Fingers out a music backdrop.
He too attempts to be aloof.
Surrounding;
Friday scratched upon the walls and roof
Assists in weaving a tapestry
Of humming
Of a wise man's tune.
Cast in glory
Till his day is through.
Building upon a lullaby.
P. J. Scougall (UVU)
PROPERTY: TRANSLATED FROM MMMNOLLE'S LOG
". . . and I tell you I've been transiting this sector for eleven
millennia and I've never encountered an element with properties
like these," exclaimed Mmmnolle, the leader of the congregation
huddled on the bubbling planet. He waved an accusing mandible at
the lump of glowing green powder.
"The Agency will want to see it," murmured Loooy. "It
seems to collect cosmic energy," he added, more enthusiastically.
His saliva glands swelled and burst with interest.
Mmmnolle ushered in an Autotrolley by causing the planet's
sun to blink.
Swishing easily, from1 the purple sky on its white-hot lithium
wings, the Autotrolley descended and came to rest on the sim-
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75
mering soil. It wobbled unsteadily as it braced itself
against the
gravity of ellern sonneshet per hexagonal bellemgg.1
The space attendant buzzed out uncertainly on its caterpillar
tracks and prodded the lump with a xenon
needle. A violent green
explosion resulted. PPjether elgerrmet2 away, the robot crashed
to the ground in a shower of sparkling silver.
Glands swelling, Mmmnolle seized a stone and brought it
down like the fist of Doom onto the unsuspecting mass. His rage
obscured his common sense.
And the electric shock nearly boiled the yellowy liquid which
his eyes floated in.
"We must get it onto the Trolley," muttered Loooy.
"Maybe we'll have to harness it with telepathic removal,"
suggested Major Shuvv.
"Hmm," hmmed Mmmnolle. "Try it."
Shuw stepped forward and stared at it.
It didn't move.
"Harder! Harder!" chanted Loooy.
Limbs extended in seven directions, steaming saliva slopping
from his flank, Shuvv fired his thoughts.
Then he turned yellow, then red, white, blue, and disintegrated.
There was a delirious pause.
"Oh, get on the Trolley, will you!" cried a half-crazed
Mmmnolle.
He leapt back and watched it slither unaided towards the
lithium frame.
"Why, of course!" it said.
1 Three tonnes per square metre.
2
Eighteen metres.
S. E. Vozoff (IVA1).
AN HONOUR
Jagged metal stung,
flaying the skin.
Rats scrabble,
claw at the skull
for refuge from the pallid haze.
But nothing survives that perfume.
J. W. Prescott (UVID)
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MY LIFE AS A DISC JOCKEY
When I was a child
I wanted to be,
The man on the radio
So I could listen to me.
I wanted to tell stories
From both present and past
That would stick in the minds
Of children and last
But as I grew up
My ideas changed a lot
And I wanted to read news
To both adult and tot.
And when I left school
I decided to be
A disc jockey—AH, YES
The job just for me.
I received my degree
And was given a job
I'd be known country-wide
As "Radio Rob".
So each morning at five
I got out of bed
'Cause sure enough on the radio
Something would have to be said!
People would expect every morning
Whilst going to work
To be told what was happening
So they'd know every lurk.
I enjoy being a disc jockey,
And I think you would too,
'Cause there's never a time
You've got nothing to do.
R. T. H. Giles (IIIA1)
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77
THE FIRE PLACE
Our grain crop perfects a perennial skip
We travel hungry for a year.
As the rye hides in the season of shadow
One quarter of our rhyme.
We retreat with the gloom
Taking the straight course
Apathetically distant.
To cast our spells unseen
Upon the silly minstrel;
Singing through his hazy glimpse of time
Drawing tiny coins.
On the seas
Breezes
Whistle swansongs through our sails.
Broken distance.
Flippantly we discard younger tombs
In precise studies of the sunrise
Ocean shimmer.
Hidden fishnets;
Detached owners of the past
Become the intake of the morning tide.
While we sail past
The dead foreshore provides a backdrop
For the deader still.
A hidden thrush sings forth somewhere,
A now disrhythmed tune.
Rock stricken pandanas
Leers at the wind,
Continuing in abundance.
Still we feel
Heated power casting one silhouette;
Thrown down from a dull even glow
To be developed for play
As the counterpart grows amidst destruction.
Now we kill them
Moving;
taking time.
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And so the nucleus unfolds at will
Revealing the one true path.
Personal interplay reflects
The course of the fated dead
Who accept their domain.
But in their minds
Delusive grandeur enables forgetful ascent.
In a wistful land of the sea
We are noticed;
Serene.
Moving too close to the sun we study.
P. J. Scougall (UVIJ)
GOODBYE, AND STOP SMILING
It's been nice to see you again, my friend,
But your step is lighter,
Your face is brighter,
And I resent that.
For I am older now
colder now
a scolder now
And you are bolder now
And I resent that.
But perhaps in years to come
You'll mellow and mature
And lose your youth's
free fancy,
And gain more serious
hauteur,
And when life rolls by
You can scorn and scoff
And frown upon
Like me.
Goodbye, my friend.
I. J. McDonald (LVIH)
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A PERTH DIARY, EASTER 1977 OR WILLIAM; NOT AGAIN?
MON., A.M.: We all mustered at Sydney Airport on. Monday morning . . . the Monday after the Regatta . . . faces showed
the bitterness of defeat, but hopes were lifting into the west,
where we knew we could even the score. Nine days earlier we had
earned the right to represent our State—quite an achievement for
schoolboys!
Yet, I still could not understand why I was here. I had left
school, gone, forgotten, occupying eight lines in the back of the
School magazine; at least I thought so. Something was out of place
bul! it was too late to think of what it was now; we had taken off
and Perth awaited. Dick laughed and I knew everything was all
right.
The flight was smooth, marred only by the occasional giggle
and hiccough over the intercom. Our South Australian opponents
were behind us, and we had to hold Dick back.
MON., P.M.: Arrived in Perth to a warm welcome from the
natives. They'd never seen a white man before and with the trinkets
we brought we were able to hire a taxi and make our way to the
unfortunate school that had to keep us for a week. Something was
out of place, but it was too late now, for we had arrived.
The masters and boys were more than kind to us—we were
new to their city and they could not speak proper English. Dick
laughed and everything was all right again.
MON., EVE.: Went to bed 6.30 p.m.—Jet lag!
TUES., A.M.: Awoke early and went for a stroll in the
grounds of the school. Unfortunately no one had tied up the Headmaster's dogs and Mr. St. Heaps had to be rushed to Matron.
Went down to the river to see the boat Newington had lined
up for us—it was great, except that we couldn't work out what
the harpoon was for! Continually windy, but I wish Mum would
stop sending me woolly underwear—it makes me look bad in
front of the fellas.
TUES., P.M.: Tried to row in a two foot swell—no luck.
Dick just laughed. Went and had lunch at Raffles. Have challenged
Queensland Ladies' Pour to a race—They won't be in it; they
want to use boats!
TUES., EVE.: Had dinner early and went to bed. . . . West
Australians seem bent on coming in in the middle of the night
and telling jokes. I grumbled, or words to that effect, and went
to sleep. I think it's because they've never seen real live New
South Welshmen before!
WED., A.M.: We spoilt Newmsjton's plan and swapped boats.
This time ours did not have a harpoon. That means we can go
faster. Tomorrow is the big race, everything is on us to beat
Newington. They are in the first heat and we are in the second.
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This will be the race of our lives—Dick just laughed.
WED., EVE.: Stayed up until 8 o'clock—jet lag!
THURS., A.M.: Race day! Stayed up all night trying to get
to sleep. We had to come first or second in the heat otherwise
we'd have to wait until four in the afternoon for the repechage.
Not a happy thought. Jumped into the boat, knocking clear autograph hunters—everyone thought we were the N.S.W. Senior
VIII—Got up to the start line and saw first heat go off—Newington looked good! There we were on the start line, not knowing
who had made it into the final; the starter was ready, Dick laughed
but something seemed out of place . . . it was no wonder we were
two lengths behind at the start! Victoria and Western Australia
were out in front. At the 500 metre mark we had caught Victoria,
then we overtook Western Australia. In the lead, with 200 metres
to go, Dick laughed and I screamed and we came second. We had
made it into the final—The first Shore crew ever! Rowing back
to the tumultuous applause of the tens of people on the bank—
We heard it—Newington hadn't made it! We were relieved—they
were still in it though. They could win the repechage—Dick
laughed.
THURS., A.M.: Had lunch at Raffles, went back to r e s t hitting the town tonight!
THURS., EVE.: Had a great evening out and only fell asleep
twice—Jamie and I met this great Squadron Leader—knew everything, or so he thought—invited us back to base, but we had to
go to bed.
FRI., A.M.: Rose early, went for a row—very hard on your
own! Dick just laughed. Went on a picnic in the afternoon—up
the coast a bit—quite nice. Got involved with pirate activities on
the lake and we were all subsequently thrown out, or made to
walk the plank.
FRI., P.M.: Big race tomorrow! "Early to bed, early to rise,
Makes you row harder and doubles your size." Dined out—quite
nice.
SAT., A.M.: Very tense this morning; Dick couldn't even
laugh. Newington were right out of it and it was up to us.
Race time came; we got to the start. If Thursday was the
race of our lives then today would be even more so.
Tasmania were on our bow side, then Victoria, then S.A.
and then W.A.
Lined up perfectly and we were ready to go! Dick laughed,
Graham yawned and we were off, right up with the leaders; 500
metres gone and Tasmania were out in front, then S.A., then W.A.,
then us. Victoria had dropped back to last place. Answering the
challenge Dick laughed again and we were off. We passed W.A.
and had caught up on S.A. when all of a sudden the race stopped.
It was finished. It wasn't a mile and a half at all, only 1500
metres!—last time we'll listen to Newington—anyway we came
SECOND XI, 1977
Back Row (1. to r.): K. M. Cudmore, R. D. Fogl, A. J. A. Florance, J. R. K. Whiley, S. J.
Chapman.
Front Row (1. to r.): G. J. Wass, T. P. McDowell, T. J. R. Rodger (c), R. K. Whiley, Esq.,
T. H. Jones, M. J. Smith, D. R. Nelson.
THIRD XI, 1977
Back Row (1. to r.): W. D Matthews, A. M. Williams, R. R. Simeon, D. E. Holt, S. R. South.
Front Row (1. to r.): G. K. Brownhill, A. C. P. Lind, M. E. B. Playfair (c), J. W. Burns, Esq.,
T. J. Goddard, P. L. Basanquet, D. T. Spencer.
FOURTH XI. 1977
Back Row (1. to r ) : D. C. Mackenzie, T. R. G. Wilcox, G. J. Irons, S. J. Goddard, D B
Williams, G. M. McCredie, J. B. Kendall.
Front Row (1. to r.): T. D. Carter, P. R. Cozens, R. J. Glover, B. R. Nicol, Esq., I. A. Player,
A. W. Young, D. F. Francis.
SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM, 1»77
Back Row (1. to r.): A. G. J. Milne, D. M. North, P. R. Hammond, D. L. Parker.
Seated (1. to r.): M! R. Clarke, B. C. Stevenson, C. W. Hawkins, Esq., C. R. Tooth, B. F.
Ferguson.
CADET CAMP, 1976
CUO D. L. Watson
Cadet J. D. M. Ingall.
CADET CAMP, 1976
CUO R. J. Halliday
Sgt. J. C. Mills
CADET CAMP, 1976
Cadets R. G. Rayner, J. W. Debenham.
ARCHIVES
Rowing seat presented to Eric Russell Sinclair for his services to the School in rowing. He rowed
in this seat (No. 6) in three winning Eights in the G.P.S. Rowing Championships in 1913, 1914
and 1915. We are most grateful to his brother, Mr. Russell Sinclair, for donating this seat to the
School Archives.
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back in with cheers from the opposition—well, it sounded good
anyway. Went off to have lunch. . . .
SAT., EVE.: Invited to N.S.W. team dinner—quite nice.
Went home because they wouldn't let me make a speech!
SUN., A.M.: Went to Church. Took oars and luggage into
airport. Met quite a nice man there who sold us the Swan River—
quite a bargain for ten oars and a few bags!
Left Perth at one o'clock. Natives waved a ceremonial goodbye. Quite pleasant seeing all those spears thrown at the plane—
very friendly people.
SUN., P.M.: On our way home and everything seemed in
place. I was no longer just eight lines in the back of the School
magazine; I had, by repeating, increased it to nine!
But still something didn't seem right . . . but it didn't matter,
because Dick just laughed!
M. W. Warren (UVIC)
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OLD BOYS1 NOTES
OVERSEAS—London
This year we were proud to arrange a Reception and Buffet
Luncheon for Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Travers, held at the Windeyer
Building, Middlesex Hospital Medical School, Cleveland Street,
London, on Saturday, 26th March, 1977, from 12.30-3.00 p.m.
When it was known that Mr. Travers would be arriving in
the U.K. in March accompanied by Mrs. Travers, the decision
was made to move the annual London function forward from the
usual May Friday nearest to the Foundation Day of the School
and instead to have a luncheon with wives also invited.
This resulted in an' immediate and enthusiastic response and
on the day those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Travers (37),
Dr. J. L. Cordingley (John) (45), Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Flashman
(Syd) (30), Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Furse-Roberts (Adrian) (31), Mr.
and Mrs. A. F. Furse-Roberts (Antony) (31), Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Gabriel (Jim) (40), Mr. J. F. Herbert (Jack) (25), Dr. and Mrs.
F. E. Hytten (Frank) (40), Mr. P. E. King (Peter)—currently on a
Rhodes Scholarship at Worcester College, Oxford, Reading Law
(70), Rev. Canon and Mrs. E. J. C. King-Salter (17), Mr. N.
Mayne (Nicholas) (68), Mr. and Mrs. M. Minns (Mason), Mr.
and Mrs. S. J. H. Pilcher (Stephen) (64), Mr. and Mrs. G. Reed
(Geoff), Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Sagar (David) (53), Mr. and Mrs.
A. D. Shirley (David) (35), Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Shirley (Philip)—
on a visit from Australia (29), Mr. E. Studdy (Edward) (71), Mr.
and Mrs. B. Tait (Brian) (36), Mr. V. F. Thompson (Vic.) (44),
Sir Brian and Lady Windeyer (21), Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Windeyer
(Humphrey) (17), Dr. W. W. Woodward (Bill) (38), Mr. and Mrs.
W. L. Yuille (Bill) (37).
The one major disappointment was the absence of Colonel
W. A. C. Wilkinson, D.S.O., M.C., G.M. (09), President of the
London Branch Dinner for many years and senior old boy in the
U.K. He was unfortunately taken ill the week before the luncheon
and at present we hopefully await news of his improvement.
The loyal toast and the toast to Mr. and Mrs. Travers were
proposed by Sir Brian Windeyer. Mr. Travers responded with a
comprehensive report on School matters, both at North Sydney
and Northbridge, which was of great interest to all present. He
particularly commended to members the importance of maintaining links with the life of the School through the continuity of an
annual function.
The opportunity of having the Headmaster and Mrs. Travers
with us, together with the general informality and lively conversation, all contributed to a very happy and successful occasion.
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New Zealand
We were very pleased to hear from Aussie Malcolm (57)
who is the Member of Parliament for Eden in New Zealand. Aussie
is commuting weekly between Auckland and Wellington and is
thus the ideal man to get together any Old Boys who are over in
New Zealand. He may be contacted C/- Parliament Buildings,
Wellington, or at his address—335 Manukau Road, Auckland.
COUNTRY AND INTERSTATE
Melbourne
The Melbourne Group held a most successful Xmas barbecue
at the house of Doug Curlewis (58) at Narre Warren North, on
November 28th, 1976. Twenty families attended and whilst a
knock out game of tennis was in progress, the children were entertained by pony rides and a trailer ride around Doug's property.
The weather was exceptionally good for Melbourne, and next
year's function at the same address promises to be equally successful, as Doug has recently installed a pool. The winner of the raffle
was Ken Mills.
The summer golf game had to be cancelled as it coincided
with Pennant matches being played at most clubs, and times were
not available.
The Annual Dinner is set down for Thursday, 28th July, at
the Australian Club in Melbourne, by courtesy of Ian Perkins
(48). (We have invited Mike Mackellar as guest but are not sure
if he can attend at this stage.)
Cooma
Richard Litchfield announces that apathy is at an end! A
Dinner will be held in 1977.
The chief stirrer is George King of Bungarby property, who
is listed as "ancient but highly active."
A reduced Snowy Mountains Authority still includes such
stalwarts as E. B. Macpherson and David Dreverman.
Current jackeroos on "Hazeldean" are Richard Noble and
Tim Moses.
Also in the area are D'Arcy Hickson, Steve and Buzz Aboud
and large numbers of Garnocks and Litchfields. To round off the
group are Peter Martin-Smith, Stewart Lee, Gilbert Wallace and
Neil Buck.
Canberra/Queanbeyan
The Groups' Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, October
30th, 1976, at the home of Dr. Angus and Alison Mclntosh (51).
About ninety people were present, as wives and/or family of Old
Boys are part of our "get together".
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A brief Annual Meeting was held during the evening, at
which J. N. (Toby) Pascoe was elected President for the coming
year, and John Macphillamy, Secretary/Treasurer.
The special guest of the evening was Peter Jenkins, representing the School. Amongst Old Boys present were Ian Anderson
(59), Tony Allport (49), Bruce Hyles (46), Geoff Hyles Senior
(34) and Junior (65), John McDiarmid (38), Neil Macphillamy
(44), John Wood (31), Guy Nettleton (49), Doug Freeman (47)
(retiring president), Dick Luker (41), John (44) and Peter (75)
Cooke, Robert and Sandy Campbell (13), Dennis Appel (52),
David Baird (56), J. Cottee (59), Bob Martin, Stewart East (45),
Brian Goldrick (47), W. J. Bushell (21), P. K. Atkinson (41), J.
Lawrence, K. P. Anderson (13), R. Macourt (41), R. L. and F. J.
Richards (23) (21), J. W. Fisher (54), R. Irvine, and D. S. Longley (64).
An absentee was Dr. Alistair Robson (44), who by coincidence was celebrating his 50th birthday elsewhere.
The Golf Day was held at Royal Canberra on Friday preceding the dinner, and the trophy was won by Doug Freeman
(47), who unfortunately has now left our district, owing to closing
down of Butmaroo Pastoral Co.
Brisbane
The Annual Meeting of the New South Wales G.P.S. Association was held on 2nd April at the Murrayfield Room Rugby
Union Club and this year was conducted as a mixed function.
Present were 37 members and guests.
The following were elected office-bearers:
Committee.
President: Cedric Dowdle, Shore (51).
Immediate Past President: Peter Harvey, Grammar.
Senior Vice-President: Bruce McKensey, Shore.
Junior Vice-President: Mort Howes, Kings.
Treasurer: Bruce Tye, Grammar.
Secretary: Rex Randall, Grammar.
Assistant Secretary: Rob Clark, Shore.
Committee.
Alan Harvey, Grammar; Ted Ranson, Newington; Don Willsford, Shore (53); Rob Clark, Shore.
Guest Speaker was the Rev. A. C. Male who, apart from
being "Queensland Father of the Year", is also Director of the
Shaftesbury Citizenship Centre and he gave a very informative and
entertaining talk on the work and problems of the Centre which
operates in the field of delinquent boys and girls.
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Hay
A few notes on the G.P.S. Reunion Dinner held at Commercial Hotel, Lachlan Street, Hay on Boat Race Night, which 25
attended with all G.P.S. schools represented.
Four Shore Old Boys attended, Ken Sides (24), John. Sides (55),
Tony (A.J.) Phillipps (72). Phillips has recently come to the district and is a jackeroo at "Mungadal" with Waroo Pastoral Co.
Toasts were proposed to Newington the winning crew, Shore
crew and the others, also to coaches.
A similar dinner will be held next year.
Shoalhaven
Some 25 members of the Shoalhaven G.P.S. Old Boys Association attended their annual Dinner on Saturday, 2nd April,
to celebrate the "Head of the River".
An enjoyable evening was had by members representing all
schools in the G.P.S. group with Shore being represented by John
Woods (43), R. M. Hall (48), and Peter Phelps (74).
Nyngan
George Thornton of "Lemon Grove" reports that a "Get Together" is being planned for the September School holidays at
David Richard's Warren property.. It is hoped to have a reunion
of old boys and their families from the area south to Condobolin,
east to Narromine, north to Walgett and out to the Queensland
border.
Riverina
A family day was held at the home of Phillip (38) and Mary
Crook at Hanwood on Sunday, 27th March, in perfect weather.
It was attended by Barry and Lorraine Bloore (51), and
Alan and Rosemary Buttenshaw (36) from West Wyalong; Rob
and Penny Bull (64) Narrandera; John and Heather Ferguson
(50), Coleambally; Glyn and Jan Jones (41), Ardlethan; John
and Norma Lander (46) and son Wayne (76) (good on you Wayne,
bring some of your contemporaries next year) Darlington Point;
Phil and Kath Mallinson (44) and George Pope (48), Griffith.
Mr. and Mrs. John Podger (57) broke all records for distance,
travelling all the way from Benalla, Victoria.
Andrew and Natalie Moyes represented the School in the
place of Mr. and Mrs. Travers who tendered their apologies. The
Old Boys were represented by Marion and Harold Coulson.
Apologies were also received from Andrew Buttenshaw (72),
Phillip and Robin Bassingthwaite (58) (owing to the birth of a
son on the previous night; congratulations to you both), Gerald
and Ann Bassingthwaite (64) (cricket), Bob Connelly, John and
Mary Grant (28), C. R. Huxtable (57), F. E. S. Hall (45), Fred
Johnson, Jim Noble, John Oliver, John Ranken. and Gavin Wilcox.
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Wa wish to thank Phil and Mary, as well as their family for
their magnificent hospitality and they have kindly consented for
their home to be the venue next year. Phil presented Messrs.
Moyes and Culson with the usual "survival kit" which we are
sure "went down well".
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
We are pleased to report on a news roundup from Armidale
for late 1976. We located the following:
D. J. Bigg (65), B. Economics (Honours II (2)).
C. McDowell (70), B. Economics (Honours II (1)).
W. M. Early (72), B. Science.
N. C. B. Keane (72), B. Economics.
R. F. King (72), B. Agricultural Economics.
A. M. Long (72), B. Applied Economics.
J. A. Lugsdin (72), B. Agricultural Economics.
R. W. Powell (72), C. P. T. Summers (72).
R. W. Board (73), M. L. Cadell (73), J. H. W. Playfair (73).
D. C. Ronald (73), S. R. Schmidt (73).
P. T. Graham (74), R. J. Jenkins (74), P. J. O'Farrell (74).
G. S. Perry (74).
G. J. Boyd (75), D. M. Long (75).
PERSONAL
E. J. Trenerry (42) recently spent a month in England studying the latest trends and techniques at the Institute of Opthalmology attached to Moorfields Hospital, London. This is one of the
largest institutions of its kind in the world and has been responsible for much original research and development work.
David Ritchie (42) is at present studying Latin as a full time
student at Sydney University. This is his first undergraduate course
and he enrolled on his fiftieth birthday.
R. P. C. (Pat) Mills (46) has returned to Sydney having spent
seven years in Canberra and five years in Melbourne where he
was very active in O.B.U. affairs. He is now a member of the
Sydney Stock Exchange and a partner with Carr Hordern (47) in
the stockbroking firm of Carr Hordern & Co.
Professor I. G. Ross, FA A (41) Head, Department of Chemistry in the School of General Studies, Australian National University, has been appointed Chairman of the Australian Research
Grants Committee. The ARGC is responsible for the selection of
research projects for support by the Australian Government.
Raymond Kirby (46) is serving as National President of the
Metal Trades Industry Association.
Professor L. W. Davies (40) is to serve as president of Section 1 (Physics) at the Symposium to be held by ANZAAS (Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of
Science) in Melbourne later this year.
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Stuart Ferguson (74), attended the Army Apprentices' School
at Balcombe, Victoria, graduated in December, 1976, with high
honours. He was Battalion Sergeant-Major, and won the GovernorGeneral's Medal for coming first in the year. We congratulate
Stuart on his success.
Stewart Dietrich (72) is now off on the USS Midway for
three months loan. He was a Cadet Captain of Jervis Division
and has just passed out from the Royal Australian Naval College.
He captained the College 1st XV as well as being awarded the
Bennett Memorial Prize in 1975.
Garrick Fay (65) has been selected for the overseas tour of
the Sydney Rugby Union Association. Garrick has been made
Captain of the team.
Congratulations to David Clark (74) on his selection in the
New South Wales Kings Cup Eight which was the successful winner in the Perth Championships. Also Mathew Stagg (74) in the
Mosman Crew won the Junior Pairs event. David has also been
selected to row in the Australian VIII at Amsterdam.
S. W. Westwood (73) has just completed his final year at St.
Peter's College in Adelaide. Many of this year's UVI will remember him very well as a most pleasant and hard working
student.
He was Dux of the School, which is based on the Trial
Matriculation exam, as well as achieving five1 "As" (equivalent to
first level) in the Matriculation exam. He was extremely successful at Saints, coming first in English, Chemistry and Physics and
second in Maths I and Maths II in his final year. He was also a
Prefect and Captain of "Young" House as well as Captaining the
School's 1st XV. With all these fine attainments he even found
time for three clubs in which he became prominent: the Literary
Society, the Chemistry Club and the Bridge Club. He is now going
on to do a Science Degree at Adelaide University.
Paul Gaskin (58) advises that he is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication and General Studies at the Queensland
Institute of Technology, principally in advertising and social research subjects.
T. I. G. Robertson (52) AASA, ACIS, after a twelve months
stint with the Queensland Corporate Affairs Office has returned
to the New South Wales Corporate Affairs Commission.
Christopher Gartrell (72) is living in. Anglers Paradise,
Queensland and is the Treasurer of the Gold Coast Rugby Union
Club and would be, interested to hear of any prospective enthusiasts who have moved up North.
David Baird (56) has recently moved from Canberra and is
joining a real estate agency at Buderim in Queensland.
Douglas Andrews (75) has started at Orange Agricultural
College this year on a two year diploma course in Farm Management.
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A very active old boy Pip Hunt (69) has taken over Jack
Crawford's Sporting Goods store in Clarence Street Sydney and
has promised to be kind to Old Boys. Anthony Hunt (68) is
Manager of Paxtons Travel Service.
David Sturrock (67) is the General Manager of the Waste
Disposals Division of T.N.T.
Lloyd Townley (71) writes that he has been offered a student
research assistantship and a tuition scholarship for the 1977-78
academic year at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Pasadena, L.A. He will be studying for a Master of Science degree
(initially) in Environmental Engineering Science.
Professor D. M. Myers, an Old Boy and former Council
member, retired in November as foundation Vice-Chancellor of
La Trobe University and received the first Doctor of the University degree in honour of his 10 years of service.
In November Dr. John H. Southwick was elected President
of the Australian Dental Association, N.S.W. Branch.
Ran into Brian Lamble (48) down at the Gladesville Boatshed contemplating the ergometetf and wondering whether to give
it a try. Brian is with Price Waterhouse in Sydney.
OLD BOYS VISITING OPEN DAY
Peter Millard (58) who is with Myers and plays with I
Zingari was impressed with Pat Eldershaw's infallible memory.
Pat came up to him after all these years and asked, "How the lefthander was getting on."
Howard Prott (42) who after many years experience with the
Commonwealth Bank is now the Federal Secretary of the Association of Superannuation Funds.
John Massey (49) who is in the timber industry proved his
prowess by hitting a six on the second ball after lunch.
Wilf Johnson. (53) has been stockbroking since leaving school
and has been with Potters for the last four years.
Ken Warby (43), Graham Lemon (53) and David Whitfield (64) are together, having merged three firms this year as
Chartered Accountants.
Bill Shipway (46) has just moved to Lindfield and is in the
air conditioning business.
Hugh Phillips (50) is a Solicitor in the city, and a keen sailor
with a Compass Careel. He talks of 30 boats starting together but
doesn't mention where he finishes.
Alan Palmer (48) is a Solicitor at Cpndobolin. He has been
flying as a hobby since 1958 and has two boys at the School at
present. Apparently golf is not his best game.
David Wills (62) another keen sailor with the R.P.Y.A.C.
was married last year. He continues in the family business on the
North Shore.
Peter Eagle (63), an enthusiastic squash player without any
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coronaries yet, is with Dalgetys in the insurance side of their
business.
Michael Holden (55) after spending some years in the U.K.
with English Electric is an Engineering Consultant with Ewbank
Belford with whom he has been for eight years.
Michael Biddulph (47) has a son in Fourth Form and has
kept up his strong interest in tennis since leaving School. Michael
is a solicitor and has just moved out on. his own in the city.
Jim Morell (41) has been on the staff of the School since
1955.
David Farmer (74) is at Macquarie University in Third Year
Economics and reports that he is "trying to keep the slate clean."
J. W. Roberts (41) is a Chartered Accountant and is a Director of John A. Gilberts with whom he has been for 20 years.
Ron Woods (40), a grazier in the Moree district, was watching the cricket. He has two boys at the School in Third and
Fourth Form and reported a fairly rough time recently in the
floods and in some problems concerning insecticides.
Bill Wileman (41) was a proud father watching his son as
Opening Bat for the First Eleven. Bill is a dentist in Newcastle
where he has been for the last twenty years and finds swimming
is an excellent relaxation.
Colin Coulton (41) another wheatgrower from the Moree
District who should not be listed because he sent his lad to an
opposition school.
NOTES FROM THE BANKS OF THE NEPEAN
Bob Crawford (44) was a proud father watching his son rowing in the 2nd eight.
Angus Mclntosh (51) made the trip from Canberra to see his
first regatta for 20 years.
A father and son team were George Mackisack (37) who
coached the Junior Eight and Jim Mackisack (74). Others seen
were Robert Stanistreet (74) who is a Sales Rep. with Bristol
Myers, Grant Marsh (35) and Graeme Player (74) who is studying Law at Sydney University. Rod Austin (74) who is undertaking
a Management Course with Grace Bros.
O.B.U. SCHOLARSHIP
The Old Boys Union Scholarship has this year been awarded
to Graham Jones. Graham is a natural all-rounder, who in his
school career has featured prominently in football, rowing and
athletics as well as scholastically in Music, Mathematics and
Science.
NEWINGTON REGATTA
Unfortunately this year's G.P.S. Old Boys' Race was a fiasco.
There appeared to be a complete mix-up of the crews and the
starting times. The Shore crew was made up of M. Rodger, S.
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Davies, B. Fitzpatrick, R. Stanistreet, A. Goodman, D. Clark,
M. Chubb, T. Goswell and R. Hodgkinson. It is hoped that this
event will be sorted out next year.
SHORE OLD BOYS1 RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB
The 1977 season is now well under way, S.O.B.S. having
played two competition games with good success. S.O.B.S. are
again competing in the Barraclough, Stockdale and Blunt Cups.
It should be noted that S.O.B.S. are regarded as the strongest 3team club competing in the Sub-District Competition.
Earlier in the season S.O.B.S. sent 19 players on. the club's
first major tour. The tour was to Fiji in late February this year
and they played three games against rather formidable opposition
losing all three, but there were some complaints regarding the
heat, one game being played in 115° temperature. The tour was
half subsidized by the club and owing to the great success of the
tour and tremendous spirit in the club another tour has been
planned for the end of the 1978 season. The first game of the
Fijian tour was widely publicized in the press and articles appeared
in the Fijian Sun the following day.
The efforts of many people involved in raising the necessary
funds should be highly praised.
In 1976 the club had its first major success with the Blunt
Cup, being minor premiers and winning their Grand Final against
Eastwood 3-0 to be Premiers. The club is hoping to follow up
the success of the Blunt Cup with what should be three very
strong teams. Socially the club will again be very active with such
events as a Harbour Cruise, Cabaret Night, Golf Day, Tennis
Day, Car Rally, Wine Bottling and End of Season Dinner and
Bar-B-Que.
The Club is hoping to see many new Old Boys joining the
Club so if you would like a game please do not hesitate to con-
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tact Pip Hunt, 295688, or Dougal Geddes at Barry House on
9293513. Training is on Wednesday nights commencing at 7.30
at Rawson Oval Mosman.
At the Annual General Meeting the following were elected:
President, Mr. Bruce Cooper; Secretary, Mr. Pip Hunt; Asst. Sec,
Mr. Dougal Geddes; Treasurer, Mr. Tim Geddes; Asst. Treas.,
Mr. Ed. Stanistreet; Club Captain, Mr. Anthony Cormack; Committee, Messrs. Murray Champion, Garry Wilson, Doug. Sturrock,
Charlie Vowell, Don Carter, Peter Kearney and Steve Chapman.
LODGE TORCHBEARER
The School Masonic Lodge has now entered the forty-eighth
year of its existence. The Lodge was dedicated on 20th June,
1930, and held its first Regular Meeting on July of that year.
There are still six foundation members belonging to the Lodge.
At the Regular Meeting held at Lindfield Masonic Temple
on Friday, 22nd October, 1976, the Lodge celebrated its fivehundredth meeting; it was Past Masters' night and Wor. Bro.
A. N. Harding, the foundation Treasurer, took the Chair. The
work was a lecture and also the Election of Officers for 1976-77.
On the fourth Friday of November, 1976, the Lodge's fortyseventh Worshipful Master, in the person of Wor. Bro. W. H.
Howell, took the Chair at the Lindfield Masonic Temple. On that
occasion the Grand Master, Most Wor. Bro. N. W. Warren, a
member of the Lodge attended with a large and distinguished
delegation of Grand Lodge.
After the Installation, Wor. Bro. W. H. Howell invested Bro.
W. A. Deane as Senior Warden, Bro. B. D. Wood as Junior
Warden, Wor. Bro. R. J. Lehnder as Chaplain, Wor. Bro. R. T.
Anderson as Director of Ceremonies and Rt. Wor. Bro. G. C.
Turnbull as Secretary for the twenty-third year. The Lodge has
been delighted to forge another link with the School by admitting
Masters and welcoming six of them to the fraternity.
At all times the Lodge looks forward to visits by any Old
Boy member of the Masonic Order who may be in Sydney at
the time of the Regular Monthly meeting on the fourth Friday
of each month except December.
THE SHORE FOUNDATION
Shore has a long tradition of voluntary support programmes
and organisations, established by and for members of the School
community to enable Old Boys, parents and friends to serve the
School and become involved in its life and needs to an extent
consistent with their individual interests and resources of time
and money. The Old Boys' Union and the S.C.E.G.S. Association
are two such organisations whose roles are well known within
the School.
The Shore Foundation, is the most recently established sup-
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port organisation and was founded in 1973 to fill a need within
the School Community not previously met on a continuing basis.
This is the need to keep the School community aware of the importance of voluntary financial support for Shore, and informed
on the ways in which this support can be directed with maximum
effectiveness for the School and the donor, be it by cash donation,
transfer of property, bequest or some other means.
The Foundation is incorporated as a Company limited by
guarantee. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and members of
the Foundation include a number of people who are also members of the Old Boys' Union. Since the Foundation was first established as an unincorporated body, and more so since it became
incorporated as a Company, a number of Old Boys have suggested that the Old Boys' Union itself should be represented on the
Foundation. The Board of the Foundation has welcomed the
suggestion. As a result a group of some twenty members of the
O.B.U. has decided to contribute in excess of $10,000 over the
next five years to the Foundation Building Trust. The Foundation
has agreed to the Donor's request that these donations be regarded
as a qualifying gift making the Old Boys' Union a Trustee of the
Foundation and entitled to representation on the Board.
The Shore Foundation is an important aspect of the School's
activities and its programmes merit the support of all Old Boys in
all possible ways. The Foundation has already circulated material
explaining its structure and aims and will continue to do so. We
commend this material to your close and sympathetic consideration. Enquiries about the Foundation should be directed to the
Bursar, Jack McCann, who is the Foundation's Executive Officer.
CAREERS INFORMATION
A working register has been compiled of Old Boys who are
in a position to advise boys in the relative merits of different
careers. The panel may be contacted by boys through Stan
Gillespie and already several contacts have been organised. The
O.B.U. Committee feels that there is much to be gained by boys
in taking the opportunity of meeting experienced men in the work
environment.
OPEN DAY
This year's Open Day on 5th February was a very successful
occasion. Aided by fine weather the sporting fixtures ran smoothly
and the Old Boys were well represented with 72 players representing in five different sports.
Many new parents as well as Old Boys visited the School
and enjoyed the inspection of the facilities as well as the spectator
sports. The Open Day is gaining in popularity and is recommended as being well worth while attending.
The O.B.U. Cricketers were:
J. L. Massey (c), D. Starkey, P. Howard, R. Pulver, G.
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Wolstonholme, P. Millard, J. Jenkins, G. J. Lewame, M. Robinson, R. Mace, S. Woodhouse, G. B. White.
R. Blanshard (a), D. Booth, J. Booth, F. Widdis, J. Sedgwick, T. Sutherland, J. W. Cudmore, D. Cudmore, J. Eldershaw,
J. Clifton, M. Meares, W. B. Connolly.
D. de Greenlaw (c), J. de Greenlaw, J. Scott, R. Church, J,
Davidson, P. Debenham, R. Davies, A. Rowe, M. Wheeler, G.
Bailey, B. Paterson, D. Brownhill.
V. Roberts (c), B. P. Davies, A. Talbot, J. D. Molesworth,
D. Calver, I. McAlpin, R. Warren, R. Woods, A. Ralph, P. Robson, J. H. Wyndham.
In the swimming we were represented by B. Cobcroft, D. de
Greenlaw, M. Lee, J. de Greenlaw, R. Mcllroy, B. Paterson, J.
Davidson, J. Kirk.
The sporting results were:
Squash Results
Old Boys (P. Cotton, C. Cotton, J. Sangster, P. Coonery,
P. Douglas): 12 rubbers, defeated School, 0 rubbers.
Cricket Results
1st XI: School 8-278 (Wolstenholme 1-6, Lewarne 1-12,
Starkey 1-31, Howard 1-33, Robinson 1-33), beat O.B.U. 238
(Massey 52 ret., Pulver 36, Wolstonholme 29, Lewarne 30,
Starkey 29).
2nd XI School 155 (Sutherland 3-27, D. Cudmore 1-3, J.
Cudmore 1-29), beat O.B.U. 154 (Widdis 51, D. Cudmore 27).
3rd XI O.B.U. 135 (Church 23, Rowe 22, Davidson 20 n.o.)
beat School 112 (Scott 3, Davidson 2, Rowe 2 wickets).
4th XI School, 9-111 (Calver 4-28, Warren 5-23), beat
O.B.U. 9-100 decl. (Roberts 27 ret., Robson 24, Talbot 20).
Tennis Result's
G. Dreverman-G. Parsonson v. D. Studdy-B. Cranney, 4-6;
M. Jones-M. Cranney v. G. Nadjarian-R. Saville, 6-2; G. Parsonson-D. Brownhill v. D. Studdy-J. Booth, 6-2; G. Dreverman-M.
Jones v. R. Saville-M. Tierney, 6-0; J. Clifton.-M. Meares v. J.
Ridley-M. Sleeman, 6-0, 6-4; J. Clifton-M. Meares v. B. CranneyG. Nadjarian, 6-3; M. Jones-G. Dreverman v. J. Booth-R. Saville,
6-1; M. Cranney-D. Brownhill v. D. Studdy-M. Tierney, 6-2; J.
Clifton;-M. Meares v. B. Cranney-G. Nadjarian, 6-2; M. CranneyG. Parsonson v. B. Cranney-G. Nadjarian, 6-3.
O.B.U. 9 sets d. School 1 set.
Swimming Results
50 m Freestyle: R. Mcllroy 2nd.
50 m Butterfly: D. de Greenlaw 1st.
50 m Breaststroke: J. de Greenlaw 1st; M. Lee 2nd.
8 x 25 m Freestyle Relay: O.B.U. 3rd.
Medley Relay: O.B.U. 1st,
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Basketball Results
School 86 d. O.B.U. 23.
Huxtable 8, L. B. Audette 5, M. H. Thomas 4, D. Berkman
1, M. J. McClymont 2, M. E. Maccallum 3.
OLD BOYS1 UNION TIES
New 4" ties are available at $4.50 plus 20c postage (70c
Certified Postage) by writing to O.B.U., Box R98, Royal Exchange
2000.
OLD BOYS1 NOTES
Please keep us up to date with your wanderings and activities. Drop a note to "Torchbearer O.B.U. Notes", care of the
Bursars Office, or Box R98, P.O., Royal Exchange Sydney 2000.
SHORE ARCHIVES
Would any old boy have in his possession any of the following publications: Torch Bearers before 1920 to make complete
"Runs" of the Magazine from 1891-1976.
The missing editions are: September-December, 1898; April,
1907; December, 1909; all editions 1911 and 1913. Speech Day
Headmaster's Reports pre 1930.
We would be grateful if copies of these could be sent to:
Shore Archivist, Shore School, North Sydney, 2060.
OBITUARIES
We regret to advise of the passing away of two Old Boys
who were Committee members of prior years.
D. K. (Doug.) Phillips, a past president who rowed Bow in
L. C. Robson's first winning VIII in 1928.
Reginald Rowe (31), "One of the greatest cricketers ever to
wield a bat and ball for Narrandera" passed away in 1976. His
nickname at School was "Century Rowe" because of the numerous centuries that he scored and he continued his! highly successful cricketing career until 1966. Reginald was also well known, for
his activities with Rugby League in the district and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Old Boys Union, representing us for many
years.
VITAI LAMPADA TRADUNT
ASTON, Harold Laler. At the School: 1921.
BARTER, John Reginald: 28/10/76. At the School: 1910-11.
BOLE (enrolled as BOWELL), Brian Ottoway. At the School:
1936-1937.
DAVIS, Peter. At the School: 1929-31.
FINCH, Rawson Australia Windsor: 8/8/1976. At the School:
1932.
GILLIES, Malcolm. At the School: 1909-12.
HIGH, William Bruce: 6/2/77. At the School: 1970-75.
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HANSON, Geoffrey Faviell: 1/2/77. At the School: 1927-30.
HOCKEN, Frank Gordon. At the School: 1918-21.
ISBISTER, William: 2 / 2 / 7 7 : At the School: 1925-31.
MACLEAN, William John: 3/10/74. At the School: 1910-15.
MACLEOD, Colin Sherwin: 2 5 / 2 / 7 7 . At the School: 1921-24.
MASLIN, Harry Blackmore: November, 1976. At the School:
1921.
TAYLOR, Ralph: 19/11/76. At the School: 1920.
UTZ, K. R.: 2 8 / 4 / 7 7 . (See special note.)
WILKINSON, Peter Cornish: 15/8/76. At the School: 1927-31.
Changes of Address
We have lost touch with some Old Boys and ask if anyone
can give a lead to any of the following. A note to the Bursar at
the School will update all the O.B.U. and School records. Please
remember to advise the Bursar when you make your next move.
Unknown Addresses:
HAMILTON, Denis Raymond, 9955, 1963-1968.
HAMILTON, Hugh Montgomerie, 5866, 1937-1942.
HARRICKS, Hugh Dudley Armstrong, 3026, 1920-1923.
HARRIS, Anthony Clive, 9796, 1962-1969.
HARRIS, Arthur Peter, 7148, 1945-1953.
HARRIS, Cedrick Foskett, 3455, 1923-1925.
HART, Richard Norman Edwin, 8065, 1951-1954.
HARVEY, Peter John, 8356, 1953-1958.
HASEMER, Owen Leonard, 6480, 1941-1947.
HAUGEN, Peder, 6481, 1941-1945.
HAVILAND, David Stewart, 19235, 1964-1967.
HAWKSLEY, James William, 7616, 1948-1949.
HEATH, Ian Cottell, 7767, 1949-1955.
HEATH, Robert Alan, 6825, 1943-1945.
HENDERSON, Timothy Austin, 7619, 1948-1950.
HENDERSON, William Russ, 9312, 1959-1963.
HENRY, Francis Tress, 5522, 1935-1940.
HEPPELL (Dr.), Robert Rutherford, 7314, 1946-1952.
HERBERT, Jonathan Hartland, 7923, 1950-1950.
HERON, John Grant, 6572, 1941-1946.
HILBERT, John Frederick, 4175, 1927-1934.
HOCKNELL, John Russell, 6173, 1939-1944.
HOLMAN, Douglass John, 8225, 1952-1956.
HOLMES, John Harry Glennie, 7928, 1950-1956.
HOUSTON, Peter Nairn, 6019, 1938-1942.
HOWIE, John Stephens, 5345, 1934-1940.
HUDSON, Ian Morton, 7471, 1947-1948.
HUIE, John Ziegler, 6490, 1941-1948.
HUMBLE, Russell, 3801, 1925-1926.
HUNT, Clifford Markham, 4718, 1930-1933.
HUNT, John Geoffrey, 8516, 1954-1956.
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HURLEY, David George, 7472, 1947-1950.
HYLES, Richard Adolphus, 4350, 1928-1930.
IBLE, Donald Gordon, 6989, 1944-1947.
JARDINE, Walter James, 3288, 1922-1926.
JEFFERY, Stephen John Kingston, 8976, 1957-1962.
JOHNSON, Raymond Linton, 6992, 1944-1950.
JONES, Alan Charles, 2328, 1916-1919.
KEATINGE (Dr.), Richard Harte, 5533, 1935-1940.
KEIR, Graham Dixon, 7935, 1950-1957.
KELSO, James, 2850, 1919-1921.
KELYNACK, Colin Richard, 3543, 1923-1925.
KELYNACK, John Eric, 8675, 1955-1962.
KEENEDY, David George, 8676, 1955-1958.
KILLICK (Dr.), Robert William, 7939, 1950-1954.
KING, James Cyril, 5002, 1932KLEEM, Bruce Eric, 9978, 1963-1968.
KLEEM, Ross Geoffrey, 19686, 1967-1972.
LAKE, John Andrew, 8379, 1953-1956.
LANE, Alan Ingram, 4859, 1931-1936.
LANE, Geoffrey Reade, 3997, 1926-1928.
LANHAM, Jeffrey Walter, 9652, 1961-1965.
LARKE, Peter John, 7948, 1950-1955.
LARKE, Reginald John, 3814, 1925-1929.
LEE-MARTIN, Norman, 6498, 1941-1944.
LE FEVRE, Ian, 7482, 1947-1955.
LEGGATT, Bruce Frank, 8531, 1954-1959.
LEWIS, John Sinclair, 9324, 1959-1967.
LITCHFIELD, Linden Edwin, 4364, 1928-1929.
LITCHFIELD, Rawdon Mileham, 7173, 1945-1950.
LITTLE, David Geneve, 8684, 1955-1959.
LOVELL, Stephen John Tasman, 8239, 1952-1958.
LOWICK, Baldwyn Robert, 4864, 1931-1936.
LUCAS, Ian Russell, 8240, 1952-1959.
LUTHER, David Clive, 8687, 1955-1958.
LYNDON, William Morris, 6185, 1939-1940.
LYNE, Timothy Harvey, 8988, 1957-1961.
McBURNEY, Douglas Hope, 1277, 1908-1914.
McCUTCHEON, James William, 3387, 1922-1923.
MacDERMOTT, Dermot Mor, 3824, 1925-1930.
MacDIARMID, Hugh Melrose, 5730, 1936-1941.
McDONALD, Barton Samuel John, 3156, 1921-1924.
McDONALD, Geoffrey Stuart, 5562, 1935-1937.
MACFARLANE, Malcolm Harold, 2500, 1917-1918.
M C G R E G O R , ROSS (W), 7649, 1948-1952.
McKELLAR, Leslie Ean Benson, 5373, 1934-1935.
MACKENZIE, Alan Kenneth, 7012, 1944-1950.
MACKENZIE, James Stratton, 2606, 1918-1921.
McKILLOP, Bron Alexander, 7357, 1946-1950.
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MACKINNON, Daniel Frederick, 5557, 1935-1941.
McLEISH, John Gillies, 5177, 1933-1937.
MADELL, David Thomas Mills, 6190, 1939-1940.
MADWICK, John Edward Moss, 5890, 1937-1939.
MAIN, Peter Hugh, 6681, 1942-1943.
MALTBY, Graham George, 6852, 1943-1946.
MANN, Graham Schoiefield, 4868, 1931-1933.
MARR, Gordon William Henry, 4737, 1930-1931.
MARR, Victor James, 4738, 1930-1935.
MARSHALL, Benjamin Clark, 4196, 1927-1928.
MASON, David Stuart, 9493, 1960-1966.
MATTHEWS, Edmund Palmer, 4198, 1927-1930.
MEAD, John David, 9153, 1958-1963.
MESIKLE, Angus, 5179, 1933-1939.
MILLER, Robert Samuel, 3475, 1923-1927.
MITCHELL, Chistopher Burnham, 9495, 1960-1965.
MITCHELL, Ian Burnham, 8542, 1954-1961.
MITCHELL, Julien Leonard Albert, 4877, 1931-1934.
MITCHELL (Dr.), Robert Ian, 6049, 1938-1944.
MOBS, Michael Drayton, 8404, 1953-1959.
MONAGHAN, John Graham, 6750, 1942-1944.
MOORE, Eric Firth, 1982, 1914-1916.
MOORE, John David, 8708, 1955-1959.
MORAN, John Bernard, 9000, 1957-1961.
MORAN, Richard John, 8405, 1953-1957.
MORELL, David Busby, 5185, 1933-1939.
MOSES, William Keith, 7030, 1944-1947.
MUMMERY, Dale Farrell, 7808, 1949-1953.
MUNN, Robert Lawrence, 9162, 1958-1962.
MUTTON, Brian, 7350, 1946-1951.
MYERS, John David Delprat, 7651, 1948-1955.
NAPIER, Robert Stuart, 7811, 1949-1955.
NETTLETON, Derek Lloyd, 7812, 1949-1951.
NEWMAN, Philip Moreton, 8108, 1951-1955.
NOSS, Thomas Frere, 4214, 1927-1931.
NUNN, Roger Bradford, 11081, 1969-1974.
OGDEN, Peter Stanley Reginald, 7657, 1948-1948.
OLD, Trenham, 2532, 1917-1923.
ORMISTON, David Dalziell, 10187, 1964-1964.
ORR, Douglas William, 8711, 1955-1960.
PARK, Walter Stuart, 6207, 1939-1942.
PATERSON, Brian John, 10189, 1964-1969.
PEAK (Dfr.), Lawrence Stanford, 8413, 1953-1956.
PENNY, Nicholas John, 8415, 1953-1960.
PERCIVAL, John Norman, 2369, 1916-1920.
PERKINS, Philip Trevor, 8555, 1954-1960.
PERKS, Leslie William, 2792, 1919-1922.
PERRETT, Graham David, 8556, 1954-1961.
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PETERSON, Jon. Lawrence, 8162, 1951-1952.
PHILLIPS, Ralph Oswald, 3327, 1922-1925.
PINCHAM, Gregory Norman, 9173, 1958-1960.
PINNINGTON, Douglas Coleman, 9174, 1958-1962.
PIPER, Guy Herbert, 10535, 1966-1970.
POGSON, Ross Kim, 9507, 1960-1966.
POLLARD, Geoffrey Neil, 8861, 1956-1961.
PRIMROSE, Charles Herman Burton, 4286A, 1927-1929.
PRITCHARD, David Griffith, 6879, 1943-1950.
PRITCHARD (Dr.), Robert Charles, 8417, 1953-1956.
PRONK, Lieuwe, 4640, 1929-1933.
PROUD, Norman Terence, 9178, 1958-1962.
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REGISTER APPENDIX
Left Term I, 1976
11336 ALVAREZ, Ian Robert Samuel. Born 3/9/60; son of Dr.
K. O. Alvarez, 1 Stanhope Rd., Killara. Entered Term I,
1971.
11886 BATTEN, Stephen Trevor. Born 29/1/64; step-son of M.
Batten, Esq., 29 Highland Ridge, Middle Cove. Entered
Term I, 1974.
11701 BOURKE, Glenn. Born 11/11/60; son of B. Bourke,
Esq., 3 Ogilvy Rd., Clontarf. Entered Term I, 1973. 3rd
A Swimming.
11725 DEVERIDGE, Robert Mark. Born 29/9/63; son of W.
M. Deveridge, Esq., 4 Bromley Ave., Pymble. Entered
Term I, 1973.
12327 DRAKE, Andrew Jeffrey. Born 28/7/63; son of Mrs. F.
M. Drake, 10 Gregory Street, Yagoona. Entered Term I,
1976.
10853 GILLESPIE, Stuart Bruce. Born 28/9/57; son of S. W.
Gillespie, Esq., 52 Lord St., North Sydney. Entered Term
I, 1968. S.C. 1974.
12385 McKESSAR, Bruce Jeffrey. Born 22/9/57; son of Mrs.
W. L. Dawson, 5 Gray's Terrace, Kensington, Johannesburg, S.A. Entered Term I, 1976.
12459 WANSEY, Richard Denver Rouse. Born 3/10/59; son
of Dr. R. B. Wansey, 20 Kite St., Orange, N.S.W. Entered
Term I, 1976.
Left Term II, 1976
12321 CRAIG, Peter Thompson. Born 22/11/59; son of Dr. D.
M. Craig, 24-Milray Ave., Wollstonecraft. Entered Term
I, 1976.
12330 FARLEY, Nigel. Born 29/10/62; son of D. Farley, Esq.,
114 Benelong Rd., Cremorne. Entered Term I, 1976.
11596 MAKAI, Michael Anthony. Born 13/1/60; son off J.
Makai, Esq., 2 Brereton St., Gladesville. Entered Term
I 1972 S C 1975
11605 MIDDLETON, Adam James Greville. Born 30/4/64; son
of Dr. W. R. J. Middleton, 26 Burran Ave., Mosman.
Entered Term I, 1972.
12223 PLAYFAIR, Andrew1 Peter George. Born 6/8/62; son of
P. H. Playfair, Esq., Etham Ave., Darling Point. Entered
Term I, 1975.
N.B. In H.S.C. results, the figure 1 after the name of a subject indicates
a Grade I award in the course taken in that subject.
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Left Term III, 1976
11150 ALLPORT, David Ian. Born 14/9/58; son of R. A. Allport, Esq., Tharwa Road, Queanbeyan. Entered Term I,
1970. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Maths and Geography 1).
Prefect, House Captain and House Colours (Robson). 5th
XI, 6th XV.
12082 ALVAREZ, James John Samuel. Born 29/10/63; son, of
K. O. Alvarez, Esq., 1 Stanhope Road, Killara. Entered
Term I, 1975.
11154 AUDETTE, Leigh Berk. Bom 15/8/58; son of R. B.
Audette, Esq., 97 Union St., North Sydney. Entered Term
I, 1970. S.C. 1973, H.S.C. 1976 (English 1). House Prefect and House Colours (Robson). Bb.C. 1975 and 1976,
Captain and G.P.S. 1st V 1976). 2nd A. Football.
11337 AUSTIN, Gregory John. Born 11/9/58; son of S. J.
Austin, Esq., 17 Shellbank Ave., Cremorne. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11339 BARDEN, Douglas Spencer. Born 2/1/59; son of R. S.
Barden, Esq., 20 Georges Cres., Fannie Bay, Darwin,
N.T. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976.
House Prefect (S).
11884 BARNES, Timothy Graham. Born 16/3/58; son of Mrs.
S. E. Shennen, 14-18 Harvey St., Seaforth. Entered Term
I, 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths, Science, General Studies
and Music 1). Sub-Prefect. R. G. H. Walmsley Memorial
Choir Prize.
11340 BEGGS, Scott William Ross. Born 26/5/58; son of D. R.
Beggs, Esq., 56 Bardo Rd., Newport. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976.
12481 BENTLEY, William Stewart. Born 26/10/59; son of
J. W. Bentley, Esq., "Letchworth", Armidale. Entered
Term III, 1976. D. of E. Bronze.
11341 BERCKELMAN, David Alec. Born 21/2/59; son of D.
R. Berckelman, Esq., 9 Plunkett Rd., Balmoral. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Science 1).
11342 BERKMAN, David William. Born 5/8/58; son of W. K.
Berkman, Esq., 65 Coolawin Rd., Northbridge. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1).
2nd A. Football and Basketball.
11343 BERRY, Andrew Lindsay John. Born 9/2/59; son of
B.H. Berry, Esq., 16 Owen Rd., Lindfield. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (English and Geography
1). 3rd A. Tennis.
10791 BERRY, Ian Keith. Born 26/3/59; son of K. J. Berry,
Esq., 89 Iris St., Beacon Hill. Entered Term I, 1968. S.C.
1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11697 BIRD, Christopher Bruce. Born 25/9/59; son of B. C.
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11345
10982
10810
12120
10811
11706
11708
11348
10815
12126
11536
101
Bird, Esq., 48 Ruskin Rowe, Avalon. Entered Term I,
1973. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976.
BOWE, Stephen Harry. Bora 22/2/59; son of R. C.
Bowe, Esq., 103 Gilmore St., Kelso. Entered Term I,
1968. Left Term III, 1969. Re-entered Term I, 1973.
S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976. House Prefect (H).
BRADSHAW, Robert John. Born 31/10/58; son of J. L.
Bradshaw, Esq., 85 Peacock St., Seaforth. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (General Studies 1). SubPrefect. A.C., 2nd A. Football, 3rd A. Cricket 1975 and
1976.
BURGESS, David Leslie. Born 30/9/58; son of Mrs.
J. M. Burgess, 22 Adelaide Ave., East Lindfield. Entered
Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Economics and
General Studies 1). Old Boys' Club Exhibition 1976. F.C.
1975 and 1976. T.C.
BURNS, Andrew Charles. Born 29/10/58; son of J. W.
Burns, Esq., Barry House, Shore School, North Sydney.
Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976. Prefect
of the Preparatory School. Sgt. (Cadets). R.C. 1974, 1975,
1976. David Davies Memorial Choir Prize.
BUSH, Geoffrey Thomas. Born 30/9/60; son of A. T.
Bush, Esq., "Linden Hill", Walcha, N.S.W. Entered Term
I, 1975. S.C. 1976.
BYRNE, Stuart Austin. Born 7/4/58; son of A. A. Byrne,
Esq., "Mirridong", Gerogery, N.S.W. Entered Term I,
1968. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976. Sub-Prefect (B). Chapel
Council. 1st A. Rowing.
CADDEN, Chistopher Gerald. Born 23/11/60; son of
R. V. Cadden, Esq., 50 Suffolk Ave., Collaroy. Entered
Term I, 1973. S.C. 1976. 3rd A. Rowing.
CAMERON, Stuart David. Born 28/7/69; son of I. C.
Cameron, Esq., 62A Springdale Rd., Killara. Entered
Term I, 1973. S.C. 1976.
CAMPBELL, James Kristian Gilmour. Born 30/1/59;
son of J. D. Campbell, Esq., 11 Arabella St., Lcngueville.
Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (General
Studies 1).
CARPENTER, Walter Randolph Bowon. Born 16/12/58;
son of Mrs. G. N. Evans, 4-11 Elamang Ave., Kirribilli.
Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976, 2nd A.
Rowing. 3rd A. Football.
CHARKER, Peter William. Born 18/11/58; son of F. E.
Charker, Esq., 47 Clanville Rd., Roseville. Entered Term
I, 1975. H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1). 1st A. Football, 3rd
A. Cricket.
CHIN, Gan Tian (Thomas). Born 8/3/59; son of Chin
Swee-Loen, 15 Tambun Rd., Ipoh, Malaysia. Entered
102
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Term I, 1972. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
10818 CHURCHES, Neil Campbell. Born 11/11/58; son of R.
F. Churches, Esq., 415 Sailor's Bay Rd., Northbridge.
Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976.
10819 CLIFTON, David Kenneth. Born 20/9/58; son of K. P.
Clifton, Esq., "Kilchurn", Mullaley, N.S.W. Entered Term
I, 1968. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976. House Prefect and House
Colours (S). B.C. 3rd A. Football.
11539 COCKS, Cameron Miles Stuart. Born 13/3/63; son of
B. L. Cocks, Esq., 8 Holbrook Ave., Kirribilli. Entered
Term I, 1972.
11357 COCKS, Martin Andrew Lloyd. Born 29/12/58; son of
B. L. Cocks, Esq., 8 Holbrook Ave., Kirribilli. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976. Sgt. (Cadets).
C.C. F.C.
10820 COLEBROOK, Julian John Hector. Born 23/9/58; son
of J. E. Colebrook, Esq., Robson House, Shore School.
Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976.
11358 COLLINS, John David. Bom 18/12/58; son of Dr. J. G.
Collins, 79 Bangaloe Ave., Balgowlah. Entered Term I,
1971. Oswald Stanton Cook Entrance Scholarship. S.C.
1974. Grainger Exhibition. H.S.C. 1976 (English, Mathematics, Science, French, German and General Studies 1).
Sub-Prefect. Editor Weekly Record, Torch Bearer Committee 1975-76. School Chess Team. Monteith Cowper
Wood Memorial Prize for Physics, Herbert Kendall Memorial Prize for French, J. S. Wilson Memorial Prize for
English, John Kingsmill Phillips Memorial Prize for Chemistry, Harold Dean and R. S. Reid Prizes for Mathematics
and Charlton Divinity Prizes (shared), Percival Sharp
Memorial Prize (VI Form), Burke Prize and United Services Prize (First in General Proficiency), B.H.P. Matric.
Prize, Aust.-Germ. Student Exchange Scholarship.
11913 COOKE, William Randolph. Born 2/11/58; son of Dr.
W. L. Cooke, 52 Ramah Ave., Mt. Pleasant. Entered
Term I, 1974. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Mathematics I).
Bb.C.
11361 COOPER, Bruce Paterson. Born 16/2/59; son of Dr. L.
P. Cooper, 1 Gordon St., Clontarf. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11362 COPEMAN, Arthur John Lansdowne. Born 30/10/58;
son of A. C. Copeman, Esq., 24 Clanville Rd., Roseville.
Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (French
and Science 1). Prefect. C.U.O. 3rd A. Football. Senior
Librarian. Secretary, Chapel Council.
10996 CORBETT, Angus David. Born 14/3/59; son of R. D.
Corbett, Esq., "Gnomery", Burren Junction, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Mathematics,
THE TORCH BEARER
12135
10827
12272
10999
11183
11367
10627
11186
11002
103
Economics and General Studies 1). Sub-Prefect. House
Prefect (B). Sgt. (Cadets). Donald Muston Memorial Prize
for General Merit. 30 Club.
CORKILL, Michael Charles. Born 29/7/62; son of J.
C. C. Corkill, Esq., 3 Mark Place, Bilgola Plateau. Entered Term I, 1975.
CORMACK, Mathew Arthur Croft. Born 31/7/59; son
of O. R. Cormack, Esq., 38 Curagal Rd., North Turramurra. Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
S.L.S. Bronze.
COULTAN, Mark Ashley. Born 4/9/58; son of J. P.
Coultan, Esq., 27 Hampden Ave., Wahroonga. Entered
Term I, 1975. H.S.C. 1976 (General Studies 1).
COWPER, David James Macquarie. Born 5/12/58; son
of A. C. M. Cowper, Esq., 8a Warwick St., Killara. Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (General
Studies 1).
CRANNEY, Michael Kenneth. Born 7/11/57; son of Dr.
K. S. Cranney, Esq., 1 Pindari Ave., Castlecove. Entered
Term I, 1970. S.C. 1973, C.S.S. H.S.C. 1975 and 1976
(Mathematics and Science 1). Sub-Prefect. C.U.O. House
Colours (S). A.C. 1974 and 1975. T.C. 1974, 1975, 1976
and G.P.S. 1st Team 1974-75. Sports Executive. Russell
Sinclair Memorial Prize for General Merit.
CREBBIN, Phillip Andrew Keith. Born 20/12/58; son
of R. C. Crebbin, Esq., 16 Linden Way, Castlecrag. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. R.C. 1975
and 1976.
CREER, James Neill. Born 1/6/57; son of J. N. Creer,
Esq., 49a Braeside St., Wahroonga. Entered Term I, 1967.
S.C. 1973, H.S.C. 1975 and 1976. Prefect 1975. Senior
Prefect 1976. C.U.O. A.C. 1973-74-75-76. S.C. 1975-76.
Captain of Athletics 1975 and 1976. Captain of Swimming
1976. House Prefect (H) 1976. Brian Pockley Memorial
Prize.
CUDMORE, James William. Bom 19/7/58; son of J. K.
Cudmore, Esq., "Weblands", Quirindi. Entered Term I,
1970. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1). Prefect.
House Prefect and House Capjtain (S). 2nd A. Cricket.
Secretary Projector Club.
CUDMORE, Robert Richard. Born 12/10/57: son. of
P. G. Cudmore, Esq., "Karambee", Quirindi, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1973, H.S.C. 1975 and 1976
(English and Science 1). Prefect. House Prefect and House
Colours (S). Prefect of the Hall. R.C. 3rd A. Cricket and
Football.
104
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10837 DEAN, Charles Tallis Casey Webster. Born 21/3/59; son
of C. Dean, Esq., 31 Middle Head Rd., Mosman. Entered
Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. Deceased November, 1976.
11370 DITCHFIELD, Timothy Peter. Born 28/9/58; son of
P. Ditchfield, Esq., 22 Lewin St., Inverell, N.S.W. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Prefect. House
Captain, Hodges House.
11003 DOCKER, John Kent. Born 21/1/59; son of B. D.
Docker, Esq., 1 Chilton Parade, Warrawee. Entered Term
I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. S.L.S. Instructor and
3rd Award.
11547 DOUGLAS, Jamieson Karl Alexander. Born 24/3/63;
son of J. A. Douglas, Esq., 63 Livingstone Ave., Pymble.
Entered Term I, 1972.
12326 DRACOPOLOUS, Arthur. Born 31/3/63; son of Mrs.
H. Draeopolous, 75 Maybe St., Bombala, N.S.W. Entered
Term I, 1976.
11371 DUNBAR, Philip Richard. Born 24/9/58; son of R. C.
Dunbar, Esq., 169 Ben Boyd Rd., Neutral Bay. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974, H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1).
Sub-Prefect. House Colours (S). Referee's Badge. Torch
Bearer Committee. 2nd A. Rowing. 3rd A. Football.
11736 ELLIOTT, James Michael. Born 14/2/61; son of M. J.
Elliott, Esq., 30 Dayman Place, Castlecrag. Entered Term
I, 1973. S.C. 1976.
11010 ELLIOTT, Robert Maxwell. Born 8/9/58; son of Dr.
F. M. Elliott, 12 Lower Boyle St., Cremorne. Entered
Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (General Studies 1).
C.U.O. Bb.C. S.C. 3rd A. Football.
11194 ELVY, Craig Robert Born 5/8/58; son of R. F. Elvy,
Esq., 42 Cutler Rd., Clontarf. Entered Term I, 1970. S.C.
1974. H.S.C. 1976 (English 1). Sub-Prefect. C.U.O. 2nd
A. Football and Cricket. 1st A. Golf, and Captain. House
Colours (H).
11373 EVANS, Peter John. Born 9/1/59; son of Rev. R. E.
Evans, 9 Long Ave., North Ryde. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (General Studies 1).
10643 FENWICK, Charles William. Born 29/9/57; son of J. A.
Fenwick, Esq., 26 Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth. Entered
Term I, 1967. S.C. 1973. H.S.C. 1975 (Science 1) and
1976. S.L.S. 1st Award. House Colours (S). Referee's
Badge.
11019 FINCKH, Geoffrey Victor. Born 4/2/59; son of Dr. E. S.
Finckh, 1 Valley Rd., Lindfield. Entered Term I, 1969.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Ancient History and Geography
1). 2nd A. Football. 30 Club.
12332 FINKELSTEIN, Sam. Born 5/8/59; son of A. Finkelstein, Esq., 26 Myee Crescent, Lane Cove. Entered Term
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105
I, 1976. H.S.C. 1976 (Economics and Maths 1).
11021 FOCK, Daniel Justus. Born 23/11/58; son of Major D.
Fock, 1/204 Watson St., Neutral Bay. Entered Term I,
1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths and General Studies
1). R.C. House Colours (R).
11378 FOWLER, Andrew Keith. Born 24/9/58; son of J. O.
Fowler, Esq., 9 Ford St., Greenwich. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Science 1). S.CE.G.S.
Association Exhibition No. 2. Sub-Prefect. Sgt. (Cadets).
3rd A. Cricket and Football. House Colours (B). Weekly
Record Committee.
11201 FREEMAN, Mark Alistair. Born 12/2/59; son of W. A.
H. Freeman, Esq., 100 Fiddens Wharf Rd., Killara. Entered Term I, 1970. S.C. 1974. Prefect. H.S.C. 1976
(English and Modern History 1). Referee's Badge. D. of
E. Bronze. St. John's Ambulance Senior Cert. B.C. 2nd
A. Football. Old Boys' Club Prize (shared) for General
Activities.
11382 GAMBRILL, Brett Stephen. Born 6/3/59; son of P. F.
Gambrill, Esq., 3157 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers' Paradise, Old. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976
(General Studies 1).
11386 GILTRAP, David George Henry. Born 14/6/59; son of
Rev. S. W. Giltrap, 132 Archer St., Roseville. Entered
Term I, 1971. Archbishop's Exhibition. S.C. 1974. H.S.C.
1976. Sub-Prefect. A.C. Referee's Badge, Chapel Council. Sports Executive. Old Boys' Union Prize (shared) for
General Activities.
11388 GOODMAN, Peter Geoffrey. Born 23/7/59; son of Mrs.
J. A. Goodman, 3 Sugarloaf Crescent, Castlecrag. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11683 GOTTS, Timothy Robert. Born 6/9/58; son of R. E.
Gotts, Esq., 107 Carrington Rd., Wahroonga. Entered
Term II, 1972. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. 3rd A. Squash.
D. of E. Silver. S.L.S. 3rd A. and Chief Instructor
10858 GREAVES, Douglas Audley. Born 18/10/58; son of Dr.
C. L. Greaves, 4 Upper Minimbah Rd., Northbridge. Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. Sub-Prefect. H.S.C. 1976
(French, Maths and General Studies 1). Debating Prize.
11032 GRIFFITHS, David Trevor. Born 4/5/59; son, of Rev.
J. T. Griffiths, St. John's Rectory, Warrane Rd., Willoughby. Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. 5th
XV. Weekly Record Committee. Economics Prize and
Lodge Torchbearer Prize for Ancient History.
11749 GRUNWALD, Justin Henderson. Born 1/9/59; son of
Dr. G. B. Grunwald, 35 Woodbine St., North Balgowlah.
Entered Term I, 1973. S.C. 1976.
11750 GUNTON, Matthew Stephen. Born 18/3/60; son of Mrs.
106
11216
11860
10861
11391
12269
11392
11394
11395
11037
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D. Russell-Scott, 26 Delecta Ave., Mosman. Entered Term
I, 1973. S.C. 1976.
HALF, David Gordon. Born 4/5/58; son of A. G. Hale,
Esq., 62 Churchill Rd., Killara. Entered Term I, 1970.
S.C. 1973. H.S.C. 1975 (Science and Geography 1) and
1976 (English, Geography, Science and General Studies
1). Sub-Prefect. F.C. House Colours (S). Torch Bearer
Committee. Desmond Hum Memorial Prize for Geography.
HALLIDAY, Robert John. Born 3/6/58; son of R. F.
Halliday, Esq., 50 Greengate Rd., Killara. Entered Term
I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Science and General
Studies 1). Junior Close Scholarship 1971. Sub-Prefect.
C.U.O. (Cadets). A.C. 3rd A. Football and Cricket. Chess
1st V.
HAMILTON, James Angus. Bom 15/5/59; son of W. J.
Hamilton, Esq., 49 Grosvenor St., Wahroonga. Entered
Term I, 1986. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Science, Modern
History and General Studies 1). St. John's Ambulance
Certificate. 2nd A. Tennis. 3rd A. Football. 30 Club.
HARGREAVES, Ian Craig. Born 24/3/59; son of J.
Hargreaves, Esq., 20 Yardley Ave., Waitara. Entered
Term I, 1971. Junior Open Entrance Scholarship No. 2,
1971. S.C. 1974. Graham Exhibition 1976. H.S.C. 1976
(Science, French, German and General Studies 1). SubPrefect. Captain Debating. Weekly Record Committee.
War Memorial Prize (Second in General Proficiency).
John Jamieson Memorial Prize for General Knowledge.
German Prize. Debating Prize.
HARIMAN, Andre. Born 21/5/58; son of Mr. E. Hariman, 2 Pahlowan Trio, Malang, Indonesia. Entered Term
I, 1975. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths 1). Charlton Divinity Prize.
HARRIS, Keith Bruce. Born 1/6/58; son of B. M. Harris,
Esq., Avondale, Rowena, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974.
HARVEY, Bruce Neil. Born 29/4/59; son of R. N. Harvey, Esq., 33/2 Pacific St., Bronte. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. 3rd A. Cricket.
HAWKE, Richard Michael Osborne. Born 23/3/59; son
of Mrs. I. W. Adamson, Blair Gowrie, Neville, via Blayney, N.S.W. Entered Term 'I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C.
1976. House Prefect (School). W.O.II. (Cadets). 2nd A.
Shooting.
HENNING, David Biddulph. Born 27/5/58; son of E. B.
H. Henning, Esq., 17 Bent St., Lindfield. Entered Term I,
1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. D. of E. Bronze. First Aid
Certificate,
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107
10867 HOLMES a COURT, Campbell Worsley. Born 26/8/58;
son of P. Holmes a Court, 23 Taunton St., Pymble. Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. B.C.
12362 HOWARD, Philip John. Born 3/2/59; son of G. R.
Howard, Esq., 11 Mulgownie Crescent, Balgowlah Heights.
Entered Term I, 1976. H.S.C. 1976. C.C. F.C.
11403 HOY, Stephen Scott. Born 13/2/59; son of S. L. Hoy,
Esq., 86/587 Toorak Rd., Toorak, Vic. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths 1). Sub-Prefect.
W.O.II (Cadets). 2nd A. Rowing and Football. Torch
Bearer Committee.
11406 HUXTABLE, Mark Stephen. Born 19/9/58; son of H. P.
Huxtable, Esq., 86 Minnamurra Rd., Northbridge. S.C.
1974. H.S.C. 1976. 2nd A. Basketball.
11408 INGALL, Mark Douglas. Born 8/5/59; son of D. A.
Ingall, Esq., 9 Monterey St., St. Ives. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths and Economics 1).
11410 JENKINS, Richard Harlow. Born 17/2/59; son of Mrs.
S. R. Jenkins, 14 Bay St., Mosman. S.C. 1974. SubPrefect. H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1). C.C. 5th XV.
Referee's Badge. Weekly Record Committee. Secretary
Economics Society.
11412 JOHNSTON, Shaun Vernon. Born 26/12/58; son. of H.
V. Johnston, Esq., 140 Cobar St., Nyngan, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. House Prefect and House Colours (B). 3rd A. Life Saving.
11773 JONES, Ian Glyndwr. Born 14/9/60; son of S. G. Jones,
Esq., Glyntirion, Ardlethan, N.S.W. Entered Term I,
1973. S.C. 1976.
11971 KEELING, Ashley Russell. Born 17/10/61; son of W.
A. L. Keeling, Esq., 86 Seaforth Crescent, Seaforth. Entered Term I, 1974.
11240 KENT, Richard Samuel. Born 1/4/58; son of A. R. Kent,
Esq., 35 Neeworra Rd., Northbridge. Entered Term I,
1970. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. T.C.
11415 KESSELL, Peter Scott. Born 15/3/59; son of J. S. Kessell, Esq., 11 Lennox St., East Gordon. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. D. of E. Silver. 3rd A.
Rowing.
11418 KING, Anthony Neil. Born 11/11/58; son of H. H. King,
Esq., 11 Plunkett Rd., Mosman. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Instructor Adventure Training.
11420 KING, Stephen Thomas. Born 28/1/58; son of E. W.
King, Esq., "Waterloo Station", Walcha, N.S.W. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Sub-Prefect. House
Prefect (R). F.C. Bb.C.
11423 KIRBY, David John. Born 1/3/61; son of K. J. Kirby,
Esq., 37 Bangalla St., Warrawee. Entered Term I, 1971.
108
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11052 KITSON, David Andrew Lindsay. Born 26/12/58; son of
Dr. L. R. Kitson, 37 George St., Sydney. Entered Term I,
1969. Left Term 3, 1973. Re-entered Term I, 1976. H.S.C.
1976.
11056 LANDER, John Wayne. Born 22/12/57; son of J. L.
Lander, Esq., "Wondaree", Darlington Point, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths 1).
Prefect. House Prefect and House Captain (B). B.C. F.C.
D. of E. Silver. House Colours (B).
11427 LEMON, Robert Rankin. Born 13/7/59; son of B. S. D.
Lemon, Esq., 55 Babbage Rd., East Roseville. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths, Science
and Economics 1). T.C.
11059 LESLIE, Christopher Irvine. Born 31/8/58; son of D. T.
Leslie, Esq., "Lucknow", Nevertire, N.S.W. Entered Term
I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. House Colours (R). 1st
A. Shooting. 3rd A. Rowing.
11788 LEWIN, Richard Joseph. Born 9/3/63; son of G. A.
Lewin, Esq., 42 Spencer Rd., Cremorne. Entered Term I,
1973.
12376 LO, Chung-Yin (Henry). Born 7/1/58; son of Mr. Dick
Sang Lo, 989 King's Rd., Flat A4, 25th Floor, Sunway
Gardens, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Entered Term I, 1976.
H.S.C. 1976 (Maths, Science and Chinese 1). John Kingsmill Phillips Memorial Prize for Chemistry (shared).
12183 LOWE, Robert John Spencer. Born 26/9/64; son of M.
S. L. Lowe, Esq., 33 Shadforth St., Mosman. Entered
Term I, 1975.
12482 LYNCH, Nigel Guy Harvey. Born 22/8/60; son of H. R.
Lynch, Esq., 19 Glengariff Ave., Killarney Heights. Entered Term III, 1976.
11431 MACCALLUM, Mark Edward. Born 13/2/59; son of
H. Maccallum, Esq., 15 The Bulwark, Castlecrag. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. F.C. 2nd A.
Basketball. 30 Club.
11437 McCOUAT, John Battson. Born 28/4/59; son of J. B.
McCouat, Esq., 2 Berry Ave., Fairlight. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1). 5th XV.
11066 MACDIARMID, David John, Melrose. Born 6/8/57; son
of J. A. MacDiarmid, Esq., "Burra", Queanbeyan, N.S.W.
Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. 6th XV.
11440 McDOWELL, Michael John. Born 10/10/58; son of I.
McDowell, Esq., 27 Ray Rd., Epping. Entered Term I,
1971. (Junior Open Entrance Scholarship No. 1). S.C.
1974. S.C.E.G.S. Association Exhibition No. 1, 1975-76.
Sub-Prefect. H.S.C. 1976 (Science 1). 3rd A. Football.
A. H. Wade Memorial Prize (for General Merit).
11070 MACKENZIE, David Robert. Born 5/12/58; son of B. S.
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11441
11432
11443
11685
11433
11436
11444
11999
11446
11078
11809
10900
109
Mackenzie, Esq., 64 Headland Rd., Castle Cove. Entered
Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
McKEOWN, Jonathan Kenneth David. Born 16/'4/59;
son of P. J. McKeown, Esq., Canberra Grammar School,
Flinders Way, Manuka, A.C.T. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (General Studies 1). 5th XI.
MACLEAN, William Bruce. Born 17/4/61; son of W. H.
Maclean, Esq., 42 Stuart St., Longueville. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974.
McVEY, David John. Born 1/11/58; son of R. McVey,
Esq., Chaktip Court, Sukhimvit Soi 51, Bangkok, Thailand. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976
(General Studies 1). Sub-Prefect. House Prefect (School).
2nd A. Football and Rowing.
MALPAS, Aidan Richard Grant. Born 2/3/59; son of
A. F. Malpas, Esq., 8 Wilton Close, Gordon. Entered Term
III, 1972. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (English 1). D. of E.
Bronze.
MANSON, Peter Evan John. Born 4/3/59; son of E. R.
Manson, Esq., 24 Richard Rd., St. Ives. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Geography 1).
MAXWELL, Michael Boyd. Born 17/5/58; son of M. G.
Maxwell, Esq., 31 Macquarie St., Cromer. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1.976. St. John's Ambulance
Senior Certificate.
MILNE, Nicholas James. Born 19/2/59; son of J. G.
Milne, Esq., 33 Griffith Ave., Roseville Chase. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Senior Venturer.
MISKELL, David Kershaw. Bom 15/8/57; son of G. K.
Miskell, Esq., 55 McCarr's Creek Rd., Church Point. Entered Term I, 1974. H.S.C. 1975 (Art 1), and 1976
(Science 1). 3rd A. Rowing. E. T. Thring Memorial Prize
for Art.
MORLING, Robert Ashley. Born 9/6/59; son of T. R.
Morling, Esq., 43 Arabella St., Longueville. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
MORRICE, Barry. Born 31/1/59; son of J. Morrice,
Esq., Cuddle Station, Whitten Punt, Narrandera, N.S.W.
Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. SubPrefect. House Prefect (Barry). 6th XV. 6th XI Hall Committee 1975-76. 30 Club. St. John's Ambulance Certificate.
MURRAY, Richard John. Born 9/6/60; son of R. L.
Murray, Esq., "Yarrawonga", Collie, N.S.W. Entered
Term I, 1973. S.C. 1976.
MURRAY-JONES, Ian Gordon. Born 15/10/58; son of
J. D. Murray-Jones, Esq., 16 Warwick St., Killara. Entered
Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Economics and
Ancient History 1). 3rd A. Cricket.
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11273 NEELY, Robert Lennox. Born 21/3/59; son of D. G.
Neely, Esq., 14 Marshall Crescent, Beacon Hill. Entered
Term I, 1970. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (English, Maths,
Economics, Geography and General Studies 1).
11450 NEILL, Colin Gordon. Born 26/5/59; son of I. G. Neill,
Esq., 41 Ryries Pde., Cremorne. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11451 NEWELL, Dean Peter. Born 23/4/59; son of P. L.
Newell, Esq., 13 Fisher St., Balgowlah Heights. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (English and
Maths 1). 2nd A. Tennis.
11454 NORTH, Peter John. Born 13/10/58; son of T. M. North,
Esq., 21 Kardella Ave., Killara. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11082 OHLSSON, Michael Gordon Terence. Born 30/12/58;
son of N. E. Ohlsson, Esq., 16 Ross St., Newport. Entered
Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. Sub-Prefect. H.S.C. 1976.
11083 OSBORNE, Michael Drake. Bora 2/12/58; son of Hon.
F. M. Osborne, 9 Mary St., Longueville. Entered Term I,
1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11084 PADMAN, John Christian. Born 19/9/58; son of J. M.
Padman, Esq., 12 Boondah Place, Warrawee. Entered
Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. 5th XV. 3rd A.
Rowing.
11618 PALMER, James Roderick Pemberton. Born 4/6/59; son
of C. P. Palmer, Esq., Gininderra R.M.B. 534, Wagga
Wagga, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1972. S.C. 1975. 2nd A.
Basketball. 5th XV.
11281 PARKER, Nigel Henry Shelley. Born 15/5/59; son of
J. H. S. Parker, Esq., 33 Wolseley Rd., Mosman. Entered
Term I, 1970. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Sub-Prefect. R.C.
10909 PASCOE, David Ronald. Born 4/10/58; son of R. V.
Pascoe, Esq., 162 Crescent Rd., Newport. Entered Term
I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11088 PIDGEON, Peter Nathanial. Born 19/1/59; son of W. E.
Pidgeon, Esq., 85 Northwood Rd., Northwood. Entered
Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11461 PRYDE, John Robert Kenneth. Born 18/7/59; son of Dr.
D. L. A. Pryde, 1029 Pittwater Rd., Collaroy. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths, Science and
German 1). Harold Dean and R. S. Reid Prize for Mathematics (shared).
11463 RENNIE, Andrew Chapman. Born 11/3/59; son of Col.
D. T. Rennie, 4 Beagle St., Red Hill, A.C.T. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11465 ROBERTS, David Scott. Born 18/9/58; son of Professor
E. M. Roberts, 234 Edinburgh Rd., Castlecrag. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Modern History
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and General Studies 1). Sgt. (Cadets). 2nd A. Football.
11097 RODGER, Toby James. Bom 9/10/58; son of I. C.
Rodger, Esq., 92 Shepard St., Chippendale. Entered Term
I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976.
11468 ROTHWELL, James Terence. Born 12/2/59; son of Dr.
T. L. W. Rothwell, 1 Jubilee Ave., Pymble. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths, Science and
General Studies 1), 7th XV.
12027 RUSS, Kimberley Ian. Born 12/11/60; son. of T. I. Russ,
Esq., "Nahweenah", Nevertire, N.S.W. Entered Term I,
1974.
12422 SALISBURY, Richard Charles. Born 14/11/58; son of
F. J. Salisbury, Esq., 3 Woodford St., Longueville. Entered Term I, 1976. H.S.C. 1976 (Economics and Geography 1).
11472 SAULT, Robert John. Bom 1/5/58; son of D. K. Sault,
Esq., 4 Clarence St., Killara. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C.
1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths and Science 1). Ian Menzies
Memorial Prize for Modern History.
10928 SCANLEN, Jonathan Vincent. Bom 29/11/58; son of
B. J. Scanlen, Esq., 41 Kuringai Ave., Turramurra. Entered Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Economics
1).
10931 SCOUGALL, Chistopher James. Born 20/8/58; son of
Dr. J. S. Scougall, 27 Reservoir Rd., Pymble. Entered
Term I, 1968. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Sub-Prefect. W.O.I.
Sports Executive.
11475 SHEHADIE, Michael William. Bom 2/2/59; son of Sir
Nicholas Shehadie, 7 Shellbank Ave., Cremorne. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. F.C. 3rd A.
Athletics.
11299 SHIELDS, Earle William John. Born 9/5/58; son of E. J.
Shields, Esq., 6A/80 Shirley Rd., Wollstonecraft. Entered
Term I, 1970. S.C. 1973. H.S.C. 1975 (Geography arid
Economics 1) and 1976 (Geography 1). Prefect. C.U.O.
(A.T.C.). D. of E. Bronze. St. John's Ambulance Certificate. Senior Archivist.
11476 SNASHALL, Peter Myles. Born 17/5/59; son of N. M.
Snashall, Esq., 46 Bobbin Rd., Pymble. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. 4th XI. Referee's Badge.
11305 STANLEY, Christopher Nils. Born 30/3/59; son of H.
M. Stanley, Esq., 107 Junction Rd., Wahroonga. Entered
Term I, 1970. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Art 1). 2nd A.
Football. 3rd A. Rowing. D. of E. Silver. S.L.S. Bronze.
11480 STARKEY, David Ian. Bom 14/12/58; son of W. J.
Starkey, Esq., 3 Glencarron Ave., Mosman. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths 1). C.C. 3rd A.
Football.
112
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11482 STEVENS, Peter Clarendon Havelock. Born 16/10/58;
son of K. W. H. Stevens, Esq., 20 Amaroo Ave., Wahroonga. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976
(General Studies 1). D. of E. Silver.
11483 STRATTON, David Stewart John. Born 6/8/58; son of
J. D. Stratton, Esq., "Invergloy", R.M.B.828, Wagga
Wagga, N.S.W. Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C.
1976 (General Studies 1). Sub-Prefect. House Captain and
House Colours (School). R.C. R.C. 1974-75-76. Old Boys'
Club Prize for General Activities. General Studies Prize.
11486 SUTTON, Michael John Edwin. Born 2/4/59; son of J.
E. Sutton, Esq., 20 Arundel St., West Pymble. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Geography and
General Studies 1). St. John's Ambulance Certificate.
11127 SYMONDS, Morris. Born 23/4/59; son of M. L.
Symonds, Esq., 150 Mona Vale Rd., St. Ives. Entered Term
I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. F.C. 3rd A. Cricket.
11488 TAPP, Andrew James. Born 21/2/58; son of Mrs. J.
Tapp, 37 Edgecliff Esplanade, Seaforth. Entered Term I,
1970. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (English, Maths and Science
1). S.C.E.G.S. Bursary 1976. Sub-Prefect. Sgt. (Cadets).
F.C. 1st A. Cricket. House Colours (B). Torch Bearer
Committee. Sports Executive.
11489 TAYLOR, Hugh John Morris. Born 30/6/58; son of Dr.
J. M. Taylor, Edinburgh Drive, Taree, N.S.W. Entered
Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. A.C. 2nd A. Football and Basketball. House Colours (S).
12446 TEWARI, Deo Prakash. Born 14/11/56; son of Hari
Sewak Tewari, 60/2 Rajmari Rd., Bangkok 5, Thailand.
Entered Term I, 1976. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths, Science and
Ancient History 1). David and Elizabeth Carment Prize
for Maths.
11490 THOMAS, Michael Harold. Born 12/9/58; son of Dr. H.
Thomas, 8 Esther Rd., Balmoral. Entered Term I, 1971.
S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. Bb.C. 2nd A. Football.
11492 THORNTON, Roderick John. Born 28/9/58; son of Dr.
S. M. Thornton, 2A View St., Chatswood. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (General Studies 1). SubPrefect. Debating Prize.
11129 TILEY, Robert Clement Hardinge. Born 5/8/59; son of
R. C. F. Tiley, Esq., 42 Bradley's Head Rd., Mosman.
Entered Term I, 1969. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths
and French 1). B.C.
11493 TILLEY, James William. Born 25/3/58; son of W. J.
Tilley, Esq., 22 Lang Rd., Centennial Park. Entered Term
I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976. House Prefect (School).
2nd A. Rowing.
12255 WALKER, Christopher Leigh. Born 7/9/58; son of Mrs.
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11499
10956
12465
12259
11501
113
J. Walker, 10 Lytton St., Cammeray. Entered Term I,
1975. H.S.C. 1976.
WALTERS, Adrian Clyde. Born 30/8/58; son of R. E.
Walters, 40 Prince Alfred Parade, Newport. Entered Term
III, 1975. H.S.C. 1976.
WARDEN, Hugh David. Born 12/1/59; son of Dr. D. B.
Warden, '"Gundooee", Scone, N.S.W. Entered Term I,
1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Maths 1). S.C. Bb.C. 1st
A. Football. House Colours (R).
WATSON, David Leslie. Born 12/2/59; son of Dr. I. L.
Watson, 14A Park Crescent, Pymble. Entered Term I,
1968. S.C. 1971. H.S.C. 1976 (English, Maths and
Ancient History 1). Old Boys' Union Scholarship No. 1,
1976. Second Prefect. C.U.O. (Cadets). C.C. 1975 and
1976 (Captain 1976). F.C. G.P.S. and N.S.W. Schoolboys
2nd XV 1976. House Colours (R). Torch Bearer Committee, Sports Executive. 30 Club. David Cowlishaw Memorial Prize for Latin. D. J. Richards Memorial Prize for
General Activities.
WEBB, Bruce Malcolm. Born 5/12/58; son of K. M.
Webb, Esq., 12 Brady Way, Leeton, N.S.W. Entered Term
I, 1976.
WHYTE, Benedict John. Born 16/7/61; son of H. Whyte,
Esq., 294 Edinburgh Rd., Castlecove. Entered Term 1,
1975.
WILKINSON, Mark Beveridge. Born 13/3/58; son of
P. M. Wilkinson, Esq., 29 Milray Ave., Wollstonecraft.
Entered Term I, 1971. S.C. 1974. H.S.C. 1976 (Science
D12470 YEUNG, Ming-Hong. Born 25/10/57; son of Yeung
Shiu-Tong, c/- Leighton Textiles Co. Ltd., 888 Cheung
Sha Wan Rd. Hong Kong. Entered Term I, 1976. H.S.C.
1976 (Maths, Science and Music 1).
CONTENTS — JUNE, 1977
Page
Page
Address by Mr. J. W. Burns
Air Training Corps Report
Archives Report
10
42
34
Old Boys' Notes
Original Contributions
82
70
Basketball Report
46
39
Cadets
Chapel Notes
Chess Club
Cricket, 1976-77
Crusaders
41
6
40
52
39
Photographic Society Report
Preparatory School AudioVisual Evening
Preparatory School Cricket ....
Preparatory School Notes
Preparatory School Swimming
Preparatory School Tennis
H. C. W. Prince, M.A. (Oxon)
Register Appendix
Rowing, 1976-77
99
65
Death of Mr. K. R. Utz
9
Debating
36
Duke of Edinburgh Activities 41
Editorial
18
15
14
17
18
8
3
The Late Sergeant-Major
P. Sellick
Library Report
8
32
School Certificate Results, 1976 20
School Notes
5
The Shore Foundation
13
The Shore Weekly Record . ... 35
Small Bore Rifle Club
44
Surf Life Saving Report
45
Swimming, 1977
50
Music
37
Tennis, 1977
Hall Notes
40
Higher School Certificate Results, 1976
26
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