St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace December 2019 Contents
1 From the Principal Series VII, Volume 30, No.3, December 2019 2 Celebration of Excellence 4 Acknowledging the past and exploring the future St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace acknowledges 6 Young Writers Award the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the 7 Terrace Music European tour Traditional Owners of the lands on which our campuses are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. 8 Terrace tour to NASA St Joseph’s College is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 10 Winterfest peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich 11 Richard McGruther AM OBE contribution to the College and society. 12 Vintage Terracians honoured 14 The Cosgrove family at war 15 Sport Update Graphic Design by: 16 The Year 10 Immersion experience Roche Creative 18 A Starry Night at Terrace Contributors: Ms Doreen Awabdy, Dr Michael Carroll, Mr Des Cosgrove, 19 Rugby coaching Mr Luke Gribble, Mr Mason Hellyer, Mr Scott Moran, Mrs Liz 20 Farewell Oley, Mr Terry Thompson, Mr David Toohey, Mrs Bianca Wagner, Mr Damian Wright, 21 Donations to the Terrace Museum www.facebook.com/StJosephsCollegeGregoryTerrace 22 Terrace Long Lunch https://twitter.com/gregoryterrace1 @stjosephscollegeterrace 24 Terrace Flashback Find the App on App store and Google Play 25 From the Foundation Published by: 26 Introducing Ms Doreen Awabdy St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000 - Director of Development and Edited by: Mrs Bianca Wagner Foundation Executive Officer Publications Coordinator 27 From the GTOBA P 3214 5259 E [email protected] 28 GTOBA News 29 Terrace T-bone Lunch 30 Vintage Terracians 32 Reunions 34 Vale 35 Vale 36 Vale 38 Save the date 38 Rest In Peace December 2019
From the Principal
Dear Members of the Terrace Family,
Welcome to the final edition of The Terracian for 2019. Yet again, this edition has a kaleidoscope of stories that feature the diversity and richness of the Terrace Family.
This year Terrace students have again of Development and Foundation actively support the College with shone in and out of the classroom. Executive Officer. their reunions, the Vintage Terracians’ The recent Celebration of Excellence Morning Tea and the Br Barry Buckley was a showcase of the talent and This year we also say thank you and Breakfast. This year the GTOBA recognition of the success and farewell to Mrs Marie Allen, who has financially supported three achievements of the students. The has been the Personal Assistant students through the Edmund Rice talent in music, academics, sport, to the last three Terrace Principals Bursary program and contributed to culture and spirituality was very – Dr Brendan McManus, Mr Peter the refurbishment of College Hall. much evident for all to see. This Chapman and myself. I thank Marie As a College community, we also is highlighted with the students for her dedicated service to Terrace farewelled a number of Old Boys engaging in activities such as the and wish her the very best in her including our oldest Old Boy Mr Paul European Music tour, the trip to NASA future journey. Tunn GT - 1939, Mr Damien Griffin - and local activities such as Winterfest, GT 1988, Brigadier Jim Townley - GT Jazz Night and Year 10 Immersions. As another group of young men leave 1956 and Mr Michael Oley - GT 1962. The Terrace journey is certainly a rich the College and become Terrace and diverse experience. Old Boys, I wish to acknowledge As the Christmas season approaches, and congratulate the 2019 Year 12 I take this opportunity to thank all The important work of the Terrace cohort. They have been fine Terrace the Terrace Family, past, present and Foundation continued in 2019. I thank Gentlemen, and I know that they will future for their support throughout and acknowledge the generous be noteworthy Old Boys also. They 2019, and I look forward to support of the many donors who will continue the tradition of Old Boys celebrating our 145th year in 2020. enabled the College to continue such as Mr Dick McGruther, Mr Tristan to provide state of the art facilities Hurree, Mr John Tenison-Woods and God Bless. and a Terrace education for our the Cosgrove brothers, who feature in bursary students. This year we this edition. farewelled Mrs Lea Walker-Franks Dr Michael Carroll and welcomed Ms Doreen Awabdy to The Gregory Terrace Old Boys’ College Principal the Foundation in the role of Director Association (GTOBA) continue to
1 Celebration of Excellence
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre was once again transformed into a celebration of all things Terrace on Monday 4 November. The Terrace Family acknowledged those students who achieved both academic and co-curricular excellence during 2019. Terrace Culture was also able to showcase its fantastic Music students and all they are capable of. Congratulations to Dux of the College, Vice Captain James Hurst and all the students who received an award on the night. It was a spectacular night and was a reflection of the diverse talents and expertise that exist within the Terrace Family.
2 3 December 2019
Acknowledging the past and exploring the future
Written by Mr Terry Thompson The Treacy Man is:
In 2019, Treacy House students renewed their House A man of care vision; a process which has been in the works for the A man of dedication A man of hope past two years. The leaders of the House wanted to A man of purpose ensure this vision guided and inspired students of Treacy An annual key formation experience House on their Terrace journey. In consultation with available to Treacy House students Br Regis Hickey, the Christian Brother who wrote the is the Brisbane Treacy Trail. This biography of Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy, the 2019 Treacy trail aims to acknowledge the past and explore how the students House Captains created the vision of ‘The Treacy Man’. of Treacy House can enact and This vision, an integral part of the development and model the wisdom and legacy of Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy. We had formation of Treacy House students, encapsulates the key the privilege of sharing this year’s characteristics and values of who Br Treacy was. Treacy Trail with Br Regis Hickey, who guided the group through the context, scope and significance of Br Treacy’s extraordinary work.
Along with students from other EREA schools, five members of the Year 9 Treacy House cohort, Joel Snell, Nicolas Astori, Eddie Heffernan, Ryan Larsen and Hudson Asnicar, were fortunate enough to participate in this exciting experience. Each student has written his own reflection into this unique learning opportunity:
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JOEL: As a group, we explored EDDIE: Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy HUDSON: One key point that stuck Br Treacy’s time in Queensland, was a hardworking man. He always with me from my learnings on where his mission was to establish worked to the best of his abilities the Treacy Trail is perseverance. communities and schools by and tried to make things better for Perseverance is persistence in doing providing young men with an others. A key example of this was his something despite difficulty or delay education. During the Treacy Trail, constant work to improve St Joseph’s in achieving success. Br Treacy fits we travelled to schools following College, Gregory Terrace and St the theme of perseverance perfectly. Br Treacy’s traditions, where we Joseph’s College, Nudgee. One of the Through readings from other EREA listened to stories from Br Regis ways we can still see the legacy of schools across Brisbane and first- Hickey about Br Treacy’s journey to his hard work is the Treacy Building hand stories from Br Regis Hickey, develop a quality education for all at St Joseph’s College at Nudgee, I have a great understanding of the of his students. We learnt about Br which he built alone from the ground major setbacks and difficulties in Treacy’s dedication and hard work for up. This shows his commitment and Br Treacy’s life. Despite these many his schools, perseverance through dedication to helping the community. setbacks, Br Treacy became one of difficult times and trust in his faith. Even when he was ill, Br Treacy was the most successful people in his As members of Treacy House, we still very committed to working hard mission. The story of perseverance strive to follow in the footsteps of for his schools. To be hard working in his life is incredible, starting from Br Treacy. When Treacy men are at Terrace does not just involve nothing to building many successful purposeful, they bring about action studies, but it also involves helping Catholic schools across Australia. He and change. Treacy men can be the community just like Br Treacy showed qualities such as resilience, caring by showing compassion to did. There are various ways we can hard work and professionalism and others around them and building do this at Terrace, including activities he made sure all his work was of a meaningful relationships. The Treacy such as our Big Brekky program and high standard. Throughout the day Br man can be hopeful about the future House Friendship initiatives. There Regis reminded us how dedicated Br and be both confident and optimistic. are many things a Terrace student Treacy was. He stated, every morning Treacy House students can show can learn from the Br Treacy story. Br Treacy would wake up early to dedication through commitment However, the key message is to work clean classrooms, dorms and school to a task with both enthusiasm hard to support others around you. entrances. Learning about Br Treacy and application. The Treacy Trail was a fantastic experience, these and learning about Br Treacy gave RYAN: Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy key messages and stories will stay a meaningful insight into being a was a man of faith. During the Treacy with all of the participants on this Treacy Man. Trail, Br Regis Hickey emphasised day forever. I learnt that with hard how the providence of faith was the work and perseverance you can work NICOLAS: Br Patrick Ambrose key driving force in the mission of towards any goal you set. Treacy’s legacy lives on because Br Treacy. He had faith that the Lord of his dedication to his work and would provide. Arriving in Melbourne The 2019 Treacy Trail proved to be his beliefs. Dedication correlates by boat with literally a pocketful of a dynamic and valuable learning with the attributes of commitment coins and a small suitcase, Br Treacy experience for these Treacy and purpose which are present in visited every major port and city in House students and allowed for The Treacy Man. Br Treacy showed colonial Australia, raised millions of an understanding of how care, dedication to the schools he founded dollars (in today’s terms) and built dedication, hope and purpose are and his belief in God. For example, in and opened 27 schools, the first driving forces in achieving one’s his last days, Br Treacy was very sick being Parade College, Melbourne. goals. Br Treacy accepted the and was told to stay in his room and This faith continued when he was at challenge to follow in the footsteps rest. Despite this, every day he left Nudgee - “I commence the building of of Edmund Rice and answer the call his room and went outside and raked Nudgee without either the money for of Jesus by building a better world the Jacaranda leaves outside the the building or even a promise from for all. For over 40 years, Br Treacy school. He was extremely dedicated you of staff of Brothers to work. I have placed his trust in God to bring about to the schools that he created, so confidence however, that God will liberating education for young men. much so he risked his wellbeing to provide the means as heretofore and He is remembered and followed for make sure the school was perfect for that God will come to our assistance his tenacity, his vision, and for his his students. All Terracians can learn in a more than ordinary way.” (Brother abiding faith in God’s providence. from this as they can be dedicated Ambrose Treacy, 28 June 1889). This The hope is that the annual Treacy in whatever they choose just as Br shows how much faith and belief Trail will continue to provide an Treacy was in his life’s work. he had to make an idea into a living opportunity for Treacy House reality. students to acknowledge the legacy of Br Treacy and explore the future of the Treacy Man for years to come.
5 December 2019
Young Writers Award
Congratulations Terrace Old Boy Tristan Hurree - GT 2016, who won the State Library Young Writers Award for 2019 with his short story ‘Paper lands’. The Young Writers Award is an annual short story competition for Queensland residents aged 18-25. The competition has been going for 20 years and showcases emerging Queensland voices, many of whom go on to publish books and achieve national and international literary success.
Tristan graduated from Terrace Tristan’s winning short story can be in 2016 with an OP1 and was found online on the Griffith Review acknowledged by the Queensland website: www.griffithreview.com/ Curriculum and Assessment articles/young-writers-award-slq- Authority (QCAA) as one of the hurree/ state’s Highest Achievers. Tristan is studying genetics at the University Below are judges’ comments taken of Queensland and has a small from the State Library of Queensland collection of stories currently in print. webpage: www.slq.qld.gov.au/ get-involved/fellowships-awards- residencies/young-writers-award
The winning stories stood out for their sense of authenticity. The voices were engaging and thoughtfully crafted, yet it was the vividly drawn characters that rendered each piece successful. The character-based stories all interrogated the internal and emotional lives of their protagonists in unique and interesting ways, and each writer narrowed the scope of their fictional narrative with confidence, which allowed each piece to feel fully realised. Though the stories – like many in the shortlist – tackled familiar themes and ideas, they all carried an emotional weight which was expressed in subtle, restrained, and surprising ways. These accomplished stories all reveal young and talented writers of great potential.
6 December 2019
Terrace Music European tour
the Norman Clarke Music program playing the viola, I was not aware of what lay ahead. I was fortunate enough to be offered opportunities which now make up part of who I am.
During my eight years, I have been on a journey of experience and discovery. The journey included singing on the shores of Gallipoli Cove at the Dawn Service, Rotorua in New Zealand, a Fourth of July celebration performance, singing the American National Anthem at the start of a National Basketball League game at Sparkes Stadium in Los Angeles and performing at the Sydney Opera House. This journey culminated in the meeting of the Written by Mr Scott Moran (Year 12 2019) Christian Brothers who form the Catholic leadership team behind our During the September holidays, as The tour marked the culmination of great school in Geneva followed by a member of the Terrace Choir and my eight years in the Terrace Music an unforgettable liturgical experience Waterford Strings, I was privileged program. During those eight years, at St Peter’s Basilica. The generosity to participate in the 2019 Europe I was given every opportunity to behind the program has made my tour. The highlights of the tour learn and improve. I am immensely time at Terrace, as I am sure it has for included visiting the United Nations thankful to the Music staff who have many others. For those new to the and the Christian Brothers in made that journey not just possible program, take advantage of the eight Geneva, travelling through France but richly rewarding. In no smaller years of amazing opportunities which and down to Italy, performing Masses part, I am also grateful to those who will shape your life as it has mine. in locations steeped in Catholic support Terrace Music, including Mr history. From St Mark’s Basilica in Norman Clarke. When I first started Venice to Santa Monica Basilica, Assisi where a fifteenth century church sits within a grand Basilica. The Mass we performed was sung in Latin, a learning experience for us all. Our performances concluded in a Mass sung at the St Joseph’s Altar of the St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It was an experience that meant a great deal to all who toured. Not only were we privileged to perform in such amazing locations, but we also grew as musicians and people by doing so.
7 December 2019
Terrace tour to NASA
Written by Mr Mason Hellyer This year, Terrace teamed with Actura and the CASE Space School to take part in two tours to the United States. In the June/July Holidays a group of nine students from Years 7-9 visited Huntsville, Alabama and Houston, Texas. In the December holidays a group of Years 10-11 students will work at NASA in Houston.
The CASE Space School International Study Program provides students with the opportunity to get ahead, to learn and apply transferable skills in one of the world’s most profound and inspiring Science (S) Technology (T) Engineering (E) Arts (A) and Mathematics (M) environments, NASA. The CASE Space School expedition is a life changing experience that inspires a new generation of STEAM-skilled leaders. The international study program is recommended to all students pursuing any career path.
The Junior expedition flew to Huntsville, Alabama and was based at the US Space and Rocket Centre. Here the group took part in engaging hands-on adventures, learning about the development of space-related technology and were led through several simulated missions where they worked together to overcome challenges and adversities. The activities included immersive and exciting astronaut training and the 5DF (5 Degrees of Freedom Chair) used by the Gemini and Apollo programs, MMU (Manned Manoeuvring Unit) used by astronauts when performing un-tethered spacewalks, the 1/6th Gravity Chair to simulate walking on the lunar surface, and the Multi-Axis Trainer to simulate disorientation experienced in re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere.
In Houston, the group visited the Johnson Space Centre, Rice University and other educational institutions where they took part in hands on science such as the cell biology lab and a shark dissection! The boys also took in a Houston Astro’s Major League Baseball game and visited some local shopping malls.
The expedition was a wonderful experience and was thoroughly enjoyed by all the participants. The Senior group are looking forward to their experience at Space School in December.
8 December 2019
9 Winterfest
Winterfest is an opportunity for the students of the Arts to showcase their talents to the Terrace Family. On Friday 9 August, College Hall lit up to display the artworks of various mediums and music and drama performances, followed by the Year 12 Drama production of Fragments of Medea – a Greek tragedy. Winterfest was extended this year to include Years 9 and 10 Drama performances. This inclusion resulted in larger attendance numbers than ever before to the event.
10 December 2019
Richard McGruther AM OBE In the August edition of the Terracian, the magazine honoured four of our distinguished Old Boys as recipients of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Since going to print, the Terracian was made aware of another Old Boy to add to the list. The Terrace Family would like to congratulate Mr Richard (Dick) McGruther on his AM.
Mr Dick McGruther - GT 1963, was St Vincent’s Care Services to name awarded his AM for Service to Rugby only a few. The Order of Australia and the community. He has had a membership follows the Joe French long and distinguished association Award for Outstanding Service to with Australian and Queensland Rugby Union, Australian Rugby Union Rugby Union and has dedicated a in 2012. He was also appointed an large part of his life to rugby. This Officer of the Order of the British involvement has had a significant Empire (OBE) in 1983. impact on the game. According to Rugby website rugby.com.au, Dick is one of Australian Rugby’s most revered administrators, serving two stints on the ARU Board including as Chairman from 1996-98 when he also served as Australia’s delegate to the IRB (now World Rugby). Dick was a foundation SANZAR Director (now SANZAAR) from 1996-2000 overseeing the formation of Super Rugby and the Tri-Nations (now the Ruby Championship) and served as Queensland Rugby Union Chairman from 1992-94.
Dick’s involvement as Director and Chair does not stop with rugby. He has nd also been involved with the Holy Spirit Dick, seated in the front row first on the right, was a member of the 2 XV in his Senior year in 1963 hospital, Holy Spirit Care Services and
Apology The Terracian wishes to apologise to Mr Tony Shaw for publishing the incorrect photograph in the August edition of the Terracian. The correct image has been printed in this edition for clarification. Once again, the College congratulates Tony on his Member of the Order of Australia award.
11 December 2019
Vintage Terracians
John in his Junior year in 1941 sitting in the third row, first on honoured the right
The Vintage Terracians’ Morning Tea held in November Park was turned into a military base camp for American soldiers, this year held special significance for two of our Old Boys changing the view over the park to and their families. Earlier in the year, we were informed one of a sea of huts and canvas tents. Victoria Park Camp remained until that Mr John Tenison-Woods is not only one of our oldest 1946. Old Boys but is a World War II veteran. His name, along with his brother in law Mr Richard O’Brien, had not been It was during the early war years that John was a student at Terrace. He acknowledged on the World War II Honour Board located in attended in his Sub-Junior year in College Hall. Their names were unveiled at the morning tea. 1940 and his Junior year in 1941. Like so many other boys of his generation, he only attended school until his Junior year. This happened more John attended the event with his parents or had found schools in the frequently during the war years with daughter and Richard O’Brien’s son to country still open. It took a few years boys leaving school to work to help see his name added to the board. It for Terrace to regain its pre-war support their families. was an honour to have John attend numbers. and to recognise two great Terracians and their sacrifice to their country. The landscape of the College also changed. The war years not only affected Slit trenches were dug Brisbane as a city but also the in the school grounds College and its day to day life. The by students and the imminent threat of Japanese invasion Brothers. Students in 1942 saw many schools in Brisbane practiced hiding in the close for two months. Some schools trenches in case of were taken over by the military, both enemy attack while Br Australian and American. When Campbell kept a close Terrace was reopened, student eye on their safety. numbers were down as students After the attack on Victoria Park during the Second World War had either been evacuated by their Pearl Harbour, Victoria
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In the 1941 Yearbook the College Principal Br Bourke stated:
The boys today are kindred spirits with those who, in 1914, answered the call of the Empire, and possess the intrepidity akin to that of heroes to whom our honour board bears poignant witness.
John enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 6 May 1943. He was based briefly at the naval base HMAS Moreton located on Alice Street in the city. The base was responsible for administering operations, intelligence and communications staff. John was deployed to Naval Control Service in Gladstone before being drafted to HMAS Basilisk in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - the first Royal Australian Navy base located in PNG. John was discharged from the RAN on 11 July 1946.
John’s brother in law Richard Kneale O’Brien was a student at Terrace in 1931. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 and joined the 7th Field Ambulance. Richard travelled to North Africa, Syria and Egypt before returning to Australia and was discharged on 22 May 1946. John standing by his name on the World War II Honour Board in College Hall Richard passed away in 2009.
13 December 2019
The Cosgrove family at war
him to Cowra, Bathurst, Canungra and Sellheim before travelling in Written by Mr Des Cosgrove an American Barge “Sea Ray” to Moratan and Balik Papaan in Borneo After reading the August Terracian and the article on Old as a Private in the 28 Australian Works Boy Brian Bourke - GT 1939, Des Cosgrove - GT 1945, Company. He was discharged on 5 December 1945 to be rehabilitated as a wrote to the Terracian to tell the story of his family and carpenter/joiner. He never spoke about their involvement in the Second World War. the war nor marched on ANZAC Day.
Frank (Francis) Cosgrove GT - 1939, joined the RAAF, training at Evans Three of my brothers, who went to St Frank, Justin and Jim all did their Head, Narromine and Deniliquin in Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, Junior Certificate which took them on 1943, mainly on Ryan and Anson went on from school to fight in the to Brisbane jobs and war service. aircraft. He was, at one point, court- Second World War - joining the Army, marshalled for flying under 500ft. I Navy and Airforce. Jim Cosgrove - GT 1941, joined heard the words “clipping hedges”. the Royal Australian Navy. It was I was fifteen when the war ended, no pleasure cruise when Jim took He embarked to England on 1 March being trained in Army Cadets at on gunnery when he joined the 1944. A course of his training was at Terrace. My mother, Nora Cosgrove destroyer HMAS Nepal serving in Odiham, Hampshire at an advanced was a returned World War I Army Burma, the Pacific and to Japan in flying unit at Windrush. Many of his nurse, having served in hospitals 1945. Jim served directly under Brian friends, who were air gunners, never from Cairo to El Arish. She married Bourke during his time on the HMAS returned. Frank was discharged Justin Cosgrove who worked at the Nepal. After the war, Jim became a on 6 February 1946 to commence Queensland National Bank, to raise Vet, dying in Melbourne at the age of employment at the Commonwealth five boys who all attended Terrace. 68, still a member of the HMAS Nepal Bank, Brisbane. He often took part in They attended at a time when Br reunion group. the ANZAC Day parades. Burke and Br Reidy were Principals and Gunner Lewis taught tenth grade Justin Cosgrove - GT 1941, began Here then are three Terrace boys – a notable teacher. shovelling snow at Wagga Wagga contributing to the war effort and on joining the Army. His training took serving their country well.
Both Jim and Justin were members of the Cadet Corps, they are both seated in the Middle Row, first and fifth from the right.
14 December 2019
Rugby Union Glen Vaihu (Year 12) has been named in the Under 18 Australian Sport Update Schoolboys team and Australian Youth 7s team that played in New Zealand for the 2019 Australian Congratulations to our current students and Old Boys for Schools competition. their dedication to their sport and for representing their The Australian Under 20 Junior country, state, Terrace and themselves so commendably. Wallabies chose Terrace Old Boys Isaac Lucas – GT 2016, Harry Wilson - GT 2017 and Josh Nasser – GT 2016 Baseball in the team. Jock Miller (Year 10) - Queensland Under 16 Baseball team (club Rugby League pathway) and Under 14 Queensland Will Hancock (Year 10)- Queensland School Sport Baseball team. Under 15 Rugby League. Basketball Volleyball The following students competed in During the final week of the the National Titles held in the June/ September holidays, two Terrace July holidays in the Queensland boys and an Old Boy represented Under 18 team. David Eltima (Year Queensland and competed in 11), Mitchell Wright (Year 12) and Canberra at the Australian Junior Ose Motuga (Year 11). Geordan Volleyball Championships, Australia’s Thomas Neill Papacostas (Year 10) played in the premier tournament for junior Under 16 team. athletes. The AJVC is a state- Swimming based competition and Volleyball Cricket Thomas Neill (Year 12) performed Queensland has defended the title Tobias Snell (Year 11), Aubrey exceptionally well at the World Junior since 2015. Stockdale (Year 11) and Dylan Swimming Championships, held in Kritzinger (Year 11) were named Budapest in August. Below is a brief Zachary Hyams (Year 12) and Angus in the Australian Under 17 Cricket summary of his results. Burton - GT 2018 won gold medals in team. The boys received their first • Second - Men’s 1500m Freestyle the Under 19 division (repeating their ‘baggy green’ and will go on to play a (14.59.19) wins from last year). tournament in Perth in December. • Second - Men’s 400m Freestyle (3.46.27) In his first national competition, Joa Cycling • Third - Men’s 4x200m Freestyle McMahon (Year 10) won a silver Finlay Walsh (Year 11) - Queensland Relay (1.47.58) medal in the Under 17 division. Under 17 Road Cycling team • Third - Men’s 800m Freestyle and Jarlath Whittaker (Year 8) - (7.48.65) Water Polo Queensland Under 15 Road Cycling • Fifth - Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay William Fairley (Year 8), Noah Clifford team. (49.14) (Year 8) and Jack French (Year 8) all • Sixth - Men’s 200m Freestyle played for the Under 14 Queensland (1.47.66) Water Polo team. • Seventh - Men’s 4x100m Freestyle
Relay (49.47) L-R: Zachary Hyams, Angus Burton, • New College Record 400m – 3.46.27 Joa McMahon. • New College Record 200m – 1.47.58
National Age Swimming Championships Congratulations to Terrence Suttie (Year 10), George Williamson (Year 10), Terence Siao (Year 11), Matthew Lillicrap (Year 12), William Voltz (Year 9), Sam Voltz (Year 11) and Nicholas L-R: Toby Snell, Aubrey Stockdale Morris (Year 9) who all swam at the and Dylan Kritzinger championships.
15 December 2019
The Year 10 Immersion experience
Written by Mr Luke Gribble
The willingness to journey with others Homework Club, Milperra SHS, is central to any service-learning Western Suburbs Special School and and Immersion opportunity. For our communities in Timor-Leste, India, Year 10 cohort at Waterford Place, Murgon, Cherbourg, Central Australia, there is an intentional focus to create Arnhem Land and Cape York. These opportunities for the boys to open are just some of the special people their eyes to the world around them. and places that have enriched our students’ perspectives throughout The Waterford boys were able to the year, and we thank them for that engage, grow and learn in some wonderful opportunity. remarkable environments in this year’s Immersion and Service These opportunities only exist programs. We were able to share because the staff at Waterford are experiences and time with people extremely generous with their time through Eddie’s Van, Edmund and expertise. I sincerely thank the Rice Camps, St Marys of the Cross staff for their continued commitment.
16 December 2019
17 A Starry Night at Terrace
The newly opened Duhig Place was lit with a thousand stars to celebrate Terrace Music at its annual Jazz Night. Held on 6 September, the event featured the five Terrace jazz ensembles and special guest jazz vocalist Dr Kristina Kelman, who was backed by the Terrace All Stars. The All Stars are a band made up of staff and elite Year 12 musicians. Thank you to Terrace Performing Arts for the support and help they provided on the night and thank you to all members of the Terrace Family who came to support the event.
18 December 2019
Rugby coaching
The Terrace Rugby program is committed to offering a That way at least one of you is able to get to each training session or game. safe and well-structured environment with the focus on participation, enjoyment and the opportunity to learn. If you would like to coach please email: [email protected]. In doing so, the program provides boys, coaches and referees edu.au with the following details: with a strong framework for improvement and abundant opportunities to develop the key elements of Rugby. • Name, address, age, year/team you would like to coach.
• Connection (son, nephew, etc.) to In 2020, Terrace Rugby is looking The season is only 11 weeks long that team or year group. for the best coaches to enable our and consists of two trial games and boys to compete across the grades nine rounds of GPS games. Typically, • Coaching experience or and parents and Old Boys are teams train twice a week with a game qualifications. encouraged to apply. on Saturday. If work is unpredictable why not team up with another parent or friend so you coach as a team?
19 December 2019
Farewell After a collective 49 years of experience at Terrace, we say a sad but fond farewell to two of our longest serving staff members at the end of this year. The College thanks and acknowledges the dedicated service that both Mrs Jan Cameron Mrs Marie Allen have brought to the College over the years.
Mrs Jan Cameron Mrs Marie Allen Mrs Jan Cameron has been a Mrs Marie Allen has been the member of the teaching staff Personal Assistant to three since 1992. She has taught College Principals over her in the primary school, held 22 years at Terrace. First with the position of House Dean of Dr Brendan McManus, then Barrett House, a position her Mr Peter Chapman and now son, Mr Glenn Cameron now Dr Michael Carroll. Marie will holds, and more recently in the be long remembered for her role of Academic Administrator. commitment to the College and the care and kindness she has shown to the Terrace Family. Jan and Maire in their first years at Terrace
Dr Carroll and Marie at her farewell morning tea
Dr Michael Carroll, Mrs Marie Allen, Mrs Jan Cameron Dr Brendan McManus and Mr Peter Chapman
20 December 2019
Mr Neville Downes
Mr Casey Stringfellow Mr Jim and Mr Tim Russell Donations from Mr Terry Dinneen Donations to the Terrace Museum September was the month of donations with several visits and deliveries from Old Boys who donated their much-loved Terrace memories to the College Museum and Archives.
Mr Casey Stringfellow – GT Mrs Mari Downes donated Father and son Mr Jim Mr Terry Dinneen – GT 1957 1995 donated his Rowing her brother Neville Russell – GT 1956 and donated a collection of his memorabilia, including his Downes’ trophies. Neville Mr Tim Russell – GT 1986 Vietnam War belongings. zoot suit and the oar which was a star sportsman made a special trip to Terry worked closely with helped the 1st VIII to Head during his years at Terrace the College to donate the College Archivist to of the River victory. from 1937- 41. Neville died their College blazers. It research the Old Boy during the Second World is wonderful to receive Vietnam Veterans. This War flying for Bomber generational donations and research and collaboration Command. what a difference between resulted in the unveiling of 1956 and 1986, including the Vietnam Honour Board the move away from the in College Hall in 2018. red and black blazers It is hoped that Terry’s to the plain black for all collection will help future students. generations of Terracians study and understand the Vietnam War through the eyes of our 60 Vietnam Veterans.
Casey’s rowing memorabilia
21 Terrace Long Lunch
After the success of last year’s Long Lunch, the event was repeated on 7 September at Tennyson. Despite the wind, it was a fantastic day out and was well attended by more than 1275 members of the Terrace Family and their friends. The Long Lunch raised $196 873 for Eddie’s Van, UQ’s ParaSTART Program and Terrace Support Groups. Special guest Mr Bill McDonald was the MC for the day and kept the crowd going with great auctions and raffles. The day concluded with live music performed by Roger the Cabin Boy and the Planktons who entertained guests well into the night.
22 23 December 2019
Terrace Flashback This edition we flashback to some of the most popular photos we posted on Facebook in the past six months. It is wonderful to see the response and positive reaction by the Terrace Family to the photos. We look forward to 2020 and finding new photos to post every week.
1951 1967 1979 Heading to the Gold Coast. The It might not have been the Even in 1979 the boys excelled at days before sunscreen was production that the Celebration of cheering on their fellow Terracians necessary and there was always a Excellence is today, but Speech at the College Athletics carnival. tussle to not be the person stuck Night (as it was called then) was in the middle! still very well attended by the Terrace Family in 1967.
1979 1983 1983 The whole school poses for a During the June holidays, 14 Senior A snapshot of happy days at photo in front of the Campbell Cross Country team members Terrace. The boys pose for the Centre before Mt Sion was built. participated in relay marathon camera in the Campbell Centre. The area is now where Duhig Place from Sydney to Brisbane. The is located underneath the new Mt boys set an Australian Schoolboys’ Sion. It might be a little difficult Endurance record of 1080km. to fit the entire school in the same area today.
Don’t forget to have a look in those long-lost photo albums you might have at home and share your photos with the Terrace Archives. Please send high res images to [email protected]
24 December 2019
Foundation Board L-R: Mr Anthony Joseph, Ms Christine Maher, Br Tony White, Dr Michael Carroll, Mr Damian Wright, Mr David Stirling, Mr John Clifford, Ms Doreen Awabdy From the Foundation
With the season of thanksgiving upon us, it is only fitting company secretary. On behalf of the for me to thank you for your support this year - another entire Terrace Family, I wish to honour Br Ted for his dedication, passion and successful year for the Gregory Terrace Foundation as the loyalty. Without this, our College would Terrace Family’s culture of philanthropy has continued to not be what it is today. go from strength to strength. Finally to my own farewell. After two years as Chair and a further six years of service, I am also stepping As a result of your generosity, the growth and expansion of the Gregory down from the Gregory Terrace Foundation has made grants to the Terrace Foundation as Doreen brings Foundation Board. I am very proud College during the course of 2019 a new perspective for development of our achievements: a new campus totalling $1 520 000. Of this amount, at the College. Our Development purchased, a new hub built on $1 200 000 was granted to the Administration Officer, Mrs Carol our central campus and a bursary development of the new Mt Sion Stephens, will be leaving the College program that goes from strength to building, incorporating the Student after nine years. She has made an strength. In 2020, Mr John Clifford will Wellbeing Centre. The remaining invaluable contribution for which we step into the leadership of the Board. $320 000 was granted to the Bursary are so grateful. We wish Carol every Having worked with John in a careful Fund which fully funds the College success in her future endeavours. succession plan over the year, I am Bursary program, allowing 23 boys Doreen will be supported by Mrs Beth very excited at the prospects awaiting the life-changing opportunity to Muller and Ms Despina Gomez Castro the Foundation under his leadership. receive a Terrace education. into 2020. John will be supported by Mr Anthony Joseph as Deputy Chairman. As our program continues to grow, Our Foundation Board of Directors our team has also evolved. We have continue to give their time and talent, We are very fortunate to have such welcomed Ms Doreen Awabdy to and I would like to thank them for a strong and supportive community the role of Director of Development their contribution during 2019. With here at Terrace. It has been a great and Foundation Executive Officer. Mr Justin Byrne - GT 1988 resigning privilege to serve as Chairman of the Doreen comes to the College with an from the Board after five years, we Gregory Terrace Foundation. extensive career leading fundraising welcomed Dr George Hopkins - GT and engagement across the medical 1984 and Mr Michael Maranta - GT I wish you and your family all the research, community service and 1978 to the ensemble. Most notably, blessings of Christmas and a tertiary education sectors including our long standing and committed prosperous year ahead. an instrumental role building The Christian Brother, Br Ted Walker, has University of Queensland’s Not If, tendered his resignation. Br Ted has Mr Damian Wright - GT 1983 When campaign. We are looking served the Gregory Terrace Foundation Chair Gregory Terrace Foundation forward to the next phase in the in various capacities, most recently as
25 December 2019
Introducing Ms Doreen Awabdy - Director of Development and Foundation Executive Officer
My induction into the Terrace Family has been a humbling experience. Coming into Gregory Terrace with this foundation from the outside has its advantages. With a fresh set of eyes, a different lens, I hope Before joining Terrace, I had heard A Brisbane native, I began my journey to ask new questions and look at countless reports of the community in philanthropy in what some would funding challenges in a different that is fostered in the Terrace Family; call a ‘non-traditional’ path. I trained way. The Development team and the the promise of a work environment at the University of Queensland in committed, volunteer Foundation that empowers their team to succeed Biomedical Science and practiced Board of Directors, are focused on and in turn, to enhance the education as a Neuroscientist before finding making a Terrace education more of young Terrace men. I wanted this my calling in development. I am possible for everyone. They have too. Now I know, first hand, just what currently completing the final epitaph achieved some outstanding results, this means and how privileged I am in my academic training with a PhD and the College is acknowledged to be a part of this journey. in Developmental Neuroscience at as a pioneer amongst Queensland the Royal Brisbane and Women’s schools in this space. I am very proud Nelson Mandela once said, Hospital. Through this journey, I to join your team to help propel our Education is the most powerful observed research funding and fundraising efforts further – to meet weapon which you can use to change STEM enrolments on a continuous the challenges our College will the world. decline. I became passionate about face through reduced government finding alternative sources of funding funding, increasing economic There is little doubt that education to help halt this trend – to give future pressures and a changing education is the key to eliminating inequality, students the enabling experience landscape. reducing poverty, to creating a that I had as a biomedical scientist. sustainable planet and fostering My career has spanned roles at It is an honour for me to serve peace. And in a knowledge economy, various organisations including Terrace, the Foundation and to education is the new currency by the University of Queensland, lead the Development team. I am which nations maintain economic Queensland University of Technology thoroughly looking forward to competitiveness and prosperity. I and the Queensland Institute of executing the plans we develop believe education is an investment Medical Research. I have been together. in the future, and one of the fortunate to work with philanthropic most critical gifts we can give to greats including Atlantic our children. I have invested my Philanthropies, notable alumni such career into making this possible as Professor Ian Frazer and everyday for everyone regardless of their heroes who were willing to give their circumstances – just as my family time, talent and treasure to achieve made it possible for me. this vision.
26 December 2019
From the GTOBA
I am always so surprised at how fast we find ourselves at ground running, and from working with her over the past few months, the end of the school year - 2019 has been yet another very I am sure she will be a major asset to successful year for Terrace and the Gregory Terrace Old the GTOBA moving forward. Boys’ Association. This GTOBA report is the last time I write an article in the Terracian as President of the GTOBA. I fondly On behalf of the GTOBA, I had the I am sure parents will appreciate the remember the very first edition privilege of delivering the vote lack of mud and cut feet on boys in May 1994. It was known as the of thanks to the College at the returning from camp. ‘Old Terracian’ back then and I was Celebration of Excellence evening. lucky enough to design the logo In my address I urged the class of Since August, there have been header. Much has changed for The 2019 to stay in touch with Terrace several events for the GTOBA Terracian since then, and much has (and classmates) and specifically including the official opening of Mt changed in the GTOBA. Our ability to to become involved with the many Sion, the christening of two new stay in contact, and keep members activities on offer. It is now very easy boats at the Terrace Rowing Shed informed is now exceptional. to keep in touch through our website, and the Vintage Terracians Morning organised reunions and social media. Tea. The Vintage Terracians’ Morning One of the most important Tea is growing into a major event, developments in future years will be Over the past few months I have had especially when combined with a the collaboration with other GPS Old the pleasure of visiting The Outdoor 60-year reunion. All the Old Boys Boy Committees. We are planning Education Centre at Lake Maroon who attended were given a gift of a joint action on a number of issues, and viewing the progress on the GTOBA 120 Year celebration bumper especially those concerning mental construction of the new pontoon. sticker and keyring. health. Former GTOBA President, Mr This pontoon will enable the boys to Joe Tooma has kindly consented to access the water and launch boats On a sad note, we thank and say be a representative on this initiative. without trudging through mud, rocks farewell to Mrs Carol Stephens, and sticks. The funds to construct who has been Acting Old Boys and Please visit the GTOBA website to this were provided by the GTOBA to Development Officer. Carol has view the many events and activities get it operating as soon as possible. held the fort and has been of great planned for next year. assistance in getting through the year. On I hope to see as many Old Boys as a happier note, we possible attending events, getting welcome Ms Doreen involved and assisting the College Awabdy as Director however they can. of Development and Foundation Officer. Mr David Toohey - GT 1978 Doreen has hit the GTOBA President
27 December 2019
Terrace GTOBA News Yearbooks GTOBA gifts Life now online Memberships with Bursary The College Museum and Archives have completed work on digitally contribution scanning every Terrace Yearbook (Annual) published from 1901 to the As part of its donation to the 2019 not officially registered as GTOBA present day. They are now all accessible Bursary, the GTOBA has concurrently Members. The Life Membership via the online Museum on the GTOBA gifted Life Membership to all Terrace has also been introduced to website: www.gtoba.com.au Old Boys who graduated before streamline the administration of 2012. (All Terracians post 2012, have GTOBA Membership, which has seen This extraordinary library provides a automatically graduated as Life Ordinary (year to year) Membership vivid view back in time and a marvellous Members). become redundant. chronology and documentation of the fascinating growth of Terrace. Explore The Life Membership recognises All Old Boys are invited to attend the your years at Terrace and those of your the substantial contributions and excellent functions and events run by forebears and peruse the great history generosity of Old Boys (especially the GTOBA and to contribute to the and memories. the Bursary campaigns of the last activities of the association. two years), some of whom are The College Museum has a page on the official College website and a Photo Gallery of a selection of items held in the College Museum and Archives. Here you can explore the history of Terrace, or if you would prefer to visit the museum in person, please contact the College Archives Manager Mrs Bianca Wagner.
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The GTOBA is offering a limited number of sponsorship packages for the T-Bone Lunch. Your sponsorship will help make this event more affordable Submit a story for the for all Old Boys while opening opportunities to network and extend GTOBA website your reach amongst the Terrace Old Boy Community. Sponsorship includes: The GTOBA wants your stories and memories of Terrace for publication on its • Your company logo and your name website www.gtoba.com.au . We welcome all members of the Terrace Family on a rotating AV display throughout to make submissions, including photos and video content. A platform now the event. exists online to submit your piece at: • Six complimentary tickets to the event. • Social media acknowledgment of www.gtoba.com.au/submit-a-story sponsors’ support. • Website recognition. All topics, themes and styles are welcome: be it a historical piece, current Old Boy • Acknowledgment in all promotional news, humorous anecdotes, memories of events or personalities, or a biographical materials and correspondence. piece or interview of a past Terracian or teacher (see our “Roll-Call” webpage). We would love to receive your content. Please contact the GTOBA for all sponsorship enquiries: Contact the GTOBA for further information: [email protected] [email protected]
28 December 2019
Terrace T-bone Lunch The GTOBA are very excited to announce the Inaugural Terrace T-Bone Lunch, our flagship Old Boys event for 2020. Block out this day in your calendar because it is sure to be the start of something great.
Set on the banks of the beautiful drinks package, magic memories of There has been a strong response, Brisbane River, the ‘Rivershed’ at the old schoolyard are guaranteed to and guest numbers are strictly limited, Howard Smith Wharves will play host flow. Tickets are only $120 per person so we encourage all interested Old to 350 Terracians. No raffles, auctions or $95 for junior and senior Old Boys Boys to rally a table together and or fundraising, just an opportunity to and are exceptional value. purchase your tickets. settle in for a sensational afternoon catching up with old mates. For those wanting to keep the good times rolling after sundown, the Kicking off at 12.30pm, guests will Howard Smith Wharves precinct enjoy a three-course lunch, including offers several other excellent venues a tender T-Bone cooked to perfection. to continue the reverie. Accompanied by a four-hour premium
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Vintage Terracians The annual Vintage Terracians’ Morning Tea was held in College Hall on Friday 1 November. This popular event on the Old Boy’s calendar is held to gather those who attended Terrace 50 plus years ago to meet old friends, catch up on news and celebrate all that it means to be a Gentleman of Terrace. Current students and the grandsons of the Vintage Terracians helped sing the school song, clearly never forgotten no matter how long it has been since they left the College.
This year, 150 Old Boys attended the event, including past Principals Br Barry Buckley and Dr Brendan McManus. College Principal Dr Michael Carroll addressed the Vintage Terracians and paid tribute to one of our oldest Old Boys and World War II veteran Mr John Tenison-Woods.
Dr Brendan McManus – GT 1964, Mr Gerry Murphy – GT 1954, Old Boys of 1954: Mr Brian King, Mr John Campbell, Mr Bill Conry Dr Michael Carroll (Principal)
Mr Greg Petrie - GT 1957, Mr Brien Doyle – GT 1967
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James Devine (Year 12), Mr Noel Sparksman – GT 1947, Old Boys of 1959: Mr Errol Hansen, Mr Wal Placek, Mr John College Captain Oliver Seawright Quinlan, Mr Maurice Costello, Mr Don Muir
Old Boys of 1956: Mr John Sully, Mr Thomas Aspinall, Mr Tony Old Boys of 1964: Mr Paul Sayer, Mr Barry Clarke, Wadeson, Mr Leo Carroll, Mr John Creedon Mr Damian Gafney and Mr John Ryan
Harry Fludder (Year 10), Mr John Rayfield – GT 1961, Samuel Maguire (Year 10), Mr Patrick Maguire – GT 1951, Mr Noel Fludder – GT 1961, Samuel Fludder (Year 8) Ms Doreen Awabdy (Director of Development)
Mr Wayne Carter – GT 1966, William Devine (Year 6), Mr David Toohey – GT 1977, Mr Paul Tully – GT 1968, Mr John McCoy – GT 1966, Mr Gary Lillicrap – GT 1953 Mr Tony Norman – GT 1968
Ed Horsburgh (Year 12) with grandfather Mr Brian Dwyer – GT Mr Jack Cochrane - GT 1945, Mr John Gooch – GT 1950 1946
31 December 2019
Reunions
Class of 50-59
Class of 1969
32 December 2019
Class of 1979
Class of 1989
Class of 1999
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Vale Vale Mr Vincent Paul Tunn Vincent Paul Tunn - GT 1939, passed away on 4 November at Blue Care’s Bli Bli aged care facility. He is survived by his wife Jan, five children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Paul was 97 years old and was our oldest Terracian.
Paul was always very proud of his old Paul joined the RAAF in 1942 and When Paul returned to Australia after school and, while freely admitting he although he initially wanted to be the war, he resumed the teaching wasn’t the best student at the time, a pilot, he flew 36 operations as a career he had started after he had St Joseph’s College did instill in him wireless operator in Halifax bombers left school and before the outbreak the very fine qualities of a Terrace over Europe in the Second World of war. He met his wife Jan in Dalby Gentleman which he displayed War. In 2015 Paul was awarded the where she was also a teacher. The throughout his 97 years. While he Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la couple were posted to small schools, claims to have not been a great Legion d’Honneur, or the Legion of finally settling in Scarborough where student, he did, however, win the Honour medal for his war service over they lived for 43 years and raised 1939 pillow fight championship! the skies of France. Paul was very their family. The couple moved to modest about his action during the Yarraman in their later years. war even though he was in danger every time he took to the sky. ValeVale Mr Damian Griffin Damian Griffin – GT 1988, passed away peacefully on 24 September, aged 48 years. He is survived by his loving wife Lou and children Phoebe and Finn, a current student at Terrace.
Damian was first diagnosed friendships, Damian was able with brain cancer in 2000. to fight the cancer and defy Since then, his life was one of the odds of his diagnosis. many ups and downs, but he Griffo’s Challenge was always maintained the mantra started as an awareness and of ‘Stay Invincible’. From his fundraising exercise and raised first diagnosis in 2000 and in excess of $600 000 going through the challenges the towards Cure Brain Cancer cancer presented, Damian Foundation and the ICON remained positive and willing Cancer Foundation. to fight. Supported by his wife and children and excellent
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Vale Vale Brigadier James (Jim) Townley AM Jim Townley - GT 1956, passed away at Southport Private Hospital on 22 October 2019. Jim’s family were by his side when he passed peacefully at 6pm. Jim is survived by his wife Wendy and three children, Peter, Sally and Penny.
Jim completed his schooling at The following poem was written by George Mansford for Jim. Terrace in 1956 and in 1957 he began his training at Duntroon Military Homeward Bound College in Canberra, he graduated I saw the shooting star burning so bright in 1960 as a Lieutenant. He spent Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight 37 years in the Australian Army and So distant and yet so near retired at the age of 55 as a Brigadier. In its wake, a soldier’s journey so very clear Duty, sharing, caring, courage and sometimes fear Last year, Jim was one of the 60 Old No longer a mortal in life’s short race Boy Vietnam Veterans honoured A contented spirit bound for home somewhere in distant space on newly created Vietnam Honour This fiery trail I saw tonight marks a warrior’s farewell Board located in College Hall. Jim Leaving behind another legacy of proud deeds to tell was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 and wrote and structured the battery fire plan for the Battle of Long Tan. Jim also served in Malaya, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, United States and Australia.
Jim was well known in military circles and well respected by those who served under his command. He Vale was a comrade to be totally relied upon and always demonstrated both humour and quick wit when needed most.
Vale Apology The Terracian would like to apologise to the Hargraves family for not mentioning the family members of Old Boy Cecil Hargraves in his vale in the April 2019 edition of the Terracian.
Cecil Hargraves – GT 1947 was father to: James – GT 1978, Daniel – GT 1979, Paul – GT1981, Mark – GT 1984, Gerard – GT 1985 and grandfather to Declan and Conor Murphy – GT 2015 and Tom (Year 9) and Dom (Year 5) Murphy.
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Vale Vale Mr Michael William Oley 1944-2019
Written by Mrs Liz Oley Michael Oley - GT 1962, died unexpectedly in his sleep on 16 February aged 74. He was a pupil of St Joseph’s College whose honour blazer, prize books, swimming trophies and the McDonnell medal are now housed in the Terrace Archives.
In 1951 Michael’s father brought He gained eight As in Senior winning entertainment and made many his wife and two children from an Open Scholarship and placing lifelong friends. Lancashire in England to Brisbane, third in the state. to work at the Southern Electricity In May 1978, at the completion of Board of Queensland. Michael had At the University of Queensland their three-year contract, Liz and very fond memories of his youth in Michael studied Chemical Michael trekked in Nepal on their Australia often reminiscing about Engineering. In his first year the way back to Australia, crossing 22 the pleasures of catching yabbies. engineers were given classes in countries in 72 days. They had Michael and his younger sister Philosophy and English to round exciting adventures including being Christine attended the local convent out their education. The Philosophy in Thessaloniki in Greece just after school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Professor won him over by saying an earthquake, in Teheran when the in Coorparoo until the nuns there that Wittgenstein was an engineer. Shah was in his final months in power caught him giving conversation Michael then embarked on a lifetime and attending an Afghani wedding in lollies and confectionery rings to the of reading Philosophy. At university Kandahar during a curfew. girls in his class! The nuns suggested Michael was involved in student that the Christian Brothers would suit politics each year, being engineering On return to Australia, in early 1979 him better. He attended Terrace from representative on Union Council, was Michael rejoined the Rio Tinto 1954 until 1962. involved in producing the student Group at its Australian corporate newspaper Semper Floreat and was headquarters in Melbourne where he At Terrace Michael shone Vice President in his final year. He spent the next ten years working on academically consistently being dux was also President of the Newman corporate strategy, particularly in the of his class. In 1962 he was Dux of the Society with a broad platform to area of technology. He was involved College as well as School Captain. He include others from different faiths. in estimating the future demand for was also an officer in cadets in the Air various metals. This work involved Training Corps. He swam in the GPS After graduating he joined the CRA extensive travels to Europe, the USA competition winning many trophies (Conzinc Riotinto of Australia now and Japan. During this time he also and played for the 2nd XV Rugby Rio Tinto) Group at its operations in completed postgraduate studies in team. He enjoyed debating and as a Broken Hill, NSW. While based in mineral economics. member of the A team was described Broken Hill, Michael spent extended in the school magazine of 1962 as periods working in Weipa, North In late 1988 he became a member an excellent No. 2 speaker on whom Queensland and Palabora, South of a small team within Rio Tinto fell the brunt of argument: his clear- Africa. In 1974 Michael married which was examining the feasibility headedness in repartee and laying Liz Bryant whom he had met at of developing a large open pit gold a case was first-class. Michael won university. After eight years working deposit at a remote location in East the McDonnell medal for the highest in Broken Hill, he and Liz moved to Kalimantan, Indonesia on the island pass in the state-wide Scholarship Zambia. In May 1975, Michael joined of Borneo. For the next three years, examination (now Year 8). Unusually the corporate consulting group of although based in Melbourne, he for the time, when six subjects were Roan Consolidated Mining (RCM) spent over half his time outside the norm for Senior (now Year 12) at their head office in the capital Australia. The feasibility study Michael took eight including German Lusaka. Liz and Michael enjoyed life was positive. After working on the which was not offered by the school. there with its emphasis on home environmental aspects of the mine,
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in early 1992 Michael moved to East the World Bank developed Equator often. I was lucky enough to have that Kalimantan as Director of Operations Principles, i.e.. to return the land to experience at Kelian.” of the new gold mine, Kelian what it was beforehand. The mine Equatorial Mining (KEM). Michael was planned, implemented and Michael retired in mid-2000 and wrote in The KEM Experience edited closed under those principles. One chose to formalise his extensive by Terry Holland published after the aspect was the planting of a million interests by returning to study at closure of the mine in 2004: trees to cover what was cleared for the University of Melbourne. He the mine site. completed a post-graduate course in My life with KEM lasted over eight Fine Arts and enrolled in Philosophy. years from late September 1988 until At the end of 1996 Michael moved to Michael also embarked on the a few days before Christmas 1996. In the newly established country office study of ancient Greek language this time I held the appointments of of Rio Tinto in Jakarta as General and literature. After completing a General Manager Technical, General Manager Technical responsible for fourth year in Philosophy and gaining Manager Operations and finally environmental issues including those first class honours, he embarked General Manager External Relations at the world’s largest copper project on a PhD focused on the aesthetic and Services. My career in the mining at Grasberg Mine, Irian Jaya (now theories of the 18th century German industry spanned more than 30 years West Papua) a joint venture between poet, dramatist and philosopher over three continents but, without a Rio Tinto and Freeport McMoran USA, Frederick Schiller. He had written doubt, my time at KEM was the most Kelian Gold Mine and Kaltim Prima several chapters when the University challenging, the most frustrating Coal Mine. of Melbourne introduced the and the most exasperating and also Melbourne model and his supervisor the most satisfying and rewarding Liz and Michael enjoyed three years took another job. At this stage experience in my professional life. in Jakarta which saw Suharto step Liz spent over eight months in For a mining industry expatriate, down after 32 years in power and India, based in Hyderabad, doing the high levels of challenge and witnessed the first free elections fieldwork for her doctoral studies in satisfaction come from working in since the mid 1950s. It was a time of anthropology. Michael also studied a different culture. Technical issues great upheaval which led to change. the Italian language. Following a and challenges tend to be universal, In his speech at the Rio Tinto farewell visit to India for a wedding in 2010, similar problems come up over and Michael said “My involvement with Liz and Michael completed a short over again. People issues, challenges, Kelian will remain one of the highlights intensive course in Hindi given by La rewards and pleasures, however while of my working life. Despite what some Trobe University which they found fundamental in nature, may have of the more radical members of the both fascinating and frustrating! important, strongly defined cultural green community might have us think, differences which must be understood major mines are not developed that Michael and Liz were ideally located and dealt with empathetically. often and to take part in the final for their interests in the heart of exploration stages through feasibility Melbourne, a short walk from the As a work colleague of Michael’s studies, final design, construction, Victoria Market where he shopped pointed out KEM is one of the few commissioning and operations is an five times a week. For several years projects in the world planned under experience that doesn’t come very when working in Melbourne, Michael would take annual leave to attend the Melbourne Film Festival. In recent years he booked up to 80 films for the 17 day festival. He was a member of Cinematheque which screens two significant films weekly. He was a long-term member of the Wagner Society of Melbourne and especially enjoyed operas by Wagner and Strauss. He relished doing cryptic crosswords daily.
With an English reserve Michael was self-effacing and would downplay his own accomplishments. His interests were intellectual, a pursuit of knowledge and ideas, a love of music and film. Michael was thoughtful, generous and supportive and a wonderful person with whom to have shared many interests and nearly 45 Michael sits in the centre of the front row as College Captain in 1962 years of married life.
37 December 2019 Save the date
GTOBA Mass, AGM and Morning Tea GTOBA Annual T-Bone Lunch Sunday 16 February 2020 (replacing the Annual Dinner) Friday 27 March 2020 Gregory Terrace Foundation AGM Tuesday 31 March 2020 Old Boys’ Annual Giving Day Wednesday 20 May 2020
Dear members of the Terrace Family, The Terracian is a small publication which relies heavily on the Terrace Family and wider community to inform the editor of the achievements of Old Boys. The Terracian also relies on members of the Terrace Family to inform of the passing of a loved family member and their connection to Terrace. The magazine endeavours to include all members of the Terrace Family but can only do so with your help.
If you would like to share your, or a family member’s achievements please contact the editor of the Terracian magazine. [email protected]
The Terrace Gentleman is one who acts with kindness and humility.
Rest In Peace We pray for the families of the following members of the Terrace Family who have gone to their eternal rest.
Mr Brian COOK Mr John KNEESHAW Mr Vincent Paul TUNN GT 1939-41 GT 1941-45 GT 1934-39
Mr Desmond Frederick DANN Mr Peter MAIDENS May they be consoled by their many GT 1951-57 GT 1957-66 memories of those they have loved and lost. Mr Damian GRIFFIN Mr Michael Joseph SLATER GT 1985-88. Father of Finn Griffin GT1966 (Year 9). Mr James (Jim) TOWNLEY AM Mr Ross GURG GT 1947-56 GT 1983-87
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