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The Hutchins School School Officers, 1952

Visitor: The Right Reverend the Bishop of Tasmania Captain of the School, and Senior Prefect: Chairman of the Board of Management: A. Gibson Brigadier B. M. Dollery, MC., O.B.E. Members of the Board: Prefects: A. P. Brammall, Esq. Very Rev. H. P. Fewtrell, M.A. G. H. Burbury K. Smith S. C. Burbury, Esq., LL.B., Q.C. F. H. Foster, Esq., B.C.E. M. G. Darcey R. R. Terry G. A. Dick, Esq. D. C. Lord, Esq, J . R. M. Driscoll, Esq., LL.B. L. N. Partington, Esq. J. F. Millington G. L. Woodward

THE STAFF Probationary Prefects: Headmaster: R. G. Brewster P. D. Lipscombe Paul Redford, M.A. (Oxon.), B.A. (MeIb.) B. J . Brook

Assistant Staff Captain of the Junior School: Senior School: R. Partington 0. H. Biggs, B.Sc. (Tas.) R. Blomfield, B.E. (Syd.) Sports Committee: The Rev. S. C. Brammall, B.A. (Tas.), Th.L., Chaplain, Housemaster School House The Headmaster and Staff W. J. Gerlach, B.A. (Tas.), Housemaster Stephens House G. H. Burbury K. Smith R. H. Keon-Cohen, M.A., LL.B., Dip.Com . (MeIb.), Dip.Ed. (Adel.) B. Mathew, B.A. (Syd.) M. G. Darcey R. R. Terry R. Penwright (late Gordon Highlanders) A. Gibson G. L. Woodward G. W. Renney F. Millington G. F. Wakeford (resigned in August, 1952) J . F. J. Williams, St. Luke's Training College, Exeter, Housemaster Buckland House Cadet Corps:

Part-Time: 0G.: Lieut. G. A. W. Renney Miss M.. Maxwell (Art), A. Horton (Carpentry) Cdt.-Lieut.: P. D. Lipscombe 2/IC.: Cdt.-Lieut. J . F.. Millington Junior School: C. A. S. Vney (in charge) Magazine Committee: Miss R. Affleck J. M. Boyes Mr. 0. H. Biggs (Editor) H. F. Foster Miss G. Lucas G. A. McKay, BA.. (Tas.) A. Gibson (Sub-Editor) A. W. W. Godfrey T. G. Bowden N. F. Levis Part-Time: G. H. Burbury G. L. Woodward Mrs. Blakney, Miss W. Bollen (Music) Sub-Primary: Sports Captains: Miss E. Burrows (in charge) Athletics: R. R. Terry Football: K. Smith Miss R. Lane Boats: H. G. Darcey Swimming: B. J . Brook Business Manager: Cricket: 0. G. Burrows Tennis: 0. G. Burrows L. H. R. Griffiths Cross-Country: A. Gibson

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Assembly Notes UR Assembly speakers this year have On June 16 Commodore Synnott, of O been many and varied, and some the R.A.N., gave a talk to Remove A and have given us very clear pictures of parts Remove B on the Navy as a career. of the world about which we previously In July we had a visit from Major R. F. knew very little. Walch, who is an Old Boy of the School. At the beginning of the year we were He spoke to senior forms on the possibi- privileged to have a visit from His lities of the Army as a career, with special Honour the Administrator of New reference to Duntroon Military College. Guinea, Col. Murray, who gave us a vivid The Hutchins School Song picture of New Guinea after the Mount Our speaker for the Anniversary As- Lamington disaster. He made special sembly on August 3 was Mr. W. Hood, reference to the Martyrs' School at San- President of the Old Boys' Association. gara, which was of very great interest to On August 5 we had a visit from the US as we support some boys at this school. Rev. David Read, the Chaplain of the Mr. J . R. M. Driscoll, a member of the Edinburgh University, whilst on the 8th Hutchins! Hutchins! grand and fair! Board of Management, gave the Anzac Mr. Beamish, the Tasmanian Road Safety The only School we serve; Day address, whilst during the following Officer, gave us an instructive lecture on For thee till death we'll do and dare, week Mr. R.W.Vincent, Secretary of the traffic rules and general safety precau- And nought can make us swerve, Old Boys' Association, presented the Cup tions. won by the Old Boys' crew on the day of On August 18 we had a welcome visit the Head-of-the-River Race. Refrain: from Miss Robson, of the Canine De- On June 11 we had a visit from Mr. fence League. She instructed us in the Let your voices ring, lads! Clerk-Hunt, a member of the Colonial management of cats and dogs, and many 'Tis the old School's due; Service in Sarawak. He gave us an apt of us benefited greatly by her talk. Sing her praises, sing, lads— description of conditions in Sarawak, Hutchins! Hutchins! tried and true. especially in regard to improvement in Our last speaker this year was the Rev. agricultural methods employed there, and J . Hay, from St. George's School, Thy name adown the ages past afterwards in the Library with the Sixth Hyderabad, who gave us a vivid account Thy Sons salute and cheer; Forms he answered many questions. of school life in India. And so shall we while life doth last, With lips and lives revere. Beneath the Ivied Tower We learn thine ivied tower beneath Random Ramblings by a Staff Reporter To play the game of life, And know they only win the wreatF EARLY in the year the School tennis tions. One of the hardest jobs was wood- Who strive in honour's strife. court was re-surfaced and re-lined. chopping for the Hobart City Mission. Previously it had been somewhat like a At the end of the first day various reports May all thy Sons prove ever true, part of the Sandy Bay Road, but it is now came in to the effect that ten tons had Whate'er their gifts and powers, in much better condition. Those who been chopped. The same procedure oc- That man may yield to thee thy due wield the racket will appreciate the im- curred the second day. It is apparent that Beloved School of ours. provement to the court and should find the reports were considerably exaggerated their games considerably improved. as only about five tons were chopped alto- Words by J. W. Bethune Following the mid-year examinations gether. However, their reward was to Musk by J. Scott-Power everyone was occupied for two days doing have their photos in the local press next much-needed social service work at appro- day! priate places around Hobart. The work On Monday, October 13, many mem- was enjoyed by all, and was of consider- bers of the Senior School went to able help to needy persons and organisa- "Twelfth Night." The play was excel-

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lently presented by the Hobart Repertory the competition was held at Cadet Camp. Society, and added greatly to our appre- The trophy was presented to the School ciation of the works of the immortal bard. by the Commandant, Brig. G. E. W. On October 21 our complete collection Hurley, on Monday afternoon, Novem- '_PT of the Gould Bird Books was exhibited to ber 10, when the Detachment staged a mark the event of Bird Week. The books ceremonial parade with distinction. !wc are exquisitely produced, containing, as On Saturday, August 2, the annual SUN-SPOTS AND WIRELESS Sun-spots are continually ejecting mat- they do, hand-painted lithograph prints School Dance was held in the School ter which probably consists of a mixture which are perfect in every colour and de- Hall. The announcement by Mr. Vincent of us who listen in on the of complete atoms, fragments of atoms tail. By reason of this they are extremely HOSE restricting the number of dances to be T- short wave radio are often irritated and electrons. These are shot out and rare and valuable. By popular acclaim had by any particular pair was annoying and disappointed. The reception is so travel in all directions. Some of them the most interesting bird was the "Span- to a certain couple, but otherwise all :n- marred by the presence of a background reach the earth, penetrate its atmosphere gled Drargo," which apparently resem- joyed themselves considerably. of rushing or hissing noises that nothing and affect it in several well-known ways. bled more people than One would have but discordant sounds can be heard. Care- They cause variations in the earth's mag- thought likely! In September the majority of the Senior ful observations have established that the netism, and have been known in extreme The School Cadet Detachment has School saw, and enjoyed, the plays "Saint average intensity of this noise is greater instances to change the direction of the been furiously training for the presenta- Joan" by G. B. Shaw and "The Miser" when sun-spots are visible. compass needle several degrees in as many tion of the Head Trophy which it won at by Moliere, presented by the National minutes. Violent magnetic storms are the end of first term, when a section of Drama Company. Sun-spots, whenever they can be seen, often produced, occasionally strong are the most conspicuous and interesting enough to interfere with the operation objects on the solar surface. A normal of telegraph wires. The aurora is caused Chaplain Notes sun-spot has a dark central umbra, sur- by the attraction of electrons from sun- Here is a quiet room! Let no unholy thought Pray for the strength of God. rounded by a fringing penumbra. They spots to the earth's magnetic poles, and Pause for a little space; Enter thy musing mind: Strength to obey His plan: vary in size and complexity. The diameter the air becomes ionised and forms layers And in the deepening gloom Things that the world hath wrought— Rise from your knees less clod With hands before thy face, Unclean—untrue—unkind-'- Than when your prayer began, of the umbra of a small one is only about which reflect our wireless waves back Pray for God's grace. Leave these behind. More of a man. —Donald Coy 500 miles, but in the case of the largest earthward, thus enabling us to hear radio it reaches 40,000 or 50,000 miles. The stations many thousands of miles away. Chaplain: Rev. S. C. l3rammall, B.A., Th.L. Servers: Robert Dick (Sacristan), John Phillips administered by His Lordship the Bishop penumbra is sometimes as great as 150,000 in September, when 23 candidates from Until quite recently these phenomena Chapel has been enriched by a miles across. There are at least half a HE the School were presented. The Chapel were thought to be the only influences T nice pair of blackwoocf altar-rails, the dozen sun-spots each one of which could was used for the preparation classes, thus swallow the earth quite easily, and occa- which sun-spots exerted on the earth. In gift of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Purvis as a introducing day boys to the Sanctuary 1942, however, it was noticed, more or less thank-offering for what the School meant sionally a sun-spot appears which is large from which our school life should radiate. enough to engulf all the planets at once. accidentally, that radio waves were com- to their son, Barry, a prefect who left at Post-Confirmation classes also have been ing from the sun. In England, during the the end of 1951. The rails are to be dedi- held and have proved valuable. Services Most sun-spots are very short-lived war, radar sets were constantly scanning cated when Barry arrives home from the of preparation for Holy Communion are phenomena. One fourth of those shown the sky for enemy bombers. For a few Melbourne University. conducted prior to each Communion. on the Greenwich photographs lasted but days early in that year they picked up Another very valuable gift was that of a single day, and as many again from two peculiar signals unlike anything usually a cope, a gift from the Old Boys. It bears Confirmation Candidates: D. C. P. to four days. The very largest are more observed from aircraft. In direction they not only the School crest, but those also Brammall, P. D. Calvert, D. R. H. Dick- lasting, but very few have a continuous seemed to be coming from the sun, on of the affiliated schools. It was blessed by inson, K. D. W. Eddington, I. N. Elliott, existence into a second rotation of the which an unusually large sun-spot was the Chaplain in the Cathedral at the Holy Grant, C. A. M. H. F. Fergusson, F. J . sun. Incidentally, the apparent rotation- then visible. Later in that year an ob- Communion service on Anniversary Sun- Hall, A. G. Johnson, I. J Kitchener, . period of the sun is 27 days and 5 hours. server in America turned on the sun some day, and was used for Festal Evensong G. A. M. Marshall, H. B. Marshall, radar sets that had been built for military the same day. J. G. P. Overell, M. C. Page, G. F. Sun-spots can be seen quite frequently use. He found wireless waves which with- Graeme Salmon, last year's senior pre- Parsons, E. A. Pitman, S. J . B. Pixley, —sometimes every day. They do not come out doubt were coming from the sun. It fect, gave a Bible as a thank-offering. R. H. Purden, G. H. Salmon, R. L. K. in a steady stream, but rather in gusts or was found that the latter were steady This is used at morning assembly by the Smith, C. R. R. Turner, G. L. Wood- waves, their numbers fluctuating up and from day to day, but those observed in prefects, and on Sunday evenings for the ward. D. Lane was ill on the day of the down every eleven years or so. They were England varied widely in accordance Lesson at Evensong. service and was subsequently confirmed specially numerous last year (1951) and with the number and size of the sun- The Sacrament of Confirmation was at St. Mark's, Pontville. will be so again in 1962. spots.

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Since that time much careful research Fred Hoyle, a Cambridge mathemati- becomes possible to harness atomic energy loss of free or available energy, that is of work has been devoted to the various cian, in a recent article in The Times of for rocket propulsion, the era of inter- energy which by reason of the higher kinds of radio waves from the sun. It has London, goes so far as to say that even planetary travel will be at hand. temperature can be converted into work. been confirmed that the intensity of solar with the rapid development of the rocket, "noise" becomes greater as the sun-spots one would have to be an optimist to be- Among those who have faith in the It was Lord Kelvin's great contribution increase in size, and that giant sun-spots lieve that a trip to the moon and back will future of atomic energy control is the to see in this a universal tendency in are always associated with the most in- be safely accomplished within a century. celebrated George Gamow, Professor of Nature. He saw that energy is always be- tense wireless radiation. The performance of the rocket is gov- Theoretical Physics in the George Wash- coming less available, or, to use his own The radio wave lengths emitted by the erned by the speed at which gases stream ington University. In his book "Atomic word, dissipated. We see all round us ex- sun are often of the order of our own from the exhaust, which at present is only Energy in Cosmic and Human Life," re- amples of this dissipation—in Niagara, in short wave lengths, hence the disturbance about one mile a second. But a speed of viewed in these columns in December, the geological disintegration of moun- in our wireless sets. This jarring is occa- at least ten miles per second is needed to 1948, he points out that if in the rocket tains, in the vast outpouring of energy sionally so serious as to cut off parts of make space travel a reasonable and prac- atomic energy is used instead of chemical from the sun. Normally, therefore, in the world for definite periods from all ticable possibility. Mr. Hoyle stresses the energy the velocity of self-repulsion in- Nature, available energy is lost or dissi- short wave radio communication. For ex- difficulties in the way of increasing speed. creases several thousand times, and the pated; and energy which becomes dissi- ample, about a year ago, it was reported For instance, the fuel-burning heat must amount of fuel required is less than one pated can never again be converted into from London that a huge sun-spot visible not be so great as to melt the motor's per cent. This, according to Gamow, work. Once lost it is lost for ever. to the naked eye cut off London's short metal structure. There must also be a should give sufficiently condensed energy wave radio links with the rest of the change in the chemical nature of the ex- to propel the ship into space beyond the It follows that the Universe is running world. The "blackout" began in the morn- haust gases, and the use of hydrogen as a attractive force of the earth. down. The time must inevitably come ing and continued during the afternoon. fuel would require the release of nuclear Finally, Mr. Hoyle asserts that how- when there is no more energy that can be This happened twice in one week. energy far more flexible than anything converted into motion, everything will yet known. ever optimistic a view is taken of the TO THE MOON IN TEN YEARS feasibility of interplanetary exploration, have reached a uniform level at which no- Lt.-Col. James Bain, director of rocket thing more can happen. The earth could H. P. Wilkins, director of the lunar it is clear that there can never be any development in the U.S. War Depart- travel to regions outside the solar system. no longer be lived on; all life will come section of the British Astronomical Asso- ment, has in the American language "de- to an end. ciation, has made the startling declaration Humans could not live long enough for a bunked" the talk of rocket flight to the a trip even to the nearest star. that it will be possible to fly to the moon moon. He avers that it would take bil- But if the Universe is running down, in another ten years. He further states lions of dollars and years of research o as the law of the dissipation of energy that "interplanetary travel is not vision- perfect a rocket capable of reaching the IS THE UNIVERSE RUNNING suggests, there must have been a time ary, it is a certainty." earth's satellite. To obtain the necessary DOWN? when some sort of winding up process Of late years, forecasts like this, al- velocity the moon rocket would have took place. We know little more than though not so sensational, have frequently be the size of a skyscraper with one rocket In an interesting article in a recent Lord Kelvin did about the nature of this been made; and although the astronomers within another. The first rocket would science publication, headed "A Hundred winding up. Was it a single act of are perfectly cognisant of the difficulties reach a speed of 5,000 feet a second and Years of Thermodynamics," J. A. V. don, or is it happening continuously, as involved in such an enterprise, the ob- would fire a second rocket which would Butler, of the Chester Beatty Research is suggested by some recent cosmological stacles to be overcome are often glossed reach 11,000 feet per second. Institute, London, discusses, inter cilia, the theories? We do not know. It might be over in public pronouncements. How- question: Is the Universe running down? that the law of dissipation is only a local ever, some eminent scientists are more Bain estimates that with a four-stage law, and that there are other regions in cautious, and confine their predictions to rocket a velocity of 25,000 feet a second This is how he deals with the problem: which the reverse—a building up process a whole lifetime before the moon is could be reached. That would mean the In thermodynamics work can only be ob- —occurs. If that is so we have no know- rocket would become a satellite revolving reached. Even then, the proviso is in- tained when heat flows from a hotter to a ledge of it. cluded that if that is to be accomplished, round the earth. Its original weight of 15 colder body. But what happens when heat research must proceed as rapidly as pos- tons would be reduced to 7 lbs. Conse- flows, as it often does, without doing any Alternatively, it might be that our Uni- sible. quently, the rocket would not be free of work? If you take a hot kettle and leave verse began as a single, but possibly not All are agreed that when the attempt the earth's gravitational pull and would it on the table it rapidly loses heat to the unique, act in a larger drama, an episode is made it must be done by some kind of never reach the moon. surrounding bodies, but no work is done. in the life of a super-universe, an under- rocket. The rocket is the only known However, a great number of those who There is, however no loss of energy, since lying substratum of which we know no- form of propulsion that will operate in have studied the subject deeply have a all the heat lost by the kettle can be ac- thing, because the happenings in it make airless space, where it is more efficient confident belief that space travel will yet counted for by the rise of temperature of no impression on our senses. than in the atmosphere. become an accomplished fact. When it the surrounding objects. But there is a 10 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine ii

Matriculation Examination, 1951-52 Obituary (Ordinary and Supplementary) WILFRID HUGH HUDSPETH I -I .5 ITH the passing of Wilfrid Hugh on matters of debating, and was always S - . C W Hudspeth the School has lost one most generous in providing the annual ft t 1 - a 1 a I prizes for both the Junior and Senior a U U L of its most cultured and respected Old Boys. A son of Canon F. Hudspeth, one Orators. Biggs, J B. (M) C H H H C . of the small band of boys who attended After Mr. Hudspeth retired from active Henry, N. L H H L the School when it first opened its doors practice he devoted much of his time to King, D. R. (M) H H H H H Leplastrier, J A. at Ingle Hall, the late Mr. Hudspeth and historical research. He was a valued mem- . L his family had a long association with the ber of the Royal Society of Tasmania. McIntosh, I. R ------H L H L Madden, I. M old School. He entered the School in the He was a widely read scholar and his lit- L year 1886. After leaving school Mr. Hud- erary ability was of a high standard. He Purvis, B. D. (M) ------L C H L H L speth graduated at the Melbourne Uni- contributed many papers to the Royal Renney, G. A. W------L H H H Society, and his history of the Buckland Salmon, G. L. (M) versity and subsequently qualified for ad- C H C C C mission to the legal profession. He family and their long association with the Smith, C. J H L entered into partnership with the late Sir Hutchins School is one of the School's Turnbull, C. S. S. (M) H H L H N. E. Lewis and the Honourable Tetley most valued records. His broadcasts on Woodward, G. L H Gant, and practised his profession for a historical places in Tasmania were always C—Credit. H—Pass at Higher Standard. L—Pass at Lower Standard. M—Qualified for Matriculation. number of years. He was one of the ori- a joy to listen to and were prepared with University Entrance Scholarship: G. L. Salmon (==1). ginal Old Boys' representatives on the scrupulous regard to accuracy. He had Commonwealth Government Scholarship: J . B. Biggs. Board of Management of the School, and earned for himself a very special place in Forestry Scholarship: D. R. King. it was he who suggested the School En- the cultural life of the community. He dowment Fund whereby each boy, upon was a man of the highest integrity with a entering the School, paid an entrance fee very kindly disposition. Schools Board Examination, 1951-52 of 411. He took a keen interest in the So passes another Old Boy who never School's Literary and Debating Society, ceased to take a warm interest in the (Ordinary and Supplementary) and held office as Patron of the Society affairs of the School, and whose life was b-I I - for a number of years. He adjudicated lived according to its be,t traditions. U .5 b-I a .5 V. I. c:s. be te j S a 5 5 5 •1 f 5 0 5 0 0 U es (S a - U .4 Points Available 112 212 12212 Gifts to the School

Cooper-Maitland,W. F PP L L P P 7 gratefully acknowledge the fol- presented by his sisters, Mrs. R. C. Sharp Darcey, M. G PP C C E 7 W lowing gifts: Chalice and Patten and Miss Andrewartha, in memory of Dunn, J M P P C P L . 7 for the Chapel (Mr. and Mrs. G. Page- G. C. Andrewartha (1918-23, No. 2274 Gibson, A PP P P L C P 11 Hanify on behalf of their son); Altar on the Roll). The first award will be made Godfrey, A. W. W. PP L P P C P 11 Rails for the Chapel (Mr. and Mrs. D. this year. The second fund is for the Grant, C. W PP L C C C 10 Purvis on behalf of their son); Cope for award of the John Player Prize for Cap- Levis, N. F PC P P C P 9 the use of the Chaplain (H.S.O.B.A.); tain of the Boarding House, presented by Millington, J F PP L PP P P 9 . Bible for the use of Prefects at Assembly friends of the late Wing-Commander Phillips, J PC PC C PP 11 (Mr. G. L. Salmon); Money for the pur- John Howard Player (1924-1938, No. Taylor, G.W PP P P L 7 chase of seats for the tennis courts (Mrs. 2649 on the Roll). The first award will Terry, R. R P P P P 7 C. G. Donnelly). be made next year. Bursaris Examination, 1951 In addition to these gifts two funds A further amount of £50 has been have been established. The first is for the generously given by Mrs. F. M. Young in Senior City: J . M. Dunn, J . Phillips. Senior Country: A. W. W. Godfrey. award of the G. C. Andrewartha Prize order to increase the value of the F. M. Junior Country: S. Burbury. for character, effort and achievement, Young Memorial Prize for Geography. C

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The Parents 'Associition Library Notes Committee: A. W. W. Godfrey (Librarian), T. G. President: Mr. R. A. Terry School. To these and all who helped in Bowden, R. G. Brewster, H. F. Foster, N. F. We found it necessary to overhaul the Hon. Treasurer: Mr. H. A. Harcourt Levis, B. M. McDougall, R. H. Purdon, D. A. fiction section and remove a large number any way - not forgetting those who Walch. Hon. Secretary: Mr. L. W. Salmon worked at home, members of the Staff of dated and unused books in order to ]% ANY interesting and instructive T77HILE this will be the first published and the boys - the President wishes to make room for the reference section ow- books have been added to the Lib- 1 report of the activities of the Asso- convey his thanks. ing to the large number of new books. rary this year, thanks mainly to the gen- ciation this year, it does not mean that we The fiction section is now compact and When considering the allocation of the erous grant of £200 from the Parents' have been idle. The Executive Committee composed mainly of books by such famous profits the Executive thought that as the Association. Most of this money has been has held well attended meetings each authors as Wells, Stevenson, Dumas and three main items - i.e., Library Fund, used to build up the reference section, month and the usual quarterly meetings Kipling. Piano or Tape Recorder, and Gymnasium which is now very comprehensive. have also taken place. It has lately been found necessary to equipment—were each important enough We also thank Mrs. F. M. Young and to warrantevery effort being made to close the Library for the recess, which As the principal function of any Brigadier F. M. Dollery, who have pre- means that it is now open only in the Parents' Association appears to be that assist them, it was decided to allocate the sented some valuable books on Geo- following amounts: School Library Fund, dinner hour, this being the time during of raising finance to purchase amenities graphy, Archaeology, and many other which it is used most. which might not otherwise be available, £100; Tape Recorder, £135; Gymnasium subjects. Also, shortly before his death, the Association did not lag in this respect, equipment, £100; Purchase of Plaques, the late Rev. H. C. Brammall generously The Library is now very popular and is as the usual annual Fair, which was £71101-; School Prize Fund, £40; Sub- donated a copy of the New Standard En- used by a large part of the School for opened by Lady Cross, was held on Sat- Primary School, £35; Table Tennis table, cyclopedia. study and for general reading. urday, September 13, at the School. £10. To enable this programme to be car- ried out in full it was necessary to request The holding of this Fair on a Saturday approval for the transfer of £100 from Literary and Debating Society was decided upon in view of the desire of the reserve fund. This proposal was very a number of people and for other reasons. ably put forward by Mr. H. R. Harcourt Patron: Mr. J. R. M. Driscoll Friends in the second debate, and in the President: Mr. R. H. Keon-Cohen Whether the change should be consid- (the Hon. Treasurer) at the November Hon. Secretary: A. Gibson final debate St.Virgil's defeated our team ered successful or not is a matter for fur- quarterly meeting, and was approved una- Committee: A. Gibson, A. W. W. Godfrey -J . Lilley (leader), R. Lilley, M. Dunn (Stephens), G. L. Woodward, J. Phillips ther discussion by the Executive. While nimously, as a result of which the Head- (School), J. M. Dunn, N. F. Levis (Buck- and W. Godfrey. The attendance at these the Executive considers that the Fair itself master now has the pleasure of spending land). debates has ensured that they will become was a success, the net profit, amounting to 1427/10/-. N effort was made this year to ex- an annual event. just over £295, was not as large as that A Parents greatly appreciated films shown pand the activities of the Society. The Senior Impromptu Orator for 1952 in 1951. This it is considered was due at the June quarterly meeting by the Lord In the first term we were hosts to Fahan is G. L.Woodward. The adjudicator (Mr. mainly to two reasons—(1) the Old Boys' Mayor (Alderman R. 0. Harris) of his School at a "Round Table Discussion," Driscoll) commented favourably on the Association could not organize the But- trip abroad, and those shown at the Nov- and they reciprocated by inviting us to high standard of the speeches. cher's Shop as they did with such great ember quarterly meeting by Mr. R. Blom- debate against them and afterwards to M. Hodgman won the Junior Im- success in 1951, and (2) because of the field of films he took of the 1952 Public listen to a play. Notwithstanding the fact promptu prize by half a point from F. changed financial situation in September, Lilley and I. Elliot. All three boys spoke Schools' Head-of-the-River Race at Laun- that we were beaten by the girls, both our 1952, as against August, 1951. However, ceston and of the 1952 North v. South team and its numerous supporters enjoyed with assurance and marshalled their facts the profit will enable several worthwhile Public Schools' Athletic Meeting at the evening and the Committee hopes well. projects to be financed. Hobart, as well as portion of a film of the that similar functions may be arranged Mr. R. H. Keon-Cohen adjudicated all the inter-House debates this year. His The bulk of the work connected with Empire Games held in New Zealand in next year. interest in the Society is most encourag- preparing for and holding the Fair was 1948. Mainly due to the efforts of the Presi- dent, a series of inter-school debates was ing. The Rev. S. C. Brammall chaired all again carried out by a small but loyal and In conclusion, we take this opportunity the Senior House debates, and we thank energetic band of Parents - many of arranged for second term. A combined of thanking the Headmaster and all him for his interest. whom have helped with the Fair for years. members of the Staff for their interest in Hutchins-Collegiate team, a Friends team Valuable help was also received from the welfare of the boys. May they all and a St. Virgil's team competed. JUNIOR HOUSE DEBATES others who forwarded goods and donations enjoy the approaching vacation with our In the first debate of the series "our" School v. Stephens was won by Ste- for the various stalls—from Mr. Salter, best wishes for Christmas and the coming team—A. Gibson (leader), J . and R. phens, who denied "That Trams in who loaned all crockery used for after- year. Lilley and W. Godfrey -defeated the Hobart Should be Abolished." Best noon teas and carted it to and from the L.W. S. Friends team. St. Virgil's defeated speaker was F. Pitman.

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School v. Buckland was won by Buck- motion. School House won the debate by land House, who denied "That Country one point. A. Gibson was the best indi- Life is Preferable to Town Life." Best vidual speaker for the evening. The adju- 1\flI I speaker was I. Elliott. dicator remarked that he was glad the debaters had improved their technique - Buckland v. Stephens was won by Ste- from his comments made during the pre- phens, who denied "That Cadet Training vious debate. Should be Compulsory." Best speaker was T. Bowden. The final Senior House Debate was Lieut. G. W. Renney entered a team under W.O. ii Millington, 2/I.C.:O.C.: Cadet-Lieut. J. F. Millington Stephens House therefore wins the contested between Stephens and Buck- Cadet-Lieut.: P. D. Lipscombe in the Commander's Cup. This team was Junior Inter-House Debates, and E. Pit- land on Friday, October 31. The subject chosen only on the morning of the event man becomes Junior Orator for 1952. was "That in the Interests of Education, 1 HIS year the School Cadet Unit has and performed strange drill movements Public Examinations Should Be Abol- - achieved two major objectives - the creditably, considering their lack of prac- SENIOR HOUSE DEBATES ished," Buckland House affirming the Hoad Trophy and promotion to a B class tice. The team took fifth place. The first Senior House Debate was held school. The annual camp was held in first motion. Buckland House again proved Among activities during the year was on Friday, October 10, and was contested term. The first-year cadets, therefore, successful, winning by four points. J. a guard of honour to welcome the new between Buckland House and School went into camp with a decided disadvan- Millington was the best speaker for the State Commandant, Brigadier G. E. W. House. The subject was "That in the tage, but they put everything into their evening, and thus becomes Senior Orator Hurley, to the School. Brig. Hurley ap- Interests of the Nation, the Basic Wage training and were acclaimed as the best for 1952. pears very interested in school cadet work, Ought to be Reduced," Buckland House unit in camp. The camp was concluded and remarked on the dress and bearing speaking in the affirmative. The debate We urge parents, Old Boys, and any- with an excellent performance by the unit of the guard. was narrowly won by Buckland House, one interested in the School to attend in the Hoad Trophy competitions, in and J . Millington was the best individual these functions. During the last few years which we gained first place. This was a The detachment's band has improved speaker for the evening. audiences have dwindled to a handful of polished performance, and our congratu- even more this year, and has been chosen The second Senior House Debate was boarders, and it is most discouraging for lations go to the team and Lieut. Renney, to play for several public parades. The held between School and Stephens on budding speakers to deliver their carefully who put in many hours of practice. Also band has increased its size and now in- Saturday, October 18. The subject was prepared speeches to empty seats. With at the conclusion of the camp the unit cludes three buglers. more support we look forward to an even -.-"That Air-travel is Preferable to Sea- . . travel," Stephens House affirming the more successful year in 1953. r Dramatic Society by Mr. Wakeford, but, because of ill- - r E started off the year with the W House plays and were fortunate to health, he was unable to complete the have Mrs. Olive Burn as adjudicator. production, and we are indebted to Ian Mrs. Burn commented favourably on the McIntosh, who gave us an excellent pro- q standard of the plays and expressed her duction. We had almost a full house each pleasure at being asked to adjudicate. night, and it was apparent that the Dra- 1:t T Buckland House won the competition matic Society is on the upward path after with 78 points for their play "The Crim- a rather poor previous season. son Coconut," which was produced by We would like here to congratulate Bill Cooper. School House gained second all members of the cast and to thank place with "The Ghost of Jerry Bundler," Robert Dick and his backstage staff for produced by Graham Woodward. their excellent organisation of the work Stephens House, with "Nothing Ever behind the scenes. Happens," produced by Adrian Gibson, .., was third. The Junior School Nativity production The big play for second term was "The is well under way, and we are looking THE CADET DETACHMENT BAND Middle Watch," by Ian Hay and Stephen forward to something equally as enjoyabl Standing: J . Phillips, R. Brewster, M. Clerk, D. Martin, D. Brammall. Seated: C. Burbury, King Hall. The play was chosen and cast as their effort of last year. D. Calvert, G. Burrows, H. Lindsay, N. Levis.

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The unit has been chosen, together reproduction of recorded music, and with Hobart High, to represent Tasmania among the major works heard have been House Notes in the King George V Trophy for Rifle- Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D and BUCKLAND HOUSE year. The lead changed-between Buckland Shooting. As this goes to press we will Piano Concerto in C, Saint-Saens' Piano and Stephens several times, Stephens fin- be in the middle of the competition. Concerto in G minor, two of Handel's Colours: Maroon and White House Master: Mr. F. J. Williams ally beating us by 21 points. Terry's For the final parade of the year we Organ Concertos and his evergreen House Captain: J. F. Millington; Vice, K. Smith record-breaking put was too much for us. provided a guard of honour for Brig. "Water Music." One afternoon was de- Cricket: 0. G. Burrows; Vice, K. Smith Swimming: 0. G. Burrows; Vice, E. McDougall Congratulations, Stephs! Our best per- Hurley, who came to the School to pre- voted to Russian music, when we heard Football: K. Smith; Vice, J. F. Millington Athletics: J. F. Millington; Vice, W. Cooper formers were Millington, Sorell, Bram- sent the Head Trophy. We have thus Tschaikovsky's "Hamlet Fantasia" and Standards: W. Cooper; Scorer, J. M. Dunn Tennis: 0. G. Burrows; Vice, N. R. Henry mall, McDougall ii and Grant. concluded a year's work on which we may Moussorgsky's "Dances of the Persian Debating: J. M. Dunn feel a sense of pride. Slaves." Interspersed with these have Dramatics: W. Cooper; Vice, D. Brammall Standard Athletics are not yet finished, Rifle Shooting: 0. G. Burrows; Vice, N. R. Henry but we are holding a firm lead at the been played vocal and instrumental Music: J. F. Millington recordings of shorter pieces. moment and all working very hard to- 'T'HIS year has been a very successful wards the final issue. A flesh-and-blood performance by one for us, both on the sporting and Since the introduction of the Dramatic Music Club various members was given in the Gym- the intellectual sides. We began by secur- competitions Buckland House players President: Mr. 0. H. Biggs nasium one afternoon, the major work ing a well-deserved win in the Swimming have remained undefeated, and our Secretary: J. Phillips being Vivaldi's Sonata in E minor for competition. Our congratulations go to heartiest congratulations go to Cooper for 'Cello and Piano, played by J F. Milling- WING to the intrusion of sporting . Burrows, McDougall i and ii, Sorell, his untiring efforts which made our win ton and the President. Others who con- 0 Henry ii, Hutcheon and Brammall, who possible. 's—' and other fixtures into the alternate tributed to the programme were J and . were individual winners. We also managed to retain our hold on Thursday afternoons set aside for the W. Bloomfield and J Phillips. Music Club, it has been difficult to have . The "A" House Cricket ended in a the Music competition. Some very fine a planned sequence of musical works. We In August we met at Holy Trinity draw with Bucks defeating School, School music was enjoyed by all and the stan- have been able to hold only about a dozen Church, where the President gave a short defeating Stephens, and Stephens defeat- dard was much higher than last year. meetings, so that the programmes have recital. The main pieces played were two ing us. The "B" House roster is unfin- thanks once more are due to Brother been miscellaneous rather than connected. of Bach's Fugues, some Choral Preludes, ished—the final round will be played at Stevens, who again so ably adjudicated The amplifier continues to give splendid and the "Gothic Suite" by Boellmann. the end of the third term. with many helpful comments. Our thanks The "A" House Football resulted in a are also due to our Housemaster, Mr. I: Williams, without whom we would not s. L ne great struggle between Bucks and Ste- • . I. phens, the latter winning by one point, have won. both Houses having previously beaten The Senior Impromptu Debate resulted School. Our best players were Smith, in a tie for first between School and Ste- Millington, Burrows, Sorell, Hall, Brain- phens. Congratulations to Woodward of mall and Cooper. Our "B" House team School, who was the best speaker for the emphatically defeated both School and evening. The Senior Debates ended with Stephens. Buckland defeating its two opponents. .5. - School House won the Senior Cross- Our team was Dunn, Levis and Milling- 'V Country. Our congratulations go to Mar- ton, the last-named being the best speaker V ;VV throughout the series. - V tin of Stephens, who was the individual winner of the event. Buckland House, Our congratulations also go to Pitman although running well, finally came in of Stephens, who was the best Junior third. Our best runners were Cooper and debater. Our team finished third, the best Burrows. The result of the Junior Cross- speaker for Buckland being Hodgman i. - V Country was undecided owing to a break- And so we wind up another round of r down in the judging system. However, inter-House competitions. The Cock- our Junior runners did extremely well and House is still undecided, although Ste- VV ? .: our hearty congratulations go to our phens House appears to have a slight house-mate Goodfellow, who won the edge on us. However, we are not saying race. farewell to many of our members this THE PREFECTS The Athletic carnival was probably the year, and we look forward with con- Standing: M. G. Darcey, R. R. Terry ; G. H. l3urbury. Seated: J. F. Millington, A. Gibson (Senior Prefect), The Headmaster, G. L. Woodward, K. Smith. most closely contested competition of the fidence to 1953.

The Hutchins School Magazine 19 18 The Hutchins School Magazine Swimming.—In this sport our team was standing athletes for the House were We filled third place in the Aths. com- [*(eIS){SiII1l below par, and lost to Buckland House. Gibson, Murray, Clerk and Chen. We petition, which was won by Stephens. We Colours: Light Blue and Dark Blue Individual winners were Clerk and congratulate these boys and the whole House Master: The Rev. S. C. Brammall congratulate them and Terry on an excel- Captain: G. L. Woodward Darcey. The margin at the end of the team on a wonderful performance. lent performance. Rattenbury and Rankin Vice-Captain: G. H. Burbury morning's swimming was 20 points in Captain of Cricket: M. D. Russell in the under 16 group, and Phillips in the Tennis.—Our Tennis team - Martin, Captain of Athletics and Football: R. Rattenbury Bucks' favour, and we congratulate them Captain of Swimming: B. J. Brook Open, ran well. Murray, Gibson and Terry - caused a Captain of Standard Athletics: G. H. Burbury on a fine performance. major upset by defeating the strong Captain of Tennis and Rifle Shooting: Standard Aths. resulted in a win for Buckland House team. Although the re- D. J. Jackson School, showing once again what an org- Cricket.—In the "A" Cricket, we took Captain of Life-Saving: J. Lawrence sults of the Stephs. v. School match are Captain of Cross-Country: J. Fergusson anised all-round effort can do. the apparently weak School House team Captain of Dramatics and Debating: too lightly and were beaten easily; how- not to hand, we are in a good position and G. L. Woodward The Rifle-Shooting was won by Bucks, expect to gain the tennis honours. Captain of Singing: J. Phillips and McDougall was the best shot of the ever, when we played Buckland, amends E have almost completed our second night. School gained second place in the were made and we won comfortably. In Rifle-Shooting. - Buckland scored a Wyear under Mr. Brammall as House- "B" House competition and third place the meantime, Bucks had defeated meritorious win in the "A" Rifle-Shoot- master, and it has not been entirely un- in the "A." School, hence all Houses finished level ing. Final scores were: Buckland, 138; successful. We have not actually won very The Tennis is not yet finished, but we on points. Stephens, 134; School, 131. E. McDou- much, but the spirit of the House is have a chance there to win the competi- In the first round of the "B" Cricket gall of Bucks was the best individual with probably at a higher level than it has been tion, although on paper the Stephens our team finished second, behind School a score of 38 out of a possible 40. Our For some time, and that spirit has been team is the strongest. House. congratulations go to him and his House. there whether we have won or lost, whe- We offer our heartiest congratulations Football.—With six members of the Best shots for Stephs. were Terry and ther a House match or an inter-school to Bucks on winning the Debating, Sing- First XVIII we had a good side on paper, Walch with 36 each. fixture. School House has been the back- ing and Dramatic competitions. We were and proved ourselves when we defeated In the "B" competition School won bone of the supporters, both in numbers equal first with Stephens in the Senior Bucks by one point in a very close first narrowly from our second four, with and in volume. Impromptu Debate, and Woodward was game. Later we went on to defeat School, Bucks in third place. We started off the year with the House adjudged the best speaker of the evening. so gaining the football honours for 1952. Standard Athletics.— Once again we Swimming, and our Open swimmers were The Life-Saving competition is to be Our "B" House side did not fare so find that members of the House were lax particularly successful. Brook captained held for the first time this year for many well and were beaten into second place by to compete in this necessary sport. Al- the inter-school team, and Brewster, Phil- years, but owing to the state of the water a bigger and more experienced Buckland though a boy may not be a brilliant ath- lips and Latham were picked for the at Amateur House, land drill will be the House team. lete, we expect him to try to reach the set team. only factor in the competition. Cross-Country.—The three-mile Cross- standards; but we find that several mem- The next event was the House Cricket, That apparently closes the year, so, Country run was held over the T.C.A. bers have not given their full support, and and the ultimate result of this was a School House, let us prepare for another course late in second term. Although our in some cases have not attempted to gain draw in the "A" competition. At the time year and see if we can be Cock-House in team was not successful, fine individual points for the House, and so at present of writing it seems that we may win the 1953. performances were turned in by Martin, we are running a bad last. We hope the "B" House, although the final results are STEPHENS HOUSE Darcey and Gibson, who filled first, position will be retrieved before the end not yet known. second and third places respectively. Ow- of the competition. The House Football, played in slurry Colours: Blue, Black and Gold House Master: Mr. W. J. Gerlach ing to the fact that these three were not On the intellectual side we have not had at Christ College, resulted in a win for House Captain: R. R. Terry backed up by a full team, School House Vice-Captain: A. Gibson as much success as was hoped. We came Bucks, with Stephens third. Best indivi- Captain of Swimming and Life-Saving: won the competition and we offer them third in the Dramatics, while we defeated dual performers for School were Brook M. G. Darcey Captain of Cricket: I. R. Murray our congratulations. only School in the Music competition. and Rattenbury. Captain of Football, Athletics, Standard Athletics The "B" Cross-Country had to be aban- and Rifle Shooting: R. R. Terry Our young pianist, R. L. Smith, played In the Cross-Country we were success- Captain of Tennis: D. J. Martin doned owing to an error in judging the exceptionally well and our congratulations ful in winning the "A" House competi- Captain of Cross-Country, Dramatics and final positions. go to him, and especially to Buckland tion from Stephs. and Bucks. We had a Debating: A. Gibson Captain of Singing: T. Bowden Athletics.—We had to wait until the House, on winning both the Dramatics well balanced team who filled in most final event of the House Athletics before and the Music. The "A" Debating was places from fourth to sixteenth, and it TEPHENS House has had a success- C Stephs. could be declared winners by 2 keenly contested and, although the results was these intermediate places that won ful year, again winning the Cock- points from Buckland House. Terry put have not been finalised, Bucks are to be the competition for us. The "B" House House Shield. Although on an average up a very fine performance by breaking commended on winning both their de- Cross-Country was abandoned, but some a young House, each member has pulled two records and equalling another. Mar- bates. In the "B" competition our young of our members ran very well, especially his weight in some form of activity and, tin splendidly broke the 880 yds. under team brought the honours home for the Johnson, who ran second after returning with the all-round efforts of our Seniors, 16 record by eight seconds. Other out- House. to school only a few days before the race. we have again proved victorious.

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Finally, the whole House would like to Turner, H. K. Skegg, J . Hay, P. A. Cal- thank Mr. Gerlach for his untiring efforts vert, M. Legg, S. C. Bennett, R. E. Jones, The Stuart Prize Essay in bringing us up to the required stan- J . A. H. Thorne, H. B. Marshall, R. A. dard. Also, we congratulate Terry and C. Legg, J . B. C. Stark, B. J . Scott, D. THE DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA his captains on a very successful year. Dickinson, R. B. Thiessen, S. Salter, By A GIBSON With the knowledge that three of the D. W. Eddington, Ron Ferguson, Ray HEN the colonies were first dom was on exactly the same level as the seven prefects came from Stephs., we Ferguson, B. Hawkes, J M. Jones, F. A. . W Dominions, though perhaps prim us inter sign off for the year, wishing the House Denhoim, J Horler, M. C. Jagoe, G. H. founded they were defended by . pares. Between 1914 and 1939 Australian the very best of success for 1953. Gorringe, P. S. Kyle, P. Brammall, M. Great Britain. They were given garrisons defence was a matter of co-operation with Tuffs, R. Tuffs, M. Hutchins, G. H. of British soldiers to keep order and to Great Britain. When, on 3rd September, Gregg, R. A. Gluske, J B. Davies, C. E. protect them from attack, whilst the . 1939, Great Britain declared war on Nazi Davies, W. Headlam, S. C. Bates, G. L. British Navy guarded them from possible Germany, Australia concurred and found Denne, P. K. Bosworth, I. Johnson, G. enemies overseas. But as they became herself once more fighting at Britain's House Points Abbott, D. E. Bennison, R. J Game, W. self-governing the British Government . urged that they should at least help to side in defence of their common ideals. "A" Bennett, S. W. Knott, P. N. Anderson, Once again it seemed that Australia could R. Cottam, A. Parsons, A. K. Fuller, R. J. pay for their own defence. The colonies best be defended at a distance—by send- Stephens Bucklend School Henry, A. Brooker, J Douglas, D. were loath to do this, but, when British . J . ing troops to the various theatres of war Swimming 14 24 4 Darling, L. R. Jones, A. Mitchell, B. soldiers left Australia in 1870, the colo- 10 10 10 and acting as a supply base behind the ;Cricket Johnston, J W. Hutchins, M. Muir. nies arranged and paid for their own Football 18 10 2 . military defence. They paid grudgingly lines. But when Japan entered the war in Cross-Country 10 2 18 and their defence was inefficient; mean- 1941, the whole face of the war changed Athletics 24 14 4 while, naval defence was still paid for by for Australia. Within a few months of Rifles 10 18 2 and Farewell! Great Britain alone. Even before Federa- the fall of Singapore, Australian territory Ath. Standards 2 10 18 tion, however, national feeling was grow- was being attacked, and, for the first time Tennis 18 2 10 ing in all the self-governing colonies. in her history, she faced a real danger of A. Cuthbertson, C. Tregenza, M. Price, invasion. Australia was defended both by Moore, C. R. Rex, H. W. Morris, Troops were raised and contingents sent 106 90 68 J . to help the Mother Country in time of the strenuous efforts of her own armed D. K. King, V. J . Gadd, W. Fergusson, forces and workers, and by the support M. Howard, D. A. Phillips, A. A. Purdy, war; for example, in the Sudan and Boer "B" of the United States of America and of Fergus- Wars. I. A. Rhodes, R. J . Stanfield, J . Great Britain. Stephens Buckland Schooi son, M. D. Russell, R. Davis, J . Davis, By 1909 Australia had taken charge of Cricket 6 1 12 L. Misson, E. Coverdale, P. Tozer, C. H. her own defence. She began her own in- Australia must utilise her experience dependent fleet and a citizens' force was in these World Wars to form her defence Football 6 12 1 Chapman, J . S. Chapman, -. Kean, B. Rifles 6 1 12 Lewis, B. W. Cadle, R. E. Dobbie, D. L. instituted. In 1914, although she was policy, which is based on (a) What dan- Tennis 1 6 12 Logan, K. Hill, B. Smith, L. White, P. R. responsible for her own international rela- gers are to be feared, (b) From whom Peate, C. E. Button, -. Blee, -. Kean, tions, Australia stood by Great Britain. such dangers are to be feared, and (c) 19 20 37 L. G. Verrell, G. Taylor, N. J. Swan, B. Labor Prime Minister, Andrew Fisher, The industrial and manpower resources Smith, G. Radford, R. Cooper-Maitland, spoke for all Australians when he pro- available. G. Smith, G. Plummer, C. Parsons, N. mised, "Australia will stand behind the It is clear that at the present time Aus- COCK-HOUSE Mother Country to help and defend her Lovell, A. Lord, J . Lake, A. Hirst, J. tralia, like all other democracies, is threat- Stephens House 125 points Hicks, M. Chen, R. T. Taylor, P. K. to our last man and our last shilling." ened by the might of Russia. She has to Buckland House 110 points Hay, B. Kemp, C. Pitt, J. Thompson, B. (Even before the outbreak of war Aus- protect herself from attack by Com- School House 105 points Thiessen, R. G. Bowden, W. E. Cooper- tralia had offered to give Great Britain munist-controlled countries in the Pacific control of her fleet and to raise 20,000 Maitland, F. J . Drake, C. W. Grant, area, which Russia might use against her, P. N. Heckscher, P. D. Jones, M. J. troops). for example, Indonesia and Communist Lucas, P. J . Radcliff, D. R. Salter, P. S. Australia signed the Treaty of Ver- China. But "Total War" is a matter for Trethewey, J . B. Biggs, J . A. Leplastrier, sailles in her own right as a sovereign farms and factories, as well as for the Hail! I. M. Madden, I. R. McIntosh, B. D. nation. By the definition of Dominion armed services. There must be a national J . R. Grubb, G. W. Stanton, M. Price, Purvis, G. A. W. Renney, D. R. King, Status made by the Balfour Committee pride and belief in the Australian way of M. R. Maccreash, P. McDiarmid, G. G. L. Salmon, C. J . Smith, C. S. S. Turn- (1926) and by the new conception of life. The people must be right behind the Richardson, T. Middleton, 0. S. Gibson, bull, R. K. Wright, Elizabeth Hamilton, Commonwealth, codified by the Statute Government in time of war. Therefore, R. D. G. Brady, D. W. Wilson, R. W. L. Pamela Smith, Stephanie Brown. of Westminster (1931), the United King- laws against Communists and other Fifth

22 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 23 Columnists must be tightened up and en- The Australian defence policy must than Britain in strategic position, military In conclusion, Australia must make a forced. If Communist-controlled Unions, also be governed by her probable allies and industrial potential, population, and greater effort. She has not fully realised such as the Waterside Workers, the Fed- and possible enemies. It is likely that if material resources. Time alone will tell the necessities of a proper defence policy, erated Iron and Metal Workers, and the and when World War III comes, Russia whether Australia, as a member of the and she must not be left behind in the Coal Miners, struck in time of war they and her satellites will be ranged against Commonwealth, will offset this decline in rapid advancements in both aggressive could quickly ruin the Australian eco- the U.S.A. and the other democracies of Britain's economic and military strength and defensive war. Si 'yis pacem, para nomy. As it is, they are sabotaging and the world. Australia must not be lulled by advances in the British Common- bellum. hindering our national development. into a sense of false security by the wealth. In modern war the three arms of the United Nations. Despite its committees, Services are closely connected, and all all the major world powers are going three must be expanded and developed neck-and-neck in the armaments race, and The Hudspeth Prize Essay (junior) along the latest lines. Research must con- major-power deadlocks are ham-stringing tinue in all avenues of modern warfare, all efforts made towards peace in Korea. "THIS IS MY NATIVE LAND" such as atomic weapons, guided missiles, Australia, however, is bound by her By W. M. HODGMAN germ warfare, new guns, jet 'planes, new membership of the United Nations to ships, and, of course, the defence to these support any moves for stamping out acts A S the first rays of the sun streaked ther away from the dust and smell of the new weapons. At the moment Australia of aggression. But too much importance across the morning sky, tingeing it sheep yards, where the foolish old ewes is not doing enough in this line. must not be placed on this agreement, as with all its glorious majesty and causing and plaintive lambs had been mustered As Australia is a continent, and in war it is obvious that Russia will break her the old crow in the yard to put all he had the previous evening. would have to rely on a large external agreement as soon as it suits her. There in a last valiant "revielle," I arose from Gradually the incessant baa's ceased and trade (for instance, no natural petrol is are two important alliances which in- my bed and stepped out into the morning. all was quiet save for the sounds of the found in Australia), she must keep her fluence Australia's defence policy. They The birds were twittering boisterously and birds and other wild life. Now and then trade routes open. To do this she must are the alliance with Great Britain by tra- the whole countryside was scented with a kookaburra would let forth his tremen- maintain a naval force comparable with dition, and with U.S.A. and New Zea- the fragrant smell of the gums, and the dous laugh, as if mocking us as we passed that of her possible enemies, and an effi- land by the ANZUS pact. morning dew. The hawthorn sprinkled beneath the massive gums. Here and there cient Air Force working in conjunction As Pandit Nehru pointed out, the Com- with countless pearls of daybreak glist- a magpie took the stand in the bush con- with the fleet. The Air Force would also monwealth is not an alliance, and there ened beautifully in the heralding sun. cert and was generally well heard by the be needed for reconnaissance, combat with are no definite commitments which bind "Just the day for a stroll," I thought, smaller birds who came in for the finale. hostile aircraft, and action against hostile its members. On the other hand, their swiping carelessly at a young starling who Several native hens scuttled into the forces or bases. To support these two common outlook and their common tradi- was in the process of telling the world he ferns on seeing Chips, but the latter was arms of the Services, Australia must tions enable Commonwealth countries to was alive. Reluctantly I turned from the far more interested worrying a rather maintain equipped naval bases, a steel- exchange information and advice far more scene and stepped back, via the window, springy Scotch thistle. Dainty violets ship building and gun-founding industry, freely and frankly than is possible with into my bedroom, where I quickly dressed modestly lay behind blades of grass as if a sufficient aircraft industry, suitable air- most governments. Also, their whole and slipped quietly on tip-toe past the intent on their beauty hidden. Now and fields, strategically placed, and a reserve approach to training and tactics are so room where my uncle and aunt were then an orchid or two was seen peeping of aviation fuel. similar that co-operation becomes a matter sleeping. through the dew-covered sprays of moist At first it was thought that Korea was of course, and units such as ships, air- The kitchen was only dimly lit, but I green foliage. On and on we wandered, going to be a "push-button war," but time craft and land troops are freely inter- managed to acquire a couple of apples and content to whistle, admire the scenery, or has shown that manpower is still an im- changeable and can easily serve under a a bottle of ginger beer, the home brew. perhaps chase a native hen. portant—if not all-important—factor in single command. This similarity of Out through the door, and across the At length we came to an old bullock war. Australia has a large coastline approach and tradition also enables an yard I crept, just in time to hear a shat- track, which turned my thoughts to colo- (12,100 miles) to defend with a small interchange of training facilities for tering snore from uncle as he turned nial days and the Tasmanian aborigines population. She must maintain a small, sailors, airmen and soldiers. New and noisily in his sleep, followed by a groan who were finally driven from their land. but sufficient, permanent military force, revolutionary designs for aircraft, deve- of disapproval from aunt. Kangaroos, wallabies, and even the local which must be ready at any time to he loped in the United Kingdom, are pro- I stepped to the kennel and loosed bandicoots turned out to see the intruders sent anywhere within the Pacific area; it duced in the factories of Australia, and Chips, a lively little kelpie, who stood ex- in the comparatively unheard-of territory. must also garrison fixed defences at ports research on new weapons is closely co- pectantly then started jumping joyfully To them it was a most unusual spectacle and bases. Militia forces, trained part- ordinated; for instance, the Woomera as the infuriating chain was removed. to see a boy and a dog venturing so far time, complete our Home Defence. The rocket range and the Montebello atomic Across the paddock of fresh green grass into these parts. National Service and Citizen Army tests. we hastened, stopping occasionally to ex- Gradually I noticed the grass and under- scheme will ensure that all male Austra- But the United States and the Soviet amine a rabbit burrow or some other point growth becoming greener and appearing lians will be prepared. Union are both considerably stronger of interest, and all the time getting far- more fertile. There were definitely signs

24 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 25 of water, and as we advanced my thoughts gum as my pillow, I reclined happily and tried to picture the stream. Would it be a set to work on the New Yorks and the fierce stream pounding the rocks beneath ginger beer. I soon finished off my meal it and sweeping all the pebbles and what- and lay there in the shadow of a gum, Ewa, ever lay before it in a torrential onslaught, thinking of old times. I was very, very commenced our rowing activities Butler as bow and Levis in 2. This com- with spray in the air and the banks and all happy in my solitude. WWV early in December, 1951, in prepara- bination was not a success, so Levis and the surrounding growth sprinkled with tion for the 1952 Head-of-the-River to be Butler changed sides. This meant that the I awoke with a start. There were defi- dainty drops, or would it be a still, placid rowed at Launceston. final seating of the crew was Levis (bow), and emerald green stream, with the grey, nite signs of approaching night. The Butler (2), Terry (3), Millington (str.), brown and rainbow trout idly drifting in tyrannical sun had been overthrown and Our coach (Mr. R. H. Keon-Cohen) and Darcey was again cox. the silent, silvery moon ruled in the king- had in view a start for the crew on Boxing the silent swell, the banks beside it covered At the commencement of the school with lush, green grass and brown fern, dom of man. The little stars sparkled and Day at the New Norfolk Regatta. The winked as if carrying out some private crew, Grant (bow), Levis (2), Butler (3) year recruits were called for to make up with the massive gums forming a pictur- our second and third crews. A large num- esque background? joke with the Man in the Moon. and Millington (str.), settled down to three weeks' intensive training. They ber of enthusiastic boys turned up at the As we approached I found it to be the Hastily I dressed, having become quite started in a training four, the "Argo II," Sandy Bay Rowing Sheds for the first latter. It was a heavenly spot. The banks dry by now, being even a little sunburnt. and after a week had survived the minor practice on the club's rowing machine, were covered with green moss and grass. Chips had been wandering in the bush, ailments which often affect rowers com- which was kindly lent for that purpose. The tea-tree and a few other of our and when I called him he proudly pro- mencing a preparation. They changed Our seconds, Foster (bow), Brewster smaller Tasmanian trees fanned the glade duced a rabbit, a bandicoot and a native over to the "Stuart C. Watch" approxi- (2), Boyes (3), Purdon (str.) and Page in the hot sun, and the majestic gums hen, all of which he had caught in the mately ten days before the regatta, and, standing erect in the background added (cox.), were on the water within a fort- afternoon and hidden in some gorse. I although the boat was strange, the crew night. They commenced their rowing in to the beauty of the scene. The silent picked up the rabbit and hen and started waters looked extremely refreshing, and soon got into stride by doing several long the "Argo II," which meant that the firsts down the old bullock track, but Chips rows. These rows were gradually cut down as I was rather hot I thought a dip would —who had been rowing in this craft— rushed back, found the delapidated bandi- in distance and stepped up in pace, so that transferred to the "Watch." The first be in keeping with the time and place. coot and came trotting along beside me by Boxing Day the chaps were in good crew, naturally, found the slim racing Hurriedly I stripped, hanging my with the dead body. I wasn't going up physical condition. shell a trifle hard to handle after their clothes on a young tea-tree as I moved to- with a stinking body, so I took the bandi- spell in the "Argo," but soon settled down Our boat was kindly transported to wards the pool, and splashed into the coot and hurled it into a bush. An upset and concentrated on long rows. crystal waters, sending a wave of riplets Chips appeared minus the bandicoot, and New Norfolk by the Sandy Bay Rowing over to the far side. The water was cool we proceeded on our way. Club. We were entered in the Under-Age It was early in March when Mr. R. and I romped carelessly in it with Chips, Fours, our course starting at the bridge Valentine, who had stroked our 1949-50 who seemed to enjoy it also. Mile after mile we stumbled on, until being approximately half-a-mile long. crews, kindly offered to take over the at last the lights of the house came into Owing to the number of crews entered, seconds. They transferred to the Sandy "There must be a hot spring," I view. When I reached it there was a very Bay sheds, where they trained in the "Val thought, for the water was quite warm the race was decided in two heats and a angry uncle and aunt waiting for me. final. We raced in the second heat, and Fazackerley," a good racing craft owned around the edges and bottom of the pool. There were a few words of disapproval, by the S.B.R.C. Here and there a young trout would glide after a good start went on to win com- but the hen and the rabbit silenced the fortably. Unfortunately, in the final we As the month was drawing to a close away in surprise when he found the in- mouths for a short period. I then had truders in his domain. came across a good crew which had won it was decided to have early morning rows some milk and toast, wearily crawled into over ten races in a row, and were rele- instead of the customary ones after school. With the blue sky above and the cool my bed, and lay silently meditating over gated to second place, a length-and-a- This was on account of the rough water waters below, I was content to lie drifting the day's events. "A most enjoyable day," half behind the winners. The crew rowed we were continually experiencing in our lifelessly in the gentle swell. At length I I thought. I turned noisily and prepared well considering the short preparation. later rows. The crew by now was forming left the stream and threw myself upon the for sleep, determined to face whatever itself into a strong, well-balanced com- During the Christmas holidays we velvety carpet of moss. With the foot of a should come, good or bad, on the morrow. bination, having plenty of long rows inter- learnt, with regret, that Grant was leav- mingled with faster work and lessons on ing, and so the coach had to look around boat control. The bladework was ragged, for a suitable substitute. When school be- but this fault was soon corrected. gan for 1952, Terry was invited, and al- We received a setback early in April wVW7 though he had to forsake his love for "that grand old English game" he decided when our "3" man was ordered by his to accept, and so (quote) "come to life." doctor not to sit down, and this meant We experimented with him in the 3 seat, that a substitute had to be found. Again

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we find an Old Boy helping out, for Mr. ley"—on the train for the trip north. It afternoon at the Tamar Rowing Club for all the time he has given up we did I. McIntosh, stroke of the 1951 crew, was that night that a freight train was sheds, our Head-of-the-River crew , drew not reward him with a win in the 1952 readily offered his services. derailed near Campania and fears were No. 2 position for the course, which Head-of-the-River. The crew began doing courses, the regu- held that our boats may have been in the started at the northern end of King's lar being from Long Point into Wrest smash, but on inquiry we were assured Wharf and finished opposite Royal Park. Point. Although the times were not start- that our craft had got safely through to Our third crew had arrived in Launceston L è-Saving ling, they gradually improved. Mean- Launceston. As both the firsts and that morning. while, the seconds were coming along seconds were booked to travel by train on Saturday came all too quickly. It was 'FHIS is the first year that Life-Saving well, mixing long, solid work with sprints Tuesday morning, we were uncertain of a fine day with light northerly (following) . has formed part of the School's sport- and starts. our transport, but had a pleasant 'bus trip winds. The majority of the School had ing activities. As many boys have gained A thirds crew (all boarders), W. Fer- to Parattah, then continuing our journey travelled to Launceston on a special train awards, it is hoped that a high standard gusson (bow), Rankin (2), Lindsay (3), by train. We arrived in Launceston on for the day trip. We saw our thirds row will be maintained. It is planned to hold J. Fergusson (str.) and Calvert (cox. and schedule. Billets had been arranged and quite a good race to finish fourth; then an Inter-School Life-Saving Competition coach), was formed about this time and, everybody settled down well. On Wed- the seconds, fighting every inch of the next year. using "Argo II," put many miles under nesday morning we unloaded our boats way, rowed well to gain fourth place in During the current year 24 boys from their belts. and trimmed them for racing. They were their half-mile race. the School gained awards, some very fine With all crews at full strength the last housed in the North Esk Rowing Club's The Head-of-the-River was an exciting performances being recorded. Nineteen fortnight of training was a fortnight of sheds. During the next two days both race. From the gun Grammar took the boys won bronze medallions and eight hard work for all concerned. Several crews did very solid training. On Wednes- lead, rating high and drawing away from were awarded bronze crosses, whilst J. courses were completed, sometimes the day morning the firsts rowed a hard eight St. Virgil's, with Hutchins, St. Patrick's, Lawrence, of School House, won an firsts rowing their full mile, picking up miles,while the seconds covered four miles Scotch and Friends in a bunch. Grammar Award of Merit. He is to be specially the seconds at the half-mile peg and the at a steady pace. During the remaining maintained their great pace for the first congratulated on his excellent work. thirds at the quarter-mile. The firsts and day of training both crews did one course quarter-mile, then dropped their rating, Our sincere thanks are due to Mr. D. seconds had many exciting starts and and spent several hours on starts and holding a length's lead over S.V.C., who Plaister, who willingly gave his time to sprints. sprints. We had seen several of the other were heading S.P.C. by half a length, coach us. It is very largely due to his On Monday, April 21, we loaded our crews doing their final training and were then coming Scotch, Hutchins and untiring efforts that our team reached craft—the "Waich" and the "Fazacker- confident about our prospects. On Friday Friends. As the junction of the Tamar such a high standard. and North Esk Rivers was reached Gram- mar had a commanding lead of two lengths, then followed S.V.C.; Scotch had Stamp club raced up into third place, with Hutchins President: Mr. 0. H. Biggs beginning their finishing burst. With 200 Secretary: E. Venetos yards to go we went past Scotch, but HERE has been an increase in mem- found Grammar and S.V.C. too far in .L bership this year, largely owing to the front, so that we crossed the line in third promotion to the Senior School of phila- place, two lengths behind the winners. telists among the Junior boys. The meet- S.P.C. finished fourth, then coming ings have been held fortnightly for the Scotch and Friends. It was a hard-fought most part, and have been quite well race, and Grammar are to be congratu- attended. Exhibitions have been given lated on a very fine win. Our crew rowed by the President, by Venetos, Lane, well, but found the opposition just too Leplastrier, Trollope, Hood, Jones, Chen strong. However, as three of our 1952 and Elliott, whilst a talk on Australian crew are returning to school in 1953, we stamps was given by the President early hold high hopes for a victory in next in the year. year's Head-of-the-River. The time-honoured "swap" session has Finally, we would like to expres our again proved popular, and several mem- thanks to all those who have helped us bers exchange also with overseas corre- during the year, thanking especially the spondents. "The Australian Stamp Sandy Bay Rowing Club for the loan of Monthly," of which we receive two copies THE FIRST CREW Standing: B. Butler, M. Darcey, N. Levis. Seated: R. Terry, Mr. R. H. Keon-Cohen, boats and sheds, also our coach for his per issue, is circulated amongst members J. Millington (stroke). untiring work, and we are only sorry that and is read with interest.

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Smith and Henry lost to Pullen and Smith. Great credit is due to the School Neil!, 4-6, 5-6. House players for the way they strove for Burrows lost to Green, 4-6, 4-6. every point and battled against odds to Martin lost to Johnston, 2-6, 6-3, 5-7. win a real triumph. Smith defeated Pullen, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. School also put up a determined fight Henry defeated Neil!, 6-5, 6-4. against Stephens, and were defeated by Totals: St. Virgil's, 4 rubbers, 9 sets, only a small margin. 75 games. Hutchins, 2 rubbers, 5 sets, 67 In the "B" competition School was suc- games. cessful in comfortably defeating both We congratulate St. Virgil's on win- Stephens and Buckland. An interesting ning the Southern premiership. struggle for second place resulted in A School Seconds team—Rattenbury, Buckland gaining the honour by seven J. Bloomfield, Calvert and Latham - games. played a drawn game with Friends, each side scoring 3 rubbers, 48 games. SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS With thirty-three entries for the Open HOUSE MATCHES and sixteen for the Junior, and play han- On paper Buckland, with three mem- dicapped by other sport and bad weather, bers of the School team, appeared to have the competition has extended over a long a mortgage on the "A" competition, but, period. Results: strange to relate, it was relegated to third Open Championship THE TENNIS TEAM place. The surprise defeats of Burrows Standing: K. Smith, N. Henry. Seated: G. Burrows (Capt.), Mr. W. J . Gerlach, D. Martin. and Henry by Martin and Gibson respec- Semi-finals: Burrows defeated Henry, tively in straight sets enabled Stephens to 6-2, 6-2; Martin defeated K. Smith, 6-4, gain the match against Buckland. 6-1. Tennir In the School versus Buckland match Final: Martin defeated Burrows, 6-4, the crushing defeats of Henry by J. 6-2. INTER-SCHOOL MATCHES Smith and Henry lost to Pullen and Bloomfield and Cooper by Latham in sin- Junior Championship Neill, 4-6, 3-6. HOUGH the matches were closely gles and of Henry and Cooper in both Semi-finals: Perry defeated Munro, 6-2, Burrows lost to Green, 3-6, 0-6. T contested, the School's representa- doubles gave School a well-merited win. 6-3; Grant defeated Kemp, 6-4, 6-3. Martin lost to Johnson, 1-6, 0-6. tives, with the exception of Smith, lacked Rattenbury and Calvert contributed by Final: Smith defeated Pullen, 61, 6-0. Grant defeated Perry, 3-6, 6-4, the match-winning determination and taking the second set from Burrows and 7-5. Henry lost to Neil!, 2-6, 4-6. ability to clinch vital games. Too many Totals: St. Virgil's, 4 rubbers, 8 sets, points were given away by double faults 56 games. Hutchins, 2 rubbers, 4 sets, 41 and loose shots. Details: Inter-School Swimming Sports, 1952 games. Hutchins v. Friends Hutchins v. Friends TN spite of increased opposition from buting to the School's victory was the Burrows and Martin lost to Munnings Burrows and Martin defeated Mun- St. Virgil's, the School had a performance of its Junior swimmers, and Hansen, 1-6, 5-6. nirigs and Rogers, 6-5, 6-2. comfortable win in this year's carnival, several of whom swam in higher age Smith and Henry defeated Rogers and Smith and Henry lost to Laughton and the final scores being: Hutchins, 107; St. groups than those for which they were May, 6-2, 6-4. Long, 6-2, 4-6, 4-6. Virgil's, 69; Friends, 49. No records were eligible. Burrows lost to Munnings, 5-6, 6-2, 5-7. Burrows defeated Munnings, 6-4, 6-4. broken, but some very good times were At the conclusion of the sports, the Martin lost to Hansen, 5-6, 4-6. Martin lost to Rogers, 4-6, 4-6. recorded, especially by the younger swim- team captain (B. Brook) was presented Smith defeated Rogers, 6-4, 5-6, 6-4. Smith defeated Laughton, 6-2, 6-4. mers. with the Donovan Cup, which the School Henry lost to May, 1-6, 3-6. Henry lost to Long, 6-5, 2-6, 2-6. The outstanding performance of the retains for another year. It also has the Totals: Friends, 4 rubbers, 9 sets, 71 Totals: Hutchins, 3 rubbers, 8 sets, 68 day was that of 13-year-old D. Robertson unbroken record of having held the games. Hutchins, 2 rubbers, 5 sets, 64 games. Friends, 3 rubbers, 6 sets, 64 (St. Virgil's) in winning the Open 200 Southern Swimming Premiership since games. games. Metres in the good time of 3 mm. 17.5 1917. Results: Hutchins v. St. Virgil's Hutchins v. St. Virgil's sees. Another excellent performance was Open Burrows and Martin defeated Green Burrows and Martin lost to Green and that of E. McDougall (H) in winning 66 Metres: B. Brook (H), 1; M. Rush and Johnson, 6-2, 6-5. Johnston, 4-6, 5-6. the Open Dive. The main factor contri- (V), 2; A. Fletcher (V), 3. Time, 48.8.

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THE SWIMMING TEAM THE CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM Back Row: G. Perry, H. Lindsay, G. Hutcheon. Middle Row: N. Henry, I. Parker, A. Kemp, Sorell, J Phillips, Standing: T. Bowden, W. Cooper. Seated: D. Martin, A. Gibson (Capt.), M. Darcey. A. Goodfellow, W. Godfrey, D. McDougall, S. Salter, D. Salter. In Front: J. . McDougall, G. Burrows, B. Brook (capt.), Mr. W. J. Gerlach, R. Brewster, M. Darcey, B. M. Clerk. erected on it. A new course was therefore chosen on the Domain. (F), 2; E. McDougall (H), 3. Cross- Country 100 Metres: B. Brook (H), 1; M. Rush Considering the lack of training, due Under 15 (V), 2; G. Gleeson (V), 3. Time, 1.23. HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY to the late finish of the football season, 33 Metres: Gadd (H), 1; M. Dive: E. McDougall (H), 1; G. Dalco J . all members of the team performed very McDougall (F), 2; I. Elrick (F), 3. HE Senior Inter-House race was run F), 2; J . Robertson (F), 3. well. The St. Virgil's team ran splendidly Time, 23.6 secs. Teams Race: Hutchins, 1; St. Virgil's, over the 3-mile T.C.A. course. Ste- and thoroughly deserved their win. We Breaststroke, 33 Metres: A. Godfrey 2; Friends, 3. phens House filled the first three places congratulate them, also M. Cooney, who- (H), 1; J Shirley (V), 2; A. Elrick (F), 200 Metres: D. Robertson (V), 1; M. . (Martin, Darcey And Gibson—time, 17 won the individual event. 3. Time, 39.3 secs. Rush (V), 2; B. Brook (H), 3. Time, 3 mm. 3 secs.) but had to be content with We thank Mr. Penwright for training mm. 17.5 secs. 66 Metres: J . Gadd (H), 1; A. Good- second place as a full team was not fellow (H), 2; I. Birick (F), 3. Time, the team, and are only sorry that his Breaststroke, 66 Metres: P. McKinley entered. The final placings and points efforts were not rewarded by victory. (V), 1; B. Mulcahy (F), 2; N. Fannon 58.3 secs. were: (V), 3. Time, 1 mm. 4.3 secs. Under 14 School House (81 points) 1 4. + Backstroke, 33 Metres: B. Brook (H), 33 Metres: D. McDougall (H), 1; J. Stephens House (90 points) 2 1; C. Gleeson (V), 2. Gaul (F), 2; D. Robertson (V), 3. Time, Buckland House (143 points) 3 HOWLERS Under 16 24.3 secs. The individual winner of the Junior G. Hutcheon (H), 1; J Robert- A Baptismal promise: "And to manfully 66 Metres: B. McDougall (H), 1; I. Dive: . event was A. Goodfellow of Buckland son (F),2;J.Gaul (F),3. uphold the sins of the world." Parker (H), 2; R. Parker (V), 3. Time, House. His time was 6 mins. 52 secs. for Remove A Under 13 50.2 secs. the 14-mile race. Owing to a misunder- Metres: G. Perry (H), 1; G. Hut- Backstroke, 33 Metres: P. Rule (F), 1; 33 standing at the finshing line it was de- cheon (H), 2; L. Nolloth (F), 3. Time, Cobb and Co. were a famous Australian D. Robertson (V), 2. Time, 32.1 secs. cided not to count this race towards Cock- 25.3 secs. coaching surface. Teams Race: Hutchins, 1. Time, 1 mm. House for this year. Shell 41.4 secs. Under 12 100 Metres: B. McDougall (H), 1; D. 33 Metres: G. Salter (H), 1; W. Roach INTER-SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY 30.2. "The Forsaken Merman" was written Robertson (V), 2; R. Parker (V), 3. (V), 2; R. Loney (H), 3. Time, The old Elwick course could not be Composite Teams Race: Hutchins, 1. by Weller Arnold. Time, 1 mm. 30.3 secs. used this year because of buildings being Fifth Dive: I. Johnston (V), 1; G. Dalco Time, 2 mm. 36 secs. The Hutchins School Magazine 32 The Hutchins School Magazine Hutchins v. Friends, at T.C.A. on Cricket- March 21: Friends, 205; Hutchins, 146. 1st— G. Burrows, K. Smith, M. Rus- Friends won on the first innings. -R1 sell, A. Gibson, J . Horler, I. Hutchins v. S.V.C., at T.C.A. on FIRST XI and they performed very well. Burrows, Murray, P. Lipscombe, G.Wood- March 28: Hutchins, 141 and two for Coach: Mr. G. A. McKay going in first wicket down with the score ward, M. Darcey, R. Rattenbury. Captain: 0. G. Burrows one wicket for none, combined with D. 167; S.V.C., 209. S.V.C. won on the first 2nd—W. Cooper, D. Jackson, N. innings. Vice-Captain: K. Smith Long, of Friends, in a partnership of 87. Henry, J . Sore!l, B. Tinker- FTER losing five out of last year's Smith and Gibson both bowled well, Gib- SECOND XI Casson, Dickenson, G. Burbury, A First XI,, our coach (Mr. McKay) son capturing one for 15 with slow deli- Captain: W. J. Cooper D. Martin. veries, and Smith bowling medium pace, Vice-Captain: D. J. Jackson had a hard task in building up a strong Rowing- team for this year, and he is to be con- one for 54. The Second XI had quite a successful 1st— J. Millington, R. Terry, B. gratulated on the wonderful job he did. This year the Hutchins School Old season, going through the season without Butler, N. Levis, M. Darcey. Although the team did not win any roster Boys' Association is again presenting bats an outright defeat. The team members 2nd—D. Purden, D. Boyes, R. Brew- matches, we were by no means disgraced. to those boys who scored 50 runs or ob- showed a good fighting spirit, and every- ster, H. Foster, M. Page. Morethan once we were in commanding tained six wickets during roster matches. one gave of his best in every game. A few positions, but too many catches were Bat winners are K. Smith (51, 81 not out, of the outstanding points that come to Football- dropped at critical stages, and the team and six for 78), A. Gibson (65 and 53) mind at this time may be noted. Some of 1st— K. Smith, M. Darcey, G. Bur- Sorell's "big hits" are easily recalled, relied too much on about four men. and G. Burrows (51). Scores: J . rows, B. Brook, J . Horler, J. We played several practice matches and Jackson also obliged at times in the Sorell, J Millington, Fergus- Hutchins v. Friends, at T.C.A. on same way. In bowling we had Cooper . J . during the season, and on February 26 a February 29: Hutchins, 142 and three for son, D. Hall, G. Burbury, W. social match was played with the cadets and Dickenson, who, with Latham get- Cooper, I. Murray, R. Ratten- 36; Friends, 203. Friends won on the first ting in his occasional "twister," all did of the S.S. "Chantala." innings. bury, A. Gibson, R. Terry, D. An interesting addition to the matches very well. The fielding was inclined to be Calvert, P. Lipscombe, D. Brain- Hutchins v. S.V.C., at T.C.A. on this season was a match between a com- slack at times, but it definitely improved mall. March 7: S.V.C., 254 and none for 26. bined public schools side and the T.C.A. as the season advanced. With the help 2nd—D, Jackson, B. McDougall, D. Hutchins, 158. S.V.C. won on the first Colts. Three boys from Hutchins gained and advice of Mr. Penwright, a good sea- Martin, B. Butler, Dickenson, J. selection—Burrows, Smith and Gibson— innings. son's cricket was played and enjoyed by Lawrence, R. Brewster, L. Stokes, all in the team. - - - G. Woodward, D. Purden, H. Results: Foster, A. Kemp, A. Goodfellow, Hutchins v. S.V.C., at S.V.C.: Hut- H. Lindsay, B. Hawker, Ray chins, 79; St. Virgil's, 68. Fergusson, W. Shearman, B. Hutchins v. Friends, at Clare Street: Tinker-Casson. Friends, 127; Hutchins, eight for 83. Cross-Country- - 6- - Hutchins v. S.V.C., at Christ College; 54 St. Virgil's, 107; Hutchins, eight for 92. lst—D. Martin, M. Darcey, A. Gib- - Hutchins v. Friends, at Christ College: son, J . Fergusson, W. Cooper. 2nd—T. Bowden. ' Hutchins, eight for 96; Friends, 40. . Tennis- .. .. + 1st— G. Burrows, D. Martin, K. Smith, N. Henry. Colour Awards, 1952 Athletics- 1st— R. Terry, A. Gibson, R. Ratten- Swimming- bury, K. Smith, D. Martin, J. 1st— B. Brook, E. McDougall, M. Phillips, J . Millington, M. Clerk, Darcey, G. Burrows, R. Brewster. B. Butler. 2nd—J. Gadd, J . Sorell, G. Hutcheon, 2nd—B. Scott, J . Sore11, J . Page, D. G. Perry, I. Parker, D. McDou- Brammall, D. McDougall, C. gall, A. Goodfellow, M. Clerk, Chen, I. Kitchener, J . Rankin, THE CRICKET TEAM A. Godfrey, H. Lindsay, N. R. Leplastrier, I. Murray. (scorer), J Horler, M. Darcey, G. Burbury, R. Latham, D. Martin, P. Lipsctsmbe,Standing: D. Mr, Watch G. A. McKay, Seated: I. Murray, A. Gibson, G. Burrows (Capt.), K. Smith, Henry, J. Phillips, A. Kemp. Total number of Colour Awards, 111. R. Rattenbury, G. Woodward.

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games and two matches were cancelled, In conclusion, our thanks are due to including a roster match against Friends. Mr. McKay for giving up so much of his On July 5 we played our first roster time in coaching us. match against St. Virgil's. Playing very Details of Roster Matches well in the second quarter, we kept within St. Virgil's, 12.17 (89 points), defeated reach of Saints, but after half-time we Hutchins, 4.3 (27 points). Best players: could not hold the opposition. On July Brook, Burrows, K. Smith, Darcey and 12 we met State High, but once again Terry. Goal-kickers: Cooper (2), Darcey we were beaten very easily. The next game, and Jackson. a roster match against Friends, was fairly Friends, 7.8 (50 points), defeated Hut- even throughout, Friends holding the ad- chins, 4.7 (31 points). Best players: vantage and winning by 19 points. Darcey, Gibson, Cooper, Murray, Mil- We suffered a crushing defeat in our lington and Burrows. Goal-kickers: Gib- third roster match at the hands of St. son (3) and Rattenbury. Virgil's, who won by 222 points. The dry St. Virgil's, 33.30 (228 points), de- conditions suited our bigger opponents feated Hutchins, 1.0 (6 points). Best Coach: Mc. G. A. McKay The first practice match was played and we were no match for them. The players: Darcey, Burrows, Brook, K. Captain: K. Smith against St. Virgil's towards the end of Vice-Captain: M. G. IDarcey postponed roster match against Friends Smith, Fergusson, Rattenbury and Hall. THIS year the team included many the first term, resulting in a very easy win was another even one, with Friends pre- Goal-kicker: Gibson. Friends, 7.14 (56 points), defeated .L young and inexperienced players, as for S.V.C. During the first fortnight of vailing by 11 points. We congratulate St. Hutchins, 7.3 (45 points). Best players: only six of last year's team returned to the second term, practice matches were Virgil's College on winning both the K. Smith, Gibson, Rattenbury, Burbury, School. Although we did not win a match cancelled owing to excessive rain. The Southern and State Premierships for the Burrows, Cooper and Darcey. Goal- it was not for the lack of trying, as the following week we went to Oatlands, second year in succession. The last game kickers: Gibson (3), Calvert (2), Lips- team was very keen and practices were where we were easily beaten by Launces- of the season was the match against the ton Grammar. Rain again interrupted Old Boys, resulting in a draw, 11.9 each. combe and Darcey. well attended.

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THE FOOTBALL TEAM THE UNDER-15 FOOTBALL TEAM Lawrence, D. Calvert, P. Lipscombe, D. Martin, E. McDougall, G. Bur'oury, D. Back Row: W. Sheattnan, G. Gorringe, M. Williams, G. Perry, S. Burbury. Middle Row: T. Back Row: J . Loney, S. Salter, J. Page, M. Clerk, W. Wallace, N. Henry, D. McDougall. Seated: L. Stokes, Brammall. Middle Row: Mr. R. Penwright, J . Sorell, W. Cooper, J. Horler, H. Hall, D. Jackson, I. Murray, R. Rattenbury, Mr. G. A. McKay. Seated: A. Gibson, R. Terry, K. Smith H. Lindsay, A. Goodfellow, D. Martin, Mr. G. W. Renney, A. Kemp, B. Scott, B. Tinker-Casson. (Capt.), M. Darcey, G. Burrows, B. Brook. In Front: R. Fergusson.

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Athletics Prefects' Pars 'T HE House Athletics were run on final points were: Launceston Church "Abandon hope all ye who enter here." and Lipscombe were made probationers.. -- October 7 at the Clare Street Oval. Grammar School, 162 points; St. Virgil's has been suggested various dis- All settled down quickly and shouldered College, 147; Friends' School, 124; Hut- TT by The meeting was very successful, and it respectful people that this should re- their new responsibilities well. chins, 62; St. Patrick's College, 52; Scotch The Study has been well represented in appeared as if we had the strongest team place the time-honoured notice adorning College, 49. Our congratulations go to the Debates (both inter-House and inter- for some years. The House points were the Study door—'Prefects, Knock Before Grammar for their very fine performance. school) this year, but we maintain that very close and the final positions all Entering." But this is because we are not you do not know what a debate really is hinged on the last race. Stephens (183 Our team secured two wins. We were really understood - the common "pea- until you have heard a "discussion" in the points) just defeated Buckland (1802' rather unfortunate in having D. Martin sants" (influence from Brighton Camp Study! points), with School (92-2' points) third. and J Grant out through sickness, but here) do not realise that we are the cream . One of last year's batch (no, not botch),. Southern Combined Public Schools Sports even so we could not have bridged the of the School (clots, as some have it), Mr. Ian McIntosh, produced the School These were held on Saturday, October large gap between ourselves and Friends. and it is to enlighten the common herd play this year, and again the Study rose 18, at the North Hobart Oval. The result Every member of the team did his best, as to our doings in the "inner sanctum" to the occasion and provided the lead and ' points) and, although we did not do as well as that we publish this year's pars. was a win for St. Virgil's (225 2 several other parts. The remainder deserve- from Friends (195 points) and Hutchins we expected, it was not through lack of Various rumours of nefarious goings- praise for their polished ushering. Mr. (136-i points). We offer our congratula- trying. on are circulating. These rumours are McIntosh is to be complimented on his In conclusion, we would all like to offer easily dispelled: Our criminologist found tions to St. Virgil's and Friends on their faultless choice of boys for the right our sincere thanks to Mr. E. McCart for a use for the obsolete blind which used to fine performances. Our team secured parts! the time and effort he put in coaching us- keep the sun out. He proved to us that three wins and seven seconds, which was On the sporting side every Pre. has ob- R. Terry broke the State blinds can be used for strangling. Our better than for some years, although the Note.—R. tained one—generally more—First Colour scientist (one of the boarding-house result was not as good as we expected. record for Open Shot Put with a distance award (five Honour Badges should go to bodgies) gave a display of electrical dis- North and South Combined Sports of 38 ft. 10 ins. C. Chen gained excellent Pre's this year—an unparalleled record). charges with the co-operation (?) of the This event was held on Saturday, Octo- wins in the 100 yards under-age events. This interest in sport seems to have radiator, which is believed to be the first ber 25, at the North Hobart Oval. The —Ed. affected certain members who have taken introduced to Tasmania. He also smoked up body-building. Such terms as "big Christ College out with a chemical dis- pecs,""abdominal (not abominable) 11 play. This occasioned a visit from Mr. Biggs, as did the Lunch-Hour Jazz Club type," "crushers," have been common- place. It must have results, because we all which, unfortunately, held only one saw that "husky boy" in the "Mercury" meeting. i . Of course, a comprehensive and chro- the other day. I nological survey of all our doings would We hope that these random jottings -- have shown to you that Prefects are at require more space than can be spared (not to mention the fact that both the heart ordinary people, not inhuman compiler's memory and patience are despots. Remember that what we have • :.-. •H done is what we believe to be in the int- • ...- .. short), therefore those who have reached this point in our journal will have to be erests of the School. To those boys who content with the major and more recent are leaving we wish the best of luck; to those who are returning we say keep up happenings. I -:yy Last year's mob left us several carpets, the good work; and to all to try to live . 1 ;' Vivit Post Funercr - • tin with some dried tea in it, a tea-pot, up to the standards of Virtus." cc • flex (but no hot-water jug) and Gibson, Millington and Woodward. (Mr. R. A. Terry kindly eliminated one deficiency by donating a hot-water jug, but the others 4-..-.. were quite hopeless). THE ATHLETICS TEAM The Study was soon added to with the Back Row: I. Kitchcncr, D. Brammall, J . Grant, D. McDougall, R. Taylor. Middle Rose: C. Chcn, C. Rankin, J. Rankin, J. Phillips, J. Sorell, W. Wallace, E. McDougall, B. Scott, J. Page, appointment of Burbury, Darcey, Terry Hodgman. Front Row: D. Martin, I. Murray, B. Butler, A. Gibson, R. Terry (capt.), J. and Smith as Prefects. Brook, Brewster J . Millington (vice), K. Smith, M. Clerk, R. Rattenbury.

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L L THIS year we have become a beaten even the astute members of the cameral house." The Upper House Sixth: (the Arts lads insist that this is snobbery) What does Morty do in the dark-room? sit "in camera" in the traditional Sixth Who regularly chants in an all-too- "Calm is the morn without a sound . . Gorringe, Sammy Gregg, Chaffey, Hay monotonous voice: "Bu-u-und, stru-u- Form room, whilst last year's "Study" (the To quote a well-known professor named Wayne Headlam, Roger Henry, Ian Library, to the uninitiated) has been utch"? Edwards: Johnson, Stewart Knott, Phillip Kyle, appropriated by those not dabbling in Why do the Chemistry periods go with Little Brother of Big Buck, Stephen Sal- Greetings, Gentle Folk! The past year Science. The view from the Upper House a bounce this year? ter, Matches II, and Dale Wilson. Gee! has been (to quote again) "every minute is definitely superior, but Gud assures us Who sings "Mi, Mi" to the Library What a mob. boys? packed with seconds," and so that you that the Library has its advantages. Both CLASSIFIED ADS. louses join for Scripture and discussion What is "intuitively obvious"? may know just how packed it has been, Is your wireless making funny noises? periods (the topic varies, depending on Since when have Crapaud and Twinny here we are to give you a brief resume If so, consult the experts, Calvert and whether the Head is present or not). been doing experiments with nitric acid? (that last word, by the way, is French, and we feel that it will give this Budget Skinner, Radio Repair Service Unlimited. These discussions are not to be confused What does Merv. do with his crusher? They won't fix the noises, but they'll with those held by the History boys, which a certain tone, a sort of academic atmos- There was nearly another unsolved phere, similar to that which permeates make them all the funnier, and charges usually centre on one subject. problem to add to the list, but on a closer our whole existence). Let us waste no are most reasonable. inspection what at first seemed to be a more time in preamble, let us to our Are you thinking of an operatic career? Last year's repeaters have had a bad space-man on a rocket-ship, turned out to (Latin) The School House Conservatorium of influence on the influx of the pure-minded be Morty on his "bomb." Incidentally, VALE Music (Principal, R. G. Brewster, Muck. —and as yet unhardened—youths. Benny why is the B.S.A. Bantam coyly hidden Among those who passed to a higher Bass. failed) provides an advanced course is always quoting Keats (e.g., "0, for a behind a house opposite instead of being (or lower) existence since our last Budget in all forms of operatic singing and dra- beaker full of the warm South") and tell- went to press are numbered the follow- parked at School? matic art. A large and incompetent staff,. ing yarns of a startling character. Dolly ing:—Charlie Parsons, M. G. Stanfield, including such unknown musicians as brought in a gambling influence. He lost With the examinations drawing near, the Fergusson Brethren, P. J . Rattle- Bushy "Jerusalem" Jackson and Fishhook on one of his ventures, but has evidently the oracle of the Form gasps— bottom and Matches Thiessen who have Phillips, are in daily attendance . gained many points by his recent support all retired to their respective family seats. "Now my weary lips I close; Dy.. . , sorry! Richard Bowden is in New Conservatorium slogan: "Some people say f the Bay team. "Crapaud" (Bull-frog Leave me, leave me to repose!" —French) seems to have influenced Neil, Zealand, telling the New Zealand Gov- that swans sing before they die—'T were and they converse in the unintelligible Therefore, we leave you with these ernment how sheep should be farmed. no bad thing should some people die be- fore they sing." jargon of the car-lover. consoling words: Examinations are for- Pommy Russell is directing operations midable, even to the best prepared, for (whatever that may mean) in the Agri- Taxi! Ring Silvertop, Service with a the greatest fool may ask more than the cultural Bank, while Bob is warming (?) smile. Of the "new boys," Fish is one of the a slab in the city morgue. most successful. He has become a ruth- wisest man can answer! Moving? Consult Coige and Co., the less lover, but we hear that he got cramp We feel it is beneath our dignity to removal experts. No job too big or too in the Lab. the other day. Poor boy! mention Messrs. Hay, Heckscher and small. Special attention paid to valuable Under mysterious circumstances Twinny Button, who, we regret to say, have crockery. left us for a fortnight in Melbourne. passed to lives of degradation and des- Anthony's, the leading newsagents, an- There are many theories circulating about (-f pair. Also, the late Graeme Millar. nounce a new and improved delivery ser- his "holiday," but the one generally ac- C AVE (Latin, Too) vice for morning papers. Enquiries, C- I cepted is that the State got too hot for FlI1 We have to report a ne collection of 'phone Red Dorm. 7. him. Josie should know. Merv. seems to ( New Year babies—Pete Brammall, Tony If you require transport for weddings have grasped a few of the finer points of Brooker, Phillip Calvert, Charlie Davies, or similar functions, ring Ratten's Hire life, and the rest are not doing too badly, Graeme Denne, D'nD Eddingtori, 'Orrie and Drive Service and one of their fleet but the following problems seem to have

40 The Hutchins School Magazine The Hutchins School Magazine 41 of Rolls Royces will be at your door in nego) into the idiosyncrasies of the burn- five minutes. ing fiery furnace. Ui11 Junior School JournalI The Woodward-O'Meagher Film Ser- Our military correspondent reports that Who's Who in the Junior School A peep into the form room at lunch vice announces its new D. and P. service. the name of Cadet J Rankin is being . time on a wet day is interesting: Films under or over developed without considered by the Military Board for ap- Captain of the School: Robin Partington House Captains: A chess group is very intent. A group extra charge. pointment as Assistant Adjutant at Hay: Michael Gibson Anglesea Barracks. Montgomery: Peter Ryan around Jagoe is noisily discussing "birds" For Sale—One Antique Gramophone. Nixon: Robin Part:ngton with much debate as to the better, British At a recent naval press conference in Amazing frequency response, cheap. Captains in Sport: or Australian. Waters, Stump and Kemble Melbourne our staff reporter interviewed Athletics: Lachlan Holyman Owner leaving State (if he doesn't sell "have their noses in books." The Model members of the Naval Board. When Football: Lachlan Holyman the machine). Cricket: Peter Ryan Club boys are working on the latest edi- asked his opinion of naval operations in Lost or Stolen, in the vicinity of the Form Captains: tion—"The Sopwith Cm--l." Some boys Korean waters, Admiral Johnson com- R.B. I: Robin Partington front door, one brewery bag containing R.B. II: Brooke Ellis are painting—"dog fights" and "Blimps" large assortment of dead marines (it must mented,"Listen, son, wait till I get there." IV: John Fricke lilA: Self, Jones, Chapman, Terry and "Zeps"—and, of course, we have the have been a glorious party). We would like to confer the title of inevitable representatives who are either Buy a copy of "Brownie" Burbury's Saint on the following:—Giles Chapman, "AROUND THE FORMS" "messing up" or "swotting." Complete Alphabet, ideal for scandal P. and J . Johnstone, and P. Cumming. We would like to congratulate Tim R.B. I Notes mongers. Here is a sample— And now, having laughed yourself into Morgan and Phillip Kyle on their selec- a state of hysteria over the foregoing, let JE have had a most enjoyable year WVY tion for the Australian Boys' Choir tour A is for Alphabet which I'm trying to us turn to the more serious side. and we hope we have improved of Victoria in 1953. make. We welcome our new Matron, Mrs. ourselves educationally, physically and socially. We have certainly been called May we finish our notes by wishing our- B is for Burbury guzunda the weight. Stevens, who comes to us from Castle- selves and Mr. Viney a Merry Christmas upon to work hard so that at least we C is for Calvert—a number are here. maine, and we thank her for all the things and a Happy New Year. D is for Dolly, house captain this year. that she has done for us this year. We know how to tackle the job ahead of us in the Senior School. Remove B. II Form Notes E is for Englishmen, a couple I see. wish to extend our thanks to Mrs. Ogden F is for Fergusson, last of the three. for many things, and a little of the lighter Our form captain this year has been We have had a very happy year in G is for Gorrie, from Cygnet he comes. side of life. Robin Partington. He has been ably as- R.B. II. We are a small, select band- H is for Hall, all fingers and fums. 14 in number. Obviously, we believe in The resident staff also deserves a men- sisted by Peter Ryan. We owe much to I is for Ian, Cakef ace is named. quality, not quantity! In fact, we started tion—Mr. Renney, who came in this these two, for they have looked after our J is for Jones, Jam making he's famed. the year with all of 15, but one was too term; Mr. Blomfield, who has been com- interests well and even made certain we K is for Keith, lately left Wales. small, so we threw him back. ing in regularly all the year; and Mr. behaved correctly when Mr. Viney was L is for Loney—from Mangalore hails. Boyes, whom we would like to congratu- out of the room. We've had several excursions during the M is for Munro, a jockey, they say. late on the success of the Australian Boys' Looking around our form, we find a year—one to the Australian Newsprint N is for Newman, from Tarralee way. Choir, twelve of whom have been chosen great variety of young men-would-be Mills at Boyer, and another to the Tele- O is for Orra—"the water's gone cold." to tour with the National Choir at Christ- scientists, lawyers, doctors, engineers, and phone Exchange. We hope to be able to P is for Pixley, a professor we're told. mas. We are pleased to know that there a large group of farmers who never miss visit the Zinc Works in the near future. Q is for Query nobody knows. are three boarders (James Munro, an opportunity to impress on us the fact Arrangements for these excursions were R is for Ronald, with whacking great Richard Blundell and Phillip Kyle) that "farmers are the backbone of the made by Robin Ward. Variety has Schnose. among the twelve. country." Hall and Parsons lead this been introduced into our work with S is for Salmon, ii n'est pas si mort. the use of a new tape-recorder. Reading, Finally, our thanks are due to Mr. group and, backed up by their mates, have T is for Thiessen, the brain of mousche Composition, English, and Social Studies Brammall for his untiring work in mak- almost convinced us they are right. thought. have all benefited by the use of the ing life a little more bearable for all of U, V and W, X, Y and Z Our boys are proud that all three recorder. Films have become part of our Thanks, too, to the Dungeon Staff, Are too hard for me, so I'm off to bed. US. House Captains are in this form—Part- Monday afternoon time-table. especially Doris, for all manner of things ington, Ryan and Gibson. We also have Show business! We as a Form are THE NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS from spuds to eggs (hens', frogs' and the Cricket, Atlas. and Football captains. horses'). responsible for one complete act in the Ouse-to-be-or-not-to-be Chapman, hav- Actually, there isn't very much that is Speech Night Pageant, and noses are May you all have a happy and sunny ing applied for a job with T.G.R., is different in our form from any other already down to the grindstone. Our con- Christmas, and we'll see you next year. engaged in breaking in his three assist- form. We feel we are just another solid gratulations to Doug. Trenham on his ants, Charlie Rankin (Shadrack), Taffy There was a sound of revelry by link in the good chain that makes the selection for the Australian Boys' Choir Roberts (Meshack) and Simmo (Abed- night. . . whole School—the Hutchins School. tour of Victoria and South Australia.

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Finally, we wish you all good things for Best wishes to Miss Lucas and all our We are hoping for a new cabinet, if we In Act II, "Christ Comes to Babylon," Christmas and the coming holidays. other teachers for a Merry Christmas and can afford it, as well as more new books. Daniel is thrown to the lions and is saved happy holidays. Fourth Form Notes Boys are using the Library very well, by an angel who closes the lions' mouths. and the Committee is pleased generally Our form now consists of 32 boys, an Clubs His courage convinces Darius of the real with the way books are cared for. God. increase of two this term. We wish to wel- For the major part of the year clubs come Mark Legg and Scott Bennett to House Music Competition Act III tells of a soldier who tries to have been flourishing in the Junior take jewels from a Greek Christian our ranks, and hope that they have a School. The clubs are run entirely by the Our House Music competition came off long and happy stay with us. John Fricke very well. All the boys worked hard as the church. He is struck down by an angel. boys, and the majority of them have been The last scene is the Nativity. This is is our form captain, and John Brammall started by the boys. The oldest of the competition for the Wilkinson Shield was vice-captain. Both have done excellent in doubt, and every boy wanted his House a very colourful one, and after the hymn clubs is the Chess Club. It has been in it reaches its climax in the Blessing. work throughout the year. existence for about five years, and has had to win and be Cock-House. This year we This year we have had an excellent some players with much ability. started off differently from the past. The Cubs Form Library, due to the efforts of several whole Junior School sang four national There are approximately 16 Cubs in boys, the chief of whom are Geoffrey This year, although no championships anthems. Here is the programme in brief: our pack. Miss Simmons, our Cubmis- Hiller, Donald Ferguson and Geoffrey have been held, Jagoe has beaten most (1) "God Save the Queen," "May tress, is very good to us. She takes us Merrill. They have worked tirelessly to players. The Club this year has three God Save Australia," "0, Canada," for picnics at least once a month. So far keep books in order and to run competi- sets. "God Defend New Zealand." we have been to the Waterworks, Sandy tions for funds. As a result, many new The Model Club has been the most (2) House Choir: "Bush Night Song" Bay, Bellerive Fort, Berriedale, and quite and interesting additions have been made popular during the year, owing to Mr. (unison), "John Cook's Grey Mare" (two often to the Domain. to the fiction library. We also have a Viney letting it operate for a certain parts). About the middle of October the Cub reference library, which has been well period each week. The Committee: Presi- (3) Twelve voices: "The Drunken Packs were going to have a field day, but used. dent, Gibson; Secretary, Solomon; and Sailor," "Blow the Man Down." owing to bad weather it was cancelled. In the Athletic Sports we were very General Committee, Salmon, Johnson, (4) Eight voices: "Australian Carol," Some time ago we moved into the well represented both in House and inter- Parsons and Henry. also a carol of own choice [Hay, "Good Scout Room, which is bigger than the old school fixtures. In the inter-school, Blun- King Wenceslas" (highlight); Nixon, "I Unfortunately, the Stamp Club has Cub Room. Saw Three Ships"; Montgomery, "Silent dell, Edwardi, Lane, Cressweli and James almost fallen Out of existence, but there The Sixers are: Black, Donald Fer- Night"]. Johnston represented the form. We would are still ,a few boys who like to bring guson; Red, John Brammall; White, John like to offer special congratulations to We extend our congratulations to Hay Edwards. along their stamps and to get together for a very fine effort in coming first. John Edwards, who won all his events and with other boys. No doubt it will start The Seconders: Black, Graham Peck; Nixon came second, and Montgomery broke two records. Well done, John! up again next year when the Coronation Red, Ian McKay; White, Brian Edwards. Our members were also well to the fore third. stamps come out. SPORT in many others of the House competi- We are grateful to Madam Helen tions such as Swimming, Football and The Junior Library George for her kindness in coming along Inter-School Cricket to adjudicate, and also for the very useful Round 1: Hutchins (28 and 20) lost to Music. This year we have had many improve- points she reminded us about. S.V.C. (150); Hutchins (11 and 23) lost We would like to wish all our readers ments in our Library. We have bought a Merry Christmas and a Happy New The Christmas Play to S.P.S. (93); Hutchins (57) lost to many new books, too. For instance, we Friends (72). Year. This year the Junior School is prepar- have bought a set of ten Children's En- Round 2: Hutchins (85) lost to S.V.C. Form III A cyciopoedias by Arthur Mee, and several ing for a Christmas play. There are four acts in this play. Act I is "Christ Comes (124); Hutchins (42) lost to S.P.S. (76); We are not a very large form—just 20 semi-fiction-semi-reference books. Hutchins (28) lost to F.S. (79). to Egypt." The second act is "Christ of us, six of whom are new boys. We have Best Scores: Gibson, 25; Ryan, 22; Also, we have two very colourful books Comes to Babylon." Remove B. II is do- both worked and played hard, and have Knevett, 20; Johnson, 19. called "Wonderful Australia in Pictures" ing the third act, which is "Christ Comes had a happy time together. We have en- Bowling Averages: Gray, 7.1; Ryan, 8; and "Ships of the World." to Greece." The last act is "The Nati- joyed especially Social Studies, Nature Verrell, 13.4. Study, broadcasts and films. This year we have started a fiction vity-" Inter-School Athletics Nearly all of us have played in House library in a small way. We have also The first scene in Act I is in the prison matches, and twelve of us have gained bought a set of many books entitled "The where Joseph interprets the dreams of Junior Public Schools' Record Broken our Swimming Certificates. Young Travellers." This is a set of books Ptylus, the butler, and Chigron, the chief One record was broken and two were We are now looking forward to a trip that is very enjoyable to take home and baker. Scene 2 is Pharoah's court, where equalled at the Hobart Junior Public to Chauncy Vale before the end of term. read, as well as for reference purposes. Joseph interprets Pharoah's dream and Schools' Association Athletic Carnival at becomes the ruler of Egypt. the North Hobart Oval.

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Collins (Friends) set a new figure of 15. A very enjoyable time was had by 4ft. Sin, for the Under 12 High Jump, the boys and many parents who came Sub-Primary Notes The Magazine and Edwards (Hutchins) equalled the along. Despite the bad weather conditions records in the Under 11 100 Yards and there were some splendid performances A S the Christmas season draws near TH this issue we commence publi- High jump. We are again glad to thank the parents we have the preparations for our W cation of the Magazine annually for the very fine afternoon tea, the ice St. Virgil's College won the carnival "Break-up Day" well in hand and all are instead of half-yearly. This has been cream and the oranges. Congratulations with 72 points,with Friends' School (61k) looking forward to a happy occasion. brought about by the heavy increases in to Hay House on their fine victory in second, St. Peter's School (50) third, the cost of printing and other incidental winning the B. P. Smith Cup. Results: We have had a happy year in school items, and, on that account, we trust that and Hutchins School (45) fourth. and, owing to the splendid effort resulting Results: the change will meet with the approval of Open.-Broad Jump: R. Harvey (H.). from the School Fair, the Parents' and parents and Old Boys, who eventually yards: Aiken (St. P.), Under 14.-220 100 yards: A. Brodribb (M.). 220 yards: Friends' Association has been able to defray most of the cost. 1; Walch (F.), 2; Baker (St. P.), 3. 29.5 L. Holyman (N.). High jump: L. Holy- furnish the School with much-needed secs. Broad Jump: Baker (St. P.), 1; man (N.). Relay: Hay House. equipment. It may be of interest to give a brief Stokes (St. V.), 2; Walch (F.), 3. 13 ft. history of the Magazine. We understand 12.-Broad Jump: R. Blundell 8 in. Under We wish to express our thanks to the that during the 1890's an attempt was (H.). 75 yards: R. Blundell (H.). 10 mothers who have watched over our Lib- made to publish a School Magazine, but Under 13.-100 yards: Kendall (St.V.), yards: R. Blundell (H.). High Jump: rary and mended and covered books as it is unlikely that any copies have sur- 1; Sherrin (St.V.), 2; Arnold (St. P.), 3. M. Gibson (H.). Relay: Montgomery required. vived. If there should be any in existence, 13 secs. 220 yards: Kendall (St. V.), 1; House. the Editor would be most grateful to Holyman (H.), 2; Wood (St. P.), 3. We are sorry to say farewell to Miss receive a copy or copies for the School 9 sees. High jump: Kirkham (St.V.), Under 11. -75 yards: J . Edwards Affleck, who is returning to England, and 13 : (H.). High Jump: J. Edwards (H.) archives. 1; Jones (St. V.), 2; Fitzgerald (F.), 3. wish her a safe journey and welcome 4 ft. 3m. Broad Jump: Kirkham (St. 100 yards: J. Edwards (H.). Relay: Hay return to her home school. The Magazine boasts a continuous his- V.), 1; Holyman (H.), 2; Broadribb House. tory from April, 1913, when "Vol. 1, Thank you, Arnold Short and Ross (H.), 3. 13 ft. 7 in. Under 10.-75 yards: B. Robins (H.) No. 1" made its appearance. From then 100 yards: S. Bennett (M.). Relay: Hay Kelly, for your contribution to our School till December, 1917, four issues were pub- Under 12.-75 yards: Collins (F.), 1; notes. Collier (F.), 2; Dalco (St.V.), 3. 9.9 sees. House. lished annually, and thereafter (until December, 1951) publication was half- 100 yards: Collier (F.), 1; Collins (F.), Inter-House Football The School's Birthday yearly. There have been 88 issues of the 2; Aiken (St. P.), 3. 13.4 sees. Broad In the Inter-House Football competi- Magazine since its inception, so that this Jump: Collins (F.), 1; Aiken (St. P.), 2; tion Nixon House was successful, win- The School's birthday was held on Knight (St. P.), 3. 13 ft. 1 in. High ning both their matches comfortably Monday, August 4. We marched into present publication is given the number "89" instead of quoting a volume and jump: Collins (F.), 1; Aiken (St. P.), 2; Hay was second and Montgomery third, Miss Lane's room. Mr. Radford cut the number as previously. Trenham (H.), 3. 4 ft. 5 in. (record). Results: Nixon defeated Hay by 33 pts.; cake, and as he did so we sang the Hut- chins School Song, and then we all had Under 11.-75 yards: Edwards (H.). Nixon defeated Montgomery by 28 pts.; The Centenary Magazine, of 136 pages, Hay defeated Montgomery by 18 pts. a piece of cake. After that we had a was published on August 3, 1946, and 1; Dorney (St.V.), 2; Fuglsang (F.), 3. drink of cordial and then we had play- 10.8 sees. 100 yards: Edwards (H.), 1; contained accounts of most of the impor- time. I was pleased because the School Fuglsang (F.), 2; Dorney (St. V.), 3. Inter-School Football tant events connected with the first hun- was one hundred and six years old. I 1.-Hutchins lost to S.V.C. dred years of the School's existence. A 13.4 sees. (equals record). High Jump: Round think everybody else was, too. Edwards (H.), 1; lXTherrett (F.), 2; Hutchins lost to S.P.S.; Hutchins de- complete list of all boys enrolled to that Geappen (St. P.) and Fuglsang (F.), feated F.S. Arnold Short date was also included. Every boy should have a copy of this important record, and equal 3. 4 ft. 1 in. (equals record). Round 2.-Hutchins lost to S.V.C.; The Sub-Primary Fair a few are still available from Mr. R. W. Under 10.- 75 yards: Holliday (St. Hutchins lost to S.P.S.; Hutchins lost to Vincent, Secretary of the Old Boys' Asso- V.), 1; Fisher (St. P.), 2; Martin (F.), 3. F.S. On May 3 was the Sub-Primary Fair. ciation. 11.1 sees. 100 yards: Holliday (St. V.), Our matches against Friends were very I could hardly get through the crowd. 1; Fisher (St. P.), 2; Martin (F.), 3. close. We won one and lost the other by Could you? The pony rides were good. The Editor has in his possession many Relay: St. Virgil's, 1; St. Peter's, 2; Hut- only one point. The team showed distinct I had a ride. Did you? I got a toffee- copies of old issues (excluding the Cen- chins, 3. improvement as the season advanced, but apple, some sweets and other things. Do tenary Magazine) even as far back as Inter-House Athletics we were very small this year. However, you know how much money the Fair April, 1913, and any of these are avail- able gratis to Old Boys on their personal The Inter-House Aths. were held at what we lacked "in inches" we made up made? Why! about £220. application for them. the School Oval on Wednesday, October for in spirit and enthusiasm. Ross Kelly

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CLENNETT, Michael W., to Miss COSSUM.—To Mr. and Mrs. K. E. SARGISON.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. Helen Goodfellow. Cossum: a son. Sargison: a daughter. L CRAWFORD.—To Mr. and Mrs. H. .Q DARGAVILLE, Donald K., to Miss SAUNDERS.—To Mr. and Mrs. B. Patricia J. Bertoli. M. Crawford: a son L. Saunders: a daughter. DONNELLY, H. V., to Miss M. J. CREESE.—To Mr. and Mrs. E. A. SELLERS.—To Mr. and Mrs. M. S. at i.ea - Grueber. Creese: a daughter. Sellers: a son EDGERTON, B. T., to Miss P. Suth- DONOVAN.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. SHIELD.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. A. erland. Donovan: a son Shield: a son. HAWKER, Ian, to Miss S. Williams. ELLIS'JYON.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. SHOOBRIDGE.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. HECKSCHER, John W., to Miss Elliston: a daughter D. Shoobridge: a son. Sheila M. Sonners. ELLISTON.—To Mr. and Mrs. V. G. SHOOBRIDGE.—To Mr. and Mrs. M. HUGHES, J. S., to Miss Helen J. Elliston: a son. P. Shoobridge: a daughter. Downie. EVANS.—To Mr. and Mrs. C. W. SWAN.—To Mr. and Mrs. N. C. LETHLEAN, P. J., to Miss Barbara Evans: a daughter. Swan: a son. H. Jones ENGLISH.—To Mr. and Mrs. R. P. ST. HILL.—To Mr. and Mrs. F. A. MACE, M. D., to Miss Betty J. Chal- English: a son St. Hill: a daughter. mers. FOSTER—To Mr. and Mrs. B. TAYLOR.—To Mr. and Mrs. D. R. McCUAIG, D. C., to Miss P. Wilson. Foster: a daughter. Taylor: a daughter. McPHEE, John C., to Miss Ruth Hay. GIBLIN.--To Mr. and Mrs. C. F. THOMAS.—To Mr. and Mrs. G. A. ORBELL, Peter, to Miss Jennifer Giblin: a daughter Thomas: a son. Tapping. HAWSON.—To Mr. and Mrs. E. VALENTINE.—To Mr. and Mrs. B. PITT, Brian, to Miss Enid Breeze. Hawson: a son. Valentine: a son. BOYS SCAIFE, David E., to Miss Elizabeth HAZELL.—To M. and Mrs. D. WALKER.—To Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Cornelius. Hazell: a son. Walker: a son. SWAN, E. J., to Miss Anna Nicholls. HODGSON.—To Mr. and Mrs. D. WALKER.—To Mr. and Mrs. H. B. WOOD, I. H., to Miss M. H. Robert- Hodgson: a daughter. Walker: a son. son. HOOD.—To Mr. and Mrs. John Hood: WALL.—To Mr. and Mrs. L. Wall: 219M. a son. a son. BIRTHS HURBURGH.—To Mr. and Mrs. M. WALCH.—To Major and Mrs. R. F. Hurburgh: a son. Waich: a daughter. ABBOTT.—To Mr. and Mrs. P. L. JENNINGS.—To Mr. and Mrs. M. WARD.—To Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Abbott: a daughter. Jennings: a daughter Ward: a son. ALEXANDER.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. LORD.—To Mr. and Mrs. W. D. B. WATCHORN.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Alexander: a son. Lord: a daughter. B. Watchorn: a daughter. ANDREWS.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. F. MARSHALL.—To Mr. and Mrs. I. G. WEBSTER.—To Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Andrews: a son. Marshall: a daughter. Webster: a son ASIfBOLT.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. MARSLAND.—To Mr. and Mrs. Ron WHELAN.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. Ashbolt: a son Marsland: a daughter. Whelan: a son. ATKINSON.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. MAY.—To Padre and Mrs. J. L. May: WHITE.—To Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Atkinson: a daughter. a daughter. White: a daughter. BAKER.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker: MOIR.—To Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mon': WOOLNOUGH.—To Ma'. and Mrs. L. OBITUARY a son. a son. Woolnough: a son. BENJAMIN.—To Mr. and Mrs. G. It is with regret that we have to MORGAN.—To Mr. and Mrs. C. B. YOUNG.—To Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Benjamin: a daughter. Morgan: a son. Young: a son. record the passing of the following BENNISON.—To Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Old Boys:-Bridges, R. (Queen's); Hor- McCREARY.—To Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Bennison: a daughter. McCreary: a daughter. MARRIAGES ton, E. (1887, 1,264); Hudspeth, W. BINNY.—To Mrs. and Mrs. D. H. H. (1886, 1,177); Lucas, S. J. (1893, McKEAN.—To Mr. and Mrs. Doug. ABBOTT, R., to Miss B. Dunn. Binny. a son. McKean: a daughter ALLEN, D. G., to Miss Fay E. Wil- 1,460); Murdoch, G. (1888, 1,280) BLACKWOOD.—To Mrs. and Mrs. D. McCormick, J. (1892, 1,436) ; Old- NICHOLS.—To Mr. and Mrs. P. liams. Blackwood: a daughter. Nichols: a daughter. BARNETT, B. L., to Miss J. Clark. meadow, A. K. (Kings'); Sharp, J. H. BLUNDSTONE.—To Mr. and Mrs. (1878, 905); Trethewey. I. J. (1943, PARK.—To Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Park: BUTLER, G., to Miss Sheena Gibson. M. Blundstone: a daughter. a daughter. CHAPMAN, D. H., to Miss Beatrice 3,701); Williams, H. C. (1893, BODDAM.—To Mr. and Mrs. L. T. 1,461), PAYNE.—To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid. Boddarn: a daughter. Payne: a son. CLEMONS, Thor., to Miss Peg. Borth- KILLED IN ACTION—KOREA BULL.—To Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Bull. PLUMMER.—To Mr. and Mrs. R. wick. 12th November, 1952 a son. Plummar: a daughter. CREESE, E. A., to Miss Myra Clark. Lieut. Seaton, J. L. (1942, 3,633). CANE.—To Mr. and Mrs. B. Cane: ROBINSON.—To Mr. and Mrs. N. E. MANN, R., to Miss Frances B. a daughter. Robinson: a son Rundle. ENGAGEMENTS CHAMBERS.—To Mr. and Mrs. T. I. READ.—To Mr. and Mrs. P. S. ORBELL, A. C., to Miss Elaine BLAKNEY, C. David, to Miss Helen Chambers: triplets—son and two Read: a daughter. Cruickshank. E. Morgan. daughters. SAiSOM.—To Mr. and Mrs. P. M. PALMER, G. S., to Miss Claire E. BURTON, David A., to Miss S. Bes- CHEN.—To Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Chen: Sansom: a son. Arnold ford. a daughter. SARGISON.—To Mr. and Mrs. R. SIMMONDS, N., to Miss Bette Home. CHAPMAN, David H., to Miss CLOUDSDALE.—To Mr. and Mrs. Sargison: a daughter. TERRY, J. M., to Miss M. Gibson. Beatrice Reid. Arthur Cloudsdale: a son.

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WHITE, A. B., to Mrs. Joyce Dr. T. F. Brown, of Sydney, called agership for new Zealand of the Neu- games, many being won outright in Heathorn. on Secretary in June. It will be re- chatel Asphalt Co., which he joined in the last quarter of an hour's play. WOOD, I. H., to Miss M. R. Robert- called that he recently presented a 1927, soon after leaving school. Played 12 matches 4 games won son. clock to the Prime Minister. Dr. Harry has deep family roots in outright by an innings, 5 out- GENERAL Brown has a number of Old Clocks Hutchins, as shown by his grand- right and one lost on 1st inn- and indicated that he will be pre- father's name at the head of our ings. B. G. Terry, who finished K. A. Webster was selected to senting one to the school. "Exhibitioners" Honour Board. at the head of the S.O.S.C.A., batting attend first Officers Cadet Training The following Old Boys names were Shan Turnbull, one of the two Tas- averages scored a century. Terry, School at Portsea. noticed amongst others for Council manian Freshman awarded full blue also shared the lead in catches. M. S. Dr. W. B. L. Crowther has been elections in May: R. V. Bowden and for Ski-ing. Shan is at Melbourne Bull commenced the final innings of appointed chairman Medical Council W. A. Allison (Bothwell); R. B. Chen University. the season requiring seven wickets to of Tasmania. (Clarence); E. G. Crisp (Fingal); A. Opening match of the T.C.A. 1952/ be the first bowler to obtain 100 R. 0. Morrisby, captain of Southern Bisdee (Green Ponds); H. B. K. Pitt 53 cricket roster saw Emerson Rod- wickets in a season. In any grade of XI in matches against North last (Hamilton); T. A. Frankcomb well record a century. cricket no mean feat. Bull did the job season, scored 127 in Hobart and (Huon) ; J. C. Milne (Norfolk) ; D. First across the line in the Annual properly obtaining 9 wickets, twice 176 in Launceston. Also Captain L. Burbury (Oatlands); and D. B. Maria Island race conducted by Royal going close to the hat trick. He finish- State XI against West Indies. Gatehouse (Sorell) ; whilst at the Yacht Club, Guy Rex's "Mistral V." ed at the head of the S.O.S.C.A., Franklin Senior Eight—D. F., B. Hobart City Council Elections—R. 0. Old Boys of the 1920's will be bowling averages. B. A. Crease ob- A. and R. J. Clark successful at the Harris was elected as Lord Mayor, pleased to hear that Alan Gilchrist tained the hat trick whilst the fielding Christmas Regattas at New Norfolk for a further term. has been appointed London Manager of the team was particularly good. and Shipwrights Point. S. C. Burbury, Q.C., appointed of the Australia and New Zealand Trophies were awarded as follows: Sayonara Cup crew of "Erica J" Solicitor General. Bank Ltd. Alan belonged to the staff "John Mullen Memorial," M. S. Bull, included Don. McKean and Peter of the Bank of Australasia before the also most consistent. Most serviceable New addressj of Rev. A. C. Clouds- Amalgamation with the Union. Con- first year player, W. E. Halley. For Olney, whilst John Stopp at the helm dale is C.M.S. Box 27, MPWAPWA, gratulations Alan. of "Rangara II" in the Cadet Dinghy Tanganyika, East Africa. outstanding performances, D. J. Championship for Stonehaven Cup, As we go to press, advice has come Harvey, E. G. Terry, J. R. Tunbridge. which he retained for Tasmania with J. H. A. Warner—June—New Nor- to hand that Flight-Lieut. Arthur P. a second in heat two, and first in folk Golf Champion. Stevens, R.A.A.F., serving with the RESULTS (Our scores first): heat three. G. A. (Peter) Brown selected as R.A.F. in Malaya, has been awarded v. St. Virgil's: 92 and 3 for 46 to 56 David A. Burton has been admitted Captain State Golf team which play- M.B.E. Congratulations "Fat One." and 77; 7 for 102 to 90; 176 and 4 to the Bar and has joined the legal ed in Perth, B. L. Saunders, a mem- ACTIVITIES for 146 to 186 and 2 for 85; 122 and firm of Archer and Guy, Ulverstone. ber of the team. Peter was selected Since the last magazine went to 142 to 150 and 73. In T.C.A. "A" Grade Cricket, cen- also in Australian Golf team, which press the Association activities have v. O.H.A.: 8 for 193 to 39 and 2 turies were recorded by Emerson Rod- visited New Zealand but had to with- been as follows: for 95; 72 and 81 to 68 and 73; 177 well (2), and Harry Ward. draw on account of ill health. to 40 and 40; 132 and 3 for 106 to 68 DECEMBER: and 165. R. J. Clark, D. Scaife and J. Shield A. B. Golding has succeeded his Cricket.—Past v. Present. Rained initial selections for King's Cup crew. father, A. J., as time keeper to Tas- but this did not prevent a most enjoy- v. Friends': 74 to 34 and 24; 202 to Mr. Justice Andrew I. Clark re- manian Racing Club. able game being played. Village green 55 and 113; 132 and 113 to 128 and tired from the Bench at the end of W. C. Hodgman has been elected, cricket. Umbrellas and hats turned 107; 217 to 84 and 87. February. President of the Hobart Sub-Branch In the Inter Association Annual down all way round very prominent fixtujre against Old Launcestonians Royal Empire Society. Members of of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. throughout Old Boys session in the Council include Brig. E. M. Dollery, H. V. Bowden, appointed to Mid- field. Very exciting finish. Old Boys, we led on first innings by one run but Messrs. B. 0. Harris, G. W. Rex, A. land Regional Council. lost the game outright. O.L.A.'s first 5 for 121 declared, Ron. Morrisby, success. Pedder, whilst C. H. Grant is Hon. During the year some ladies work- 77 n.o.; Richard Bowden, 3 for 24. Treasurer. ed a cope for the use of the School School: 113; Trethewey, 45; Salter, APRIL A visitor from New Zealand in Feb- Chaplain on festival occasions. This 21. Wickets well split amongst Old Rowing.—In the Old Boys Race at ruary was Noel Symmonds. was handed over in August and worn Boys. the Head of the River Regatta, our A visitor to Tasmania in March was by Rev. S. C. Brammall, at the Anni- A feature of the game was two crew rowing in a very fine style, won Mr. Justice H. S. Nicholas, whilst versary Service. We greatly appreci- stumpings by Stephen Bisdee.. Old the Old Boys Race, in a convincing George Hodgson and Len. Nettlefold ate the work done on our behalf. Boys Captain R. V. ("Major") Bow- manner. As the Schools' Association met D. L. Dowdell in Royal Sydney Embroided on the cope are the badges den, whilst son, Richard Captained which conducts this Regatta has laid Golf Club. of affiliated Schools besides our own. School Team. down certain conditions, it is possible Confirmation of degrees—Univer- At the Annual General Meeting, Christmas Party.—At which tro- that this race will be deleted from sity Commemoration, March—B.Sc.: Mr. E. R. Henry, informed the gath- phies or Sports Clubs presented was future Regattas. The conditions would A. C. McLaren, C. I. Wood, N. M. ering that a client of his had provided held a week before Christmas. Enjoy- not worry us, but some of the other Jack, Peter Sprent, C. H. Johnson; for a bequest of £2,000 to enable able function. Associations would find it difficult to B.Com.: P. C. Olney. the name of H. D. Erwin, to be per- fulfill them. J. D. L. Hood, Australian Ambassa- petuated in the School, in such a man- MARCH Football.---Roster commenced, K. dor to Indonesia visited Hobart in ner as the Board shall decide. Mr. Luncheon.—Held on the 2nd Fri- B. Cossum appointed captain, and D. March. Later appointed Australian Erwin was present at the meeting. day. Usual average attendance. J. Harvey, vice. Mr. Ron. Postle Ambassador to West Germany, has Congratulations to Tom Chambers Cricket.—Old Boys successful in accepted the position of coach and it taken up duties. on becoming the father of triplets. Southern Old Scholars Cricket com- was obvious from the start that we Cyril Westbrook called on Secretary Congratulation to H. L. B. Garrett petition. Had a lead of 16 points at had a young light side which would when over from Sydney in March. on his promotion to the General Man- the end of the roster. Several good be in excellent condition.

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JUNE Primary boys at David Avenue. Their for trophies and those Old Boys who Board of Management. The committee Luncheon.—Held on 2nd Friday. rendering of the School song was a so generously donated prizes for in its wisdom, or otherwise, endea- Attended by 60 Old Boys. Secretary credit to themselves and the School. raffle, which was highly successful. vours to obtain a balanced Board, announced that an Old Boy, who at Tennis. - Matches were played Re-Union.—Northern Old Boys, besides having Parents represented present desired to remain anonymous, against the Masters and the School held in Launceston on the last Satur- and also the views of Country folk. had executed a deed of gift, by which and were won by Old Boys. day in September. The two members elected early in the the association would participatein Football.—The afternoon tea may Luncheon.—Quarterly luncheon f oi year were Messrs. G. A. Dick (Melton revenue from a coal mine in N.S.W. have affected our star players' form, September was very poorly attended. Mowbray) and David C. Lord, whilst but the game ended in a draw 11-7 Stanley Burbury, Q.C., accepted The income will not be less than £400 OCTOBER a year, when the mine is operating, each. Harry Ward kicked 7 gaols for nomination in August. The Com- probably in 1953 and the committee Old Boys and Brammall, six for "At Home."—Held on the Tuesday mittee's principles of election of mem- of the Association is to provide School. A match was played, also, of Show week was a very pleasant bers have been included in the min- Scholarships for sons of clergy and against the Old Launcestonians Assoc- function and is the only one held at utes, for future guidance and assis- Old Boys. Any balance may be used iation and won by the H.S.O.B.A., the School, at which the ladies, who tance. to maintain school buildings. 11-16 to 4-18. do so much for us during the year Co-opted to General Committee, Ball.—Annual Ball held at the end Annual General Meeting.—Election may join members in a social gather- Messrs. J. H. Ward, H. A. Cuthbert- of Officers resulted: President, G. E. ing. son and P. N. Hutchins. of June. Again very well supported Hodgson; Vice-Presidents, W. M. Athletics.—The Old Boys Race for by Old Boys, Parents and Friends. BRANCHES The proceeds of £109 was placed to Hood and R. V. Bowden; Hon. Sec- the Golding Cup was included on the the credit of the Old Boys Scholar- retary, R. W. Vincent; Hon. Asst programme of the School Sports. The following information has been ship fund. We wish to thank the Secretary, A. B. Richardson; Hon. Association Handicapper Gerlach, received from branch Hon. Secre- Treasurer, F. J. E. Johnson. Corn- did a very good job, C. I. Wood win- taries: Parents Association and Lodge for mittee: J. W. Cooper, N. M. Jack, L. ning narrowly from Graeme Renney Northern Branch. -The Fourth their whole-hearted co-operation in L. Shea, T. D. Simpson, H. S. Valen- and John Cooper. Annual Re-Union Dinner at Launces- making this function, again, one of Cricket.—Annual meeting of Crick- the year. tine, A. B. White with Board mem- ton on Saturday evening 27th Sept- JULY ber (A. P. Brammall), Headmaster et Club held, resulting in George ember, was again an enjoyable func- (P. Radford), and 1951 Senior Pre- Hodgson, president; Ted Creese, cap- tion. Re-Union. - Melbourne (Report fect (G. L. Salmon), ex-officio. Re- tain and Max Bull, vice-captain being It was also regretted that, owing to under Branch notes). port referred to successful year. re-elected to their respective positions. various unforseen circumstances, no AUGUST Board report presented by A. P. Practice commenced in the middle of representatives were present from Anniversary. - Programme well Brammall, and stated that Board had the month and although the loss of H.Q., but it was hoped that next year attended and functions successful. made a profit for 1951. Terry (overseas) will be felt, it is we all will have better luck. anticipated that the club will have a President for the ensuing year is Golf.—Championship won by B. L. SEPTEMBER Saunders. Handicap to H. C. Butler. good season's cricket if the weather Dr. W. K. McIntyre and Honorary We have to record our thanks to Fair.—The School Fair conducted behaves. Roster commences Novem- Secretary Chris. McDougall, whilst Royal Hobart Golf Club for use of by the Parents' Association assisted ber. J. H. Rex has been added to the their course and Alan Murdoch for by kindred bodies, was successful and NOVEMBER Committee. organising the function. we wish to thank those Old Boys who, Cricket.—An innovation this year Twenty Old Boys were present and Table Tennis.—Old Boys 15 match- assisted in the stocking of the Pro- was the Country V Town cricket we had a representative from Old es defeated Masters 1. Old Boys 4 duce Stall. match played on the day of the An- Launcestonians and Old Scotch Assoc- matches lost School 11. Re-Union.—North-West-Coast Re- nual Re-Union. The teams in the iation, with a last minute apology Minature Shooting.—Old Boys 656 Union held at Ulverstone. main consisting of players who have from St. Pat's which had a function defeated School 541. A. M. Henry top Football.—Season concluded, whilst retired from active participation in of its own. off rifle with 79. R. H. Terry, School, the team at one stage showed pro- competition games. The result was a As a matter of interest, the follow- with 65 headed the School scores and mise of making the final four, the win for Town XI, 160 to Country XI, ing Old Boys were present:—Mr. won the Spoon donated for highest promise of success was not maintain- 158. Justice Green, Drs. W. K. McIntyre, School Cadet Score. ed, mainly on account of the lack of Re-Union Dinner.—Held after the G. M. W. Clemons, C. M. Shugg, and School Dance.—To commemorate sufficient experienced players and a cricket match was a most enjoyable Messrs. E. G. Butler, Claude Clark, B. the Anniversary the Association gave distinct shortage of big men. The and successful function, being attend- A. J. Green, J. L. Hudspeth, John the School a dance on anniversary form of the young side, indicates, ed this year, by a record number Lord, R. P. Murdoch, Chris. week-end. Thoroughly enjoyed by the that next season, a lot may be ex- including a large number of country McDougall, H. C. A. Pitt, J. R. Rex, young. pected of this team. Trophy winners Old Boys. At the conclusion of this H. B. Rodway, R. G. Swan, J. M. Tay- Corporate Communion and Break- were "Arthur Walch Memorial," A. function the President, G. E. Hodg- lor, M. K. Weatherhead, John Web- fast.—Usual number present at each J. Hay, "David Corney Memorial," son presented the trophies for sport- ster and D. G. Wherrett, while K. D. function. K. E. Cossum and J. L. Vautin. Best ing activities of the year. Atkins sent his cheque, but sudden ill- Evensong.—Well attended. Rev. L. and Fairest, A. J. Hay. Most Improve- Meetings.—The general Committee ness precluded him from being pre- F. Benjafield gave the address. ed, J. R. Ward. Best First Year, G. of the Association has met every sent. Anniversary Assembly. - It was Renney. The Clubs thanks are due to month and found plenty of business Apologies were read from Messrs. noticed that more Old Boys and many Old Boys, particularly Ron to discuss. The main business early in P. Radford, G. E. Hodgson, R. W. Parents attended this year. The Pre- Postle, who coached the team and the year was, of course, how to give Vincent, K. D. Atkins, J. A. Cooke, sident for 1951/52, W. M. Hood showed players what a really fit team effect to the amendment of the con- H. J. Gray, H. Cane, H. Baldwin, H. addressed the School. can do, notwithstanding the fact that stitution of the Association, which Langham, G. Salter, and Rev. J. L. Birthday Party.—Another innova- it may be weak as regards key men; provides that the committee shall elect May who is now domiciled at Dun- tion this year was a party for the Sub- Alf. Kay, President and Secretary the five Old Boys Members to the troon Military College.

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Victorian Branch.—Officer Bearers, MAY.-29th, Annual Ball, 9 p.m., 1952-53: President, G. S. Gray; Vice- Town Hall. Presidents, Rex. Reader and G. JUNE.-5th, Luncheon, 1 p.m., Robertson; Treasurer, W. A. Harri- Rotary Club Rooms. son; Secretary, D. H. Chapman; Com- JULY.-30th, Re-Union, Victorian mittee: Messrs. F. H. Brain, R. C. Branch, Melbourne. 31st, Golf, com- Best, E. Y. Chapman, G. Colman, mencing 9 a.m. Table Tennis, 7 p.m. J. Conway, T. R. Crisp, J. R. 0. Miniature Shooting, 7.30 p.m. Debat- Harris, R. S. Hodgson, A. Scott and ing, 7.30 p.m. N. Thomas. AUGUST-1st, Tennis, 9 am., v. The Committee was extended this Staff; 2 p.m., v. School. 2nd, Corpor- year to 15 members in an endeavour ate Communion, 7.45 a.m.; Breakfast, to more closely bind the Association 8.45 a.m. Evensong, 7 p.m. 3rd together. It was felt that with the Foundation Day (lO7th)—Assembly, larger Committee more personal 8.55 a.m. School Birthday Party, relationship might be possible and 10.30 a.m. Sub-Primary. Football, 2 therefore a stronger unity main- p.m., v. Present. 8th, Dance, 8 p.m., tained. School Boys. 10th, Annual General The Annual Re-Union was held on Meeting, 8 p.m. Thursday 24th, July, as usual at the SEPTEMBER.-4th, Luncheon, 1 Public Schools Club of Victoria. p.m. 19th, Re-Union, Northern Although total attendancç was slightly Branch, Launceston. 26th, Football lower than last year the fuction prov- concludes. ed to be an unrivalled success. OCTOBER. - 10th, Re-Union. Many suggestions were put for- 13th?, Athletics, School, O.B. Race, ward and it was sumarily decided to Golding Cup. 20th, "At Home," 6 p.m. convert the Xmas party to a Barbecue. North-West Branch, Ulverstone. The Committee has decided that the 24th, Athletics, Southern Combined. idea is workable and is making the 31st, Athletics, State, Launceston. necessary arrangements, for early in NOVEMBER.-7th, Cricket, 10 December. a.m., Town v. Country. Re-Union, This will be the only function, 6.30 p.m., Hobart. held by the Victorian Branch, which DECEMBER-15th, Cricket, 10 the women-folk will be able to attend. a.m., v. Present. We hope to see an increase in enthu- MEETINGS.—Old Boys' General siasm as a direct corollary, especially Committee meets on 4th Tuesday of since the show will be free of charge the month, December excepted. Foot- to all. ball Club, Annual Meeting, Monday, Members of the Committee were 2nd March. Cricket Club, Annual pleased to welcome George Hodgson, Meeting, Monday, 5th October. Hobart President, to our last meeting. The above information is circulated Many minor grievances were voiced, for the information of members, and resulting in a better understanding owing to the high administrative costs of the problems which arise in inter- the Committee is desirous of saving state negotiations from time to time. unnecessary postages, etc., as far as Thanks George. possible. It is realised that everyone is not ACTIVITIES, 1953 interested in all functions, and it is For the information of all members, therefore hoped that all members the Association's programme of will assist the Committee by detaching events and functions from 1st Jan- the attached return, deleting functions uary next is listed below:- for which they do not require advice. JANUARY.—lOth, Cricket v. St. Members will be kept posted with Virgil's. 24th, 26th, Cricket v. O.H.A. events and functions to be held as 31st, Cricket v. Friends'. indicated on their return. FEBRUARY. - 7th, Cricket v. Consideration is being given to Friends'. 14th, 21st, Cricket v. St. arranging a Barbecue in February of Virgil's. 28th, Cricket v. O.H.A. 1954, and also an Inter-Association MARCH.-13th, Luncheon, 1 p.m. Golf Match in June of 1953, between 14th, Cricket V. O.H.A. 21st, 28th, teams from the Old Launcestonians' Cricket v. Friends' Assn. and the H.S.O.B. Assn. APRIL.-18th, Rowing, Head-of- R. W. VINCENT, the-River, Hobart. Football Roster Hon. Secretary commences. 28th November, 1952