ews-Sheet of the Geelong College Community

No. 42 NOVEMBER,1979 JUBILEE OF CAMPBELL HOUSE The report of the Principal (Rev. F. W. Rolland) in December, 1929, included the following paragraph, " Next year we are adding to our Preparatory School a class for boys of four to seven years of age. It will be on Kindergarten lines and will embody the results of the painstaking scientific observation of the young child which has been going on for the last thirty years. The trained child teacher of today does not let children do anything they like, nor does she take a fixed syllabus and force it on her class. She says: All these children have many natural instincts and activities. How are these activities, which are the most valuable for the individual and social life of the child, to be encouraged and developed? What is the environment and material that these children should have if their restless energy is to be guided into the right chan· nels and they are to make steady progress from easy to more difficult achievements? In short it works from the human end, as some day all education will do."

So the Kindergarten began in 1929 under This was the original kindergarten class·room. the skilled direction of Miss Sylvia Baird, who was in charge for the first three years. Until 1936 it was based in one of the class· Rapid development and growth occurred ment which lasted until her retirement at rooms of the old Preparatory School build· after the appointment of Miss Lorna Hamer the end of 1978 and wh ich was marked ing, on the Senior School site. It was then in 1941 . The first association of parents in by spectacular progress and sound moved into its own garden setting in the connection with Geelong College was form­ administration. north·western corner of the property. The ed at the Kindergarten in 1944 and its SllC­ cess encouraged the formation of similar In 1963 the College Council resolved to original building still forms the nucleus of name the Kindergarten 'Campbell House' complex of buildings which are now the organisations in other areas of the school in succeeding years. as a tribute to Mr. Leslie J. Campbell who of Campbell House, in the Preparatory was Headmaster of the Preparatory School I grounds. The Kindergarten became In 1947 Miss Joan Chisholm, well known 1932·1962. In 1969 the buildings were firmly established under directresses like later as Mrs. Sweetman, joined the staff transported to the site of the Junior School Miss' Winning, Miss L. Baird and Mrs. L. and was appointed directress on the retire­ and re-arranged near the eastern gateway. Bechervaise. ment of Miss Hamer in 1949, an appoint- There have been many improvements and additions made during the last ten years, including the introduction of co-education in 1974. Now Campbell House has celebrated its fiftieth birthday and shows signs of strong growth and development under the direc­ tion of Mi ss Barbara Matthews.

ACADEMIC ACCREDIT ATIONS The reputations of Mr. Warren Harris and Miss Margaret Houl! have been largely responsible for the College being recognis­ ed as a Foundation School in the University of Melbourne's Department o f Education Maths-Science program. Several student teachers have already spent time at the Col­ lege, furthering their teaching experienc('. Mr. Richard Morris has been appointed a member of the V.I.S.E. committee for economics and Mr. Michael van Heeswyk The Original kindergarten class-room (centre) has now been extended with class-rooms on each side. has been re -appolnted a member of the The photo depicts only a portion of the total Campbell House complex. V.A.S.S.T. Standing Committee. FLYING PARENTS ' & FRIENDS ' ASSOCIATION In 1972 several students approached a Eighteen parents of senior school with several other willing helpers, served member of staff to request that a flying club students are members of the committee of nearly three hundred steak/sausage/ham­ be formed. After initial failures with week­ the Parents' and Friends' Association. They burger meals. end flying at Bacchus Marsh the operation take the initiative to provide as many oppor­ was transferred to the Gliding Club of Vic­ tun ities as possible throughout the year for This barbecue was followed by yet toria at Benalla. This has proved to be most parents to meet other parents. In all their another, when an evening barbecue meal successful and there has been a small band efforts the committee has received magnifi­ was provided for College students and their of dedicated flying enthusiasts in the cent support from many hundreds of interstate guests, who were taking part in College ever since. parents and friends. the triangular sports carnival, held during the Term 1 vacation. Flying Officer Hugh Champness (' 69), one Ea rly in th e school year the 'Get to know A film evening was held during June, two of the students who instigated the forma­ you ' evening was held for the third time. tion o f the group, recently visited the Col­ smorgasbord dinners for parents of Form V Morrison Hall was crowded almost , to students were held in the College dining lege. Hugh received the 'Sword of Honour' capacity as in previous years. It is in­ when he graduated from the Royal Aust­ hall and a cake stall and afternoon tea were teresting to note that only two adverse com­ provided at the annual athletic sports. rali an Airforce Academy and is now flying ments appear to have been made - " there mirages at Butterworth, Malaysia. was too much noise" and " the hall was too In addition to these activities, a group of Others Nho have maintained an interest crowded to move" - but, how can such a ladies provide regular opportunities for in avi ation are: successful function be run without noise, parents of students who have left school to and can it be considered successful if the dispose of articles of school uniform which Craig McKenzie ('71 ) and Ron Walpole ('72) hall is only sparsely filled? are no longer required, and for present who are continu ing flying training atter parents to obtain good-quality articles at graduat ing from the RAAF Academy; The second Ho use Ro w i ng/ Family reasonable cost. The commission earned Ross George (' 74) who gained his commer­ Barbecue day proved to be immensely from cloth ing pool sales becomes part of cial licence while completing an engineer­ popular and members of the committee, the income o f the Parents' & Friends' ing degree at the Un iversity of Melbourne; Association. _ John Olliff (' 73) who has logged two hun­ A $2112 M ILLION ENTERPRISE While the various functions held during dred hours as a flying jackaroo in N.S.W. How many realise that in 1978 the the year are arranged primarily to provide Last year saw the first female College College handled more than $2 '/Z million opportunities for parents to meet each student, Kathryn Purnell, solo. Perhaps this dollars. Th is rea lly is a staggering figure, other, it is obvious that there is a profit may herald C\ new era in aviation. particularly when the fact is taken into ac­ quotient in those for which a charge is count that this huge sum does not include made. Mr. Bruce McLeod, master-in-charge of turn over cost of material and stock, as in this activity, is anxious to hear from others To ensure that this money is used wisely the case of trading ventures. Broadly speak­ to benefit a wide cross-section of College who are active in the field of avi ation, who ing it is a turnover of money for services. may be able to help foster this interest activities, the committee of the Association discusses various areas of need with the w ithin the College. Academic salaries account for almost 55 % of total expenditure while a further Principal and members of staff and then 20 % is requ ired to provide salaries for submits recommendations to parents at the OFFICE ADMINISTRATION administration , maintenance and other ser­ Annual General Meeting for approval. Parents have opportunities, from time to vice areas. From revenue earned in 1978 a 'Gaff' time, to interview members of the academic The remaining 25 % of total expenditure copier was provided, which cost $914. The staff, but contact w ith those on the is spread over a variety of essential ser­ 1979 Annual General Meeting endorsed two administrative statf is less frequent. vices - property maintenance, telephones, recommendations from the committee: The bursar, Mr. Bruce Jamieson, is in insurance, postages, school supplies, spor­ 1. That $500 be subscribed to the A. T. Tait charg e of the College office administration. ting eq uipmen t and the servicing of loan and Staff Memorial Endowment Fund; He must ensure that the various academic, funds. 2. That an etching press be provided for clerical, maintenance and other depart­ In the past two years the nett final rela­ use in the Art Department in the Creative ments of the school do not exceed their tionship of income to expenditure has Activities Centre. budget allocations. resulted in .37 % surplus in 1977 and .04 % At the Annual General Meeting, held on As much of the bursar's work is of a deficit in 1978. October 15, the committee elected included clerical nature, Mrs. Judy Smith acts in t he To present a balanced budget at the end six new members. Planning for the 1980 capacity of confidential secretary to the of each year, in a non-profit organisation, is year will commence without delay an ca bursar. a task of considerable magnitude which parents will receive special notices at time ~ The accountant, Mr_ Bert Philips, requ ires the fu ll co-operation of all depart­ appropriate to the occasion. The support controls the inward and outward fl ow of ments at all times in this multi-million dollar and interest of parents and friends is vital College finances. This involves the issue of enterpri se. in the life of the College. fees accounts, supervi sion of payment for all items purchased by the school, together with a multiplicity of other duties in the field of finance. Manual accounting is a thing of the past at the College. All financial transactions are machina processed and Mrs. IIdi Anderson is a trained accounting machine operator, who provides efficient support to the accountant. That cheery voice which is heard on the telephone - 'Geelong College, may I help you' - is the voice of Mrs. Zannette O' Re illy_ Between telephone calls she manages to perform many and varied duties, to which there would appear to be no end_ These are members o f the administrative staff. To some extent they work behind the scene, yet their efficiency ensur~s the smooth operation of an enterprise of considerable magnitude.

Mr. R. B. Jamieson, Mr. H. G. Philips Mrs. J. Sm ith, Mrs. Z. O'Re illy, Mrs. I. Anderson CO-FOUNDER BOARDING AT THE COLLEGE RECOGNISED Members of the College Council have been aware of the misconceptions about the This year the co-founder of the College will Council's policy on boarding. be recognised by a new award to be known In 1977, it was decided to restrict entry to the boarding houses to pupils in Form III and as the above. DR. A_J _ CAMPBELL PERPETUAL TROPHY for all-round sporting contribution This decision was taken in the light of the very few applications for boar~ i." g p l a~~s. in the junior part of the school and the consequent problems created by prOViding f aCi lities to the school. The trophy has been won, in its inaugural for a very small number of young children. year, by Tony Le Deu x. Some people have misinterpreted this decision as the first step towards phasing Bush walking out boarding, but there is no justification COLLEGE SPORT for this view. This year bushwalking was offered as a Certainly, the decline in the number of A number of College teams have perform­ sport and a school bushwalking group was boarders has caused the Council great con­ ed with creditable results in various formed under the leadership of Mr. D. cern, and a continuation of the trend would sporting events. There have also been some MacBryde. require that the position be reviewed fine personal performances. During the year the group has undertaken periodically. four day-walks and six weekend hikes. Day It should be pO inted out, however, that Prep Teams walks have been held at Angahook State once the school accepts a child into the Forest and in the Brisbane Ranges. boarding establishment the school accepts The U/14 boys' hockey team won their Weekend hikes have been held at Lake responsibility for providing boarding for a grand final. The team also won the Light­ Elizabeth in the Otways, the Major Mitchell that child until its education at the school is w ning premiership. Plateau in the Grampians, the Aire Valley completed. plantation near Cape Otway, the 'Wonder­ The U/14 girls' hockey team was runner­ The recent survey of likely boarding up in the grand final. lands' area in the Grampians and finally at Wilson's Promontory. enrolments in the next few years, limited as The No. 1 girls' netball team won the it was to those on the mailing list of 'Ad grand final. As the size of the group increased the Astra ' (about 5,000 Old Collegians, parents need to vary the endurance required for and others), suggests that the number of The No. 2 girls' netball team was runner­ each hike became necessary. As a result boarders will continue to fall in the up in the grand final. This team also re­ the last two hikes have been divided into immediate future. ceived the trophy for 'most improved' team two and three groups, respectively. This for the whole of the junior section. enabled people to be grouped according to However, the Council at its August Jodie Henderson was runner-up for the their walking capabilities. The bushwalking meeting reaffirmed its present policy of ' 0 ' Grade best and fairest award. group can now offer slow, medium and fast accepting boarding enrolments at Form III grades for each hike. This not only reduces and above. party size but increases the personal safety In fairness to the parents of day pupils, Girls'Teams and enjoyment of each walker. the Council resolved in 1977 and reaffirmed in 1979 that the boarding fee will be set at a Netball: Six College teams competed in the The success of the bushwalking group is due to its leadership and comradeship. All level designed to cover those costs directly Geelong YWCA Netball Association com­ associated with the boarding houses. Every petitions. It was a most successful year. those who walked have appreciated the interest and patience of Mr. D. MacBryde, effort will of course be made to minimise The College I team won the 'A' Grade Mr. M. W. Underwood, Miss J. Siocombe such costs. championship. Lindy Pullin was runner-up and the parents of· students, who con­ It must of course be emphasised that best and fairest for this section. tributed so much to make these enjoyable applications for boarding places must be The College III team reached the adventures possible. made in sufficient time. It cannot be preliminary final of 'A1 ' Grade. Karen Bushwalking has progressed from an expected that the school will decline ap­ Braithwaite and Sally Lord were awarded apparent 'soft option' to an activity that can plications for day pupils received within the best and fairest and runner-up, respective­ be enjoyed by all. Th is healthy activity pro­ time specified, merely in the expectation ly. Louise Vines, the goal shooter in this motes good fellowship, en joyment and an that late applications for boarders may - team has played three consecutive netball appreciation of one's surroundings, so subsequently be received. . seasons without misSing a game. necessary in these days of rush and bustle. Parents interested in sending their The College VI team won the Associa­ children as boarders are therefore advised tion's Encouragement award. They played to apply early in the year before entry is each week, did not win a game, but had a lot desired, and certainly no later than June 30. of enjoyment. Boys'Teams The other three teams had their share of successes but did not reach the finals. Baseball: The 1 st. IX won the premiership in tt;le Geelong Junior Baseball Association In the Interstate Triangular Sports Car­ for which they were awarded the 'Artie nival, held during the Term 1 vacation, the Murrell's U/17 Perpetual Trophy'. Wes College team won the netball section Thornton - Form V - was selected from against St. Mary's Girls' Grammar School, more than two-hundred school boys as a Perth, and Scotch College, Adelaide. Lindy member of the U/17 Victorian State team. ERRATUM Pullin, Belinda Abery and Robyn Hum­ phreys were selected in the 'all stars' team Hockey: There were five College teams. Apologies are extended to for their efforts in this carnival. Three played in the APS-AGS competition and two played in the local competition for Peter W. Hill Support is needed from past students to school boys. (Vice-Captai n) form an Old Collegians' team to play in the local Saturday competition next winter. lain McLeod was the outstanding player who was inadvertently recorded as Those who are interested should contact in the 1st. XI , with Vernon Purdey providing Peter W. Hall Mr. R. Lancaster at the College. excellent defence in goal. To name these two, however, does not in any way detract under the heading Hockey: Three teams played in the final of from the performance of all players who, as School Officers their grade In the Geelong Women's Hockey a team, were undefeated throughout the Association competition. season. in the May issue of 'Ad Astra'. 'A' Reserve were premiers, they defeated Morongo. Football: The 1st. XVIII performed well this 'B' Grade were runners-up to Wlnchelsea. year. They won five of the seven matches 'C' Grade were premiers, they defeated played and were placed third in the APS Geelong Ladles 4. competition. THE AUSTIN GRAY CENTRE

~nt i! rec~ntly the new building complex which IS berng developed on the site of and incorporating, the old Prep buildings' has been referred to as the Creative Activities Centre. This is the correct definition of the purpose for which these bu ildings are being ere.cted, but, in accord with the principle which has been established in many other areas of the School, the College Council has decided that this centre wil l be named The Austin Gray Centre. The late Austin Gray was a generous benefactor of the College and a bequest which he made in his will is to be used to provide equipment for the House of Guilds which will be part of the new Centre. ' Work is progressing apace with the second st age and it is anticipated that the contract will have been completed by the end of the year. The section now under construction will have a high pitched roof, which will be sup­ ported by six large inverted -v' frames. A camera action study shows one of these frames being lowered into position. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS COLLEGE SPORTING FIXTURES OBITUARY Kristine Mellens (piano) and Gary Ekkel Information relating to the deaths CRICKET and TENNIS (flute) have both been awarded their A. Mus. of the following Old Collegians has A. (Associate of Music, Performing). This is been received since publication of Feb. 8-9 v MGS at MGS a remarkable accomplishment for students the previous issue of 'Ad Astra'. Feb. 15-16 v BGS at BGS of their age. Feb. 22-23 v WC at home Sincere sympathy is extended to Feb. 29/Mar. 1 v XC at XC Kristine won prizes in the Geelong and the bereaved families. Ballarat Eisteddfods. Gary was a prize win­ Mar.~8 BYE ner at the Geelong Eisteddfod and led a S. H. Moreton ('08) Mar. 14-15 v CGS at home J. Bell ('12) Mar. 21-22 v SC at SC very fine concert by the Geelong Recorder Consort in the Geelong Art Gallery. H. L. Taylor ('19) Mar. 28-29 v Carey at home A. W. Freeman ('21) (Note: Tennis dates, Saturday only) Stefan Ziemer - Form VI - won the C. A. McGregor ('23) August prize in the 'Age'- Mamiya School J . D. Lester ('23) Photo Competition, with his entry 'Tone and R. G. Greeves ('25) ROWING Texture 11 '. Stefan has been taking P. J. Costa ('28) photographs for about four years. His prize J . McK. Hamilton ('28) Head of the River: was a Mamiya NC1000 camera, worth $615, W. I. Sims ('28) Heats -April 11 (Friday) and his entry will be among those judged R. Plain ('30) Finals - April 12 (Saturday) for the annual award. After he completes W. R. Bennett ('32) Junior Regatta -March 29 his HSC year, he hopes to obtain a W. H. LockwoOd ('36) newspaper cadetship in photography. S. M. J . Calvert ('42) The fixture lists for girls' sports will not J . K. Dempsey ('43) be available until early in Term 1, 1980. The Form 1 Jazz Group, which competed against fifth and sixth form students, won A. F. Parker ('48) the Jazz Group section at the Geelong Sister Isabel Lang - Eisteddfod. Assistant Matron at hospital. COMMUNITY SERVICE Jamie Dennis - Form VI - received an D. A. Timmins - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL outstanding award and Michael Johns - Prep . School Staff 1967-1979 Form III - received a certificate of merit in DISTRICT GOVERNOR - the Melbourne University School Mathe­ Lt. Col. H. L. E. Dunkley, D.S.O., M.C., matics Competition. B.A. - Member of Staff 1935-1939 1948-1970 WESTERN VICTORIA Michael Johns was also awarded a prize in Geoff Betts, a member of the College Coun­ the Australian Mathematics Competition. ,Mark Walpole - Form V - won the under cil, for several years chairman of the A t eam of four from Form II were first in the 18 section of the Austral ian Nordic Skiing finance committee, an Honorary Life Championships. Member o f the Old Geelong Collegians' Mathematics Games Competition. Association and father of three Old Col­ Kristine Mellens - Form VI - was equal Derek Kovaks (Form V), Matthew Doncaster leg ians, is district governor of Rotary for second in the Alliance Francaise poetry, (Form III) and Matthew Backwell (Form III) Western Victoria this year. reading and conversation. competed for the School in the inter-school snow skiing competitions at Mt. Buller. In this capacity he will visit all fifty-nine Glenn Downey - Form IV - won a Science There were 171 competitors. The School Ro tary Clubs scattered throughout the Talent Search Bursary. team came eighteenth (of fifty-six) outright west ern districts of Victoria and in the Twenty-five students from Forms 1 and 11 and fourth in division C. south-east of South Australia. won prizes in the Science Talent Search. Adam Gordon and Richard Samuel (both There are two thousand eight hundred Robyn Cook - Form V - left for America Form V) have both flown solo, In gliding. Rotarians in the district and Geoff's respon­ at the end of Term II under the Youth for sibilities include co-ordinating, administra­ Ten students and two members of staff Understanding exchange program. She will tion duties and counselling. Th is will be a completed the thirteen ki lometre 'Age' - return to the College in Term III, 1980. big year for Rotary as it is the seventy-fifth Coca Cola 'Fun Run ', from which the Doxa anniversary year and all clubs wi ll be Robert Leach - Form V - was appointed Youth Foundation provides the opport unity launching special projects to mark the captain of the Victorian State under 16 for needy students to enjoy holidays wh ich anniversary. rugby team. they otherwise could not afford. vordOH V. Murro!! EDUCATION - THE WIDER ASPECT PROFESSIONAL - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL SPORT SOCIAL WELFARE At the June meeting of the General Com­ mittee a letter was received from Gordon Throughout its long history the College Those who are selected as finalists face ('30) which read , in part "I have enjoyed has produced many who have excelled in a panel of eleven Judges who tabulate their twenty-seven happy years as a member of the professional field, in commercial enter­ points score on the following wide-ranging the committee of the Old Geelong Col ­ prise, in industrial development and in spor­ attributes: legians' Association and now feel it time for ting prowess. Personality and poise, social graces, voice me to relinquish my position to one of the This year a new dimension has been many younger Old Boys who would enjoy added. and diction, carriage and deportment, the opportunity to serve the school through make-up and grooming, dress sense, photo­ the Association". This resignation was A young lady who left the College less genic and television potential, beauty of received with regret and a minute of than three years ago excelled in the field of face and figure, Intelligence and general appreciation of Gordon's valuable service Social We lfare wh en, on Monday, October knowledge; ambassadorial qualities. was recorded. 8, she was crowned Miss Victoria 1980, as an entrant in the Miss Au stralia quest in These, together w ith her desire to assist Although he had indicated that his support of the Spastic Society of Au stralia. the work of the Spastic Society, won for resignation would provide the opportunity Michelle the title of Miss Victoria 1980, for for a younger Old Boy, Gordon was pleased Michelle Quigley ('73) entered the College wh ich hearty congratulations are extended. to learn that, in fact, a young lady Old in February, 1975, when it first become co­ Collegian had been elected to the vacant educational at Senior School level. Michelle position. entered at Form V and completed her H.S.C. Gordon attended the College in the years the following year. In 1976 she was a school 1933 and 1934. As his letter indicated, he prefect and was awarded colours as a was elected as a member of the General member of the girls' softball team. Committee in 1952. He also served as a Michelle entered Ormond Col lege at the member of the Executive Committee from University of Melbourne to study law and in 1967 until he retired this year. April of this year she entered the Miss In 1967 the Alumni Committee was form­ Victoria/M iss Australia quest to lend her ed, for the purpose of co-ordinating fund support to the project wh ich generates so raising among Old Collegians to enlarge much public interest and provides such Morrison Hall and to assist to finance the magnificent assistance to the Spastic first stage of the Rolland Physical Educa­ SOCiety of Australia. tion Centre. Gordon was a member of this It is important to bear in mind the fact committee from its inception and continued that this is not just a beauty quest. Through­ as chairman when this became known as out the whole of Austral ia the thousands of the Annual Giving Committee. girls who . enter the quest spend many There have been times when the role of months, With the help of parents, friends the OGCA as a fund-raising medium has and committees, ra ising funds for the b.een criticised. Nevertheless, the activities Spastic SOCiety. It is an exceeding ly busy of this committee under Gordon's leader­ and also an exciting time but it is a task ship have resulted in providing con­ wh ich they accept willingly, always with the siderable assistance to the school in its knowledge that their effort will be rewarded building projects. with a sense of ach ievement, whether they win all those gl ittering prizes or not. At the Annual General Meeting of the Association in 1974, Gordon's long and And to be crowned Miss Victoria - what faithful service to the School and the are the requirements, other than the fund· ra ising aspects of the quest? Michelle wears the crown and gown as Miss Victoria 1980. Association was recognised wher'l he was elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Association. BRANCH ACTIVITIES GRAMPIANS - Aug ust 10 The School has not been his only avenue In the past six months several Branch The Willaura hotel dining room was croWd­ of service. He has been active in the com­ re-unions have been held. ed , as usual. It was pleasing to note how munity in many ways. In 1947 Gordon many of the younger Old Collegians attend­ _ returned from Montreal, Canada, after ARMIDALE - June 5 ed this and other re-unions during the year. .. representing the Association of Apex Clubs The Branch formed last year a1 the Un ivers­ It was also a pleasure to have Jim Hunter of Australia, with details of the Community ity of New En gland, Arm idale, N.S.W., held ('13) there, representing the older brigade. Chest principle of charitable fund-raising. its second re-union dinner, in June this Bill Slattery ('69) retired after two years as In 1952 he was elected chairman of a com­ year. Barry Thomas ('42), who was Head of President. Geoff King ('54) accepted mittee to investigate the establishlTl€nt of Earl Page House and is lecturing at the nomination to fill the vacant office. David Community Chest in Geelong. He was University, has accepted responsibil ity for Cole (' 60) is the new Vice-President and Ivan Chairman of the Geelong and District Com­ making all necessary arrangements in Jacobs (' 48) was re-elected Secretary. munity Chest from 1960 until 1975. these first two years. There wil l be a degree BALLARAT - October 5 of fluctuation in membership, subject to the The Victorian Council of Social Service nU':lber of OGC's who are attending the Th is has become one of the strongest Bran­ acknowledged Gordon'S contribution by University, but it is hoped that it wil l be ches in the Associ ation. Numbers increase presentation of the Community Service possible to elect office-bearers for the year by year. Geoff Olive r (' 41 ), PreS ident, Award, in September 1973. Branch at the next re-union. and Brian Drennan ('49), Secretary, appear to be entrenched in office, at least for as Further re cognition of the respect in HAMILTON - July 13 which he Is held came In 1976 when, in long as their good lad ies are prepared to close succession, he was elected president This year was Hamilton Branch's first ve n­ provide such an appetiSing meal. Thank you of the Retail Traders Assocation of Victoria, ture as a mixed company dinner. It was a Nola and Jan. well attended function . Office bearers will and appointed a member of the Victorian SYDNEY, N.S.W. - October 12 Government's Small Business Development continue in office until next year. Corporation. CANBERRA - July 14 Ian Everist, recently elected OGCA Presi­ dent, was able to attend this re-union These are but few of his many community This Branch continues to attract a good which is normally held in June but had bee ~ interests, the Geelong Harbor Trust, St . attendance of OGC's who live in Canberra postponed. There is keen regard for the Col- David's Church and so many other areas of and as far afield as Wagga Wagga and the 18ge in Sydney and with Allan Rogers ('42) in service. south coast of N.S.W. After a measure of the cha i ~ and J~hn Cameron ('41) handling coersion Don Lawler ('45) ' and David The Association extends sincere thanks the clerical duties contact is maintained Berryman ('52) agreed to continue as Presi­ with Old Collegians, particularly w ith recent to Gordon for his valued contribution over dent and Secretary, respectively. Andrew such a long period of years. arrivals, who may not be aware that t he Walls ('25) was elected as Vice-President. Association f unctions so far from Geelong. BITS AND PIECES FROM HERE

Jock Watson ('28) who practices at the Alan Holmes (' 48) wrote to say; " I have Ian Falk ('58) started a private school, The Southern Clinic in Perth, had plans well in retained all copies of the publication 'Ad Home School, at Clifton Beach, near Cairns hand to attend the Annual Re-union Dinner Astra ' since its inception, however I am in far North Queensland, In 1977. It won its in July with brothers Don (, 27), Brisbane, missing No. 26. Please advise if a copy is status as Queensland's Approved School and David (, 31), Camberwell, when his wife available ... ". Fortunately, some reserve No. 584 on March 8, 1978. It was the first met with two accidents in close succes­ copies of all issues are kept by the OGCA school on record to be accepted into sion, each resulting in broken bones and and the issue requested, published in Queensland's assessment system from the requiring an extended period of physio­ September 1971 , was forwarded to Alan, outside. It is intended that total enrolment therapy_ The trip had to be postponed and whose file will now be complete back to shall never exceed forty students and the Joc is hopeful that they may be able to ovember, 1959. school claims the unique feature of a Fatio arrange for the family re-union to co-incide of one teacher to eight students with some with Old Collegians'- Day in 1980_ groups consisting of no more than five Ken Fagg (' 49) is now Geelong branch presi­ students. Ian 's venture as founder and prin­ dent of the Real Estate and Stock Institute ci pal of the Home School followed four of Victoria. Th is will be a busy year for Ken years as manager of an educational Bob Walker ('39) was elected president of as the Geelong branch will host the Vic­ publishing company and three years full the Australian Sheep Breeders' Association torian 1980 Real Estate Convention in May, time educational writing. during the sheep show in Melbourne in 1980. August. Bob is a member of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society and was Joh n Cannlngton (' 59) has been in the president of the Victorian Stud Merino David Sloane (' 53) has a large charge as employ of the National Bank of Australasia Breeders' Association during 1975/1976 and minister of the Uniting Church at Manilla, Ltd. for several years. His most recent 19n/1978_ Reg Taylor ('13) of " Valley Field", N.S.W. , about twenty-five miles north of appointment is as the bank's representative Epping Forest, Tasmania. and Noel Dennis Tamworth. in Indonesia, and in this capacity he is now A ('40) of " Brolga", Warncoort, were also resident in Kamang, Jakarta. • elected life governors of the Australian Sheep Breeders' Association. Neville Trethowan (' 53) co-founder of Geelong Springding and engaged in many Alistair Urquhart (' 60) is working in Sydney community activities in Geelong, recently with S.S.M. Coal Pty. Ltd .. This will be quite John Du igan (' 42) purchased a farm proper­ took an active part in a venture in which a change from his previous engagement ty on Flinders Island early in 1974. Recently Australia had not previously participated. with Harwood and Pincott, Solicitors, in he increased his holding on the island by This has resulted in his appointment as Geelong. purchase of the property owned by the Australian co-ordinator for the Children'S father of two Old Collegians, Robert (' 69) International Summer Villages (C ISV). The Hunter Cook ('60) is teaching at the and John ('71 ) Eastoe. Robert spent some CISV programme began in 1951 to promote Keysborough Techn ical School. He com­ time at Lincoln College in N.Z. and is now international friendship and the love of pleted his law degree, obtained a diploma with the Valuation Department in Dunedin. peace. This year, for the first time, four of education and is currently studying a John entered a course at Marcus Oldham Australian eleven year old children, from course in real estate. Younger brothers, Farm Management College in Geelong and Geelong Grammar School, joined with Hamish ('64) is travelling overseas and spent a year gaining practical experience children from twelve other countries at a Jus.tin ('67) was reported to be looking for a on a property at Ku lin, W.A. month long camp in Japan. Language prov­ position with a stockbroking firm. Sister, ed to be no barrier to the eleven year olds Virginia (' 73) shares a flat with Bettina and Neville remarked on the highly emo­ Wishart ('73) in Malvern. All ister McLeod ('44) travelled from tional scenes which showed how much the Brisbane to Geelong in February to play in children hated leaving their international the 1947 1st XI v College cricket match. He friends. Thirty-nine CISV camps were held Colin Beckett ('61) is another who has has recently been appOinted as a director of in America, Africa, Asia and Europe during indicated interest in the formation of a Western Collieries_ Allister is one of several the northern summer, at which children Branch to provide opportunities for those Old Colleg ians who live in the area bounded from forty countries shared similar inter­ living in Brisbane and adjacent districts to by the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, and national experiences to those who attended renew old friendships. Colin lives at Dobie's the northern N.S.W. district who are keen to the camp in Japan. Bight, via Casino. He now has a list of all form an OGCA Branch, broadly based in More recently Neville has been hard at OGC's who live within reasonable travelling A Brisbane. work with Barry Solomon ('48) preparing for distance of Brisbane and there is a distinct • what they hope will be another successful possibility that he will be making contact Geelong Springding. with some of those on the list in the hope Don McColl (' 46) has completed research that they will help to generate interest in into the durability and disintegration of this proposal. concrete in Canberra's climate. Tests have Tony Strahan ('56) is a partner in the firm failed to establish any correlation between Rattray Browne & Co., Chartered Accoun­ the number of freeze-thaw cycles and the tants Melbourne. He has been appointed Robert Head (' 64) is living in Adelaide and is life of a building. mana:ger of the Victorian Surf Life Savir:g now working as personnel, public relations team which will visit New Zealand In manager for the 'Adelaide refinery'. In all Febru ary, 1980. Apart from his surfing probability there is more than one refinery Bob Merriman ('48) managed the Australian interests he is also involved in competitive in Adelaide but Robert obviously considers cricket tour of India, which will be nearing swimming with the Australian Un ion o.f his to be 'the' refinery. completion as 'Ad Astra' goes to press. As Senior Swimmers, which cond ucts competi­ tion between swimmers in five year age a schoolboy Bob played in the College 1st Geoff McAdam ('64) having graduated XI in 1952 and 1953. He was captain of the groups up to ninety years. Tony is in the M.Eng.Sci., is working in the Department of College team in 1953 and in that year he 'tender' years' bracket, thirty-five to thirty­ nine years. Productivity and is proceeding with studies played in the Victorian Public Schools' in business administration. After a good team against the Victorian Colts. B?b has season's baseball with University of had a long and distinguished career In Club Darryl Rickey ('57) is Pres ident of. the Melbourne he was selected as captain of cricket as player, captain ~nd coac~. He the ail-Australian Universities team. recently relinquished the offl~e <;>f pr.es.lde~t Pegasus Alpine Club. There are occasions of the Geelong Cricket Association, IS In his when shares in th e alpine lodge at Mt. Hotham are available for sale. These shares fourth year as secretary of the Victorian Douglas Slike (' 66) has taken up a new posi­ Country Cricket League and has been a give priority rights to accommodation at the lodge, an essential during the ski season. tion - " with C_S_R_ as maintenance V.C.C.L. delegate to the Victorian Count~ engineer with A.N.P_A. In Sarlna". Unfortun­ Cricket Association for five years. Bob IS ately the current trend of abbreviating by industrial relations and payroll personnel use of Initials makes It difficult to report the manager with the Ford/ Motor Company of Gary Randle ('57) was last . reported as exact detail of his employment. Australia Ltd. managing a health food store In Sandy Bay, Tasmania. AND THERE GRADUATIONS Fred R. Herd In June, 1971, Fred Herd ('39) was elected Notice of the following graduations has as a member of the general committee of the OGCA and during the years 1973-1976 Geoff Matthews ('73) after a year studying been received. Unfortunately details are not received from all possible sources. Informa­ he was a valued member of the executive science at the University of Melbourne, is committee. now in his third year, science, at the Univer­ tion of graduations, with specific detail of sity of Michigan, U.S.A., majoring in degree and the date conferred, may be sent Fred has been an exceptionally keen sup­ physics, where there are sixty-thousand to the editor for inclusion in the next listing. porter of the Col lege and the Association. students. Geoff returns to Australia each M_Ag .Sc.: C. Grainger When the 'Project Pegasus' Fund-Raising June for the 'summer vacation' thus mana­ M.B.B.S.: R. S. Taylor, R. S. Kefford, Appeal was launched in February, 1970, he ging to fit two winters into each year. P. L. Royce accepted appointment as Campaign Chair­ B.Com.: G. R. Cowan, I. A. Keith, G. E. Craig man, and in this capacity he provided great B.Arch.: E. A. Barnett impetus to the large body of men who Susan Marshallsea ('73) returned to con­ B.E.: P. A. Dohnt (Civil) responded to the invitation to work as part tinue her studies for bachelor of science B.Pharm.: D. E. Trembath of the campaign team. degree at the University of Melbourne this B.A.: J. L. Wishart, M. J. Vines Later, as the appeal reached Its closing year. Brother Roger ('71) is now in the final B.Sc.: R. P. Walpole stages, Fred spent many hours as chairman year of his bachelor of engineering course. B.T.R.P.: C. T. Andrews of the Follow-up committee, which brought Dip_Ed .: J. L. Wi shart the campaign to a successful conclusion David Osborne ('73) was a member of the Diploma of Art and Design: D. J. Allitt, P. G. early in 1976. Deakin University men's tennis team which Angelovich, A. D. Hambling competed against eleven other universities Diploma of Engineering: W. R. Redpath Recognition of Fred's valued service to and was placed seventh. (Civil) the College and to the Association was Diploma of Teaching: D. I. Backwell, P. J. made when he was honoured as an Honor­ Nelson. ary Life Member of the Association in 1974. ' Pamela Spratt ('73), Heather Johns ('74) and Julie Mitchell ('74) were three of the six STATE REGISTERED NURSE In the field of industry, Fred is managing members of the Deakin University women's director of M. C. Herd Pty. Ltd., Challenge tennis team. This team won the Intervarsity T. D. Powell Meats Pty. Ltd., and the Geelong City Women's Competition by defeating Un iver­ Abattoirs . He is president of the Victorian sity of Melbourne in the final. Meat Works Association, a member of the executive committee, at both state and federal level, of the Meat and Allied Trades Phillip Strachan ('74) has been elected Federation of Australia, a member of the president of the Wyvern Clu b at Queen's MARRIAGES College. He is the youngest person on Geoffrey Fairbairn to Susan Gudgeon. North Balwyn. Australian Federal Meat Works Council, August 25. 1978 and he recently resigned from the Livestock record to have held this office. Campbell Seward to Donmenika Bittner. Southport, Advisory Council. March 3 Donald Douglas to Elizabeth McDonald. Echuca, These extensive commitments, together Rohan Robinson ('75) topped the H.S.C. art June 30 in the Geelong area in 1978. An exhibition of Syd Weddell to Sue Roe, Geelong, July 14 with a personal interest in a property of his pen sketches, murals and acrylic pain­ Ross Fenner to lIonoa Torok, Geetong. August 4 more than five thousand acres in the Nell M y~ r s to Juleanne Demko, Geelong, August 11 InverleighlCressy district, resulted in Fred's tings was held in the Arts and Crafts Peter Griffiths to Debbie Wendle, Geelong, Display Centre at the College during June September 15 decision to retire from the general commit­ Wayne Gellie to Morva Erwin. Geelong. September 22 tee this year. His resignation was received this year. Ch arles Andrews to Karen McCutcheon. Bright, October 13 with regret and a minute of appreciation for Gregor Illingworth to Jennifer Rowe, Geelong. his valued service was recorded. Rick Payne ('75) won the Victorian Junior October 27 Iron Man title as a member of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving team. HONOURS OLD CRICKETERS' CLUB Queen's Birthday Awards Congratulations are extended to the follow­ ing Old Collegians whose services to the e The general committee of the OGCA con­ is for all who are interested in cricket and community were recognised in the manner sidered that the number of Old Collegians full information may be obtained by contac­ indicated: who had indicated interest in the formation ting the Executive Officer. of an Old Cricketers' Club warranted further KNIGHT BACHELOR action. Graeme Wallace Smith (' 46) was The proposed dinner is being planned as Emeritus Professor a social function, with the object of arous­ then invited to act as convenor of a steering Geoffrey Malcolm Badger AlO (' 29) in~ the Interest of those who have played committee, to pave the way to bring this North Adelaide cricket for the College and others who wish proposal to fruition. for distinguished service to science and to support cricket at the College. A steering committee meeting was held education. a~ which it was decided that an inaugural On that evening a very short business dinner should be held on the evening of the meeting will be held to formally establish OGCA v College cricket match, on February the Club, elect office-bearers, decide on a OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF 5, 1980. This dinner will be held at subscription rate (a nominal figure) and THE BRITISH EMPIRE Ro snashane, 11 Aberdeen Street, Geelong. attend to such other matters as may be con­ Malcolm Elliot Lyon (' 43) sidered necessary. Yarralumla A.C.T. The underlying theme of the evening will At this stage the steering committee for public service. be: Hall to the College Prem iership Xl 's - sees this proposed Old Cricketers' Club as 1946 - 1947 - 1963 - 1979. a vehicle, or parent body, from which a play­ The steering committee is hopeful that it ing section could develop (in Geelong or MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF will be possible to arrange for Bob Melbourne - or both). It is also hoped that THE BRITISH EMPIRE Merriman ('48). currently manager of the when and If requested the Club could pro­ Norman Francis Keith (' 22) Australian team touring India, to attend as vide moral, physical and material assis­ for service to pharmacy guest speaker. tance to cricket within the College. It Is emphasised that both playing and Further information may be obtained non-playing members are encouraged to from the Executive Officer, either by BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL Join the Club and attend the dinner. telephone (052/211939) or by mail address­ Frederick Hewitt Moreton ('15) ed to the Old Geelong Collegians' Associa­ for community service All members of College 1st. Xl's will tion, The Geelong College, P.O. Box 5, receive personal In vitations. But, the Club Geelong, 3220. OLD COLLEG IANS' DAY OGC HOCKEY CLUB OFFICE-BEARERS 1979-80 ANNUA L GENERAL MEETING : Extracts The Old Collegians' Hockey Club com­ from the President's Annual Report:- pleted a successful year when b oth the A President: I. C. Everist and B teams played in grand fi nal matches " It is with regret that we record the pass­ Vice-Presidents: B. G. Th om in the Geelong and District Men 's Hockey one further appointment to be ing of Mr. A. Austin Gray, a Fellow of the Association competition. Association , and Miss R. L. Fraser, an made by the General Committee. The B team won the premiership for the Honorary Life Member of the Association. Hon. Secretary: R. W. Farrow fourth consecutive year. Branches; One of the very real pleasures of Hon. Treasurer: B. G. Thom any President is the opportunity to repre­ The A team was runner-up in its match. sent the Association at the various Branch Personal awards for the season were: Hon. Auditor: D. L. Cameron re-un ions. These re-unions are always enjoyable occasions for everyone who Dan Simmonds ('69) - Association best GENERAL COMMITIEE attends. and fairest. This is the second time that Elected Members: Dan has won this award and it is the third Management; The General Committee met time in succession that it has been won by Misses K. M. Elli ott, V. G. Law, quarterly. Th is year has seen new members a member of the Club. Messrs. G. D. Amezdraz, I. T. Forsyth , in Miss Vicki Law and Miss Kirsty Elliott. A. G. Gray , D. A. Jarman, A. J. E. Dan also won the best and fairest award Lawson, R. A. Leggatt, A. F. Mcil ­ Possibly the most important matter for the Club's A team. decided by the committee was that a wain, I. M. Mcilwai n, K. A. I. Mac Lea n, recommendation be made to re-introduce Ed. Collins (' 66) - Best and fairest - B J. B. Morrison, R. J. Nati on, W. C. Life Membership. The option to contribute team. Phillips, T. J. Rooke, R. J. Sher­ ingham, J. S. Wed dell, D. L. Wh itcraft to the College Bu ilding Fund will remain Noel Patchett and John Nelson (both staff) and such contributions are encouraged. - Equal best and fairest - C team. Co· opted Members: The School; We have continued to support Roger Nation (' 59) Club medallion for two S. J. Coulson, D. H. Wall ace Sm ith the school financially. Contributions to the hundred games played. College Bu ilding Fund for the financial year Ex- Officio Members: ended 31st December, 1978, amounted to Michael Ca rr ('72) Club medallion for one The Chairman of the Co llege Coun ci l, $4,284.00. In addition many members made hundred games played. The Principal , Branch Presidents. their services available in a variety of Stephen Davey (' 66) Club award, for his Hon. Life Members of Committee: capacities; Umpiring, Coaching , Scoring, work as coach of the A team. Recording, Reporting, Vocational Guid­ Past Presidents ance, Work Experience and General Advice, The Execu tive Officer will be pleased to are just some of the many areas where Old provide information to any who are Executive Officer: Colleg ians assisted the school. interested in playing hockey with the OGC Hockey Clu b. T. L. Clark Associated Clubs: The Geelong College P.O. Box 5, Geelong, 3220 Albert Bell Club; This Club continues to be ' P hone~5~2 1 1939 outstandingly successful. Their growth rate is remarkable and from t ime to t ime they make very practical contributions t6 the OGCA TI ES AND INSIGNIA A NEW PRESIDENT College Boat Club. O.G.C. Hockey Club; Again the Club com­ The following items may be pur­ Mr. Ian Everist ('40) was elected President pleted a successful season. chased by Old Collegians. of the OGCA at a meeting of the Ge neral Committee on September 11. Football; Bot h the G.A.F.C. and the O.G.F.C. continue to be supported by many Woollen Ties (10 cm) His election followed the resignation o f Old Collegians. new stocks on order Mr. Alan Scott who was elected President at the Annual General Meeting in July and Cricket; For some time it has been thought Po lyester Ties (10 cm) $5.50 ea. who, under normal circumstances, would that there may be a place in the OGCA for a Badge have held office for a term of twelve months. Support Club for cric ket at the College. No (Lapel type - screw in) $2.50 ea. doubt the school's premiership victory Brooch (Bar type) $1.50 ea. encouraged further discussion in this area. Specific moves are now in hand to com­ Tie Bars (Crocodile Clip) $3.40 ea. mence such a Club." Cuff Links $6 .00 pro ALBERT BELL CLUB The proposal to re-i nt roduce Life The following items are available Membership was approved at the Annual for purchase by all: SI XTH General Meeting and the General Commit­ Car Stickers ANNUAL RE-UNION DINNER tee w ill now take action to implement t h is (The Geelong College) .50c ea. amendment to the Constitution. History of College Friday, 1861 /1961 $10.00 copy April 11 , 1980 ANNUAL RE-UN ION DINNER; The 78th Lives of Frank Rol land $9.95 copy Annual Re-un ion Dinner was held at at Kirrewur Court, on Frid ay, July 27, 1979. Orders may be addressed to: Kirrewur Court There was a good attendance, although The Executive Officer, 77 Prospect Road , Newtown there were fewer Old Colleg ian girls present O.G.C.A., than last year. The Geelong College, At present the important thing P.O. Box 5, The Guest Speaker, Rev. Professor, Dr. J. is to keep this date free GEELONG, 3220. Davis McCaughey was well known to many All financial members of those present, as he had been Master of Please enclose remittance with order and Ormond College for the past t wenty years. and goods will be sent post free. members of decade crews The retiring President, Mr_ Gary Bent, (1920-1930-1940-1950-1960-1970) introduced Mr. A lan Scott who had been will receive detailed information elected President o f the Association at the by mail with the Annual General Meeting held earlier in the present ed to each to record the honour February, 1980, newsletter evening. conferred. TR Y TO KEE P TH E WHO LE OA Y FREE Mr. Scott commenced his official dut ies It was evident that Old Collegians enjoy by introducing Mrs. J. S}Veetman, Mr. H. C. t he opportunit y to meet each other for a Head of the River: Fallaw, Mr. D. W. Mackay, Mr. S. E. Ran kin social chat. Sometimes friendships are Heats - Friday, April 11 and Dr. M. W. Morris who had been elected renewed after many years and, as usual, it Finals - Saturday, April 12 Honorary life Members of the Association. was necessary to dim the lights in order to A certificat e and tie (or brooch) was clear the floor at the midnight hour.