St Mark’s July 2013

In this Issue

Inspiring legacies continue

Distinguished Alumni recognised

Scholarships celebrate student achievement

S t Mark’s College | The Universities of Adelaide | Pennington Terrace North Adelaide Betty Lewis

A ren’t we Lucky! EULOGY FOR BETTY LEWIS, read by Margie Lewis St Mark’s is indeed very lucky to have had such a long association with Betty Lewis. The She was the firstborn child of Archie and Babs entire College community was saddened to Price. In the preface to Archie's biography, hear of Betty’s death in March 2012. We were Geoffrey Blainey described meeting him at a fortunate that Betty was able to spend her conference near the sand dunes of the Murray final days at the College, recalling to alumni of Mouth, the waves pounding the beach as all ages her memories of her earlier College they talked: "his interest in the ocean, land life and her 88 year association with St Mark’s. and environment - human or geographical - was intense. In old age, a deep curiosity Betty was very young when the College was one of his strengths." The biography opened in 1925, but she witnessed the infancy itself described Betty’s mother, Babs, as an of the College and had grown up with it. She exceptional beauty, Archie's equal in intellect, recalled, “my brother and I slept out on the and matching in a steadfast way her husband's open verandah of Downer House, open to driving energy. What was clear was that theirs the park opposite. My bed was just outside was a partnership, a team, and it was into this the window of the men’s dining room where I loving environment that Betty was born in heard some good speeches and much laughter 1917, followed soon after by the irrepressible but I never understood any of the jokes!” boys, Charles and Kenneth.

Betty touched many people and organisations Archie became the first Master of St Mark's with her warmth, enthusiasm, genuine interest College, sleeping behind a curtain in his and vitality. Her constant refrain was “Aren’t study until there was room in the College for we lucky!”. the family to join him when Betty was aged seven. It must have been a strange family life: Betty was not permitted to talk to any of the students as she walked through the courtyard to school at Creveen up on Kermode Street, but could hear their laughter from the dining

2 | St Mark’s College hall from where she slept on the verandah friends. The Matron clearly thought the new of Downer House, although she claimed she recruits flighty, and naive certainly they were. didn't understand what they were laughing at. In those days, they learnt on the job. Betty recalls the day she and another nurse were By contrast with the mischievous younger laying out a patient who had just died. The brothers, Betty seems to have been a following morning the patient in the next bed golden-haired girl: she only recalls her father asked querulously where her false teeth were. reprimanding her once. She came top of the The two nurses looked at each other in horror state in History in Intermediate, though it took and raced to the morgue to retrieve the teeth. three attempts for her to pass Maths. Life after school at Creveen and Woodlands was There had been a number of marriage taken up with overseas travel with her much proposals (she thought perhaps half a dozen) loved Grannie Hayward and another trip with in the relatively carefree days before the war, her parents when Archie was researching but it was not until 1943 that she married Bob the Navaho Indians. There was also an Lewis and there began a devoted partnership attempt at Invergowrie, the mothercraft of nearly 66 years. Bob’s appointment as hostel in Melbourne, to overcome her lack of Vice-Master of St Mark's meant a renewed domestic skills, engendered by growing up relationship for Betty with her childhood home. in a university college, with no access to a It was there, from 1946 to 1967, they raised kitchen. There she learnt with some difficulty their four children, Diana, David, Trish and to separate eggs without breaking the yolks me. A brief sojourn in Downer House (that (apparently it took her 12 eggs to achieve verandah featured again as a sleeping place!) the required four unbroken yolks and the was followed by many comfortable years Invergowrie students had to have scrambled in the next door Lodge. Betty served as a eggs for breakfast the next morning.) Cooking gracious hostess to students, staff and visiting never became one of her strengths. scholars (how we children recall handing around her crystallized grapefruit to groups Then the shadow of the war came, and a of freshers year after year!) and she used her move to nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, nursing training to act as an unofficial matron along with some who were to prove lifelong for sick students.

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Bob’s work as President of the National Trust Perhaps, then, it was no surprise that her final meant the continuing pleasure of visiting weekend reflected so fully her various interests. statewide groups, in this case the National Trust Until late on Friday night at the 30th anniversary country branches. They each became Patron of dinner marking Women in St Mark’s, Betty was Old Government House, and life members of the in sparkling form. The next morning she drove Nature Foundation. In 1985 Betty was elected up to the Adelaide Hills to the AGM of The a member of the St Mark’s Council, only the Friends of Old Government House (“because I second woman to be so, and in 1995 was made hadn’t been to that for a while”, she said), then an Honorary Fellow for her lifelong contribution back to St Mark’s to regale them with stories to the College which had been, and was to of early days in the College’s life. Church on continue to be, such a large part of her life. Sunday, a drink with Ann Price that evening and then, as far as we can tell, gently dying When in 2002 Bob and Betty reluctantly the next morning, having done her Monday moved down to town, an article in the Mt morning duty of fetching in the newspapers Barker Courier heralded their departure: for herself and the neighbours. As her nephew “Passionate environmentalists leave their mark James Price said, “What a fabulous way to go.” on the Hills.” A difficult wrench it was, but on Hard as it might be for those of us left behind, the evening after their move, Betty sat in her I believe she was becoming conscious of her new dining room and said yet again “Aren’t we faltering memory, and she had so hated seeing lucky” (this time because the removalists had her friends and family diminished by old age, been “such nice men”!) she would I think, if asked, have repeated her usual refrain: “Aren’t I lucky!” It was the beginning of a remarkable final ten years. As Bob became increasingly Betty joined members of the College frail, Betty’s stamina and dedication were community on 2nd and 3rd March to celebrate extraordinary. She undertook a constant round 30 years since women were first admitted to of medical appointments to enable him to live the College – a fitting celebration for Betty. his life more fully. The final two years of his life, when his deafness and frailty meant she Her daughter, Patricia recalled, “We can’t be had lost the companion she so much adored, certain what the secret of her long and happy were hard to bear. life was, but we can feel confident that many factors played a part. When Betty was in Betty herself tended to ignore the gradual Melbourne and came to have lunch with my encroachments of old age. Astonished a few work colleagues recently, one asked her “What years later to find that she was unable to get is the secret of your long and happy life?” up from the sand at Chiton beach without assistance, she went off to weekly classes She replied in her unassuming way ‘It is to keep up her strength and fitness. Aged because I have been loved all my life’.” 92, she capped a lifelong love of travel with a trip to Rome. “It’s a long journey: don’t She certainly was. expect her to have energy for sightseeing,” her ever-supportive doctor, Bill Britten-Jones The St Mark’s community wishes to thank warned. She arrived armed with a list of the Lewis family, particularly Betty’s children, places she wanted to see and kept suggesting for their ongoing support and interest in more throughout the fortnight as she re-read the College. Michelangelo’s biography.

4 | St Mark’s College T hree alumni were recognised with 2012 D r Ratomir Antic (Alumnus 1960 – 62) was Queen’s Birthday Queen’s Birthday Honours, with two accepted awarded an AM for service to thoracic as members in the general division (AM) and medicine as a clinician, administrator and one a companion in the general division (AC). mentor, and to people affected by asthma. Friend of the College, The Hon David Hawker was also recognised for his work. D r James Muecke (Alumnus 1982 – 87) also received an AM for service to ophthalmic The Honourable Robert Murray Hill (Alumnus medicine, to the provision of eye health 1965 – 66) was awarded an AC for eminent services and rehabilitation programs for service to the Parliament of Australia, Indigenous and South East Asian communities, particularly through the development and to professional organisations. of policy reform in the portfolios of the environment and defence, and to Australia's T he Honourable David Hawker, who was international relations through senior Member for Wannon from 1983 – 2010 diplomatic representation to the United was awarded an AO for distinguished Nations. The Hon. Hill AC is the current service to the Parliament of Australia, to

Chancellor of the University of Adelaide. public administration and monetary policy H reform, and to the community through local o government, health and sporting organisations. nours 2012

Robert Murray Hill Ratomir Antic James Muecke

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In 2012, the major focus of our Annual Giving The College has commissioned Alison Rogers program has been the St Mark’s Living of Living Stories to undertake the interviews History project. and the production of the dvd. The interview process is quite involved and in many ways In 2015, St Mark’s will achieve the milestone looks similar to a Sixty Minutes interview. of 90 years since its foundation. To celebrate It takes approximately one hour to initially set this occasion we will be presenting the history up all the film equipment for the day and then of St Mark’s to the College community in an another 20-30 minutes to change the interview exciting and meaningful way. area between interviews. To date 15 alumni have been taken through their paces and asked A major part of the project will be undertaking to recall events that occurred up to 70 years interviews with collegians who can offer their ago in some instances. precious insights into the College. We will be collating and sharing many images of the A project of this magnitude and College and the students and staff that have professionalism is extremely time consuming lived and worked here over the past 90 years. and costly but you would have to agree that The stories and information collected will also it is vitally important if we are to accurately be used when the complete history of the capture the College’s history. College is compiled in its centenary year. To date $35,380 has been kindly donated by With the support of the College community, 72 alumni, parents, students and friends of we aim to undertake three major projects to the College towards the 2012 Annual Giving capture and share the history of the College. program and we wish to thank these people for their generosity and support of the College. • The creation of a dvd sharing alumni stories about the College to be launched as part of If you would like to make a financial the 90th anniversary. contribution to the College and join the • The production of a hard copy book growing number of those who do each year of photographs and transcripts and an you may consider supporting the 2012 Annual interactive ebook that also includes video Giving program. You can choose to support and audio footage. the St Mark’s Living History Project, the library or library text books, scholarships or leave it to • The development of web pages within the Master’s Discretion. All donations over the current College website to display and $2 are tax deductible. share historical images and interviews showcasing the experiences of alumni at St Mark’s.

Capturing the history of our College gives meaning to the past and at the same time helps us to understand the present. It allows alumni to share their stories and reminisce about times gone by. But most importantly these stories will be available to share forever with fellow collegians and current and future residents of St Marks.

Every day our current students are creating history and stories that need to be captured. We hope that the St Mark’s Living History project will form the basis for sharing and celebrating the achievements of our wonderful College.

St Mark’s College | 7 1925 Bequest Society

Craig Mudge FTSE (Alumnus an environment for its students to weather the 1960) joins the St Mark’s 1925 storms ahead. I am confident of this because Bequest Society. the College is shaped by the Christian faith and in the past has adapted where it needed to “It is the confidence I have in St Mark’s for the and stood fast where it needed to. future that led me to make a bequest to the college. In contrast, it was the past that gave Our current Master provides great leadership, me so much --- the majority of my lifetime both strengthening the chance of St Mark’s friendships were formed during my time at being around in the 22nd century, and the College. adapting to the challenges and opportunities of the present. As to the present, I note that Is there a place for a residential college in attendance at formal hall is still required today’s university, one that has a strong four times a week and the use of ubiquitous heritage, that values excellence, that provides smart phones is proscribed. This is a worthy pastoral care, and that provides a supportive response to the impersonal and mechanistic and stimulating environment seven days a communication often caused by our carry week in a student’s life? I believe so. along personal electronic devices; I say this as one lucky enough to have played a part in Over the next decade or three, Australian the development of some of the microchip universities will go through very difficult and computer technologies that enable today’s times, in which their very being will be smart phones and supercomputers. As to the challenged; some will not be up to it, all will future, Rose has worked with the St Mark’s face serious challenges. St Mark’s will provide community to develop a Master plan of vision and adaptability, one that future collegians and Masters will find compelling.

St Mark’s is a place that will last. That is why I have joined the 1925 Bequest Society.”

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Having a Will means that YOU decide who should benefit. YOU decide whether to provide asset protection and tax advantages for your family. YOU decide whether to make gifts to charities. YOU decide who should manage your Craig Mudge FTSE proposes the toast to the College at the 60s reunion held 1st June 2012 estate and ensure your wishes are fulfilled.

8 | St Mark’s College Many people think that without a Will, their She is a Senior Associate with Finsia, a member spouse will automatically receive their whole of the Self Managed Super Funds Professionals’ estate. Unfortunately most estates are Association of Australia and a member of the much more complex than this, with children, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. perhaps stepchildren, and assets such as Superannuation to be taken into account. Elizabeth is admitted to practice in South Australia as a barrister and solicitor. She gained Without a Will, the government will apply extensive experience with private legal firms in a formula to make those decisions for you. areas including Wills and Estates, Insurance, It is likely that the Government will manage Commercial Law and Litigation before joining your estate. AET as legal counsel.

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Through Australian Executor Trustees, Atc r i le by Elizabeth Ferguson, Elizabeth is able to offer a 25% discount Senior Estate Planner at on the preparation of Estate Planning Australian Executor Trustees Documents to anyone wishing to include St Mark’s College as a beneficiary in their Elizabeth was a resident at St Mark’s from Will. You can contact Elizabeth for a free, 1983-84. She holds degrees in Arts and Law no obligation interview on 81271776. and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance.

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T hank you to our donors Webster, Dr Stanley Webster, Dr John Dr O’Brien, Robin Hon The QC, Millhouse Rod Hon The QC, AM Matheson Kenneth Mr Fowler, David Dr Dunstone, Alexander AO, Professor Cohen 1940s Fox, Mr Barry Mr Fox, Evans, MrMichael David Dr Dolan, Peter Dr Dobson, Larp Mr Chitnuyanondh, John Butcher, Mr Tim Mr Brooks, Clive Mr Brooks, John Dr Boully, Martin Rev’d Bleby, The Gregory Professor Barritt, John Hon the AO, Dr Bannon A 1960s Yuen, James Dr Jack Dr Yin, Robin Mr Watts, Richard Mr Watson, Pamela &Mrs Ian Mr OAM, Wall Taylor, Andrew Mr Simpson, Mr Antony Rolf Mr Sherwin, Ben Dr Robinson, Edward Mr AM, Pocock Emeritus AM, Parsons Mr BenjaminOborn, Con AO, Professor Michael Sam Professor Emeritus Luxton, AO, Emeritus Hobbs Douglas Dr Hewitson, Heuzenroeder, MrPeter Bruce Mr QC, AO Debelle William Mr OAM, Cooper Clayton, Mr John Richard Burnell, Dr Basten AO, Emeritus Michael AO, Dr Alpers Roy Dr Allen, 1950s ltmann, Mr William Mr ltmann, Professor Peter Professor Professor Michael TonyProfessor Penniment, Mr Mark Mr Penniment, Bob Dr Marsh, Kym Mr Jervois, Paul Mr QC, Heywood-Smith Mark Mr Hender, James Mr Harvey, Gramp, Mr Simon Giacomel, Mr Eddy Peter Mr Gent, John Hon The AC, Doyle Paul Mr Cudmore, James Mr Chu, Bowden, Mr Charles 1970s Watts, Ms Alison Ms Watts, Thompson, Ms Clare Rudy Mr Pieck, Pannell, Rebecca Ms Michelle Dr Nottage, Jennifer Professor McKay, Lee, Mrs Jacqueline Philip Mr Kidman, Hope Murray, Mrs Penelope Samantha Ms Hickson, Jnr, Armon Mr Hicks Craig Mr Grocke, Haydn Mr Gambling, Ferguson, Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson, MrRick Bronte Mr Evans, Angela Dr Evans, Simon Mr Emms, Sarah Mrs Dawson, Effie Mrs Currell, Rose Ms Alwyn, 1980s Wilson, Dr Dick Dr Wilson, Michael Dr Tingay, Allan Mr Snook, Jock Mr Smibert, Michael Mr AM, Shearer Ivan Professor RFD, AM Shearer Richard Dr Sarre, Colin Mr Palm, John Dr Overton, AO, McMichael David Mr Lewis, Robert Professor Jones, Gibberd, Associate Professor Anthony Professor Robert Professor White, Dr Mathew Dr White, Michelle Mrs Ward, &Dorothy Bruce Mr Thorpe, Thompson, Mr & Mrs Milton Baden Teague, Dr Sodexo Elizabeth Dr AM, Puddy Maintenance Programmed Ann Mrs Price, Lesley Mrs Petrie, NomineesKnee Peter Mr Morgan, Mary Mrs McLeod, Mr Hugh MacLachlan, Valerie Professor Linton, Lewis, Mrs Betty Heather Ms Karmel, Jane Ms Jeffreys, Ann Mrs Irwin, &Jill Peter Mrs and Mr Heinz, Gebhardt, Mrs Peggy Franklin, Mrs Betty &EG JA Mrs and Mr Forrest, Ian Footer, Mr Mary Lady Downer, R&M Mrs and Mr Dowling, Robert Mrs and Mr Cowan, Burchnall, & Richard Mr Mrs of nds Trust Memorial Lendon AA F Rowee Ms Clark, 2010s Shannon, Ms Victoria Robinson, Mr Thomas Raphaela Ms Oest, MrAngel, Conor 2000s Craig Mr Williams, Amber Ms Sprague, 1990s r i e S t M ark’s R esidents, alumni and friends of the College A fter the service the Deputy Chairman Founders’ gathered together on Sunday 29th April for recalled the story of the meeting of Sir Henry a small service in the College Chapel to give Simpson Newland and Canon Julian Faithfull thanks to our founders and benefactors for Bickersteth’s meeting with the Archbishop of their work in establishing the College, as well Canterbury, followed by further anecdotes as to remember those residents who gave of Dr Henry Rischbieth and the first Master, their lives for their country. The College choir Sir Archibald Grenfell Price. A toast to the was augmented with some members of the founders and benefactors of the College was Cathedral choir whose performance of the drunk in Benedictine after which the opening African-American song “swing low, sweet of the annual College art exhibition was held D chariot” filled the space in the chapel. in the College Ballroom. a y 2012

The focus of the Chaplain’s sermon was on The College was delighted to welcome putting a face to some of the men whose lives graphic designer and winner of the 2012 were lost either as a result of, or shortly after Fringe poster, Ms Sue Ninham who opened World War II. the exhibition featuring the diverse range of photographic, canvas and illustrative art work by the current residents of the College.

St Mark’s College | 11 a l ch S o rships

Georgina with her parents and Hawker Trustee David Hawker AO

SAi Prem er presents 100th C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship

On April 12th, The Premier of South Australia, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP, presented four new Charles Hawker Scholars with their scholarship certificates. The first C.A.S. Hawker scholarship was presented in 1990. The 100th Hawker Scholar was Nicholas Banks from Adelaide.

Two of these Hawker Scholars are residents of St Mark’s in 2013. Georgina Morphett from Kadina was educated at Kadina Memorial High School and is enrolled at the University of Nicks parents and grandparents joined in celebrating Nick on Adelaide studying for a Bachelor of Law and his scholarship a Bachelor of Arts. Georgina was President of the SRC, is a keen and competent pianist, the holder of the Royal Life Saving Society’s Award of Distinction – the highest level of Swimming and Lifesaving in Australia. In 2011 Georgina was appointed to the SA Government’s Minister’s Youth Council for a three-year term. She is now the Deputy Chair. In December 2012, as the only SA representative, Georgina was appointed as one of ten members of the Federal Government’s Australian Youth Forum Steering Committee. She is working with Minister Peter Garrett to promote and stimulate youth engagement and she represents the Committee at various Australian youth events as well as working on Federal Youth Policy. Nick accepts his scholarship from the Premier

12 | St Mark’s College Nicholas Banks from Adelaide was educated RE COgnISING ACADEMIC at Concordia College and is enrolled at the EXCELLENCE, ACHIEVEMENT AND University of Adelaide studying for a Bachelor CONTRIBUTION TO THE COLLEGE of Laws and a Bachelor of International Studies. Nick was the sole recipient of the Scholarships and Bursaries provide assistance Concordia Award gold medal, the highest to students from all backgrounds, and for many, accolade presented to a graduating student, provide the opportunity to attend university for his leadership as School Captain and and experience college life at St Mark’s. contribution to the College. He was the Open The scholarships presentation held in semester Debating Team Captain of the winning team 2, 2012 provided a wonderful opportunity to in the South Australian Debating Association celebrate the achievements of our students and B-Grade and helped train the Concordia team. the generosity of friends and alumni who have made donations and bequests over the years. Nicholas is a Queen Scout Award (2010) and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award (2011) 22 scholarships worth $55,000 were awarded recipient. The Queen Scout is the Scouts as follows: highest possible award. The Rev’d Canon Julian Faithfull A gap year in 2012 had Nicholas involved Bickersteth Scholarship in range of diverse activities. In April, after Mr Michael Humphris being judged the National Runner-Up in the Plain English Speaking Award, he represented The Margaret Beith Scholarship Australia at the International Public Speaking Mr Benjamin Whittaker Competition in London. Mr Joshua Schultz

Also in 2012, he participated in the South The P & B Greenland Scholarship Australian Youth Parliament and was a key Mr Tim Foulkes member of the organising team of The Kalahari Experience, an ongoing service program in The Harold Fisher Scholarship remote southern Africa. Ms Monique Clark

“I congratulate the 2013 Scholars. These A R Le Messurier Scholarship scholarships have provided opportunities for an Ms Rebecca Dickinson increasing number of young Australian students to undertake further studies to achieve their full The M E Tothill Scholarship potential. Each of these recipients has already Mr Nicholas Holloway displayed a strong commitment to the ideals upon which the Charles Hawker Scholarship Alumni Scholarships Memorial Trust Fund is founded. They are Ms Liarna Buck gifted scholars with inquiring minds and have Mr Tom Eldredge already significantly contributed to the wider Ms Jessica Hautop community,” Premier Weatherill said. Mr Mitchell O’Neill Mr Zane Phillips Since 1990, the Trustees have awarded four and a half million dollars to one hundred young A H Lendon Scholarship Australians, including a significant number from presented by Mr James Wells regional areas. The four successful candidates Mr Callum Deakin for 2013 were awarded Hawker Scholarships Ms Edwina Liubinas from a strong field of 120 applicants. The Programmed Maintenance Scholarship presented by Mr Scott Humphris Mr Callum Reid

The Tim Brooks Agricultural Science Scholarship presented by Mr Tim Brooks Ms Renee Farrow

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St Mark’s College | 13 The Ronald Fisher Medal elected to the position of Female Equity So ch larships Ms Jacqueline Sproule Officer and will continue on the College Club cont... Committee in 2013 and act as a Floor Tutor. The Gavin Walkley Scholarship presented by Dr Jane Walkley Since the event in March, $60,000 has Mr Alex Shepherd been raised to date. We thank our generous supporters, particularly Ms Clare Thompson The Jeremy and Timothy Pascoe (1982 – 83) who made a substantial Scholarship contribution to the scholarship. The College is Mr Mark Hautop still accepting donations as we work towards our goal of raising $100,000 in order to The Don Laidlaw Prize perpetuate the scholarship. presented by Ms So Laidlaw Ms Trephina Gartley At a ceremony on May 2nd, scholarships for Mr Angus Reid first semester were awarded to the following outstanding students. The RB & PE Lewis Scholarship presented by Mrs Diana Lewis The E A Radcliff Prize Mr Robert Huddleston Mr Henry Anderson

The Women of St Mark’s Scholarship The G Angas Parsons Prize Ms Fiona Norris This is a new scholarship awarded in 2012. Earlier in 2012, a celebration of 30 years of The W F Wehrstedt Prize women at St Mark’s was held at the College Mr Joshua Schultz with Distinguished Collegian Sally Sara AM as guest speaker. The award was presented The BP Wait Prize to Phuong Dinh who in her second year was Ms Yuxin Sze

Trephina Gartley and Angus Reid received the Laidlaw Scholarship from Mrs Diana Lewis presented the Lewis Scholarship So Laidlaw to 2012 President Robert Huddleston

Tim Brooks travelled from Canberra to present Renee Mr James Harvey presented the Bickersteth Scholarship to Joshua Farrow with the Tim Brooks Agricultural Science Scholarship Schultz and Ben Whittaker

14 | St Mark’s College The WA Collegians’ Prize Ms Kate Robertson Ms Kate Nelson Ms Sarah Turnbull

Engineering Scholarship Cowan Further Grants Mr Tom Eldredge Mr Jack Brookes Ms Jannali Gartley The St Mark’s Entry Scholarship Mr Nathan Harders Ms Sibella Breidahl Ms Heidi Hutchesson Ms Freya Williams St Mark’s Alumni Scholarship Ms Sophie Gonzales Cowan Continuing Grants Ms Nicola Gurner Ms Hayley Edwards Mr Zane Phillips Mr Zachary Giles Mr Nathan Rosenzweig Mr Timothy Grinter Ms Breanna Thompson Ms Ellen Hayden Ms Victoria Treacy Ms Kristina Kotsomitis Ms Sabrina Winwood-Smith Mr Joshua Watson

Sodexo Scholarships St Mark’s Old Collegians’ Bursary Ms Monique Clark Mr Aidan Martin Mr Mark Hautop Ms Ella Matheson Ms Kate Nelson The Studd Bursary Cowan Entry Grants Mr Seth Westhead Ms Brett Davidson Mr Liam Hay Ms Beatrice Jeavons Ms Phoebe McColl

Phuong receives the first Women of St Mark’s Seth Westhead receives the Studd Bursary Cowan Trustees, Mr Leigh Cowan, Mrs Gayle Cowan and Scholarship from the Deputy Chairman, James Harvey from The Rev’d John Studd Mr Bob Cowan with Cowan Grant receipients

Callum Reid receiving his scholarship from Scott President of the College Club, Mark Hautop, Deputy Chairman James Harvey presents the St Mark’s Humphris, SA Sales Manager from Programmed receives a Sodexo Scholarship from Mr Alumni Scholarships Stephen Martin from Sodexo

St Mark’s College | 15 student news

Y en Pham accepted into Harvard Yen has a strong interest in law and international policy. She will live on campus St Mark's resident and Hawker Scholar, Yen at Harvard whilst finishing her arts degree. Pham, is one of only 12 transfer students She plans to major in English and to pursue globally, accepted into Harvard University's an honours thesis in her senior year. Her other class of 2015. great interest is women's studies which may feature in study plans at Harvard. Yen completed her secondary schooling at St Ignatius College in 2010 and achieved an Yen looks forward to immersing herself into ATAR of 99.8 and was Dux of her school. the vast array of co-curricular opportunities She was subsequently accepted into St Mark's at Harvard, such as writing for student College as only one of four recipients of the publications and volunteering for the Phillips Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarships Brooks House Association, a social service in 2011. She is in her second year of a double organisation run by the students. degree in law and arts at Adelaide University. Whilst uncertain of her future plans, Yen is Yen has contributed in a number of facets of ultimately interested in working for environmental College life, including captaining the College advocacy organisations, and completing her law debating team and providing academic degree at some stage in the future. support to students. She was awarded the WF Wehrstedt Prize for excellence in the The St Mark's College community humanities for 2011. congratulates Yen and wishes her all the best with her future studies and life at Harvard. 012 2 ll ege Ba ege ll o C

16 | St Mark’s College Carine du Plessis receiving her award

S t Mark’s residents doing Mel Johnson (Alumna 2010 - 12) represented amazing things Australia in the little known sport of Korfball. She writes “Twelve months ago, I watched Rebecca Hahn (Alumna 2009 - 12) has the Australian U23 Korfball team play in the received the following awards from the Asia-Oceania Championships, and qualify for University of Adelaide; the U23 World Championships. Eight months ago, Korfball became my primary sport and • The Kelly & Co. Prize for Excellence in I joined the Australian squad. Last month I Company Merger & Acquisitions went to Holland for a training camp, and I then • University of Adelaide Executive Dean’s competed in the World Championships in Award for 2009, 2010 and 2011 results Barcelona. Following some very narrow losses, and very satisfying wins against China and • School of Economics Excellence Award India, we finished in a respectable 9th position. for International Financial Institutions and Whilst Korfball is a minority sport in Australia, Markets 1 in 2010 it is held in high regard in many European and Asian countries, with a Professional League in Carine Du Plessis was awarded the T Draper the Netherlands. As an athlete, representing Campbell Medal for best overall academic my country was both a humbling and greatly performance in 2nd year Dentistry. rewarding experience and made all those late meals throughout the year worthwhile!”

C ommittee 2013

Mr Mark Hautop (fourth year B.Laws dbl) was elected President, Mr Nathan Rosenzweig (third year B.Physiotherapy) was elected to the position of Secretary and Mr Nick Holloway (second year B.Commerce (Accounting)) elected to the position of Treasurer.

The following students have been elected as Committee members in 2013;

• Sports Secretary: Kate Nelson and Caleb Pannell • Equity Officer: Nikki Watson and Ben Whittaker • Social Officer: Sarah Dowd and Henry Koehne • General Committee: Phuong Dinh, Hamish Grant, Kristina Kotsomitis, Andrew Patten, Louise Read and Breanna Thompson.

St Mark’s College | 17 18 |St Mark’s College ssoc Prof Bill Griggs AM Griggs Bill Prof ssoc A

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Prior to speaking, His Excellency dined on High Table at formal He spoke to students about leadership, an hall and enjoyed learning about some of the area in which he has had ample experience, longstanding traditions that make St Mark’s and his talk was filled with fascinating stories the wonderful place it is. from his own experiences in life. One thing students could take away from his talk is that His Excellency spoke firstly about the most belief in yourself in imperative to being an important things he learnt in his career in the effective leader. It was an honour to have the Royal Australian Navy. These included the chance to listen to what he had to say. fact that he remembered the opportunities he didn’t take more than the ones he did. Another point he stressed was the importance Aoi ss c ate Professor of being able to work effectively in a team, as Bill Griggs AM this is a skill that will be beneficial for life. He then highlighted the need for us to be open to A s Director of the Trauma Service of the Royal opportunities for self-improvement. Adelaide Hospital, Bill’s life story is truly remarkable with many stories to tell. Students His Excellency then moved on to speak The Governor of SA speaks to were left in awe of his recollections of being about the importance of having a healthy, guests during his Port’n’Talk one of the first on the scene following tragic challenging political debate in the country, at natural disasters including the Bali bombings both a federal and state level, something he and the Boxing Day Tsunami. believes is lacking in Australian politics at the moment. His Excellency stressed the need for In 1989 Bill invented a surgical instrument and as many people as possible in the community procedure for performing tracheostomies, to take an active interest in politics and now known as the “Griggs technique”. This policies concerning both them and the was used to help Pope John Paul II in 2005 country as a whole, which was pertinent and is used to help tens of thousands of advice given the audience of young people. patients worldwide every year. His Excellency ended his talk on the Bill’s talk was engaging whilst depicting the importance of all students of St Mark’s brutality of nature and the days that follow using the wealth of opportunities they are during the horrific clean-up process. given at this College, reminding us all just how fortunate we are to reside here. It was Hi s Excellency Rear Admiral certainly a privilege to have His Excellency Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, visit the College and the students thoroughly enjoyed his attendance at both Formal Hall Governor of South Australia and the Port’n’Talk.

O n Tuesday 2nd October we were extremely privileged to have His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR,

Members of the Charitable Foundation presenting a cheque to Ms Hermina Bolton Students with Assoc Prof Bill Griggs AM

St Mark’s College | 19 Thank you to those former residents who have donated photographs and items to the College Archives. If you would like your memories of St Mark’s to be part of the Archive collection, but do not wish to part with your photographs, please PAST

consider lending them for scanning so that the Archive holds a copy. They can be sent to the Archivist, Monica Smith at St Mark’s College, 46 Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide SA 5006 or by emailing monica.smith@stmarkscollege. OUR com.au (ph. 8334 5657). F Do you know anything about these

O photographs? We would particularly like to

know names and the year they were taken. Any information is most welcome. Who is this with Mr Lewis? Year unknown. PICTURES

Identities and year unknown (circa 1960’s?) Identity and year unknown (circa 1960’s?) Identities unknown (circa 1972?)

Freshmen’s Steeplechase circa 1966 - the first jump. The figure 1985 Garden Party (L-R) Tim …..? (from Flinders), Ian Gough second from left has been identified as M Tingay. and identity unknown

Men’s Netball Team 2000. Back (L-R): Who are Nos. 2 and 4? Men’s Soccer Team 2000. Standing at back (L-R): Who are Nos. 1, 6 and 8? Front (L - R): Who are Nos. 1 and 2?

20 | St Mark’s College A Note from the Old Collegians’ Association

For m the President, Mr Alex whose mother Sue attended College in the Hadden (Alumnus 2003 – 07) 1980s. It was decided that, due to an increase in funds generated by the Old Collegians’ 2013 has started well with our traditional Association in the past year, we would increase first event, the Tour Down Under Garden the amount allocated to the scholarships each Party once again held on the front lawn. Well year to $4,000. We will also look to increase attended as always, many turned out to watch this amount in the future as an on-going effort as lycra-clad men on light-weight treddleys to encourage the children of Old Collegians to rushed past. Many snags and steaks were attend the College. consumed, and a wonderful day in the sun was had by all in attendance. F inal Dinner is always a fantastic celebration of all that is wonderful about College – We hope to grow this event in the future, academic success, sporting colours and the and believe we can increase attendance and general comradery that comes with being encourage Old Colls of all ages to come and a Marksman. Every year I look forward to enjoy the company of their fellows in the attending and presenting the Collegians’ picturesque surrounds of St Mark’s. Prize which in 2012 was awarded to Lachlan Flynn in his final year of College, studying Summer means tennis at St Mark’s and the B.Engineering (Aerospace). This prestigious Old Colls tennis day was well attended by a award is awarded to the resident who has host of recent leavers, as well as a smattering made the most outstanding contribution to of the older crowd. The next event will be life in the College throughout their residency the annual ‘old’ v current Collegians football and Lachlan certainly embodies the passion match on Sunday 12th May. If you have and commitment to College that we all not already done so, become a friend on strived to achieve. Facebook with ‘the Official St Mark’s Old Collegians site’ and keep up to date with all All in all, the future of the Old Collegians events and alumni news. Association is a bright one, with strong finances and a large support base we hope to In 2012, two bursaries were presented by the involve the broader Old Collegians in a deeper Old Collegians’ Association. First Semester way, and to strengthen our substantial ties Scholarships were awarded to Tayla Goodchild, with the College even further. Look out for who was a first year Nursing student from announcements in the future regarding the Angaston and whose father, Christopher is a Old Colls joining with the College’s mentoring Collegian from 1975 - 76; and Leonie Player, program, and of course for pub nights, quiz an Occupational Therapy student from Clare night and our other regular events.

$95.00 S ignet Rings each

S terling silver ‘winged lion’ signet rings are now for sale from the College. The rings are available in two sizes for only $95 each.

A fantastic momento for every Collegian.

St Mark’s College | 21 From the Library

T he blossoming College Collection, the refurbishment of parts of library: its progress during the library by the installation of new blinds, the Mastership of Mr Robin new heaters, new photocopier and improved Ashwin, 1991-1999 lighting, the encouragement of its increased use by commencing informative library tours After an illustrious career as a diplomat Mr for new students, the promotion of contact Robin Ashwin became Master of St Mark’s with other libraries and the holding of regular College in 1991 and in his time here he was library functions. instrumental in modernizing the library. At this time the St Mark’s Collection was also set up. This is a collection of publications T he big question relating to the College and its history as well as publications by or about people associated When Mr Ashwin attended his inaugural with the College, past and present. Library Sub-Committee meeting, chaired by Mr Richard Watson, the first item on the agenda was the question Where is the library going? Mri Rob n Ashwin and his wonderful donations The Librarian, Pirjo Rayner, had drawn up a policy statement outlining her belief that Over the years Mr Ashwin donated many the library should operate as an active, fully wonderful books to us. He vastly enhanced functioning library and not just as a passive our collection on such topics as Eastern “quiet place to study” and that its primary role Europe, especially Russia, the collapse of the should be to cater to students’ study needs. Soviet Union and the rise of Vladimir Putin, Its subordinate role should be the development fundamentalism and Islam, and Australian of students’ interests beyond the curriculum foreign policy. He continues to be a very and the provision of materials which might generous donor to the library and has in fact be relevant to their social, interpersonal and donated over 600 books to date. developmental needs, and to a lesser degree their recreational reading needs. T he Friends of the St Mark’s College Library This document was well received and was to guide the direction of the library in the years In 1991 the late Professor Robert Ussher, Senior to come. Resident of College 1985-1992, and the then Professor of Classics at Adelaide University, Sic gnifi ant achievements proposed the setting up of The Friends of the St Mark’s College Library in order to raise funds Mr Ashwin’s influence was felt in such for special purchases and to promote the library areas as the production of policy documents in general. Slowly this group took shape and covering major aspects of library life, the its first social function was held in late 1992 modernization of the bookstock and the with guest speakers Dr John Tregenza and Mr cancellation of superceded, out-of-date Robin Ashwin. This was followed by three other materials which were disposed of at two large functions over the next four years. second-hand book sales, the rationalization of the Periodicals Collection, an increase in During this time the building of an elegant Rare the library’s budget, improvements in access Book Display Cabinet was commissioned with to the collection through the automation of Friends money, supplemented by a donation the catalogue and the introduction of a loan from Professor Peter Parsons, and as a result of recreational fiction collection as a preliminary the final function which was held in 1996, a total to completely dismantling the restrictive “not of over 100 donations were received from various for loan” policy whereby no books could be people, the most notable being the four volume borrowed, an improvement to stock control Faerie queene (1758) by Edmund Spenser, by the installation of a surveillance system, donated by The Hon Rod Matheson AM QC. the compilation for the very first time of a simple author / title listing of the Rare Book The group fell into abeyance in 1997.

22 | St Mark’s College D oes Society ever learn T he generosity of Emeritus Professor by its mistakes? Peter Parsons AM (Alumnus 1951-1955) T he 2012 Library Sundowner was a very enjoyable In 1992 the then Professor Parsons was the College function attended by approximately 30 alumni Council representative on the Library Sub-Committee and and friends of the College. The library looked its he became its new Chairman a year later when Mr Richard best and various displays were on show including a selection of wonderful books from the estate of Watson retired from that position. (Peter Parsons himself Bob and Betty Lewis which had been generously retired in 1995, at which time Mr Peter Morgan was donated by their children. appointed as the new Chairman).

Professor Sandy MacFarlane, alumnus 1970-72, Before Mr Ashwin’s Mastership Emeritus Professor who is an international expert on the impact of Parsons, who is a member of the Angas family, had disasters and post-traumatic stress, was the guest donated to the library the very prestigious South Australia speaker and his topic was “Does society ever illustrated (1847) by George French Angas together with learn by its mistakes. The relationship between two other equally prestigious volumes, New Zealanders law, medicine and literature.” It was a broad- illustrated (1847) and Kafirs illustrated (1849), also by the ranging talk describing the psychological cost of same author. The Rare Book Display Cabinet, which he wars, natural disasters and abuse as well as the partly funded, is used to this day to house South Australia plight of refugees. He spoke with feeling about illustrated, with its beautiful hand-coloured plates. his professional involvement as an advisor in the aftermath of these events and his passionate He also funded the extension of the Lance Milne Bookcase desire to provide a voice for these suffering, which housed the original Rare Book Collection but unheard people. It was a deeply moving talk. which had become quite overcrowded, He made further donations of money including funds for automating the Coriole Vineyard provided the excellent wines library and $4,500 for general book purchases. He also for the wine-tasting and the delicious Woodside donated many excellent books thereby vastly adding to Cheesewrights selection of cheeses and olives. our collection on such topics as biotechnology, population genetics and current thinking on environmental issues. We thank Dr David Lines and Dr the Hon John He continues to make generous donations to this day. Bannon AO for their donation of books on the night and thank all those who attended.

O ther donations

Many other gifts continued to pour into the library throughout the 1990s, either in the form of money, from such people as Dr G. Walkley CBE and Dr Bryce Clubb, or as books.

The late Mr Bob Lewis (Vice-Master 1946-57, Master 1957-68) and his wife Betty made numerous donations including the authoritative multi-volume Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic birds.

Several hundred books were also received from both the estate of The Hon Don Dunstan QC and from Mrs Beth Lee and her daughter, Jane. Since 1993 Mrs Lee has also given very generously of her time by volunteering to work in the library one afternoon per week and she continues in that position to this day.

Donations were also received from Sir Geoffrey Badger, Mr Richard Watson and Mrs Gwendoline Wallace, as well as many other people.

Pirjo Rayner Librarian

St Mark’s College | 23 24 |St Mark’s College 60s Reunion 60s

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This Convention 2011. He was awarded this grant Prize is awarded to a student with the highest because of his community work and passion marks and with outstanding proficiency at the for music. It was a two day convention Primary Examination held by the College. He attended by members of the blind community writes “I have attached a photo of me at the of Australia. St Mark’s assisted with David’s Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons application to attend the conference and we (RACDS) Convocation (in Queenstown) wish him well as he continues on his music from April this year - the other person in the journey as a piano teacher. photograph was the then-president of the College, A/Prof Werner Bischof. The Primary Molly Dunstan (2008 – 09) has been Examinations of the RACDS are historically accepted into the Bachelor of Veterinary the first step taken towards attaining Science at Charles Sturt University Wagga. Fellowship with the College (although these This follows her Bachelor of Agriculture at days alternate qualifications can be achieved the University of Adelaide. Molly hopes to through an 18 month Membership course), graduate with a focus on large animals. in either the general or specialist streams. The material examined is the basic biological sciences - effectively the equivalent of the first three years of dental school!”

As well as being Assistant Dean, Isaac was the top academic performer in 2010 in his final year of Dentistry. In addition to being a University Medallist, Isaac was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation Scholarship, awarded on the basis of demonstration of student leadership and academic performance; Sir Joseph Verco Memorial Prize, awarded for attaining the highest performance in General Dental Practice; Executive Dean’s (Faculty of Health Sciences) Certificate of Merit; and The Australian Dental Association Prize, awarded for highest overall performance in the Final Annual Examination for the BDS.

Isaac at the Convocation Ceremony with then President of the Andrew Meier marries Jo Verity College Associate Professor Werner Bischof

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Old Collegians’ Association AGM Marksenfest Friday 9 August Sunday 13 October, 10.00am Ballroom East Wing Appeal Launch Port’n’Talk: Dr Craig Mudge FTSE Friday 25 October, 5.00pm Monday 12 August, 7.30pm The Grenfell Price Hall Ballroom NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER Final Service Port’n’Talk: Dr The Hon John Bannon AO Friday 1st November, 5.15pm Monday 2 September, 7.30pm St Peter’s Cathedral Ballroom

Obituaries

Charles Warren Bonython (Alumnus 1934 – 37) 11 September 1916 – 3 April 2012

A n avid hiker and W arren is credited with planning and conservationist, developing South Australia’s Heysen Trail Warren was known which today covers 12,000km of land. It to many as the most is a legacy that will be enjoyed by many renowned walker, generations to come. To complement his hiker and modern- love of the land, Warren wrote many books day explorer South including Walking the Flinders Rangers, Australia has known. Walking the Simpson Desert and The History Warren lived at St of the Heysen Trail. Mark’s from 1934 to 1937 and obtained his B.Sc. degree in 1938. He was SA president of the Royal He was made an Honorary Fellow of the Geographical Society of Australasia South College in 2005. Australian Branch, a Foundation Committee Member of the Australian Solar Energy Warren graduated with a bachelor of science Society, President of the Conservation from Adelaide University and began work as Council of South Australia and the National a chemical engineer which spanned over two Trust. He served on the Australian Heritage decades. His roles included managing the Commission, chaired the Evaluation Panel salt fields at Dry Creek in Adelaide's northern for Natural Areas in South Australia and was suburbs, serving on the Australian Heritage a member of the Uranium Advisory Council. Commission and chairing the Evaluation In 1980 he was made an Officer of the Order Panel for Natural Areas in South Australia. He of Australia in recognition of service to was also a member of the Uranium Advisory conservation. Council and received the Order of Australia for services to conservation in 1980. St Mark’s was fortunate to have both Warren and Bunty, his wife for 71 years, attend the 50 year plus luncheon in November 2011.

28 | St Mark’s College Jack Smart (Alumnus 1950 – 54) Edward (Ted) Norman Eadie (Alumnus 1977 – 86) 16 September 1920 – 6 October 2012 Birthdate unknown - 25 June 2012

Jack Smart had a Dr Ted Eadie was long and successful born in Melbourne, career as an academic and worked mainly philosopher. He in the minerals influenced the industry, maritime history of philosophy industries, and equity both in Australia investment. He holds and worldwide. His doctorates in science, philosophical writing commerce, and law and conversations from Oxford, Adelaide, and the Australian had an unusually productive influence on his National University. colleagues, because of the way in which he blended clarity of argument with personal Ted graduated in Science from the University virtues of honest and commitment. of Melbourne in 1959 with majors in mathematics and physics. During his science In recognition of his contribution to course he held a Commonwealth Scholarship philosophy he was made a Companion of the and a Residential Scholarship at Trinity Order of Australia in 1990 and was awarded an College. From 1959 to early 1965 Ted was Hon D.Litt by the Universities of St Andrews employed as a geophysicist with the Bureau (1983), Le Trobe (1992) and Glasgow (2001). of Mineral Resources, Department of National Development. During this period he was Jack originally studied mathematics, but later engaged in metalliferous exploration using a changed to logic and philosophy. In 1948, Jack range of geophysical methods in a variety of gained a B.Phil degree at Queen’s College, geological environments throughout Australia. Oxford before becoming Junior Research Whilst with the Bureau, Ted was associated Fellow at Corpus Christi College. He later with the geophysical exploration of the became an Honorary Fellow of both of those Savage River iron deposits in northwestern Colleges. Those years at Oxford were happy Tasmania using the magnetic method, and in times, but in 1950, at the age of 29, Jack 1971 was awarded a Master of Science degree was offered the Hughes chair of Philosophy in Geology by the University of Melbourne at the University of Adelaide. He accepted for an external thesis based on his work at without hesitation and built up an outstanding the Savage River. From early 1965 until mid- department of philosophy in Adelaide. 1966, Ted was Mining Investment Analyst with Davies and Dalziel, a leading Melbourne In 1976, Smart was appointed Professor of Stockbroking firm. In June 1966, Ted joined Philosophy at the Research School of Social McPhar Geophysics Pty Ltd as Senior Sciences at the Australian National University Geophysicist, and in June 1967 became Chief where he was a founding member of the Geophysicist. Resigning from McPhar to take Australian Academy of the Humanities. After the opportunity of going to Balliol College, retirement, he continued as Emeritus Professor Oxford to do research on mineral exploration at ANU before moving back to Melbourne and and work towards a Doctor of Philosophy joining Monash University in 1999. degree in the Department of Geology and Mineralogy which was attained in 1974. In recognition of his contribution to philosophy he was made a Companion of the E dward was a senior resident tutor and member Order of Australia in 1990. of the Senior Common Room from 1977 when he was studying for Master of Economics. As well as being a much-loved and eccentric He held the office of Senior Common Room philosopher, Jack was also an enthusiastic President in 1978 and 1979. He was elected to participant in sports and other physical the Education Committee from 1978 to 1981 and activities. He played squash, cricket and then was appointed Dean of the College in 1984 hockey until he was 60 years old. which he served for three years.

Extract from the Age Obituaries, written by John Bigelow, Elizabeth Smart and Helen Smart.

St Mark’s College | 29 Desmond Cooper (Alumnus 1957 – 61) by grants from the Australian Research Grants Ob ituaries 10 November 1939 – 11 June 2012 Scheme, NH&MRC and the Anti-Cancer cont... Council. His research ability soon gained Professor Des Cooper international attention. was a geneticist, with interests in wildlife When the Flinders Medical School was conservation and founded in 1971, Andrew helped develop the human reproduction. curriculum, giving students an introduction to Des received a BSc molecular and cell biology. It was an innovation and PhD from the in medical training. University of Adelaide before being awarded At school and university, Andrew had been a a CSIRO Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship talented sportsman, excelling at tennis. During to study at the Agricultural University of his time at St Mark’s he was awarded colours Sweden, Institute of Animal Breeding. He in both tennis and table tennis in 1958. then undertook a Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, Department Source: The Advertiser, August 2012 of Genetics before returning to Australia to Latrobe University Department of Genetics. Richard Pank (Alumnus 1968) 24 February 1942 - 2012 In addition to holding many professional positions, Prof Cooper received numerous Richard Pank attended awards including Biological Sciences Panel, St Peter’s College Australian Research Council President from 1952 – 59 Genetics Society of Australia and first prize for prior to attending Research on pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, Society Adelaide University for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy. whilst studying for a Bachelor of Arts. In 2009 Des was nominated as a Distinguished As well as being the Collegian for his overall distinction. Jazz Club Treasurer in 1966, he was a member of the Footlights Club Andrew Murray (Alumnus 1957 – 60) Committee in 1966 – 67 before being elected 13 January 1939 – 26 August 2012 as President in 1968. His other university interests included the Adelaide University Professor Andrew Liberal Club, a member of the Union Hall Murray grew up in the Committee and Advisory Committee. Pank’s mid-North on a sheep contributions while at St Mark’s included property. With his two College Hockey and Rowing, the College Choir brothers and sister he and the Variety Evening co-producer. was first schooled by a governess before Mark Pickhaver (Alumnus 1964 – 66) boarding at St Peter’s 18 January 1945 – 22 October 2012 College from the age of nine. Although his father wanted him to return The College was to the land he decided to pursue an academic saddened to hear of career. As a student at St Mark’s College in the sudden passing the University of Adelaide in 1962 he gained a of Mark Pickhaver. Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree with Mark, a lawyer with first-class honours and was awarded the William John Bray Chambers Culross Prize for Scientific research. He followed commenced his that with a PhD in biochemistry. After two years law degree at the as a lecturer in biochemistry at the University University of Adelaide of New England, Andrew took up a position in in 1963 and attended St Mark’s for his second the newly established Flinders University as a and subsequent years. Prior to his university lecturer, then senior lecturer in the School of studies, Mark attended Brighton High School, Biological Sciences. He was appointed Professor from which he had won an American Field of Biology in 1970, aged 31. He was Flinders Service Scholarship for 1961-62. Mark’s University’s youngest professor. interest in international affairs continued with his involvement in the Law Student’s Society, He and his laboratory research group the United Nations Student’s Association and undertook major cancer research supported the Local American Field Service Committee.

30 | St Mark’s College In 1967, Mark was nominated as President of the Russell Estcourt (Sam) Luxton Adelaide University Students’ Representative. (Alumnus 1952 – 1955) A regular member of the intercollege and 3 February 1933 – 24 May 2013 inter-varsity hockey teams, Mark was awarded College Colours in 1964 and 1966. In 1974 Sam Luxton was appointed to the Allan Douglas Barton (Alumnus 1959 – 64) Chair of Mechanical March 1933 – June 2012 Engineering in his Alma Mater. He was Born in Melbourne and educated at Melbourne to serve there both High School, in 1950 Allan began a commerce as Head of School course at Melbourne University, where he (74- 79, 88-91) and as was the first person to do double honours Dean of the Faculty in economics and accounting. He tutored (78-81). He retained his position as Chair until at Melbourne University before going to his retirement in 1999, when he was appointed Cambridge, where he completed a PhD. In 1959 Professor Emeritus. he returned from Cambridge to teach economics at Adelaide University, where he developed Professor Luxton’s contribution to engineering much of his thinking about how accounting education has been outstanding, both as a fitted within the economic theory of business. faculty member and beyond. His contribution Allan was a resident and member of the Senior to College, particularly on the sporting field, Common Room from the later part of 1959 until was evident. He was awarded Colours for 1964. Allan’s academic output was prolific and football in 1953 and 1955, cricket Colours in was maintained throughout a challenging and 1954 and for athletics in 1955. diverse career. In addition, his influence on the thinking of successive generations of public Ian Grenfell (Alumnus 1957 – 1961) administrators, policymakers, academics and 24 August 1931 – 23 March 2013 accountants, while less directly visible, has been equally substantial. • Senior Member 1957 - 1961 Extract from The Age, June 2012 • Resident Tutor 1957 - 1960. Edward (Ted) Robert Pocock (Alumnus 1955) 14 March 1034 – 29 March 2013

Ted was born in Yorketown and grew up in Mt Gambier. From primary school, Ted won a place at Adelaide Boys High School where he finished dux and went on to Adelaide Hector Brooks (Alumnus 1950 – 52) University, where he won the university medal. 21 January 1932 – 18 February 2013 In 1956 Ted won the South Australian Rhodes Scholarship which took him to Balliol College, • P resident of Old Oxford. Following studies at Princeton in 1958, Collegians 1978-79 Ted joined the then Department of External • M ember of Council Affairs. In 1980 his first Ambassador post was 1978-2003 to South Korea, followed by the Soviet Union in • D eputy Chairman of 1984. In 1987 Ted was appointed Ambassador Council 1984-2003 to France, a tense period because of the French nuclear testing in the south pacific. • Member of Executive 1982- In 1991, Ted was made a member of the 2003, including Order of Australia for services to international Finance Committee relations and after a brief spell as Ambassador • Building & Grounds Committee Chairman to Pakistan, in 1992 he was appointed to his 1982-91 last post as Ambassador to the European • Member of Strategic Planning Committee Union, where he enjoyed fighting in Australia’s from Feb. 1992 corner, particularly on agricultural matters. • Deputy Chairman College Council March 1984-to the present Extract from The Sydney Morning Herald, April 2013 • Member of Council from 1975 (Ex officio from 1975 to 1979.

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