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ii'-ctslfr'^'l a( G.P.O., Brlsbftne, for Vol. XIX, — No. 22 Monday, October 2, 1950 tiiin-'tfii>-'.= iori liy por-i aa a periodical. Adelaide via T. and E. students should avail themselves of the N.U.A.U.S. Interstate Travel and Exchange Scheme. Congress is just UNION COUNCIL too, too, too good lo be missed. If you want to go and have spent all your coin on post-exam, celebrations come to the A Union Council meeting will N.U.A.U.S. Endowment Department. be held at 7.15 p.m. on Tuesday, The Travel Exchange officers will '^*U{jent Symposia; 3rd October, 1950, in the Dining arrange for jobs for you, will help Library of All AustraUan Uni Room of the Refectory at George tc tod accommodation for you and versity Publications; Street. This week my attention is focussed it will be free service. Outstanding Films (educational The agenda includes:— upon the Men's Ciub Friday last they There is ample work available and recreational); 1. Correspondence: ^^Id their A.G.M. down at George between here and Adelaide. Super, Conferences of Representatives of la) re. accommodation for Unl. S*- ^nd the roll up was far below southern press publicly will pave Student Political Clubs; Regiment in the Common -* quorum. Up till now, it has been the way for hitch-hikers. Tours to scenic and industrial Room at St. Lucia. r^un almost as an engmeers club, Congress is to be held at the Zinc places; (b) Dramatic Society's request P^^ ^^°^l ^^^T^lJ'^^''' ""^""^-^ fZ Corporation Camp, Largs Bay, Ade Swimming and sports; for payment of £20/6/3 for P"^f f'^'^^f ^^at now was -^e laide, from 13th to 24th January. Recitals of recorded music; . lamps, flexes, etc.. bought, ^^ \\ ^^ff^?'^ ,«^« ^^^^ ^^ ^^ The site is really excellent with all Faculty Bureaux Conferences. 2 Reports; > » o control to St. Lucia, ' Accordingly, the A.G.M. and. mod. cons, and on the bus route to (a) Inter University Debates, Adelaide, It is just far enough from "'MSSilAHRA'' (b) St. Lucia Building and Plan-' Electiono,. ,.«»s fo«.,r •!195. 1i wlUt. bi.«.,e hel« d..«^ a*t the city to provide a seaside setting ninrrnmg Committeer-nmmSffoa. 1i i„„„^ySt. Lucl^a gtlu^ thOctobere Junoh. hour next and yet close enough to remain in "Galmahra" will be distributed to 3. Election of Officers: contact with civilisation. students from Friday, September 29, Arts (Evening).—2 vacancies. } While the Ideal set-up would be The Congress" programme, as until Friday, October 6. Commerce (Even.).—1 vacancy. . to hold concurrent meetings in .the planned by "Australaise", includes The following are diistribution Physical Ed.—2 vacancies. I five Union Areas to elect their rep. Address by outstandmg speakers; centres:— Procession Com.—3 vacancies. j to the committee, this v;ould be dif-r Congress Revue; Union Office, George Street.—Agri Business Manager for Galmahra, ficult to introduce, and unwieldy to Art Exhibition; culture, Architecture, Dentistry I„ 1951, ' operate. But nominations for the All Australian University Chess Engineering, Forestry, Medicine I,, 4, The purchase of a reserve of Executive and Committee can come Tournament; Medical Science I. and II., Science cutlery and crockery to hire to from any section of the 'Varsity, so Dancing to Adelaide's leading Jazz (Applied and Pure), Surveying, student bodies for student, the election of interested types is Band; Vet. Science, Physiotherapy I, Library, St. Lucia.—Commerce, Arts, functions. possible from all areas. Law. 5. General Business And it is interested, keen of- Enquiry Office, Medical School, Refectories. fleers who are needed for the. REVUE ORGANISERS Herston.—Medicine II.-VI., Physio Incorporation of the Union. Men's Club. There is wide scope therapy II., Ill,, Medicine Science 1951 Revue. for tUose who can make substan WANTED HI., IV. Mr. Rowland's suggestion re. a tial contributions. Enquiry Office, Turhat Street.— Union subsidy on spectacles for Men's Club Dance could be Im Applications are called for the Dentistry II.-IV. student^. proved out of sight, firstly by holding positions of Revue Organisers and ihe function, say, at Cloudland ,in Business Manager for 1951. Inter first term, when there is .1 dearth ested types see the Hon. Sec. of the of dances, and as an extra high Union, or any member of the new light, could be re-instituted as a Union Council. ITancy Dress show. HURRY 1 From Here and There... An energetic, thoughtful commits tee could arrange social functions MEN'S CLUB There are over 35.0 overseas students at the Melbourne apealing to most male undergradfr^ University, and 39 doing single subjects. Of these 136 are possibly after the style of engineesr* The A.G.M. and ELECTIONS for from Asia and 110 from Europe. An Australian-Overseas Club teas or mid-year dinners. They could 1951 will be held in the MEN'S has been formed and includes many Australian students in be arranged either as of general COMMON ROOM at St Lycia terested in overseas countries. interest to meet interesting gradu Ne,\t Thursday, .5th .Oct., at 1.10 R,m. ates and significant visitors to 'Bris Nominations are required from sJl bane, or in area groups to meet .areas for President, Vice-Presidenit From "Farrago", .speaking of Hockey Carnival held in staff. The place of smokes is dpubt- and Secretary arid jthree .fliembers Brisbane last vac; "The superb condition of the field was a ful, especially when conducted in Of Committee, and these must Jbe feature of the carnival; in fact, as stated by some of the top- their present crude fashion, with in the hands of the Secreteiy, G. notehers present, it was the best ground on which they ha^ij their good proportion of twp-ipdt ';H. Clarke, by the day before the ever played." screamers. meeting. So if yon want to do some-< Make a pohjt of cpmirig. to this thing worthwhile with your
,'.'•• i - Hall—Distributive •Trading ... j6nn}ngs-7.The:;pritli^ .Cpnatttution Prosserr-nManual of Message and Movements ^mrfm' I uit Jiui.niiniiu. •lU Jl ilU* n' m' inT'm-^jT-iH Page Two SEMPER FLOREAT Monday, October 2, 1950 semper (loreat... "Fm Glad I Came to the the newspaper of ihe unTverstty of University" queensland students' union Some years ago, when I was about twelve or there abouts, I tried to think what my next twelve years would, I Co-Edttora: ALAN WALKER, MALCOLM HAM. be like. As children usually do, I was given to day-dreaming, Associate Editor: MURRAY wn^LIAMS. (and not only in class); to be a Superman—that was my Sporting Editor: JOHN HARRIS. ambition; to conquer all, to recognise no master in anything- Social BaiUess: MARGARET HISLOP. How marvellous! One builds up many grandiose ideas about St, Lucia Sub-Editor: STEPH. HOCKING, oneself when one is at the ripe old age of twelve! What, Staff: a maze of complexes the young child has. He moves in the St. Lucla: KEITH MORRISON. IAN HARRIS, PAT WALKER, LEONIE HAYNE. restricted society of his schoolmates, buildmg up little George St,: BRIAN LEDLEY, BILL RUDD, CHAS. THOMAS. hatreds, petty grievances against his parents, his cobbers, Herston; JOHN O'DUPFY, JOHN EMMETT, BRYAN EMMER30N, until ho decides to wage war with all humanity! (This is, Business Manager: GEOFF. CLARKE. of course, only my experience; it may be coloured to a very large extent by my own individ^ial personality; in that case Vol. XIX MONDAiT, OCTOBER 2, 1959 No. 22 I would apologise to any who deny that this was their state • of mind at the time.) I'he child at school indulges, to a is only through practice that ideals; great extent, in hero-worship; both can be achieved, in .sport and academic ability. He On the other hand, the skilled A Criticism recognises in others those qualifica- engineer, doctor or scientist should' tions which he would love to see in realise that his professional life Is Under the heading "Anti-Conscription Move in Sydney" himself. If, by chance, he himself not the only thing that counta: he- in the columns of this paper on September 18th, there appeared excels in any of these fields, pride should endeavour to brosden hi£r steps in and persuades him to think understanding and interests and try an article which is largely devoid of logic and common sense. himself a mighty fine person! The to give value and expression to the privileges that his" prowess allows higher things in life. This is r.ot Firstly, we are given yet another or not we are victorious, and him, seems to place him in a very intellectual snobbism; it is tho in- list, partial or complete it does not surely the best way of gaining enviable position—a position so ex- toUigent approach to finding QI/. indicate, of democratic principles, victory is by preparedness, and the alted and so different from those of what life has to offer. If we do not included under which there is claim only way of defending against armed his fellows. If his right to authority try to understand what this means,, ed independence for institutions; attack Is by armed attack. is challenged, he is ready to defend then we are in danger of muddled and then, the fighting services are Finally, in this conglomeration of it with all his bodily powers (if a thought which has been the cause, lianped together as "military institu pitiful self-contradictions, which I so sportsman); if he is an intellectual, at bottom, of wars and political dis- tions farthest removed from a life of mildly called illogical in my opening he will endeavour to confound his aster, since time immemorial. This iy critical discussion, responsibility and sentence, is the beauty of beauties, less-gilted males with high sound- not a question of re|igion, for even. initiative." Good Heavens! No re the most contradictory utterance ct ing words whose meaning they can sponsibility! No initiative! As a them all, I quote, "there must be a the aetheist must admit to this. whole they are responsible for our not guess. Even at secondary school, number of students who . . . still the boy's awe of proven champions defence, for the maintenance of our think democratic rights the fighting To teach the potential man the democratic civilisation, for our very for." I am one; fight with all our lingers with him. At boarding school need to accept responsibility and existence. Are not the individual means; with the uttered word, or the his inferior positon does not allow enjoy hhnself at the same time servicemen, from the executive ofl- written word, or the sword if necess him for one minute forget that they while doing so, the University en icers to the ranks, trained to take ary, to defend our democratic lights. are still far above him. He hangs on courages hira to jota the various responsibility, and to show initiative, I hope that every other student the very words that they say and Societies (and take an active part (within the limits of their capacity?) thinks so, though I am sure that this tries to imitate them as much as he in them). We have also our own Or perhaps the author (s) of this is not what the authors of that can. In his heart of hearts, how Union in which he may take part article are confusing democracy article meant. I hope conscription is ever, he builds up a gnawing jeal as an executive, a responsible with discipline; unpardonable in view implemented as soon as nossible, ousy of them to the extent that, position which carries with It it» of the large amount of good con with no exceptions made, neither for though he likes them on the surface, own type of personal satisfaction temporary literature revealing the the New Australians, nor for the con he veritably hates them deep down. in knowing that one has done discipline in all our lives, and point scientious objectors (do the authors something for his fellows andL ing out, above all, the need for dis '•ome under this category?), nor the cipline in- democracy— the demo Fifth Columnists {or under this!") And so, then, if he is lucky andi f^f!^ ^^Ifl^'^l.^^J^^, ^°^ ^ cratic self-discipline of democracy. works hard at his lessons, he raatri 'stan d "u"p ""and' spea" 'k" his own •Further, these irresponsible authors culates and enters the University. opinion although acknowledging- believe that conscription is unjusti His society is greatly extended, and others 'ideas. H he is interested fiable "whatever the circumstances he begins to broaden his understand in drama, he leams how to ex may be"—even with the enemy en UNIVERSITY ing towards life in general. There press his interpretation of char our doorstep? nay, even with him on are so many avenues of expression acters; by so doing he broadens our soil! APPOINTMENTS BOARD that he is unlikely not to succeed in his owTB personality. I have become so dizzy with the one of them. As his ideas grow so The average schoolboy comes to the: contradictions before me, that I think The attention of students is drawn does his confidence in himself-and University with a homespun con- perhaps there lies a deeper mean to the following:— ing, a hidden truth in these utter The closing date for applications he tnes to enter into anythmg he ^ept of whatsex is. His iSiowledge ances. And lo, in the very next for cadetship in Diplomatic Service puts his hand to with vigour. A ^^^ education, if you like) is constl- sentence I see the light—"to fight has been extended from 14th Sep f.'!'^.l*i'?\lt"f!^,r.±.;.l;%^! 'tuted by great stores of seeminglr for democracy is to oppose undem tember to the 30th September, 1S50. the final academic excellence that funny stories about the sexual life ocratic measures;" to fight for our Applications .for clerk in the Com matters; it is steady perseverance I will not go as far as to say that Axistralian democracy is to oppose en monwealth Public Service also closa and determination to live life to the University life changes this greatly r\ undemocratic armed atteck. But alas, on 30th September. Application full. He recognises the wider society but i will say that it should. He I didn't notice the "Rather" wiih forms are available at the office of of the world .in which he finds him should be made .to. see that these: which the sentence begins, and the the Appointments Board. self; he realises that he must abide things are hot "dirty"—that they are " complex thereof is changed, and I An officer of the Public Service by the reasonable rules of self con quite natural and. somehow fine in: - am back where I was, entangled in Board, Canberra, will be at the trol which society places on all men. themselves. I hope, in our life time, the mire of this incomprehensible University on Thursday, 5th October, His attitude towards sex and the we shall see the day when sexuaF. jargon. 1950, to address the students on ihe law changes and he no longer sets | gaucaflon is made available to school- Another war, we are told is going opportunities for graduates in the himself up to subjugate the world chuaren in a Wise and tactful man- to react detrimentally on Australian Commonwealth Public Servi:e. As to his liking. The University gives J-^gjj.. > democracy. Another war will teact this address will be of interest to datrimentally on the whole world, i students in the Faculties of Arts, him the lead in all these matters: Tgox would repeat,'Tm glad to b^^ jLaw and Commerce, it will be held it allows him to foUow bis reason | at the University!" I am quite sure denoorcratic or undemocratic, but the m an intelligent manner. He seesjtAat people will say that I'ni an ideal- extent to which It will jeopardise bur at St. Lucia, and all students are in the ultimate purpose own denoiocracy depends on whether vited to attend. It will be held in imate purpose in life, and ^jgt with my head in the clouds or Eoom 81 at 1.10 p.m. what life can give him, if he at perhaps many other thinga. if l have least gives life something! implied any sort of "atudt>nt apthy''" Any students who are interest "You get nothing for nothing in —terrible phraise—then I am glad' ed In obtainingr employment dur this life", some sage has said, and though humble,, for I know I have- ing the Long Vacation, are asked how many times are we reminded of been many times gality of that my COMMONWEALTH to contact the Appointments It self. If I have stirred up something- Board as soon as possible. At good in you or have induced you to- DENTAL SUPPLY St. Lu^ia. forms'for this purpose In the eyes of his schoolmates, think about these, things, then I am' are obtainable from Miss B. learning subjects like English, more than glad; if I have given you. Groeben at the Enquiry desk of French and music, was "sissy." if the incentive to reply to this article, COY.PTY.LTD, the English Department. he has the courage of his convictions .thereby -imuidating our admirable City BldgB., Edward St. and decides to pursue an Arts course, "Semper!i .Avith . copy^ then i^ay 'E (opp. Rothwell's) Notices on all current vacancies are he realises thaa his mates' Were' say I am ."gladder"^stiU. >•/ • ; regularly displayed, on Notice Boards .-• lii'"conclusibn,VI would rgcommendf. LEADING SUPPLIERS OF (both at George Street and St. Lucla. ignorant in saying that. The; intel At George Street, the Appointments ligent intellectual (a mouthful,,.that) a-hook- by a'^Doictor ChaeMr, entltleir, DENTAL STUDENTS' [Board notice boards are-in the en- life should heyer.be scorned—it only '.'Grow Up and ^ Wve" (Penguiifc BEQUIBEMjENTS , trance to the Main Hall, and near the shows tlie igtiomhce of those y/j(io Series). It'is a well written bookV : AilTlce given on locution!) for Vraetffi' Enquiry Office. At St.. Lucla, the scorn. But he should have the. scrisB and'ii^ quite'suitable fdr adults; a^.' n VHrthUK 9t Praeticen, LoonniB, etc. notice board isin.JM Arts Enti'snf-e ?tp know that ..the-instruction ~he well-as for- children/-r^~^:-'-'- -••' •> of the building, " receives Is only theoretical and It ''^'• J:>3TUDENT.~ . Monday, October 2, 1950 SEMPER FLOREAT Page Three SPORTS FEES PAYABLE BY EVENING STUDENTS »i. • —•* The following is an extract from Massey Art Collection the minutes of the University Re creation Areas Committee meeting The Massey collection of modern English painting of a theatre gallery that is one of the held on the 6th instant;— forms the bulk of the current exhibition at the Queens "Pajmient of sports fees is com finest. pictures in the collection. pulsory for all day students under land National Avt Gallery; this is the inaugural ex Several STEER landscapes are the University Statute relating to hibition in the renovated Gallery, and it is indeed well- shown, strongly reminiscent of fees, and the fees are payable to housed. The temporary nature of the new conditions Turner and Constable, all light and the account of the Senate through /open air, and particularly pleasing. the Commonwealth Savings Bank in does not detract from their efficiency, and the lighting j The second large group of artists, the same way as other University and general atmosphere of the gallery provide a wel which derives from French Impres fees. The sports fees paid in this come and very timely improvement on the barn-like sionism through Sickert and Steer, way constitute the revenue of the arrangements that they replace. shows a number of fine works. University Recreation Areas Com VICTOR PASMORE'S "Evening, mittee, and are allotted partly to the The collection covers the field of Hammersmith,' is a misty vision of a University of Queensland Sports modem English art quite thoroughly, river scene that echoes Whistler. Union for use in maintaining their and most of the twentieth century WILLIAM COLDSTREAM'S "Bol sporting activities, and partly to the painters of any calibre are represent ton" has much in common with this Committee for maintaining the re ed. The paintings were collected by work; it is another quiet, restrained creation grounds. the Right Hon. .Vincent Massey and scene, this time of factories shroud Evening students wishing to take Mrs. Massey during the years from ed in mist and smoke, RICHARD part in sport may do so upon pay 1935 to 1946 when Mr, Massey was EURICH provides a vivid contrast— ment of the necessary sports fees; High Commissioner for Canada in his large picture, "Dunkirk Beaches, but there is nothing in the regula London, Tiie pictures were presented May, 1910," assembles a most im tions to indicate what amounts they to the National Gallery of Canada should pay or to whom their fees pressive array of fine detail, but should be paid. in 1946, '.vith a view to their wide somehow misses out in its sum ef circulation in that Dominion; now, The matter was discussed at this fect. His "Staithes, Yorkshire," is a meeting, when it was resolved:— with the assistance of the Carnegie pleasant canvas of a tiny, colour Corporation, the collection has been "That the Sports Union be asked ful fishing village nestling in a cove to furnish a report settmg out its jsent to Australia and New Zealand on the edge of a grey sea. "Marsh views as to (i) what amounts of and it has already been displayed Meadows, Cookham," by STANLEY sports fees .«:hould be charged to in Southern galleries. SPENCER, is a fresh, airy subject both men and women evening stu The exhibition presents wide vari with blossom-laden trees and green dents, and (ii) how such fees should ety, much of interest and a consid grasses. be administered." erable degree of enjoyment.' An Of portraiture there is a dearth; This matter will be brought up at adequate artistic critoism is beyond AUGUSTUS JOHN is well repre- the Annual General Meeting of the the capacity of this unschooled ob .sented, and his head of a negro Sports Union, which will be held in server, but there may be some value girl, "Aminta," is a fascinating study the Dental College Lecture Theatre, in brief comment on some of the of dark skin and eyes set off by at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 13th October, works as they appear to an interested a red dress—surely one of the finest 1950, and a recommendation will be thought artistically naive layman. -.Mctures shown. A self-portrait and forwarded to the University Re John Rothenstein, in an introduc a piquant study of "An Equihen creation Areas Committee. tion to the catalogue of the paint Fisher-girl" are both very satisfying, As this matter is of the utmost ings, suggests that the development but the other subjects are not quite importance to all Evening Stu of recent English painting follows 1^0 striking. SIR \%1LLIAM dents, it is absolutely essential two main trends, and this diver AMINTA ORPEN'S "Lottie of Paradise that they attend this meeting. gence is soon apparent when one —Ausrustus John. Walk" is a character study in the considers the collection as a whole. old tradition; LAWRENCE GOW- -;a,'- One tendency, he says, is towards a he was an official war artist and ING'S head of a small boy, "Andrew freely imaginative state which he several of his works depict scenes Cakebread," shews a sensitive in LOST calls neo-romantic, and the other is of aerial conflict and aircraft wreck- sight, and "The]ma," by EDWARD a new realism which stems from age—these do not particularly appeal, LB BAS, is a pleasant study. AWN raincoat, about a week ago, Impressionism. JOHN PIPER stands but two landscapes are very pleas- Then we have sundry odd works F at either a Chem. or Maths, lecture. out ^as a representative of the first ing, A yellow-green forest extra- about v.'liich one is in two minds. Finder please ring BY 8585, C. Hine. trend, and his picture, "House of vaganza called "Chestnut Waters" is CHRISTOPHER NEVINSON'S "Re» Commons, 1941, Aye Chamber," is disturbing and rather repelling, and turning to the Treixhes" has a a lovely, glowing work which in- "Dymchurch Steps," though gener- spine-chilling power which it owes vests a stark scene of bomb damage ally applauded, leaves one cold to a disturbing angularity. WILLIAM with a curious and compelling beauty, (which is perhaps its intent). SCOTT shows "Girl in Cliemise," This seems the outstanding picture DAVID JONES has a delightful which conveys very little, and "Fry ^ CRANFIELDS of the exhibition; it has that ex- sketch of an unusual subject in ing Basket and Eggs," a ludicrous FOR GOOD SERVICE hilarating, refreshing atmosphere "Carr's Splint," affair which is surely obtaining AND money by false pretences, if one takes it seriously (w^hich may not CHOICE FLORAL be intended). And then TRISTRAM TRIBUTES HILLIER—three canvases, all with expert attention to minute detail FOR EVERY OCCASION and flawleSiS technique; but the nightmarish starknesa of "The BRISBANE ARCADE Bridle" and "Fishing Craft at BASEMENT Etretat" is nothing less than grue 'Fhone B6628 some. It is easy to understand that Hlllier Is also fond of surrealist subjects, and one would not be sur prised to find a wilting timepiece draped in a convenient corner or an enucleated eye gazing forth with stony intensity. "The Road Accident" is a more human subject that is quite affecting. MATtiS. MOWS To conclude, one must simply say that this exhibition is an unusual treat for anyone Interested In the LAST DITCH STAND progress of art—^we are fortunate to see these pahitings, and we may VECTORS learn much from a careful study of the manner and content of such a COIUPLEX representative collection. A visit to the gallery may be recommended as CO-ORDINATE a welcome relief from pre-November FISHING CBAI'T AT EXBETAT neiU'oses. PENSORS —Tristram Hilller. —M.G.W, ' PURE n.—Second Paper ..that Is apparent in all this artist's "The most important of the Eng- work in various media. Ush Impressionists," PHILIP WIL- - HENRY MOORE is represented by SON STEER and WALTER RICH- two typical figure paintings; these ARD SICKERT, are well represented; quasl-aculpturai- works are puzzling these artists, who both lived from • NEXT ISSUE- GOerREYKUBW and .their bnport escapes the writer, i860" to 1942, have had an import- TTie artist is,,. however, • recognised ant influence on the development of B.A. - as a leader in his own sphere, and the second main trend In recent • (First Class Hons. Matiis)- -• obviousiy-hia work must have some times; that of the new realists, prob- LAST Tins YEAR! .evaslvfe'^quftlity "which^perhaps be- ably through their teaching at the 886 ANN STBEEI. ~ . cqme'B- evident on closer and more Slade School. SICKERT has two.can- ;:;•:•;.';JB 7080 .^/ ,,..•;. ^.earneat'iitudy; '"•'•• • • • - : 'vases of French sc
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On Saturday the finals of the University Championships were The Junior Singles title went to held. In the Open Singles, Charlie Moore defeated the title-holdler, Evan Wright. Evan possesses a strong all-round game, and although Glen Shell, in an exciting and Interesting match. Both players ser\'ed the games were closely fought, he strongly and attacked at every opportunity. proved too strong for Neil Hobcrti whom he defeated 6-2, 6-1. Charlie gained an early lead in the and led 40-0 (3 match points), with £. Wright and John Linton second set by breaking Glen's service Glen serving. With several fine ser won the Junior Doubles from N. jn the second game, and although' vices and a miraculous recovery off Roberts and Paul Keightley, 6-1, strongly pressed held his own ser- the wire netting, G]en evened the 6-2. .vices to take the set 6-3. Several' score, and then took the game after Congratulations are extended to the •tunes Charlie was behind on his saving one more match point. new title holders. It is anticipated service, but an ace or semi-ace [ Charlie, however, could not be that the tournament will commence usually got him out of trouble, His| denied, and after forcing Glen and finish much earlier next year. flat services down the centre l-ne j into errors with deep backhand to both courts carried terrific pacej shcts, led 40-15, and finished the ARMIDALE. and often were untouchable. match with a scorching; ace Next Sunday morning, at 10,00, a In the second set the play im-j which threw up the chalk of the University team will meet the Arini- proved; both players, particularly; centre line. dale University first team at St, :Glen, making fewer errors with their The final scores were 6-3, 4-6, Lucla. There will be four players groundshots. Glen's fierce cross- 6-2. in each team. The Varsity side is— court drives won him many points, The doubles final resulted in C. Cormie, H. Hcward, T. Ferrler and and he brought of! several artistic a comfortable victory for John N. Roberts. cross court volleys during this set. Kable and Brian Halligan, who Charlie's backhand worked beauti have been in the final of this FIXTURES. * —Block. Courlrpy "Tlie T(?lcgraph." fully throughout the match, and was event fcr the last four years, al Three of the Varsity's nine men's a constant source of annoyance to though this is their fu-st win. teams reached the semi-finals in fix Glen. Games went with services They defeated Paul Spiro and tures, viz.-. Badge, A3, and fil. Weiilc- CHARLIE {"Pull Me Down a until Glen led 5-4, then after saving Graham McDonald. 6-3, 6-4, In the ened by the absence of Kev Towns- Star") MOORE won this week's several set points, Charlie dropped semi-finals of this event the ultimate ley ('flu) and Tom Buhner, the .award for his brilliant tennis display his serve and the set by missing t\\ o winners defeated Charlie Moore and Badge team was comfortably defeated in winning the 'Varsity Singles title "sitters" at the net. This was the Col, Connie, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, in a closely by the ultimate winners. Gavin from Glen Sheil, Charlie has been only service game Charlie dropped fought match, Spiro and McDonald Lahey's A3 team were leading by 5 to the fore in 'Varsity tennis since .throughout the match. defeated GJen Sheil and Tom Fer- games after the singles, but tne op ,his arrival from T.G.S, and producei/ rier. , position proved too strong in the his very best tennis to defeat oui Glen seemed to be the fresher at In the semi-finals of the smglcs doubles, and Varsity were unfortun ate to lose by 3 games, Dick Ketla- usual champion in four sets. Last the start of the third set, but Charlie Glen Sheil defeated John Kable 6-4, year he won the South Queensland started strongly, and aided by several 0-6, 6-3, and Charlie Moore won an way's Bl team also had a close brilliant backhands, broke Glen's interesting match from Kev. Towns- struggle, but lost by 6 games. Junior Singles title and was a mem serve in the first game, Charlie then ley, 6-3, 0-6, 6-2. Kev won eight suc All teams captains who still hold ber of the Queensland contingen' continued to serve his usual one or cessive games after the first set. club money are requested to hand for the Australian title.s in Sydney, two aces per game, and twice in the The mixed doubles final re same to H. Howard (Dent. Il.l, or Plays cricket and football, Toowoom- third set won his service to love. sulted in a good win by John B. Brumpton (St. John's Coll,), or ba Grammar product and dabhlcs in Glen fought hard, and made many Kable and Judy Foote over ring the latter at J 2563. Ag. Science. fine returns of Charlie's first ser Charlie Moore and Bev, Sheil, vices, but it is doubtful if Charlie has 6-2, 6-3. ever served as strongly. Both the winners played well, but Breaking Glen's service in the 5th Bev. had an off-day. This win gave lead. He then held his own service John his second doubles title.
UNIVERSITY OF HERSTON GRAMOPHONE Dodgers Third Title QUEENSLAND SOCIETY At the finals of the men's basketball last Saturday SPORTS UNION ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1951. night Dodgers were successful in taking off their third The Annual General Meeting 6i A Grade Championship in succession. Their rivals this the University of Queensland Sports President; Ross Lamont. year were Cheetahs, who thus become runners-up. The Union will be held on Friday; 33th Vice-President: Bruce Kynaston. October, 1950, at 7.30 p.m,, in the Secretary: Pat. O'Dwyer. B Grade title went to Vultures in a very narrow decision Dental College Lecture Theatre. All students are asked to attend, especi over Panthers. ally Evening Students, as matters Next Recitals affecting the payment of their sports MONDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1.15 P.M., Panthers started the game with Both teams displayed form equal fees will be discussed at this meet Main Theatre. better prospects of victory, due to to their best, despite a long lay-off ing. previous wins over the Vultures, but from^ second term. There was T, M, McENIERY, Overtures to— Vultures soon proved that they had actually very little between them| Hon. Secretary, "Manfred"—Schumann. found and eliminated their weak and both teams had their share of University of Queensland Sports "Cos! fan tutte"-—Mozart. nesses, Their defence was very sound, the lead. At half-time scores were; Union, "Rosamunde"—Schubert, especially against the Panther tall Panthers 9, Vultures 6. In the 2nd "itterry Wives of Windsor"—-Nicolai. men, half things went more Vultures way, and it most departments they were mmm just slightly superior. U.Q. SPORTS UNION By full tune they had impjroy^ their position sufficiently to i}0, snatch victory, 18-17. This icbj^ Nominations are called for the seemed to be a good indication ^bI positions of President and Hon, Secr their respecti\re games on tlie, nfgl^ti rotary of the University of Queens And now to the A Gradie gawe^ land Sports Union for the forth The first round of the Q,C.A. 1950-51 fixtures commenced last Here Dodgers were, definitely invtM coming year. box seat with. an,.undefeated tecfl]^ T. M. McENIERY, Saturday, with University meeting Wests at Gracevllle. in previous, rounds.-' The game w?ts not as ^ecta;cula.r jus.othier gooies Hon. Secretary. The University A, Grade team The match wlU be completed next have been this-year. Cheetahi wei;e comprised: K. A- Archer (capt.), Saturday. very keen to • win, and displ^^ed T. J. Corcoran, G. y. Petersen, D. !^ some sound moves, but did not seem« Esler, B. O'Callaghan, J. Litchford, •^L'j "'mi i!ea to h^ve the finish to add the nMeSr J. H. Steel, B. W- Taylor, T. Maule sary points. Dodgers won by ;t^,i? FOR ADVICE onsn-yWKsnf and A. Doherty. ajtJEDS, Wm STEELE superior, combination in atte^ck. fhlef^ Morris w^n the toss for Wests, CUP was Jittle betw.0. fioat—Engineering 1, Vt. -Science Vulture- 18 (Herrin 7, White ,4, O'Callaghan kept wdckets In fine 2,>Sdfince:3. . Gory '4) defeated Paptl^ers 17 '{Csx- m Ety\e, .cat<*ipg K<^\ighlij[i .on J*e |fc>(*ey<-Enginfiering:l,' Medicine lesS'-S, McGrath4).'- v" leg side apd briUijuatly attunphig 2,Seieflce3. . . • ' Dodgers 31