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''Zl HIGH TIDE THE MAGAZINE OF THE WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL December,19 52

Advisory Council T. M. Craven, Mrs. M. A. Colley, Mrs. J. E. Lee, E. W. Pitts, H. E. Brett, Cr. J. T. Gray, Cr. A. E. Edwards. Cr. R. A. Ducrow, E. Johnson, S. N. Garnsworthy, J.L.Mather, J. C. Coe, E. C. T. Matthewson, 8.A., Dip.Ed. (D.I.), C. E. Brook (Secretary)

Stafi Miss A. B. Boardman Miss S. Tierney L. J. Archer R. G. Wilson Miss D. M. Aubrey Mrs. C. Whiting L. L. Treacey B. C. Osborne Miss H. Orr A. Green T. W. Keogh A. J. Bradshaw Miss F. E. Craig W. C. Mepham G. A. Jones P. Cauchi Miss M. Kileen J. K. Charles S. F. Tonge Miss E. A. Abbott T. J. Kent J. C. Robinson Mrs. Burns (Sec.) Miss B. A. Begley J. K. Cardifi T. Walsh Miss Pittard (Cookery Centre) Miss H. S. Bryan F. F. Farmer R. R. Cowban Mr. Grieves (Caretaker)

Prelects Margaret Wegener, Anita Bridge, Wilma Bock, Beth Halbert, Evelyn Philips, Hilda Taylor, Lenice Trask, Janice Yates, Isabel McVean, Beryl Swalwell, Margot Elliott, Marion Williams, Douglas Henderson, Neil David, Ian Porter, William Dagg, Stanley Marshall, Graeme Smith, Brian Hogan, Douglas Massey, William Hodge

House Captains DINGOES Ruby Mcleod Michael Wainstein KOALAS Pat Burgess Alan Carter POSSUMS Joyce Green Don Rawson WOMBATS Shirley Binney Bill Deacon (Term l) Bill Hocking (Terms 2 and 3)

Form Captains V ...... Noel Clark John Peckham IIb .. . Pamela McKeown William Falla IVa ...... Marion Rourke Henry Theunissen IIc ...... Phyllis Wardel Neil Stern IVb ...... Yvonne Rollinson IId ...... Nancye Foulis Ian Jones IIIa Dorothy Hope Donald Mcleod IIe .. .. Margot Gilsenon Roy Newland IIIb . .. Helen Stevens Alan Hewett Ia . . . Yvonne Helms Tim Kotteck IIIc ...... Evelyn Barclay Ib . .. Ester Curtis Tom Cain IIId ...... Joan Mullenger William Hocking Ic ...... Dawn Murrie IIIe .... Barbara Foxcroft George C,onron Id ...... Judith Fisher Kevin Paton IIa ...... Kathleen White Trevor Williams Ie .. . June Wikback Andrew Long

Magazine Committee Hilda Taylor (Editor), Margaret Wegener. Mabel Patterson, Beryl Swalwell, Isabel McVean, Don McDade, Alan Strachan, Brian Hogan, Mr. J. K. Cardiff'(Staff Adviser) jttL fj:l r',E,:, t,

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Editoriul

"There's a tide in the affairs of men Which taken at the flood, Ieads on to fortune". SHAKESPEARE.

In presenting this, the fourth, volume of Tide-to encourage creative work, at the High Tide, the Magazine Committee hopes same time offering a record of the School that it has succeeded, at least in part, in year. presenting a magazine that will act as a And, like the architect's desire for bigger mirror of School activities for the year 1952. and better creations, we hope that in the A very famous man-fhs late George future High Tide may achieve its own Bernard Shaw-once remarked that in ten individuality, and, as we plan this, may we generations of men the world gains one spare a thought for our own futures, which, immortal book. We do not claim that our like High Tide, will depend on how care- magazine will rank with the immortal, but fully we plan and build. we do hope that it will act as a record for H.M.T. those attending School, a souvenir for those leaving, a pleasant memory for ex-students, and an intense interest to all parents. We have tried to cover all spheres of School activities, examinationsresults, sport, and social events. The Magazine Committee is like the architect who plans the building, but does not work on the construction himself. We cannot write the whole magazine, and it is by a combined effort that HiSh Tide is published Apart from all contributors, there are typing classeswho prepare all articles before they are sent to press, our photographer, Mr. Kent, and various members of staft who have supplied useful information. As the EDITORIAL COMMITTEE architect knows the purpose of the building B. Hogan, A. Strachan, Mr. Cardifi, D. McDade. H. Taylor, I. McVean, he plans, you know the purpose M. Paterson, M. Wegener, of High B. Swalwell. HIGH TIDE

Principal's R"port

Looking back over the year, which has been crowded with school activities, I feel that, in all spheres of school interests, we have lived up to our reputation for con- scientious work, fair play and good conduct. In the matter of projected improvements we have not fully carried out our programme becausethe restriction placed on the granting of subsidiesprevented the completion of our plans, and they must stand over until next year, when we hope to have a projector room, and so make full use of the facilities available for visual education. The social service work of the students Mr. BROOK during the year has been outstanding; they have responded generously to the varied that formerly required both experi- appeals, and many institutions will be rewards high qualifications. Lack of quali- thankful for the assistancemade possible by ence and fications has been no bar to high wages,and their unselfish eftorts, efforts stimulated by business and industry have rapidly absorbed the idea that it is their duty to help those immediately they have left placed in less fortunate circumstances. ex-students or later the cycle of events I would like to remind the parents of school. Sooner must reverse this policy-there are indica- students leaving school that there is a danger have already begun- that, with the release from school ties and tions that the changes and the positions will go to the best quali- discipline, many students will regard them- fied. How in positions will fare will selves as free to follow their trade or pro- those depend reaction to the demand for fession, or turn to pleasure with no thought on their efficiency; if they have the qualification, their of continuing those studies which, for so positions will be safe, but if they have long, have been all important. The training neglected to make use of the facilities pro- received at ssh6sl-ns matter what stan- mised and wasted their time, efficiency will dard has been attained-is incomplete in more itself. demand their replacementby the con- scientious and better qualified from the next The most important objectives of educa- tion must be to discipline the mind, to teach quota of ex-students. the student how to acquire knowledge, to Good qualifications are the foundations of instil in him the desire to become an even efficiency, efficiency will secure a permanent tnorc useful member of society. The art of position which will ensure a happy, con- corrscientiousstudy once lost is very difficult tented individual. to regain; so let each continue to strive and to excel in what is best in life, and so bring benefit to himself and the community, and The Magazine Staff regrets that lack of crerdit to the school. space prevents the inclusion of some In recent years circumstances have articles. enabled many to attain, with little eftort, Thanks to all contributors.

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DO YOU REMEMBER ? FEBRUARY: IN MEMORIAM 5th-Farewell to days on the beach and in the bush. School resumed for yet another Early this year, E. H. Townsend, year. New members of staft included Miss a former Headmaster of the Will- Boardman, new senior mistress; Miss iamstown High School, passedaway Aubrey, Miss Tierney, Miss Killeen, and at his home in Hampton. Mr. Archer. 6th-The Empire mourns the death of a Born at Richmond, Mr Towns- wellloved sovereign. end was educated at the Yarra Park 1 1th-First general assembly. State School, where later he became 14th-Jostling and bustling in quad. and a pupil teacher. boys' yard. Why? 1952 clubs arranged. Some male teachers were seen hovering in In 1903 he went to the Teachers' case their groups might be swelled to College, where he proved himself overflowing. a diligent worker, winning the Glad- 20th-Inter-school matches began. man Prize and obtaining also the 25th-Inspectors so early in the year! Diploma of Education. After his This explains the sudden hush in the School. college career he was chosen to organise Nature Study in schools- MARCH: first in the Western District and later 3rd-Annual assembly at the Town Hall, in the metropolitan area. In 1910 where prefects,house captainsand form cap- he was appointed to the Geelong tains were presented with their badges. High School, became Senior Master 5th-Once again Koalas took the honours at Ballarat High Schoolin 1913, and at the House Swimming Sports held at the in 1915, at the age of 33, became FootscrayBaths. headmaster of Bairnsdale High, 6th-Magazine Committee visited the the youngest Headmaster ever to be Mail Office, where they received quite a few appointed to a high school. He went hints on how to produce a magazine. to Bendigo High School as Head- 21st-Old Jupiter Pluvius was hard at master in 1930, and in l94l was work again. Consequently, W.H.S. com- appointed Headmaster of Williams- petitors in the Combined Swimming Sports town High School. He commenced weren't the only people practically drowned. duty at the beginning of the second Nevertheless,someone has to be last. term in I94I. He was a genial, kindly gentleman, who quickly APRIL: 11th-l5th-Peace! endeared himself both to the stu- Glorious peace! dents and the staff alike. Easter holidavs. 16th-Chahge over from summer to win- He was intensely interested in ter sport. shipping and ships and was quite an 17th-"Teachers of Tomorrow" inter- authority on naval matters. He viewed by Mr. Hawes, the recruiting officer retired late in 1946 and for some from the Education Department. time taught in a temporary capacity Z4th-Examinations began! An impres- at a metropolitan school. sive Anzac service was held at the Town Hall. Mr. Brook, who took Dart in the He passed year, away early this landing at Gallipoli, told us of th-ewonderful mourned his by famiiy and a very comradeship and courage during the days large circle of friends. To him one spent on the peninsula. could quite well apply the motto of the Teachers' Coliege- MAY: Jfi1-"Jg be or not to be . . .,' COrreCtion NON OMNIS MORIAR. dav. 12th-Boys played girls at tenoi:s. Well, the boys are supposed to be the'stronger, aren't they? HIGH TIDE

l3th-Senior students journeyed to the and Winsome Cripps gave a demonstration ballet. for the crowd. l5th-Rooms 11 and 1,2 were gaily 29th-An end of term concert, arranged decorated for the first term senior social. by IVB, was entertaining, as well as Even the old weather man favoured us. being responsible for swelling the Social 16th-Form V held its first end of term Service funds. After an assembly and a concert, for which they received €7 /I7 /2 general clean sweep, the School ended for for S.C.F. Books away! Holidays, here second term. we come! SEPTEMBER: 27th-School had a clean, sparkling look to welcome back the lambs. 1Oth-"Refreshed by nature's holy 2Bth-Friendly matches were played charms," we returned to the grindstone once against Hampton High. The results sent again. This time for the last term of the our hopes soaring to the clouds. year. l5th-Seniors realised they have a lot of work to do. Entries for Leaving and Inter- JULY: mediate Certificates. 24th-Although the juniors had a hectic lgth-The boys all lined up for morning, they were full of beans for the tbe annual cross-country. Perhaps it would annual ball in the night. This year's was have been easier had it been a swimming the most spectacular for years, with Irish race. and Scotch dances, a marvellous Gipsy 23rd-Boys from Deloraine Area School, dance and a ballet solo and chorus. Com- Tasmania, arrived and met the people with pared with all these gay colours and whom they were to stay. activities, the juniors' version of the 24th-Junior football team played the "minuet" was soothing to the older members Deloraine team, beating them by five points. of the audience . The cadets arranged a social, at which the Deloraine boys and masters were guests. AUGUST: Although Rooms 11 and 12 were crowded lst-At last the seniors might take their almost to overflowing, a good night was had heads out of the clouds and plant their feet by all. firmly on the ground. The ball was a great 29th-Deloraine boys and masters were successfor both students and ex-students. farewelled at assembly. Before dellarting, If possible,there was an even greater crowd they presenteda Schoolbanner to Mr. Brook. thanusual. Mr. Paice, their headmaster, also presented J1h-"\ryqs is me!" Seniors' exams. a basketball to Margaret Wegener, for the began. School, from the girls at Deloraine. 8th-The rest of the School are for it now. OCTOBER: 15th-Lucky for all except teachers. 1st-House sports were postponed Correction day. We still dorr't know who becauseof rain. won the race. I believe this is going to be 3rd-Everybody in the School is happy. an annual affair. The House Sports were won by Wombats. 21st-Parents' Day. The display in The last time that they won was 25 years Room 11 drew the attention of many ago. mothers. Miss Grylls, the wonderful worker 4th-Ask the fifth form the cheapest way for S.C.F., showed a film and explained the home from Moonee Ponds! Many shoes work done by this organization to Forms V were worn out tonight. and IVA. The finals of the form basketball 7th-The first of the magazine went to competition were held before a large, press. interestedcrowd. 16th-Mr. Bradshaw showed a film of 25th-For the second senior social the the sports to the house captains and pre- weather was not so promising. The crowd .fects. Star of the film was Bill Dagg, who was still very large, despite this. finished with such a dash in the senior 880. 27th-A lightning premiership, won by His dash was onlv made three or four Footscray Tech., was held at the Williams- seconds after the winner had crossed the town Oval. Olympic stars Marjorie Jackson line. HIGH TIDE

l7th-Chemists at Dandenong and Wil- his son, Mr. L. Parker, who practises in liamstown will have plenty of patients with the place of his father, was the House Cap- sore throats. But it was worth it. To tain of Dingo House in 1931, together with defeat Dandenong in the Combined Athletic Miss Abbot, a present mistressat the school. Sports is no mean feat. The trophy winners from 1923 to 1951 are: 22nd-IJnited Nations' Day! A display 1923 (K), t924 (K), t925 (W), 1926 of beautiful works from many countries was (K), t927 (K), 1928 (W), L929 (K), held in Room 11. Our thanks to those girls 1930 (K) , 1931 (D) , 1932 (D) , 1933 who not only brought these things, but wore (D & K), 1934 (D), 1935 (D), 1936 (D), their national costumes, so that we might 1937(D), 1938(D), 1939(D), 1940 (P), understand some of the meanings of United r94r (P), 1942 (D), 1943 (D), 1944 (D), Nations. 1945 (P), 1946 (K), t947 (D), 1948 (K), 3 1st-Many burdens were lifted from the 1949(K), 1950 (P), 1951 (K), 1952(?). backs of the seniors, for today they received These records reveal the fact that Dingoes their long-awaited recommendations. have been triumphant on twelve occasions, NOVEMBER: Koalas ten, Posiums four, Wombats twice 4th-Despite the weather, many forms and Dingoes and Koalas have drawn once. greatest had hikes and picnics. The fifth form col- The trophy is awarded for the lected a few casualties,a sprained ankle and total of points which are derived from the a "stick-in-the- mud." results of the various inter-house sports. 1lth-Remembrance Day! The following account of the system for l4th-Exams. have caught up with the arvarding points for the year 1952 Parker School. Cup, as well as being informative, enables 2lst-Correction Day! one to appreciate the valuable work carried otrt by the members of the staft who are DECEMBER: concerned. 8th-The great event of the year, Speech This year there were 250 points awarded, Night, was highlighted by music from the 100 for Girls' events, 80 for Boys' events orchestra and choir, and the dancing of the and 70 for Combined events. Of the 35 ballet girls. points awarded for the Swimming Sports, gth-Attendance greatly reduced, owing 16 were awarded for first position, 10 for to some students' lust for work. second, six for third, and three for fourth. l9th-The last day of the school year Points for the Athletic Sports were awarded for 1952. Teachers and juniors look for- on the samebasis. ward to a well-earned break of six weeks. The distribution of points for Boys' The seniors depart, some with many a tear, Sport were calculated in the following shrinking from the terrors their future world manner:- will hold, and casting longing glances at There are 30 points awarded for Cricket- "The Best School of All." 12 for first place, eight for second six for H.M.T. third, and four for fourth. The Football THE PARKER CUP results are exactly the same. However, in The annual presentation of the greatly the Boys' Tennis, which receives a total of coveted trophy is always an exciting event. 12 points, the awards are six points for Ex-students associatethe Parker Cup with tirst position, four for second, and two for various moments of hope, joy, disappoint- third. The'value of the Cross-Country is ment and triumph. Present students regard eight points-five for first place, two for it as an aim or achievement. But whether second, and one for third. past or present, that one common feeling of The distribution for Girls' Sport was admiration continues like the flame of an Basketball 19, Cricket 16, Hockey 1.9,Soft- everlasting torch. Therefore it is essential ball 19, Tennis 17 and the Swimming Cer- that this article should be prepared to tificates 10. However, the positions in the enlighten all to the history of our trophy. Girls' competitions are awarded on percen- The Parker Cup was presented to the tage. There were also points awarded for school by u well-known dentist of Douglas any girl who passed the Basketball or Farade, Williamstown, Mr. F. A. A. Parker, Hockey Umpire's Examination. However, in 1923. Mr. Parker has since retired. and I must stressthe fact that these awards apply HIGH TIDE

only to L952, as there are constant altera- Melbourne Orphanage, Form II B, tions made each year. s-3/ 16/r. The Parker Cup, which is mounted in the Williamstown Free Kindergarten, Form II D showcase,amidst other trophies, in the corri- f_2/16/6. dor of the upper storey of the "new" build- Deaf and Dumb Children. Form II E. ing, has not been engraved since 1943, but f.r/rs/9. there are at present discussionswhich may Blind Babies, Form I A, € 7/ 13/7 . lead to it being engraved up to the present Methodist Babies' Home, Form I B, year. f.14/ 10/9. . In conclusion, I wish to express my Spastic Children, Form I C, 9.8/17 /6. appreciation to all who have contributed Newport Free Kindergarten, Form I D, information towards this article. B. HocAN. f-6/ 13/7. Williamstown Hospital, Form I E, €,2/9/6. SOCIAL SERVICE This takes the storv as far as October. Thanks very largely to guidance the given the total amount colleited since the opening to the forms by - their Form Teachers and of the year (including some miscellaneoui Social Service Representatives, this has monies and the St. Vincent's Appeal) being been a very successful year. The steady nrore than f,l7 5. response,week by week, and form by form, The first-year pupils have done very well i-sproof that there is fine a spirit of-service indeed. Boys of I A cooked strange food in deeply felt by a great many boys and girls Room 6 one day and sold it to unsuspecting in the school. There is little doubt ihat customers. Three girls in I C collected many will want to continue such communitv e5/13/- for the Spaitic Children'sAppeal. work when they leave school and will seei< A boy in I E showed his film strips and the opportunity to do so. raised f.2/5/9. Form IB held a bazaar Five special _- eftorts were co-operative. which brought in nearly 93. These were the St. Vincent's Hospital Forms II and III have relied more on their CasualtyWa.rd Appeal ( €,5 1/5 /9), the egg class-room collections, although II A, II D appeal for the local (over hospital 1,000 and II E held Toffee Days and III C and eggs), the collection of tinfoil for the Royal III E ran Tuck Shops. The III C girls have Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary (organiied sent parcels of knitted and secondhand by III C), the collection of stamps lor the clothing to Berry Street, and have been in Save (organised the Children Fund by Form charge of a substantial collection of tinfoil. V) and the distribution of news sheets for Form IV A and IV B shared the money the Committee of the local Maternity Hos- raised at an inter-form basketballmatch, and pital Appeal. at the end of Term II the IV B girls organ- The work of our newsboys and newsgirls ised a very succesful concert. has been praised by the eommittee, iufro Although there are only forty pupils in believe that per 95 cent. of the wide district Form V, they have set a fine standard for was reached. the whole school. As well as organising the As well, each form has selectedits own collection of stamps and presenting a first- charity. Here is a summary of their rate form concert, they have given very achievements: generously each week to their fund. Miss Save the Children Fund, Form V, € 18/5 /2. Grylls, a representative of the fund, came Yooralla, Form IV A, t 13/ 4/ IA. to the school to meet Form V and to explain FootscrayHospital, Form IV B, {,12/9/I0. a film which Mr. Kent was -seniorgood enough to James Noble Memorial, Form III A, show. This visit made our stuients s.s/6/7. feel that they must do even more for the Blind Children, Form IIIB, f.3/2/8. under-priviliged children of the world. Form Berry Street, Form III C, f,6/4/5. V are still g-I/10/1. sponsoring a little English girl. Berry Street,Form II C, Although the figures reveal a good over- Footscray Kindergarten, Form III D, all effort, they cannot quite express the thing es/17/s. that really matters, which is that at W.H.S. Williamstown Maternity Hospital, Form a big g-3 body of studentscan and do, from time III E, / t3 / 5. to time, forget themselves and think of Deaf and Dumb Children. Form II A. others. f.3/l/-. B. BOARDMAN. HIGH TIDE

HOT]SE T\IOTES

DINGO HOUSE In the tennis team Dingoes comprised the first two pairs. The Dingoes have had a rather enjoyable At the House Athletic Sports Dingo gids and fairly successfulyear under the leader- came third. It was one place ahead of last ship of House Captain "Mike" Wainstein, year's effort, so if we keep trying we are Vice-Captain Ted Barnes and House sure we will be repaid for our efforts in Masters Messrs. Wilson and Osborne. the future. Our most successfulfields of sport this A. STRACHAN. Form V year were the House football and cricket competitions. We came first in the football, KOALA HOUSE and, at the time this was written, we were coming first in the cricket. Our next best Koalas have always had the reputation were the cross-country run and the swim- of being hard workers and fair players; this ming sports. We came second in both of year has proved no exception. The girls, these, and the best effort was that of Paul ably led by Pat Burgess, have all pulled Dine, who came equal first in the senior their weight in an efiort to uphold the repu- section of the cross-country. However, we tation and to keep in our possessionthe were not up to the standard in the athletic coveted Parker Cup. sports and could only manage fourth place. Starting off well by winning the swimming Dingoes were well represented in the sports, the future looked bright. We had School teams. In the senior teams we had several good swimmers representing the five members in the football-Massey, school, including Noel Clark, Beth Halbert, Ritchie, Hodge, Wainstein, and Strachan- Mabel Patterson (vice-captain) and promis- and four members in the cricket-Massey, ing junior, Beth Leek. During the winter Hodge, Macleod, and Strachan. In the months we won the junior and seniot under fourteen cricket team we were repre- basketball matches and although we were sented by Barnes (Captain), Fordham, not quite as successfulin the other sports Harkess, and Stewart-and in the under we put up a good fight. fourteen football team by Barnes (Vice- Then came the athletic sports. Although Captain), Fordham, R. Romanski and E. the girls trained hard and did their best, Romanski. We also had representativesin the winning place went to Wombats. In the the School athletic team (the outstanding combined sports which followed, Koala girls ones were Amor, Ritchie and May), and again represented the school and helped in the baseball team-Macleod, Dessent, to make Williamstown top school. Among and Kerr. May was also Junior Champion the individual representatives were Pat in the athletic sports. Burgess, and junior Gillian Monaghan. Thanks must go to our House Masters, In the inter-house tennis tournament House Captain, and Vice-Captain for their three of our girls represented the school, work during the year in putting us among House Captain, Vice-Captain, and Barbara the top Houses of the School. Phillips. Ably led by Ruby Macleod and Beth On the whole, Koalas have had a success- Fraser, and assistedby our House Mistress, ful year, and the thanks go to Miss Killeen, Miss Orr, Dingoes have completed another our popular House Mistress. hard-fought year. This year Koalas have tried very hard In the swimming sports the girls managed to hold the Parker Cup. At the beginning of to gain first place. The softball team came the year "Butch" Carter was elected House second, after a hard battle with Wombats. Captain, with John Peckham as his assistant. The hockey team managed to gain third Once again we were led by Mr. Jones. Bill place and the basketball team second place. Dagg became an unofficial magistrate, with ,-

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the result that most of our meetings were winners of 1950. Don Rawson, our popular, conducted in an orderly manner. efficient house captain, and Joe McCarty, The first event of the -boyr,vear was the House have proved themselves worthy of their swimming sports. Koala stimulated by position by their keen interest and encour- the "pep" talk given them by Mr. Jones agementin all events. before they went into action, performed like Possums'determination and sportsmanship Olympians, and we ran out quite easy win- has achieved for them equal third position, ners. Koalas seemto have had the monopoly a step further than last year, in the swim- on this event for quite some time now. In ming sports, second in the boys' tennis and the combined swimming sports we were high position in the football and cricket, represented by Ron Morgan, Graeme Sher- which have not been decided. Possums man and John Peckham. revealed their true form to win the averages In the senior cricket team we had three of the cross-country run. Individual con- Koalas, "Butch" Carter, "Tex" Porter and gratulations are extended to Neil David promising Third Former, McKinnon. In the (Senior), John Johnston (Intermediate), House cricket Koalas seemed to falter and and Jcrhn Heriot (Junior). The athletic we ended up with the natural result-last. sports proved to be one of the most inter- We were fortunate in having the captain esting and keen events of the year. Possums of the school tennis team, Neil Armstrong, and Wombats fought well all day, but after in our House. The House tennis team also the House Marching, Wombats took the did quite well. lead and we came second. Here. another It was in football that Koalas really shone, Possum deserves praise for his sportsman- when we consider the number of boys who ship, which led Geoffrey Mayne to the played in either the senior or junior team. position of the boys' intermediate champion. Bill Dagg, Ian Porter, Alan Carter and Neil On the sporting fields we were well repre- McKinnon were in the Senior XVIII. In sented as we had the captains of the senior the Junior XVIII we had Ken Jones, Alan cricket, the baseball and the boys' hockey. Hutchinson and the captain, Alan O'Meara, The number of representativei from out winner of the Deloraine Trophy. House in the teams are: senior cricket 4, In the House athletic sports, Koala seemed iunior football 5, senior football 4, junior to start off on the wrong footing and trailed cricket 6, tennis 1, baseball5, hockey 6, and the other Houses all dav. However. in the swimming 3. athletic team we had tfiree members: Ian Every Possum appreciates the tireless Porter, Neil Armstrong, Alan Hutchinson. labours of the ''treviously mentioned House Although we may not have done so well officials, Bob Anderson, our diligent secre- this year, it has not been through lack of tary, and Mr. Cardiff, the assistant house- enthusiasm,and we must pay tribute to the master. way in which Mr. Jones and "Butch" "This is the House for me." managedus. This year Possum girls have been capably D. McD. led by Joyce Green, who has worked untir- ingly throughout the year. Joyce was assisted by Sylvia Tunnecliffe, who also encouraged POSSUM HOUSE the girls with the true House spirit. Although the girls swam their hardest "We arethe Possums, the Possums, in the swimming sports, we were only able We're out to get the rep, to come equal third, but we hope to do Just because we've got the pep, better next year. We are the Possums, the Possums, During the winter the Possums had a That is the house for me. HOORAY". fairrly strong basketball team, but Koalas These are the words which unite with were stronger still. As a result Possums the melodious tune which echoeswithin the same out in second position. Though the walls of Room 6 under the baton of Mr. softball team played hard, they were not Bradshaw, our enthusiastic house-master. able to beat Wombats and finished up third. Our "victory" chant has stimulated a "fight- The hockey team, however, went through ing" spirit in the Possum House, which is the entire season undefeated and were easy equal in strength to the Possum Parker Cup winners of the Hockey Cup. This was mainly

k HIGH TIDE 11 due to marvellous co-operation and splen- Doug did not win he came third, this event did team work. Congratulations, girls, on a being the "shot putt". The seven events he very fine effort. won were the 100 yards, 220, 440, 880, Possums were well represented in all the long jump, high jump and the hop, step and school teams. Margaret Wegener was first lump. hockey captain, and Joyce Green senior Then again the swimming is a different basketball captain. There were sixteen repre- story; we did not lose the competition, but sentativesin all. we came equal third with Possums. At Newport, we had a successfulday at Wombats won the tennis cup once more, the Athletic Sports. Possumsled early ,but but only just. As a matter of fact, it was Wombats passedus and went away to win. only won by a few games. Bill Deacon was This put us in second place. the main factor determinine the House's This year the yard duty was well done, win in this section. Other "siars" were Ken and, though we did not reach full marks, we Green, Stan Aird and Rod Plumb. were very close to it several times. This is Wombats "took away the money" as far only one indication of the enthusiasmof the as the football cup goes. The team was Possum girls. under the leadership of 1"Weg") Greig Our special thanks go to Miss Begley, during the season. The "B" team, Form I, our House Mistress, who aided us in everv did not lose a single game right through possibleway. the season; our thanks to Bob Dunn and Stan Aird, an exceptionalperformance, boys. WOMBAT HOUSE Six boys from our House represented us in the senior football competition and about Under the very able leadership of "Bill" three boys in the junior team. Deacon for the first and second terms and Our House could not very well be con- Bill Hocking during term three, Wombat gratulated on its efforts to win the big event, House is well on the way to win the coveted the cross-country run. "Parker Crrp". Beckinsale,Powell and Harris represented This year we won the athletics cup for the House in the boys' hockey. the first time in twenty-five years. It was On the whole, Wombat House's perform- the sixth time in successionthat we had ance this year is the best I have seen in my won the marching; and we hope to keep on four years at the W.H.S., but I do not think winning it. Doug Henderson, known as "the that the management of the house could athlete", again won the "senior athletic have run so smoothly without Doug Hender- championship". Doug won sevenof the eight son's untiring work' events for which he entered. In the event RoD 'LUMB

HOUSE CAPTAINS Standing- M. Wainstein (D.), A. Carter (K.), D. Rawson (P.), W. Hockine (W.). Sitting - R. Mcleod (D.), P. Burgess (K.), J. Green (P.), S. . Binney (W.). 12 HIGH TTDE

lqd by _.Ably our keen captain, Shirley HOUSE SPORTS Binney, who was assistedby Aileen'Schuldi, Wombats had a most successfulsports year. The Inter-House Sports were held at the At the first important sports oi the year, Newport football ground on Friday, 3rd October. the House swimmlng sporti, we gainea inird Due to rain during the we-ek the place with Possums. track was very heavy, conlequently there were During the winter terms, the basketball no records broken. The a,ndhoc-key teams gained second place, and standard of marching in the House Marching the softball team- the first place ind prize- Contest was high. Wombat House won this winning cup. In the inter-school wirrter event by one point from Koala and PossumHouses equal lports, we had representativesin the hockey, iecond, and Dingoes, who were fourth. basketball and ioftball teams, as well is We wish_to captain and vice-captain of the softball team. ^ expressour appreciation of the nne work At the House athletic sports our green flag done by the members of the staff, especially flown proudly aftei our we-ll_earnei the Sports Mistress, Miss Bryan, ryas and Once. again.we won the marching; the Sports Master, Mr. Charles. Il9to.ty., The final this is becoming quite a habit, as we hav"e results were: , won rt tor tour years. Congratulations to all Wombats possums Dingoes Koalas "th, House. repteseniatives ln iports, and Boys 105 6j 83 Sz special congratulationsgo to Evelyn Barclay Girls ttZ 98 78 79 on her two fine wins. Aggregate. 217 165 16l l3l At yard duty . we always excel and we W. HODGE, Form IV A have_gained full marks for several weeks. All the girls of Wombat House would like to thank their Captain and Vice_Captuintoi their,-leadelslip, and also our thants go to our House Mistress,.Miss Abbot, for helping to make 1952 such a successfulyear'f.# "The Wombats".

AT LIGHTNING PREMIERSHIP Sitting -- L. Hassert (Test Capt.),'Marjorie Jackson, Winsome Cripps, Marjorie McQuade (Olympic stars). HIGH TIDE 13

was a close game with Williamstown looking

Throughout the year Williamstown played but we were beaten by only two games, the fast, open football, but towards the end of score being 33-31. The first pair won 10-4, the seasongrounds became very heavy and, the second pair lost 5-10, the third pair as we were up against heavier teams, we won 10-9 and the fourth pair lost 6-10. were at a disadvantage. Still the boys com- With three defeats in a row you might bined to fight out the matches and, though think we'd be downhearted,but it only made the scoresmay not indicate it, our opponents us more determined. So we went to Coburg had to fight very hard for their victories. with our minds made up to win the last Scores of the final matches were: Williams- match. The first and second pairs gave us town 5-10 (40 points) to Coburg 7-8 (50 a good start and we led by 10 gamesand the points); Williamstown 4-3 (27 points) to the third and fourth pair managed to main- Northcote 8-7 (55 points). tain that lead. The score was 35-28. The All members of the team are to be con- first pair won 10-4, the second pair won gratulated on their splendid teamwork and 10-6, the third pair lost 5-10 and the fourth co-operation throughout the year. Special pair won 10-8. thanks go to Messrs. Keogh and Cowban On the whole we had a rather successful for their assistance in coaching and seasonand we finished up with a fine total of umpiring. 157 games to I48. Special mention is due to the first pair, who lost only one set. DOUG HENDERSON. Form V. DOUG NICHOLSON. Form IV A.

BOYS'TENNIS

This year the boys' tennis team played BASEBALL NOTES five matches, of which we won two (giving Mr. Kent two of the biggest shocks in his When the baseball season opened the life). We played Box Hill High School, W.H.S. baseball team seemed very "raw" University High School, Northcote High with so many new and inexperiencedplayers. School, Essendon High School, and Coburg Our flrst of the social matches was against High School. Footscray Technical School, in which Will- The team consisted of Billv Deacon iamstown surprised Footscray by winning (captain) and John Johnston (frrst pair), 18-6. Grant Nicholl and Neil Armstrong (seconcl Confident over our first win we defeated pair), Ken Green and Roy Coram (third Hampton 4-2. The next week we played and pair), and Brian Dann and Douglas Nich- defeated University High, 9-6. We then olson (fourth pair) played Essendon and, although we defeated The first match at Box Hill was a bit them 5-1. we did not show our usual form. one-sided and we won comfortably, the In the competition our first game was score being 4}-ll. The first pair won l0-1, against Essendon, who defeated us l2-9. the secondpair lO-2, the third pair 10-6 and Again we were defeated, this time by Mel- the fourth pair 7O-2. bourne, the scores being 12-6. The team, The next match against University at determined to have another win, played Uni- home was very exciting, but we were very versity High. This game was umpired by unlucky not to win. The score was 36-27. Fitzroy and Interstate player Neil Harvey. The first pair won 10-9, the second pair The match was very even, and every run 10-7, the third pair lost 5-10, and the fourth was well carried. Although the team tried pair lost 2-I0. hard we were defeated,6-5. The last match Not disheartenedbv our defeat we faced of the season we played the top team, the strong Northcote team at home, and Northcote; after a very close game Northcote like the Box Hill match it was a bit one-sided ran ahead to win 6-3. and Northcote ran out winners 40-24. The Although our form throughout the year first pair lost 1-10, the secondpair lost 9-10, was inconsistent all players did a fine job. the third pair lost 6-10, and the fourth pair Our coach, Mr. Bradshaw, is to be con- lost 8-10. gratulated on developing a good team from The next week we travelled to Essendon. a group of novices. We started off verv well. but finished badlv. LEE KISLER. Form III. HIGH TIDE 15

SENTOR FOOTBALI- Standing - A. Carter, M. Wainstein, R. Minns, N. David, W. Dagg, N. Armstr,ong, A. Strachan, W. Hodge, R. Plumb, l. Shinn, W. Hocking. Sitting - N. McKinnon, A. Hewett, L. East, C. Ritchie, I. Porter, Mr. Keogh (coach), D. Henderson (capt.), D. Rawson, R. Amor, S. Marshall, K. Green.

\ THE CROSS-COUNTRYRUN Finally, but by far the most important event-the Senior group's run-was about The day for the cross-countryhad arrived! to begin. There were many hot favourites, The most popular (?) boys' event of the their prices ranging from 200/ 1 to 2/1. year was to take place that afternoon, Fri- This last bunch of boys eventually left with duy, 19th September. There were some two and a quarter miles to run. hopes that the big event would have to be The finish of this race must have been postponed, for it had rained heavily over spectacular (I had not reached that vicinity the past few days-but alas, no such luck. then) for I am told that the two boys, Neil The run was still going to be held. David, Possums, and Paul Dine, Dingoes, After the boys had made their way to the who were fighting it out for first place, both Williamstown Rifle Range, and had changed, tripped over when on the finishing line. The everyone awaited the start of the, junior result was a d1a'yy-a fine effort for both. section. When these were finally mustered for they had put in a great deal of time in and started off some of the intermediate preparing for the race. The time was 10 group began to get the "jitters". They were minutes, 2L seconds. Graeme Smith, of to nrn next. Possumsran in next to fill third place. The juniors' winner, J. Heriot, of Possum In all, it was a triumph for the Possums, House, came in in grand style. J. Coleman, for in the aggregate, they totalled 41.9 also of Possums,was second,with R. Garns- points, Dingoes 42.3 came second, Koalas worthy, of Koalas, a close third. Heriot's 5I.4 third. with Wombats 51.8 in fourth time was 7 minutes, 55 seconds-23 seconds position. (The house championship was faster than last year's. based on a calculation of the average finish- By this time the intermediateswere under ing position, in which each boys' place was way. In a short while, the leaders could be taken into account. seen coming round the last mound. When ) The cross-country had again passed off the winner, J. Johnson, who completed the successfully, and now many weary-legged course in 9 minutes, 43 seconds, had fin- boys made their way to the railway station, ished, boys were still coming round the same thankful that the cross-country was over. mound "miles behind". G. Mayne was and realising "it wasn't so bad- after 3ll"- second, with J. Hughes filling third place. was it? UGH. The three place-getters were all from Possum House. ALAN BUCHER, Form V r6 HIGH TIDE

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Front Row - K. Pattern, R. Dyson, J. Heriot, D. Ward. Second Row - G. Mayne, K. Jones, D. O'Meara (capt.), Mr. Walsh (coach), T. Barnes. I. Fordham. Third Row-R. Anderson, P. Wilson. N. Bucher, J. Murdoch, G. Romanski, S. Urbonas, R. May, J. John- son, A. Hutchinson, R. Coleman. Back Row - M. Bouchier, G. Strachan, R. Elliott, P. Lauler.

SENIOR CRICKET Standing A. Strachan, D. Macleod. W. Hodge, G. Smith. Sitting - N. McKinnon, A. Carter, D. Henderson, Mr. Keogh, D. Rawson (capt.), N. David, I. Porter. IIIGH TIDE 17

JUNIOR CRICKET TEAM

BOYS' HOCKEY TEAM Our team this year was a great improve- ment on last year's, and as a result we lost only four games out of twelve. The most interesting of these were the two in which we played the girls' school team. The games were too fast for the girls, resulting in vic- tories for the boys in both. In the whole seasonwe scored 23 goals, the scorers being P. Dine 13, A. Howes 7, K. Smith 7, B. Webb L, and H. Libovsky 1. The captain this year was Brian Hogan, and Paul Dine vice-captain, with Mr. Cowban as coach. At the beginning of the season we had an exceptionally large num- ber of applicants for the team, but after much intensive training the weaker players were disregarded until the group was narrowed down to 16, most of these being new players without experience. Practices were held at lunch times on Mondays and Tuesdays. Another set of high scorescan be recorded by Paul Dine, the of the team; BOYS' TENNIS "terror" these are high scores in the mortality rate Standing - G. Nicoll, N. Armstrong, R.Coram. of the other schools. He has scored an Sitting-K. Green, B. Dann, J. Johnson. D. Nicholson average of four per match, his highest single 1B HIGH TIDT]

match total being against University High ridge Oval, where Mayne put all his strength School, injuring more than half their team, into hitting three sixers and a four in a and in the secondhalf he was a marked man, fast 26, and Murdock provided amusement with all the University High team after his by hitting Mr. Walsh in the chest with a blood, but the "terror" managed to get beautiful straight drive. Murdock made 28. away with only a limp. Barnes took all the bowling show with 5 H. LIBOVSKY, Form V. f.or 20, including the hat-trick. Trophy winners were: CRICKET NOTES T. Barnes, all-rounder. G. Murdock, batting. This year the W.H.S. Junior Cricket Team R. Anderson, bowling. is having a very successful season. Our There is still the grand final to be played wins have been mainly due to the all-round in third term, but all the boys are very strength of our team and the brilliant leader- confident of retaining the pennant. ship of our captain, Ted Barnes. The boys appreciate the grand coaching The first match was played at Box Hill, by Mr. "Doc" Walsh. Training list is as where we won comfortably. Batting honors follows: T. Barnes (capt.), R. Anderson went to Stewart 19 and Paton 12. Best (vice-capt.), T. Ferris, A. O'Meara, G. bowler was Barnes, four for 12. Murdock, K. Stewart,J. Hughes,J. Harkess, Secondmatch University visited Williams- K. Paton, D. Ward, G. Brunnen, M. town, but we were soundly beaten. High- Bouchier, G. Mayne, J. Heriot, R. Morgan, light of the match was the bowling of R. Dyson, R. May, N. Michael. Anderson, 4 for 5, including the hat-trick. R. ANDERSON. Barnes, 3 for 8, and Harkess 2 for 5 also bowled well. Barnes also brilliantly made FOOTBALL TEAM 32, with help from Stewart 19 not out. JUNTOR Third match we were defeated by North- The junior football team had a very cote, narrowly. Batting well, Barnes made successfulyear, runners-up.to Northcote. 24. The first game of the season was against Fourth match we went to Essendon, Northcote and we were soundly beaten, where the brilliant partnership between scoresbeing 5-7 to 10-3. Stewart 25 and Paton 24 was completed. The next match we found our true form Hughes 2 for 8 and Harkess 2 for 7 were and comfortably beat Coburg at Newport. the best bowlers. Playing in wet conditions,the team showed Last match for first term was at the Pent- great promise. Scoreswere 72-6 to 4-5. ib lt'

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BASEBALL Standing: B. Smith, G. Smith, D. Mcleod, P. Dessent. B. Taylor Sitting: R. Conron, L. Kisler, Mr. Bradshaw, B. Anderson,W. Burns Front: K. Robertson HIGH TIDE t9

The third match was at University's home good, and the hosts gave the teams a won- ground. The play was marred by the muddy derful week's entertainment in Hobart, ground and strong wind, but we managed showing them the beauty spots. The most to scrapehome by five points. Scores,7-11 impressive was the trip to the top of Mt. to 7-6. Wellington. We were fortunate in having the The last match was our greatesttriumph trip on a cloudless duy, and the view when we soundly trounced Essendon on obtained was very good. We were able to their home ground. Scores, 17-13 to 1-6. see how well Hobart was planned to a Special thanks to our coach, Mr. Walsh, definite pattern. Another interesting trip was who worked hard to maintain our high the tour around Hobart, with lunch at position. SevenMile Beach. L.F. On the day before the. sports the teams were given a civic reception by the Mayor of Hobart at the AUSTRAI,IAN SCHOOLBOYS' AND Town Hall. The manaser thanked the Mayor and the people for thiir SCHOOLGIRLS' ATHLETIC hospitality and also expressed the opinion CHAMPIONSIIIPS that these athletic meetings should be held regularly. As last year was the Commonwealth We were abie to have a trainins run on Jubilee Celebrations, it was decided that the North Hobart oval and also t-o get an there should be stasedthe first all-Australian indication of the state of runnins tracks. The schoolboys'and sJhoolgirls' athletic cham- ground is extremelybad and it iould not be pionships and the site chosenwas the capital compared with any of the main Victorian of Tasmania. The famous cyclist and M.P., ovals. Saturday was the big day for which Mr. Hubert Opperman, was selectedas the all the States were waitins. The carnival chairman of the carnival, and Mr. Ivo began with all the teams larading around Gibson became the secretary. The Victorian the ground before a reasonablylarge crowd. team was selectedverv late. and becauseof The oath of amateurism was read by the the lack of finance was unfortunately cut captain of the Tasmanian girls, then the to a minimum. Tests were held for the sirls sports were officially openedby the Governer at Royal Park, whilst the testsfor the 6oys of Tasmania, Sir Ronald Cross, who were held expressedthe same opinion as the managers at Olympic Park. li The team comprising flve girls and eleven that the athletic carnival was a wonderful boys under the supervisionof Mrs. Davies, idea and it should be held annually. The the president of the Victorian Women's first event, the senior boys' 880 yards, was Amateur Athletic Assocratron,and the late held in sunshine, but unfortunately clouds d Mr. Miller, who was the secretary of the were coming overhead and it was not long 1 High Schools'Association, left by plane on before we had a heavy downpour. After I I I Wednesday, l2th December. Two students time of anxiouswaiting, the chairman called from Williamstown, Beverley Dodds and a meeting of managers and chaperons to I, were fortunate in being selectedto repre- discuss the possibility of postponing the sent the State at the championships. events for the day and having them later. The first impressionthat the team received However, it was decided to continue the as they came from the airport to Hobart, sports, even though there were puddles of was that they were coming into a large Vic- water all over the oval. torian town. The city is situated on the The strongN.S.W. team immediatelytook beautiful Derwent River, with Mt. Welling- charge and won nearly every event. The ton loorning over the capital. On arrival, competitors looked a sorry sight as the the team met the representativesfrom other colours in the singletsstarted running into States (except for those from Queensland, their r.vhite shorts. Unfortunately Victoria who unfortunately could not attend the was successfulin only one event. Marlene sports becauseof an outbreak of polio in Smith won the girls' senior 75 yards in the that State). The enthusiasmof the Tas- good time of nine seconds,considering the manian people was shown as they billeted conditions. We had a few second placings, all the teams, which numbered well over but the majority of the team gained third a hundred.The hospitalitywas exceptionally placings. Beverley Dodds was third in the 20 HTGH TIDE

100 yards under 74, and I was third in the years, in a section combining the top schools boys'under 16 880 yards. There were some from different sections. extremely good performances and it all goes From the outset it was evident that our well for Australia's future in amateur keenest rivals were Dandenong, who had athletics.Probably the best performance was won C section in the previous years. that of a South Australian sirl. Norma In individual races we were well placed. Austin, who won the girls' un"der'16 100 The most outstanding girl was Evelyn yards and 75 yards. This girl later on ran Barclay, who won both the 75 yards and second to Shirley Strickland (Olympic 100 yards, over 14. Unfortunately, our winner) in the Australian 8O-metre hurdles "hope" for the boys' events broke down championship. Other good performances after brilliantly defeating the field in the were in the boys' senior 100 yards, won by senior 880 yards. The emergenciesin the a Tasmanian in 10 seconds,and in the boys' other eventswere not disgraced. 'aggregate senior high jrrmp, a West Australian boy The boys was won 6y Dande- jumping 5ft. 10in. There was plenty of lgng Hleh and the girls' aggregate by talent shown, but becauseof the extremely Warragul High, who deservedit more than bad conditions it was practically impossible other schools, as they had nearly all risen to record excellent times. at 5 o'clock that morning. Although both The Victorians left Hobart on Wednes- and girls' aggregateswere not won by day, 19th 9qy{ December, after a very interesting Williamstown, we beat Dandenong High sevendays. Everybody was pleasedat having School by one point in the grand aggregate. seenpart of Tasmania and thrilled at having Final results were:- representedtheir State. ur"Jt o#t' Total' DOUG HENDERSON. Form V. williamstown Dandenong 90 59 149 COMBINED ATHLETIC SPORTS Frankston 46 41 8i Warragul 30 71 101 This year we were competing against Coburg 55 70 tzl different schools than we were in previous Geelong 53 59 ll2 t WW q & :! ,: ,: , ffi **T! it;: **xg$f; i ffi BOYS' ATHLETICS dilt't&;i' Standing - H. Caswell, G. 'ffii' #'fr'gffi ffi Mayne, D. McConville, A. -#w rul*#^-ru:-@"feuryti Bucher, J. McCarty, C. gi*.iri # l ffi Ritchie, I. Porter, R. May, ,::::..r .:: - R. Amor, D. Munro. se l Sitting - S. Marshall, B. t Hogan, D. Henderson (capt.), N. David, D. Massey, D. Rawson, N. Armstrong. HIGH TIDE 2l

JUNIOR BASKETBALL Standing:'L.Day, V. Robinson,A. Richardson(capt.) Sitting- R. Harris, R. Mahr, M. Stewart,F. parr.

SENIOR BASKETBALL At the beginning of the seasonwe played an unofficial match against Hampton. During this game we were able to see the playing standard of different girls, for selec- tion for the inter-school competition. Two of our girls, Beth Halbert and Noel Clark, umpired during the game. Our secondmatch on 2nd Julv was asainst Essendon at Essendon. The game was-very even, but owing to the strong wind, the score was fairly low, the final score bcing 16-12 in favour of Essendon. The following week we played Mac- JUNIOR Robertson G.H.S. Although the girls BASKETBALL TEAM co-operated splendidly, especially in the last quarter, This year the Junior Basketball Team we were outclassed by the more was not quite as successful as last year's experienced players, and were defeated 47-2t. team. Although the team played well during { the year their play was not as good as ii On 23rd July, we met Coburg High School could have been in some matches-.Our first at home. The game was very even m_atchwas played at Essendonon 2nd July. and at three-quarter time the score was ten We were unfortunate to lose the match bv all. However, Coburg outplayed us in the four goals, the scoresbeing l2-8. The next last quarter and went on to win, with the match was played at MacRobertson, but score15-1 1. once more we were outclassedbv a faster Our last match was aqainst Universitv at team. The third match was played at home home. The game was ueiy u.teuen, and"the against University High on 30th July. Each visitors more than doubled our score: final team was evenly matched, although the score 16-6. score, which was 30-7, does not show it. All girls of the senior basketball team Our last match, in which we were victorious. would like to thank Miss Bryan for the was played at home against Coburg. We excellent coaching received throughout the y_ol b.y_ong goal, which was thrown by season. Valmai Robinson a second before the lasi J. GREEN whistle. During the past season,although it has not been very successful, every- girl SECOND HOCKEY TEAM played her best. The whole team would fke join to together in thanking Miss Bryan for The seasonfor 1952 opened with a match her co-operation during th-epast year. away against Essendon High. The players A. RICHARDSON. were considerably hampered by the wind, 22 HIGI-I TIDE

but Williamstown was able to open the COMBINED SWIMMING SPORTS seriessuccessfully, the score being 1-0. The team then played MacRobertson On 21st March, Williamstown competed with Geelong, Hampton and Essendon, at I{igh School away and- although we were beaten we were not disgraced,their team the Olypmic Pool, in the B Section of the being more experienced.The final score was Metropolitan High Schools' Combined Williamstown 0, to MacRobertson 1. Swimming Sports.The program commenced The last match for the seasonwas against at noon, and although rain fell durins the University High at home. Here the'score afternoon, all the 6vents were contlested really indicated the play, as the visitors keenly. I\{any of the placings were close, proved too strong, the final score being B-0 and we had cause to be proud of all our in their favour. representatives. This year's team consisted mainly of C)utstandingswimmers for Williamstown fourth form girls, and the experiencegained were John Peckham, who gained a senior and the promise shown, may gain some of treble in winning the over 15 SO-metre the members promotion next ieason. backstroke,50-metre freestyle and 1OO-metre All concernedwould like to thank Miss freestyle; and Judy Delaby, who broke a Abbott for devoting her time to coaching record for the over i 4 2}-metre backstroke - the.team and giving its membersher helpful ( 13.8 seconds 13. I seconds) . advice. Highlight of the afternoon was the divine exhibition given by the women's junioi diving champion, Miss Betty Price. Her performance was enthusiasticallyreceived by everyone. A number of ex-studentswere present at th_esports, the most notable being Harrow Morgan, who had been an outstanding swimming representativesome years ago. Although secondin the girls' section,Will- iamstown finally gained fourth place in the grand aggregate. ()irls' A ggregate Essendon Bj Williamstown 63 Geelong 59 F Hampton 53 Boys' Aggregate Hampton 93 Geelong 65 Williamstown 53 Grancl Aggregate Hampton 146 Essendon 123 Geelons 124 Willianistorvn I 16

SENIOR B,,ISI(ETBALL Standing D. Atkinson, V. Briiy, L. Morris. Sitting - Y. Livermore, J. Green (capt.), J. Lee, B. Fcxcroft. \

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FIRST HOCKBY Standing M. Howard, T. Hope, L McVean, E. Kelly. M. Elliott, B. Russell. Sitting - H. Taylor, Y. Rollison, M. Wegener (capt.), W. Bock, B. Swal- well, S. Tunnecliffe.

SECOND SOFTBALL TEAM to draw, the scoresbeing 13 each.After one week's break we played University High at The first match of the season,which we home. We managedto come out on top, the won convincingly,was played at Essendon final scoresbeing 25-19. High School. This win gave us confidence We should like to thank Miss Craig for for the match against MacRobertson the organising the second softball team, which following week. The team put up a fine eflort was formed this season. J. YATES

GIRLS' TBNNIS Standing - M. Elliott, J. Lee, B. Fruser, M. Tyson. Sitting - B. Phillips, P. Burgess, W. Bock, J. Becroft, L. Floate. r

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SECOND HOCKEY Standing M. Neilson. C. Bates. B. HamPton, J. Kent, J. Stone, G. Monaghan.

Sitting - J. Collins, S. Tunnecliffe (caPt.), L. Hen- derson, R. Mitchell, F Moyes, V. Neilson.

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l7 . A BASKETBALL scores being Anchors 20 to Highett SATURDAY week later we played Cactus in the grand Anchors, whose second seasonplaying in final. The match was played on a grasscourt it the Victorian Women's Basketball Associa- at Royal Park; it wasvery windy, making even tion, was a successful one, finished runners- hard to throw accurately. It was an up in "C" Grade. Last year we-were in "E" game, but Cactus proved too strong for us, us by three goals. The team G^rade,five grades lower than this .y9?!.-On defeating Saturday, 26th August, we played Highett played particularly well and we all thank in the semi-final, and after a strenuous Joyce .Green for umPiring for us. game, we succeededin defeating them, the YVONNE LMRMORE, Form III.

FIRST SOFTBALL Standing - R. O'Neil, V. Foreman, J. Becroft, R. Macleod.

Sitting T. Pavloff, E. Barclay (capt.), A. Schutt, C. Mclntyre.

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SECOND SOFTBALL Standing - M. Perry. M. Colquhoun, M. Rourke, G. Robinson.

Sitting J. Rourke, C. Rolfe, G. Rolfe, J. Brown, II J. Yates (capt.).

GIRLS' TENNIS Jean Becroft and Wilma Bock; third, Margot Although our team was unfortunate not Elliott and Pat Burgess; and fourth, Barbara to win a match this year, each girl played Phillips and Maureen Tyson. to the best of her ability and upheld the All the team join in thanking Mrs. school's reputation for good sportsmanship. Stanton, who gave up so much of her time With Wilma Bock as captain, and Beth to coach us, also Miss Orr, who travelled Fraser as vice-captain, our first match at with us and helped to lighten our defeats. Essendon proved to be close. Our first pair lost 10-6, our second won I0-7, our third won 10-5, whilst our forth pair lost FIRST HOCKEY NOTES 10-5, the final results being 32-3L in The season for 1952 was one of great Essendon's I favour. interest to all members of the first hockey b Our second match was asainst Universitv [eam. at home, and here the fina"l scores. 38-20. We opened the series of competitive I did not indicate the closenessof the games. games (having previously played Hampton The individual scores were, first pair lost in a friendly match), with a rather unex- 10-3, secondpair won 10-8, third pair lost pected loss to Essendon. The game, which L0-4, and fourth pair lost 10-3. was played at Essendon, was a rather Our next match at Coburg again proved uneventful one, with both teams playing to be close, but the home court advantage inexperienced hockey, and it was this factor helped Coburg, and they won by three that chiefly caused the defeat. The final games. Our first pair lost 10-5, our second score was 4-0 in Essendon'sfavour. won 10-7, third pair won l0-7, and fourth Our second match, against MacRobert- pair lost 10-6. son, was again played away. This game Our final match was at MacRobertson proved that the girls had only needed match and as their girls were older and more practice, for, although we were defeated,we experienced,they were not troubled to win, proved that we really could combine as a final scores being 40-8. team. Towards the end, however, Mac- Our regular pairs for the season were: Robertson showed a slight superiority, first, Lola Floate and Beth Fraser; second, which resulted in our being defeated 2-0. r, -

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We met Coburg in the third round and, FINAL SPORTSRESULTS as we were on our own ground, we felt much As the scores given in the House Notes happier. Our play had improved considerably concern only the Seniors, the final results. by this time and, with every girl playing at including Juniors, are as follows:- her be:st,we registeredour first win, defeating Softball- Coburg three goals to nil. This match was 1. highlighted by Margot Elliot, for, owing to Wombats her good play, she was responsible for 2. Koalas 3. recording our three goals. Dingoes Our final match was a hard and fast game 4. Possums in which we were defeated by a very strong Hockey- team of University High School girls. Their 1. Possumsand Wombats play was much more purposeful than ours, 3. Dinsoes the final scores telling their own story- 4. Koa-ias University seven to Williamstown one. Our Basketball-- only goal was, once again, shot by Margot 1. Possums Elliot. 2. Koalas The tr:am would like to join with me in 3. Wombats giving specialthanks to Miss Abbot for her 4. Dinsoes helpful coaching and advice throughout the season. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MARGARET WEGENER. Form V. The members of the Magazine Committee wish to thank all those whose assistance enabled them to publish High Tide once again. All ale especially grateful to Mr. Brook for his active interest and co- operation. To Mr. Kent we are again indebted. for all School photographs fi this issue were taken and preparedby him. Form IVB also must receive great credit in assistingin the production of this issue. To them fell the job of typing and copying FI the articles.

GIRLS' ATHLETICS Standing- E. Barclay, E. McCoubrie, V. Bray, E. Kelly, Y. Livermore, B. Mathias, J. De Lacy, V. Foreman, P. Tolliday, J. Clem. Sitting - Y. ROiii,;on.J. Finley. M. Moore, W. Wegener, J. Green (capt.), H. Taylor, M. Elliott, D. Atkinson. Front - V. Robinson, B. Barclay, G. tr4onaghan, B. John, J. Johnson, D. Sheg- win, A. Richardson, P. Burgess. HIGH TIDE 27

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IT TAKES SOME DOING will causehim more trouble than the whole or the mob put together.Still he thought he'd lt was a peaceful scene.The sun shining be all right, or he had a good dog, or good through the lacing of gum branches, set horse and he said he was an ace in the shadows dancing on the dusty, winding, art of using the stockwhip. Right, I thought, mountain track. Shadows also danced on go ahead. See if you can get that cow back the backs of the small mob of cattle, which in the mob. we were driving along the track. I've always "She's over there, grazing," I called to felt a certain respect for cattle. It sort of my mate. "Good luck, mate. She's all grows on you when you make the saddle yours." your life. I also admire those lean bronzed My mate swivelled round in the saddle. mates who can keep a mob of individual "Phoohey. There's nothing to it. All you cattle together. It requires skill to do that. have to do it to approach quietly, go ro0nd I know because I've tried and make an behind her, give her a gentle but purposeful awful hash of it. Perhaps it was as well for flick on the rump and move her slbwly back my mate and I that our cattle were inclined to the others. f've seenit done hundreds of to exhibit mob feelings and keep together. times. It's awfully easy. Well, here goes. My mate on this job was definitely new to So long." the job. I knew by the way he handled his First he looked at the animal in question. il horse, but, like all youngstershe thought The cow was contentedlygrazing, looking as he knerv everything.When I suggestedthat if she'd fall asleep on her feet or should it required skill to keep a mob of individual I ruy hooves.[t looked easyenough; strange, rl cattle intact, he replied scornfully that there but it always does. Then my r-natedug his was not a thing to it. I did not reply because, heelsinto his faithful steed,which was taking at the moment, one of our mob decided to forty winks on the quiet, and the horsel leave us. I set off in one direction. leavins startled by my mate's sudden and unjust the rest of the rnob plodding slowly alon! onslaughton his ribs, bounded forward into in the oppositedirection. space. My mate savagelynruttered a few words He hastily (but not with dignity) regained under his breath to relieve his feelinssor his seat,to find that he was hurtlins toward to tell the cow just what he thoughtlf ir his quarry, which was still pEacefully and yanked his- horse's head r6uncl, ir munching the grass. He hurriedly brought proceeding. by the w?),, which the horse his horse to a sudden stop, with an equally regardedwith anything but pleasure,and set sudden disappearanceof the saddle, which off in pursuit of the deseiter. Cattle are he again found in an undignified manner, either very stupid or very clever. That one and paused to consider his method of 28 HIGH TIDE attack. He decided on the direct approach knees? Here, here, old man, I'm sorry, but and moved slowlv and cautiouslv towards how was I to know that the horse would the cow. His horse started to ful away. dive through the gap and that it was not Evidently he thought it was scared of the wide enough for both of you. Anyway, the cow, becausehe gave it a powerful jab in cow is out in the open again. Go on after the ribs and it started trotting towards the it, man. It will be easy from now on. The cow. The dill, I thought, he doesn't know animal is tired." that the horse knows more about the busi- "I'm giving up," said my mate. I agree ness than he does. After all, the horse has that it takes some skill. I've made a beau- done it before and he ought to know the tiful mess and now you'll have to fix it up." procedure. My mate, however, thought he "Now, look here, there's the cow just knew best. He was now within five yards waiting to be driven back and you're not of the cow, which showed no inclination to going to do it. You can't give up rrow, you move. He raised his stockwhip ready to just can't. Tell you what, we'tl do it start the cow moving. together." "Oh! What a pity! It must have realised We split up and I approached the cow. that you meant business,"I yelled scornfully with the caution one employs when opposed from the other end of the paddock, where by a cunning creature. My mate, rather I'd driven the mob. The cow kicked up its subdued from his recent aftectionate heels and galloped to the other end of the encounter with the trees, came toward the paddock. Furious, my mate pursued it. cow from the other side. This time we had I cantered down after him. the cow really puzzled. If it turned one way'. "You've learnt that you don't go straight it found a rider coming toward it, and, on up to a cow," I called cheerfully as I came turning back, there was another one up, "are you going to try the indirect approaching it. I swung my stockwhip. It method." snaked out and cracked in the cow's ear. He nodded sullenly. That was what she needed. She started "Good. Never sav die. You're determined ambling off towards the others, which were to bring the cow back, aren't you?" You grazing at the other end of the paddock. are. Thought so. Let me give you some She joined the mob and we ordered the dogs advice. Let your horse do the thinking. It to start them moving and we moved off does this kind of thing often and it's a again along the track. My mate didn't say clever animal. Let him have his head," anything for a while. I fancy his pride had I advised. come a cropper. Still, youngsters learn b1' The horse set off at a canter, making a experience. Suddenly he turned toward me, wide detour, semi-circle, to bring it behind "You know, mate, you were right. It does the cow. But the cow is startled now and it take a bit of doing." is not waiting to be caught, so it headed JEANETTEBROWN. Form V. towards the scrub at the lower end of the paddock. "You'll have a tough job if it IMPROMPTA VERSE reaches that scrub," I called. The horse quickened its pace and this They said to Do, "You can write some time, however, my mate didn't part company. poetry. The horse didn't make it. The cow crashed I know it's a drag, but then, it's for the into the scrub. Oh. well! Just have to make mag". the best of a bad job, I suppose. My mate I started thinking really hard, brought his heeler into the battle. The dog Who knows? I might be an undiscovered raced in and gave the cow a sharp nip on bard, the leg, swiftly dropping on his haunches Another Shakespeareor a Milton, to avoid the kick the infuriated cow aimed Even a Burns with his bonnie kilt on. at him. The horse quickly followed up the But, however hard I tried, advantage and plunged through a gap Words would not get into their stride, in reverse, between . two tress, trampling the under- Everything came growth as it went. It could have been worse, still it's onlv Verse. "Hey!" I yelled on concentration, "How Irnpromptu did you get those cuts and grazes on your BUDDING SHAKESPEARE. HIGH TIDE 29

CHINA THE GIRL WITH THE SWOLLEN HEAD In the ancient cities of China. such as Peiping, there are many ancient and beau- A footfall sounded on the floor tiful palaces where emperors used to live, At lunchtime in the corridor. and temples. In the temples there are many A junior girl (no rule adorer) statuesof their gods. Some are fierce looking Crept up the stairs and no one saw her. and terrible. Near Peiping you would seethe Into the typing room she went, Great Wall of China. It is very high and But who should be coming but Mr. Kent. wide at the top. She dare not be caught loitering there, Chinese are very superstitious people. For 'twould be worse than the electric chair. They believe in evil spirits. They build Not once she gave a backward glance, screens before doors and villages. They Down the boys' stairs-her only chance. built zig-zag bridges because the spirits But as she ran she kicked her toe cannot go round corners. And fell down head first, with .a sickening In China, there are two big events, the blow. wedding and the funeral. When a girl is Where would this end She began to wonder. born, Chinese think it is a great misfortune. "You naughty, bad girl", said a voice like When a girl grows up, her parents fix up thunder. her wedding day. She is not allowed to see For the teacher had seen her as she landed, her future husband until the wedding. lf And now she was caught, well and truly, they are poor, the bride and groom are red-handed. carried in sedan-chairs.If they are rich, they The result of this prank was six weeks in ride in a car. The car is decorated with bed small bells, garlandsof flowers, and colourful With a bandage bound tightly around her ribbons. Where the wedding is held, the head. husband receives the guests, not the wife, So a warning to those who have offended, becauseshe has to sit all day without laugh- IV[ake sure that you're not the next to be ing and talking. mended. Chinese women have very small feet. DOROTHYATKINSON. When they are born, their parents bandage their feet, so they are about six or seven inches in length. lf the strong wind blows, it blows them off their feet. Men do all SMOKEY the housework. The women are very good He is the strangest kitten at sewing and fancy work. Of all the ones I've seen, TATIANA PAVLOFF, Form III C. I know not where he came from, I know not where he's been, But he's the funniest little thine that I have seen. THE SPORTS He is a smokey Persian cat, In two weeks' time the sports are due, Aged a month or so, you Much to our great delight, But when he sees coming And boys and girls excel themselves He very soon can go. At practice, day and night. He plays upon the little mat we have on Our back step. The girls are wielding hockey sticks, The boys, the shot putt ball, But now they say they'll give him to And down the bottom of the vard Someone I don't know, There's high jump thrills for-all. I hope they'll love my Smokey as much as I do now, The cross-ball teams, they practise hard, But somehow that's impossible, the chance The relays run with fervour, is very slim, And just as far as I can see That they will love my Smokey as much as They'll be the best sports ever. I do him. P. BURGESS.Form V. RONDA BURKE. Form I B. 30 HIGH TIDE

HORRORS the_episode by repeating the 23rd, psalm. The audience . Have you ever felt as though your spine rbse shakily, smiled around had turned to jelly, and all tlie small hairs weakly, a.nd gathering themselves together, their 9l your back were marching up and down qage way home. I wonder how- many of them slept.anuntroubled lil." an army on parade? Weft I felt jusr sleepthat nighti like that when I saw "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Here's one who didn't! Hyde" at the local cinema a few weeks aso. MABEL PATTERSON, Form V. Believe me it was horrifying enough to tikc the curl out of your hiirt-Ttre iupporting film was a comedy and the management, with the great foresight of theatre rianage" ments, screenedit first so that we could go THE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY. home with the gruesome memories of ,,dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde". When one comes to school on Mondav morn After interval the crowd settleclback into one feels a trifle tremblv. their seats,the lights dimmed, and the show For at Williamstown it's customarv to hold -and the film-began. To adclto the creepy a School assemblv. ',This atmosphere the words is a horroi Studentsfall in, in Hbuses four, amidst a film" were flashed across the screen in larce great confusion, bold letters. Dead silence fell and patrois When suddenly through the corridor Mr. K. settled further back into their seati. My makes an intrusion. companion,who With o'comedy", had already seenthis littlL whistle shrill and rapped command he sat with a grim countenance brings the throng t0 brder, through_o_ut,remarking cheerfully now and Until at last he leaves the stand for some then, "You'll hit the-roof when the worst rebel on the border. bit comes". As the time went on I besan to Then Mr. B. makes an entrance grand, with realise the truth in this statement and onlv prefects self-assured, the. thought of a nasty bump on the heacl, Though I must admistthat during assemblies and an angry theatre manager demanding they look quite dense and-bored. recompensefor a large hole in the theatr6 Miss T. leads "God Save the eueen," with roof, kept me glued to my seat. grave and solemn air. I glanced around me to see if the other Some bawl forth like a cross-bow saw, but patrons were alTectedalso and found to mv the majorit)'just stare. surprise that the man sitting two seats o*oi, The headmastermounts the platform worn was sound asleep. Evidenie of this came with tone both stern an-d weary, ,.new when at a tense moment he let out a loud To speak of girls wearing look',-iunics contented snore, causing the women arouncl and boys who call them ,,dearie." him to utter little shreit

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ADVENT'URE IN SPEAR FISHING small, darting fish. By this time the water had become choppy, and the fish had retired in It was on a lovely Saturday morning to their holes, so only a few of the boys pals January, 7952, that my and I strolled spearedany fish. along the little bit of beach, looking like Then we called it a day, and made our planet goggles, men from another in ollr way back to the original stopping place. snorkels, and flippers, and armed with a There we exchanged many tales of ou( gun. knife and spear Slowly and carefully, experiences. Much later we decided, rather it was a bit nippy, we enteredthe water, as reluctantly,it was time to leave, so, hoisting which was as calm as a millpond, and swam ' up our tackle and the day's catch, we with ease to the deeper water .where oul trudged homeward. prey lived. We stopped, separatedin pairs and, taking a big breath, dived below the BARRIE TAYLOR, III B. surface. As I swam over a rock I saw a big NOISE! butterfish swimming towards me, unaware of his doom. I took aim and fired, then grabbing There is one sectionof the school it, rose to the surface for a much needed Which holds a record long, breath of air. A record for a dreadful noise I was soon joined by others who had had Of laughter, talk and song. grin pat luck, too, as I saw them and their Now one may 2sft-c'\fhere is this room jumpers where they kept their fish. From which this noise emits?" We then spread out again and went on "Oh, you mean the junior part", looking for more fish. As Rod and I stopped Reply our senior wits. on the edge of a clearing, I sarv a nice big flathead, and went down after him, but he But, no, I am afraid to say, had enough senseto know when there was This isn't quite the case; danger around and was soon out of sight, The guilt lies on the senior girls, much to my disgr"rst.Then Rod got a nice So this we have to face. big butterfish, his second. Spying another one near a gap between two rocks, I was Yes, it is the locker room, soon after him and had it in my jumper. The senior's one retreat: (And Then I went and joined my mate, who was to equal the unholy din having a bit of trouble with his catch, and Would be a brilliant feat) . the water was stainedwith blood. P.V.B.. Form V. Thinking we might meet a shark if we stayedhere much longer, as the blood would PREFECT'S MOTTO attract one if he was about, we made for the beach. And so were soon pulling our- These are the girls who, so we're told, selvesout of the water and displaying our Come from a line all brave and bold, catch to some of the boys who had done One look at us and then they scold- very poorly. "Put your hats on, please." After cleaningour fish, we decidedto go in off the wall. Here we got a few good When in the street and walking otrt, '* shocks when one of the boys treading water They stare at us and we all pout, nearly stood on a big stingray which he So cold a stare. but still thev shout- could not see (thesebrutes cover themselves "Put your hats on, please!" with sand, with only parts of their body And as we run for the train each morn, showing;their stings are deadly poisonous), We wish that pre's. had never been born. but soon shot to the surface again as there Hats from our heads,the wind has torn, was a flurry of sand underneathhim. After But "Put your hats on, please." haif an hour rve started out for something to eat. I had managed to bag three fish. Though we do help them all we can, After rvc had eaten lunch and had a long And try to keep both spick and span, rest, we decided to go to the other end of No words are heard more frequent than- the beach. From there we entered the "Put your hats on, please." water, admiring the beautiful seaweed,and N.C., Fotm IV B. 32 HIGH TTDE

t9?? EXPERIMENT XG.IBT The narrow streetsof Melbourne hummed The jet whined in a long de-crescendo as with the soft throb of automobile engines, the turbine slowed down after touch-down people hurried to and from the tall sky- in my Sabre jet fighter. It was now three scrapers,all busily intent upon their errands. years since I got "my wings" at Point Cook, I am sitting on a seat in one of the many and for the last eighteen months I had been garden squares that crowd the streets. On stationed at Woomera Rocket Range, doing my knee rests a piece of fluttering sketch routine tests and flights in special high- paper, in my hand a pencil; acrossthe street speedjet fighters. is a milk-bar equipped with television sets. Walking across the apron in front of "8" This is the topic of my sketch, as all types hangar, I was called by Brian Whittle, a of people come here. A blurred outline of an young nephew of Sir Frank Whittle, the automobile passes at a terrific speed, and man who designed and built the first jet far above the outline of the buildings, pokes propulsion engine that worked. Brian told the cap of a rocket ship, which is being me that I was wanted by the C.O., Wing built. Commander Caldwell, in his office imme- A flash of colour on the sidewalk diately, and, wondering what it was about, attracts my attention, then I see that it is I took my parachute and flying gear off, put an exquisite gown of satin skirt and silk them in my locker, and walked down to the bodice with velvet sleeves;it is worn knee administrative block. high by the model in a shop. I lift my eyes "Flight Lieutenant Earnshow reporting, from the book I have been reading and sir", I said, giving a snappy salute as I come back to reality, for I am only a student stopped inside the commanding officer's of 1952' office door. B. R.NDA BURKE,Form I "Oh! Good!" he replied. "I've been waiting for your return. Now, to get to PARENTS' DAY the point, Earnshaw, I suppose you know The twenty-first of August was we have been working on an ultra-sonic A most important day because, rocket fighter here at Woomera?" 'Twas on that day the parents came; "Yes, sir." i But was the High School brought to "Well, the plane is nearly complete, and shame? we should have it ready for ground trials, and perhaps test flights, next Saturday. Fear not! The pupils did their best, Our latest long distance rocket The day before they did not rest, motors are being fitted and they should give But with their dusters, tags and brooms about 60,000 lb. thrust between They cleaned each window, swept the them, but, of course, she won't be able to rooms. stand that much power full on. However, it is estimated that she will The parents' joy was not concealed take a mach number of about 3.5 without When to them, proudly, we revealed any strain." A fine display of school-work here, "You mean to say that it will fly three In fact, the best for many a year. and a half times the speed of sound, over The afternoon Cadet Parade two thousand three hundred miles per hour, Was with most strict attention paid, near sea level?" I interrupted. For with their style and orders loud, "I do, and more. But there is one ques- They soon had gathered quite a crowd. tion: Who will fly it? We have three pilots A group of girls played basketball, capable of doing it-you, Baker, and Croft. And unlike boys, they did not brawl, But I would like to recommend vou for the But gave the adults quite a show job. Would you be willing to tike it, and And made them sad that they must go. can you recommend a suitable navigator?" To tell the truth, the day went well, "I'd jump at the chance, sir. And would Right up until the final bell Flying Officer Whittle be suitable? He and Announced the parents cease their roam, I have flown many times together now." And, satisfied, they all went home. "Yes, very suitable. And, last of all, N. DAVID, Form V would you come down to hangar 1A on HIGH TIDE 33

Friday afternoon and we'll go over the Seven Willie High Schoolgirls ' controls?" Reading from the "Pix", Returning along the road to the barracks A girl tried to ballet dance, I shared with Brian Whittle, right through And then there was six. me I felt a strange kind of excitement, but Six Willie High Schoolgirls I realized that there was a deal of danger in Started to jive, my forthcoming duty. One girl met a bodgie, The days seemed to pass slowly until And then there was five. Friday, when, in t*reafternoon, I had my first look at her. Designatedthe XB 113 1, it was Five Willie High Schoolgirls a delta-wing, single-seaterflghter, powered Went to study law, by two electro-sonic rocket motors. The One girl was put in jail, blue and red paintwork shone brightly in And then there was four. the afternoon sun, but I noticed that a num- ber of parts of the plane were painted dull Four Willie High Schoolgirls black. On further investigation I saw that Went out to sea, girl these were the parts where the shine was One saw a sailor, was three. likely to reflect into the pilot's eyes. And then there Inside the cockpit I glanced over the Three Willie High Schoolgirls instruments. "Gosh," I thought, "the Tried to walk to Kew, speedometercovers up to 3000 m.p.h., and One girl was run over, the altimeter is marked as far as 250,000 And then there was two. f er:t!" Wing Commander Caldwell had a long Two Willie High Schoolgirls talk to me about the controls and special Wanted some fun, capabilities of the "SkiClipper," named in So one girl went with Trevor, the "SkiRaider" and "Skilark" fashion. He And then there was one. said goodnight, and suggestedan early night One Willie High Schoolgirl becauseof the tiring nature of the next day. Ate a currant bun, My alarm clock rang and, switching it off, But the crumbs choked her I sat up and looked around. I was in my And then there was none. own bedroom at home, and I heard my mother say: "Hurry up, Jim. I want you THE, END. to get the bread before you go to school." MARJORY ANSTEE. JANICE HOLMES. "Oh, well," I thought; "even if it was only JUDITH BENNETS. MARY HOSKIN. a dream, I'll be entering R.A.A.F. College BEVERLEY BEST. WILMA SUT'HERLAND. in another two years' time. Perhaps it will CE,RALDINE FRASER. JOAN SWIFT. come true some dav." GLORIA DAVIES. ELAINE TILLOTSON, I. G. PETHRICK.

TEN WILLIE HIGH SCHOOLGIRLS RUSTY

' Ten Willie High Schoolgirls One of the most popular pupils of Will- Went out to dine, iamstown High School is a male, of uncer- One girl choked herself, tain age, who is the fortunate(?) possessor And then there was nine. of luxuriant red hair, thus gaining the nick- name of "RUSTY". He is not always Nine Willie High Schoolgirls attentive in class, for Mr. Brook has Stayed out very late, . informed us that he did not gain his Pro- One girl lost herself, flciency Certificate last year. However, this And then there was eight. year he has been promoted from III E to Eight Willie High Schoolgirls III C, and has a good chance of gaining his Stayed out till eleven, certificate. One girl was kidnapped, He has no telephonenumber, and no-one And then there was seven. is sure of his address,although it is known 34 HIGH TIDE that he lives somewhere behind the Will- MAG. FEVER iamstown Hospital. you Naturally I do not refer to the common Will write something for the mag.? plaintive speciesof male animal (with two legs), but You hear the cry Each member makes, to our friend RUSTY, the cocker spaniel. Mag. Committee And you try to hurry by. A few teachers are noticeably "anti- Because to write is such a task, Rusty", and there have been rnany threats of And you really haven't time, reports to the R.S.P.C.A. by some pupils. You're sure you couldn't write story Many a dull period has been enlivened by .a And your poems never rhyme. (in most cases) half-hearted attempts to remove Rusty from the class-room. But before you turn your mind away Rusty is notorious for being a nuisance From this distasteful task, at Monday morning assemblies. Inevitably "Do you really want a magazine?" he is chased out the quadrangle (he usually Is the question I would ask. leavesthrough the "sacred" Staff Corridor!) Because it is by your own work with Mr. Brook saying things under his That High Tide will shine, breath, flt for the staff's ears alone. As a really interesting magazine As a disposer of unwanted lunches,Rusty In the Catalogue of Time. has no parallel. The mournful gaze he turns MABEL PATERSON. Form V upon you, whilst you eat your lunch, tempts many to share lunches with him. Sometimes he has even been known to forage for EARLY DAYS OF THE \ry.H.S. himself in bags left under the lockers. Recently Rusty was gaoled for vagrancy When the EducationDepartment pur- (in other words - he was taken to the chased, near the end of 7914, the property pound). It was some time before he was known as the Williamstown Grammar "bailed out". When at last he returned to School, the only building thereon was the school he wore a very subdued look. concrete portion, now used as Staff Room, In spite of all his misdemeanours,Rusty Locker Room, Rest Room, and Room No. is a favourite of everyone, and we hope that 1. This consisted of one large class-room he will always attend school regularly so that andt two smaller rooms, one being the he might eventually passhis Proficiency, and Headmaster's Office and the other the Staff perhaps even his Intermediate at some far Room. There was no passagethrough it in distant time. ' those days. Behind this building the 8.S., Form IV A Department erected three pavilions and these were used as class-rooms when the High CRICKET School was opened in February, 1915, under In the best of all Sport the Headmastershipof Mr. F. W. Johnson. That I have been taught, The Classes, not "Forms", were at first We all play the game known as "A", "El" and "C", but the follow- For fun or for fame. ing year were altered to "C"r"D"r "E" and "F", the "C" class being Intermediate, "D" The ball on the wicket, Sub-Intermediate(Proficiency). Ah Yes! That's cricket: On the staff were Mr. D. F. Gherity, who It gives you a thrill had been Headmaster of the Grammar. and And many a spill. Miss A. Ghilotti, who had previously con- The fieldsmen do shout! ducted a private school at Footscray The batsman is out; pupils from both these schools came to the He goes back in shame High School. Miss McGarvin, who was With nought to his name. Headmistressfor a short time in 1951, was a Student Teacher. Then after the match During 1915-16 two brick class-rooms They talk of that catch, (Rooms 2 and 3) were added to the con- And all give a cheer crete portion. The school uniform, the colors. For the sport of the year. and the school song were chosen by popular J. MORTON. vote, and the badge designed. The "Red. r

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Yellow and Black" were the colors of out standard and so achieve more work in less ally, BelgiyT, in the 1914-1g war, and the time. badge, which was then one and u quuGi The third group is a five-year inches square, showed ., course, the colors, ;n;hor, three years of which are and the motto "Hold equivalent to the Fast',. four-year course in the Even in the secbnd group and first year, the standard, both flve years in a high in. scholarylip school. This ii indicated and iport, was high. Sr"i.* by the fact thal pupils wnlch was wishing to leave Flng, compulsory for all, was school as early as possible, held in the old - und prrpuirO Williamitown Baths. One of to do more work, the outstanding.pupils are presented-successfully with a was Gladys Conabere, second-g_roupdiploma who later on com_ obtained her B.Sc. degree at the pleting three years. Melbourne University,_and went tlo EngtunO, No sports are, p]ayeg in any group where she did reseaich work to a on leath6r foi great extent. All the time is the British Government. sfent in^learn_ She became a ing, rather than sporting activilies. Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chemistry. H. THEUNISSEN, Form IV A. ANITA BRIDGE

EDUCATION IN HOLLAND SEASONS Many people from overseas,.who have Christmas and the year come to Australia, will have noticed many New gone, Spring is on the way. differences in systems and standards o1 _. Flowers and trees education. This is the case in HoflunA, wili blossom then In their fine array. where education.differs greatly from that of Australia. The standard'is high, even con_ July is a pleasant month, sidering the loss of rime durTng the *ui, Seasidewalks and swims. when schools were closed for quite a while. Donkey rides upon the sand It ca,n be -imagined what damage was done And racesyou can win. to school buildings, which had io be rebuilt Autumn leaves after the war. During the early stagesof the are falling -destioyed Al! upon the sixty-nine schools were by ground. Iar All their radianicolours German bombing raids in Rotterdam alonJ. Are There are institutions like kindergartens easy to be found. to which all children go before enteri"ngthe Winter is the coldest season primary schools. On completing the priirary But snow is such great fun. course, pupils can choose -are bJtween three Although the winds big and srrong, kinds of schools. There are technical You're always on the rui. schools, a V.L.O. or M.U.L.D. schools (Seasons (rating with a high school) or a H.B.S. apply to those in England.) school. The letteis, of course, represent MARION HOMES, Form It. Dutch words, but in English they would be translated as Extended Primary'Education, primary More Extended Educition, unJ ,o on,-respectively. More than a third of the studentsleave school altogether on complet- A WORRY ing the primary school to- start work. Not Without muc_hhelp a scientificbrain is offered to the poorer class in I worry se.nding their over gases, children to another school. And weighing There are no scholarships is anotherpain, or any means of Not excludingmasses. enabling boys and girls [o study without the necessarv monev. Ch-em._always is a worry, The ',Tt , ^secondgroup of mentioned schools ^ hard to givethe reasonwhy, nas a rour-y-earcourse. Although it only Bu!I am.alwaysin a hurry go_esto fourth form, it. is still .qo-al to high To smile and not to cry. school, as the system helps to i-proue tf,e BRENDA CORSTORPHINE,Form v. 36 IIIGH TIDE

ACTIVITIES

SENIOR SOCIALS tinued for some time until Beth Halbert and Clark Brvant finallv won. Rooms 11 and 12 werc gaily decoratedin In the re.ond Monte earlo the M.C. had the school colours on 16th May for the a novel idea to decide the winners. This first term senior social. We were very pleased was a form of "Skittles" in which the girls to note the presence of a good number of hod to bowl over pegs with a tennis ball. last year's senior prefects. Also welcomed After a very fierce struggle, when the ball were Miss Crooke, last year's senior mistress, either bounced over or just missed the pegs, and many members of this year's staff. Jean Green and Stanley Marshall came The band struck up at 7.30 and almost out victors. everybody present danced right from the The floor shook when the band struck start. up for the Mdxican Hat Dance. Another A novelty was provided by the hilarious favourite was the Evening Three-Step.After "Broom Dance". We didn't know the boys a fast Fox Trot, which replaced a seemingly could move so quickly. unpopular Modern Waltz, we left the hall, After a very enjoyable supper, which some of us never to attend another social at was handed around by the prefects, last the school. year's head prefects, Gwenda Stephenson This term many membersof the staff again and Frank Hindley, began the Snowball attended; in fact one member had to blow Fox Trot. Eileen Wandel, one of the finalists up a balloon in the Monte Carlo. The in the "musical knees", was congratulated balloon wouldn't even start, so she gave on the spectacular leap that brought her up in disgust. The M.C., Doug Henderson, victory. An unusual "Elimination Dance" is to be congratulatedon the novel ideztshe was won bv Dorothy Atkinson and Grant used in the Monte Carlos. Nicholl. At 10.30, Doug. Henderson, who was a capable M.C., reluctantly ended the dance. JUNIOR BALL The junior ball, held on July 24th in the TERM II Williamstown Hall, again did great credit to On 25th August, Rooms 11 and 12 were Madame Bindley's excellent tuition, and we again gaily decorated for the second term take this opportunity to thank her for her social. Despite the fact that the presenceof enthusiasm in greatly assistingto carry oft some flowers gave promise to Spring, the one of the most exciting nights in the lives night was cold and wet. But undaunted, a of our juniors. good crowd had gathered by 7.30 when the Also the mothers. who were worked into band struck up for the first dance, which dangerousstates of nervous exhaustion over was a Snowball Fox Trot, started by Graeme newly-pressed suits and hastily-purchased Smith and Hilda Taylor. I've heard it said dresses in the anxious days before the big that some of the girls had hardly shed their event, deserve the praise and admiration of coats when they were led into this dance. those haughty seniors, who, in their con- The first Monte Carlo was won by Rae descendingway, ag'reedto attend. Mitchell and Alan Hogg. The supper was The bouquets were presented to the again handed around by the prefects. Mayoress, Miss Boardman and Madame After supper the dance started again with Bindley in the usual elegant style, this year the Jollv Miller Fox Trot. This term a new by Joy Adams, Tatiana Perelazna and game was introduced, namely "Jumping the Lynette Barton. Broom". Despite one teacher's remarks that The entire junior school took part in the you weren't in long enough, the game con- opening chorus and the finale, which were HIGH TIDE 37 even more spectacular than in past years. Junior Contest and Boys' Vocal Solo, 14 Brian Dann was again soloist for the open- years and under; but at last the A Grade ing chorus, which was "The King's High- Junior Choral Contest came and we mounted way." The soloist for the finale, Rayma the stage.Miss Tierney signalledto June, our Mayer, was a new star for our stage, but, pianist, and we started with the test piece, with the help of the junior school chorus, "Hark, Hark the Lark", by Schubert. The she succeededin bringing the performance next piece was of our own choice, "From the to a good close in "Beyond the Rlue Green Heart of the Waters", by Cole, Horizon." The most popular danceswere ridge-Taylor, and the third was the round again the rhumba and the progressivebarn "Pastorale", by Miss Tierney. Coming off dance. the stage we all felt we had done well and The most colourful and dramatic solo, Miss Tierney was quite hopeful as to our second only in popularity to our golden- chances of gaining a place. We returned voiced young "3DB Hit Parade" personality, to our seats and listened carefully to the Ern Sigley, was a gipsy dance by Tationa other choirs, but very soon we realised that Periloizno, dressed in traditional gipsy cos- our only dangerous opponents were St. tume. The ballet, presented by a dozen Joseph'sC.B. School from North Melbourne, specially-trained junior girls, with soloist who sang "Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. Shirley Johnson, was another of the granci 6" beautifully. As this was the choir which items. including a piano solo by Diannc had beaten us the previous year, we waited Samuel, tap solos by Yvonne Partridge, anxiously for the adjudicator-Mr. Leslie Lorraine Harvey and Judith Hall; an Irish Qumsw-fs announce the results. At last reel by Beverley Best, a banjo solo by Jim he mounted the stage and announced that Daley, and a vocal item by Janet Griffen. the Williamstown Hish School Choir were In his address. Mr. Brook thanked the the winners, St. J-oseph's C.B. School audience for the attendanceand the trouble second, and Hyde Street Central School put into the preparation of the children's third. clothes. A vote of thanks was also passed To say we were very wild with delight to Mr. Green, our capableM.C., and to an would be putting it mildly. unnamed group of senior boys who As winners of this competition we were acted as ticket collectors, and distributed invited to sing at a Winner's Concert and programmes. collect our prize money of f. 15 and a silver cup. We attended this concert and enjoyed a good night of variety as all the winners of the numerous sectionsof this annual Eistedd- W.H.S.EISTEDDFOD CHOIR, 1952 fod were present. The choir sang again that night and the Head Prefect, Margaret Wegener, received the pfize on behalf of Early this year Miss Tierney started the choir. All the members wish to thank training senior girls as a choral group to Miss Tierney for her patience and encour- enter in the Footscray West End Eisteddfod agement while training uS, and special in which a similar group from the school thanks go to June Radford for the time she. sang last year, gaining second place. We gave up to help us by being a splendid were joined by somevery enthusiasticjuniors accompanist. and practising began in earnest. Beautiful (?) echoesof "From the Green Heart of the M. PATERSON. Form V. Waters" could be heard at lunch times, recessesand even after school on certain nights. Astonished girls outside the music room were amazed at the way we contorted our mouths whilst saying "Fee-gar-irro" and OR.CTIESTRAREPORT "Vay-oh-lets"! So the hard work went on. At last the glorious 21st July arrived Were you one of those lucky people who and an excited group, with the best wishes attended the Williamstown Town Hall to of the school, met at the Federal Hall, hear the first public performance of the Footscray.First there was a Primary Schools' Williamstown Hieh School orchestra?If so. 38 HIGH TIDE then you will realise what a treat is in store and Kingfisher, Carol Mclntyre. Our firsl for you, when we really get into our "swing". enrolment was held on Thursday, Zlsl Thanks to the great patronage received, August, and about sevengirls were enrolled. we were able, after our expenseswere paid, We wish to thank Mr. Brook, who kindly to purchase new music, and two new violins donated to us the money to buy the Com- for the violin classes. pany Colours. The Guides wish to extend Our guest artists were the University their sincere thanks to all those who helped High School orchestra, and the Williamstown to make the Company a happy one. High School Eisteddfod choir. The U.H.S. MARGARETSTUBBS orchestra has been established for some time, and really showed us by their skilled performance, what can be done under expert tutorship, which we certainly have with Miss CADET NOTES Boardman as our conductress. The practice for our first show meant the The W.H.S. Cadet Corps has completed usual amount of hard work in shifting desks yet another successfulyear under our C.O. and music stands for the setting up. Then Captain Keogh, who received his promotion came the tuning. Some of our performers last January. The three Cadet-Lieutenants being more highly strung than their instru- who received their commissionsthis year are ments, found that they had forgotten them Cadet-Lieurtenants David, Porter and altogether, and I am sure that the weird Massey. Head Cadet-Lieutenant Dagg, who noisesissuing from the various strings, saxes also held this position last year, is a "Dun- and trumpets, will long be remembered by troon prospect", and we wish him all the most of uS, and it says much for Miss best in his endeavours. Boardman's skill, that she was able to weld Our activities during the year were this successionof strangesounds, into some- brightened by several range practices, held thing resembling Mozart, and other great at the Williamstown Rifle Range. These masters. included a "field day", on 14th August, when We have a mtrsical treat in view for Speech the cadets fired both the Bren gun and the Night, having gained two new members rifle. On these occasions, and also at out since the concert. We now have four cellists, school parades, we give our sincere thanks five violinists, and three flautists being to W.O. Condon for all his assistance. trained, the violins being in the capable Our annual cadet dance, held last hands of Miss Langgern, and the flautists September, was acclaimed a great success, ably tutored by Mr. Tonge. and the attendance of pupils was the largest The successof our first performance has ever to be present at a social evening held naturally put us "on our toes" and given at the school. The entertainment was also us a great incentive to go on and to do enjoyed by a group of Tasmanian school- better, and I think we can promise our boys whom we invited. school some excellent instrumental music in Cadet/Lieut. N. DAVID the near future. J. McPHERSON, Form V

BANDIANA CADET CAMP

On the morning of 9th June about 75 THE GIRL GUIDE COMPANY Williamstown High Cadets left Spencer Street station by train, bound for Bandiana The Guides of the school are verv-help thank- Military Camp in Northern Victoria. After ful to Miss Boardman for her in stopping at Seymour for lunch and passing founding the W.H.S. Girl Guides. Our through Benalla and Wangaratta, the train, Captain, Mrs. Trist, has kindly given up het full of cadets frorn six schools. steamed into time to instruct us. We have three patrols Bandiana. into which the girls are evenly divided. From the arrival at 4 p.m. the camp The patrol leaders are Red Robin, Noelle sprang into life as the task of issuing pillows, Calderwood; Blue Wren, Pauline Barrow; blankets and working-dress was begun. As HIGH TIDE 39 usual these W.D.'s followed typical Army slopes of this hill were used for manoeuvres. fashion, being either too big or too small. During the camp each of our platoons At 5.30 (1730 hours to the cadets), a spent half a day on the rifle range, each fanfare of trumpets signalled mess parade cadet firing the rifle and the Bren, while -the first for most of the cadets. When the a dozen cadets fired the Vickers machine time came for "lights out", it was found gun. that many of the camp stretchers, which Early in the camp the C.O.'s of the differ. were supplied as beds, were in a state of ent units agreed to stage a Lightning collapse and many cadets had to sleep with Premiership between football teams made up only a mattress between them and the floor. from six schools. A11 the 400 cadets of the The daily routine of the cadets began with camp either watched or participated in the the unwelcome task of pulling themselves premiership. The Williamstown High team out of bed or being pulled out. This played grandly, beating Mordialloc, Warra- occurred at 6.30-reveille, as the Army gul and Northcote to win the premiership. calls it. After a sprint up to the showers On the Sunday a bus tour was arranged and back the cadets had to industriously for all those interested. The cadets were begin cleaning up their brass, webbing and driven across the border into New South rifle. Wales, visiting the Hume Weir and Albury, After mess at 7.30, each hut was before returning through Wodonga to the thoroughly swept out and lemonade bottles camp. hidden for the daily inspection at 8 a.m. On Sunday night the camp was drenched Each platoon worked four periods in the with rain, which made conditions very muddy morning, the first beginning at 8.30 and for the returning of stores and departure (after a morning break) the fourth ending on Monday morning. just before midday mess at 12.15. The train pulled into Spencer Street at Most of the early mornings were cold, 3 p.m. on Monday, and, although the cadets dark and misty hnd sometimes the cadets were a little weary after their adventure. were taken on a march in order to warm they were unanimous that it was really a them. worthwhile and enjoyable experience. periods Beginningat 1.30, four afternoon Cadet/Lieut. L E. PORTER followed, ending (after another recess) at, 4.30, when the cadetsgladly laid down their riflles. Some of the more energetic cadets played football, while others invaded the canteen before the evening mess at 5.30. THE LIBRARY CLUB Throughout the camp the food was very good. Many cadets were given practice in The Library Club, now in its third yeat, peeling "spuds", which was only one of the has made much progress under the careful various mess duties which the cadets alter- supervision of Mr. Treacey. The aim of nately had to perform. the club, as in past years, is to educate The evening hours were usually spent pupils in the running of a school library. watching films-some military and others The club, although including both boys and musicals-a very popular one being "Take girls in past years, consists this year solely Me Out to the Ball Game", starring Esther of boys, the five members being from Forms Williams. IVA and V. "Lights Out" was at 10 p.m., when each Over LI20 has been spent on new cadet piled as much clothing as possible on volumes this year. The new books con- his bed to keep out the bitter cold. sisted of all branches of knowledge and Behind Bandiana, which was only a few many were for recreationalpurposes. These miles south of Albury and the River ildurray, books have been carefully catalogued, shelf- is a prominent hill from which can be seen listed, and covered by Mr. Treacey and the fine views of Albury, Mt. Bogong, the Hume club members. Many other changes and Weir, the flooded Murray River Valley and improvements have been made in books the camp itself. This hill, which is about 700 already in the library. Cheap monthly feet high, provided a great attraction for magazines have been bound and covered those bovs who relished hill-climbins. The and made into attractive volumes. The form 40 HTGH TIDE

libraries are now efficiently conducted, for MUSICAL APPRECIATION CLUB the fuil control of these books has now been year, taken over by the reference library. During the our club functioned In recent months new cupboards and under the capable leadership of Mr. Cauchi. Several girls chairs have been added to the furnishings, contributed by bringing their records, ranging from pops consisting of comparatively new tables. to classical masterpieces,to be played. The floral decorations were provided by The highlight of the first term was a the girl members of IVA and a special musical quiz, in which each girl who had tribute should be paid for the great work brought records at some time or other, was done(?). eligible to compete. The prize was a sum In conclusion, on behalf of the members of money, and this was won by Dorothy of the Library Club, I should like to express Hope, who successfully answered all the our sincere thanks to Mr. Treacey for questions. providing this extra education for members Last term we conducted a debate. Two of of the club, and also for the great work done the girls entered on the classical side. As by him in running the lihrary, school no one opposed their views, their "victory" was unchallenged. During the last week of the quarter, we visited the Savoy Theatre, JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB where we saw Pagliacci, a screen version of the famous opera by Leoncavallo. Tito Gobbi, baritone, was the most important figure in the film, as regards singing and rherunio, isdivided i'to acting. groups ranging"x::::1],, in number from five to seven. Through the year we have heard music Each week a different group acts a play, from such masters as Wagner, Chopin, and sometimeswe have a period of charades, Mozart, Lizst, and Bach; various opera which means acting a word of two or more recordings, French folk songs and many syllables. One week we had a poetry reading records of modern music. competition, the winner of which was Pam Our thanks go to Mr. Cauchi and to those McKeown who co-operated by bringing along records Our marks for judging the plays are: every Thursday afternoon for our listening Acting, 10; voice, 6; properties, 4; dress, enjoyment. 4; the total being 24. But if the play is B. HAMPTON, Form V. original, two more marks are added. For this year our secretary has been JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB Margaret Stewart, who wrote the minutes of every meeting, and read them to the club the Under the guidance of Mr. Walsh, the following Thursday. Junior Dramatic Group has had a quiet, yet Some of our best actressesthis year have interesting year. been: Kay Fitzgerald, Beverley Meathem, Throughout the year, many of the mem- Irene Conway, Margaret Woodward, bers (numbered approximately thirty) have Patricia Taggart, and Dorothy Philips. successfullyacted various one-act plays, e.9., B.M., Form lI B. Shivering Shocks, Louis Vasteur, Doctor Livingstone, etc., and parts of longer plays. Some members have prepared and enter- tained us with such items as the life stories SEWING CLUB of Bing Crosby (Mr. Music), and Johnny Ruy (Shiek of Shriek), whilst an accountof The Sewing Club worked steadily "South Pacific" . was also related. It had throughout the year and completed articles been intended for the group to take part in such as tray-cloths, many knitted garments, the "Schools Drama Festival", but owing and embroidered articles.' Some of the to unforeseen circumstances this did not articles have been handed to the Social occur. The group would sincerely like to Service Ctub for distribution. This year the thank Mr. Walsh for his able assistance club had many members, but we hope there throughout the year' will be more next year. c. MURD'cH. Formrrr A

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CHOIR CLUB marvellous job and gave up much of her own time. Our thanks also go to Miss This year the choir club has 75 members Tierney. But for her untrring eftorts the and is under the patient guidance of Miss choir feels they could never have done so Tierney, who is slowly changing our untune- well. As a prize we received a cup and ful screeching into singing. At the begin- fifteen pounds, which we presented to the ning of the year we occupied Room 2, and school. we \vere trying to learn the "Nuns' Chorus" DOROTHYATKINSON. in two parts, when an unwanted third part joined us. (Yes, the Cadets.) As a result of this Room 7 is filled with our singing. (Well, noise anyway.) The choir girls look forward to each Thursdav afternoon. for there is always something interesting' and FILM CLUB NOTES new to learn. Though there are few senior girls in the choir this year, this does not hamper the progress it is making. At the The Film Club, newly formed this year, present we are preparing for SpeechNight, has made a good start under the guidance where we will sing four songs and hope to of Miss Killeen. The office-bearers are: be the background of a ballet. President, Flora Mclvor; Secretary, Helen A group of girls entered, and won the Stevens; Treasurer, Beverly Dodds. Our Footstray Eisteddfod. Ten of the fifth form objective has been to see educational films, girls (although not in the Choir Club) mostly of foreign countries. Also some of supplied the alto part to this choir. The us have learnt to work the school's small girls sang three songs, "Hark, Hark the projector. This will be very useful in later Lark", which was the set song; "From the years. Now we have almost exhausted our Green Heart of the Waters", a three-part supply of films. We would like to thank Mr. song, to which our successwas mainly due; Treacey for the use of the films, Mr. Brooks and "The Pastorale", a round, which our for the use of the projector and the projec- conductress, IVIiss Tierney, composed and tion room, and finally Miss Killeen for her arranged. The choir wishes to congratulate willing help during the year. our pianist, June Radford, who did a FLORA McIVOR, Form III. I

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TASMANIAN TOUR, 1952 On Monday, the seventhof January, 1952, Port Melbourne was thrown into a state of confusion when a mass of berets. blazers and cases surged along the pier to board the "Taroona". Any person who is at all familiar with Williamstown should have realised that the "surging mass" marked the commencement of another tour conducted by Mr. Walsh. After a brief inspection of cabins, final farewells were exchanged and fourteen excited boys departedfor Tasmania. As we passed between the heads, we observed a general movement in the direc- tion of the cabins. Cautiously we joined the throng, which to our satisfaction concluded abruptly at the dining cabin. However, LAUNCESTON GORGE once there feeling the full sway of the vessel, the smug smirks and expressionsof content began to disappear. During the course of vegetation and a grey-coloured rock which the meal, numerous hurried exits occurred, to one member of our company resembled until finally the dining cabin had been snow. After a long journey through these deserted by the majority, who had retreated novel surroundings we approached the large to the decks. There, a figure supporting the town of Queenstown. As we made our limp forms of a boy on each arm, could be entrance we noticed that the streets were seen pacing to and fro with an audience of lined with people. With thoughts of public pale boys stretched out on benches undet receptionswe proudly alighted from the bus, heavy rugs. It was not long before the only to be nearly knocked over by the fire "figure", alias Mr. Walsh, had all the boys brigade, which was training for competitions comfortable-well in bed! and proved to be the source of the crowd. The following morning, at the sight of the During our visit we were courteously glorious sunrise over the rugged cliffs of directed over the mines and the extensive Tasmania, those of us who were in fit condi- connections.All that can be written without tion to appreciate the view felt very grateful writing a whole volume is that everything towards the sea. We soon reached Devon- is on a huge, massive scale and the port and from there we were transported whole concern is a magnificent spectacle. to Ulverstone, a town on the northern coast. The Queenstown Primary School with We found Ulverstone a fine agricultural its interior walls decorated with murals and sheep farming town of great scenic of nursery rhymes was indeed an excellent beauty. Ulverstone also contained internal building for primary education. The novelty majesty at the "Weeping Rock Caves", of a day trip to Strahan was the journey which have electric lights placed in various by an old miniature engine which relied on positions to portray the full effect of the cogs when ascending a hill. magnificentand weird formations. The beach The graceful appearanceof Mt. Wellington was one of the most popular sights there before us on our entrance to Hobart. our during our stay. next stop, was one of the most magnificent The next step of the journey was to and spectacularhighlights of the tour. Then Queenstown, the land of the mines. During came the secondary sights, such as th€ the course of our travel we were fortunate narrow trams and trollev buses. While we to see the Great Lake, a famous fishing and were there some of us were taken on a health resort, which captured the admiration fishing expedition in Hobart's deep, spacious, of all the members of'our company. Soon well-protected harbour. However, there was the journey reached a sharp contrast when only one fish caught by our party, and our comparatively level travel changed to honour of the best fisherman was bestowed snake-like roads and tortuous bends around upon Ian Shinn. The fish was poisonous! mountains, sparselycovered with dead, black A trip to the summit of Mt. Wellington, an HIGH TIDE 43

event rvhich we had eagerly awaited, ing our party was a most enjoyable event. occurred and we had an impressive vierv of Smithton, the concluding visit of our tour, the whole of Hobart, from that glorious is a tranquil, attractive town surrounded by tower of scenery.An escort over St. David's Lary,e,green pasture lands and forests. Some Anglican Cathedral where, after giving us of us were fortunate enough to be shown a concise account of the art of bell-ringing, over the famous "Duck River Butter Fac- our courteous guide played on the bells, tory" and a "Powdered Milk Factory". I'There is a Green Hill", proved most bene- When we arrived centenary celebrations were ficial. The Hobart Bridge, which stretched in progress, so we had many events to see across the Derwent, was a popular sight. during our stay. We were taken to Stanley, A day trip from Hobart to the historical a port on the north-west coast, where we and scenically attractive Port Arthur proved saw a yacht race and also a very unique most interesting. There, the convict days ceremony, "The Blessing of the Fleet". The were vividly revived as we were escorted "Nut", a large rectangular hill which towered through the prison buildings, including cells above the wharves and level surroundings, which contained three or four doors to pre- and protruded out from the normal coast- vent light or sound penetrating to the soli- line, was a worthy concluding sight. tary confined prisoners. The greatest attrac- We left Smithon and departed from tion for some was to ring the ancient prison Burnie on the Taroona for Melbourne. On bell, which seemed to recall the moments' the trip Agatha Christie's "Ten Little and periods of the past. The coastline Niggers", was played about nine times, rais- around Port Arthur, with freak formations ing €350 for Tasmanian charities. An such as the "Remarkable Cave", a cave interesting tennis doubles tournament had which tunnels from the sea to an opening been held, resulting in Bill Gibson and Jack inland; and the "Devil's Kitchen", a steep- Piggot receiving individual trophies for the walled quarry, with channels of swishing best pair. water, attracts a great many tourists. The enjoyment and the excellent organ- During our journey to Devonport we isation of the tour was due to the producer stayed overnight at Campbelltown, a small of the play, managerof the trip, and personal town, and then had a brief glance at the friend and adviser to all, Mr. Walsh, to all large city of Launceston. The "Cataract the officials of the Electra Dramatic Group, Gorge", surrounded by beautiful gardens especiallythose present on the tour, and the where peacocks and other varieties of birds kind hospitable people of Tasmania. To roamed freely, formed a type of sanctuary these people every boy extends his deepest and was a tribute to nature, and its curators. gratitude for the extensions of his educa- The Olympic Pool, which branched off from tional and social life. the Gorge, formed a most natural and B. HOGAN. Form IVa. exquisite swimming paradise. The great harbour, the Mersey River and HOBBY CLUB NOTES the busy wharves were primary interests at Devonport, where the creeks, bridges and In the hobby club there are approximately fields provided secondary and excellent and thirty girls. At least half of these girls are ample scenery and interest. The Devonport doing canework with the help of Miss Craig. Waterfalls appeared as a series of minute They make baskets for picnics, shopping waterfalls, travelling over the shiny surfaces and bikes. The others get in groups and of the rocks of the river. The large and knit, sketch or sometimes do tapestry. Miss modern shopping centre there was certainly Abbot assiststhese girls and takes a great kept in businessby our enthusiastic souvenir interest in the tapestry work. Judith hunters. Bennetts is the most experiencedat tapestry The large, famous paper-mills, the pictur- and has done some beautiful work. On esque beaches and a shipping and trading parents' day a lot of the girls had baskets centre of great importance made Burnie, on show. The parents were greatly impressed our next stay, one of the most versatiletowns and thought the girls were very clever to we visited. A visit to the Wynyard Aero- do such good work. drome to meet some parents who were join- WILMA SUTHERLAND, FoTM III 44 HIGH TIDE

GARDENING CLUB had converted it into a modern luxury liner. One of the ship's officers showed us round. Under the careful and helpful guidance We went all over the ship, including the of Miss Turner, a gardening club for girls bridge, the kitchen, and other interesting was commenced this year. At the beginning parts. On our departure we were given of Term I the club consisted of twelve cakes and postcards of the Sydney. The members, but after a few months the girls excursion lasted about two hours. were not as enthusiastic. During club periods we have paid many There is more to gardening than picking visits to the docks to watch the shipping, flowers, you know. Digging hard soil and but it was the first time we have been on a pulling out stubborn weeds brought blisters ship as a club. to the palms and aches to our backs. But A.W.H., Form III A. we were determined not to give in. After much strenuous effort by Miss Turner the soil was turned over and some seedlings FOLK DANCING CLUB were planted before her leaving. Before the end of Term II a few seedlingsshowed signs T'his is Valerie Foreman reporting on of growth above the soil. To our surprise, behalf of the Folk Dancing Club. this term (Term III) we gathered some In Term 1 our club started with a mem- healthy blooms and gave them to Mrs. bership of 20 girls, but now in Term 3 only Whiting towards decoration of the Cookery 14 girls are on the roll. Rain has often centre. interfered with our dancing, which is done in the quadrangle. During second term we The colour range (at present) varies were able to do many and varied odd jobs from royal purple cinerarias to bright gold on these wet club periods. It has been fun marigolds. Parsley was planted last term and . and we have enjoyed doing them. small green shoots have sprung up here and The dances we have had include the there, but sad to say they don't look much like parsley plants. Poppies also proved a Bavarian dance, Gipsy dance, German Clap, failure, because they could not suffer the Tancey, Tantoli, Circassian Circle and trampling of feet on them each day. As for Durham Reel. the tools . an old mutilated straw broom Among our members are several who and a pick with half a handle may be have special costumes. Helen Malios has borrowed to use in the garden some a Greek costume, while Pat Reiger, Lesley Thursdays. Smith and Lynette Shaw possessSwiss cos- tumes, and Valerie Foreman has a gipsy Perhaps, if we work hard, we may be costume. able to greet Miss Turner when she comes back, with a charming bouquet of blooms frorn OIUR GARDEN. FIRST.AID CLUB z'.M.,E.K., J.8., D.C. The First-Aid Club, under the leadership of Mr. Cowban, consistedof about 20 boys, SHIP LOVERS' CLUB who meet in Room 3. During the year we have learned the theoretical and practical The Ship Lovers'Club, which was formed side of f,rst-aid. We have been taught the at the beginning of the year, comprisesabout causes and effects of common and uncom- forty girls and boys, and is under the guid- mon diseasesand also about the people who ance of Mr. Farmer. As it is a large club, have discoveredlifesaving drugs and serums. it has been divided up into groups, each The knowledge we have gained will prove having its own syllabus. helpful in the future, especially in rendering On Monday the 15th of September we first-aid to injured people. went down to the Williamstown Docks to Our thanks are due to Mr. Cowban, our see the Flotta Hauro liner, Sydney. The instructor, who enabled us to further our ship, previously a light aircraft carrier, built knowledge of first-aid and enjoy our club in an American dockyard, had been pur- period. chased after the war by the Italians, who G. HARLAND. HIGH TIDE 45

\ry.H.S. ACTS AS HOSTS TO THE money to enable us to buy a school pen- nant. presented DELORAINE AREA SCHOOL He also a basketball for our girls' sport, and a trophy for our best and junior Last August. we were approachedby the fairest footballer, Alan O'Meara, this Secretarl' of the Victorian High Schools trophy being donated by Deloraine Football Sports' Association, with the request that we Club. Mr. Walsh, the coach of the W.H.S. junior billet a party of twenty-five boys and two team, also presented a trophy to the masters from the Deloraine Area School. best and fairest player in the Deloraine Their visit rvas approved by the Tasmanian School team, Lindsay Jago. Director of Education, and they left Western The Deloraine boys were most apprecia- Junction Aerodrome on Tuesday, 23rd tive, and have extended an invitation for a September, returning there on Monday, party of the W.H.S. to visit Tasmania next 29th. The party was in charge of their May. Headmaster, Mr. C. Paice, M.A., and their N. DAVID. Form V. Sportsmaster,Mr. J. Priest. The boys came mainly from farms surrounding the Deloraine district. DELORAINE IN WILLIAMSTOWN As there are no secondary industries around Deloraine, the party's itinerary was Eleven Observations and Snippets arranged to include some of Victoria's By a member of the party, Max C. "Still secondary industries, such as the Naval going strong" Walker Dockyards, the Bradford Cotton Mills, and the Geelong Ford Motor Works. Their l. First impressions of Williamstown, evening entertainment included being guests formed by the Deloraine Area School party, at the Grand Theatre, Footscray, and a and, even agreedto by our Headmaster, social arranged by the W.H.S. Cadet Corps. Mr. Paice, and the Sports Master, Mr. Priest, To carry out another function of education were that the fair city is a place of many by travel, the boys were given the oppor- churches, few public houses, and magnifi- tunity of learning to mix with mighty and cently luxurious morticians' establishments. humble by receiving civic receptions from the Mayors of Williamstown and Footscray, 2. The district has a large number of and warm welcomes from the Geelong Foot- buildings which, in architectural design, are ball Club and the pupils from the W.H.S. o[ two periods - the 19th and the 20th The Deloraine School team is a power in centuries. Tasmanian school football, and have not 3. The streets, particularly Douglas been defeated for twelve months. Their Parade, have a Tasmanian pattern. We boys' ages compare with our Junior XVIII, wondered whether anv of Williamstown's so a match was arranged at the Footscray early settlers came froin Weltington Street, Reserve.After a most exciting game, W.H.S. Launceston. emerged victorious, 6 goals 8 behinds, 44 4. How hard were the footpaths, and points, to 6 goals 3 behinds, 39 points. what a blessingto pavement pounding, foot- The other function of the trip was to weary country folk, were your attractive arrange pleasure trips for our visitors. They "nature strips". attended the League grand final between Geelong and Collingwood, and had the time 5. On arrival we heard a lot about the of their lives at both Luna Park and the "Newport Power House dust menace". Our Zoo. On Sunday afternoon, the day before only encounters with it were at night, when their departure, the boys inspected the certain members complained about the pre- R.A.A.F. station at Laverton, and while sence of "foreign bodies" or something, in there, were given a "jet-stunting exhibition" their eyes, causing irritation. by a Flight-Lieutenant, recently returned 6. Never shall we forget the hospitality from Korea. and kindness received officially and privately At a farewell given to them at our school from the people of Footscray. Before our assembly on the Monday morning, their visit we had been warned that all the per- headmaster presented the school with the fumes of Araby would not cleanse our 46 HIGH TIDE nostrils of tannery odours. How untrue was slave-driver by walking us oft our feet, prior this libel we learnt from the fact that all to the match, and gathering more patients tanneries are located in Kensington. for himself. 7. Talking about hospitality, we must 9. Of the night life the outstanding high- thank the Williamstown Council for all it light was the Cadet Social, organised by did oi'r our behalf. Our thanks are extended Captain Keogh, and Lieutenants Dagg, also to those wonderful parents in both Porter, David and Massey. We shall not municipalities who opened their homes to present, nor the hospitality extended to us us and, in oftering billets, conferred the forget the anay of W.H.S. representatives freedom of their hospitality on us. Thanks by cadets and those participating. a million to their boys Bill Dagg, Neil David, Ian Porter, Brian Hogan, Ralph Adams, 10. We would like to offer our thanks Barry Wylie, Brian Dann, Trevor Williams, to your Headmaster, Mr. Brook, the Head- Ted Barnes, Don Macleod, Jack Piggott, mistress, Miss Boardman, members of the Grant Nicol, Graeme Mayhew, Robert staft, especially Mr. Walsh, who made this Morgan, Robin Dyson, Ray Cheasley, trip possible, together with the prefesfs- Graeme Smith, Don Jamieson, Ray Ander- girls and boys-for all they did for us. It son, Laurie Fordham, Graeme Roberts, is a wonder that we returned to Tasmania John Dundon, Alan O'Meara. intact, after such a strenuous week. The only loss reported by our party was an 8. Congratulationsto Alan O'Meara and official notebook. It was tost by one of our the boys of his football team, who upset our "Sir Galahads" with almost sleight of hand proud record. It is said that experience is suddenness. a hard taskmaster. We shall remember that advice next May, although we may not offer 11. Finally we trust that we have forged the sumptuous dinner, prepared for us by an educational link by which-if the pen Mrs. Whiting and the Form II girls, after does not prove mightier than the sword- "Doc." had tried to emulate a Sandakan then we shall still "Hold Fast".

ffiF* ffi ffiffi ffi:Sft ffiffiffi tn#S+t PREFECTS S.fts ffiffiffiffiffi*M Standing - B. Swalwell, ffi B. Hogan, W. Hodge. S. ffi Marshall, G. Smith, W. Dagg, D. Henderson (Head Prefect), N. David, D. Massey, I. Porter, M. Elliott

Sitting - M. Williams, L Mclean, E. Phillips, A. Bridge, M. Wegener (Head Prefect), Mr. Brook, Miss Roardman, L. Trask, B. Halbert, W. Bock, H. Taylor, J. Yates. a

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THE PREFECTS Brenda Corstorphine, Beth Halbert, Judith From amongst the large number of girls Macleod, Rubina Macleod, Evelyn Phillips, at this High School one can easily detect Judith Stone, Hilda Taylor, Lenice Trask, the well-kept uniform of a prefect. Twelve Joan Vost; Neil David, Don McDade, Ian in all, they are seen at assembly time gravely Porter. surveying the school as they stand with Passed in eight subjects-Mabel Paterson, distinctive braid neatly trimming their Beverley Jensen, Heather Mather, Lesley blazers. These are the girls who have to O'Brien, Nelsa O'Toole, Maureen Owens, be able to cope with all circumstances and Jocelyn Packman, Wilma Ross, Margaret who are chosento police the rules laid down Wegener, Janice Yates; John Barclay, Barry by their supervisors. Various duties fall Barty, Alan Bucher, Douglas Henderson, to the girls' lot and, after glancing hastily Hymie Libovsky, Kenneth Mollison, James at a watch, one or two may be seen scurry- Morton, Thomas Radford, Alan Strachan, ing in the direction of the stairs or hastily Michael Wainstein, Kenneth Peake. finishing their lunch before taking their turn Passed in seven subjects - Lois Cobbin, at street duty or perhaps yard duty. To Joy Greenwood, Beverley Hampton, Joan the juniors they appear as angels (?), but Grose, Aileen Schuldt, Eileen Wandel; fellow seniors realize that they are human Edward Cameron, William Dugg, Gordon and can enjoy as much fun as anyone. This Horner, Gordon Johns, John Kellett, Trevor little group has a capable leader in Margaret McBain, Stanley Marshall, John Milesi, John Wegener. Peckham, Henry Trace. On the other side of the School one can Passed in six subjects-Patricia Burgess, see the boy prefects. They do not have Nola Carter, Thelma Foran, Joy McPherson, such distinctive clothing, for apparently they Denise Miller, Nola Moore, Jean Thomson; find their very presenceconspicuous enough. John Deacon, Paul Dine, Brian Merrett, This able body assistedthe girl prefects in Ian Stewart. the preparation for the senior socials at the end of terms t and 2. Here their work LEAVING CERTIFICATES really showed a profit, as the functions were 19s1 both financial and unqualified successes. Earlier in the year the two groups were the Passed in seven subjects-Donalcl Hewett, guestsof the Victorian High Schools' Asso- Frank Hindley, George Swalwell. ciation, where they met fellow prefects from Passed in six subjects-Margaret Colley, other High Schools and enjoyed a musical Jacqueline Ewart, Beryl Jenkins, Shirley evening. A few combined prefects' meetings Jenkins, Barbara Parkinson, Gwenda were held this year, and at these meetings Stephenson, Crystal Watt, Valerie Weate, the improvement of School conditions and June Williams, Eunice Williamson; Clive the fate of the studentswere discussed. Bennetts, Clive Meddings, Royce Pepin, 'Douglas Henderson is the happy leader of Donald Valentine. the boys' little band. Its various members Passed in five subjects - Judith Sippo, can be seen swooping like hawks on unsus- Margaret Strang; Barrie Brown, Barrie pecting juniors for the purpose of cleaning Knights, Alan Urban, Barry Watson. up the yard and tidying the street. Before Passed in lour subjects - Pauline Bee- school and at various recess times the croft, June Harris, Myrna Mclntyre, Alan juniors show deep affection for these lordly Porter, Graham Williams. senoirs, as they use all methods of persuasion to gain temporary possessionof SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS the sports equipment from them. t9s2 Iunior Scholarships Anita Bridge, EXAMINATION RESULTS Jeanette Brown, Patricia Burgess, frene 19s1 Clark, Neil David, James Morton, Hilda Taylor, Kenneth Green, Ronald Gill, Isabel INTERMEDIATE CBRTIFICATES McVean, Ian Petherick, Beverley Russell, Passed in nine subjects-Wilma Bock, Beryl Swalwell, Sylvia Tunnecliffe, Marion Anita Bridge, Jeanette Brown, Noel Clark, Williams, Ron Amor, Evelyn Barclay, 48 HIGH TIDE

Robbie Curtis, Wendy Cations, Jack Greig, the W.H.S. and to promote the welfare of Dorothy Gullock, Dorothy Hope, Thelma the school. Hope, Jeanne Spencer. You who are leaving school this year, Free Places-John Barclay, Wilma Bock, rnake sure you become a member of the Brenda Corstorphine, John Deacon, Mar- Ex-Students' Association. Don't break those garet Halbert, Donald McDade, Robin friendships you made at school, continue Wylie, Frances Innocent, Lorna Dickie, them as ex-students. Come along to our Margot Elliott, Joyce Green, John Hanson, functions and enjoy yourselveswith the pals Alan Howes, Marjory Morris, Jennifer you had at school.- The association will Thompson, Robert Anderson, Judith Bailey, welcome you. Jeffrey Bird, Judith Bridge, Beverley Dodds, The year 1952 was another successful Brian Dann, Francis Jones, Graeme Janes, year for us. In February, we held the first Judith Kent, Graeme Murdoch, Wendy of our monthly dances at the Footscray Ustick. Town Hall. Althoueh we did not have verv Teaching Bursaries Matriculation: large attendanc.r ui these dances, all thosL Donald Hewett, Eunice Williamson. Leav- who came enjoyed themselves. ing: Wilma Bock, Anita Bridge, Jeanette Public holidays gave us an opportunity Brown, Alan Bucher, Brenda Corstorphine, to go for hikes and picnics, and I can assure Margaret Halbert, Douglas Henderson, you, you can't say you've been on a good Donald McDade, Rubina Mcleod, Mabel hike or picnic unless you've been on an ex- Paterson, Alan Strachan, Hilda Taylor, students' one. They are an education. Lenice Trask. Once again the W.H.S.E.A. staged a Nursing Bursaries - Judith Stone, Noel revue, and as with our two previous revues, Clark. "Sackcloth and Ashes" proved an immense Ex-Students - Margaret Wegener, Janice success.I think all members of the cast vote Yates, Ian Porter. that we produce another one next year. Australian Associated Industries-Paul We want you and all your friends to come Dine, William Dagg. to the Williamstown Town Hall on 3 1st City ol Williamstown - Max Libovsky, December. You will have an opportunity to Trevor McBain, Gwen Bissett, John Peck- join the association by coming to our New ham, Thomas Radford, Henry Trace, Evelyn Year's Eve Dance. Phillips, William Hodge, Douglas Nicholson, The sub-groups were very active this Isabel McVean, Marion Williams, Lorna year. At the end of August the Film Group Dickie, Margaret Howard, Gloria Robert- organised a week-end away at Olinda. The son, Yvonne Rollinson, Beverley Mallett, object was primarily to produce a film John Johnston, Richard Minns. "Rhonde de la Bende". This was processed City of Footscray - Stanley Marshall, on location and shown on the Sunday night. Kenneth Peake, Beverley Hampton, Aileen A similar type.of .week-endis being planned Schuldt, Eileen Wandel, Audrey Souter. now for next year Scholarships Received From Following The film group hold screenings each Schools: Williamstown S.S.,North Williams- month at the school. town S.S.,Newport S.S.,Altona S.S.,Spots- Our sporting teams did well again this wood S.S., Yarraville (Powell Street) S.S., year. The girls'basketball team went through GeelongRoad S.S. the season undefeated. The girls' hockey team made the four, but were beaten in their semi-final. A boys' basketball team EX-STUDENTS' NEWS was formed this year and entered in the It is very fitting that portion of High Tide winter competition. For their first year the should be reserved for ex-student news. boys did very well. Next year they hope to Although we have left the school we still have two teams. consider ourselves a part of her. To uS, You can see that the Ex-Students' Asso- she still is, and always will be, "The Best ciation caters for all tastes. If vou are School of All". Our objects are to foster leaving school this year we invite- you to us' good fellowship among the ex-students of Joln M. c. nLLEN

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