THE PEGASUS

THE JOURNAL OF THE GEELONG COLLEGE

Vol. LVI JUNE, 1963 J. M. PATON W. E. CAMERON Captain of School, 1963 Vice-captain of School, 1963

R. N. DOUGLAS D. G. PEACE Queen's Scholarship, 1961, 1962 Proxime Accessit, 1962 Senior Government Scholarship, 1962 General Exhibition, 1962 Dux of College, 1962 JUNE, 1963—3

Page CONTENTS Editorial .. 5 Speech Day 7

Principal's Report 7

School Prize Lists 12

Examination Results 15

Scholarships 17

Salvete 17

Valete 18

School Diary 22

School Activities 25

Exploration 25

Library 26

P.F.A 26

Social Services 27

Third Form .. 28

Pegasus Appeal 33

Sport 34

Cricket 34

Rowing 39

Swimming 41

Tennis . 43

Preparatory School .... 44

Old Boys 51 JUNE, 1963—5

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That a crisis has been reached in our educa­ are now more prominently displayed and have tional system is generally accepted. Also gen­ been made more readily accessible. The en­ erally accepted are its causes: an upsurge in the couragement of boys to spend two years at the birthrate during the immediate post-war years; Matriculation level has given them the oppor­ and an increased demand for tertiary education tunity to extend their studies both in breadth In plain terms, the crisis involves a lack of pro­ and depth. The introduction of a "Lower vision for the increasing number of pupils in our Fourth" has made the attainment of a good pass schools at Leaving and Matriculation levels, and at the Intermediate level a possibility for boys the imposition of quotas for admission to most previously denied that chance. The completion faculties within the Universities. of the new Science Wing, next year, should add a valuable academic stimulus. Replacing the This situation not only demands attention from present cramped conditions, it will become an parents, governments, educational authorities urgently needed "centre" for Scientific know­ and teachers, but also from the pupils them­ ledge. selves. Never before has there been such a pressing need for maximum academic effort by Unfortunately, however, these facilities alone each pupil. Every boy in this College must be­ cannot ensure a boy's future; nor indeed can his come fully aware of his responsibility for his own future. He must realize that the educa­ own efforts if they are in a limited field of tional crisis for him means, quite simply, more study. There are indications that factors other work, and a greater determination to succeed than good examination results also play an im­ academically. And this applies as much to the portant part in his later success. It is impera­ boy who leaves school at Intermediate level as tive, therefore, that he should not lose sight of it does to the Matriculation candidate. Success the true objects of education as exemplified in in an ever-increasing number of fields is de­ T. E. Huxley's type of educated man "whose pendent on good passes at Public Examinations. mind is stored with the great and fundamental truths of nature and of the laws of her operations, Over the past few years, the College has done one who, no stunted ascetic, is full of life and much to assist the boy who is prepared to meet fire, but whose passions are trained to come to this challenge. The Library extensions have heel by a vigorous will, the servant of a tender created new interest in a previously too-little- conscience, who has learned to love all beauty, explored part of the school. The 2,500 new whether of nature, or of art, to hate all vileness, books, generously given or bought since 1960, and to respect others as himself." JUNE, 1963—7

friends, is a large but very close-knit commun­ ity. Those of us who, at this time, inhabit the College buildings are never for long unaware of the great multitude of others who were once in our place, or who have learnt to love the College through their association with it. We are always delighted to welcome you all, for we love to show off our pleasant surround­ SPEECH ings, and particularly to welcome new visitors, who may thereby become our closer friends. May I join you, Mr. Chairman, in bidding a hearty welcome to-day to Professor Derham DAY, and his wife both for themselves, and because Professor Derham is a distinguished represen­ tative of the University world, where so many of us have spent happy years, and to which 1962 many still aspire to go. Though change often brings sorrow, because it involves the dissolving of personal friend­ ships, it is nevertheless one of the signs of life in any community, and there must always, year by year, be some personal changes to be re­ corded. In the College Council, that hard­ Speech Day was held on Thursday, 13th De­ working and long-suffering body of men, upon cember. Sir Arthur Coles was in the chair, and whom our ultimate welfare depends, there have the prizes were presented by D. P. Derham, been two changes only in the membership: Mr. Esq., M.B.E., B.A., LL.M., Professor of Juris­ Peter McCallum, who joined the Council in prudence in The University of Melbourne, and 1939, and the Rev. A. D. Hallam (1953) have The President of The Old Collegians' Associa­ resigned, and have been replaced by Mr. D. S. tion, K. S. Nail, Esq. Adam, an Old Scotch Collegian and lawyer, and the Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Minister of St. David's. Mr. Hallam, who has served the Col­ PRINCIPAL'S REPORT lege community, which was a part of his parish, faithfully and diligently throughout his ministry Mr. Chairman, Professor Derham, Mr. Nail, at St. George's, is now leaving to take up an Ladies and Gentlemen: appointment at Melbourne University, and all at the College wish him and his family every Unless one of my predecessors, many years happiness in this new work. ago, somehow avoided the proper and necessary, but onerous, duty of writing an Annual Report, From the staff, the time has now come when I have the honour to present the 102nd Annual we must say our formal farewell to Mr. L. J. Report of The Geelong College. However Campbell, retiring Headmaster of the Prepara­ ineffective such reports may often be in con­ tory School. Leslie James Campbell joined veying to those twho hear them, or later read the staff as a young man of twenty-five in 1922 them, a clear impression of the varied life and and, after service at Warrinn and on the Senior more permanent ideals of the school, may I School staff, became Headmaster of the Pre­ assure you that they are a very valuable and paratory School and Housemaster of Rolland humbling exercise for the Headmaster who House in 1931. In all the years since, despite writes them; for in so doing he must first the ill-health which has never been far from him review in his mind (and preferably not in his and which finally forced him into the accept­ report) all the great variety of happenings and ance of the sick leave he has had during this relationships which have made up # the school year, despite the problems of the war years and year, and then must try to determine honestly the limited facilities of the old Preparatory how far these have, in fact, succeeded or failed School, he has, under three successive Princi­ to serve the ideals by which the school is justi­ pals, built up and maintained a standard and fied. Such an assessment and the planning tradition amongst the younger boys of the Col­ for the future which arises from it, can, it seems lege of which any school could be proud. His to me, be the only proper basis for a worthwhile long years of success have undoubtedly been due report. In this report, therefore, I have tried to his real love of and concern for small boys, to select only those details which seem signifi­ his remarkable understanding of their natures, cant to the working out of our eternal purposes. and his determination that nothing but the best was good enough for them. His loyalty and Because these purposes for any Christian devotion to the College and the boys in his foundation, such as this is, must inevitably be charge have been answered by the high affec­ bound up most intimately with persons and per­ tion in which he is held by those who passed sonal relations, let me first say something of through his care, and this is surely the only these. This College, with its present enrol­ reward any good schoolmaster can really want. ment of 748 boys, with its staff, its parent A tribute to him has already been paid at the groups, its Old Collegians and its many close Preparatory School Speech Day by the Rev. G. &—THE PEGASUS,

A. Wood, on behalf of the Council, in much manding. I have appointed to take her place more eloquent terms than I could muster. It Sister Turski (formerly Sister Martin), who is perhaps enough to place on record here the trained at the Alfred, and has had a wide var­ gratitude of many hundreds of boys and col­ iety of nursing experience. May I take this leagues for a life of such excellent service, and opportunity also to remind you of the valuable to wish Mr. Campbell sufficient improvement in contribution to the health of the College which his health to enjoy his years of retirement. You is made by Sister Lang, who has week by week will, no doubt, be delighted to know that the come in as relieving Sister, and who has always Council has decided to honour his name by been ready to take on any extra duties which renaming our (so called) Kindergarten, Camp­ are required in times of epidemic or emergency? bell House. Before leaving this matter of health, I am sure you would like me to record our delight at As has already been announced, Mr. Ian the remarkable recovery of Sir Francis Rolland Watson, at present Acting-Headmaster, has from his recent serious illness. been appointed to take over the Headmaster- ship of the Preparatory School from the begin­ I turn now to a brief account of the material ning of the new year. Mr. Watson joined the changes which have taken place, and the impact staff in 1940, but was away on active service they have had upon various sections of the Col­ in the R.A.A.F. from 1941 to 1946. He trained lege community. The Kindergarten, or Camp­ in Canada, and was for some time based in bell House as we must learn to call it, will Darwin as Squadron Navigation Officer. He shortly benefit from an enlarged playing area, attained the rank of Squadron Leader, and was made possible by the purchase of a portion of due for further promotion at the time of his the Leach property in the north-west corner of return to the College. In addition to his long this Senior School Block. The Preparatory teaching experience, he has been prominent for School will, in February, move into the ground many years in the sporting activities of the floor of the new section added this year at a Preparatory School. The Headmastership cost of £44,000. This will provide them with was widely advertised, and Mr. Watson was the much needed sports changing rooms and a eventually chosen from a strong field of other dining hall for the boarders. It is intended applicants. To him will fall the difficult, but to serve only the mid-day meal there during first rewarding responsibility of preserving a fine term, thus saving two bus trips per day, but as tradition, and adapting it to new surroundings the year progresses and plans for the transfer of of almost unlimited potential. the boarders to the new site develop, it may be possible to add further meals. In the mean­ time, Rolland House is very happily settled in Other teaching staff changes are as follows: the former Mossgiel, and will no doubt be sorry Mr. Clayton, Mr. Ham and Mr. Robertson are to move when the time comes. The upper floor leaving the Senior School staff, and Mr. Main- of the new wing at the Preparatory School will wood, Miss Hamnett and Miss Ni :holl are need to be completed, and a small section of moving from the Preparatory School. We the final wing will need to be built before this thank them all for good service and wish them move can take place. The Sir Horace Robert­ every happiness in the future. New appoint­ son Memorial Hall was opened on the 14th ments are Mr. F. Elliott, to take over from Mr. February by the Rev. J. Gray Robertson, and Bickford as Housemaster of Warrinn and to dedicated by the Moderator, the Right Rev. assist Mr. Webb at the House of Guilds, Mr. G. A. Wood. Brigadier J. D. Rogers paid an J. O'Regan to relieve Mr. J. H. Campbell of eloquent tribute to the late Sir Horace. This some of the senior History, Dr. M. E. Plummer Hall and the new Art Centre have been in to teach senior Mathematics and Science, Mr. daily use throughout the year, and, largely J. Watson, Miss N. McCann and Mr. Ian through self-help, including some assistance Fairnie to assist at the Preparatory School. from a number of fathers, there is now a good tennis court and some cricket practice wickets, The only other important change is due to not to mention the very large number of new the departure of Sister Mayne, who has been trees and shrubs, many of which were donated the Sister-in-Charge of the College Hospital by parents and friends. since May, 1951. With our large proportion of boarders, we have always taken very seriously At the Senior School, much reorganisation is our responsibility to safeguard the health of the in progress. Senior House has been extended boys at this important stage of their growth. I to include some of the former Rolland House think I am safe in claiming that parents have dormitories, and Room D as a new study room. considerable confidence in this aspect of College A Housemaster's flat has been completed. This life. This is in large measure a tribute to the allowed Mr. Mackie to relieve Mr. Robertson concern and competence with which our Medi­ as Housemaster in May. Mr. Robertson has cal Officer, Dr. M. W. Morris, carries out his continued through the year to assist in the responsibilities, but he would himself be the House, and now that he is moving to Canberra first to agree that he could do little without the Grammar School in order to undertake some skill, patience and reliability of our hospital further University study, I should like to thank Sister. No-one could have been better in this him for his valuable work as Housemaster, and than Sister Mayne, and we are sorry that her also for his leadership in the Exploration Soc­ health has made it necessary for her to make iety. Mr. Clayton will also be a great loss a change at this stage to something less de­ from these two areas of service. JUNE, 1963—9

The rearranged administrative and Common creasing demands for senior science, I have Room facilities are now almost complete, and decided that next year, in place of one senior the extension of the Library should come into Science master we will have two, a senior use next February. We have had a numbei Physics and a senior Chemistry master. Mr. of generous cash gifts towards an "A. J. Camp­ Henderson will, for the time being, continue as bell Memorial" which we hope will take the the former, and Mr. Grainger will become the form of some new shelving in the Morrison latter. Dr. Plummer will assist them both. Library. It seems appropriate that these two men, who worked together so closely and so These many and varied material improve­ effectively in the founding of the College, should ments are 'making possible a number of changes be remembered together. in the structure and organisation of the College. The Preparatory School can now settle down As part of the Council's policy to provide to its important task of preparing at least three- married quarters for Housemasters, alterations quarters of the boys who later enter the Senior are now in progress at Warrinn to provide a School. Our ideal must be that, during his flat for Mr. Elliott and his family. Although time at the Preparatory School each boy has it is hoped that the time for the replacement been assessed as to his academic ability, practi­ of Warrinn as a boarding House is not too far cal talents, character and interests, and has distant, there is no reason why such a flat been set upon the right path to overcome his should not be of permanent value, even though weaknesses and to develop all his capacities to the other parts of the building change their the maximum. The evidence of this year sug­ purpose. gests that this can be done efficiently and hap­ pily, and that this part of each boy's school We have had the good fortune to be able to career can be for him a time of joy and grow­ buy some additional vacant land contiguous ing enlightenment. with the new Rolland House on its eastern boundary. Plans for this whole area are not yet completed, but it is thought that this might His first year at the Senior School, at Third be a suitable site for some additional tennis Form level, is clearly a most important one, for courts. It is hoped also to carry out next in it he must learn to carry forward to this year some levelling work on the area between somewhat larger community, the attitudes and the Main and Mackie Ovals to make it more interests which he has already begun to acquire; suitable for organised sport. The introduction for now he finds himself no longer a senior in of hockey this year has made this even more a school where everything is exactly suited to desirable. his needs, but a very junior member of a Col­ lege in which he must respect and understand The most important proposed project for 1963 the needs and attitudes of senior boys who are is the building of a new science block on the almost adults. To help him in this process, area south of the main quadrangle, between we have decided that we must pay special atten­ it and the tennis courts. Our hopes in this tion to this group by planning their activities regard arise from an invitation from the Trus­ in more detail, and by devoting as much per­ tees of the Industrial Fund for the Advance­ sonal attention to them as possible. As part of ment of Scientific Education in Schools to apply this scheme, we have arranged that all the to them for a substantial grant, amounting to Third Form class-rooms will be in the Old about half the total cost, such grant being de­ Prep, building, and that there should be a pendent upon their acceptance of the plans as Master-in-charge of Third Forms. Mr. Nicol- being in accord with modern laboratory require­ son has accepted this position. In order to ments. Mr. Neil Everist has been appointed devote his full time to it, he is now retiring architect for the building, and has already pre­ from the Housemastership of Morrison House, pared a preliminary plan which has been sub­ after twenty-one years. The general supervision mitted to the Fund's advisory committee for of this Third Form area will receive special comiment and approval. It is anticipated that attention, and an attempt will be made to intro­ the total cost of the building, without equip­ duce every boy to every activity at the College ment, would be approximately £30,000, and that, in which he might be interested. One aspect if the grant is approved, an attempt will be of the scheme will require the special co-opera­ made to have the building ready for use in tion of parents of day-boys. All boys in this February, 1964. It would be difficult to assess group will be expected to remain at school until the tremendous advance in scientific facilities at least 5 p.m. on three afternoons per week. I that this imaginative and enlightened scheme has know this may be impossible for some boys made possible in Independent Schools through­ who come daily by bus from country areas, but we clearly cannot arrange the life of the school out Australia. I have myself already inspected to suit this small minority. I can only appeal new laboratories of first-class quality in half a to parents of such boys to examine every pos­ dozen other similar schools, built with the assist­ sible way of allowing their sons to gain the full ance of the Fund. The many forward-looking in­ value of what the College offers. There will dustrial firms in Australia that have contributed be a meeting of the parents of all Third Form to the Fund are to be commended for the great boys in the Morrison Hall on an evening early service they have done to the future of our in first term to discuss these matters. young but vigorous nation.

In anticipation of this important addition to The House system has continued to grow in our academic facilities, and because of the in­ strength, though there are still a great many lO THE PEGASUS, parents who seem reluctant to talk to House­ Because we are quite convinced that this is masters about their sons. May I emphasize the best solution to the problem, it is proposed once again how important it is for any problems that the boys in our "D" stream will, in fut­ or irregularities to be brought to the notice of ure, normally move from HID to Lower IV, the Housemaster as quickly as possible? So and then to Lower V, and will take their often a little advice, or a kindly word of en­ Intermediate examination at the end of the couragement, or some simple rearrangement, fifth year. No attempt will be made to com­ will solve a problem which seems insurmount­ plete the Intermediate syllabus in the fourth able to the boy because neither he nor his par­ year but this does not mean, of course, that any ents want to make a fuss about it. Would time will be wasted, because a higher standard parents of day-boys entering the Senior School of achievement at each level will be required. please make a point of calling to see your son's Housemaster as soon as you know who he is? There is no doubt that the growing pressure The only change in Day Housemasters for for higher academic standards is here to stay. next year is the replacement of Mr. Nicolson It is clear that each generation as it passes by Mr. Reid, as Housemaster of Morrison. This through the College will be faced with a greater is only a temporary appointment for Mr. and greater need to make the best of its Reid, because at the beginning of 1964 Senior talents. For not only is the rapidly increasing House will become Morrison House. Most world population creating stronger competition of the boys in Senior House are already for the limited opportunities for higher educa­ in Morrison Sports House, and no day-boys tion, but the problem of feeding this world are now entering the House so no great up­ population has become of at least equal import­ heaval will be caused. By this time, Mackie ance with that of preventing atomic war. And House will also have grown into a full vertical it can only be solved by rapid and wholesale house and Warrinn will, we hope, be starting mobilisation of the world's scientific and intel­ the process, though probably under a new lectual talents. name. Our contribution must be made in at least three ways. Firstly by bringing the College as There is nothing very radical to report in quickly as possible to a high level of educa­ the academic field. Our matriculation results tional efficiency, by the assessment and adop­ last year were considerably better with regard tion of every worthwhile new method or teach­ to the number of passes, but are not yet good ing aid (for example, in addition to our planned enough in the quality of honours gained. And new library and science facilities, we have this this is becoming more and more important with year employed Cuisenaire methods in primary the increasing pressure for selection to Univer­ 1 arithmetic, a reading Laboratory, reading ef­ sity quotas, Commowea th Scholarships and ficiency equipment, a second tape recorder for so on. It is my conviction that our ablest boys language work, and so on). Secondly, by mak­ in our "A" stream are still not moving fast ing sure that the attitude and working condi­ enough throughout their school careers, and tions of both boys and staff allow them to make that many of our weaker boys in the "C" and the fullest use of their opportunities. And "D" streams are being expected to learn too thirdly, by demanding as loudl}' and as often quickly for proper understanding. Apart from as we can that Australia should be spending a applying a steady pressure, the only valuable much larger proportion of its national income alteration which seems possible with the "A" upon this vital work of Education. It is to be stream is the dividing of the Sixth Form in a hoped, for example, that the Federal and State number of subjects into an upper and a lower Committees of Enquiry into Tertiary Educa­ level, so that boys in their second year of tion will soon produce their reports, and that matriculation and the brightest of the first years they will include a recommendation for at least can move more quickly and so be helped to a University College in Geelong. achieve a higher standard. As far as this College is concerned, I do not For years now, we have had evidence that the think anyone can complain at our present rate academically weakest boys are not capable of of development, but we must keep it up for reaching Intermediate level in four years of many years yet. And we are being helped to secondary work, and in endeavouring to cover do so, year by year, by much generous finan­ the full Intermediate syllabus in each of their cial support. This year the total donations to subjects so that they may sit for the examina­ the Centenary Appeal amounted to £23,000. tion, their teachers must continually move on In addition, we have been given two racing to new topics before the work is fully under­ eights, one by Mr. Austin Gray (who has also stood. From the point of view of their proper given some science equipment), and one, to education, it would be far better for these boys be called the "J. H. Bromell," by the Hamilton to be given a longer period to cover the same Branch of the Old Collegians. I have already work more thoroughly. This same conclusion mentioned the donations for an A. J. Campbell has been reached at many other schools, but Memorial, and we have had also a substantial attempts to defer entry for the examination gift towards a C. R. Roper Memorial. There have often been frustrated by the refusal of was a useful gift of £100 from a parent to the parents to accept the school's assessment of the Rolland House Amenity Fund. And now I situation. want to announce that an Old Collegian, who JUNE, 1963—11

wishes for the moment to remain anonymous, find him some new opportunity for the exercise has promised that, if we receive the hoped-for of his talents. He has agreed, with some mis­ grant from the Industrial Fund, he will aug­ givings perhaps, to take over from Mr. Profitt ment the grant to allow building to proceed as Sports Secretary. without delay. No school could be more for­ tunate in the goodwill and support of its Old Whilst speaking of these various activities Boys and friends. there are one or two domestic matters in which I should like to seek your co-operation as par­ I find I have come this far without boasting ents. The first relates to the corporate life of about either our sporting achievements this the Senior School. There are only three days year, or the further successes of Old Collegians. in the year when we appear in public as a com­ Nor do I propose to do so, for if you are in­ plete Senior School: these are Boat Race, Com­ terested in these things you must already know bined Sports and Speech Day. It is distressing anything I could tell you, or will soon do so to find that on these days there are always a from your reading of "Pegasus." I believe small minority of parents of day-boys who have that "Pegasus" and "Icarus" and "Ad Astra" allowed their sons to become involved in out­ are best suited to keep you informed of the de­ side activities which prevent them being with tailed life of the College: this report should be the rest of the College. It is not that we want confined to comment. to encourage "spectatorism"; we would far rather have boys playing sport or engaging in some other active pursuit than merely watching I think all our activities, Sport, Cadets, others perform. But it is good for the College Music and Drama, the House of Guilds, Ex­ to sally forth as a College, from time to time, ploration Society, "Icarus", Sixth Form "Cur­ and I would ask parents to encourage their rent Affairs", Third Form activities, and so on sons to be available for such occasions, even at are in a more or less healthy condition. The some personal inconvenience. last two, the Sixth Form weekly period of "Current Affairs" and the Third Form weekly period of "clubs" are innovations this year; for The second matter is in regard to school uni­ their success we are much indebted to Mr. form. It is assumed that parents of day-boys Davey and Mr. Keith, respectively. Of course will make it their business to know what is the success or failure of all that we do depends the correct dress for their sons, and will not in very large measure upon the leadership of permit them to buy or wear incorrect attire. the men and boys responsible. There is a lot With the boarders this duty falls upon the more we could do if only we had the time shoulders of the Housemasters, and boarders are and the leadership; but we should not fail to required to obtain a signed authority from their acknowledge and be grateful for the tremendous Housemaster before making any new purchase. amount that is achieved. The men and women This rule is, however, continually defeated by and boys who make these things possible, teach­ parents who open accounts, or provide cash, for ing staff, matrons, prefects, captains of teams, boys to buy clothing without the Housemaster's members of committees, administrative, knowledge. As a result, we are often forced grounds and domestic staff, however humble a into the position of having to forbid a boy to part they play, are all of them essential, and wear at school some item of clothing which worthy of our heartfelt thanks. There are so his parents think was bought for school use. many who have contributed that it would be In all such matters, parents' co-operation with improper to try to select particular individuals Housemasters is the only satisfactory arrange­ for special mention. ment. The third matter relates to Music. We find There is, however, one exception I should a steady stream of boys who wish to learn music, like to make. Only those who have lived within but the majority choose as their instrument the the College can know how complex is the piano. If we are ever to build up satisfactory organisation needed to carry through year by orchestral work in the school, we need a much year our annual sporting competitions, both stronger supply of boys trained in other instru­ inter-School and inter-House. Each sport has ments, and in particular in strings. Would its own Master-in-charge, who does much of parents of potential musicians give this serious this work. But for thirty-five years (as far as thought? he can remember) Mr. Profitt has been Sports Finally, I should like to say a word about master, and has had the overall responsibility the very important matter of the proper balance of seeing that all this organisation ran smoothly. of a boy's activities, and the way in which par­ What a tremendous service to the College this ents can help in this. All through our lives, We has been! and how little thanks he has had for will find that there are far more interesting it! Now as he hands over this work to another, and important things to do each day than can we can put our appreciation on record. be fitted into twenty-four hours. We must all learn to organise our time, so that we main­ I mentioned earlier that Mr. Bickford is to tain a reasonable balance between our duties hand over the Housemastership of Warrinn, and our pleasures, our hard work and our recrea­ which he only accepted as a temporary appoint­ tion. For boys at school the problem is ment, to Mr. Elliott. But he has proved him­ deliberately simplified; they are required to self so diligent, so conscientious and so effec­ work to a routine, and certain minimum pro­ tive in this position that I was determined to portions of their time must be devoted to speci- 12—THE PEGASUS, fie activities. Greater freedom of choice would organisation is designed to minister to the life only confuse them. But even within this frame­ of the spirit. We are attempting to produce work there is a wide range of choice. What healthy bodies, trained minds, mature and bal­ concerns me is the tendency of so many boys anced personalities, purely and simply because to be inconsistent and erratic in their approach. we believe that this is what God would have us For example, many boys tend to neglect their do. Our worship, our religious instruction, our work in favour of sport in first term, and then P.F.A., are all part of the same process. The resent any suggestion that they should play whole aim and purpose of the College is to sport in third term. Again, the attendance at help to create the circumstances in which boys the House of Guilds varies radically according can become aware of the overshadowing of the to the pressure of other interests and preoccu­ Holy Spirit, and be brought to face the choice pations. No-one wants complete uniformity of between good and evil, between life and death, approach throughout the year, or throughout a between the joy of becoming, through God's boy's school career, but it would help many grace, a citizen of His kingdom and the frus­ boys tremendously if they could be encouraged trations and unhappiness of seeking only mater­ by their parents to think out, with the advice ial self-satisfaction. How many eventually of the College staff, what is a reasonable alloca­ make the right choice, we will never know. tion of time to work, to sport, and to more What we do know is that there is still much to general cultural interests, and then to attempt be done, and that none of us, whether it be to keep closely to this programme throughout the Sports coach or the Chaplain, whether it the year. If they are consistent, they will find be the Housemaster or the Science master, much more sympathy from the staff in "tem­ whether it be the Housekeeper or the Principal, pering the wind to the shorn lamb", and in none of us can rest content with what we have protecting them from undue demands in any already achieved, for we all have something one field. more to contribute to the work of God's king­ dom. We must press on with faith, for "they As usual, I find I have almost completed my that wait upon the Lord shall renew their report without any specific reference to the strength; they shall mount up with wings as religious life of the College. This is hardly eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they surprising, since the whole of our life and shall walk, and not faint".

Form IIIC — Dux: G. D. Forsyth. 2: W. A. Balfour. 3: R. N. Miller. Then follow: R. J. C. Gilmore, R. E. C. Twite, D. H. Pennefather. SCHOOL Form IIIB — Dux: I. M. Prenter. 2: L. P. Lloyd. 3: A. Illingworth. PRIZE Then follow: D. L. Whitcroft, P. A. Young, C. M. Malkin, C. B. Chapman, P. F. Deacon. LISTS Form IIIA — Dux: F. P. R. Just. 2: J. H. Day. 3: R. H. Davey. 4: D. R. Burger. 5: I. H. Unsworth. ACADEMIC 6: C. S. Russell. Then follow: D. C. Lamont, J. E. R. Dennis. FORM PRIZES— Remove — Form IVD — Dux: D. N. Smith. Dux: D. A. Grant, 2: P. J. Timms. 2: D. Mel. Sears. Then follow: W. L. Henderson, R. C. Lang, Then follow: R. H. K. Goodall, T. W. Bor- D. R. Barr, D. L. E. Browne. bidge, G. B. Bonney, G. A. McFarland. Form HID — Form IVC — Dux: R. G. Campbell. Dux: W. Nelson. 2: K. P. Piper. 2: A. A. Lyon. Then follow: R. R. Pigdon, M. L. Brough, Then follow: L. J. Weddell, R. G. Madden, E. L- Walter. P. J. Marshman, D. W. Heath. JUNE, 1963—13

Form IV B — Alliance Francaise Prizes: Dux: T. R. Carney. Sub-Intermediate: 2nd Prize Recitation, 2: R. H. Timms. F. P. R. Just. 3: I. C. Martin. Intermediate: 2nd Prize Dictation, Then follow: W. J. M. Salathiel, B. A. Hope, P. R. Webb. R. C. Jamieson. 1st Prize Dictation, Form IV A — A. D. Proudfoot. Dux: A. D. Proudfoot. Alatriculation: 1st Prize Dictation, ("The Douglas Higgins Memorial Prize") R. N. Douglas. C. W. Wright. 3: D. T. Anderson. "The E. R. Scott Prize" for Best Instrumentalist : 4: R. W. Peck. G. E. T. Andrews. J. E. Davies. N. E. Johnston. Then follow: M. R. Wood, A. M. McLean, P. Music Prize: D. Watson, P. C. Fagg. D. E. McLellan. Form VC — "The Harry Hooper Agricultural Science Prize": Dux M. R. Webb. G. B. Perkins. J. W. Read. G. M. Cotton. Then follow: T. J. Holden, J. D. Balfour, R. "The Alex Coto Memorial Prizes" for boys un­ D. Cuzens. placed in the Form Prize Order, who have worked consistently: Form VB3 — Duces: G. P. Bade, W. A. J. Trengrove. T. R. Anderson. 3: W. H. Thomas. D. W. Hardy. Then follow: D. W. Hardy, A. J. McLeish, J. S. Johnston. I. M. Dobie. "The Florence Quick Memorial Art Prize": Form VB2 — T. F. McNair. Dux: R. T. R. Russell. 2: R. E. Penrose. "The Stanley Calvert Memorial Prize" for De­ 3: N. McC. Craig. bating : Then follow: J. L. Grant, J. McQueen, J. R. Henshilwood. Not awarded. Form VB1 — The Junior Leader Prize: Presented by 3 Cadet Dux: E. E. L. Soon. Brigade 2: R. Thomson. 3: K. A. Byrnes. G. P. Hallebone. Then follow: R. E. Scott-Murphy, J. E. Irish­ man, A. M. Bowrden. "The James Fraser Sutherland Memorial Prize" for Craftsmanship: Form VA — C. R. Simson. Dux: A. S. Wall. ("The T. S. Hawkes Memorial Prize") 2: ]. D. Troedel. "The G. Logic Smith Shield" for Inter-House 3: A. P. Sheahan. Music Competition: 4: G G. Irvine. Calvert House. 5: R. G. Walter. Music Captain: J. E. Davies. 6: R. B. Davev. Then follow: D. W. G. Downey, D. G. Wil­ "The Fen and Roy Pilloiv Bursary" for a Vth. liamson, C. Penna, J. H. McKindlay. Former returning next year, highest in the Form order and a member of a first P.S. Form VI — Team: 2: D. G. Peace. Form Prizes: T. F. McNair, W. E. Cameron, A. P. Sheahan. R. O. Burger, D. M. Birks. "The Dr. Gus Kearney Memorial Prize" for all- round ability and service to the College: SPECIAL PRIZES— K. T. Andrews.

"The A. T. Andrews Memorial Prize" for Mathe­ The Headmaster's Prize: matics and Science in the Vlth Form: S. J'. Miles. Not awarded. "The Robert Gillespie Prizes" for Scripture: Dux of the College: Junior: F. P. R. Just. Presented by the President of The Old Gee- Intermediate: M. R. Wood. long Collegians' Association, K. S. Nail, Esq.: Senior: I. R. A. McLean. R. N. Douglas. 14—THE PEGASUS,

SPORTING Gymnastics Prize: (Presented by E. B. Davies, Esq.) Under 14 Swimming Championship — Senior: D. E. Davies. 1: C. B. Chapman. Junior: D. W. Campbell. Under 15 Athletic Championship — Best Shot, 1962: 1: R. McTavish. J. S. Holland. ("The Athol J. Wilson Cup") "The IV. H. Hill Memorial Cricket Trophy": 2: F. P. R. Just. J. E. Davies. Under 15 Swimming Championship — "The J. C. Cunningham Memorial Trophy" for 1: B. R. Olsen. Open Weight Putt: 2: G. D. Jackson. C. G. Seward: Under 15 Tennis Championship — "The Nigel Boyes Trophy" for Open Athletic R. W. Mel. Farrow. Field Games Events: Doubles: B. R. Olsen. S. T. Green. Singles: 1: A. Illingworth. Old Collegians' Athletic Trophy: (120 yards han­ 2: I. H. Unsworth. dicap) Under 16 Athletic Championship — M. W. McCully. 1: G. E. T. Andrews. ("The George C. Ewan Cup") RECORD CUPS 2: P. E. J. Roberts. Cups presented to boys who equal or break Under 16 Swimming Championship — existing records during the year. 1: P. I. Bennett. Also 2nd, Open Swimming Cham­ Swimming: pionship. (Presented by A. D. F. Griffiths, Esq.) 2: P. J. Barnet. B. R. Olsen: 50 metres Backstroke— Under 15: 37.5 sec. Under 17 Athletic Championship — 1: A. P. Sheahan. D. G. Schofield: 50 metres Breast- ("The J. H. Campbell Trophy", pre­ stroke—Under 14: 46 sec. sented by J. H. Campbell, Esq.) Athletics: 2: R. W. Walter. (Presented by the late Athol J. Wilson, Esq.) Open Athletic Championship — G. E. T. Andrews: Long Jump—Under S. T. Green. 16: 21 ft. 4i in. 100 yards Hurdles— seq. 1: W. L. Lehmann. Under 16: 13.6 sec. ("The Geelong College Cup") S. T. Green: Long Jump—Open: 22 Open Swimming Championship — ft. 81 in. 1: P. R. Murray. W. L. Lehmann: 880 yards—Open: 1 Open Tennis Championship — min. 57.6 sec. A. M. Bowden. Doubles: 1: A. P. Sheahan: Long Jump—Under 17: I. D. Corr. 21 ft. 101 in. 2: L. C S. Moir. T. M. Leigh. INTER-HOUSE COMPETITION Singles: 1: I. D. Corr. "The A. D. F. Griffiths Cup" for swimming: ("The Mrs. T. S. Hawkes Memorial (Presented by the Western District Branch Cup") of O.G.C.A.) 2: J. M. Paton. McArthur House. Team-Captain: C. G. Seward. SPECIAL PRIZES "The J. Stoker-N. Shannon Cup" for Rifle Shoot­ 3 ing: "The K. W. Nicolson Trophy' : McArthur House. Best aggregate performance of any Team-Captain: G. D. Johnstone. School team in the Inter-School Cricket Competition for season, 1962. "The F. W. Holland Cup" for Tennis: Calvert House. The First XL Captain: J. E. Davies. Team-Captain: I. D. Corr. "The V. H. Profitt Cup": "The Henry Young Memorial Cup", for RowTing: Best aggregate performance of any McArthur House. School team in the Inter-School Stroke: W. L. Lehmann. Football Competition for season, 1962. "The Nigel Boyes Memorial Cup" for Athletics: McArthur House. The Second XVIII. Captain: T. T. Team-Captain: W. L. Lehmann. Holden. "The S. B. Hamilton-Calvert Cup" for the Winner The Senior Boxing Prize: of the Inter-House Competition: (Presented by L. V. White, Esq.) Calvert House. C. C. H. Beckett. Sport-Captain: J. E. Davies. JUNE, 1963—15

Wadelton I. C: 2nd, British History. Wall R. E.: 2nd Pure Mathematics; 2nd, Ap­ plied Mathematics. Watson V. G.: 2nd, Social Studies. Wishart R. J.: 2nd, Social Studies. PUBLIC AND The following passed the Matriculation Examination:— In Seven subjects: MATRICULATION Peace D. G. (Completed). In Six subjects: Cameron W. E. Miles S. J. EXAMINATION (Completed). In Five subjects: Birks D. M. Read J. W. RESULTS, Irvine J. R. Watson V. G. McNair T. F. Wishart R. J. Paterson A. J. In Four subjects: 1962. Both N. M. Illingworth P. J. Collins R. B Johnstone G. D. Corr I. D. Manger G. J. Davies J. E. Stephens J. F. MATRICULATION Forbes H. C. Vibert T. S. Honours: Eraser R. A. Wadelton I. C. Birks D. M.: 2nd, Pure Mathematics; 2nd, Wall R. E. (Plus Compensatory). Applied Mathematics; 2nd, Physics; 2nd, Wood P. L. Chemistry. In Three subjects: Bowler R. I.: 2nd, General Mathematics. Bowler R. I. (Plus Compensatory). Brown G. K.: 2nd, General Mathematics. Brown G. K. (Plus Compensatory). Burger R. O.: 2nd, Pure Mathematics; 1st, Crawshay R. B. (Plus Compensatory). Applied Mathematics; 2nd, Physics. Holland I. S. (Plus Compensatory). Cameron W. E.: 2nd, French; 2nd, Pure Leslie D. G. (Plus Compensatory). Mathematics; 2nd, Chemistry. Mulligan B. (Plus Compensatory). Douglas R. N.: 2nd, English Literature; 2nd, The follozving passed in one or more Matricula­ French; 1st, Chemistry; 1st, Modern His­ tion subjects:— tory; 1st, British History; 1st, Social Stud­ Four subjects: ies; 2nd, Economics. Berney D. McN. H. Dufty R. J.: 2nd, Geography. Three subjects: Forbes H. C: 2nd, Geography. Gardner D. E. Knox M. J. Hobday P. M.: 1st, Geography; 2nd, Modern Henderson A. G. Synot G. R. History; 2nd, British History. Tivo subjects: Holland J. S.: 2nd, Physics. Davies D. E. McLean I. R. A. Irvine J. R.: 2nd, Modern History; 2nd, Brit­ Knight P. S. T. Patterson W. M. ish History. MacLean K. A. I. McLellan D. E.: 2nd, French. One subject: McNair T. F.: 2nd, Social Studies. Anderson J. R. C. John G. H. Marshall M. J.: 2nd, English Literature; 2nd, Gretton-Watson M. D. Seward C. G. Modern History; 2nd, British History. Hallebone G. P. Miles S. J.: 2nd, Modern History. The following passed the Matriculation Examina­ Paterson A. J.: 1st, Social Studies. tion in 1961, and passed in 1962:— Patterson W. M.: 2nd, General Mathematics. In Seven subjects: Peace D. G.: 2nd, General Mathematics; 1st, Douglas R. N. Chemistry; 2nd, Biology; 1st, Social Studies. In Five subjects: Read J. W.: 2nd, Agricultural Science; 1st, Burger R. O. Mitchell J. McK. Social Studies, Dufty R. J. Marshall M. J, 16—THE PEGASUS,

In Four subjects: Three subjects: Hobday P. M. Beilby R. H. Hocking P. J. In Three subjects: Blair C. C. Piper M. F. Andrews K. T. Champ J. H. Smith G. R. In Tzvo subjects: Forsyth S. A. Webb M. R. Campbell M. R. Two subjects: In One subject: Balfour J. D. Perkins G. B. McLellan D. E. Bartold P. A. Simson C. R. Howden I. G. Troedel W. T. Eaidlaw A. R. Walter R. W. LEA VING Lawler R. J. The following passed the Leaving Examination :- One subject: Bufton N. R. G. Long A. D. In Eight subjects: Calvert D. K. Macleod C. W. Davey R. B. Hede R. J. B. Smith P. C. In Seven subjects: Holden f. J. Tonkin R. R. Downey D. W. G. Sheahan A. P. Johnston J. S. Warfe D. R. Irvine G. G. Troedel J. D. Kidd P. R. S. Wall A. S. Larmour W. F. Walter I. N. INTERMEDIATE Orchard T. MacL. Walter R. G. In addition to Form IVA and Form IVB boys Paton J. M. Williamson D. G. who passed an internal Intermediate examina­ Penna C. tion, the following boys passed subjects at the external Intermediate Examination:— In Six subjects'. Eight subjects: Byrnes K. A. McQueen J. Nelson W. Campbell I. McK. Moreton J. A. Seven subjects: Craig N. McC. Nation R. J. Cook D. A. Milne A. G. Grant J. L. Russell R. T. R. Fenton T. J. C. Mitchell P. J. Henshilwood J. R. Scott-Murphy R. E. Lyon A. A. Weddell L. J. John G. H. Soon E. E. E. Madden R. G. John R. J. McL. Stewart R. F. Six subjects: Lawson D. I. W. Wright H. G. Coulter L. C. Marshman P. J. Leishman J. E. Griffiths P. J. Ritchie I. R. In Five subjects: Henderson P. W. Bade G. P. Murray P. R. Five subjects: Cotton G. M. Paech J. D. Asplin R. J. Heath D. W. Dobie I. M. Penrose R. E. Funston J3. T. McDonald N. B. Forbes A. J. Robson R. K. Goodall R. H. K. Powell L. J. Hardy D. W. Thomas W. H. Four subjects: Hinchliffe T. A. Trengrove W. A. J. Borbidge T. W. Knight J. S. In Four subjects: Carmichael M. M. Koch W. A. Langslow A. L. Singer R. E. Jacobs S. W. Newell A. W. Three subjects: Bonney G. B. McNeill D. J. The following passed in one or more Leaving Grant D. A. Mahoney J. A. subjects:— Griffith D. H. Marshall G. Five subjects: Gross C. M. Sears D. McL Coulson S. J. Padmanathan K. Jackson R. G. Simpson J. P. Gray A. G. S. Sloane A. I. McKeon D. P. Smith I. H. McKindlay J. H. Thomson R. Tzvo subjects: McLeish A. J. Eagles R. A. Greene D. M. Four subjects: One subject: Bowden M. A. Houldsworth R. Barnet P. J. Peardon D. J. Day G. R. Jones R. Cooper P. J. Richardson M. D. French G. J. Kitson D. PL Johnson C. E. Rogers I. E. Hood S. T. Kemp C. M. S. TUNE, 1963—i 7

Stuart Murray Scholarships: Moloney R. F. Watson P. D. SCHOLARSHIPS Harold James Thorogood Scholarships: Duigan J. L. Proudfoot C. B. 1963 James Boyd Scholarship: SENIOR SCHOOL McLean R. J. Commonwealth Scholarships: Hume Robertson Memorial Scholarship: Andrews K. T. McLellan D. E. Prenter I. M. Birks D. M. McNair T. F. Farquhar Duncan and Flora Macdonald Scholar­ Burger R. O. Marshall M. J. ship : Cameron W. E. Paterson A. J. Proudfoot A. D. Douglas R. N. Peace D. G. PREPARATORY SCHOOL Hobday P. M. Wall R. E. James Boyd Scholarships: Junior Government Scholarships: Barkley D. S. Galbraith D. F. Bigmore G. T. Penrose I. E. Bojanovic G. S. Henshaw P. B. Bishop I. D. Russell C. S. Norman Murray Scholarship: Dennis J. E. R, Spokes R. L. David M. R. H. V. McKay Scholarship: Stuart Murray Scholarships: Shanks G. H. Jaques S. R. Revie I. C.

McDonald B. C. Fairhead A. DeG. Dober M. M. Mack S. A. Eraser P. F. Hutchison J. G. Malseed D. G. A. Galbraith D. F. Lowe P. S. SALVETE Morris I. D. Grimmer R. W. Mann J. D. Mullins J. J. Hobson I. C. Plummer R. F. 1963 Peters A.H. Jeremiah R. J. Stewart A. G. Ritchie M. S. McAlister R. M. Taylor G. W. Form VI. Taylor M. J. McKeon M. S. Grade 4. Urquhart I. W. Torode I. P. Ross R. D. Stray G. R. (Absent 1962). Tucker, J. McD. Sayers I. F. Sutherland C. S. Form V. Form II Sheridan R. J. Grade 3. Donnan S. V. Burgin N. J. Sims R. McD. Andersen H. Funston N. J. Funston S. C. Smith I. R. Jarvis P. L. Gardner J. B. Holden A. E. Spry A. J. Lindsay G. F. J. Mcintosh I. C. Hooke D. H. Sutherland E. A. Mann J. R. McLean R. J. Hutchinson D. A. Timms B. R. Grade 2. Moloney R. F. Jones G. W. Woodburn T. T. Fulton C. D. Thomas G. W. Knight P. R. Yockins R. C. Turski M. J. Watson R. G. Laidlaw P. F. Young P. C. Weber R. J. Form IV. Paton J. S. Grade 6. Grade 1. Donnan G. A. Stevenson A. K. Anderson D. R. Bartlett R. S. Langsford B. H. Till P. C. Andrews C. T. Davidson J. L. Menzies S. J. Weddell D. R. Bartlett G. S. Duff S. J. Ward G. J. Williamson J. G. C. Bartlett P. J. Plueckhahn D. J. Wright R. E. Woods J. G. Bray brook I. L. Sutherland D. S. Form III. Form I. David M. L. Kindergarten. Anderson I. C. Asplin L. D. Dowries G. Backwell D. I. Anderson S. M. Baulch N. J. Henshaw P. B. Bosom worth K. P. Atyeo D. L. Beaton P. T. Koch M. L. Gillett S. M. Berlyn R. S. Borthwick K. A. McArthur N. M. Gray-Thompson M. Buchan A. P. Bramley R. V. Murray D. J. Tones D. J. Cole S. J. H. Butler K. S. Thewlis G. H. MacLeod J. Downey W. A. Calder D. J. Wood T. G. B. Redpath W. R. Home G. A. Clarke N. L. Grade 5. Rosson vS. W. Longton G. Colvin R. G. Bath D. K. Schofield P. L. J. McClelland A. Dennis T. R. Carroll I. H. Thorn J. A. 18—THE PEGASUS,

House Colours 1962; Rowing School Colours 1962, House Colours 1961.

Campbell M. R. (1956)—Matriculation Certifi­ cate 1961; House Prefect 1962, Shannon House Captain 1962; Music Committee 1960-61-62, VALETE Science Club Committee 1961; C.U.O.

Davies D. E. (1958)—Leaving Certificate 1961; 1962 Pegasus Committee 1959-60-61; Athletics Team 1962; Swimming Team 1959-60-61-62, Committee 1961-62; Gymnasium Committee 1961-62, Senior Prize 1961; School Swimming Form VI. Colours 1961-62, House Colours 1961-62; Anderson J. R. C. (1950)—Leaving Certificate C.U.O. 1961, Alex Cato Memorial Prize 1962; Library Committee 1962. Davies J. E. (1955)—School Prefect and Vice- Captain of School 1962; Matriculation Certifi­ Andrews K. T. (1955)—School Prefect 1962; cate 1962; Calvert House Sport Captain 1962; Matriculation Certificate 1961, Commonwealth Music Committee 1961-62, E. R. Scott Prize Scholarship 1962, Gus Kearney Memorial 1962; Athletics Team 1961, First XI 1959-60- Prize 1962; McArthur House Captain 1962; 61-62, First XVIII 1960-61-62, A.P.S. Com­ First XVIII 1961-62, Athletics Team 1962, bined XVIII 1960-61, Athletics Honours 1961, First VIII 1962; Athletics Honours 1962, Colours 1961, House Colours 1960 and 1962; House Colours 1961; Football Honours 1962, Cricket Committee 1960-61-62, Honours 1961, School Colours 1962, House Colours 1962; School Colours 1959 and 1962, House Colours Rowing School Colours 1962, House Colours 1960, W. H. Hill Memorial Cricket Trophy 1962; C.U.O. 1962; Football Committee 1961-62, Honours 1959, School Colours 1959, House Colours Baker D. T. H. (1952)—Leaving Certificate 1959; Swimming House Colours 1962; C.U.O. 1961; Sgt Douglas R. N. (1956)—School Prefect 1962; Berney D. McN. H. (1958)—School Prefect Matriculation Certificate 1961, Dux of School 1962; Leaving Certificate 1960; House Captain 1962, Queen's College Scholarship 1961-62, 1962; First VIII 1961-62; Rowing Committee Commonwealth Scholarship 1961, Exhibition 1962, Honours 1961, School Colours 1961-62, 1962, A. T. Andrews' Memorial Prize 1961, House Colours 1960-61-62; Athletics House Stuart Murray Scholarship 1960-61, Alliance Colours 1962; Football House Colours 1962; Francaise Dictation Prize 1962, Junior Gov­ C.U.O. ernment Scholarship 1958, E. J. Smart Schol­ arship 1962; Mackie House Captain 1962; De­ Birks D. M. (1956)—Matriculation Certificate bating Committee 1962, Secretary 1962, Prize 1962, Commonwealth Scholarship 1962; House 1961; Drama Committee 1962; H.O.G. Council Prefect 1962; Pegasus Committee 1962; First 1960-61-62; Icarus Editor 1961-62; Library VIII 1962, Captain of Boats 1962; Athletics Committee 1959-60, Council 1961-62, Secretary House Colours 1961; Football House Colours 1962; Pegasus Committee 1960, Editor 1961- 1961; Rowing School Colours 1962, House 62; P.F.A. Committee 1962, Secretary 1962; Colours 1961. Railway Society Committee 1961-62, Chairman 1961-62; Science Club Committee 1962, Science Both N. M. (I960)—Matriculation Certificate Prize 1961; Social Service Committee 1961-62; 1962; Shooting Team 1962; Hockey Commit­ Stamp Club Committee 1958-62, President tee 1962, Gymnasium Committee 1961; Ath­ 1960-62. letics House Colours 1960; R.S.M. Duftv R. T. (1956)—Matriculation Certificate Bowler R. I. (1955)—Matriculation Certificate 1961; H.O.G. Committee 1960-62, Sub-Warden 1962, Janies Boyd Memorial Scholarship 1955 1961-62; Drama Committee 1962; Library and 1958. Council 1962; Pegasus Committee 1962.

Brown G. K. (1959)—Matriculation Certificate Forbes H. C. (1956)—Matriculation Certificate 1962, Junior Government Scholarship 1958; 1962; House Prefect 1962; Debating Commit­ Rotary Scholarship 1963; Athletics Team 1962, tee 1960, Secretary I960, Chairman 1962; First XVIII 1961-62; Athletics Cap 1960, Social Services Committee 1962; First XVIII School Colours 1962, House Colours 1962; 1961-62, First VIII 1962; Rowing Committee Cricket House Colours 1962; Football Hon­ 1962, School Colours 1962, |House Colours ours 1962, School Colours 1961-62, House 1959-62; Football School Colours 1961-62, Colours 1961; C.U.O. House Colours 1961; Sgt.

Burger R. O. (1948)—Matriculation Certificate Fraser R. A. (1959)—Matriculation Certificate 1961; Commonwealth Scholarship 1962; Ath­ 1962; Library Committee 1961, Council 1962; letics Team 1961; First VIII 1962; Athletics Music Committee 1961; Drum Major. JUNE, 1963—19

Gardner D. E. (1958)—Leaving Certificate 1961; Council 1962; Pegasus Committee 1960-62; H.O.G. Council 1961-62; Athletics Team 1962; Stamp Club, Vice-President 1962; Non-firing Athletics House Colours 1960, Rowing House Captain, Shooting Team 1962; Hockey Com­ Colours 1962; Sgt. mittee, Vice-captain 1962; Athletics House Colours 1962, General House Colours 1961; Gretton-Watson M. D. (I960)—Leaving Certifi­ C.U.O. cate 1961; House Prefect 1962; First XI 1960- 62, First XVIII 1962; Athletics House Col­ McCann R. P. (1949)—Leaving Certificate 1961; ours 1961; Cricket School Colours 1961, House House Prefect 1962; C.U.O. Colours 1960; Football School Colours 1962, House Colours 1962; Swimming House Col­ McLean I. R. A. (1959)—Leaving Certificate ours 1960-62. 1961, Robert Gillespie Scripture Prize 1962; House Prefect 1962; Library Committee 1959- Hallebone G. P. (1956)—School Prefect 1962; 61; Pegasus Committee 1962; P.F.A. Commit­ Leaving Certificate 1961; House Prefect 1961, tee 1960-61, Treasurer 1962; R.Q.M.S. Morrison House Captain 1962; Pegasus Com­ mittee 1958-60; Athletics Team 1960, First XI McLellan D. E. (1955)—Matriculation Certifi­ 1960-62, First XVIII 1961-62; Cricket Com­ cate 1961, Commonwealth Scholarship 1962; mittee 1961-62, Vice-captain 1961-62, School House Prefect 1962; Drama Committee 1962; Colours 1960-62, House Colours 1960; Foot­ Icarus Editor 1961-62; Library Committee ball School Colours 1961, House Colours 1961: 1959-60, Council 1961-62, President 1962; Athletics House Colours I960; C.U.O. Music Committee 1961-62, Music Prize 1962; Pegasus Committee 1961-62, Editor 1962; Sgt. Hobday P. M. (I960)—School Prefect 1962; Matriculation Certificate 1961, Commonwealth McNair T. F. (1949)— Matriculation Certificate Scholarship 1962, Junior Government Scholar­ 1962, Commonwealth Scholarship 1962, James ship 1959; Music Committee 1962; House Pre­ Boyd Scholarship, Harold James Thorogood fect 1961, Morrison Sports House Captain Scholarship, Farquhar Duncan and Flora Mc­ 1962; Tennis Team 1961; Football House Col­ Donald Scholarship; House Prefect 1962; ours 1961; Sgt. H.O.G. Committee 1959-61, Secretary 1961-62; Library Committee 1962; Pegasus Committee lllingworth P. J. (1957)—Matriculation Certifi­ 1962; Assistant Secretary, General House and cate 1962; Music Committee 1962; Social Ser­ General Games Committees 1962; C.S.M. vices Committee 1962. Manger G. J. (1959)—Matriculation Certificate Irvine J. R. (1957)—Matriculation Certificate 1962; Swimming House Colours 1962. 1962;'Athletics Team 1959-62, First XVIII 1962; Athletics School Colours 1962, House Marshall M. J. (I960)—Matriculation Certificate Colours 1961; Rowing Committee 1962, Vice- 1961, Commonwealth Scholarship 1962; Ten­ captain of Boats 1962, House Colours 1961; nis Team 1961-62; Tennis Committee 1961-62, Football House Colours 1961; C.U.O. School Colours 1961-62, House Colours 1961; Sgt. Knox M. J. (1956)—School Prefect 1962; Leav­ ing Certificate 1961; Senior House Captain Miles S. J. (1955)—Captain of School 1962; 1962, Shannon Sports House Captain 1962; Matriculation Certificate 1962, Headmaster's Ahtletics Team 1951-62, First XI 1961-62, Prize 1962; House Prefect 1961: Icarus Editor First XVIII 1960-62; Athletics Committee 1961-62; Library Committee 1959-60, Council 1962, School Colours 1961-62, House Colours 1961, Treasurer 1962; Pegasus Editor 1962; 1960; Cricket Committee 1962, School Colours Athletics House Colours 1962. 1961-62, House Colours 1960; Football Com­ mittee 1962, School Colours 1962, House Col­ Mitchell J. McK. (1959)—Matriculation Certifi­ ours 1960. cate 1961; House Prefect 1962; H.O.G. Coun­ cil 1961-62; Library Committee 1959-60, Coun­ Lebmann W. L. (1954)—House Prefect 1962; cil 1961-62; Pegasus Committee 1960-61; Rail­ Athletics Team 1958-62, First XVIII 1960-62, way Society, Secretary 1961-62; Sgt. First VIII 1962; Athletics Committee, Captain, Geelong College Cup 1962, Honours 1962, Mulligan B. (1956)—Matriculation Certificate School Colours 1961, House Colours 1960; 1962; P.F.A. Committee 1962; First XVIII Football Committee, Vice-captain 1962, School 1962; Cricket House Colours 1962; Football Colours 1961, House Colours 1960; Rowing School Colours 1962, House Colours 1960; School Colours 1962, House Colours 1961. C.U.O.

Leslie D. G. (1959)—Matriculation Certificate Peace D. G. (1955)—Matriculation Certificate 1962; Swimming Team 1959-62; Swimming 1962, Commonwealth Scholarship 1962; House School Colours 1961-62, House Colours 1962, Prefect 1962; Social Service Committee 1961- General House Colours 1961; Sgt. 62; Sgt. MacLean K. A. I. (1958)—Leaving Certificate Read J. W. (1957)—Matriculation Certificate 1961, Alex Cato Memorial Prize 1960; House 1962; Harry Hooper Agricultural Science Prefect 1962; Library Committee 1960-62, Prize 1962. 20—THE PEGASUS,

Seward C. G. (1948)—School .Prefect 1962; Ath­ Hobart P. W. (1956)—House Prefect 1962; letics Team 1962, Swimming Team 1960-62; H.O.G. Council 1961; Athletics House Colours Athletics House Colours 1962, J. C. Cunning­ 1962. ham Memorial Trophy 1962; Swimming Com­ mittee 1961-62, Captain 1962, School Colours Holden T. J. (1958)—Athletics House Colours 1961-62, House Colours 1961-62; C.U.O. 1961; Football House Colours 1961; Rowing- House Colours 1962; Tennis House Colours Stephens J. F. (1957)—Matriculation Certificate 1961; C.S.M. 1962, John L. Currie Scholarship 1960; Shoot­ ing Team 1962. Houldsworth R. (1960)—Hockev Team Captain 1962, Rifle Team 1961-62.

Synot G. R. (1959)—Leaving Certificate 1961; John G. H. (1958)—Leaving Certificate 1962; House Prefect 1962; Library Committee 1960- H.O.G. Council 1958-62; Athletics Team 1962; 61, Council 1962; Tennis Team 1961-62; Ten­ Athletics School Colours 1962, House Colours nis Committee 1962, School Colours 1962, 1962. House Colours 1962; Sgt. John R. J. McL. (1954)—Leaving Certificate Vibert T. S. (1961)—Matriculation Certificate 1962; First VIII 1961-62; Rowing Committee 1962. 1962, Honours 1961, Cap 1961, School Colours 1962, House Colours 1960. Wadelton I. C. (1959)—Matriculation Certificate 1962; Swimming Team 1960-61; Football Langslow A. L. (1958)—Leaving Certificate House Colours 1961; Sgt. 1962; Sgt. Larmour W. F. (1959)—Leaving Certificate Wall R. E. (1959)—Matriculation Certificate 1962; Rotary Scholarship 1963; P.F.A. Com­ 1962, Commonwealth Scholarship 1962. mittee 1962.

Watson V. G. (1958)—Matriculation Certificate McQueen J. (1961)—Leaving Certificate 1962; 1962; Library Committee 1962. P. F. A. Committee 1961-62; Athletics House Colours 1962. Whitehead C. W. (1956)—Leaving Certificate 1961; First VIII 1962; Rowing School Col­ Moreton J. A. (1950)—Leaving Certificate 1962; ours 1962, House Colours 1962. Swimming Team 1961-62, Vice-captain 1962; Swimming Committee 1962, School Colours 1962, House Colours 1961. Wishart R. J. (I960)—Matriculation Certificate 1962. Newell A. W. (I960)—Leaving Certificate 1962.

Opperman I. B. (1957)—Athletics House Col­ Form V. ours 1962, Cricket House Colours 1962, Foot­ ball House Colours 1962. Balfour D. (1958)—School Prefect 1962; War- rin House Captain 1962; First XVIII 1961-62; Penrose R. E. (1956)—Leaving Certificate 1962. Athletics House Colours 1961; Cricket House Colours 1961; Football House Colours 1961; Scott-Murphv R. E. (1958)—Leaving Certificate C.U.O. 1962.

Beilbv R. H. (1951)—Football House Colours Simson C. R. (1958)—James Fraser Sutherland 1961. Memorial Prize 1962.

Campbell I. McK. (I960)—Leaving Certificate Singer R. E. (1960)—Leaving Certificate 1962; 1962. H.O.G. Council 1962.

Champ J. H. (1950)—Rowing House Colours Smith G. R. (I960)—First XVIII 1962; Foot­ 1962. ball House Colours 1961.

Cuzens R. D. (I960)—Tennis Team 1962; Ten­ Smith P. C. (1951)—H.O.G. Council 1961-62; nis School Colours 1962. Music Committee 1962.

Dobie I. M. (1951)—Leaving Certificate 1962; Thomas W. H. (1955)—Leaving Certificate Swimming Team 1962. 1962. Trengrove W. A. J. (1950)—Leaving Certificate Emerson C. P. (1959)—First XVIII 1962; 1962. Football House Colours 1962. Troedel W. T. (1957)—Debating Committee Hardy D. W. (1951)—Leaving Certificate 1962, 1961; Athletics House Colours 1962, Rowing Alex Cato Memorial Prize 1962. House Colours 1962. JUNE, 1963

Form IV. Lang A. G. (1958). Coulter L. C. (1955)—Intermediate Certificate McConaghy R. H. (1960). 1962. Mahoney J. A. (1953). Scott R. G. (1959). Griffiths P. J. (1959)—Intermediate Certificate 1962. Form III A. Paech P. M. (1952). McKeon D. P. (1951-53 and 1959)—First XVIII 1962; Football School Colours 1961, House Form IIIC Colours 1961. Lloyd T. R. (1960). Marshman P. J. (1959)—Intermediate Certifi­ Lumb T. H. (1959). cate 1962. Parker D. R. (1958). Timms I. F. (1958). Ritchie I. R. (1952)—Intermediate Certificate 1962. Form HID. Brough M. L. (1956). Weddell L. J. (1959)—Intermediate Certificate Taylor L. W. (1961). 1962. Wiffen I. G. (1962).

Remove. Baker R. G. (1960). The following boys also left:

Form VI. PREPARATORY SCHOOL Kerr P. C. S. (1957). Form IIB. Whitehead C. W. (1956). Simpson I. G. (1958). Form VB. Todd A. G. (1954). Byrnes K. A. (1958). Form IIC. Forsyth S. A. (1960). French G. J. (1960). Campbell J. T. D. (1955). Gill I. L. (1957). Moodie C. H. W. (1960). Grant J. L. (1956). Hede R. J. B. (1950). Form IB. Howden I. G. (1958-60 and 1962). Fleming W. S. (1955). Mathews C. D. (1956). Mathews R. J. (1960). Thomson R. (1959). Warfe D. R. (1962). Form IC. Belton R. G. (I960). Form VC. Bonney I. S. (I960'). Balfour D. (1958). Bufton N. R. G. (1954). Grade 6. Campbell C. R. E. (1953). Errington J. G. (1962). Cronk R. A. (1960). Giblin A. J. (1956). Jenkins D. V. (1959). Matchan R. P. (1956). Long A. D. (1958). Perkins G. B. (1953). Grade 5. Renfrey W. L. (1951). Tonkin R. R. (1954). Scott-Murphy C. J. (1961).

Form IVB. Grade 4. Waterman R. G. (1959). Russell N. A. (1958). Simpson I. G. (1958). Form IVC. Todd H. G. (1958). Cooper P. J. (1951). Grade 3. Knight J. S. (1960). Marshall G. (i960). Fleming C. J. (1959). Smith I. H. (1959). Wardman R. G. (1960).

Form IVD. Grade 2. Bonney G. B. (1959). Stirzaker I. B. (1960). Campbell G. S. (1958)., Thomas T. J. (1961). Eagles R. A. (1955). Young S. H. B. (1960). Griffith D. H. (1960). Johnson C. E. (1958). Kinder a art en. Kemp C. M. S. (1958). Hume D. A. (1961). 22—THE PEGASUS,

Medical Inspections began, and at lunch time the first General Games meeting was held in the Lecture Theatre. Wednesday, 20th February. The prefects met with Mr. Davey at 11 a.m., and had their first weekly meeting with Mr. Thwaites, after lunch.

SCHOOL Thursday, 21st February. The first Cadet Parade was held, and boys were allocated to platoons under the new "pentropic" organization. DIARY The Third form activities were outlined to the boys concerned by Mr. Nicolson and Mr. Webb.

Friday, 22nd February. The Captain of Tennis, Alan Henderson, and Vice-captain, Ian Corr, were re-appointed to the positions they held last year. Monday, 6th January. The College Cricket The House Sport Captains were appointed: Team left Essendon on their tour of New Calvert—Stuart Green; McArthur—Alan Hender­ Zealand. Mr. and Mrs. Nicolson and Mr. Davies son ; Morrison—Robert Russell; Shannon—Paul were in charge of the fourteen boys. Sheahan. The Social Service Committee and the Library Council were appointed. The first P.S. Monday, 21st January. The Cricket Team Cricket Match began at 1.30 p.m. against Scotch, arrived back in Australia at Sydney. What a in fine weather. night! Tuesday, 22nd January. The team flew to Saturday, 23rd February. The College Tennis Melbourne to complete, judging by what we have Team played Scotch, and the Swimming Team heard since, a most interesting, educational and met Corio. enjoyable trip. Sunday, 24th February. The boarders attended Monday, 11th February. The school prefects a film service in Morrison Hall. returned to school and met with Mr. Thwaites at Monday, 24th February. A public holiday was his residence at 8 o'clock. The staff also had a observed in honour of the visit to Melbourne of meeting to bring them back into line after a Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. vigorous break. Tuesday, 12th February. This day brought with Tuesday, 26th February. The first General it many curious new boys who were shown around House Committee Meeting took place in the their respective boarding houses. Lecture Theatre. Wednesday, 13th February. Old boys returned Wednesday, 27th February. The traditional in­ to the grindstone, for another hard year. The new- itiation examination began. boys were given attainment tests, and then shown Thursday, 28th February. The College Council various parts of the school by Mr. Davey. The held a meeting. traditional Old Boys' cricket match was washed Saturday, 2nd March. The new racing eight, out by rain. "Claremont", donated by Mr. Austin Gray, was Thursday, 14th February. Mr. Thwaites, Rev. christened by his wife at the Boat Sheds at 9.30 K. MacLean, Rev. E. C. McLean and Mr. Betts p.m. The first round of house cricket matches (representing the O.G.C.A.) officiated at the First began, and the swimming team competed against Assembly in St. David's. The boys then all went Scotch and Carey at Scotch. A feature film, to Morrison Hall where they were told their "Prisoner of Zenda", wTas shown in Morrison forms and form rooms by Mr. Davey. Hall after tea. Friday, 15th February. School Prefects were Sunday, 3rd March. All confirmed boarders officially announced, and also the Captain of Boats, attended a Communion Service at St. David's at Jock Forbes, and Vice-Captain, Robert Lawler, 9.30 a.m. were appointed. Saturday, 16th February. We played a cricket Monday, 4th March. Today being the first practice match against Carey. Monday of the month, we had our usual House Monday, 18th February. Appointments made Parade, instead of a normal assembly service. on this day were: Cricket Captain—Stuart Green ; Tuesday, 5th March. The following boys were Vice-Captain—Paul Sheahan; Sub-Warden of the inducted as School Prefects in St. David's: Mac House of Guilds—Stewart Gray. The Annual Paton, Captain of the School; Jock Holland, JUNE, 1963—23

Captain of Senior House; Stuart Green, Captain comfortably won their respective events at the of Warrinn House; James McKindlay, Captain of Geelong Schools Swimming Carnival at Eastern Mackie House; Tony Paterson, Captain of Beach. Certain boys attended the first of a series McArthur House; Warrington Cameron, Vice- of Celebrity Concerts. captain of School and Captain of Morrison; Paul Friday, 22nd March. Iinitiation Examinations Sheahan, Captain of Shannon House. came to an end at last. Thursday, 7th March. The swimming trials Saturday, 23rd March. Once again College was were held at Eastern Beach. well represented on the sports field, mainly against Friday, 8th March. Mr. Mitcham, the senior Geelong Grammar. The College Open Swimming chaplain of the Melbourne Branch of Missions for Relay Team came second in an All Schools Swim­ Seamen, spoke to us in assembly on the work of ming Carnival at Olympic Pool. The College his organization. The Parents of Third Formers P.F.A. was invited to a Dance held by St. David's met in Morrison Hall where the new organization P.F.A. ; for their sons was explained. Friday, 29th March. "The Pegasus" Editors Saturday, 9th March. A full day of Sport were appointed: Warrington Cameron, Byron turned out to be very successful: tennis, cricket Collins and Mac Paton. and swimming against Wesley, and rowing at the Saturday, 30th March. The Cricket Premiership Barwon Regatta. match was played against Carey at Bulleen while the Tennis Premiership match was played at Tuesday, 12th March. The swimming sports College against Caulfield Grammar. went off very smoothly at Eastern Beach, under remarkably good conditions. Monday, 1st April. The usual Monday Parade took place, but this time caps were worn by all Wednesday, 13th March. The Vlth Form toured boys, and also House Prefects were presented with around Corio Bay on a trip conducted by the their badges of office. The Final round of House Geelong Harbour Trust. Cricket matches began. Thursday, 14th March. A geography excursion Wednesday, 3rd April. An Agricultural Science took place for the Vth Form Geography class. excursion for Vth and Vlth forms went to Mr. Elliott spoke to the P.F.A. Cresco Fertilizers. Friday, 15th March. A combined meeting of Thursday, 4th April. The Reverend Mr. J. School Captains was held at Scotch College, Mel­ Hazeldine spoke at P.F.A. on his work and the bourne. situation in Korea. Saturday, 16th March. Another full day of Friday, 5th April. The First VIII and Second sport took place, mainly against Melbourne Gram­ VIII were given an exuberant send off at 10 a.m. mar School. The cricket team met at Mr. The First VIII rowed home into third position in Andrews' for a barbecue and slides after their their heat against Xavier and Geelong Grammar. match in Melbourne. The film "King Solomon's The Boat Race Ball was held by the Old Boys in Mines" was shown at night. the Palais Royal. Saturday, 6th April. The annual Boat-Race Monday, 17th March. The second round of morning tennis match was played against Geelong House Cricket began. The 1963 Music Commit­ Grammar. This resulted in a decisive victory to tee was announced, and the first meeting of the College. The Third VIII won their winners' final Drama Club was held in Morrison Hall. to be the only victorious eight. A feature film Wednesday, 20th March. A garden party was was shown in Morrison Hall at 7.15 p.m. held at the Botanic Gardens in honour of Sir Monday, 8th April. Dr. Plummer spoke on the Dallas Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Thwaites, Mac "Black and White Problem" in South Africa, in Paton, Warrington Cameron, Byron Collins and the lunchtime Library talk series. The first full Archie McLeish attended on behalf of the school. practice for the "Messiah" took place after school. A lunch-time organ recital at Christ Church, by House Rowing training began with vigorous spirit. Mr. W. Martin, was attended by boys of the Tuesday, 9th April. The Railway Society held Senior forms. a meeting. Thursday, 21st March. An Agricultural Science Wednesday, 10th April. The Easter Service was excursion to the C.S.I.R.O. plant at Belmont took conducted at St. David's by Mr. McLean, Mr. place in the afternoon. The Cadet Corps appeared Thwaites and the Rev. Mr. Weeks. The Easter in their first full dress parade. A Sunday School vacation began at 3.45 p.m. and the Scots College, Teachers' meeting was held after tea with the Sydney, cricket team arrived at 4 p.m. The House Chaplain. The College swimming relay teams Rowing Regatta started at 4.05 p.m. 24—THE PEGASUS

Thursday, 11th April. Mr. Elliott and his hiking Wednesday, 1st May. The examinations con­ party left for the Tali Karng expedition. The cluded for Vth and Vlth forms. A football match College cricket team began a match against Scots was played against the Teachers' College. and went to the cricket party in St. David's Hall Saturday, 4th May. Range practice was held after dark. again at East Geelong at 9.30 a.m. Football Saturday, 13th April. The cricket match between matches were played against Melbourne Grammar College and Scots started at 10.30 p.m. School, and at night a feature film was shown Tuesday, 16th April. The Boarders returned in the Morrison Hall. from the Easter break. Sunday, 5th May. The Cadet Corps and third- Wednesday, 17th April. Mr. Thwaites had a formers marched as two separate groups in the meeting with the second year Vth and Vlth Commonwealth Youth Sunday March. formers of Senior House, to discuss probable Monday, 6th May. Mr. Alan Tait, a former improvements for the comfort of the boys. vice-principal, visited the school. Tuesday, 7th May. A General Games Committee Thursday, 18th April. Some boys went to a Meeting was conducted in the Lecture Theatre. Celebrity Concert at the Plaza Theatre. Wednesday, 8th May. The First XVIII played Friday, 19th April. Two senior boys were in­ a match against the Gordon Technical School. A vited to attend a discussion in the Mayor's General Motors representative spoke to the Vlth Chambers concerning the values of the Common­ form concerning the excursion arranged for second wealth Youth March. The P.F.A. boys travelled term to their Dandenong Plant. to Point Lonsdale to attend a weekend combined Thursday, 9th May. The College Council met camp with Morongo P.F.A. in the Committee Room. The Captain and Vice- Saturday, 20th April. The first football match captain of Football were elected at the first of of the season was played against St. Bede's, the weekly meetings after Cadets. Melbourne. The Science Club held a meeting, Friday, 10th May. The Football Committee was and the first range practice was conducted at East announced in Assembly. Geelong Open Range. Saturday, 11th May. Range practice was held Sunday, 21st April. The Sunday night service again. Football matches were played against was conducted with the aid of a film in Morrison Xavier College. A social at the Hermitage was Hall at 7.15 p.m. attended by sixty boys from Vth and Vlth forms. Monday, 22nd April. The winter dress regula­ Monday, 13th May. Dr. M. A. Buntine visited tions were enforced. the school. The first round of House football Thursday, 25th April. The Anzac Service was began with Morrison playing Shannon. A politi­ conducted in the cloisters at 11 a.m., and the cal night was held in Morrison Hall, where Vlth examinations for Vth and Vlth forms began in formers were hosts to about three hundred Vlth the afternoon. form students from other Geelong schools. Saturday, 27th April. Football matches were Tuesday, 14th May. A General House Com­ played against Carey, and the Hockey team played mittee was held in the Lecture Theatre. House a match against Geelong Grammar. football was played between Calvert and Sunday, 28th April. The evening service was McArthur. The i01d Boys' Association held a based on the "Freedom from Hunger" theme and meeting at 8 p.m. At Morongo a night was a film was shown. organized concerning the "Food for Peace" cam­ Monday, 29th April. Mr. Graham Farmer and paign. Ian Urquhart spoke on his experience in Mr. Jack Jennings of Geelong Football Club America. visited the school and spoke to the boys at 4 p.m. Thursday, 16th May. The Rev. Mr. J. Hasel- Graham had a run with the First XVIII training dine addressed the school at Assembly. First term list and gave advice to the rucks. ended at 3 p.m. JUNE, 1963—25

Mr. Clayton and two others, not wTanting to be­ come damp, edged their way round a cliff. A lit­ tle distance past this point the party met two Scouts camped by the river. During the after­ noon, the skies grew darker as black clouds SCHOOL rolled in. However, the rain held. The cockatoos gave the party an earlier awak­ ening than had been intended, so everything was done in a leisurely manner as there was not ACTIVITIES much distance to travel. Once started, the party struck a good path that kept to the same side of the river. It began to rain steadily, but de­ spite slippery rocks, few accidents occurred. By lunch-time, the rain had stopped and after a The activities included are only a small pro­ long and enjoyable lunch, the party walked the portion of all School Activities carried out dur­ short distance to the outlet of the Gorge at Bac­ ing the first half of the year. A combination chus Marsh and was picked up. of the summaries in the June and December •magazines will give a more complete account. Lake Tali Karng Hike—Easter, 1963 EXPLORA TION SOCIETY On April 11th, after an uneventful train trip, our party of three masters and twelve boys ar­ Lerderderg Gorge—December, 1962 rived in Heyfield. Following a short struggle On December 15th, 1962, a party of thirteen with packs, we climbed aboard a special bus and boys, mostly "new chums" to hiking, together were driven to Licola. Licola turned out to with Air. Keith and Mr. Clayton, were trans­ consist of a few houses, a saw-mill, and a bridge ported by private cars to the Lerderderg Gorge across the MacAllister River. After arriving at near Blackwood. After a brief lunch, the party Licola, we walked up a dirt road some two set off down the Gorge. Due to the fact that hundred yards and had lunch by the river. many, especially the smaller boys, were not used Walking up the road after lunch, we noticed to hiking, many rests were called. The heat a timber-truck coming along some distance also affected some. That night, some of the ahead. We were disconcerted to see the heavy party were awoken by loud thumping noises. pall of dust it raised. Hastily we went to the Investigation showed that a member of the party side of the road which we thought would be was jumping around in his sleeping bag. dust-free. Unfortunately, the judgment of some The next morning, all and sundry were awak­ was in error. After walking about three miles ened by some cockatoos. These were soon up the road (and being passed by numerous actively being discouraged. Setting off early, timber-trucks all leaving their cloud trails ol the party did one and a half hours of solid hik­ dust) we came to the beginning of the track we ing, often crossing and re-crossing the river. were to take. After a brief break and swim, the hike was re­ As the creek by the trail was dry, we camped sumed, occasionally accompanied by the splash there for the night. For water, we walked of someone falling into the river. From lunch some three hundred yards to the MacAllister until 3 o'clock, we had a rest after which three River. hours of solid hiking were put in. After a long The next day, after a good night, we set out. swim, the evening meal and some sleep were Soon we found ourselves climbing the steep Mt. much enjoyed. Margaret track. At last, we reached the top, The following day, all were told that Mr. and proceeded along the ridges with compara­ Keith had declared a "no-fire" day. Throughout tively minor ascents and descents. After a time the day the river was crossed again and again. we descended to the Dolodrook River, rested, Some of the smaller members had difficulty in and had some lunch. There we met a group of leaping from rock to rock, and consequently be­ hikers (known amongst ourselves as the "Speed came wetter than they wished. It was hot how­ Kings") who. had passed us earlier at apparently ever, and clothes soon dried. That afternoon, a twice our speed. After lunch, we climbed the portion of the gorge where there was no track track out of the Dolodrook and came across the was reached. Most waded through the river, but jeep track laid out by the Forests Commission. 26—THE PEGASUS,

This we followed for some time. After a very MORRISON LIBRARY steep descent (which caused us to wonder how long the Forests Commission jeeps would last) When the boys returned to school this year, we came to the Wellington River where we they found that the Old Senior House sitting camped for the night. After a cold night, Mr. room had been transformed, with the aid of sev­ Keith and a group of boys set off up the jeep- eral coats of paint, metal shelves, tables, chairs track, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Watson and the re­ and of course books, into the new part of the mainder of the party following later. Morrison Library. During the term two maga­ About a half an hour after leaving the Wel­ zine stands and a Librarian's desk were added. lington River, an extremely steep, but fortun­ With the added space it has been possible to ately not too .big hill was encountered. After make the "old library" into a sixth form refer­ a three hour hike up the jeep track, and a ence room. With its new and attractive setting, twenty minute descent to Lake Tali Karng, the the Library has been besieged by nearly every party made camp on the shore among many boy in the school, and the amount of reading in other campers. both fiction and non-fiction sections has in­ That afternoon, Mr. Elliott and two others creased greatly. Many new books have been climbed Mt. Wellington in light snow, while the bought and with the co-operation of the teach­ rest of the party walked around the lake. ing staff many of the reference sections have After a cold night, all the boys packed up and been considerably enlarged. took their packs to the top of the trail. From For the third year, the library has presented there, Mr. Watson and some boys then descended lunch-time talks, and as there was an abundance to the Dolodrook where we were to camp the of new masters on the staff, the Library Council night. Mr. Elliott took a party to Gable End decided to "exploit" their new views first. and the Sentinel, and Mr. Keith took a party to Owing to the rather cramped lunch period of climb Mt. Wellington. many boys, only two talks were able to be ar­ Unforunately, due to mist, the track to the ranged: Mr. Elliott told us some of the aspects mountain top was missed. For one stretch on of the "opposition school"—Grammar; and Dr. the climb up to high plains, we found half an Plummer broached the huge subject of the black inch to an inch of snow by the side of the road. problem in Africa. Both parties 'met again at the top of the track Library Council: Collins R. B. (President), to Lake Tali Karng at about 1.15 p.m. Cameron W. E. (Secretary), Bade G. P., Davey R. B., Gray A. G. S., Johnstone G. D., Kidd We then descended to the Wellington River P. R. S. Kitson D. H., Nation R. J., Penna and went on to the Dolodrook. That night, Mr. } C. Elliott saw some wild domestic cats in the trees. Senior Committee: Anderson J. R., Carney T. The night was very cold. Some water, left in R., Henton D. G., Just F. P. R., Waters B. E. a billy overnight, was frozen in the morning. G., McLean A. M., Paton J. M., Peck R. W., Some boys left early, at about 7.30 a.m., and Piper M. F., Proudfoot A. D., Robson R. McK., walked back along the bush-track, passed Mt. Rogers I. L., Webb M. R., Wettenhall D. R., Margaret again, and went down to the first Wettenhall G. B., Whitcroft D. L. night's camping place. The return journey took Junior Committee: Bigmore G. T., Crellin J. an average of three and one half hours. After D., Jenkins A. G., Laidlaw I. D., Miles A. D., lunch, the party walked individually to Licola Miller I. R., Morrison A. W., Penrose I. E., along the road. There we were picked up by Proudfoot C. B., Spokes R. L. our bus and travelled to Heyfield where we were given the use of the local Country Fire Author­ ity station as our headquarters. After a civilized meal in a Heyfield cafe, and sound sleep in the P.F.A. fire-station, we caught the early morning train The College branch of the Presbyterian Fel­ from Heyfield, happy at the thought of the good lowship of Australia, this year, has a member­ times we had enjoyed. ship of 100, both junior and senior members Those who went were: F. W. Elliott, Esq.; being well represented. Mr. McLean is still in B. R. Keith, Esq.; J. N. Watson, Esq.; Borth- charge of the group, but his assistant since 1959, wick I. R.; Davey R. B.; David R. J.; Day G. Mr. Clayton, much to our regret, has left the R.; Day J. H.; Kidd P. R. S.; Nation R. J.; College to continue further studies in Western Nichols R. W.; Nott R. P., Penna C; Walter Australia; wre are most grateful for all he has I. N.; Webb P. R. done for the group whilst here at the College. JUNE, 1963—27

The P.F.A. has been very forutnate this term SOCIAL SERVICES in having four speakers come to tell us of their The Social Service Committee, under the experiences. Mr. Vernon Wood from St. An­ guidance of Mr. McLean, has worked efficiently drew's, East Geelong, spoke to us on his ''Work­ throughout the term. The only speaker from ing Holiday" in the Presbyterian Mission Fields outside the school was the Rev. Mr. Mitchinson. in the New Hebrides. Mr. Elliott spoke on his who told us of the work of the "Mission to Sea­ experiences at "Eranabella" Mission for Abor­ men" throughout the world. It was hoped to igines, run by the Presbyterian Board of Mis­ get more speakers from the particular organiza­ sions and the close link which Geelong College tions concerned, but unfortunately, the people has with "Eranabella." The Rev. Jim Hazel- the Committee had invited were unable to come. dine who has returned to Australia on furlough Perhaps the absence of these people was bene­ from South Korea spoke on the re-establishing ficial in some respects, for it gave most of the of the Mission Station in Chinju in the South members of the Committee a chance to speak West. The last speaker for the term was Mr. to the school on selected causes. Kemp, who told us of the most interesting tour he had last year, and of his visit to Nepal. These addresses were given on Friday morn­ ings, during School assemblies. Speakers were: As well as the speakers, we have had a dis­ G. P. Bade, R. B. Collins, R. B. Davey, T. cussion led by Mr. McLean on the developments MacL. Orchard and R. F. Stewart. in the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congrega­ tional Churches towards Church Union. This term's collections have been, on the whole, quite low, but with considerable "chunks" The more senior members of the P.F.A. were of the £37 left over from last year, it has been also invited to a dance held by the St. David's possible to send substantial cheques to eight P.F.A., for which we were most grateful. organizations. The last meeting for the term was to attend The following is a full record of collections at Morongo, a gathering arranged by Commun­ and donations. ity Aid Abroad at which Ian Urquhart, one of Appeal Collection Amount our senior students, spoke on his recent trip to Sent America arranged by the Rotary Exchange. Mr. "Lady Nell" Seeing Eye David Scott also spoke. Dogs £5 10 6 £7 7 0 Eight members of the P.F.A. are serving as Playgrounds Association 3 64 5 5 0 Sunday School teachers to the Rolland House Mission to Seamen 4 14 5 5 0 boys. Red Cross (2 weeks) The Committee for 1963 is:—I. D. Corr (Sec­ £3 4 5 + £7 5 1 10 9 6 10 10 0 retary), G. P. Bade (Treasurer), D. I. W. Law- Karingal .* 5 4 7 5 5 0 son (Devotions Secretary), R. F. Stewart (Social Aborigines 4 16 0 5 0 0 Services), G. G. Irvine, A. J. McLeish, J. M. Blind Association 8 12 3 8 12 6 Paton, J. S. Holland. £42 0 6 £47 4 6 Combined Conference zvith Morongo With the willing co-operation of Miss Shaw, Freedom from Hunger. (This collection was the Morongo and College Senior P.F.A. groups spread over three weeks and had not been com­ again met at Toe H. camp at Point Lonsdale pleted, but it was hoped to be able to send a over the weekend 20th-21st May. cheque for at least £30 0 0). The programme arranged for the conference followed three main lines: Racialism in the The Committee decided to drop the sponsor­ wTorld; Refugee and Freedom from Hunger ship of the boy in Europe this year. This work, Problems; and the problems of Automation. undertaken for some years is to be replaced by Films were shown on the problems of Auto­ a cause closer to home and so the Committee is mation, and Freedom from Hunger, and Dr. M. now trying to obtain information on some pro­ E. Plummer spoke to us on the Racial problems ject in Asia which the school can support with in South Africa. its weekly collections. We believe that such conferences are valuable, This year the Committee is:—G. P. Bade, R. not only for the study and knowledge gained on B. Collins, R. B. Davey, P. R. S. Kidd, D. I. W. problems in the world around us, but also for Lawson, T. MacL. Orchard (Secretary), R. F the enjoyment experienced by all who attended. Stewart. 28—THE PEGASUS,

THIRD FORM REMEMBER? The classrooms at the Old Prep, are occupied Time takes toll of many things. The latest this year by the five Third Forms, composed victim is the famous Australian flag which, for almost entirely of last year's Prep, boys, boys thirty years, hung above the door in Morrison who have been "big" boys and leaders in the Hall. It has finally crumbled to dust, and has Prep., but who are now very small 'Try" in the been lowered for the last time. Senior School. It is hoped that, by having their The flag was presented to the College in 1930 classrooms in the one block and apart from the by a pupil, Robert Smith. It had been carried rest of the Senior School, they can be helped throughout the First World War in France by to ease their way into this bigger and older the A.I.F. Fifth Brigade whose Commanding world. For most of the day, they are sur­ Officer had been Robert Smith's father. rounded by familiar faces, but, every now and "The Pegasus", May, 1930, records that the then, they must go to the main classroom block, flag had been unfurled at such places as Bufvil- or to the House of Music, or to the Art Studio, lers, Arques, Whippenhoek, Steenvorde, Staple, and thus can feel that they really are Senior Steinwerck and Brunegay. boys.

At the same time, every effort is being made to help the Third Formers to take part in school activities outside the classroom. Every boy spends at least two afternoons a week at sport: PEGASUS COMMITTEE cricket, tennis, rowing or swimming in summer; football, hockey, baseball, cross-country or ten­ Master-in-Charge: A. D. Mahar, Esq. nis in winter. The teams which represent the Editors: College in Under 14 and Under 15 contests are largely composed of Third Formers. Cameron W. E., Collins R. B., Paton J. M.

In addition, every boy selects an activity to Committee: which he devotes his time on one afternoon a Corr I. D. Nation R. J. week. These activities are organized and super­ Davey R. B. Piper M. F. vised by masters, and include hobbies in the Just F. P. R. Proudfoot A. D. House of Guilds, Stamp-collecting, Life-saving, McLean A. M. Sheahan A. P. Field Naturalists, Gymnastics, Shooting and Walter I. N. Music. With very few exceptions the boys have been co-operative, and are appreciating the fact that education can mean a great deal more than a 9 to 4 attendance in the classrooms: they are learning to take advantage of all that the Col­ KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS OF SCHOOL NAMES lege has to offer them, and thereby to become better Collegians and better men. APPEARING IN THIS MAGAZINE

Once a fortnight, instead of attending the B.C. Ballarat College. School Assembly, the Third Formers hold an B.G.S. Brighton Grammar School. assembly of their own: boys play the piano for C.B.G.S. Carey Baptist Grammar School. the hymns and read the lessons; and notices C.C. Chanel College. which apply only to the Third Forms are given. C.G.S. Caulfield Grammar School. G.C. Geelong College. A Third Form Educational Tour will be held G.G.S. Geelong Grammar School. in August, when it is hoped that those boys H.C. Haileybury College. who go on the trip will learn, not only something M.G.S. Melbourne Grammar School. of North-Eastern Victoria and the Murray Val­ St K.C. St Kevin's College. ley, but also how to combine enjoyment with S.C. Scotch College. good manners and behaviour while representing W.C. Wesley College. Geelong College in "foreign parts." X.C. Xavier College. FIRST XI Standing: R. W. Mel. Farrow, R. J. Asplin, J. S. Holland, R. T. R. Russell, A. J. McLeish (Scorer), S. T. Hood, C. C. Blair, P. J. Marshall. Sitting: D. G. Williamson, D. K. Calvert, S. T. Green (Captain), E. B. Davies, Esq. (Coach), A. P. Sheahan (Vice-captain), G. E. T. Andrews, R. K. Robson.

SWIMMING TEAM

At Back: S. J. Menzies, G. B. Senior, A. R. Laidlaw, R. W. McGregor, D. N. H. Cole, P. E. J. Roberts, R. G. Jackson, P. W. F. Hosford. Standing: G. J. Fryatt, J. P. Simpson, D. J. Renfrey, G. T. Bigmore, G. D. Jackson, S. W. Jacobs, G. R. Day, C. B. Chapman, G. C. Wood, L. J. Powell, M. S. Keen, H. W. M. Rule, M. S. Ritchie, G. J. Brown. Sitting: P. J. Barnet, C. W. MacLeod, P. D, Watson, H. G. Wright, P. R. Murray (Captain), T. H. Reid, Esq. (Coach), P. I. Bennett, B. R. Olsen, I. N. Walter, C. Penna, G. D. Johnstone. Absent: R. W. Nichols. THE PREPARATORY

SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM

Standing: E. E. L. Soon, C. L. S. Moir, M. A. Bowden. J. M. Paton, T. M. Leigh, A. Illingworth.

Sitting: A. G. Henderson (Captain), E. B. Lester, Esq. (Master-in-charge), F. R. Quick, Esq. (Coach), I. D. Corr (Vice-captain).

FIRST VIII

Bow, W. B. Patterson; 2, D. M. Greene; 3, A. J. Forbes; 4, R. J. Lawler; 5, T. A. Hinch- liffe; 6, I. W. Urquhart; 7, A. J. Paterson; Stroke, G. M. Cotton; Cox, R. E. Wright.

THIRD VIII

Bow, D. W. Heath; 2, W. A. Koch; 3, D. J. Peardon; 4, H. L. R. Cook; 5, P. R. S. Kidd; 6, A. A. Lyon; 7, G. G. Irvine; Stroke, R. McK. Robson; Cox, A. R. Campbell. JUNE, 1963—33

1942—July. 1943—January, June and December. 1944—June and December. 1945—June.

From 1946 to the present, all copies are in PEGASUS hand. Many Old Boys have helped us in our efforts to complete five new sets, but there must still APPEAL be many who could help now that we are near- ing a conclusion. We do appeal to all those who can to contact the Editor of "The Pegasus", The appeal for old copies of '"The Pegasus" Mr. A. D. Mahar at the College, as soon as pos­ is now very close to achieving valuable results. sible. To complete the first set with all editions The following have contributed copies since since 1909, only two copies are now required. last December: They are: Mrs. E. Hamilton-Calvert, Mrs. A. Sykes, Messrs. J. D. Backwell, A. T. Berryman, N. J. 1916 Vol. VIII No. 3 (Dec). H. Campbell, D. H. M. Clarke, R. J. Dickson, J. 1917 Vol. IX No. 1 (May). S. Johnston, G. W. Lang, R. J. Nation, J. M. To complete the second set seventeen copies Randell, A. V. M. Rankin, E. Reid, J. D. Royd- are still required: house, H. Silke, P. Sloan, R. W. Purnell, B. R. Keith and W. A. Koch. 1911 Vol. Ill Nos. 2, 3 and 4 (June, Oct. and Dec). We are very grateful indeed to these generous 1912 Vol. IV No. 1 (April). contributors. 1914 Vol. VI Nos. 1 and 3 (May and Dec). Perhaps something should be said about the 1915 Vol. VII Nos. 1 and 3 (May and Dec). detailed, but quite exciting work involved to col­ 1916 Vol. VIII Nos. 2 and 3 (Aug. and Dec). lect and catalogue these old magazines. 1917 Vol. IX Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (May, Aug., "The Pegasus" committee has been fortunate Dec). over the last few years to have a separate room 1918 Vol. X No. 3 (Dec). for "Pegasus" work. This year, the committee 1920 Vol. XII Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (May, Aug., shares the good fortune of the Library Com­ Dec). mittee in being able to benefit

During the tour, all members of the party were billeted and the hospitality shown to us was, to say the least, remarkable. Arrangements in New Zealand were, in the main, handled by members of the Secondary Schools Associations. We thank these gentle­ men for their efforts on our behalf. Some names which come to mind are Mr. Steven­ SPORT son of Auckland, Mr. Hamish Fletcher and Mr. Jack Wilson of Wellington, and Mr. Ian Gallo­ way, Principal of St. Andrew's College, Christ­ church. Others who were very generous to us were the Cleal family and Mr. Bob Shaw of Auckland, Mr. Laurie Gardiner of Rongatai Col­ CRICKET lege, Wellington, and the Galloway family of Christchurch. Master-in-charge: E. B. Davies, Esq. Except for two days, we were favoured by good weather and wickets. The Cricket was bright and played in good spirit, even though our New Zealand friends were startled by our This year, the College enjoyed its best season vociferous appeals. since 1947. Our First XI were undefeated in There can be no doubt that our Cricket was P.S. matches, but due to rain the final match greatly improved by the experience gained was not completed and the result, a drawn game, on the tour. meant that the premiership was shared by Col­ Plenty of time was allowed for sight-seeing lege and Carey. and wTe were able to see a considerable amount Although the Second XI and Under age of both islands; the educational aspects of the cricketers did not have the success of the First tour should be of great benefit to all. XI, much good Cricket was played, and great improvement shown. This improvement is most heartening and College Cricket should be well FIRST XI to the fore in future years. Coach: E. B. Davies, Esq. There is no doubt that the keenness and pati­ The First XI were fortunate to have eight ence of all the Coaches were rewarded by the boys returning to school from the 1962 XL improved standard of play, and by the fact that These were well supported by the new players the game of Cricket has been played as it selected, and it was with confidence that the should. P.S. season was tackled. Stuart Green was As in previous years the ground and wickets elected Cricket Captain for 1963, with Paul Shea- were prepared and maintained with "Test han as his deputy. Match" thoroughness. Our own players and Our first match against Scotch was played in our opponents were high in praise of the great perfect weather and we had a comfortable vic­ "track" Mr. S. Rankin and his staff provided tory which gave the team a great boost. each week-end. Others who helped make this year successful Weather interfered in the second P.S. match were Mrs. Cloke and her staff, the Office staff, against Wesley; we were fortunate to gain a the parents of the players and Old Collegians. First Innings win in the last 50 minutes of play. Our batsmen displayed creditable skill to make An historic event in the Cricket life of the Col­ the 45 runs required to pass Wesley's score. lege was the tour of New Zealand in January M.G.S. provided us with some stiff opposition of this year. and it was a hard struggle to record a First This tour was the idea of Mr. K. W. Nicol- Innings win. son, our previous coach. Mr. Nicolson who had The vital game against G.G.S. was eagerly previously managed an Old Collegians' Cricket awaited and was witnessed by a very large tour of the world, performed a wonderful job of crowd. Rain on the first day delayed play, how­ organization, and our thanks go to him for a ever the weather was fine for the Saturday's memorable sixteen days tour of a lovely country. play. The College XI displayed outstanding Matches were played in Auckland, Welling­ form in this game, and a victory over our neigh­ ton and Christchurch. The tour was confined bouring rivals gave us the right to play Carey to available members of the 1962 First and Sec­ in the final match. ond XI's. John Davies, our Captain, was un­ Some very good performances were registered fortunately unable to make the trip due to a during the season. Paul Sheahan again scored cartilage operation, and Dugald Williamson and two centuries and took 13 wickets. Rodney Michael Knox were also unavailable. Graeme Robson scored 218 runs and kept wickets par­ Hallebone captained the team in place of John. ticularly well. Dugald Williamson (19 wickets), On 6th January, a party of fourteen boys, ac­ Robert Russell (10 wickets), Gareth Andrews companied by Mr. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. (9 wickets), and Philip Marshall (51 against Nicolson, flew by Electra prop-jet from Mel­ Carey) were all fine performances. bourne to Auckland where the tour began. We The XI was a well balanced side in both bat­ flew from city to city and finally departed from ting and bowling, while the fielding, catching Christchurch to arrive home via Sydney. and throwing was of a high standard. This TUNE, 1963—35 department of our game favourably impressed May c. and b. Williamson 6 Cos ar b. Sheahan . 0 spectators in all games played. McTaggart not out 4 We were very happy to entertain a team from Johnston b. Will amson ...... - 0 Scot's Sydney, once again during Easter. The "Baker b. Sheahan 0 Ness not out 7 weather was very kind and the boys of both Sundries 3 teams enjoyed the pleasant Cricket and gener­ ous hospitality given by the school staff and TOTAL 9 for 104 parents of our XI. Boys who played in P.S. matches were: Bozvling: Andrews. 0/25; Russell, 3/36; Williamson, 2/32; Andrews G. E. T., Asplin R. J., Blair C. C, Sheahan, 4/8. Calvert D. K., Farrow R. W. Mel., Green S. T. College won by 72 runs: on first innings. (Captain), Marshall P. J., Robson R. K., Rus­ sell R. T. R., Sheahan A. P. (Vice-captain), SECOND PS. MATCH Williamson D. G. Geelong College v. Wesley College Hood S. T. (12th man—4 matches), Holland At Geelong College, 8th-9th March J. S. (12th man—1 match). Scorer: A. J. Mc- Wesley Captain, Farrington, won the toss and Leish. elected to bat. Conditions were ideal with the wicket in perfect condition, and the outfield FIRST PS. MATCH rather slow. Geelong College v. Scotch College Wesley did not seem to settle down, and lost At Geelong College, 22nd-23rd February the first wicket within 20 minutes of the start. Edwards, Wesley's Vice-captain, made half the McWhirter, the Scotch Captain, won the toss team's score with a solid 58. Eade and Far­ and decided to bat under perfect conditions on rington were the only others to reach double a batsman's wicket. Soon, however, Scotch figures. The innings closed with Wesley at 116. were 2/22 and in spite of a second wicket part­ Before stumps were drawn on Friday, College nership of 75, Scotch were all out for 179 at scored 1/21. stumps, owing to some excellent bowling by On the second day, play had to be stopped due Williamson. College were 2/95 at lunch, and to rainy conditions. Tension mounted as play at 2273 Sheahan was out after a superb innings was resumed with College needing 45 runs to of 132. College declared at tea, and the match win, with only 50 minutes in which to score looked like ending in a draw, then Sheahan them. The innings closed with College at 5/128. took four wickets in 20 minutes, but time ran out when we needed only 32 runs for an out­ WESLEY, First Innings: right win. Brown b. Russell 4 Eade c. Sheahan b. Williamson 22 SCOTCH, First Innings: Edwards stpd Robson b. Williamson 58 Fleming l.b.w. Andrews 10 Farrington c. and b. Sheahan 13 Temp'e c. Asplin b. Andrews 6 McA'lister l.b.w. Russell 2 McWhirter c. Russell b. Williamson 46 Pryor l.b.w. Russe'l 0 Winkelman run out 38 Habersberger c. Andrews b Sheahan 2 Kemp stpd Rcbson b. Williamson 14 Crockett '.b w. Ru^yell 0 Hay c. Robson b. Williamson 12 Smith l.b.w. Williamson 7 Cossar c. and b. Wl Ham son 0 Webster not out 1 McTaggart l.b.w. Williamson 22 Dakin b. Williamson ...... 0 Johnston b. Sheahan 18 Sundries 7 Baker run out 5 Ness1 not out 2 TOTAL ~n6 Sundries 6 Bowling: TOTAL 179 Andrews, 0/7; Russell, 4/35; Asplin, 0/12; Sheahan, 2/40; Williamson, 4/15. Bowling: COLLEGE, First Innings: Andews, 2/24; Russell, 0/19; Asplin, 0/19; Green, 0/4; Sheahan, 1/25; Williamson, 5/75; Blair, 0/7. Green not out 15 Marshall c. Edwards b. Dakin 29 COLLEGE, First Imr'ngs: Sheahan run out 25 Green stpd Temp'e b. Johnston .... 24 Robson c. Farrington b. Crockett 28 Marshall c. and b. McTaggart 14 Russell c. Farrngton b. Pryor .... 6 Sheahan c. and b. McTaggart 132 Calvert c. Farrington b. Dakin 15 Robson run out .... 21 Wil'iamson not out 5 Russe'l run out 11 Sundries 5 Calvert b. Cossar .. 35 Blair not out 5 TOTAL 5 for 128 Williamson not out 1 Sundries — 8 Bowling: Crockett, 1/39; Webster, 0/18; Pryor, 1/31; Dakin, TOTAL 6 for 251 2/29; Farrington, 0/6. College won by 12 runs on f:rst innings. Bowling: Ness, 0/40; Cossar, 1/45; McTaggart, 2/67; Baker, 0/30; Johnston, 1/39; Winkelman, 0/22. THIRD PS. MATCH Geelong College v. Melbourne Grammar School SCOTCH, Second Innings: At Melbourne Grammar School, 15th-16th March Flem'ng b. Russell 18 Temple b. Russell 5 Green won the toss, and put Melbourne Gram­ McWhirter c. Robson b. Sheahan 56 mar in to bat. The pitch was far from a bowl­ Winkelman c. Sheahan b. Russell 3 Kemp l.b.w. Sheahan 2 er's paradise yet sound bowling from Russell 36—THE PEGASUS,

(2/19) and Sheahan (4/28) resulted in the score out and Sheahan 73 not out. College declared being 7/58 at 3.20 p.m. However, I. Smith and on Saturday morning at 11.30 a.m., with the Knott rallied and took Grammar's score to 148 score at 3/208 with Robson making 75 and at 5.05 p.m. Sheahan 109 not out. College batted and lost an early wicket in Grammar's first five wickets went to Andrews Green, to be 1/14 at stumps. Robson joined who was bowling at his best. Williamson then Sheahan early Saturday morning and they bowled and took 3/35 and Grammar was eventu­ scored a brilliant partnership of 97 in 64 minutes. ally all out for 126, Andrew's figures being 5/30. A collapse followed, and, apart from William­ College batted again, with a changed batting son's 22, only 5 runs were scored by the re­ order, and were 8/70 at stumps. maining six batsmen. However, the score oi However, College had won convincingly on 173 gave College a first innings victory. the first innings allowing College to play the Melbourne Grammar batted again and were all winner of the other section for the Premiership. out for 184 with Williamson taking 4/55. COLLEGE, First Innings: Green c. Darling b. Smith 18 MELBOURNE GRAMMAR, First Innmgs: Marshall b. Woods . 2 Jackson c. Robson b. Russell .... 9 Sheahan not out 109 Smith P. l.b.w. Asp'in 4 Robson c. Darling b. Hopkins . 75 Sewell stpd Robson b. Sheahan 10 Sundries 4 Rhoden l.b.w. Russell 0 Guy l.b.w. Sheahan 10 TOTAL 3 for 208 Smith I. stpd. Robson b. Williamson 47 Beer c. Andrews b. Sheahan 0 Bowling: Dredge stpd Robson b. Sheahan 0 Knott not out 53 Woods, 1/49; Hopkins, 1/86; Smith, 1/42; Tun- Hone c. Robson b. Andrews 13 bridge, 0/19; A-'nsworth, 0/8. ! Couzens run cut 0 GLLLONG GRAMMAR, First Innngs: Sundries 2 Molesworth stpd Robson b. Williamson .... 43 Mitchell b. Andrews 6 TOTAL 148 Tunbridge l.b.w. Andrews ...... 3 Smith b. Andrews ...... 0 Bowling: Hopkins b. Andrews ...... 6 Andrews, 1/17; Russell, 2/19; Asplin, 1/30; Sheahan, Codr'ngton b. Andrews ...... 0 4/28; Williamson, 1/52. Darlington J. A. C. c. Andrews b. Williamson ...... 3 Walker c. Russell b. Williamson ...... 9 COLLEGE, First Innings: Darling J. A. c. Russell b. Sheahan ...... 17 Green l.b.w. Hone 1 Ainsworth c. Andrews b. Asplin ...... 30 Woods not out ...... 0 Marshall c. Jackson b. Rlioden 6 : Sheahan c. Rhoden b. Beer ... 51 Sundr es ...... 9 Robson c. Hone b. Beer 80 Russell l.b.w. Knott 2 TOTAL ~L26 Calvert c. Hone b. Knott 0 Williamson l.b.w. Beer 22 Bowling: Blair l.b.w. Knott . 0 Andrews, 5/30; Russell, 0/16; Sheahan, 1/33; Wil­ Aspl'n c and b. Knott ...... 2 liamson, 3/35 ; Asplin, 1/3. Farrow l.b.w. Knott . 0 COLLEGE, Second Innings: Andrews not out .... 1 Sundries ...... 8 Green c. Darling b. Woods 17 Marshall c. Mitchell b. Hopk;ns ... 2 TOTAL ~T73 Williamson c. Darling b. Snrth .... 15 Calvert c. Molesworth b. Ainsworth .... 21 Farrow c. Smith b. Ainsworth .... 1 Bowling: Asplin c. Hopkins b. Tunbr;dge 9 Hone, 1/28; Knott, 5/50; Rhoden, 1/31; Beer, 3/56. Blair c. Smith b. Ainsworth .... 1 Andrews stpd Darling b. Ainsworth .... 0 MELBOURNE GRAMMAR, Second Innings: Russell not out 0 Jackson c. Farrow b. Russell 8 .Sundries 4 Rhoden run out 11 Smith I. l.b.w. Williamson 39 TOTAL 8 for ~70 Smith P. b. Williamson 64 Dredge stpd Robson b. Sheahan 6 Bowling: Sewell c. Robson b. Andrews 19 Woods, 1/29; Hopkins, 1/4; Molesworth, 0/12; Beer run out 5 Smith, 1/8; Ainsworth, 4/11; Tunbridge, 1/2. Guy l.b.w. Williamson .. 10 Col1ege won by 82 runs on first innings. Couzens run out ...... 0 Knott not out 6 Hone b. Williamson ...... 7 FINAL PS. MATCH Sundries .. 9 Geelong College v. Carey Baptist Grammar School TOTAL 184 At Carey Baptist Grammar School, 29th-30th March Bowling: Russell, 1/29; Andrews, 1/28; Asplin, 0/22; William­ Green again won the toss, and Geelong Col­ son, 4/55; Sheahan, 1/35; Blair, 0/6. lege batted with the pitch playing truly and a College wen by 25 runs on first innings. S.W. wind blowing. Green was caught off the second ball. Sheahan went quickly and Rob­ FOURTH PS. MATCH son was soon brilliantly caught by Grange, the Geelong College v. Geelong Grammar School wicket-keeper, for a cheap 14. Disaster con­ At Geelong College, 22nd-23rd March tinued, and when Calvert who was batting con­ Green won the toss and College batted. Mar­ fidently was run-out, Williamson, with the re­ shall was out early with the score 1/10 and when liable Marshall (51), steadied the College bat­ Green was out an hour later, it was 2/53 with ting. Then, when Russell came in, College be­ Sheahan on 33. Robson joined Sheahan, and at gan to attack the bowling more confidently. stumps College was 2/138, with Robson 43 not However, Russell "walked'' after a doubtful JUNE, 1963—37 caught behind decision and Blair the incoming SCOTS, First Innings: batsman was out with the score 7/138 at stumps Pire c. Robson b. Russell 22 Mackay b. Russell 1 on Friday, with Williamson 25 not out. Only Gordon A. l.b.w. Russell 7 eleven runs were added before College was all Longworth c. Russe.l b. Williamson 7 out for 149, on Saturday morning. Branscombe c. Green b. Sheahan 35 Low l.b.w. Aspl:n 1 Rain washed out the remainder of play which Gordon R. c. Green b. Sheahan 23 resulted in the Premiership being shared. Gordon J. c. Robson b. Russell 0 Fisher b. Russell . 0 COLLEGE, First Innings: Borthwick c. Green b. Sheahan 0 Green c. Grange b. Graham .. 0 Colwell not out . 1 Marshall c. Grange b. Prentice 51 Sundries 0 Sheahan c. Jones b. Graham ... 11 Robson c. Grange b. Prentice 14 TOTAL ~~97 Ca'vert run out 8 Williamson c. Grange b. Prentice ...... 27 Bowling: Russell c. Grange b. Graham 20 Russell, 5/30; Andrews, 0/14; Williamson, 1/32; Blair l.b.w. Chapman 4 Asplin, 1/8; Sheahan, 3/13. Andrews b. Prentice . 5 Farrow c. Chapman b. Graham 3 COLLEGE, First Innings: Asplin not out .... 0 Green c. Fisher b. Borthwick 0 Sundries 6 Marshall c. Price b. Colwell 25 Sheahan c. Gordon A. b. Longworth 74 TOTAL 149 Robson c. Gordon A. b. Colwell 22 Calvert l.b.w. Branscombe 9 Williamson b. Mackay . 0 Bowling: Russell run out 28 Graham, 4/31; Prentice, 4/45; Chapman, 1/22; Blair c. Gordon J, b. Gordon A 3 Beames, 0/31; Dobson, 0/10; Ascup, 0/4. Andrews not out 4 Match drawn. Hood b. Colwell 1 Asplin c. Gordon R. b. Colwell ...... 1 First XI Averages: Sundries 3 Batting: Ins. N.O. H.S. Runs Av. Sheahan A. P. 5 1 132 328 82 TOTAL 170 Rob on R. K 5 0 80 218 43.6 Williamson D. G 5 2 27 70 23.3 Bowling: Marshall P. J 6 0 51 104 17.3 Borthwick, 1/24; Colwell, 4/39; Branscombe, 1/34; Green S. T 6 1 24 75 15 Longworth, 1/32; Gordon J., 0/19; Mackay, 1/13; Gor­ Calvert D. K 5 0 35 77 15.4 don A., 1/6. Rus-el R. T. R 5 0 20 39 8 Asplin R. J 3 1 9 11 5.5 SCOTS, Second Innings: Andrews G. E. T. .... 3 1 5 6 3 Price run out ..... l Blair C. C 4 1 5 10 3.3 Gordon A. stpd Robson b. Williamson 8 Farrow R. W. Mel 3 0 3 4 1.3 Longworth c. Blair b. Andrews 5 Low c. Williamson b. Andrews 0 Bowing: O. M. R. W. Av. Gordon R. c. Blair b. Sheahan 25 Sheahan A. P...... 49 9 169 13 13 Gordon J. c. Sheahan b. Andrews 19 Williamson D. G...... 72 9 248 19 13.0; McDonall c. Sheahan b. Andrews 0 Andrews G. E. T...... 54 11 131 9 14.5 Mackay b. Sheahan 10 Russell R. T. R 62 11 154 10 15.4 Fisher c. and b. Sheahan 4 Asplin R. J 27 4 85 2 42.5 Borthwick c. Robson b. Sheahan 35 Bla^r C. C ...... 6 2 4 0 — Colwell not out 7 Green S T . 1 — 4 0 — Sundries . 2 TOTAL ~116 SCOTS MATCH Geeiong College v. Scot's College, Sydney Bowling: At Geeiong College, 11th and 13th April Andrews, 4/37; Russell, 0/11; Asplin, 0/8; Williamson, 0/14; Sheahan, 4/39; Hood, 0/5. This year, the Sydney boys came down on the COLLEGE, Second Innings: Wednesday night before Easter and were taken Green run out 9 to see the House Rowing. That night an official Marshall l.b.w. Borthwick 1 welcoming dinner was held in the Dining Hall. Sheahan not out 14 Robson not out 14 Once again Mr. Rankine coached the Scot's Sundries 0 team. The next morning Scots won the toss and elected to bat, but folded up rather weakly TOTAL 2 for 38 due to some accurate bowling by Russell and Williamson. A stubborn sixth wicket partner­ Bowling: ship held up the flow of wickets but Scots were Borthwick, 1/21; Colwell, 0/17. dismissed for 97. College lost an early wicket but Sheahan, Marshall, Russell and Robson, SECOND XI with forceful batting, carried the College score Coach: A. A. Grainger, Esq. to 170. The match was concluded on Saturday Boys who played were: Crawshay R. B. when Scots were again dismissed cheaply for (Captain), Holland J. S. (Vice-captain), Ander­ 116 due to hostile bowling by Andrews and son D. T., Bartold P. A., Coulson S. J., Davey Sheahan. On Thursday night, a very success­ R. B., Hood S. T., Jamieson R. C, Jones R., ful dance, held in the St. David's Hall, was en­ McKindlay J. H., Moloney R. R, Orchard T. joyed by all. Friday was free, so after attend­ MacL, Stewart R. F. ing Church, both teams visited Barwon Heads, Results: G.C., 78, lost to C.B.G.S., 128. enjoyed a marvellous lunch, thanks to Mr. and G.C., 7 for 148, lost to S.C., 7 for 173. Mrs. Blair, and toured round for the day. At G.C., drew with W.C., 9 for 105. 5.08 p.m. the Sydney boys left for Melbourne G.C., 73, lost to M.G.S., 8 for 226. G.C., 55, lost to G.G.S., 2 for 125. to play Scotch after a very interesting few days. G.C., drew with C.B.G.S., 1 for 18. 38—THE PEGASUS,

Coach: R. D. Money, Esq. HOUSE CRICKET UNDER 16 A Team OPEN Those who played were: David R. J. (Cap­ ROUND I tain), Thomas M. E. (Vice-captain), Brushfield Ca ve t drew with McArthur. P. R., Carmichael M. M., Fraser C. K., Funston Calvert 201 (Marshall 77, Calvert 36, Green 27, Green N. J., Lowing D. A., Martin I. C, Miller R. 2/19, Stewart 3/25). McArthur 8/92 (Farrow 47, Andrews 5/49, Robson N., Milne A. G., Pigdon R. R., Prenter I. M., 2/880. Salathiel W. J. M., Speirs P. J., Steele A. H. C, Shannon defeated Morrison by 85 runs on First innings. Templeton A. Mel., Wettenhall D. R., Wright Shannon 118 (Martin 35, Sheahan 4/15, Asplin 4/15). Morrison 33 and 5/116 (Russell 4/33, Crawshay 2/30). M. J. L. Results: ROUND II G.C., 45 and 7 for 48, loat to C.B.G.S., 6 for 104 and Shannon defeated McArthur by 6 runs on First innings. 6 for 56. Shannon 172 and 4/36 (Sheahan 69, Blair 42, WHiam- G.C., 104, lost to S.C., 183. son 6/39). G.C., drew w:th W.C., 3 for 184. McArthur 166 (Robson 59, Milne 32, Andrews 5/63, G.C., 57. lost to M G.S., 6 for 150. Robson 5/37). G.C., 7 for 146, defeated G.G.S., 144. Morrison defeated Calvert by 29 runs on First innings. G.C., 5 for 60, drew with C.B.G.S. Morrison 169 (Russell 94. Ru se'l 4/47, Hood 3/49). B Team CaVert 143 (Green 60, David 4/54, Stewart 2/24). Those who played were: Wright M. J. L. ROUND III (Captain), Carmichael M. M. (Vice-captain), Shannon defeated Calvert by 2 runs on First innings. Shannon 125 (Sheahan 31, Gross 24, Moir 21). Betts R. G„ Brushfield P. R., Filbay J. R., Fun­ Calvert 123 (Green 39). ston P. T., Fraser C. K., Lloyd L. P., McDonald Morrison defeated McArthur by 161 runs; on First innings. D. G., McFarland G. A., McLean R. J., Miller Morrison 236 (Russell 133, Leigh 36, Russell 6/30, Hood 3/43). R. N., Richardson P. G., Salathiel W. J. M., McArthur 75 (Andrews 3/120, Robson 2/72). Wettenhall D. R. Results: G.C., 22 and 8 for 59, lost to S.C., 200. UNDER 15 G.C., 16 and 75, 'ost to M.G.S., 220. ROUND I G.C., 85, lost to G.G.S., 4 for 185. Calvert drew w'th McArthur. Calvert 8/118 declared (Duggan 23, Dennis 21, Glut- Coach: R. G. Mackie, Esq. terbuck 2/12, Duggan 2/15). UNDER 15 A Team McArthur 5/72 (I!l'ngworth 43, Illingworth 5/44. Grainger 2/121). Those who played were: Davey R. H. (Cap­ Morrison defeated. Shannon by 34 runs on First innings. tain), Barr D. R., Barr R. J., Craig G. E., Morr'son 74 (Davey 19, Lang 16, Leigh 3/11 and 8/25). Dennis J. E. R., Duggan M. J., Fletcher K. Shannon 40 and 95 (Forsyth 38, Forsyth 3/20, Kidd 3/31). S., Forsyth G. D., Illingworth G. B„ Leigh A. F., Morrison A. W., Read D. G., Richardson ROUND II G. E., Watson G. I. Calvert defeated Morrison by 17 runs. Calvert 127 (Duggan 56, retired, Dennis 21). Results' Morrison 110 (Bell 42, Morrison 28). G.C., 44 and 87, lost to C.B.G.S., 157. McArthur defeated Shannon by 51 runs on First imr'ngs. G.C., 100, lot to S.C, 6 for 228. McArthur 4/87 declared. (Browne 32, Illingworth 22. G.C., against W.C. Rain stopped, play. Illingworth 6/12, Browne 3/11). G.C., 34, lost to M.G.S., 173. Shannon 36 and 7/92 (Torode 32, Forsyth 2/22). G C. 8 for 100, defeated G.G.S., 61 and 40. ROUND III B Team Calvert defeased Shannon on First innings by 27 runs. Those who played were: Forsyth P. W. (Cap­ Calvert 7/66 declared (Duggan 24, Cunn'ngham 22 not tain), Barr D. R., Barr R. J.; Browne D. L. E., out. Ducrgan 7/20). Shannon 39 and 2/16 (Craig 12, Craig 3/16, Forsyth Carstairs R. T., Clutterbuck D. A., Dennis, J. 3/201). E. R., Fletcher K. S., Forsyth G. D., Jenkins McArthur defeated Morrison on First innings by 28 runs. A. G., Lang R. C, Manning D. J., Read D. G., McArthur 106 (I'lingworth 29, Thomson 24, Illing­ worth 5/37, Browne 5/35). Smith D. N., Thomson L. R., Ward G. J., Webb Morrison 78 and. 69 (Leigh 39, Davey 30). P. R. Results: Final Points: G.C., defeated C.B.G.S. G.C., lost to S.C. Open: G.C., lost to M.G-.S. 1st Shannon 15 points. G.C., lost to vSt Joseph's. 2nd Morrison 10 points. asq. 3rd Calvert UNDER 14 McArthur 2\ points. Coaches: Rev. E. C. McLean and Under 15: seq. 1st McArthur T. L. MacMillan, Esq. Calvert 5 points. Those who played were: Keith I. A. (Cap­ 3rd Morrison 2 points. tain), Cunningham A. H. (Vice-captain), Ander­ 4th Shannon 0 points. son I. C, Anderson S. M., Bell A. A. A., Coutts J. A., Duigan J. L., Heard E. C. B., Hede T. K. W. NICOLSON TROPHY J. B., Jamieson I. C, Lester D. E,, Malseed D. G. A., Peters A. H., Strachan J. F., Taylor M. The K. W. Nicolson trophy is given to the XI J., Torode I. P., Tucker J. McD., Wall A. H., judged to have the best performance for the Walter A. C. season. Results: The First XI who were undefeated for the G.C., 87, defeated C.B.G.S.. 66. season and were joint P.S. premiers won the G.C., 122 and 4 for 39, defeated S.C, 85 and 75. trophy for the third successive year. The con­ G.C., 9 for 111, drew with W.C. G.C., 97 lost to M.G.S., 152 and 9 for 120. gratulations of all cricketers in the school go to G.C., 73 and 5 for 106, lost to G.G.S., 4 for 153. them for their great performance. JUNE, 1963—39

ROWING FIRST VIII Coach: A. B. Bell, Esq. Master-in-charge: J. H. Campbell, Esq. The First VIII started rowing, with exercises Captain of Boats: A. J. Forbes. in the gymnasium, on the first day of term. We Vice-captain of Boats: R. J. Lawler. rowed in the "A. B. Bell" until a week before "J.H." the Barwon Regatta, after which we used our new boat, the "Claremont". An appreciation by Mr. A. B. Bell, coach of the Barwon Regatta on March 9th, proved good College First VIII. experience for Boat Race Day, and after this we To every boy who has been a member of the moved into the final stages of preparation, although College Boat Club over the past twenty years, the the crew was not finally settled until the week of name of J. H. Campbell conjures up visions of the race. Once again Mr. Albert Bell spent long many happy hours spent at the river under the hours coaching us with great skill and understand­ guidance of one of Geelong College's greatest ing. personalities. The crew was: Bow, W. M. Patterson, 10.13; Many of us spend a lifetime endeavouring to 2, D. M. Greene, 12.0; 3, A. J. Forbes, 12.0; 4, impart knowledge of some particular subject to R. J. Lawler, 12.10; 5, T. A. Hinchliffe, 13.5; boys, and possibly at times we manage to get it 6, I. W. Urquhart, 12.4; 7, A. J. Paterson, 10.13; over, and the finished product is an excellent Stroke, G. M. Cotton, 11.4; Cox, R. E. Wright. pupil who is most competent in the subject which has been imparted. But the ability to possess an understanding of the personality and temperament HEAD OF THE RIVER of the boy also—and each and every boy—is a gift The first heat on Friday was between Geelong rather than something which one acquires. College, Xavier College, Brighton Grammar "J.H." was ever wont to admit that his know­ School and Geelong Grammar School. Xavier ledge of rowing was limited—but let us not over­ took an early lead followed closely by College, look the fact that he excelled at many other Geelong Grammar and Brighton in that order. sports and was quite capable of more than holding The race until the half mile was between Xavier, his own in all of those in which he participated. College and Geelong Grammar. At the half mile, Xavier opened up their lead and Grammar moved The fact that he had not rowed did not prevent slightly ahead of College. The race finished with him from organizing the school rowing very Xavier two lengths ahead of Geelong Grammar, capably, and his words of encouragement to both with three quarters of a length to College, and oarsmen and coxswains were freely given with Brighton two lengths away third. very satisfying results. The weather on Saturday, 6th April, was perfect His sound judgment of the boy was invaluable for rowing as it had been the day before. In the to all who have coached College crews during his Losers' Final, College raced against St. Kevin's term as Rowing Master—for defeat never worried College, Brighton Grammar School and Carey him as long as crews had competed to the best Baptist Grammar School. College took the lead of their ability. from the start and managed to hold this to the line, That he will continue to be present at the boat in spite of a strong challenge from Carey. Geelong shed each training night is an understood thing, College won, with half a length to Carey, followed for the Boat Club without "J.H.'s" presence and by St. Kevin's two lengths away, and Brighton influence would not be the same happy place. Grammar two lengths behind in fourth position. His ability to be in charge, without exerting it, The Head of the River was won by Scotch never failed to impress student or parent alike, College from Wesley College with Xavier College providing the atmosphere for which Geelong third. Scotch should be congratulated on rowing College Boat Club has become famous. two fine races. COLLEGE ROWING This year we had only seven weeks in which Acknozuledgement of Telegrams: to train, so that it was necessary to begin as soon Alan Scott, Esperance, N.S.W.; Alistair Mc- as we returned from holidays. Mr. T. V. Dowde Arthur, New Guinea; Brighton Grammar assisted Mr. Campbell for the first time, and as School, Melbourne; Caulfield Grammar School, a result it was possible to revive the old practice Melbourne; Xavier College, Melbourne. of taking the "tub" fours for a picnic on Saturdays. After three weeks of rowing, we saw the SECOND VIII arrival of the new boat, "Claremont", which was Coach: J. M. Ferguson, Esq. given to the College by Mr. A. Austin Gray. Due to Mr. Austin Gray's generosity and the skill of The crew began their training on Thursday, 14th Mr. Alan Sykes, the builder, we had the best boat February, in the "Pegasus II". A few days later on the river. we moved into the "Riverina". Exercises began The "Claremont" was named on Saturday on Monday, 18th February, at 9 o'clock. After morning, 2nd March, by Mrs. Austin Gray. about two weeks we moved into our racing boat To conclude the season, the Second VIII and a the "Alan Tait". On Saturday, 2nd March, we four from the First VIII had a successful rowing rowed in the Maiden Eights in the Barwon trip to Mildura at Easter. Regatta. We rowed against Banks and Xavier. Mr. Campbell was again tireless in his efforts We started badly and were a length behind at for the boat club, and mention should also be the half mile. However, we rowed well in the last made of Mr. Sykes whose work on the boats and half, beating Xavier, and still gaining on Banks words of advice are appreciated by all. when we crossed the line half a length behind. 40—THE PEGASUS,

After the Barwon Regatta there were a number racing eight, we moved into the "Riverina" and of changes in the Firsts and Seconds. We then had new Continental slides fitted. We trained settled down to solid training with the Firsts, mainly by ourselves, doing long swing-throughs doing swing-throughs every night. during the middle of the season. During the last After two weeks we started doing mile courses week of training, we concentrated on sprint and sprint training. At this time we were rowing training and found we were sometimes able to fairly well and even managed to keep with the keep up with the Firsts in sprints but did not Firsts occasionally. Two weeks before Boat Race, possess the same stamina. there were a number of changes and our standard At the invitation of the Geelong Grammar coach, deteriorated badly. However, we soon picked up Mr. Hugh Ward, we had a "social" row ^ the and resumed training with the Firsts. In the last Saturday before Boat-Race, doing a swing- week or so we did sprint training with the Firsts, through and some starts. Thirds and Fourths, and by Boat Race Day were Boat-race brought much speculation as to our at our peak form. chances, enlivened by our win over Scotch College On Friday, 5th April, we rowed in the second and Geelong Grammar with the fastest heat time. heat of the Second Crews, over three-quarters of Caulfield and Melbourne Grammar were our rivals a mile, against Xavier College, Scotch College and in the final. Melbourne Grammar and ourselves Melbourne Grammar School. We got away to got away to an even start with Caulfield half a a good start and had a slight edge on the other length behind. It was not until the mills that crews. However, Scotch were right with us and our stamina, gained from the vigorous exercises, soon took over the lead. Knowing that we had began to tell and we were able to draw away only to come second to reach the final, we swung from Melbourne Grammar to win by a length, with out about half a length behind Scotch with M.G.S. Caulfield Grammar a length away in third position. and Xavier about three-quarters of a length further behind. As we passed the mills Scotch We were very fortunate to have two back from were a length in front and we were a length in last year's crew , and three others who gained front of Xavier and M.G.S., and the four crews much experience rowing in the Firsts during the crossed the line in that order. season. It was a great thrill to be the only winning In the final on Saturday, we met Scotch College, College crew, but it could not have been achieved Caulfield Grammar School and Geelong Grammar without the long and arduous hours spent on the School. After a lot of trouble at the start, due river by Mr. Purnell, and Mr. Bell's encouraging to a cross wind, we got away to a good start and advice. would have had a canvas lead over the other three The crew was: Bow, D. W. Heath; 2, W. A. crews. At the half-mile Scotch had drawn up Koch; 3, D. J. Peardon; 4, H. L. R. Cook; level and the other two crews were about three- 5, P. R. S. Kidd; 6, A. A. Lyon; 7, G. G. Irvine; quarters of a length behind. Just before the mills, Stroke, R. M. Robson; Cox, A. R. Campbell. Scotch brought up their rating and started to draw away. We increased our rating and tried to stay witli FOURTH VIII them, but they were too strong and finished three- Coach: K. Smith, Esq. quarters of a length in front of us. In the closing We began training in the "Pegasus II", but with stages of the race, Caulfield came up very strongly, the acquisition of "Claremont" we moved into the and we only just managed to beat them by two "A. B. Bell". We missed last year's coach, Mr. feet. During the Easter Vacation, the crew and four Bob George, but this was compensated for by the members of the First VIII went to Mildura and presence of Mr. Ken Smith, from the Barwon rowed in the Mildura and Wentworth regattas. Rowing Club, as coach. Some members of the We won the Open Eights and came second in the crew took part in exercises at the gymnasium, Junior Eights in both regattas. We were taken whilst we all did a lot of hard rowing. We to Mildura by Mr. Dowde, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. managed to get 30 miles done on one Saturday. I. Paterson. The crew rowed very well in all We were happy to row with the Third VIII the races and everyone had an enjoyable year. during the season, so gaining stamina, skill and experience. The crew was: Bow, G. P. Bade; 2, J. S. At Junior Regatta we defeated Geelong Johnston; 3, D. I. W. Lawson; 4, A. B. Urquhart; Grammar by a canvas in very choppy conditions. 5, D. A. Ellerman; 6, A. J. Drew; 7, D. J. Mr. Ken Smith gave us a barbecue after the race. Steel; Stroke, T. D. Troedel; Cox, J. D. Royd- We met Scotch in our heat on Boat Race morning, house. and after a good start in excellent conditions, we managed to hold off Scotch to win by a canvas. In the final, we met Wesley and Geelong Grammar, THIRD VIII both crews having an average weight a stone Coach: R. W. Purnell, Esq. heavier than ours. We again made a clean start A scratch crew was organized on Friday, 15th and were up with the crews until the mills, where February, mainly to rig the "Pegasus III". Several we slackened and dropped back. Wesley went on days later, we moved into the "Pegasus II", and to win, with Grammar second and College about our exercises began in the gymnasium on Mon­ a length away, third. day, 19th. At the Barwon Regatta we won the The crew was: Bow, A. G. Birks; 2, P. A. School Eights by a length in the "A. B. Bell", Young; 3, R. M. Bucknall; 4, D. W. G. Downey; from Wesley College and three Geelong Gram­ 5, P. C. Fagg; 6, P. A. Hamilton; 7, W. A. mar crews. This win was a great incentive in our Balfour; Stroke, A. M. Robson; Cox, B. H. training. After the christening of the First's new Pettitt. JUNE, 1963—41

FIFTH VIII Seventh VIII defeated Grammar A and B by Coach: S. Thomas, Esq. 2 lengths. We started the year with boys mainly from Eighth VIII defeated Grammar C and D by "fours". The first few nights wre accustomed 2 length. outselves to an "eight", rowing in "Rebecca", but we were soon very relieved to change into HOUSE ROWING "Pegasus III". After a week or twro in On the Wednesday before Easter, the Boat "Pegasus III", we graduated to "Pegasus II" — Sheds echoed to the eager spirts of House Rowing. when the First VIII received their new shell, The eights raced over half a mile, Shannon "Claremont". having the South Station, then Calvert, McArthur Our coach, Syd Thomas, after re-arranging the and Morrison to the north, in that order. crew, started us on steady training, and luckily, Shannon took a commanding early lead, and with only three working weeks left, the crew- held it to the line. However, the feature of the settled down. race was a tremendous neck and neck struggle In the annual Junior Regatta, with the assistance between the Calvert and McArthur crews, with of a light tail wind, wTe downed the heavier Morrison struggling to hold last position. At the Grammarians by three-quarters of a length, with mills, Calvert and McArthur were "See-sawing" the confident College Sixth VIII farther behind. for second place. Calvert, needing boys down to On Boat Race Day, matched against Scotch, the Sixth VIII, are to be congratulated on their Caulfield and St. Kevin's, we rowed on the north row, although they were third to the skilful station in the first heat. After a shaky start we McArthur crew, composed of boys from the held our own, but our inexperience showed and the College's first three VIII's. more powerful Scotch and Caulfield crews drew Final placings were: 1, Shannon (Bow, G. G. away. We finished third, trailing Scotch by three Irvine; 2, A. B. Urquhart; 3, D. A. Ellerman; seconds. 4, R. McK. Robson; 5, T. A. Hinchliffe; 6, I. W. This brought us the doubtful honour of rowing Urquhart; 7, D. J. Steel; Stroke, G. M. Cotton; in the Losers' Final, against Carey, Geelong Cox, A. R. Campbell); 2, McArthur; 3, Calvert; Grammar and St. Kevin's. As the crews were 4, Morrison. "backing down" for a re-start, Grammar broke Margins: 1£ lengths, canvas, 1| lengths. their rudder. Because the event was to be delayed The placings in the fours were the same as for we took to "terra firma". After a high-spirited the eights: 1, Shannon (Bow, D. H. Pennefather; "war cry" for the First VIII, we again went on 2, V. L. Saxton; 3, P. R. S. Kidd; Stroke, A. M. board. After a fine start, we held the lead up to Robson; Cox, C. R. King); 2, McArthur; 3, the mills, where the heavier crews, Carey and Calvert; 4, Morrison. Grammar, gained a slight lead which they held to the finish. Geelong Grammar headed Carey by six feet; we came third, three feet behind Carey, with St. SWIMMING Kevin's last. Master-in-charge: T. H. Reid, Esq. The crew was: Bow, A. G. S. Gray; 2, D. A. Hucker; 3, V. L. Saxton; 4, J. R. Henshilwood; This year again represented an improvement in 5, T. J. C. Fenton; 6, W. A. Speirs; 7, D. H. the performance of the swimming team. Under Pennefather; Stroke, N. J. H. Campbell; Cox, the guidance of Mr. Reid, the team trained at P. H. Strong. Queen's Park regularly, thus helping to raise its performance. All concerned were pleased at our OTHER CREWS results: one first, four seconds, and a fifth. Of the six meetings this year, the last was a contest This year the junior crews settled in very between the better schools. quickly, and eight VIII's were rowing by the second week. Three of the meetings were held at Geelong Messrs. Gordon Cowie, Denis Craven and Grammar School, two at Xavier College, and one Michael Henderson coached the Sixth, Seventh at Scotch College. and Eighth VIII's respectively, and Mr. Dowde, The "Strahan Shield" meeting was not held this while assisting Mr. Campbell with the rowing year, but there was a meeting of High Schools this year, helped the tub fours a great deal, par­ from the Geelong District. We swam in the All ticularly in taking them for Saturday picnics. Schools Medley Relay by invitation, and won our The Junior Regattas (against Geelong Grammar division comfortably, breaking the old record School) were held on 23rd March and 30th March. easily. Geelong Grammar, in winning their division Results: of the relay, then broke our new record. How­ Saturday, 23rd March. ever, we won our division of the Under 14 Medley Sixth VIII lost to Grammar Sixth VIII by Relay in record time. about 100 yards. In the Melbourne All Schools Meeting, we came Seventh VIII lost to Grammar Seventh VIII by second in the Open relay. This final meeting was 1 length. for Relay teams, there being relays in breastroke, Eighth VIII lost to Grammar Eighth VIII by backstroke and freestyle, followed by Medleys 2 lengths. and an open Butterfly relay. There was also a Saturday, 30th March. Diving team. Fourth VIII defeated G.G.S. Fourth VIII by The team was led by P. R. Murray (Captain), one-third length. and P. I. Bennett (Vice-captain), with B. R. G.C. Fifth VIII defeated G.C. Sixth VIII by Olsen, P. D. Watson and H. G. Wright making one-third length with G.G.S. Fifth VIII, 3rd. up the rest of the Swimming Committee. 42—THE PEGASUS,

The Results of the Inter-School swimming were Diving: 1, Barnet P. I. (M) ; 2, Salathiel W. T. ;is follows : M. (McA); 3, Green S. T. (C). At Geelong Grammar School, 23rd February. 200 Metres Freestyle Relay: 1, McArthur (Walter 1, G.C.; 2, H.C.; 3, G.G.S. I. N., Andrews G. E. T., Cole D. N. H.f Day G. R.) ; 2, Shannon; 3, Calvert: 2 mins. 16.3 At Scotch College, 2nd March. sees. 1, S.C.; 2, G.C.; 3, C.B.G.S. At Geelong Grammar School, 9th March. 1, W.C.; 2, G.C.; 3, C.G.S. UNDER 16 At Geelong Grammar School, 16th March. 1, M.G.S.; 2, G.C.; 3, St. K.C. 100 Metres Freestyle: 1, Olsen B. R. (McA); At Xaxier College, 23rd March. 2, Jackson G. D. (McA) ; 3, Hosford P. W. F. 1, X.C.; 2, G.C; 3, B.G.S.; 4, St. K.C. (S): 70 sees. At Xavier College, 30th March. 50 Metres Freestyle: 1, Olsen B. R. (McA); 1, W.C.; 2, S.C.; 3, M.G.S.; 4, X.C.; 5, G.C: 2, Watson P. D. (M) ; 3, Jackson G. D. 6, C.G.S. (McA) : 30 sees. 50 Metres Breastroke: 1, Watson P. D. (M) ; 2, Olsen B. R. (McA) ; 3, Pigdon R. R. (C) : HOUSE SPORTS 43.9 sees. The Inter-House Competitions were held at the 50 Metres Backstroke: 1, Olsen B. R. (McA); Eastern Beach Pool on 12th March. The standard 2, Urquhart A. B. (S) ; 3, Jackson G. D. set was high: six records being broken. G. T. (McA) : 34.2 sees. (Record). Bigmore stood out in breaking three Under 14 Diving: 1, Milne A. G. (McA) ; 2, Menzies S. T. records. (M); 3, Cumming R. D. (M) Shannon House gained an early lead and kept it, 200 Metres Freestyle Relay: 1, McArthur (Milne but competition amongst the other houses was A. G., Salathiel W. J. M., Langsford B. H., close. Roberts P. E. J.); 2, Shannon; 3, Morrison: 2 mins. 15 sees. (Record). Results: House Championship Aggregate: UNDER 15 1, Shannon (159); 2, McArthur (104); 3, 50 Metres Freestyle: 1, Chapman C. B. (C) ; 2, Calvert (99£) ; 4, Morrison (894). Wood G. C. (S); 3, Beckett C. C. H. (M) : Individual Championships: 32 sees. Open: 1, Bennett P. I. (S) 9 pts; 2, Murray 50 Metres Breastroke: 1, Green D. C. (C) ; 2, P. R. (C) 5 pts; 3, Bigmore G. T. (S) 3 pts. Schofield D. G. (C) ; 3, Senior G. B. (S) : Under 16: 1, Olsen B. R. (McA) 7 pts; 2, 45.8 sees. Watson P. D. (M) 3 pts; 3, Milne A. G. 50 Metres Backstroke: 1, Donnan G. A. (C) ; (McA) 2 pts. Under 15: 1 aeq, Chapman C. B. (C) 3 pts, and 2, Chapman C B. (C) ; 3, Menzies S. J. (M) : Green D. C. (C) 3 pts; 2 aeq, Donnan G. A. 36.8 sees. (Record). (C) 2 pts, and Rule H. W. M. (M) 2 pts. Diving: 1, Rule H. W. M. (M) ; 2, Green D. C. Under 14: 1, Bigmore G. T. (S) 6 pts; 2, Walter (C); 3 aeq., Barr R. J. (S) and Keen M. S. A. C. (S) 3 pts. (C). 200 Metres Freestyle Relay: 1, Calvert (Donnan Individual Events : G. A., Nichols R. W., Keen M. S., Hill A. R.) ; 2, McArthur; 3, Shannon: 2 mins. 36.6 sees. OPEN 200 Metres Freestyle: 1, Bigmore G. T. (S) ; UNDER 14 2, Bennett P. I. (S) ; 3, Menzies S. J. (M) : 2 mins. 22 sees. 50 Metres Freesytle: 1, Bigmore G. T. (S) ; 100 Metres Freestyle: 1, Bennett P. I. (S) ; 2, Gaunt C. C. (M) ; 3, Walter A. C (S) : 2, Murray P. R. (C) ; 3, Wiggs W. T. (M) : 30 sees. (Record). 65.2 sees. 50 Metres Freestyle: 1, Bennett P.T. (S) ; 2, 50 Metres Breastroke: 1, Bigmore G. T. (S) ; Murray P. R. (C) ; 3, Wiggs W. T. (M) : 2, Deeath R. L. (McA) ; 3, Beel C. N. (M) : 29.6 sees. 42.2 sees. (Record). 100 Metres Breastroke: 1, Murray P.R. (C) ; 50 Metres Backstroke: 1, Bigmore G. T. (S) ; 2, 2, Bigmore G. T. (S) ; 3, Bennett P. I. (S) : Walter A. C. (S) ; 3, Gaunt C. C. (M) : 36 sees. 1 min. 28.7 sees. (Record). 50 Metres Butterfly: 1, Bennett P. I. (S) ; 2, Murray P. R. (C) ; 3, Menzies S. J. (M) : Diving: 1, Walter A. C. (S) ; 2, Wall A. H. 32.5 sees. (McA); 3, Ritchie M. S. (S). 50 Metres Backstroke: 1, Bennett P. I. (S) ; 200 Metres Freestyle Relay: 1, Morrison (Beel 2, Wright H. G. (S); 3, Murray P. R. (C) : C. N., Davey R. H., Gaunt C. C, Gilmore 36.2 sees. G. M.) ; 2, Shannon; 3, McArthur: 2 mins. 39.1 sees. TUNE, 1963—43

College was again successful in the traditional TENNIS Boat Race Morning Tennis Match against Geelong Master-in-charge: E. B. Lester, Esq. Grammar School. In this match, any non-rower has the opportunity to represent his school in Coach: F. R. Quick, Esq. tennis. For the second time in three years, the College Scores for the season were: First Tennis Team reached the final, only to be beaten by Caulfield Grammar School again. This FIRST TEAM year we really had a chance, the team being- February 23: G.C. 18 sets 167 games defeated stronger than in past years. All members of the S.C. 15 sets 140 games. team received cap and colour awards, and our con­ March 9: G.C. 10 sets 83 games defeated W.C. gratulations go to Trevor Leigh, "Mogs" Moir and 6 sets 57 games. our imported star Eric Soon, on receiving awards March 16: G.C 27 sets 182 games defeated M.G.S. for the first time. 5 sets 105 games. The First Team was: Henderson A. G. (Cap­ March 23: G.C. 23 sets 167 games defeated G.G.S. tain), Corr I. D. (Vice-captain), Bowden M. A., 9 sets 104 games. Illingworth A, Leigh T. M„ Moir C. L. S., Final: Paton J. M., Soon E. E. L. The Second Team also had a good season, March 30: G.C. 9 sets 114 games lost to C.G.S. remaining undefeated, although they did not play 17 sets 124 games. several schools, due to lack of courts for Saturday Boat Race Match: play. The Second Team was: Unsworth I. H. April 6: G.C. 12 sets 87 games defeated G.G.S. (Captain), McLean A. M. (Vice-captain), Cum- 4 sets 58 games. ming R. D., Currie A. D., Gross C. M., Leishman J. E., Lyons P. G., McFarland R. W. SECOND TEAM The sport was again very popular, the increas­ March 16: G.C. 10 sets 84 games defeated M.G.S. ing numbers creating pressure for more courts, 6 sets 55 games. particularly to provide competitive matches on March 23: G.C. 15 sets 93 games defeated G.G.S. Saturdays for more players. 1 set 45 games. 44—THE PEGASUS,

brigade, finishing their labours on several occasions with a well earned swim in the river. On the first day after Easter, it was suddenly transformed from a "2J Track" into an ''Armstrong Avenue" when Mr. Armstrong and his bulldozer made it fit for vehicle use. PREPARATORY Mr. Alistair Cawthorn, a Patrol Officer from Xew Guinea, gave an interesting talk to the school and showed slides concerning his activities. SCHOOL He was given a warm welcome as an old boy of the Prep. School. St. David's Church was well filled for the Easter Service conducted by our Chaplain, the Rev. A. J. McAdam. The Principal and our Head­ master read the lessons. Nineteen-sixty-three began with the opening of At our Anzac Service, Mr. J. McK. Hamilton, our attractive new dining hall and servery. It past president of Legacy, was the Guest has been of interest to watch the hot boxes Speaker and the service was led by the Principal. arriving from the Refectory and being transferred On Saturday, 20th April, thirty-six young to the special auto-trays in the dining hall. From cycling enthusiasts assembled at the Prep, for the these the domestic staff have served excellent hot first bicycle ride of the year. There were boys dinners to the fifty-eight boarders and members from each of the forms, from the third grade up of staff. to the second form. The weather was mild The two large dressing rooms, complete with and fine and the twelve mile tour proved most footbaths, hot showers, wash basins and toilet enjoyable. facilities, have been much appreciated and are in constant use. Social Service A further development has been the conversion Once again the boys of the Preparatory School of a classroom into an effective visual aids—social have demonstrated a practical interest in the studies centre. appeals suggested by the Committee of Social Service Representatives headed by R. Hepburn At our first Assembly, Mr. I. R. Watson, our and P. Bufton as joint secretaries and with D. new Headmaster, welcomed new members of the Wardle assisted by M. Peck carrying out the staff: Miss N. L. McCann, from Mercer House; work of treasurer. Mr. I. J. Fairnie, from Melbourne University; Mr. Following a talk to the school by Miss M. Webb J. N. Watson, from the Education Department; and an excursion to the Red Cross rooms, we Mr. B. F. Kemp, recently returned from Europe; supported the Red Cross Appeal, and by the end of and Mr. M. W. Dober, recently returned from March we were able to forward a donation of Canada. New boys, including the boys just pro­ £12 plus proceeds (£9) from the sale of almost moted from Campbell House, were also given a three hundred badges which the boys wore to cordial welcome. Assembly on the last day of the month. Besides the busy cricket and swimming activities, In April, we invited the Karingal Cricket Team a good deal of tennis has been played and a fine to play an informal match on our Preparatory hockey field prepared for Mr. Kemp and his School oval. The Social Service Committee enter­ enthusiastic learners. Already two hockey games tained the boys to a picnic lunch prior to the have been played against other schools: we scored short match. All agreed that this w7as a very two goals to one goal against an Under 15 side enjoyable day and we hope to make this an annual from Geelong Grammar School (Corio) ; and a event. draw, three goals each, against a Senior School To further supplement our funds, we again pre­ side. A permanent baseball diamond has been pared boat race colours and souvenirs for sale. prepared for Mr. J. N. Watson and his group Wre would like to thank Mr. K. Nail of Bright and of baseballers: from both the Prep, and Senior Hitchcocks and Mr. N. Rachinger for helping School. us to raise £5 from this activity. However, the most exciting development has Another source of funds is the proceeds from been the highway carved down to the river's edge. the collection and sale of milk bottle tops. The boys of 2] hacked this out (with the In order to give Anzac Day more meaning to Headmaster's assistance) as a pick and shovel the small boys, we asked them to bring along gifts JUNE, 1963—45 for the soldiers in hospital. A large parcel of Three rounds have been played in House cricket. presents—ranging from matches, chocolates and Due to the evenness of the sides in the Open cigarettes to magazines—was forwarded to the Section, the Under 12 matches had an important Heidelberg Hospital. We also remembered the bearing on the final results. Pegasus House gained widows and children of ex-servicemen by sending first place from Minerva House. a donation to Legacy. Tennis Plans are in hand for activities to interest the boys in the Freedom from Hunger Campaign as Our court has been in constant use throughout well as excursions to Karingal and Legacy. the term and a House Competition has been en­ gaged in, Pegasus House being the victors. It is Donations thus far: hoped that with such a demand for tennis we may Red Cross £12 soon be able to have a second court in operation. Karingal £10 Legacy £5 UNDER 14 CRICKET Swimming This term, the Preparatory School fielded an On Wednesday, 27th March, the Preparatory Under 14 team in the Senior School competition. School Swimming Sports were conducted at the Two games were played with the Senior School new pool at Lara. The champions were: Under 9, sides, resulting in two wins for the Preparatory Gregory Gunn; Under 10, Peter Lowe; Under 11, School. Terry Johnstone was elected Captain and David Barkley Vice-Captain of our Prep. Firsts. David Clarke; Under 12, Crichton Collins; Under Results of inter-school games are: 13, Adrian Gordon; and Under 14, David Batten. February 16th—Carey at Carey: College 1st Bellerophon House was the successful house this innings 23, 2nd innings 9/54. Carey 1st innings year. 109. Graeme David took 5 wickets. February 23rd—Scotch College at Prep.: College Enjoyable swimming carnivals were held at St. 1st innings 60. Scotch 1st innings 152. Terry Joseph's College and Wesley College. At the St. Johnstone took 4/17. March 2nd—Bostock House at Prep.: College 1st Joseph's meeting our boys excelled in breaststroke innings 77, 2nd innings 34. Lamont made 27 and backstroke events. The carnival at Wesley runs. Bostock 1st innings 54. Graeme David again brought to a close a most enjoyable season. took 4/52. 2nd innings 6/56. Terry Johnstone This meeting appears now to be an annual occasion took 4/12. March 16th—Bostock House at Highton: College on which Wesley, Haileybury, Ballarat College, 1st innings 9/152 dec. Jamie Williamson made Bostock House and ourselves compete on very 47, David McKeon made 35, and Peter Holland friendly terms. David Batten and Jamie Roycl- made 13 n.o. Bostock 1st innings 81. Terry house won events and our other boys won many Johnstone took 5/19, Jamie Williamson took 5/25. 2nd innings 5/52. Terry Johnstone took second and third placings. An unofficial tally o£ 3/21. David McKeon took 2/24. points showed Wesley in first place and Geelong March 23rd—Geelong Grammar at Prep.: College College a good second. 1st innings 8/112 dec. Terry Johnstone made 17, David Barkley made 27 and Jamie William­ Perhaps the most important aspect of the son made 45. Grammar 1st innings 62, 2nd season is the presenting of boys for certificates. innings 2/55. Terry Johnstone took 4/14, Graeme David took 2/10 and Peter Holland Scores so far: 13 Herald Certificates. took 3/12. 45 Junior Certificates. During the season Johnstone took 22 wickets at 48 Senior Certificates. an average cost of 5.2 runs, while the most suc­ 6 Intermediate Stars. cessful batsmen were Williamson, Barkley, 21 Bronze Medallions. McKeon and Johnstone. Barkley kept wickets very well. 2 Instructor's Certificates.

Cricket SWIMMING SPORTS The season was highlighted by the fact that the In cool conditions, the annual swimming sports turf wicket was now available and this resulted of The Geelong College Preparatory School were in a higher standard of play and greater en­ held at the McClelland Swimming Pool at Lara thusiasm amongst the boys. A very pleasant day's on Wednesday, 27th March, watched by many cricket was held on the Royal Visit holiday when interested parents and friends. The results were: five games were played on cur ovals, the fathers' Open. 50 metres Freestvle : and sons' game being played on the turf wicket. D. Batten. 1; A. Gardner, 2; R. Senior, 3. The Under 14 Public School Competition was Under 13. 50 metres Freestyle: shared with Senior School and we achieved some A. Gordon, 1; G. Bojanovic, 2; G. Chapman, 3. Under 12. 30 metres Freestyle: very good results. C. Collins, 1 ; A. Cherry, 2; L. Milne, 3, 46—THE PEGASUS.

Open. 50 metres Breaststroke : also be profitable to comment on the aims and D. Batten, 1; R. Senior, 2; A. Gardner, 3. ideals we share, and the high hopes we hold for Under 13. 30 metres Breaststroke: the future. J. Roydhouse, 1; G. Bojanovic, 2; G. David, 3. Under 12. 30 metres Breaststroke: Mr. L. J. Campbell C. Collins, 1; A. Cherry, 2; L. Milne, 3. But firstly there comes a sense of sadness and Open. 50 metres Backstroke : of my own inadequacy to express in words this D. Batten, 1; G. Searle, 2; G. Kelly, 3. school's gratitude and affectionate tribute to our Under 13. 30 metres Backstroke: retiring headmaster. For forty-one years, Mr. A. Gordon, 1; J. Roydhouse, 2; G. Bojanovic, 3. L. J. Campbell has given distinguished service to Under 12. 30 metres Backstroke: the Geelong College. During the last thirty-two I. Revie, 1; D. Gorell, 2; W. Ferguson, 3. years, he has been Headmaster of the Preparatory Open. Medley Relay 4 x 50 metres: School, and has seen it rise from humble begin­ Bellerophon, 1; Minerva, 2; Pegasus, 3. nings to become one of the finest Junior Schools Open. Diving Championship: in the Commonwealth. He has seen tremendous C. Collins, 1; A. Gordon, R. Perry, aeq. 2; changes take place in the Senior School, and he A. Gardner, 3. has been the guiding hand in the establishment Under 12. 4 x 50 metres Relay: and progress of the Kindergarten which now loses Bellerophon, 1; Minerva, 2; Pegasus, 3. its first name to carry proudly Mr. L. T. Under 11. 25 metres Freestyle: Campbell's own name. Campbell House will D. Clarke, 1; J. Nail, 2; G. Morrow, 3. continue to provide the youngest Collegians with Under 10. 25 metres Freestyle: their first three or four exciting years of College P. Lowe, 1; A. Andrews, 2; J. Cherry, 3. life, and its new name will remind the larger Under 9. 25 metres Freestvle: College community of the kindly interest and G. Gunn, 1; R. Taylor, 2~; M. Winkler, 3. dedicated service of our beloved Headmaster. It Under 11. 25 metres Breaststroke: must be a source of great joy to Mr. Campbell that D. Clarke, 1; M. David, 2; G. Chisholm, 3. the new Preparatory School is rapidly approaching Under 10. 25 metres Breaststroke: the day when, not only its two hundred and thirty P. Lowe, 1; J. Cherry, 2; A. Andrews, 3. day boys, but also its seventy boarders will be Under 11. 25 metres Backstroke: fully catered for on this magnificent fifty acre site D. Clarke, 1; J. Nail, 2; E. Collins, 3. overlooking the Barwon Valley to the west and Under 10. 25 metres Backstroke: Corio Bay to the east. We cherish the hope that P. Lowe, 1; A. Andrews, 2; J. Collins, 3. he will be able to enjoy with us much of this Under 11. 4 x 25 metres Relay: exciting development during the coming years. Bellerophon, 1; Pegasus, 2; Helicon, 3. We wish him health and happiness and long Under 10. 4 x 25 metres Relay: pleasant years of retirement. Bellerophon, 1; Helicon, 2; Pegasus, 3. Individual Championships : School Building Under 9: It seems remarkable that the opening of the G. Gunn, 1 ; R. Taylor, 2; M. Winkler, 3. Assembly Hall, on the 14th February of this year Under 10: by the Moderator, the Right Reverend G. A. P. Lowe, 1 ; A. Andrews, 2; J. Cherry, 3. Wood, was just the beginning to a year of active Under 11: building developments. The General Sir Horace D. Clarke, 1 ; J. Nail, 2; M. David, 3. Robertson Memorial Hall has been in daily use Under 12: throughout the year and is proving an attractive C. Collins, 1 ; A. Cherry, 2; T. Revie, 3. and adequate Hall for our three hundred boys. It Under 13: has also been a pleasant meeting place for our A. Gordon, 1 ; G. Bojanovic, J. Roydhouse, newly formed Women's Auxiliary, and for several aeq. 2. Educational meetings held during evenings. Above Open: it, the Art and Crafts and Science Wing has been D. Batten, 1 ; A. Gardner, R. Senior, aeq. 2. in constant use and is steadily developing into a junior House of Guilds. The two sound proof The House Competition resulted in a win for music practice rooms have also proved to be a Bellerophon House, 113 points, from Pegasus valuable addition. House, 72 points; Minerva House, 54 points; Helicon House, 18 points. To day, you can see for yourselves the begin­ nings of the fine boarding facilities. From the new entrance hall, you may enter the Dining Room HEADMASTER'S REPORT which goes into service at the commencement of the new school year, together with its adjoining, (Presented by the Acting Headmaster, well appointed servery. Another feature to gladden Mr. I. R. Watson) any sportsmaster's eyes is the new dressing rooms, As I set out to present to you the Headmaster's to be seen also on the ground floor. For these Report for 1962, I am conscious of the great first three years, we have found it somewhat privilege which is mine. This school, flourishing difficult to maintain full sporting activities without in its lovely new setting, has already a fine dressing rooms and showers. The kindly patience tradition and is being served by men and women and apparent cheerfulness of the mothers of day dedicated to the high call of Christian Education. toys has been wondered at and greatly appreciated. As their spokesman, it is pleasant to recount some The new enlarged boiler house, store room and of the experiences and developments enjoyed toilet block to be seen at the southern end together during these past busy months. It may will eventually be contained in the next east wing JUNE, 1963—47 of the boarding house. Upstairs are four dor­ Junior Schools' Conference mitories, showers and toilet facilities for the Five members of staff journeyed, during the boarders as well as a single resident master's last term holidays, to the Sydney Church of Eng­ bedroom. Unfortunately, our year of building land Grammar School to join in the Junior Schools' activity has now out-reached our spending ability, Conference. and we require immediate financial help to make Stimulating discussions and careful analysis of the boarding unit operational in 1963. There is present day techniques brought great profit. Com­ real urgency for all who are able to assist our paring the standards and methods of our teaching Centenary Building Fund in providing the immedi­ in all subjects to that which is available in other ate finance. This is a wonderful investment, not similar schools throughout the Commonwealth has only for 1963, but for future generations of increased interest and confidence in our work and Collegians. Our Centenary Appeal discovered a enlarged our educational horizon. tremendous potential of fellowship and goodwill which I feel will rally to our call. Geelong Junior Schools' Discussion Group It was decided to invite the Junior Schools of The Grounds The Hermitage, Morongo, and Bostock House to join with us in an Educational Discussion Group, Again this year, parents and boys and members meeting once a term, to discuss together particular of staff have combined successfully in the planting teaching techniques. An enthusiastic response led of many more shrubs and trees. The two main to a first meeting being held in our Library, in ovals continue to bring great satisfaction, while second term, when Mrs. Wood spoke on Junior the two junior ovals have also catered very well School Libraries which was followed by a dis­ for cricket, football, hockey and baseball. The cussion on the use of the new Reading Laboratory recently completed tennis court is the culmination introduced at our fifth grade level. Another very of effective team work between staff and parents, well attended meeting, in third term, held at and provides another first class playing arena. The Morongo, was addressed by visiting Education new turf wickets will also add much to our Department members experienced in Cuisenaire, efficiency and enjoyment of cricket. and by Mr. Lester on the teaching of mathe­ We express appreciation to Mr. Hobbs for the matics. This interchange of ideas has proved splendid progress being made with the school most helpful. grounds. Class Activities Staff It may be of interest to note that the Cuisenaire method has been used at our Kindergarten for the The addition of the three Second Forms to the past two years and will be introduced at third Preparatory School has been a great success. It form level next year. A second Reading Labor­ naturally increased considerably the number of atory for third and fourth grades will also be in teachers required, so that it has been quite an operation in the new year. A new projector and interesting year working with a relatively new daylight screen was purchased during this year team. The members of staff have combined very and is proving a useful teaching aid. Mrs. Ward loyally and effectively, and on behalf of the has greatly developed the work carried out in parents, the boys and myself, I would like to thank Speech Training and her Drama Group has had them for an excellent year's work. Unfortunately a successful year. The Pageant of second term we are to say farewell to some staff members brought together the parents and staff and boys today. Mr. Mainwood will be teaching next year in happy association and correlated art and craft at King's College in Adelaide. He leaves behind and music and drama to good effect. An almost him, after eleven years of happy association with incidental result was the £200 raised towards our school, many good friends—and as the trees grounds improvements. Our thanks go to the boys and shrubs he has planted in these grounds flourish and parents for their excellent support. and grow, we will be reminded of one of his splendid contributions to the life of the school. Women's Auxiliary Mr. Clayton has also served Geelong College with The formation of a Women's Auxiliary distinction, both as a resident master and a science established a bridgehead between the school and master for the last four years. He leaves us to the home community. Eight meetings have re­ further his studies at the University of Western sulted, with an average attendance of more than Australia. We express our sincere thanks to both eighty. This opportunity for the mothers to meet of these men, and wish them every success in their the members of staff and find out much concerning new surroundings. To Miss Hammett and Miss the organization and aims of the school has been Nicholl we also express appreciation, congratula­ of great value. tions and good wishes. A parents' and friends' evening, held in second Despite the loss of these four valuable staff term in the Assembly Hall, proved a very enjoy­ members, all positions for next year appear to be able occasion for all. adequately filled. One of the good fortunes that Social Service came our way in 1962 was the arrival of the Reverend A. J. McAdam who has contributed The very active Social Service Club, directed by much to the staff and boys in Christian leadership. Mrs. James, has had another record year of service. Many novel activities have been intro­ Mrs. Sweetman and her members of staff have duced to add variety to the fund raising. Our again maintained their high standard of wTork with small boys are very generous in their support of the junior boys, and our secretary, Miss Stokes, worthy causes, and this year have contributed more has given us excellent service. than £160 in small amounts to help those less 48—THE PEGASUS, fortunate than themselves. A feature of their swimming season under Mr. Davies' supervision work again has been the interesting speakers netted twenty-three Herald, sixty-three Junior and they have obtained to address the school on par­ fifty-three Senior Certificates, three Intermediate ticular charities. Stars and six Bronze Medallions. Library Week With the intake of second form, it has been necessary to re-organise the boys into four houses. As a culmination to the healthy development of This means that, at present, boys are unable the Helen Mackie Library, came the annual automatically to enter what was once Father's Library Week, with displays, visiting speakers, house. For convenience this year, we have called book reviews and special chart work. The com­ the houses by their colour: white, green, blue and mittee members travelled to Melbourne with Mrs. maroon. Next year, we will return to the use Wood and Mrs. Burrell to enjoy the world of our original names: Pegasus and Bellerophon. premiere of Nan Chauncy's book "They Found To these, Helicon was added a f ewT years ago; a Cave." The film session held in the Art and now we add Minerva who in the famous Greek Craft room was very well attended and £30 was myth helped bring Pegasus and Bellerophon to­ donated to the Children's Christmas Book Appeal gether. Pegasus of course should be white; to provide each orphan with a book gift of his own Bellerophon blue; Helicon green and Minerva choice on Christmas Day. maroon. Second Formers' Camp Aims in Education Added to such activities as chess tournaments, "What is the College trying to do to my boy?" judo, stamp club meetings, archery, squash, ten­ is a question every parent should be asking. Are nis, volley ball, hockey, baseball, table tennis and we trying to fill him with knowledge? Are we form excursions, twenty-five boys of Second trying to condition him for a particular vocation? Form held a very enjoyable camping expedition, What are our broad aims of education? There during a long weekend, at the Lerderderg Gorge are many varied approaches to this question. with Mr. Clayton. He has been a keen member Comenius said—"Education is the development of the Exploration Society, and we were de­ of the whole man." lighted to have him as the leader of our first Orcutt said—"Education is not the storing of Preparatory School exploration sortie. We con­ knowledge but the development of power." gratulate him and the boys on the success of Addison said—"What sculpture is to the block their expedition. of marble education is to the human soul." Music Would you say Education is a growing process, a development of the whole personality, that should Musical activities have been well maintained continue from the cradle to the grave? If so, during the year, the recorders in second form and real education must be real living. It implies a the brass instruments adding more variety than full and perfect development of our powers, usual. A most enjoyable evening was spent at spiritual, mental and physical. Each school day, Scotch College, where our Choir presented num­ we enjoy the benefit of beginning with prayer and bers, and joined other Junior School Choirs in worship—and then, having given God His rightful massed choral work. The junior choir, with Mr. place, we endeavour, in the classroom and on the D. W. Hulme at the Organ, provided the music sports field, to aim at mental and physical excel­ at the wedding of Miss McDonald and Mr. James lence and true citizenship. In our studies, we aim at St. David's Church. to give a broad base of knowledge to our boys. We aim to teach boys rather than to teach The Boarders subjects. Specialization is left to senior school The year has been made noteworthy by the level. We prefer well balanced parallel forms transfer of the forty-six boys of Rolland House rather than streaming. Next year only in second from the senior school site into Mossgiel in form will we have the A and B and C streams. Noble Street. The new Rolland House has Below that level, we hope to make more effective functioned very efficiently in its picturesque new our form teaching, and give the bright boy full home, and our thanks and congratulations go to stretch to his capabilities without separating him its tireless Housemaster, Mr. D. G. Mclntyre for from his social group. Examinations take place all that he has accomplished. Our thanks go only in second and third terms, but short, regular also to Miss Grenfell for her assistance. The tests are aimed at in all subjects. It is hoped to twenty boys from Mackie House have also had produce a summary of subject work covered in another most enjoyable year, and our sincere all forms for the guidance of parents. We now appreciation goes to their Housemaster, Mr. J. A. have specialized help available, through Mercer Carrington, and to Mr. Clayton. On behalf of all House, to assist in the diagnosis and assistance of these boarders, I would like to thank Mrs. Cloke boys needing special remedial attention. and her staff for all they have accomplished and Sister Mayne and the hospital staff for their care. The Future This has been a very active year of development Sport for our school. It has been a very important This year ye have continued our normal cricket year for our boys. Dr. Albert Schweitzer who and football matches with good success. We happened to be one of the particular studies for fielded the Under 14A side in the Public Schools our boys this term in their Scripture classes, once competition both at cricket and at football, and said— T would like to congratulate Mr. Hatton and the "The most important years in life are those boys on their splendid showing. Athletics pro­ between nine and fourteen. This is the time to duced the usual outcrop of champions and the plant the seeds of knowledge in the mind—after- JUNE, 1963—49

Wards it is too late. This is the time to acquaint Form VI I— the young with the great spirits of mankind . . . . " Dux: P. C. Hardy. During the year now ended, we have tried to ("The Brook Wilson Memorial Prize") give them knowledge, but even more important, I 2: D. T. Runia. think, we have tried to give them a living faith—a 3 : T. P. Thwaites. faith in God, a faith in this school, a faith in 4: L. G. Milne. themselves. As we have together watched the Then follow: C. Grainger, G. L. Chisholm, R. P. Centenary Oaks bursting into leaf and stretching Matchan, D. R. Henry. out their branches, I have reminded the boys of Form VIJ— the acorn from which these trees begin. Any boy Dux: J. N. Keddie. could tell you that if he takes an acorn and places 2: R. J. C. Anderson. it in the neck of a bottle filled with water he can 3: G. R. Hodgson. see the acorn swell and burst and grow. He 4: G. A. McAdam. knows that there is the potency for an oak tree Then follow: R. D. Grover, M. A. Riddle, B. F. ]. in that acorn. He knows the oak tree is not Watson, M. J. Betts. in the acorn, but the power is in the acorn to gather in the oak tree. By and by, it stretches out its hands into the air and up towards the sky, and takes in with its invisible fingers the oak tree SECONDARY FORMS that is there about it. It will gather it within, Form IC— and weave it together with its mystic chemistry. Dux : I. S. Bonney. I believe our boys are made in the likeness of ("The Emily & A. N. Shannon Memorial Prize") the Living God, and by faith they can reach out 2: K. L. Spiller. with invisible hands of prayer, and take hold of 3 : J. M. Davidson. character and truth and beauty. Faith is a living power that grows out into the future. I stand here Then follow: R. M. Strong, I. D. Lamont, D. F. today with a living faith in this school: a faith Koch. that looks forward to wider horizons and greater Form IB— accomplishments for staff and boys; faith that Dux: N. L. Smith. reaches out to better techniques, to greater wisdom, 2 : G. W. Notman. to tolerance and understanding; above all else a 3: D. B. Wardle. faith that reaches out to God, believing that He 4 : R. B. Hambling. alone can give the inspiration and vision and Then follow: G. A. Chapman, I. S. Grove, M. R. energy we need to fashion here in these green Jolly, P. G. V. Holland. pastures a school rich in tradition and fellowship Form IA— and citizenship—giving back in time, to the larger Dux : B. L. Costin. world about us, young men rich in faith and vision 2: D. S. Barkley. and Christian leadership. 3 : J. W. M. Dickson. 4 : R. S. Chisholm. 5 : A. G. Davey. SCHOOL PRIZES Then follow: H. J. Seller, A. J. Sim, G. S. Bojanovic, R. S. Orchard, R. M. Head. PRIMARY FORMS Form IIC— Form III— Dux: A. D. Bell. Dux: G. A. Webb. 2 : C. C. Gaunt. ("The Eric Bruford Carr Memorial Prize") 3 : M. H. Hancock. 2: J. L. Barkley. Then follow: K. H. Hirst, J. A. Coutts, B. L. 3: P. D. S. Nail. Barber. Special Prize: D. E. Thorn. Form IIB— Then follow: K. W. Henderson, P. L. Royce, Dux : P. A. Hocking. M. E. Winkler, T. H. Williams. 2: N. T. Barr. Form IV— 3 : A. R. Hill. Dux: H. G. Todd. 4: H. W. M. Rule. 2 : J. C. Ford. Then follow: A. G. Todd, E. C. B. Heard, 3: J. Cherry. D. G. D. Selman, S. D. White. Then follow: I. W. Penna, P. A. Wade, T. G. Form IIA— Williams, G. C. Wood. 2 : I. E. Penrose. Form VD— 3 : R. L. Spokes. Dux : I. C. Revie. 4: C. B. Proudfoot. 2 : H. G. Seward. 5 : A. H. Cunningham. 3: D. W. Ellis. 6 : I. D. Bishop. Then follow: S. Andersen, J. H. Collins, R. V. Then follow: R. T. Carstairs, D. G. Read, D. C. Ingpen, P. R. Hill. Green, P. L. Dixon, G. E. Craig. Form VA— United Nations' Awards: Dux: P. L. Keddie. R. L. Spokes. 2: L. R. McLean. H. J. Seller. 3: D. E. Clarke. J. N. Keddie. Then follow: R. I. Wightman, S. R. Taques, Highly commended: D. F. Collins, A. P. Hodges, B. M. Craig, D. A. Spry. T. H. Collins. 50—THE PEGASUS,

The Nancy Bonney Music Prize: I). S. Barkley 1st, Under 13 Athletic I. E. Penrose. Championship. Librarian Prise: G. H. Kelly 2nd, Under 13 Athletic Championship. R. L. Spokes. D. L. H. Batten 1st, Under 13 Swimming James and Dolina Arbuckle Prize: Championship. G. E. Craig. R. G. Belton aeq. 2nd, Under 13 Swim­ Gillespie Scripture Prizes: ming Championship. Primary: J. W. Roydhouse aeq. 2nd, Under 13 Swim­ Form III: J. L. Barkley. ming Championship. Form IV: R. J. Herd. A. C. Walter aeq. 2nd, Under 13 Swim­ Form V: L. R. McLean. ming Championship. Form VI: J. N. Keddie. R. T. Carstairs 1st, Under 14 Athletic Secondary: Championship. Form I: G. W. Notman. A. M. Beaton aeq. 2nd, Under 14 Athletic Form II: C. B. Proudfoot. Championship. J. W. Melville aeq. 2nd, Under 14 Athletic Dux of the Preparatory School: Championship. G. T. Bigmore. D. G. Read 2nd, Open Athletic Cham­ ('The Henry Purnell Memorial Prize") pionship. D. C. Green 2nd, Open Swimming Cham­ pionship. SPORTS PRIZE LIST 1962 G. T. Bigmore 1st, Open Swimming Cham­ pionship. J. W. R. Cook 1st, Under _ 9 Athletic Championship. B. Mulligan 1st, Old Boys' Race R. L. Spokes 1st, Open Athletic Cham­ G. C. Wood 2nd, Under 9 Athletic Championship. pionship. D. F. Collins 1st, Third Form Swimming Championship. Record Cups: J. C. Ford 1st, Under 10 Athletic D. T. Runia, Under 11 High Jump, 3 ft. 10 ins. Championship. G. P. Adams, 440 Yards Under 13 Championship, D. E. Clarke 2nd, Under 10 Athletic 1 min. 7.2 sees. Championship. D. G. Read, Open 80 Yards Hurdles, 13.4 sees. D. E. Clarke 1st, Under 10 Swimming R. L. Spokes, Open Long Jump, 15 ft. 5 ins. Championship. R. L. Spokes, Open High Jump, 4 ft. 71 ins. S. R. Jaques oeq. 2nd, Under 10 Swim­ The Preparatory School Inter-House Swimming ming Championship. Cup (Presented by John L. Little) : J. Cherry aeq. 2nd, Under 10 Swim­ ming Championship. Won by Blue House. House Captain, G. E. Craig. L. R. McLean 1st, Under 11 Athletic The Preparatory School Inter-House Football Cup Championship. (Presented by J. Ford Strachan) : D. T. Runia 2nd, Under 11 Athletic Won by White House. House Captain, K. S. Championship. Fletcher. W. M. Ferguson 1st, Under 11 Swimming Championship. The Preparatory School Inter-House Athletic Cup M. J. Betts aeq. 2nd, Under 11 Swim­ (Presented by Mrs. Gaunt) : ming Championship. Won by White House. House Captain, K. S. I. C. Revie aeq. 2nd, Under 11 Swim­ Fletcher. ming Championship. The Preparatory School Inter-House Cricket Cup B. F. J. Watson 1st, Under 12 Athletic (Presented by The Women's Auxiliary 1962) : Championship. Won by White House. House Captain, K. S. C. N. Collins 2nd, Under 12 Athletic Fletcher. Championship. W. S. Fleming 1st, Under 12 Swimming The Preparatory School Inter-House Trophy— Championship. Work and Conduct: A. H. Gordon 2nd, Under 12 Swimming Won by White House. House Captain, K. S. Championship. Fletcher. JUNK, 1963—•5: 1

THE OLD BOYS

PRESIDENT, 1962-63: K. S. NALL, Esq.

Hon. Secretary: D. G. NEILSON, Esq. 3rd Floor, M.L.C. Building, OLD GEELONG 203 Moorabool Street, Geelong. (P.O. Box 1). 'Phone 9.6051 COLLEGIANS' Subscriptions:

Life Member £10 10 0 ASSOCIATION Annual Member £1 10 Ties and Badges (each) 10 0 Scarves (each) £1 10 0

Hall at approximately 4.45 p.m., following the 1st XVIII match against the Geelong Grammar ASSOCIATION School at Corio. ACTIVITIES BOAT RACE BALL The Annual Boat Race Ball in Geelong was OLD BOYS' DAY held at the Palais Royal on Friday, 5th April, and was attended by about 450 dancers. The Annual Reunion Dinner will be held this Guests of the Association included the Prin­ year at Kirrewur Court on Saturday, 6th July, cipal of the College (Mr. P. N. Thwaites), the commencing at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be Vice-Principal (Mr. D. D. Davey), the President served at Kirrewur Court prior to the Dinner. of the Morongo Old Collegians' Association, It is intended that special emphasis will be and a representative of the Hermitage Old Col­ given to cricket at the Dinner, in view of the legians' Association. sharing of the cricket premiership this year by The decorations took the form of crossed oars the College. The guest speaker will be Mr. at each corner of the Hall, with the usual stream­ Ernie McCormick, former Australian fast ers and balloons. bowler and noted raconteur. Mr. McCormick At a later Committee Meeting, thanks were is also well known as a television commentator expressed to the Geelong Social Committee, on cricket. comprising Jim Fidge, Bill McCann, Barry Solo­ For this reason, it is hoped that there will be mon, Brian Thorn, Don Pigdon, Noel Thorn, a particularly large attendance, especially by Graeme Williams, David Jarman and Geoff Gill. former members of College First Eleven teams. It is intended that College songs will again be MELBOURNE DANCE sung, last year's introduction of this item hav­ Saturday, 28th September is the date chosen ing been regarded as a popular innovation. by the Melbourne Committee for their annual The Dinner will be preceded by the annual dinner dance, which will again be held at the Association meeting in the Norman Morrison Stardust Room, Palais de Danse, St. Kilda. 52—THE PEGASUS,

LIFE MEMBERS. LOST ADDRESSES The following Old Collegians have become During the last six months, we have received Life Members of the Association since the last mail back from the Post Office, addressed to the issue of "The Pegasus":— members listed below. If you can assist us by T. K. Maltby (1945); K. M. Opie ('45); G. supplying the current addresses of any of them, R. Richmond ('52); J. R. Roszback ('59); A. we shall be able to forward mail in future. E. Coulson ('60), W. E. Penrose ('60); K. F. Otherwise, their link with the Association may Leach ('61), P. A. J. Ross ('61), R. G. Sander­ be permanently broken. son ('61), G. I. Thomas ('61), I. R. Yule ('61); J. R. C. Anderson, K. T. Andrews, D. J. H. R. K. Addinsall ('56), G. F. Allitt ('51), E. Baker, D. Balfour, D. H. McN. Berney, D. M. K. Buchholz ('40), D. E. B. Buzolich ('49), C. Birks, N. R. G. Bufton; N. McC. Craig, R. D. G. Cameron ('41), J. B. Coombe ('52), G. N. Cuzens, M. R. Campbell, P. J. Cooper, I. M. Dobie, R. N. Douglas, R. A. Eagles, G. J. Davidson ('47), W. J. Davis ('57), R. McG. Dew French, J. L. Grant, M. D. Gretton-Watson, ('60), H. R. Dickinson ('57), I. S. Downey D. H. Griffith, G. P. Hallebone, D. W. Hardy, ('58), P. A. McCabe Doyle ('51), J. E. Flett P. W. Hobart, T. J. Holden, P. J. Illingworth, ('53), J. A. Gerrard ('35), B. K. Gordon ('51), D. V. Jenkins, G. H. John, C. E. Johnson, C. M. S. Kemp, J. S. Knight, M. J. Knox, W. L. A. J. Gross ('59), P. W. Gross ('57), J. G. Lehmann, A. D. Long, I. R. A. McLean, J. Heggie ('52), R. J. Hoddinott ('43), H. T. McQueen, G. J. Manger, S. J. Miles, J. A. More- Johnstone ('10), W. G. Leslie ('32), F. T. ton, B. Mulligan, I. B. Opperman, D. R. Parker, Lloyd ('46), I. N. McDonald ('30), L. A. Moir D. G. Peace, R. E. Penrose, G. B. Perkins, J. Read, C. R. Simpson, R. E. Singer, G. R. Smith, ('48), D. M. Morrison ('54), G. L. Morri­ P. Smith, L. W. Taylor, I. C. Wadelton, R. son ('59), I. A. Nicholson ('49), F. L. Purnell P. McCann, C. G. Seward, C. R. Simpson, A. ('05), L. H. Reichenau ('60), E. G. Renton ('50), I. Sloane, I. H. Smith, G. R. Synot, T. S. Vib- S. W. Robertson ('31), R. G. Robinson ('55), ert, V. G. Watson, P. M. Hobday ('62). V. L. Sleigh ('49), L. B. Smith ('57), M. I. Souter ('41), R. H. Stevens ('55), R. S. Sword ('08), R. J. Thear ('33), R. J. Watson ('61). OLD COPIES OF PEGASUS An encouraging response has been received to WIMMERA the appeal on page 61 of the December, 1962, The Annual Dinner of the Wimmera Old number of "The Pegasus" for copies of earliei Public School Boys' Association, held at St. issues which were required by the College. -One Arnaud on 19th April, was attended by the fol­ member responded like this—"I have most of my lowing Old Collegians:— copies of 'The Pegasus' since 1939 and like to Archy Spittle ('14), Andy Sproat ('23), Gor­ keep them and find myself referring to one and don Barber ('23), Henry Vanrenen ('29), Den another from time to time. I have a note in my Vanrenen ('30), Gordon Brewster ('38), Jock collection for them to be eventually offered to Rolland ('38), Bob Aitken ('40), Colin Came­ the College. However, for some reason I do not ron ('41), Don Vanrenen ('42), Sam Hodgson know, the three copies I send are duplicated. ('46), Gordon Andrews ('48), Gilbert Currie The College is welcome to them." ('49), Bob Robbins ('52), Keith Barber ('55), Angus Barber ('56), Tony Ennis ('56), Owen King ('59) and Tim Sproat ('59). Bob Aitken was the guest speaker, and Don Vanrenen again acted as Honorary Secretary-Treasurer. College CAMPBELL COLLEGE, ULSTER had the strongest representation at the function. The August 1962 edition of the "Ulster Com­ mentary" carried a story and pictures on the link between the College and Campbell Col­ OLD COLLEGIANS CRICKET lege, Belfast, which is recorded in the Centen­ ary History on page 37. Old Collegians interested in participating in a World Cricket Tour in 1964 for periods from two Reference was made to the Australian flag to eight months, and at a cost of £600 upwards, given by the College in 1912, which flies from may apply to the Hon. Administrator, Australian the school flag-staff, and has done so for thirty Old Collegians' Cricket Association, G.P.O. years, during Commonwealth Day celebrations. Box 3847, Sydney, N.S.W. JUNE, 1963—53

SIR ROLAND ELLIS JACOBS Sports Club Once again, the formation of an Association Collegians will applaud the bestowal of a Sports Club has been suggested, and a sub-com­ knighthood on Sir Roland Jacobs, who has mittee has been appointed to investigate the maintained his keen interest in the College while question. living in South Australia. School Captain Sir Roland, who was made a Knight Bachelor The Committee decided to invite the Captain for public services, has been chairman of the of the College to be an observer at future meet­ S.A. Brewnig Co. Ltd. since 1948. ings of the Committee. This was put into effect He has wide community, cultural and welfare for the first time at a meeting in May. interests. Sir Roland Jacobs is a past president of the VISITORS' BOOK. Crippled Children's Association of S.A. and the Australian Advisory Council for the Physically The following Old Collegians have signed the Handicapped. Visitors' Book in the Masters' Common Room since the last issue:— He is a vice-president of Meals-on-Wheels and of the National Heart Foundation in S.A. Ian Spalding ('45), D. R. McDonald ('09), J. G. Duncan Tuck ('45), John R. Preston ('60), He is a former member of the Board of Man­ Ian J. Fairnie ('61), R. D. Crawford ('56), G. agement of the Royal Adelaide Hospital and O. Walter ('55), R. A. Hood ('59), D. A. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is now a Wallace-Smith ('47), D. B. Thomson ('43), J. director of Mutual Hospital Association Ltd. G. Waugh (i) ('53), Willis R. Spiller ('37), Sir Roland Jacobs is a member of the board John H. Greene ('61), Jack S. Grummett ('48), of governors of the Adelaide Festival of Arts. Hugh T. Bromell ('60), Leslie G. Hatton ('59), His other cultural activities include membership W. S. Mack ('59), Graeme L. Morrison ('59), of the State Advisory Committee of the ABC Melville Hinton ('50), J. O. Saxton ('54), D. J. and of the S.A. Orchestra Advisory Committee. Wilson ('46), W. A. Cawthorn ('59), A. R. Gar­ He is a past president of both the Rotary and rett ('60), Bruce R. Mitchell ('60), Donald S. the Commonwealth Clubs of Adelaide. Vanrenen ('42), W. Myers ('20), M. S. Finlay ('47), G. L. Leishman ('56), A. R. McMillan From 1942-43 Sir Roland Jacobs was Presid­ ('56), A. D. Ennis ('56), A. W. Barber ('56), ent of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce, an D. Ruffin ('57), Bruce Lloyd ('54), David Rob- office his father, the late Mr. S. J. Jacobs, held son ('55). from 1901-3. His interest in youth welfare includes his work FIXTURES as a national council member of the Australian FOOTBALL Boy Scouts' Association and of membership of June 23 Bye. the Fairbridge Society council. 28 W.C. v. G.C. He is a director of the Executor Trustee and July 6 G.G.S. v. G.C. 20 G.C. v. Carey. Agency Co. of S.A. Ltd. and of David Shearer 27 G.V. v. Brighton. Ltd. (See page 59). Aug. 2 and 3—Final. Championship Sports October 12. Triangular Sports October 19. Combined Sports October 26. COMMITTEE NOTES Prep. Speech Day December 11. Senior Speech Day December 12. Resignations The Committee has received with regret, BOATS resignations from Mr. H. J. Glover and Dr. A. Two new racing eights will appear on the Bar- R. Moreton. Mr. Glover had been a member of won in future years, carrying College colours— the Committee since 1945, and Dr. Moreton the "Claremont" (the gift of A. Austin Gray, since 1959. Both have served the Association a Past President of the O.G.C.A.) and the "J. well. H. Bromell" (the gift of the Hamilton branch The two vacancies, in addition to that created of the O.G.C.A.). We understand that the Boat by the election of a new President, will be filled Club needs more new eights to replace several at the Annual General Meeting. obsolete boats. 54—THE PEGASUS,

OBITUARY T. O. Guthrie 1880. A. G. Wallis 1912. C. A. Champ 1894. J. R. Macmillan 1921. C. W. Martin 1899. R. A. C. Adams 1900. E. G. Greeves 1923. V. O. Worland 1910. D. W. Philip 1940.

THOMAS OLIVER GUTHRIE of Donald Bros., Geelong, and—after several years—trans­ died on 7th September, 1962. He was born in ferred to join his father in the firm of B. Martin Geelong in 1867. While at the College, he was a & Sons, timber merchants. Mr. Martin eventu­ member of the 1st XI for three years. After ally took over the business. gaining experience with a Geelong woolbroker, ALFRED CECIL WALLIS died in a private he managed his father's stations in Victoria and hospital in Ballarat on May 8. He attended the South Australia until in 1899, he commenced a College from 1910 to 1912. period of 73 years in residence at "Rich Avon" in JOHN ROBERTSON MACMILLAN was Donald. With his father, Mr. Guthrie established head prefect of the College in 1921. He was born a sheep, and later cattle, station in the Northern on an island in the New Hebrides, where his Territory. He was vitally interested in sheep father was a missionary. He played for College breeding, and held office in the Graziers' As­ in football, cricket, rowing and athletics. Grad­ sociation of Victoria and the Australian Sheep- uating in law from Melbourne University, Mr. breeders' Association. At the time of his death, Macmillan conducted a legal practice in South Mr. Guthrie was the oldest Old Collegian. Melbourne for 34 years. He was a captain with the legal section of the army in Melbourne CHARLES ALEXANDER CHAMP, who during the second World War. died in March, was well known in stock and pas­ EDWARD ("Carji") GREEVES died in toral circles in Geelong, having been stock auc­ Ararat on 15th April. A brilliant footballer, he tioneer and salesman with Dennys, Lascelles for was the first recipient of the Brownlow Medal. 48 years until his retirement in 1947. His inter­ ests included the Geelong Racing Club, the Gee­ He played 137 League games for Geelong be­ long Agricultural and Pastoral Society and the tween 1923 and 1933, and represented Victoria in Barwon Heads Football Club. four years. DAVID WILLIAM PHILIP, son of Ernie C. WARRINGTON MARTIN attended the J. Philip (1903-1908), died in a shooting accident College from 1895 to 1899. He entered Hawkes at his home, "Nyangie", Mininera, on 8th March.

UNIVERSITIES University of Melbourne G. C. McGREGOR, having graduated in Degrees Conferred, 1962-3. Science in the University of New England, B.A.: J. E. Kriegel (Hons.), J. N. Burrell, Armidale, N.S.W., is now taking Medicine at A. R. Eadie, N. R. Tolliday. Monash. LL.B.: I. F. Apted, L. M. Bell, A. J. McC. ROBIN LAWSON ('58), having completed Doyle, D. R. Messenger. the baccalaureate in Agricultural Science at B.Sc: P. A. Males.. Massey University College, Manawatu, N.Z., is B.Ag.Sc: I. D. Blair, J. W. Gough. concentrating on reproduction physiology and M.B., B.S.: W. B. Robinson. endocrinology for a master's degree. B.Arch.: R. B. Howden. B.E.: A. G. Boyd (Civil), R. J. Varley (Elec­ At Melbourne ALAN F. DAVIES ('41) is trical). Acting Professor of Policital Science. B.Com.: R. J. Rowe, J. W. Thomas. M.Sc: P. J. Bunyan NICK WALTER ('59) and PETER FEN- M.E.: P. Arnoldt. WICK ('59), with their Gordon Institute dip­ M.D.Sc: G. G. Quail. loma courses behind them, have moved up to the Dr. G. C. MORLET, an Adelaide graduate, university to work for degrees in architecture has now taken out the Diploma in Ophthalmol­ and civil engineering at Ormond and Newman, ogy at Melbourne. respectively. JUNE, 1963—o; o

PERSONAL PARS

CAPTAIN R. W. NASH ('54) has been News has been received from England of a posted to Karrakatta, W.A. He is to be married number of men who attended the College during to Miss Dorothy Jack in June. the war years of the 'forties. GORDON SNELL is working on the general overseas ser­ GRAEME MORRISON ('59) completed his vice of the B.B.C. and has been heard in "Call­ course at the School of Forestry at Creswick, ing Australia". STRUAN ROBERTSON is being Dux of the School in 1962. He was in medical practice in Jersey. THEO CUL- posted to Daylesford. LEN lives in Eire and pilots planes for Aer Lingus, while brother, DERICK CULLEN, is SIR MACFARLANE BURNET ('16) was a teacher in Surrey. EDWARD RENTON, of made a fellow of the American College of Victoria's C.R.B.. visited some of these, his Physicians after delivering the Eli Lilly lecture contemporaries, on a recent trip to Europe. in Denver.

NICHOLAS F. WALTER ('59) was pre­ HARVEY LADE ('41), on leave from Singa­ sented with the award for the Princeps Scholar pore, again paid a quick visit to the College. for 1962 at the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong. He follows David Wright, who won GUY GREGG ('61) is on a Law-Arts course the award in 1961. at the Australian National University, Canberra.

A. DON. HOUSTON ('32), a petroleum en­ IAN R. D. CAMPBELL ('49) has been in re­ gineer, returned from South Iran to Box Hill quest as a judge of Polwarths at a number of in January. shows.

HAROLD EDWARD HURST, who at­ BILL WISHART ('31) was elected president tended the College from 1902, was awarded the of the Pharmacy Board of Victoria for the year M.B.E. in the New Year Honours, for services 1963-4. to the boy scout movement as commissioner for ALAN L. TAYLOR ('27) was elected presid­ Geelong and Nauru. He has been instrumental ent of the council of the Gordon Institute of in initiating and developing Eumeralla Camp for scouts at Anglesea. Technology. GRAHAM BURDETT ('44) was sent over­ Another recipient of a New Year Honour was seas by his firm (G. J. Coles & Co.), primarily SELWYN SCOTT ('11), also M.B.E. Mr. to study supermarket methods in the U.S.A. Scott, who lives in Scotsburn, received the hon­ our for service to primary producer organisa­ Dr. LYDNALD DUFFY ('32) is new president tions and as councillor of the Royal Agricul­ of the Melbourne Football Club. tural Society of Victoria. ALASTAIR CAWTHORN ('59), on fur­ A daughter was born to NEVILLE KIRWIN lough from patrol duty in New Guinea, ad­ ('52) at Merbein on 7th October 1962. dressed senior College students on the territory and his work there. Commander D. A. H. ("Tommy") CLARKE, M.V.O., D.S.C. ('34), of H.M.A.S. "Anzac," had STEWART FRASER ('47) has moved on the serious responsibility of escorting the royal from Harvard to the George Peabody College visitors in Australian waters. At the end of for Teachers, Nashville, Tennessee, where he is the tour, Queen Elizabeth created Cdr. Clarke Associate Professor in International and Com­ a Member of the Victorian Order for personal parative Education. His "Notes on Educa­ services rendered to Her Majesty. tional Research in the U.S.S.R.", were a feature of the Australian Journal of Education last year. Sub-Lieutenant DAVID RUFFIN ('57) was also on "Anzac" for the royal tour. Since his IAIN PATTISON ('33) has just completed return to Australia, David has received yet six 'months in the University of Connecticut, to another award for his brilliant course at Dart­ which he was invited as Visiting Professor to mouth, this time the McDonald Memorial Prize take part in a post-graduate training programme for communications. in veterinary pathology. 56—THE PEGASUS,

SIR JOHN DWYER was amongst the guests "inter-tech" boatrace from Ballarat and Royal who dined with the Queen and the Duke of Edin­ Melbourne, was stroked by WALLY LEH- burgh aboard the Britannia during the Queen's MANN, with strong backing from TOM Mc- visit to Western Australia. The President of NAIR, GRAHAM SHEAHAN, ANDREW the Association, Mr. K. S. Nail, also dined on the LAWSON and ROBERT J. BAKER. ROBIN Britannia in Melbourne, together with other Aus­ LINGER was cox, and JIM FERGUSON tralian delegates to the Duke's Study Confer­ coach. No wonder! ence in Canada. DON MAYFIELD ('54), a 25 year old farmer ALAN HEARD ('53) was the winner of the competing for the first time outside Australia, P. & O. Orient Lines ''Canberra Award" for has won the 27th world championship in wild Victoria in 1963. This award is competed for pigeon shooting, held in Madrid. He defeated by members of Young Farmers Clubs in each 472 other male and female gunners from North State, and the winners are given a six months and South America, Europe and Africa, to turn tour of Great Britain. They are entertained on in the only perfect score with 25 birds. This farms by members of British Young Farmers' seems to be something new for Collegians— Clubs and are conducted over woollen mills, re­ and for Australia. search centres, laboratories and dairy schools. SIR ARTHUR COLES ('04) and A. AUS­ In the U.K., they sit for an examination to de­ TIN GRAY ('21), Chairman and Vice-Chairman cide the winner of a further award of £1,000 respectively of the College Council, are both for university study or £750 for a project on the overseas at the time of going to press. winner's farm. Alan was runner-up for this The College recently enjoyed visits from "the award in 1962. old firm", Dr. ARNOLD BUNTINE (Prin­ JAMES B. HEARD ('48) reports the birth of cipal 1946-60) and Mr. ALAN T. TAIT (Vice- his second daughter at the Wimmera Base Principal 1939-57), both of whom were looking Hospital, on 2nd September 1962. remarkably well and showing insatiable curiosity Some months ago, MALCOLM LYON ('48) as to our progress. went to New Delhi as second secretary to the ROBERT R. INGPEN, M.S.I.A. ('54), who Australian High Commissioner. is Art Director of the C.S.I.R.O., has been com­ IAN REDPATH ('58) had a splendid season missioned by the Commonwealth Government as a member of the Victorian Sheffield Shield to execute a mural painting within the new cricket team with several good scores (includ­ building at Canberra for the C.S.I.R.O. Divi­ ing a double century) and excellent fielding. He sion of Land Research and Regional Survey. and JEFF. HALLEBONE ('47) were members The painting, on a large wall, will be educative of the South Melbourne team which were rather than purely decorative, and will illustrate runners-up in the 1962-63 pennant. the many parts played by the C.S.I.R.O. in man's The Corio Bay four-oared crew, comprising quest for food in Australia at this time. During DAVID CAITHNESS ('57), DAVID JOHN the progress of the work, Robert and his family ('57), DEREK NORWOOD ('56) and DAVID will live temporarily in Canberra. RAMAGE ('57), were defeated by the nar­ IAN BLAIR ('56) is to be found at the rowest of margins in their final at the Common­ Rutherglen research station of the Department wealth Games. PETER DOAK ('61) and of Agriculture. TONY STRAHAN ('61) collected medals as RICHARD PETERS ('61), another Collegian members of swimming relay teams. Tony has to win a Rotary Fellowship, is studying at since travelled overseas as a member of an Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.A. official Australian team. Derek Norwood and David Ramage were members of the victorious TENNIS TEAM Victorian King's Cup crew in May. The Association has entered a team in the Old The Association Treasurer, GRAEME STEV­ Grammarian and Public School Tennis Associa­ ENS ('53) was married in Perth, W.A. during tion. The players are John Marshall, Ian Bar- May. Another wedding was that of JOHN W. net, Geoff Quail and John Wager. At the time STiOCKEL ('51) at Swan Hill on 19th May. of publication, the team had played six matches DOUGLAS J. SMITH ('54), who works with and, after defeating the top team in its section, the C.S.I.R.O. textile laboratories in Belmont, the team had become leaders. Geelong, recently announced his engagement to Any Old Collegians who would like to play Margaret Ives, also of Geelong. with a team next season should contact John The Gordon Institute crew, winner of the Marshall, Campsie Lodge, Somers. JUNE, 1963—57

PATROL OFFICER IN NEW GUINEA

'Extracts from letter)—Alistair H. McArthur, December, 1962

1 am afraid that it is hard to know what to quite good and people from all over Papua and expect when you apply for a job as a Patrol New Guinea seem to go to Moresby for a "good Officer in the Territory of Papua and New time". Guinea. I know for myself I have found things very different from what I expected; but I have On Sunday 3rd September I flew to Goroka not regretted ever having applied tor a job up in the Eastern Highlands District. At Goroka here, the only thing I have regretted is that I the change in climate is noticeable straight away. have not been able to write to you more often The air is clean, fresh and invigorating at an and let you know what the life up here is really altitude of about 5,400 feet. The first thing that like. I hope you will excuse this poor substitute. strikes you is the fantastic climate and secondly the natives who are still very primitive compared with their Moresby counterparts. The women Living conditions are quite fair for people walk around the town with nothing but a small working for the Administration, but I can dis­ sporran of hundreds of pieces of string made tinctly remember eating what I thought wTould from the bark of a tree. The type of covering be my last good meal for two years just before and materials do change from area to area but we left Sydney. One does not live on a diet of generally the people could not be called over sweet potato and "bully beef" as is commonly clad. In addition to the womenfolk the men thought; unless he wishes to. Of course living look quite savage and fierce with bones and costs are high because everything is flown into pearlshell stuck through the septum of their nose the Highlands, e.g., a pound of rump steak is and bows and arrows in their hands as if the\ approx. 8/-, a large bottle of beer is 6/- and a are about to go into war. loaf of bread 2/9d. For the next few days I bought up supplies After four weeks in Sydney where we (21 and equipment as well as waited for the next Cadet Patrol Officers) had an orientation available plane to take me to my new posting; course, we flew to Port Moresby arriving on Kundiawa in the Chimbu Sub-District. The 11th August 1961. Immediately the intense tropi­ Chimbu is a very well known place in Papua cal heat was felt but it does not take long to be­ and Newr Guinea having the largest population come used to it. The one year four months that of any sub-district (approx. 150,000) and an have followed have gone so fast that it seems average population density of 170 persons per only yesterday when I was rushing around Mel­ sq. mile. We have an average temperature of bourne attempting to find my lost plane ticket 64 degrees F. and an annual rainfall of 86 inches. to Sydney. Kundiawa is a very pretty spot situated at the For 3-i weeks we were given further instruc­ junction of four valleys and in the centre of the tions on what we would be doing in our jobs vast population. The area had its first Euro­ plus a lot of lectures on law, anthropology, pean contact in 1938 and has been regularly government, history, police duties (for as well as patrolled ever since. People on the station num­ being a Patrol Officer we are policemen) ad­ ber about 30 including women and children and ministrative principals, labour, forests, treasury only Administration servants live here. We work, health, education, land matters, mapping, have one chap in private enterprise who is a surveying, law etc. We were kept fairly busy trader and owns a small licensed Guest House. in Moresby and did not have much free time. The Department of Native Affairs, Public We were told that this Avas mainly to keep every­ Health, Public Works and some other Govern­ one out of mischief, as previous courses passing ment representatives are the only ones on the through did not "play the game". Port Moresby Station. We have a flourishing Sports and is quite a large town mainly connected with the Social Club, which like most Clubs in the ter­ Government Administration, but private enter­ ritory take the place of the local pub. We have prise does play a large part. The social life is a tennis court, swimming pool and 9 hole golf 58—THE PEGASUS, course (on the airstrip as it is the only flat a lot of very hard walking sometimes up to 7 ground available) which have al? been built in or 8 hours per day, but wTe covered a lot ol the old days by prison labour and Patrol Of­ country and saw things that a lot of Europeans ficers, and are still maintained with prison lab­ have never seen. our. There are of course the numerous, some­ times rather wild, parties held on the station. I had only just finished that patrol when I The majority of the people here are young mar- was sent out with a new Cadet to try and show rieds or single men with the odd single girl him how to do a Census and collect tax, and 1 working as a Sister or teacher. As a rule they left him to carry on with another 5 week patrol do not stay single long. starting in October. This was to an area where it is proposed to put in a Council in the New- The work of a P.O. is extremely varied and Year and I have been lucky enough to be given interesting; in fact you are a "jack of all trades". the job as supervising officer when it starts. For the first three months I learnt and did the On this patrol I had with me a Swiss chap Treasury Clerk's job in Native Affairs. This (Marcel Haubensak) and his fiancee who are entails handling up to £2-3,000 per week for doing documentaries of New Guinea. He had pays, working as the Commonwealth Savings £3,000 worth of camera equipment with him Bank Officer with about 900 depositors, send­ alone and we had the opportunities to film some ing in three weather reports per day, including unique ceremonies such as face tatooing (cutting the airstrip report at 6.45 a.m.; ordering all the skin with a razor and rubbing in soot) nose- rations for the Station, building supplies, etc., piercing, letting blood from the nose by jabbing meeting the Government Charter planes (be­ two bamboos right up the nose until you punc­ tween 2 and 3 per week) plus a lot of routine ture the veins near the eyes (no women per­ office work, etc. All this was good training and mitted to see this) plus some other fantastic 1 appreciate the fact that it is behind me, but it exhibitions. is another one of the things that you would never expect to be doing when you apply for the Here in the Chimbu we have had quite a job. For these first few months I got the grasp number of 'murders and when you first have to of a bit of Pidgin English as well as seeing a deal with these people and do police investi­ bit of the surrounding area and people. gations you are amazed at what their motives are. Not so long ago a native was given the death penalty for murdering 4 people in the one Early this year we experienced the total eclipse night and the Judge had no sooner passed the of the sun. This had most unusual effects on sentence when in walked a kanaka and said that the natives throughout the territory and the he had just cut his mother-in-law's head off. majority of them thought the world would end. Just today I had to investigate another murder, They all went to the trade stores and bought being the ninth or tenth this year! Payback lamps and kerosene, food from their gardens killings are still common here and riots and and as much firewood as they could fit into their large fights are nearly weekly affairs. houses. They would not believe anything that they were told by the Europeans and even after Life as a P.O. is ever changing but I feel it did occur at 9 a.m. in the morning they were that he has a little too much power. I heard afraid. I must admit it was a rather eerie ex­ a story the other day about a Patrol Officei perience! who used to stand up on the Office steps and call to the multitude, "Who am I?", and the At the beginning of August I was posted back crowd (who were obviously trained) cried to the Chimbu S.D. to do a special patrol with "JESUS"!! With court powers, police powers. an Agricultural Officer. It was to walk over etc. the average bloke tends to become a little tribal boundaries and mark them on a set of "swellheaded" or "bigheaded" as the N.G. term Air Photo's for a Land/Population Pressure is. The day of the P.O. must pass but it will Survey that is being carried out in this and two be a chance for a wealth of experience lost to other densely populated areas in N.G. It meant another. Tt is a unique job. Sir ROLAND JACOBS The First XI receives a "send-off" for the final at Carey. (See Page 53)

LIBRARY COUNCIL Standing: *RY B. Davey, D. H. Kitson, C. Penna, P. R. S. Kidd, G. P. Bade, A. G. S. Gray. Sitting: R. J. Nation, R. B. Collins (President), Mrs. J. G. Wood, W. E. Cameron (Secretary), G. D. Johnstone. "J. H."

Mrs. A. Austin Gray names the "Claremont".

"Good Luck First VIM."

The Second VIII receives trophies after winning the Open Eights at Wentworth.