THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL I

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Number 112 December 1964

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REGISTERED AT THE GENERAL POST OFFICE. H08ART. FOR TRANSMJSSION POST AS A PERJODICAL. The Hutchi nsSeh 0 0 1 Mag az ine Hobart, Tasmania

Number 112 December 1964

CONTENTS

PAGE rAGE Visitor and Board of Management 1 Exchanges 18 School Staff 1964 2 House Notes ___ 19 School Officers 1964 3 Combined Cadet Notes 22 Editorial 4 Sports Notes __ 23 Chaplain's Notes 5 The Middle School 29 Hutchins Families 7 The Junior School Journal 30 School Activities 9 The Voice of the School 35 Beneath the Ivied Tower 12 Old Boys' Notes 44 The Clark Exhibitions _ 18 VISITOR: The Bishop of Tasmania (the Right Reverend Dr R. E. Davies, M.A., Th.L.)

THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Chai1'man: R. F. Walch, Esq.

E. M. Lilley, Esq., B.A. (Oxon.), B.Sc. (Tas.) M. F. Chesterman, Esq. D. H. Palfreyman, Esq. A. F. Page, Esq. R. W. Henry, Esq., B.Sc. (Melb.) M. S. Bull, Esq., LL.B. T. L. Roberts, Esq. A. K. Wertheimer, Esq. 2 3 SCHOOL STAFF 1964 SCHOOL OFFICERS 1964

Headmaster: D. R. Lawrence, M.A. (Hons.) (Oxon.), Dip.Ed., MAC.E. Captain of the School: J. V. Burbury Sometime Organ Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford; and of Oriel College, Oxford Vice-Captains: D. J. Mattiske, L. A. Peters George Carter Organ Scholar, The Royal College of fv1usic, London Prefects: A. H. Edwards, R. C. Kelly, A. R. Vincent, P. Alexander, A. M. Webber Second Master: J. K. Kerr, B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed. (Melb.), M.A.C.E. J. Chaplain: The Reverend M. B. Eagle, B.A. (Syd.), Th.L. (Hons.), Dip. Theo!. Sub-Prefects: But'sar: D. P. Turner, B.Com. (Tas.), F.C.I.S. D. E. Bennison J. B. Davies R. J. Prowse J. Blackwood G. Godfrey R. A. Rogers SENIOR SCHOOL N. J. Bowden E. D. Lardner R. B. Rose R. W. Burbury A. Macneil L. A. Shea W. J. Gerlach, B.A. (Tas.) D. C. Calvert R. J. Nichols A. G. Wherrett O. H. Biggs, B.Sc. (Tas.) P. Conway J. D. Nickolls M. 1" Williams V. C. Osborn, B.A. (Hons.) (Q'ld), M.A.C.E. (Housemaster of Thorold House) E. Heyward, M.A. (Hons.) (Tas.) Captains of Spott: C. I. Wood, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Tas.) (Housemaster of Buckland House) Cricket: R. Rogers Football: D. J. Mattiske S. C. Cripps, B.A. (Tas.) Rowing and Rugby: 1" A. Peters Hockey: A. G. Wherrett Swimming: The late J. S. Anderson Tennis: D. Saunders C. S. Lane, B.Ec., Dip.Ed. (Tas.) Athletics: J. V. Burbury L. A. Hickman, B.A. (Tas.), B.Ed. (Q'ld) L. R. Barber Combined Cadet Cmps: P. F. Bolger, B.A. (Tas.) ARMY: AIR FORCE: Adjutant: C.U/O J.V. Burbury Chick, T.T.C. Sergeants: G. M. White, J. B. Blackwood J. C.U/Os: RW. Burbury, D. Balding, Mrs A. II. Harvey, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Melb.) M. Brown, A. \iVherrett Woodwork: B. Griggs Magazine Staff: Physical Training: K. Dexter Master-in-Charge: Mr O. H. Biggs MIDDLE SCHOOL Assistant Master: Mr J. K. Kerr Master of the Middle School: F. J. Williams, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford Editor: M. L. Williams J. H. Houghton, M.A. (Hons.), Jesus College, Cambridge (Housemaster of School House) Assistant Editors: J. A. Charlton, R. J. Prowse D. R Proctor (Housemaster of Stephens House) . Committee: G. M. Ayling T. P. Alexander H. B. Davies R. B. Rose b. E..Bennison R. Hyland 1" Shea JUNIOR SCHOOL N. J. Bowden C. McEachern Headmastet' of the Junior School: G. A. McKay, B.A. (Tas.), M.A.C.E. Library Staff: l. F. Millington, Cert.Ed. A.T.T.I. (Melb.) R. Penwright nlastcl'-in-Chmge: Mr fA. Hickman Miss M. R. Tanner Chief Librarian: N. J. Bowden Miss E. Burrows Committee: Mrs M. Watson, P.N.E.U. Dip. J. P. Alexander P. Howell L. A. Peters Mrs M. E. Holton, Dip.K.T.C. (Melb.) D. Eo Bennison J. Howroyd R. B. Rose A. H. Edwards School Doctor: Dr A. M. Dobson, M.B., B.S. (Melb.) D. Lardner L. Shea J. 1. Giles· . C. McEachern Matt'on: Mrs H. R. Dobbie, R.A.N.F. A. Webber Form Captains: OFFICE STAFF Upper 5c. VI: D. E. Bennison VA: J. McCabe IVB: A. Webster Headmaster's Secretary: Mrs M. A. Mazur Lower 5e.VI: J. Roby VB: S. Palfreyman IVc: M. Madden VI LIT.: R. C. Kelly Mrs R. H. Daley IVA: G. Price 4 5

--..- EDITORIAL ~ CHAPLAINfS

MOST Tasmanians must feel relieved seeing Is too much emphasis placed on prowess the facade of the 'old' School being pre­ in sport? Do we eulogise our sporting 'stars' NOTES served. All those who appreciate fine archi­ and forget the academic? These are two vital tecture, style and elegance will realise the questions which should be considered not importance of the preservation of such an only by Hutchins but by a large proportion By the Chaplain of the School excellent example of a traditional educational of schools throughout the entire Common­ The Reod M. B. Eagle, B.A., TILL. establishment. It was wonderful to see the wealth. Obviously, sport must assume an im­ way Tasmanians from all walks of life rallied portant position in the school curriculum to together to save the old building. Sincere provide students with a full and balanced thanks must go to the Board, who, despite education. Sport must not overshadow the Some facts being faced with a clitical financial situation, scholastic section of education. After all, saw fit to defer the date of auction until the which aspect of education is it that has During the year we have been glad to question of saving the building could be a really important influence on later life? receive a number of items for use in the thoroughly investigated. There only remains Naturally, it is academic education, and aca­ School Chapel, including a lectern edition of for a small section of the block to be sold demic qualifications that are the vital con­ the Bible, three burses and veils (green, Stephen's, Sandy Bay, and St. David's Cath­ and with this the final bond with Macquarie siderations in future employment and success. edral. Considering the disadvantages of Street will be severed once and for all. purple and white), two sets of vestments In the field of sport proficiency is signified (green and white), a set of attractive glass of using an ordinary room, the services have, The School as a whole is indeed deserving by colours, caps and honour badges, the latter cruets, some new altar linen, and a very fine I thought, been quite well attended to by of considerable praise for the meritorious being generally considered as the highest new altar frontal. \Ve have also been able the boys and tended "toward the edification fluency and efficiency displayed in our move honour a student can achieve, except the of the faithful and the honour of Al­ to Queenborough. We could well have ex­ office of head prefect and the prefecture. Up to obtain a number of service books for pected a considerable amount of discontent until this year there has been no method of boys to use during the Holy Communion, mighty God." Our thanks must go to all and dissatisfaction to arise over the condi­ acknowledging the achievement and industry as well as a proper Service Register and Altar those who during the year have served at tions experienced during the move. How­ of the academically inclined members of the Missal. The procuring of these items has the altar (many for the first time); to the ever, the transitional period has progressed School. Finally, the Headmaster has intro­ meant a great deal to the orderly conduct of Boarding House staff for their ready co­ with little complaint and complementary con­ duced the idea of scholarship badges, which operation; and to the Headmaster for play­ sideration on behalf of both pupils and staff. services within the school, and they are all is a commendable step in the right direction, ing the music for our hymns. In addition but further moves will have to be made to carefully kept and employed in the room Is there a bad attitude creeping into some provide recognition of scholastic adeptness. to the regular services, SOme weekday ser­ parts of the School? We have seen that there in the Boarding House which we use as a There should be as much inducement to chapel. How pleasant it will be and what vices have also been held (such as during are some elements tending to adopt a lazy strive for academic honours as for those a difference it will make when the School has the exams, at the beginning and end of attitude towards School activities. It is a which may be obtained in the sporting field. 'couldn't be bothered' attitude that is per­ a proper chapel-- without one the Chap­ term) in the Cathedral, and even a Dialogue colating through the School and it must be It is to be hoped that those leaving this lain must inevitably feel like a carpenter Eucharist on Ascension Day. Regular pray­ brought to a halt before it establishes a per­ year will recognise and be grateful for the without tools! There is a splendid opportun­ ers are also held in the Boarding House. A manent foothold. training and guidance they have received ity here (which rarely occurs) for a family number of boys were also prepared for the within these walls and that they will watch Sacrament of Confirmation in St. David's Apart from this things have been moving the School's progress in its half-million pound to endow a chapel in memory of its past along smoothly, and although there will be a expansion programme with keen interest. members. Cathedral, and to these boys especially we deal of disruption and inconvenience until They will, no doubt, be ready to lend a help­ offer our congratulations and prayers. the various classroom blocks have been cen­ ing hand should assistance be required. Services tralised, but if the same considerate spirit Classes prevails there should be little difficulty en­ Services during the year have been held The Editor. In the matter of Religious Instruction, countered during the remaining period of regularly, with Holy Communion being cele­ this has been given throughout the School, transition. brated in the Boarding House Prep..Room and during the latter part of the year it has most Sundays at 7.45 a.m., the only excep­ been pOSSible to increase this to two periods tions being when visits were made to St. for each class each week in the Junior and 8 6 7 Middle Schools. It is planned next year, ferent answer. Obviously then, "good" is a HUTCHINS FAMILIES for the first time, to start a class for those word which alters its meaning according to interested in doing Religious Knowledge in its context. Let me give you an example. No. 11: THE WESTBROOKS the Schools Board exam. We have in our house a knife which is very IN this article we briefly review the history sharp - people often call it a "good knife"; Your Support of the Westbrook family, particularly in its and yet they do not mean it is morally good, association with Hutchins School. The West­ Finally, may I say how much we depend i.e., that it has never committed a crime, brooks have been associated with the school on the support and prayers of Christian and even if it had it wouldn't be the fault for 97 years, though like the Fitzgeralds (the people for the work of God in the School. of the knife. The knife is "good" because it last family in this series) this association has It is no simple task to preach the full faith, is useful. Now when we say that a man not been continuous. and so much depends on the home in the is good, we do not mean he is useful, except The history of the Westbrook family has child's attitude to religion that the responsi­ perhaps in a phrase like "He is a good gar­ been traced back to 1430 A.D. at Godalming, bility for parents is frightening. Please en­ dener." What we usually mean is that he Surrey, England, where there is a Westbrook courage your child all you can, especially in has a high tone of life, his morals and be­ Road, Houses and Mill. Meath House, now a the Infant and Junior School days, so that haviour are apparently unexceptional. he may grow into the fulness of the faith. Home for Epileptics, is the ancestral home The next question to ask ourselves is, Please pray for an outpouring of the Holy of the Westbrooks. In the parish church of why are his morals and behaviour excep­ Spirit on the work of education in the Godalming is a black marble Altar Tomb of tional? - by what standard do we judge Church, and for the continued provision of "William Westbrooke" who died in 1437. him? It r~ally depends upon our society, boys from good Christian homes. The founder of the family in Tasmania doesn't it? I read of a native tribe in Thank you so much for your help was Henry Westbrook, who was born on which the rule was that if a husband died, and I wish you and your family every bless­ 27th August, 1756, and was eldest son and this man's brother was compelled to marry ing for Christmas. second child of James and Anne Westbrook. the widow, even if he was already married, Henry arrived in Van Diemen's Land in 1827 Yours sincerely, and if he didn't he was punished. This was on the ship "Hope." He died in Van Diemen's MICHAEL B. EAGLE. a "good" action in the tribe's eyes, but in Land in 1836, aged 80. He had two sons: our eyes it would be bigamy and punished RELIGION AND PEOPLE James Henry, (born 16th May, 1790), who accordingly. So, then, we can say that was the grandfather of the Hutchins West­ Thomas Westbrook Is it enough to lead a good life and not go "good" actions vary according to the laws brooks, and Samuel, whose daughter married to Church? and customs of people. later gave it up in order that he could concen­ Harry Armstrong. The Armstrongs' son also I suppose that of all the statements a trate on his surgery work. The Church goes a step further than went to Hutchins. priest hears, the one "I lead a good life and this, and says that the laws and customs of James Henry preceded his father as a James Henry had eleven children, eight don't go to Church" would be the most fre­ society must be in accord with the law of citizen of Van Diemen's Land; he arrived on of whom were sons. Of these sons, three quent. So many people do believe that the God. So you see, sometimes (and in fact the ship "Saracen" (300 tons) on the 25th of them had sons who went to Hutchins; they leading of a "good" life will get them to quite often), society says one thing is good, April, 1820. He died in Sydney in 1839. were Richard Talbot, Samuel and Thomas. Heaven when they die that the statement and yet the Church says it isn't. Most people James' sister, Margaret, also came to V.D.L. Richard Talbot's eldest son, Walter Horatio, itself calls for careful examination. say it is good enough to avoid excessive in 1827 on the "Hope" with her parents, only was the first Westbrook to attend Hutchins, Now the statement itself is unexcep­ drinking, gambling, or smoking, and not to to return to England a few years later. Sam­ followed closely by his brothers, Richard and tional. Its significance really depends upon do anything blatantly evil. But the Church uel, Henry's second son, arrived in Van Henry Albert Edward. Walter Horatio be­ the moral values of the individual who says says this is only part of a good life. Cer­ Diemen's Land in 1825 and died in 1866 after gan i;1 1867. Both of Samuel's sons, Rowland it. For instance, if a murderer or habitual tainly if a man drinks his head off every serving for forty years as a doctor. William Theodore and Wilfred went to Hut­ criminal said it, we might say: "Well, his night at the "local," gambles all his money James Henry became assistant Colonial chins. idea of a good life is not mine!" So it all awav and smokes like a powerhouse chim­ Surgeon on arrival in Van Diemen's Land. His "boils down" to the basic meaning of the ney,~ 'there is every probability that he is Thomas, another of James Henry's sons, was brassplate "Westbrook Surgeon" is at present word "good." If you asked a criminal, an not a terribly fine type of man; but what a prominent Hobart auctioneer closely asso­ in the hands of his grandson, Cyril Lempriere ordinary person, and a saint what they each God is far more interested in is this: "Whether ciated with St. Mark's Church, Bellerive. \Vestbrook. James also took up farming, but He had twelve children, seven of whom meant by the word, each would have a dif- (continued on pdge 42) 9

were sons and all of whom went to Hutch­ came an architect and was attached to the ins - this was a record for the school. Public Works Department, Tasmania. He The sons were: Thomas Lempriere, Charles designed a number of public buildings and Paterson, Hedley, Percy Norman, Montague ended up as Government Architect. He George, Harold Lempriere and Cyril Lemp­ was closely associated with the develop­ riere. Percy's son, Norman, and Mon­ ment of Bellerive, especially in church life tague's son, Bruce Lempriere, also went to and cultural institutions. He was a lay Hutchins. reader Svnod member, Chairman of the Bellerive iibrary, a member of the Hobart SCHOOL (The first number in parentheses is the Film Society, and the Shiplovers' Society. date of entry at Hutchins and the second the :;chool nUl~ber. The names in italics are He died in 1950. Wilfred Samuel (1881, 1018): Son of Samuel. ACTIVITIES the names of the seven brothers who created At his father's death he took over his the school record.) father's residence in 1Vlacquarie St. After Vvalter Horatio (1867,694): Eldest son of leaving school he worked with his brother Hicharcl Talbot. He lived in Upper Mac­ in his father's office. He died at an early quarie St. After leaving school he joined age. the Van Diemen's Land Bank until his Percy Norman (1884, 1126): Son of Thomas. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL PRINTING This practice was followed by the so­ death at 22 years of age. He was born in 1872. While at school he SOCIETY ciety's first main venture, the printing of the Hichard Talbot (1868, 708): Son of Hichard was a keen rower and in 1889, at the Der­ This society was formed at the beginning School Play programmes. These programmes Talbot. The life of this old boy cannot be went Rowing Club Regatta in the Repre·· of the second t~rm when the school purchased demonstrated the skill of the art classes in the traced; no records of his occupation or inter­ sentatives Schools Race he stroked the Hut­ a printing press. Enthusiasm was so great to cover, and a lino-cut of William Shakespeare ests have been found. chins four to victory. On leaving school join the society that two sections had to be was featured on the printed interior. Henry Albert Edward (1872, 774): Son of he joined the Tasmanian Audit Office. He formed: the senior section which consists of The society's next project was the print­ Hichard Talbot. Shortly after leaving school later became an officer for the Tasmanian fifth and sixth formers and the junior section ing of the House Sports programme cover he became a commercial traveller with a Treasury. He died in 1930. which consists of fourth formers. which also had the same attractive finish. The Tasmanian firm. He lived for many years Montague George (1884, 1127): Son of At the inaugural meeting officers were society's next attempt will be to print the in Bay Eoad, New Town. Thomas. He was born in 1874. On leav­ elected for both sections. school Christmas Cards. Although the society's Charles Paterson (1897, 875): Son of Thomas. ing school he worked in a Hobart solici­ Senior history is only short it is obvious that it is He was born in 1866. On leaving school tor's office. He then '.'rent to the '"'Vest President: 1\11. Gregg; Secretary: D. going to prosper and become an important he joined his father as an auctioneer. Died Coast and joined the Mt. Lyell Mining and Calvert; Vice-President: P. Conway; Commit­ part of school life. 1891. Hailway Company at Queenstown. tee Members: J. P. Alexander, P. Temple­ Holand William Theadore (1877, 891): Son Harold Lempriere (1891, 1388): Son of smith. SCHOOL DANCE of Samuel. After leaving school he joined Thomas. He was born in 1877. After JUNIOR The school dance was held on the first of his father in their Hobart solicitor's office. leaving school he joined the Postal Depart­ President: A. Miller; Secretary: M. R. August this year. The theme of the dance this He was admitted to the Tasmanian Bar on ment, Tasmania, before Federation. On 1st Calvert; Vice-President: A. J. Arnold; Com­ year was Oriental, or Far Eastern. The Key­ the 6th August, 1890. He later went to March, 1901, he was transferred to the mittee Members: D. W. de Little, J. C. Mc­ notes provided the music with drums, piano live in Sydney. Commonwealth Postal Department until his Eachern. and saxophone. As with previous dances, this Thomas Lempriere (1878, 908) : Son of retirement in 1942. He died in 1957. Also at the initial meeting the meeting year's was an extremely enjoyable affair. Thomas. He was born in 1861. On leaving Cyril Lempriere (1893, 1467): Youngest son days of Wednesday lunchtime and Thursday school he went to Sydney, N.S.VV., where of Thomas. He was born in December, Initial preparation began eight weeks be­ lunchtime for the junior group and Thursday he later became Bank Manager of the Aus­ 1881. VVhile at school he won a New­ fore the date of the dance, when some of the afternoons for the seniors were decided upon. tralian JOint Stock Bank He died in Syd­ castle Scholarship. On leaving school he prefects and subs. met at the old Macquarie nev in 1935. was appointed to the Customs Department The first meetings of the society were Street Hall on Sunday mornings to paint the ITedley (1879, 970): Son of Thomas. He was on the 1st July, 1898. In 1908 he was spent in sorting and setting up type and print­ paper. The paper, simply but effectively born in 1868. After leaving school he be- (continued on page 43) ing minor things such as envelopes. painted, was hung in sheets over a rope which c 10 11 was stretched along the hall's length. This "That the humanities are more important meetings: Mr. C. E. Stephenson, Mr. J. Pig­ came also from John Alexander as Antonio, gave the ceiling an "inverted V" feeling. The than maths and science." Best speaker, J. gott, Mr. N. Bills, Mr. T. Brettingham-Moore, David Bennison as Bassanio, and Michael wall panels were covered with fern and East­ Charlton of Stephens House. Brigadier E. M. Dollery, Mr. H. Lambert­ Gregg as Graticant. All these actors have ern posters. A setting, looking like the interior (4) The fifth round of "A" and "B" house Morgan, Mr. G. Millar, Mr. Robert Mather, had previous experience in plays, as have of an Oriental building, was set up on the debates. In the "B" house debate Stephens Professor 1. H. Smith, The Reverend O. S. Craig Doyle (Salicnio ), Geoffery White stage and effectively lit (thanks to Jamie on the negative defeated school. The sub­ Heyward, Mr. J. Kerr, Mr. F. Williams, the (Lorenzo), and Cameron McEachern Lewis). The band sat before this. ject being: "That city life is better than Reverend M. B. Eagle, Mr. N. King, Mr. R. (Nerissa). The performances of David The dance commenced at eight. Several country life." W. Friend of Stephens House Rowe and Mr. A. Schott. Lardner as Shylock, and Peter Carick as masters were in attendance and helped the was best speaker in the "B" house debate. The society is very grateful to Mr. Heyward Portia, were creditable when one considers the spirit of the evening. Our sincere thanks must In the "A" house debate Buckland on the and the retiring committee for their continued difficulty and size of their parts, and that go, as usual, to the mothers who were respon­ negative defeated Thorold, 205 points to enthusiasm and help. they have had little previous experi­ sible for the splendid supper. The prefects 192 points. The subject being: "That the ence. Others to do well as first perform­ must be commended for their work. In addi­ world today is a better place to live." J. THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY ers were William Friend (Jessica), Malcolm Blackwood of Buckland House was best Groom (Salerino), and Andrew Edwards (the tion we wish to thank any other people who "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE." added to the evening's success in any way. speaker. Prince of Morocco). Damon Thomas, Rich­ (5) The sixth round of "A" and "B" house To celebrate the quater centenary of the ard Howroyd, and Ian Sherrey all suffered The only problem now is to find a suitable birth of Shakespeare, it was decided to pre­ place for next year's dance. debates. In the "B" house debate, school from lack of experience, but the keenness on the negative defeated Thorold 254 points sent "The Merchant of Venice" this year. of actors like these in the lower forms will LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY to 227. The subject being: "That planes, The difficulties involved in producing such a ensure the society of excellent productions NOTES cars and submarines have proved a curse play are now apparent. The large cast is in subsequent years. The many other small rather than a blessing to mankind." In the not only hard to manage, and to get to prac­ parts taken by the boys completed the cast. Since the last issue of the magazine there tices together, but also it is hard to find suffi­ "A" house debate, Buckland on the affirm­ Our thanks are due to our producer, Mr. have been five further meetings of the cient keen actors to make up a cast of this ative defeated Stephens 287 points to 273, Hodgman, stage manager, Richard Watson, to Society: size. The producer, Mr. Roger Hodgman, the subject being: "That modern youth is Mr. Jamie Lewis for his lighting, and to (1) A debate between two teams from the found it difficult to give the necessary time growing up too early." Best speaker in "A" those who helped with make-up and costumes. University. In the first debate the Univer­ to the play, and it was moved to third term, house was J. Charlton. Many people do not appreciate the import­ sity team defeated the Hutchins team. The thus squeezing the schedule of those mem­ The house debating competition resulted ance of the work of the people behind the subject being: "That modern education is bers of the cast in examination forms. Find­ in a decisive victory for Buckland House scenes, but the cast realise it and would agree far too complicated." In the second debate ing an experienced producer with time to winning every debate for the year. the play cannot go on without them. the Hutchins team were narrowly defeated spare is perhaps the biggest problem the The society has enjoyed a very successful by a polished University team 295 points society will have to face in the future. A "The Merchant of Venice" was not an year. We were fortunate enough to win the to 280. "That debating is a waste of time." small, closely-knit cast would also be better, outstanding success. However, the society debate against Fahan and the Old Boys, and has proved that schoolboys can present Shake­ (2) The annual debate between Old Boys of arid it would help if the play could be held we were narrowly defeated by the University in second term. speare, and the experience gained in this the School and present boys: "That the team. The standard of debating is exception­ year's play will be invaluable, and we can Many of the cast made their first stage only satisfactory philosophy of life is wine, ally high in the school at the moment with be assured that if we learn from the mis­ appearances this year, and thus cannot be ex­ women and song." Won by the present every adjudicator, without exception, express­ takes made, next year will bring fine produe­ pected to be up to the standard of the more boys, 147 points to 108. (The school team ing his praise as to the standard, quality and tions to the school. took the negative! ) presentation of Hutchins' debaters. The stan­ experienced actors in the school. (3) The fourth round of "A" and "B" house dard was particularly meritorious in the sen­ For these reasons the play was not up debates. In the "B" house debate, Buckland ior section with some exceptional speeches to the high standard set in recent years, on the affirmative defeated Thorold 144 being presented. 'With the continued interest although it was no disgrace to the society. points to 136. The subject being: "That being shown by the younger members of the Some excellent individual performances were examinations are a waste of time:' Best society we can look forward to a very success­ turned in, especially from the comedians, speaker M. Wertheimer, of Buckland. In ful year in 1965. James Charlton, the "veteran" of school plays, the "A" house Debate Stephens on the af­ We express our sincere thanks to the fol­ and Robert Vincent as Launcelott Gobbo and firmative defeated School, 164 points to 155. lowing for their helpful adjudication at our his father, respectively.. Good performances 12

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VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL It has become evident that certain sections The school was honoured early this term of the library's collection of books are sadly by a visit from a missionary in Tanganyika. lacking. The English and Scientific sections He gave a very informative talk which clearly are good, and Keissings' Contemporary brought out the hardships that he and his Archives give an excellent account of current fellow workers had to endure in the early affairs. But the encyclopedias are far too out days of the Church in Tanganyika. However, of date, the three sets we have at the moment he also brought encouraging news of its being dated 1898, 1910, and 1950. The popu­ recent development, including the setting up larity of an International Year Book that was of schools and colleges to teach the natives purchased this year has shown the need for to become priests and to help the mission­ more books giving up to date information. aries to learn the language of the people. In spite of all this it has been pleasing For the latter purpose he had invented him­ to note the number of people who make use self a language laboratory which provides one of the long lunch break to come into the of the most efficient ways known of learn­ library and study. All the good reference ing a language. books have been in constant use and there has often been a shortage of sitting room. It LIBRARY NOTES is obvious that when better facilities are At the beginning of second term the library available the library will become a popular was moved to temporary accommodation in and beneficial institution. the Junior School. Since this move the number In closing I would like to thank all the old of books borrowed from the library has been boys and friends of the school who have negligible and librarians on duty have had donated books during the year. to cope with an increasing amount of mis­ conduct from certain sections of the school. BOARDING HOUSE NOTES The reasons for this present accommoda­ The end of 1964 is the end of the first year tion are, however, completely unavoidable of use of the boarding house at the new site. as there is no other room available in the This year has therefore been a changing, Nelson Road section of the school. As soon moulding, trial year, a year which we hope as the school building programme has will set a favourable pattern for ensuing gen­ advanced another stage it is almost certain erations. Compared to the original boarding that the library will be housed in more digni­ house (s) and the way it was run, this year fied quarters. has been totallv, different. 13

Firstly" all fifty-five boarders' are now cessfully staged, in which each group put on housed within the one set of walls. Secondly, an act. the "group system," which was non-existent Each term, the groups meet, .without senior at Macquarie Street and Saint Alban's,. now supervision, and put forward lists of suggest­ plays a most important part in the adminis­ ions, usually to do with the running of the tration. Each group (with the exception of the boarding house and "comforts," which are third and fourth forms who are combined considered and, according to the weight of in one large study which has the additional their merits, are accepted or not as changes. purpose of a meeting place) has a study in Each boy pays a tennly subscription to the which the boys spend spare time and do boarding house of five shillings, and this is supervised homework in certain hours. Each used to buy' equipment. In second term, a group is organised by one House Senior (a painting was chosen by vote, from a large selected Sixth Former) and one House Fifth. selection, and bought for the house. Another Their duties include keeping their groups up tradition which has been started, is the annual to the routine and supervising prep. These are Boarding House Dance. This was held in the but a few of the more important changes diningroom. Boys nominated a partner and which have made the boarding house what it paid for the necessities such as supper, decora­ is. There are also countless other changes, tions, Hetired House Seniors Fund, and the some striking, some slight, which any boarder dance was a great success, as all who attended who boarded last year, notices. assure. During third term, Sunday afternoon A tradition which has been started this year has been created as study afternoon for Sixth is weekend activities which are pre-planned. and Fifth Formers. Other activities still have Last year, the weekend was merely free not been mentioned. From house subscrip­ time in which all boys were left to their own tions, each group bought some books from devices and to fend for themselves. This year, the Fahan book sale in second term. After trips have included ones to Chauncy Vale, censorship, at least half of the books were Marion Bay, Ouse, Hastings, Mt. Field, Cad­ distributed to the groups, but the rest have bury's and Bruny Island. Several overnight not been seen. Any questions concerning these camps have been made at some of these books usually arouse worldly smiles from the places. Other trips closer to hand have been Seniors. The boarding house makes use of made toMt. Wellington, the new and old three libraries - book, record and film and bridges, ice skating, bowling and the Univer­ several additional trips have been made to sity. Activities were held with Fahan board­ cinemas. A previous master of the school, Mr. ers, in the form of socials and film evenings, Dunn, showed slides on his stay at an English held both here and at Fahan. We have had public school, and Mr. Proctor gave a slide many weekend barbecues in nearby Lambert evening covering his overseas trip, earlier in Park and some farther afield. The sailing the year. A club of milk-drinkers have set the enthusiasts rejuvenated the school yacht "Sea­ record time for the drinking of one pint at lion" and are now sailing it. Soccer and eight seconds. This new sport is being encour­ tennis matches and tournaments were arrang­ aged for its healthy content. Earlier this year, two boys from Thailand joined the school as ed and some sledges and billy carts were boarders. We are glad to have these two made during; 'Vinter and Summer months respectively. Two successful treasure hunts Fifth Formers with us. were held also. At the end of each tern1, The school chaplain, the Rev. M. B. Eagle, "Boarding House Entertainments" were suc- shows his interest in the boarding house by

D 14 15 coming to take chapel each Tuesday and to duced what he calls a Scholarship Badge SCHOOL DOCTOR PREFECTS administer Communion on most Sundays. On which he awards to outstanding scholars. The School is very sorry to announce the (Adapted from the original script by A. Berty the other Sundays, church is at St. Stephens, Andrew Macneil and Ian Giles have been resignation of Dr A. J. Dobson, who has been Dingles and adulterated by that amazing Sandy Bay. The last words of this report must awarded the first badges. so active in School affairs for such a long blind writer and self styled humorist go to the masters and senior boys who have STAFF NOTES time, not only as School Doctor but as a J.V.B.-Ed. ) done such a lot towards the success of the parent. The move of the School from Mac­ Since our last literary masterpiece (writ­ first year of the boarding house, namely the In this issue, we wish to say goodbye to quarie Street to Sandy Bay is the reason for housemaster, Mr. Houghton, and Mr. Cripps, three of the staff and to welcome three new his resignation and we should like to take this ten exclUSively for the Hutchins School Maga­ Mr. MacIntyre and Mr. Leslie, resident masters from outside the State who are com­ opportunity of thanking in print Dr Dobson zine) the so-called "Patrons of the Officers masters. mencing their duties at the beginning of next alid Mrs. Dobson for their invaluable help. Mess" have progressed forward - spurred on SCIENCE SEMINAR year. vVe are glad to announce that Dr. W. McL. by the Old English Proverb - "He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day." This year, following the examination of Thomson has accepted the position of School Mr. Bolger, who joined us at the begin­ This is especially applicable to many of our selected students from secondary schools Doctor, and as another parent we look for­ ning of the year, is leaving to pursue post­ members and can explain frequent trips to throughout Tasmania, Ian Giles, a Schools ward to a happy period of co-operation with graduate studies at the Australian National the Eastern Shore, Canberra, Fitzroy Place Board student was selected, along with him. University in Canberra. After several years' -and of course the back fence at Collegiate another boy in another part of the State, to PRESENTS TO THE SCHOOL service to the school we are sorry to lose Mr. (it is unfortunate that some members never attend the Science Seminar in Sydney. Barber who is going to the North-West of The School gratefully acknowledges the got the chance to fight-let alone run­ This Seminar, which is held at the Univer­ Tasmania for family reasons. We are also generosity of many parents and friends, and singles) . losing Miss Tanner who is planning to join sity of Sydney during the Christmas vacation, in particular the following gifts. To sum it up-what a year! Firstly Kel and the State Department. is attended by a hundred and forty-nine The School Four named 'G. Maxwell Bur­ Fisher-bad enough don't you think-men, other chosen fourth year students who are We are welcoming Mr. M. Orgill, Mr. T. bury', donated by Mr. and Mrs. G. Maxwell well, need we mention the unmentionable­ judged to be potential scientists. R. Goodlee, Mr. M. C. How and Mr. F. W. BU1'bu1'y. and finally two freshers Alex and Andrew­ Chinn to the School next year to take The Seminar is conducted by the Nuclear The School Four named 'J. R. O. Harris' by now well and truly stale. over positions in the School. Mr. M. Research foundation, and the students attend­ (after a former Headmaster), donated by the The Third Term saw the occupation of the Orgill, who obtained his B.A. in Western ingthe school have all their travelling and Old Boys' Association. long besieged study-and let us now put an Australia, was formerly the Senior Geo­ end to the rumours that we have occupied living expenses paid by the foundation. Lec­ A hall table for the Boarding I-louse, donated graphy Master and Housemaster of Scots the entire No. 60 establishment. On the con­ turers in various scientific departments from anonymously. both Australia and overseas will be there to College, Warwick, Queensland, and he will trary, we have vacated several rooms for the instruct the young scientist. take over the position of Senior Geography A substantial donation by the former Junior pleasure of our much respected elders. Des­ Master from Mr. W. J. Gerlach who is retiring School Parents towards the cost of a School pite the apparent appreciation of the above It will be remembered that last year early next year. Mr. T. R. Godlee, A.A.S.A., is bus. for this, as well as for our talent to enjoy Andrew Macneil was also selected for this A cheque for £150 for the building of anew ourselves (after all we must copy their exam~ course making Hutchins the only school in from Scotch College, Bathurst, in New South School Four by Mr. Griggs, from the N01'th­ pIe) there have been several loud bangs and Tasmania to have two of its students accepted Wales, and he is to be the master in charge Western Suburbs Group of the Parents and muffled voices originating from above com­ for this honour. The school congratulates Ian of commercial subjects. Mr. Bolger's position Friends' Association. plaining of "bawdy mediaeval drinking songs" on his attaining this honour and wishes him of Art Master will be accepted by Mr. F. W. -to quote an original source. Naturally these every success in his future endeavours. Chinn, A.M.S.A., Dip.Art, A.M.I.E.T., who A donation by the parents of John Anderson for books for the Library. are all unfounded. Really we can't see any­ comes to us from Guildford Grammar School thing wrong with Mother Goose-even if it is SCHOLARSHIP BADGES in Western Australia. Mr. How will be joining Prizes from Brigadier M. Volle1'y, Mr. C. E. uncensored! For many years it has been the custom the Junior School. Stephenson, Bank of New South 'Wales, Hem­ The second term saw the advent of the long­ to award Honour Badges to boys who showed ingway-Robertson Institute, Hydm-Elect1'ic awaited School Dance-a masterpiece of plan­ We extend our best wishes for the future really outstanding capabilities and enthusiasm Commission, and O.B.M. ning, preparation and execution. Our sincere in the field of sport, indeed to those who to those leaving us and extend a Wal"m wel­ Two milk-shake mixers for the Tuckshop, gratitude is extended to the parents-especi­ obtain three cap awards in the one year. come to the new members of staff and hope from the Southern Group of the Parents and ally to Mrs. Mattiske-for their help-undoubt­ This year, however, the Headmaster has intro- they will enjoy their time with us. Friends' Association. edly without which the dance would not have 16 17 been the success it: was.· Our appreciation is These escapades and the rigours undertaken Answer, in not more than 5,000 words, and a brief history of the English language. also offered to the masters who genuinely by all took their toll to the extent that some the following: "Canberra - the magnetic Last year we studied four plays, four novels, a helped with the "spirit" of the meeting. of our members found it necessary to leave Australian Capital." "Adelaide Prospects major poet (Tennyson), 14 Elizabethan Songs That, however, is beside the point-now the State for the holidays, Pete returning to 1965-with reference to our biggest sponge." and Lyrics, Dryden's "Absalom and Archi­ back to the study-a haunt occupied by most Canberra for the second time this year-the "The possibilities of further development on tophal," Crabbe's "Peter Grimes" and a selec­ of our members most of the time-and always city really has got him chartered. From what the Eastern Shore." "The House of Lords" tion from early modern poets in which Hardy, by Dennis on Mondays. Some of the luxuries we managed to squeeze out from Andrew, (this should include a critical analysis of Hopkins, Bridges, Housman and Yeats were shared by all during the final term included Pete found little time for Rugby (we hate to each Peer). "The Leader of the Pack" (not too represented. Students also had to relate the a wireless set (kindly donated by kel) the think what he was doing the rest of the time). critical, please). And for those not so good texts to a background of literary history. familiar dart-board (donated by Fish)-and The study this year has enclosed within its at the gab: Indicate in not more than three "Great thriving chunks of chundering chut­ an object which some of our members find walls members with many sporting, and other­ words (two Christian names, and one other­ ney," comments Gregger. Actually he's mis­ hard to hit-and of course the presence of wise amazing, feats to their credit. They in­ wise) the personality referred to in the follow­ taken; students can no longer regurgitate mat­ Berty Single-Sorpher whose prehistoric antics cluded an amazing cross country runner, three ing: "I should've known better." The State ter fed to them throughout the year. Today's were appreciated by all. members of the champion Australian School­ Library (who where when and why). How questions demand an accumulation of know­ The prefects generously decided to boy Eight, three members of the 1st XI, to get a credit in physics without really trying ledge, a critical approach, a power of selec­ break tradition and refuse the continued offers several members of the 1st XVIII, two State A single-sorpher-its habitation and habits. tion of relevant facts, a literary background of morning tea-a more appropriate substi­ Rugby representatives, and three members of (Nate: One personality dominates the lot). and a maturity of outlook (coff) far in excess tute being found in very strong black coffee. the record breaking State Junior Relay team. of what was demanded 20 years ago. SIXTH FORJ\'f SPASMS The latter proved an excellent stimulant for In the latter respect it was due to the However, to proceed to more mundane those prone to falling asleep during our bright team effort, the training, the experience and "Every hour's study put in before you are matters, Jacky Rogers won the Birge Mem­ maths classes and who were complaining encouragement of the other members of the 20 may be worth a week's pay by the time you orial prize for gullibility, and Rod was award­ bitterly of missing out on all the fun. study that made this achievement. possible are 30." ed the Dryden Heaps Trophy for loquacity. Apart from these luxuries, most of our (although the lack of influence on "Flashing" Was it Rod who uttered this edict? Perhaps The Hiawatha Memorial prize (character, members took about their duties in the tradi­ Forbes took its toll). Holders of such honours not (no-one is sure of his age). Anyway this effort, achievement) this year goes to Dave tional manner-proclaiming when the going as the best all round sportsman, the best all could \-vell account for the lifelessness of the Calvert (unofficially). got tough that "discretion is the better part round athlete and the best rifle shot are also cemetery these days. Mr. Wood has lately experienced a sudden of valour." Dennis, however, has become so to be found in our confines, as well as three All growling noises whatsoever can be influx of boys eager to join his cadet corps. attracted to the Fourth Form area that we honour badges-and 15 caps all told. Quite a attributed to our Christmas Carol rehearsals; In spite of what these twisted children think, frequently had to use force to get him back record-you ask us-we'll tell you. And now which are under way again. To those who this does not render them exempt from con­ into class and home after school on Mondays. that Summer is fast approaching-we believe intend coming to Speech Night: if you still scription. Others (Weed, Rexy and Jim) are Towards the end of the term we found it it was a 'Wednesday last year-many members have your copy of "The North Wind is Toss­ getting married to avoid being called up; necessary to lock him in the study on the are taking to the sail as a pastime-one has ing the Leaves" from last year (or the year and still others are outwitting the Government four other days so that the rest of us could gained a trip to Adelaide and it is understood before), bring it along, for there may not bE by terminating their education in grade five. get our chance to reach this exhilarating peak that he will be setting off any day. enough to go round. "Many anti-conscriptionists, anti-militarists, of efficiency. To Dennis we say-well done! Thus another successful year draws to a Those who have been in the Sixth Form and pacifists in the school might dislike the To next year's 'fex we plead (for Dennis' close. Before signing off we offer this small for some years are perturbed at the rising Army, but there is no doubt that all are sake) to find someone as efficient to look after piece of advice to our successors of 1965­ standards of matriculation examinations. Not moved by the swell of the bag-pipe; the the area for him. and it is this. Remember-if anyone questions only are the questions becoming harder, blit gathering of the clans"-Mr. Kerr. Several raids (with the usual dexterous you-"You're not greedy-you just like a lot." each year there is a corresponding increase Perhaps Mr. Wood could make use of this efficiency) were carried out on Lambert Park Below is the usual competition, organised in the number of texts prescribed. We would suggestion. during the year. However, little was gained by annually by our master brains-entries should thus warn those in lower reaches of the school these so the special department of the Tas­ be enclosed to the Head Prefect, The Hut­ to proceed to the top (hem, hem) with all There has been much wonder about the manian C.I.B. was called in to carry out chins School, No. 60 Nelson Rd., no later than possible haste. composition of Road-Runner. What does investigations. Reports from them have yield­ March, 1965. The judge's decision will be For instance, in 1937 the English syllabus make him tick? An attempt was made to ed surprising information-fingerprints have final and no correspondence shall be entered consisted of one Shakespearean play, one steady him for a moment in order to study his been taken-and charges will be pressed. into it. novel, a small selection of poetry, 12 essays, metabolism, but the ether bottle had been

E 18 19 emptied and his feet were still. at the usual The Clark Exhibitions angle of 270 deg. Gregger's comment: "How droll!" The School. is very grateful for the Bequest left by the late Justice A. 1. Clark. Biology excursions have been a great suc­ This has enabled the system of scholarships cess this year. Our sympathies must go to to be set up which will benefit both boys Weed, and already we have amassed a sub­ wishing to come as boarders and as day boys. stantial amount of minor luxuries which Two Boarding Scholarships are available should help to relieve the tedium of prison every five years, the first has been awarded life. He has now learned that the Tasmanian to commence in 1965 and the next will com­ HOUSE Constabulary doe~ nAt tqke kindly to those mence in 1968. The scholarships cover half motorists (?) who ~vv'crve dangerously round tuition and boarding fees. steam-rollers especially when the vehicle is In addition there are two exhibitions NOTES unsuitably suspended. available each year for boys under the age of 13 years covering half tuition fees. For this year, in order to make the maximum use of the available income, the school was able to offer exhibitions for boys right through EXCHANGES to Fourth Year Secondary level. It is hoped that the school will be able to attract good VVe acknowledge receipt of magazines scholarship material into the school with the from the following schools since July, 1964, help of this bequest. BUCKLAND HOUSE Buckland. Bucks put up a creditable per­ and apologise if any have been inadvertently Following is a list of the Clark Exhibitions formance in all matches, only to be defeated omitted: . held as a result of the 1964 examinations: Colours: Maroon and White by superior sides. In the B I-louse Football, HOllsemaster: Mr C. 1. Wood Bucks went through the series without losing Tasmania: The Friends' School, Hobart; Clark Boarding Exhibition: 1st D. Cooper. Assistant Housemaster: Mr J. Kerr a match. Congratulations to the B House Scotch College, Launceston; Broadland 2nd, J.W. Pitt (Dev'port Primary Central). House School, Launceston. House Captain: A. H. Edwards members! Clark Exhibitions: From Football we passed on to Cross­ Sports Captains: Victoria: Scotch College, Hawthorn; Under 13 years­ Country. It was disappointing not to see Tennis: A. Arnold Melbourne Church of England Grammar P. R. Lewis better results from the open and under 16 School; Carey Baptist Grammar School, Kew; B. J. Griffin Swimming: J. Davies age groups, and it is mainly thanks to the Geelong Grammar School. G. M. Kerry (proxime accessit) Rowing: E. Hale other under-age runners that Bucks came third Cricket: P. Coupe New South IVales: Sydney Grammar 1st Year Secondary: and not last. However, our congratulations School; The King's School, Parramatta (2); D. M. Hurburgh Drama and Debating: J. Blackwood go to School for winning the event. Newington College, Stanmore; St. Joseph's W. A. Wertheimer Football and SaiUng: A. H. Edwards The Tennis was concluded this term. VVe College, Hunter's Hill; All Saints' College, P. C. Blackburn (Claremont Higp) Athletics: F. Ireland eventually came fourth in the A House and Bathurst; St. Paul's College, University of 2nd Year Secondary: Cross-Country: P. Temple-Smith second in the B House. Stephens won the A Sydney. M. J. P. Bradford Standards: A. McCowan House from Thorold and School. "Ve look for­ D. W. de Little Life-Saving: A. Hood ward to better results next year. . South Australia: Prince Alfred College, Under the experienced eye of Captain 3rd Year Secondm'y: Adelaide;· Pulteney Grammar School, Ade­ OUR congratulations go to Thorold House for Forbes Ireland the House Athletics team put J. W. Griffith5 laide; Wilderness School, Adelaide. being this year's Cock-house, defeating School up an excellent show to finish a comfortable D. W. de Littk West Australia: Guildford Grammar by one point (82)f to 8l)f). second behind School, who led all the way. 4th Year Secondary: School; Wesley College, Perth. Continuing on from the July edition of The under-age events were the main source P. T. Cloudsdale House Notes, we find that the finishing posi­ of points, and this is a good indication of Overseas: Ridley College, St. Catherine's, N. N. Hargraves tions in A House Football were: first, Thorold; things to come; but our congratulations go to Ontario, Canada. A. V. Hood seeond, Stephens; third, School; and last, School, who nearly doubled our points. 20

Alistair McCowan organised the Standards In the last two terms School have had a very well and as a result we won for the hard-fought number of victories. We finished second year in a row. There was a good all­ third in the A House Football, while finishing round effort by House members in this field. second in the B House competition. We made John Blackwood ably led the Senior De­ good this defeat in football by winning the baters and guided the Juniors to victory in Inter-House Cross-Country, with many excep­ their respective groups. Indeed, the Seniors tional individual efforts being turned in. were not defeated by any team. This is an We again finished second to Bucks in the activity where the support of members is Standards, after a very close competition. It greatly needed, and every House member was gratifying to see that almost all members ought to attend at least two or three debates. of the House turned up to try, and if this Congratulations must go to Andrew Hood spirit prevails it bodes well for next year's for the way he led our Life-Saving team to competition. victory. This gained us many valuable points In the Athletics, we held the lead for the The Cricket was the concluding inter-House entire programme, finally finishing first. Great event of the year and the result of Cock­ individual efforts were seen from John Bur­ House depended on who won the last match bury and Stuart Palfreyman in particular, but between Bucks and Thorold. Thorold won­ again it was the House spirit which largely this game gave them Cock-House. However, contributed to the victory. Bucks cricketers did not disgrace us, and We had a disappointing Debating season, Peter Coupe was a capable captain. with the seniors finishing fourth and the It only remains to be said that we hope juniors third. As all the debaters are returning next year is a more profitable one for Bucks, next year, we can look forward to a more and we hope the current interest in House successful competition then. activities increases. In the House Sailing, School finished fourth with the brunt of the event being borne by SCHOOL HOUSE day-boys of the House, as there are few sailors Colours: Light Blue and Dark Blue amongst the boarders. Housemaster: Mr J. H. Houghton Although most of the Tennis was played House Tutors: Mr S. C. Cripps, Mr L. A. during first term, the final matches were not Hickman decided until third term. The results were House Captain: J. V. Burbury that we took third position in the A House Captain of Athletics and Cricket: J. V. and first in the B House. Burbury On Wednesday 11th, and Thursday 12th Captain of Football and Tennis: S. Palfreyman November, we played Stephens to decide the Captain of Cmss-Country: R. W. Burbury A House Cricket. This was a crucial match, Captain of Debating: R. J. Prowse for on the result hung the Cock-house Shield. Captain of Drama: J. P. Alexander We were, however, defeated by Stephens, Captain of Rowing: J. D. Nickolls finishing second overall. In the B House com­ Captain of Standm'ds: J. G. Nichols petition we finished first. Captain of Swimming: J. Wilkinson Final points in the overall competition were THIS year has been a disappointing one, for Thorold 823f, School 8Bf, Steves 76, and Bucks just as victory for Cock-House was in sight, 72. If the House spirit which has been so we were beaten for the Shield by only one evident this year is as intense next year, we point by Thorold, who must be congratulated have a very good chance of regaining the on winning their first Cock-house competition. Cock-House Shield. 21

STEPHENS HOUSE end of the year and must look for younger Colours: Blue, Black and Gold players to do well for them next year. Housemaster: Mr D. R. Proctor In closing I must say that although Stephens Assistant Housemasters: Mr \V. J. Gerlach, Mr finished third in the Cock-House competition L. R. Barber they were only five points behind the winners House Captain: D. J. Mattiske Thorold, and only points behind the second House Vice-Captain: R. C. Kelly place-getter, School. Captain of Football, Cricket and Athletics: This year saw a very close competition and D. J. Mattiske our warmest congratulations are extended to Captain of Swimming: The late J. S. Anderson Thorold for their first Cock-House win ever! Captain of Tennis: D. Saunders I am sure that all others leaving Steves this Captain of Standards: N. J. Bowden year will join with me in wishing Mr Proctor Captain of Sailing and Debating: D. Bennison and his boys the best of luck next year. Captain of Rowing: A. R. Vincent Captain of Drama: J. A. Charlton THOROLD HOUSE THIS year has been a very disappointing one Colours: Green and 'White for Stephens as we were able to fill only third Housemaster: Mr V. C. Osborn place in the Cock-House competition after Assistant Housemasters: Mr C. Lane, Mr B. our win last year. Griggs and Mr E. Heyward vVe did not lose many boys this year, and House Captain: L. Peters felt that we had a very good chance of being House Vice-Captain: A. Webber Cock-House again, but unfortuno.tely our B House Secretary: R. Rose House teams seemed to let us down at times. Captain of Athletics: P. Conway However, it is hoped that the younger mem­ Captain of Cricket and Football: R. Rogers bers of the House will rise to the occasion Captain of Cross-Country and Sailing: M. next year and restore themselves to their Rayner rightful position. Captain of Debating: G. 'White In Football we were a creditable second to Captain of Drama: R. \~latson Thorold, due mainly to Captain Mattiske and Captain of Rowing: E. Lardner a few others, but this is one sport where we Captains of Standards: A. Webber, G. White have strong juniors and hope to improve suf­ Captain of Swimming: G. Groom ficiently to win next year. Captain of Tennis: J. M. Anderson In Debating, also, we were a very close FOR the first time in its history Thorold second. House has won the Cock-House competition, In Cross-Country, despite some very good due mainly to the sterling efforts of our individual performances, we came third; and Housemaster (Mr. Osborn), Assistant House­ it was the same story in Athletics. masters, House Captain (L. Peters), the Standard Athletics were very poorly sup­ House Seniors and to a number of very keen ported by the House members, and so we boys in the House. came fourth. It is about time that the mem­ The House Cross-Country showed a very bers of Steves joined together to win this team pleasing improvement over our performance sport in which we usually do so badly. in the last couple of years-particularly in the Once again David Saunders led his team senior section - and we finished in second to a convincing win in Tennis, while we were place. However, we fared badly in the Ath­ also successful in Cricket. Both these teams, letics, and this year came fourth again. however, will lose most of their players at the (continued Ot, page 43)

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Arthur \Vherrett. The awards were earned ARMY CADETS AIR FORCE CADETS by constant exhibitions of good, determined THE Cadet Corps went into .camp on 24 (No.3 FLIGHT, HUTCHINS) play. August. The bivouac, always the feature of Hockey Hockey is on the incline, as we now have a these camps, was held behind Mt. Dromedary. G.C. Flight: FIt. Lieut. D. R. Proctor reliable 'feeding ground' in the Middle School Exercises and jungle training were carried out Captain: A. Wherrett -so lads, let's keep it going. Adjutant: G. M. Ayling under tough conditions, but the unit Vice-Captain: responded well and was judged the best on Sergeants: J. B. Blackwood, G. M. White D. Balding bivouac. Rugby IN second term the emphasis was on lectures. Coach: Mr C. S. Lane During camp three of our cadets attended vVe were fortunate in having instructors visit an adventure training course. Our boys found Captain: L. Peters us from Headquarters, for we now hold par­ THE season started, this year, with many the course very interesting and Cdt. Grif­ Vice-Captain: A. Webber J. ades in the David Avenue block to save hav­ young players. We had three teams this year fiths topped the course in the final examina­ ing to travel up from Sandy Bay. The lectures -two from the Middle School, coached by THE 1964 season has been moderately suc­ tion. Cdt. H. Miller was third, which was a for the first-year cadets dealt with map-read­ Mr Proctor, and one team, the firsts, coached cessful for the under 18 grade team, while very good effort for a first-year cadet. ing and administration, and those for second by Mr Lane. the B grade have met with little success, win­ This term the Corps has been very busy year on air power. During third term most For the Firsts, the season was not very ning only one of their roster matches. This preparing for the Passing-Out Parade, which of the Flight attended a march to the Ceno­ successful as far as winning was concerned, year inter-House Rugby was not held, mainly was a great success. Also during this term a taph as part of Air Force Week celebrations. but that is only of secondary importance as because there was no coach. This deficiency squad has been trained for the Commander's Most of the term was spent in preparation for participating is the main thing. has severely hampered the under 18 team, Cup drill competition, and they must be com­ the Passing-Out Parade, at which our cadet~ Training was held on Thursdays at Christ who had to coach themselves. A bright note mended for their turn-out and enthusiasm. performed very well. College,to which we were kindly transported is that we have been promised the services The School came fourth in this competition. by Mr Biggs and our coach, Mr Lane. Thank of Mr Clu:is. \Vaterhouse, a former master, to The year generally has been a good one. you. The attendance was not always one hun­ take over the position of coach. As this is the closing of the cadet year I Next year, with most of the Flight returning, should like to thank the masters and repre­ dred per cent., but this will be remedied next The C grade, as mentioned, has not had there will be few vacancies, and competition year when we will be training at the School. their fair share of victories, but the under 18 sentatives of the Regular Army who have run will be keen among those wanting to join the things so smoothly for us. A future for Hutchins in Hockey is promised - under the circumstances - acquitted them­ Flight. by the presence of some budding young selves well. They won the pre-roster games C.U/O. J. Burbury won the Rex Memorial In January promotion courses will be held. players in the lower forms. in spite of lack of players, who were either Prize. Sgts. White and Blackwood will attend the The season ended on a happy note when a still engaged in rowing or, later, down with Cdt. H. Miller won the prize for best first­ C.U/O. course, and Cpls. Collins and Prowse social game was enjoyed against Fahan which the 'flu. A roster game against Friends was year cadet. the Senior N.C.O. course. We wish them luck resulted in the only win for the season. won 13-3, with only nine players. This is W.O. D. Mattiske won the Watchorn Cup and look fOlward to an improved Flight next Three cap and colour awards were made the sort of tenacity which showed itself later for Rifle Shooting~ year under their leadership. this year to Darrel Balding, David Doyle and in the season. By the end of the roster 24 25 matches we had won six and lost nine. The These were: RESULTS OF ISLAND COMBINED SPORTS High Jump Open-I. Beltz (F.) 1, J. Burbury (H.) 2, S. Bre­ team finished fourth on the ladder, behind Buckland (6.44 average per boy) Triple Jump heney (F.) 3. 6ft. 4tins. (record). Taroona, the unbeaten premiers Hobart High, Open-R. Orr (G.) 1, D. Mattiske (H.) 2, L. Wells School (6.06 average per boy) (F.) 3. 44ft. Hin. (record). Hurdles (70 yards) St. Virgil's, and in front of Friends and Thorold (5.5 average per boy) High Jump Open-M. Fagan (U.) 1, D. Mattiske (H.) 2, I. Eastern Shore. Stephens (4.1 average per boy) Beltz (F.) 3. 16.7 sees. After the roster matches a seven-a-side Under 16-P. Ellis (S.V.C.) 1, C. Jones (H.) 2, P. So Buckland repeats last year's success. Robb (G.) 3. 5ft. 2in. Long Jump knockout competion was held at the Uni­ Open-I. Beltz (F.) 1, J. Burbury (H.) 2, D. Under 14-C. Hickman (F.) 1, M. Street (H.) 2, versity Oval. Hutchins beat Taroona No.2 In spite of a showery day all Houses Devenish-Meares (G.) 3. 6ft. Sin. (record). R. Swan (H.) 3. 16ft. 6tins. to move into the next round, but were then were well represented at the House Sports. Long Jump Open-I. Burbury (H.) 1, D. Mattiske (H.) 2, I. Beltz (F.) 3. 21ft. 3tins. (record). defeated owing to lack of numbers through Competition was keen and several records Under 13-P. Cox (S.V.C.) 1, D. Targett (G.) 2, injury. Taroona No.1 went on to win the were broken. Congratulations to School, L. Thompson (H.) 3. 14ft. 5¥4in. 880 yards which came home a very comfortable first. Under 14-C. Hickman (F.) 1, M. Guest (S.) 2, M. Under 16-D. Doyle (H.) 1, G. Develin (D.) 2, competition. Street (H.) 3. 16ft. 7in. S. Rust (F.) 3. 2 mins. 11.6 sees. The match of the season was played against Friends' School Oval was the venue for Open-I. Burbury (H.) 1, 1. Beltz (F.) 2, R. Orr Open-R. Annells (F.) 1, A. Risby (H.) 2, G. St.Virgil's at Clare Street early in third term. the Southern Schoolchildren's Champion­ (G.) 3. 19ft. 8%in. Godfrey (H.) 3. 2 mins. 3.2 sees. The match was to decide the winners of the ships on Saturday, 17th October, and for the Hurdles Shot Put C. Davis Perpetual Trophy, the current Southern Independent Schools meeting on Under 15 (80 yards)-P. Skeggs (S.V.C.) 1, J. Clen­ Under 16-G. Groom (H.) 1, M. Page (U.) 2, S. nett (H.) 2, S. Heyes (G.) 3. ll.s sees. Palfreyman (H.) 3. 36ft. 4tins. holders being St.Virgil's. The match was hard Saturday, 24th October. On both occasions 880 yards fought by both sides, as can be seen from the Hutchins was well represented. 220 yards score, 0-0. St.Virgil's retained the trophy. Under 16-R. Crome (G.) 1, D. Doyle (H.) 2, S. Open-D. Mattiske (H.) 1, F. Ireland (H.) 2, M. S.V.C...... , .. .. 286 pts. Rust (F.) 3. 2 min. 8.8 sec. Congratulations must go to Captain Lind­ Fagan (V.) 3. 23.4 sees. Friends' ...... 249 pts. Opell-R. Annells (F.) 1, J. Pickup (G.) 2, A. say Peters and Vice-Captain Andrew 'Webber, Risby (H.) 3. 2 mins. 2.6 sees. 100 yards Hutchins ., ., ...... 233 pts. both of whom were selected to represent Under 14-C. Hickman (F.) 1, M. Street (H.) 2, Shot Put G. Cloudsdale (R.) 3. 11.4 sees. This year the Island Combined Sports Tasmania in Canberra during the August Under 16-G. Groom (H.) 1, P. Robb (G.) 2, M. Open-F. Ireland (H.) 1, J. Burbury (H.) 2, P. holidays. Webber was also selected to play were also held at Friends' Oval. Fine weather Sage (S.V.C.) 3. 37ft. 2tins. (record). Willson (V.) 3. 10.6 sees. 220 yards for the Southern States against N.S.W. These prevailed. The most pleasing feature was Mile two were also awarded Rugby caps. Our North-West Tasmanian representation for Under 14-C. Hickman (F.) 1, G. Cloudsdale (H.) 2, I. Maroney (St. P.) 3. 24.5 sees. (record). Open-R. Annells (F.) 1, M. O'Loughlin (D.) 2, the first time. e welcome the Marist A. Risby (H.) 3. 4 mins. 37 sees. thanks also go to the University for the use 'iV Open-F. Ireland (H.) 1, M. Foley (St. P.) 2, T. of their ground for training. Brothers College to our competition. Smith (F.) 3. 23.4 sees. Relays With over two-thirds of the under 18 team S.V.c...... 211 pts. 100 yards Open-Hutchins, St. Virgil's, Friends. 44.9 sees. (record). returning next year, and the prospect of many Friends' ...... 168 pts. Under 14-C. Hickman (F.) 1, M. Street (H.) 2, R. Purtell (S.V.C.) 3. 11.4 sees. (record). promising recruits, as well as a permanent Hutchins .. 130 pts. SOUTHERN SCHOOLCHILDREN'S Open-J. Burbury (H.) 1, R. Foley (St. P.) 2, P. CHAMPIONSHIPS coach, we can look forward to a very success­ Grammar .. .. 112 pts. Willson (S.V.c.) 3. 10.8 sees. ful season next year. St. Patrick's .. 107 pts. 220 yards Mile Open-A Harvey (H.H.S.) 1, F. Ireland (R.) 2, Marist Brothers 15 pts. Under 16-P. Ribbon (S.V.C.) 1, P. Griffiths (F.) D. Mattiske (H.) 3. 24 sees. 2, J. Griffiths (H.) 3. 4m. 53.3 sees. Special mention must be made of the Mile Walk open relay team of John Burbul"j, Robert Relays Open-W. Fletcher (N.T.H.) 1, R. Nichols (H.) Under 14-Friends, Hutchins, St. Virgil's. 49.6 2. 8 mins. 28 sees. (record). Kelley, Forbes Ireland, and Denis Mattiske, sees. (record). which took the Tasmanian junior record Open-Hutchins, St. Virgil's, Grammar. 45.1 sees. Relay with 44.9 secs. at the Southern Combined (record). Under 13-S.V.C., Hutchins, Friends. 55.8 sees. 4411 yards Under 14-Friends, Hutchins, New Town. 50.8 meeting! sees. (record). Athletics Open-J. Thompson (S.) 1, J. Ramsay (S.V.C.) 2, vVe wish to record our appreciation of F. Ireland (H.) 3. 52 sees. Under 15-Friends, Hutchins, St. Virgil's. 50.8 the efficient organisation that was again a sees. SOUTHERN TASMANIAN INDEPENDENT Open-Hutchins, Hobart High, St. Virgil's. 45.2 feature of the athletics. Congratulations to SCHOOLS COMBINED ATHLETICS sees. (record). Athletics officially began in third term. the S.T.A.A.A. and to coaches Messrs. Dex­ Triple jump 440 yards All boys competed for standards, with good ter, Kerr, Proctor, Houghton, and Halley, Open-D. Mattiske (H.) 1, L. Wells (F.) 2, D. Open-R. Annells (F.) 1, F. Ireland (H.) 2, L. results. and to our groundsman Mr. Batchelor. Meredith (F.) 3. 42ft. 7%ins. Brickhill (S.V.C.) 3. 27

Under 15 retaining the premiership. In the last round Catowski d. Saunders 6-2, 6--1..

0 6~.· Friends' ., ...... 1 for the· seq,son, Hntchins faded away, being Coventry d; Mattiske 6-$, o •• S.V.C , .. 2 soundly beaten by Friends five rubbers to one. Whitehouse d. Anderson 6-:-4, 1-6, 6-1. Hutchins 3 Although 1964 has not been a successful Last lost to Hutchins 6-5, 3-6, 2-6. Cross,Country Grammar 4 year as far as results are concerned, prospects St.Virgil's: 5 rubbers, 11 sets, 75 games. S.P.c. .. 5 for next year appear promising. Two members Hutchins: 1 rubber, 4 sets, 53 games. of this year's team may be returning, and, as Under 14 Hutchins v. Friends Captain: A. E. Risby well, several younger boys are showing plenty Friends' , 1 of potential, not only for next year, but future Saunders-Mattiske lost to Wells-Stokes 6-4. Hutchins , .. 2 2-6,1-6. . Maste1'-in-Cha'l'ge: years as well. S.V.C...... 3 Anderson-Hutchins d. d'Emden-Stokes 6-3 Mr J. H. Houghton Thanks must go to the coach, Mr Gerlach, Grammar ..... , .. .. 4 1-6,8-6. ' for giving up many hours of his own busy S.P.C...... 5 Saunders lost to Wells 3-6,1-6. time, to help and advise the team both during Mattiske lost to Stokes 6-3, 3-6, 2-6. This year's inter-House cross-country In the aggregate score for all races the the week and on Sunday afternoons. races were run over a rugged course on sec­ positions were: Friends', first; St. Virgil's, Anderson lost to d'Emden 6-5, 2-6, 4-;;-6. tions of the undeveloped Churchill Avenue. second; Hutchins, third; Grammar, fourth; ROUND 1 Hutchins lost to Stokes 3-6, 1-6. St. Patrick's, fifth. St. Virgil's v. Hutchins Friends: 5 rubbers, 11 sets, 81' games. o In' all age groups the races were keenly contested resulting in a win for School Gatowski-Coventry d. Saunders-Mattiske Hutchins: 1 rubber, 5 sets, 55 games. Hquse followed by Thorold, with Stephens 6-3,6-3. . Last-Dalton lost to Hutchins-Anderson 1-6 and 0 Buckland finishing an equal third. 3-6. ' In the inter-schools competition, two Northern schools, Launceston Grammar and Tennis Gatowski d. Saunders 6-1, 6-3. Coventry d. Mattiske 6-3, 6-3. St. PatricKs College participated with the Last d. Hutchins three So~thern schools. The races were run in 6-4, 6-5. Football Coach: Dalton lost to Anderson 4-6, 2-6. ideal conditions at Elwick and at the end Mr. W. J. Gerlach Captain: D. J. Mattiske of the afternoon St. Virgil's scored a victory. St.Virgil's: 4 rubbers, 8 sets, 58 games. Although Hutchins\vere placed third, some Captain: D. Saunders Hutchins: 2 rubbers, 4 sets, 49 games. Vice-Captain: V. Burbury fine individual performances were recorded. Hutchins v. Friends J. In the Under 15 event J. Griffiths recorded Coach: Mr. J. Kerr a fine win. In the Open event A. Risby, Saunders-Mattiske lost to Wells-Cox 4-6 THE 1964 season began with two members of 4-6. ' C. King, and A. o· Edwards were·well placed. last year's team returning. The first roster Hutchins-Anderson d. Stokes-d'Emden 6-2, Congratulations to Friends" on winning the match for Hutchins was played against St. The 1964 season promised to be a fairly 1-6,6-4. trophy. The results were as follows- Virgil's, who had defeated Friends in the close competition, with St. Virgil's being the Saunders lost to Wells 6-3, 2-6, 2-6. opening round of the competition. 'rVe were team to beat, having won the Southern Mattiske d. Cox 6-1, 6-2. Open defeated four rubbers to two, which was premiership last year. Mr. Kerr was' again Hutchins d. Stokes 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. Friends' 1 a rather disappointing beginning. However, appointed coach, and our congratulations go Anderson d. d'Emden 6-3, 6-3. S.V:C..... 2 the following week, after a close struggle, we to D. Mattiske and J. Burbury for being ap­ Hutchins .. 3 manacred to defeat Friends four rubbers to Hutchins: 4 rubbers, 9 sets, 71 games. pointed captain and vice-captain respectively. 4 o Grammar two. Friends: 2 rubbers, 6 sets, 59 games. With many of the key position players S.P.C... 5 having left, the School did not have a very The final round of the roster matches re­ ROUND 2 sumed again the second week of third term. experienced or big side. To gain this experi­ Under 16 St. Virgil's v. Hutchins Hutchins was faced with having to defeat St. ence necessary to tackle Saints in the all-im­ S.V.C...... 1 t.~e Gatowski-Coventry d. Saunders-Mattiske portant first roster match, Mr. Kerr arranged Friends' ...... 2 Virgil's in order to prevent them winning Southern premiership, as they had defeated 6-2,6-1. many practice matches with country teams. Grammar ., .. 3 Friends again the previous week. But St.Vir­ Whitehouse - Last d. Anderson - Hutchins In some of these we had overwhelming vic­ Hutchins 4 gil's defeated us five rubbers to one, thus 6-3,3-6, 6-3. tories, but these were not a true sign of the ,S.P.C...... 5 28 strength of the team. In these matches the third quarter, we once again saw vic­ though, we learnt many valuable lessons. tory taken away from us in the final quarter. The day before the first roster match Hutchins played more determined football against Saints, Mr. Kerr was taken ill. Mr. the following week against Friends', and took Andy Hay kindly consented to stand in as victory in the last five minutes by 11 points. coach and he, Brent Palfreyman, and Russ Our congratulations go to St. Virgil's on Burgess gave us a talk that night. winning the Southern premiership and to St. Patrick's on their fine win in the island prem­ Mr. Hay's presence restored our con­ iership. fidence which had been damaged after hear­ Our gratitude goes to Mr. Kerr for the ing about Mr. Kerr's illness. This confidence great amount of time and energy he put into was shown on St. Virgil's Oval. The match the side. Also, we would like to extend our was hard fought, with the lead see-sawing thanks to the parent who donated the two as each team had the advantage of the wind. pairs of boots to be awarded to the most Leading into the last quarter, the School saw consistent and team-spirited player in the this lead dwindle away under the consistent Firsts and Seconds. These were won by attack of the opposition. Their ability showed R. Kelly in the 1st XVIII and D. Bennison to be too great in the end, the final scores in the 2nd XVIII. Our appreciation goes to being Hutchins, 14.8, St. Virgil's, 16.6. all parents, old boys, and members of staff The team redeemed itself by winning who gave their support to the team. K. comfortably against Friends' at Hutchins by Behrens also did a commendable job through­ > a margin of 40 pts. The next week, we out the season as boundary umpire. X were visited by Scotch College. The team did not begin to function until the third quarter, when some brilliant patches of play Soccer were seen. The lead gained in this quarter Captain: R. Nicholls enabled us to win the match with the final Coaches: Mr K. Dexter, Mr C. Leslie scores at Hutchins, 13.16, Scotch, 9.13. AFTER an absence of more than thhtv The next match was a do-or-die struggle years from the School's sporting activitie~, against St. Virgil's. Under shocking con­ Soccer was re-introduced this year. The ditions, Saints once again took victory, this School was able to produce both a junior and time doing it very easily, winning by a mar­ a senior eleven. Unfortunately, both teams gin of 24 points. A despondent Hutchins suffered a number of defeats at the hands of team played uninspired football the next the more experienced opposing sides. How­ week against Friends'. Friends' playing more ever, towards the end of the season a notice­ determined football, took over the lead in able improvement in the standard was appa­ the last quarter to win by 7 points. rent, and this was borne out in one roster game in which the senior team managed to Our spirits were boosted by the pros­ hold the premiership leaders to a two-all pect of a trip to Launceston the following draw. week, but here we were also beaten by a The senior team looks forward to a more physically stronger side produced by Laun­ successful season next year, although they will cestoil Grammar. Although beaten, the trip be without their captain, Rodney Nicholls. ,vas a great success as it bound the team "iho also represented the State in soccer in much closer together. New South Wales during the September holi­ This was borne out in our next match days. Regular training sessions next year against Saints. After determined play up to (continued on page 43) THE MIDDLE SCHOOL Although there must be inconveniences him first position in the Tasmanian Science while the school is moving down to Sandy Talent Quest open to boys from the whole Bay, yet there are compensations. We are of Tasmania. the ones who will be the last to do various \Ve had a record number of entries for the things at the old school. These we shall re­ Junior Shakespeare Prize. This essay is open member. to boys up to the Fourth Form and so Brown On November 11th we assembled in the and Sharpe of IlA are to be congratulated on Library to remember Old Boys who served in having received a Special Mention. two World "Wars knowing that this was the Quite a number of boys regularly attend­ last time the school would honour its dead in ed the Hutchins Debating Society meetings. these surroundings. Congratulations to Piggott, who carried off the \Ve are now sitting for end-of-year Junior Impromptu Debating Prize and to Wer­ examinations in the Assembly Hall like hun­ theimer who won the Junior prepared speech. dreds of boys before us. The names of some of These two were also captains of their House them are on the Honour Boards, the names of B debating teams. others are on the panelling. This is the last The sale of the School Buildings aroused Southern Combined School Cross-Country Team time examinations will be held here. Quite much public interest and apart from a num­ shortly the Hall will be gone. ber of interested parties who invaded class­ And a little later there will be more "last rooms at odd times, we became the subject of times," as the time comes to leave the main a TV telecast. Form IlIA proved to be very buildings of the Old School but to misquote photogenic, and next day bore admiration "Omnia mutantur, nos etiam non mutamur with becoming blushes. in illis" which could mean the buildings may During the last holiday about twenty boys change but the School remains the same. visited the Mainland escorted by the Chap­ Meanwhile we live in memorable days. lain. They visited among other places Can­ The school settled in well after its move berra and the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Such up from Sandy Bay and in spite of this up­ visits are not only pleasurable, but add inter­ heaval and a few staff changes we have had est to and appreciation of the Social Study quite a successful year. Mr. Lane took over lessons. part of 3rd Form Mathematics when Mr. Every Friday we, of our plenty, have George left at the end of the second term and started to help the needs of boys in New Mrs. Hervey took over most of the French of Guinea less fortunate than ourselves. The the school during third term. \Ve welcome response so far has been excellent and the these new teachers to the school. Meanwhile Chaplain is pleased not only with the effort Mr. Ayling has moved to Sandy Bay to teach but with the amount of good our contribu­ Chemistry and Mr. Wood has replaced him tions will do where it is so much needed. here. Once more TV and the gramophone have In the face of record entries for the Hut­ been well used in classes. Next year we hope chins Scholarships we had our fair share of to follow series of lessons on TV in mathe­ success, Friend, Grant, Griffin, Hurburgh and matics and in Science. W'ertheimer being the successful scholarship In sport the teams trained well and winners. showed a good spirit on the field. Congratulations also to Watson of 2A The under 14 Football Team finished the The School Athletics Team whose project on Vegetable Indicators gained season equal first. Congratulations to" R. 31 30 There were many other boys who did par­ Premiership positions:­ as each one did credit to himself and the Swan, the captain, and·Street the vice-cap­ ticularly well, and all are to be congratulated 1st - S.V.C. school against keen and tough opposition. 2nd - S.P.S. tain, who led their team with dash. on their high standard. 3rd - H.S. The School Junior Tennis Championship The under 13 Football Team finished 4th - F.S. open to boys in the lower forms of the Senior third and were well led by Wilkinson, cap­ FRIDAY FUND. HOUSE FOOTBALL School, as well as ourselves, is in its closing In September it was decided that a col­ .Nixon, with one win and one draw finished first tain, and Sharpe, vice-captain. WIth Montgomery second and Hay third We did particularly well in Athletics, no stages, and the final will be an all Middle lection would be made each Friday to raise Details: . tewer than fourteen boys being picked for the School affair between Saunders and the win­ money for Christmas presents for those less Nixon 2/2/14 defeated Montgomery 1/0/6. ner between Street and J. Watson. M.ontgomery 3/2/20 defeated Hay 2/6/18. Hutchins team. Congratulations to Street, fortunate than ourselves. The response has NIxon 3/1/19 drew with Hay 3/1/19. Milne, Wilkinson, Gear, Walker, R. Swan, Finally, Mr. Williams says goodbye to been splendid, and it is expected that we will those about to go into the Senior School. I ATHLETICS Thompson, Cloudsdale, Dyer, Bradford, have in the vicinity of £35 to pass on to House Athletics details: Cooper, Bridges, H. Allen, and Kerr. It have enjoyed your stay in the Middle School. the Clarendon Children's Home. Under 9: Good luck to you one and all. Thank you everyone for your generosity. 50 yds: 1 Pascoe (M.), 2 Gibson (H.), 3 Young (H.). would be unfair to single out any individual 75 yds: 1 Pascoe (M.), 2 Gibson (H.), 3 Young (R.). ACKNOWLEDc:rvlENT. Under 10: (N~; yds.: 1 Markey (M.), 2 Roberts (H.), 3 Strott Both staff and boys would like to record THE JUNIOR SCHOOL JOURNAL their appreciation to Mr. G. V. Round, who (N\~O yds.: 1 Markey (M.), 2 Roberts (H.), 3 Strott gave us a most interesting talk and slide Relay: I Hay, 2 Montgomery, 3 Nixon. SCHOOL OFFICERS: our enrolments for next year show that we have more than the maximum 20 pupils, show concerning his recent trip around Aus­ Under 11: Captain of the Junior School: A. J. Johnston. 75 yds.: 1 Handbury (H.), 2 Bennetto (M.) 3 Hud- and it may be necessary to introduce a policy tralia. son (N.). ' House Captains: FOOTBALL 100 yds.: 1 Handbury (H.), 2 Bennetto (M.) 3 Hud- of spaced attendance for children under four son (N.). ' Hay: A. K. Shadforth. years. This will allow us to increase our Details of Matcbes: High Jump: 1 Handbury (H.), 2 Bennetto (M) Montgomery: A. J. Johnston. 3 Walch (N.). ., numbers to approximately 30 pupils. Round I-match 1. Nixon: P. A. Burton. Relay: 1 Montgomery, 2 Hay, 3 Nixon. 2nds: H.~. 2/~112 lost to S.P.S. 2/3/15. Under 12: Best: BraIthwaIte, Horne, Bamford. c~l.f yds.: 1 Burton (M.), 2 Johnston (N.), 3 Giblin Games Captains: SCHOOL BUS. Goals: Newman, Young. Cricket: A. J. Johnston. lsts: H.S. 5/6/36 lost to S.P.S. 6/5/41. (M~~O yds.: 1 Burton (M.), 2 Johnston (N.), 3 mblin Tennis: C. Saunders. After many months of waiting we were Best: Canning, Johnston, Stoney. able to announce this term that the School Goals: Cloudsdale 2, Burton, Stoney, Gibson High Jump: 1 Cloudsdale (N.), 2 Burton (M) 3 Football: G. E. Canning. Johnston (N.). ., Bus had arrived at last. Its main purpose is Matcb 2: Athletics: G. E. Canning. Long Jump: 1 Burton (M.), 2 Johnston (N) 3 to transport eastern shore children to and 2nds: H.S. 1/1/,7 lost to S.V.C. 3/3/21. Cloudsdale (N.). ., Best: Young, GIblin, Braithwaite. Relay: 1 Montgomery (59.5 sees. Record) 2 Nixon STAFF from school. Its driver, Mr. Anning, is very Goal: Giblin. 3 Hay. . ',, Jt is with regret that we say farewell to experienced in this type of transport, having lsts: H.S. 2/1/13 lost to S.V.c. 4/7/31. Best: Cannmg, Burton, Johnston. Under 13: Mis!> Tanner, who leaves us at the end of been a driver for the Transport Department Goals: Burton 2. (H\~O yds: 1 Godfrey (N.), 2 Canning (H.), 3 Smith the year to take up an appointment with the for many years before taking up his present Matcb 3: . 220 yds.: I Godfrey (N.), 2 Canning (H.), 3 Valen­ Education Department. We wish her every position as caretaker of the Junior School. 2nds: No match. tine (M.). success in her new sphere, and thank her Our thanks to IvIr. Lawrence for his I sts: H.S. 1/11/17 defeated F .S. 1/4/10. High. Jump: 1 Canning (H.), (4'4" eq. Record) 2 Best: Canning, Cloudsdale, Lewis. Shoobndge (M.), 3 Godfrey (N.). ' sincerely for all she has done during the efforts in bringing this about. Goal: Stoney. Long Jump: 1 Canning (H.) (13'9!" Record) 2 years she has been in charge of Prep. 3. Godfrey (N.), 3 Valentine (M.). ',, Round 2-matcb 1: R~lay: 1 .Hay, 2 Montgomery, 3 Nixon. At the beginning of third term, Mrs. SCHOLARSHIPS. 2nds: H.S. 1/3/9 defeated S.P.S. 0/2/2. Fll1al Pomts: 1st Montgomery 154. Harvey moved to the Senior School. Fortu­ Best: Kerr, Saunders, Walch. 2nd Hay 140. vVe extend our congratulations to the Goal: Chambers. 3rd Nixon 119. natelv, however, we have not lost her com­ three bovs who were successful in this year's I.sts: H. S. 1/5/29 defeated S.P.S. 3/10/23. pletely, as she continues to take French in Best: Cannmg, Johnson, Stoney. INTER·SCHooL ATHLETICS scholarsl~ip examinations. They are: . Goals: Burton 2, Canning, Saunders. . At the conclusion of the House Athletics the Prep. VI. Weare very grateful to her for mt~r:school team was selected and began s~rious her continued interest in the Junior School Paul Lewis: Clarke Exhibition. Match 2: tramll1g. Geoff Canning was elected captain with Peter Bennetto: D. H. Harvey Schol­ 2nds: H.S. 2/2/ 14 lost to S.V.c. 5/9/39. Andrew Johnston vice-captain. and hope to have her with us for some time. Best: Ashton-Jones, Thompson. Shield. Our team suffered setbacks owing to an outbreak arship. Goals: Chambers, Giblin. . of mumps and some of our bes't performers were KINDERGARTEN. Ists:. H.S. !/5/11 lost to S.V.C. 12/11/83. Nicholas Heyward: Clerical Scholar­ unable to take part.. The Kindergarten continues to flourish Best. Cannll1g, Shadforth, Hardisty. The. team finished a very close second to St. Virgil's ship. Goal: Burton. to whom we extend our congratulations. under Mrs Halton's capable guidance. Already 32 33

Final Points: Tuesday after four days travelling. Although certain foods, can radiate heat or cold. After Best performances: 1. - S.V.c. 123t we did not go ashore we all enjoyed sun­ we had fed them with some slong, which is 2. - H.S. 117 baking on deck, or swimming in one of the a sort of worm, we moved along to look at First Places: 3. - S.P.S. 114 Bennetto - High Jump under 1l. 4. - F.S. 66. six pools on board. The next port of call some flams, which have been trained to fly Bennetto, Hudson, Walch, Fay - Relay Under 1l. Cock House- was Colombo in Ceylon. After eight days with passengers. The flams were a very ad­ Canning - High Jump Under 13. With House Cricket still to be played anyone of travelling we reached Colombo, a crowded vanced sort of bird, and could fly at 1,000 Burton, Johnston, Hardisty, Kerr - Relay Under the three houses could be Cock House for 1964. 12. . port with no wharf, so we had to go ashore miles per hour, but they were not used very Details: N. M. in little passenger cruisers. While we were much because they were so slow. We then Second Places: H. Swimming .... 6 12 3 there the Ceylonese Government was getting looked at a strange version of an ostrich, Bennetto - 100 yds. Under 1l. 9 3 Tennis 9 rid of the thousands of beggars wandering this bird, if it can be called that, had four Burton -- 75 yds. Under 12. Football 6 18 12 Johnston, 100 yds. Under 12. Athletics 12 6 18 round the streets. Another fascinating thing legs and a head about two feet wideI Also Cloudsdale - High Jump Under 12. was the Kandy Dancers, who performed in the it did not have any feathers, but a sort of Total (not including Cricket) 33 45 36 Canning - 220 yds. Under 13. gigantic ballroom of the Oriana. We left hair! After that we looked at the flobbies ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS Ceylon in the beautiful tropical night for the they were a constant source of amusement: next port, Aden. While we were there my They had six legs and little horns on their and it said that the ape had been seen near A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. mother bought two cameras, a watch for me, heads, and they delighted to pull off each One cold, dark, wintry night as I was a small river early last night. I then remem­ a transistor radio and a projector. other's legs, as the legs would grow again they bered my eAverience of the night before and walking along the banks of a calm river, I The next port was Port Said at the end did not worry. how a hairy arm had grabbed me. I be­ had a frightening experience. I had just of the famous Suez Canal, which was built Our space ship would be leaving in five gan to laugh because I realised that it was been to my friend's place and I was rather in the mid-nineteenth century. "Ve were not minutes, so we had to run to catch it, and we an ape, not a man, that had grabbed me. tired. Because I was tired, and because I allowed to go ashore because of a disease just caught it with two minutes to go. I told Mum and she rang up the zoo to tell on the ship and the first mate had died the wanted to get home early, I decided to take Goodbye, Mars, we hope to see your red them where their ape could be found. day before. a short cut along the banks of a small river. face again, but, back to Earth. . The small, thin, and worn track which I G. Hardisty, Prep. VI The second last port was Naples in Italy, R. Hughes, age 10. took was very frightening and lonely. It A TRIP TO ENGLAND. which is an industrial city and, like Ceylon, wound in and out of trees and shrubs that has no wharf to tie up at. We went ashore It was 2 o'clock on Wednesday, 18th made eerie shadows across my path, and for two hours to buy some toys to send to my I DISCOVERED THE MURRAY. January, when our family left Hobart Air­ the rustle of the leaves in the wind made cousin, Christa, in Germany. After a port in a "Boeing 727 Jet" bound for Mel­ The fifteenth of November, 1824, is a me scared. The river was calm and smooth further 10 days travelling we arrived in South­ bourne. It was two hours later when the date I shall always remember.. I was walk­ and made not a sound or a ripple. ampton, the main port of England. We were plane in which we were travelling touched ing through the bush in advance of my party As I was about to cross a small footbridge greeted by my grandmother with whom we down at Essendon Airport. Later on, when when suddenly I saw a magnificent river I thought I heard some foosteps behind me. were to stay until we bought a house. our luggage had been loaded into the boot ahead of me. They seemed to become louder and louder G. M. Kerr, Prep. VI. of the taxi in which we were travelling to I called quickly to the others. and they and in my excitement I nearly tripped into my grandfather's house in East Kew, we set came over thinking there was something the .river. .I stood up again and started·to A TRIP TO MARS. off. Minutes later we were greeted by my wrong. run as fast as my legs could carry me. All grandfather, George, my aunt, Zoe, and her It was a fine day in the year 2066 when "What is the matter, Mr. Hume?" asked of a sudden something grabbed me and it felt husband, David. We were to stay in East John and I climbed up the steps of the Space­ Mr. Boyd. like a man's hairy arm, but I could not Kew until we caught the "Oriana" on a voy­ Mobile going to Mars. We were told to "I have discovered a magnificent river," really tell what it was. Suddenly I grabbed age to England in two days' time. The morn­ fasten our. safety belts, and then we were I pointed to show them where it was. the thing and pushed it with all my might ing on which we left was so busy that we off! "It must be 70 or 80 feet across" ex-· and it fell with a terrific splash into the river. did not know what to do about it. Any­ "Vhen we landed on Mars we' were told claimed Mr. Boyd. ' '. I then ran all the rest of the way home. When wav at last the time came when we said good­ to put on our space suits, so that we wouldn't "Yes, and very deep," replied Mr. Bovell. I arrived home I told Mum and Dad what had bv~' to our friends and relatives and made shrivel up with the heat, or suffocate from "What are you going to call it?" asked'! happened, but they did not believe me. lack of air. Mr. Hovell. . The next morning I woke up and read o:Hselves at home on the ship. The first port of call was Fremantle in Then we we started the tour. First we "I am going to call it the Hume River the paper. I saw an article which was 'Western Australia, where we arrived on looked at the hotrums, which, when fed with after my father." headed, "Ape escaped from zoo." I read it 34 35

"A very nice name," said Mr. Hovell. morning we were shown over the power sta­ "Three cheers for Mr. Hume!" said the tion there, then drove on to Lake King Wil­ men. liam. I was amazed when I saw the enorm­ F. Young, Prep. V ous Clark Dam there. We then returned to Tarraleah and spent another night at the A TRIP TO LAUNCESTON. chalet. One day my father came home from Next morning we again set off on the work and told us that he had to go to Beauty road to Queenstown. When we reached THE VOICE Point next day on husiness. Mum decided Derwent Bridge we turned off to visit Lake that the rest of the family would visit Laun­ St. Clair and the National Park. As we OF THE ceston while he did so. again travelled along the Queenstown road, I Next morning we all set off in the car and noticed that the bush scenery was giving way reached Launceston about noon. After lunch to bare desert-looking country. We passed SCHOOL dad left us there and set off for Beauty Point through an old deserted town called Linda, During the afternoon we looked around the and it really was a ghost town. Soon after city, visiting the City Park and Cataract this we reached Gormanston, and from a hill Gorge. Dad joined us again in the evening near there had our first view of Queenstown. and we stayed in a hotel for the night. On arriving at our destination we un­ ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS Next day we set off to see some of the packed in our motel rooms, after which we country around Launceston. We had a love­ visited the huge copper mine at Mt. Lyell. Extract from "Religious and Social Work I do not think it is at all wise for the boys ly picnic lunch on the bank of the South Esk What a busy place this was. Next day we amongst Girls" (1901 ). and girls to be encouraged to meet, and I River, then went on to Entally House. This visited Rosebery and Zeehan, two of the really shall never allow it." Why is it considered was a very interesting place, with the old old mining towns of Tasmania. When we re­ DANCING "unwise" for young working men and women coaches and stables making us feel that we turned to Queenstown we explored around a This is always the favourite amusement to dance together? If they cannot be trusted were in an older world. The museum inside bit before going to bed. We left early next with most of the girls, and they seem quite to behave properly, even under the eyes of was also very interesting, having many old morning as we were returning to Hobart that happy in dancing with their own sex. I their priests and teachers, it speaks badly for things on view. From here we set off for day. After a long and tiring day we reached think myself that occasionally, perhaps once the instruction we have given them. home, arriving safely after a lovely weekend home safely at the end of a most enjoyable a month in Winter, the elder boys and young visit to Launceston. trip. men belonging to the guild, choir, or men's Of course, with a rough class of girls it John Peacock, Prep. IV. Michael Thompson, Prep. IV. bible class should be invited to meet the would be out of the question to have dances girls. of this kind at any rate until they had be­ A TRIP TO QUEENSTOWN. Unfortunately, in some parishes, the come civilised, and begun to lay to heart the maxim "Manners maketh man," or "woman" Last Easter holidays I was very excited authorities sternly set their faces against boys and girls ever meeting under parochial aus­ as we have it as the motto of our Laundry asI was going to Queenstown with my family. Girls' Club. We woke early, on the day of the trip, as we pices.. I: is a pity, for in social gatherings The lady in charge of the club should had much packing to do. After much hard of thIS kmd much may be learned in the way of quiet, ladylike behaviour by the girls, never allow dancing to supersede every other work we were at last ready to leave. recreation. An hour or two once a week \Ve were soon driving out of the city, and courtesy by the boys. We lose so many is quite sufficient. If permitted at all times, and before long were on the road to New Nor­ ~f ou~ young reopl~,because when they begin walkmg out or keeping company" they the girls will never settle down to anything folk. As we had quite a long way to go else. dad kept up a steady speed. After about two find that they must take their amusements N. Bowden, Upper VI. hours we reached Liapoota, where there is a separately so each deserts his or her club. power station. We stopped there for a swim It is hard to understand why, when some ANALYSIS OF THE FEMALE SEX. and to have lunch. scheme of this kind is suggested, the lady From there we drove to Tarraleah where at the head of parish affairs should sum­ Atomic Weight: Normal 8.5 stone; varies with we spent the night at the chalet. Next marily deliver judgment in this manner: "No, mole.cular structure. 36

Physical Properties: Seldom found in natural ghostly trunks of the gums and the side of the state, all colours. Surface usually coated hill. Stones and bracken became visual and with paint or oxide. Boils at any tem­ the many colourful birds began to chirp out perature. Freezes without reason. Un­ their delightful melodies. polished specimens tum green in the A farmhouse came into view and smoke presence of polished specimens. Pure was seen to rise slowly from the old, brick specimens tum pink on exposure to air. chimney, as the farmer's wife went about All specimens melt if treated correctly. her early morning chores. Garages, sheds, Have magnetic properties in presence of huts, pens all appeared out of the misty hush cultured specimens of opposite gender. and about one hundred woolly sheep due to Chemical Properties: Highly explosive and be sheared let into the warming air, their dangerous, except in experienced hands. chorus of bleatings. Extremely active in the presence of men. The golden sun was now rising rapidly Possesses great affinity for Au, Pt, Ag, and the signs of another scorching day were and precious stones, has the ability to apparent. But behold! What was that stag­ absorb great quantities. Sometimes yields gering over the crest of the hill? From here to pressure. Has relatively short half-life. it appeared to be a very much over-burdened Uses: Mainly ornamental. Probably most man pottering along with a crude stick as powerful bank-balance reducer known. an aid. The swaggy (as made out) had a Illegal to possess more than one at a long rough beard and a sharp-featured, tan­ time, but exchange is sometimes possible, ned face, on top of which was a large, tatter­ ...and trade-ins are readily accepted. ed hat, probably a remnant of the Boer War. 1. Giles, VA He was stooped, with an· old dusty shirt, a thick belt and a pair of patchy trousers. On his The School Tennis Team with Mr. W. ]. Gerlach THE ALLIGATOR feet were an old pair of torn,· dirty boots, I thought that I would like to be that probably came from the same place as An alligator in a tree- his much-treasured hat. Bobbing along be­ I'd chew the leaves off one by one hind him was a mule loaded with his only And have my share of all the fun. assets, a couple of pots, blankets, a water bot­ When dozing out beneath the sun tle, scanty food and some private possessions. I wake and find I have to.run, At his tired feet, trotted an old, yellow mon­ As I. see the barrel of a gun grel dog, probably his only, trusted friend. Pointing straight up under me. Together they looked a happy company as My end was near, my life so dear, they slowly made their way up to the farm It made my scales go stiff with fear! house. I uttered a despairing scream Evidently he had come in search of a job And woke up from that ghastly dream. and he had certainly found one! N. Lovibond, IIA "Yes, old man. There's a hundred of the ornery critters over there now waiting to have AUSTRALIAN SWAGMAN the wool cut off 'em. Go to it now, you've got As the rich, golden arms of the rising sun all bloomin' day; turn 'em out, after you've stabbed out over the countryside, the night done it, and you'll get paid right handsome," stars slowly faded and the hush of the night explained the laridowner. silence over the Australian outback seemed The old boy tied his mule up, gave her to be drawn away like a rug from a chair, some water, and then, with hisdog at his heels the pitch black slowly cleared, revealing the penned up the sheep further into the shear- The 1964 School Hockey Team 37

ing shed, set the machine going and started ers too, by the way-and then the machine off. By this time it was nearly midday, and would resume. The mule was lying on the John Burbury winning the the sun up in the heavens, sent down its ground resting, the dog curled up asleep by Open 100 yds. in 10.8 sees. scorching rays, baking the ground to a red her. Silence brooded over the buildings, all dust. It was a bad year, this year, the rains was still in the exhausting heat, it seemed de­ were late, the grass was withering, the pools serted except for the animals lazing about. and billabongs were drying up, crops were As an end comes to everything, so it came failing, and the sun indirectly even drained to the shearing! The job was done. The the farmer of his money. With sweat upon swaggy raised his shaggy eyebrows in disbe­ his brow, trickling down his face, forming a lief. damp spot on the thick, dark, greasy floor­ "All done, already," he muttered aston­ boards, he sheared with the hand of an expert, ishingly to himself, and clambered out of the hardly noticing the aching wrist and painful humid, exhausting heat of the shed. He back, which would have wrecked other men slowly turned the sheep out and then walked long before. This was great perseverence on back to the house to collect his cheque. The his part, a man who worked and earned or, farmer congratulated him on his quick and on the other hand, rotted in the unmerciful steady work, gave him a cup of tea, and told sands of the inland with no food or money. Mrs. Burbury christens the him that he could come back for more work 'G. Maxwell Burbury' Such was a man of great strength, great mind, in the future. scarcely known, but doing a job faster and .. The sun was setting low in the horizon more capably than anyone I'd known. Such as the swaggy walked off with his mule and was a man who could easily swing a sack of dog. They walked out of the yard and slowly wheat, much over one hundred pounds, on to made their way down to the creek to satisfy his shoulder and scarcely noticing the weight, their thirst. The last rays of the now reddish a man who never moaned at any unpleasant sun stabbed out casting a red glow on the few thing, who persevered beyond straining point, scattered clouds as the swaggy and his friends who kept to himself, away from the lights of disappeared into the dusk. The last thing we country pubs, who had his mule and dog as heard was the dog barking in the distance, the his comrades, who could live off the land for braying of the mule and the singing of the weeks on end. He could ride like an expert, man floated in the evening breeze; away into swim like a fish, if need be, run like a deer, the coming silence of the night. he \vas tough, untiring, had the qualities of a real man. He may have dirty entangled hair, J. Griffiths, IVA a beard, rough-looking hands, dirty clothes, but if anyone moans and dislikes this, I sug­ THE ARTIST gest he try living out in the bush, in swamps, Slap! Slap! A confusing concoction of col­ in jungle, in scorching mulga country, see if oured stripes appear over a canvas. Behind its he doesn't become dirty, unshaven, tanned, weapon (the paint brush) stands a long­ roughed up, and homesick within two or haired creature in skin-tight pants and a loose three days. But for a man who has no home garment that reaches to its knees. Is it male -what does it matter? or female? No, it is neither, it is a beatnik! The afternoon was more unbearable than This is perhaps how most people think of an the morning had been, but still the hum of artist, but, according to the dictionary an artist the machine came from the shed. Suddenly is a person who studies the fine arts. This it would stop, another sheep would be drag­ means that an artist could be a painter, a ged down and carried out-pretty big weth- sculptor, a composer, or even an acrobatl 38 39

Consider the painter first. Here is a man War. It would indeed be difficult to name early Christian era. Venice is the first place and which hum.w:ith. the traffic of motor carS who must describe his subject in a picture; the greatest composer, but men such as Moz­ known to commercially make glass mirrors. and semi-trailers. either something he can see with his eyes, or art, Handel, Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, and In 1564 these mirror makers formed a corpor­ philo~ something he can picture in his mind. So well Wagner would be at the top of the list. ation and turned out a top quality product, The early swagmen were often must this painter portray his subject, especi­ No less deserving of praise was Blondin's being easily superior to the metal ones. Jus­ sophers, like Henry Lawson. The swagman ally if he is painting a portrait, that the char­ amazing feat of crossing Niagara Falls on a tus von Hiebig in 1835 put into practice the was the nonconformist of prewar Australia, acter of his model should be evident; that is tight rope. Surely acrobats with their graceful present system of making mirrors. This was now it is the beatniks. They were (or still to say, whether he is serious or jovial, and difficult movements are just as much used extensively five years later. are) non-conformists for various reasons. Some sincere or sly. Perhaps the most famous mtists as the foregOing? don't like work, that is, just plain lazy, be­ The superstition that breaking a mirror cause they consider the artistic temperaments painter was Leonardo da Vinci, whose best Aristotle's definition of art reads: "All brought bad luck was derived from olden are fettered by the rules of society. There are known work, Mona Lisa, can be seen at the art is an imitation of nature," but today, with times. They believed to break a mirror was those who are unequal to the battle of Louvre in Paris. A person who writes that our modern art, contemporary statues and bad luck because it broke the soul or life of "making a go of life" against hardships. Some he had seen Mona Lisa just after its comple­ BeatIe music, it would seem as though there the person with it. So it is not true that it is are unable to face responsibilities of family tion tell that the work was so perfect, each has been a revolution. Many folk lament bad luck to break a mirror. life whilst still others are pure dreamers to eyelash was separate and distinct. Other this apparent "step" from the old to the new, Italian artists such as Botticelli have left re­ There are some great tales and poems whom the very essence of life is the sky and but I feel that although we appreciate present the emth. . markable works behind them, while two day art, we must not forget the foundations about mirrors. There is the Tale of Perseus Dutchmen, Van Gogh and Van Dyck, are that our forefathers built, for the artists of to­ and Medusa, the woman with snakes for hair, There are many slang names that have responsible for portraits of the English Royal day and tomorrow. whose face turned everyone who saw it into been given to our swagmen. The hobo, Family. Throughout the ages, from the pri­ F. de Little stone. Perseus slew her by looking at her vagrant, bum, tramp, swaggie and sundown­ mitive caveman, who drew the figures of the reflection in his highly polished shield, and er. Swaggie and sundowner are typically beasts he hunted on the walls of his cave, to MIRRORS cutting off the head with the sword of Hermes, Australian. They (swagmen) seem to be re­ modern man, each generation has tried to pre­ A mirror is an optical instrument that the Myth tells us. A famous poem dealing ferred to as swaggies, more than any other sent the beautiful and the arresting, in its own produces images of objects by reflection. This with mirrors is the "Lady of Shalott." She of their names. particular way. had a curse spelled on her by a witch, and definition describes mirrors very well. How­ Unhappily, the swagmen are a dying was not allowed to look outside her window. Another type of artist is the sculptor, ever, it does not tell us the uses of a mirror, race. The poets like Lawson and Patterson, One day she looked at Sir Lancelot in her whose work lies parallel with that of the artist. its history, science and superstitions. who wrote much about the swagmen (they mirror, and the mirror cracked and she fin­ His job is to fashion images out of stone, wood A mirror is used in the home for liter­ were really swagmen themselves) show us ally died. or metal. Perhaps the most famous sculptor ally looking at oneself. Men and boys use what type of people they really were. of all time was the anonymous person who it for seeing if their hair is neat, their faces Have you ever seen an animal's reaction sculptured the mighty Sphinx of Egypt. clean and shaven. Women use it for seeing to seeing himself in a mirror. Some animals M. Swan which, vvitp J.!lany other gigantic statues, how they can mess up their faces by mixing cringe in terror, others throw themselves at the THE ROAMER shows the country must have had a flourish­ different liquids and solutions on their faces. horrible monster, while others bark as loudly ing civilisation long before the time of Christ. But, the problem is the silly lotions are as they can. It is rather funny to see the re­ I'm a roamer from away back, Michelangelo, leading Italian sculptor in expensive and nearly all husbands find that actions of people with dirty faces, who do not And I'd like to have you know, Renaissance times, left some of the most the money comes out of their pocket. It know they were dirty, and animals, when they I love the open spaces and free life, graceful figures ever fashioned, many of which is used in telescopes and microscopes to as­ all look at themselves in the mirror. The wide plains in the distance, can still be seen today. sist astronomers and scientists in the study The clear and starry nights, Playing such an important role, the com­ of space and of minute beings. W. Friend, IVA It's good to be a roamer on the go. poser must not be forgotten. It is to artists The history of mirrors dates back to the There's ridin' and there's brandin', such as these that we owe, perhaps, our deep­ Etruscans, Greeks, and Romans. They usually THE SWAGMAN In the heat and dust and fly, est gratitude, for where would the world be, consisted of a thin disc of metal, slightly con­ There's work and sweat without music to soothe and inspire? Listen­ vex and highly polished on one side, the other The Swagman of the Australian bush Behind the movin' stock. ing to the music of Wagner, a famous Ger­ side being left plain or having a design on these modern days, is a rare sight, and the few But the weary feelin' leaves you man composer, Adolph Hitler received his it. Greek mirrors dated back to before 400 that remain are seldom seen on the highways When you crawl into the sack, mighty inspiration before the Second World B:C.Metallic mirrors were used in the which are fast linking the cities of Australia, And gaze upon the glory of the sky. 40 41 For in spite of all the hardships, new mirrorl Eventually I slept peacefully Fawkes II," I said, and spectacularly pulled on the face of the bloodiest woman I have ever And the things you do without, only to be woken again by another scream. the cape across my face and disappeared into seen. I felt the face; it was not clammy as I wouldn't change it for a bed of foam. London's fog. This scream I recognised as the dentist's I had expected-but instead made of wax. I There's a restless spirit in me DRILL. What would I do? I could see the A. Lanning, IIIB remained where I had fallen and burst out That makes me want to roam spinning needle entering my cavity. I am laughing. A streak of lightning lit the cham­ The free life, for the bushland is my home. trapped. Help! Please Helpl R.I.P. I am A MYSTERIOUS NOTHING ber and revealed the half shaded faces of at now a ghost coming for you when you fail to D. Schofield, lIlA There was something strange about the least twenty men and women, most of them clean your teeth. Ha! Ha! Hal old stone house that I was immediately aware THE HORSE in period costume. I was afraid for a moment M. Weitheimel', IlA of. The house was the same, the surroundings and then realised my safety. Horses of white, horses of grey, were the same - but something was differ­ I felt safe, I felt gay and intended to ex­ Horses of red, horses of bay; NUCLEAR RESEARCH ent. For a moment I stood motionless, but Horses coloured black and white then, realising the necessity to be home before plore the house. Behind me was a staircase. qu~ckly Or just all black, the colour of night. I strolled into the shop, with my mind dark on such a winding path I ventured on. I ran up it. I reached the top. I put Horses tall and horses short, thinking of the British Government, that hor­ I had not gone more than thirty yards when n;y toot forward; the landing was shaking. Some used for work and some for sport; rible lot of tea-drinking teetotallers. Waking I began to run back alonr.: the road to the 1 hen, as thunder rolled and rumbled, a flash The hunter is used to follow hounds, up from my thoughts I found myself being house-something was different!'" of lightning lit the landing and the landing's decor was revealed; white panelled walls The draught to plough the farmer's grounds. pushed out of a shop by a polite but curt shop I looked, I was mad! The door .vas shut There is the racer, strong and fleet, assistant ... second time I've walked into the thick red velvet drapes darkened the fron~ crowned with lion and tiger heads. On a lower And the jumper, trained any height to leap. a changing room of a dress store. windows as usual, and no corpse hung from landing was another waxen model skewered to a parquet floor by a knife and surround­ The Arab with its small proud head, After a while I came to the right shop. I th~ window sill or eaves - it \vas my imagin­ Especially for the show ring bred. rang the bell; a man came, very well groom­ atIon I expect. I wonder why the human ed by a pool of thick red blood. What was But no matter what a horse's breed, ed in a smart tailored suit. "I would like to imagi~ation has a desire to make a mystery I worried about? The body was only a waxen He'll always be a faithful steed; buy an A bomb please. How much do they out at nothing? Most people's minds seem to one. I determined to examine the stuffed To the master, who treats him right, cost?" "Well sir, what would you like to do it at some time or another. heads before me and I put my foot firmly on the landing-the same shaky landing. And not with cruelty, anger and spite. use it for?" "Just to blow up a few 'common' As I stood before the large front entrance D. Schofield, lIlA houses and another house close by." ''I've of the establishment dark clouds scudded over My security was gone. A greater human just the bomb you're looking for sir. If you the sky, darkness came upon the earth and trait, that of insecurity, was upon me. A I AM A GERM explode this bomb under a house its inhabi­ a mist formed about the house. The mist crept trait which I am sure not even Socrates or I am a germ. One morning I woke to find tants will be the first people on the moon." through the trees, it came from the very bowels Cicero in their wisdom could explain. I was myself lodged between two shiny teeth. This "By the way we have standard size, economy of the earth. Light drops of rain fell as I afraid. But of what? An old wa},:works and would never do for me, so I began working­ size, and free samples, but we don't recom­ pushed open the old wooden door, upon museum? An old house? Of nothing? I turned gnawing the enamel of the teeth. When my mend the sample. They spread too much which the name "Manderley" was inscribed in and ran ... and ran ... and ran, out of home was big enough I went to bed between radio-activity about," he said disgustedly. "The Gothic letters, and timidly ventured in. I had the door and into the storm, and ran . price tags are on them ranging from and ran from a mysterious nothincr the nerves and dozed. Suddenly I was struck to enter the house out of necessity and I was b' £2,000,000 to £5,000,000." ~upernatural by a ghastly monster which attempted to also compelled to enter by a Cam McEachern, IVA throw me out of my cavity (or cave). At "Well, actually I'm looking for a shop­ instinct. length I realised that this monster was the soiled one." "Yes, we have a few. Ah! I was now inside, I had left darkness only THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS TOUR dreaded toothbrush. Somewhat disturbed by Here's one, only £100,000! A shopkeeper t:) be confronte~ by a darker darkness only this terrifying incident I cautiously went back dropped one of these off his counter in Berlin lIt by the dull hght of the evening. All was It was 7.30 a.m. on Tuesday, the 8th of to bed. My cavity was suddenly overcome and there was the biggest bang in history." gloomy, the floor boards creaked and as I trod September. A notice flashed on "the panel at by this marvellous new dental cream "hexa­ "Where is Berlin?" I asked. "There isn't any dust fell from the ceiling. I was horror stricken. the end of the cabin. It read "Fasten Your chlorophene." My table dissolved and my cup­ more," said the keeper sadly. I took the About the walls were the bodies of men and Safety Belts." I was in a plane and we were board shrank. It came for me so immedi­ bomb on credit and asked if it would be sent women, all of whom were propped up against starting off on a tour of the Snowy Mountains. ately I dug another cavity to divert it. In my to the Houses of Parliament with the time the panelling. Was this death's dominion? The plane arrived in Melbourne at 10.30 rage I bit the child's nerve when suddenly device on ...... "By the way, sir," the I ran towards the door, knocking a statue a.m. vVe were picked up immediately by a "Eeee." The child screamed shattering my salesman said. "What's your name?" "Guy over in my haste. I tripped, my hand landing parlour car and taken to our hotel which was 42 43

The highlight of the tour was a trip to HUTCHINS FAMILIES HOUSE NOTES the Southern Cross. After checking our lug­ (cotltinued from page 8) (continued from page 21) gage in, we went on a scenic tour of Mel­ an underground power station. The place was transferred to the Commonwealth Audit VVhile our average in Standards improved bourne. \'\1e had lunch at a beautiful restaur­ the Tumut 2 Power Station which is 1,020 Office, Tasmania. He was then appOinted by about 300 per cent. it was still not good ant in Fitzroy Gardens. In the afternoon we feet underground. It is powered by four tur­ Accountant of Federal Income Tax in Syd­ enough to earn us better than third place. were shown through General Motors-Holdens, bines and its capacity is 280,000 kilowatts. ney, and to a similar position in the Cus­ This state of affairs was due to the number of which is no longer producing car engines ow­ We stayed the night at the highest town toms Department. When he retired in 1946 passengers in the House and to circumstances ing to a strike. After that "ye went back to in Australia, Cambumurra. he was the Chief Inspector of Excise. He outside our control. vVe would like to com­ the Southern Cross for tea. In the evening we On Sunday morning we viewed the Tumut Pond Dam and the construction of is living at present at Collaroy, in New mend the story of George vVashington and went to a dull, uninteresting film. the Murray 1 Power Station. At lunchtime South Wales. He is a member of the Old the apple tree to some. At 6.30 the following morning we were the tour of the Snowy Project ended. After Boys' "Eighty Club." woken by a loud knocking on our door. It The A House Football team, captained by lunch we started on our long journey back to Norman (1922, 2547): Son of Percy Norman. was the master-in-charge of the tour, Mr. R. Rogers, won their part of the competition Melbourne. On the way to Wallangatta we During the absence of H. D. Erwin from Cripps, telling us to rise and shine and get against stiff opposition, but the B House team passed the Hume Reservoir. We slept at Wal­ the teaching staff in 1929 Norman taught at ready for the long journey to Yass, a distance --led by D. Mason-Cox, and including some langatta that night, where we heard the sad Hutchins. At present he is Headmaster of very keen players-ended in fourth position. of 374 miles. 'Ve stopped at the border town news that Sandy Bay had defeated New Nor­ the Burnie Technical Collel!.e. of Albury for lunch. \Ve arrived at Yass at o This was also the fate of the Debating folk in the Grand Final. 8.00 in the evening. We were booked in a run­ Bruce Lempriere (1927, 2817): Only son of team, which, however, put up a magnificent The last day of the whole tour dawned down country hotel. Montague George. After leaving Hutchins performance-as did the Tennis team, which on Mondav, 14th. \Ve left for Melbourne at On Thursday the 10th September we he joined the staff of the Mt. Lyell Mining came in second behind a strong Stephens com­ eight in tl~e morning and got there at lunch­ left Yass for a day tour of Canbe;ra. The first and Raihvay Company. In the mid 1930s bination containing three members of the tiI~le. In the afternoon we had an unin­ building 'lve stopped to view was the Austra­ he left Queenstown to take employment School team. teresting visit to the T.A.A. workshops. vVe with the Shell Company. During the Sec­ lian Academv of Science. We then had a The result of the A House Cricket, and so ~liplomatic boarded the Hobart bound plane at 8.10 p.m. ond World War he served with distinction look at the missions before pro­ of the Cock-House competition, was in doubt and at 9.35 p.m. our tour, which had started a with the Royal Australian Navy. ceeding to Kingston, a suburb of Canberra, earlie~, until the last match was over. If we had lost for lunch. After lunch we had a look over the week ended. A. Downie, N A Weare vndebted to the State Archives and it School would have regained the House city from Hed Hills. We then had a look surviVing 1n:embe1's of the Westbmok family Shield; but our team managed to win and the t1ll:ouah the Australian \Var Museum. After every~ne CHAPLAIN'S NOTES for details in this article. points gained by coming in third won us the was satisfied we proceeded to (continued from page 6) competition in spite of the School's second he goes to church and accepts Jesus Christ If anyone has any further facts 01' C01'1'eC­ Cooma, where we met our conducting offi­ place in the Cricket. cer, David Frost. This was the beginning of our Lord and His Church for the salvation tions which we could add to this article we the Snowv Mountains Authoritv tour. of his soul." This is the "good" life as far would be pleased to have them. ~ . J,C.M. After breakfast on Friday, we were shown as God is concerned. How do we know? a film on the Snowy Mountains Project and Because He has TOLD US. SCHOOLBOY HOWLERS visited the laboratories, which contained This is the standard to measure your­ SPORTS NOTES self against. Nat the standard of the Jones (continued from page 28) Hygiene is keeping dean when it isn't essen­ models of the Snowy Mountains dams. In tial. the afternoon we proceeded to the Island next door, but the standard of God, which should enable our soccer teams to raise their Bend Dam. On the way to the dam we is a very high one - a lot higher than per­ standard in the coming season. A teetotaller is a man you do not see drinking. reached the highest point' on land of the haps you think. Both teams would like to convey their ap­ Chivalry is the attitude of a man towards a whole tour. This was 5,200ft. After viewing Ask yourself next time you say "I lead preciation for the invaluable help given by strange woman. the dam we went to Guthega Power Station, a good life" - "Is this really true?" Measure Mr Dexter and Mr Leslie, who are both very On Sunday father misjudged a woman cross­ Overnight we staved at Eucumbene. it against God's holy standards, and the only experienced soccer players. ing the road. O~ place you will hear these talked about is in Saturday 'morning we went for a trip This season soccer has proven a worth\vhile Thomas a'Beckett lived a dissipated life. on Lake Eucumbene, In the middle of the the Church itself. Christians may not be undertaking and I'm sure-that the enthusiasm Three nights killed him. perfect, but at least they have got their of the playing will not wane in the coming lake we received a broken steering pipe and Whell Napoleon decided to invade England had to transfer to another boat to finish the eyes fixed on the right goal. Have you? months and that soccer will commence M.B.E. he gathered together all the flat-bottomed trip. stronger than ever next year. bargees. t4 45

7-Re-union-Northern Branch (Launceston). One thing that stands out is the age groups rep­ during June. The other was Clyde Clements, C.M.a 19 Annual General Meeting (School). resented at the various dinners. From memory the O.B.E. (Queen's), a Past President of the Royal Auto­ 27 Luncheon, School, 1 p.m. old.est i.n Brisbane were Felix Hamilton (1917), mobile Club of Victoria. Nell Smith (1919); Sydney, Eddy Dorsch, C. L. West­ September V. 1. Chambers (1897) has become a member of 25-Tennis v. School Staff. brook (1893), Lionel Bibby (1901) Melbourne, Algy the 80 Club. Hargraves (1896) and Frank Moloney (1913); Dlver­ November George E. Hodgson (1923) has been elected an 6-Annual Re-union (School). stone, Frank Edwards (1899) Launceston, Dr. Kev­ erell McIntyre (1892). Han. Life Member of the H.S.O.B.A. He is only 26---"At Home"~Huon Branch. the fourth member to be so honoured. December ASSOCIATION OFFICERS, 1964.65 G. Max Burbury (1916) topped the November Wool 8-Cricket-Past v. Present (W.M.O.). Sales in Hobart. 92d. for Polwarth fleece. 10-Luncheon-School, 1 p.m. President: D. F. Clark, M.H.A.; Vice-Presidents: D: V. Hood, B. G. Clennett Han. Secretary: R. W. APPEAL AROUND mE BRANCHES Vmcent; Hon. Asst. Secretary; I. T. Darcey; Han. Treasurer: F. 1. E. Johnson; Committee: Roger Davis, Members of the General Committee of the Asso­ The month of August was a hectic one in more Robert pIck, John Douglas, Adrian Gibson, M.H.R., ciation have continued to show their interest in the ways than one, the Headmaster and Hon. Secre­ Paul MItchell, Charles Payne, Roger Valentine Dav­ contirruous work involved in the administration of tary each attending six of the seven gatherings of id Walch, Trevor Wise with the Headmaster: 1964 th:: Appeal. With the half way mark coming up, Old Boys held outside of Hobart, but at all seven it Senior Prefect and Old Boys' Board Member (M. S. £55,215 has been received. The early attention of sub­ O/LID was possible for one of them to attend. Our presi­ Bull) eff-officio. Hon. Auditor; W. S. Blackburn, scribers to correspondence would ease the burden dents were present at the three re-unions held in Tas­ A.A.S.A. Sub-Committees of which the President and which is being carried by the Executive of the mania. Indications were that Old Boys on the Main­ Secretary are ex-officio members: Appeal Committee. Early next year an approach will land greatly appreciated the effort "home represent­ Finance: Clenuett and Hon. Treasurer. be ~ade to. new parents and Old Boys who indicated IBOYSt atives" made to attend outlying districts. The Sec­ Publicity: Darcey, Davis, Douglas. ~n mterest 111 the Appeal but left matters temporarily retary was able to introduce the Headmaster who was Board Appointment: Hood, Clennett, Valentine. 111 abeyance. on his first official visit, to members in Melbourne, Dinner-Dance: Clennett, Gibson, Dick. Sydney and Brisbane. The manner in which D.R.L. "At Home": Clennett, Valentine, Johnson. BOAT (as the Headmaster has become known to many) was Junior SG'cia~: Clennett, Davis, Douglas. NOlrlES taken over by the locals during his spare time in ~pOirting: The interest of members of the Association in the Hood, Mitchell, Wise (Football) R. Mann provisi~:m of a new IV for the School has been greatly our sister capital cities spoke volumes for the con­ (Cncket), R. Stapp (Golf), Joh21son (Table Tennis), fidence Old Boys have in the School and apprecia­ C. Mackey (Tennis). apprecIated by the Headmaster and the Executive tion of the efforts of the Headmaster in guiding Fair: Hood, Wise, Dick. of the Association. It was possible to place the order and building up its future. Reunion: Hood, Payne, Mitchell. during the off season and the boat has been received. John Kerr, Second Master, has also been a Llmchcon: Hood, Walch, Dick On November 7, on behalf of Old Boys, the Associa­ tion Secretary was given the privilege of naming this welcome guest at Re-unions, whilst local branches whilst D. V. Hoad (Chairman), R' W. Vincent (Han. have shown their appreciation of the fact that craft the "J. R O. Harris." Thus the name of a fur­ Secretary), R. A. Wise (Han. Treasurer), D. A. ther Headmaster has been commemorated in the "Goosey" Gerlach accompanied Headquarters repre­ Walch (Public Relations) with the Headmaster, M. S. sentatives this year. Ray Vincent had to draw on annals of the School. Due to the generosity of Old Bull (Board) and W. M. Ramsay (Parents) comprise Boys, it will also be possible to provide a set of his memory at the four Mainland functions. the Appeal Follow On Executive. blades for the boat. Ladies' Committee: Mesdames R. W. Vincent, Two IV's were christened at the same function. BRANCH OFFICERS ARE: (convener), D. F. Clark, D. V. Hood, B. G. Clennett, The other was donated by Max Burbury and was C. Darcey, H. H. Cummins, E. Daw, F. J. E. John­ February Queensland: President, Dr. Graham Facy; Han. christened by Mrs. Burbury. This boat will also be 24-Smorgasbord ("At Home"), School, 6.30. son, P. Mitchell, C. A. Payne, R. Penwright, R. Hud­ complete with blades. Secretary, Mervyn Geard, 22 North Avenue, St. son, 1. N. Murdoch, D. A. Walch, T. A. Wise, E. 27-Cricket v. Old Launcestonians~W.M.O. Lucia, Brisbane. Fricke, R. Anderson, R. S. J. Valentine, M. Miller, ACTIVITIES March New South Wales: President, Walter Peirce; H. Ruddock, A. Turner, H. Edwards. 20-Fair, School, 10.00 a.m. Han. Secretary, Doug Brammall, 131 Fisher Road, The last six months have been full of activity both May North, Dee Why, West. DOWN THROUGH THE AGES. at home and abroad. The Football, Hockey and 7-Luncheon, School, 1 p.m. Cricket Clubs' reports are reported elsewhere. Victoria: President, David Chapman; Hon. Sec­ R. H. L. Roberts (1923) appointed a member of July retary, Harry Shepherd, 7 Queen Street, Blackburn, the Australian Wool Testing Authority representing 8-Re-union-Huon Branch. Melbourne. the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of JULY 8-Re-union-Victorian Branch (Melbourne). South Australia: Han. Secretary, David Lane, Australia. 8-Re-union-N.S.W. Branch (Sydney). 59 Selth Street, Albert Park, Adelaide. Commencement of Anniversary Functions. Dinner­ 8-Re-union-Queensland Branch (Brisbane). S. C. Hammond (1914) has been elected president Dance held at Wrest Point in conjunction with the 8-Re-union-South Austraiian Branch (Ade- North-West: President, Ian Harris; Hon. Sec­ of the Tasmanian Rowing Association. Parents' Association. A highly successful function laide). retary, Norman 'Westbrook, West Park Grove, Burnie. Dr. Ian Macgowan (1928) has been appointed and most enjoyable. Northern: President, Allan Richardson; Hon. Sec­ Medical Superintendent of Reoatriation General Hos- Golf: Annual match at Royal Hobart. Champion­ 30-Gol£, Rosny, from 10.30 a.m. ~ 30-Dinner/Dance-Wrest Point. retary, Graeme Woodward, 100 George Street, Laun­ pital, Hobart. ship won by Handicap. August ceston. Law Society of Tasmania-President: C. G. Black­ I-Corporate Communion, Cathedral. 7.45 p.m. Huon: President, Dr. Don Dargaville; Hm. Sec­ wood (1933), Treasurer: P. B. Walker, whilst Tom AUGUST Anniversary Evensong, Cathedral, 7.00 p.m. retary, Brian Clark, Franklin. Chambers (1929), J. B. Piggott (1925) and E. G. But­ ler, Jnr. (1940) are Council Members. Corporate Communion a record, attended also 3-1 19th Anniversary Day Not only do the branches hold re-unions but by boys who had been recently confirmed. Ray Vincent (1923) has been elected President of Anniversary Assembly, 9 a.m. most have an "At Home" or similar type of func­ Anniversary Evensong. A full Cathedral. Preacher: Junior School Assembly, 10.30 a.m. tion around this time of the year. Next year it the Australian Amateur Football Council. The School Chaplain (Rev. M. B. Eagle). Kindergarten Birthday Party. is hoped that the Association President. Doug Clad:. Oscar Scan (1928) has been appointed a Justice Anniversary Assembly: Again well attended by Football Past v. Present, W.M.O.. 2 p.m. will be able to visit the Mainland and possibly tht of the Peace for the Municipality of Clarence. Old Boys-the last at the old School. 5-Table Tennis v. School Staff, 7 p.m. Headmaster. but on this occasion the Head will prob­ Rex Elliott (1926), Secretary RA.C. of Tasmania, Birthday Party: Kindergarten-most enjoyable. 6-Debate v. School, 7.30 p.m. ably drop in on Adelaide and Melbourne. Can't was one of the Australian delegates to the Second Junior School Assembly: As at the Main Assembly Re-union-North-West Branch (Ulverstone). consistently attend all functions in the one year. Commonwealth Motoring Conference held in Ottawa Mr. David Hood, our president, spoke. ' 46 47

Debate: The Adjudicator, Brig. E. M. Dollery, the chair in the early 30's and as patron has con­ . The· opportunity is taken of congratulating Ray In 1941 he returned to his early association with awarded the Debate to the School. It was a change tinued to show his interest. The Howard Trophy Vincent, a foundation member (1932) on his election aviation by joining Rolls-Royce, serving with. this to see the School win this interesting discussion. for the Best and Fairest in the Division was won as president of the Australian Amateur Football company in Britain and Canada, finally as general this year by Brent Palfreyman of our club,. and there Council and our president took the opportunity of manager and chief engineer of Rolls-Royce of Can~ Table Tennis: Won by the School by the odd is no doubt that Brent was the outstandmg player asking him to present the trophies which took place ada. In 1953 he joined the former engine division of match. of the season. at the club's annual dinner. This was his first duty the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the following year Reunions: Huon Branch. Floods prevented a num­ Once again both Hutchins teams reached the. J.inal in his official capacity. being appointed Assistant Chief Engineer and sub­ ber from attending. As in other parts of Tasmania, round in the Divisional and Reserves competltlons sequently Deputy Chief Engineer with a seat on the As our president's annual report will not make any board of the engine division. When the Bristol Aero the Headmaster and Association officials attended. and this speaks volumes for the coaching of Andy reference to his services over the past two years, we Adelaide. Ray Vincent met a number of Old Boys Hay who finally led the Divisional team to success Engines Company was formed in 1956 he was should like to record our appreciation of a job well appointed a director. On the formation of the present and their wives at a Dinner. in the Southern premiership, which was won by one done both as president and a player.-Brian Aherne. kick as we were successful in the first semi-final by Bristol Siddeley Engines in 1959 he was appointed Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Reunions attended 3 p~ints, the preliminary final by 3 points an~ the a special director and chief engineer, and in 1961 by both Headmaster (his first visits) and Association grand final by one point. Andy has been re-appomted CRICKET a full director. Secretary. Most enjoyable functions-three reunions coach for next year. in four days, hard on the visitors. Six tearns are again competing and indications are A bachelor, he was a keen member of the Veteran The trophy winners were:-Arthur Walch Mem­ Ulverstone (N.W. Branch) and Launceston (North­ that competition will be stronger this season. The Car Club and owned a 1904 Humberette car which orial: B. Palfreyman; David Corney Memorial: 1. allocation of grounds has treated the club well, as he entered at many meetings. ern Branch) reunions. Mr. W. 1. Gerlach attended Miller; W. H. Mason-Cox Memorial: L. Batchelor; with the Southern guests. Both most enjoyable func­ eight games are to be played on the Memorial Oval, Ian Trethewey Memorial (B. & F.): B. Palfreyman; the remainder at Friends' and St. Virgil's. The annual tions. Service to club: 1. T. Johnstone; Best First year: R. OVER 80 CLUB Luncheon: As usual numbers down on May and inter-Association match against Old Launcestonians Clennett and T. Daw (tie); Originals (Grand Final): will be played on Saturday, February 27, on the December. G. Richards. Reserves (B. & F.): A. Downie; Most War Memorial Oval. A Sydney paper saw fit to publish the following: SEPTElVffiER Deserving: J. R:hrel1s; Coach's trophy; J. Wilson; whilst M. Darcey, T. Daw, B. Payne, B. Palfreyman Officials for the year are: Patrons: President Randwick lost a distinguished citizen with the Tennis: Won by School. were awarded trophies for performances in the final H.S.O.B.A. (Mr. D. F. Clark, M.HA) and R. W. death of Dr. Thomas Frederick Brown, D.S.O., on round matches and State premiership. Vincent; President: Max Bull; vice-presidents: Bob Friday. He was 89. OCTOBER Mann, J. R. Tunbridge; captain: Col Pitt; vice-cap­ The premiership was a team affair, players, offi­ tain: Barry Hibbard, John Oldmeadow as the Play­ He was a well-known Rotarian, bowler, and mem­ Golf: Won by Old Launcestonians-8 matches cials and supporters, and whilst we record our thanks ers' Representative with David Eddington being the ber of the Pioneers' Club. to 6. to all who assisted we should like to pay particular other committee member, whilst Kerry Nichols is NOVEMBER tribute to the Headmaster for his understanding and Secretary/Treasurer and Ray Vincent, Hon. Auditor. Dr. Brown was a Tasmanian by 'birth who was our trainers-Jim Morgan and Max Miller. educated at Hobart. He took his medical degree at Rowing: Christening of new IV "J. R. O. Harris." Results for round 1 and the first four games of OVERSEAS Guys Hospital, London, 'where he became house sur­ round 2 appeared in the July issue of the magazine. Reunion: Annual function held at the new Board­ geon. ing House. Pleasing to see so many of the over 60 Remaining results:- We do not normally print the obituaries which age group present. appear in the Press from time to time, as space would During World War I Dr. Brown was in charge of "At Home": Northern Branch-record attendance. Divisional: not permit but the following appeared in "The the Military Hospital at Heliopolis in Egypt and was v. City, 19.21 to 3.3. Times," London. invested with the D.S.O. by King George V for his DECEMBER v. O.V.A., 12.19 to 3.8. Dr. Eric John Warlow-Davies, managing director brilliant services there. v. University, 4.3 to 8.12. Cricket: Past v. Present will have been played a of Bristol Siddeley Engines, Limited, whose death on v. a.T.O.S., 12.16 to 6.10. Sunday was reported briefly in "The Times," yes­ Dr. Brown practised as a general practitioner and couple of days ago. v. Friends, 9.18 to 5.8. terday, had among his responsibilities leadership of surgeon at Burwood and later at Bondi and about Luncheon: Last in the Hall (or Gym.) at Macquarie the Anglo-French team working on the development 20 years ago retired to live in Randwick at Church Street. Attendance all time high. Reserves: of the engine for the Concord supersonic air liner. Street. Besides the activities listed the officials and com­ He was 54. II1ittee of the Association have been actively engaged v. Hobart High, 1.5 to 8.7. About 10 years ago he was awarded a chair at v. O.V.A., 13.13 to 0.2. He was chairman of the Committee of Directors with the Appeal, whilst our new president (Doug. (Engines) formed by Bristol Siddeley and the com­ the Royal College of Surgeons. Clark) has attended many reunions of Kindred Asso­ v. University, 4.3 to 8.5. v. O.TD.S., O.T.O.S. forfeited. pany's French collaborators on the Concord project, ciations. Dr. Brown was a member of the Randwick Rotary v. Friends, 9.12 to 7.9. S.N.E.C.M.A., to manage joint work on the Bristol Club and the South Sydney Rotary Club; also a life SPORTS CLUBS Siddeley Olympus 593 engine. Selection of the 593 was partly the result of Warlow-Davies' earlier ener­ member of Bondi Bowling Club. FOOTBALL 1st Semi-Final: getic interest in establishing the "family'" of Olympus His hobby was the collection of antique clocks. A successful season, the only blemish being the v. Sorell, 11.19 to 11.16. engines. v. Lindisfarne, 3.11 to 4.9. (Presented the one in the School Entrance Hall). loss of. the State title to Old Launcestonians, who A third generation Australian, Warlow-Davies was are congratulated on their success. We should also born at Broken Hill. New South Wales. He was edu­ He was well-known for his assistance to many like to offer our congratulations to the Hobart Preliminary Final: cated at Hutchins School, Hobart, Tasmania, at the charitable projects. High School team which won the first Reserves State v. Claremont, 11.23 to 13.8. University of Tasmania where he completed his title which carries the R. W. Vincent trophy, which B.Sc. degree, obtaining the 1931 Rhodes S'cholarship He lost an uncle who died in Tasmania a month ago at the age of 103 and who was said to be the was presented by Mr. H. C. Smith (Queen's), the Grand Final: for Tasmania, and at Oxford, where he took his president of the Southern Division. B.A. with first dass Honours followed by a D.Phil. oldest man in Tasmania at the time. v. University, 8.11 to 7.16. In 1937 from Oxford he joined the Royal Aircraft It should be recorded that although Queen's College Dr. Brown was married to Miss Ellen Boorer of virtually went out of existence in 1913, when it Establishment as a junior scientific officer in the amalgamated with Hutchins, the old boys of Queen's State Premia'ship: mechanical test department. The following year he England in 1899 and she survives him. became a technical assistant in the research· depart­ have been responsible for the direction of amateur v. Old Launcestonians, 12.10 to 14.14. Another member of the over 80 Club, Adye Sholto football in the South, as not only has Clyde Smith ment of the former London Midland Scottish Railwav kept a guiding hand on the reins since the Second John Bennett headed the Southern goal kicking Company where he worked on problems of fatigue Douglas, who turned 80 on February 6 last, passed World War but Walter Howard directed matters from with 65. failure. away a few months ago in Canada. 48

We publish below the latest list of members December 1962 we have lost five by death of this exclusive and distinguished body. This and gained ten by the inexorable progress of time we have included Old Boys of Queens time. College. Since this list was last published in As at 31 December 1964 Date of Year of No. on Birth Age Entry 011 Roll Residel1ce REX, Raymond David 21/12/73 91 1885 1135 Queensland WOOD, Alfred Hemy 29/11/74 90 1889 1313 Bridgewater CLARK, James Purcell 2/2/76 88 1888 1891 Hobart SWAN, Ronald Arthur .. 23/3/76 88 1887 1241 Bagdad McINTYRE, Gilbert Langdon 15/7/76 88 1892 1410 Hobart BRENT, Rupert Delamere 20/8/77 87 1892 1434 Longford BLACKLOW, Archibald Clifford 11/10/79 85 1894 1471 Hobart McCORMICK, Charles Stewart ..... 5/4/80 84 1892 1437 Lindisfarne COUNSEL, James Milne 25/7/80 84 1890 1352 Hobart HOWELL, Edwin John .... 2/8/80 84 1890 1326 Hobart JOHNSTONE, Norman James (Q) 3/9/80 84 1892 Hobart MANING, Alfred Henry Monrague 16/9/80 84 1892 1450 New Zealand McINTYRE, William Keverall 12/1/81 83 1892 1412 Launceston BRADFORD, Harold Tertius 5/5/81 83 1894 1473 Hobart CHESTERMAN, Sydney Arthur 10/9/81 83 1891 1394 Melbourne PEDDER, Alfred William (Q) 13/11/81 83 1892 Hobart WESTBROOK, Cyril Lempriere 8/12/81 83 1893 1467 N.S.W. . MANING, Atholl Talbot 5/8/82 82 1895 1475 U.S.A. BONIWELL, Martin Charles 25/2/83 81 1895 1481 Melbourne HOLDEN, Andrew 16/9/83 81 1897 1516 England MIDWOOD, Edwin (Q) 6/10/83 81 1898 Hobart . ORCHARD, Lance (Q) 21/4/84 80 1897 Hobart CHAMBERS, Vere Isham 28/8/84 80 1897 1513 Hobart REDFEARN, Frederick (Q) 27/9/84 80 1897 Victoria MOREY, Arthur VemOll (Q) .... 18/10/84 80 1899 Hobart Stuart Palfreyman about to complete an attempt at the Long Jump Forbes Ireland breasting the tape in the 440 yds. BLACKWOOD, Donald Burns (Q) 3/11/84 80 1899 Deloraine

OBITUARY MARRIAGES It is with regret that we record the passing of the Drake, Peter, to Miss Elizabeth Rayner. following Old Boys:- Legg, Mark P. C., to Miss Jeanette A. Bean. Palmer, Barrie, to Miss Margaret Kyle. Blackwood, E. D. (Queen's) Reynolds, Barry J., to Miss Jacqueline A. Hatsell. Brown, T. F. (1887-1256) Douglas, A. S. (1895-1483) BIRTHS Dunn, J. (Queen's) Aherne-Mr. and Mrs. Brian Aherne: a daughter. Kermode, Eric (Bob) A. (1924-2647) Bennetto--Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bennetto: a McViHy, C. (Queen's) daughter. Overell, H. J. (1917-2214) Blee-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blee: a son. Burton-Mr. and Mrs. David Burton: a daughter. Weston, E. D. (Queen's) Calvert-Mr. and Mrs. Don Calvert: a son. Whitesides, C. J. B. (1909-1826) Cooper-Maitland-Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cooper- Maitland: a son. Ellison-Mr. and Mrs. Ian Ellison: a son. ENGAGEMENTS Gough-Mr. and Mrs. David Gough: a daughter. Hand-Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hand: a son. Burbury, Anthony L., to Miss Janet B. Gifford. Jarvis--Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jarvis: a son. Calvert, Phillip, to Miss Patricia Allen. Jones: Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Jones: a daughter. Cook, Anthony E., to Miss Gail S. Nicholas. Lane--Mr. and Mrs. Colin S. Lane: a daughter. Lord-Mr. and Mrs. John Lord: a daughter. Ildn, John L., to Miss Merleen R. Bowerman. Radcliffe-Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Radcliffe: a Jones, Julian· M. K., to Miss Helen Vincent. daughter. Morrisby, Graeme Ro, to Miss Shirley M. Huxley. Renney-Dr. and Mrs. John Renney: a daughter. Rankin, J!Plm, to Miss Sarah J. Milligan. Salter-Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Salter: a son. Strutt-Mr. and Mrs. David W. Strutt: a daughter. Salmon, Juhn B., to Miss Maryann L. Oakes. Tanner-Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Tanner: a son. Turner, James G., to Miss Nancy P. Cresswell. Tanner-Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tanner: a son.

Timing A. Risby in the Open Mile is Mr. C. Leslie Dennis Mattiske completes the Triple Jump in the School Sports A Distinguished Old Boy, Sir Leonard Huxley, officially opens Guess who? A Cadet cleverly camouflaged the H. D. Erwin Science Wing

Changover in the School House Relay A strenuous High J Ulllp effort at the School Sports