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OSCA/OLD BOYS President’s report

The Old Scotch Collegians’ Association is continuing The Cardinal Club (including the support for the to work as it strives to support the School, its Old Scotch College Boat Club) continues to provide won- Boys and the Scotch Family. derful support for the School’s extensive and successful rowing program. We are ensuring that we maintain a strong financial base so that we are able to support the extensive The other Clubs in operation include the Old Scotch range of programs and activities that we offer. Athletics Club, the Old Scotch Bowls Club, the Old Scotch Bushwalking Club, the Old Scotch Cricket This year’s annual dinner was another success- Club, the Old Scotch Hockey Club, the Old Scotch ful night when 468 Old Boys and friends were Masonic Lodge No. 459, the Old Scotch Rover Crew, able to put this year’s theme of ‘Inspiring Lasting Bob Welch, OSCA President the Old Scotch Scuba Club, the Old Scotch Soccer Friendships’ to the test at Melbourne Park. The Club, the Old Scotch Music Club, the Old Scotch Principal talked about Scotch College and the ten- Tennis Club and the Old Scotch Wine & Food Club. year friendship that has endured with the Tiwi Alan Gilchrist Islands that has enabled two talented Aboriginal OSCA provides office support and monetary sup- Alan Gilchrist (’38) has been boys to attend our school up until their VCE year. Mr port to our Clubs to ensure that they are strong and awarded the Australian John Landy, Governor of Victoria, spoke with humility vibrant. These Clubs provide much support to the Antarctic Medallion for his ser- about the friendships he has made in life through School and its activities. Support includes coaching, vices to Australia in Antarctica. athletics, business and school days, which he, to this trophies for presentations and additional equip- Besides his medical duties, he day, values very dearly. Many of his friends were in ment. Andrew Wallace-Smith (Councilor in charge of introduced the policy for ANAR the audience on the night. Both Mr John Landy and Clubs), Graham Stanley (Secretary of the Old Scotch Expedition doctors to run a Dr Peter Hollingworth were busy throughout the Clubs) or Tim Shearer (Executive Director) would be biology research program. evening greeting friends. able to help anyone in the Scotch community who Gilchrist (no biologists avail- would like to make contact with any of our Clubs. At the forefront of OSCA. are our valued Old Scotch able) maintained a detailed Clubs, where some 6000 members of the Scotch The OSCA representatives on the School Council log on all biology species Family are actively involved on a regular basis. have been wholeheartedly endorsed again by the encountered by him at Heard council. Those being Michael Robinson (’55) David Island in 1948–49 and pub- The Koomerang Ski Club (including support for the Crawford (’61 ) David Kemp (’59 ) Robert Prowse (’62) lished a research paper on the Scotch College Ski Club) is the biggest privately and John Simpson (’75 ). migration of the snow petrel owned ski club in Australia, with four huts at Buller, in mid-winter, from the pack Thredbo, Hotham and Falls Creek. BOB WELCH ice to Heard Island. President – OSCA The Old Scotch Football Club (formed in 1921 and A rocky beach and a line of competing in the ‘A’ Grade of the Victorian Amateur snow-covered hills at Heard Football Association) is the largest club in the com- Island have both been named petition with six teams. It also has been in A section after him. for the most consecutive years of all the Clubs.

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James wins at Indianopolis OSCA Mentoring

AFL football has the MCG, cricket has Lords, golf has St Program Andrews and motor racing has the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This world-famous The OSCA pared with notes and researching background circuit often referred to Mentoring information on Sensis would be the best way to get as the Brickyard due to its Program com- a competitive advantage over the other applicants. original surface being made menced in 2003, I began research media coverage of Sensis via the of bricks, witnessed Australian and has a group internet and the press. Roland explained to me that Motorsport history when of volunteer Old the more questions I asked the interviewer, the James Davison (Davidson Boys in fields as more enthusiastic I would appear to the panel of House 2004) won Round 7 of diverse as Law, interviewers. the 2005 Formula BMW USA Accounting, Real Roland Orchard and Adam GS: What was the best thing you took out of the Championship. Estate, Local Routledge (’01) initial meeting? Government, Making the victory even Share broking, Personnel Management and many AR: Roland advised me to break the interview down sweeter, James became the more. A number of applicants have successfully into three phases, similar to an English essay: second Australian to ever win undertaken the Mentoring Programs so far. Great at Indy, the first being his Introduction Outline previous history, be relaxed Scot spoke to Adam Routledge (’01), who is a current cousin Alex in 2002, keeping and just be myself. member of the Old Scotch Football Club, about his the Davison name at the fore- Body Explain how I would add value to experience with the Mentoring Program. front of international competi- the business. tion. GS: Adam, how did you find out about the Conclusion Summarise my skills, i.e. why they Mentoring Program? should pick me. James said, ‘I made a great start, and I am delighted with AR: Through the OSCANET website (http://www. GS: There were 140 people applying for the posi- my drive. To be the second oscanet.com.au). Students completing Year 12 are tion and only five chosen. How did you rate your Australian and Davison to win inexperienced in understanding the steps required chances? here is something I am still to conduct a thorough job search and undertake an AR: It looked daunting at the beginning. I adopted a trying to get my head around. interview program. ‘nothing to lose’ approach and threw myself into it It was fantastic to hear the GS: Describe the process of the Mentoring Program. knowing that, whatever the outcome, much experi- Australian national anthem ence would be gained in the process. on the podium particularly AR: The first phase was to register online. My after kissing the yard of bricks details were logged onto the OSCANET website (e.g. There were two initial interviews which lasted one which marks the finishing line university studies, personal interests, leadership hour each. I advised Roland that I had been short- in front of the huge grand- experience). The completed database form was then listed down to seven applicants. This was clearly stands.’ submitted electronically. good progress; however, two people were still to be cut. After watching the race GS: What happened next? with Mark Webber, BMW At this stage, I promoted Roland to number 2 on the AR: An email arrived a week later outlining the Motorsport Director Dr Mario speed dial on my mobile phone as communication details of an appropriate mentor with contacts rel- Theissen stated, ‘We saw an between us was vital. We met again and discussed evant to my qualifications. This was Roland ‘Barney’ exciting race with lots of over- final interview techniques and possible ways that I Orchard. We then met for coffee. taking. It was a clear victory could achieve my goal of making the position. I left for James Davison who per- GS: What did you discuss with Roland? him full of confidence once again and went in for formed superbly.’ my final interview. We talked about my previous experiences and James’ program for 2005 com- where I was situated. The environment was very It is very unlikely that I would have got past the menced three days after com- relaxed and it felt comfortable being completely initial interview phases if not for ‘Barney’ and the pleting his VCE in November open. After gaining an Electronic Commerce degree, OSCAnet Mentoring Program. last year, when he flew to the general direction was clear but the process of Adam was offered the graduate position at Sensis Italy to see his cousin Will getting there was the big challenge. Applications and began an 18-month Graduate Program, which Davison test for the Minardi had been lodged, interviews arranged and I needed commenced on 1 August. All Old Boys regardless of Formula One Team. James some tips on how to perform to the best of my abil- age are encouraged to register their details onto then proceeded onto the Adria ity. the OSCAnet Mentoring Program in order to receive Circuit south of Venice and to GS: What advice did Roland give you? advice regarding job searching, interview techniques Valencia in Spain where he and career pathways. undertook extensive AR: We discussed interview preparation and what was required. Roland pointed out that being pre- Continued on page 38

28 GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 OSCA/OLD BOYS Lest we Forget: a tribute to Hugh Randall Syme

clearance, he was subjected to many painful electric Cars of the shocks while working in knee-deep mud. At one stage, our hero was hanging upside down in a hole world next to the mine rendering himself helpless had the Scotch is hosting the start of fuse of the mine become active. the 2005 Cars of the World On returning to Australia, he established an Charity weekend on Saturday, Australian Mine Clearance Section at HMAS Cerberus 1 October. before leaving the service at the end of 1944 to The aim of the weekend of resume his executive duties at The Age newspa- motoring is to raise aware- per. One of his grandsons notes: ‘In 1953 Syme was ness and funds for Macular awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal In 1941, a modest laconic Australian arrived in war- Degeneration research which was a non-military medal presented to a torn Britain with several Royal Australian Naval through Retina Australia (Vic). list of achievers compiled by the various British Reserve Officers to deal with unexploded bombs and The first event in 2004 raised Commonwealth Governments as a personal souve- land mines. Two years of bombing raids on areas of in excess of $6,000 for this nir. Additionally, Syme was offered a knighthood by high density left Britain’s civilian population at risk. cause. the Queen but modestly declined the honour feel- Over the next 21 months, Hugh Syme (’22), grandson ing that he deserved it no more than those he had Classic-car enthusiasts of the founder of the Melbourne Age newspaper served with.’ are invited to join the Tour and an Old Boy of Scotch College, performed acts of d’Elegance commencing personal heroism which no doubt saved thousands Hugh Syme GC, GM died on 6 November 1965. from Scotch and bound for of lives. Working alone because he felt it too danger- Last year Peter Macdougall, a nephew of the late the Queenscliff area passing ous to expose others, he carried out 19 mine recov- Hugh Syme, offered his uncle’s memorabilia to through beautiful scenery. ery and disposal operations including five acoustic, Scotch. Peter was Captain of Melbourne Grammar The Queenscliff Hotel is the eight magnetic and two acoustic-magnetic mines. in 1943 (Tom Hogg’s year as Captain of Scotch). venue for the cocktail party He also recovered the original Type T sinker. Peter, in consultation with Dr Jim Mitchell and the on Saturday evening, which For his outstanding courage, Hugh Syme was award- Scotch team, is preparing a mounted display which will include an entertaining ed the George Medal twice and the George Cross will be presented by Melbourne Grammar School speech by Dr Feelgood. – the civilian equivalent of three Victoria Crosses!! to Scotch College at a Memorial Hall function on Loads of fun and entertain- He was, by 1943, the most decorated RAN Officer. 11 November 2005. All OSCA war veterans will be ment will feature on Sunday invited to attend this assembly and a luncheon will The London Gazette of 27 June 1941 reported that at the historic Fort Queenscliff follow in the Cardinal Pavilion. In accepting Peter’s Syme’s first George Medal was awarded for his cool- as part of the Concours generous offer, the Principal, Dr Gordon Donaldson, ness in dealing with ten mines, one of which explod- d’Elegance and display. said he would wish to display the Hugh Syme Story ed when it was being turned to expose the fuse. Cannon demonstrations and of Heroism in such a way that it would inspire cur- In June 1942, he was awarded a bar to his George the Victoria Police Show Band rent and future generations of Scotch boys to acts of Medal for the disposal of a particularly dangerous will feature. Entries are invited courageous self-sacrifice and community service. parachute mine which was lodged under eight feet and more details can be found of heavy clay near an anti-aircraft battery and water Dr Donaldson and Alan Watkinson have proposed at www.carsoftheworld.com. reservoir. Syme burrowed down to the mine to find that to coincide with the gift it would be wonder- au or by phoning 0407 246 that the fuse was on the other side. He then tun- ful to establish a perpetual scholarship in the name 533. neled completely around the mine and defused it in of our gallant and modest hero to provide places appallingly cold and wet conditions. He was forced at Scotch for boys of quality and promise whose to withdraw the actual fuse by hand, an extremely parents could not afford the cost of a private school risky procedure which is usually done from a dis- education. Dr Donaldson estimates that a capital tance using cords. This was the first time that such sum of $300,000 would be required to service that a procedure had been employed in the defusing of scholarship in perpetuity. a mine and the collected information proved very In November 2004, letters from Alan Watkinson and beneficial to other mine clearance officers. Laurie Muir were sent to a limited number of the Syme was awarded the George Cross in 1943 for a Scotch Family. This sample resulted in commitments series of 19 defusing tasks (one per month) the most of $35,000 from ten generous donors. Charles Rogers (’00) and his notable was his location and recovery of a new type beloved MG of German mine known as a ‘T Type’. During the Continued on page 30

GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 29 OSCA/OLD BOYS

Continued from page 29 Following the successful Old Scotch Collegians’ Association luncheon in June for those Search for missing Scotch who left School prior to 1945, a letter inviting Old Boys to contribute to the Hugh Syme First xi cricket players Memorial Scholarship was mailed by Tim Shearer in August. It is hoped that our The McLeod Club is compiling a register of players If you know of someone or something that may lead target of $300,000 can be from the Scotch College First XI cricket team. Our us to our goal, we would appreciate your help. Time achieved by 11 November 2005. aim is to capture the names of all players, not just is of the essence as verification can be a slow and regular members of the team. You could have infor- arduous process. The McLeod Club proposes a spe- The generous offer from Peter mation that is vital to the success of this project. cial function late next year to announce the register. Macdougall and Melbourne Teams from 2000 until 2005 have been identified Grammar School is one fur- The first team took to the field in 1858 with inau- and will be added at a later date. ther reminder of the wonder- gural captain James Macpherson. Following in his ful bond which exists between footsteps each player will be proud to know where Please forward information to: the traditional rivals – Scotch he enters the cricket honour roll at Scotch. It is the Jim Mitchell and Grammar. player’s first appearance that is important. Many c/- Scotch College Archives players were selected in more than one season. Donations should be made Telephone: 03 9810 4293 payable to the Scotch College A list of players compiled from past archival efforts Fax: 03 9810 4334 Foundation. has been posted on the Old Scotch Collegians’ Email: [email protected] Association (OSCA) website (http://www.oscanet. LAURIE MUIR (’42) On another matter, the School is trying to collect the com.au, in the Scotch Archives – Information signatures of past captains of the 1st XI on a special Wanted section). We suspect this only lists regular bat made from trees on the campus. If you are a for- players. Some names listed are incomplete (initials mer captain of cricket and have not yet signed the only or no given name) and many appear more than bat, please contact Tim Shearer on 9810 4302. once. Perusal of the list may prompt memories and perhaps spark your interest to help us fill in the PHIL YEO gaps, i.e. to complete, to add, or to correct player names for the register. OSCA Annual Golf Day The Old Scotch Collegians’ Association Annual Golf Day was held Golf Day Results on Friday 17 June at Victoria Golf Course in fine conditions. Over Best Individual Par: James Robinson – score of +1 40 Old Boys turned out to compete and had a terrific day. James Individual Scratch (Par): Shared by Steve Lilley and Peter Creswell Robinson took out the Best Individual Par Trophy with a score of +1 score of –7 while Steve Lilley and Peter Creswell shared the Individual Scratch Fifty Years On: Bruce Arnall score square (Par) competition with -7. Bruce Arnall was square and took out Under 25s: James Beaurepaire score – 7 the Fifty Years On Trophy. James Beaurepaire took out the Under Four Ball Best Ball: Tim Dawborn and Leigh Dawborn – score +7 25 Trophy. It was terrific to see so many younger Old Boys in atten- Longest Drive: Won by Steve Lilley – length of drive – ‘very long’ dance and hopefully more will attend next year. Many thanks go to Nearest the pin: 4th hole – Tim Dawborn leigh Dawborn (’65) for organizing this outstanding day. Please also 14th hole – Bruce Arnall note that the APS Past Students Golf Day will be held on Monday TIM SHEARER 21 November at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. For more details please Executive Director, OSCA see the notice on page 48.

(From left) Geoff Brash (’46), Ray (From left) Simon Hosking (’97), (From left) Fred Dawborn (’35), Jeff Kennett presents James Leggo (’50), Bob Cook (’47) and Chris Evans (’97) and Matt Spargo Leigh Dawborn (’65), Grant Garrett Robinson (’84) with the Best Graham Leggo (’43) (’98) (’65) and Tim Dawborn (’93) Individual Par Trophy

30 GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 Ken Field Art Exhibition Sale Opening Cocktail Party �

The Grand Opening Cocktail Party for the Ken Field Exhibition is a splendid occasion which this year will be held in the foyer of the James Forbes Academy. The Cocktail Party marks the official launch for the

Exhibition and allows guests to look at the and Kelly Cliff wonderful display of paintings at leisure. After the official opening, guests are able to make their purchases. This year, with additional works by Aboriginal artists, and both jewellery and sculpture for sale, we believe there is something for everyone.

And we must not forget the exceptional © Sidney Robert Nolan – investment art which will also be on display and available for purchase. Make sure you take advantage of your best opportunity to purchase beautiful works of art for pleasure and investment, and at the same time support the performing arts at Scotch College. Please fill in the response form for the Grand Opening Cocktail Party below, and return to Astrida Cooper as soon as possible! We look forward to see- ing you there.

Ken Field Art Exhibition & Sale Opening Cocktail Party Name ______Address ______Suburb ______Postcode ______Telephone ______Email ______

I/We would like to attend the Ken Field Exhibition Cocktail Party in the James Forbes Academy on Friday, 7 October from 6.30–8.30 pm. c I/We enclose a cheque for $ ______(@$25.00 per head) made out to Scotch College. OR c Please debit my credit card to the amount of $ ______(@ $25.00 per head) c Visa c Mastercard c Bankcard Name on card ______Card No. ______Expiry date ______/ ______Signature ______Please return with payment to Astrida Cooper, Development Office, Scotch College, 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122 by Friday, 30 September 2005. Telephone enquiries to Astrida Cooper on 9810 4300 or by email at [email protected]. Pavers Program With the opening of Stage Two of the James Forbes Academy, a final opportunity exists for you to take your seat in one of the magnificent auditoria. Seats are available in the Ian Roach Hall (our music audi- torium, seating 500) and the Geoffrey McComas Theatre (for drama, seating 440). Why not join the many other donors who have supported the James Forbes Academy and take your seat now? Donations are tax deductible and payable over five years. You can apply for a seat in the JFA by filling out the form below and sending it to: Is your name here? Dr Alan Watkinson Scotch College 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn, 3122 For further information contact the Director of Development, Alan Watkinson, on 9810 4300 or by email at [email protected].

Paver styles

Brick Paver Bluestone Paver Name ______Address ______Suburb ______Postcode ______Telephone ______Email ______Individual Pair Group of 3 Group of 4 Individual Pair Group of 3 I/We wish to donate $ ______($2000 per seat) and would like to be considered a naming opportunity for ______seat(s) in the: $200 $380 $540 $680 $200 $380 $540 c Ian Roach Hall c Geoffrey McComas Theatre c I/We enclose a cheque for $ ______($2000 per seat) made out to Scotch College Building Fund (tax deductible donation) OR

c Please debit my credit card to the amount of $ ______($2000 per seat) (tax deductible donation) Group of 5 Group of 10 Group of 4 Group of 5 Group of 10 $750 $1000 $680 $750 $1000 c Visa c Mastercard c Bankcard Name on card ______Card No. ______Expiry Date ______/ ______Signature ______Become personally involved in the Scotch landscape. If a naming opportunity is extended, I/we wish to have the seat(s) recorded in the name(s) of the person(s) listed below: c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c The new release of pavers in the Leave The purchase of your paver will also To Leave your mark and Pave the way your mark project in the Old Scotch enable OSCA to accumulate the please complete the form overleaf. c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c Square continues the opportunity to necessary funds to launch the Pave the become personally involved in the way program of student assistance. Scotch landscape. There are two paver styles to choose from For Donors spreading payments over a period of time: You now have the opportunity to have – Brick or Bluestone. You can assemble a paver with your name on it in the Old a group of pavers for your family, team or My/our gift of $ ______will be paid over a period of ______year(s), beginning in ______(month) ______(year). Scotch Square as a lasting record of your any other group you would like to bring Please send an annual reminder in ______(month). association with Scotch. together in one place. Pavers Program

Is your name here?

Paver styles

Brick Paver Bluestone Paver

Individual Pair Group of 3 Group of 4 Individual Pair Group of 3 $200 $380 $540 $680 $200 $380 $540

Group of 5 Group of 10 Group of 4 Group of 5 Group of 10 $750 $1000 $680 $750 $1000

Become personally involved in the Scotch landscape.

The new release of pavers in the Leave The purchase of your paver will also To Leave your mark and Pave the way your mark project in the Old Scotch enable OSCA to accumulate the please complete the form overleaf. Square continues the opportunity to necessary funds to launch the Pave the become personally involved in the way program of student assistance. Scotch landscape. There are two paver styles to choose from You now have the opportunity to have – Brick or Bluestone. You can assemble a paver with your name on it in the Old a group of pavers for your family, team or Scotch Square as a lasting record of your any other group you would like to bring association with Scotch. together in one place. Pavers Program

Your details : Name Address Suburb Postcode Telephone: (Bus) (Home) Email Old Boy – Year left Scotch Past Staff – Year left Scotch Past Parent – Year your last son left Scotch Other

Paver Styles: Brick paver Bluestone paver (please select)

Paver Order: Individual $200 Group of 4 $680 (please select) Pair $380 Group of 5 $750 Group of 3 $540 Group of 10 $1000

For prices for other groups please contact the OSCA ofﬁce on (03) 9810 4302 Inscription(s): Marine-grade stainless steel disks (6 cm in diameter) are ﬁxed onto the paver of your choice with a four line inscription (see maximum letters per line).

Disk 1 Disk 3 Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) Line 1 (Max. 10 characters)

Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) Line 2 (Max. 13 char.)

Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Line 3 (Max. 13 char.)

Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) Line 4 (Max. 4 characters)

Disk 2 Disk 4 Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) Line 1 (Max. 10 characters)

Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) Line 2 (Max. 13 char.)

Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) Line 3 (Max. 13 char.)

Line 4 (Max. 4 characters) Line 4 (Max. 4 characters)

Sample Disk 5 Disk Line 1 (Max. 10 characters) FIRST NAME Sample disk not SURNAME to scale Line 2 (Max. 13 char.) STUDENT/STAFF/PARENT Font size subject to Line 3 (Max. 13 char.) LAST YEAR change to accomodate lengthy names etc. Line 4 (Max. 4 characters)

For more than 5 pavers please contact the ofﬁce on (03) 9810 4302

Payment details: Cheque Payable to ‘OSCA’ is attached. Credit Card: Visa Mastercard Expiry Date: Signature Cardholder’s Name:

*All gifts to OSCA become the property of the Association and are under the care and control of the OSCA Council. *The OSCA Council reserves the right to change pricing from time to time. *The School Council maintains the right to use the land and buildings for whatever purposes it deems ﬁt from time to time. Please post or fax to: Pavers Project, Scotch College Development Ofﬁce, 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn 3122 Tel: 03 9810 4302 Fax: 03 9810 4334 Email: [email protected] OSCA/OLD BOYS

ANZAC Day McLaren Clan visit tribute On ANZAC Day 2005, several Old Boys who had taken part in the march laid a wreath at Old Scotch Square the statue of General Sir John Monash in Government House Drive, Melbourne. The wreath was laid on behalf of Scotch College. Les Hyams (’41), George Mackenzie(’48), Fred Wilson(’50), Murray On 28 May 2005, a group of 20 descendents of Rev. try; Bruce Holmes 1934, a 37-year-old research chem- Johnson(’51), Bruce Stevens and Mrs S.G. McLaren and members of their extend- ist who died of poliomyelitis in 1954, six months (’51) and John Maynard(’55) ed families met to celebrate their participation in before the Salk vaccine became available; and were in attendance. the Old Scotch Pavers Program. Ken Hepburn 1941 who died in a flying accident in 1944 while training at the RAAF fighter Operations It is hoped that a more formal The McLaren clan organised the acquisition of pav- Training Unit at Mildura (one of 51 men who died ceremony can be introduced ers and plaques for a total of 19 Scotch Collegians while training at Mildura during WWII). At the time close to the 2006 ANZAC Day from eight families covering two sons and three of his death Ken was engaged to Mardi Holmes, march and Old Boys interested generations of grandsons whose exit years from younger sister of Bruce and Ted. in taking part should contact Scotch ranged from 1893 to 2005. Tim Shearer on (03) 9810 4302. The names of the other families included are After inspecting the family plaques adjacent to the Humann, Matheson, Miller, Harkness and Sussex. Burning Bush sculpture in the Old Scotch Square, the gathering adjourned to the Gazebo between the TED HOLMES tennis courts and the River for afternoon tea. Four deceased members of the McLaren clan were honoured by the reading of a commemorative poem about each, written by Edward (Ted) Holmes 1939: Bruce McLaren 1893, Professor of Mathematics at Reading University at the time of his death from wounds on the Somme in 1916; his brother Charles 1899, a medical missionary to Korea 1912–42, who introduced the discipline of psychiatry to that coun-

Queen’s Birthday Honours

The following Old Scotch Collegian’s and members of the Scotch Former parent The Honourable Robert Clive TADGELL AO Family were recognised in the recent Queen’s Birthday awards: For service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community through contributions to higher education institutions and the Anglican AC (Companion in the General Division):The Honourable Church in Australia. James Alexander BACON (’67), (appointed with effect from 13 May 2004), late of North Hobart, Tasmania. For service to the The Honourable Justice Alan Henry Tasmanian Parliament, to developing strategies for long-term social, GOLDBERG (’57), Melbourne, Victoria. For economic and environmental benefit, and to support the vibrant arts service to the judiciary, particularly in the areas of and cultural life in the State. competition law and equity, and to the community as a contributor to the debate on human rights and OA (Officer in the General Division): John civil liberties and as a supporter of the arts. Graham BROWN (’58), Milawa, Victoria. For service promoting rural and regional economic OAM (Medal in the General Division): Robert Donald KERR development initiatives in Victoria, to the (’46), Mount Waverley, Victoria. For service to education and to community through sporting and emergency supporting leadership training in developing countries. service activities, and to the wine Industry. Paul McDONALD SMITH (’75), Kew, Victoria. For service to the Bill FORREST AM For service to the community through support visual arts as a painter and lecturer and to the Victorian Artists for arts and charitable organisations as a benefactor and adviser. Society.

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ter Louise. John was more than happy to show David Summerfield, Tim and Rob Thomson all the Malcolms his favourite haunts in the city live in Hong Kong. where he spent his early years as a missionar- 1930s ies’ son. They also dined at the Hong Kong Cricket Club and at the Seven Seas Restaurant John Ward (’32) has on the island of Cheung Chau, where the lived in England for Buntons used to holiday. many years with his wife, Jillian, and their Roland Perry (’64) two sons and grand- began his writing children. He still keeps career as a jour- Andrew Barta (’85) and Cathryn Vaux are a keen eye on Scotch nalist on The Age, excited to announce the arrival of their through Great Scot Melbourne, from 1969 first child – Liam Alexander Barta – born in and OSCAnet and still to 1973. After five years Melbourne on 29 June 2005. supports the School in England making through the Annual Giving Program each year. documentary films, Adam Biltoft (’88) is a securities broker with Director of Development Dr Alan Watkinson, he had his first book, Kim Eng Securities based in Singapore. Adam visited John and Jill in their lovely home out- a novel – Program for is the son of former staff member David side Cambridge in June this year. a Puppet – published in 1979 by W.H. Allen Biltoft who left Scotch in 1989 and now makes and Hamlyn Books. He has since published 19 hand-made reproductive French antique fur- books, several of them international best-sell- niture from cherry wood imported from the ers, and in a variety of genres, from fiction and USA. David is also an active player in the stock biography, to espionage, politics and sport. market. 1950s One of his recent biographies (Monash: The Andrew Donaghey (’84) and his wife, Marg, Alan Pilkington (’59), Outsider Who Won a War), has been widely have had their fifth child, Adam, born 5 who lives in Colarado, acclaimed. February 2004. He is a brother to Jessica (12), USA, recently visited Roland has written many books on cricket, Amanda (11), Christie (9) and Sean (7), who is the School for the including The Don, Bradman’s Best, Bradman’s in Year 2 at Scotch. first time in many Best Ashes Teams, Bold Warnie, Waugh’s Way, years. He was very Alex Findlay (’84) Captain Australia: A History of the Celebrated impressed with the recently visited the Captains of Australian Cricket, and his lat- recent developments, School for the first est release is Miller’s Luck, (first published especially the James time in 15 years. He in Australia for release in August 2005) the Forbes Academy, and is living in Nairobi, definitive biography of Keith Miller can see the School is doing well. Now a full- Kenya, teaching at an time writer, Alan presented a copy of his latest Roland Perry, drawing on Miller’s personal international School novel, American Serengetti – selling well! – to archive and interviews with his family and (Braeburn School). Director of Development Dr Alan Watkinson, closest friends, weaves together the various Alex has taught there as a gift to the Library. facets of Keith Miller, in a powerful narrative for three years and about the fortunate life of Australia’s great- plans to be there for the short to mid term. est and most popular sporting character. The There are 63 different nationalities at the book is available in all good book stores now. School, which make evey day stimulating, challenging and satisfying. Alex completed a Jim Scotford (’66) is still very happy at Barker. 1960s Bachelor or Arts and Bachelor of Teaching at Since the start of 2004 he has been Head of Deakin University after working in Sudan for a Boarding and looking after a co-ed boarding- year. While in Melbourne Alex stayed with his house of some 100 students. His wife, Sue, brother James (’87), who is an accountant at has recently been appointed as Head of Girls’ Christian Blind Mission International, and also Boarding. caught up with his father (Ian ’52), who runs a pediatric practice in Queensland.

We have recently heard from Robert Lyman (’80) who has written a book on Field Marshal 1980s Bill Slim, who was among many things a well- John Bunton, left, with Marie and Darvill Peter Appleyard (‘86) (with Hamish Bruce), regarded Governor-General of Australia in Malcolm Robert Bruce (‘88) (with daughter Mardi), Tim the 1950s. The book has just been short-listed On a recent visit ‘home’ to Hong Kong John Lawson (‘88) (with son Harry), Rob Thomson for the Templer Prize this year, and has been Bunton (’51) found himself on the same flight (with daughter Isobel), David Summerfield reprinted three times since its publication in as schoolmate and long-time friend Darvill (‘88) (with daughter Emma) in front. All pic- January 2004. Malcolm (’51). John was on his way for a regu- tured below in Hong Kong: Peter Appleyard lar visit to his brother David (’63) while Darvill Robert Lyman was for twenty years an officer visiting from Sydney; Rob Bruce lives in Seoul. and his wife, Marie, were visiting their daugh- in the British Army. He was educated at Scotch

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College, Melbourne. six to eight months. Of the 1734 athletes who Whitehead, gave birth to a son, Lachlan Roy He was commissioned competed in 2004, 1581 completed the event. Whitehead. into the Light Infantry The Ironman Triathlon began in 1978 with only John Sargent (’92) has announced his from the Royal Military 15 competitors and has grown to be a major engagement to Abby Teare in London, UK. Academy, Sandhurst, international sporting event. They are planning to be married next year in in April 1982. He has Kemble has also competed in the Gatorade Melbourne. a First Class Honours Triathlon Series in 2002–03, he has run the degree in History Stephen Scott-Young (’95) has recently ASICS Melbourne Marathon twice and com- from the University of received a PhD from the University of peted in many other Ironman events. York as well as a Master’s degree in Strategic Melbourne. His citation reads ‘who investi- Studies from the University College of Wales, Kemble works at Scotch where he manages gated position and orientation determination Aberystwyth, and another Master’s degree in specialised fitness programs for current stu- for rapidly combining computer graphics with War Studies from King’s College, London. He dents in areas such as rowing and football. real views. This augmented reality system was has a further Master’s Degree from Cranfield The Scotch Family wishes Kemble all the best designed to function in outdoor unprepared University. He is a graduate of the Joint as he tackles this most difficult challenge. If environments. The prototype added com- Services Command and Staff College and is any member of the Scotch family is able to puter-generated road edges and surrounding the author of Slim, Master of War (Constable, assist Kemble with the financial demands vehicles to a driver’s view for greater safety in 2004). of this event, could they please contact Tim low-visibility situations.’ Shearer on 9810 4302. He contributed a chapter on Slim to Challenges of High Command in the William Fowles (’96 ) was recently elected the Twentieth Century (Macmillan, 2002) and youngest committee member in the history of his The Possibilities for ‘Humanitarian War’ in the Melbourne Cricket Club, where no other 2000s Bosnia was published in 1997. He is currently of his 13 colleagues are aged under 50. It is During the recent Year writing an analysis of the 1941 Middle Eastern believed to be the first time in more than 100 8/9 student exchange War for Constable, to be called A Close Run years an outsider has scored a coveted spot on to Kingswood-Oxford Thing, The First Gulf War: Britain’s Struggle for the MCC Committee. School in Connecticut, Mastery in the Middle East, 1941. He currently Angus Hooke (’94) and his wife or Felina the Head of English, works full-time for a European infrastructure announce the arrival of a daughter, Tigerlily Bradley Wells, had an services company, and squeezes his writing in Pearl, born 22 November 2004. Tigerlily Pearl is opportunity to catch between commitments to work, family, church a sister for Zephyr MacPherson. up with one of his and the Kohima Educational Trust, of which he former star pupils, is a trustee. Robert is married to Hannah; they Since leaving Scotch Nick Chong (’03) at have two sons. (where his childhood Yale University where Nick is currently reading dream to be a field Baden Taylor (’86) and his wife, Bernadette, music, English and German for a Bachelor of biologist began), have had a son, Christopher Baden Taylor, who Liberal Arts. Chadden Hunter (’90) was born on 4 May 2005. moved to Queensland, Rob Hunwick (’02) completed a BSc. on competed in the Marine Biology and recent Telstra an Honours degree on Australian Short 1990s rainforest ecology at Course Championships the University of Queensland. He then went in Melbourne where Kemble Edelsten (’90) to the University of Liverpool, UK, to complete he was part of the has qualified for the his PhD on the behavioural ecology of gelada victorious Men’s 4 x Ironman Triathlon baboons. This meant living in a mud hut for 200m Freestyle Relay World Championships 3 years during a war in the remote mountains Final, was placed 11th taking place on of Ethiopia. The BBC filmed a documentary in the Men’s 100m Backstroke Semi-Final 15 October 2005 in about his project, and after working as Sir and placed 16th in the Men’s 50m Backstroke Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. David Attenborough’s scientific consultant, Semi-Final. Each year, more than Chadden followed his hero into documentary 50,000 athletes from James Wan (’04) has recently been awarded a film making. Chadden now lives in New York more than 50 coun- Chemistry Education Association Scholarship. where he produces and presents wildlife tries attempt to qualify for the world’s most documentaries for the BBC and National famous endurance event. The Ironman con- Geographic. sists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run, which must be completed Mathew O’Brien (’96) and Sarah Jane Cavell within the allocated 17-hour timeframe. In were recently married on 24 May. Currently order to develop the endurance required to ‘Boyks’ and Sar are living in London. compete in the 140.6-mile journey athletes In London, UK, on 11 February 2005, Hamish typically train for 18 to 24 hours per week for Roy (’92) and Jackie (née McDonald)

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Continued from page 28 testing. James has only resid- ed in Australia for two weeks since finishing at Scotch. Football Club coming James’ older brother Charles (Davidson House 2002) also established his motor racing home strong credentials when he secured pole position and fastest race lap in a Porsche 944 at a recent Sandown meeting. Charles, who is a qualified private pilot, spent his gap year in China and is now flu- ent in Mandarin Chinese. He is completing a Commerce degree majoring in Chinese and International Business at Deakin University. Both the boys often reflect on the great years they enjoyed at Scotch College and regularly keep in touch with many of their school friends. After Round 16, the Old Scotch Seniors found them- for senior selection. The Reserves are sitting on 12 selves in a very good position to set up a September wins and 4 losses, heading into the last two rounds. finals birth, winning seven out of their last eight In the Club XVIII section the third XVIII made the finals games. There was a general consensus pre-season but lost to Prahran in the First Semi-Final. Coach that the senior side was one or two good players off Andrew Millar and Assistant Simon Hosking have a premiership team. However, coach Dale Tapping managed the team with distinction. introduced a policy to brew some of the younger players to give them the experience they needed The Cardinals also made the finals and also lost the and some self-belief. That earlier consensus has First Semi-Final. since been demolished and the team is moulding The puppies of the Old Boys (U19) have fielded two together well. With five teams for four positions in teams this year and are an important part of the the finals, the Cardinals are heavily in the mix. club’s future. Bruce Armstrong and Ian Leith are the Well at the business end of the season, the new respective coaches and have put their hands up to faces that have added to the current on-field suc- take responsibility for developing the younger play- cess include Andrew Pugsley (Collingwood/Box Hill ers. Let’s hope the boys can finish off the season Hawks), Cameron McKenzie McHarg (Australian well. Rowing Representative) and Tim Demitriou ADAM ROUTLEDGE (Werribee Tigers). Round 13 was the turning point for both the Seniors and the Reserve sides. Something had to be done … and it was. The ‘Snake Pit’ was the location. St Bernards was the target. Both senior teams showed their new spirit against the 2004 Grand Finalists, resulting in two victories that were celebrated long into the night at the Dinner Dance Auction at Leonda. Guitarists Dean and Carruthers stole the show and over 200 attendees danced the night away. The Reserves side has continued to impress, and will Rohan Price, Steven Hume and Ian McMurtrie at the finish second on the ladder. Coach Serge D’Angelo Dinner Dance Auction Night requires 100 per cent commitment and dedication from his players at all times. With an attitude like that, the finals campaign looks to be a beauty. Nick Leitl, Will Elliott and Lachlan Armstrong have been the major stand-outs in the Twos and are pushing

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A delightful stroll through Stephanie Alexander history ‘Kitchen Garden’ at Collingwood College One of the Old Scotch Bushwalking Club’s recent midweek walks gave 10 of us the opportunity for a very interesting walk through one of Melbourne’s most historic parks – Pipemakers Park in the Maribyrnong Valley. Pipemakers Park is the site of the ‘Living Museum of the West’, the only ecomuseum in Australia, which occupies the site of several successive industrial enterprises significant to Victoria’s development since the 1840s. It was an interesting walk in warm, sunny autumn weather in Stephanie would love your help; anyone out experiences will lead to changes in the food wintertime. there with spare cash? choices that students make. To assist with the While enjoying a sensational five-course dinner at model roll-out in more schools, contact The The Club schedules one mid- Richmond Hill Café & Larder, Club members and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation via week walk per month, as well their guests learnt of Stephanie’s latest project, the [email protected] or phone as monthly weekend walks. ‘Kitchen Garden’ at Collingwood College. (03) 9819 2736. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Geoff The program is hands-on and involves students HAMISH LONG Stephens, the midweek walks gardening, cooking, preparing and sharing food President, Wine and Food Club organiser, on 9882 7909 or that is fresh, seasonal and minimally processed All Scotch Family welcome; to receive invitations for [email protected] and packaged; it is all about providing positive Club events email: messages about good food with the hope these [email protected] JIM MANLEY Wine and Food Club – Planning BBQ 2006 Harvest Fair

12 pm–4 pm Sunday, 9 October 2005 attend an informal Sunday lunch to learn more. To be held in and around the Boykett Room by Some 50-odd entities are on our mailing list the Yarra, Cardinal Pavilion, Scotch College. already; if you are not on our mailing list and are interested, email president@scotchwinefoodclub. The Club plans to showcase Scotch-connected org to receive an invitation. wine, food and associated entities on or around HAMISH LONG Norman McLeod, Pam McLeod Family Day 2006. All connections, potential spon- President, Wine and Food Club and Tim Thorn sors and willing hands for 2006 are invited to

Old Boys Soccer Club With hopes of mere survival in mind in the inau- home win return favour over Mornington at the gural Provisional League Division 3 season for weekend to all but destroy the visitor’s hopes Scotch Old Boys Soccer Club (SOBSC), the boys in of a top two spot and hand the advantage to Red started brightly with five wins from the first Scotch, now sitting in pole position for a promo- six games but then hit a wall of resilience against tion spot for season 2006. Currently second with pre-season favourites Mornington and bitter rivals three games left and only two points needed to Old Camberwell. With only one point from those guarantee promotion, the Red, Royal & Gold jug- two games, the Scotch boys dropped to third but gernaut is looking beyond this in the hunt for the then went on an amazing run that has seen them Championship, a task that is completely in their undefeated in nine games, including a gutsy 1-0 hands.

GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 39 OLD SCOTCH CLUBS A busy year for the Lodge How quickly a year has (almost) flown since Bruce Later in May we attended ‘in good voice’ the Annual Symon (’47) was installed as Master of the Old Combined School Lodges Meeting, hosted by Scotch Collegians’ Lodge in November 2004. It’s Brighton Grammarians’ Lodge, where we gave a certainly been a busy, enjoyable, and successful time lusty rendering of the Boating Song in recognition Old Boys Night with Andrew with such a full program. of Scotch’s successive Head of the River wins, in the Silver (’01) piping in The Master, presence of 130 Combined Members, including the A number of Members have advanced through the Bruce Symon (’47) new Grand Master, MW Bro. Bruce Bartrop. ranks with due ceremony: Also in May, we participated in a Masonic ‘Open • In December, Neil Hart-Smith (’60) was raised to Night’ at the Camberwell Centre, when interested a Master Mason; family and friends came to see some of the inner • In February, John (Stan) Lacey (’53) was welcomed workings of Freemasonry, and to learn about its into the Lodge and became a Freemason, and in objectives, operations and activities. Over 100 June became a Fellowcraft; attended, including a number of interested Old Boys.

Visiting Masters of Wesley • In March, Richard Tait (’76) was raised to a Master Late in May we assisted the Salvation Army with Collegians’ Lodge, George Lee (left); Mason; their annual Door Knock Appeal in the Hawthorn Old Melbournians Lodge, Ian Hunt area – our teams collecting over $9000. In October • In April, Andrew Silver (’01) became a Fellowcraft, (centre); with our Master, Bruce we will hold a Film Night to raise money for charity. and in July was raised to a Master Mason. Symon (’47), at the June meeting Other social activities with our Ladies and Friends, May was our busiest month. Our regular meeting have included a Theatre Night, a spit roast picnic day was our annual Old Boys’ Night, when about 20 at Rob Brelaz’s (’49) farm near Warrigal, and a Trivia Old Boys from other Lodges visited. A very moving Night in August with renowned Trivia Master, John ‘Unknown Soldier’ ceremony was conducted, being Bell (’60). our nearest meeting to Anzac Day, then the Haggis With Wor. Master Bruce Symon’s last night was piped in by Andrew Silver, the Ode delivered by approaching in October, Bro. Ian McMurtrie (’58) Ian Gould (’76), and toasted with Jeff Kiddle’s (’42) is the Master Elect for 2006, and will be installed Athol Brose. Neil Roberts, just retired as the Scotch by in November with the assistance of his brother Bursar after 20 years, was thanked for his great Duncan (’60). service to the School and to Old Boys, and then responded in glowing terms to the Toast to The BILL TINGATE School.

Old Scotch Wins The Ashes The Old Scotch Cricket Club has won back the Ashes! On a rain- finger’ and former Test umpire Robin Bailache officiated in games, affected Easter weekend in Sydney, the OSCCC defeated Sydney Scots unfortunately without the assistance of Hawkeye). Old Boys in the 53rd year of this annual event. Scotch came back Most of the games are one dayers played on Saturday between 1pm from losing the Easter Saturday game by one run to comprehensively and 6pm. As with all progressive sporting organisations there is a bye win on Monday thanks to fine batting from James Sinclair and Nick for all sides to coincide with the Victoria Derby at Flemington. Simon and express bowling from Gary Bennett. Easter 2006 shapes as an exciting contest in Melbourne with Sydney Scots luring former Training for this season will commence in September and is held at NSW State fast bowler Warwick Adlam into their touring party, while the School on the nets at the Rugby Oval. Scotch will see the Easter debuts of Dylan Best, Ed Batrouney and Anyone who is interested in playing at the Cricket Club and would Richie McCann. like more information please contact: The Cricket Club is now preparing for season 2005–06 commenc- James Parton: 0417 105031 or [email protected] ing in October. We are looking forward to building on the success of last year when we finished the season as runners-up. The Club plays Evan Hunter: 0407 826518 or [email protected] in the MCC Club XI competition. The matches are competitive and always played in a good spirit (especially against Old Xavier) on turf wickets and with a professional umpire (last year renowned ‘trigger

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Scotch College was the first School in Australia to introduce a a recognition of the vital connections between the Foundation and Foundation Fellow Program. This year we welcomed the eighth the School, and the need for the Foundation to keep working to sup- Foundation Fellow, Dr Anton Armstrong, the Harry R. and Thora H. port the School in all its endeavours. The night showed indeed that Tosdal Professor of Music at St Olaf College and conductor of the St the Foundation is energised and keen for its next challenge. The Olaf Choir, Minnesota. Armstrong is a graduate of St Olaf and earned Foundation Fellow exemplifies the Foundation in action, and on this, as a Master of Music degree at the University of Illinois and a Doctor of on previous occasions, the quality of the Fellow and of the President’s Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University. A world-renowned Evening itself was at the highest level. educator in choral music, Dr Armstrong came to Scotch directly from Dr Armstrong continued his excellent work with the different choirs the World Symposium on Choral Music in Japan, following tours to in the School, and even with the massed voices in preparation for the Scandinavia with his choir and a recent performance at the White Foundation Day Concert, in a tireless program of classes and work- House for President and Mrs Bush. shops. A highlight was the combined choirs evening on Wednesday 17 On 9 August, Dr Armstrong was guest of honour at the Foundation August in which he conducted choirs from throughout the Junior and President’s Dinner where he conducted the School’s Chamber Senior Schools, and the combined Scotch–Lauriston Choir. The other Choir, and delivered an inspirational address to the more than 100 highlight was his conducting at the Combined Schools Festival in Foundation members who attended. The evidence of Anton’s skill, pas- which more than one thousand musicians participated, and which is sion and commitment were clear for all to see and hear in the bracket reported elsewhere in this publication of songs performed by the Chamber Choir. He is an educationist of DR ALAN WATKINSON exceptional gifts and abilities, a singer and conductor of vision and Executive Director of the Scotch College Foundation passion, and an orator who held his audience totally spellbound. His vision of the performing arts as a vehicle for the education and development of the whole student resonated throughout the Ian Roach Hall, and his belief in the enrichment of experience, the broadening of the spirit and development of compassion and understanding were manifest. The rendition of ‘Shed not a tear’ with its multi-layered har- monies became the actualization of his vision. Dr Armstrong recognised the scale of achievement of the James Forbes Academy, and the courage – or ‘New York guts’ – required by the Principal, Council and supporters of the project to bring it to fruition. He left everyone with a challenge, though – to use the Academy and all its resources to enhance the broadest educational experiences for the boys; and to create citizens of the 21st century who can think and who can face the challenges and uncertainties of the future with understanding, compassion and determination. It is a challenge which the School and the Foundation are eager to take up! After his address, the guests moved to the Main Foyer of the James Forbes Academy (JFA) for the formal dinner and enjoyed the company of many who had helped to make the vision of the Academy become a reality. Dr Armstrong entertained the guests with further anecdotes and recollections of his own experiences around the world, and made the links between music, drama, academic work and sport. The beautiful setting for the dinner, created by Kate Paterson and the Spotless staff and John Colvin from the JFA, provided a perfect backdrop for

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New levels of membership

The Scotch College Foundation was established in 1973 with the express purpose of raising funds to assist with the physi- cal and educational develop- We want to say ‘Thank You’. ment of the School. As well as providing money for a wide During the early months of 2005 the School was If you have been kind enough to consider Scotch range of capital works projects, fortunate enough to receive several bequests, rep- College as part of your charitable intentions in your such as the Lithgow Centre, resenting the interest in and enthusiasm for the will, please let us know of your generosity. That will Cardinal Pavilion, Languages School from members of the wider School Family. allow us to thank you and your family and to recog- and Culture Centre and the It was sad that the School was not aware that we nise you now. If you are still considering provisions James Forbes Academy, the would be the beneficiary of these bequests, which in your will, please think about the way in which Foundation has also created varied very considerably in amount. Had we you can make a huge difference to the future a corpus, part of the income known of these wonderfully generous of this School and the boys who will of which is used to fund intentions, we would have been able to attend it. Every bequest, no matter what scholarships and bursaries for say ‘Thank You’ to the bequester and his size, does make a difference. Everyone students with financial needs. family during his lifetime, and would who indicates to us that they intend The Foundation is perhaps have given some appropriate recogni- to make a bequest, of whatever size, the most successful within tion for this act of generosity. We could becomes a member of the Alexander Australian schools, and since also have discussed the bequest to Morrison Circle of Giving. its inception has raised more ensure that the wishes and expectations than $35 million for Scotch We hope that you will become part of of the donor are fully met. It is our regret College. Such consistent phi- this special group who are looking to the that this was not possible. lanthropy towards the School future of the School and of all the boys who is unparalleled in other sec- Scotch is fortunate to have a wide and caring Family will pass through for generations to come. ondary schools around the which frequently thinks about the School in the Please contact Dr Alan Watkinson, Director of country. warmest and most generous way. Many members of Development, for further details in absolute confi- our Family have indicated that they intend to favour Membership of the dence. He may be reached on (03) 9810 4300 or by the School with a bequest, to keep the flag flying Foundation is granted at dif- email at [email protected] and ensure that the School will develop well into ferent levels to individuals or the future. We are always so happy to hear of these DR ALAN WATKINSON families who undertake to generous intentions and be able to thank the donor Executive Director of the Scotch College Foundation pledge a certain amount of and his family. This is in part why the Alexander money to the School, through Morrison Circle of Giving was created – to recognize the Foundation, over a period and thank everyone who intends to benefit the of up to five years. The rates School, and their families, while the donor is still for membership were estab- alive. Continued on page 47

Giving doesn’t really have to hurt that much – honestly!

Last year, the Scotch College Foundation made arrangements with School issued a tax deductible receipt for the amount paid ($1200 for several parents and their banks to allow monthly debits to be made the year) which then attracted the relevant tax deduction. in favour of the Scotch College Building Fund. This move came as A number of supporters of the School have taken this option over a response to comments from parents who wanted to support the last 12 months and are finding the process easy and not nearly as the School but who found that making a single donation to the painful as making a single payment once a year. Some have actually Foundation or Building Fund each year was not always easy. A direct said it really doesn’t hurt very much at all! debit allows parents to make a much smaller regular contribution to the School over a period of time, and still receive the full tax credit at If you would like to take advantage of this option for supporting the the end of the financial year. development work of the School, please contact Dr Alan Watkinson, Director of Development, on 9810 4300 or by email at For example, parents who wished to join the Foundation at the level [email protected]. of Fellow in 2004 – a pledge of $6000 over five years – were able to make arrangements for a monthly direct debit of $100 per month All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence. to be paid towards the pledge. At the end of the financial year, the

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Continued from page 46 lished in 1973, and last reviewed in 1991. Since then, the relative value of Foundation member- Exploding the myth ship has altered very considerably in relation to the cost of The Foundation Lunch Program living and other markers such as School fees. At a meeting of the The Junior School Lunch Program has been running for ten years now (and from 2004 included Year 7 par- Board of Trustees on 3 August, ents as well). Despite the success of the program there are various misconceptions, which are discussed it was decided that the levels extensively throughout the pick-up zone, which I hope to dispel. Below are what I perceive to be some of of membership of the Scotch those myths along with some of the comments from parents who have recently attended lunches. College Foundation needed to be reviewed. As a result, the following levels of membership Myth Fact have been approved and will The lunches are hard-sell, money-asking affairs ‘The lunch is not a fund-raising activity and no ask operate from 1 January 2006. is made for money at all.’ Associate Fellow $5000 Parents who attend feel threatened by the occasion ‘Guy Mason, Astrida Cooper and Alan Watkinson Fellow $10,000 made us feel relaxed, comfortable and welcome.’ Senior Fellow $25,000 Trustee $75,000 The lunches keep repeating the same message : GIVE ‘The lunch was informative and enjoyable. Alan Forbes Society $250,000 outlined the current situation of the School and indicated future plans and developments.’ Pledges to join the Foundation may be made over a period of The School is only interested in rich parents. Ordinary ‘We had a mixture of families at our lunch. up to five years, and payments parents are not really welcome. Everyone was made to feel welcome and we all may be made on a monthly were able to talk and express our views during the basis. Pledges made to the lunch.’ Building or Library Funds are tax The lunches are just another Scotch event to endure. ‘The food was good and so was the wine. It was deductible. just right for a 90-minute lunch engagement. All members of the Foundation There was no pressure and everyone seemed to will retain their current level of enjoy themselves.’ membership unless they choose The lunches are all about the Senior School. There was a strong focus on the Junior School and to upgrade. As from 1 January possible developments there, but also it helped us 2006, an upgrade to the next to see how our boys will benefit from work which level will involve an additional will occur in the Senior School in the future. payment equal to the difference between the new levels rather than the old levels. For example: The Junior School lunch program exists for the fol- to them about ways in which they may be able to An Associate Fellow upgrading lowing reasons: support the School at some stage of their involve- to a Fellow will only have to pay ment at Scotch College. • It allows parents to meet other Junior School par- the $5000 difference. ents, especially new parents from their own year We attempt to invite all families to a lunch at some Members of the Scotch Family level in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. time during their time in the Junior School. Some who join the Foundation during families are keen to attend more than one lunch. • It allows parents to meet and talk with the the remainder of 2005 will still Head of the Junior School and the Director of There is such a thing as a free lunch on this occa- join at the existing levels, and Development about current and future issues. sion! there will be no alteration to their payments after 1 January • It provides an opportunity to hear about future The program is continuing throughout the rest of 2006. developments within the School which will affect this year, and we hope to be able to meet you for all boys during their time at Scotch College. lunch on one of the upcoming occasions. DR ALAN WATKINSON Executive Director of the Scotch The lunches are not fundraisers, but parents are DR ALAN WATKINSON College Foundation asked to accept a phone call following the lunch to Executive Director of the Scotch College Foundation see if the Director of Development may come to talk

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APS Past Students Golf Day 2005 The Ken Field Art Come and represent OSCA on: Exhibition and Sale Monday, 21 November 2005 at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club

All Past Students with registered handicaps are encouraged to represent their school on this fantastic day.

Entry forms will be sent out early at Kelly St Kilda Beach September. The Chase

This year’s Ken Field Exhibition is going to and many others. Helen Loveridge from be the best ever! We are lucky enough to be New South Wales is providing a number of able to take advantage of a wonderful new Aboriginal works for us, and these should be location in the Foyer and Krongold Gallery a special attraction. Well-known Melbourne of the James Forbes Academy, with their sculptor Jenny Whiteside is exhibiting for soaring spaces and magnificent vistas over the first time, and jeweler Kathy Pulkkinen, the Main Oval and the Chapel. Many of our who deals in the Danish-designed Pilgrim favourite artists have agreed to exhibit their Jewelry, will also join us. works again, and this year we are branching Profits from the sale of these art works out into new areas of interest. We are also go towards the Ken Field Fund for the lucky enough to have the assistance of Barry Performing Arts, created following the Pang and Anita Archer whose highly suc- death of the much beloved and iconic cessful Fine Art Exhibition and Auction last Scotch Bursar in 1988. Over the years almost year helped to raise more than $40,000 for $500,000 has been raised through activities the Ken Field Fund for the Performing Arts. and the careful investment of the accu- WatchWatch thithiss sspace!pace! They will be committing a small number of mulating funds. Each year grants are made special paintings to the Exhibition as they by the Principal to the various areas of the Advertise in did in 2003, and interest is expected to be performing arts throughout the School high. Robert and Kathy Littlewood, current – both Junior and Senior School – and in Scotch parents, are also again supporting GREAT SCOT 2004 more than $15,000 was allocated to us with a range of works from their gallery specific projects. This continuing support for Rates per issue: (Littlewood and Hart) and promise to have a the Performing Arts at Scotch College is a number of Pro Harts for the Exhibition. Full page: $2500* genuine tribute to Ken Field whose interest Half page: $1750* The Ken Field Show will run from Friday, 7 in the Arts throughout his 32 years at Scotch Third page: $1250* October until Sunday, 9 October 2005. You never faltered. Quarter page: $750* will find an invitation on page 31 to attend Make sure you make a date to visit the Ken Sixth page: $500* the formal opening and cocktail party on Field Art Exhibition and Sale on the Family Friday, 7 October, and we hope that you will Day Weekend of 7–9 October. Please fill in *Discount rates available for book early in order to attend – and get the the form on page 31 and return it to reserve multiple issues. first opportunity to make purchases from your place at the formal opening and cock- Circulation is 18,000 the Exhibition. tail party. Featured artists this year include Greg Allen, Contact Kathryn Cairney at DR ALAN WATKINSON Bob Wade, Ben Shearer, Angie Morgan, [email protected] Director of Development or 9810 4443 for details. Gordon Fitchett, Paul Margoscy, Charles Moodie, Len Pawluk, Donald Ramsay, Jo-Anne Seebery, Joseph Zbukvic, Davina Anderson

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Who was Pegg Who served in Clarke? Pegg Clarke (1890–1956), who took photographs of Scotch’s grounds and buildings in the World War II? late 1930s, lived with Dora Wilson, an artist, opposite How many Old Boys served in World War II? Who ‘I have thoroughly enjoyed ... being in contact with the boarding house gates, were they? the dear old School through the same pages’ (AC1 one door below Callantina Randal Watt (1938), X-Ray Section, No. 3 RC, RAAF, 18 We simply do not know, but we are working on it. Road, at 476 Glenferrie Road, September 1943). Hawthorn. David Purvis (1944), During the war OSCA made valiant efforts to iden- ‘Reading matter is at a premium here and the whose family are local real- tify all serving Old Boys. The practical reason for [Collegian] has already been through several hands estate agents, would place her doing so was that OSCA had resolved to waive its with myself reading the articles in between times’ in Hawthorn from the 1920s membership subscriptions. Also, as well as sending (Gunner James Davis (1921), 5th Battery, 2nd Anti- to the 1950s. them the usual Collegians, OSCA also sent copies of Aircraft Regiment, 4 September 1940). Satura and other reading material such as novels She was a keen profes- and magazines. As Major Donald Fraser (1918), 2/4 Field Regiment, sional photographer and her AIF Abroad, wrote in late 1940, ‘Other Old Scotch speciality was portraiture. All these were ‘very gratefully received as reading Collegians in this regiment also appreciate this mark Various Old Boys have Clarke’s matter of interest to us is extremely difficult to of remembrance from the school. Someone had a photographic portraits of obtain. No matter how old, they are eagerly read very happy thought to send the magazines.’ themselves – for example, and sought for’ wrote Captain Hal Oxley (1933), 2/8 Jim Ramsay (1948); or of their Battalion, AIF Abroad, on 7 October 1940. They ‘are Old Boys’ letters to OSCA also give us glimpses of parents – Norman Wright eagerly read by all who manage to get hold of them’ the war. (1939) has one of his mother (Lieut. Ian McDonald (1931), 24th Battery, 2/12 Field Gunner Frank Dean (1922) regretted that and David Clarke (1963) has Regiment, 12 August 1943). ‘Unfortunately I was too old to be recommended for one of his father Thornton The Collegian ‘comes along all too seldom these a commission ... but at least I have three stripes. I Clarke (1934); or of their chil- days, but when it does arrive it certainly gets a hope to get a commission when we get into action’ dren – David Bradshaw (1924), warm reception. I know I wouldn’t miss it for any- (24 March 1941). Sure enough, by 1945 he was a resident in McMeckan House thing’ (Able Seaman Rodney Taylor (1941), HMAS Lieutenant. Wilfred Stone (1926) was called up for as Junior School Headmaster Cootamundra, 16 July 1943). guard duty on the very first day of the war, as he from 1945, had all three of his already belonged to the Victorian Scottish Regiment children taken by her. When Continued on page 51 Bernard Haugh (1930) married Nancy Attwood (staff 1939–44) in 1942 they went straight from the chapel to Pegg Clarke’s house to have her take their wedding pho- tograph. It is possible that she was related to Olive Clarke, Gilray’s secretary. Somewhere perhaps are the plates and negatives of her photographs of Scotch.

Thanks to all Old Boys who have supported the 2005 Annual Giving Program. To date $130,000 from 810 generous donors has been received to support the School. The Archives are compiled by Dr Jim Mitchell, Co-Archivist. Phone: 9810 4293 Email: [email protected]

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Continued from page 49 and was sent to protect Fort Pearce, which guarded age so as to be old enough to enlist and many older the entrance to Port Phillip. Cecil Norman Sandford men lowered their age so as to be young enough. The 20 oldest (1927) spent much of the war on Coast Watch in Some men lowered their age by as much as five or Old Boys New Guinea, for which he was awarded a DSO. six years. Thus William Gordon Ross (1927) born in 1. Alfred William Herbert Steadily, OSCA’s Secretary, Keith McKinley Wilson 1909 enlisted in the RAAF with a birthdate of 1914, Chandler, b 1 June 1905. (1927), amassed voluminous records of Old Boy ser- and went on to win the DFM. Aged 100. Congratulations! vicemen that are today preserved in the Archives: (The trick in altering your birthdate, we may note in forms, letters, memos, and notes of all shapes, sizes 2. Melbourne Crutchfield passing, is to avoid being caught out. In order to be and colours. Wilson ran OSCA from a corner of his Clayton, b. 30 Dec 1905 able to remember what you wrote on your enlist- office in the family accounting firm, in the Stock ment form, it is best to change only the year of your 3. William Balleny Howden, b. Exchange Building, 422 Little Collins St. Soon he left birth but to keep the day and month the same. A 14 Mar 1906 for the war, too, and the task fell in 1942–43 to his man can be a bit unsure about which year he was elderly father, James McKinley Wilson (1891), and 4. Francis Campbell Stuckey, b. born in, but if he seems not to know the day and from 1943 to the new Secretary, Pat Wood (1930). 14 Apr 1906 month he looks suspicious, or a fool.) It was a large undertaking. When the Military 5. Roy Riggall Prentice, b. 26 Cross awarded to Lieutenant Don Simonson (1936) So, as I look up each Old Boy on-line to Canberra, if I June 1906 was left out of one of OSCA’s published lists, and cannot find an exact match I trawl around and often his father wrote to point this out, James Wilson find him after all. All very time consuming, and yet it 6. Charles Spencer Mann, b. replied that ‘I much regret the omission and can needs to happen as fast as possible. 19 July 1908. only account for it by the tremendous amount of What I am finding is, first, the numbers are swell- 7. Robert Jarrett McCullagh, b. work entailed ... in compiling the different lists’ ing. The number of men named Algie swelled from 17 Aug 1908 (5 November 1943). one to five, and the number of Andersons from 18 8. Leslie Winsall Hall, b 18 Despite all OSCA’s work, by 1943 it had only 420 to 43. In very round figures, for every 40 men already Sept 1908 names on its list and Gilray fretted ‘yet I feel there named by OSCA I seem to be adding another 60. must be many others – if only they would let us If that trend holds, to OSCA’s 2500 I will be adding 9. Leonard Denton Kemp, b. 6 know!’ By war’s end, OSCA knew of around 2500 another 3600! June 1909. Prefect Old Boys in uniform. Ultimately, however, this cov- Secondly, I have already found one Old Boy who 10. Keith McKinley Wilson, b. 16 ered only Old Boys and families in contact with the died on active service but about whom we had not Sept 1909. Prefect School, together with a smattering of men dobbed known and who is not named among the fallen in by other Old Boys in the same unit. 11. John Hewitt Pope, b. 18 on the Honour Roll in the Memorial Hall: Flight Sept 1909 When today we pose the question Who served? we Sergeant William Frederick Allsopp, of 460 Squadron, essentially start from scratch. who died over north-west Europe on 9 April 1943. 12. Albert Alexander Willis, b. The cause of death is graphically described as ‘Flying 29 Sept 1909 The majority of those who served can be found only Battle’. by painstakingly checking 10,000 Old Boys of the 13. (John) Alexander Lyne, b. 23 right age against the war service records held in Thirdly, the data can be useful. The two Algie Oct 1909. Prefect. Dux 1928 Canberra. brothers, James and John, were in the 11 Battalion 14. Leslie Charles Blair Barker, Volunteer Defence Corps and when we find Roderick This is possible today because over the past ten b. 29 Dec 1909 Algie there too, it does seem likely that he was their years the Archives have developed the first full and relative, which we had not previously known. Also, 15. Walter Alexander Forbes, b. accurate database of Scotch Collegians. This realises patterns of enlistment become discernible. When 21 Mar 1910 one of the school’s long-held dreams. It builds on Robert Ingram (1934), DFC, was killed on 1 June 1943, the work of Percy Serle (1887) and Bruce Symon 16. Preston Dodds Reid, b. 20 his brother Ken (1940) joined up on 7 June. (1945) and has been brought to fruition by the May 1910 boundless energy of Paul Mishura, who has gone The Alert Reader will have noted that many of the 17. Michel Krizoz, b. 3 Nov 1910 through the School’s handwritten registers and examples above are men whose surnames begin student record cards and has checked each name with ‘A’. I have a long slog ahead of me before I reach 18. Sir (Joseph Robert) against birth, marriage, and death certificates, and Zimmer. Archibald Glenn, b. 24 May against cemetery and probate records. 1911. Prefect You can check the list online at www.oscanet.com. Even so, it is no simple matter to reconcile our data au under ‘Archives – Lives’, or by ringing Jim Mitchell, 19. Frank Charles Lawson, b. 5 with Canberra’s. Co-Archivist, on (03) 9810 4293. We welcome all June 1911 comments, especially about men who served in the For a start, spelling differences abound, an unavoid- 20. Ian Edwin Crapp (1927) b. 4 Royal Navy, the British Army, and the Royal Air Force. able corollary of data derived from enlistment Oct 1911 forms that were handwritten. Also, quite a few men Our aim is to contact all living Old Boys who served The youngest boy is: changed the order of their first names, or omitted in Australian or other forces or in the Merchant Jonathan Vincent Bucello, first names. Marine, to invite them this 11 November to a service b. 14 April 2000. in the Memorial Hall followed by a luncheon. Worse, even something as basic as date of birth is no help. Why? Because many young men raised their Please do help us make sure that we invite everyone who is eligible.

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OBITUARIES obituaries AITKENHEAD Wilfred James (Bill) (’26) Wilfred James driven hire car service in 1946 as John was director of Barret Burston ALDER John Henry (’39) (Bill) Aitkenhead Kingsford Smith Hire Cars (KSA – later Aust from 1963–71, deputy chairman ANDERSON George Ian (’32) (’26) was born KST). He soon operated nine cars after of the Victorian EPA from 1971–84, BALLANTYNE Hugh Wilson (’49) at Launceston, buying out business partners, and and a member of the Victorian AAT BARNABY John Geoffrey Lennon (’58) Tasmania, on later bought out competitors who from 1984–88. John’s father, Harold BEYER Thomas Henry (’49) 17 September had started in the early 1950s. When (1909–12,) attended Scotch, as did BLYTH Francis Robert David (’32) 1911, although airport traffic brought an increase in his brothers Alec (1940–42; died 18 BRUCE David Malcolm (’54) his birth certificate gave the date as taxis, he replaced his limousines with August 1973) and Donald (1943–46), BRUCE Robert Alfred (’42) 20 September 1911. Accordingly, he mini buses – another winning move. cousin Douglas (1937–41), nephews CALCUTT Maurice Wigmore (’31) celebrated both birthdays every year. He was proud of his around-the-clock Robert (1962–72) and Andrew (1967– CAMERON Dr Ian Henry (’48) Bill left Scotch College, Launceston, service every day for 53 years until the 71), and grandson Nicholas Forster CAREY Albert John Kimber (’34) to attend Scotch College, Melbourne, business was sold in 1999. Bill was a (Year 11). John died on 4 April 2005. COOK Alexander Burnand (’30) in 1926, after which he left to work foundation member of the Australian His family supplied the following DOBBIE Alexander William (’32) at Pascoe Motors, where he was Federation of Travel Agents and, with further information: DYE George Walter (’34) paid five shillings a week selling others, established the Travellers’ In 1942 John enlisted in the Royal EVA Michael Ross (’63) motorcycles and bicycles. While Information Service at Sydney Airport. Australian Air Force where he FARGIE John David McKenzie (’45) working at Conn’s Motors he became He was a president of the Motor became a ‘Bailey Boy’ for four years. FLERE Adrian James Hocart (’55) involved in dirt track motorcycle Traders’ Association of NSW and the These young men, after a period FULLAGAR Dr John Kelsham (’39) riding. In the early 1930s he worked VAAC (Vic). Bill travelled extensively of highly intensive and very secret HAMILTON Ivan Keith (’38) for the Richmond Brewery, but the throughout the world, with his training under Professor Bailey at HOGGARTH William Paton (’37) Great Depression made it a part-time last trip being to Dubai in 2004. A Sydney University were sent to JOHNSTONE Russel Murray (’35) job, and he moved to Sydney in 1935. planned trip to Korea, Vietnam and remote locations in the Pacific to KEAN John Thomas (’38) After selling clothes brushes door to China was planned for July 2005. He set up radar stations that were to LAWSON Dr. Peter Sutherland (Harry) door he found work with motorcycle was a foundation member of the play a critical early-warning role (’58) dealer Bennett & Wood. He later ran NSW Racehorse Owners’ Association, of the Japanese advance. John’s LETHAM Dr Donald David (’28) a mixed business, was a bookmaker and a member of the AJC, STC and the wartime service included two LONGMUIR Robert Owen (’45) at Harold Park greyhound track, and Thoroughbred Club of Australia, as and a half years as commanding LOVE Ross Alfred (’26) ran the Sutherland Arms at Ultimo. well as the Sydney Theatre Company officer of radar stations in New MACDONALD Kenneth John (’45) In about 1940 he moved to Adelaide, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Guinea and islands in the south- MACVEAN Allan Arthur (’49) and worked in the Islington Railway A quiet philanthropist, he was still west Pacific, during the Japanese MARKS QC The Hon. Keith David (’36) Workshops after being refused entry driving at his death. Bill’s brother, advance and retreat. He continued MATHESON Charles McLaren (’35) into the RAAF. On 23 June 1941 the James (1926–29; died 13 April 1974), his interest in applied science by McDONALD Alan Alfred (’29) RAAF accepted him. He was posted was also at Scotch. Bill lived in Sydney, attending Melbourne University McFARLAND Russell Stuart (’35) to the Number One Air Ambulance and died on 28 May 2005. after the war, where he graduated MEADMORE Clement Lyon (’42) in the Middle East, and was later John Henry Alder (’39) was born at in 1948, majoring in chemistry and MEDBURY Walter Matthews (’36) based at Bari in Italy for the Italian East Malvern on 4 February 1923, engineering. During this time he was MONK Leslie Graham (’47) campaign before being posted to and attended Scotch from 1936–39 a keen member of the Melbourne MORRIS Humphrey Gray (’25) the 36th Transport Squadron at as a weekly boarder, having won a University Mountaineering Club, MURRAY James Hunter (’45) Archerfield, Qld, from which he flew scholarship. He received an entrance further developing a lifelong interest ODGERS Anthony Richard (’56) many missions to PNG. At war’s end scholarship to Melbourne University, in the natural environment. He PERMEZEL Ian Robert (’50) he was posted to Singapore with the receiving his BSc (ChemE) in 1949, and had three children: Kate, David and PICKEN William Ian (’37) 45th Squadron to evacuate troops a Diploma of Arts from Swinburne Richard. After graduating, John POWELL Scott Charles (’89) home. He was discharged on 7 May in 1977. He served in the AIF’s 5 BN worked for several decades in a REID David Ronald (’60) 1946. On 16 October 1945 he married (VSR) as a Private from 1941–42, then range of industries in positions RULE James (’32) Mollie Irene Woodroofe (died 10 transferred to the RAAF from 1942–46, with responsibilities for production RUSSELL Graham Percival (’37) August 1983) in Brisbane and they being a flying officer at the 15 Radar management and technical SCHOLES OAM DFC David William had a daughter (Wendy) and a son Station upon demobilisation. On 3 innovation. His roles included paper Simpson (’41) (Gregory). During the war he became October 1950 he married Gwenda mill superintendent at Australian SCOTT Roderick Vaughan (’38) aware that it was almost impossible B. Chadwick at Scotch, and their Newsprint Mills in Boyer, Tasmania, SCOTT Russell Malcolm (’81) to get transport from Sydney Airport, sons David (1967–72) and Richard and Technical Director at malting SKINNER Keith (’42) so he established a regular chauffer- (1972–77) followed him at Scotch. firm Barrett Bros and Burston. His

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SKURRIE Alan David (’34) industry experience was recognised 1953, a 1957 Probationer, and a 1958 75) and Stephen (1970–75) attended SMALL Warren Maxwell (’50) in his appointment as the inaugural Prefect. Jack was a CUO and member Scotch. Tom’s father Guido (1910–19; SPRATT Roy Gordon (’38) Deputy Chairman of Victoria’s new of the Second XI. He obtained his BE died 6 May 1956) was also at Scotch, STANISTREET Ronald Bruce (’37) Environment Protection Authority, at Melbourne University in 1962, and as was his uncle John (1908–?; died STEVENS Kenneth Machin (’33) established in 1971. The three-man his MBA in 1971. Jack married Maggie. 18 January 1975) and cousins Charles STURGESS Peter Garry (’38) authority established effective and He was the chief executive of the (1927–34), Carl (1929–38; died 18 SULLIVAN Dr Peter Robert (’65) innovative pollution controls and property consultancy at A.T. Cocks March 1996), John (1935–44; died 24 TERNES Harold Frederick (’29) monitoring systems in Victoria, now Consulting. Jack was a member of the February 1996) and Richard (1940–46; WARK David Andrew Mountford (’56) regarded as benchmarks around Australia Club, and of the Flinders, died 10 July 1987). Tom died on 17 May WESTERN Kenneth McDonell (’49) the world. He left the EPA in 1984 to Royal Melbourne and National Golf 2005 and a tribute to him was held in WIGLEY George Harrison (’32) join the Planning Appeals Board as a Clubs. He was a member of the the Great Hall of the National Gallery WILSON Bruce William (’48) full-time member. This appointment Scotch Foundation. His son David on 26 May 2005. gave him further opportunity to (1982–92) attended Scotch, as did Francis Robert David Blyth (’32) was apply his extensive knowledge of his father James (1917–22; died 15 born at Gisborne on 5 July 1914 and industry and science in the service November 1981) and uncle John attended Scotch from 1930–32. He of his community. After retirement (1915–19; died 20 July 1969). Jack died was a 1931 and 1932 Class Captain. in 1989, John continued his interest on 25 June 2005. Francis was married to Zoe for in community service, including Thomas Henry Beyer (’49) was born 55 years. David’s brother Russell membership of the Faculty of in Melbourne on 30 November 1930 (1928–29) also attended Scotch. David Engineering at Melbourne University, and attended Scotch from 1938–49. died peacefully in his sleep at Caritas the Lower Yarra Advisory Committee, He was a 1943 Junior School Form Christi, Kew, on 5 May 2005. and the Royal Park Hospital Ethics Captain, 1944 Form Captain of Va, Committee. John was a keen and David Malcolm Bruce (’54). The 1945 Form Captain of VIB and 1946 active member of the Old Scotch following obituary was supplied by Form Captain of VII Mod. 1943 Captain College Tennis Club from the late ’60s David’s wife, Barbara: David was born of the Junior School, he was a 1949 until well after his retirement. He was at Bethesda Hospital, East Melbourne Probationer. In 1953 he obtained his an enthusiastic surfer and swimmer on 4 December 1936. David won PhC, MPS, at the Victorian College at Mooloolaba (Queensland) and a scholarship to Scotch Senior of Pharmacy. Tom began working at Mount Martha. School and attained 12 subjects in McCausland’s Pharmacy in Ashburton Matriculation over two years. David George Ian Anderson (’32) was born – a job that paid a few guineas was a Senior Cadet Under-Officer at Clifton Hill on 4 January 1915, and a week. He bought the Victoria and went to Canberra with Bob attended Scotch from 1928 until May Pharmacy in Little Collins Street, and O’Neill and Peter Rouch in 1954 to 1932 – leaving immediately after later acquired McCausland’s. Tom take part in a March Post at the rowing in the First VIII for the second was a member of the Ashburton opening of Federal Parliament, later year. A member of Lawson House, Chamber of Commerce, and was meeting Mr Menzies, the then Mrs Obituaries are compiled by Paul he rowed in its crew for three years. an Amcal board member. After co- Pattie Menzies and Lord Bruce. The Mishura (unless otherwise stated) He was a 1932 Probationer. George owning various pharmacies in Chapel three also attended the Royal Garden from information held or obtained worked for the NAB, and was a bank Street, Prahran, he ‘settled’ at the Party at Government House and they by Scotch College, or provided to manager in both Victoria and Qld. Prahran Central Amcal Pharmacy. were presented to HRH the Duke of Scotch College, and content is On 28 March 1942 he married Shirley He retired as a pharmacist in 2000. Edinburgh and later attended the limited to this information. Scotch Evans at Scotch. George died on 8 Tom was an active member of the Trooping of the Colour at Duntroon. College is dependent upon the June 2005. Liberal Club for over 25 years, being David was editor of The Collegian in completeness and accuracy of chairman of the Hawthorn branch, Hugh Wilson Ballantyne (’49) was 1954, rowed bow in the First Crew and information it holds or is supplied, and energetically supportive at born on 13 March 1931 and attended was a School Prefect. David attended and, while Scotch College takes all election time. Tom was a director of Scotch from 1942–49, coming from Melbourne University Law School reasonable care in the compila- the National Gallery of Victoria, where CBGS. He was a choir member at and after graduating, joined Fenton tion of obituaries, it cannot take he was an active volunteer whose Scotch and involved in Scouts. His & Dunn Solicitors for his Articles. responsibility for any actual or per- keen eye spotted Old Scotch visitors. father, James (1914–17; died 27 May He later became a Legal Manager at ceived errors or omissions. He was the founding chair of the 1988), was at Scotch, as were his TAA for some years. He eventually Felton Society, which was formed to Eulogies, obituaries and any other uncles Andrew (1915–22; died 13 returned to Fenton & Dunn when Mr raise funds for future acquisitions. biographical information are wel- July 1992) and Ronald (1915–25; died Dunn died. The firm became Fenton, Tom was chairman of the Hawthorn comed, and must include exact April 1980 in California, USA), and Dunn & Bruce, which eventually Electorate Council, Melbourne date of death to permit publica- Borthwick great nephews William amalgamated with Wisewoulds. After University’s Veterinary Science Animal tion. Information can be forwarded (Year 11) and Harry (Year 8). Hugh died leaving Scotch, David enjoyed skiing Experimentation Ethics Committee, to Paul Mishura by emailing on 5 July 2005. at Mt Buller and Thredbo. He helped and the RSYLTC, RACV, MSO Society, [email protected], build the original Koomerang at Mt John Geoffrey Lennon Barnaby (’58) and the Melbourne Club. At Scotch by calling the Development Office Buller. On 12 December 1969, David was born on 10 September 1941 and on 26 March 1955 he married Beverley on 9810 4300, faxing 9810 4334, or married Barbara Hamilton Brown attended Scotch from 1950–58. He Judith Wright (died 27 December writing c/o Great Scot, 1 Morrison (daughter of Thomas Arnold Brown was Captain of the Junior School in 1995), and their sons Andrew (1969– Street, Hawthorn, Victoria. 3122 (1916–18; died 29 January 1983) at

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Scotch and had two sons, Robert and worked for the SEC until retiring Alexander Burnand Cook (’30) was was involved in the 1938 production (1976–88) and James (1978–90), and early. He and his wife, Sarah Dorothy, born at Rupanyup on 9 January 1913 of The Merchant of Venice, and lived at 1 Callantina Road, Hawthorn moved to Tura Beach, but returned and attended Scotch from 1922–30. the 1939 production of Busman’s so the boys would never be late for to Melbourne when she became ill. He married Marjorie Swan at Scotch Honeymoon. He was a 1939 Collegian school! David was a great family His death ended a 55-year marriage. on 6 August 1938. Alexander died on editorial committee member, and man and enjoyed following the They had two daughters; one, Wendy 17 June 2005. a 1939 Prefect. John’s father was boys’ sporting activities at Scotch, Matthews, wrote that he was a proud Old Haileyburian and High Court Alexander William Dobbie (’32) was inter-school and on the River. No. Old Boy who enjoyed his short time Judge Wilfred Kelsham Fullagar, but born at Auburn on 22 November 1916, 1 Callantina Road was often the at Scotch. His brother, Wallace (1948– John chose medicine, obtaining his and left CGS to attend Scotch from venue for hungry boarders and/or 51), was also at Scotch. Bob died on 4 MB BS at Melbourne University in 1928–32. From 1940–46 he served in sporting BBQs. David also helped the December 2004. 1946. He was the medical director the RAAF, during which time he was boys with their sailing activities at of Rockhampton Hospital from Maurice Wigmore Calcutt (’31) was a POW. Upon demobilisation he was Blairgowrie and State sailing. In 1974, 1950–55, a member from 1968–90 born at Malvern on 18 September 1914 a Flight Lieutenant in the 1 Squadron. David joined the National Australia of the Board of Management of the and attended Scotch from 1926–31. On 18 December 1945 he married Bank to establish the Bank’s Legal Angliss Hospital, and a member of He served in the AIF from 1940–42, Beryl Minnie Latham at Scotch. She Department. Since that time he Lions International from 1958–95. being a Private in the Australian died on 21 April 2003. Their son, Roger had been closely involved in major John served Australia as a Captain in Army Services Corps 4 Division upon (1969–73), was also at Scotch, and changes in the banking industry. the RAAMC. He married Lesley Joan demobilisation. Maurice died on 12 Alec’s father, Archibald Lizars Dobbie The Managing Director of NAB, Mr Leask (died 31 March 2004) at Scotch June 2005. (died 29 December 1954), coached the Don Angus, in 1996 said David had on 5 August 1947, and their sons Peter First VIII from 1934–36. Alec died on 4 been a key player in many events Dr Ian Henry Cameron (’48) was born (1965–70) and Andrew (1966–71) April 2005. which had shaped the National on 24 October 1929 and attended attended Scotch. John’s brothers Australia Banking Group including Scotch from 1939 to 1948. He was a George Walter Dye (’34) was born attended Scotch – Richard (1935–36; the 1981 merger with the Commercial 1941 Junior School Form Captain, and at Cape Town, South Africa, on 30 died 19 November 2001) and Bill Banking Company of Sydney, and the a member of the pipe band. In 1954 December 1916, and attended Scotch (1936–45) – as did nephews Richard acquisitions of major overseas banks he obtained his MB BS at Melbourne from 1931–34. He was a Class Captain (1964–72) and Wilfred (1983). in England, Scotland and Ireland. A University and became a GP. Ian’s last in 1932, 1933 and 1934. George was Ivan Keith Hamilton (’38) was born at senior London lawyer from Cameron years of practice were at the Wicklow one of three sons of an American Ivanhoe on 14 July 1922 and attended and Markley wrote to the family Avenue Medical Centre. On 5 January Consul who attended Scotch. His Scotch from 1936–38. Ivan served saying, ‘Working with David was 1955 he married Lesley E. Fairbairn brothers were John (1931–33) and in the AIF from 1942–46, and was always something special; no one at Scotch. Ian was proclaimed Phillip (1931–36). George lived at Sun a Sergeant in the 3 Australian Div else had his style. His wisdom and Chieftain in Clan Cameron, chaired City Centre, Hillsborough, Florida, USA, Signals when discharged. He married style got the job done and it was fun various medical committees, was and died on 10 January 2005. Betty McDonald at Scotch on 6 May doing it.’ On retiring from the NAB in chairman of the VTAC of RACGP, Michael Ross Eva (’63) was born on 1944. Ivan’s brother, Linsday (1933–34), 1996 he became a senior partner at medical officer for the City of Croydon 1 January 1946 and attended Scotch was also at Scotch. Ivan died on 29 Mallesons, Stephen, Jaques until ill and Maroondah from 1961, and from 1954–63. Michael’s father, Ross June 2005. health forced him to retire. Over the was a member of various Scottish (1931–36; died June 1995), attended last 10 years, David did not enjoy good societies. He served his nation in the William Paton Hoggarth (’37) Scotch, as did his uncle Lloyd (1931– health or a retirement he would have RAAMC. Ian was the second of four was born on 16 January 1924, and 32), and cousins David (1959–63) and wished for. In July 2004, he suffered a generations of Camerons at Scotch. attended Scotch from 1935–39. He Ross (1961–67). Michael died on 16 brain haemorrhage and unfortunately His father, Dr Ian attended Scotch married Gwenda O. McKinlay at May 2005. died on 19 June 2005. David will be (1906–15; died 7 September 1948), Scotch on 9 April 1949. William died sadly missed by Barbara, James, Rob as had his uncles Angus (1906; died John David McKenzie Fargie (’45) was on 25 September 2003. and Georgie, grandchildren Mardi and 1952) and Donald (1906–14; died 14 born on 1 May 1929 and attended Russel Murray Johnstone (’35) was Hamish (living in Seoul, South Korea). March 1958). Cousins at Scotch were Scotch from 1938–45. His uncle, Dr. born at Roseville, NSW, on 9 March In David’s honour the NAB have Alan (1935–38; died 8 March 1994) Eric Fargie (1916–18; died 12 December 1920, and attended Scotch from decided to donate a prize in banking and Donald (1935–39). Ian’s sons 1968), was also at Scotch. John died 1932–35. He enlisted in the RAN on law at his old law school – the comprised the third generation: Ian on 24 July 2005. 6 September 1939, and was a Petty University of Melbourne. The prize (1965–74); Andrew (1967–75), Hugh Adrian James Hocart Flere (’55) was Officer on the HMAS Lonsdale upon will be known as the ‘David Bruce (1969–77) and Malcolm (1971–77). born at Kyabram on 27 May 1937 and demobilisation in 1946. War service Memorial Prize’, awarded to a student The fourth generation is represented attended Scotch from 1951–55. On 14 did not prevent him returning demonstrating excellence in the field by Matthew (1999–2004), Ian (Year July 1961 he married Sue A. Millet at to Scotch for his marriage on 1 of banking law. 12), James (Year 11), Andrew (Year 9) Scotch. Their son, Landon (1982–87), November 1944 to Ruth Grant. Also and Duncan (Year 6). Ian died at the Robert Alfred Bruce (’42) was born at attended Scotch. Adrian died on 27 at Scotch were Russel’s brothers Colin Ringwood Private Hospital on 21 July Yarrawonga on 21 August 1925, the May 2005. (1932–40) and James (1932–41). Russel 2005 after a prolonged illness. eldest of four children, and attended died at Ararat on 5 July 2005. Dr John Kelsham Fullagar (’39) was Scotch from 1939–40 as a boarder in Albert John Kimber Carey (’34) was born on 14 April 1921, and left HC John Thomas Kean (’38) was born at Arthur Rob. Bob left Scotch to pursue born at Kew on 11 December 1918 and to attend Scotch from 1932–39. A Sea Lake, Victoria, on 15 March 1921, a trade. He obtained his Diploma of attended Scotch from 1931–34. Bert 1938–39 Dramatic Society member, he and boarded at Scotch from 1936–38 Electrical Engineering at RMIT in 1959, died on 25 March 2005.

GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 55 OBITUARIES in Arthur Rob and McMeckan Houses. joined the Melbourne University nursing in England. On 25 January Victoria, and a member of the Rotary He served in the AIF from 1943–45, Rifles in 1940, and later joined 1962 he married Elizabeth Anne Club of Richmond [from 1967]. He being a Staff Sergeant in the 10 the RAAF, which he served until Hallowes at Scotch. They lived on the married Phoebe Millar and they had AUST CRE (WKS) when discharged. his discharge in 1946 as a Flight farm before moving to Melbourne three daughters. Allan was actively He married Elizabeth Jean Mailer Lieutenant in the 5 Personnel Depot in 1964, and settled permanently involved in the life of the Burwood at Scotch on 22 August 1946. John Staff. He obtained his MB BS at in Glen Iris in 1965. Ken began Presbyterian Church (now Burwood studied at Melbourne University, and Melbourne University in 1942, and working as a salesman at Westeels Uniting Church). was an architect and a director of the on 19 August 1944 he married Edith Paul and Gray, an engineering The Hon. Keith David Marks QC Demaine Partnership. From 1988–98 Sophia Paterson at Scotch. They supply firm, and was state manager (’36) was born at Melbourne on 14 he was a member of the Probus Club moved to Western Australia, where after 15 years. He retired in 1988 April 1921, and attended Scotch from of Brighton. John played tennis and he obtained his BA. Further studies as a consultant engineer at Borg- 1934–36. He obtained his BA, BCom lawn bowls for OSCA. He also bowled gave him a PhD (Sydney), and he was Warner/BTR, playing the role of the and LLB at Melbourne University, for Brighton Beach. John suffered a admitted as an FRACP and FRACMA. ‘man who knew everything’. Ken had and served in the AIF from 1943–46. massive stroke, and died at 3:20am Donald was Physician in Charge, an engineer’s interest in drainage, He was a Private in the 5 Aust on 1 August 2005 at the Epworth Occupational Health, Department of with dams causing many detours Ordnance Port Detachment when Hospital, Box Hill. Public Health, Western Australia, a during family holidays. Australian demobilised. Keith signed the bar member of the AMA, and a member and overseas holidays were also Dr Peter Sutherland (Harry) Lawson roll in March 1964 and read with of the Medical Association for planned to engineering tolerances. (’58) was born on 4 November 1940 the Honourable John Keely QC. He Prevention of War. He developed For 13 years he was chairman of the and attended Scotch from 1950–58. became a QC in November 1976 and Alzheimer’s approximately two years Glen Iris Primary School council, He was a 1958 Probationer, played was appointed Deputy President of ago, and died at Perth, Western overseeing construction of the library. in the Second XVIII, and was a Cadet the Commonwealth Conciliation Australia, on 6 May 2005. He had an obsession for quality in CUO. Peter was also known as Harry, and Arbitration Commission in April his home projects, and was a keen after his famous grandfather, Harry Robert Owen Longmuir (’45) was 1980. He retired from the Industrial gardener, with his tomato seedlings Sutherland Wightman Lawson, born on 19 July 1927 and attended Relations Commission in 1986, then regularly on sale at the church Premier of Victoria, and Scotch boy Scotch from 1939–44, during which became a consultant at Mallesons. fete. Ken was instrumental in the (1891; died 12 June 1952). He obtained time he was a cadet. He obtained Keith married Estelle, and his son, construction of the new golf course his MB BS at Melbourne University in his BArch at Melbourne University in John (1977–80), attended Scotch, as at Leongatha South, where he won 1964, and specialised as a urologist. 1952. Bob married Barbara J. Hamilton had Keith’s brother Howard (1931–34; the club championship several times, He was a member of the College at Scotch on 22 July 1955. He was died 23 July 1998). Keith died on 24 and was club president and a life of Surgeons State Committee from an architect, and a project manager May 2005, and a memorial service member. He was a regular member 1994. Peter married Judith Barbara in construction for W.O. Longmuir was held at St Joseph’s Roman of the Kingston Heath Pennant Weetman, whose father Spensley Pty Ltd. A member of the RSYLTC, Catholic Church on Monday, 30 May team. Kenneth’s brothers Frederick (1919–21; died 20 March 1990) and the Metro Golf Club, he was 2005. (1947–48) and John (1950) were also and brother Peter (1957–60) both also a light aircraft pilot. Bob’s sons at Scotch, as were Kenneth’s sons Charles McLaren Matheson (’35) attended Scotch. Their sons followed Peter (1969–74), David (1971–76) and Ian (1978–83) and Andrew (1983–88). was born at Armadale on 27 March Peter at Scotch: Andrew (1977–79), Graeme (1973–78) attended Scotch, Kenneth died on 25 March 2005. 1917, and attended Scotch from Robert (1980–85) and Timothy as did his uncle Dudley (1925–28), 1929 to 1935. Charles obtained his (1982–88). Peter followed his father, brother Ian (1952–54), and nephews Allan Arthur Macvean (’49) was born BSc at Melbourne University in Robert (1924–25; died 31 July 1977) Craig (1985–90) and Brett (1985–92). at Burwood on 19 December 1931 1940. During WWII he worked as to Scotch, as well as his uncles John Bob died on 7 April 2005 after a long and attended Scotch from 1941–49. an explosives chemist, and was in (1919–20; died 12 June 1969), Donald battle with cancer. He followed a long line of Macveans charge of army inspection and testing (1926–27; died 8 November 1982) and at Scotch, including his father Clive Ross Alfred Love (’26) was born of nitrocellulose and ammonium Harry (1932–33; KIA over Scotland on (1912–16; died May 1955), cousins at Port Pirie, South Australia, on 3 nitrates at an explosives plant at 29 November 1941). Also at Scotch Donald (1944–47), Peter (1948–52) August 1910, and attended Scotch Ballarat. Charles joined the Victorian were Peter’s brothers John (1954–62), and David (1953–59), grandfather from 1925–26. He served in the AIF Department of Mines in the mid- Gerald (1957–65) and Richard Allan (1879–84; died 17 February 1925), from 1942–45, and was a Lance 1950s (later the Department of 1961–69), cousins Ian (1947–50; died great uncles John (1874–83; died 4 Corporal in the 2 Battalion Volunteer Minerals & Energy), of which he 2 March 2002) and James (1949–52), December 1924) and Alister (1872–?; Defence Corps upon demobilisation. was Chief Chemist when he retired Watson cousins Nigel (1956–65), died 28 June 1895), and second cousin Ross died in South Australia on 31 in 1982. He married Linda Heinson Harry (1958–67) and Malcolm (1960– Alan Bell (1943–53). Allan died on 7 May 2005. at Scotch on 5 February 1955. The 70), Murdoch cousins: Sandy (1951–57), May 2005. His family adds the further marriage failed, and there were no Harry (1952–58), Hugh (1955–63) and Kenneth John Macdonald (’45) information: children. In retirement he bought a Euan (1958–65) and Lawson nephew was born at Leongatha on 4 April Allan, an outstanding distance runner, property at Lavers Hill in the Otways, Thomas (1997–2002). Peter died on 1 1928 and boarded at Scotch from was a member of the athletics team where he installed a wind generator April 2005. 1942–45. He studied at Melbourne [the winning 1949 team]. In the with solar cells, and he enjoyed a University before returning to the Dr Donald David Letham (’28) was Cadet Corps, he was drum major of view of Bass Strait from his bed. He family farm in 1948. During his time born at Hampton on 15 March 1913, the pipe band. He joined his father attended St Cuthbert’s Presbyterian in Melbourne he took up playing and attended Scotch from 1926–28. in the family real-estate business Church in Brighton, and in retirement golf, and also met his future wife, While at Scotch he was noted for and was for many years a member resumed his study of French, which who was to spend several years being a good high jumper. Donald of the Real Estate Institute of he had studied at Matriculation.

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Charles sang bass in community and attended Scotch from 21 April attended Scotch, as do James (Year of Commerce. Ian was a trustee of choirs and two church choirs. He 1938 to August 1942, when he donned 10) and Lachlan Bell (Year 8). He is the RMIT Foundation from 1994, enjoyed the beauty of nature, and the colours of GC, which he attended survived by his second wife Margaret, a member of the Rotary Club of was a keen photographer. Often he until 1944. Despite undistinguished his four children from his first Melbourne from 1981, President of remarked that it was a wonderful stints at both schools, he became marriage – Steve, Roger, Peter and the RMIT Council from 1975–76, a thing to have lived, and he was very a sculptor of international renown. Mandy – and their families. Graham member of the RMIT Council from grateful to God for that experience. Primarily known for his large abstract died on 15 October 2004. 1968–88, and Vice-President of the Charles’ brother John (1929–38; outdoor sculptures, his works are World Federation of Therapeutic Humphrey Gray Morris (’25) was died 28 January 1995) also attended displayed around the world. One Communities from 1988–93. born at Ipswich, Qld, on 16 April Scotch, as did his cousins Bruce (1931– graces the courtyard on the south- He was the Pro Vice-Chancellor 1908 and boarded at Scotch from 34; died 2 April 1954) and Ted Holmes west corner of Bourke and William (Development) of RMIT. Among 1921–23. He started at Scotch’s new (1932–39), and uncles Professor streets. Although he spent most of Ian’s relations at Scotch were his Hawthorn campus, but in 1922 moved Samuel (1889–93; KIA 13 August 1916) his life in the USA, he remained very brother Rodney (1947–51), grandfather to the old East Melbourne campus. and Dr Charles McLaren (1892–99; Australian, as evidenced by the quirky Amedee George Samuel Alexandre Humphrey enlisted in the AIF on 3 died 9 October 1957). Charles died on names given to many sculptures: one Clark Permezel (1877–85; died 22 November 1939, and served until 30 July 2005. horizontal U-shaped sculpture with June 1933), and great uncle Edouard 1945, when he was demobilised as an overhanging top edge was called Holroyd Georges Alfred Louis Alan Alfred McDonald (’29) was born a Private in the Australian Division. Hangover. Clement died at New York, Alphonse Permezel (1876–82; died 28 at Hawthorn on 5 August 1913 and Humphrey’s brother, Ivor (1923; died New York, USA, on 20 April 2005. July 1919). Ian died on 21 June 2005. attended Scotch from 1926–29. He August 1995), was also at Scotch. was a member of Morrison House. Walter Matthews Medbury (’36) was Humphrey returned to live in QLD, but William Ian Alan married Norma Methven at born at Oakleigh on 28 January 1919, his whereabouts were unknown to Picken (’37) was Scotch on 23 May 1942. He was an and attended Scotch from 1931–36. Scotch until a recent effort to locate born at Armadale engineer who was works manager at At Scotch he was known as Snow all missing Old Boys. Unbeknown on 11 July 1920, A.H. McDonald & Co, and Managing or Snowy for his white hair. Like his to Scotch, he was amongst our top and attended Director of ARA Engineering Limited. father, he became a master builder. ten oldest Old Boys. Unfortunately, Scotch from Alan’s brothers attended Scotch: He married Jean Cameron McColl at this discovery was made long after 1934–37. Ian was a Kenneth (1929–33) and Donald (1934– Scotch on 25 January 1947. Walter died his death in Qld on 3 October 2004, member of the 1937 First XI, and of the 38) – as did his sons David (1958–62) on 31 December 2004. aged 96. Second XVIII. Ian obtained his BEngSc and Andrew (1964–69), nephew at Melbourne University in 1941, Leslie Graham Monk (’47). Further James Hunter Murray (’45) was born Christopher (1963–65) and grandson and his BMechE in 1946. He served to the obituary in the last issue of on 5 August 1929, and boarded at Lachlan (entered 1980). Alan died on in the AIF from 1942–45, and was a Great Scot, the following has been Scotch from 1943–45. He married 29 June 2005. Captain in the 328 Australian Light contributed by his family: Leslie was Margery J. Enniss at Scotch on 3 May Aid Detachment upon discharge. Russell Stuart McFarland (’35) was born on 6 May 1930 and attended 1958. James’ son, James, boarded at On 15 January 1944 he married Janet born at East Malvern on 10 November Scotch from 1941–1947. In his eulogy Scotch in School House from 1986– McLay in Brisbane. Ian was a member 1919 and attended Scotch from 1929 for Graham, his great friend Rick 89. James Sr was a primary producer. of Rotary (Prahran) from 1970–97, an to 1935. He served as a gunner in Altson (’47) recalled Graham’s days His grandson, Thomas Sutton, is in MCC member from 1936, an IE Aust the AIF from 1941–46, and was in at Scotch during which he was a Year 11. James Sr died on 23 February member from 1939, and a Kingston the 1 Aust Naval Bombardment GP Class and Form Captain and an 2004. Heath Golf Club member from 1976. upon demobilisation. Russell married accomplished sportsman, as well Anthony Richard Odgers (’56) was He was a member of the Old Scotch Thelma Connor at Scotch on 12 July as his many achievements in life. born on 26 July 1938, and attended Collegians’ Lodge. His brother, John, 1947. His brothers attended Scotch – Graham maintained close friendships Scotch from 1953–56, having spent was also at Scotch (1934–38). Ian died Patrick (1925–29; died 1 August 1990) with many of his Scotch friends 1950–52 at HC. He married Helen on 9 July 2005. Andrew (1925–29) and Ian (1929–34; until he died, was very fond of his Margaret Lund at Scotch on 21 died 14 June 2001) – as had their old classmates and immensely Scott Charles Powell (’89) was born February 1964. Anthony died on 24 father, Stuart (1887–92; died 6 May proud of his years at Scotch. Other on 6 October 1971, and attended May 2004. 1944) and uncle Leslie (1887–91; died speakers at Graham’s funeral spoke Scotch from 1984–89. He was 1943). Russell’s grandfather, Joseph of his devotion to family and friends, Ian Robert Permezel (’50) was born a member of Littlejohn House Wright Cade (1851–56; died January the respect in which he was held on 11 December 1932 and attended and played basketball. His family 1917), is believed to have started at by business associates, his charity Scotch from 1945–50. He was a described him as being a ‘people Scotch on its first day – 6 October work and in particular, his warmth, member of the First XV and the person’ who loved his days at 1851. Joseph’s grandsons are Russell’s friendship and boundless sense Fourth VIII. In 1951 he joined the Scotch, and the friends he made. He cousins: John (1925–28; died 16 of humour. Graham’s brother Bill stockbroking firm of Tolhurst, Henley, particularly enjoyed Scotch at Cowes. November 1980) and David (1926–28; (1934–38; died 2 January 1999) was a Munckton and Co. Ian married Scott died suddenly on 17 December died 14 April 1989) Cade. Russell’s first Scotch boy, as were his nephews Ian Judith Mary Carroll at Molong, 2004. cousin twice removed, Tom Cade, was Monk 1960–66), and Peter (1956–67), NSW, on 9 December 1961, and later David Ronald Reid (’60) was born on School Captain in 2000. Russell died Anthony (1958–69), David (1962–73) married Susana. He obtained his 18 May 1942, and attended Scotch on 30 May 2005. and Geoff Bell (1964–76). His great BCom at Melbourne University in from 1951–60. He married Kaye and nephews Adrian (1987–98) and 1961, and in 1966 became President Clement Lyon Meadmore (’42) was had two children. David’s father, Nicholas Monk (1989–2000) also of the Melbourne Junior Chamber born at Burwood on 9 February 1929, Alan (1920–27; died 5 February 1980)

GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 57 OBITUARIES attended Scotch, as did his uncle commercial art course at Swinburne, Williams at Scotch on 24 February Ronald Bruce Stanistreet (’37) was Ron (1918–21; died 8 December they moved to Launceston, where 1953, and is survived by her. Keith died born at Bendigo on 26 June 1921 and 1987), and his great great uncle Sir he became a successful commercial on 29 April 2005. attended Scotch from 1934–37. He George Houston Reid (1854–58; died artist for Tasmanian and national was married to Zella for 60 years, and Alan David Skurrie (’34) was born 13 September 1918), who was Prime firms, including Cadbury. Fly fishing at Brunswick on 30 May 1917, and Minister of Australia in 1904. David was his obsession, and among his lived at Golden Square. Ronald died attended Scotch from 1932 to 19 died on 2 July 2005. many highly-regarded books on the on 31 March 2005. March 1934, when he left to work subject were Fly-fisher in Tasmania James Rule (’32) was born at Adelaide for an insurance company. He Kenneth Machin Stevens (’33) was (1961) and The Way of an Angler on 22 October 1916, and attended married Joan Kirwood at Scotch on born at Hawthorn on 5 November (1963). With others he founded the Scotch from 1927–32. He married 9 February 1940, and later married 1917 and attended Scotch in 1933, Fly Fishers Club of Tasmania in 1955, Frances Elden at Scotch on 16 July Philomena. In 1941 he obtained his having earlier been at Melbourne and became its patron. Despite 1945. His son, Ron (1958–63), left BCom at Melbourne University, then HS. His family adds this further being diagnosed with MS in 1960, Scotch when the family moved to served in the AIF from 1942–45, information: he continued to fly-fish from a Adelaide in 1964. James’ brother, Leigh being discharged as a Captain in hand-controlled car. After retiring Kenneth Machin Stevens attended (1929–36), was a pioneering Carey boy the Directorate of Armament MGO in 1975, he developed his skills as Scotch for the Intermediate year. After who was killed in a flying accident in Branch LHQ. A company director, he a watercolourist and held sell-out leaving school he worked in a clerical Queensland in WWII on 16 April 1945, was a director of Amcor 1977–89 exhibitions. David had four children capacity while studying accountancy, following extensive RAAF operational (Chairman 1984–89), Hong Kong and seven grandchildren, but also qualifying in 1939. In 1939 Ken joined service. James’ nephews, Tony Bank (Australia) (chairman 1985–94), supported five children in Africa and the 6 Division Intelligence Section of (1952–62) and Christopher (1956–65) Cadbury Schweppes 1985–92 India. David’s brother John (1925–37; the AIF, serving in Palestine, Egypt, Sargeant, attended Scotch, as did his (chairman 1989–92), Mayne Nickless died 23 November 1994) also attended Libya, Greece, Crete, Syria, Australia great nephews Peter (1985–90) and 1985–89, Perpetual Trustees 1984–89, Scotch. A daughter, Maryanne Scholes and New Guinea as a cipher officer Gavin (1987–92) Sargeant. James died and chairman of the Microsurgery Whyte, wrote that David spoke fondly and attaining the rank of Captain. On in South Australia on 27 April 2005. Foundation 1985–92. He was a of his time at Scotch, and particularly 4 January 1945 he married Dorothy member of the Peninsula Country Graham Percival Russell (’37) was of playing rugby for Scotch. David Blackett and they subsequently had Golf Club, the Australia Club, and born at Elsternwick on 7 March 1919 died on 25 May 2005, and his life’s two children, Wendy and Garth. the MCC. Alan died at the Epworth and left Camberwell Grammar School work was acknowledged in the After the war, Ken practised as an Hospital on 16 July 2005. to attend Scotch from 1935–37. He Tasmanian Parliament. insurance loss adjuster, becoming a was 1936 Class Captain of VLL–VLLL, and Warren Maxwell Small (’50) was Fellow of the Loss Adjusters Institute Roderick Vaughan Scott (’38) was a member of the 1937 First XVIII and born on 4 March 1936, and attended of Victoria and later a Fellow and born at Korumburra on 23 September Tennis teams. Graham enlisted in the Scotch from 1944–50. Warren died on Life Member of the Australasian 1920 and boarded at Scotch in RAN on 25 September 1939, and was 1 March 2003. Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters McMeckan House from 1936 to May demoblised on 21 November 1945 as where he served on the Council for 1938. He married Mona E. Cooper Roy Gordon Spratt (’38) was born at a Lieutenant on the HMAS Lonsdale. 17 years continuously in the office of at Scotch on 14 January 1950. Rod Kew on 20 July 1921, and attended On 13 January 1945 he married Betty Treasurer, President and Secretary. was a construction supervisor with Scotch from 1934–38. He was a Shillabeer at Scotch. She survives Ken was a member of the Rotary the Department of Construction in 1938 Probationer. Roy married at him, as do his son Grahram, and Club of Camberwell for 40 years, Canberra, and shot clay targets as a Scotch on 7 December 1946. Besides daughter Mrs. Elizabeth M. Collins, a keen tennis player and angler, hobby. Rod died on 11 June 2005. his grandson, Roy’s brother, Albert who wrote to inform that his Scotch and in retirement, his hobby was (1930–34; died 1 August 1993) and cap has pride of place in her house. Russell Malcolm Scott (’81) was born woodturning and the making of nephew David (1993–98) were also at Graham died in the Hollywood Private at Barham, NSW, on 30 April 1964, hundreds of toys for under-privileged Scotch. The following was provided Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia and boarded at Scotch in Arthur Rob children. Ken died on 22 April 2005. by his daughter: Roy passed away on on 16 October 2003. from 1978–80. He followed in the 8 May 2005 after a short illness. After Peter Garry Sturgess (’38) was born at footsteps of his father, Stuart, as both David William Simpson Scholes OAM being joint Dux of School, Roy went Hampton on 28 December 1923 and a farmer and a Scotch boy (1953–54). DFC (’41) was born at Ivanhoe on 29 onto the University of Melbourne attended Scotch in 1938, coming from Russell’s brother, Peter (1984–86), also January 1923 and attended Scotch where he completed a B.A and Melbourne HS. He served the AIF from attended Scotch, as did his cousins, from 1929–41. He was a member of B Sc(Hons). He held many and varied 1942–46, and was a gunner in the 2/1 John Scott (1973–75) and James Lyons the 1940 and 1941 First XV, and was positions during his career in the Australian Composite Anti-Aircraft (1964–67), uncle Richard (1946–48), a 1941 House Prefect and Collegian Public Service, spanning over 40 years. Regiment upon demobilisation. Pete’s grandfather William (1915–17; died 1 editorial committee member. David The Post Office was the start and brother Donald (1933–35; died 10 July May 1985), and great uncles Russell served in the RAAF as a bomber the Department of Foreign Affairs 1992) was also at Scotch. Peter died (1921–22; died 2 April 2003) and Alfred pilot from 1942–45. He was awarded his last position before retirement. on 15 July 2005. (1923–26; died 22 June 1984). Russell the DFC following an October 1944 Visiting the Antarctic, Asia, Africa died on 1 October 2004. Dr Peter Robert Sullivan (’65) was raid on Nuremberg, from which and the Pacific were highlights of born at Kew on 9 June 1948 and 97 aeroplanes failed to return. His Keith Skinner (’42) was born at his career. He is survived by his wife, attended Scotch from 1962–65. After Lancaster was hit, but he nursed it Essendon on 15 November 1926, and Millie, sons Robert and Grant and working as a medical practitioner home with a crash landing. On 12 left Trinity GS to attend Scotch from daughter Laurine (Symington) and in Victoria, he moved to Western January 1946 he married Patricia 1935–42. He was a 1936 Junior School grandchildren David, Carolyn, Scott Australia to practise there. Also at Nelson at Scotch. After a three-year Form Captain. Keith married Loris A. (Symington, 1989–92) and Cristy. Scotch were his brother Dr Mark

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(1960–63; died 19 October 1995), and mate, Brian Cantlon, and his wife Nell to resign from teaching, he drove was appointed Head Accountant for nephews Toby (1986–91) and Luke to help him stay in his family home, himself to write and research for as Paraquad Victoria, where he remained (1989–94). During preparations for living very independently. To his credit, until his retirement in 2002. For many the Class of 1965’s 40-year reunion, Harry kept himself in good order and long as he was able. He died at home, years, he dedicated his personal Scotch was informed Dr. Sullivan maintained his home despite ailing as he wished, on 8 June 2005. time to many charities and service died some time ago. He was living at health. Right up to the end Harry organisations performing the annual Kenneth Inglewood, Western Australia, when retained his intellect, his mind was audits. His life of service to others McDonell he died on 28 April 1979. as clear as a bell and his renowned was highlighted through his long Western (’49). fighting spirit never deserted him. and dedicated involvement in Lions Harold Frederick Ternes (’29) was Further to the Harry commanded respect from his International. His outstanding and born at Albury NSW on 9 October obituary in peers and gave love to his friends and dedicated service to so many of the 1913, and attended Scotch from 1926– the last issue family. Harry died on 9 September wonderful humanitarian programs 29. Also at Scotch were his brother of Great Scot, 2004 aged 90 years, after suffering performed under the banner of Lionel (1926–30), and nephews Barry S. Bruce McKenzie (’50) writes the another stroke. He passed away Lions International was incredible. (1956–60) and Colin (1962–67). following: Ken was born on 7 August peacefully at Sandringham Hospital. His performance, leadership and His family supplied the following 1932 and sadly died suddenly on 5 enthusiasm were looked upon with information: David Andrew Mountford Wark March 2005. He lived his childhood great admiration and respect by (’56) was born on 27 June 1939, and years in Camberwell and after Harold Frederick Ternes was the older many people all around Australia. attended Scotch from Nauru from leaving Camberwell Central School, brother of Lionel and June. Harry to 1951–56. His brother, Ian (1961–64) attended Scotch from 1945 to 1949. He was recognised with numerous his friends was a highly educated was also at Scotch. The following He married Alison (née Smith) on awards including Life Membership man attending Scotch from 1926 to information has been given to Scotch: 22 August 1957. Alison survives him of Lions International, Life Governor 1929. His main hobby and sport at together with their children, Karen, of the Victorian Lions Foundation, Scotch was rowing which he enjoyed Each year he took prizes as Dux of his Rick (1975–80), David (1981–1986) Life Governor of the Lions Village at immensely. During WW2 Harry year and won Dux of French in his and Julia, plus seven grandsons to Licola, plus the Melvin Jones Award was required to stay in Australia to final year. He proceeded to Melbourne all of whom Ken was most devoted for service to the community, just to help develop and maintain radar University where he took his BSc and and proud. At Scotch, he was Captain name a few. Early this year, Ken was equipment on board our ships and Diploma of Education and taught of underage cricket teams and a the worthy recipient of the Deakin aircraft when radar was just in its for three years in Victoria before member of the First XI in 1948 and Community Australia Day Award infancy. After the war there were heading to Zambia to teach. There 1949. He represented his House, 2005. Ken’s life will continue to be only three vacancies for the whole he married Margaret, a nurse, and Lawson McFarland, in the 1a’s in an inspiration and encouragement of Australia, when he passed the they travelled to England and Canada both cricket and football. He was to all who had the pleasure to have entrance exam and began work at the where David taught. On his return to also Form Captain in the 7th and 9th been touched by his special qualities. Post Master Generals Dept. Through Australia, he was fortunate to secure forms and a CSM in the Cadets. After His friends from many walks of life hard work he was then promoted a research assistant post in the leaving Scotch, Ken actively pursued mourn his passing. to senior technical officer in charge Geology Department at Melbourne his devotion to sport, participating of the Government Research University and thus began a lifelong George Harrison Wigley (’32) was in cricket, tennis and golf. He Laboratories in Melbourne. Television interest in mineralogy. He gained his born at Kensington on 3 April 1916 played cricket for the Reporter and came to Australia around the time doctorate and, as this was the period and attended Scotch from 1928–32 Bennettswood Cricket clubs well into the Olympic Games were to be held of the moon landings, was able to as a weekly boarder. He served in his forties. Tennis was also a favourite in Melbourne in 1956. He started work on samples and discovered the AIF from 1940–42 as a Private in for Ken where his deft and cagey play work with the ABC TV. It was during a new mineral, tranquillityite. His the Australian Army Services Corps 4 lead to many successes at Willison his work setting up communications thoroughness in research won him Division, then served the RAAF from Park Tennis Club. For a period, he links for this event that Harry met his positions with NASA in Tucson, 1942–46, being a leading aircraftman, was a member of Kingwood Health much adored wife, Collis, on Flinders Arizona and later in Mainz, Germany Station HQ (Laverton) when Golf Club and more recently was a Island. They moved the family home where he acquired fluency in that discharged. George married Esme member of the Box Hill Golf Club to Hampton in 1958 and this is where language. Bastow at Scotch on 6 March 1943. where he was again really starting he spent his years raising his family George died on 30 August 2004. Back in Melbourne again, his to enjoy his golf. His membership of with Collis, producing two children international standing was the MCC gave him great pleasure and Bruce William Wilson (’48) was born Andrew in 1959 and Jane in 1962. acknowledged by his admission as a he rarely missed a cricket match or a at Canterbury on 16 November 1931, Harry’s specialty was televising live Fellow of the Mineralogical Society Melbourne Football Club game. His and attended Scotch from 1944–48. A sporting events. It was after televising and his proudest achievement was favourite spot at the MCG was the cadet and member of the Second XVIII, the Stawell Gift in 1970 that he his discovery of the Wark-Lovering Balcony and Long Room where he he returned to Scotch for his marriage had a stroke, which forced him into rims, a significant contribution to made many friends. From here he also to Elizabeth A. Taylor on 13 November early retirement. Harry, being of the study of meteors. He published always gave the umpires and coaches 1954. She survives him, as do three extremely strong will, rehabilitated over 70 papers on his work and was plenty of advice. On the vocation field, daughters and nine grandchildren. and built an extension to his home, a frequent presenter at conferences. he was a qualified accountant, joining Bruce worked for Ludlows Retailers, of enjoyed fishing and travelling around Shortly after his second marriage, he Broken Hill South early in his career, King Street, Melbourne. Bruce’s twin Australia. Health worried Harry in his found he had cancer. Despite this he where he was promoted to company brother, Maxwell, was also at Scotch last years. With Collis passing away managed to continue his research, secretary. Ken transferred to CRA as (1944–48). Bruce died at the Epworth in May 2001, he spent his days alone. combined with a return to a teaching assistant company secretary when Hospital on 20 July 2005. With his two children living interstate career. Even when he was forced BH South was taken over. In 1987, Ken he relied upon his neighbour and best

GREAT SCOT SEPTEMBER 2005 59 OBITUARIES Remembering Margaret Healey

Margaret Healey was born in Crow, the school chaplains. Our family friendship continued and flour- Yorkshire, England, in 1914, just ished after Colin retired and when they lived at Mt Martha. We also before the outbreak of WW1. She had a house at Mt Martha and went to live there when my husband trained as a nurse and met her John’s eyesight was failing, and his health too was precarious. husband, Colin, in 1939, when Colin and Margaret, I am sure, enjoyed Mt Martha, making new friends, he was sick with chickenpox joining in community activities, helping others and enjoying local life. in Christ’s Hospital school in Colin always had a joke and said to me one day, ‘They call me Col’. Horsham, Sussex. They fell deeply in love and remained so until We lived about twenty minutes’ walk away from Colin and Margaret, Colin’s death 53 years later. Her a walk through a leafy lane, over to the sea, and across a busy road. eldest son, Tim, has written about Every Tuesday, Colin read to John, who by then had minimal vision. her early life. John walked to Colin accompanied by his faithful dog who waited and brought him home again. These afternoons were a highlight of our I first met Margaret and Colin at the end of 1964 when Colin took up life at Mt Martha. John and Colin read and discussed many things and his appointment as Principal of our great School, Scotch. I was indeed John always told me about Margaret’s delicious sandwiches. fortunate to be one of Margaret’s friends soon after their arrival, as my husband, John, was President of the OSCA and my sister, Betty, was All these years, of course, we heard with great interest about their also an early friend, as her husband, Sir Archibald Glenn, was Chairman children and grandchildren’s occupations and careers, a very gifted of the College Council. We all loved Margaret, her friendliness, her intel- and diversified group. It was a great sadness when Colin died, and lect and her immediate involvement in the School. She was a brave Margaret bravely picked up the reins and carried on. young mother with five children, bringing three of them to start a No-one could be more loved by her family or have been more loving new life in Melbourne. Joanna and Tim were overseas and in Sydney to her family. Lucy came and lived not far away, near Bittern, with her respectively. Kit, Tom and Lucy came with their parents. Lucy was a gor- beloved writer Garry, and when their daughter, Hannah, was born, ten geous child, adored by all on the Hill at Scotch, and welcomed warmly. I years ago, she brought untold joy to Margaret. remember dear, kind Ken Field put butterflies on her pillow to welcome her; she was, I think, seven years old. She sometimes visited us in our Margaret and I met every month with a group of old friends to have holiday house at Mt Martha and made friends with our daughter and lunch and a discussion together. This group was christened the ‘play her friends. group’ by our hostess’s husband and we all enjoyed it very much. Margaret was a very much valued member, always interested in all Margaret helped with School activities, taking books to boarders in the our families and activities. She was interested in all our children and sick bay, and helping with the different groups at the School. As our grandchildren, vitally interested, not only in the successful ones, but in boys were more senior, she played a vital role in advising and encour- the ones with difficulties. aging. At the same time her own children were needing support and interest too. It was a busy life for her. We held some very enjoyable Margaret became frail in the last months of her life, but she was functions. I remember in particular the music scholarship fund auxil- given total love and care and watched over by her family who visited iary. We greatly enjoyed the gatherings to raise money for the scholar- frequently. I know I witnessed the love and care she received from her ship fund. Margaret presided over our meetings and Mrs Logie Smith, friends at ‘play group’. I like to think she felt contentment and was whose husband, George, was Director of Music, was a friend too. We never lonely. held our gatherings nearly always in private homes, charging ten shil- Margaret has been one of my dearest friends for over forty years, and it lings and six pence to attend and the mothers providing the food and was a very sad day when she died on 7 June 2005. refreshments. Margaret and Colin leave a totally devoted family, all of whom were Margaret always loved music and she loved books. She was an avid at her service at St Peter’s Church in Mornington on Saturday, 11 June. reader and could always be relied upon to give a ‘summing up’ of a All took part in some way. Bridget came from Japan and Charles from book, or some information about the music she loved to listen to and London. loved to share. Tom, who has been directing and teaching Music at Geelong Grammar My friendship with Margaret at Scotch was a very special one. One School for twenty-five years, helped to arrange the service and played happy occasion to remember was the School Dance at Hawthorn Town the organ in that beautiful church, uplifting our spirits, and helping us Hall, all decorated with balloons, and happy, proud young people. No to remember our love for Margaret. after-parties then. Why ever were they invented? Another occasion was a fete held at Scotch for the Appeal, when we served afternoon Tom and his wife, Helen, their son, Philip, and daughter, Bridget, sang tea under the big cedar tree on the Hill. We had a silver tea service at the song they had sung to Margaret on her 90th birthday, just over a a special table for the guests of honour, Sir Robert and Dame Pattie year before her death, in Lucy’s garden on a summer’s day. The song Menzies, I think they were. was, ‘Shine on me’. Let us all remember Colin and Margaret and what they meant to us. Margaret and Colin made many strong friendships at the School: Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr Bowden, Mr and Mrs Logie Smith and, of course, BARBARA BLANCH Dr Bill Littlejohn and many others, including Alec Fraser and Archie Hawthorn 2005

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