THE SCOTCH FAMILY MAGAZINE

No 114 MAY 2005

GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 a SECTIONTHE PRINCIPAL HEADING Dates Contents MAY JULY Principal’s Report 1 4 Careers Night 3 OSCA East Gippsland Branch The Scotch College 5 OSCA Perth Branch Dinner Dinner – Lakes Entrance 6 Adelaide Branch Dinner 12 TERM 3 BEGINS Chairman’s Report 2–3 7 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v BGS 15 OSCA Darwin Branch Dinner at BGS 16 1st Rugby v Trinity at Trinity Chaplain’s Report 4 circle of giving 1st Basketball v HC at MSAC 22 OSCA Canberra Branch Dinner 1st Rugby at GGS 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v HC 23 This edition of Great Scot provides remarkable The obituary list contains details of the passing 14 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v at HC Features 5–8 Carey at SC 1st Basketball Redrawn Round 1 examples of the huge scope of Scotch College of numerous former students of Scotch. 1st Basketball v XC 1st Rugby v MGS at SC Junior School 10–13 and its community. Past, present and future Each has, in his own special and unique way, 1st Rugby v BGS at Scotch 29 OSCA South Gippsland Branch are each given particular emphasis, creating contributed to the Scotch College we see today. College Dinner – Inverloch grounds for gratitude, for congratulations and for Accordingly, we have a great deal for which to be 18 School Musical Oliver! Geoffrey 30 1st Rugby semi-finals School Captain’s Report 14 McComas Theatre 1st Basketball Redrawn Round 2 confidence and optimism. thankful. 19 School Musical Oliver! Geoffrey McComas Theatre Senior School 15–19 One feature is the unusually large number of The present health and vigour of Scotch is clearly AUGUST 20 School Musical Oliver! Geoffrey obituaries, which include reference to the sudden indicated by the excellence of the results of 1 OSCA Western District Branch McComas Theatre Drinks – Hamilton Senior School Music 20 and very sad illness and death of Campbell the Class of 2004 in the Victorian Certificate 21 School Musical Oliver! Geoffrey 4 1858 Club Breakfast McComas that has taken from the scene a of Education. Special congratulations obviously McComas Theatre 5 1st Football v MGS at SC 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v XC Senior School Boarding 21 remarkable and passionate advocate for the go to Zi Li Low and Wilson Zhang, who scored (Cordner–Eggleston Cup) at XC Arts. This passion was ignited by Campbell’s the maximum possible ENTER of 99.95, but we OSCA Cordner–Eggleston Cup Old Xaverians v Old Scotch at Luncheon – Cardinal Pavilion Senior School Sport 22–25 involvement in a Scotch drama production. should also congratulate each boy who, through Xavier College 1st Hockey, Soccer v MGS at SC Its growth led to a unique career as an actor his effort and the support of his teachers, 1st Basketball v Carey at MSAC 6 1st Basketball Redrawn Round 3 1st Rugby v SKC at SKC OSCA/Old Boys 26–33 and comic speechmaker. Throughout his life achieved an outcome that reflected his best 1st Rugby Grand Final at GGS 24 OSCA Mildura Function he worked tirelessly to encourage the Arts endeavours. It has been heartening to receive 12 OSCA Business Breakfast – Hotel 27 OSCA Annual Dinner Chairman of Council, Michael Sofitel What They’re Doing Now 34–35 throughout Australia. He made Scotch the focus expressions of gratitude from parents whose 28 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v GC 13 OSCA North Western Branch and beneficiary of much of that endeavour, sons have found academic work particularly Robinson, at the opening ceremony at SC Dinner – Deniliquin 1st Basketball v MGS at MSAC as an energetic champion of the creation of a challenging but have persevered and gained 19 OSCA Class of 1975 30-Year Old Scotch Clubs 36–38 1st Rugby v XC at SC Performing Arts complex and as President of the entry to the course or career of their choice. Reunion – Cardinal Pavilion 30 School examinations commence 20 APS Athletics Meeting Foundation, where he headed the fundraising (30 May–10 June) Reunions 39–40 The recent opening of phase two of the James 26 OSCA Sydney Branch Dinner that was central to achieving this dream. 27 OSCA Brisbane Branch Dinner Forbes Academy has provided Scotch with a JUNE APS Athletics Meeting Scotch College Foundation 41–42 How sad, yet fitting, it was that his final public truly magnificent facility for the performing 4 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v WC at WC performance was his memorable speech at the arts. The inaugural concert allowed our choir 1st Basketball v Caul at MSAC Archives 42–43 informal preview of the James Forbes Academy, and orchestra to demonstrate their impressive 1st Rugby v GGS at GGS to invited major donors. performance expertise. Our first international The Geoffrey McComas Theatre VCE Examinations (6 June–8 6 OSCAnet 44 performers, the Eton College Chapel Choir from June) Ken Gifford, QC, has died recently also, following the UK, thrilled us with their superb singing and 10 Correction Day – SS no classes a remarkable career as an expert in the law 11 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v GGS Obituaries 45–52 also heaped rich praise upon the Ian Roach Hall involving local government and planning. Ken at SC as a performance venue. 13 Xeat – Queen’s Birthday guided the school’s defence against the 1960 17 Reports Day – no SS classes Published by: Scotch College, Morrison Street, Hawthorn 3122, proposal that a new freeway might take a route The first use of the Geoffrey McComas Theatre OSCA Bendigo Branch Dinner Victoria, Australia. ABN 86 852 856 445 across the Meares, Hockey, Rugby and Lower went to the Junior School’s production of Charlie OSCA Golf Day – Commonwealth Print Post Approved PP349181/00189 Golf Day Melville ovals, to the extent that they could and the Chocolate Factory. Their remarkable 18 1st Football, Hockey, Soccer v SKS Editor: Mr Tim Shearer not be used at all as playing fields. He acted on performance took full advantage of the (03) 9810 4302. Email: [email protected] at SKS behalf of the College and succeeded in obtaining magnificent opportunities provided by the Judy Roach and Geoffrey McComas Typesetting and layout: Kathryn Cairney 1st Basketball v WC at MSAC an important rerouting, without which Scotch superbly equipped and designed theatre. 1st Rugby v MHS at SC Photography: Andrew Murdoch, Stephen Harman, PhotoPlay, Tim would not today enjoy its peerless campus at 22 OSCA Singapore Branch Dinner Shearer and staff It is truly exciting that our first experiences Hawthorn. The Gifford Tower fittingly remembers 24 TERM 2 ENDS of the new performance venues have been 60-, 65- and 70- Year Reunion Printed by: Mercedes Waratah Press, 8 Elliot Place, Ringwood, 3134 this great Scotch Collegian. – Cardinal Pavilion Victoria, Australia, (03) 9870 7788, [email protected] so positive, expanding even further the 25 OSCA Hong Kong Branch Dinner Front Cover: Oliver Blake (Music Captain), Chris Anderson (School Donald Macmillan’s obituary also appears. He opportunities for future generations of Scotch 29 OSCA Kuala Lumpur Branch Captain) and Stuart Sim (Junior School Captain) with Sheila Forbes was a member of staff who had a huge influence boys to benefit from participation in the Dinner Kimpton at the opening of the James Forbes Academy. Sheila is the – as a coach of athletics and rowing, as a teacher Performing Arts. Great Granddaughter of the founder of the School, James Forbes. with special impact on boys who found learning Of course, it is the levels of participation and difficult, and as a dedicated Boarding House The Ian Roach Hall involvement of the boys of Scotch College master. Don was a true champion for boys to 2005 which testify to Scotch’s present state of emulate, a great encourager, especially in athletic health, based on the legacy of so many former competition, and an inspirational teacher in the generations. broadest sense of that word. DR F. G. DONALDSON, AM Principal

GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 1 THE CHAIRMAN THE CHAIRMAN

One of the early buildings to be completed at Hawthorn was the The initiative of the School Council to embark on the construction The James Forbes Academy Memorial Hall and Senior School Quadrangle, which to me is still the of the James Forbes Academy some six years ago was the boldest heart of Scotch College. It was built as a memorial to those former individual decision made at Scotch since the move to Hawthorn students of the School who gave their lives for their country in the early last century. It resulted from the compelling case made by the Great War. Their names are inscribed on the tablets beneath the Principal over many months that the further development of the Arts is open for performance stained-glass windows. The whole of the cost was provided by the at Scotch was our foremost priority. Scotch Family – by those former students who did return from the War The construction of the James Forbes Academy is a statement, in and by the family, friends and loved ones of those who did not. the strongest possible terms, of the importance of a wide range Set out below is the address given by the Chairman As is well known, the Scots placed great value This set the scene for all of the future development at Scotch College. of educational experiences for the development of the students of the School Council at the opening of Stage II of on higher education. Following the Scottish entrusted to our care. It is a statement, in the strongest possible terms, In substance, the total cost of providing the physical facilities which the James Forbes Academy on 10 February 2005: Enlightenment in the latter part of the 18th century, of the importance of the Performing Arts, both as ends in themselves a person in Scotland was ten times more likely to we enjoy today, from the acquisition of the site itself through to the Michael Robinson, AO The opening of the James Forbes Academy is a very and as part of the total education of our students. It is a statement, have attended university than if he lived in England. completion of the James Forbes Academy, has come almost entirely special occasion in the life of Scotch College. It is in the strongest possible terms, of our confidence in and our Scotland was the home of scholastic and scientific from the philanthropy of the Scotch College community and from the fulfilment of a dream brought to fruition by the commitment to the future of our School. To name the Academy after advances and its influence spread throughout the other wonderful friends who value highly what we do here at Scotch. generosity and extraordinary effort of many people. Rev. James Forbes is a testimony to our heritage and to our Founder. English speaking world and particularly in North With two minor exceptions some 30 years ago, nothing has been Before addressing the importance of the James Scotch always has seen education as involving much more than America. James Forbes and Robert Lawson brought provided by State or Federal Governments. Nothing has been provided Forbes Academy to Scotch College, it is appropriate classroom teaching. Our co-curricular program through adventure that influence to Australia. by the Church. Nothing has been provided by the local Council. to put its completion in historical context. activities, through sport, through the Arts and through the services Lawson arrived in Melbourne in September 1851 and As a consequence of the misleading posturing by those engaged in is a program of extraordinary breadth. It is fundamental to what we First, who was James Forbes? Why have we Scotch College opened its doors in Spring Street the politics of envy, you could be forgiven if you had not previously do. It is fundamental to the development of those characteristics of honoured his name above all others? James Forbes, shortly thereafter on 6 October. As such, it is the understood the true position. The recurrent grants made by the adaptability and versatility which are essential to the future success the son of a farmer, was born in Aberdeenshire oldest surviving secondary school in Victoria. Federal and State Governments are simply a modest subsidy to and fulfilment of our students. in 1813 and arrived in Melbourne in 1838 as its Sadly James Forbes had died on 12 August 1851 at parents in respect of the fees they pay to meet the School’s annual second Presbyterian Minister. Rev. Forbes has been As I have said on earlier occasions, we have been left a wonderful the age of 38 and before seeing his dream finally running costs. Those grants have no bearing whatsoever on the described as the father of education in Victoria. heritage from the generosity and vision of earlier generations. We are come to fruition. There is a chilly similarity with the School’s physical facilities. He immediately established his first parish school blessed with fine buildings and unequalled playing fields and grounds, death of Campbell McComas several weeks ago. – and followed with others soon thereafter – but Each generation of Scotch students has received the benefit of the but in themselves, they are not Scotch College. They are simply the his dream was the creation of an Academy for The School expanded rapidly and, after a few years, foresight, vision and generosity of those who have gone before them. physical facilities in which the dynamic life and purposes of our great instruction in the higher branches of science and Scotch moved to a site in East Melbourne. In time, It is pleasing that so many current parents have contributed to the School are fulfilled. It is not the facilities but what happens in them literature. In 1850 he asked the Free Church of that site became too restricted. cost of the James Forbes Academy, which will benefit not only their which makes Scotch what it is. Scotland to send out an accomplished teacher and In 1913 in an act of extraordinary vision (and I sons but future generations of Scotch Collegians. The James Forbes Academy will add to the great fabric of School life Robert Lawson from Edinburgh was chosen as the should add with commendable courage) the then I wonder what James Forbes would think if he gazed around Scotch through the Performing Arts. It will help us to attract and retain the first Principal of Scotch College. School Council, under the pressing influence of today and saw the consequences of his dream 155 years ago. He would very best school teaching staff in the Performing Arts. It will provide To pay Lawson’s salary, the Misses Mure provided some distinguished former students, purchased reflect, no doubt, on the extensive playing fields, on the beautiful inspiration and encouragement for all that they do. It will provide £200 for the first two years and with Scottish this Hawthorn Glen property as the future home of gardens on the Boarders’ Hill, on the Chapel and the new James inspiration and encouragement for every boy at Scotch to experience prudence, economised by retrenching their Scotch College. Forbes Academy. He might also reflect on the achievements of former the joy and personal development that comes from strong and footmen. students of the School and their contribution to the wider community. continuing involvement with the Arts. It will add further to our goodly In Who’s Who, Scotch College Old Boys appear more often than those heritage and to our enthusiastic commitment to learning and to enterprise, ingenuity, imagination, creativity, innovation and curiosity of any other school in Australia and in the Australian Dictionary of – the attributes of the Scottish Enlightenment, the attributes which Biography, more than any other school except Sydney Grammar. I hope drive human advancement, the attributes which underpin our nation’s James Forbes would be pleased. prosperity. I wonder also what the retrenched footmen might think. Could they MICHAEL ROBINSON ‘Each generation of possibly have imagined the consequence of their involuntary sacrifice? Scotch students has When Ron Bond retired as Vice-Principal in 1986, he said at his farewell, received the benefit ‘Let us not be too bashful but rather let us quietly and confidently give of the foresight, vision notice to all and sundry that we intend to be in business 500 years and generosity of from now.’ There are still 481 years to go! those who have gone To put that in a balanced historical context, I might mention that 481 before them.’ years ago Henry VIII was still married to Catherine of Aragon but Eton College had existed already for 80 years. While I do not expect the James Forbes Academy necessarily will last for the whole of those 481 years, it will be here for the benefit of those at Scotch well into the Donors assemble on the Geoffrey McComas Theatre stage at the special The James Forbes Academy 22nd century. We are here for the long haul. preview in November

2 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 3 THE CHAPLAIN FEATURES ‘God of concrete, Warmth, intimacy and God of steel’ excitement at inaugural

Set out below is the address given by the School In particular we rejoice that in Jesus you have fully Chaplain at the opening of Stage II of the James revealed your willingness to be with us and for us; concert Forbes Academy on 10 February 2005: to restore and embrace us as your children. Friday, 18 February 2005 marked the start of a new era in the world Peter’s skills. Not only did he match the demands of the piece, but he Graham Bradbeer In December I visited the late Campbell McComas Accept us now, O God, and have mercy on us. of Music at Scotch College. The inaugural black-tie concert in the Ian communicated his mature understanding of the composer’s intentions. in hospital. Thinking of a chaplain’s role in tonight’s In the future, boys may wonder, ‘what was on their Roach Hall set a benchmark and paved the way for the 2005 series Peter gave a virtuosic performance which left the audience spell- events he directed me to, and even had a nurse minds on that momentous evening at Scotch?’ May and well into the future. Under the batons of, severally, Director of bound. photocopy for me, a speech delivered at the opening they discover our gratitude and our hopes for this Music, John Ferguson; Director of Choir, Andrew Hunter; and Nicholas of another auspicious building in 1988. The Chamber Choir performed a generous bracket of songs, both great and imaginative building. Our gratitude Buc, the symphony orchestra and chamber choir performed works sacred and secular, and were faultless in their intonation and pitch. Bob Hawke began that speech with these words: from their recent European tour to an enthusiastic and appreciative • for those seers who envisioned the potential of Biebl’s Ave Maria was a true test of balance and acoustic, but the choir ‘At a time like this each one of us will have some boys with ever more highly developed skills in audience. Falling only some fifty or so seats short of a full house, the and soloists responded with confidence and a beautiful sound. This thoughts of the ghosts or spirits of the past’, and music, drama and the spoken word.\ audience provided the perfect opportunity for the boys and staff to was continued throughout their performance which culminated in the concluded by alluding to a time ‘when we are all express their musical thanks to all who had made the building of this • for those in the School Council who nurtured and lively orchestral arrangement of Botany Bay by Nicholas Buc, which long gone’. magnificent music auditorium possible. Of particular importance was developed a plan to achieve this lofty vision was much enjoyed by the audience. Taking my cue from these and other elements of the recognition by all present of Mrs Judy Roach whose generosity in • for those within the Scotch Foundation and in commemorating her late husband, Ian, had allowed dreams and the The second half comprised Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 (New World) that speech I have shaped the following prayer, to the wider community who contributed energy, architect’s plans to become a beautiful reality. which is at best a challenging though thoroughly rewarding and which I hope we shall each be able to add our own enthusiasm and money to transform ideas and tuneful piece. Under John Ferguson’s baton, the orchestra soared ‘Amen’. plans into drawings, inventories and, finally, Not only is the Ian Roach Hall beautiful to look at and comfortable to through the challenges with ease. Oliver Blake’s soulful solos on the cor th structures sit in, but the acoustics are a marvel, as all who listened to the concert 10 Anniversary And so, let us unite our hearts in prayer; anglais provided the calm centre of the piece around which the strings • for those whose labour of mind and whose would attest. It is warm and intimate, precise yet able to cope with Prayer Breakfast Almighty God, conscious of our transience in the wove a rich and compelling texture, supported by some outstanding physical toil drew, then constructed this building; the full power of the orchestra without discomfort or distortion. The The tenth Anniversary Prayer presence of steel and concrete, we, who are but dust brass playing – especially from the horns, led by Mond Qu. The every line, every space, every tile, every switch triangle in Dvorak’s New World symphony sounded as clearly as the and ashes, bow before you tonight with reverence excitement of the entire performance was greeted by a lengthy and Breakfast was held in the antiphonal echoes of the Chamber Choir or the full rich notes of the and awe. When, like Macbeth, we struggle with the meaning spontaneous standing ovation in which the pleasure of the audience Cardinal Pavilion on Friday, 18 massed double basses. There seems nothing that these acoustics are of life’s drama, when it seems ‘full of sound and fury, was echoed by the sheer exuberance of the performers. March. A variety of members To us at times it seems that ‘all the world’s a stage, unable to refine into a pure and enveloping sound. signifying nothing’, our hope is that boys tutored in of the Scotch Family came and all the men and women merely players’; we This was a night to be remembered – for the music, the generous this beautiful facility will remain mindful The orchestral performance was excellent throughout the evening. together to listen to current have our ‘exits and our entrances’. nature of all the performances, and for the unequalled setting. This Led by Wilson Zhang in his penultimate performance at Scotch before parent Anthony Starkins • that their skills of music and song can contribute night really did mark the start of a new and exciting era in music Yet, like James Forbes, we know O God that you are moving to University, the boys played with precision, enthusiasm and (pictured below with School to that great chorus of Hallelujahs which will yet making at Scotch College. Chaplain Graham Bradbeer) from everlasting to everlasting; to you a thousand encircle the earth with a well-communicated sense of excitement and joy. Of particular years is like a single day. We look to you for a note was Peter Chandler’s outstanding performance of Sarasate’s ALAN WATKINSON discuss his faith and the • that their dramatic skills can engage foundation on which to build, for a house not made Zigeunerweisen, a gymnastically testing piece which called upon all of Director of Development importance that God has empathetically and speak powerful truths to with hands, eternal in the heavens, for that city played in his life. Jonathan their own generation Green (Yr 12) talked about his whose builder and maker is God. Our hearts are glad • that their abilities, in all aspect of spoken experiences at the Crossing that the great drama of redemption unfolds your communication, may become so vibrant and Melbourne convention and pledged love to the human family. persuasive that many will be surprised by joy Graham Bradbeer then • Glad that Abraham saw this while it was yet afar led a session of prayer and off • that their part in your great drama is to embody faith, hope and love in preparation for your reflection. • Glad that Moses made clear our obligation to opening night love you and one another wholeheartedly And so, O Lord, as we ask your blessing on all who • Glad that you delighted in the music and the teach and learn within this building, it is to these songs which David offered in your praise, and great ends that we do we dedicate the James Forbes • Glad that the prophets dramatically Academy of Music, Drama and Communication. communicated to their generation your call to Amen. faith-filled living. GRAHAM BRADBEER Orchestral performance at the Ian Roach Hall Chaplain

4 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 5 FEATURES FEATURES

Light refreshments kept hunger at bay before and after the speeches, factor. It was, perhaps, the most commonly heard sound or word but the main excitement focused on the self-guided tours of the throughout the entire night and encompassed the reaction of every whole Academy after the cutting ceremony. All 1100 people were guest who enjoyed this very special and historic moment in the life of Crowds flock to JFA absorbed into the various performance and teaching spaces – with Scotch College. room to spare. While the opening was tinged by sadness following DR ALAN WATKINSON the untimely death of the Academy’s most vocal advocate, Campbell Director of Development McComas, AM, there is no doubt that he would have enjoyed every Grand Opening moment of the night, and especially what he used to term the ‘WOW’

These Junior School boys will make music and drama a reality in the Music Captain Oliver Blake (Yr 12), Junior School Captain Stuart Sim (Yr 6) new James Forbes Academy and School Captain Chris Anderson cut the ribbion to open the JFA Some five years after the turning of the sod for the beginning of and highlighted the history of Drama at Scotch and the significance the James Forbes Academy project, everything came together for a of the new drama centre as well as the magnificent Geoffrey colourful and happy opening on 10 February. Many people remember McComas Theatre and Ian Roach Hall. The Principal expounded on the back to the opening of the Music School on a fresh but dry August educational imperatives and benefits associated with the development night in 2002 when some five hundred people helped celebrate of the Academy and expressed the thanks of all Collegians, present that milestone. With weather designed to make even the bravest and future, to the donors who had enabled the project to reach and most optimistic hearts quail – following the flooding of the its magnificent completion. The Chairman of Council, Mr Michael Yarra and flooding of the boatsheds a week earlier – the planning Robinson, AO, provided an entertaining historical perspective of the committee nevertheless backed their weather sense and organised Academy and linked it to the history of James Forbes himself, before another outside event. And just as well! Despite the wonderful size turning his vision to the future of Scotch College and the place of of the Academy, it would not have been possible to host the opening the James Forbes Academy in that future. After a vote of thanks by ceremony inside with the 1100 guests who attended. the School Captain, Chris Anderson, he joined Mr Robinson and the Captains of Junior School (Stuart Sim) and Music (Oliver Blake) in the The weather, while cool, was kind and the guests were able to enjoy a ceremonial cutting of the ribbons across the wrought iron screen series of informative and entertaining speeches, MC’d by Director of outside the Main Foyer. This act was accompanied by a new fanfare Development, Alan Watkinson. Mr Stephen Ritchie, Director of Drama, Front: Sheila Kimpton and Fred Launder Yr 6; Rear: Zara Kimpton and Jim Shaw (’41), Melinda Sansom, June Shaw, Wendy McComas and specially composed by Old Boy Nick Buc (’99). spoke on behalf of himself and Mr John Ferguson, Director of Music, Tamara Launder – all descendants of James Forbes Amanda Russell at the opening

Bronwyn and David Cramond Architect Garry Martin and wife Arda at the official opening Junior School boys in front of the new James Forbes Academy The Ian Roach Hall

6 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 7 FEATURES Bib Stillwell BMW The bell tolls for Neil Roberts BMWX3, from school days to holidays. got to know when you’re losing. The most successful people I have met know quickest when they’re losing.

It’s become a tradition through the last couple of Bursars that we are meant to be formidable – modest but formidable. As the importance of the School as a business has grown, caution must be taken to protect the educational flair and respect evolving pedagogy.

GS: What is your most memorable moment in your time at Scotch?

NR: Another high for me would be to share in some moment (perhaps even a moment of unhappiness for the School) where the School corporately bonds or responds. I very much treasure these occasions.

GS: The School has had to confront many challenges over the past 20 years. What have been the major challenges in your view?

NR: Major challenges in my time as Bursar? The digital world. When I arrived, the School basically did not have a computer. Then we only knew last year’s financial position by completing an audit the Neil Roberts rings the Bursar’s Bell following April whereas nowadays we know last month’s figures The July 1985 edition of Great Scot reported that Neil Roberts would within 24 hours. What has been a bit harder for me is the challenge of ‘assume the responsibilities of Bursar from 1 September 1985, to allow contemporisation of student and staff behaviour. For example, if we Ken Field to gradually ease out from the areas of involvement with the were to introduce a new timetable today, that introduction process Scotch Family and join the ranks of the retired on 31 December 1985.’ would be very different from 20 years ago. The new model would be On Friday, 29 April the last school bell of the day will be the signal for shaped and altered and worked up and delivered after a very wide Neil Roberts to take his leave after 20 magnificent years as School democratic process involving staff and even boys. There’s lots of Bursar. Neil was aware that he had big shoes to fill but was determined boy involvement in considering how activities will run. Everywhere to do the role ‘his way’. The Neil Roberts legacy to Scotch is rich and boys are able to take more responsibility and run things. That has its diverse. Neil has made a wonderful contribution to the Scotch Family successes and failures from time to time, and some people say, ‘Well in a myriad of ways – as a leader, as a mentor, as a strategic thinker, as you don’t put enough emphasis on uniform and litter,’ which were a developer, as a moderator and as a friend. Great Scot recently spoke classic, rigid, from-the-top mandates before. These days, we do have more untidiness and more litter but I don’t know that we’ve got a to Neil as he approaches the next chapter of his life and the responses Test drive the dynamic, powerful and intelligent BMW X3 Sports ActivityVehicle at worse student because of it. And that’s a big thing for me to say that below are just a snapshot of a more detailed interview that Neil has Bib Stillwell BMW. prepared for the School archives. because I’m of the ilk of less litter and better uniform management behaviours, but my changed views have come from this process of Equipped with the world’s most advanced technology and driving systems, the BMW X3 is Great Scot (GS): Describe your style of bursarship: contemporisation. Continued on page 24 effortlessly capable on all terrains. NR: Some things have a very long lead time between cause and effect and some people find it boring that you have to look at something ten Following news of Neil Roberts’ Your journey begins in South Yarra or Camberwell today. retirement after 20 years as years on to know whether you’ve actually made any progress. But I’m Call Michael Stillwell, OSC '68 or Ashley Wales, OSC '81. a confident longer-term planner. I’m more bored by the trivia of detail Bursar of Scotch College, the and day-to-day things. I’m very content to move the Queen Mary an Principal has announced the inch. I can get a high out of progressing a journey as much as reaching appointment to this role of a destination. Ross Congleton. An old boy of the School (Class of ’76) Ross I’ve never been shy to make decisions. You probably get two out of brings a depth of experience ten wrong but you keep going forward and pick up the pieces of that and knowledge from within the education sector and industry. 20 per cent. But at least you’ve got eight things right. And at the end He leaves Melbourne Girls Grammar School where he has been of the day, eight steps forwards and two back is a long way forward. I Business Manager since 1998 and will take up his new role in mid- know people who are much more cautious than that but they don’t go June. Given his strong qualifications, his commercial experience ahead as far or as fast. I’ve probably had a bit more flair for guiding the and his knowledge of Scotch, the School community can look council towards decision and courage rather than towards shyness and forward with confidence to this important role being filled with South Yarra Camberwell 145 Williams Road 1233 Toorak Road safety. An experienced educator once said to me ‘If Scotch doesn’t do it distinction by Ross, to whom a warm welcome will certainly be what Australian school will?’ On the other hand I have the experience 441 Malvern Road 9889 1866 extended. 9521 2121 to add wisdom to my decision-making, and I have learnt that you’ve www.bibstillwell.com.au LMCT 7674 N16859 8 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 JUNIOR SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL Teamwork: Working Germany: A land together to get the of many colours Neuschwanstein Castle In Term 1 boys in Years 4–6 were engaged in the to have been astounding, calling to lonely sailors on making of a German puzzle game, which required passing ships. The sailors followed the mysterious best out of each other them to assemble the 16 states of Germany, song only to crash on the rocks below the cliff where highlighting a land of contrasts, with cuckoo clocks she sat to comb her golden hair. One of my favourite sayings is: ‘A champion team LOTE Captain: Anthony Antoniadis and luxury automobiles, fairy tales and operas, thick Guy Mason, Head of Junior School Who would not want to find out more about the will always beat a team of champions,’ and that is forests and glittering skyscrapers. Bradshaw Captain: Sam Starkins city of Berlin and talk to people who lived for nearly what the 2005 theme for the Junior School is all Vice-Captains: James Batrouney Short video snippets were shown and interesting thirty years with a wall dividing their city? about – developing a champion team, working and Alistair Macpherson stories shared in the classroom, which sparked striving together and in doing so, we hope, bring out The German Autobahn has as many as eight a great deal of enthusiasm and made a penpal Year 6 students, (from left) Sam the best qualities in each member of the team. Campbell Captain: Bradley Mason lanes in urban areas and four lanes even in the connection much more desirable for the boys. Hamza, James Simpson and David Vice-Captains: Lachlan Brown countryside; so knowing that it is only eight hours The Junior School team, comprising 431 boys and Stern, play the Deutschlandspiel Nicholas Tissot Who would not want to see the white walls of from one end of Germany to the other, it became 40 staff, started the year with a special Assembly at Neuschwanstein Castle rising from the ledge near clear to our boys that no matter in which state their which the Principal presented badges of office to Healey Captain: Tom Jarman a beautiful waterfall and surrounded by the craggy penpal might live, travel in Germany would be easy, the boys selected as formal school leaders for 2005. Vice-Captains: Duncan Cameron peaks of the Bavarian Alps? Perhaps one could even especially when there are no speed limits. At this Assembly, the Principal reminded boys that Charlie Cross find out more about the mysterious death of king teams need leaders and leaders need teams; one With nine parcels gone to various states in Germany, Waller Captain: Rupert Wills Ludwig II of Bavaria. Did he drown or was it suicide? without the other, or working against each other, the boys are now eagerly awaiting a reply from������������������ their ��������������������������� Vice-Captains: Francis Ha No one knows. penpals, hoping to establish long-lasting friendships just will not work – both have responsibilities in Nicholas Murrell ensuring the success of the team. Who would not want to visit the River Rhein lined and, one day, see all the beauties that Concert Band Leader: Jonathan Chow by ancient castles once controlled by powerful lords Germany has to offer. ���������� The following boys were presented with the who were little more than thieves forcing every ship ������������� challenge of leading the team in 2005: String Orchestra Leader: Andrew Jakubowicz CORNELIA KOEHNE-DRUBE to pay a high toll? Those who couldn’t pay were ���� Choir Leader: Eric Saliwoncyzk Head of Junior School, LOTE ���������� (above from left to right) School Captain: Stuart Sim attacked and their ships sunk. The lords are gone ������ Guy Mason and Stuart Sim Vice-Captains: Jack Brennan I trust the team benefits from all that these boys but their castles remain. ������������� (School Captain) David Newland will offer with the whole team working to bring the Perhaps one could find out more about the Lorelei, best out of each other. Junior School Leaders Music Captain: David Barrell a beautiful but deadly water spirit. Her voice is said (below right from left to Sport Captain: Jack Hurley GUY B MASON right) Head of Junior School Front – Sam Starkins ��������� (Bradshaw Captain); Rupert A chance to take your seat … Wills (Waller Captain); With the opening of Stage Two of the James ������������� Bradley Mason (Campbell Forbes Academy, further opportunities ������������������������� Captain); Tom Jarman exist for you to take your seat in one of the ����������������� (Healey Captain) magnificent auditoria. Seats are available in �������������� the Ian Roach Hall (our music auditorium, 2nd row – James Batrouney (Bradshaw VC); Francis Ha seating 500) and the Geoffrey McComas (Waller VC); Nicholas Tissot Theatre (for drama, seating 440). Why not join (Campbell VC); Duncan the many other donors who have supported Cameron (Healey VC) the James Forbes Academy and take your seat now? Donations are tax-deductible and 3rd row – Alistair payable over five years. ������������� ��� ������������� ��� ������������� ��� Macpherson (Bradshaw VC); ������������������������������������� For further information contact the Director ����������������������������������������� Lachlan Brown (Campbell VC); Charlie Cross (Healey of Development, Alan Watkinson, on �������������������������������� VC) 98104300 or by email at �������������������������������� Absent – Nicholas Murrell [email protected] ��������� (Waller VC) ����������������������������������� Junior School Leaders ���������

10 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 11 JUNIORSECTION SCHOOL HEADING SECTIONJUNIOR HEADING SCHOOL National Excellence Junior Art Club enthusiasts in Teaching express their creativity

On Friday, 18 February 2005, Ms Jocelyn Pride (Year Having taught at Scotch for the past eight years, Have you seen the curtains? Have you been to Art plaster construction that will be held during the Six Teacher and Coordinator) was recognised by Jocelyn’s award was for ‘Excellence and creative Club? There has been a buzz of excitement during later parts of the year. the NEiTA Foundation with a national excellence in and innovative teaching’. As Year Six Coordinator, Term 1 in the Junior Art Studio. Surrounded by colour PRISCILLA WILLIAMS teaching award. she maintains a tight cohesive teaching unit and and a new set up, a number of boys from Years 1 to 6 Jocelyn Pride Head of Junior School Art is responsive to parent demands, the needs of her are enjoying the lunchtime sessions. The National Excellence in Teaching Awards students and the ideology of Scotch College, while Foundation (NEiTA) promotes and encourages Art Club is a voluntary activity run for boys who are targeting the best characteristics of each of her excellence in teaching by helping school and local interested in further activities outside the scheduled students. communities identify effective teaching practices. Art class, and is open on day three each cycle. The Foundation also supports the professional Congratulations Jocelyn! Popular activities at present include War Hammer development of teachers and the networking of painting, clay sculpting, box construction and GUY B MASON their expertise. painting on the easels. Head of Junior School Having received one of 100 State and Territory It seems some students are also excited about awards last year, Jocelyn was among 32 Early sewing shorts, gluing mosaics, felting beanies and Childhood, Primary and Secondary teachers from around the country to be recognised at the national level.

In addition to this prestigious award, Jocelyn was one of only 12 recipients of an ASG Professional Development scholarship which she will use to further her interest in the field of teaching Robotics.

Aussie Christmas celebration The annual Junior School Christmas Service featuring the boys story that searches for the true meaning of Christmas, followed of Junior Primary continues to be a wonderful finale for the by the traditional Nativity. All this is done without curtains and ‘The National Excellence year. with minimal adult intervention. in Teaching Awards Work on this production starts immediately following the A spectacular bush dance by boys in Prep, Years 1, 2 and 3, in Foundation promotes Cup Day Weekend holiday, allowing us four weeks to allocate addition to solo singing performances by Jack Billings and and encourages parts, organise costumes, learn two plays and about 15 songs. Georgio Giannellis were highlights of the 2004 Christmas excellence in teaching All boys are allocated a part, whether it is an acting role in Service. by helping school and one of the plays or utilising their singing talents as part of But once again the boys did this with talent, flair, expertise and local communities choir that remains on stage throughout the duration of the enthusiasm. In fact they did such a fantastic job that it is easy performances. identify effective to forget that these boys are between 5 and 9 years of age, a teaching practices.’ It is no small challenge to have 200 boys walk into a packed quarter of them finishing their first year of school. hall, and organise themselves on and off a stage to perform. First we performed the Australian tale, Tari’s First Christmas, a NEiTA Award

12 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 13 SCHOOL CAPTAIN SECTIONSENIOR HEADING SCHOOL 2005 – the best year Class of 2004 all-round results December 13, 2004, brought very good news indeed to be so invited, and indicates that each achieved William to the vast majority of Scotch students of the a perfect score for their externally assessed solo England we’ll ever have Class of 2004. After thirteen years of schooling, performance. Chris Anderson (School Captain for William culminating in the final VCE examinations, they 2005) has been successful in his audition and will be England Given free reign to write a piece is both exciting cooperative undertaking this implies removes could breathe a sigh of relief and look with appearing in Top Acts in April. Chris Tyas completed was offered and daunting. With the opportunity to fill a page any limits to fulfilment and achievement, and the enormous enthusiasm to tertiary study, overseas Design Technology in Year 11 last year. His beautiful a place to in Great Scot magazine, I am reminded of a daily, exceptional spirit of Scotch wins through. travel, gap work or employment. piece of furniture was selected to be shown at the study landscape architecture typically Scotch, occurrence: the open-ended Top Designs exhibition at the Melbourne Musuem at RMIT. This was William’s School Captain Chris Anderson The continuous progress of the school itself relies Two students, Wilson Zhang and Zi Yi Low, achieved challenge laid before us. Every day, in every way, and has been admired by the many visitors to the first choice of course and he is (left) with Vice-Captain Ben on the mutual nature of these challenges and the the highest ENTER possible, 99.95. Wilson achieved a each member of the Scotch community will be exhibition. delighted to be one of only 33 Mielke dynamic spirit with which they are undertaken. study score of 50 (the highest study score possible) challenged. Year 12 students to be offered a With this in mind, the next set of challenges in Year 11 in both Music and Mathematical Methods. What is particularly pleasing about the Class of place. After rigorous interviews From a student’s perspective it begins right from the present themselves as a whole year’s worth of work In Year 12 he attained 50 in English. Zi Yi Low 2004 is that so many students worked towards and a demanding selection first day – the challenge to meet new boys and new and fulfilment. In the first address to the school, achieved a study score of 50 in both Chemistry and achieving personal excellence. Of course not every process, he began his studies in friends in Year 7; the first creative task for an English I finished with a statement which sounded corny English Language in Year 12. student attains a truly stratospheric ENTER, but there have been many stories of deep satisfaction March. student; for a quieter boy, the first audition for a but was meant with sincerity: ‘… think of it like this Twenty-four students attained an ENTER of 99 and when results have vindicated long hours of hard school play, and for a louder boy, the first reprimand – 2005 is the best year we’ve ever had. And we’re above, 118 boys achieved 90 and above, and more Alexander work and a steady commitment to study. Nearly to pipe down! The trials of a Scotch boy from here about to have it.’ This by no means implied that boys than ever before achieved an ENTER of 80 and Campbell 97% of the Class of 2004 received a first round- on multiply as school life complicates and deeper success, growth or accomplishment were easily above. Alexander offer, and of the very few who missed out, nearly personal growth ensues. attainable. It was designed to create an awareness was most Five boys in Year 11 – Stephen Muirhead, Jack all received a second-round offer. A number of boys of the possibility of greatness and the enormous noted for But endless challenges face the wider, perpetual Li, Alistair Harkness, Timothy Ho and Chris Sia who gained modest ENTERs have secured a place challenge that the year was already. his ability in school community as well. A Year 7 teacher stands – achieved a study score of 50 in Mathematical at a tertiary institution based on their outstanding the arts subjects and his brilliant before 20 minds who are oblivious to the workings We, as a school community, will be continually Methods, which is extremely promising for the Class folio work. of algebra. The middle-school play director sits in challenged through the year, but the greatest trial of 2005. rugby play. He is studying front of a script and a willing cast. In the car on the of all will be to prove the above statement right. The Class of 2004 can be very pleased with their at Griffith University and is Wilson Zhang and Zi Yi Low each won a full way to the oval, a father explains the finer points 2005 is the best year we’ll ever have. Let’s go have it. results and the steps they have taken to ensure a pursuing his rugby career in scholarship to study medicine at Monash University of opening the batting. And a reverend stands in a challenging and exciting future beyond Scotch. Our Queensland. CHRIS ANDERSON (but chose instead to study at Melbourne pulpit, hundreds of young minds looking up at him congratulations go to all students in the Class and School Captain University) and David Johnstone won a significant ready for sermon, guidance and prayer. our best wishes for the future. David scholarship to study computer engineering at Kirszenblat What are some of the Class of 2004 doing right The interaction of challenged individuals – teacher Swinburne University of Technology. James Wan was David is now? and student, new boy and old boy – and the offered a full General Excellence Scholarship to the currently University of Tasmania (but again chose to study Luke Stokes working at at Melbourne University). A number of boys have Luke was offered a wonderful the Institut chosen to study interstate, in Adelaide, Brisbane and opportunity to work in de Rosey in Switzerland as a Sydney. Several have recently studied in the USA and It’s Literature Festival time again! 18–22 July 2005 Scotland as the recipient of the laboratory assistant. He applied England. Melbourne Scots Scholarship. late last year, as did several other As well as a full program of keynote speakers, ‘NIGHT WITH THE STARS’ (FOR STUDENTS) Six students have also been awarded Premier’s This scholarship, awarded on Year 12 boys, and was appointed workshops, performances and creative opportunities for Tuesday, 19 July – 7.00–9.30 pm Awards: Samuel Blanch (Political Studies), the recommendation of the Principal, encourages a after some consideration by the all students from Prep through to year 12, there will be Come and hear your sporting stars tell a story. Sign up Christopher Blanks (Year 11; Equine Industry – VCE Year 12 student to complete a gap year in Scotland Head of Campus at the Institut. activities and events for parents. for the stars of your choice! VET), Andrew Kemp (Political Studies), James Wan and to develop an appreciation of Scotland’s David is thoroughly enjoying Put these dates in your diary now … (Mathematics), Wilson Zhang (Top All-Round heritage and culture. Luke is currently at the Queen working as a lab technician, LITERARY DINNER (FOR PARENTS) – Friday, 22 July Achiever) and Zi Yi Low. The Premier’s Awards Victoria School in Dunblane, Perthshire, and is, in brushing up on his skiing and ‘BOOKS, BLOKES AND BREKKY!!’ (Boykett Room) using the outside snow to keep Thursday, 21 July – 7.15–8.30 am recognise the very highest achievers in each study his words, ‘having a ball’. The Scots Church and Our high-profile speaker, Li Cunxin, will speak about in Victoria and are truly a testament to these boys’ Scotch College look forward to hearing about Luke’s laboratory items cold instead of Fathers and sons – come to breakfast and share your writing the book of his life, Mao’s Last Dancer – a levels of excellence in their studies. endeavours at the QVS and his experiences in fridges! love of books and reading. Enjoy a fun-filled gathering fascinating story, from ballet dancer in China to banker in Scotland. As the year unfolds, no doubt we complete with great food, outstanding company, and of Melbourne! Put this date in your diary now! As part of the VCE Season of Excellence, six Drama will hear more of the exploits of course, books! students – Chris Anderson, Fraser Cahill, John Contact Suzette Boyd on: Crozier-Durham, Tom Robinson, David Kirszenblat the Class of 2004. 9810 4272 or Kris Paterson on 9810 4397. and Simon Wolfe – were invited to audition for Top Acts. This is the largest number of Scotch boys

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Scotch signs Exchange Design and Siemens Science over Technology Partnership Agreement with Christopher Tyas is the fifth student in five years to the summer be an exhibitioner at the Beijing University High School Victorian Curriculum and David Thomson and Steven Assessment Authorities As part of the Siemens Science Experience summer from which juice can be extracted) and our YSA Cracknell Seasons of Excellence Top course for interested students going into Year leaders also put on a demonstration of different Designs exhibition at the 10, Steven Cracknell and I travelled to our chosen chemical reactions. Museum of Melbourne. Each university, Monash University, for three days from We chose one of five destinations for an excursion. year teachers across the State 12 to 14 January. The aim of the course is to give Choices included a tour of the departments of are asked to submit work students a better idea of scientific activities in a biomedical/electrical and computer engineering, of students who are likely university, further our knowledge and give us a to play with smart robots and investigate how to gain an A or A+ for their chance to meet new people. VTAC First Round muscles work, and a tour of CSIRO, to see some of coursework. A committee of Offers to the Class The course was organised by YSA (Young Scientists Australia’s best scientists at work. experienced teachers selects Australia) – an organisation of science enthusiasts and short-lists students for of 2004 On the same night, the students and staff enjoyed aged from 15 to 25. It included lectures, practical interview. This long and highly a fantastic night of sports, dinner, music and disco competitive process results The University of 93 exercises, demonstrations, excursions and other all rolled into one! During the night we also tested in an almost professional Melbourne activities. our sparklers – all of them worked like a charm. quality exhibition of superb Monash University 37 The subject of one fascinating lecture was the The three days proved successful in showing us work in textiles, graphics, (Clayton) mathematics behind juggling. I had never thought the excitement of science and many of us joined wood, metal and plastic. The Monash (Caulfield/ 18 juggling was as complex as I now do. Another the YSA to enjoy socialising and, of course, more exhibition runs from 4 March Parkville/Berwick) lecture was about astronomy – explaining the science. Dr Donaldson with the Vice-Principal of Beijing University High School, Mr Ren Pingsheng until 10 July and is opened features of the night sky. RMIT 29 On Friday, 11 February 2005, the Principal, Dr Beijing University High School is one of China’s by the Minister of Education. Thank you to Dr Jackowski (Head of Science) Deakin (Metro) 18 We (some 116 students from all over Victoria) were Gordon Donaldson, and the Vice-Principal of Beijing most prestigious schools and is well known for its Christopher designed and and Mr Wemyss (Head of Year 9 in 2004) for Deakin (Geelong/ 2 split into groups and over two days we completed University High School, Mr Ren Pingsheng, warmly outstanding academic record. It was founded in made the beautiful poolside encouraging our participation. Warrnambool) six practical exercises including: making DNA shook hands after signing an historic exchange 1960, has been the centre for applied educational chair from stainless steel and LaTrobe (Bundoora) 4 visible and examining chromosome cell division; DAVID THOMSON partnership agreement between their schools. The research for Beijing University (China’s most famous Burmese teak for his parents’ Portsea property. Christopher LaTrobe (Other) 1 producing sparklers (which is easier than it seems); signing ceremony took place during the Senior and most prestigious university) and its current and investigating earthquakes, tsunamis and School Assembly in the presence of the Education Principal is a Professor of Education from the learnt how to weld with the Swinburne (Hawthorn) 8 applying our new knowledge to the recent disaster Vice-Consul of the Consulate-General of the university. Over 3000 students attend the school. tungsten inert-gas process Swinburne (Other) 1 in Indonesia. People’s Republic of China, Melbourne, and staff and Many are local Beijing residents, often the children and became very proficient. TAFE 11 students of Scotch College, and concluded with a of Beijing University academics, government officials His attention to detail and On the final day we relaxed and watched other VUT 2 rousing round of applause from all present. or the successful business people of the new middle painstaking commitment to people working: two representatives from Other 10 class. The school selects its students through excellence have seen him gain Questacon put on a show about the latest news This Agreement marks the start of a new era in Total 234 entrance examinations, and students from all over this prestigious place. The in the scientific world (such as producing bananas relations between the two schools, following three China compete for a place there. For over 40 years College congratulates him on visits by Scotch College students and teachers of the school has also recruited foreign students and this recognition and success. Chinese to Beijing University High School in 1997, welcomed groups from schools in other countries 2000 and 2004, and now in February 2005 the first J. P. FLYNN to visit. Some 800 students attend the school as Geography in the great outdoors visit of a delegation of 10 students and two staff Head of Design and Technology boarders. Already this year, nine Geography classes have popular beachside resort town. Other classes went from Beijing to Scotch College. The Scotch group received some essential ‘hands on’ fieldwork to the Organ Pipes N.P. to see first hand a local on each occasion stayed on campus at the school The signing of the Agreement opens a new era experience to complement classroom studies. volcanic landscape and investigate National Park in Beijing, where students attended some classes in relations between the two schools. While both Year 11 boys began their morning with a breakfast management strategies. A large group of Year 8 in Chinese language, Calligraphy, and Martial Arts, schools are committed to continue short-term visits at a NewQuay cafe before studying the high-rise boys didn’t go to Africa, but at times it seemed like played sport with the Beijing students, and enjoyed by larger groups, there is as well a mutual desire developments in Docklands and the CBD and it. A great morning was had at the Victorian Open the generous hospitality of families in the school to develop other initiatives such as longer-term concluding at the Rialto Observation Deck for an Range Zoo (Werribee) ‘eye balling’ endangered community through home stay and visits. All student exchange visits, some teacher exchanges, essential overview. Some Year 9 boys travelled to animals and doing workshop activities. Finally, members of the Beijing group were warmly hosted and to offer dedicated language tuition for visiting Lorne to produce a ‘landuse’ map of Mountjoy Pde another group spent the day at Cape Schanck by Scotch families and enjoyed a busy program language groups. Such initiatives will not only and investigate some of the problems facing this learning about coastal dynamics. of class visits, excursions to Sovereign Hill and benefit students at both schools academically, but Healesville Sanctuary, and activities with their hosts. also enrich cultural understanding and friendship between young people of the two countries.

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Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge Scotch in space Scotch cadets promoted in Victorian students in Years 3–9 have been challenged When human beings first walked on the moon by the Premier of Victoria, in 1969, planet Earth became future bound and the Hon. Steve Bracks. He people of all ages wondered about the possibilities Canberra challenges them to ‘exercise of planetary travel. This September holidays, 38 Twelve senior cadets, the Unit 2IC, Major Peter Riley, they showed in the life of our cadets was greatly their imaginations and minds, Scotch students, accompanied by four staff, will have and LtCol Tony Glover travelled to Canberra as part appreciated. dream a little, and get away a traveller’s dream come true; an unprecedented of the Unit’s Promotion Course series that was Subsequently, the Chief of Army has accepted the for a while by reading a good opportunity of experiencing first hand an being conducted at the school at end of the school Principal’s invitation to review the 2005 Unit Tattoo book’. astronaut’s training at a five-day, live-in, NASA Space year. camp in USA. on 11 November. The Challenge: read 12 books The group visited Parliament House and the (AAC) LTCOL P. A. GLOVER between 6 February and 10 The training module is only one exciting stage of Australian War Memorial and met with the RSM Commanding Officer August. a stellar two-week tour, organised by Mrs Grace of the Australian Army, WO1 Woods, Lieutenant Scotch College Army Cadet Unit Cardaci and Mrs Sophie Musci of The Scotch General Peter Leahy, AO, Chief of Army-Australia at Scotch students in Years A black hole College Astronomy Club. Starting on the west Russell Headquarters and Brigadier Chris Appleton, 3–9 are already participating coast, lucky Scotch students will visit Mt Wilson Commandant, Royal Military College-Australia at with the support and Observatory, followed by engineering and natural Duntroon. It was also fortunate to have a recent encouragement of their wonders, Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. On the graduate show us around RMC and ADFA. English teachers and library east coast, our boys will visit some of the most staff. The trip was an outstanding success and famous institutions in USA: Kennedy Space Centre, Senior Scotch College Army stimulating for all. The unit is thankful to General More details about the Smithsonian Institute, and, in tune with history Cadets, the Unit 2IC, Major (AAC) Peter Cosgrove, AC, MC, Chief of Defence-Australia, Challenge are available from and politics in Washington DC, the White House, Peter Riley, and the Commanding for coordinating the meeting with the Chief of Army, the website www.sofweb.vic. Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, Congress, Officer (AAC) LtCol Tony Glover, and to Brigadier Appleton. edu.au/vicprc/ George Washington’s plantation and the Australian meet with the Chief of Army, Embassy. What a wonderful range of educational The substantial amount of time provided by these LtGen Peter Leahy, AO, in Russell Further queries about the experiences to stimulate the cultural interests of very senior military personnel and the great interest Headquarters, Canberra, 6 Challenge can be directed to every Australian! No need to detail some sporting December 2004. Alison Hindson (9810 4235) and tourist attractions included in this tour which A sample of what the boys will see at NASA in the Junior School, or Kris has it all. Bon voyage! Paterson (9810 4397) in the Senior School. DR MARK COLLINS Year 10s experiencing work In July 2005 during the first week of Term 3, all Year 10 students will students’ employers to track the progress of the work experience. take part in the Scotch College Year 10 Work Experience Program. Each student will report back to his Tutor and, if appropriate, The Program is conducted by Mr Ken Wheat, Head of Upper his peers in tutorial group meetings, regarding his experience. School, Dr Robert Smith, Head of Course and Career Services and Guidance regarding how to apply for a placement will be provided Mr Geoff Wemyss, Head of Year 10 (2005) and the House Tutors. by the Tutors, Head of Year, Head of Course and Career Services and This program was announced to parents of Year 10 at the Parent the Head of Upper School. Information Evening held on Wednesday, 16 February. Mr Wheat Every Year 10 student will be expected to gain a work experience detailed plans for every Year 10 student to seek a four- or five-day placement that meets with the school’s approval. Two occupational placement in a workplace of his choice. health and safety tests must be passed by each student before The program will involve students finding a temporary unpaid he takes up his placement, and each Year 10 student will have position in a workplace of their choice. (Employers pay a $5.00 per reference made to his work experience in his Year 10 Semester Two day nominal ‘wage’ to each placement.) This does not have to be Report. in a field or profession that the student is considering for a career. In order for the Year 10 Work Experience program to be a success, The aim is to provide an opportunity for Scotch Collegians to each student will need to demonstrate initiative in securing a experience what it is like to be a part of the workforce, to work on placement. The Scotch College community can help by responding a day-to-day basis and to interact with fellow workers in a genuine positively to applications from Year 10 students for work workplace. experience. Parents, Old Collegians, or friends of Scotch College, Tutors will administer the process for members of their Tutor who are able to offer a place directly to a Year 10 student, are Group and will provide all the necessary documentation to encouraged to do so, or alternatively, contact Dr Smith, Mr Wemyss monitor each placement. During the first week of term while Year or Mr Wheat. Work experience is a vital part of a young person’s 10 students are out in the workforce, the Tutors will contact their process of maturing and preparing for life after secondary school.

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Scotch College Symphony Scotch Hockey players go to Orchestra and Chamber Choir Scotch’s very musical Canberra On 7 December 2004 twenty European Tour Hill under 15 boys from Scotch College travelled to Canberra The Scotch College Symphony Orchestra and from a wide range of styles and eras. The orchestra’s Pass by the Scotch Boarding House any day after locally as the Dower Family Minstrels. (David’s to participate in the Quikstix Chamber Choir recently toured Europe. Eighty-five program was very impressive, and included six school and you’re likely to hear the melodious mother plays five instruments!) Tournament. We played students and staff spent four days in London and concerti as well as the Colas Breugnon Overture warble of a saxophone, the tinkle of piano keys, the David is a fine all-round musician who is already an against teams from Australia, then travelled to Paris where they presented a full by Dmitri Kabalevsky and the entire Symphony metallic twang of an electric guitar or the clatter accomplished jazz pianist, as well as a percussionist New Zealand and Malaysia concert program to a very substantial audience in No. 9 by Dvorak. Oliver Blake, Peter Chandler, Henry and boom of a drum kit getting a serious workout. and organist. He has played the organ at boarders’ in the under 15 and under 17 the Australian Embassy. From Paris the tour headed Hedinger, Alex Hua, Andrew Loh and Anthony Kung The boarders are right into music of every kind. Chapel services, and punches out rhythms on the divisions. The skill level of our to Belgium where the boys performed in a 500- all performed concerto solos and it was wonderful Literally dozens of Scotch boarders learn glockenspiel (a kind of small portable piano) in the opponents was excellent and a year-old church in Asse. Andrew Loh and Anthony to bring much of the program back to Australia instruments or sing in choirs. Many of them play military band. He also plays in the Monday Big Band sporting highlight was playing Kung performed a lovely rendition of the Cimarosa and perform it as the Inaugural Concert Series in more than one instrument, and perform with and the Dreyfuss Band, in all spending a minimum a team of elite athletes from double flute concerto with the orchestra, and the the Ian Roach Hall in February. My thanks go to virtuosity. And lately there has been a marked of 10 hours a week on lessons, playing and practice. the Bandar Penawar Sports choir responded wonderfully to the acoustics of the the various staff who came on the tour – Andrew increase in boys tickling the ivories up on the Hill, School in Malaysia. The 78 ancient church. From Belgium the tour headed back Hunter (Choral Director), Nicholas Buc (Accompanist David believes being a musician in the boarding with the acquisition of three new Kawai pianos – students at this boarding to the UK, and to Bishop’s Stortford. The concert at and Assistant Conductor), Peter and Gwen Krumins, house certainly has its advantages. ‘We can use the one in each boarding house. There’s a boarders’ band school are selected to attend Bishop’s Stortford was received by an enthusiastic Sharon Hunter, Jocelyn Pride and Jenni Allen. I would Forbes Academy much more than day boys, and which rocks the Chapel’s rafters on Sunday evenings, based on their sporting packed house, with both the choir and orchestra also like to extend my gratitude to the boys of the there’s always the chance to discuss music with backing enthusiastic renditions of contemporary prowess in rugby, hockey or acquitting themselves with aplomb. Chamber Choir and the Symphony Orchestra for the other boarders and to play together,’ David told hymns and songs. soccer. Their games featured fabulous performances for the ten concerts during Great Scot. He appreciates the encouraging attitude From Bishop’s Stortford the tour headed to great sportsmanship, team the tour. They were a credit to their families, to There are a number of boarders in the Symphony to music at Scotch, and his music has taken on Oxfordshire where they were once again guests of play and extensive use of Australian performers, and to the school. Orchestra and in the Showband, and many others wider horizons as a result. Abingdon School. The boys presented two concerts set plays which created a in the various school choirs and the Pipe Band. in Oxfordshire – one at Christ Church Cathedral JOHN FERGUSON But all music and no play could make David a dull challenging competive game Three boarders – percussionist and pianist John in Oxford itself, and the other Abingdon School. Director of Music boy, so he is an enthusiastic cricketer for the 9Bs, environment than the boys Au and violinists and pianists Alex and Julian 2004 VCE The cathedral concert had been arranged by Clive and captained the 8B2 football team last winter. normally experience. The Hua – participated in the Symphony Orchestra’s Premier’s Driskill-Smith who is the organist at And at this stage he isn’t interested in a career in Bandar Pendawar players triumphant tour of Europe and the UK in January. Christ Church. He retains fond memories music. ‘I’ll keep playing when I leave school, but I inspired the Scotch teams by Awards Stephen Chow, Adam Kastoras and Alan Tang are in of his performance at the Inaugural haven’t really decided what I want to do yet.’ their sportsmanship and skill. The 2004 VCE Premier’s the Senior Choir which also toured Europe. Concert for the restored organ in the From budding Year 7 clarinettists, of which there are A highlight of the end of the Awards were recently David Dower (Year 9) is a great example of a Memorial Hall last year. The Abingdon several, right through to the giants of the Symphony tour was exchanging T-Shirts announced. Thirty-three boarder who has thrived in a Scotch environment concert drew a very full house, and Orchestra, music plays an important part in the lives and promising to meet up students across Victoria are which encourages excellence in music, as in all raised 700 pounds for the Tsunami of Scotch’s very musical boarders. Listen to that Hill again next year. recognized for the all-round pursuits. David comes from a musical family living Appeal. rock! abilities and students must at Foster in Victoria’s south-east – his mother, father, The Scotch boys played On Monday, 24 January the group achieve a study score of 46 three brothers and one sister all play at least one DAVID ASHTON an average of two games headed back to London for its final and above in five or more instrument, making up what may well be known a day during the five-day subjects. Wilson Zhang and Zi concert at Eton College. It was good tournament, encountering Yi Low from the class of 2004 to end a trip with something so very high temperatures and Soloists: have been honoured with this English as watching the changing of the Catherine Northey, Soprano humidity, electrical storms, guard at Windsor Castle and performing Lynlee Williams, Contralto award. Peter Mander, Tenor hail and plane delays. I was a concert in the magnificent Eton Manfred Pohlenz, Bass Samuel Blanch and Andrew impressed by the enthusiasm, College Chapel. It was also rather fitting Conductor: and determination of the Kemp both won a Political John Ferguson to perform the New World Symphony, Studies Award, James Wan Scotch players to meet having come from an even newer Date: Saturday 28 May 2005 won a Mathematics Award Time: 7.45 pm the physically demanding world than Dvorak was envisaging, and Venue: Scotch College Melbourne schedule of the tournament. and Christopher Banks was James Forbes Academy performing in one of the oldest schools Ian Roach Hall recognized by the Equine They returned to Melbourne in the world. Morrison Street, Hawthorn Industry with a VCE VET Award. Tickets: Adults $15 exhausted but exhilarated by Concession $10 their experience which had Congratulations are extended It was a substantial tour – just short School Students Free of a month – and we took a large Bookings: 9810 4219 enhanced their hockey skills. to these students for this Enquiries: [email protected] program. The choir brought a wealth www.concordis.org.au recognition. of material from sacred to secular, and Alistair Ingram (electric guitar) & Karl Buchorn (drums)

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Continued from previous page The 1st VIII rowed in small Definitive win at the Head of the River boats (coxless pairs and John McKenzie award coxless four) as well as the eight. They successfully Scotch makes it back-to-back success Colin John McKenzie defended their Under 19 Eight title and showed in 19 September 1942–9 March 2003 the Schoolboy Eight that The 3rd VIII won convincingly, giving coach Craig Salisbury his fourth they were one of the best successive win with a Scotch crew. Anne McKenzie John did not talk a great deal, although he had a schoolboy crews in Australia. In has generously keen sense of humour, strong leadership skills and finishing third, they beat Shore The 4th VIII finished 3rd in their Final. donated a attributes: he led by example. The 1960 Scotch School into fourth place who, Scotch dominated the Year 10 division, winning the 10A, 10B and 10C cricket award to side, as with the teams of other years, did not the following week, won the events. The 10A crew was too good for St Kevin’s and early season commemorate need to employ aggressive sledging methods as is Sydney GPS Head of the River. favourite Carey, winning by just on a length. The 10B’s won by about the life of unfortunately the custom today. John would not The Year 10A VIII scored a fine four lengths from Melbourne Grammar and the 10C’s also won well her husband, have tolerated it! John was an all round great guy.’ win in the Under 17 Schoolboy over St Kevin’s. the late John John played in the 1st XVIII in 1959 and 1960 and Eight, racing away from Shore McKenzie. Her Scotch won four of the five divisions of the Year 9 Quad Scull with was in the APS Athletics in 1959 as a high-jumper. in the last 500 metres with St wish was to the best result coming in Division A with Scotch taking the first three He was a Probationer in 1960. Ignatius back in third place. placings ahead of St Kevin’s. continue John’s The bronze medal in the Under After leaving school John continued his cricket contribution 17 Quad Scull was Scotch’s first career with the Melbourne Cricket Club and played Record Medal Haul at the Nationals to cricket at sculling medal at a National 48 games in the 1st XI, was an influential and Three weeks prior to the Head of the River, Scotch crews won a record Scotch College. Championship with a crew Premiership Captain for many years in the 2nd XI The crew is greeted by cheering Cardinal Gold and Blue. © PhotoPlay. six medals from six events at the Australian Rowing Championships on Anne contacted drawn from the Year 10A’s with and then a long playing stint in the Club XI’s with the Olympic Rowing Course at Penrith. This headed the medal tally for the McLeod Club who helped facilitate the award the addition of Davis Yu from The 1st VIII capped off a great day for Scotch at Nagambie Lakes by the MCC ‘C’s’. schools at this important regatta. with the School. The late John McKenzie’s life the 10B’s in the stroke seat. winning the 138th Head of the River in dominant fashion. embodies the ‘McLeod Club Spirit’. A cricketing Following a business move to Sydney John All in all, a wonderful result The crew went into the race as hot favourites, having taken all before career that began at Scotch College continued into continued his cricket with the Mosman 1st XI and Medal winning crews by Scotch oarsmen who them in the lead up regattas. The final saw them pitted against club cricket and further into veterans cricket. John then subsequently with the Mosman ‘Vets’ and Bronze Medal • Under 17 Quad Scull represented the school with Geelong College, Xavier College, Geelong Grammar, Haileybury College continued to give back to the sport the same love later with the ‘Mosman Masters’. John played in the • Under 19 Coxless Four distinction and ensured that and Brighton Grammar. and enthusiasm he had experienced from cricket Mayor’s XI v Chappell’s XI at the dedication of the Scotch is one of the very best • Champion Schoolboy Eight throughout his life. Allan Border Oval (Mosman) in 1993. With the race rowed in difficult cross-wind conditions, the crew rowing schools in Australia. jumped out to an early lead and had a margin of one length at the Silver Medal • Under 19 Coxless Pair Anne wished to continue his legacy and his support John’s football career was all with the Old Scotch 500-metre mark with Geelong Grammar in second place. The lead Gold Medal • Under 17 Schoolboy Eight for cricket at Scotch through an encouragement Football Club and he played over 125 games in the Coaching award for a Year 7 cricketer. These fine results are a pushed out to one and a half lengths by the 1000-metre mark and • Under 19 Eight 1st XVIII in A and B sections of the VAFA playing in then to over two lengths with 750 metres to go. John McKenzie (commonly referred to as ‘Macca’) two Premierships, winning a Best & Fairest in 1966 tribute to the hard work and Continued next page and a Victorian Representative in 1965 and 1966. dedication of all the boys and The crew went on to win in the smart time of 6 min 7.74 sec with commenced his secondary education at Scotch coaches. The coaching staff, Geelong Grammar in second position 6.46 sec behind and a further College in 1955. A bright and attentive student, he John enjoyed his days at Scotch and was a very headed by Steve Whittington, 2.75 secs back to Haileybury in third place. The winning margin was did, however, love all sports especially football and active Old Boy right through his life. He attended continues to do an one of the biggest in the last 50 years of the event and it is the first cricket. He was an exceptional cricketer at Scotch dinners in both Melbourne and Sydney plus other outstanding job in providing time since 1966–67 that Scotch has scored back-to-back wins. and played in the 1st XI at the age of 15 in 1958 activities and was always a willing coach and wonderful opportunities for under the captaincy of Bob Cowper. Bob of course mentor to many young men. The crew of Jonathon Day (bow), Jayson Speck (2), Wil Lockwood (3), went on to represent Victoria and then carved quite the boys of Scotch College. Michael Steele (4), James Adams (5), Simon Booth (6), Matt Hildebrandt The winner of the award will be announced in the a career representing Australia in the mid-60s. The organisational skills that (7), Angus Tyers (stroke) and Ben Bailey (cox) was coached by Jeff next Great Scot. Tom Bowen brings to the Watt. Two weeks earlier they had won both the Victorian Champion John played again in the 1st XI in 1959 and then task of TIC Rowing are of Schoolboy 8 title and the Victorian Youth 8 title. captained the team in 1960. immense value to the Boat Over the season, they proved to be the dominant crew and they richly John G. Miles, a Scotch College master and Cricket Club. Our boatmen, led by Bob deserve their success. Coach 1955 to 1976, wrote the following: Lachal, also make a wonderful ‘John was an outstanding all-rounder, fine and contribution. Scotch the Most Successful School aggressive left-handed batsman, shrewd and Roll on 2006! In winning nine out of 12 events contested, Scotch proved once again accurate right-hand off-spinner, excellent fieldsman to be the most successful school at the APS Head of the River Regatta. The winning team! Rear: Angus Tyers, Simon Booth, Michael Steele, and a popular and respected captain. He was elected GREG BAKER Chairman of Rowing The 2nd VIII finished 6th in the A Final, their best performance for the William Lockwood, Jono Day and Ben Bailey; Front: Matt Hildebrandt, to this position by his fellow team-mates, many of season. James Adams, Jayson Speck and Jeff Watt (coach). © PhotoPlay. them fine cricketers in their own right.

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Stars with the ‘Scotch Bat and Ball Dean named in First outright APS Connections’ Julian Hall-Baigent of Year Wine and Food 11, took the Carey Second XI Badminton Premiership Exhibition bowlers to task on 19 February. Australian U17 Eleven The club has great pleasure in With consideration for cars announcing the inaugural … and windows, Julian limited has played District cricket as strike bowler with A very determined squad of players commenced the brilliance of the top players, but to the depth of his heavy scoring to fours Melbourne Seconds on weekends when there have 2004–05 badminton season with no intention of the squad and their commitment to training and ‘Scotch Connections’ – compiling a very impressive been no school matches. sharing another APS premiership. Twelve months above all their willingness to rotate places when Wine & Food Exhibition 107 runs before conceding his before, the premiership had to be shared between requested. The coach, Ario Abednego, is to be Dean’s 2004–05 season with Scotch College has Sunday, 9 October 2005 at wicket by being caught. Scotch, St Kevin’s College and Geelong Grammar. congratulated on his first success after several years seen him stamp his authority over opposing Scotch College of commendable effort. A week later, in a two-over batsmen with a highly-economical 179.3 overs for 65 Led by their Captain, Devin Toh, and Vice-Captain, (Note the 9th is the spell in an 8B1 match, a ‘purple maidens, and 27 wickets for 337 runs. His season’s Pragash Sundarakumar, the thirteen-man squad Congratulations also to Devin Toh and Simon Teo day after Family Day, patch’ from Peter Hodges best so far is 6/35 against Mebourne Grammar began the season with a 12 rubbers to one win who rounded off the season by earning a place in ‘adult’ wine & food decimated St Kevin’s. Not School in the final APS match. With a scalp every over Wesley College and in the next four rounds the APS representative side against the AGS schools. lovers put that date satisfied to take five wickets 12.48 runs, being generous to batsmen is not one of conceded only nine rubbers. Round 6 saw a 13–0 NEVILLE TAYLOR in your diary now!) for five runs, Peter managed to Last year Dean Scheetz (bowling above) left his Dean’s preoccupations! Dean’s season saw him with whitewash of Xavier – a great confidence boost slip in an ever-elusive hat trick. hometown of Wodonga to become a McMeckan a batting average of 22, three catches and one run before taking on the previous year’s co-premiers. An Scotch Family It just shows the lengths some House boarder in Year 10 at Scotch College. At out. unbeaten Geelong Grammar suffered its first defeat To receive regular players go to in order to gain fifteen, he instantly became a member of the Scotch when Scotch secured an 8–5 win. The score line was information and At 188 cm, this well-built, quietly spoken sixteen- promotion to the 8As! First Eleven as its opening fast bowler for the second the same against St Kevin’s, and the premiership booking forms for this and year-old is popular with his peers and respected by half of the Associated Public Schools’ 2003–04 was well within Scotch’s grasp. A massive 12–1 win other club events (all Scotch NEVILLE TAYLOR his opponents. During the cricket off-season, Dean season. His fine performances saw Dean selected over Melbourne Grammar in the final round put the Family are welcome) email plays at centre half-back or centre half-forward in in the Under 17 side to represent Victoria in the title beyond doubt. (Pictured above from lef to right): Stephen Muirhead, your contact details, including the Scotch First Eighteen. His football achievements Australian Cricket Championships held in Hobart Mr Danny Tan ’04 (Assistant Coach), Oliver Blake, postal address, to: have run parallel to his cricket – playing under-age The highly competitive aspect of the competition is from 3 to 15 January this year. With Championship Devin Toh (Captain), Alexander Vlassopoulos, Pragash mailinglist@scotchwinefood and in 2003 representing the Ovens and Murray illustrated by Scotch going through the season with figures of 10/184 off 76 overs Dean was named in Sundarakumar (Vice-Captain), Victor Lei and James club.org League in the Under 17s. an unblemished record of nine wins (98 rubbers the Australian Under 17 Eleven. Cooper. won, 18 lost) compared to runner-up Geelong Cricket is Dean’s first love, and some day in the near Wine & Food ‘Scotch Dean began his cricketing career as an eight-year- Grammar’s eight wins (94 and 23). The success Absent: Mr Ario Abednego (Coach), Maxim Osidacz, future we may well look back to when he made his Connections’ old playing in the Under 10 local competition in of the team owes a lot, not just to the individual Cheung-Mun Soo, Andrew Story, Simon Teo, Chuan first Australian Test team. Wine & food producers and Jun Yeap and Timothy Young. Wodonga and represented the North East in Under related service providers please NEVILLE TAYLOR 14 and 16 regional competitions. This season Dean register your interest and Tait Cup Dinner receive further information, booth booking forms & Continued from page 8 The Tait Cup commemorates the first APS day’s play on a large screen. Jane Murray spoke Cricket match between Scotch College and on behalf of the McLeod Club and welcomed the sponsorship applications by GS: The School has clearly changed in a physical I’d most prefer to be remembered by some people Geelong Grammar played in February 1858 and guest speaker, Gideon Haigh, who generously emailing: president@scotchwi sense over the last 20 years. Describe them? walking through the campus 20 years on and was contested by Scotch College and Geelong donated his time to speak to the guests. Gideon nefoodclub.org commenting favourably on something and saying NR: The capital works program over the past Grammar on the Main Oval. The cup was won by Haigh was highly entertaining and pitched his ‘Wasn’t Roberts the Bursar then?’. Hamish Long (’85) Scotch College with an outright victory. speech perfectly for the boys, as well as the adults. 20 years has been breathtaking, another major President challenge, and a huge investment for the School’s GS: Neil, your contribution to the School and those He left them with the message that cricket goes The McLeod Club hosted The Tait Cup Dinner Old Scotch Wine & Food Club future. The extent of development may never be that are part of it will not be forgotten. Your sound on past school and encouraged them to continue which was held on the Friday night of the match Phone OSCA: 03 9810 4302 repeated if you look at the ratios and the scale of sense of judgement, your keen sense of purpose playing and experience the enjoyment of club – 11 March. It was a beautiful balmy night at Royal (Old Scotch Collegian’s what has occurred. and process, your enthusiastic commitment, cricket. He also enlightened us about other things South Yarra Tennis Club. Both Scotch and Geelong Association) your generous warmth and spirit will be missed that are said on the pitch. GS: How would you like to be remembered? First XI teams were present and we had wonderful Email: president@scotchwinef by the entire Scotch Family. We wish you, Helen support from both Heads of School, Heads of Thank you to Geelong Grammar for supporting oodclub.org NR: What a privilege it has been to serve and and the family all the best for the future and we school councils, cricket coaches and parents. The the evening; we enjoyed your company immensely Postal: 1 Morrison Street, be part of this great School for the last 20 look forward to your continued involvement as a Scotch boys were MC for the night setting the and look forward to next years match. The whole Hawthorn VIC 3122 years. I leave confident that the future offers member of the Scotch Family. standard for great entertainment. night embodied a wonderful spirit between the opportunities for all who choose to be involved TIM SHEARER two schools, brought about by the great game of (students, teachers, parents, Council and old The honourable Dr David Kemp led us into the cricket. boys) to feel a love for Scotch and occasionally be evening with an enlightening Grace that evoked overwhelmed by its capacity for good. the spirit of cricket. Stephen Harman, the School JANE MURRAY Sport photographer, provided images from the President – McLeod Club

24 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 25 OSCA/OLD BOYS President’s report Old Scotch Collegians’ Association This year we have a strong Council made up of 14 Our main thrust in our Annual Giving this year is to Annual Dinner 2005 committed Old Boys to provide an efficient group of build an Archive Fund so that firstly we can secure services to our Scotch College Alumni. the School’s archives, secondly organise, catalogue and store our archives in an orderly system, and ‘Inspiring lasting friendships’ The Executive Committee is made up of Bob Welch thirdly formulate a plan to house our archives in the (’66) (President), Andrew Wallace-Smith (’71) (Vice- long term. The importance that our archives be a President – Clubs), Alex Sloan (’71) (Vice-President well run operation cannot be emphasised enough – Sponsorships), Andrew Logie-Smith (’72) (Process & The 2005 OSCA Annual Dinner is set to reach new forwarded (by email) upon receipt of bookings. and we are now in the throes of creating a new club Governance), David Tyrell (’79) (Finance), Tim Shearer heights with the confirmation that the Governor This confirmation will also include details of how Bob Welch called the Heritage Club under the leadership of (’85) (Executive Director). This group reviews our of Victoria, Mr John Landy AC, MBE, will be the to gain access to Melbourne Park quickly and Peter Hawthorne (’54) whereby volunteers will be current activities and sets the agenda for the future. Guest of Honour. easily on the night. Special drop-off arrangements called upon to work on a casual roster-type basis OSCA Mentoring Our General Committee includes Richard Beveridge for those travelling by taxi have been made to in the School archives department. The history and The dinner will again be held at the Melbourne Program (’62) (Marketing), John Jeffreys (’69) (Events), John minimise walking distance to the Function Centre. thereby the heritage of the school is what sets Park Function Centre on Friday, 27 May 2005. Mentoring is an important part Craven (’69) (Immediate Past President – Archives) Early indications suggest that an attendance of us apart from many other schools and it is of the The Governor was born in Melbourne in 1930 of our Care Program which Dugald McWilliams (’90) (Service & Branches), and 700–750 is likely this year, so it is imperative that utmost importance that the preservation of its and educated at Malvern Grammar School and is directed by Ross Johnston we would also like to welcome Peter England (’70) you book early. history is a continual high priority. (Our history also Geelong Grammar School prior to attending The (’62) and Rick Aitchison who (Annual Giving), Peter Sim (’72) (OSCAnet), Simon runs in line with the history of the State of Victoria.) University of Melbourne where he was awarded The ticket prices have remained unchanged at are experts in this field. The Hosking (’97) (Clubs, Finance), Jeremy Chen (’99) Please give generously to this worthwhile project, the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science in $95 for OSCA Life Members and $99 for non-Life structure is set up whereby we (Asian Interests, YOBs), Ed Tudor (’04) (YOBs) . which affects us all. Guest speaker: 1954. The Governor has a keen interest in natural Members. A $20 discount is applicable to Old have a bank of general mentors The theme we have chosen this year is ‘Lasting Alex Sloan again has worked hard with our sponsors John Landy AC, MBE, history, with a particular focus on the conservation Boys who left School between 1995 and 2004. and behind them we have Friendships’, which sums up one of the key (Jellis Craig Real Estate, Logie-Smith Lanyon, and Governor of Victoria of Australian flora and fauna. specific mentors in differing objectives of OSCA. Our life friendships have to be For further information please contact Susan Peregrine Travel). We sincerely thank them for their industries and professions who continually worked upon so that they will endure Mr Landy is also well known for his athletic MacKay at the OSCA office on 9810 4302. support and we look forward to working with them achievements: holder of the World Record in the are willing to communicate and with time and at OSCA we are committed to the Make sure you get out of the blocks quickly and again this year. 1500 Metres (1954–55), World One-Mile record help Old Scotch Collegians with important friendships made at School and the book early! advice on career paths etc. endurance of those friendships throughout life. We would also like to thank the Presidents and holder (1954–57), Olympic and Commonwealth TIM SHEARER Committees of our Branch Network which includes Games medal winner, and the second man to run Advice in such areas as We are very pleased this year to have the Governor Executive Director 31 Branches both in Australia and overseas. We the mile in under four minutes. We are delighted university courses, skills needed of Victoria, John Landy, AC, MBE, as our guest Old Scotch Collegians’ Association would like to thank Scott Hoddinot (Sydney Branch) that the Governor will be in attendance at the for different professions, how speaker at this year’s Annual Dinner. We believe that for the running of this branch for the past few major dinner of the year. to apply for different positions, he epitomises our theme of Lasting Friendships years; he hands over to Fergus Kiel who will run the changing courses undertaken, and we look forward to hearing from him at our The toast to The Guests will be given by Mr Sydney Dinner in August. Ian Manson has handed Proudly sponsored by: clarity in long-term career dinner on Friday, May 27. Mr Jim Freemantle (’60), Jim Freemantle (’60 ). Jim holds Bachelor of over the Sale Branch to his son Andrew Manson. Date: Friday, 27 May 2005 direction, options in the job a business leader and a passionate Old Scotch Economics and Master of Business Administration Geoff Kidd at the Mornington Branch has done a Time: 6.45 pm for 7.30 pm market, advice on good and bad Collegian, will introduce the Governor. The last degrees from Monash University. Jim was CEO very professional job and he is handing over to Tony Venue: Melbourne Park Function Centre career moves, interview process, Governor of Victoria to speak at our dinner was Sir of the Home Building Society from 1995–2003. Connabere. Dress: Black tie, Scottish attire or dark targeting jobs and companies, Henry Winneke in 1974. Prior to that he held various senior positions in lounge suit with Old Boy tie and how to sell yourself are but We would also like to congratulate the school on banking and corporate consulting. Currently Jim We would like to congratulate and thank all the Car parking: Available at the venue, Entrance D a few areas covered. the opening of the James Forbes Academy this is Deputy Chairman of Racing and Wagering Presidents and Committees of our 15 clubs. Through in Western Australia (WA) and Chairman of the on Swan Street, $9 per vehicle Our mentoring program year in February. Scotch now has a State of the a lot of hard work all the clubs are continuing to be Prostate Cancer Foundation in WA. He also holds Price: $99 OSCA Non-Life Member has had many Old Scotch Art complex for Drama and Music and the many relevant and are growing with continued strength. a number of other positions assisting industry and $95 OSCA Life Member Collegians through it and associated production functions. It was a sad day The OSCA Club’s Committee have again this year the community in Perth, where he resides. $79 Young Old Boys (Class years has been very successful in when Campbell McComas, a champion Old Scotch made sponsorship allocations to the clubs for 1995–2004) achieving the applicant’s goals. Collegian who gave so much, passed away just prior This year’s dinner has been in the planning for some specific projects that were presented to them $75 Young Old Boys OSCA Life This program is professionally to the opening of the centre, but he knew that his many months with serious attention being paid to through detailed proposals. We would also like to Member (Class years 1995–2004) run and should be taken dreams for Performing Arts education at Scotch the feedback received from last year’s event. The welcome two new clubs to our OSCA organisation Convenor: John Jeffreys 0417 007 007 would be fulfilled. seriously. If you have an enquiry – the Old Scotch Music Club led by Ed Tudor and the Old Scotch Collegians’ Association is very keen to ensure that this signature event of the year please contact our Executive reorganised Old Scotch Soccer Club (an enthusiastic BOB WELCH Director, Tim Shearer, who will team led by Tim Ward) which takes the field this President remains the pre-eminent old school dinner within Note: Entrée cards will be available at registration. start the process for you. year in the State Provisional League. Australia. This year booking confirmations will be

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Old Boy – Year left Scotch Past Staff – Year left Scotch Following the recent death of my father, Neil always loved words, Neil initially expanded this Past Parent – Year your last son left Scotch Other Newnham on the 5 December 2004, aged 83 years, interest whilst a Scotch student. He contributed I found the following poem, ‘Last Post Thoughts’ in to the school magazine and subsequently became Paver Styles: Brick paver Bluestone paver his files. The poem was written by Neil’s younger a journalist with the Melbourne Herald Sun brother Private Eric Newnham, 2/23 Infantry newspaper. Judging by ‘Last Post Thoughts’ it seems (please select) Battalion more than 60 years ago on the eve of 23 Eric also knew how to turn a phrase. December 1944. Neil’s elder brother, Arnold, had Paver Order: Individual $200 Group of 4 $680 Despite my own failings in English (not at Scotch), (please select) been killed in action on Crete earlier in the war and Pair $380 Group of 5 $750 language skills have resurfaced in my five children; his father, Harvey, was an amputee from ANZAC in the three boys are enjoying a Scotch education. Group of 3 $540 Group of 10 $1000 the First World War. The poem reflects on the impact Andrew (’04), is now enrolled in journalism at of this and previous wars on Eric and his colleagues For prices for other groups please contact the OSCA offi ce on (03) 9810 4302 Monash for 2005, and both Jonathan (’03) and and the place of war in determining the future. For Cameron (Scotch Year 8 at present) have also Inscription(s): Marine-grade stainless steel disks (6 cm in diameter) are fi xed onto the paver of Eric, this future was short-lived, as he was killed in inherited a love for the written word. The tradition your choice with a four-line inscription (see maximum letters per line). action five months later at Tarakan on 9 May 1945, of fine teaching in English at Scotch endures. I aged 20. can only hope that the impact of war on Neil’s Neil Wishart Newnham All three brothers, Arnold, Neil and Eric were family of three children, five grandsons and three Disk 1 Disk 3 educated at Scotch College, Melbourne. Having granddaughters, has run its course. (Max. 10 characters) Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) Line 1 ERIC NEWNHAM (’42) Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) Line 2 (Max. 13 char.)

Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Last post thoughts The moon is higher in its slow Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) A clear, star-speckled sky, in deepest blue. And things he should have done – but in his way The moon incandescent, a brilliant hue. Was human nature, a bar to Christian living ascension, A gentle breeze to waft away the heat. If susceptible to Evil’s vast misgiving. The soldier’s nerves relax their Disk 2 Disk 4 Still Night summons boisterous Day’s defeat. day-time tension; He wonders what mysterious Future holds, Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) The toils of Day are over; care cast aside, The night is strangely silent, in What ends tomorrow in her arms enfolds. A soldier dwells in thought at Eventide. darkness deep. Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) He wonders when the war will end, and peace The soldier’s mind resigns Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Across the world old rivals clash in war . Will bring from service his release. itself to sleep. This side, now bitter foes, were friends before. He knows that time will end this dreaded war, Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) Perhaps his heavy breathing, Man’s thoughts are of his former ecstasy, But wonders whether it was worth fighting for. his troubled mind, Now so corrupted in cruel rivalry. The desert’s blistering sun – the jungle rain – Sample Disk 5 Bring dreams of life which he Disk He thinks of cobbers who have run life’s race. He wonders if they suffered these in vain. has left behind; Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) The soldier runs it a reckless pace: He wonders whether from the war’s privations, Perhaps he hears an echo in a FIRST NAME Sample disk not Today he lives. Tomorrow he may die. From the suffering, pains and deaths of nations, to scale Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) valley, SURNAME (For this is war – our folly’s harsh reply). There will arise from sovereignty many vied for And dreams it is the New STUDENT/STAFF/PARENT Font size subject to Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Home calls his mind to sentimental bliss. A unity which so many hoped and died for. LAST YEAR change to accomodate World’s great reveille. lengthy names etc. Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) He thinks of joys this war has made him miss. He wonders – also doubts – what peace will offer Perhaps he offers, in his solitude, To these brave lads whose very lives they proffer Written on the eve of 23 A silent prayer that faith might be renewed -- To country, man and God. And, till bored, December 1944 by Private Eric For more than fi ve pavers please contact the offi ce on (03) 9810 4302 Faith that our national leaders will construct He wonders will they get their just reward … Newnham, 2/23 Inf Btn. Killed in A saner world where nothing will obstruct He knows of crosses in a Flanders field, action at Tarakan, 9 May 1945. Payment details: Cheque Payable to ‘OSCA’ is attached. The progress of a mutual betterment Of men whom Death’s dark power forced to Aged 20. His brother, Arnold, Credit Card: Visa Mastercard Expiry Date: To selfish Hate’s and Distrust’s detriment. yield. had been killed in action on He knows of war not many years ago Crete earlier in the war. His Signature The soldier lies enfolded in Night’s gown. And of the awful aftermath, and so father was an amputee from A tinge of pink shows where the sun went down Cardholder’s Name: He wonders whether this will be the same ANZAC in the First World War. He thinks of things he did throughout the day All gifts to OSCA become the property of the Association and are under the care and control of the OSCA Council. Or Calvary will be more than just a name. The School Council maintains the right to use the land and buildings for whatever purposes it deems fi t from time to time. Please post or fax to: Pavers Project, Scotch College Development Offi ce, 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn 3122 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 31 Tel: 03 9810 4302 Fax: 03 9810 4334 Email: [email protected] OSCA/OLD BOYS OSCA/OLD BOYS

OSCA Antarctica Branch The triumphant Mornington team: Gus Elliott Australia Day Honours 2005 APS Presidents meeting! (’92), Dugald Branch Dinner The following Old Scotch Collegians have been Thomas Harold BISSET, AM (’63) meet at Scotch ‘Unbelievable’ is McWilliams (’90), awarded Australia Day Honours (in italics). For service to the development of the community A meeting of the 11 Associated about the only Liam McDonnell housing sector to meet the needs of low-income Public School Alumni meaningful (’91), Mark The Honorable Jeffrey Gibb KENNETT, AC and disadvantaged residents, and as a major Presidents and Executive word I can Costa, Kingsley (’65) contributor to the debate on broader social- Directors was hosted by OSCA come up with. Oldfield (’91), For service to the welfare and policy issues. at Scotch in early March to The effect Gus McQueen (’91), Andrew Croxford (’92) and Don Victorian Parliament exchange ideas and values the place had McQueen. and the introduction of Professor Garry Lawrence JENNINGS, AM of each. The meeting was a upon me was Andrew Buick and Don initiatives for economic (’63) huge success and moves are Mary Taylor and OSCA President quite profound. Beaurepaire at the OSCA and social benefit, to For service to medicine being made to hold some joint Bob Welch The sheer size The flood in 1934 Antarctica Branch meeting! business and commerce in the areas of functions. Further talks will of it all was The recent story and photograph of the flood and to the community in the development of cardiothoracic research be made now at half yearly staggering. I know that there are plenty of other reminded me of the major flood which swamped the arts, sport and mental-health awareness and public health, to the meetings being hosted on a places in the world, some of which I have seen, that the school on Saturday, 1 December 1934. Six inches strategies. Baker Heart Research rotation basis by each group. are physically as impressive in many ways, but to of rain had fallen on the Thursday and Friday and, Institute and the Alfred see an environment which is so much the same without the buffer of the Upper Yarra Dam, which Major General Gregory Howard GARDE, AO Hospital, and to professional and health-related all over while at the same time every little bit so was not built till the late 1950s, or the protection RFD QC (’66) organisations different from every other little bit is to realise how of a levee bank, the school was soon awash. Two For distinguished OSCA Executive Director Tim utterly insignificant we really are. prefects of 1934, Geoff Collie and Henry Marshall, service to the Australian Shearer (’85) and Ed Tudor (’04) had come to school to see the extent of the flood. The Peregrine team – the Melbourne office, all the Defence Force Reserves, overseas staff in Argentina and particularly the They decided to have a wider look, so managed in particular as the shipboard staff and crew – were wonderful. The to get a tub pair from the boatshed – neither had Assistant Chief of way the whole trip was run was excellent. I think rowed before – and headed across the Meares oval Defence Force (Reserves) and Head Reserve Policy. to find anything to mutter about would be next to and the horse paddock (where the Hockey ground is impossible. The safety of everyone was obviously now), across the Melville (Lower) oval and out into paramount, the food was way beyond expectations. Glenferrie Road. Glenferrie Road was not fenced I thoroughly enjoyed the zodiac trips and kayaking at the time. They headed down to Kooyong where Jocelyn Kalwig and Geoff Kidd – the silence of the kayaking was impressive in this they rowed over the outside courts and decided (’61) with Mary McCoy environment. that, as the flood was still rising, they had better get their boat back into the boatshed. They managed ANDREW BUICK this despite the rising water, and just in time too. Ten minutes later the boatshed, boats and all went Gus’ Guzlars clean sweep tumbling down the river. Most of it snagged under Strath Creek Victoria, 30 January 2005 the MacRobertson bridge. Only one boat survived relatively unscathed: the tub pair! At its peak the In the annual Australia Day eights tournament, Gus flood lapped on the top step of the Memorial Hall McQueen’s ‘Guzlars’ narrowly defeated the three facing the oval. Russell and Ann Cole other teams for a clean sweep. The other teams were the Silver Foxes, the Edinburgh Eccentrics, and Geoff returned to Scotch in 1935 as Vice-Captain Tubby’s men. The games consisted of a seven-over of School. He was outstanding at sport, like his innings (14-over match) where each player bowls grandson, Tim Downing, our 1999 School Captain. Enrol early for a place at Scotch one over, excluding the wicket keeper. Several of Geoff spent WW2 in the Navy, attached to the Royal the games saw the run rate at over 14 an over. Liam Navy. His first appointment was to the Russian All members of the Scotch Family are advised to McDonnell (’91) top scored with a match-winning conveys. He now loathes baked beans, which 54 off 20 balls including five sixes! He hit 26 off one submit an application for a place at Scotch they ate cold for months on these convoys. He over. Match Umpire Michael Knox from the Riverina, transferred to Motor Torpedo Boats and was soon College as early as possible. father of John (’90) and Richard (’95), said it was one David Orr and Graeme Peacock to skipper his boat, working mainly in the North Sea of the most entertaining games of cricket he had and the Channel. By a strange coincidence his 2IC , ever seen. The event, now in its 10th year, has seen The application fee is $25. Application forms are Philip Dale, was later to become my brother-in-law. many Scotch boys play at Don McQueen’s private Geoff was very busy on D-Day. His last game of available from the Admissions Office on 9810 cricket ground at Strath Creek. cricket was at Lord’s representing the Royal Navy v. 4203 or www.scotch.vic.edu.au GUS MCQUEEN (’91) the Army.

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chancellor of Melbourne University. Ian has close to where I grew up. Cate, the mother by this time, and we headed over to another James Paterson (’93) married Tina Gourlay on been Deputy Chancellor since 2001 after to be, is very well and we are both excited. part of town to test a lady’s well. It was Saturday, 26 March at the Littlejohn memorial being elected onto the University Council in Work is busy … I am in practice with two other beyond help. She put on a brave face, but you chapel, Scotch College. s s 1994 as a representative of the graduates. Ian medical oncologists here and patients come could tell she was shattered. We asked her 1940 1960 Alistair Presnell (’97) recently finished fifth in Gil Hendrie (’45) and his wife, Dorothy, have Doug Harrison (’67) recently wrote: I attended recently said, ‘The University of Melbourne is from as far as Mansfield in the south and what had happened to her house, and she The Australian Golf Open. In December 2003 recently headed North to a retirement resort Scotch as a boarder from 1963 to ’67. Those entering an exciting and challenging time. I Deniliquin in the west. I am thinking about pointed to a pile of rubble about 100 metres Alistair turned professional and gained his near Mooloolaba where they spend time five years at Scotch were the most influential will be working with our new Vice-Chancellor, Scotch and also Ormond again today due away. The translator said the house had only Australasian PGA Tour card. In January 2004 playing table tennis, line dancing, playing in my life, second only to my parents. professor Glyn Davis, to ensure that the to the sad news reported in The Age. Before been finished in December. I felt pretty rocked he went to the Asian Tour school with his bridge, bowls, tennis and billiards. I have just read Chaplain Graham Bradbeer’s teaching and learning experience for all I went to board at Scotch in 1982 I stayed by this. Just couldn’t get my head around father, Ray, who was his caddie. Ray sadly died excellent article in the December 2004 students is stimulating and invigorating, and with Rob Lawson (’85) and his family for a what it would be like to build a house and Ken McKenzie later in that year from a heart attack. edition. Your great predecessor, the Rev. Alec that our research is of world-class standard. I while to get me acclimatised to the city. I also then have it washed into a pile of bricks. Up (’42) is now Fraser, was a patriarch of Scotch in my time. also want Melbourne to be the university of worked with his father Peter (Harry) Lawson and down emotions!’ Andrew Speed (’92) and his wife, Bridget, have living in One day in class in early 1965 he told the class Australia where first-class staff most want to occasionally at Box Hill when I was there. I see recently had a son, Samuel Charles, 7 April Queensland. (’95) is engaged to Felicity Hiller. ‘you should remain true and chaste for your work.’ Peter died recently. The Peter Lawson I knew Miles Beeny 2005. Ken served loved one in life’. This hit me almost like a bolt was a great man and I am sure he will be Luke Stanistreet (’95) has announced his in Vietnam of lightening as true for my life; it took me 20- Stuart Spiden (’94) married Katherine Hiney missed.’ engagement to Julia Cuthbert. They will be as Deputy odd years to realise it was God’s words to and on 29 January at Glen Forbes. married on 31 December 2005. Commander for me. That influence of Scotch remains as Ed: An obituary for Peter will appear in the next John Brendon powerful and true 40 years on. s of the 1st 1980 edition of Great Scot. David Fitter (’94) began playing Rugby at Taylor (’96) Australian Task That’s the power of Scotch College, and God! Justin Auld Scotch in Year 11 and went on to represent graduated Force. He is pictured here briefing Admiral Sir (’87) recently Selby-Smith, Colin Healey, ‘Chesty’ Bond, the school in the 1994 Premiership side. He from Duntroon visited the Victor Smith on the look out on top of Nui Merve Stump, ‘Ocker’ Ferris, Ron Brown, Don then began playing for Melbourne Rugby Club RMC in June School, having s Dat hill. Macmillan, Bill Blenkiron, ‘Percy’ Proven, Gath 1990 as well as Victoria at under 19, 21 and senior 2004 and spent the Tapp, ‘Gunner’ Davidson and Rev. Alec Fraser Andrew levels. He then moved to Sydney to try his was awarded all appear personally before me as I write. last 20 years Ashton (’93) luck in the much tougher Sydney competition. the Queen’s To me as a student they were our dedicated living in the together with He began at Newcastle before moving to his Medal, which s teachers; to me as an adult I know they were United States his partner, current club, Sydney University. He then won is awarded to 1950 that and far more; they gave me the chance where he is a Genevieve David Clunies-Ross (’53) has recently been a training contract with the ACT Brumbies the graduate who has achieved the highest to fulfil my life. Management Lean, an in touch with the School. David was the Co- before getting a full contract in 2002. Before aggregate marks over the 18-month Officer Consultant in the High Tech industry intensive-care Editor of The Collegian in 1953 with Michael I learnt and played hockey for the first this season he had come off the bench on Course at RMC. time. Since school, I have been involved in where he deals with Microsoft, Expedia and nurse, are about 10 occasions in the Super 12, with Winneke. His older brother Anthony was Simon Dart (’96) recently won the Jack Ryder playing, umpiring, coaching juniors and Starbucks. He left Scotch in 1985 when in in Sri Lanka injuries disrupting him last season. In the editor in 1949 with Brian Shaw. Anthony is Medal for the best player in Premier Grade administration in Bendigo, and presently 4th Form and completed his schooling in the as volunteer first four games of the current season he has emeritus Professor of Economics at Strath cricket in Victoria. Simon scored 1098 runs at umpire with Hockey Victoria and coach United States. He studied International Affairs tsunami relief workers. Restoring drinking started in the prop position on two occasions, Clyde University in Glasgow. At Scotch, Laurie an average of 84.46 playing for Hawthorn- juniors with the Mornington Peninsula at both undergraduate and postgraduate water to communities shattered by the Christie was the senior English master who including the last game in South Africa on Hockey Club. Monash University. He is only the fourth levels prior to commencing work. Justin’s tsunami is a priority, and Andrew has been Saturday, 19 March. He has also been elevated encouraged David to continue with his player in the 98-year history of district cricket Other community involvement was more parents and brother also reside in the United testing, pumping and treating wells that were into the Wallaby training squad over the past writing. David worked for the British shipping to achieve this feat. States. Upon his visit, Justin commented on fouled by the wave. company, Butterfield and Swine, in both than six years as a Councillor on the Rural City year, bringing him close to realising his dream of Marong. the ‘remarkable changes that words cannot John Buchanan (Scotch College Chaplain Hong Kong and Japan. He wrote the book He writes: ‘We recently cleaned out a family’s of becoming an Australian Rugby player. express. The kids today are just blessed with from 1992 to 2003) was inducted into Springboard, which was about that particular After Scotch I did civil engineering at the now well, and they said they would move back into the music and academic resources that were The ACT Brumbies play in the Super 12 Bendigo campus of LaTrobe Uni. I graduated the pastoral charge of East Maitland time in his life. He has since written White their house from the refugee camp. There competition with sides from Australia, New as gold medallist and dux of the Campus, so inconceivable twenty years ago.’ Presbyterian Church. Guard, which is a political thriller set in were lots of handshakes and a few tears. Zealand and South Africa. All three countries Scotch’s academic background proved sound. Australia in 1995. His latest offering is Black Tim Johnston (’85) studied for a degree in select their national sides at the conclusion of Stephen Kong’s (far left) family were recently Coming from a farm, the lure of the land won, ‘Then we followed a lady to her well which Orchestra, which is distributed by Tower Books Rural Science from 1986 to 1990 at UNE welcomed to Scotch College and were taken engineering a short half-head second. she (like everyone else) wanted pumped out. the 11-game (plus semi and final) competition. and is available in all major book stores. on a tour of the campus and its facilities. Armidale NSW. In 1992 Tim married Amelia. We pumped it out ... and it turned out she The ACT Brumbies are the current champions. Married, with three step-sons, I live with my They have four children: Alice 7, Emily 5, Maurice Gooey (front) attended Scotch from Trevor ‘Butch’ Lemke (’56) recently visited had thrown all her crockery, knives, pots and Matthew Gwynn (’94) married Maija Nance wife, Helen, on the Mornington Peninsula, Richard 3 and Charlie 16 months. They live on 1929 to 1933 when he was Dux. the School. Trevor has lived in Thailand for 14 working in the vineyards of the peninsula. pans down there when the wave hit (a tactic on Saturday, 19 March at St John’s, Sorrento. years where he is a professional photographer. ‘Waradgery’ north of Coleraine and run sheep employed by the police force as well – they I note with sadness, the passing of Don (’99) and Many of his photos feature the exotic Thai and cattle. threw their ammo and weapons down their Ben Hallenstein John Strainge Macmillan and, like many other old boys, (’99) both graduated from the Bachelor of landscape and are used in travel books and Cameron McAdam (’89) has become the new well). It was like Christmas for her, getting look forward to reading his full obituary. He Veterinary Science with honours from the brochures. Trevor was the last ‘Marlboro Man’ Uniting Church Minister at Camperdown all her goods back in various states. She was was one of nature’s gentlemen who provided University of Melbourne in December 2004. in 1975 and featured as the Cleo centerfold in in western Victoria. This is his first ministry rushing around, collecting all the stuff we a very strong role model for us boarders to Both are now working in mixed practice in January 1976! follow. Condolences to his family. placement. brought up from the buckets with a huge grin Victoria – Ben is working in Cohuna and John on her face. Great moment. Smart lady. Melbourne lawyer and company director Ian Chris Steer (’85) reports from Wodonga that it in Tatura. Renard (‘64) has been appointed the 19th is a ‘busy practice here … It is fabulous living ‘We were feeling pretty good about ourselves

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Peter: Doug Lording, Gary Bennett and Roger Crow Cowper, I. Botham, J. Dujon, J. Snow, A. Hurst, J. Higgs. know it!). know

Finals Fever Peter Ashton hangs up the Whites were all highly competitive match-winners. But it’s don’t they though (even Ashton Peter against or with played all They Answer: Hendry-Prior at Old Scotch hard to leave out the Partons, Sinclairs, Al Jones and Cup the English leggie(!), Pat Trimby. Cricket Club Several years back, while still playing for another I am sure all associated with OSCC over the years Old Scotch Club Rovers The Hendry-Prior Cup was Editor: Best three opposition players played against contested for the tenth The Old Scotch Cricket Club club, I was asked to fill in and field for Old Scotch would like to congratulate Asho on his career and The Old Scotch Rover crew has had a very busy in MCC XI competition? year on the Main Oval at was the runner up in the Reds. A catch was soon hit my way and I did enough thank him for his dedication. year. There have been quite a few older members to hang on. For the rest of the day, one older guy Scotch College in February. MCC competition for season As long as I’ve known Asho I have always thought Peter: It was an honour to be able to play against booted/socked from the crew, and there has been from Old Scotch kept asking about my cricket Batting first the Old Geelong 2004–05. he was old. Harsh but fair. Which to me made his Colin McDonald (who I think still holds the record a great many new members join the crew. It seems background: could I play for Old Scotch, who I knew Grammarians made 210 and cricket skills and approach all the more admirable. for the number of APS centuries, not to mention a as though the crew is having a fresh start with Old Trinity proved too strong at my current club, where I batted/bowled etc. etc. the Old Scotch representative So we have asked him a few questions to enlighten fine Test record). Tony Hargreaves from Richmond new people and an extended Den, and we are in the Grand Final and won That was of course Peter Ashton – and once I joined team were never in the hunt, us all on his entire cricket career, including his time and John Boucher from Wesley are others who comfortably. OSCC, had the pleasure of batting with him several losing 5 for 60 to be all out at OSCC, which is of course long and distinguished. consistently performed well against us, though late The Club had a great year and times. Always encouraging, winning or losing, in his career, Tony had trouble with Gary Bennett. for 170. is looking forward to a big always competing and concentrating 100%, and RICK WESTERN Editor: What are some of the major changes in 2005–06 season. often providing the spine for a batting lineup that general you have seen in cricket over the last 20–30 desperately needed him to ‘stick around’. Now in If you are thinking about years? retirement, he is still odds on to show up to watch a playing a bit of cricket but game (or field in slips if we are short for a couple of Peter: Australian rules football is responsible for keep putting it off, please hours) and if he doesn’t visit he will ring to find out major changes in cricket at all levels, I think. Now consider having a go next the result. that even the amateurs start training in mid- season and help our success. summer, players have to decide between football and cricket. Cricket is the loser, since the footy commitment is so great, players want a rest in the Interview with Peter Ashton Hendry-Prior Cup Old Scotch team off-season. I think this has an effect right up to first- extremely fortunate that we have been able to Editor: What year did you commence playing at Old Editor: Most memorable batting performance? class level, and may explain the surprisingly small obtain this extension to accommodate the growth Rear: Sam Lilley, Adam Routledge, Scotch Cricket Club? Peter: My recent teammates would justifiably number of Victorians who make the top level. Thank of the crew. It is here we would like to thank Mr Angus Elliott, Ben Milliken, Rob Peter: My first season with OS was 1980–81. I had consider me a ‘stodgy’ batsman, but in my youth heavens Shane Warne was an ordinary footballer! Chris Taylor for organising and pushing for us to be Ashton, Liam McDonnell, Paddy retired from 12 years of cricket with Hawthorn I was considered a hard-hitting bat, if a little Editor: What do you see as a vital ingredient in better accommodated, and to the Scotch College McKenna East-Melbourne and Melbourne University and impetuous! three of my five ‘tons’ for OS have been maintaining the Old Scotch Cricket Club as a strong community for providing the resources for the Front: John Kerr, Tim Shearer (with The Old Boys team that played the considered I’d play a season or two to ‘wind down’! in [40-over] one-day games. A memorable ton for and vibrant club for years to come? extension. Nick and Amanda), Will Elliott, first XI for the Hec Ingram trophy me was against MCC in 1987 when Rick Western and Editor: Previous Clubs played at since leaving Scotch Peter: I’d hope that perhaps in the future Scotch We have been a relatively busy crew, and a very John Ross and Rory Stewart – and lost! I put on over 180 for the fifth wicket. College prior to joining Old Scotch? could establish a reputation as a ‘cricket Mecca’ involved crew at that! We are very supportive of Rear: James Simon, James Sinclair, Editor: Any memorable bowling performamces? events happening around us, such as Camberwell Peter: In 1967 I played at Hawthorn East-Melbourne, with repeated success in APS cricket and with the Ben Milliken, Paddy McKenna, Showtime, and I am sure that our involvement then transferred to Melbourne University for the Peter: My bowling has been a disappointment at Old Boys in the Club XI comp., much like Xavier and Dylan Best and Andrew McCann in the show will become stronger. We have even six years I was there, then back to HEM. I played Old Scotch, especially when I recall my District First their Old Boys in footy. This is possible if coaching recruited several of the newer members from it Back: Hamish Dick, Tim Strapp, in all XIs, with a total of 25 District First games. A XI career, where I twice snared 3/30-odd, including a standards are kept high at school, perhaps with (as pictured with every Scotch Scouting member James Barton, Mar Simpsion, highlight was facing (unsuccessfully) John Snow in Test scalp. The Club XI batsman consider me ‘cannon some input from high-achieving Old Boys. Of course involved in the show). Simon Dick and Richard McCann front of a packed Ormond College crowd on the Uni fodder’, and opposing batsman often eagerly Old Boys who love their cricket should have a go Oval in 1972 v. Carlton. My team mate Geoff Courtis encourage me to have a trundle! at the ‘Big Time’ (Premier Cricket), but if they don’t Some of our members headed down to Tasmania (Scotch ’66) nearly hooked Snow for six that day in make it, or haven’t the time for the commitment, over the New Year period to take part in the Editor:Team highlight? an excellent knock. Two Uni teammates (Sheahan they should give the Old Boys comp. a go. They’ll get Australian Rover Moot (a large gathering of about and Higgs) played Test cricket, as did Bob Cowper at Peter: A highlight was winning my only premiership a lot of fun out of it. What a tragedy for a Scotch 600 Rovers from around Australia with some Hawthorn. in 1998–99, a bit lucky, but we deserved success cricketer to give the game away at the age of 18, and international guests). The annual End of Year Trip after close misses in ’96 and ’97. Another happy bask in the false glory that he ‘Coodabeen a Champ!’ was this year located down at Rye at Andrew Editor: How many games approximately have you memory was in about ’88, when we collapsed Garde’s (’97) parent’s holiday house, and to them played for Old Scotch C.C.? Editor: What is the most enjoyable part of playing at to 9/80 against Hawthorn East-Melbourne. Rick Old Scotch Cricket Club? we are extremely thankful for allowing us to stay Peter: I’ve kept a diary of my cricket since early Sherwen and Ian Bowden put on about 90 for the there for the week – a great risk, allowing Rovers to Peter: Old Scotch plays on great cricket grounds, schooldays. A quick count came up with 249 games last wicket, with Rick doing all the scoring, and run riot in a holiday house! But a great time was with top-class turf pitches. The games are for Old Scotch. ‘Bowds’ doggedly holding up an end. Rick, in fact, had by all, visiting the great wineries in the area, the went from 76 to 100 in four successive balls off the competitive, but usually friendly and enjoyable, and Positions held at Club? challenging mazes, and investing Claire Maddison Editor: played in the proper spirit of cricket. opening bowler, a very rare feat in any sort of cricket. into the crew at sunset on the end of a pier, School first XI Captain George Peter: I was captain for five years in the 1980s, Editor: Best Old Scotch players seen during your era Lastly, a piece of cricket trivia for the ‘buffs’. What something I am sure she will never forget. Dick with the Hec Ingram Trophy President for approximately three years and on the at the club ? have these cricketers got in common? K. Stackpole, committee at the club for approximately 12 years . C. McDonald, I. Chappell, R. Kanhai, P. Sheahan, R. Continued Continued

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Continued from previous page We have a big year planned and it should be an bushwalkers who arrived unannounced during MC 20-Year Reunion 20-year reunion Hawthorn Hockey exciting one at that. Firstly, five of us are heading David Tolstrup’s welcoming remarks. 1. Malcolm Wiley, Alistair Davey, Club Prepares for over to New Zealand to take part in their NZ Moot Tables were aptly decorated with walking boots Chris Jackson and James Big 2005 in late March–early April. More activities closer to filled with gum leaves, cardinal, gold and blue Canny home involve meeting up with some of the other The Hawthorn Hockey Club balloons and signposts for many of the places we’ve crews in the area and doing activities with them, 2. Simon Byrne, David Robinson, State League 1 men’s team walked over the 10 years. as well as attending an event which has only just David Neil and Adam Hall head into the 2005 season returned to its original form (and is true to every After an excellent meal and much talk, the three optimistic about another 3. John Armstrong, Jon West, Rover’s heart) – Mudbash! (buggy racing). So we are Presidents past and present tried (with no help top-four finish. After winning David Ledeton and Michael getting ours up and going and will compete against from the ceiling fans!) to light the candles on the its final 12 matches in a row Leslie the best of the crews in Victoria. birthday cake, beautifully made by Lach and Sue before being eliminated in McLean, and to lead the singing of happy birthday. 4. Kim McPherson, Jon Martin, We would like to congratulate James Stewart extra time in the preliminary Ed Holdaway and Jonathan (’97) on being Region Rover Council Chairperson LORNA LUKE 1 2 final by the Championship- Richardson winning team, Waverley, the for the past two years. James is also involved at team proved that it has the State level as Computer Systems Officer, as well as Old Scotch Football Club 5. Former and current staff working with the National Rover Council as Website Stephen Kong, Bruce Brown, talent to rival all others. The Old Scotch Football club is looking to start Administrator. Andrew Garde (’97) has also been Scott Croizier, Doug Galbraith, The team will be ably led for the 2005 season with a bang. For seasons on end very active outside the crew, being Scout leader for Don Davenport and Ben the seventh straight year by now the club has experienced poor starts, which the 2nd/6th Hawthorn Scout Troop, and is assisting Shearer at the 20-year reunion Andrew Hodder (class of ’87) has proved costly come finals time in September. the Scotch Scouts where possible. and will comprise a squad To help overcome this problem, the coaching staff 6. Lachie Fraser-Smith, Tony featuring Old Scotch boys On another note, for our 73rd anniversary this year, have been putting the players through a rigorous Japp, Tim Shearer, Scott Steve Tulloch (’96), Charlie we are planning to start an Annual Night (TBA!). pre-season training schedule which has yielded Montgomery, Rohan Tulloch (’97), Chick Feddersen If you are an ex-member, and would like to attend, results. The 1sts won all three practice matches and Sutherland, Hamish Long and (’98), John Feddersen (2000), please contact Katherine McDonald on 0410 277 082. approach round one with confidence. Robert Ogle This will hopefully be on the first weekend of June. Tim Strapp, Dylan Best and Along with the hard grind on the track, the club 7. Richard Sinclair, Graeme Paul Tulloch. If there is anyone who would like to join the crew has bolstered it ranks with some new recruits to 3 4 Bear, George Selleck, John There are also women’s and are aged between 17 and 26, don’t hesitate to ensure its success for the up-coming season. Old Balderstone and Tim Johnston sections with teams in all call Katherine McDonald (0410 277 082) or James boy Cameron McKenzie-McHarg (’98) is a welcome grades, and junior teams at all Stewart (0407 254 834), especially if you’re great at addition to the club, as well as ex-Box Hill Hawk’s age levels. The junior season fixing cars! captain and former Collingwood player Andrew kicks off in late March and the Pugsley, who will both add height to the team and senior seasons in mid-April. assist veteran ruckman Andrew Crow. Colin Phillips also returns and will add valuable experience to Please email the lineup. The real improvement will come from [email protected] if the younger players at the Club – Charles Tallent, you are interested in joining Andrew Quail, Will Lewis, Rob Josephs, Tim Hosking, the club. Adam Routledge and Tim Aural-Smith to name a few.

Dale Tapping will coach the seniors with assistance 5 6 from Andrew Smith and, after finishing runners- up the Grand Final last season, Serge D’Angelo will YOB’s Reunion again coach the reserves. Bruce Armstrong will go Walking into their second into his second season as coach of the Under 19s, YOB’s reunion decade with style which will be accompanied by a second Under 19 team this year, coached by Ian Leith. 8. Young Old Boys from the The Old Scotch Bushwalking Club celebrated its classes of 2000–04 recently 10th anniversary with a fun-filled dinner for 65 Andrew Millar will coach the third XVIII and Sandy caught up at the Strike club members in the Cardinal Pavilion on a hot Robertson will once again head up the Cardinals. Bowling Bar in the city. November night. Up-coming events include the pre-match luncheon It was was a wonderful event, full of laughter and before the Old Melburnians game on Saturday, reminiscences of walks past. Features included a 20- 7 May at Camberwell Sports Ground as well as the minute DVD of scenes from our walks over 10 years, Old Xaverians match on 21 of May at Xavier College

and a comedy act by ‘Cyril and Bert’ (alias David where the boys will be playing for the Russell–Burns 7 8 Ashton and Graham Stanley), two quirky trophy. For a full draw please see the club’s website at www.oldscotchfc.com.au.

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OSCA Reunion Program 2005 Old Scotch Branch Program 2005 The Campbell McComas Scotch College 24 June 60-, 65- and 70-year reunion Cardinal Pavilion 5 May Perth – Scotch College Perth Foundation lunch 6 May Adelaide – Adelaide Pavilion Restaurant Annual Report 19 August 30-year reunion (Class of 1975) Cardinal Pavilion 24 May Mildura – Grand Hotel Scholarships The Executive of the Foundation has decided that 2 September 40-year reunion (Class of 1965) Cardinal Pavilion 17 June Bendigo – Atheneum Club A full obituary to fund the costs of tuition for each scholarship in order to save costs we 22 June Singapore 31 October 10-year reunion (Class of 1995) PA’s Richmond on page 45 holder. The surplus from the returns will be added to will not be posting a copy of 25 June Hong Kong describes in the capital of the Campbell McComas Scholarship the Annual Report to every 18 November 50-year reunion (Class of 1955) Cardinal Pavilion detail the Fund to ensure capital growth of the endowment. 29 June Kuala Lumpur member of the Scotch Family wonderful Over time, therefore, the value of the scholarship this year. Instead, a full copy 3 July East Gippsland – Lakes Entrance Old Scotch Luncheon Program 2005 philanthropic will increase. of the Anwnual Report will 15 July Darwin – Parap Tavern contribution 5 August Cordner–Eggleston Cup luncheon The Campbell McComas Scholarships are to be be available on the School that Campbell 22 July Canberra awarded to students at Scotch College who enter Website (www.scotch.vic.edu. 10 November War Veterans’ Luncheon McComas made 29 July South Gippsland – Inverloch the School at either Year 7 or Year 9. They will be au/foundation) in pdf format. to education awarded at the discretion of the Principal under If, however, you would like to 1 August Western District – Hamilton in general, and Other dates the guidelines of Scotch College. They will cover the receive a printed version of 13 August North West Vic – Deniliquin Scotch College 13 May Old Scotch Golf Day – Victoria GC tuition costs for each student until the completion the report, please contact the in particular. 26 August Sydney of his studies in Year 12. Development Office on 27 May OSCA Annual Dinner – Melbourne Park Without 27 August Brisbane 9810 4300 and we will send The scholarships are open to any applicant and are 12 Aug Business Breakfast – Sofitel Hotel Cambell’s you a copy. 21 September Wagga Wagga vision, drive and to be awarded to students who display outstanding 9 October Wine and Club Food Exhibition – Scotch College 9 October Bellarine commitment the James Forbes Academy for Music, academic ability, and who have a interest in and Printed copies will also be aptitude for English, oral literacy and drama. It is available at the Annual 10 Nov Presidents Dinner (inc AGM) – Cardinal Pavilion 21 October London Drama and (importantly) the spoken word would never have eventuated. This is just one example expected that each recipient will participate in General Meeting of the 28 October Bangkok of Campbell’s outstanding contribution to Scotch drama at Scotch College. Foundation to be held on Tuesday 26 April 2005 in College. A sum of $300,000 is required to establish each the Boykett Room, Cardinal Campbell McComas Scholarship. Campbell died in January 2005 at the age of 52 after Pavilion. a short illness. The Campbell McComas Scholarships The first Campbell McComas Scholarship has been are being created to celebrate his life, his dedication launched and covered by pledges from his friends, to Scotch College, and his belief in the best – in colleagues and admirers. It will be awarded in 2007. facilities, opportunities and people. They are a DOBSONS recognition by friends, colleagues and admirers of a If you would like to make a contribution towards remarkable man, with an outstanding career, and an this most significant and worthy cause, please unquenchable belief in the goodness and generosity contact the Director of Development, Alan Hawthorn 9819 1122 - North Balwyn 9816 3366 of the human spirit. Watkinson, on 9810 4300 or by email at Traralgon 5176 6629 [email protected]. Email : [email protected] Each Campbell McComas Scholarship will be http://www.dobsons.com.au endowed to ensure it remains a perpetual scholarship. The funds will be invested with the At Dobsons we are well known for the outstanding Foundation Corpus. Investment returns will be used quality of our school uniforms, shoes and accessories. However, our range doesn't start and finish with quality school clothes - Far from it - As well as the clothes you need for school, we stock a wide range of street wear So if you're going casual, get serious - go to DOBSONS

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The Chapel seventy years School boys and masters were away, while The 20 oldest in the Junior School ‘at one stage late Old Boys ago in June and early in July numbers were Annual Giving 2005 reduced by about a quarter’. The story so far: after the death of Littlejohn in 1933, 1. Alfred William Herbert This year’s functions. Proper furnishings will make the room OSCA decides to build a chapel as his memorial, Chandler, b. 1 June 1905. Annual Giving much more comfortable and friendly for all users, A generation further back again, in 1950 and holds a competition for a design. The judge, Aged 99. Program, a joint and will be a significant contribution from the and 1951, flu set back the training of the Melbourne architect Percy Meldrum, awards the undertaking by Senior School parents in 2005. First VIII, while the school play, with forty 2. Melbourne Crutchfield first prize of £100 ($200) to the plan submitted the OSCA and or more parts, was ‘an easy target for the Clayton, b. 30 Dec 1905. Our appeal to the general Old Boy population of jointly by Messrs. J. D. Scarborough, J. Kirkland the Foundation, influenza epidemic. We managed to find the School is to help preserve the Archive-Museum. Robertson and Allan R. Love. 3. William Balleny Howden, follows a new substitutes for the casualties after some While there is continuing discussion about the b. 14 Mar 1906. path as the John Scarborough was the chief among these frantic zero-hour searching.’ long-term location and development of the Archive- School seeks architects, and his design drew on the gothic 4. Francis Campbell Stuckey, Museum, there is a huge need at the moment to Eight-five years ago, in 1918–19, a world- assistance cathedral at Albi (pictured), in southern France, built b. 14 Apr 1906. raise funds for immediate needs. These include wide influenza pandemic killed between for three very over the two centuries between 1282 and 1480. 20 and 40 million people (more than died 5. Roy Riggall Prentice, b. 26 preservation of existing artifacts; the provision distinct projects. in the World War that had just ended). June 1906. of a filing system to keep a file for EVERY student As photographs show, the similarities are striking. For the first The need for more and better since 1851; the conversion to digital recordings of Although influenza’s usual pattern of 6. Charles Spencer Mann, b. 19 time, we are A description of the Chapel could apply equally to storage! some unique and fragile early speech and music morbidity is as a killer of the elderly and July 1908. asking the the cathedral: recordings from the early years of Scotch; and the young children, this ‘Spanish Flu’ was most parents in the Junior School to offer their support ‘general 7. Bob Jarrett McCullagh, b. 17 provision of long-term storage containers to help deadly for the age groups in between. for a specific Junior School project – the provision simplicity of line, Aug 1908. preserve (in acid-free conditions) our priceless At Scotch, it curtailed boarders’ leave, kept of seating for boys, parents and visitors around concentration heritage. Every proud Old Boy of the School can whole classes away sick, and even closed 8. Leslie Winsall Hall, b. 18 Sept the Junior School Oval. Now that the Oval is being of ornamental help to preserve our goodly foundation well into the school for a month. 1908. restored after the lengthy building works for the detail and the future through any donation made towards this James Forbes Academy, it is most appropriate that a tendency A thousand-bed hospital had to be set 9. Leonard Denton Kemp, b. 6 most worthy of causes. towards loftiness June 1909. Prefect. proper seating should become part of this show- up in the Exhibition Buildings during case venue. There remain, of course, other options, to which in proportion the emergency. Its Secretary and General 10. Keith McKinley Wilson, b. 16 supporters can make donations within the Annual being salient Manager was William Howard Clowes In the Senior School, we are asking parents to help Sept 1909. Prefect. Giving Program. They are all detailed in the Annual characteristics’ (1903). with the provision of proper window furnishings Giving Brochure which is enclosed in this edition of (OSCA Year Book 11. John Hewitt Pope, b. 18 Sept in the Boykett Room of the Cardinal Pavilion. This Among the Old Boys the flu killed Great Scot. for 1941, p. 18). 1909. room is one of the most heavily used in the School were Hugh Curtis Clarkson (1915), who ‘The exterior of the building depends almost entirely 12. Albert Alexander Willis, by boys, parents and other visitors to the School, and We do hope that the Scotch Family will rally to the was attached to the 6th Field Artillery on proportion, massing, and the effects obtained b. 29 Sept 1909. all of us have probably been exposed to the fierce call once again, and make this a truly successful Brigade and died at Rouen, France, on 4 westerly light and sun during summer evening campaign with a strong focus on the future. by faceting the wall faces, resulting in a constant November 1918, aged 21, and Louis Ernest 13. (John) Alexander Lyne, b. 23 change of light and shade. Ornament is entirely Leviny (1882), who died in the Capetown Oct 1909. Prefect. Dux 1928. confined to the traceried window heads and door City Hospital on 3 June 1919, aged 53. surrounds; and this concentration of detail with its 14. Leslie Charles Blair Barker, and the Hospital), the Music School, the Chapel, and contrasting plain surfaces forms a keynote which is The Archives are compiled by Dr Jim GARDEN MAINTENENCE b. 29 Dec 1909. Who was Pegg Clarke? the Monash Lodge; that is, the recent buildings put retained throughout the scheme.’ Mitchell, Co-Archivist. & GENERAL CLEAN UP 15. Walter Alexander Forbes, b. The archives up in the late 1930s. Phone: 9810 4293 hold several ‘Consideration of cost necessitated the use of Please call for 21 Mar 1910. (There is a legend that these photographs were Email: [email protected] sets of well- brick’, but Scarborough chose bricks of pleasing a chat about commissioned by Alfred Stirling (Dux 1918) who 16. Ross Alfred Love, b. 3 Aug taken and texture and colour, just as the builders of Albi your garden had became a diplomat. Perhaps, being overseas, he 1910. well-composed Cathedral forswore the cold grey stone of the North requirements. wanted a record of the School’s recent changes? Or 17. Michel Krizoz, b. 3 Nov 1910. photographs, Sea for the warmer sun-drenched colours of the We will perhaps Stirling’s putative role in commissioning handsomely Mediterranean. service your 18. Sir (Joseph Robert) the photos has arisen only because a set of these garden mounted within Archibald Glenn, b. 24 May photos was among the books he left to the school Work began on the Chapel in May 1935. fortnightly, folded cardboard, and signed Pegg Clarke. Some sets 1911. Prefect. when he died.) monthly or as are bound loosely together. required. 19. Wilfred ‘Bill’ James So the questions remain: Who was Pegg Clarke? Flu Call us now or The photographs are undated but the bound sets Aitkenhead, b. 17 Sept 1911. How did she come to produce her fine sets of Yet again winter looms and yet again the doctors drop into our have outside covers dated variously as 1938, 1939, showroom. mounted photographs of the school? urge us to get our flu shots. ‘We are long overdue 20. Ian Edwin Crapp, b. 4 Oct and 1940. for a full-scale epidemic’, they warn, ‘or even a Ph: (03) 9819 9499 1911. Fax: (03) 9819 9399 Apart from a traditional shot of the Memorial pandemic.’ www.rennta.com.au Hall seen from across the Main Oval, most of the Office/showroom: A generation ago, in 1974, mid-winter influenza 51 Henry Street photographs are of the Hill (Arthur Robinson House hit the school hard. Each day, about 12% of Senior Hawthorn VIC 3122

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Then have some fun exploring this great new OSCAnet website launch website for Old Boys of the School. The Old Scotch Collegians’ Association has re- TIM SHEARER launched the OSCAnet website with new and Campbell McComas improved features to make it even better than ever. The news section allows us to communicate instantly. The member directory is simpler to use and has added search functions. All Old Boys are www.oscanet.com.au asked to re-enter their details into the directory and make contact with anyone who has done the same. There is a ‘Class of’ section for each year group with news of what your classmates are up to, information about forthcoming reunions and reunion photos.

The Business Directory has been reconfigured. For $250 a year Old Boys can advertise their business with a pdf file, a direct link to their website and a Guided tours of direct email contact link. An Employment the school Opportunities section has been added so Bruce Symon (’45) will lead Old Boys can advertise positions available at their work, again for a $250 fee. For Scotch College and the wider community lost one of its favourite sons that was able to bring enjoyment, laughter and fun to those fortunate a guided tour of the school in January 2005. enough to be in his presence. on the first Thursday of each information regarding these opportunities month (except January). The please contact Kathryn Cairney on 9810 Campbell McComas, or any one, of some 1822 other names Campbell To mark the lasting impression Campbell McComas has had on Scotch tour will start at 1.00 pm and 4443 in the Development Office. invented, tragically left us on the eve of his 100th performance for College, a series of scholarships is being established. Scotch College. ‘Instead, fittingly, today is his 100th performance,’ last for 2–3 hours, so please Under the Services section we have three The Campbell McComas Scholarships are being created to celebrate said Campbell’s son, Alistair, while delivering a eulogy at Campbell’s wear sensible shoes. You categories – Care, Faith and Special Offers. his life, his dedication to Scotch College, and his belief in the best – in funeral held at The Memorial Hall. Alistair went on: ‘We remember need to be fit enough to walk Details about the OSCA Care Committee facilities, opportunities and people. They are a recognition by friends, his rare strength of friendship, his abundant ability with words and for several hours and be able are outlined under Care, the School colleagues and admirers of a remarkable man with a remarkable career with people and his quiet achievements for charity … He took funny to manage Scotch’s steep Chaplain, Graham Bradbeer, has a section and an unquenchable belief in the goodness and generosity of the business seriously, and took great pride in making fun of serious slopes. dedicated to Christian Faith, and details human spirit. regarding OSCA sponsorship arrangements business.’ There will be a break for a The tribute from Campbell’s class of ’69 sums up our feelings: cuppa. for Old Boys are outlined under Special Campbell McComas was one of the most active and dedicated Old Offers. Boys of the modern era. Leaving Scotch in 1969, he pursued a legal ‘Cam, your boundless energy, generosity and sense of fun will Bruce Symon has had a continue to inspire us as you take up higher duties. A section devoted to the School Archives career and then embarked upon a career as comic speechmaker in continuous connection with ‘Well played, Cam, your friends are calling, classmates who have has been added, and you can now purchase which he created more than 1800 characters. Much of his work – in the school for over 60 years watched you in awe’ a paver online. Soon you will be able to fact almost a third of it in recent years – was dedicated to charities as boy, father, grandfather, across the entire social structure of Australia and, indeed, the world. [Signed, The class of ’69] and as President of OSCA. support the Annual Giving program online He was tireless in his efforts to help others and in giving his time Campbell McComas, as the only character in his play, has left the stage, Tour groups are limited to too. There is a section outlining the OSCA and energy to a huge range of deserving causes. At Scotch, where his but we are the beneficiaries of his wit, kindness and generosity. We are a dozen people, so please Council and its portfolios, and there are passion had been for the spoken word and dramatic performance, all the richer for his love, drive and friendship. book by ringing Sue MacKay details regarding enrolling your son at the School. Campbell’s vision for a Centre for Music, Drama and the Spoken Word at the Development Office on has been realized in the James Forbes Academy, which was opened JOHN JEFFREYS (03) 9810 4300. The site has a section with the latest on 10 February 2005. Campbell made one hundred appearances at Photos above (from left to right): Campbell with his father Geoffrey sporting results and a new photo gallery. and for Scotch over his years, and was not only an active Old Boy, The tours are free. McComas; Campbell’s final performance at Scotch College at the Special Old Boys can now purchase tickets to but the youngest Board member of the Scotch College Foundation, Preview of the James Forbes Academy; Campbell with Sandy Murdoch. the Annual Dinner and other office- Chairman of the Capital Campaign to raise funds for the Academy, and administered functions online with their President of the Foundation in 2002–04. His remarkable commitment credit card via the new Events calendar. to personal philanthropy acted as an inspiration to many, and his Make sure you log on to contributions to Scotch and to Australia are impossible to quantify. www.oscanet.com.au and input your Campbell McComas was a master at his craft which is best details into the member directory. summarized by Barry Humphries ‘Campbell was a man who invented and then triumphed in his own genre of impersonation.’ Campbell devoured the written word and then articulated the message in a way

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Ronald Ross Clark (’38) was born upon demobilisation. Ninth in the he married Mary B. Keig at Scotch. PHILLIPS Norman Raymond (Staff at Longreach, Qld, on 24 June 1921, December 2004 Great Scot list of ‘Darky’ Edwards played first-class 1957–89) and attended Scotch from 1935–38, Scotch’s oldest Old Boys, he survived cricket for Victoria from 1955–56 to POWELL AM KCSJ Rev Dr Gordon coming from BGS. He was a member his wife, and died on Australia Day 1959–60, taking 85 wickets at 29.45, George (’29) of the 1937 1st XV, and the vice- 2005 – the day on which he turned with 361 runs at 12.89. His best ROE John Stewart (’43) captain of the 1938 1st XV. He was an 96. bowling and batting figures came SCOTT Peter Arthur Cameron (’42) Exhibitioner in Commercial Principals from a match against Queensland SENNITT Geoffrey William (’58) in 1938, and obtained his BCom at (’44) was in December 1957. He took 4/0 to Robert Bruce Creelman SIMMIE Roy William (’37) Melbourne University in 1950. He born on 27 December 1928, and finish with 6/18, helping to bowl out SMITH Bruce Osborne (’50) (See ACKERLY Ian Arthur Clyde (’36) Ian Arthur Clyde Ackerley (’36) was winning the King’s Cup in 1952–53. Bill went to Auckland, NZ, to work for enlisted in the AIF in 1941, and in 1943 attended Scotch from 1941–45. He Queensland for 65. John then scored obituaries was at Milne Bay, New Guinea, as a 48 not out. He was a state selector OSBORNE-SMITH Bruce). AIKMAN Alexander Michael Hirst born at Brunswick on 19 December Bob coached the 1956 Olympic Fibremakers Ltd. He married Diana was the 1944 Form Captain of VIe. cipher operator. Ross was en route to for nine years, and national team SMITH Charles Humphrey Graeme (Staff 1961–62) 1920, and attended Scotch from Games VIII, which won bronze. From and was the father of Robert and Bruce married Pamela, and was the Tokyo within days of the war’s end, manager for 28 local tests, and 62 (’33) AITKEN OBE Robert Russell (Staff 1934–36. He served in the AIF from 1961–64 he coached the Scotch 1st Dorothy. His brother, Bob (1933–44), father of Michael, Christopher and and was a cipher operator for the one-day internationals from 1979–84. SPINKS Ronald Frederick (’46) 1961–64) 1942–46, being a Sergeant in the VIII, winning the Head of the River attended Scotch, as did his nephews Wendy. He died on 2 November 2004 26th Motor Transport Regiment, and in 1963. Due to the pressure of work, John (1971–76) and Bruce (1973–78), British Army. He was demobilized in after a long illness. John’s grandfather Thomas (1869–?; STAMP Charles Alexander (’29) ANDERSON Maxwell Barnard a Sergeant in the Australian Military being a solicitor and partner at and second cousins Bryan (1931–37; 1946 as a Sergeant in the 1 Australian died 30 May 1913) attended Scotch, STEEL Dr Alfred Robert (’32) Valentine (’32) Cipher Section. On 14 January 1939 as did his great uncle John (1869–?; Force HQ upon demobilisation. He Aitken Walker & Strachan, he was to died 26 July 1983), Colin (1931–37; died (’52) was born at STEVENSON Dr William John (’30) ARNOLD William Swinburne (’49) he commenced a 44-year career with Ian Wilfred Cross died 3 April 1936). Scotch has only married Lorraine E. Blair at Scotch on finish coaching Scotch after 1963, but 13 November 1946) and Frank (1939– Kew on 10 March 1937, and attended the Commercial Banking Company recently learnt that John died on 29 SWANN Allen Thomas (’30) BARR Maxwell George David (’44) 20 November 1948, and was a bank agreed to coach in 1964 due to Don 47) Martin, and John Ellingworth Scotch from 1951–52. He married (CBC) of Sydney (now NAB). He December 2002. The Australian team TAIT George Gordon (’44) BENNETT Graham Stewart (’49) officer with the Bank of NSW. Ian’s Macmillan being unable to coach (1940–45). Bill died at home in Marge, and was the father of Lynette, married Helen Wall at St. Phillip’s wore black armbands in his honour WATSON RFD RD RANR Dr David CLARK Ronald Ross (’38) son Doug (1963–67) followed him as expected. Bob was president Bendigo on 14 October 2004. Alison, Glenys and Robyn. Ian’s Church, Sydney, on 3 November 1954. on the third day of the Sydney Test Edward (’42) COSTIGAN Maxwell McFarlane (’31) at Scotch. Ian died on 21 December of Mercantile Rowing Victoria, cousin, David Ford (1957–59), also Their son, Stuart, was born in 1956, in 2003. WESTERN Kenneth McDonell (’49) COTO Ronald William (’25) 2004. and the first elected chairman of Maxwell George David Barr (’44) attended Scotch. Ian died due to and their daughter, Gillian, in 1959. WIDMER DFC Ronald (’33) CREELMAN Robert Bruce (’44) Rowing Australia. His guidance of was born on 16 August 1926, and cancer on 1 November 2004. Australian rowing set the scene for In Perth from 1955–56, they were in Roderick Alexander Fletcher (’61) was WITHERS OAM Dr Robert Melville CROSS Ian Wilfred (’52) Alexander Michael Hirst Aikman attended Scotch from 1937–44. recent Australian successes. While Sydney again until 1965, after which born on 19 April 1943, and attended (’40) (Staff 1960–61) was born on 9 He attended Pharmacy College Roy Bartlett Davies (’39) was born at DAVIES Roy Bartlett (’39) Bob’s father did not attend Scotch, Ross managed the Adelaide office Scotch from 1949–61. He was a 1961 September 1933 and attended The and completed his final exams East Malvern on 24 April 1922, and EDWARDS Harry Bertrand (’41) his uncles David (1873–80), George until 1968, when he moved to the UK. Prefect, and 1961 Co-Editor of the Geelong College from 1939–51, in February 1950, working as a attended Scotch from 1935–39. He EDWARDS John Neild (’43) (1875–82), James (1878–82), William In 1971 he returned to Sydney to head Scotch Collegian with Peter Gibbs where he rowed in the GC 1950 pharmacist for most of his life. was a member of the 1939 Collegian (1879–87) and John (1880–93) Aitken the bank’s International Division, and (who died on 16 October 1985). Rod FLETCHER Roderick Alexander (’61) and 1951 1st VIII, played in the 1950 On 15 November 1952 he married Editorial Committee. Roy enlisted in all attended, with David, George and lived in St Ives until 1998. Ultimately obtained his BA (Hons) at Melbourne FORSYTH Robert Graeme (’42) and 1951 1st XVIII, was a 1947–48 Patricia M. Henderson at Scotch, and the Melbourne University Rifles as a William being members of the first assistant general manager at CBC, University in 1966, and obtained a GIFFORD QC Kenneth Harril (’39) and 1951 Athletics team member, they had two daughters. Maxwell’s private in 1941. He obtained his BSc at crew. Bob’s cousin James (1914–20) he oversaw the introduction of postgraduate diploma in linguistics and a 1947–48 Relay team member. brother, Donald, was also at Scotch Melbourne University in 1943, and his GRIFFITHS Bruce Wilson (’56) also attended Scotch. Bob died on the bank’s first modern computer at the University of Edinburgh He was a school prefect in 1951. (1935–38; KIA 7 July 1943 in action MSc in 1954. For 18 months in 1949– GRIFFITHS Dr John Garland (’46) 6 December 2004 – within weeks system, and retired in January in 1968. He was chairman of the Michael rowed bow in the bronze- over France). Maxwell died on 20 50 he worked at British Insulated HAMILTON Hugh (’47) of the death of Don Macmillan, 1983. Active in the Presbyterian Victorian branch of the Australian medal-winning Australian VIII at December 2004. Callenders Cables Ltd, during which HOBBS Peter Stewart (’57) thus removing two Old Geelong Church, he was a keen lawn bowler Institute of Interpreters and the 1956 Olympics, coached by Bob and international traveller, and time he and his wife, Kathleen, cycled HUDGSON Dr. Peter (’52) Collegians whose service to Scotch Translators 1990–91, and President Aitken (see obituary below). This (’49) was 1500 miles through Britain and gave it five Heads of the River from Graham Stewart Bennett spent his final years following of the Australian Literary Translators INGRAM William Bertram (’60) crew included David Boykett (’52). born on 16 December 1933, and Ireland, with a three-day trip to Paris. 1963–73. his grandchildren’s sporting and Association 1991–92. Rod translated JACKSON Anthony Kenneth (Tony) Michael joined the Scotch staff in A daughter (one of two) was born attended Scotch from 1945–49. He scholastic achievements. Ross’ numerous books, TV programs and (’54) 1960 as a chemistry teacher, and in Paris in 1950, and they also had studied art and design at RMIT, brother, Samuel (1935–40), was also operas from Finnish and German into commanded the cadet corps’ B Maxwell Barnard Valentine a son, John. Roy was a metallurgist LAMBORN Ian Ronald (’41) then taught in secondary schools at Scotch, as was his nephew, David English. His brothers Angus (1951–63) Company. His 1960 3rd VIII won the Anderson (’32) was born at Balwyn and Senior Research Officer for the LANYON Dale Bernard (’60) in Melbourne and Hamilton. When (1959–69). Ross lived at Turramurra, and James (1954–66) also attended Head of the River, and his 1961 3rd on 20 September 1914, and attended Electrolytic Zinc Co of Australasia LOTHIAN OBE Thomas Robert Noel John Truscott won Oscars for art NSW, and died on 25 August 2004. Scotch. Rod married Leena Vallisaari, VIII won the Intermediate Final. He Scotch from 1931–32, coming from Ltd. His father, Leslie, also attended (’31) direction and costume design in and lived at Helsinki, Finland, where left to teach at Trinity GS, Sydney. Camberwell Grammar School. Max Camelot in 1967, Graham was unable Scotch (1896–1901; died 4 November MACANDIE Alan George (’24) Maxwell McFarlane Costigan he died after a short illness on 14 From 1974–98 he was principal of HC, obtained his BMechE at Melbourne 1967), as did his cousin, Arthur Merry to share the recognition, despite (’31) was born at Essendon on 17 November 2004. MACDONALD Kenneth Mitchell (’43) which expanded dramatically, and University in 1936. He was a director (1916–24; died 22 November 1965), having designed the furnishings, the December 1913, and attended Scotch MACLEAN Hector (’42) which set out to better Scotch in all of Bassett Consulting Engineers, who was also on staff. Roy lived at patterns on the women’s costumes from 1927–31. He was awarded a 1930 MACLEAN AM Ian (’37) respects. In addition to the creation Standards Australia Chairman, IEAust and men’s jackets, and the crowns Moonah, Tasmania, and died on Robert Graeme Forsyth (’42) was Senior Scholarship, and was a 1931 born at Surrey Hills on 24 August MACMILLAN Donald Robertson of HC’s Berwick campus, Michael’s Chairman in 1969, and author of worn by Richard Harris and Vanessa Australia Day, 2005. Probationer. On 25 October 1944 he 1925, and attended Scotch from 1937– Thomson (Staff 1959–87) lasting legacy was the introduction ‘From Tote to Cad’ – History of Julius Redgrave. As he did not have a green of rowing to HC. He coached its Poole & Gibson. In 1941 he married married Mary Gordon at Scotch, and 43. He was a member of the 1943 MARCH Lionel William (’47) card he was working illegally in the Harry Bertrand Edwards (’41) was inaugural 1st VIII in 1991, and had Berres Thomas and they had two their children were Susan, Margaret, 1st XV. On 2 August 1949 he married Obituaries are compiled by Paul USA, and could not formally share born at Melbourne on 16 August MARTIN Douglas Brookwood (’92) Don Macmillan (see obituary below) sons and a daughter. His brother, Wendy and Rodney. Wendy’s son, Kathleen N. Sutherland at Scotch. Mishura (unless otherwise stated) the awards. The Oscar statuettes 1923, and attended Scotch from MARX David Gordon (’44) coach its pioneering rowers. Michael Graham, attended Scotch (1933–34; Tom Carty, also attended Scotch Like his brothers, who also attended were bequeathed to him by Truscott. 1937–40. He served in the AIF from from information held or obtained McCATHIE Colin Campbell (’34) battled cancer for several years, and died 17 September 1989), as did his (1996–97). Max died at home on 3 Scotch, he was known by his second Graham was an art teacher at HC 1942–46, and was a corporal in died on 16 February 2005. nephews John (1959–64), Ken (1962– December 2004. name. His brothers were Leigh (1925– by Scotch, or provided to Scotch by McCOMAS AM Geoffrey Campbell from 1969–89. He took one of the the 1st Corps Independent Signals. 67), Peter (1966–71) and Nicholas 32; died 14 August 1970) and Thomas families or friends of the deceased. (’69) statuettes to class, where Adam Harry was sales manager at the (1972–77), and great nephew David Ronald William Coto (’25) was born (1935–38; KIA on 20 December 1944 McDONALD Roy Beresford (‘31) Robert Russell Aitken OBE (Staff Elliot, a student, was allowed to hold Richmond Brewing Company. His Eulogies, obituaries and any (1985–96). For over 40 years he lived at Sale on Australia Day 1909 and over Tambar Island). Graeme’s cousin McEACHARN, Ian Malcolm (’50) 1961–64) was born at Melbourne it. When Adam completed his short son, David (1973–79), also attended other biographical information at Killara, Sydney. Max died on 6 boarded at Scotch in Leighwood William (1915–18; died 9 April 1965) on 21 July 1922. He attended The animated film, Harvie Krumpet, he Scotch. Scotch has only recently been McKINNON Alan Graeme (Gus) (’44) September 2004. House from 1924–25. His uncles attended Scotch, as did Graeme’s are welcomed and must include Geelong College from 1932–40, showed it to Graham and sought informed that Harry died on 20 May McLAUGHLIN William Anthony (’39) Daniel (1891; died 10 August 1936) sons Robert (1962–68) and Jim (1971– stroking its 1st VIII in 1940, and being his advice, and later wrote to thank 2002. exact date of death to permit MELDRUM Richard John (’45) and Thomas (1891; died 23 June 76), and nephew Andrew (1957–63). Dux the same year. He served in the William Swinburne Arnold (’49) was him for his guidance and inspiration publication. Information can MELDRUM William Stuart (’39) AIF from 1942–46, being a Lieutenant born on 24 July 1932 and attended before going to Hollywood, where 1934) were also at Scotch. Ronald Graeme lived at Point Lonsdale, and John Neild Edwards (’43) was born at be forwarded via email to paul. MILNE Austin Joseph (’49) in the 31 Aust Anti-Aircraft Battery Scotch from 1938–49. While not he won his own Oscar. Modest but was a chemist and laboratory died on 28 August 2004. Ormond, Victoria, on 16 August 1927 upon demobilisation. Bob saw action in the 1st VIII at Scotch, he rowed inspirational to many, Graham died manager at Melbourne University. [email protected], by MONK Leslie Graham (’47) and attended Scotch from 1941–43. in New Guinea. A member of the seventh seat in the 1958 Mercantile on 5 November 2004. From 1940–45 he served in the Kenneth Harril Gifford QC (’39) was fax on 9810 4334, or c/o Old Scotch NEWNHAM Neil Wishart (’38) 1942 Form Captain of VII Latin, he Mercantile Rowing Club from 1946, Senior VIII, and was fifth seat in the RAAF, being a leading aircraftman born at Melbourne on 8 March OSBORNE-SMITH Bruce (’50) was a member of the premiership Collegians’ Association, 1 Morrison he stroked the 1951–53 Victorian VIII, winning 1961 King’s Cup crew. In 1963 in the 1 Aircraft Performance Unit 1923, and came from Fintona to PARKER Keith Woodman (’40) 1942 1st XI. On 6 September 1954 Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122.

46 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 47 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES attend Scotch from 1930–39, during (1979), grandson Caleb (Year 10), and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United died in the Boort Hospital on 21 as being the sixth oldest known Old National Library from 1944–47, and and was its chief coordinator for Melbourne University, but the lure which he became a King’s Scout. He cousin David Skewes (1961–65). Bruce Kingdom, where he died suddenly on December 2004. Boy. Scotch has since learnt that chief archives officer from 1947–60. seven years. Don taught geography, of the outdoor life took him to served in the Melbourne University lived at Crescent Head, NSW, and 16 February 2005. Thomas Robert Noel Lothian OBE he died at the Royal North Shore The Commonwealth Archives Office and studied remedial teaching in Western Australia’s north in mid- Rifles as a private from 1941–44. died on 15 October 2004 after a short (’31) was born at Mont Albert on Hospital, Sydney, on 5 October 1979. became a separate authority in 1978, after which he spent eight 1993, where he worked in mine In 1946 he obtained his LLB at illness. A memorial service was held William Bertram Ingram (’60) was Christmas Day, 1915, and attended 1960, and Ian was its chief officer years developing the area of special construction. Later returning to Melbourne University. On 26 March for him at Queens College. born on 14 March 1943 and attended Scotch from 1928–31. From 1932–33 Kenneth Mitchell Macdonald (’43) until 1968. He lived in Bangkok education. He served Arthur Rob in his studies, he obtained his B.Eng 1949 he married Elizabeth Eleanor Scotch from 1957–60, commencing he attended the Burnley College of was born at Camberwell on 3 from 1968–74, as principal archivist 1962, then McMeckan from 1963–73, (Computer Systems Engineering) Lorraine Caldwell, and their son Dr John Garland Griffiths (’46) was in Remove B. He was a member of Horticulture, then worked for the September 1925, and attended Scotch for SEATO. In 1975 he was deputy and finally School House from 1974 with Honours in 2002, and Don attended Scotch from 1959–69. born at Ballarat on 16 November the 2nd XI and the 2nd XVIII, but City of Melbourne in the Fitzroy from 1934–43. He was a member of keeper of public records for Victoria, until retirement, overseeing many immediately commenced work with Ken went to the Bar, and became 1929, and left Ballarat College to was also a football umpire. Bill Gardens before studying overseas. the 1942 premiership 1st XVIII, and where he pioneered double-decker humanising reforms. Don coached the Maritime Platforms Division of a QC on 28 May 1964. He helped board at Scotch from 1944–46. At obtained his BCom at Melbourne Initially at the Royal Botanic Garden, vice-captain of the 1943 premiership electric compactus shelving. He the 2nd VIII from 1959–63, for five the Defence Science and Technology form Canberra’s OSCA branch in Scotch he was a member of the University in 1967. In addition Kew, UK, he was at the Munich 1st XVIII, a 1943 Probationer, and 1943 had earlier invented the standard Head of the River victories, and was Organisation. His work included 1968, and was President of OSCA in choir in 1944. John studied medicine to his studies, he was a player Botanic Garden 1938–40, then Captain of Littlejohn. He enlisted archive box. From 1976–80 Ian was to coach the 1st VIII from 1964. With designing measurement systems and 1971–72, as well as being President at Melbourne University, and later and committee member of the returned to Australia to enlist in in the RAN on 4 January 1944, and the principal archivist at the Archives Bob Grant (’52) he was involved in a software for detecting underwater of the London branch. He became an at Cape Town, South Africa, and in Melbourne University Cricket Club, the AIF. A private in the 2/9 Field was an Ordinary Seaman on the Authority of NSW, now known car accident at the intersection of electromagnetic radiation from Honourary Life Member of OSCA in London. His father, William Raymond and a friend of many at Ormond and Ambulance from 1940–41, he was HMAS Lonsdale when demobilised as the State Records Authority of Burke and Cotham roads, and was surface vessels and submarines. 1996 for his service to Scotch, which Dudley Griffiths, mother, Mary in the Commerce Faculty. Bill was a lieutenant in the Australian Army in 1946. At the time of the Japanese NSW, and directed by his nephew, unable to coach the 1st VIII until Doug loved his work and made many included the provision of his legal Alfreda Skewes, and brother, Bruce, management accounting consultant Services Corps when demobilised surrender he was in Tokyo Bay. In David Roberts. Ian retired in 1980, 1965. He coached the crew 16 times friends in the workplace. His full and expertise on property issues. He was were also doctors. Mary’s brother, to William Ingram & Co. From 1991 in 1944. His war service included 1962 he married Margaret, and their but returned to Canberra in 1990 until 1986, winning in 1966–67, 1969 busy life included membership of instrumental in defending Scotch David Buick Skewes, was also a he was a member of Melbourne overseeing army farms in New daughters Allison and Jenny boarded on a research fellowship with the and 1973. He encouraged a love of the Army Reserves, and the Banks from the proposed encroachment surgeon (attended Scotch 1923–27; University’s Alumni Management Guinea. Appointed senior lecturer at PLC. Besides farming, Ken’s other Australian War Memorial and was music, and his 1969 crew was known Rowing Club, at which he won on Scotch’s property of the South- died 18 March 1989). John was a Committee, and on the Interflora in horticulture at Lincoln College, passion was the Melbourne Football a consultant to the Department for singing as it trained. Don trained several trophies. He enjoyed sailing, Eastern Arterial and bike path. Ken gynaecologist and obstetrician, Audit Committee from 1993–96. Bill Christchurch, NZ, he graduated Club. David Ashton (’65), his first of Defence until 1995. The Record and inspired generations of Scotch swimming, scuba diving, paragliding was a Freemason, Procurator of the delivering thousands of Ballarat followed his father Hec (1923–26; with the gold medal in the six-year cousin once removed, recalls Ken Continuum: Ian Maclean and the athletes, and specialised in the and bushwalking, and covered over Presbyterian Church of Australia babies. From 1974–76 he was died 28 December 1998) to Scotch, National Diploma in Horticulture. For being a warm, friendly, big-hearted Australian Archives’ First 50 Years 4x880 (later 4x800). His 1973 4x800 150 km a week in cycling to work. In from 1976–77, a member of Rotary President of the Ballarat Fine Arts which was also attended by his uncle 32 years from 1948 he was director man with a commanding voice, was published in 1994, and Ian team held the APS record until 1995. addition to his interest in Victoria’s from 1970, a Freeman of the City Gallery Association, and he chaired Bruce (1921–25; died 19 November of the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Noel who maintained contact with his was awarded the AM in 1996 ‘for Don and the ’73 team reunited for early history, and in military history, of London, vice-chairman of the the Association’s 1980’s building 1986), brothers Andrew (1953–56) was chairman of the National Parks schoolmates, and who had time for service to the inauguration of the a dinner on the eve of the 1995 APS he was writing a book on eucalypts, Environment Law Committee of appeals. From 1968 he was a member and Bruce (1966–70), cousin Chris Commission of South Australia and everyone. Among many relations system of Australian Archives and athletics to inspire the 1995 4x800 and studying for his Master’s degree the International Bar Association of the Rotary Club of Ballarat South, (1947–52), and son Angus (1997– oversaw a significant expansion of at Scotch were his father Colin to the development of the archival team, which smashed the ’73 record when his life was tragically ended in from 1976–93 (and its chairman and was awarded the Paul Harris 2000). He was one of the characters the parks system. From 1965–68 he (1909–13; died 11 January 1969) and profession’. Ian married and was the the following day. Don lost his first a traffic accident on 1 February 2005. from 1993–95), and chairman of Fellow in 1998. John was honourary of his year group, which made him was president of the Royal Australian brother Colin (1933–39). Kenneth died father of Rod, Jamie and daughter wife, Geva, on the eve of the 1986 Doug is survived by his parents, and the Comparative Government Law police surgeon, a life member of the the natural choice as convener of Institute of Parks and Recreation, at Melbourne on 26 February 2005, Andy. Ian was a brother, uncle and Head of the River. Despite retiring his brother, George (1989–94), who Committee of the American Bar AMA, and a member of the Royal the 40-year reunion in 2000. Bill and was made an Honourary Life following a two-year battle with great uncle of Scotch Collegians in 1987, he remained active, and also attended Scotch. Association 1987–91. Best known Australian College of Gynaecologists died suddenly while on holiday Fellow. Noel was a judge at the Royal motor neurone disease. (see obituary above). He died on 26 coached rowing at HC at Michael among his many publications and Obstetricians. He married Lou, in Noumea on 4 November 2004, Adelaide Show for 50 years, and February 2003. Aikman’s invitation. He married Meg, David Gordon Marx (’44) was born was How to Understand an Act of contributed to and edited various and they lived on a property at Red and their sons Peter (1977–80) and following two years of ill health. He Hector Maclean (’42) was born in at Hawthorn on 1 July 1928, and Parliament, and he edited the Local gardening papers. He conceived, Hill South. While working on the Tony (1979) attended Scotch, as well had recently had the satisfaction of New Zealand on 11 February 1925 Donald Robertson Thomson attended Scotch from 1940–44. He Government Reports of Australia from planned and developed the Mount property, Don contracted septicemia, as his brother Bruce, Bruce’s sons becoming a grandfather. Bill’s life and attended Scotch from 1936–42. Macmillan (Staff 1959–87) was born followed his grandfather, William 1956–88, and The Town Planning Lofty Botanic Garden in South to which he succumbed in the early and grandson (see obituary above), was celebrated at a memorial service He was a member of the 1940 and on 5 January 1928, and attended GC Flood (1874–81; died 12 June 1930), & Local Government Guide from Australia. Noel was awarded the OBE hours of 19 November 2004 (not and cousin David Skewes (1961–65). at Ormond College. 1942 Athletics teams, and of the 1st from 1940–46, both as a day boy and and brother Jack (1938–40) to Scotch, 1956–96. Ken loved Scotch, and was for services to horticulture in 1961, 18 November 2004 as previously John died at home at Ballarat on 28 XV from 1940–42, being captain in a boarder. He was a 1st VIII member and was followed by nephews John a significant benefactor of Scotch and the Veitch Memorial Gold Medal published). Don’s many family December 2004 after a long illness. Anthony Kenneth Jackson (’54) 1942. Hector was a 1941 Probationer, from 1944–46, in the 1942–43 relay (1964–72) and James (1967–74), and College, and of PLC, which was was awarded in 1975 by the Royal connections with Scotch included was born on 24 February 1937 and 1942 Prefect, and won a government teams, and a 1943, 1945 and 1946 great nephew Alistair (Year 11). David attended by his late wife. The Gifford Horticulture Society in London. Noel his son Gus (1972–83), daughter Hugh Hamilton (’47) was born on 21 attended Scotch from 1947–55. scholarship to Melbourne University. Athletics team member. In 1946 he died on 18 October 2004. Tower commemorates him at Scotch. married Ngaio Val Chaffey in 1940, Mary (staff 1995–2000), cousins John May 1931, and attended Scotch from Initially a boarder, he became a Hector became Reader in the School was Captain of GC and of athletics. Ken died on 20 January 2005 after a and had two sons and a daughter. (1944–50) and Hamish (1946–53), and 1940–47. He followed his father Ian day boy from Term II, 1953. Known of Germanic Studies at Melbourne He rowed in the GC 1st VIII from Colin Campbell McCathie (’34) was long illness. His brother John (1931–32; died 3 his first cousin twice removed, Jamie (1920–22; died 4 October 1981) and variously as Tony or Jacko, he was a University. Also at Scotch were 1944–46, winning the Head of the born at Armadale on 28 August 1918, April 1975) attended Scotch, as did (Year 8). uncle Kenneth (1922–27; died 11 May wine salesman. Tony died on 3 March Hector’s brothers Ian (1931–37; see River in 1944, and losing to Scotch and attended Scotch from 1933–34. their uncle John (1904–?; died 1983). Bruce Wilson Griffiths (’56) was 1998) to Scotch. Hugh died at Cabrini 2005. obituary below) and Donald (1937– by three feet in 1946: a bent rigger He served in the AIF from 1943–45, Noel died at Townsville, Qld, on 24 born at Ballarat on 13 October 1938, on 4 November 2004. 43), sons Rod (1962–67), Neil (1966– had caused Don to crab, and a Lionel William March (’47) was born being a private in the 106 A D M S and left Ballarat College to board at September 2004, and his ashes were Herculean effort to regain several at Camberwell on 1 August 1931, and (’41) was born 71) and Alan (1971–76), and grandsons upon demobilisation. On 16 August Scotch from 1951–56. He obtained Ian Ronald Lamborn scattered at the Mount Lofty Botanic lost lengths only just fell short. Don’s attended Scotch from 1945–47. He (’57) was born at Canterbury on 22 January 1925, Nicholas (Year 5) and James (Year 4). 1944 he married Alison J. Matthew his MB BS at Melbourne University Peter Stewart Hobbs Garden on 8 October 2004. later contributions to Scotch victories married Margaret, and had a son, at Box Hill on 31 July 1940, the son of and attended Scotch from 1938–41. Hector died at Epworth Hospital on at Scotch. Colin graduated from the in 1963, became a FRCS Ed in 1968, were more intentional. He and his Blair, and a daughter, Carolyn. Lionel an orchardist. He attended Scotch He married Joan Freda McCallum 24 December 2004. Victorian College of Pharmacy in FRACS in 1971, and in 1996 obtained (’24) was father Wilfred were APS record was a director of William March & from 1953–57, as had his father at Scotch on 12 November 1949. Alan George Macandie 1948, and was a pharmacy manager. his Graduate Diploma of Family born at Hawthorn on 7 May 1907, holders in the mile, and Don was Son Pty Ltd, and a member of the Leonard (1928–30; died 1 January His brother Donald (1942–44) also Ian Maclean AM (’37) was born at He was a member of the Wilson Medicine at Monash University. He and boarded at Scotch in Glen Australian half-mile champ in 1950, Triumph Sports Owners Association 1988), and as did his brother David attended Scotch. Ian died on 19 Invercargill, New Zealand on 20 Botanic Park Friends Committee. was Honourary Surgeon at Ballarat House from 1917–24. He married 1952 and 1955, and mile champion (Victoria) Inc. He died on 22 (1955–59). Peter married Wendy, and February 2005. October 1919, and attended Scotch Colin’s two sons attended HC, ending Base Hospital 1970–75, Sessional Florence May (‘Bobby’) Stokes at in 1950–52 and 1955. He ran at the December 2004. was the father of Leanne, Stewart from 1931–37. He was a member three generations of McCathies at Surgeon from 1975–91, Surgeon the Paton Memorial Presbyterian 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games, and and Colleen. He died on 19 November of the 1st XV from 1936–37, and Scotch. His brothers Neil (1931–32; QEGC 1975–91 and Surgeon at Dale Bernard Lanyon (’60) was born Church, Deepdene, in 1939. Alan the 1950 and 1954 Empire Games, 2004. played 1st tennis in 1937. Ian was a Douglas Brookwood Martin (’92) died 12 October 1970) and David Kimberly 1992–95, following which at Benalla on 16 February 1943 and was a BHP geologist throughout his and was involved in the race to beat 1937 Prefect. He won a residential was born at Melbourne on 9 (1934–37; died 12 August 1943) he was Director of Surgery at Fraser boarded at Scotch from 1959–60. On working life, working at Iron Knob the four-minute mile. Don taught scholarship to Ormond, and August 1974, and attended Scotch attended Scotch, as did their father Court Health Service, Maryborough, Dr Peter Hudgson (’52) was born 9 January 1971 he married Lynette and Yampi Sound before becoming at GC from 1955–58, before moving obtained a BA (Hons) and a half from 1987–92 as a member of Campbell (1891–94; died 30 July 1941), Qld. Bruce married Wanda June at Surrey Hills on 3 February 1936, Margaret Ashford at Scotch. Dale a geological superintendent. Alan’s to Scotch along with George Logie- blue in rugby union. He served Littlejohn House, having come and grandfather James (1861–62), Roberts at Scotch on 2 May 1964. and attended Scotch from 1948–52. followed his father Maurice William nephew, Adrian Hibberd, was school Smith, who had taught and also in the AIF from 1942–45, joining from Toorak Central School. He was who died on 9 September 1877 Bruce’s brother, John (1944–46; see He married Marise I. Marshall at (1929–30; died 29 October 1974) to captain of Scotch in 1964, and his taught with Don at GC. Don was in up at Port Moresby. He was a involved in orienteering, scouting, – 19 days after the birth of his son obituary below), attended Scotch, Scotch on 6 October 1961. Peter was Scotch, as did his brothers Scott great nephews Andrew (1983–91) charge of A Company for nine years, lieutenant in the 23 A A Battery upon rowing and social services, and Campbell. Colin died on 20 August as did Bruce’s sons Mark (1979–83), the father of Elizabeth, Catherine, (1957–58) and Reginald (1959–61). and Alexander Penfold (1983–94) also and spent seven summers from demobilisation. Ian was archives enjoyed life at Scotch immensely. 2004. Craig (1981–86) and Ralph (1984–89), Victoria and Fiona. A medical Dale was the father of Josh and attended Scotch. Alan was reported 1960 at Scotch at Cowes. From 1963 officer of the Commonwealth In 1993 he commenced a BA at nephews Peter (1977–80) and Tony practitioner, he lived at Gosforth, Michelle. He lived at Barraport, and in the September 2004 Great Scot he developed Scotch in the Alps

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Geoffrey Campbell McComas AM (because, in the opinion of classmate the Asthma Foundation. His sons MCC and the Tally-Ho Tennis Club. College of Divinity in 1935, and was great uncle William Thomson (1871–?; Andrew (1965–69), his nephews John demobilised, (’69) was born on 2 May 1952, and Peter Ulrich, he ‘looked like a Gus’), Tim (1968–79) and James (1972–83) He was a lieutenant-commander in ordained in May 1938. A scholarship died 25 April 1938). Peter married (1961–67) and Murray (1964–70), and following service attended Scotch from 1966–70. He he graduated with BDSc and LDS followed him at Scotch. Richard died the RANR. On 24 July 1964 he married took him to Trinity College, Glasgow, Betty (whom he survived), and their great nephew James (1992–2000). in New Guinea was a 1970 Prefect, Co-Editor of after his name in 1949, and set up a of cancer on 17 October 2004. Alison Robin Homer at Scotch, and in 1935, during which year he saw children were Ian, Rob and Sue. Peter Ron died on 1 January 2005. and Borneo. Satura in 1970, and was involved in dentistry practice in Maffra. He was he was the father of Michelle and a multi-humped long-necked died at home on 17 December 2004. His personal Scotch plays. His brother Malcolm a member of the interim committee William Stuart Meldrum (’39) Malcolm. Bruce died on 7 February monster in Loch Ness – the Loch Charles Alexander Stamp (’29) was supervision (1967–72) attended Scotch, as did that became the school council of was born at East Malvern on 20 2005. Ness Monster. On 3 September Geoffrey William Sennitt (’58) was born at Carlton on 16 October 1910, of health and son Alistair (1995–2000) and uncles Gippsland GS (aka STAGGS), which December 1923, and attended Scotch 1937 he married Gwenyth Ethelwyn born on 11 September 1940, and and attended Scotch from 1915–27. hygiene ensured Murdoch Waddell (1918–19; died 21 was founded in February 1960. A from 1935–39. Stuart served as a Keith Woodman Parker (’40) was Gilchrist at the Toorak Presbyterian attended Scotch from 1951–58, During this time he left to attend his was one April 1980) and Reginald Waddell pioneer council member, he was private in the AIF in 1942, then served born at Ballarat on 17 April 1923, and Church. He was an RAAF Chaplain having been a CGS student from HC, but returned to Scotch in 1922. of the fittest (1932–34). Cam had a life-long love also on the finance committee. In in the RAAF from 1942–46, being a attended Scotch from 1935–39. On 10 from 1943–45, with the rank of 1949–50. Geoff was a member of the Charles had the distinction of units. Due to join the occupation of Scotch, and revelled in being 1975 he left Maffra and dentistry flying officer in the 158 Squadron February 1942 he enlisted in the AIF flight lieutenant. Invited in 1945 to 1957 1st XVIII, the 1958 premiership attending three Scotch campuses. forces in Japan, a tropical leg ulcer part of the prominent Class of ’69, to buy ‘Larra’ at Derrinallum, which RAF upon demobilisation. He was a at Mataranka, NT, and was a Warrant become minister of the Collins Street 1st XVIII, and the winning 1958 He began at Parkville High School forced his discharge. In 1947–48 the details of which are given in became a showpiece property brother of Scotch boys Ross (1938–42; Officer Class 2 at the 1 Australian Independent Church, he first took athletics team. He was a 1958 – a school purchased and run by Bill obtained diplomas in public the obituary by his classmate John over the next eight years. When died 19 December 1967) and Geoff Base Ordinance Depot upon being a lecturing tour of the USA. Back in probationer. With him at Scotch Scotch from 1915–18 to cope with health and tropical diseases, and a Jeffreys. Cam died on 8 January 2005, a 1977 bushfire destroyed many (1939–44), all of whom followed demobilised on 2 September 1946. Melbourne, Gordon helped establish were his brothers Jack (1948–53) and the overflow of students on the Rockefeller Scholarship took him to following a six-week battle with surrounding properties, Graeme their father William’s footsteps (1911; Keith married Eileen Lorna Nation its first Alcoholics Anonymous after Doug (1949–55), who were followed East Melbourne site. From 1922 he Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, leukemia. formed a committee to successfully died 16 April 1974). Scotch has only at Scotch on 3 October 1945, and a drunken man attended a service. In by Geoff’s nephew Tony (1971–81) attended Scotch at East Melbourne, where he obtained a master’s degree sue the SEC for its power lines’ role recently been informed that Stuart they had one son (Creighton) and 1952 he was called to St Stephen’s in and great nephew Mitchell (Year 2). and in 1925 he moved to the in public health in 1949. A Victorian Roy Beresford McDonald (‘31) was in starting the fire. He later moved died on 4 June 2002. two daughters (Kerry and Margaret). Sydney, where he soon established Geoff married Judith Frances Deague Hawthorn campus. He served in the Health Department Field Officer in born at Brunswick North on 15 to Melbourne, Merricks, Holbrook Keith was an administrator at La his Wednesday lunchtime services as at Scotch on 21 May 1964, and their RAN from 1941–44, attaining the 1950, by 1956 he was senior district (NSW), then to ‘The Ridge’ at Violet the biggest in the world, with up to health officer. He was RAAF specialist June 1914, and attended Scotch (’49) was born Trobe University. He died on 15 March children were Robert and Libby. Geoff rank of OA III upon demobilisation, Town. A move to Wangaratta saw Austin Joseph Milne 1300 people attending. He expanded epidemiologist from 1963–71, and from 1928–31. At Scotch he was a on 30 May 1931, and attended Scotch 2005. died at Exeter, NSW, on 8 November at which time he was serving on him returning to dentistry, but he his ministry with radio broadcasts squadron leader and patron of 11 RSU. member of the Debating and Literary from 1943–47. He married Margaret 2004. the HMAS Magnetic. He became a later repurchased ‘The Ridge’ and for over 30 years from 1953. Gordon Bill was an epidemiology consultant Clubs and the Christian Union, L. Brown at Scotch on 3 September consultant mechanical engineer. resumed farming. Graeme married Norman and his wife lunched with and sat to the Fairfield Infectious Diseases and had some articles and short 1955. He lived at Mordialloc, and died (’37) was born Charles married Hilda Tipping, and Helen Christina (‘Jill’), daughter of Raymond Phillips beside the Queen during her 1954 Roy William Simmie Hospital from 1964–73, a member stories published in The Bulletin. Dr. on 7 September 2003. (Staff 1957–89) at Footscray on 16 July 1920, and his son, Charles, attended Scotch Old Melburnian Ormond Foster, Australian tour. In 1960 he went to of the Royal Australasian College Littlejohn’s testimonial described Roy was born on 7 attended Scotch from 1934–37. He (1963–68). Also at Scotch were his at the Maffra Anglican Church on the UK and the USA, and gave the of Physicians (with life fellowship), as being ‘exemplary in conduct and August 1932, was a member of the 1937 athletics brother, John (1912–16; died 17 August 14 February 1953. Graeme’s sons Leslie Graham Monk (’47) was born opening prayer in the US Senate, a Fellow of the College of Medical of fine character’. He married Patricia and taught team. Roy served in the AIF from 1986), and sisters Wynne (1915–?; died Angus (1966–73) and Lachlan on 6 May 1930, and attended Scotch with Vice President Nixon presiding. Administrators and chairman of Amelia Doyle in 1938, having met her in the Junior 1942–43 as a private in the 1 Tank 10 July 1982) and Isla (1915–?; died (1976–81) attended Scotch, as does from 1941–47. He was the 1941 Gordon was called to Scots Church the public health and veterinary at a school dancing class. They had a School at Scotch Transporter Coy A A S C, then served 3 July 1991). Both sisters attended his grandson Tom Hutton (Year 12). Class Captain of IVa, and 1942 Form in February 1966. When the Uniting committees of the National Health son, Ross, and daughter, Maree. Roy from 1957–89. in the RAAF from 1943–45, being Scotch’s Parkville HS campus. Graeme died on 28 October 2004 Captain of Vb. He married Wilma R.S. Church was formed, he and most and Medical Research Council. obtained his BCom at Melbourne He published a a leading aircraftman in the 5 Charles’ cousin Eric (1915–?; died 17 after a long illness. A friend wrote, Sleigh at Scotch on 23 March 1954. other Presbyterians joined it, and he He won an NH&MRC travelling University, and a DipChem and poetry and art book at Scotch, and a Service Flying Training School when November 1967) attended Scotch, ‘Scotch College should be very proud Leslie’s nephews, Peter (1956–67), became a Uniting Church minister. fellowship to study infectious studies in psychology followed science book with Roger James and demobilised. Roy married Nova as did nephews John (1945–52) and of him.’ Anthony (1958–69), David (1962–73) An honourary LLD was awarded at diseases and polio vaccines, and later. He was an inspector of Naval Fred McGuinness. Norm’s building Marie Roberts at Scotch on 17 May David (1948–58). Charles was the and Geoff (1964–76) attended Scotch, Pace University in New York, in which lectured at Melbourne University and Ordnance at Sydney’s St Mary’s base and design skills were evident in his 1947. They had a son and a daughter, last known survivor of Parkville HS. as do his great nephews, James (Year city he spent six years, and he was the College of Nursing. From 1971–75 during WW2. He worked for Glaxo William Anthony McLaughlin boys’ scale models, and in the fact and Nova died on 24 October 1998. Charles died on 11 November 2004. 10) and Lachlan Bell (Year 8). Leslie awarded the AM in 1990. Among his he was chief health officer, and was Laboratories and in 1958 was involved (’39) was born at Elsternwick on 9 that advice was sought from him on Roy was an owner–builder with died on 15 October 2004. publications were Two Steps to Tokyo, chairman of the commission of in starting Tetra Pak (Australia) Pty September 1922, and attended Scotch various school building projects. In Simmie & Co Pty Ltd. His brother, (’32) was born Happiness is a Habit, Freedom from Dr Alfred Robert Steel public health. Having a particular Ltd, being managing director and from 1937–39. He was a private in the 1974–75 he had a year’s leave to teach Jack (1936–39; died 23 June 1994), at Malvern on 18 January 1915, and (’38) was Fear, and Innkeeper of Bethlehem. interest in zoonoses (the study of the chairman of its board upon retiring AIF from 1941–43, then served in the Neil Wishart Newnham at The Berhamstead School in the attended Scotch, as did his cousin attended Scotch from 1930–32. He born at Camberwell on 13 October His brother, Sidney (1926–30; died 30 transmission of disease from animals in 1979. Roy had life membership of RAAF from 1943–45, being a flight UK. Norm primarily taught Years 5–7, John (1935–42) and grandsons Ashley obtained his MB BS at Melbourne 1921, and attended Scotch from 1934– August 1991), also attended Scotch to humans), he co-wrote A Synopsis the Royal Society of Chemistry of sergeant in the 99 Squadron upon and taught some Year 7 and 8 Senior (1998–2003) and Andrew Ball (Year University in 1941, then served in the 38. Neil served in the AIF from 1942– (and rowed in the 1930 1st VIII), as did of Zoonoses in 1980, and investigated Great Britain. He died on 1 November demobilisation. He married Clarice School classes. He was secretary 11). Roy died on 19 December 2004. AIF from 1943–46, being a Captain in 45, being a sergeant in the Allied his son, David (1950–51), and nephew brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever. 2004 after a short illness. Nourish at Scotch on 6 September and president of the Federation of the 109 Aust. Cas. Clearing Station Geog. Sec. upon demobilisation. He Dr. Harley (1950–59). Gordon died at He was given honourary membership 1949, and was the father of Peter, Film Societies in Victoria. His sons upon demobilisation. He married married Audrey Harrison at Scotch Strathdon Nursing Home, Forest Hill, Charles Humphrey Graeme Smith of the Australian Veterinary Ian Malcolm McEacharn (’50) was Stephen and David. William died on Brett (1966–73) and Darren (1971–78) Myrtle Mary, and they had one on 17 December 1946. He obtained a on 1 February 2005. (’33) was born at Bognor, Sussex, Association. In June 1972 he married born on 24 September 1932, and 19 October 2004. attended Scotch, which he left to daughter, Ann. Alfred worked as a diploma of journalism at Melbourne United Kingdom, on 15 November Nancy Nancarrow, who survives him. attended Scotch from 1944–50, run a small business. Norm lived at 1917, and attended Scotch from 1929– GP. His brothers at Scotch were John University in 1952, and by 1965 was John Stewart Bill died on 20 November 2004. coming from Camberwell Grammar Richard John Meldrum (’45) was Kingston, Tasmania, and died on 13 33. Graeme obtained his DipChemE (1927–28; POW, died 23 October 1944), features editor of The Herald. His Roe (’43) was School. He rowed in the 1950 1st VIII. born on 12 July 1928, and attended January 2005. Additional details are at Swinburne in 1940, and his John’s twin brother Thomas (1926– brothers at Scotch were Harvey born at Benalla Allen Thomas Swann (’30) was born Malcolm’s father Ian (1917–18; died Scotch from 1 June 1937 to 29 August provided in this obituary by Garth DipAppChem at RMIT, also in 1940. 29; died 13 December 2000), David (1934–35; KIA 24 May 1941 at Crete), on 15 March 1925, at St. Kilda on 6 February 1915, and 25 January 1947) attended Scotch, as 1940. He married Barbara Anne Tapp and Laurie MacLennan. A consultant industrial chemist and (1928–29), and Francis (1930–34; died and Eric (1936–42; KIA 9 May 1945 at and boarded attended Scotch from 1929–30. He did his grandfather James (1888–89; Simpson at Scotch on 5 December chemical engineer, he was a member 11 July 1981). Also at Scotch were his Tarakan), and grandsons Jonathan at Scotch from married Marjorie Credwin Green in died 24 May 1941), who was a 1952, and later married Colleen. An of the Australian Chemical Industry uncle John (1906–08; died 11 March (1998–2003), Andrew (1999–2004) Rev. Dr Gordon George Powell AM 1941–42. John’s 1941, and their sons Robert (1956–60) member of the 1st crew in 1889, and architect, he was senior partner in (’29) was born at Warrnambool Council, and worked for Shell both 1968) and nephew Richard (1956–66). and Cameron (Year 8). Neil died on 5 KCSJ son, Stephen and Graham (1957–62) attended his great uncle Ernest (1899–1901; Meldrum, Burrows and Partners, on 22 January 1911 and was a day in Australia and overseas. Graeme Alfred lived at Ferny Creek, and died December 2004. (1981–83), was Scotch, as had Allen’s brother, died 2 September 1950). Malcolm which prepared Scotch’s 1987 Master boarder at Scotch from 1926–29. married Margaret, and they had a on 15 November 2004. also at Scotch. Norman (1922–23; died 19 February married Rozel, and Scotch has only Plan, and designed VFL Stadium at In 1929 he was a Prefect, Collegian son and a daughter. Graeme died on Bruce Osborne-Smith (’50) was born John was a grazier at ‘Glen Shee’, 1972), and as did his grandsons recently been informed he died on 14 Waverley. In 1978 he was elected to Editorial committee member, Senior 2 January 2005. Dr William John Stevenson (’30) was on 11 October 1933, and attended Benalla. He died at the Benalla Daniel (1983–94), Michael (1984–95) November 2001. the Melbourne City Council, and was Scholarship winner, and a member born at Caulfield on 11 October 1912, Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1991– Scotch from 1943–50 as Bruce Hospital on 11 January 2005. and Andrew (1989–2000), and (with Sir Archie Glenn and Major (’46) was and attended Scotch from 4 July 92. Considered both conservative Osborne Smith. He played hockey, Ronald Frederick Spinks great nephew Timothy (1980–87; Alan Graeme (Gus) McKinnon (’44) General Bill Refshauge) of the 1929 born at Kew on 22 March 1928, and 1927 until December 1927. He was and radical, he wanted to ban cars and was a Scout troop leader. In Peter Arthur Cameron Scott (’42) left to attend GGS). Allen was the was born at Ballarat on 22 June 1927, 1st VIII that rowed before the biggest attended Scotch from 1942–44. He a member of the school orchestra. in the CBD, and broke his arm in 1970 he obtained a Diploma of was born on 21 December 1925, and managing director of Radio Parts. He and boarded at Scotch in School Head of the River crowd of all time married Margaret T. Pooley at Scotch Bill graduated from Surgeon’s Hall, a skateboarding accident. Richard Management at RMIT, and was later attended Scotch from 1940–42. died on 28 February 2005. House from 1940–44. He was a – between 120,000 and 140,000 on 27 October 1951, and was a hotel– Edinburgh, with a medical degree was on the boards of the College National Manager, Quality Control, Also at Scotch were his brother, 1944 House prefect, and the 1944 people on the Yarra. Gordon obtained motel director. Ron’s brothers Francis in 1942. He served in the RAAF from of the Arts, Bethesda Hospital and for the Roy Morgan Research Centre Ian (1935–37), grandfather William George Gordon Tait (’44) was born vice-captain of swimming. Known his MA at Melbourne University (1937–39) and Geoffrey (1946–47) 1941–46, being a Flight Lieutenant the RSPCA, and was a director of Pty Ltd. Bruce was a member of the (1873–74; died 15 August 1895), and at Ascot Vale on 18 July 1926, and variously as Macka, Graeme or Gus in 1932, his BD at the Melbourne were at Scotch, as was his son, in the 1 Personnel Depot Staff when

50 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 GREAT SCOT MAY 2005 51 OBITUARIES attended Scotch from 1941–44. 1938–40. He served in WW2, being a He served in WW2 in the AIF from private in the 46 Battalion 3 Division. 1945–47, being a lance corporal In 1946 he obtained his MB BS at in the 2/1 Guard Regiment upon Melbourne University, and practised demobilisation. George married medicine until 1989. Bob married Nancye, and was the father of John Selma Christine Saleeba at Scotch and Fiona. His brothers were also at on 29 April 1948 and Hariclia Joanna Scotch: John (1939–41; KIA 10 April Viglopoulo on 21 November 1964. 1945 in action over Leipzig, Germany), Interested in horticulture, he wrote Maxwell (1943–46), Donald (1944–49) Liliums in Australia in 1967, and was and Douglas (1952–57). George died an expert on liliums, rhododendrons on 6 February 2005. and camellias. A camellia hybrid Dr David Edward Watson RFD RD he named the Hari Withers (after RANR (’42) was born on 11 April 1924 his wife) was recently featured in and attended Scotch from 1936–41. a set of Australia Post stamps. Bob David was a signals commander in was awarded the OAM in 1995 for the RANR. In 1948 he graduated from services to horticulture, was made an Melbourne University with a BDSc honourary life member of the Royal and LDS, and became a dentist in Horticultural Society of Victoria, was private practice. On 28 March 1958 a fellow of the Australian Camellia he married Margery Jean McAlpin at Research Society and was awarded Scotch. Their sons David (1968–78), the Veitch Gold Memorial Medal Peter (1968–79) and Rob (1969–80) by the Royal Horticultural Society, attended Scotch, as did David’s well- London – the highest award for a LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION known great uncle, surgeon and non-British resident. His cousins, • On site consultation • Supervised construction professor Archibald Watson (1861–66; Adiel Harris (1917; died 24 June 1971) • Landscape construction plans • Ongoing maintenence program died 30 July 1940). David was a and Adrian Graley (1942–43), also • Planting schedules member of the Naval and Military attended Scotch. Bob died on 24 John Allison Club, the MCC, the committee of the January 2005, survived by his wife, Please drop into our showroom or call to Wallaby Club, and Rotary (Prahran) and children Suzanne, Sally and discuss your requirements. from 1962–66. David died on 20 Stuart. Suppliers of exquisite garden furniture and ornamentation. March 2005 after a short illness. Andrew Renn (’78-’85) Phone: (03) 9819 9499 Fax: (03) 9819 9399 Monkhouse ad Rev. Dr J Davis McCaughey, AC, [email protected] www.rennta.com.au Kenneth McDonell Western (’49) was 12 July 1914–25 March 2005. The Office/showroom: 51 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 born on 7 August 1932 and attended School wishes to acknowledge the Scotch from 1945–49. He was a significant contribution that Davis member of the 1948 and 1949 1st XI. McCaughey made during his term – will use ad Ken married Alison, and their sons on the School Council from 1953 until attended Scotch: Richard (1975–80) 1980. McCaughey was committed and David (1981–86). Ken was an to the academic focus of the School. ‘One Man Standing’ accountant, and a member from In ‘A Deepening Roar’ he recalls from last edition 1969 of the Lions Club of Forest Hill. ‘The first thing we exist for is the He died on 5 March 2005. teaching of what is concerned with As seen on ABC ‘Australian Story’ the classroom, the laboratory, the Ex-Victorian Detective Sergeant Simon Ronald Widmer DFC (’33) was born library. We cannot teach everything. Illingworth (’73–’85) was bashed, at Ultimo, Victoria, on 12 March 1916 The intellectual content of our threatened and intimidated by bent and attended Scotch from 1930–33. teaching comes first’. Condolences He rowed in the 1933 1st VIII. On 4 are extended to the McCaughey cops and underworld criminals, all September 1939 he joined the RAAF, family. in the line of duty. His terrifying, yet which he served until 1945. Ron inspirational story gives dramatic insight into Melbourne’s gangland became a squadron leader, and was Condolances are extended to former awarded the DFC. On 1 March 1945 staff members Keith Darling and war and the ugly world of police corruption. he married Constance Ray Alexander Laurie MacLennan upon the recent But it’s Illingworth’s international experience in anti-corruption, at Scotch. Their sons Bruce (1957–64), death of their wives. Rosemary Geoff (1958–67) and Richard (1959– Darling and Ailsa MacLennan were corporate ethics, culture and leadership that truly sets him apart 69) attended Scotch, as did nephews both wonderful members of the from other speakers. He has awards AND SCHOLARSHIPS from Philip (1961–66) and John (1964–70), Scotch Family and will be sadly the police, governor of Victoria, royal humane society, SIR VINCENT and grandsons Scott (1987–94), Tim missed. (1995–97) and Michael (1995–99). FAIRFAX FELLOWSHIP and was honoured to receive the Ashley Ron’s brother Blair attended Scotch Perelberg award (spirit of Scotch College). (1929–32), and rowed in the 1st VIII, as did Geoff (who won in 1967) and Available for speaking engagements – leadership, CORPORATE Tim (who rowed 1996–97). Ron’s ETHICS, motivation and ethical leadership TRAINING. working life included jackerooing, hobby farming, and working for TAA. Discount for GREAT SCOT READERS and worthy community causes. He lived at Mt. 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