PI ~G '"\ V\:.,"':> VOL.4 NO.22 DEC .14, 1978 Newsletter for The University of Newcastle

Looking baak on the year that is nearly over, it is olear that 1978 has been a time of mi$ed fortunep for the University. For the first time since 196?~ and despite the first intake of unde:r­ graduate medical students, the student population dropped below that of the previous year. The long term imptications of this trend in student enrolments have yet to be fuZZy assessed and understood, but it is clear that some of our academic objeotives wilt be delayed in their achievement and that our building pro­ gramme has been Bet b~ck several years.

At the 8ame time it is important to recognize that in this we are not unique - nor, I believe, shOUld we allow these facts to depre8s U8 unduly. There have been several new initiatives undertaken (2NUR-FM being just one exampZe), the contributions in research and scholarship of our staff and 8tudent8 have flourished, and there is much evidence of a real determination to overcome the pl'esent budgetary restl'ictionB. Learning to live in a "8teady 8tate" i8 a new experience for us in Newcastle and a painfUl exercise, but the warm cooperation of Heads of Departments and all staff has made it fal' le8s traumatic than it might other~ise have been.

POl' this, I thank evel'yone and seek to enlist your continued support in 1979 to wOl'k together towal'ds o~r primary objectives. All 8uggestions and ideas on how to optimize our activities within the current restraints witt be most welcome. I hope 1978 has been pel'80nally rewarding for you and that 1979 wilt be an even bettel' year. On behalf of the University may I thank everyone for the dedicated work you have accompli8hed and wi8h you a Mel'ry Chl"istmas and Happy New Year.

D. W. GEORGE.

new developments, sources of energy. harnessing energY9 IMPORTANT VISITORS FOR utilisation of energy, con­ sequences of energy use and A.I.E. CONFERENCE education in energy. In the week February 5 to 9 Highlights of the A.I.E.'s \ next year the University of first national conference Newcastle is to be the venue will be appearances by lead­ for the first national confer­ ing political figures. ence of the Australian Insti-- The Institute will announce tute of Energy. About 400 shortly the name of the dig­ AlE members and distinguished nitary of high rank who will guests will attend. open the conference on Feb­ Participants in the confer­ ruary 5. ence are virtually the Who's The guest speaker at the lun­ Who of energy usage and re­ cheon to follow the opening search in Australia at the ceremony will be the lord present time. Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. J. In addition to academic and Cummings) . industrial members of the The leader of the Federal Australian Institute of Energy, opposition (Mr. Hayden) will several senior government, be guest speaker at a luncheon C.S.I.R.O. and embassy repre­ on February 6. sentatives will attend. At the luncheon on February 7, The conference will allow' the guest speaker wi 11 be the participants to focus their Premier of N.S.W. (The Honour­ attention on a broad range able Mr. N. Wran). of topics connected with The First A.I.E. lecture will energy sources and Australia's be delivered by the Minister needs. They will discuss for National Development (Mr. these main areas: Newman) in the Great Hall on February 7. At the con- ference dinner on the same evening the speaker will be the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission of Australia and the Deputy Chancellor of the University (Mr. Justice M. Kirby). Mr. J.B. Kirkwood. Chairman of the National Energy Research Development and Demonstration Council, will give an address on February 8. On th;e final day, February 9, the guest speaker will be the Chairman of the National Pipe­ line Authority and Chairman of the A.B.C. (Mr. J.D. Nor­ gard) . Qistinguished academics who w~.., 1 speak at the conference include Professor Emeritus S.W. Carey (University of Tasmania), who will speak on the geological setting of the world's energy and fuel The Great Hatt of the University# in which 8pe reserves, Dr. Susan Bambrick the AU8tratian Institute of Puet'8 Conference witt be he td. (ANU), whose topic will be the The conference will also offer economics of harnessin9 energy, more than 30 poster papers Chairman and Organising Secre­ Professor R.E. Luxton (Univer­ by researchers in the energy tary, Dr. K. Moelle. Publicity sity of Adelaide). who will field. Officer, Mr. G. Smith (BHP advise participants about Central Research Laboratory). the utilization of energy The Education in Energy forum Treasurer. Mr. J. Kobak (CRL), resources in Australia and on February 9 will be chaired Travel displays from industry. Professor Stuart Harris (ANU), by the Vice-Chancellor and Mr. K. Brown (Carbon Consult­ who will speak on Australia's Chairman of the Australian ing International). Dinners policies concerning the Atomic Energy Commission and special functions. Assoc­ export of energy resources. (Professor D.W. George). iate Professor A.K. Johnston. ) Leaders from mining and in­ It will consider the kind of Liaison with A.I.E. National dustrial circles who will University graduate needed Council, Dr. T. Campbell speak inc.1ude Mr. K. Richards today by energy-oriented in­ (CRL), Protocol and VIP speak­ (Esso Australia). Mr. B. dustries and involve a debate ers. Mr. W. Sh~nnon (BHP . McKensey (Coal and Allied) between academics and in­ Steel Works), Displays and and Mr. R. Charlton (Shell dustrialists. accommodations. Dr. T. Wall. Austral ia). In addition. there will be Publications and registration. Professor H. Worner (CSIRO) workshop meetings and an Mr. G. White (CRL) and Publi­ exhibition of machines models will speak on the best ways 2 cations and printing, Mr. P. of harnessing energy. In­ and photographs, under the White (CRL). formation on how motorists heading "The Energy Show." The Australian Institute of can achieve savings in fuel Several members of the Univer­ Energy, formed in September costs will be reported by Mr. sity staff are assisting the 1977 to succeed the Institute organisers of the A.I.E. Con- W.S. Gaffrey (NRMA) and Pro­ I of Fuel (Austral ian Member­ fessor A.E. Ringwood (ANU) ference. The conference ship), has a membership of will explore the problem of organising committee consists 580. disposing of nuclear wastes. of: )

long vacation to Staff House premises. These alterations RECOGNITION OF MR. FLOYER'S would involve the Club in a The liquor trading activities sizeable financial commitment, SERVICE TO STAFF HOUSE showed an improvement of the extent of which is unknown about $4,000 on the previous ) Mr. Hugh Floyer's active inter­ year's transactions. This is at this time. est in the management of the due partly to the improved Staff House over a number of facilities in the bar area The Committee had raised mem­ years was greatly appreCiated and the services provided by bership fees to $24.60 for the by members, the President the Bar Supervisor. financial year 1979/80 and to (Professor B. Boettcher) stated. On behalf of members, the $29.90 fQr the financial year Mr. Floyer stepped down as Committee wished to record 1980/81. This increase was Treasurer of the Staff House appreciation and thanks to the required.the report said, so after serving in the position Club's contract caterer, Mrs. that the Club may take a loan for 10 years at the Annual l. Tredgold, and her band of to help contribute to the Meeting on November 30. lady helpers, and to the Club's extensions. Mr. P.W. Day is the new Bar Supervisor, Mr. Bill Kelly, Officers elected to the Comm­ Treasurer. for a job well done under ittee of Management of the Professor Boettcher said Mr. difficult circumstances. Staff House; Floyer rendered invaluable ser­ During the last year, the President, Professor Boettcher, vice to the development of the report said, the committee had Vice-President, Mr. E.J. Staff House. He had been been primarily concerned with Burke, Honorary Secretary, Dr. instrumental in having sev­ determining the .future role R.W. Gibberd, Honorary Treas­ eral initiatives brought to of the Staff Club and the sub­ urer. Mr. Day, Committee, fruition, including the alter­ sequent need to design adequate Mr. J.M. Falconer, Mr. R. ations. and additions which kitchen. bar and dining facil­ Mackie, Dr. R.l.B. Neame and would be commenced shortly. ities. Miss M.E. Guilford. The Directors annual report As a result of many deliber­ reveals that at June 3D, 1978. ations, substantial alterations membership was 277 members. would be made durinq the 1978/79 YU LET IDE AND ADDITION TO ART COLLECTION VACATION ARRANGEMENTS This is the final edition of Univepsity News for 1978. To those readers who are still with us:- note the following holiday arrangements on the campus over the long vacation. University News The first edition of the New Year. 1979, is scheduled to appear on February 22. The Auchmuty Library During the long vacation the Library opens from 8.30 am, ti 11 5· pm on Mondays. Wednes­ days and Fridays and from 8.30 am to 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is closed at week-ends. The Staff House Because alterations and additions Will be carried out at the ) Staff House during the long vacation, the normal catering services will not be available from Monday. December 18, until an indefinite date in March, 1979. Bar facilities will be _ available until December 22 and will not be available again ) until the building is reopened. The Union Duri-ng the long vacation the building will be open from 9 am to 6.30 pm on week days. The shops will be open from 9 am to 5.30 pm and the bank agency from 9 am to 4 pm. Stan's Bar will supply drinks noon to 2 pm and from 5 to 6 pm. The cafetaria will be open from 10 am to 5.30 pm, with fast food services available from noon to 2 pm and from )4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The Credit Union Apart from the period from Christmas to New Year, the The cel'amic sculpture by Krysten Walker, of Belmont, which the Credit Union will stay open dur­ University has purchased and which will be housed in the Auch­ ing the long vacation. muty Libral'Y. Photo: Gary Jones/Prank Zabrana. The Credit Union Office in the Temporary Buildings will be closed from Thursday. December 21 to Tuesday. January 2. On The Computing Centre January 2 and 4 the ~fffce COMBINATORIAL MATHS BODY will only open from noon to The Computing Centre will close 1 pm. Normal business will on December 22 at 5 p.m. and A Comb1natorf.al Mathematics recommence on January 9. reopen on January 2. During Satiety of A~stralasla has' the Christmas period the ICl been formed. The society 1904A will be closed down. but will promote understanding SquaSh Pavilion? Auchmuty the PDP 11/70 will continue of combinatorial mathematics Sports Centre to run. Bookings for the two and disseminate information The pavilion will be closed TI Terminals may be made" from about combinator1cs and from December 23 at 6 pm until December 22 to January 2. combinatoricists. and conduct January 2 at 9 am. an annual conference. The Sports Centre will be The annual subscription is closed from December 22 until $4. The rate for students J a nu a r y 8.. is $2. All membership subscriptions or enquiries The annual Christmas to New should be sent to: Professor Year holidays, during which W.O. Wallis, Department of the University will close. Mathematics. University of wi 11 be from Fri day. Decem,­ Newcastle, New South Wales, ber 22 to Tuesday January 2. 2308, Australia. The University of Tasmania and ~his University will play ~n NEW PROFESSOR SPORTING NEWS lnter-varsity match at No.1 Oval on January 16 17 and 18. • The early establishment of an Arts and Crafts Centre on cam­ pus or in the near vicinity is presently bein~ considered. This year'sI-V Cricket Carni­ Painting, pottery, sculpting val will be held at the Uni­ and weaving classes, supervised versity of N.S.W. for a week by qualified instructors, are beginning, Monday, January inclusions in the suggested 22. The Carnival will allow programme. Interested students selectors to name a Combined and staff should contact the Australian Universities team Activities Organiser, Mr. Jock to play the touring Young Armstrong, on Ext. 469. England Side at No. 1 Oval on January 29.

An Inter-Facul ty Cri'cket Tourn­ ament for students and staff The Sports Union has announced will be organised early in the date of the next Blues First Term, 1979. It is con­ Dinner - Friday, April 27. sidered that the most suitable 1979. The venue has not yet arrangement for the Tour.nament been selected. will be along the existing lines of limited overs and afternoon sessions. Interested-persons Arrangements have been made should contact Mr. Jock Arm­ for the resurfacing of the strong.. University's tennis courts Profes8or Ronald Laura, who before next February. has taken up his appointment to the Chair of Education. Junior cricket coaching classes. J' conducted by Mr. Jack Walsh University Badminton Club were terminated on December'". is conducting a Round Robin tournament at the Auchmuty Sports Centre. scheduled to finish on December 17. TENDER FOR HOLDEN Only one match between the Ad­ ) ministrations of this University and the University of N.S.W. The University Open Indoor The University has the follow­ will be played this year. The (5-a-side) soccer competition ing used motor vehicle for dis­ visit of N.S.W., scheduled for commenced at the Auchmuty . posal by tender:- a Sunday last month, was post­ Centre on November 28. Eighty teams, originating from 1977 Holden HX Kingswood Station poned due to the petrol strike in Sydney. The teams will the Newcastle.Lake Macquarie Sedan, 202 Engine, automatic and Coalfields localities, transmission, Reg. No. JOS-523. now play at No. 1 Oval on March 18, 1979. are competing. Teams play Arrangements can be made to every evening, Monday to Thur­ inspect the vehicle by tele­ sday, beginning at 6 pm. phoning Mr. H. Bradford on The competition will continue 685344 (after hours 681214). (apart from holidays) until Tenders should be forwarded to The N.S.W. Cricket Association February 1. The final will the Purchasing Section. Uni­ will conduct an Under 17 Coach­ be contested at Newcastle versity of Newcastle. N.S.W. ing Clinic at No.2 Oval on Basketball Stadium on Feb­ 2308, in a sealed envelope December 18 and 19. ruary 3 at 7 pm. ) marked t'Tender for Vehicle". Spectators are invited to The closing date is 11.30 a.m. attend sessions at the Sports 20th December, 1978. The The Cricket Club of India's Centre. You wil' find In­ University reserves the right touring team will playa door Soccer to be -fast. ex­ to reject all tenders. University Xl at No.1 Oval citing, tough and absorbing. on January 11. Admission (final excepted) L.J. CALDWELL, is free. ) Assistant Bursar.

TOUR WITH CRICKET SIDE HAPPY CHRISTMAS Mr. John Hay. of the Amenities Office. will tour New Zealand with the Newcastle District Cricket Association's Under 23 team in January. Mr. Hay has been appointed Assistant Manager of the team. Pictured is' a woo_d_ ~a."'~." .....-:1-n RESEARCH GRANTS WOOD CARVING AS A~IARD Australian ljiakory# ~g~ ~ orris, Newcast,le, .fJculptor, whicl(tJ'Lll be pre~'1ed'~ by convoeatt.~ to Dr. J.B. Myers, a postgraduate the 19 "'i.nner of the Ne}vtqn­ student in the Faculty of John Aw d>"":, Convoeation is Medicine. has been awarded a present ly " c.onsidering no.tnees grant of $10,745 by the National for the Newton-John Award a~d Health and Medical Research intends 'to make a presentat'Lon Council in connection with pro­ to the person selected on Mareh jects called Arteriolar Control 31, 1979. Named after the of Glomerular Filtration and University's former vice­ Sodium. Renal Function and Hyper­ Principal, the Newton-John tension. Award recognises graduates of Professor C.A. Tisdell. Head of the University and Newcastle the Department of Economics. College who have made a sub­ is working on the economic as­ stantial contribution by way pects of the management of of innovation or creativity in Australian Wildlife, concen­ any field towards enhancing the trating on kangaroos and ex-· quality of life in the comm­ tending research on feral pigs. unity. He has been awarded $5300 by the Reserve Bank of Australia in connection with the work; The Reserve Bank has made a grant of $1600 to Professor U,A,S,A, MAKES DECISION Tisdell to assist him with the publication of the pro­ ON COND! TI ONS ceedings of the Conference on The Economics of Structurai Newcastle Division of the Uni­ \Change and Adjustment held versity Academic Staff Assoc­ Jat the University on November iation has decided to ask the 16 and 17. University to approve an indus­ The Reserve Bank has also made trial agreement for academics. grants to the following members The decision was made by a of staff attached to the Depart­ narrow margin at a special ment of Economics: meeting of the diVision on \ Dr. C.J. Aislabie, $1405 for December 5. , a study of the sectoral im­ One of the purposes behind the pacts of selected policies formation of the U.A.S.A. is affecting industry. to give academics the oppor­ Dr. R.R. Piggott, $1490 for tunity to take requests for a study of changes in the changes in conditions of em­ price responsiveness of pl~yment to the N.S.W. Indus­ aggregate Australian output trial Commission. overtime, and A draft industrial agreement has been drawn up by the U.A.S.A. Dr. J.A. Ooeleman, $330 for a It makes no reference to sal­ study of the relationship, if aries but contains 29 clauses. any, between inflation in dealing with study leave. tenure, Australia in the seventies and superannuation. long service the development of the Euro­ leave and other matters. currency markets. The division also decided that following satisfactory negot­ The Department of Education at iation the agreement be reg­ the University has attracted istered with the Industrial $12.142 in awards from the Comm; sst on. Commonwealth Department of Education to support research and development in Education. Professor J.B. Biggs has been awarded $6000 in connection EDWARDS HALL APPOINTMENTS with the development of sec­ ondary and tertiary versionS of The Vice-Chancellor, on the a study process questionnaire. recommendation of the Board Dr. J. Kirby has received of Trustees of Edwards Hall. $2758 to study the availability has approved certain staff of alternative strategies in appointments :at Edwards Hall reasoning tasks. Mr. P.J. for 1979. Moore has been awarded $2424 Mr. Richard Dear and Mr. in connection with a project Chen $wee Eng have been app­ titled Children's Reading ointed Deputy Wardens, strategies: A Developmental Miss Pamela Hazelwood, Mr. Perspective. Dr. E.J. Jim Hung. Miss Carmel Mit­ Braggett is the recipient of chell and Mr. Tom Osborn $960 to make a pilot study of are to be Subwardens. I parent involvement. Professor T.O. Morgan, of the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. S.L. Carney will receive Professor A,J. Smith. of the $11,700 in 1979 and $12,000 Faculty of Medicine. has been in 1980 from the Life In­ awarded $8000 by the Clive surance Medical Research and Vera Ramaciotti Foun­ Fund for a project called dation for his work into Sodium, Renal Function and air pollution and enzyme Hypertension. induction. SUPERANNUATI ON BANK BRINGS $200,000 The following circular has been received from the N,SAW, State JOB ON CAMPUS TO FRUITION Superannuation Board. "Circular No. 78/10 November~ 1978. STATE SUPERANNUATION FUND TAXATION OF COMMUTATION LUMP SUMS. The State Superannuation Board has recently been advised by the New South Wales Deputy Commissioner of Taxation that it should now be assumed that 5% of a lump sum received on commutation of part pension pay~ble from the Fund is subject to lncome taxation in terms of Section 26(d) of the Income Tax Assessment Act. This advice stems from a recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Queensland and super­ sedes previous advice~ from the Australian Taxation Office to the Board, that such lump sums were not taxable. The compZeted extensions to the Commonwealth Bank. , It is understood that taxation Extensions to the Common- There are also much larger } ) will be assessed, in accordance wealth Bank on the campus storage facilities for the with this ruling, on 5% of a which were commenced last' Banks' records and stores. commutation lump sum received February. have been com- Completion of building works on or after 1st July, 1978. pleted at a cost of almost also brought about the intro­ althou9h confirmation of that $200,000. duction of "On-Line" computer date has not been given off­ equipment which links the icially. Some delay was experienced due ~o heavy rains during the per- branch direct to the Bank's Fund members who receive a lod. . c?m~uter ~omplex in Sydney. lump sum from the Fund in Mr. Pat Matthews, Manager of LlalS0n wlth the University's commutation of part pension, the Commonwealth Bank's Branch Planning Division enabled the should declare the amount when said the end result was worth' surrounds to be developed so submitting their taxation re­ the inconvenience experienced that the enlarged bank tones turn for the year in which the during building operations. in with the environment. amount was received. A He took the opportunity to Noise from the air conditioning statement should accompany the thank the Bank's clients for plant is a problem and steps taxation return setting out their patience and understand­ have been taken to have the· the type of pension commuted ing during construction. noi se reduced. (e.g. normal retirement. break­ A local builder carried out Mr. Matthews stated that he was down retirement. widow's), the the work. Newcastle firms surprised because some people date on which that pension be­ were employed on most sub-con­ were still unaware of the bank's came payable. the date on which tracting work and fittings in­ extended hours. the election to commute part stallation. pension was made, and the date The size of the original floor The Savings Bank is open from )) on which the lump sum was re­ area has been doubled. The Monday to Thursday from 9.30 ceived. new bank is fully carpeted and am to 4.30 pm in Term and from The Deputy Commissioner has fully air conditioned. 9.30 am to 3 pm outside Term, advised that it is open to a Enlargement has enabled a and on Friday from 9.30 am person. who disagrees with the counter 22 metres long to be to 5 pm. view that the lump sum which provided - more than double the The Trading Bank opens from has been received is taxable. Monday to Thursday between .)) to submit with his/her tax re­ length of the original 10 am and 3 pm and on Friday _ turn. reasons in support of an Six teller boxes are n~w avail­ between 1 0 am and 5 pm. alternative taxation treatment able. compared to two in the of the lump sum received. former buil~ing. He has also advised that the taxation law places the onus on the' taxpayer to prove that NEW COLLECTION OF a lump sum received. on commutatio"n of pension en­ POEMS IN SERIES V Hunter Valley Poets contains titlement within an option poems by: period. was not received in V Hunter Valley Poets, another Jean Talbot, lecturer in Comm­ consequence of retirement. collection by local poets, is to unity Programmes, Tutor in The Board's Advisory Service be published by Nimrod Publi­ English and postgraduate student would be pleased to answer cations before Christmas. of the University. any enquiries Fund members The volume comprises 64 pages Christopher Po11nitz. Lecturer may have as to the effect and is available for $2.50 in Eng1ish~ of the decision by the Tax­ at most local bookstores. in­ David McQua1ter, Year 11 Student ation Office." cluding the University Cooper­ at lambton High School. ative Book.shop. Jess Dyce. former member of PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. Norman Talbot edited V Hunter Newcastle College of Advanced Valley Poets and previous vol­ Education and postgraduate umes in the series being issued student of the University. by Nimrod Publications - XI Hun­ Tim McGee, Arts II student of ter Valley Poets Plus VII, Hun­ the University. ter Valley Poets 1973 and IV Hunter Valley Poets. RETIREMENT OF ERIC COX Friday, December 15 2NUR-FM HIGHLIGHTS 9 pm HISTORY OF NEWCASTLE. Dr. John Turner from the Department of Community Programmes discusses photo­ graphs contained in a sl:lpplement published by tli~ Newcast]e Morning Herald on November 28. This programme deals with the people and places. 9.15 pm YOUR HEALTH. A weekly discussion on an issue of personal health. Tonight: Exercise - is it worth the risk?

Monday, December 18 5 pm CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Simon presents Johann Sebastian Bach's CHRISTMAS ORATORIO (Part 1 today), Written in 1734, the Christmas Dratoria is a musical setting of the nativity story as told in the second chapters of Luke's and Matthew's gospels. Presented in six parts - continued daily at this time. . 9 pm THE WORO THIS WEEK. Reviews. poetry and prose in a programme organised Mr. Cox by the University of Newcastle's Department of En9lish. Tonight - Comedy for Christmas. ~ laboratory craftsmen, Eric Cox. a' a well-known figure in the Elec­ trical Engineering Workshop, Wednesday, December 20 will leave the University on December 18. 9 pm CHRISTMAS COMES,.,. Mr. Cox joined the University's A story about little people and the things they staff in 1966 as an electrical do on the night before Christmas. An original fitter, having previously worked production by third year Drama students from the 1>.l for 10 years at the B.H.P. University. a Steel Works. In Electrical Engineering his 10.30 pm CHRISTMAS INTERNATIONAL. immediate colleagues in the A look at the joy and happiness of Christmas Workshop have been John Leis celebrations in other parts of the world. (2NUR-FM). and John Gubbins and his super­ visor, laboratory Manager, Ron Good hew. On December 8 his friends and Thursday, December 21 colleagues took the opportunity to wish him well at a barbecue 7 pm ETHNIC RADIO (German). A Chri·stmas programme in his honour on Scobie's Heath. featuring Newcastle school children singing The main items on his retire­ German carols. ment agenda are fishing, build­ ing and caravaning. he says, 7.30 pm FINE MUSIC presented by William Coombes on behalf' although not necessarily in of the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. I that order. Nicolai: Overture: Merry Wives of Windsor. l' He has a stepson living in Bizet: L'Arlesienne Suite No 2. Kotara and a daughter residing Brahms: Hungarian Dance No 5. in Surrey," British Columbia. Carols from King's College. Cambridge. Next July he intends to make Music from Gilbert and Sullivan and Johann Strauss. a trip to Canada to see his daughter. Friday, December 22

I 'j 7.30 pm EASY CLASSICS with Simon. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, , Britten: A ceremony of carols. I MR. BALFE'S APPOINTMENT Charpentier: A Christmas midnight mass. Samuel-Rousseau: Pastoral variations on a Christ­ The Faculty Board, Faculty of mas carol. Science at its meeting on This programme is interspersed ~ith Some quasi­ December 12 appointed Mr. J.D. classical Christmas carols and songs. Balfe Sub-Dean of the Faculty , for the year 1979. I~ Sunday. December 24 I 7 - 11.30 pm A CHRISTMAS SHOW. A special programme pre- I sented by Ron Andersen.

ENCYCLOPAEDIA Sunday. December 31 A member of staff is inter­ 7 - 11.30 pm THE LAST 1978 SHOW, ested in purchasing a second­ A special programme presented by Ron Andersen to hand set of the Encyclopaedia end the ald year and usher in the new. Britannica. He particularly desires a version in the original format, preferably the 1968 edition. Ring Ext. 269. As part of the celebration of Earth Week, the writer, director or origi­ nator of a feature on the, physical NEWCASTLE GRADUATE environment (natural or man-made) will be eligible 'for The Sir William OBTAINS CHAIR IN N.Z. McKell Award. This wfll be made by the New South Wales Government FOR SALE in three categories: PRINTED MEDIA. RADIO and TELEVISION. If a par­ Dud1 ey. E1 eva ted, contempora ry home. ticular entry in any category is lovely views over reserve to ocean. considered outstanding, an overall Spacious. bright rooms. large block. A former student of the Uni­ winner will be declared. Garden with many native trees. versity has been appointed to In each categorY, the winning comm­ $35,500. Ph. 49-8271. a Chair of Classics at the endation will include an illuminated University of Canterbury. scroll and a cash award of $500. Yamaha 500 Motor Cycle. DOHC 4-stroke Christchurch. New Zealand. The overall commendation will in­ vertical twin. Good condition. He is Dr. Kevin lee, former­ clude a cash award of $1,000. $550. 8 Butler. Crescent. Warners resident of Toronto and ex­ Bay. Phone: 488 482. student of Marist Brothers The Australian National University and Ho'nda Chic 4-Door autolllatic. Suit High School, Hamilton. The Harvard Club of Australia invites new car buyer. Only 12 months old. He was a B.A. student at New­ applications for the Robert Gordon less than 20.000 km on the. clock. castle University College and Menzies Scholarship for study at any November 1979 registration. Rust­ graduated. with First Class graduate school at Harvard University proofed. Many extras including in­ during the 1979/80 academic year. tegrated_air conditioning. Honours in Classics. in 1964. The Scholarship may provide a mone­ Only se1lin9 for private reasons From Newcastle he went to the tary sum of up to $US5.000. It is· fault the car if you can! University of New England. not intended to meet the whole cost Phone Ext. 709 or 52 5977. At that University. he joined of a year at Harvard. the academic staff in 1966. Applicants for the Harvard Business large 3 bed roomed weatherboard home School may be eligible to partici­ on double tree-studded block at pate in the Harvard Club's loan Maitland. Air conditioned lounge. finance arrangements with the family room and kitchen. $31.900. Commercial Bank of Australia. Ph. 328459. Applications close on 31st December, 1978. lions Club Christmas Cakes, 1.5 kg. Dark. Rich. Rum flavoured fruit Further information relating to cake $3.50 each. Call at Printery. overseas scholarships may be ob­ Admin. Building or phone ext. 700. tained from Mr. T.H. Reid. Student Administration. Ext. 302. Wal1send. Spacious modern home 3 bedrooms. studio. $31.000. 51-1124. The Education and Research and Devel­ VACATION CONTACT GROUP opment Committee invites applications Four years old. black and white for Advanced Research Training Fellow­ set in good condition. $55. ships that commence between 1 July Ext. 407 or 521952 after hours. For some students. the period 1979 and 30 June 1980 and provide between the end of examinations for a short period of advanced train­ Brick veneer home, 3 Turana Parade. in November and the beginning ing and experience (either in Aust­ North lambton. Large 3 bedroomed of next yearls hard labour ralia or overseas). home. lounge, dining room. kitchen. in March can be rather a lonely 8enefits include: Self contained flat on back. one. • economy class return fare. and Garage. Very handy to University. The Counselling Service dis­ $67,000. Inspect anytime. other allowances. Contact 680466 between 8.30 am cussed this situation and Applications close on 26 January, and 4.30 pm. decided it would like to pro­ 1979. vide a venue for a 'contact­ Well-maintained 1971 Datsun 1200 group' over the vacation. Coupe. $1650 o.n.O. Contact There'll be an initial meeting St. Anne's College offers Herbert Tumboh on Ext. 537. or at 653 of the contact-group in Room Plumer Bursaries to 9raduate students Glebe Road. Adamstown. from overseas Commonwealth countries. lG59 (the Counselling Service A Bursary will normally be granted Theatre) on December 14 at 10 for a full two year course. The am to discuss how it might Bursary will be worth up to E3,100. 1971 Ford Escort Xl 1300. 2 Door operate. Applications will close at Oxford Sedan - Good condition. $1400. A contact group's activities on 1st January. 1979. Ph. 632923. may range from s1mply meeting Large ceramic sculpture abstract once a week for coffee-and­ The Governing Body of Sidney Sussex by Stephen Ski 11 itzf. Best offer. chit-chat ... to arranging College offers annually a number of Please phone Extn. 679. theatre parties ... to setting Research Studentships. Applicants ) up a revolutionary committee must be or seek to be. candidates dedicated to the overthrow of for the degree of Ph.D. in the Uni­ anything and everything! versity of Cambridge. Benefits include an allowance of up to [1610 Whatever the group does~ it a year. approved fees. and help to­ STAFF will Gertainly provide a meet­ wards other essential research ing place for people during expenses. what can be a pretty barren Applications will close at Cambridge time. on 1st March. 1979. APPOINTMENTS If you're interested, please ring 685 255. Miss S.G. Cavanagh. lab. Asst. Faculty of Medicine. Miss M.l. Steers. Jnr. Animal House ADVERTISEMENTS Attendant. Faculty of Medicine.

SCHOLARSH I PS RESIGNATIONS WINE FOR SALE Mr. G.J. Eyre. Computer Operator. The Churchill Trust invites appli­ Two doz. 1973 Rothbury Estate Red !!I Computing Centre. cations for Ghurchill Fellowships $33 per doz. from Australians who wish to under­ Four Magnums 1974 Rothbury Estate take overseas study during 1980. Hermitage !!I $3.50 each. There are no prescribed qualifications. Half doz. 1968 Grange for $66. Printed in the Secretary's Div­ Benefits include a return economy Half doz. 1969 Grange for $60. Four bottles 1975 Wyndham Traminer ision, the UniVersity of New­ class air ticket, an overseas living castle for The Editor, The allowance and supplementary payments. !!I$3 each. Application materials must reach the Contact Paul Sherwood, 434742 or Searetal'Y, The University of Churchill Tru:;t by 28th February, 1979. ext. 547. Newcastle, N.S.W~ 2308.