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BulletinDecember 2013

The Magazine of the Nelson College Community 1 From the Headmaster Kia ora As Headmaster it is with a great deal of pride that I can report that 2013 has been another exceptional year in almost every area of College life. Our hosting of the QUAD tournament saw a large number of Old Boys visit the College and over 120 enjoyed an excellent dinner in the College Hall, catered by our Year 12 Food & Hospitality class. It was heartening to see a 40 years on reunion group as well as three separate 1st XV groups gathered to share memories and to celebrate their time at the College. The following are extracts from my Senior Prizegiving address which elaborate on some highlights:- SENIOR PRIZEGIVING ADDRESS 2013 has seen over 40 Boys honoured with BOT medallions and will take their place on the Honours Board recognizing their achievements of being selected for a NZ representative team, event, or winning a NZ title. They have achieved this level of distinction in a diverse and varied selection of academic areas, sporting codes or co-curricula activities. The Arts have continued to flourish. In music a multitude of outstanding performances both at College events and in the Community have occurred and we are fortunate to have Ms McDowell as the driving force as music remains at the centre of College life. In Drama, the highlight of the year was a quite stunning and innovative interpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet written and directed by our Head of Drama Mr Walton, outstanding results were also recorded in Theatre sports and in the Shakespeare Festival, where once again a boy was selected as a NZ Shakespeare scholar and he will travel to London next year. In Maori Performing Arts Matua Wayne Hippolite's expertise ensured that Kapa Haka & Manu Korero groups continued to excel and finally in Visual Arts, NCEA results in the internal folios submitted were outstanding with close to a 100% pass rate with significant numbers of excellences. Academically overall our results in 2012 were perhaps our strongest in the past 30 years, particularly when we are compared regionally and nationally to schools of our type and decile. I believe our results for this year will be at a similar level if not higher. Academic highlights from 2012 include- a) Our pass rate at NCEA Level 3 being 80% which was over 20% + higher than that achieved by any other educators of boys in the Top of the South and an improvement of 25% on our own results at this level in 2006. b) Our 24 Scholarship passes exceeded the number of Scholarships attained by boys at such prestigious schools as St Andrews, Scots College, Wanganui Collegiate, CHCH Boys High, Otago Boys High and Kings College in Auckland. c) and finally in Trades education 317 boys working in courses such as Building and Construction, automotive engineering and electronics had an overall pass rate of 85% with Maori and Pasifika boys achieving a pass rate of 87%. It is often stated by high performing schools that "they can't be everything to everybody", schools achieving highly in Scholarship often in high decile areas shy away from investing in Trades or special needs education in a misguided belief that providing for the needs of one cohort of boys somehow will mean another cohort misses out. This is inexcusable and bereft of any vision for what a school can and should be. I am proud that we continue to do our very best for every boy who walks our corridors. I wish you all a joyous family Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Nga mihi nui Gary O'Shea MEd(Admin) – Headmaster

Nelson College 2013 Headmaster Gary O'Shea Board of Trustees 2013 Deputy Head Chair Mr Dennis Christian and Acting Head T1 2013 Tim Tucker Deputy Chair Mr Jo Rainey Assistant Principal Ron Kelly Members Mr Tom Levien Assistant Principal (on leave Terms 2-4) Ms Gaye Evans (Boarding and International) Annette Taylor Mrs Pamela Ewan Assistant Principal John Prestidge Co-opted Mrs Janis de Thierry Assistant Principal Brian Hore Mr Max Spence Head Boy 2013 Jacob Bignell Staff Rep Mr Harvey Proctor Maori Head Boy 2013 Maru Kenny Student Rep Costa Simpson/Hugo Lawrence International Head Boy 2013 Tissanin Nipattasat Headmaster Mr Gary O'Shea Secretary Mrs Sandra Gargiulo College Roll: 1111 students including 177 boarders, 54 international students from 12 countries and 106 in Preparatory School.

2 From the Headmaster 13 Nelson College Trust Foundation Report on the year at Nelson College 14 School Days – The Way We Were 3-5 Nelson College Stories and photos on the year at 15 2012/13 Obituaries Nelson College Rest in Peace to all those that 6 Old Boys News have passed on. 7 Good Sports 16 Tournament News and photos on Old Boys achieving in a variety of sports

Cover image: Charlie Norton (2009- 8-13 Old Boys' News 13) with Sir Ernest Rutherford CONTENTS Out and about with news from (1887-89). Charlie was one of only five NZ students selected by the Old Boys, visitors, books, honours > Royal Society of NZ to attend the prestigious London International To notify a change of address, to contact The Bulletin or to submit a story idea email [email protected] or phone 03 548 3099 Youth Science Forum. Photo courtesy of Martin de Ruyter, Fairfax. Editor: Gina Fletcher A sad farewell this year to two major contributors to the Bulletin magazine over the past 10 years – Sue Moir and Mark Dunstan. Thank you both for all your ideas, advice, willingness, expertise and fun in putting this Bulletin together – we will miss you both immensely. 2 The Bulletin is published by Anchor Print, Nelson College News

NELSON COLLEGE PTA College Dux 2013 The Nelson College PTA is a committee of enthusiastic and interested parents and college staff who meet monthly. Deputy Principal, Tim Tucker, provides a management report at each meeting inviting questions and discussion. Our purpose is to have a positive influence on the College and the students. The majority of the funding available to the PTA comes from the Uniform Shop with the Annual Quiz Fundraiser also providing income to support the boys both in and out of the classroom. This year the quiz funds of $11500 have been earmarked for laptops, digital cameras and timber for new fives courts. The PTA is keen to assist as many students as we can when Oliver Coleman with Headmaster Gary O'Shea they represent Nelson College in their chosen field and consider all applications for assistance with Oliver Coleman was announced Dux at this years' Senior Prizegiving. Humble about his haul funding. We have a page on the Nelson College of achievements, he quietly gave credit to his mother Sandra Heney for most of his many website under the 'Our School' tab and 'PTA'. successes. "It was a busy year. I had something on most days after school," the 18-year-old Pam Ewan – PTA Chairperson 2013 said. But his mother was "ready to help at any time" throughout the year. The high achiever described himself as an academic first and foremost, but his love for music, which he said took up most of his little spare time, has also seen him succeed nationally. Oliver earned five College Cricket Fundraising Event academic awards for being the top student in five subjects: chemistry, physics, biology, calculus Friday 3 January 2014 and English. He also won five trophy awards for academic excellence and a medal from the board Nelson College's Cricket committee is of trustees for representing New Zealand in the pleased to announce Chris and Lance school's national title-winning brass band. Next Cairns (ex Black Caps) as guest speakers year he is off to live at Carrington Hall in Dunedin at a college cricket fundraising evening on where he will take on the highly competitive first- Friday, 3 January 2014 starting at 6pm. This year health science course, with goals of becoming event will be held at Nelson College, the a medical doctor. Excited about taking the next night prior to the one day international at step forward with his life, and toward a career, Saxton Oval – Black Caps v West Indies. Oliver said it was still strange to be leaving. "I've Tickets will be $25.00 per person and really enjoyed my time at Nelson College, it's a a BBQ with home-style burgers with really good school. The whole culture of school, salad plus beer, wine and non alcoholic the teachers, the students, everybody is really drinks will be available for purchase. friendly and nice. And yeah, it's just really cool. I For further information and ticket feel kind of sad to be leaving, all the people, my sales you can go to www.itson.co.nz or friends. But I'm also excited about moving on. I'm email to [email protected] keen to get out there and experience new things." or call 021-0795155. We wish him all the best. Senior prizegiving guest speaker Professor Article and photos courtesy of The Nelson Mail. Peter Lamb (1960-64)

NZ RUGBY SECONDARY SCHOOLS Tasman Secondary School Tom Hill is a Yr13 student who was recently selected for the New Sports Awards Zealand Rugby Secondary Schools' team "It was an amazing NMIT Overall Sportsman of the Year experience to pull on a black jersey. The team were together for Mitchell Hunt for his contributions in nearly three weeks in Christchurch and Sydney, in late September/ rugby, rugby sevens and also touch rugby, early October. We played three games in total, with a narrow loss where he took home code honours. against Fiji, but wins against Australia A and Australia. It was a very professional environment and I learned a great deal." Tom is heading to Christchurch in November where he has been invited to join the Canterbury Rugby Academy. He will be working hard to achieve his next major goal, which is selection in the New Zealand U20's squad in 2015. Tom loved his time at Nelson College and expressed his thanks to all the team mates, teachers and coaches who have supported him during his time at school. His highlight for 2013 was beating St Bedes 15-13 in Christchurch in the semi-final of the Press Cup. This was the first time St. Bedes had lost at home in six years and 63 games. It was a huge achievement by the 1st XV team, as well as being Tom's 50th game for the College, a memory he will always treasure. Tom made special mention of Tom Hill and Mitchell Hunt John Krammer for his tireless with their NC 50 games cap. Photo credit Claire Baxter support of the 1st XV and his Photography fundraising efforts for all the Tom Hill – shown in the middle. Mitchell Hunt sportsmen at Nelson College. 3 College News

Board of Trustees Medallion Winners Congratulations to the following boys who represented New Zealand: Josh Stove NZ U16 Inline Hockey Team Youth World Cup Jack Huygens NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band and Junior Olympics Hugo Coleman NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Devon Stove NZ U14 Inline Hockey Team Youth World Cup Jack Currie NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band and Junior Olympics Tom Hayes NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band George Sellwood NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Sam Fu Allen National Champion Floor and Vault Oliver Coleman NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Senior Men's Gymnastics Level 7 Lewis Thorneycroft NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band William Fu Allen National Champion Pommel and Vault Toby Brown NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Junior Men's Gymnastics Level 5 William Wallace NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band MacKenzie Haugh NZ U19 Touch Team Tom Hulland NZ Youth Brass Band / NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Mitchell Hunt NZ U19 Touch Team Kevin Choi NZ Secondary Schools Brass Band Thomas Hill NZ Secondary Schools Rugby Team Allister Meffan NZ Mountain Running Team Giles Black NZ U19 Volleyball Team Mike Lowe NZ Secondary School Cross Country Team Men's Club Champions Team Luke Bowers NZ Junior Black Sox Softball Team NZ Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament Team Vincent Whittington NZ Secondary Schools Softball Team Monty Brosnahan NZ U19 Volleyball Team Keegan Fisher 1st in World, Language Perfect, Maori and NZ U19 Beach Volleyball Team Dean Harvey NZ Junior Pistol Shooting Team James Anderson NZ U19 Volleyball Team and NZ U17 Beach Volleyball Team James Peter NZ Secondary Schools Shooting Team Harry Fergusson NZ U18 Volleyball Team Eli Jones NZ U19 Ultimate Team and NZ U17 Beach Volleyball Team Kieran Morris NZ Representative at the Shakespeare Globe Liam Whareaitu NZ U18 Volleyball Team Charles Norton NZ representative at the World Science Conference Oscar Baden NZ U17 Beach Volleyball Team Oliver Coleman NZ Top scorer Award Big Science Competition Zaw Tin NZ U17 Beach Volleyball Team George Drummond NZ Cadet Unit National Team Champion Finn Delany NZ 3X3 Basketball Team Tom Paine NZ Cadet Unit National Team Champion NZ Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament Team Donald Proctor NZ Sea Cadets National Team Champion Luke Kelly NZ U16 Aquathon Champion Nick Lauder NZ Sea Cadets National Team Champion Will Hart NZ U19 Aquathon Champion Hugo Lawrence Future Problem Solving National Title – Senior Team Jerry Zindel NZ Youth Brass Band Title Sam MacKay-Wright Future Problem Solving National Title – Senior Team Nick Somerville NZ Youth Brass Band Title Dean Franklet Future Problem Solving National Title – Senior Team Jasper Brown NZ Youth Brass Band Title Henry Neas Future Problem Solving National Title – Senior Team Rylea Hart NZ Youth Brass Band Title Joshua Pressman Future Problem Solving National Title – Middle Team Jake Danson NZ Youth Brass Band Title Sam Fu Allen Future Problem Solving National Title – Middle Team Finn Thompson Future Problem Solving National Title – Middle Team William Wallace Future Problem Solving National Title – Middle Team

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Nelson College Cadets

I am proud to hold the position of Company Sergeant Major of the Nelson Cadet Unit. Nelson Cadet Unit is a youth organisation based around respect, professionalism and military discipline in which the cadets experience army routine, drill, bush craft, radio communication procedures, theoretical and practical navigation, service knowledge, rifle drills, shooting and much more as well as being offered exceptional opportunities for functional leadership. It is an experience like no other. What makes it especially relevant to Nelson College however is its history. The forerunner to Nelson Cadet Unit was established back in the 1870's as the Nelson College Cadet Unit with its aim to train youth to serve. Indeed many photographs still exist around the school depicting vast numbers of boys drilling with Napoleonic era muskets and cannons; much of the old equipment including the Regimental Sergeant Major's Pace-Stick can still be viewed in the Scriptorium. Needless to say, things have changed a bit since then. Since 1987 the Nelson Cadet Unit has existed as a community unit open to all College age students of the Nelson region. We have gone from numbering around one thousand to fifty. Though the uniform and equipment and size have changed however, some things have stayed the same. The quality of the Officer staff and the continued professionalism of our NCO's here in Nelson is something that truly sets us apart from the other units around Warrant Officer George Drummond (R) with the National Trophy and Corporal Tom the country. Through this, we have achieved some spectacular results. Paine L) with the Regional Trophy This year, on top of my duties as Company Sergeant Major, I have been proud to train and lead the Unit's Skill at Arms team which has won both the regional and national competitions, solidifying our position as the best Cadet Unit in the country. The unit is a little known part of Nelson Collegeís history but is one that I am delighted to note is gathering more and more recognition and support from the school, with the senior staff allowing us this year a chance to speak in assembly and then for me to run a full day recruitment exercise on the top field. Such opportunities are truly invaluable and I thank the management staff at the college for the exceptional cooperation they have displayed. In conclusion I am proud to be part of both my Cadet Unit to which I owe so much and this exceptional school to which it is tied. Year 13 George Drummond

NZ Sea Cadets Donald Proctor and Nick Lauder Luke Bowers Finn Delaney

Oscar Baden and Zaw Tin. Photo courtesy of Fairfax Sam Fu-Allen FPS winning Teams. Photo courtesy Nelson Mail

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NCOBA 2013/14 EXECUTIVE Dear Old Boys President Rob McKegney (1966-70) Secretary/Treasurer Brett Mochan (1972-75) This year has been very gratifying for me and fellow Old Boys Headmaster Gary O'Shea as we look at the achievements that the school has obtained Executive John Bethwaite (1957-61) academically, culturally and in the sporting arena. 55 boys Paul Bromell (1981-86) received BOT (Board of Trustees) Medallions this year, as they Campbell Ching (1969-73) represented New Zealand in their chosen field. The Sports Kieran Cleary (staff) vNight Concert, ANZAC Service and the Senior Prizegiving were all Roger Gibbons (1961-65) a great experience and showed what a great school we have in Tim Harley (1960-66) Nelson College. John Krammer (1947-50) Nick Lambert (1976-80) This year the Quadrangular Tournament was held in Nelson and Ian Lash (1954-59) some great year reunions were held, along with an Old Boys' John Lines (1957-58) Dinner attended by over 120 was enjoyed by all. This showed the Doug McKee (1956-60) Association is in great heart both financially and in spirit, so stay Jeremy Matthews (1969-73) in touch with your alma mater. Thank you to The Tides Bar at Mike Neale (1959-65) Trailways also who have provided a venue for our regular 'First David Robertson (1956-61) Friday of the month' drinks from 5pm. All old boys are welcome, Paul Sturrock (1980-84) especially those from out of town, to just drop in.

Rob McKegney NCOBA CONTACT DETAILS President NCOBA We are an active and vital organisation with over 1800 members. The Association provides a valuable link between Old Boys and the College as well as support to individuals, groups and special initiatives to ensure that the future of Nelson College is a bright and prosperous one. At Nelson College we are fortunate to have the services of Gina Fletcher who acts as Old Boys' Liaison and she is able to assist you with any queries you may have relating to Nelson College, archival research, visiting the Museum or if you just want to pop in and have a look around your old school. Please NELSON COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION call or email ahead of time to make an appointment. CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH On our website we aim to provide relevant and up-to-date information that The Christchurch branch is an active branch of Nelson College Old Boys, is easy to find, so that our Nelson College community is well informed, visit: with Committee members being: www.nelsoncollege.school.nz President Jon Hunter (1970-75) Postal: PO Box 202, Nelson 7040, New Zealand E: [email protected] Phone: +64 03 548 3099 Vice President: Richard Poff (1971-75) Email: [email protected] (new position) If we don't have your email address, please contact us so we can Secretary/Treasurer John McCaul (1954-60) keep in touch and stay connected. Check out our Facebook page E: [email protected] also – Nelson College Old Boys. Committee Marty Fuller (1967-71); Bob Blair (1969-75); Tom Leighs (1947-51); John Newman (1966-69); Richard McGill (1993-96); Rowan O'Gorman (1995-99)

News Nelson College Trust Foundation Our Christchurch Branch operates a Reserve Fund with the Nelson College Trust Foundation which enables us to donate funds to a student representing the College or NZ in sport overseas. Over the years profits from our annual dinner, raffles and other activities has swelled this Fund to over $15,000 Sport and Activities – Christchurch Many teams have sporting ties with other schools in this area. A sporting timetable is available online from the College for each term. Rugby seems to be the favourite and the 1stXV enjoys seeing Old Boys on the sideline to cheer them on. Annual Dinner and AGM This year our Dinner and AGM was held at the Cashmere Club in October and was enjoyed by 44 Old Boys and their partners/wives. A great evening Gisborne Old Boys - Catching Up was had by all and there were some very lucky raffle winners. Many thanks to the donors of these raffles. A delightful four-course meal was From L-R are-: Bill Roberts (1949-53, Rutherford), Stephen Dobson served and Headmaster Gary OíShea gave an enlightening address on (1954-56, Barnicoat), Graham Eriksen (1960-63, Rutherford), the activities of the College and its future positive role in being the envy Colin Mathews (1950-54, Rutherford), Roger Allan (1955-57, Barnicoat), of most public secondary schools in NZ. Our 2011/12 Dinner/AGM netted John Parker (1944-49, Rutherford), John Rouse (1947-52, Rutherford), a profit of $1,042 and a further profit of $650 was made at the 2012/13 Peter Tomlinson (1946-47, Barnicoat), Peter Jeune (1943-49, Rutherford), Dinner. A cheque for $1,000 was sent to the College to bolster our ChCh Paul Dobson (1952-55, Barnicoat), Keith Mossman (1946-50, Rutherford) Old Boys Reserve Fund. Best wishes – Executive NCOB Christchurch Branch 6 Good Sports

AFL Rowing Cam Lubransky (2002-08) represented Photo shows centre Brook Robertson (2005-11) celebrating winning gold at New Zealand in AFL (Aussie Rules) – the NZ men's eight at the Under-23 world rowing championships held in Black Hawks. Selected as the Ruckman, Austria. Cam has to do a lot of jumping with the aim of hitting the ball to a team mate, skills he gained from many years playing badminton. The team played two matches against a Pacific Islands selection at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on ANZAC Day. Cam was named as one of NZ's best players in this game, and is pictured in action during this game. We look forward to following his career in AFL. Photo courtesy of Jun Tanlayco Sports Images Rugby Franchise Selections: Sam Prattley (2003-07): Auckland Blues; Tom Marshall (2004-08): Chiefs and Makos; James Lowe (2006-10): Chiefs and Makos; James Marshall (2002-06): Hurricanes and Taranaki; Wyatt Crockett (1994- Bodybuilding 2000): All Blacks and Crusaders, Billy John Pyers (2003-07) tells about his journey and how a rugby injury led to Guyton (2008): Hurricanes and Makos his current success as a bodybuilder. Mitchell Drummond (2010-12) named in "In 2011 I decided to join a gym, keep the Crusaders squad for the 2014 Super fit and get bigger, as I was always Rugby season. At 19 years old Mitchell is so small and I couldn't play rugby easily the youngest member of the team anymore because of a shoulder injury. – "I still have to pinch myself". This then led to deciding to compete Referee Michael Lash (2001-05) makes a call during his ITM Cup match debut as a bodybuilder. I did my first show between Wellington and the Bay of Plenty at Westpac Stadium on September in Christchurch where I won best 12 in Wellington. Michael was selected to the NZ Junior Referee Academy posing routine. I then joined with the from 2006-08, and has been training to become a helicopter pilot since NZ Natural Bodybuilding Team and he left school as well. Since 2009, he has been working at High Country competed on the Gold Coast at the Helicopters in Waikaia, Southland. One of the highlights of his career Asia Pacific, where I placed 3rd in the was referring in his 'old stomping Juniors. During 2012 I entered the Top ground' in the 2009 Quadrangular of the South Classic in Nelson and Tournament "Something I am very won my class in WFF (World Fitness proud of and without a doubt a Federation), then went on to win the highlight of my career so far." overall title. Following on from this Michael's goal is to be the best I then went on to compete at the referee in the world and referee Nationals where I won my class WFF on rugby's ultimate stage, and, in Mens Class 3. Bodybuilding is the between rugby, to one day become hardest sport I have ever tried and a rescue pilot. goals are to one day earn my pro class and compete against the best Photo courtesy of Zimbio of the best."

Rugby League Captain of the New Zealand Kiwi Rugby League team, Simon Mannering (2000-04), this photo shows Simon scoring one of two tries during the Kiwis opening game against Samoa in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup held in England. Also the Warriors Captain, Simon became the first three-time winner of the club's supreme Player of the Year Award but had a very good reason for not being there to receive it at the club's annual awards dinner, he attended the birth of his first child, son Zeke – congratulations Simon!

Tim Riley (1992-98), in his position as fullback, was The WARATAHS (Newcastle, Australia) top scorer. Tim scored 10 tries and kicked 74 conversions and 11 penalties for a total of 231 points to claim consecutive leading point-scorer titles. "I would definitely put this season up there as the best footy I have played," the 32-year-old point-scoring machine said.

7 Aviation: World War II

Final Mission Beyond white cliffs And home farm's flock and furrows; Blazing sunset clours, And death stalked nights. Pockmarked with flack, Beyond the grazing warriorsí moon, Choked with sorrow, Fade the last navigator's stars, That mark out the long flight path Of no return. And there In that place some call enternity, Is a pilot's mess. All ranks allowed, but few admitted, Where two brothers embrace a third. Alan Gawith with medals Home at last He hangs his sheepskin jacket PASSING INTO HISTORY Up behind the nissen door. On the 8th of March this year NZ2155, RAF41012 Wing Commander, Three brother in canvas chairs, Battle of Britain, WWII DFC, Bronze Star (USA) Alan Antill Gawith At base with Him. (1933-34) died peacefully of 'old age' at Oakwoods Rest Home aged The unknowable, the intimate. 96 years. A strong supporter of Nelson College over the years we were Beyond the reach of pain and fear very grateful to receive a bequest from his estate, which has been put Light inconsequential cigarettes into the Nelson College Trust Foundation. Alan, along with his brothers And order single malts and beer. Peter (1932-35) and David (1932-35) all saw service in WWII as pilots. Sgt Pilot Peter M Gawith lost his life while in air operations over France in 1942. To remember Peter, the Gawith family erected a stained glass window (shown left) in the Scriptorium, where it still sits proudly today. RNZAF 75 Squadron, Flight Lieutenant David passed away at the age of 87 in 2005. On Alan's death the Gawith family was honoured to receive messages and condolences from the Battle of Britain Fighter Association in London and from the Chief of the Air Force in New Zealand. Alan's funeral was also attended by senior officers from the Royal New Zealand Air Force who, as a mark of respect to a fallen hero, placed a ceremonial sword on the casket. Following the service there was a flyover by a Battle of Britain 'Spitfire' aircraft, and at the conclusion of the committal at the Riverside Cemetery there was a further aerial display to recognise Alan's passing. To follow to the right is a poem written by David Mahon on the death of his godfather Alan Antill Gawith DFC:

ONE OF A KIND WORLD WAR II BOMBER HISTORY NEVER FORGETS The world's only airworthy certified 1936 Avro Anson Mark 1 Bomber When ANZAC Day was approaching earlier flying over Nelson before heading to the Classic Fighters airshow in this year we received a letter outlining the Marlborough earlier this year. The owners of the Anson, Robyn and Bill discovery of an Old Boy of Nelson College Reid (1970-74), have spent the past 10 years refitting the aircraft. The grave in Malta: bombers were used as intermediate training planes and offensive coastal "Several years ago I visited Malta to pay patrol during WWII. The Reids 10-year mission to return the aircraft to homage to a relative buried there, a victim its original condition has taken them on a journey across the world. "We of WWII. During my meandering around the could have done a quick fix-it job but it's the only Anson left in the world cemetery I came across the grave of another flying, and we wanted to make it authentic." They spent months digging New Zealander – Ronald Eric Chapman – around in old sheds in Britain to find the vintage pieces including a and photographed his grave. Later, upon machinegun turret, bombardier station and radio operator and navigation my return to New Zealand, I discovered table. The cost to complete the project had been "somewhere in the that he was an Old Boy of Nelson College." seven figures". Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre trustee Graham Orphan Ronald Eric Chapman RNZAF said of the Anson "It hasn't just been restored, it's like a time capsule; every little detail has been fitted out true to the original plane. Every Flying Officer Robert Eric Chapman, son of Mrs J Chapman, of Nelson, aviation enthusiast on the planet would be interested in seeing it". was a pupil at College from 1928 to 1931, leaving to enter his father's sawmilling business. He became interested in flying, securing his 'A' licence in 1936 as a member of the West Coast Flying Club. He joined the Air Force in 1940, and was killed in operations over Malta on 9 August 1943. Nelsonian September 1946

Photo credit Gavin Conroy

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OUT AND ABOUT International Design Award Winner Singer-songwriter Johnnie Cameron (2007-09) earned $10,000 and 'some serious cred in the NZ music industry' after winning NZ on Air funded song competition, The Audience. A 2009 regional Rockquest winner, Johnnie topped 300 other up-and-coming artists with his song Be My Lover.

Look who popped in to say hello recently…. In late 2012 Gordon Robinson (2003-07), an industrial design graduate from Massey University, was awarded a prestigious Red Dot Design Concept Award, in a gala awards night held in Singapore. A panel of 21 jury members surveyed Jacob 'Jake' Carlson (2004-07) currently appearing on TV2's Street Hospital, a total of 3,672 entries from 57 countries across 21 categories with only 46 Thursdays at 8pm. Jake is a Volunteer Paramedic on the show and in 2012 entries being awarded the Best of the Best commendation. He was the only was the recipient of a Whitireia Foundation Scholarship for a Bachelor of New Zealand winner. Robinson's award was won in the Mobility category for Health Science (Paramedic), which he is currently studying for. his concept fly fishing watercraft called 'Pursuit'. "As a new designer this James Goodall (2008-12) has graduated as the Royal New Zealand Navy's award has given me a lot of confidence, and its always great for New Zealand top recruit. He has become Ordinary Marine Technician James Goodall, and design to be recognised internationally" quoted Gordon. The 'Pursuit' is has been awarded the Spencer Tewsley Cup for Best All Round Trainee. unique in its use of soft and organic materials – giving an almost silent operation. The craft has the ability to be packed down easily thanks to a Congratulations to Andrew Goodman (1996-2000) and Nina who became collapsible frame, and as a result puts no restriction on where the fisherman engaged at the Ring of Kerry, Ireland earlier this year. can go. It is also fully adaptable to the fishermans' requirements. Wayne Hart (1965-69) a University of Canberra PhD student (one-third of Gordon has recently started his design career with 4ormfunction, an award the way though his PhD with the Institute of Applied Ecology) has taken winning product design consultancy in Christchurch. "I am delighted and on the role of board chair of Tourism Snowy Mountains for a four-year proud for Gordon winning this award. It is no mean feat for him, as he was term, following in a fellow Nelson College Old Boys' footsteps Australian competing with professional designers and design firms presenting planes, engineering hero Sir William Hudson (1908-14) who was the project trains and automobile concepts. His concept showed a lot of maturity in manager for the Snowy Scheme and Commissioner of Snowy Mountains design and bodes well for a successful career" said 4ormfunction principal Hydro-electricity Authority from 1948-1967. http://www.canberra.edu.au/ and professional designer David Lovegrove. monitor/2013/sept/snowy-moutains

Jon Tregidga (1989-92) with his beautiful bride Kirsty, recently married on Vomo Island in Fiji.

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OUT AND ABOUT OUT At the 2013 West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Awards Glen Fishburn Old Boys' Honoured (2005-07) was awarded Dairy Trainee Merit award for Essential Nutrition Queens Service Medals were awarded to and presented by the NZ Ltd Farming Knowledge and came second as overall Trainee of the Year. Governor-General on Thursday 17th September to the following Old Congratulations also go to Peter and Helen McLaren (Glen's Mum) who won Boys: the 2013 West Coast/Top of the South Sharemilker/Equity Farmers of the Year title. Ian Duncan McKinnon CNZM (1957-61, Rutherford) – for services to the education and community Co-founder of Minaal Jimmy Hayes (1998-2002) raised more than $400,000 David Andrew Irving ONZM (1960-64, Barnicoat) – for services to (11x its initial funding goal), through a crowdfunding campaign, to sell a business and education custom-designed travel bag – The Minaal travel bag. Check it out online! David R Kershaw MNZM (1961-66, Barnicoat) – for services to Tom Heaphy (1995-99) and his wife Loren, otherwise known as 'Loz and business and the community Tom' featured on the reality TV show The Block NZ Craig Potton MNZM (1963-69) – for services to photography and conservation Professor Peter Lamb (1960-64), a world-renowned Meteorologist from Peter Barton Rainey MNZM (1972-76) – for services to the music Oklahoma, USA, was Guest speaker at Senior Prizegiving. industry John Walter McKinnon QSO (1963-67) – for services to the State Former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Don McKinnon (1952-53), was named Supreme Award winner of the 2013 World Class New Zealand Awards on 23 Also receiving a MNZM was May. The annual awards recognise extraordinary Kiwis who have excelled Basil John Wakelin , son of in their chosen field. Sir Don also recently launched his Commonwealth Nelson College Headmaster memoir in London. Basil H Wakelin, for services to engineering education. Jack Matthews (2004-08) landed a leading role in an Australia feature film, Drown. View drownthemovie.com. Look out for Jack's name in the future, as Photo shows David Kershaw his continues to pursue his acting ambitions. with the Governor-General of NZ Jerry Mateparae John Nankervis (1960-64, Rutherford) seriously injured in a mountain fall earlier this year – we wish him well in his recovery process. Gus Roxburgh (1977-83) based in California, he is an Emmy-nominated documentary film-maker and presenter of the recently screened television Order of St John honours childhood passion series Wild About New Zealand. Dr James Moore (1996-2000) joined St John as an eight-year-old aspiring Roy Savage (1948-52) received life membership of the Life Education Trust. paramedic, and he was recently honoured for his 13 years with the health service at an investiture ceremony at the Nelson cathedral with Governor Ian O Stace (1926-32) turned 99 on 14th April 2013, roll on 100! General Jerry Mateparae issuing awards on behalf of the Queen, who heads Richard Stephens (1973-77) resident in Waihi Beach and manager of Carpet the order. Dr Moore was made an official Member of the Order as per St Court Tauranga, overseeing a $ 7 million turnover operation and responsible John's traditional honours system. for 30 employees and a similar number of contractor staff. Now working as a doctor in Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit, Dr Ian Stuart (1961-64), along with wife Barbara were honoured at the inaugural Moore said an early start with St John in Nelson undoubtedly influenced NZ Walking Access Commission Awards held in Wellington. The Stuarts were his career choice. Joining the Order as an eight-year-old cadet inspired one of the first private landowners to create a formal public walkway across him to train as a paramedic, which in turn ended up directing him to their farm when Ian's father established the Cable Bay Walkway in 1984. going to medical school. "I think I was interested in being a doctor, The 30th anniversary of the walkway was celebrated recently and is now and then someone came along to school [and talked about St John] and used by more than 100 people a week. I thought, 'that sounds like a good idea', and it's just gone from there," Dr Moore said. James graduated from medical school at the University of (1973-77, Rutherford), a prominent NZ architect, was guest Hugh Tennent Otago in 2006, before working as a house surgeon at Nelson Hospital. "It's speaker at Old Man's Supper this year. been nice to be able to give back to the organisation as a doctor now that Curtis Vowell (1994-97), is the director of the movie Fantail which was shown I am finished," he said. at the Nelson Film Festival. This film sold out in both the Auckland and Article courtesy of The Nelson Mail Wellington film festivals.

IT'S A MYSTERY Jamie Ryan-Watson (2001) paid us a visit earlier this year and bought in some interesting early historic family photos including the photo shown with Alfred Fell (he believes) and a group of Maori. Alfred Fell was one of the first Trustees of the 1854 Nelson Trust Funds Act: "this Trust provided for the election by the residents of the district of certain Trustees to administer the trust funds to be thus set apart for education purposes. The Deed of Foundation was drawn up and executed by them on 14 November 1857. This Deed founded the College." Source 1900 Nelson College Old Boys' Register. It remains a 'mystery' who the other people are in the photo and what they are doing. If you believe you can 'unlock the mystery' please email gina@ nelsoncollege.school.nz 10 Old Boys’ News

Journey to the states Winning Revolutionary Cast Well my jour ney to the States beg an with a f ull tr ack and field scholar ship The James Dyson Award in New Zealand (a global product design competition) to the University of Michigan in 2009 (http://www.umich.edu/). The went to Jake Evill (2005-09) for his lightweight, non-itch cast made out of scholarship covered all my expenses for four years of undergraduate nylon for broken bones, designed to replace the traditional plaster cast. study. In the States four years of study is often required in order to Jake was inspired after the frustration of wearing a cast when he broke his graduate as there are many requirements for courses you must take in hand: "Wrapping a broken or fractured arm in two kilos of clunky, soon to order to obtain a holistic education. be smelly and itchy, plaster in this day seemed archaic to me." My first year at The University of Michigan went rather well in terms of His radical solution involved using data from both an X-ray and a 3D scan of how I performed athletically. I ran 4.03 for the mile, 8.09 for 3000m the patient's fracture to create a custom-made cast. and 1.49 for 800m. My coach was Ron Warhurst who also coaches Nick The cast, named Cortex, is then printed using a 3D printer, and creates a Willis, the 1500m silver medalist in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Things snug, breathable fit. were looking promising but unfortunately Ron left the University due to certain political issues within the athletic department at Michigan. The The spiderweb-like membrane means the waterproof cast is well ventilated, and coach who replaced him came from a vastly different background when printed reinforcements mean the cast is strongest where the bone is broken. it comes to coaching philosophy and was mostly seen as a long distance coach with less experience in coaching milers. The next three years were As part of the prize package, Jake won a trip to the London Design Festival rather bleak for me and my running performance was poor. Just before with $3,000 in travelling expenses and accommodation. The James Dyson I graduated in 2013 I returned to being coached by Ron Warhurst who Foundation runs the annual award across 18 countries with the aim of quickly got me back in shape and helped me run 3.45 for 1500m which encouraging problem-solving inventions. The competition shortlist of 20 out is roughly equivalent to a 4.02 mile. of 650 entrants is an accomplishment in itself and we are pleased to report that Jake was one of two runners-up in this international design competition. I graduated this year in April with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology and planned to stay in Michigan to further my running career since things were back on track (excuse the pun). However I had the opportunity to start graduate school at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh having been accepted into their MBA program in their school of business. This program was just ranked number 1 in the States and number 8 in the world for its concentration in sustainability. So I figured it would be beneficial to put study first and obtain my MBA degree now and pursue running to the best of my ability along the way. As part of my program I currently have a fellowship researching entrepreneurship and sustainable energy. I work with a professor who received his maters and doctorates from MIT so I'm busy learning as much as I can while also looking for a promising job opportunity. Another aspect of this program is the opportunity to work with Check out Jake's website for further information on this amazing product: PricewaterhouseCooper, the largest consulting firm in the world. They http://jakevilldesign.dunked.com/cortex have asked our program to deliver a presentation on sustainable opportunities and possible initiatives at the end of our semester. Basically our whole program is built around the idea of sustainable COLOURFUL CHARACTER business practice, which is becoming an increasingly popular trend and is stressed more frequently as a business imperative. 'Mr' Jorgenson was our very colourful, Rutherford House cleaner and could always be relied on for some impromptu entertainment. He My goals for the future are to break 4 mins for the mile this upcoming arrived by daily bike and when "Scrooge" (CW Johnson) appeared season and also find a job in Chicago. An appealing career would be Jorg did things with disinfectant and a mop, attempting to appear to work with a consulting firm in risk management or supply chain busy. He was one of those characters who pass through our lives all management assuming I have options to choose from. Otherwise I will to rarely and should not be omitted from the history of Rutherford take whatever I can get. I have kept in touch with a few friends from House. Jorg was held in high regard by the boys, more for the Nelson College and definitely see myself moving back to Nelson one day brightness he brought to Rutherford than the shine he imparted to once I have furthered my career and travelled around. the floors. Jorg was most certainly a contributor to the rich mosaic Dallas Bowden (2003-07), pictured second from right. of college life. David Gilchrist (1957-61)

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Scriptorium Courtyard Upgrade and Beautification Project – Harley Courtyard

Earlier this year a group of hard-working 'fellas' working in the cold made the Scriptorium area a better place for current students and visiting Old Boys. They are a group of Old Boys who have volunteered their time and labour to work on this project: - John Lines (1957-58), John Bethwaite (1957-61) and Tunny Gill (1956-59) worked at the College most days for the best part of 6 weeks. Ably assisted by visiting Christchurch Old Boy Rod Matthews (1958-62), David Robertson (1956-61); Bob Sturrock (1949-50) and Ted Priest (1957-60) they set about improving the area with new seating, boxed tree with plantings, gibbing, painting and so on. A thank you must also go to the following: Oldridge Electrical; Sharland Engineering; Simon Croft and his woodwork class, Mark and Christine Vinsen and Syliva from Fulton Hogan. A further asset has been added to this area with the donation of a 'very impressive' barbecue by John McCaul (1954-60). Tim Harley Mark Dunstan, Gina Fletcher, Tim Harley and John Bethwaite (1960-66), on behalf of the Harley family, now has the aptly named Harley Courtyard as a place of pride for years to come. The intention is to use this area for Old Boys and visitors alike. We thank the people listed above for making a real and visible difference to the Scriptorium Courtyard area.

John Bethwaite, Tunni Gill, Rod Matthews and John Lines

Kieran Cleary

Bob Sturrock and John Lines

The finished courtyard Volunteers before the planting

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NELSON COLLEGE TRUST FOUNDATION The Nelson College Trust Foundation is a charitable trust formed for the longer term benefit of Nelson College. The trustees represent the Headmaster, college staff, Old Boys, PTA and two independent appointees. Some facts about the Trust are highlighted below:

► over $1million in funds ► separate Board of Trustees and operated independently of Nelson College ► makes annual grants to projects and activities of the college ► receives and administers bequests and gifts either unrestricted or specific ► current Gifted Funds in Action: Palmer Endowment Fund; Lamb Environment Fund; Krammer Sports Endowment Fund; Sturgess Family Trust In summary, the aim of the Trust Foundation is to endeavour to provide Nelson College the additional funding that enable the school to give the best opportunity to its students, regardless of the level of NZ Government funding. For further information on the Trust Foundation, please view our website link on: http://www.nelsoncollege.school.nz/Nelson-College-Trust- Foundation or contact Trust Secretary Gina Fletcher email [email protected] Postal: PO Box 202, Nelson, 7040.

"Philanthropy will mean the difference between the maintenance of a great College and the evolution of an extraordinary one." Gary O'Shea, Headmaster, Nelson College

Donate a Rose Project Opportunities stemming from Future Problem Solving "The project has had 29 Roses donated by Old Boys, families and friends of I was involved with competing in FPS from 2004-06 representing the school. They will predominately be planted in the existing Rose beds at Nelson College in the team booklet at successive National Rutherford and Barnicoat Houses. Several Red Roses will be planted in the events. This led to our team being able to represent New new garden area by the Scriptorium to commemorate fallen heroes from our Zealand in Lexington, Kentucky in 2005 where we placed 1st for school. We, in conjunction with Tasman Bay Roses, have decided upon a Red the Presentation of the Action Plan. In 2009 I was one of three Rose, which once licenced, registered and formally introduced will be named students from NZ awarded a United World College International Nelson College and will become available for all to purchase for school or their Scholarship and was offered a place to study in Hong Kong for own gardens. Thank you to all that have thus far participated in our project." the final two years of my High School education. This opportunity Mark Vinsen, Director of Community Relations allowed me to study and live alongside 250 other students selected on merit from over 80 different nations spanning the globe while being exposed to a new culture and language. While attending UWC I was privileged to experience and witness for myself many of the challenges that were presented while being involved with FPS. This includes monitoring the health of coral reefs in Hong Kong, working with victims of human and sex trafficking in Cambodia, attending a conference on Water and Climate Change held in Italy in 2010 and most remarkably being part of a delegation sent to North Korea for 8 days. Having concluded my secondary schooling in Hong Kong in 2011, I decided to return to NZ to study at the University of Otago where I was awarded a scholarship. I have just completed my 2nd year of ter tiar y study towards a bachelor of applied science majoring in chemistry and environmental management and intend to complete postgraduate studies with an interest to become involved with 2013 Massey University Graduates issues relating to water and climate. Anthony Bacon (1997-2003) PGDip in Planning So why FPS? I credit FPS for stirring my interest in global, Hamish Cardwell (2001) Grad Dip in Journalism humanitarian and environmental issues. The exposure through FPS Jamie Chen (2002-08) B Design (Honours) First Class Honours to futuristic issues facing the globe encouraged my involvement Benoit Crottaz (2001-05) B Design (Honours) Third Class Honours in a number of environmental projects, and studies completed for Victor Evans (1962-66) PhD(Arts) the regional science fair for which I managed to be awarded as the Steffan Fastier (2005-09) BSportExercise Nelson-Tasman overall winner in year 10. These successes and my Richard Grimes (1981-84) GDip Bus Studies continued interest in global issues assisted my selection for the John Inglis (1974-79) PGDip Bus Admin scholarship to attend a United World College while also helping Ken Livingston (1971-77, Barnicoat) MBA direct my current studies. Matthew McDougall (1975-76) MSc I want to encourage all FPS par ticipants, coaches and in par ticular Jonathan Stubbs (2003-07) BDesign those who facilitate the running of FPS that they are doing a great Shannon Wallace (2000-06) M Res & Env Planng Second Class Honours (Div II) job. The world is currently facing some incredible challenges and Lyndon White (1993-97) BVSc I believe FPS is an important part of the puzzle to help develop Geoffrey Wilkinson (1969-73) GDip Occp Safety/ Health future leaders to address these challenges. Ben Nistor (2004-09)

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A scene from 1949 5AG class

O for a Hot Shower The service was preceded by an inspection parade by the Headmaster H V Searle, to see that we were all suitably presented. We were all give John Krammer was a boarder from 1947-50 in the old Tin Wing known as sixpence to put in the collection plate. This was debited to our boarding College House in Waimea Road. He recalls: account. The collection plate was inevitably filled with sixpences. It was a cold miserable Saturday afternoon. I had been playing rugby Around my fifth form year (Yr 11 today), yours truly would sneak off after the and was sore, miserable, wet and muddy. "O for a hot shower," but only inspection and spend the sixpence on an Eskimo Pie and the Sports Post privileged seniors could have hot showers. For the rest of us it was cold from the Hotel Nelson Milk Bar. I would then sneak back up and lie in the showers, both Winter and Summer. There was no one around in mid- sun in front of the church and read the Sports Post while everyone else was afternoon. "What the heck". I was going to have a hot shower. Soon there inside enjoying the service. was steam coming out from under the floor and I could feel the most Well-armed with both adventures and misadventures at college, I launched soothing shower I had ever had. Suddenly the door opened and the House forth into the world in 1951. Prefect called, "Whoís in there" --- "I am". He reached in, turned the shower off and ordered me out. He then turned the cold full on and ordered me John Krammer (1947-50) back in the shower, making me stand to attention and manhandling me in the process. No one manhandles John Krammer – so I hit him and dropped him. The outcome was that I was hauled before the Housemaster, Norm PRICELESS MOMENT Banks, still dripping wet in the nude. He placed a handkerchief over my A priceless moment: A very happy birthday to John Krammer (1947-50) who backside and let me have it with the cane. It was the most excruciating celebrated his 80th birthday Labour Weekend. This photo, taken shortly flogging I ever had. He broke the skin and blood ran down my legs. I did after the birthday celebrations, shows ex-Nelson College teacher Scobie not speak to him again for 18 months. McKenzie (1949-89) with one of his first pupils John. He first taught John in Every second Sunday we attended the compulsory College service held 1949 Form 5 Agriculture, where he taught Biology. John was 16 years of age, at the Cathedral. We used to practice the hymns on the other Sundays. and Scobie only seven years older. John believes "there is no doubt Scobie became a very very good teacher and I can claim part of his success as a teacher was a result of teaching pupils such as me (more than a handful) in his very first year because we were able to give him the grounding for JERP – James Edgar Rankin Paterson the years that lay ahead of him." Today Scobie and John are good friends. "What a great privilege to have your secondary teacher alive and well and Anagrammatically known as JERP, James Edgar Rankin Paterson was with all his marbles!" one of those post-war teachers who gave unselfishly of their time to extra-curricular activities and college life. Of small stature, he had been in his youth a boxer and a rugby player. To some of us he was a little eccentric, a little 'jerpish' and loved to laugh at his own jokes. To others, like Alan Plummer (1954-58), "he was a colossus of the teaching profession." Plummer further writes: One day in class in 1958 Jerp suddenly became annoyed with me and yelled in his inimitable voice "Plummer, I'm going to bloody well floor you boy." He then raced to the back of the room, grabbed me by the ear and told me he was going to cane me. Here I was, nearly 18, twice Jerp's size and about to be caned by him. Halfway down the stairs enroute to the staffroom he couldn't control himself any longer and started laughing uproariously and uncontrollably. Finally he said, "We'd better get back to class and back to work". Yes Jerp did like his own jokes.

The Way We Were articles edited by Alan Turley (1951-55) 14 Obituaries

There are so many interesting stories to tell with each and every one of these Old Boys that have passed. Please refer to the *Obituary section http://www. nelsoncollege.school.nz/obituaries of the Nelson College website for further full obituaries.

OBITUARIES 2013 *NEWMAN David Arthur Ross (1957-61) passed away 14 October. David was a founding director of Infrail in 1994 and became Chairman in 2004, only ALLAN John Palmer JP (1943-48) died as the result of an accident on 30 stepping down on the 8th of October for medical leave. He was also Chair October aged 82 years. of Wellington Airport and Chair of Infratilís European Airports. "While a *BAIGENT Michael Known as 'Michael B Meehan' at College died suddenly on director of Infratil he was, for a period, also the CEO of the Institute of 18 June aged 65 in the UK. Michael took an MA in the study of mysticism and Directors, and through the institute, as well as his governance roles, will religious experience and wrote numerous books on the subject, including have left an indelible impression on NZ business" Mark Bogoievski, Infratil being co-author of international bestseller The Holy Blood and the Holy Chief Executive. Grail, which the authors took Dan Brown to court for infringing copyright in OLIVER Roland 'Bruce' (1972-75) passed away on 25th September aged The Da Vinci Code. 54 years. Bruce became a successful lawyer with a 30 year partnership in *BORGDORFF Dr Jan (1969-73) was living and teaching chemistry in Izmir, Thames Purnel, Jenkison & Oliver. "Very sad to farewell such a wonderful, Turkey, when he passed away suddenly on 29 May aged 57. The MEF popular & enthusiastic man". International School, where Dr Jan had been teaching for five years, created REARDON Gerald Maurice (1955-56) suddenly on 23 October in his 73rd year an award in honour of him "He made chemistry, a subject that is quite in M-Babane, Swaziland, South Africa. difficult, accessible and interesting for his students." SILKE Maurice Vincent (1948-49) passed away on 19 November. Prominent CLARKE Dr Basil Frank MBChB(Otago), FRCP(Edin)† (1943-47 Rutherford) as a Nelson cycling representative in his youth, he followed a career as an passed away at New Plymouth on 13th July 2013. On completion of his electrician in Nelson. medical training in NZ and post-graduate study in Edinburgh he was appointed to the staff of the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh where for many *SAVAGE Lawrence (Larry)Theodore (1941-45) passed away 27 September years was a consultant physician in joint charge of the Infirmaryís diabetic aged 85 in Wellington. He was Dux in 1945 and also captain of the 1st XI and and dietetic department. He also lectured at the University of Edinburgh the 1st XV. He went on to become a half-back for the All Blacks and played with undergraduate and post-graduate responsibilities and in addition was 12 matches for the All Blacks including the 1949 tour to South Africa. actively involved in diabetes research. During has career he received more *SAVAGE Trevor Stanley (1944-48) passed away on 16 May aged 82 than 20 grants for research, made many presentations to international years. Heartbreakingly, his wife Judith died three days earlier "after a conferences, had over 200 papers published, as was editorial advisor for a 58 year love story". range of medical journals. Following retirement in 1995 Basil returned to NZ to reside in a seafront residence at New Plymouth. Keith B.Clarke (1944-48) *SUTTON Bishop Peter Eves (1938-40, Rutherford) passed away in March. An untiring supporter and visitor to the College, he was a frequent Guest DE NICOLO Peter (1956-60) died of a heart attack while playing golf on 7 of Honour at School Prizegivings and Music Festivals, confirming many of July in Pirongia. He was a very keen golfer so it may be some comfort for the boarding Anglicans in the years that he was Bishop. He also obtained a people to know that he died doing something that he loved. He was a great copy of Rutherford's Coat of Arms and presented it to Rutherford House as supporter of the club and was always quick to volunteer for any work that well as composing a House Prayer for Rutherford. Bishop Peter and his wife needed doing. Pirongia Golf Club Pam also used to host all the Quadrangular Rugby Teams to a morning tea EDWARDS Peter Frank (1944-48) passed away on 6 March 2013 following a at Bishopdale as part of the Tournament events. This was always a popular lengthy battle with cancer . A rep basket baller . Member of well known activity for both boys and staff. Nelson sporting family . John Goodman *FLETCHER Ronald Alan (Ron) (1948-52, Chaytor) passed away 17 February. FULLER Graham Scott passed away peacefully on 8 June in Blenheim in his 94th year. GANE Norman Percy (1936-38, Fell) passed away peacefully on 8 March aged 89 years. *GAWITH Alan Antill (1933-34, Rutherford) died peacefully of 'old age' at Oakwoods Rest Home in Nelson on 8 March aged 96 years. Alan was one of NZís last three veterans of the Battle of Britain and a spitfire flew over his funeral in Masterton to honour him. GOODALL James William (1956-58) passed away in June, in Thames. GOURDIE Hugh (1948-51) passed away in Nelson on 10 May. A registered surveyor, active sportsman and participant in local community activities. HAASE Geoffrey Alfred (1953-55) passed away 8 November. KENYON Ashley (1955-58) passed away 3 September aged 72. KERR Colin John (1941-44) passed away 6 July aged 85 years in Taupo. Enjoyed a successful career in the oil industry over 30+ years. KINGSFORD John Sidney (1935-39) passed away 13 June in his 93rd year in Havelock North. A regular attendee and supporter of the Hawkes Bay Old Boys' branch. *THORNE Edward (Ted) Courtney (1938-41) Rear-Admiral RNZN (ret'd), HIGGINS Michael (1950-54) passed away 29 June aged 76 years CB, CBE passed away at Auckland Hospital on 23 October aged 89. A distinguished naval career, please view our website for a full story. NALDER William (Bill) Thomas (1947-48) passed away 22 January. "Will miss my old sailing and fishing friend Bill." While a pupil Bill became Number 1 Junior NZ Skipper, winning the Tanner Cup for Nelson. We both went to sea TUCKER Charles Stuart Restall (1944-47) passed away 28 August aged 82 together. Bill in the engine room and me as deck crew. With the demise years. of the coastal shipping trade Bill joined the Electricity Dept and rose to be senior controller. I went teaching and was amazed how often the children, WILMSHURST Gordon Tancred (Pop) (1951-55, Fell) passed away in Nelson 26 and grandchildren of old Nelson College pupils turned up at my schools. All March. Had a successful career in journalism in NZ and Australia, then went good pupils! Samuel McHarg (1948-49) gold prospecting before retiring to Nelson.

15 2013 Tournament

Nelson College played host this year for Quadrangular Tournament and saw a large number of Old Boys visit the college to watch games and join in Reunions: 1953 1stXV; 1963 1st XV and 1965 1st XV and Forty Years On – 1973. Old Boys came from as far as Australia and were entertained by the rugby and various functions happening, including an Old Boys’ dinner held in the College Hall. Nelson College lost in the final to Wellington College, but Old Boys enjoyed some great secondary school rugby and were suitably impressed with the “boys”.

John Goodman

Photo courtesy Nelson Weekly

Philip Marshall, Tunni Gill and Peter Marshall John Harwood

Setting the Record Straight – 40 Years On My father Jim Henderson, MBE (Barnicoat 1931-35), author and broadcaster, was a regular contributor to the Bulletin over the years, so this first contribution from me at age 61 is rather overdue! The various Old Boys 1st XV reunions being held in August prompted me to write the following: With the quadrangular tournament soon to be played in Nelson, I thought some of my Old Boy team mates from the 1st XV of 1969 might be recalling vague memories from 44 years ago when we also played in the Tournament at Nelson College. To put the record straight with these team mates after all these years, I thought it was time for me to present irrefutable photographic evidence from the rugby book On the Ball: The Centennial Book of New Zealand Rugby by Gordon Slatter, which clearly shows the winning try in the dying moments of our final's game (lost 19-17) was due to a mistackle by Bruce Warren (1966-69) (nearest the try scorer) and not myself (second nearest)! As further evidence in my defence, I'm sure I wouldn't be seen here in another photograph I managed to find from that same year, holding this end of season rugby trophy if I had been held responsible to the mistake that cost us that crucial final's match! Joking aside, I have great memories of me and Bruce playing half back and first five together many times and will be thinking of him and my old boy rugby mates as I cheer on the 2013 1st XV in Nelson from this side of the ditch in Sydney. Andrew Henderson – 1965-69, Barnicoat

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