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I THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL MAGAZINE Hobart, Tasmania 7 / Number 115 July 1966 I ;- \ I t 7 [EI)i

; PAGE Visitor and Board of Management 2 Valete ------25 / School Staff 1966 ------3 Salvete ------27 School Officers 1966 4 Exchanges ------28 Editorial ------5 Combined Cadet Notes ------29 The Headmaster's Report for 1965 6 House Notes ------30 -- Report by the Chairman of the Board 9 Around the Cloisters ------32 Senior Prefect's Report, 1965 ------11 Sports Notes ------37 Chaplain's Notes ------13 The Parents and Friends'Association 39 Hutchins Families ------14 The Middle School ------40 Matriculation Examinations, 1965-66 16 The Junior School Journal ------41 Schools Board Examinations, 1965 18 The Voice of the School ------45 The Koinambis ------21 Old Boys' Notes ------49 Mr H. F. WAIClI School Activities ------22 Hutchins School War Memorial Fund 58 Chainnzso of the Board of \4 anate,o rot

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Headmaster: D. R. Lawrence, C.F.M., M.A. (Hons.) (Oxon.), Dip. Ed., M.A.C.E. Sometime Organ Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford; and of Oriel College, Oxford George Carter Organ Scholar, The Royal College of Music, London Second Master: J. K. Kerr, B.A. (ions.), B.Ed. (Meib.), M.A.C.E. Chaplain: The Reverend M. B. Eagle, B.A. (Syd.), Th.L. (Hons.), Dip.Th. (Hons.) Bursar: D. P. Turner, B.Com. (Tas.), F.C.I.S. SENIOR SCHOOL 0. H. Biggs, B.Sc. (Tas.) V. C. Osborn, B.A. (Hons.) (Q'ld), M.A.C.E. (Housemaster of Thorold House) E. Heyward, M.A. (Hons.) (Tas.) C. I. Wood, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. (Tas.) (Housemaster of Buckland House) S. C. Cripps, B.A. (Tas.) VISITOR: D. R. Proctor (Housemaster of Stephens House) C. S. Lane, B.Ec., Dip.Ed. (Tas.) The Bishop of Tasmania (The Right Reverend F. E. Davies, M.A., Th.D.) M. L. de C. Orgill, B.A. (W.A.) C. M. Ayling, B.Sc. (Tas.) F. W. Chinn, Dip.Art, M.S.A.E., Dip.Archt., A.M.I.E.T. THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT T. R. Godlee, A.A.S.A. T. Maclurkin Chairman: R. F. Walch, Esq. D. Mawson, Dip.Mus., L.R.S.M. (Master of Music) J. Weedon, B.Sc. (Queensland) M. S. Bull, Esq., LL.B. (Tas.) Mrs A. H. Harvey, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Meib.) M. F. Chestennan, Esq. Mrs J. Damian, B.A. (Tas.), Certificat de l'Institut de Phonetique (Paris) E. M. Giblin, Esq., M.E., B.Sc. (Tas.) Woodwork: B. Griggs R. W. Henry, Esq., B.Sc. (Meib.) Physical Training: K. Dexter A. F. Page, Esq. MIDDLE SCHOOL D. H. Paifreyman, Esq. Master of the Middle School: F. J. Williams, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford T. L. Roberts, Esq. J. H. Houghton, M.A. (Hons.), Jesus College, Cambridge (Housemaster of School House) A. K. Wertheimer, Esq. JUNIOR SCHOOL Headmaster of the Junior School: G. A. McKay, B.A. (Tas.), M.A.C.E. J. F. Millington, Cert.Ed. A.T.T.I. (Meib.) R. Penwright M. C. How Miss E. Burrows Mrs M. Watson, P.N.E.U. Dip. Mrs M. E. Holton, Dip.K.T.C. (Meib.) Miss S. Hutchins MEDICAL STAFF School Doctor: Dr W. McL. Thomson, M.B., B.S. Matron: Mrs H. R. Dobbie, R.A.N.F. OFFICE STAFF Headmaster's Secretary: Mrs M. A. Mazur Mrs R. H. Daly :DJIt.it1wu

Captain of the School: L. S. Shea DURING the last three power, and limitation of the growth of hundred years Science population. All these are much nearer to Vice-Captains: A. P. Gee, A. B. Risby has proved itself an incredibly powerful being possible than they ever were be- revolutionary force. Its most significant fore. In Western industrial countries the effect upon the society of today has been growth of population is almost nil; the Prefects: C. C. D. Groom, B. 0. Hale, C. Jones the improvement in the techniques used same causes will have the same effect in in industry and war, which has stimu- other countries as they become modern- Sub-Prefects: lated profound changes in social and ised. The even distribution of ultimate W. Arming J. W. Griffiths S. K. Palfreyman political organisation. power, economic as well as political, has P. J. Cloudsdale N. N. Hargraves J. W. Pitman But what of the future? Where is this been nearly achieved in several Western I. H. Giles C. A. Miller K. Symons revolutionary force leading us? The democracies, and others are rapidly mov- technical achievements of the next thirty ing towards it. The prevention of war? Captains of Sport: years may be predicted with a fair de- The total annihilation of the human race

Cricket: S. K. Paifreyman Rugby: K. Symons gree of accuracy. which would result from a wide scale Football: S. K. Paifreyman Swimming: C. C. D. Groom We can foresee major advances in nuclear war makes any war futile for the Rowing: B. 0. Hale medicine. Artificial organs, hearts, lungs aggressor. Combined Cadet Corps: and stomachs will be made available, But is this world of tomorrow opened and improved surgery will give rise to up to us by science going to be a happy ARMY: AIR FORCE: widespread transplanting of organs. Adjutant: C.U/O L. S. Shea C.U/O: M. Collins one? Is even our world of today a happy C.U/Os: A. Arnold, P. Boyd, C. Miller Sergeant: D. Jones Nearly all experts agree that by the one? year 2000 all viral and bacterial diseases Why does this magnificent applied Magazine Staff: will be virtually wiped out, and a cure science which saves work and makes life for cancer found. Master-in-Charge: easier, bring us so little happiness? The Mr 0. H. Biggs Nuclear power plants will supply phe- simple answer runs: because we have Assistant Master: The Chaplain nomenal amounts of energy to our civil- not yet learned to make a sensible use of Editor: J. W. Pitman isation, to produce electricity and heat, it, and to live with it. Assistant Editors: J.W. Griffiths, R. J. Howroyd irrigate deserts and convert sea water to drinking water. In war, it serves that we may poison Committee: A momentous prospect is offered to and annihilate each other. In peace it S. D. Clennett A. V. Hood M. O'Brien biologists, who believe that before the has made our lives hurried and uncer- D. W. de Little J. W. Knight H. Rhee century is out they will have mastered tain. Instead of freeing us in great mea- A. P. Gee J. C. McEachern L. S. Shea the mechanisms of heredity sufficiently sure from spiritually exhausting labour, I. H. Giles to be able to control the information it has made men into slaves of machi- nery, who for the most part complete Library Staff: passed on to future generations, and man will become able to direct his own their monotonous long day's work with a Master-in-Charge: Mr C. How evolution. feeling of disgust and frustration. Chief Librarian: A. P. Gee Science can provide the world with all We can master the atom, but this is of Assistant Librarian: J. C. McEachern these benefits, and many more un- no use if we are not first masters of our- dreamed-of now, but our society must selves. Great treasures of philosophy and Committee: wisdom lie dormant in our civilisation. learn to make use of them. Science Offers I. H. Giles R. D. Jones S. Osborne the possibility of a far greater well-being If these be allied with science, science J. W. Griffiths J. W. Knight C. Rae than has ever been known before. But it will lead us to a world of human dignity C. C. D. Groom D. W. Mason-Cox H. Rhee offers this on certain conditions: aboli- and happiness. D. M. Howell A. Miller R. Watson R. C. Jones M. O'Brien M. Wertheimer tion of war, even distribution of ultimate THE EDITOR. ii

student, coming fifth, Richard Rose coming around the corner. Too little emphasis nowa- twelfth, and John Alexander, our present days is placed on leadership. As a school we Mr Chairman of the Board, His influence has been felt Captain of the School and also a first-year cannot allow our thinking to become humdrum. Mr Bethune, throughout the School not only student, coming thirtieth. Both the boys and Modern people are becoming too ordinary, Ladies and Gentlemen, in the classroom but also with a the staff deserve our congratulations on these and we are allowing ourselves to be dictated guitar and with gridiron football outstanding results. to by the ordinary instead of the extraordinary. O,-TE hundred and nineteen years —I know the School would like We are still in the throes of public examina- Our value as a school must lie in our care of ago the first Headmaster of the to express their feelings. tions this year, but already we know that eight the individual. We must make life an adven- School presented his Annual boys gained 2-year Commonwealth Secondary ture into the unknown regions. Report of the new school foun- It is very gratifying that our Scholarships worth £200 per annum: Philip ded in memory of the Venerable staff is remaining stable. Next Boyd, Michael Calvert, Peter Crick, David de the Archdeacon Hutchins of Van year, we shall welcome some Little, Roderick Kilner, Cam McEachern, Ian How is life's journey to be charted? What Diemen's Land. Tonight I have additional teachers. Mrs Damian, Sherrey and Geoffrey Storr. John Pitman won are we as a school doing about planning the the honour to present the Annual B.A. (Tasmania), comes to us a State Bursary which in future will be award- routes? Report of this old school newly from the State Department as ed on the same basis as the Commonwealth Next year as an experiment, in the Middle sited in Sandy Bay. Throughout Senior French teacher. She will Scholarships to boys in their fourth year secon- and Senior Schools, we will be devoting one those one hundred and nineteen be known to many of you as an dary course. Nigel Nichols was awarded a whole day a month, normally the last Monday speech nights the School has had extremely gifted teacher and we Junior Bursary. We are grateful to both the of each month, towards a new concept of many distinguished speakers, and are lucky to be getting her. I Commonwealth and State Governments for initiative training and leadership. By re-arrang- tonight we are proud to have Mr have appointed Mr Derek Maw- their help in this way. ing our timetable we will be getting as much Bethune present as our guest. son as Master of Music. Mr classroom work and activity as before, but we The wireless has made it very Mawson is a graduate of the FUTURE TRENDS IN OUR TEACHING will be able to spend more time on adventure clear that our friends in Parlia- Royal School of Music, London, training. The cadets will be taking more train- ment lead exciting, if vociferous, and was a pupil of Solomon, and As an Independent School we expect to lead the way both in academic and sporting spheres. ing in the bush. They will be learning to live lives. We are very conscious that THE HEADMASTER also sang in the Westminster rough and the whole concept of their training the Leader of the Opposition Abbey Choir under Sir William We believe that courageous but worth-while will be changed. Mr Orgill is assuming com- must find time precious, and we are very McKie. We look forward to his being here. experiments should be made, and that we mand of the cadets next year and will be grateful to him for having stepped into the He will be teaching music thfoughout the should be always on the alert for new ideas. responsible for the planning of these new acti- breach left by Dr Forbes' absence. School, and if there are any parents who want A visiting educationalist recently achieved vities. I am very glad Mr Wood is remaining On behalf of the School I should like to say their sons to have private lessons they should some notoriety by denouncing Speech Nights with the cadets and will be in charge of admini- thank you to Mr Bethune and also to his wife, let me know as soon as possible. I have also as being the vehicles for platitudes, and stration, which will need experience and much and to say how much we are looking forward appointed Mr John Weedon, a B.Sc. from claimed they should be abolished. I cannot tact as this will be the first time that this whole to hearing Mr Bethune speak. Brisbane as an extra Mathematics and Science agree with him. We have all suffered from the day kind of activity has been tried in Australia. Tonight I would emphasise that, as in the Master. He will be able to instruct in the new speaker who claims to have done badly at The number in Army and Air Force cadets will past few years, we are streamlining our activi- approach to Mathematics, which is now func- school, and yet who has risen to some great be increased, and with the advent of battle ties so that we finish early to enable our Matri- tioning well up in the Senior School. He is height of fame, or infamy. But Speech Nights dress and other improvements, cadet training culation candidates to get to bed early. currently Vice-President of the Brisbane Uni- are occasions on which we can all be justly will emphasise adventure and leadership, versity Judo Club, and will be anxious to start proud of the past, and look ahead with enthu- rather than the more mundane and stereo- STAFF a new club here next year. siam to the future. What is our future? I can- I should like to welcome to their first Speech not hope to discuss all of our plans tonight. typed activities. I hope also we can find the Night five members of staff: Mr Orgill, our ACADEMIC RESULTS In any case I like to keep some things up my Scouter who will restart the Scout Troop. All Senior Geography Master; Mr Chinn, our Your programmes as usual give the bare sleeve until the appropriate time comes. Thus other boys will become Civilian Cadets and Senior Art Master; Mr Godlee, our Senior details of our academic successes. Last year the new prefects' gowns - their 'magentas' their training will be mountain work, water Commerce Master; Mr Maclurkin and Miss two boys gained Junior Bursaries, whilst six- as they will be called—were not revealed to safety, first aid and similar activities for all Hutchins. These last two were engaged during teen boys gained the Commonwealth Secon- the School in all their pristine glory until this boys. We are fortunate in our locality here in the year to help with our increased numbers. dary Scholarships. Twelve boys gained Com- morning's Sports Assembly. But I do want to having the new South Leas property at our They have all settled down and given invalu- monwealth Tertiary Scholarships. 32 boys emphasise that we are educating the leaders disposal for bivouacs and similar activities, as able help in all parts of the School. Mr Carey gained 'A' Schools Board Certificates, 5 gained of tomorrow. well as the mountains and the river. 'B' Certificates. All of our 4th Form Secondary is also here for his first Speech Night, and, Some of you boys will become famous as Mm 1SDi$1I1W(S)i alas, his last. Having an American to teach boys sit for the Schools Board Certificates, academics, others as farmers, some as soldiers, French intrigued many of the boys and gave and last year 66 out of 71 gained Certificates. others as statesmen, some as priests, others This monthly activity, which can include an uplift to the subject. But we knew when We look forward with confidence to the results as doctors, and so on. But let no one think it weekend bivouacs and camps, I am confident Mr Carey joined us that it was only until the this year. a platitude if I say that all of you will be called will be a step in the right direction for all- end of the year. Now that Mr Carey has been In Matriculation 31 boys qualified, and we upon to be a leader at some stage of life's round education of the boys, for the teaching taught some English he feels able to carry on had three boys on the University Entrance adventure. Life is an adventure. Something of th€m all to be leaders of themselves and of his trip round the world. Scholarship List: Andrew Macneil, a first-year fresh is awaiting each of us, young and old, their fellow men. I am very glad so many of our friends who the river experienced something which will Your programmes give slight indication Lane and Mr Carey who are going with them, coach in sports are here tonight. Without them last all their lives and I am deeply grateful to already of work done along these lines in the a very successful trip. we could not run efficiently many of our games. the Chaplain for having organised it, and to way of life-saving and first aid. Some of the Many other individual items have been the staff who helped run it. senior boys this holiday have been asked to given by parents and friends, for which we are Finally, I should like to thank all the staff form a beach patrol at Long Beach. Such a most grateful. I have acknowledged them request gave me immense satisfaction because I have spoken at some length about our and prefects. This has been an exciting year privately and lists appear in the School Ma a- and the patience and tact of masters and boys I am certain that our modern youth is longing present boys, but I must say something of our zines. Some of the new trophies are on display to give service if given the opportunity. During new boys next year, Our Junior School is alike, often under very trying conditions, has tonight. been most encouraging. This smooth transition the Christmas holidays a party of boys will increasing from 150 to 160. Entry will become I should like to thank all the various associa- take part in an Adventure Camp at Esperance harder at first-year level in the future and our has been very largely due to Mr Kerr, our tions attached to the School in many ways, and Second Master; to Mr McKay, Headmaster of when John Whelan will be the Camp Leader. entries as far ahead as 1971 are most encou- in particular the veterans of Queen's College. For the less gifted boy academically we now raging. This year's entry of 140 boys for scho- They give not only moral, but very real, help the Junior School; to Mr Williams, Master of have a fully trained remedial teacher. Mr How larships produced some very good material and to the School. the Middle School, and to the other members who joined us last year has taken a remedial we can look forward with confidence to our of staff. The boarders especially are lucky in teacher's course at Queensland University and continuing with good scholastic results. [a) F411190544_NX having Mr and Mrs Houghton in charge of will concentrate on teaching boys who need The Chapel Fundis running as part of the them, as well as Matron Dobbie and Mrs extra guidance. We hope parents will make use BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT current Appeal, but gifts can be earmarked Smart, the Housekeeper. My thanks also to the of his gifts if their children need help. kitchen and cleaning staffs who battled As the School grows we are able to provide for the Chapel if the donor desires. Plans are valiantly against both water and mud; to the I should also like to draw the attention more and better equipped rooms. The Open being drawn for the new Chapel and much will Bursar and the Administrative staff for their of parents to the fact that we have a Careers Day held in November showed hundreds what depend on finance as to when we start this new patience with the Headmaster. All of tonight's Master, Mr Lane, who is ready to give advice a high standard of work there was in all levels stage. We estimate that the Chapel will cost arrangements have been left to Mr Penwright, about courses and jobs. I hope that we will be of the School. I should particularly like to about £15,000 and so we need to raise another Mr Cripps and Mr Dexter. The flowers were able to bring leaders of commerce and the thank the staff in front of you all for inspiring £10,000. Gifts large and small are coming in arranged by Mrs Clennett. Mr Robert Smith, professions into the School more frequently the boys to produce such a wonderful display. steadily and I am confident that the focal an Old Boy of the School, is playing the piano. next year to help boys choose their careers. Perhaps I should also thank the patient parents, point in the School will be built before too To all of them my thanks. The choice of subjects next year at various because houses must have smelt strongly with long. I think at this stage it would be appro- priate to say that this School as a Church of In John Alexander we have a boy who has levels has been distributed to boys at School. the boiling of skeletons. The School will be quietly and confidently set an exemplary stan- Basically, we are trying to 'set' as many sub- open again for those who were not able to England School does not receive any financial support from the Church and it relies for its dard in sport and work, a boy of which the jects as possible so that boys will gravitate to come this last time, on Saturday, March 19th, School is proud. The prefects and sub-prefects their correct group regardless of form. This when His Excellency the Governor and Lady development and progress on gifts from parents and friends. We were very grateful have clearly shown their efficiency and adapt- is not possible at every level but will operate Gairdner will be visiting the School to open the ability in support of him. in the third- and fourth-year secondary as well new Administration Block and the Cloister to Bishop McCall, Bishop of Wangaratta, who as in the Matriculation classes. Classrooms, and to commemorate the bringing came to Hobart to conduct our pre-confirma- I should like to give all those leaving my together of the School in Sandy Bay. I hope tion retreat. Once he was here he was seized warmest wishes, and hope you one and all will we shall have a lot of visitors that day as we upon by others to take part in a very hectic find life an adventure in the future. A happy shall also have the School Fair. week. The boys who went to the retreat across Christmas to you all. The Bishop has asked me to apologise to you all for his absence tonight. He is speaking at Broadland House Speech Night. He also asked me to say something about the New The School is most grateful especially to the Guinea Work Camp trip this coming holiday. Parents and Old Boys for their wonderful sup- (MR R. F. WALCH) He feels, as I do, that the youth of today is port. The Parents' Groups have contributed maligned because of the silly behaviour of a some £1,050 this year. The Tuck Shop is being Mr Bethune, had to insist on his staying in Canberra to- few. Our youth is not decadent, and as an run by mothers under Mrs Howroyd and Mrs Distinguished Guests, night. illustration of this I will quote the overwhelm- Peacock, both of whom seem tireless in the Ladies and Gentlemen of all ages, He asked me to sincerely apologise to you. ing number of boys who wanted to give up efforts which the boys much appreciate. They Tms morning I had a phone call from Dr their holidays by going to New Guinea. The expect to make a yearly profit of about £650. Forbes conveying his regret at having to It is a difficult situation when such set-backs cynics have said they will be going for a holi- The Old Boys continue to run the School cancel his visit to Hobart to be our guest of occur at the last minute. I asked the Leader day, but the fact is that they will be going for Appeal which has now passed the sum of honour this evening. He had previously of the Opposition, Mr Bethune, for his assist- hard work and I admire their sense of adven- £100,000 gross. They have given much valuable warned us of this possibility when originally ance. He readily responded, and you may ture and service for others less fortunate than equipment including an VIII, a set of blades asked, but we have been the victims of a imagine how grateful we are to you, sir, for themselves. They will be excellent ambas- for a IV, a set of hurdles, and a School Bursary completely unprecedented extension of House honouring us in such an understanding way. sadors for Australia and for our youth, and in all totalling about £1,000. This will mean of Representatives Sittings into this time in On behalf of all the members and friends will do untold good among our Papuan neigh- that we will be able to give more boys the December, and the Leader of the Government of the Hutchins here tonight I welcome you. bours. I should like to wish the boys, and Mr opportunity to take part in the various sports. 10 U. • On a significant occasion lasting, functional and archi- such as this it is important to tecturally acceptable. We In addition there are a number of other are very envious of the tremendous assistance have an appropriate and anticipated this would be matters where the State can assist, and these which both these organisations provide for dignified atmosphere, partic- the end of realistic achieve- include superannuation, library subsidies, us. Here again the team spirit is most signi- ularly as it is the finale to ment, and it has now proved school medical schemes, bonding of student ficant. the school years for a num- to be just that. teachers to independent schools, and isolation For the record, I intend to mention the ber of young men. This at- allowances, the detailed attitude to which has This means that we are been definitely established by this school. members of the Board—a team of responsible mosphere is created mainly now on the eve of framing men whose devotion and hard work to the by the many interested peo- our second five-year plan, Land, buildings and finances are only part of ple who attend, and to our our school. School makes the job pleasurable and satisfy- perhaps not quite so spec- ing, and I would like to officially record my guests from the Leader of tacular as the first, but just We are living and working in an organ- the Opposition, the Com- as important, for it is during isation with a series of teams. We have a thanks to my partners in the management of mander of Tasmania Com- this phase that we expect the teaching team from whom we get all our in- the School. mand, the Dean of Hobart, refinements and consolida- spirations and problems. There are few 'thank- Just because we have a new look at Queen- the Chairman of the Friends' tion to take place, and the yous' more sincere and more appreciated than School Board and the Vice- a student going to his master at the end of a borough let us not take lightly this job of parents, administrators, mas- school making and school preserving—what Chancellor of the University ters and boys are looking for school year and acknowledging the teaching to the youngest brother or these refinements, giving which he has been given during his school life. you see on the ground is barely half what it sister of our most junior greater scope and value to Of all the lessons taken by a boy from his takes to make up a school. pupil, I offer a very warm the education which the school years, there is probably none greater Our job will never be done—our standards welcome. I cannot refer to than the lesson of how to play in a team. This School has, and will have, to must be kept extremely high, and these can atmosphere without men- offer. is not a statement on sportsmanship, but rather tioning the devotion and Mr B. F. WALCH one on teamsmanship in its broadest sense, only be judged in the end by the product interest displayed by our So far, through gifts, sale and I forecast that you boys will look back on produced. In the Sixth Form I had a message Parents and Friends in decorating this hall to- of buildings, Commonwealth Government your school lives having this team spirit fore- passed by the English master at the time and night. science aid, and increased borrowings, we most in your minds. this, I am pleased to say, has remained in my have been able to create some new facilities There are in our midst friends of the school OLD BOYS AND PARENTS memory—it was a message given by Robert who are almost a perpetual backstop to im- on a new site. It would appear that we are now at the bottom of the barrel, but somehow The strength of the Old Boys' Association Burns—'That a man's reach should exceed his portant and lesser functions. Their example is grasp or what's a Heaven for?' Please think an inspiration to all who are intimately con- we aim to finance our deficiencies—these are: and Parents' Association of this School is out- nected with Hutchins. completion of our sports oval, a chapel, addi- standing. There are many other schools who about that. tional classrooms and an assembly hall, and It is silly to say that this has been the most may your Chairman, in a few years time, have something or other year, indicating that other the privilege of reporting their completion on years have, in some ways, been less significant. a night such as this. This has been an interesting year with a fair Mr Chairman, as harmful to our education to have won all balance between successes and setbacks. How- [I1SflWI Mr Bethune, our games as to have lost in everything. There- ever, I can report with confidence that progress Mr Headmaster, fore, the well-balanced results of 1965 are very has been made, and there are signs of our We wish to leave no doubts about our at- Distinguished Guests, pleasing, and we can all be very proud of re-organisation reaching a period of consolid- titude to aid from Governments. This and other Ladies and Gentlemen, them. ation. schools of its type have played, and are play- ing, a major role in the country's vast educa- IT is a pleasure and great honour to present IfIM It is my part to report on aspects of pure tional commitment, and while we will continue you with the Senior Prefect's Report for the school management, and it is the prerogative to make every effort to finance ourselves, we year 1965, covering sporting and other activi- Perhaps our most successful sport this year of the Headmaster to report on the detailed cannot retain the high standard of curriculum ties outside the academic curriculum. I can was rowing. A provisional first VIII was chosen operation. and achievement commanded by every field truthfully say tonight that we all have a right shortly after the commencement of first term, of employment without help from outside. to be very proud of our achievements on and and straight away settled down to hard train- FINANCE FOR RE-DEVELOPMENT There is at least a break-through in thinking off the sports field this year. I say 'we' and ing under the experienced eye of Mr Paul Our finances for re-development have gone by Governments in Australia towards assisting 'our' because I know that almost everybody Cox, the coach. This VIII was undefeated in accordance with our five-year plan now the independent school, and we are particu- here—boys, staff, parents, friends and Old throughout the season. A four taken from the entering its fifth year. Just over four years larly behind assistance in the form of providing Boys, all feel to some extent a part of the crew won the Sandy Bay and Hobart Regatta ago we speculated on all possible sources of substantial annual sums for payment of interest unity that is Hutchins. I am unable to report Schoolboys' Fours races. The crew was suc- capital, income, and acting on estimates from on approved capital borrowings up to 5% per that we won every sporting fixture, but as cessful at the Henley-on-Tamar Regatta, nar- our Architect, found we had a fair chance of annum, and further, in the form of guarantees pleasant as that would be, I am just as happy, rowly beating Launceston Grammar School, moving the school to Queenborough with the by State Governments on approved borrowings if not happier, reporting on what a well-bal- and this was repeated a week later at the Der- essential buildings in 'a form which would be for approved works. anced year 1965 has been—balanced, that is, went Schoolboys' Regatta for Invitation VIIIs. with victories and defeats. It would have been On the same day, the stern four of the VIII 13 won the Shannon-Frawley Shield, again from a into the State Junior Rugby Team which Grammar School Four. On April 10, in a very played in the tournament in Canberra in May. exciting race, the crew snatched victory from Soccer, being its second year in the School, Grammar, to win the Head-of-the-River for has caught on, and two teams were entered the second successive year. Other crews fared into competition. The 'A' team reached semi- well also, notching three wins, a second and finals but was unable to compete in the Final '01 lglii a third place out of the seven fours races. This because of cadet camp. year there was no National Regatta for our Our hockey teams suffered the same set- H crew to go to as in 1964; however, one is being back as cricket in that the sides fielded, of held next year. Our fingers are crossed. which there were three, were all very young The swimming team surprised everyone and inexperienced. All those connected with By with some fine results. It would appear that hockey in the School have expressed faith in The Rev. M. B. Eagle, B.A., TILL. we are at least pulling out of the slump which our future in this sport. swimming has suffered in the school. Hutchins In several sports we have been unable to was placed second to St Virgil's in both the break the dominance of St Virgil's, and Cross- r;i group of trained theologians working with Southern and the Island Combined meetings, Country is certainly one of these. We finished University men where the decisions are made. in a rather low third place at Elwick in August, I RECENTLY received a letter from a friend who This suggestion is neither new nor original, and the number of outstanding under-age is a missionary in New Guinea. This is part of performances promised well for the future. but were not without our share of outstandin but it should be constantly kept in sight for individual runners. Our tennis players also ha her letter: 'The Government gives us more and action. Second, there is a need for the estab- With so few of last year's cricketers return- a very lean year this year. Once again we more in the way of equipment - once again lishment of theological scholarships to enable ing this year, our 1965 side was a very young congratulate St Virgil's. what we need is more and more trained and men of ability to go on to post-graduate work one. Nevertheless, under the expert eye of Mr With a greater emphasis being placed on experienced staff to make the best use of it. without undue financial embarrassment. Many Richardson, the team acquitted itself well. Our providing a wider variety of sports, squash The reports of the outstation school inspec- very able men are shunted off into sidings congratulations to the Friends' School team for was established this year. There were five tions makes the point over and over - no im- when they should be given every facility to their Southern and Island Combined victories. teams taking part, and in final placing we provement can be expected until you have study. Able minds well trained will attract Sailing is a sport which is not a direct school came third. Also, for the first time, Hutchins more trained staff. What else can one do when others (such as schoolboys), and this is what sport, but since so many of our boys take part took part in table tennis on an inter-school on every patrol parents ask for expansion of we need. Able minds with insufficient training in it and support the sailing clubs in one way basis. Our results were very pleasing. The their local school, and when at this time of are a shame! year I'm having to turn children away because or another, it merits a mention. The most School team was placed third to the first and In conclusion, and on a different matter, popular classes are the Yachting World Cadet second Hobart High teams in a competition in they have failed, when half the time it isn't their fault? Who can learn without a teacher?' may I ask your prayers for generous giving and Rainbow classes and Hutchins boys figure which eight teams took part. It is hoped that for our School Chapel Fund. We do need a very highly on championship and state repre- these new sports will flourish in the future. Chapel at Hutchins and are deeply grateful sentative lists. I DZ* 3 1JI for contributions already given, but the days .W3Et,)(eU ) II There is in New Guinea, and everywhere, still go by. Those concerned with Christian Another new sport is basketball. Supported a very great need for trained staff for schools, advancement must realise the importance of a The first XVIII this year was a particularly during second term by Mr Carey, our Ameri- colleges and universities. Men and women Chapel and all it means. Pray that the Holy strong side, although this became more appa- can French Master, basketball was well sup- who are dedicated to the cause of Christ and Spirit may, if it is His Will, move the hearts rent later in the season. After a very close ported and provided a much needed alterna- who are prepared to relate the Faith to their of many to give generously. roster and a hard Premiership match, Hutchins tive or additional sport for many boys. Mr pupils at the intellectual level at which they defeated St Virgil's to become Southern Pre- Carey also showed some senior boys the fun- teach. We, as Christians, are missing out in so miers. The following week our colours were damentals of the American game gridiron, as many places because, as the Bishop of Poly- lowered to a tall and very vigorous Church a result of which two invitation games were nesia has pointed out, we are being out- Grammar School team who really only won played against Friends. thought. Now, I have no desire for people to the game in the last quarter of play. We extend The last major sport of the year, athletics, think that I believe all problems are solved our congratulations to them. showed that Hutchins was well up to the stan- by one quick infusion of intellectuals into the A strong Rugby team came runner-up in the dard of past years. Once again we did not beat Church. There will always be room for men premiership battle this year. The Rugby com- St Virgil 's and came third in both Southern like the Cure d'Ars! But we do desperately r"t ) petition in which our Under-Eighteen side and Island Competitions. An important cor- need men of ability to meet the needs of ( I. took part is not only Inter-school, there being relation, and one which should be brought to students in schools and universities. C, -' three clubs also fielding teams. Hence it was the attention of boys, is that of the sports, ( I have two sugggestions: first, that there is 1 a fine achievement for us to get into the athletics and cross-county. The schools which a need for Schools of Divinity to be estab- premiership match. As it was, the School won are good in cross-country also do well in ath- lished either in or attached to our universities the C. E. Davies Perpetual Trophy for School- letics, in the same way as good cross-country —it will almost certainly have to be a joint boy Rugby from St Virgil's for the first time in runners in the school are usually good athletes. Christian venture, but we must have a living many years. Five of our boys gained selection (continued on page 20)

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HUTCHINS FAMILIES boys. Gládys married Ronald Swan, an Old Rupert Westbrook Watchorn. (1903; 1636)— Boy, and their daughter, Megan, married W. Second son of Arthur Denison; pastoralist; J. Hamilton, whose two sons, John and Dun- Lincoln Agricultural College in New Zea- WE are very grateful to Brigadier E. M. Dollery for this further article in our can Hamilton, are atthe School. land; with his brother Stanley purchased.. interesting series of Hutchins Families. The preparation of this article involved Passing to the fourth son, Louis, only one of property at Rose Hill, Jericho; First XVIII; much research, and our thanks are due to the author. his three sons, Brian, went to Hutchins, but tennis team. Died 1953. another son, Alan, who went to Friends, sent Arthur Stanley Watchorn (1905, 1673) —Third THE Watchorn family's •connection with the C. R. Rex, and from this marriage three sons, his two sons, Ian and Geoffrey, to the School. son of Arthur Denison; pastoralist; Hawkes- School covers ,a period of ninety-eight years, John, Guy and Harvey, and two grandsons, There remains Amy. Sarah, John's daughter, buEy Agricultural College in New South -. commencing with William John in 1868 and Geoffrey and Charles, attended the School. who married J. G. Turner, the founder of the Wales; joined his brother Rupert at Rose terminating for the present with Michael (See The Rex Family in Issue No. 101 in July well-known firm of J. G. Turner Pty. Ltd., Hill; later grew hops at Bushy Park, then Perkins and James Bayly-Stark, descendants 1959). fruit processors and general merchants, of became a commercial traveller, and finally on the distaff side and at present at the Next came Edwin Thomas, better known as Salamanca Place. They had two sons and purchased the Empire Hotel at Queens- School. The founder of the family in Van Colonel Watchorn, for he was a prominent three daughters. One son, John Watchorn town; lives in retirement in Hobart. Diemen's Land was Thomas Watchorn, of leader in the Volunteer movement in Tas- Turner (1909, 1839), had a distinguished Bruce Baynton Watchorn (1906,1697) —Elder Holme Pierrepoint, co. Nottingham, England, mania for many years, and led the 2nd Im- career in the Army and the business world, son of Edwin Thomas; regular Army officer; who arrived in Hobart Town in 1837 with a perial Bushmen's Contingents to the Boer War, and his son, James (1947, 3959), followed his served with Royal Artillery in World War'I family of three sons and five daughters. After being awarded the C.B. and V.D. He was a father at the School. One of the daughters, and worm the M.C.; entered Duntroon and.. a short stay, however, the family returned to member of the firm of Watchorn Bros and Alice, married John Lord, who went to graduated 1924; World War II Colonel, England. Thomas died in 1867, aged 82. Of later became a Customs agent. In accordance Queen's, and their two sons, John (1927, 2878) O.B.E.; took law course and became a the sons, one John commences our story, in with his wish and by special approval his and Richard (1938, 3468), are Old Boys. judge's associate; died in Sydney in 1957. that he had four sons, William, Edwin, Arthur ashes were buried beneath the South African Glance married T. A. Game, and their grand- Neil Edwin Watchorn (1913, 2004) —Second and Louis, and a daughter, Amy, all of whom War Memorial on the Domain. He died in son, Richard (1952, 4279), left the School re- son of Edwin Thomas; pastoralist; lieut. in more anon. John was eleven when he came 1940. Edwin had two sons, Bruce and Neil, cently with a fine record behind him. Muriel 12th Light Horse, C.M.F., to which he pre- to Hobart Town with his father, but, as men- both Hutchins boys, whose memory is per- married Gordon Boyes (1908, 1822), and their sented a cup for best rifle shot. This cup is tioned above, he was taken back to England petuated in several sporting trophies at the , son, David (1941, 3580), followed his father. now in possession of the School and is and grew up in Nottingham. He eventually School. Bruce served with the British Army Thus, Amy, who died in 1939, aged 80, gave awarded annually for rifle shooting; World ran away to sea and thereafter led an adven- in World War I with the Royal Artillery, win- six descendants to the School. War II, captain; taken prisoner, by the Jap- turous life which finally brought him back to ning the M.C. After the war he entered Dun- Following are notes on the various members anese in Ambon and shot by them in 1942. Victoria. After running a camel train between troon and rose to the rank of Colonel, with a of the family at the School: Arthur Bayly Watchorw (1927,-2876) ---- Elder Melbourne and Ballarat in the gold-rush days further award of the O.B.E. Neil also went to William John Watchorn (1868, 704) —Son of son of Erskine; engineer; First XVIII; tennis of the 1850s he settled in Hobart as a Duntroon for a short period, then became a John; entered his father's business; was team; crew; World War II, lieutenant, M.C.; publican and later founded the general mer- pastoralist until World. War II, when he Master Warden of the Marine Board for P.O.W. on Burma-Thailand railway for chant-, and wine and spirit business ' subse- gained his captaincy and was captured and several terms; during one of his terms the three years; gained degree B.C.E. and quently known as Watchorn Bros He entered shot by the Japanese at Ambon in 1942. Board installed the light (now dismantled) served with Department of Main Roads in Parliament as the Member for Huon in the Neither of these boys left a son. below Alexandra Battery, and because New South Wales; controls engineering Legislative Council, and2 held the seat for John's third son, Arthur Denison, was a law- William was afflicted with an almost con- branch of William Adams and Co. at their, many years. He was also Mayor of Hobart on yer who founded the legal firm of Finlay and tinuous 'blink' it was dubbed 'Blinking Billy' head office in Sydney. several occasions. He died at his residence, Watchorn in 1880 He had three sons and by the inhabitants of Hobart. He died in James Bayly Watchorn (1931, 3124) —Second 'Ashlar', in St George's Terrace in 1905, in his two daughters, and from this stock came 1914. son of Erskine; prefect; First XI; First eightieth year. eleven boys to the School. The sons, Erskine, Jack Watchorn (Queen's) - Second son of XV1II; tennis team; crew; World War II, Of John's sons, only the eldest, William Rupert and Stanley, went to Hutchins. The William; farmer; enlisted in New Zealand flying-officer in R.A.A.F.; after training in John, was sent to Hutchins, but descendants daughters were Clare and Gladys. Erskine's and was .killed in France in World War I. Africa was killed whilst testing Typhoon of all five children have attended the School, two sons served in World War II Arthur, the Erskine Clarence Watchorn (1902, 1593)— fighters in England in 1943. a total of twenty-eight. Taking them in order, elder, winning the M C and after the sur- Eldest son of Arthur Denison; lawyer; cap- Henry James Bayly-Stark (1965, 5362)—Son William had three sons, Harold, Jack and Gil- render of Singapore spending several years tain First XVIII; LL.B. (Tas.), studied at of H. J. and Margaret (nee Watchorn) bert. Harold went.to Officer College, Jack to on the infamous Burma-Thailand railway con Middle Temple and called to the Bar there Bayly-Stark and grandson of Erskine; still Queen's, and Gilbert -to Buckland's School. struction Jim, the younger, was killed in a in 1912; entered the firm of Finlay and at the School. Harold made.. the sea his profession and plane accident whilst serving with the Watchom; original member of Sandy Bay Maurice Watchorn Perkins (1931, 3119) —Son finished as Harbourmaster at Hobart. Jack R.A.A.F. in England. His memory is perpe- Rowing Club 1906; President of Australian of Maurice and Clare (nee Watchorn) Per- emigrated to New Zealand and was killed tuated by the J. B. Watchorn Prize for English. Amateur Rowing Council 1925 to 1935; Sec- kins and grandson of Arthur Denison; in action in France in World War I Gilbert Clare, who was for a time Sub-Matron at the retary of Tasmanian Rowing Association farmer at Cambridge; World War II. was a marine engineer who ended his active School, married Maurice Perkins, and their 1914; member of Board of Management of Robert Watchorn Perkins (1962, 5110)—Elder career with a cable-laying company in South son Maurice (Peter) Perkins and grandsons the School 1929 to 1937; lives in retirement son of Maurice and Glare (nee Watchorn) Lucy, RObert Michael Perkins are Hutchins America. William's daughter, married and in Hobart. (continued on page 55)

17 Lti MATRICULATION EXAMINATION, 1965-66 .0 (ORDINARY AND SUPPLEMENTARY) .0 cd 10 9 . 0 9 '5 '5 . .0 .9 8 0 i 0 0 n o Holder, P. J A 0 A

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Balding, D. J . 0 0 A Inglis, W. J 0 0 c c CQ Blackwood, J . B. o c Ingoldsby, J. D 0 0 A Boss-Walker, P. A Ireland, D. F A A A CQ Bosworth, A. J A 0 . Jones, C. J. T 0 A A A A Q Bosworth, P. K. A C 0 A QP Jones, R. C A A 0 A A Q 0 A CQ AA Jones, R. D. M 0 o o Burbury, R. W. King, C.J 0 A o A Cloudsdale, P. J . A 0 A 0 McCabe, J . A. W 0 A 0 Collins, M. J .0 0 Coupe, D. P. o o c o McKay, R. V. J. 0 0 Phillips, R. C 0 A A- A 0 9 Davies, J . B. 0 Dixon, S. F. o A C 0 CQ Pitman, J. W. 0 A C C C 9

Dorney, R. p. 0 0 A Prowse, R. J A C A A A QP Drury, C. G. A Rae, C. M 0 A 0 C 0 0 Q Gee, A. A A Rae, G.0 o A 0 A Giles, I. H. 0 0 C C A Q Rayner, M. A A 0 0 A QP Godfrey, G. E. A 0 A C 0 QP Rhee,H.S A 0 Graeme-Evans, A. F. L. A A A 0 CQ Risby,A.B o 0 A 0 0 Grant, D. I. 0 A Shea, L.S o 0 A A Grant, R. I. 0 C A o Symons, K...... A Gray, A. B. A A 0 A CQ

A A I C A QP Groom, C. G. C 0 o Webber, A. J . Hale, E. 0. A 0 Wherrett, A. G. o o

Hamilton, J . C. 0 0 A White, G. M. C A 0 0 QP Hardy, N. P. A 0 A A A Q Wood, M. A. o A A A Hargraves, N. N. Q signifies Qualified for Matriculation. QP signifies Qualified Previously. CQ signifies Completed Qualification. A = Advanced Level Pass 0 Ordinary Level Pass C = Credit Standard Hepworth, B. M. 0 A A A CQ E

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ç . 00 e Meaburn, D. F. p p L c p p 10 QP Absolom, R. A. L I. p p B Miller, C. A. pp r c c p L 12 A Arnold, A. J. L L p p p 8 A Nash, P. McL. L P L L P L 8 A Bosworth, A. J. p p " 8 A c Paifreyman, S. K. L p p p p 8 A Bowden, P. M. p L P L P 8 A Price, G. L. P L L p p 6 B Boyd, P. J L i' i, p. 7 A . H Rae, C. M. L p 2 A Brcadby, A. G. p p c p p 9 A Ratten, H. R. p p p L P L L 11 A Brown, J C., A.* P 1 A . Sampson, C. N. F. p p p p p 8 A Calvert,, M. R. p p c i' i 9 A Scaife, G. R. L p p p p p 9 A Chambers, P. J t L L pp 7 B .P Shaw, R. M. p p c c p p 10 A Clennett, J R. P L p p 6 B . Sherrey, I. A. S. P P p C C P L 12 A Clennett, S. D. L L P P C P P 11 A Storr, G. ID.. P LP P L 10 A Collins, T. A. L C P L 6 B Swan, M. J.C. p p p L L 8 A Conacher, E. A. L p p c 6 B Symons, K. S. 2 A Crick, P. M. p p p p c c L 12 A Thomas, D. C. p p p 9 A de Little, D. W. c p c p c p c 13 A Watson, R. R. T.* P 1 A de Little, R. H. L L p p 6 B Whelan, J. L P p C C P 10 A Doyle, D. C. R. P P C p p P, P 11 A Wright, A. J. p L c 1. 8 Edwards P. H. L L p p p 8 A Completed Certificate at this Examination. L signifles Lower pass. P Pass. C aignifies Credit Fowler, J. C. I. p L p i' 6 B p p p p c 15 A Griffiths,, J . W ' c p SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND EXHIBITIONS Hale, F. O.K p 2 A University Entrance Scholarship: J. W. :Pitman. p p p 8 A Hall, C. J. p p Commonwealth Tertiary Scholarship: J. B. Blackwood, P. K. Bosworth, A. P. Gee, L H. p Giles, R. G. Hyland, J W. Pitman, A. J Webber, G. M. White, Harvey, D. J. L P L P 7 A . . Advanced Education Scholarships: N. P. Hardy, N. N. Hargraves. Howroyd, R. J c c p c c p p 13 A Bank Education Service Scholarship: J. W. Pitman. Kilner, R. F. p . C p p p p 12 A Teaching Scholarship: A. Webber. Knight, J . W. P L P L p 8 A Agricultural Scholarship to Roseworthy: J. Davies. Lewis, P. D.' P pp 8 A State Agricultural Scholarship to Dookie B. Burbury. Senior Bursary. J W. Pitman. Lockyer, N. E L P L P L L 8 A . Commonwealth Secondary Scholarships: M. Calvert, F. 'Crick, D. de Little, B. Howroyd, R. McEachern, J. C. c c P P p iG Kilner, L Sherrey, G. Storr. Mason, M. J. B. p P. c p p L 11 A Hobart Savings Bank Bursary: A. Dexter, M. Street Junior Bursary: N. B. Nichols. 21 20

SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 1966 As readers of this Magazine will know, a party of twenty-five boys, including six P. H. Rocket Scholarship: S. Gumley (Burnie State School), R. E. Scaife (Lindisfarne J. from Hutchins, went to a New Guinea Work Camp. We asked Mr Cohn Lane, State School), P. Fletcher (Albuera State School). our Senior Maths Master, who was one of the four staff to accompany the boys, to D. H. Harvey Scholarship: R. E. Bingham. write an article for us. The result, we think you will agree, is interesting.

Clarke Exhibition: S. F. Gethen, N. R. Heyward. The village of Koinambi is precariously situ- the Bokabais, whom the Koinambis had appa- Newcastle and Board Scholarship: A. W. McL. I-Iunn (Waimea Heights State School). ated on the steep slopes of the Jimi River rently befriended. The Koinambis ranged the R. S. Waring Scholarship: R. Hughes. Valley in the Central Western Highlands of valley attacking others in their turn, killing New Guinea. The site of the village was and plundering. Special Bursary: R. Butorac (Kingston State School). chosen, not by the natives themselves, but by But in 1957 the Koinambis were surprised Crace-Calvert Scholarship: R. W. Elson. the intruding white missionaries as the only in their huts, following a feast night, by an- suitable site for an airstrip in the area. Clerical Scholarship: D. M. Cloudsdale. other tribe, were severely beaten, and driven The Koinambis are not really village dwellers from their lands. The attackers killed men, and even today, about eight years after the women and children, and it is thought that 'village' was established, it is composed basic- up to 70 per cent. of the tribe were killed. ally of a mission house, a school house, a The Koinambis fled and sought haven with chapel, and a 'hospital' and medical station, SENIOR PREFECT'S REPORT, 1965 the Bokabais. But even while they were lick- with only the white missioner and his family (continued from page 12) ing their wounds they were preparing to gain and the Papuan teachers and medical order- their revenge. The following year they, in lies living in the village. It is to be hoped then that more aspiring ath- Normal cadets functioned on Tuesday after- their turn, surprised their conquerors and, letes will take up cross-country, train hard, and noons, along with the alternative activities The natives are scattered over the slopes of using their superior knowledge of their home thereby improve our placings in both of these which included life-saving, watermanship and the hills with anything up to half-a-mile be- sports. - first-aid. The Army Cadets enjoyed a wide territory, trapped them with their backs to a and varied annual camp in August and the tween adjacent families. This type of settle- ravine. The Koinambi version of the events EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Air Training Corps had theirs in May. The ment has probably developed because of their that followed could hardly be more blood- Extra-curricular activities in the School offer year was concluded with the Passing-Out method of agriculture and their style of hous- thirsty. The Koinambis were victorious and a wide ranae for all interests, as well as trying Parade, a credit to all taking part. ing. A native will build his grass but and regained their land. to nurture new interests. Several successful As well as all these clubs, committees and clear a small area (about half-an-acre) which projects have been completed this year. The societies which we all know as extra-curricular he cultivates with a pointed stick. He crops It is amazing to realise that only eight years Dramatic Society put on two functions in the activities, there are many unofficial School this land with sweet potatoes, a variety of later a party of twelve schoolboys could be House Plays, and secondly, the School Play. groups, formed quite informally by cores of wild tomato and other vegetables. Within safely plunged into the midst of this once G. B. Shaw's 'Androcies and the Lion', this enthusiasts. These groups include such inter- three or four years his hut has deteriorated to ferocious tribe. year's School Play, was highly commendable ests as golf, stone-cutting and polishing surf- beyond most expãtatiön. Our: praise and ing 'and bush-ulking. These are an essential such a degree that it does not satisfy even his thanks are extended to our producer, Mrs Joan part of the School adding immensely to the meagre standards, and also by this time the Fraser, the Playhouse, and all who assisted in whole atmosphere. For this reason I feel they soil has lost its fertility—both things caused the plays fine production The Literary and are worthy of recognition by the very heavy rainfall. Consequently, the Debating Society, the School's oldest club, also native and his family must up and away to a had a good year of House, and Inter-school APPRECIATION OF OUR COACHES fresh start. debating. As well as the usual Oratory nights held by the Society, discussion groups from the No report ..on , sport and School activities To see the placid and apparently docile Third and Fourth Forms were invited to would be complete without mention of those Koinambi tribe now gives no hint of their Fahan. Dancing classes continued under the, people who make it all possible—our coaches exploits before the intrusion of 'civilization'. guidance of Mr Donnelly and his assistants, and teachers. We all rely on them tremen- The first white man entered the valley only as and the School Dance was held in the Junior dously. I know that all the boys appreciate School Hall this year. The Printing Society this, and that they would like me to extend recently as 1959 and was too late to see the has a strong following in the lower -forms and their sincerest gratitude to our sportsmaster people in their full glory. has turned out some fine progrtmmes for many and the various coaches For until about 1957 the Koinambis were a School functions Under Mr Carey a School Finally, personally and on behalf of all 1965 large tribe which, despite their small stature, choir was started this year, bringing to light l'eavèrs, I' extend to the' 'School and all the many previously unrealised talents, sports teams every, best wish for 1966. was feared by all surrounding tribes except F 22 23

Ii LIBRARY NOTES Heyward was elected Patron of the Society. Master-in-Charge: Mr M. How Mr L. Shea was elected as President, and Mr Chief Librarian: A. Gee J. Pitman as Secretary. The first meeting of the Society, the Senior THE Library's move has now been fully com- Impromptu Oratory, was held in the School pleted and gradually the books are being filed Library. Equal first were Mr Giles of Buck- and correctly sorted. The Library staff has land House, and Mr Watson of Thorold IS -- been doing some excellent work on the extra- House, each with 75%. Five points behind was curricular days under C. McEachern in the another tie between Mr Hood of Buckland preparation of books with index and date House and Mr Shea of School House. The -- - cards. This work is very much appreciated evening was won by Thorold with a total of and by the end of the year the entire collec- 250 points. tion of books should be catalogued. The Junior Impromptu Speeches were held Thanks are extended to all last year's leavers in two rounds, and were won by Mr Osborne who gave book donations; these are gratefully of Thorold with 84%, closely followed by Mr accepted. Ellis of School with 82%. Thorold again won We also thank Mr Wertheimer and Mr the evening, by three points, with 395 points. Graney for donations of books; and Mrs Part- An inter-school debate was held with Mt -.'•-_ --: ington, who is continuing in her excellent Carmel, and after recounts it was found that work in covering all the books. the School had lost to Mt Carmel by two •0 JUDO NOTES points. 'Give in so as to conquer' The Senior Prepared Speeches were held in the Masters' Common Room, with parties in SOCIAL SERVICES NOTES Thanks are due to those boys who helped WITH the arrival of Mr Weedon this year the set up the stalls, and to the parents and friends attendance from Collegiate, Fahan and Mt AFTER an absence of several years a Hutchins Hutchins Judo Club was set up. Training ses- Carmel. The winner and Senior Orator for School Social Services Group was formed. of the School who, every ear, help to make sions are held on Wednesdays and Sundays. the Hutchins School Fair the success it is. 1966 was Mr L. Shea. Equal second came Mr Under the guidance of Mr Osborn the group On Sundays our sessions from 9.30 till 11 a.m. Pitman of Stephens and Mr Howroyd of Tho- met on one Monday of each month. are conducted by Mr Weedon, who, being the rold. Each of these will receive a Special The first venue was the Glenview Home for only senior belt in the club, instructs on the Oratory Prize. the Aged. Here boys cut down trees, stacked immobilisation and strangulation. On Wed- firewood and burned rubbish. These and other nesday afternoons they are conducted by our STOP PRESS. —Inter-School Discussion jobs, the digging of roadside gutters and the Master-in-charge: Mr F. Chinn junior instructor, J Williams, teaching mainly Groups.—It was moved at the Senior Oratory . Meeting that discussion groups should be cutting of firewood, were undertaken at the Supervisor: Antony Crawford breakfalls and basic throws. This relieves Mr Kennerley Boys' Home at Kingston. The last Weedon, who has an already overflowing pro- formed between the Independent Schools at Assistant Supervisors: Bill Hallett, Jonathan matriculation level. The idea was greeted with meeting of the group, at the Lilian Martin Williams gramme during the week. Home for the Aged, at Warrane, completed a Our thanks go to the University, who kindly enthusiasm by students and the first meeting very successful term. THIS year we got off to a good start with the let us use their dojo (hall). Judogies (judo was held on Sunday 5 June. The fifty partici- The group provided a concrete service to House Swimming Sports proiamme. Later outfits) arrived from Japan on 20 April and pants declared it was successful, and this has the community and its services were much on in the first term we had i sh order for training has carried on with great earnest. cast aside all scepticism as to the capabilities appreciated. one thousand five hundred covers for the Unfortunately, judo is not accepted as a of students to arrange their own activities! Southern Combined Swimming Sports. Al- School or House sport, but as things progress THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL FAIR though they were rushed they turned out to and judo becomes popular it is hoped that it THE CHESS CLUB THE School Fair, held in conjunction with the be of a good standard. Towards the end of will become a recognised school sport. Visitors Master-in-Charge: Mr C. Lane opening of the new Administration Block, was the first term we printed the House Play pro- are welcomed, but strict silence is kept in the opened on Saturday 19 March at 11 a.m. Ow- grammes in two colours, magenta and green. dojo with only the instructors speaking. Mem- President: Peter Cloudsdale ing to the support given by the various auxi- These also were a great success. bers will be called for in the first term of next EARLY in the term a meeting was held to elect liary bodies and friends of the School, and year. a President and Secretary. Under the super- despite frequent showers, the occasion proved As this Society is purely voluntary, no fee for membership can be charged. So far this The club congratulates Mr Weedon on his vision of Mr Lane, master in charge of the successful. success in the recent judo contests. Society, Peter Cloudsdale was elected Presi- Lucky envelopes sold well, but unfortun- year our membership stands at ten boys. dent and James Pitman Secretary. A chess ately the Butcher's Shop this year suffered The covers for the School Play will soon be LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY rolling off the press. Approximately one thou- ladder was established and proved to be very from drought conditions. The teas and mid- Master-in-Charge: Mr E. Heyward popular; however, the position of the first day luncheons were most amiably patronised. sand copies will be printed. THE Annual General Meeting of the Hutchins three players has remained stable throughout All stalls proved well stocked and very pop- In all, it seems that the Society will have a School Literary and Debating Society was the term, these places being occupied by Pit- ular. complete and busy term and a successful year. held in the Science Block,where the Rev. 0. S. man, Cloudsdale and Jackett. Next term a school tournament will be ar- The second production was Buckland ranged, and it is hoped that other schools may House's 'Report from Contreros' by Michael agree to inter-school matches. Dines. The setting for this play was in the READERS will appreciate that for this section of the Magazine we are entirely study of Captain Gomez. The cast was as dependent on the students themselves. We therefore regret errors or omissions, LIFE-SAVING NOTES follows: which we can only promise to print correctly in the next issue, if advised in writing by the student concerned. WITH the new system of devoting one Mon- Captain Gomez Michael Wertheimer day every four weeks to extra-curricular acti- Sergeant Luis ------Ian Giles Alexander, J. P., Up. Sc. VI, 5005: Schools '64265; First XVIII, Second XI Captain vities, the Life-Saving Group, like all other Inspector Diaz ------Michael Bradford Board '63, Matriculation '64265, Crace- '63264265, Swimming '62, School Play '65, House Plays '62,263264265. groups, has undergone considerable changes. Senorita Pidal Miles Kerr Calvert Scholarship '61, Board Bursaries Instead of individual afternoons at the Educa- '64265, Senior Bursary '64, Commonwealth Maria ------Simon Young Boss-Walker, P. G., Lit. VI, 4944: Librarian, tion Department Pool the trend has been to- Scholarship '65, Form Merit Prize, Junior Cpl. Army; Cricket Second XI, Soccer XI, wards long canoe trips and camping out over- This play, produced by Ian Giles, came third. Shakespeare Essay '62, Form Merit 63, Table Tennis Second Team. night for the seniors and day trips for the Arthur Walch '65, Dux of Up. Sc. VI '65, 'Report from Contreros' was followed by the M.,Vth Form, 4839: Schools Board juniors. Henry Martyn Prize for Science '65, Sub- Bowden, P. Stephens House production of 'The Rehearsal' Headmaster's Prize '65; Colours: On the first Monday a canoe trip for the Prefect and Prefect '64, Captain of School A, '65, by Maurice Baring. The setting for this play, Rugby, Rowing; Teams: Cross-Country, seniors was organised. On the Sunday morn- '65, Librarian '62265, Chief Librarian although nondescript, proved, nevertheless, '65, Football, Aust. Rainbow Junior Champion- ing a party of senior boys went with their unstable. The cast was: Captain of School House '65, Captain of canoes up to a point on the Huon River about Boarding House '65; Cap Award: Rowing ship. thirty miles above Huonville. That day they First Witch-Mr Lyle W. Friend '65; Colours: Rowing '64-'65, Rugby '63-'64- Brown, M. S., Up. Sc. VI, 4840: Matriculation paddled down to a spot where they camped Doctor-Mr Thomas D. Moir '65; Fourth Fours '63, Second Fours '64, '64265, Schools Board '63, Franklin Scho- and were met on Monday morning by a bus- Lady Macbeth-Mr Hughes P. Crick Eights '65; School Play '63264265. larship, C. J . Parsons Scholarship, Common- load of juniors. Later in the morning they Macbeth-Mr Burbage ------J. Thomson wealth Scholarship, Sub-Prefect '65, C.U/0 Baker, R. F., YB, 4972: Vice-Supervisor Hut- Cadets '64265; Football '63264265; School moved down the river to Judhury Falls, where Macduff-Mr Foote J. Walker chins School Printing Society. they had lunch and swam. Teams: Cricket, Football, Athletics; Cap: Four weeks later another party of boys Producer: A. Gee. Balding, D. J., Lit. VI, 4924: Schools Board Football '64265. under Mr Weedon went on a less successful Stage Manager: R. Boss-Walker. '64, Sub-Prefect, C.U/0 Army, Rowing Cap- Burbury, R. W., 4615. canoe trip down the Derwent from the Dun- Under Andrew Gee's production, this play tain, Hockey Vice-Captain; Caps: Rowing 5042: Schools Board '65, '64265, Hockey '64; Colours: Rowing '63- Calvert, R. G., YB, robin Bridge to New Norfolk, where they were gained second place. '65; Colours: Cross- '64-'65, Hockey '63264, Rowing Eights '63- Woodwork Prize met by the juniors. The final presentation was that of School Country; School team: Cross-Country. Due to injuries sustained by the canoes on '64-'65, Hockey '62263264, Basketball '65, House with J. 0. Francis' 'Birds of a Feather'. Chambers, P. J. VA, 4843: Schools Board '65, the Derwent trip, the senior part of the group Soccer '65. This play was set on a roadside in rural Wales Bosworth, P. K., Up. Sc.VI: Matriculation '64, Cadet U/O, School Second Football, First had to be content with a surfing trip on the at the turn of the century, at about 8 o'clock Soccer, Lightweight Four. following Monday. Schools Board, Commonwealth Secondary at night. The cast, in order of appearance,was: Scholarship, Commonwealth University Chappell, B. J., YB, 5044: Schools Board '65, Twin Tinker ------Bill Hallet Scholarship, Honour Prize Prep. III, Prep. Photography Prize, School Tennis, Football. Dicky Back Dwl ------Michael Wood IV, Prep. V, Dux Prep. VI, Sub-Prefect '65, THE Society's first presentation for the year Coupe, P. D., Lit.VI, 4503: Schools Board '62- Vice-Captain Rugby '65, Form Captain was the Inter-House Drama competition for The Bishop of Mid-Wales '63, Merit Awards '55257260, C. W. Butler Prep. IV, Prep. V; Cap: Rugby Colours: the C. S. King Cup for House Drama. This Cam McEachern '65; Memorial Prize for Cricket, Sub-Prefect '65; Rugby '64265; School teams: Athletics competition was staged on Tuesday 3 May, Jenkins, the Keeper ------Lyndon Shea Colours: First XI '64265; Caps: First XI '57-'59, Rugby '64265, Football '60261; Tas. at seven o'clock in the Junior School Flail. Under the production of Michael Wood and '64265; School teams: Football First XVIII International Cadet Sailing Club Champion The adjudicator was Miss Elizabeth Coliyer. stage management of John Harris, this play '64265, Cross-Country '62263. '64, Junior Rep. National Rainbow team The first play was the Thorold House pre- was awarded the C. S. King Cup for House Collins, T.,Vth Form, 4984: Schools Board '65, '65; School Play '65, Tas. Junior Rugby team sentation of 'The Stunt' by Philip Johnston, a Drama. Librarian two years; Colours: Rowing First '65, Aust. Junior Rainbow Champion '66. contemporary play set in the study of the Four '65, Second XVIII; Rowing, Tennis, In her adjudication Miss Collyer com- Blackwood, Lit. VI, 4701: Schools Board mayor of the coastal town of Salton. The mented on the inaudibility of actors and the J., Cricket. cast, in order of appearance, was: '63, Matriculation '64, Junior Debating Conacher, Yth Form, 4998. shyness of actors to use the whole stage. After Prize '62, Junior Orator's Prize '62, Senior Alfred Booker, the Mayor ---- Craig Doyle this general adjudication special comments Darke, Vth Form, 5155. Minnie Booker, his Wife David de Little Orator's Prize '63, C. E. Stephenson Prize were given to each House. '64, Special Oratory Prize '64, Harvey Rex Davies, J. B., Up. Sc. VI, 4270: Schools Board Maggie, the Maid ------Stephen Osborne The Society's next production will be 'Let's '62-'63, Commonwealth Secondary Scholar- The Vicar ------David Mason-Cox Memorial Prize '64265, Dux '65, Brig. E. Make an Opera' by Eric Crozier, which in- M. Dollery's Prize '65, Watchorn Memorial ship '64, Old Boys' Lodge Prize '65, Prefect Mrs Pratt ------Richard Howroqd cludes 'The Little Sweep', the music of which '65, Magazine Committee '60-65; School Mopsy ------Phillip Bradshaw Prize '65, Commonwealth University Scho- was composed by Benjamin Britten. The pro- larship, Sub-Prefect '64265, President Lit. Swimming Team. This play, produced by Craig Doyle, was ducer is Mr How, and musical director Mr. and Deb. Society '65; Colours: Football Dixon, Lit. VI, 4605. awarded fourth place. Mawson. C WE 27 Drury, C. C., Lit. VI, 4989: Schools Board '63, Ireland, R., Vth Form, 5236; Schools Board School Football Second Team; Cricket, '65; Colours: Swimming; School teams: Rayner, M. A., Up. Sc.VI, 5071: Schools Board Senior, Vice-Pres. Debating Society '63265; Rowing, Athletics. Football, Swimming. '63, Matriculation '64265, Sub-Prefect; Cap: Colours: Cross-Country '65, Rowing '65, Rugby '65; Colours: Cross-Country '65, Second XVIII '65. Fysh, IVth Form, 5112. Jones, R. C., Up. Sc. VI, 4939: Schools Board '63, Matriculation '64265, Commonwealth Rugby '65; Teams: Swimming '64, Rugby Wright, Vth Form, 5633: Schools Board '65; Godfrey, C. E., Up. Sc. VI, 4936: Schools Scholarship '65, Headmaster's Prize '65, Pre- '64265, Cross-Country '62265. School teams; Under 13, 14, 15 Football. Board '65, Matriculation '64265, Senior Bur- fect, Library, Magazine Committee, Histor- Reynolds, C. R., Vth Form, 4622: Schools Wood, C., II Form, 5238. sary, Commonwealth Secondary, Common- ical Society; Colours; Cricket; School Board '64265, Form Prize '61. wealth University, Form Merit Prize '61-'62- Cricket team, School Play '64265. Younger, A. I., Vth Form, 4947: Schools Board '63-'65, Second in Form '64, Special Oratory Roby, I. N., Up. Sc. VI, 4704; Schools Board '65. Keehn, A. J., Vth Form, 5000: Art Prize '63. '63, Merit Prize '57259; Cross-Country team Prize '62, Assembly Prize '65, Sub-Prefect JUNIOR SCHOOL '64, Prefect '65, Library Committee '65, King, C. I., Up. Sc. VI, 5084: Schools Board '62263; School Play '64265. School Play '65, L.A/C A.T.C. Cadets '63; '63, Matriculation '64265, P. J. Rogers Mem- Sampson, C. M. F., Vth Form, 5025: Schools M. Brown C. Isles L. Rogers Cap: Athletics '65; Colours: Athletics '64- orial Prize '65, Honour Badge '65; Caps: Board '65; Colours: Rowing; School teams: C. Cottier J. Lawrence '65; School teams: Athletics '60-'61-'62-'63- Rowing '64265, Cross-Country '64265, Foot- Squash, Second Football, Third Fours '64, R. Ingoldsby T. Osborn '64-'65, Hockey '60261262263265, Cross- ball '65; Colours: Rowing '64265, Cross- First Fours '65. Country '64265, Football '64265. Country '63. Shaw, R. M., Vth Form, 4555: Schools Board Grae?ne-Evans, A. F. L. Lr. Sc. VI, 5292: Lewis, P. D., Vn, 5121: Schools Board '65, '65, Form Prize '64265, Hemingway-Robin- We regret the fact that in Salvete, Edition Matriculation '65, Sub-Prefect, Librarian, Form Merit Prize '63264; School teams: son Prize for Commerce; School teams; Ath- 114, page 21, D. F. Thompson was incorrectly Magazine Committee; Colours: Rugby; Tennis, First Soccer, Football. letics, Rugby. printed as D. J. Thompson. School teams: Rugby, Athletics. Lockyer, N. E., Vth Form, 5240: Schools Board A '65. Shoobridge, A. I. M., Lr. Sc. VI, 4705: Schools Gray, A. B., Lit. VI, 4619; Matriculation, Board '64, Prefects Prize '64; Cap: Rowing Schools Board '63264, Sub-Prefect, Captain McCabe, J., VIth Form, 5015. '65; Colours: Rowing '65; School teams: Junior House; Cap: Football; Colours: Marsiand, Vth Form, 4816. Rowing '63264265, Athletics '61265, Second Football and Cricket; School teams: Foot- Nash, P. M., Vth Form, 5018: Schools Board Football team. ball and Cricket. A '65. Taylor, P. A., Vth Form, 4923; Schools Board Tins year we have welcomed the following Grant, D., Vth Form, 4232. Nichols, J., Lit. VI, 4869; Schools Board '64, '65. boys to the School: Harvey, IlIrd Form. House Senior; Caps; Football '65, Rowing Webber A. I., Lit. VI, 4904; Schools Board 5407 Shaw, Julian Robert Hall, C., Vth Form. '64; Colours: Football '64, Rowing '64, '63264, Matriculation '65, Commonwealth 5408 Shaw, David Limond Hammence, P. C., Vth Form, 4708; Teams: Cross-Country, Athletics. Secondary Scholarship, Stuart Essay Prize, Football, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Bas- Phillips, R. C., Lit. VI, 4703: Schools Board John Player Memorial, Andrewartha 5409 Geard, Barry Ronald ketball, Table Tennis. '64, Matriculation '65, Junior Debater's Memorial, Merit '65, Best Cadet '63, 5410 Jackett, David Robert Hardy, N., Science VI, 5086. Prize, O.B.M. Prize for English; Colours: Orator '65, Prefect '65, Sub-Prefect '64, 5411 Chambers, George Kent Swimming; School Swimming team. House Captain '65, Librarian '63265, Sec. Hepworth, B. M., Lit.VI, 4974: Schools Board 5413 Lucas, Scott Neville Phillips, W. J., IVth Form, 4714. Literary and Debating, School Vice-Capt. '63, Headmaster's Prize, Form Merit Prize '65, Capt. Rugby '65, Sgt. Army Cadets; 5414 Fletcher, Peter Gerald third year, Form Captain '62; Caps; Foot- Price, C. I., Vth Form, 4782: Schools Board Cap: Rugby '64-'65; Colours: Rugby 63-'64- 5415 King, Stephen Andrew James ball, Swimming; Colours; Football, Swim- '65, Cross-Country team. '65, Cross-Country '65; School teams: Cross- 5416 Jackett, Richard Bruce ming; School teams: Football, Swimming, Prowse, R. J., Up. Sc.VI, 4781: Schools Board Country '62263265, Athletics '62263265, 5417 Kinghorn, Marcus Allan Cricket, Athletics. '63, Matriculation '64265, Commonwealth School Debating; State Junior Rugby team 5418 Strom, Peter Michael Holder, P. 1., Lr. Sc. VI, 4974: Schools Board Secondary Scholarship 64, D. H. Harvey '59, '63264265, State International Cadet team A '64, Hockey XI '64265. Newcastle and Board '60, Junior Bursary '62-'63. 5419 Dilger, Mark Stuart 5420 Pattinson, Christopher Roger 4288. '61, Honour '58, Second in Form '61262, Wherrett, A. C., Up. Sc. VI, 4904; Schools Hutchins, W., Sc. VI, Merit '63, H. D. Erwin Prize, Senior Orator 5421 Webster, David Andrew Hyland, R. C., Lit. VI, 4377: Schools Board 64, Commonwealth Scholarship '64, Head- Board '63, Matriculation '64 265, Headmas- A'63, Matriculation '64, L. F. Giblin Scho- ter's Prize '65, Best Army Cadet '65, Form 5422 Johnson, Eric Mulvhil master's Prize '65, Second in Form '65, 0. H. Merit '61, Prefect, Librarian, Senior U/O 5423 Hadrill, John Francis larship, Junior Bursary, Form Merit '64, Biggs Prize for Maths '65, E. M. Dollery Dux '65, Headmaster's Prize for Ancient Prize for Service to Literary and Debating Army Cadets; Caps: Hockey '64-'65, Rowing 5424 Fehlberg, Roger Carl History '65, Sub-Prefect, Sub-Editor Maga- '64; Colours: Hockey '64265, Rowing '64; 5425 Brothers, Charles Scott Society '65, Magazine Prize '65, Debating, School teams; Hockey, Rowing, Basketball. zine '65, Corporal A.T.C.; Cap; Rowing '65; School Play '63265. 5426 Schofield, John Charles Colours: Rowing '64265, Rugby '64265; Rae, G., Lit. VI, 5177; Schools Board '64, White, C., Up. Sc. VI, 4987: Schools Board 5427 Harvey, Digby Hova School teams: Rowing, Rugby. '63, Matriculation '64265, Commonwealth Magistrates' Scholarship, Form Prize '64; 5428 Mitchell, Christopher Robert Lit. VI, 5085: Schools Board '64. Secondary Scholarship '64, Commonwealth Ingoldsby, J., Colours: Football '65, Second XVIII '64, 5429 Nichols, Geoffrey Brook First XVIII '65. University Scholarship '65, Special Debating Ireland, F., Lit. VI, 5164. Prize '65, Sub-Prefect, Boarding House 5430 Peacock, John Robert SCHOOL SPORTING TEAMS

5431 North, William John 5432 Hordern, Mark Henry 5433 Lewis, William Hugh WE acknowledge receipt of magazines from 5434 Martin, Robert William the following schools since last December, and 5435 Blackney, Andrew David apologise for any inadvertent omissions: 5437 Young, Philip Alfred - 5438 Mills, Richard George Tasmania: Church Grammar School, Laun- -: 5439 Scaife, Rodney Eric ceston; Scotch College, Launceston; Marist 5440 Barker, Peter Edmond College, Burnie; Broadland House Church of 5441 Trethewey, Robert Ian England Grammar School, Launceston; 5442 Ducat, Philip Nelson Hobart High Matriculation College; Fahan 5443 Walters, Cohn Douglas Presbyterian Girls' College, Hobart. 5444 Millar, Henry Victoria: Scotch College, Hawthorn; Trinity 5445 Ashbarry, Alan Peter Grammar School, Kew; Carey Baptist Gram- 5446 Francis, Matthew Henry mar School, Kew; Geelong Grammar School, - - 5447 Page, Steven John Corio; Ballarat College; The Royal Australian -5$ 5448 Moore, Christopher Edward Air Force Academy, Point Cook. 3 5449 Butorac, Roger Brian New South Wales: Sydney Church of Eng- 5450 Wilson, Charles William land Grammar School; The Armidale School; 5451 Graney, Martin James Beugarde Barker College, Hornsby; Sydney Grammar 5452 Gumley, Stephen School; The King's School, Parramatta (2); 5453 Heyward, Mark Oliver Newington College, Stanmore; St Joseph's 5454 Harvey, Stephen Arnold College, Hunter's Hill. 5455 Heyward, James Spencer Queensland: The Southport School; Church 5456 Singhut, Peter of England Grammar School, Brisbane; Bris- THE SCHOOL ROWING FOURS 5457 Hay, Robert Snowdon Back Row (left to right): N. D. C. Swan, L. King, I. H. S. Sherry, P. Boyd, T. T. B. Lewis, M. bane Boys' College; The All Souls School, Bradford, J. Whelan, A. Abhirat, A. Dexter, T. Duncan, B. Dorney, C. Harvey, B. Boss-Walker. 5458 Tiller, Stephen Mark Charters Towers. Centre Row: D. Bond, P. Edwards, C. Chesterman, J . Griffiths, D. Howell, D. Thomas, R. Calvert, A. V. Hood, J. Fowler, J. Clennett, R. Dc Little, A. Gee, R. Kilner. Front Row (Cox.$): M. B. 5459 Heath, Nicholas Upeher, B. Gihlin, H. Calvert, A. Alexander, M. Kerr, B. Newman. 5460 Scott-Power, Andrew James South Australia: The Collegiate School of 5461 Parsell, Craig William St Peter, Adelaide; Prince Alfred College, 5462 Dikkenberg, Tony William Adelaide; Pulteney Grammar School, Ade- 5463 Edmunds, Desmond laide; Scotch College, Mitcham (2); Wilder- 5464 Valentine, Lewis Maxwell ness School, Adelaide. 5465 Brooks, Stephen James Western Australia: Guildford Grammar 5466 Woon, Graham Richard School; Aquinas College, Mount Henry; Christ 5467 Bolger, Paul Gideon Church Grammar School, Claremont; Wesley 5468 Coward, William John College, Perth. 5469 Wilkinson, Susan Mary Australian Capital Territory: The Royal 5470 Edmunds, Glen Australian Naval College, Jervis Bay; The 5471 Nettlefold, Gwendoline D. Royal Military College of Australia, Duntroon. 5472 McDermott, Geoffrey John 5473 Ambroz, Richard Alexander Overseas: Royal College, Colombo, Ceylon 5474 Este, Michael William (2); Trinity College School, Port Hope, On- 5475 Fazackerley, Andrew Charles tario, Canada (2); Ridley College, St Cath- 5476 Firth, Angela Mary erines, Ontario, Canada. 5477 Shaw, Alexander Christian 5478 Hunn, Andrew W. McL. 5479 Corba, John Martinus 5480 Fenton, Michael 5481 Said, Mohd B. Wash 5482 Rahman, Abdul Bin Noordin ff 5483 Kerr, Rachel Sarah 5484 Eagle, Timothy John The Hutchins School Crew, obviously happy, pictured with the Golden Fleece Cup after their vic- 5485 Kesseling, Franklin John tory in the Head-of-the-River. They are (left to right) Lance Morrisby, Phillip Boyd, Bill Webster, 5487 Yusef, Syed Peter Limb (cox.), Ted Hale, Fabian Dixon, Mike Wood (stroke), Graeme Groom and Chris. Jones.

SCHOOL LIFE THE STAFF IN ACTION! Our staff photographers were able to catch these members of staff at their daily tasks A brief pictorial diary of three events in the School year so far

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THE SECOND MASTER A HAPPY GROUP (December 1965) Mr John Kerr, Senior English Master, Coach of the The 25 boys who went to the New Guinea Work First XVIII, and Keeper of Keys, is here photo- Camp. The author of our article, Mr C. S. Lane, graphed in his study. is fourth from the left in the back row.

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SKELETON STAFF 55_s JOINT SERVICE (April 1966) Mr C. Wood (left) is here shown in the Biology Lab. About 40 boys from the Hutchins School and St introducing a plastic skeleton to the pupils. Virgil's College attended a Holy Week service at St David's Cathedral, Hobart. Rehearsing a hymn before the service were (from left) Michael Delaney (14) of St Virgil's College, Mark Kinghorn (12) of Hutchins, Tony Kelloway (14) of St Virgil's College, and John Hadrill (12) of Hutchins. SCHOOL SPORTING TEAMS

U It- This year there were 23 newcomers to the - Flight. To be asked to write these notes is a pleasure indeed. The year sprang off to an excellent The first extra-curricular activity day of term start with the success of the Guard of Honour. was spent at R.A.A.F. headquarters, where The response to the new system of monthly new cadets were 'kitted up' and several lec- parades has been encouraging and the tures culminating in two very interesting films took place. bivouac at the School's property near Proctors Road was a practical, beneficial exercise. During the second parade held on 28 May several preparatory lectures were given by Without going into too much detail, let it suffice to say that the new uniforms are only Corporal Tutt of the R.A.A.F. The Flight was one aspect where recruits are better off than then divided into two groups. Map-reading in other years; this year's syllabus has more exercises were held on the Domain and variety than any other previously conceived Knocklofty. and all the officers are doing their utmost to The last parade for the term will be held in make training more interesting. What remains bush .country on the southern slopes of Mt is for the cadets themselves to realise how Wellington, in the form of a three-day fortunate they are, and reap the benefits of a bivouac. THE FIRST ELEVEN full training programme as a result. Back Row (left to right): R. P. C. Swan, D. Grant, J. Wilkinson, S. Clennett (Scorer), M. Allen, S. It is anticipated that all cadets will attend Allen, M. Street. Front Row: I). Jones, M. Collins, I. Cues, S. Palfreynian, Mr L. Richardson (Coach.), W. Anning, X. Haigraves, A. Arnold. Promotions - To C.U/O: Arnold, Barnett, the Annual Camp from 6 to 19 May to be held Boyd, Miller, Shea. To C.S.M.: Williams. To at Brighton. Seven cadets have been nomi- Sgt: R. de Little, Griffiths, Headlam, Ramsay, nated for the Junior N.C.O. course. We wish Storr, G. Wilkinson. To Cpl: I. Clennett, them every success. Harris, Hutchison, Knight, Limb, Piggott, Sharpe, Wertheimer. To L/Cpl: Hoyle, J. Wilkinson.

$, No. 3 FLIGHT, HUTCHINS •/j O.C. Flight: Flt-Lieut D. R. Proctor —7 Adjutant: Flying-Officer G. M. Ayling Sergeants: M. Collins, D. Jones Corporals: D. Baird, C. Chesterman, I. Giles, N. Hargraves, D. Thomas, N. Young .-,'- -5-- -7 THE Flight this year, operating under the new parade system, is functioning very smoothly. - Three cadets attended the Christmas C.U/O frrL1 - THE SWI\I\IIN(. TEAM and N.C.O course. Congratulations go to Ser- Back Row (left to right): C. Mills, J. Davis, P. Clo,idsdale, W. Ware, II. Watson, M. Watson, I. Wil- kinson, L. King, C. Clo,idsdale, B. Passet, S. Collins, Second Row: M. Collins, A. Miller, J. Wil- geant Collins and Corporal Jones on their 'I think you will find that "Middle School Mathe- kinson, C. Scaife, C. Croon,, K. Symmons, J. Groom, A. Johnston, N. L,,vilemd. Third Row: 1'. Lewis, C Anderson, B. Collins, P. Cure, C. Bennett. success. matics" is on the other channel, Mr. White', WE HWflDI 011ki31 place by Thorold after a mishap shortly after * the start. Congratulations to School on a fine Colours: Blue, Black and Gold race. Housemaster: Mr D. R. Proctor In Oratory and Debating there have been Assistant Housemasters: Mr C. Ayling, Mr R. good performances turned in, in both A and Godlee, Mr M. Orgill B House competition, and J . Pitman must be 4 .' K congratulated on an equal second in the Pre- • House Captain: A. Risby '4 pared Speech. House Vice-Captain: A. Gee Captain of Swimming: G. Scaife The final competition ofthe term was foot- ball. The A House match against Bucks was M. Collins Captain of Cricket: very exciting and very even, and indeed, ex- Captain of Tennis: M. Saunders cept for too much latitude to Bucks in the Captain of Cross-Country: R. Price second half and Steves' inaccuracy, the result Captain of Sailing: G. Piggott might have been different. Congratulations to Bucks all the same. Captain of Football: C. Rae SCHOOL HOUSE Captain of Drama: A. Gee To all the House teams in all competitions to follow, may we have your full support and Colours: Light Blue and Dark Blue Colours: Maroon and White Captain of Rowing: A. Gee attendance to improve our place. This most Housemaster: Mr C. I. Wood Housemaster: Mr J. H. Houghton Captain of Debating: J. Pitman surely can be done in Football, Cross-Country, Assistant Housemasters: Mr J. K. Kerr, Assistant Housemaster: Mr F. Chinn Captain of Life-Saving: M. Collins Debating and 'Athletics—so let's see what can Mr S. C. Cripps, Mr F. J . Williams be done. House Captain: L. Shea House Captain: E. Hale STEPHENS has unfortunately began this year with a fourth place in the swimming, rowing Wi1IR[JI IILI1*IiD A. Arnold House Vice-Captain: C. Jones Captain of Tennis: and cricket. This has been simply due more Captain of Football: W. Arming Captain of Tennis: S. Palfreyman than anything to an absence of talent in the Colours: Green and White Captain of Athletics: W. Anning Captain of Cricket: S. Palfreyman House; for all major sports the teams are Housemaster: Mr V. C. Osborn drawn from right back to Fourth Form. Assistant Housemasters: Captain of Debating: M. Wertheimer Captain of Football: S. Palfreyman Mr C. Lane, Mr B. Griggs and Mr E. Heyward Captain of Drama: I. Giles The first calendar event of the year was the Captain of Swimming: G. J. Wilkinson House Captain: C. G. D. Groom Captain of Swimming: A. Miller swimming, in which, owing to the superiority Captain of Sailing: G. J. Wilkinson of Thorold and the other two Houses, we House Vice-Captain: N. N. Hargraves Captain of Cricket: 1. Giles Captain of Rowing: C. Jones could only manage a fourth. However, in the House Secretary: W. Inglis Captain of Rowing: E. Hale House there were some fine efforts from G. J. Captain of Standards: C. Chesterman Captain of Debating: L. Shea Scaife and M. Collins in particular. Captain of Cricket: N. N. Hargraves Captain of Tennis: R. Watson Captain of Cross-Country: J. Griffiths Captain of Drama: M. Wood The House cricket competition provided Captain of Swimming: C. C. D. Groom Captain of Life-Saving: A. Hood Captain of Life-Saving: P. Cloudsdale one very good match with Stephens scoring a very substantial 75 runs. However, Thorold Captain of Sailing: A. Bosworth Captain of Music: J. Griffiths CONGRATULATIONS to the rowers on a fine win. returned our total with just the number to Captain of Rowing: J. Brown Captain of Rifle-Shooting: D. J. Harvey This triumph, added to winning positions in beat us, 80 runs. Congratulations to the team, and especially D. Clark, on this very good Captain of Drama: R. Watson BUCKLAND House opened the year with mod- tennis and cricket, and good prospects for team effort. In the other match against School, Captain of Debating: M. O'Brien erate success in all sports held so far. In four football, debating and drama, place us in a tennis matches so far we have won two B we were unfortunately well beaten, but again House matches by forfeit, and in the A House very good position as far as chances of gaining congratulations to the team, and our thanks to THE year began on a very promising note with competition we beat Thorold and lost to Cock-House are concerned. What we must all those who did turn up at the matches. an excellent win in the first House competi- School. realise is that we were similarly placed last The tennis competition is at present unde- tion, swimming. The remaining activities have At the Swimming sports Bucks came second year and the year before: we were certain of cided with Stephens having won over Thorold met with varied successes and only illustrate to Thorold. This pleasing result was due winning both times, but both times we were but lost to School, with one match by each the fact that a more positive and concerted largely to the efforts of Andrew Miller, Wat- content with a very close second. Are we House to play and then the competition shall effort should be made by the House as a body. son and Cure. going to let this honour slip through our fin- be decided. Good luck to the team! Greater enthusiasm and partipipation are In the House Rowing, Buckland came sec- gers again? Only a conscious effort on the part The House rowing was a disappointment to needed during the second term fixtures. ond to a strong School House crew, the mar- of every member of the House can put things Steves, being beaten by a canvas to third (continued on page 36) gin being two lengths. right and return School to its proper place.

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Kingston and the top of Mt Nelson have been Champion tenor, and in rowing is almost as enjoyed by those who took part. The boys pay thick as his shoulders. a terminal subscription for magazines, period- Andrew: Scheming hard to have the House icals and books, as well as games equipment. Rowing cancelled (for obvious reasons) and All boarders do some study and gardening loves knots. Introduced from New Guinea '. \ on Sunday mornings, continuing the tradition into Tasmania the Cargo Cult and the prac- started last year. The House celebrated its tice of beating the wife into submission. ' - second birthday in March with a lavish tea. Riz: Smoother and suaver than ever. '66's t!l The first term has passed and the Boarding answer to Ern in weak puns, and to Author House has settled down and looks forward to in haircuts (at least one a week). the rest of the year. Ted, or Harry: A quiet front, but don't be GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL deceived. Possesses the only car in the world that does 163l gallons to the mile. Semi-pro- THE School sincerely thanks the following for fessional matric. student. their gifts to the School and apologises if any Chris., or Stretcher: have been inadvertently omitted: Doesn't mind rowing, butt Kent stand the laps. Responsible for Mrs F. Salmon, for an old print of the purging southern Tasmania of rabbits and for Macquarie Street school and its surroundings. clearing tobacco out of New Guinea. *PENING OF THE ADMINISTRATION Dr E. D. Hull, for a semi-automatic slide THE BOARDING HOUSE NOTES The first term has been perhaps an eventful RiIiI4i projector for the School. THE year 1966 saw many new faces in the Mr J. T. Wertheimer, one with the call at least twice a day of 'Aye, for a gift of books to is Polar Bear 'ere DESPITE blustery conditions a large crowd saw Boarding House. Fifteen new boys made our the School Library. ?', and this is becoming very monotonous. the opening of the $130,000 Hutchins adminis- numbers sixty-seven. Eight boys are taking The Old Boys' Association, for the new tration block on 19 March 1966. Opened by matriculation and fifteen taking Schools school rowing eight. Mr Cripps has been constantly haunted during nearly every period by the Man in the the Governor, Sir Charles Gairdner, this new Board. Group leaders have replaced House Mr and Mrs D. I. Harvey, for an old print acquisition brought the total spent on new Sixths to help the three House Seniors with of the old school. Wall and is,we feel, slowly convinced that there is such a person. buildings for the School during the past three their duties. We welcomed to the House Mr Mr R. W. Vincent, for a replica of the first years to more than $700,000. Weedon to assist other masters with their Australian Schoolboys' Eight Cup, and also a The squeak in the door has been remedied, duties. enabling much quieter absconsion in and out After an address of welcome by the Chair- set of National Geographic Magazines for the during periods. man of the Board of Management, Mr Waich, The Seniors returned, with Chris. Jones as School Library. captain of the Boarding House three days Mr Wood, two doors along, has been keep- and prior to the Governor's speech, the build- PREFECTS' PARS ing us enthralled with many varied, vivid and ings were blessed by the Visitor to the School, early to help Mr Houghton prepare the House for a new year. Nothing new was added to ACCORDING to reliable (?) sources, the present powerful odours issuing forth from his room. The Lord Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Rev. prefecture is more corrupt than ever, which If anybody can help us with these telling R. E. Davies, M.A., Th.D. the House and the daily routine is much the same probably explains why the School is running questions please leave your answer do The Sir Charles stressed the need for the School so efficiently. A notable improvement to Study—they will help us, I can assure you: to use its tradition as a spur to development, All the boys quickly settled down as the routine became established with new boys. former years is the imagination employed in How many metres in a mile? instead of resting on it without questioning its setting bigger and better detentions, and the value. The past two years' experience enabled this, Who dug the HOLE? and life in the Boarding House is much more recent New Guinea trip is proving to be a How long can the Man in the Wall exist? 'The private schools in Australia have got to settled. valuable asset to the Marquis de Sade's work Significance of Book Week? develop to prove their value in the educa- The Chaplain comes down on Tuesday and in finding various jobs on Friday afternoons What is 'Smoked Around the World. . tional structure of Australia', he said. Friday nights to take chapel, and on Sunday at the Prefects' party! 'The need for rapid development threw con- morning before breakfast for a Communion A feature of this year's prefecture is its siderable burdens on the teaching staff, as it service. literary nature (all but one bear source). Do THE following have addressed the Senior required almost a prophet to see the condi- During first term outings to Baskerville, you realise that there are four footballers to School in Assembly: tions which would exist after another quarter Woodville Zoo, Mt Wellington, King's Cup last year's none, and of course the usual droll Mr Rex Townley, former M.H.A. of a century',Sir Charles said Regatta, Ouse, Meadowbank, Marion Bay, rugby player. Long live Lit. VI and Des. Canon M. A. F. Downie, Rector of St After a vote of thanks by the Headmaster Salmon Ponds, National Park, Mt Wellington From an observer, these are sketches made Aidan's, Lindisfarne. Mr Lawrence, the Governor was presented Chauncy Vale, Fahan, Channel Highway, of this year's nobility (??). Mrs Jan Morrice, publicity officer from Tas- with a crystal decanter. Before inspecting the Bothwell (Mr and Mrs P. Nichols and Mr and General: Bad tempered, reaching a climax manian Youth Theatre. by Friday afternoon. Runs the school (and new buildings Sir Charles, with his red- Mrs G. Ellis) and Glenora (Mr and Mrs J . D. Mr Granger, from the Blind Institute, with capped aide-dc-camp in close attendance, re- Shoobridge) were undertaken. Chess, darts everywhere) with the usual militant atmos- his guide dog Rumpus. viewed the cadet guard of honour and colour and table tennis are indoor activities which phere. A fine orator, should win the assembly Prof. W. Rimmer, Professor of Modern His- parties. The day was then suitably finished flourish, and we are hoping that a billiard prize! tory at the University of Tasmania. with the taking of tea in the Boarding House. table will soon be set up. Hitch-hike races to Polar Bear: Very strong, not knowing his Mr Harrison, who spoke on the future of own strength or how little we others have. Tasmania as a tourist State. M. start of Lent and during Easter Week. We are 2. SCO Awards are given out for The Fifth forms and Sixth forms have heard his return in 1957 he joined the staff at Mel- grateful to James Pitman, Damon Thomas and those who earn or need them, and the following speakers: bourne Grammar and finally taught at Stan- Peter Cloudsdale for acting as servers, and we hope they will be in next year's Group-Commander Graney, who spoke on more, New South Wales, before joining us at Lyndon Shea for acting as lector. Over two Valete. his experiences in Indonesia. Hutchins. Mr Mawson is at present taking weekly classes throughout the School as well hundred boys made their Communion at each 3. SCO has a new branch, U.F.O. Dr Berm, reader in sociology from the as private tuition. of these four services. (Unidentified Flying Objects), but A.N.U., who spoke on 'A New Slant on Demo- this does not include those in In second term we welcome Mr Malcolm SIXTH FORM SPASMS cracy'. Davidson, B.Sc. (Tas.), to our staff as senior Chem. 2, for they are identifiable. Mr Ray Bender, who spoke on crop-dusting G'DAY, chemistry master to replace Mr G. M. Ayling, The moon is rising over the smoky ol' Sick 1. Reports are welcomed. and showed us the film 'Aircraft in Agricul- who is leaving to take up an industrial ture'. Bay! 2. One free Chem. class is avail- appointment. Mr Davidson was educated at Every year the Sixth Form is the same. able free with subscription We thank all these visitors most sincerely the Hobart Matriculation College and gradu- Except it's changed now, it's changed a lot! fees. for sparing their valuable time to address us, ated from the University of Tasmania. Mr It's a bore, it's lost that funny, ridiculous ele- and we specially thank Rev. D. Pearce, Pre- Davidson is married with one baby daughter. 3. Nominations for President are ment. open! centor of St David's Cathedral, for his three He has coached rowing and rugby, and hopes Now it's just ridiculous: Holy Week addresses given to the Senior and to take an interest in sailing. Natural informs us of a Middle Schools. 'THE CAT AND THE RAT' U.F.O. on the other shore, but tsi (I)I : The rat his description sounds like a i(S)W D1 CELEBRATIONS of Holy Communion have con- sat TV set, or a shiny black 4/44 (Wolseley). Tms year we welcome three new members of tinued on Sundays and week-days throughout on the mat. staff to the Senior School. They are Mrs J. the term. It has been possible to remove the The cat Authorised by S.C.O.]. Damian, B.A. (Tas.); Mr. J . Weedon, B.Sc. School Oratory (rather than 'Chapel') to saw the rat Mr Kerr seems very concerned about 'pale (Qld.); and Mr D. Mawson, L.R.S.M., slightly larger premises under 60 Nelson Road, which sat people'. He suggests 'pink pep pills for pale Dip.Mus. which is more convenient and suitable for the on the mat. people', but we've awarded him the SCO Elite Mrs Damian, who joined us this year as time being. We await with great longing the The cat Literary Award for Alliteration, anyway, and senior French teacher, graduated from the day of a permanent School Chapel. sprang at pink pills cost three cents for 24, at the tuck the rat University of Tasmania and was awarded a MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS shop. French Government Scholarship. She at- on the mat. 'Hamilton's Wines', for 14.5-15.3% proof, tended the Sorbonne and l'Institute de Phone- THESE have continued and a further $100 has But having ett the rat been Sent to the Overseas Dept., as well as see one or two large jars, Mackey Chem. Lab., tique in France, where she studied for a year. the cat, do Mr C. M. A. Ling, Mt Isa. After teaching for three years in the French another $200 to Canon A. Molesworth for the now fat, Teachers' Training College (Ecole Normale), support of a teacher in Swaziland. In addi- said 'DRAT'. From Maths B, Room 13, we find: Mrs Damian studied at the University of Por- tion, amounts have been sent to the Associa- (Now see end of Spasms.—Ed) (a) There are one in sixteen chances of tion for the Blind, and Milk for India Appeals. opening your front door first try. tiers for two years. She returned to Australia Those new old boys which are drawing and taught in Melbourne before coming to These continued donations are gratefully re- (b) How to play the ancient Indian game ceived by the bodies concerned. their pensions need to come back and add a Tasmania. Here she conducted the experi- little life, or a lot. of Tong. ment in the teaching of French in the CHAPEL GIFTS (c) That all the horses in the world are of Primary School at Waimea Heights and also These gentlemen: Bob 'n' Davo 'n' Mickle the same colour. taught at Ogivie High School. Mrs Damian A NUMBER of items have been added to the 'n' Chief (who during his last visit modified School Chapel inventory during the term, not a jug) 'n' Revell and all those who failed (to On the latter point, comments from Room is married with a son who is in Grade I. She 19: has been a Schools Board Examiner for a least being a very fine altar of Queensland be mentioned—Ed.) did a grand job. number of years. maple donated by the Sisters of the Church. And there were others: Billy Scholes, 'n' 'What a stupid theorem! This altar originally formed part of the chapel Robot. But they have been supplemented by How can all the horses in the world be the Mr J. Weedon was educated in Queensland, at St Gabriel's School, Waverley. We are very James Knight, Cricky 'n' General Storr (future same colour? where he obtained his Bachelor of Science grateful to them. We still, however, need sev- gentlemen) 'n' Mace 'n' Polar, 'n' Yogi 'n' Pity Besides, I can't stand horses, anyway, Degree. He taught there for a number of eral items to completely equip the sacristy. 'n' Iron Man's all back. But Natural's leaving I would much rather have a motor car!' years before coming to Tasmania. At the They are (1) a set of red and a set of white soon, to take up an executive post, and also a There are hundreds of girls doing Physics this moment he is teaching Mathematics to the vestments, (2) two large altar cloths, (3) a new Honda coupe. (Wow!!). lower grades of the Senior School. year, second and slightly larger chalice—this could [Ad.: 1. SCO is battling against the ridicu- But only five at Hutchins. Mr D. Mawson was educated in New South be an old chalice no longer used perhaps by lous element, but it is going to Two or three are striving for a new type of Wales, where he obtained his Diploma of a parish church. support conscription, or those who shampoo, Music and his Licentiate of the Royal Society SCHOOL SERVICES need it. We hear one member (Matron sells Richard Hudnut), and we'll of Music at the Conservatorium of Music in missed the last ballot because of supply a wash basin, Sydney. He taught in Sydney at Cranbrook SERVICES were held at the beginning and end 'N' Wayne's doing Physics again this year? School before going to England in 1947. Upon of term, together with special services at the height or short. 36 37 A 'view' at the football, Jack 'n' Marie chew- And one day half of Hobart High, including ing on the Sportsman's Gum—that's what Tige Pam, who only came once. What a cricket said. (Stimorol). match, and what a Maths period! There was no master to look out that window, he was Dancing class holds a certain fascination for looking out the door. coached by Messrs Calvert, Douglas and the boarders, who comprise about 80% of the Here eiideth the Lesson, and I hope you Wood respectively, won their races. Bad Sixth Form complement of 10. But that's no have learnt something. I don't expect you Rowing luck prevailed over the second fours, who disappointment, for there aren't any Sixth have! But anyway were winning by half a length when a Form girls, anyway. Not even Wayne or Barb. 'Sibi ab Algo! Ca'pillos en tuos viviticus'. Captain: seat jammed; but they still, however, goes! (Wayne's a boy!!). 'Look out! Is there a caterpillar in your life?' E. Hale gained third place. The first fours obtained Some enterprising triers put ghosts in Des.'s The question of the moment, or the year: fourth place, overall Hutchins giving a credit- room on March 31st. They couldn't wait till 'How long does it take for the beard to grow Master in Charge: able performance in the four-oared events. the next day, but we did and we regretted it. to the boots?' Mr B. Griggs The School eight, in the new Italian de- Ugh!! (Dust bins with false tops). These Entries accepted. Apply A.G., Prefect signed shell Argo, won the 1966 Head-of-the- provided an excuse for some more lavatorial Study, S. Bay, c/o The Hutchins School. River by two lengths from St Patrick's Col- humour, and Des. was seen to flush madly. [It was a rubber rat—from the poetry of HUTCHINS has once again enjoyed a successful lege. Congratulations to the rowers and Mr U. c. H.)]. rowing season, congratulations being extended Paul Cox for such a praiseworthy feat! After What is out that window? Well, the smoke's dispersed, and so will I. to all crews and trainers. After the commence- the races a pleasant informal luncheon was 1. An orange tractor. Happy Easter. ment of the first term seven fours were held in Royal Park, in an atmosphere of vic- 2. A Hydro sub-station. The Sixth Form. selected and trainers allotted, the School tory and celebration, bringing the rowing sea- 3. Author climbing the Uni. radio tower. eight being placed under the proficient guid- son for most to an end. P.S. I LETSCO ance of Mr. Paul Cox. 4. Mr Dexter and class? The first main event in which Hutchins par- However, the Eight, with parents and ticipated was the Royal Hobart Regatta, when friends, flew to Ballarat on 28 April to com- a four, stroked by Michael Wood, achieved pete in the National Schoolboys' Eights, com- ing third in the fours event and winning the HOUSE NOTES second place. In the Henley-on-Tamar, the Eights race. eights and two fours rowed, the eights lead- (continued from page 31) ing the field by a wide margin and the fours Congratulations to all people who rowed, obtaining commendable positions. and deepest thanks to Messrs. Cox, Griggs, The swimming team, captained for the third The A House football team, captained by Proctor, Vincent, Wherrett, Wood, Douglas, time by C. Groom, obtained its third succes- The Clark Shield was held on 19 March and R. Dorney, was soundly defeated in its first Calvert, Harvey, Brammall, and all those con- sive win, a magnificent achievement and cer- match against the strong School House, The proved to be a very successful competition for the two halves of the eight, who rowed in two cerned in any way with Hutchins Rowing tainly quite a record! team will have to learn to use a lot more Club. Two matches of the cricket have already initiative and not just rely on the skill of one fours' races and won their heats. There was a been played, the third one not occurring until player. Let's hope that the lesson will have dramatic moment in one of the 'fours' races We look forward to an equally successful the final term. At present Thorold, led by N. been learned by the time Thorold meets Buck- when a Hutchins four, not known to have season next year. Hargraves, has one win to its credit and one land. entered, appeared out of the mist to come very narrow loss to Buckland. The Drama Society's weeks of rehearsal and second. Unluckily, they were disqualified. The rowing crew, which appeared very cap- effort come to a close tonight during the On 20 March the race-off for the rating of able and enthusiastic, was only able to manage annual presentation of the House Plays. Our crews was held, Mr R. Vincent's crew coming third place in a very keenly contested event. best wishes are extended to Doyle and his cast first, Mr A. Wherrett's crew second, Mr Wood's Swimming The tennis team so far has met with little in their production of 'The Steers'. crew third and Mr Douglas' crew fourth. Now success, being defeated at every match. With training began in earnest, and as the great Captain: With continued and increased support from day drew nearer tension and expectation built increased support and participation the House C. C. D. Groom hopes to lift its position during the remainder its members Thorold can look forward with up. Two days before the Head-of-the-River, ) 1 of the year. vigour and determination to the winter and the eight and the first four departed for Laun- Master in Charge: approaching athletics events. Sailing again proved to be a strong field for ceston to help with the unloading of boats MrT.R.Godlee Thorold, A. Bosworth leading the sailing team and to familiarise themselves with the course to a very much appreciated and valuable win. on which they were to row. The other crews travelled up the next day by private transport Tins year training started as soon as school or chartered bus, and stayed overnight at the began, and boys were turning up at half-past Village Motel. six in the mornings. We had almost the same Tension was at a climax just before the first coaching as last year in Mr Godlee, being the race at 8.30 the next morning, but subsided main coach, and Mr K. Dexter, who took on when the lightweight fours gained second several breaststrokers. It was pleasing to note place. Confidence swept all tension aside that boys went along in the mornings to help when the sixth, fourth and third fours, with the coaching. 39

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In the House Sports, many previous records Hutchins 233 ( Giles 67, Wilkinson 59, Pall- were smashed, and it was obvious that the freyman 40) defeated St Virgil's 128 (Palfrey- President: Mr J. D. Ireland The tuck shop in the new school has con- School should go on to a quite successful man 4/30, M. Allen 3/39) and 4/36 (M. Allen tinued to provide an important service to season. The final results were: Thorold House, Vice-Presidents: Mrs C. M. Miller, Mr W. M Ramsay pupils, and I would like to thank Mrs How- winning comfortably from School, Bucks and Hutchins v. Friends royd and Mrs Peacock for their efforts in Stephens Houses in that order. A partnership of 65 by Hargraves and Pal- Secretary: Mr K. W. de Little organising and stocking the tuck shop and The Southern Combined Swimming Sports freyman was mainly responsible for a total of Treasurer: Mr C. Rhee arranging the roster. The profits derived are were again held at the Hobart Olympic Pool, 135 compiled by Hutchins in the first innings. now to be handled by our Association and will where a fine display of swimming was exhi- Friends replied with 98 and Hutchins, batting A BWEF review of the Association's activities be used to secure other worthwhile amenities bited. It is a credit to the officials to see how in their second innings, reached 66. Friends for the past year show, I feel, that our objects for the School. Incidently, the profit from the smoothly the meeting proceeded. The School began to chase the runs, but their efforts were have been achieved, due to our energetic com- tuck shop in the new School for the third term did very well, managing to beat Friends, but curtailed by a fine hat-trick from Palfreyman. mittee, the establishment of area groups, and last year was $376. not yet good enough to beat St Virgil's, who the excellent co-operation of the Headmaster Hutchins 135 (Hargraves 36, Palfreyman and staff. We are indeed grateful to Mrs Eagle and have many champion swimmers within their 39, Arnold 33) and 66 (Paifreyman 30) de- Mrs Cathcart, who have assisted parents gen- ranks. feated Friends 98 (S. Allen 4/19, M. Allen Social events have brought parents together erally and the Association in particular, with In the Island Combined Sports, held at the 3/24) and 6/47 (S. Palfreyman 5/17). with a common interest and have at the same their efforts in conducting, the clothing pool. Hobart Olympic Pool again, we could manage time helped to raise funds, which, with the Round 2 Mrs. Miller also deserves our thanks for con- only third in the State against the strong St Fair and other proceeds, have been utilised ducting, on behalf of the Sandy Bay group, Virgil's and Grammar teams. Hutchins v. St Virgil's to secure some much needed amenities for the the second-hand book pool. Parents have Overall, however, the season has been a Hutchins began well by bundling St Virgil's School. been circularised with the manner in which very successful one, not only in performances out for 72 and replying with 135. St Virgil's The establishment of the four groups, this will be conducted next year, and it is but in gaining experience for following sea- collapsed in the second innings, due mainly namely, Sandy Bay, Central, Northern Sub- hoped more parents will take advantage of sons. to Palfreyman taking 5/11, making 10/31 for urbs and Eastern Shore, has been a particular the service. the match, giving Hutchins an outright victory source of satisfaction. The functions and acti- Before closing, may I say a few words about by 13 runs. vities of these groups are known to most of the committee. I have had the pleasure of ' Hutchins 135 (Palfreyman 52, Wilkinson 23, you. May I urge that those parents who have / Giles 19, Hargraves 19) defeated St Virgil's not associated themselves with them take ad- being their Chairman for the past year. We 72 (Palfreyman 5/20, M. Allen 3/28) and 57 vantage of this service. It is hoped to estab- have had a very energetic and helpful com- Cricket (Palfreyman 5/11, S. Allen 2/11). lish a fifth group in the Kingston, lower mittee. The average attendance for meetings Hutchins v. Friends Taroona and Blackman's Bay areas this year. has been approximately 85% of all members; Giles and Hargraves battled well for 1 The following are some of the main contri- this is indeed indicative of the willingness and Captain: S. K. Paifreyman hours on a very wet wicket before the side butions your Association has made available spirit with which they have carried out their Coach: Mr. L. Richardson collapsed for 82, despite the efforts of Jones to the School this year: duties when called upon. and M. Allen. On an improved wicket Friends soon passed this score, making a play-off for 1. $400 for a set of 'Great Books of the As both a parent and Old Boy, may I stress Western World' for the School Library. Wrrn eight members of the side from 1965 the Southern Premiership necessary. the importance of our retaining a strong and returning, including Giles, Palfreyman and Hutchins 73 (Jones 11, M. Allen 28) lost to 2. $400 ($200 for prizes and plaques for active association, which is possibly more im- Hargraves from the Premiership side of 1964, Friends 3/82 (5. Allen 1/11). Speech Night and $200 for the School Library). portant to have now than at any time in the the team was expected to be a strong one Southern Premiership Match School's history. It is my sincere belief that with good chances of another premiership. 3. A bursary of $140 was granted to a boy Although this did not quite eventuate, we Hutchins began well, being 2/69, and car- nominated by the Headmaster. as soon as the School passes through these ried on mainly due to Street, who compiled an would like to thank Mr Richardson for his 4. $140 for a TV set for school instruction. vital stages of its new development, it is very help and encouragement. excellent 45, to reach 159. Friends began much in all our interests to ensure that the badly, losing 3/7, but fought back to reach a 5. $120 was used to sponsor a boy from the Round 1 total of 170 and win the Southern Premier- School (nominated by the Headmaster) efforts of parents are linked with those of the Board of Management, the Headmaster and Hutchins v. St Virgil's ship. Congratulations to Friends! to attend the New Guinea Work Camp. staff, and the Old Boys to complete this ex- Although losing Hargraves early, a bright Hutchins 159 (Street 45, Palfreyman 34, 6. Direct group donations include: 7O. run partnership by Giles and Palfreyman Hargraves 29) lost to Friends 170 (Palfrey- Set of oars for the new racing four pro- citing project as soon as possible and provide gave the side a good start. This was consoli- man 5/65, M. Allen 3/39, Arnold 1/18). vided last year. not only the best school of its kind but an dated upon and the fine total of 233 reached. An excellent—although perhaps unlucky— Kneelers for the Chapel. asset for posterity. year was capped off by an excellent tour to Tuck shop equipment. St Virgil's replied with 128 and with time NEIL SWAN, President. running out saved outright defeat by six Brighton Grammar (Victoria), on which Contributions to Chapel Building Fund. wickets. everyone enjoyed themselves. RK THE MIDDLE SCHOOL Ii i: iSii Es] ISI [•I•] -, LO1SJ iM 1966 sees the Middle School once more re- Yachting has a number of enthusiasts, and turned to David Avenue, in the building we shall be hearing more from them later in SCHOOL OFFICERS 1966 Our congratulations are extended to Michael where we first started as a separate school. Thompson on being appointed Captain of the the year when we hold inter-class competi- Captain of the Junior School: M. W. Thompson Last year was a difficult year as we remained tions. Junior School for 1966, and to Richard Bing- Vice-Captains- the last tenants of the old school before it was Scouting has its followers. We have our full ham, Peter Heyward, John North and Charles finally vacated. Now that we are finally number of patrol leaders, and camping is R. Bingham Webster on being appointed Vice-Captains. located we hope to go from strength to popular. Cooking seems to be a matter of P. Heyward strength. opinion. J. North USJP (I) .'!IU (Iii) .I : C. Webster We welcome to the staff Mr \v eedon who This term we have held three most success- DURING the first term the Junior School has takes 2W for Mathematics. We look forward ful activities days, when we spent a whole day House Captains— continued to hold its weekly chapel on Wed- to success under his guidance. Mr Mawson, busy out of school. The first was spent looking Hay: A. Roberts nesdays, when the Chaplain comes to speak the Music Master, is also new to us. We feel over places connected with Hobart's early his- Montgomery: J. McCuaig to the School. We are also glad to welcome sure that under him we shall enjoy both sing- tory, and included visits to Risdon Cove, the Nixon: M. Thompson our new music master, Mr Mawson, who ing and music generally. site of the original landing; Sullivan's Cove, comes to play for the Chapel Service. The cricket team had a good season. We to investigate the original shore line; and St How quickly time passes! It seems only, a few The Junior School once again led the way won three and lost one match. The St Virgil's David's Park to visit the tombs of Governor weeks since we were writing these notes for in the School Lent Collection with a total of match was particularly exciting; when we won Collins and Archdeacon Hutchins. the end of1965, and now we are well on into $92, of which the boys in Prep. VI gave a total 1966, with the first term almost over. by one run! The final two games could not be The second had a scientific background. of $42—the highest in the whole School. Con- played owing to rain, so the premiership was Amongst other things, we studied the ecology The year started well with a large intake of gratulations to them for their fine effort. not decided. Chris. Saunders did well with of a mile of foreshore at Sandy Bay. Some new boys spread over all classes from Kinder- The usual beginning- and end-of-term ser- the bat, while Cohn Cues, the captain, bowled interesting collections were made from which garten to Prep. VI. They have settled in well vices were held at St Peter's Church, Sandy successfully and consistently. a very useful set of casts and mountings have and have become enthusiastic members of Bay, as well as services on Ash Wednesday At the beginning of term a number of boys been made. We also visited the Planetarium, their new school. We extend a warm welcome and Holy Week. We are grateful to the Rector showed great interest in swimming. Quite a and in a most vivid way were able to study to them all. of Sandy Bay for letting us so freely use his few, including Giles, Hunt, Bennett, BennettO the night sky. We finished by a visit to the We also welcome two new members of staff church. and Farmer swam in the House Sports and State Library, where the Librarian showed - Mrs Damian, who is teaching French in JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT did well. Collins and Bennett were later us how ample were the resources of which we Prep. VI, and Mr Mawson, our new music picked to represent the School in the Com- could avaif ourselves. master. HOUSE SWIMMING SPORTS bined Schools meetings. Well done, both of Our last trip was to the Huon, where we were MUSIC Under them. 9: shown over a large apple packing shed, deve- For many years we have had to be content 15 yds Freestyle: S. Young (H), T. Baird An enthusiastic group have been working loping a number of stomach aches on the way hard under Mr Dexter in the Life-Saving class. with a very meagre half-hour per weekfor (N), equal 1, A. Cleland (N) 3. from free hand-outs, and cooled our ardour in singing and music. Now, however, with the They are just getting ready for their examina- the cool stores in a temperature of 32 degrees. Under 10: tions, and in a later report we hope to hear arrival of Mr Mawson, we have been able to We then visited a dried apple ring factory and give this important subject much more time. 15 yds Freestyle: M. Graney (H) 1, R. that a number have gained Bronze Medallions saw the finished boxes shipped away at the Hewer (H) 2, M. Millar (M) 3. and Intermediate Stars. All classes from Prep. III to Prep. VI now docks. Inspired by letters in the local press, have two periods per week, one for singing Dive: R. Hewer (H) 1, M. Sansom (N) 2, Another group have beendelving into the we inspected the work so far done on the and one for recorder lessons. Already there M. Graney (H) 3. mysteries of typesetting with Mr Chinn in the Southern Outlet Road to the Huon and con- has been a vast improvement in the singing Under 11: School Printing Society, and judging by the sidered the problems involved. of the school, and the progress of the recorder standard of some of the programmes produced Altogether, we are off to a good start and groups has been really pleasing. 33 yds Freestyle: C. Anderson (H) 1, A. have learned a lot and found much pleasure hope to live up to the high standards set us Lovibond (M) 2, R. Ashbolt (M) 3. in the process. Next term, some of the boys from Prep. V 15 yds Breaststroke: C. Anderson (H) 1, A. by our predecessors. and Prep. VI who show most improvement Meanwhile, the Debating Society has been Lovibond (M) 2, P. Barker (N) 3. flourishing Politicians will have to look to with the recorder, are to be taught to play the violin. 15 yds Backstroke: C. Anderson (H) 1, A. their laurels in a few years' time. The standard Lovibond (M) 2, P. Heyward (M) 3. Early in third term House singing competi- both of the matter and delivery of the Dive: C. Anderson (H) 1, D. Downie (N) speeches has drawn favourable comment and tions are to be held, and shortly after that a 2, A. Ashbarry (H) 3. Junior School Play will be produced. is a credit not only to innate ability, but to Relay: Montgomery 1, Nixon 2, Hay 3. the training of Mr Houghton, the English We are most grateful to Mr Mawson and master. Congratulations in particular to Hey- Mr How, who will be producing the first Over 11: ward, Gethen, Ellis, Cathcart and Nicholls. Junior School Play on record, and we wish 66 yds Freestyle: R. Mills (H) 1, R. Martin them every success. (H) 2, R. Walch (N) 3. EN

33 yds Breaststroke: H. Lewis • (H) 1, R. swimming, was very successful and it is in- up. While this was going on I loaded the THE DOG-FIGHT Mills (H) 2, M. Thompson (N) 3. tended to continue this activity in third term collecting bins and picking bags on the trailer. At 8 a.m. I drove through the orchard to ONE day, during the Second World War, a 33 yds Backstroke: B. Martin (H) 1, A. and again next year. Spitfire pilot was preparing to take off from an Roberts (H) 2, J McCuaig (M) 3. where the pickers were waiting to start work. . Although not intended to be a learn-to-swim As the bins on the trailer were filled I carted aerodrome somewhere in England. Suddenly Dive: M. Thompson (N) 1, I. Officer (N) campaign, the thirty boys who took part all them back to the packing shed. There each the air-raid siren sounded as a lone plane 2, R.Mills (H) 3. improved in ability, in addition to having bin was hoisted up by block and tackle and swept down to attack the airfield. Pulling Relay: Hay 1, Montgomery 2, Nixon 3. healthy exercise and a good deal of enjoy- back the joystick and opening the throttle, the ment. the apples tipped out on the grader. Composite Relay: Hay 1, Nixon 2, Mont- After passing through the grader, the apples R.A.F. pilot headed straight for the enemy. gonery 3. The annual Learn-to-Swim Campaign was were sorted out for packing. The busy hands At a distance of about 150 feet he pressed his Final Points again conducted over a period of two weeks firing button. A stream of lead swept from the at the Education Department Pool. During of the packers next placed them neatly and Hay 148%, Nixon 80%, Montgomery 76. quickly into cell-pack cartons. These were Spitfire's eight machine-guns, but the German the session all boys who took part, initially as then weighed, stapled and stencilled. When pilot swerved his plane to avoid the bullets. INTER-SCHOOL CRICKET non-swimmers, were taught to swim, while all the carrier came they were quickly loaded It was now the British pilot's turn to weave other members of the class were able to im- and dodge as his enemy swept into the attack. Round 1 prove in ability and performance Evidence and taken to the cool store. There they would wait until being sent to a ship for export to Twisting and turning, climbing and diving, Hutchins 54 (Martin 20, Ducat 9) lost to of this may be seen in these details: the two planes swept across the sky. The Ger- St Virgil's 5/153 (North 8 overs, 1 maiden, 3 Sixteen original non-swimmers passed the England. I. McGowan, Prep. IV man pilot, realising that he was running short wickets for 33 runs). twenty yards test, four reached the forty yards of fuel, tried to break off the fight. This was Hutchins 6/52 dec. (Nichols 16 n.o., Ducat standard, two passed at sixty yards, and THE SHIPWRECK his undoing, as in turning away he met the 14 n.o.) defeated Friends 7/48 (Nichols 9 twenty-eight have been awarded the hundred Spitfire's guns full blast. In seconds the Ger- overs, 4 maidens, 3 wickets for 9 runs). yards certificate. This total of fifty boys re- WHILST fishing in my boat, the 'Fury' about 900 yards off shore, I looked over the side into man plane was a ball of fire, hurtling towards Hutchins 25 (Nichols 9, Ducat 5) lost to cording some achievement is most encourag- the ground. The victorious pilot returned to St Peter's 120 (North 11 overs, 1 maiden, 2 ing. the water and saw a reef. Pulling up the anchor and starting the engine, I set out for his base, performing a victory roll before com- wickets for 46 runs). Once again we thank Mr Plaister and his ing in for a safe landing. staff for all their help and encouragement. home. As I was an expert skin-diver, I wanted Round 2 to go skin-diving on the reef. It was too late B. Levet, Prep. IV Hutchins v. St Virgil's (match washed out). LIFE-SAVING NOTES to go that day, so I decided to go the next Hutchins 17, lost to Friends' 97 (North 6 morning. A STORM overs, 4 maidens, 3 wickets for 9 runs). During first term this has again been a Early next morning I arose and-dressed. It Hutchins v. St Peter's (match washed out). popular extra-curricular activity for a number was quite a hot day and there was not a cloud TuE date was 15th April 1759, and our ship of our boys. They are to be warmly congratu- in the sky. Hurrying down to the boat, I set the 'Sea Cow' had set out from Portsmouth Premiership placings: lated, not only on the success achieved by off and soon found the reef and dropped and was bound for Boston, North America. I St Peter's ------1 qualifying for awards, but in making the really anchor, not knowing the adventures I was to was to be a new settler, and I went to my St Virgil's ------2 hard effort necessary to do so. have that day. bunk after a long day at sea. As I stepped Hutchins and Friends (eq.) 3 We would urge those boys, on progressing I put on my skin-diving equipment and set into my cabin I heard a conversation between from the Junior School, to continue with this off. It did not take me long to get to the the captain and one of the crew. The sailor, SWIMMING NOTES very worthwhile and important activity as a bottom. I was surrounded by coral of all Jake, said, 'I've been up in the crow's nest, sir, An innovation this year, as an extra-curri- discipline to themselves and a help to society. descriptions. and there's an eerie lot of clouds downsouth', cular activity, was a weekly visit to the Olym- Awards: Intermediate Star, 13; Bar to Inter- Starting to explore the reef, I saw something 'Yes, I've noticed that', replied the captain. 'I pic Pool during first term. This move, made in mediate Star, 8; Proficiency Certificate, 1; Safe that looked like an old wreck on the bottom think I'll see about that later'. Just then I had an endeavour to improve the standard of Swimmer Certificate, 33. of the reef. I swam a bit closer and saw it noticed that the air was uncommonly still and was a Spanish galleon. The cannons were in warm, and the sea was calm, and the ship was very good order. I found a treasure chest full hardly moving at all. I climbed into my bunk, of gold, and I took some back to the boat, thoughtful and a little worried about this in- RECORDING DAY When we replied that we were, a light flashed continuing all day until there was none left. cident. on and off, signalling 'On Air'. A few seconds It was getting late and I went to sleep on the I had only slept a short time, it seemed, My brother Stephen and I visited a broad- later we were making our first record. casting studio one day recently to make a boat. I had brought stores for a week, and when I was awakened by a terrific crash out- recording. We both play the electric guitar. R. Hewer, Prep. IV there was a bunk on board. side, and I saw that something considerably The next day I went down and could not heavy had smashed a hole through the corner It was very exciting. We were shown into a find the wreck. I then realised that my boat of my cabin, causing a continuous torrent of sound-proof room which had windows high up A DAY IN THE ORCHARD on one side. In this room there was a man had drifted during the night. I have never water to come down—unfortunately, onto my who was wearing earphones. He seemed to AT 7.30 a.m., after a good breakfast, I went found that wreck again, no matter how hard baggage. I jumped out of my bunk and tried be surrounded by a mass of machinery. to the tractor shed to prepare for the day's I search, but I live in luxury from the treasure to open the door. It would not move. There His voice reached us over a loudspeaker on work. After checking the fuel, oil and water that I found. was a terrible commotion outside. Now there one of the walls, asking if we were ready. levels, I started the engine to allow it to warm M. Sansom, Prep. IV was a swirl of water gushing through every Em hole or crack in the cabin. Every now and LENDING A HELPING HAND then something would crash to the floor. .-' ONE sunny spring morning my father asked Somebody yelled outside, 'The mainmast has me if I would be a bit useful for a change. I fallen!' I shouted for someone to let me out. offered to cut the lawn and decided to set One of the sailors told me through the win- I about my task straight after breakfast. / dow that the mast had fallen across the door, The first part of my time of mowing the so I seized a piece of wreckage, smashed the lawn was a great success. While I was cutting window and climbed out. Immediately, a the lawn I ran over a little pile of stones. The giant wave crashed onto the deck and I was stones flew up and hit my legs and I had a almost washed overboard, but I managed to great big cut in them. Some of the other grab the railing just in time. I clambered stones flew and hit the next door neighbour's onto the deck. By this time I was completely window. saturated, and I thought it would be more The next few days I was in bed because I comfortable in the cabin. The storm was could not walk. My father and I had paid for almost over, and my door-way had been the window. He said that I had done a good cleared, so I made my way to my bunk, and job, but I think his tongue was in his cheek F'[.Ir.iSJi although my blankets were soaking I spent at the time. the rest of the storm in bed. J. Gibson, Prep. V Several hours later we reached Boston, and, ilk completely exhausted, I staggered onto the A BUSH HOLIDAY quay and spent the rest of the night at the village inn. THE car came to a stop with a jolt. We all C. Calvet-, Prep. VI scrambled out onto the pebbles that made up the drive. We had just travelled 39 miles from A JOURNEY BY TRAIN Hobart to Richmond, and now we started to MALAYSIA the stone. They perhaps were unable to reach explore our holiday house. MALAYSIA is composed of thirteen States, ex- the end of their journey because they were As we reached the station after a hectic drive After we had unpacked everything, which cluding Singapore. Eleven of the States are caught in heavy rain which flooded rivers. through Paris, we received our tickets and included our rabbit gun, camera, spikes, food, in the mainland, Malaya, and two of them are The rivers are big, but they are not very deep boarded the night train to Milan. With five cartridges, sleeping bags, and folding table in the island of Borneo. They are Sabah and during dry weather. There are no bridges minutes to spare, we had our luggage on and chairs, we started to explore. Michael, a Sarawak. The essay following is concerned across these rivers, except for hanging bridges board, so I sat on a bunk and gazed through friend whom I had brought with me, was only with Sabah. across a few of them. Travellers also some- the window at the activity of the station and going to make a model plane, so I helped him. times seemed to get sick on the way, and be- Sabah has many native races. One of them cause of this they suffered badly. If they did the milling crowds. After about an hour the plane was completed, is called the Muruts. They are well known as It was not long before we left, and as I and it looked even better when the propeller not bring plenty of provisions they had to go 'blow pipers'. They live in the interior of to Murut villages - which were many miles resumed my post on the bunk after a short was put in place. Sabah, or North Borneo. This story or legend excursion to have a snack, I feasted my It looked all right when we gave it a testing comes from the Muruts and is called the away, to buy rice, chickens, eggs and tapioca. eyes on the beauty of Paris at night, complete flight, but then we began to get careless. The 'Tiagang Sinsilog'. Here is a story which makes the Muruts with the Eiffel Tower. paddock was a good place to fly a plane, but have faith in the stone. it had a few trees and a telegraph pole, which Many people in Sabah themselves do not An English traveller from Keningan was When it was time to turn in, I clambered know what Tiagang Sinsiog is. It is the name into my bunk and was rocked to sleep by the were hard to miss, and a few seconds later I going to Pensiangan. When they came to heard a crash and when I turned round I of a stone, and was named by the Muruts. the place where the stone is, the Englishman monotonous chugging and the ceaseless lurch. could just distinguish a mangled mess on the The Tiagang Sinsilog is found on the way did not allow his men to put tobacco on the During the night my sister, who was sleeping from Keningau to Pensiangan (two chief on a lower bunk, fell out of bed and awakened ground. stone, but instead he told them to put the P. Fraser, Prep. V towns in the interior). The stone is respected stone in one of their carriers and to carry, it all in the compartment she was in, which was by the Muruts, and they put tobacco on it away. On their way they were caught in occupied—luckily—only by our family. when they pass this way. The area around the heavy rain and all the rivers were flooded. Finally we reached Milan, and when we stone has been cleared, The stone is not very They stayed on the bank of one of the rivers awoke we were surprised to find the country heavy and it can be carried by one person. for five days and waited there till the water outside a white wilderness, for it had snowed. Many of the Muruts still believe in devils, level had fallen. Then the Englishman remem- The air was very cold, and we were glad to and that is why they put tobacco on the stone, bered the stone; when they opened the carrier swallow some hot breakfast. When we reached as a guardian of it. When we travelled along they found that the stone was not there. They Genoa, after we had changed trains we that way with the Muruts they always told continued their journey to Pensiangan, and boarded the 'Guglielmo Marconi' and we were 44 us to do as they did, in order not to make the after a few days there they made their return soon on our way back to Australia. devil angry. This devil could do harm to journey. They were surprised when they came R. Bingham, Prep. VI people, and many times misfortune happened back to the place from which they had taken to travellers if they failed to put tobacco on that stone, for there it was in its proper place riVA n Works at 3.30 on Saturday morning. The wea- and all else. Admittedly today's young men —just as they first saw it. This story soon 'private school' in Malaya is always being ther was overcast and cold, but we success- are acutely clothes-conscious, with a leaning spread among the Muruts and they believed looked upon as 'down-trodden' and a disgrace- fully arrived at Bridgewater by 12.30. After sometimes towards flamboyancy in design. more and more in that stone. Even now they ful state of affairs. This simply indicates that stopping for lunch we continued on the second But, to quote a leading magazine,'Young men still put tobacco on it. you have been 'booted out' from the Govern- half of the 22-mile trip. During the second of today have a long way to go before they Abdul Rahman, Vo ment Schools (which, incidentally, are always half we were met by howling winds and a can hope to rival the decorativeness of the being sought after) for reasons of failure and fast-flowing outward current. By 6.30 that Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. bad academic records. evening the group had slowly arrived over a Even in black-and-white, lacking the effect of THE EDUCATION POLICY AT HOME period of two hours, exhausted and ready for the noble blues and rioting braid and buttons AND IN TASMANIA I was lucky enough to attend one of the most affluent Government Schools in Kuala bed. Then came the tiresome job of setting up of the originals, a mere captain, with only FRoM the very first time that I set foot on Lumpur, and the way the school is run is camp, which was finished within the next three years' seniority, looked like a gorgeous Australian soil I was taken aback by the dis- quite distinct from that of Hutchins. First of hour. By 10.30 the camp was filled with the peacock between 1787 and 1795'. Taken all tinct differences between this country and all, our school uniforms are just plain white sound of sleeping people. round, has any particular generation let that of Malaya—the place where I was born shirts, shorts, socks and shoes. We do not wear The last day came and all was made ready humanity down more than another? and bred. The differences range from the cli- such elaborate uniforms as are being worn for the return trip to Hobart. This was the It's still possible that the fears (or is there mate, the topography, the surroundings, to here, mainly because of the hot, humid most hectic of the three days. We met fierce a hint of sour grapes?) of some of our older the inhabitants and the way of life in general. weather. winds and torrential rain, and finally a violent citizens concerning the future of Australia in But in this particular essay of mine I am going Again, because of the heat, especially in the storm which resulted in several water spouts. the hands of today's youth may be ground- to compare the education system in Tasmania afternoon, the school starts very early in the Just past Bridgewater the group became sep- less. Along with the flock of long-haired, pop- to that in operation in Malaya. morning, that is, at 7.30 a.m., as at this time arated due to the storm, and within minutes minded, speed-mania, stove-piped, lairy- Although on several occasions I have heard the condition is most conducive to good learn- we were scattered over the Derwent. One of garbed teenagers are thousands upon thou- criticism being directed to the education sys- ing. After a brief interval at 11, the school the boys was thrust from his canoe into the sands who, without being squares and 'with tem here in Tasmania by the university breaks up at 1.30 in the afternoon. Boys and cold water by a 30-foot water spout. He was it' (they still go for pops, 'bombs', television students and the general public, it neverthe- girls will return to their respective homes for helped ashore by the leader of the expedition. and half the so-called 'evils') who are at the less reflectsa very advanced, rich and rela- lunch, but at 4 o'clock in the evening they At this point two members abandoned the ex- same time able to face up to the fact that tively high standard of learning. We in have sports, which is compulsory, and this pedition. With five miles to go, the remaining their time is coming and that the day when Malaya are not soprogressive and dynamic, ranges from soccer, hockey, cricket, rugby, party set out. Unfortunately, because of the they'll have to accept adulthood and all that in comparison with the Western world, mainly to badminton, table tennis, swimming and rough water and winds the canoes quickly be- it entails is just a short way ahead. because of 'historical reasons'—that we were athletics (but alas! no Aussie Rules football!). came swamped. The expedition was finally Despite the somewhat hopeless picture unfortunate enough to be under the 'colonial abandoRed at Cadbury's, three miles from painted of today's teenagers, under the surface This routine is being repeated five times a quite a large percentage of our young people yoke' of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the week. Hobart. R. Watson are aware of what is expected of them in British for almost five hundred years. During One other feature that I would like to this time very little was done to promote the years to come and are prepared to adjust and living standard, and the condition of the mention is that while the boys here move from THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW fit themselves to their future role in the com- class to class after each period, we in Malaya munity. Recognition of education, discipline masses of the population and the rate of illit- are doing the reverse, in which it is the teacher IT won't be many years before our present- eracy were appalling. But since we achieved and moral standards will pay off again as it who does the walking from class to class day teenagers emerge to take their place as has through history. our independence less than a decade ago, adults, with voting rights at 21 and future great strides in various fields have been ac- (probably to stretch the legs). Co-education Well make it and, you never know, we may is not and has not been the Government's leadership as their heritage. How do the come through well. complished, about 35% to 40% of the national mature citizens of today think we'll make out? income being spent on education and institu- policy except in Forms Six and University Damon Thomas, Lit. VI tions of higher learning. level. Our over-publicised interests as regards These are some of the differences which I music and entertainments will no doubt LAMENT OF A JUNIOR BOARDER Here in Tasmania we have what we call change - as it always happens - and our the 'State Schools' and the 'Public Schools', in can think of as far as the education systems 'Why I must not talk after lights out' which the former is being financed by the of the two countries are concerned; but there thoughts will no doubt turn to more mundane is one similarity—that is, they both strive for thinking and our activities settle down. (Due to the laws concerning libel the State Government and the latter by religious numerous names have been omitted.—Ed.). institutions (e.g., the Church of England). a better and higher standard of education, for Hasn't it always been the same? But in Malaya we have what we called the I think this is the only practical way to defeat Is the prospect of government in the future I MUST not talk after lights out because I will 'Government Schools' (which are financed by our common foe—the Communists. by teenagers of today necessarily going to be be given an attention by - and Mr. - the Federal Government) and the 'Private I. Yusof Nasir, Vo disastrous? Is there any positive reasoning will make me fall of a five storey building Schools' which run on the same basis as the why we won't come through our growing-up and Blue Streak will save me from my dan- period successfully and attain adulthood ready Public Schools here, but with a difference, CANOE TRIP TO NEW NORFOLK gerous fall and - will give me 10,000 lines that is, the establishment is being financed to shoulder responsibility? or ninetyfive hits with the rubber Dunlop by 'Private Enterprise'. It appearsto me IN the early period of the Christmas holidays Each generation has had its youth, and in sandshoes and I will be through the tele- that it is an honour to attend such public a group of boys went on a canoe trip to New every case conditions of life have varied to vision set and my book like homework atten- schools here, such as Hutchins, Geelong Norfolk. Under the leadership of the sports- extents of war, peace, insecurity, well-being tion and Maths books will be torn up by Grammar, etc.; but, conversely, to attend a master, Mr Dexter, the group left the Zinc ku

When passing through Melbourne recently Richard Clennett gained a place in the State Paul Cox. Over a hundred members were pre- Results: the Association Secretary ran into Stuart Har- Amateur team, and joined Mike Borten in the sent and this created a record for luncheons rison (1925), who is manager of A.N.Z. Bank. match against the V.A.F.A. in the 1965-66 year (all exceeded the hundred, O.V.A. 178 (Gotowski 43, Healy 33; Mann R. H. L. (Harry) Roberts (1923), Consul for Denis Ashton Warner (1928, 2907), who is first time on record). 3/36) and 87 defeated Hutchins 118 (Mann Norway in Tasmania, has been honoured by widely regarded as one of the world's fore- The continued support of our Ladies' Com- 44, Wilkinson 39; Miller 6/20) and 2/55 (Hib- the King of Norway. He has been created a most reporters of the South-Eastern Asian mittee is greatly appreciated at these functions bard 23 n.o.) by 60 runs on the first innings. Knight of the Order of St Olav. and others conducted by the Association. scene, was born on 12 December 1917, Hutchins 198 (Mann 115, Eddington 39; Hobart, and was educated at the Hutchins R. John Harris (1934) is Dean of the Con- THE NEW 'EIGHT' Canning 4/31) defeated Hobart High 43 (Pitt sular Corps in Tasmania. School. He served with the A.I.F. from 1941 7/26, Bull 3/11) and 105 (Ryan 31; Pitt 4/16, to 1943 and was a war correspondent with At the Fair in March, Mrs Doug. Clark Bull 4/38, Mann 2/36) outright by an innings Des. V. Giblin (1922) of Melbourne was American forces in the Central Pacific in in Hobart for the annual conference of the christened the new boat presented to the and 40 runs. 1944-45. After a term as editorial manager School by the Association, 'Argo', and we are Australasian Institute of Mining and Metal- for Reuter-A.A.P. in Japan (1947-49), he be- Hutchins 221 (Oldmeadow 65, Mann 68; lurgy in May. pleased to record that the crew settled down Asten 3/25) defeated Friends 66 (Bull 4/16) came a roving correspondent in the Far East well in this modified Italian designed boat and Rex Reader ( 1913), Melbourne, paid us a for the Melbourne 'Herald' and the London and 112 (Moore 29; Pitt 3/34, Bull 2/18, John- won the Australian Schoolboys' Championship ston 2/15) outright by an innings and 43 visit early in May. 'Daily Telegraph' (1949-55). He was a Nie- at Ballarat - they rowed in a similar boat man Fellow at Harvard University in 1956-57, runs. W. M. Hodgman (1947) won the Huon seat loaned by Scotch College (Melbourne). Round 2 in the Legislative Council at an election in and his articles have appeared in such maga- May. zines as the 'New Republic', the 'Reporter' SPORTS CLUBS Hutchins 117 (Mann 27, Eddington 22 n.o.; and the 'Atlantic Monthly'. His earlier books Direen 6/34) lost to O.V.A. 132 (Miller 79; C. R. M. (Bill) Elliott (1925) has been ap- include 'Out of the Gun' (1956), 'Australia's CRICKET Jones 3/36, Hibbard 5/21) by 15 runs on the pointed general secretary of the Geelong Foot- Northern Neighbours' (1957) and 'Hurricane At the end of the roster we led Old Vir- first innings. ball Club. Bill for many years has been in from China' (1981). 'The Last Confucian' gilians by six points. The weather on the day Hobart High 89 (Grahame 33; Hibbard Sydney. (1963), the story of the late President Ngo of the final was not ideal for cricket, but after 4/27, Tunbridge 3/14, Pitt 2/24) and 39 Max Chesterman ( 1925) has been elected Dinh Diem and his family and the Communist an indifferent start our batsmen got on top of (Hibbard 4/5, Jones 3/18) lost to Hutchins chairman of the United Commonwealth advance in South-East Asia, is his latest pub- the bowling. Our score of 228 proved to be 4/116 declared (Hibbard 43 n.o., Wilkinson Societies. lication. His wife, Peggy Warner, is the too great for the Old Virgilians batsmen, who 53) and 0/14, by ten wickets. Chris. King (1962), and David Lardner authoress of two books. Between assignments were never given the chance to settle down. Hutchins 7/166 declared (Nicholls 42, J. (1959) were members of the University crew the Warners live at Mt Eliza, Victoria. They This is our eleventh premiership in the last Wilkinson 21 n.o., Mann 20) defeated Friends which won the Inter-University race for the have one son and two daughters. twelve seasons. 145 (Ruddock 50; Johnston 3/42) and 113 Oxford and Cambridge Cup, on the River After being in a comfortable position against (Rogers 39; Jones 3/36) by 21 runs on first Murray at Mannum. They were members of ACTIVITIES Old Launcestonians, we were defeated and innings. thus our opponents retained the 'D. V. Gunn' the first School Eight to win the Head-of-the- DECEMBER Round 3 River in 1964- Chris. stroked the winning Shield. Luncheon.-25 leavers were our guests. As Hutchins 231 (Wilkinson 66, Oldmeadow crew in 1985. The last time the Tasmanian Features of the season were our encounters 50, Tunbridge 22, Pitt 22; Miller 5/27) de- University crew were successful it was stroked usual, this was a bright and enjoyable func- with our traditional rivals, Old Virgilians. by another Old Boy, the late Don. Urquhart. tion. Saints gave us four splendid games, but we feated O.V.A. 76 (Bull 6/31, Mann 4/30) and Smorgasbord. - This was held in the won the one which mattered and thus carried 7/86 (Fulton 33 n.o.; Mann 4/23) on the first Geoffrey Hiller (1947) has been chosen to Cloisters of the Administration Block, and was innings by 155 runs. represent Cambridge University in royal off our eleventh premiership in twelve seasons. a very pleasant and successful function. Bob Mann, who did not play in the 1964-65 Hobart High 113 (Hart 27; Pitt 7/46, Bull tennis on a trip to the United States in 3/30) and 102 (Hood 49; Bull 3/36, Hibbard September. MARCH season, showed he benefitted by the rest by scoring a century against Hobart High in the 4/9) lost to Hutchins 169 (Mann 23, Wilkin- Robert Maxwell was ordained Priest on 24 School Fair.-The Association assisted with son 45, Oldmeadow 34, Eddington 22; Can- catering, the butcher's shop, produce and first-round match. He won the bowling aver- February (St Matthias' Day). ages and finished second in the batting. The ning 7/49) and 2/47 (Nichols 34) outright by refreshment stalls, and the assistance rendered eight wickets. Max Roberts (1937) is Australian Trade by Old Boys and boarder parents in stocking averages, which are printed at the end of Commissioner - Designate for Australia in stalls, etc., was greatly appreciated. these notes, show the evenness of the side by Friends 51 (Pitt 3/18, Bull 2/10, Mann 4/4) the closeness of the averages. and 49 (Mann 17; Johnston 2/18) lost to Sweden. APRIL At the recent State Congress of the R.S.L. Trophy winners were: John Mullen Memo- Hutchins 0/52 declared (Nichols 29 n.o.) and Russell Piggott (1926), State Treasurer; H. R. Cricket.-The Past v. Present match was rial, R. Mann; W. H. Mason-Cox Memorial, 0/52 (Oldmeadow 28 n.o.; Pitt 0/24) outright (Pat) Blacklow (1921), President Hobart Sub- abandoned because of rain. C. Wilkinson; Scott Palfreyman Memorial, C. by ten wickets. Branch; and W. C. (Bill) Hodgman, Q.C. Wilkinson; Best Performances, Col. Pitt Final (1922), Hobart Sub-Branch Committeeman MAY (11/42) Max Bull (6/31), B. Hibbard (5/21), Hutchins 228 (Nichols 25, Hibbard 24, C. and former President, were honoured with Luncheon.-We had as our guests the whilst Bob Mann earned a batting trophy for Wilkinson 89, Pitt 23; Direen 7/88) defeated life membership. members of the School VIII and their coach, his century. O.V.A. 152 (Miller 30, Fulton 59; Bull 2/24, When passing through Melbourne recently Richard Clennett gained a place in the State Paul Cox. Over a hundred members were pre- Results: the Association Secretary ran into Stuart Har- Amateur team, and joined Mike Borten in the sent and this created a record for luncheons Round 1 rison (1925), who is manager of A.N.Z. Bank. match against the V.A.F.A. in the 1965-66 year (all exceeded the hundred, O.V.A. 178 (Gotowski 43, Healy 33; Mann R. H. L. (Harry) Roberts (1923), Consul for Denis Ashton Warner (1928, 2907), who is first time on record). 3/36) and 87 defeated Hutchins 118 (Mann Norway in Tasmania, has been honoured by widely regarded as one of the world's fore- The continued support of our Ladies' Com- 44, Wilkinson 39; Miller 6/20) and 2/55 (Hib- the King of Norway. He has been created a most reporters of the South-Eastern Asian mittee is greatly appreciated at these functions bard 23 n.o.) by 60 runs on the first innings. Knight of the Order of St Olav. and others conducted by the Association. scene, was born on 12 December 1917, Hutchins 198 (Mann 115, Eddington 39; R. John Harris Hobart, and was educated at the Hutchins (1934) is Dean of the Con- •w;a DS Canning 4/31) defeated Hobart High 43 (Pitt sular Corps in Tasmania. School. He served with the A.I.F. from 1941 7/26, Bull 3/11) and 105 (Ryan 31; Pitt 4/16, to 1943 and was a war correspondent with Des. V. Giblin (1922) of Melbourne was At the Fair in March, Mrs Doug. Clark Bull 4/38, Mann 2/36) outright by an innings in Hobart for the annual conference of the American forces in the Central Pacific in christened the new boat presented to the and 40 runs. 1944-45. After a term as editorial manager School by the Association, 'Argo', and we are Australasian Institute of Mining and Metal- for Reuter-A.A.P. in Japan (1947-49), he be- Hutchins 221 (Oldmeadow 65, Mann 68; lurgy in May. pleased to record that the crew settled down Asten 3/25) defeated Friends 66 (Bull 4/16) came a roving correspondent in the Far East well in this modified Italian designed boat and Rex Reader ( 1913), Melbourne, paid us a for the Melbourne 'Herald' and the London and 112 (Moore 29; Pitt 3/34, Bull 2/18, John- won the Australian Schoolboys' Championship ston 2/15) outright by an innings and 43 visit early in May. 'Daily Telegraph' (1949-55). He was a Nie- at Ballarat - they rowed in a similar boat man Fellow at Harvard University in 1956-57, runs. W. M. Hodgman (1947) won the Huon seat loaned by Scotch College (Melbourne). Round 2 in the Legislative Council at an election in and his articles have appeared in such maga- May. zines as the 'New Republic', the 'Reporter' F:i.) $jIT Hutchins 117 (Mann 27, Eddington 22 n.o.; and the 'Atlantic Monthly'. His earlier books Direen 6/34) lost to O.V.A. 132 (Miller 79; C. R. M. (Bill) Elliott (1925) has been ap- include 'Out of the Gun' (1956), 'Australia's CRECKET Jones 3/36, Hibbard 5/21) by 15 runs on the pointed general secretary of the Geelong Foot- Northern Neighbours' (1957) and 'Hurricane At the end of the roster we led Old Vir- first innings. ball Club. Bill for many years has been in from China' (1961). 'The Last Confucian' gilians by six points. The weather on the day Sydney. Hobart High 89 (Grahame 33; Hibbard (1963), the story of the late President Ngo of the final was not ideal for cricket, but after 4/27, Tunbridge 3/14, Pitt 2/24) and 39 Max Chesterman ( 1925) has been elected Dinh Diem and his family and the Communist an indifferent start our batsmen got on top of (Hibbard 4/5, Jones 3/18) lost to Hutchins chairman of the United Commonwealth advance in South-East Asia, is his latest pub- the bowling. Our score of 228 proved to be 4/116 declared (Hibbard 43 n.o., Wilkinson Societies. lication. His wife, Peggy Warner, is the too great for the Old Virgilians batsmen, who 53) and 0/14, by ten wickets. authoress of two books. Between assignments Chris. King (1962), and David Lardner were never given the chance to settle down. Hutchins 7/166 declared (Nicholls 42, J. (1959) were members of the University crew the Warners live at Mt Eliza, Victoria. They This is our eleventh premiership in the last have one son and two daughters. twelve seasons. Wilkinson 21 n.o., Mann 20) defeated Friends which won the Inter-University race for the 145 (Ruddock 50; Johnston 3/42) and 113 Oxford and Cambridge Cup, on the River After being in a comfortable position against (Rogers 39; Jones 3/36) by 21 runs on first Murray at Mannum. They were members of Old Launcestonians, we were defeated and innings. the first School Eight to win the Head-of-the- thus our opponents retained the 'D. V. Gunn' Round 3 River in 1964- Chris. stroked the winning DECEMBER Shield. crew in 1965. The last time the Tasmanian Luncheon.-25 leavers were our guests. As Features of the season were our encounters Hutchins 231 (Wilkinson 66, Oldmeadow University crew were successful it was stroked usual, this was a bright and enjoyable func- with our traditional rivals, Old Virgilians. 50, Tunbridge 22, Pitt 22; Miller 5/27) de- by another Old Boy, the late Don. Urquhart. tion. Saints gave us four splendid games, but we feated O.V.A. 76 (Bull 6/31, Mann 4/30) and Smorgasbord. - This was held in the won the one which mattered and thus carried 7/86 (Fulton 33 n.o.; Mann 4/23) on the first Geoffrey Hiller (1947) has been chosen to Cloisters of the Administration Block, and was innings by 155 runs. represent Cambridge University in royal off our eleventh premiership in twelve seasons. a very pleasant and successful function. Bob Mann, who did not play in the 1964-65 Hobart High 113 (Hart 27; Pitt 7/46, Bull tennis on a trip to the United States in 3/30) and 102 (Hood 49; Bull 3/36, Hibbard September. MARCH season, showed he benefitted by the rest by scoring a century against Hobart High in the 4/9) lost to Hutchins 169 (Mann 23, Wilkin- Robert Maxwell was ordained Priest on 24 School Fair.-The Association assisted with son 45, Oldmeadow 34, Eddington 22; Can- catering, the butcher's shop, produce and first-round match. He won the bowling aver- February (St Matthias' Day). ages and finished second in the batting. The ning 7/49) and 2/47 (Nichols 34) outright by refreshment stalls, and the assistance rendered eight wickets. Max Roberts (1937) is Australian Trade by Old Boys and boarder parents in stocking averages, which are printed at the end of Commissioner - Designate for Australia in stalls, etc., was greatly appreciated. these notes, show the evenness of the side by Friends 51 (Pitt 3/18, Bull 2/10, Mann 4/4) Sweden. the closeness of the averages. and 49 (Mann 17; Johnston 2/18) lost to At the recent State Congress of the R.S.L. APRIL Trophy winners were: John Mullen Memo- Hutchins 0/52 declared (Nichols 29 n.o.) and Russell Piggott (1926), State Treasurer; H. R. Cricket.-The Past v. Present match was rial, R. Mann; W. H. Mason-Cox Memorial, 0/52 (Oldmeadow 28 n.o.; Pitt 0/24) outright (Pat) Blacklow (1921), President Hobart Sub- abandoned because of rain. C. Wilkinson; Scott Paifreyman Memorial, C. by ten wickets. Branch; and W. C. (Bill) Hodgman, ç.c. Wilkinson; Best Performances, Col. Pitt Final (1922), Hobart Sub-Branch Committeeman MAY (11/42) Max Bull (6/31), B. Hibbard (5/21), Hutchins 228 (Nichols 25, Hibbard 24, C. and former President, were honoured with Luncheon.-We had as our guests the whilst Bob Mann earned a batting trophy for Wilkinson 89, Pitt 23; Direen 7/88) defeated life membership. members of the School VIII and their coach, his century. O.V.A. 152 (Miller 30, Fulton 59; Bull 2/24, AN Andy Hay. Hon. Secretary: Graeme Roberts. Jones 1/29, Hibbard 4/69, Mann 3/26). We 1 029 ii 151 ^ 1141 were 5/79 at one stage. Direen (O.V.A.) Hon. Assistant Secretary: Ray Vincent. Hon. can be used to further the work of the exten- bowled throughout the first afternoon, taking Treasurer: Nigel Johnston. Captain: Tim sion of God's Kingdom in parts where travel by sea is so essential. 7/42—a wonderful effort. Saints were 5/88, Bayley. Vice-Captain: Scott Clennett. Players' DR NEVILLE HENRY (an Old Boy, 1943, No. but could not match our seventh wicket part- Representative: James Johnstone. Non-Play- 3675), a Tasmanian Presbyterian who for the (From 'Church News', Sept. 1965) nership of 52. ing Committee Members: Dick McIntyre, past two years has been a medical officer of Russ. Burgess, Greg. Perry. Hon. Auditor: OBITUARY D. V. Gunn Shield the Department of Territories in the Lae Dis- Peter Johnstone. trict of New Guinea, recently presented a DR ARTHUR LESLIE GmLIN, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Hutchins 132 (Mann 25, Johnston 25 n.o.; Terry Daw, Mike Bortin and Leigh Bat- large trimaran to the Anglican Mission in New (1898, 1543), died in Melbourne on 1 May. Jarvis 3/33) lost to Old Launcestonians 9/158 chelor have been named in the Southern Guinea. He was seventy-nine, and we very much (D. Martin 56, Jarvis 26 n.o.; Bull 3/39) by squad for the North v. South match, whilst regret that he did not live to attain member- The Bishop of New Guinea (the Right Rev. ship of the 'Eighty' Club. He was one of the, one wicket and 26 runs. Old Launcestonians M. Brown and P. Coupe are in the Reserves David Hand), writing to the Director of the were 8/109, so we had the chance to win this squad. Mike Bortin gained selection in the alas, few remaining general practitioners and Overseas Department (Canon M. A. F. family doctors, always on call at all hours, game. State team. T. Daw was a certainty for selec- Downie) recently, informed him that in view tion but was unavailable. and a true mentor and friend to a large circle Bowling Averages of the Presbyterian origins of the vessel and of patients in the suburb of Brighton. In Bowler Wkts. Runs Overs Avge. Results: its suitability for fishing expeditions, the Mis- World War I he served with the B.E.F. as a R. Mann ------35 303 99 8.657 Divisional sion had named it the 'St Andrew'. 104.6 8.75 Captain in the R.A.M.C. He continued his M. Bull ------32 280 Defeated O,H.A., 7.14 to 5.17. During the last two years at Malahang in practice right up to the time of his death, but B. Hibbard 30 264 88.5 8.80 the Lae District, Dr Neville Henry has spent had announced his intention of retiring this C. Pitt ------35 313 98.3 8.943 Defeated Claremont, 10.14 to 8.5. Lost to O.T.O.S., 9.11 to 11.13. most of his spare time in building this large year. His wife predeceased him and he leaves N. Johnston 14 180 38 12.857 trimaran. 45 13.75 Defeated Lindisfarne, 14.4 to 6.17. two daughters, Moira (Mrs Peter Watson) D. Jones------12 165 and Lesley (Mrs Peter Freeman), and seven Defeated City, 10.13 to 4.6. With the help of local New Guineans the Batting Averages ship was completed early this year at a total grandchildren, to whom we offer our sincere Defeated University, 9.12 to 6.13. cost of approximately £3,000. sympathy. Batsman Inn. N.O. H.S. Runs Avge. Defeated Friends, 10.13 to 3.2. C. Wilkinson -- 8 - 89 314 39.25 It is fully equipped for ocean cruising with THE 'EIGHTY' CLUB R. Mann 9 1 115 313 39.125 Defeated O.V.A., 10.9 to 5.10. cabins, galley, etc., and although it is basic- Defeated Sorell, 8.14 to 4.11. THE death occurred in March last year at D. Eddington 9 5 39 147 36.75 ally a sailing vessel it has also an auxiliary Mossman, Queensland, of the doyen of the J, Oldmeadow 10 1 65 198 22.00 outboard motor. 46* Round 2 Club, Raymond David Rex (1885, 1135), at B. Hibbard 10 2 155 19.375 Dr Henry is a son of Mr E. R. Henry (also the ripe old age of 91. His career was out- K. Nichols 12 1 42 209 19.00 Lost to O.H.A., 7.12 to 9.15. "Not Out an Old Boy, 1918, 2259), of Hobart, who is lined in the story of the Rex family in our Reserves the Law Agent of the Tasmanian Presbyterian No. 101 issue. He was the first child baptised Oldmeadow: 13 catches, 5 stumped. Church. in St David's Cathedral, on 5 July 1874 by the Record Partnerships—Fourth wicket, Mann Lost to O.H.A., 2.10 to 10.7. Back in 1939, Mr E. R. Henry donated a Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Rev. C. H. and Oldmeadow 130; sixth wicket, Eddington Lost to Claremont, 6.8 to 7.7. steam launch to the Presbyterian Mission in Bromby. He suggested the name 'St David' and Mann, 103. Lost to O.T.O.S., 4.2 to 12.19. the New Hebrides. for the church at Mossman, and this church Hutchins won the premiership with 66 Defeated Lindisfarne, 5.12 to 4.4. Now his son, 26 years later, and keenly has incorporated in it a piece of stone from points. Lost to Hobart High, 3.7 to 13.7. interested in medical missionary work, has the cross of our Cathedral which had been Five games were won outright, two on the Lost to University, 3.8 to 9.11. donated a ship to the Diocese of New Guinea. blown down and broken in a storm. Longevity first ii.inings, and two lost on the first innings. is a feature in the Rex family, as Robert (1853, Defeated Friends, 7.3 to 1.4. It is anticipated that Dr Henry will be 224) lived to 95, and Alec, who went to Lost to O.V.A., 3.6 to 9.8. FOOTBALL travelling to England shortly to undertake Queen's, died last year, aged over 80. Both Defeated Sorell, 9.12 to 4.4. further medical specialist courses. Ian Rumney took over the coaching of the Alec and Raymond spent most of their lives This was one reason why the doctor sought in North Queensland. team this season and results to the compiling Round 2 of these notes indicate the club should have a for a suitable owner of his trimaran. Another member of the Club who passed successful season. We have defeated the three Lost to O.H.A,, 7.0 to 7.5. The boat was taken down to Oro Bay, near away in August last was Canon Osric Oberlin- Eroro, where Dr Blanche Biggs (our own Tas- Harris, who died at his home at New Norfolk, of last year's final four we have met and will End of Round 1 aged 83. He entered the School in 1895, his play the fourth at the end of the round. manian Missionary Doctor) is stationed. number being 1482. However, we cannot report the same for the Premiership Position: Hutchins 32, O.T.O.S. From here it has been sailed to Dogura and Reserves. At present they occupy rather a 28, Sorell and University each 24, Claremont Many people attended the Requiem Euch- and O.V.A. 20, O.H.A. 16, Lindisfarne 12, handed over to Bishop Hand. arist at St Matthew's Church, New Norfolk, lowly position on the premiership table. The Church in Tasmania thanks the Henry Officials this year are—Patrons: President of Friends 4, City 0. at which the Bishop described the Canon as In the Reserves we are in seventh place family for their keen interest in missionary 'a scholar, a pastor, and a man of deep spiritu- }LS.O.B.A. and the Headmaster. President: work, which in two generations has encou- ality, held in esteem and effection by all who Alan Graves. Vice-Presidents: Brian Aherne, with 12 points. raged them to make donations of ships that knew him'. 55

BIRTHS Hallam—Mr and Mrs R. A. Hallam: a son. Osric was the son of an early Rector of New School functions, and he is a familiar figure Norfolk and was educated at Christ College on Sandy Bay Road as lie takes his daily con- Bloomfield—Mr and Mrs Peter Bloomfield: a Hodgman—Mr and Mrs Michael Hodgman: a School and later Hutchins,where he was Head stitutional walk. son. son. Prefect. Brammall—Mr and Mrs Peter Brammail: a Jennings—Mr and Mrs Roger Jennings: a son. [SJiitliIWi daughter. Lange—Mr and Mrs Don Lange: a son. He graduated M.A. University of Tasmania. Butler—Mr and Mrs C. H. N. Butler: a daugh- Loney—Mr and Mrs Tom Loney: a daughter. His two great friends were Donald Blackwood It is with regret that we record the deaths ter. Medhurst—Mr and Mrs Douglas Medhurst: a (now Bishop Blackwood) and Andrew of the following Old Boys: Ashton-Jones, L. (King's Grammar) Bull—Mr and Mrs M. S. Bull: a son. son. Holden, who married Una Montgomery—Vis- Calvert—Mr and Mrs Harvey B. Calvert: a Page—Mr and Mrs John Page: a son. count Montgomery's sister. Batt, Derwent ( 1921, 2502) Calvert, D. Max. (1927, 2849) daughter. Pitt—Mr and Mrs Rodney Pitt: a daughter. Together they rode and walked via Ouse to Chen—Mr Cameron, A. C. (1901, 1567) and Mrs V. T. Chen: a daughter. Purchas—Mr and Mrs John Purchas: a son. Lake St Clair, and climbed Mt Olympus about Cottier—Mr Freeman, R. W. (Franklin House) and Mrs Bruce Cottier: a son. Salmon - Mr and Mrs Graeme Salmon: a the turn of the century. During University Drake—Mr and Mrs B. Drake: a son. daughter. vacations he climbed in the Alps and the Car- Giblin, A. L. (1898, 1543) Harris, G. C. Keith ( 1924, 2659) Golding—Mr and Mrs Bruce Golding: a son. Webster—Mr and Mrs Richard Webster: a pathians. He was also a notable shot. Grant—Mr Merridew, F. M. (1917, 2240) and Mrs James Grant: a daughter. son. In 1901 he went to St John's College, Ox- Miller, A. J. M. (1907, 1726) ford, where he was a Rowing Blue, and then to Theological College at Cudston. Ordained ENGAGEMENTS HUTCHINS FAMILIES (continued from page 15) in 1909, after work as a deacon in the East Anderson, Peter, to Miss Lesley Brown. India Docks, London. Butler, Brian, to Miss Merial Craw. Perkins and great-grandson of Arthur Deni- A.I.F.; major commanding 106th Howitzer In 1919 he was Chaplain to the Yarrabah Cruickshank, Alistair, to Miss Jan Pearce. son; still at the School. Battery in Hobart which won the Mount Aboriginal Mission, and in 1920 married Dr Downie, E. A. (Tony), to Miss Katherine Michael Perkins ( 1965, 5359)—Second son of Schanck Trophy for the best all-round Mildred Clark on his appointment to the Irvine. Maurice Perkins and great-grandson of field battery in Australia 1927; CO. 6th Parish of Cairns. Foster, Henry F., to Miss Rosemary B. Arthur Denison; still at the School. Field Brigade, lieutenant-colonel, 1928; John Campbell Hamilton ( During 1922-46 he had three parishes in Murray. 1958, 4811)—Elder World War II, chairman of Officers' Selec- and Megan (nee Swan) Hamil- Durban, South Africa. He was also a Theo- Fricke, John, to Miss Sarah E. Woolley. son of W. J. tion Committee and Canteens Board; retired logical Tutor and made a Canon in 1944. Groenier, Hendrik J., to Miss Kaye B. Morris. ton; grandson of Ronald and Gladys (nee 1948 with rank of colonel and awarded the Harvey, Robin, to Miss Elizabeth Hay. Watchorn) Swan; great-grandson of Arthur V.D.; died 8th February 1960, on eve of the From 1946 until he retired in 1955, he was Denison; still at the School. Maxwell, Robert I., to Miss Carol M. Mait- Royal Hobart Regatta, aged 67. appointed to livings in Great Britain and was Duncan William Campbell Hamilton land-Houston. (1961, James George Turner (1947, 3959)—Son of Chaplain to the Borstal Institution, 5060)—Second son of W. J. Hamilton and Neave, David W., to Miss Irene L. Deegan. John Turner and great-grandson of John Since retiring in 1955 he lived with his great-grandson of Arthur Denison; still at Neve, Ronald I., to Miss Sandra L. Mills. Watchorn; with the A.P.P. Mills at Burnie. daughter and son-in-law in Devon, and re- Nicholas, John W., to Miss Helen E.Wakelom. the School. John Lord (1927, 2878) —Elder son of John Brian James Watchorn ( turned with them to New Norfolk, where he Reynolds, Rodney A., to Miss Elizabeth M. 1919, 2381)—Son of Lord, Sen., and Clare (nee Watchorn) and Louis Alfred; farmer at Margate. has been a source of inspiration and help to Skinner. great-grandson of John Watchorn; lawyer, clergy and laity since he arrived. Wansbrough, Robert M., to Miss Marjorie J. Ian Spark Watchorn (1955, 4478) —Elder son with Douglas and Collins, Launceston. He returned each year to Queensland to of Alan Watchorn (Friends) and grandson Voss. of Louis; employee of Hobart Savings Bank Richard George Lord ( 1938, 3468)—Second visit old parishioners and was planning a trip son of John Lord, Sen., and great-grandson next year to Durban. He was a younger bro- at their Head Office. Geoffrey Alan Watchorn (1961, 5070)—Sec- of John Watchhorn; maintenance builder; ther of J. R. Oberlin-Harris, Headmaster of Bennett, Scott C., to Miss Barbara Flambly. lives in Taroona. Hutchins in the 1930s. Burbury, Henry W., to Miss Frances Rule. ond son of Alan and grandson of Louis. John Watchorn Turner (1909, 1839)—Son of Richard James Game (1952, 4279)—Son of Congratulations to James Purcell Clark Chesterman, Roger, to Miss Rae Young. J. C. and Amy (nee Watchorn) Turner; S. J. Game and great-great-grandson of John (1888, 1891), who celebrated his 90th birth- Chen, E. C., to Miss Waltraua Piechotzek. Watchorn; prefect; matriculation; Nicholas Coo/c, Anthony, to Miss Gail Nicholas. business executive; entered his father's firm day on 2 February. He is No. 1 on the roll of and became Chairman of Directors and Brown Scholarship; Senior Bursary; Robert Tasmanian legal practitioners and was a Giblin, Geoffrey R., to Miss Sally Campbell. Nettlefold Scholarship; F. M. Young Geo- Hood, John J., to Miss Patricia A. Cogger. Managing Director; member of the Marine magistrate from 1929 to 1947, a total of 18 Board 1938 to 1960, and five times Master graphy Prize; Ronald Walker English Prize; years. He served with distinction in World 1km, John, to Miss Merleen Bowerman. John Player Prize; Chief Librarian; Secre- Kemp, Brian, to Miss Lynette P. Forbes. Warden; member of the Royal Hobart Re- War I, leaving Tasmania with the 40th Batt. gatta Committee 1922 to 1960, and Presi- tary of Literary and Debating Society; as Second in Command, and succeeding to the Johnstone, Peter T. M., to Miss Roseann Blun- colours: cross-country, athletics, swimming; dell. dent from 1957; President Motor Yacht Club command of the 44th Batt., which he held for of Tasmania; President United Service In- attending University of Tasmania. two years from 1917 to 1919. He was Loney, Robert W., to Miss Gail L. Rumble. Maher, Ross, to Miss Mary F. Osborne. stitute, Naval, Military and Air Force Club David Allan Boyes (1941, 3580)—Son of Gor- wounded and won the D.S.O. in 1918. He of Tasmania and A.I.F. Artillery League; don and Muriel (nee Watchorn) Boyes and took an active part in the formation of the Old McKay, Ian, to Miss Diane J. Candy. Neve, Ronald, to Miss Sandra L. Mills. cadet lieut. 1908; lieut. C.M.F. 1914; World great-grandson of John Watchorn; with J. Boys' Lodge and was its first Worshipful War I, captain 6th Field Artillery Brigade, C. McPhee Pty. Ltd. in Hobart. Master. We are pleased to see him at various Salmon, Graeme, to Miss Judith D. Stubbs.

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THIS fund was started in 1946 by a committee fore resolved by the Trustees of the fund that on which the Board, the Parents' Association, the time had come to wind it up, and with the PRE-SCHOOL DAYS the Old Boys' Association and the Lodge was sanction of the School organisations above One of the busiest parts of the School always seems represented. The fund was to be in two sec- mentioned this was effected as at 31 Decem- to be the Pre-School. These two pupils don't seem to mind the presence of our camera man. tions: a Building Fund to be expended at the ber 1965. It should be noted that the Chapel tit discretion of the Board, and a Chapel Fund, Fund is still very much in force and is now in [S S the whole to form a memorial to the Old Boys the hands of the Christ College Trust, to / who fell in the Second World War. Over the which all donations should be remitted in the years it will be seen from the final statement future. The total in hand stands at £5,000, that a total sum of over £29,000 has been mainly due to a generous donation of £1,000 raised of which £3,695 was in hand towards by an Old Boy, the Rev. Brian Beresford- the long awaited Chapel. As well as providing Richard. It is sincerely hoped that our Chapel the carved Honour Roll of World War H, the —after 120 years of the School's existence— War Memorial Oval has been constructed will soon become a reality. Our thanks are from this fund and an amount of some £13,000 due to the Trustees, who have administered handed to the Board for its building commit- the War Memorial Fund over a period of 20 ments. When the new appeal for the rebuild- years. They are L. C. Murdoch, E. M. Dollery ing of the Senior School at Sandy Bay was and W. R. Robertson, who has acted as its

launched this fund lost its identity and Treasurer. I received no further donations. It was there- T,,/ • —js- - •-7C J•• S•;• •-:: f•(' -•:' • 1 ---m- ' CLOSING ACCOUNTS as at 1st DECEMBER 1965 JUNGLE GYM BUILDING FUND There are, we understand, two Jungle Gyms at • :-.; School. This one is covered quite generously with - boys from Prep. One and Two. '•S- P S. d. £ s. d. £ £ s. d. ) To Payments to School __121650 0 0 By Subscriptions __12,392 S.17 3 Transfer to Chapel Fund in Interest accumulated 967 0 11 terms Hutchins School Bd. of Management letter dated 13,359 18 2 16th July 1965 343 5 0 Less cost Brochure and 12,993 5 0 Sundry Expenses 366 13 2 Payment to School 2,000 0 0 12,993 5 0 - Payments to School -- 10,200 0 0 CENTENARY FUND— Expenditure -- 231 5 6 Balance transferred to Chapel By Subscriptions -- 2,000 0 0 Fund 77 10 6 308 16 0 SPORTS OVAL FUND— By Subscriptions -- 10,200 0 0 HONOUR ROLL & MEMORIAL CHAIRS FUND— By Donations 308 16 0 £25,502 1 0 £25,502 1 0

CHAPEL FUND £ s. d. £ s. d. £ a. d. £ s. d. To Christ College Trust— By Subscriptions -- 1,412 8 8 OVERSEAS PUPIL Balance of A/c. 31/12/1964 1,175 14 11 Interest accumulated 2,151 5 10 The boys of Prep. 2 were delighted to have Peter Cash transferred from Hobart Balances Transferred— Tansha from New Guinea with then, for the early Savings Bank -- 719 15 5 Building Fund 343 5 0 part of the year. 1,895 10 4 Honour Roll and Memorial Investments transferred to Chairs Fund -- 77 10 6 Christ College Trust— Special Bonds 'K' Series -- 700 0 0 3,984 10 0 H.E.C. (Tas.) Debentures 1,100 0 0 Less cost Foundation Stone 288 19 8 1,800 0 0 3,695 10 4 £3,695 10 4 £3,695 10 4

W. R. ROBERTSON, Hon. Treasurer. We have examined the above Statements of the Building Fund and Chapel Fund with the books and records and report that the Statements show the position of the Funds as shown b y the books and according to the information and explanations given to us. D. G. OVERELL on.uA itors. QUENTIN McDOUGALL S SCIENCE, WOODWORK AND THE ARTS

EI)ITOR AT WOlIK James Pitman (Up. Sc. VI), our Magazine Editor, here tries his skill at the School oscilloscope.

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I CONCENTRATION! T. Martin (Vth Form) applies himself to the job in hand in the School Woodwork Shop.

GALLEON This Galleon • drawn by R. Jackett of 2W, was worthy of inclusion as an example on School Art Work.

PURPLE PEOPLE The Prefects, resplendent in their Magentas, have a - study of which they are proud. Working hard at his desk is Ted Hale.