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Number 120 August 1969

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THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Number 120 August 1969 PAGE CONTENTS Visitor and Board of Management _ 4 School Staff 1969 5 School Officers 1969 __ 7 Editorial 8 The Headmaster's Report for 1968 __ 9 Report by the Chairman of the Board 12 Senior Prefect's Report, 1968 14 What is a Church School? _ 16 School Personalities _ 18 Scholarships __ 19 Matriculation Examinations, 1968-69 20 Schools Board Examinations, 1968 --.- 23 A Nevada Adventure __ 26 School Activities 27 Around the Cloisters 29 House Notes 32 Valete _ 34 Salvete 37 Sports Notes 38 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, The Voice of the School 42 and the man that getteth understanding. Report from Room 14 44 The Junior School Journal ---­ 46 For the merchandise of it is better than Combined Cadet Notes 51 the merchandise of siLver, and the galn Old Boys' Notes 52 Postal Address: 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania. 7005. thereof than fine goLd. Proverbs 3: 73, 74. B 4 5

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HEADMASTER D. R. Lawrence, M.A. (Hons.) (Oxon.), Dip. Ed., M.A. (Tas), M.A.GE., J.P., Sometime Organ Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford; and of Oriel College, Oxford; George Carter Organ VISITOR The Bishop of Tasmania, Scholar, The Royal College of Music, London. The Rt. Revd. R. E. Davies, M.A., Th.D. SECOND MASTER J. K. Kerr, B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed. (Melb.), M.A.GE. CHAPLAIN The Heverend M. B. Eagle, M.A. (Syd.), Th.L. (Hons.), Dip. Th. (Hons.). BURSAR D. P. Turner, Esq., B.Com. (Tas.), F.C.I.S. CAREERS MASTER H. M. Murray, GB.E., B.Sc., B.Met.E. CHAIRMAN A. K. Wertheimer, Esq., M.V.O., V.R.D. SENIOR SCHOOL Master of V. C. Osborn, B.A. (Hons.) (Qld.), M.A.GE., (Housemaster Sixth Form Studies of Thorold House). E. Heyward, M.A. (Hons.) (Tas.). VICE-CHAIRMAN R. W. Henry, Esq., B.Sc. (Melb.). G 1. Wood, B.Sc., Dip. Ed. (Tas.), (Housemaster of Buckland House). S. C. Cripps, B.A. (Tas.). Professor N. C. H. Dunbar, LL.M. (Sheff.), J.S.D. (Yale). J. H. Houghton, M.A. (Hons.), M.A.C.E., Jesus College, BOARD MEMBERS (Cantab.), (Housemaster of School House). C. S. Lane, B.Econ., Dip. Ed. (Tas.), M.A.GE. E. M. Giblin, Esq., M.E., B.Sc. (Tas.). M. L. de C. Orgill, B.A. (W.A.). F. W. Chinn, Dip. Art., M.S.A.E., Dip. Archt., A.M.1.E.T. W. W. Hay, Esq. T. R. Godlee, A.A.S.A., (Housemaster of Stephens House). D. L. Lincolne, T.T.G R. N. Hopkins, Esq. D. Mawson, Dip. Mus., L.R.S.M., (Master of Music). R. J. Millington, B.Sc., (Tas.). 1. Munro, B.Sc., (Tas.). A. G. Kemp, Esq. Mrs J. Damian, B.A. (Tas.), Certificat de l'Institut de Phonetique (Paris). T. L. Roberts, Esq., M.G B. L. Oxberry, Nat. Dip. Mining, Cert. Inst. Ed. (Durham). B. Griggs, (Wood work). R. F. Walch, Esq. K. Dexter, (Physical Education). R. Thomas, A.Mus.A., A.T.C.L., L.L.C.M. (T.D.). R. Hibbert (Laboratory Technician). MIDDLE SCHOOL Headmaster F. J. Williams, St Edmund Hall, Oxford. D. Proctor 6 7

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R Geise, B.A. (Qld.), Dip. Accountancy (Leeds), Cert. of CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL M. A. Wertheimer Bahasa Indonesia (Qld.). VICE-CAPTAINS RT Sharpe, R A. Swan Revd. D. Frost, B.Sc., (Tas.), Th.L. C. Manning, T.T.C. PHEFECTS A. K. Eltham, J. S. Wilkinson R Holmes. SUB-PREFECTS S. J. Bamford RK Friend J. B. Walker K A. Brown D. M. Hurburgh Q. M. Watson D. Cooper C. H. Mills R G. Wilkinson JUNIOR SCHOOL N. D. Cooper S. J. Osborne A. B. Wise Headmaster A. S. Cuthbertson L. A. R Thomp­ G. A. McKay, B.A. (Tas.), M.A.C.E. G. S. Ellis son R Penwright, Cert. Diagnostic Teaching and Remedial Teaching. CAPTAINS OF SPOHT Cricket: H. A. Swan Football: J. S. Wilkinson M. C. How, Cert. Diagnostic Teaching and Remedial Rowing: D. C. W. Graney Hugby: K. A. Brown Teaching. Tennis: S. J. Bamford Soccer: S. C. McKean The Reverend P. Barker. Swimming: . Q. M. Watson Infant Mistress Mrs M. E. Holton, Dip. KT.C. (Melb.). COMBINED CADETS Mrs M. Scott, Cert. Inst. Ed. (Ripon). Army Adjutant: RT Sharpe C. UlOs: J. M. L. Griffiths; T. C. .Martin; C. H. Mills; M. A. Mrs M. Cureton, Cert. Newcastle Training College, TTC. Wertheimer, S. E. Young Mrs. P. C. Tanner. Air Force Sgt K Brown; Sgt D. L. Allen

MEDICAL STAFF LIBHARY COMMITTEE Master-in-Charge: Mr E. Heyward School Doctor W. MeL. Thomson, M.B., B.S. Librarian: A. K Eltham Assistant Librarian: S. T Osborne Matron Mrs H. R Dobbie, RA.N.F. Committee: S. J. Bamford; P. Ducat; R Groom; N. Hey­ ward; J. Henri; R Hughes; J. Hadrill; C. Mills; J. Officer; M. Redmon; B. Hoberts; S. T BOARDING HOUSE Osborne; RT Sharpe; P. Young

Housekeeper Mrs. K Dixon. MAGAZINE COMMITTEE Master-in-Charge: Mr D. Lincolne OFFICE STAFF Editor: R T. Sharpe Committee: 1. R Broinowski; K Taylor; N. Cooper; M. A. Headmaster's Secretary Mrs E. A. Mazur. Wertheimer; L. Thompson; S. Osborne; S. J. Mrs L. G. Leta. Henri; R Groom; H. Dikkenberg 8 9 For example, he is called upon to fight for THE HEADMASTERfS EDITORIAL his country when barely out of school, which contain senior students of far older ages than REPORT FOR AT this juncture it would be erroneous not to in the past. This is a significant reason for provide some comment on the recent flood of the allocation of more freedom to the depen­ 1968 publicity concerning the alleged decline in dent student, whose counterpart, in age, a teenage moral standards. This very real prob­ decade ago vvas earning his own living. Over My Lord Bishop, lem is of vital concern to a school such as ours protectiveness of such a student is wrong, for Mr Chairman, and must be accompanied with an evaluation under a domineering parent the teenager with Ladies and Gentlemen, of the moral tone pervading at Hutchins. an ounce of freedom is a receptive vacuum Boys. for any unfavourable influence, whilst the IN the letter of appointment of our first Authorities have decided to place a micro­ youth nurtured under a more liberal atmos­ Headmaster, Mr Buckland, dated June 29th, scope on teenage behaviour. But surely the phere has the necessary discretion and ex­ 1846, the then Bishop of Tasmania, Dr Nixon, modern teenager is not some strange new perience in almost any situation. said amongst other things that the Headmaster phenomenon of science. The problems of "has the duty of being always prepared to give an accurate account to his Diocesan of youth and the parent child relationship have It is common sense to forecast behaviour the progress and operation of the School, of been to the forefront for centuries, occupying changes in relation to the dictates of a modern the regulations made, changed or abrogated, the minds of men such as Socrates and society. At Hutchins a boy's behaviour dic­ and of the especial methods of instruction Shakespeare. tates his degree of school spirit and loyalty. employed. For it is the Bishop's desire to be THE HEADMASTER This behaviour must never be a detriment to at all times in a position to impart such General concern has been shown in an information to those whom it may concern." the image of our school. Unfortunately at this apparent serious deterioration in social be­ My Lord, I should like to endorse the Chair­ her husband meant a transfer to Strahan. We very time we are evidencing an unhealthy haviour. The wide and varied reaction led man's remarks and I should like to welcoms wish them both well in their retirement. Mrs internal tone, which presents a challenge to you here tonight, not only on the first occasion to an almost unanimous condemnation of Henek who left us during the year, gave every boy to press forward to its eradication. on which you have been invited as the guest birth to a daughter in October and we offer parents, blaming them for lack of responsibility I speak of an infectious apathy, which is most speaker, but also because this is the first time her our congratulations. Mr McLurkin also in setting both firm standards and worthy in public that on behalf of the School I could assuredly brought about because a boy is re­ left to go to University full time. Mr Korobacz examples. This is surely an extremely super­ welcome you back after your absence at the luctant to assert his individualism against the is leaving us, probably to take up a University ficial view, for in this changing society, the Lambeth Conference. Like Bishop Nixon you appointment. During the year we were sad­ dictates of his own group, due to a definite always have shown that you have the interests mature teenager, with the correct blend of dened by the death of Mr Oscar Biggs after fear of the adverse sarcasm and mockery, of the School at heart and we much appreciate a relatively short retirement. The School were advice from parents, must be allowed to find which has been to the forefront in the school your continued support. On a lighter note able to pay its respects as the cortege passed his own level of conduct, which must be in for some time. The sooner such a state of may I say how nice it is to have our adver­ through the School, and senior members of harmony with the world today, not yesterday. tised speaker here tonight. For the last two affairs loses vogue at Hutchins, the better. staff acted as pallbearers. Our sympathies go years we had politicians booked and both out to Mrs Biggs and her family. We welcome Teenagers as a group are in the main had to cancel at the last minute. It would to their first Speech Night Mrs Tanner, Mrs It would be extremely narrow to say that responsible but the wayward minority scourge seem that the Church is 1nore reliable. Scott and Mrs Oxberry who are in the Infants the move to Sandy Bay has had an adverse will always be present. In a democratic society vVhen I made my report last year we had School under Mrs Holton; Mrs Berner who influence on the mind of the Hutchins boy. joins us as our new assistant in the Pre School; the majority should not suffer, as they are 518 boys at the School. Today we have 556. Our school still possesses all the fine stabilizing There are 91 in the Matriculation class, 94 Mr Oxberry, an additional Mathematics Mas­ prone to do, because of the irresponsible ideals of the past. With a church background in the Schools Board, and 190 in the Junior ter, Mr Holmes who is taking Middle School actions of a few. Our school is surely totally Science, the Reverend D. Frost who this year we are less susceptible to any so-called moral School. Next year we expect to be about 20 void of this minority group and the taste and fills the Chaplain's vacancy whilst he is in decline, than are the more easily led radical up in total numbers. discretion instilled into the Hutchins boy, England" and who is also an experienced elements of the teenage society. I sincerely \iVith the increase in the size of the School Science teacher and Mr Ron Thomas who has places our school on a stratum above those, believe that the moderate influence instilled it is inevitable that the staff will increase. joined us as a full time music master. We which openly allow for example the wearing into the Hutchins boy predominates in all his This year we were sorry to lose Miss Burrows hope they will all have a happy time at of beards. and Mrs vVatson by retirement from the Hutchins. Next year we shall welcome Mr social experiences, contacts and actions. Junior School. Miss Burrows was forced to Geise who comes to us from Brisbane and The modern teenager cannot be treated as retire through ill health after a very long and will be teaching French and Mr Riordan who a child one minute, by those who expect an THE EDITOR. devoted service to the School. Mrs vVatson is coming out from England as an additional adult decision and action from him the next. retired because a change of employment for history teacher. 10 11

At this stage I should like to congratulate David Allen, one of our present Fifth Form, Samuel Coleridge. How can such a course allied matters in a course to be known as our Chaplain at present on the high seas on won first prize in the Junior Section of an Aust­ open the doors of wonder, of life and excite­ "General Studies." A varietv of staff will be the way to England, in being awarded his ralia-wide Stamp News Design Competition ment, and of the beauty to be found in English ealled upon, as well as experts from outside M.A. this year from Sydney University and seeking designs for a stamp to be issued in Literature? Our examination system badly the School, to teach the course. The other also his diploma of Education from the Tas­ 1970 to mark the 200th Anniversary of the dis­ needs the freshening breath of change. course will cover general activities not nor­ manian University; Mr John Millington who covery of the East Coast of Australia by Cap­ mally open to boys cramped by examination was awarded his B.A. from the University of tain Cook David's entry was a portrait of Those of you who have been able to visit requirements. These will include arts and Tasmania; and Mr Thomas his Music Teaching Captain Cook in oils. It took him six weeks to the Junior School this year will have noticed crafts, study of mass media, practical drama Diploma from the London College of Music. complete the entry. vVe hope eventually to see the effect of such refreshing changes. classes, music groups, scienee clubs and many I should like to congratulate Mr vVood who it on the commemorative stamp. For his prize The children are benefiting immeasurably other activities which boys would like to par­ once again has been chosen to be the Austral­ he received 10,750 stamps valued at over $500. from the liberal creative activities introduced ticipate in without the pressure of examin­ ian Biology teacher for exchange in America. Congratulations to him and to all the other this year in the Infant Department. If you ations. Boys will be notified about this next He now awaits a suitable American exchange boys I have mentioned! year and the groups begun according to so that he may spend a year in the States. have had an opportunity to read the School Now I should like to comment briefly on Magazine which has just been printed you requirements. I hope tl1at these new ideas Our academic results continue to be good. the new assessments being established in Tas­ will find ample opportunity to read about will aid our general purpose to expand moral They are given in detail in the programme mania. This is the last year that we shall be the encouragement being given to children and intellectual development. and I will not repeat them. I would however able to take external examinations at fourth to express their own individualities, and to draw your attention to the most recent results year level. In future the Schools Board will develop their own personalities. The rest of Our Chaplain this year was responsible we have this year, the Commonwealth Secon­ issue certificates to be known as School Cer­ the Junior Sehool have been experimenting for an inter-school matriculation camp at dary Scholarships. This year we were awarded tificates on the recommendation and assess­ with more creative periods as well very Bellerive. 70 students attended this highly a record number of 16, representing 5% of ment of the individual schools. Much work successfully. Next year we shall reintroduce successful ecumenical seminar and I hope we the awards in the State, out of nearly 100 has already been done on the administrative Latin and Roman Civilisations at Grades IV shall have another. It was most inspiring to Schools Board candidates from this school. side of the scheme and manv of our senior and V as background cultural subjects. In witness the oneness of all the denominations staff are engaged in the assessinent machinery the future we hope to be able to make our in such an atmosphere. There were 21 can­ vVe hope to do well at the last of the already existing in the State. Much more work Senior School courses more flexible and less didates prepared for confirmation. Our boys external Schools Board certificates this year. remains to be done, and I would like to express tied to rigid examination requirements. continue to pay the salary of the teacher At the Universities our old boys continue to my thanks to Mr Colin Lane, our recently under Canon Molesworth in Africa, as well do well-James Pitman, at Canberra, was returned Senior Mathematics Master, who has It may interest the boys to know that the as the schooling of the two children in New awarded three higher distinctions and one been responsible for the very complex internal origin of the \vorq "school" is the Greek word Guinea. The introduction of a payment system distinction. In Tasmania, John Blackwood in arrangement. Next year the Fifth Form will for leisure. Unlike us, the Greeks thought of for "casual clothes" days is one of the most law was awarded two higher distinctions and operate right through to the last week, but leisure as the oportunity for moral and intel­ popular money raising efforts among. school­ three distinctions; John Upcher also in law we shall be able to announce the names of lectual development and participation in the boys I have ever come aeross. two higher distinctions and one distinction; the successful candidates on December 12th. life of the community. Such leisure is in fact N. Temple Smith two higher distinctions and Similarly the matriculation or Higher Schools the real reason for our type of education. iVlay I add to what the Chailman has already two distinctions; Richard Howroyd four dis­ Certificate examinations next veal' will be in I believe that we should all be looking beyond commented upon about the fine fund raising tinctions; Jonothan Griffiths four distinctions; the school and not in the va~t and echoing the narrow confines of examination require­ efforts of our parents. This year they have Rod Kilner, John Mason, Rodney Hyland, Badminton Centre. ments. vVe should be aiming for the true raised $3,850 and donated an overhead pro­ Michael Rayner and Doug Jones, last year's development of knowledge through the devel­ jector as well as bursaries, library donations, I am certain that the proposed changes will prizes and other items. They have promised Captain of School, all had two distinctions benefit the boys. However, I must warn that opment of eaeh individual. By developing, each. This list is not exhaustive and I should as Matthew Arnold' once said "the salutary to provide the new organ in our chapel as the changes. may not be startling in their soon as it is built, and this will be of immense be glad to hear of any other results whic£ newness at first. Yet the following examples, influences of greah1ess, honour and nation­ may have been just announced. On the 196 { alitv-influences which expand the soul, lib­ value not only in the chapel but in the taken at random from reeent examination adjoining hall. Much of the funds come from results the following prizes were announced papers may indicate the need for some eraiise the mind, and dignify the character." after Speech Night last year- the Tuck Shop and I know the boys will want changes. Thus our Modern History course I could expand at length on how we could to express their thanks to the mothers who John Blackwood: Sir Herbert Nicholls Com­ actually starts with Henry VII and the Tudors. mon Law Prize for Torts and Contracts. shape our courses to measure up to that work there. There is little realitv with facts in such a dictum but as I was forcefullv reminded only John Upcher: vValker Fourth Examination situation. Or again in'this year's Matriculation as I stdrted writing this report, the School are The happiest of our relationships exists with Prize. English paper there are in the Drama Section, not anxious to sit through a long speech. I the Old Boys. Reunions have been held in all Peter Temple-Smith: Ralston Trust Prize for 2 Shakespearian tragedies, 1 American tragedy will be content by saying that next year each the capital cities as well as in the various Zoology III; "Death of a Salesman" and 1 Australian trag­ bov in the Matriculation classes will take, in parts of this State. Their Secretary, Mr Vin­ edy "Summer of the 17th Doll," totalling 4 and the following topped their courses: addition to examination requirements, two cent, is still the man who manages to attend tragedies. These are coupled with 3 solemn other groups of subjects. The first will i~1c.or­ most of the meetings, and whose memory of Jolm Blackwood-Australian Constitutional novels, 2 of which end with the execution of pOl'ate the highly successful courses on rebgIOn names and faces is invaluable to a Headmaster Law and Michael Temple-Smith-Microbiol­ the hero. As a sombre conclusion the eourse and morals, together with aspects of English and to anv committee of which he is a ogy. ends with a study of that melancholic poet, communication, ethics, current problems and member. ' 12 13

I would like to thank them for all the drive does so much for the bovs-our Games to the equivalent of three such classes at each The new junior school classroom was com­ continued financial support as well as for Master, Mr Dexter. ' level in the middle and senior schools, this missioned early in the year. It has been used their most effective public relations. Their gives an aggregate of approximately 700 boys. for the Pre-school which now has two streams. help makes our task of communicating with I should like to once again pay tribute to the Our programme of physical development at One in the morning and one in the afternoon. the public much easier. Bursar and the office staff, for their patience Queenborough is being planned to this end. with me, the teaching staff and the boys; and Last year I announced the Boards intention I should like to express publicly to the to Matron, the Housekeeper and the domestics Even with our present rate of increase to have an appeal over five years to provide teaching staff my thanks for their kindness for the excellent conditions in the Boarding it will, of course, be some years before we funds to complete the new oval and principally and loyalty to me. Especially would I say House. reach this number. However, we are already to build a Great Hall and Chapel. This appeal this to Mr Kerr who is a great support, and approaching our complement at Prep VI, first was launched in May and I am pleased to be whose devotion to the School and the boys Bill vi\!ebster, our Captain of School, the year and second year where we are operating able to tell you that we have already been is an example to us all. prefects and sub-prefects have all worked well the full number of classes and when these promised over $121,000. This generous res­ this year. I have felt that this has been a classes are full wc shall be restricting entry ponse from supporters of the School makes us The staff will forgive me if I single out a good vintage year with them. I wish their at these levels. confident that we shall achieve our target of man whose job entails receiving more brick­ successors as good a year in 1969, and to you $150,000. To all those who have worked and bats than most, but whose resilience and all a very happy Christmas! Last year I mentioned the need for a science to those who are still working for this appeal laboratory in the middle school. The Com­ and to all those who have subscribed we again monwealth Government has recognised this offer our most sincere thanks. This tangible need and so we are proceeding with the indication that the Old Boys and Parents both construction of this facility which should be past and present are prepared to support in completed during the second term. This this practical way our plans for the develop­ REPORT BY addition will relieve the accommodation press­ ment of the School is very heartening indeed. ure on the H. D. Erwin science wing which The special fund for the Chapel has now THE CHAIRMAN will thcn be able to cope with the steadily grown to $22,000, this represents the result increasing numbers of pupils taking science of the work of a relatively small group. The at the senior levels. The new science block steady progress of this fund coupled with that OF THE BOARD will complete the accommodation require­ of the appeal indicate that we may be in a ments of the :Middle School. position to start building in the near future. (MR. E. M. GIBLIN) The new oval came into operation during Parents will be aware of the fees insurance the third term but its use has been restricted scheme that is operated entirely by the School My Lord Bishop, to athletics, it is expected that the turf will which covers all remaining tuition fees in the Distinguished Guests, have matured sufficiently for it to be fully event of the death of a boy's father. The use­ Ladies and Gentlemen. utilised as from the commencement of the fulness of this scheme is clearly demonstrated next school year. at this time when ten boys from six families IT is my privilege tonight to welcome you all are receiving benefits from it. The Board is to this Speech Night which marks the end of This new oval will meet an urgent need considering an extension, on an optional basis, the 122nd academic year of the School. with respect to football, cricket and athletics to cover boarding fees. at junior levels but we will still be dependent To you, my lord, we extend a special wel­ on the use of facilities outside the school for Mr Bull has announced his intention of retiring from the Board at the end of this come not only because you have agreed to hockey. present the prizes and address us this evening year. Mr Bull has been a member for over but also because your presence here tonight vVe have negotiated a lease with the City five years and during this period his ability, gives me an opportunity to express on behalf Mr E. M. GIBLIN Council for a site for the new Rowing Shed experience and enthusiasm have been the of all members of the school community our to replace that destroyed by fire in 1967. source of many valuable contributions, to the thanks for the guidance and leadership you enrolment sufficient it is for me to sav that This is on Maryville Esplanade adjacent to management and guidance of the School. On give us so generously on so many occasions. on present indications numbers will be' again the Sandy Bay Rowing Club. This is a most behalf of the Board, I wish to record our greater next year. Numbers by themselves do suitable site and its proximity to the School recognition and appreciation of his services To the many other distinguished guests is an important advantage because some 75 and on your behalf, on behalf of the whole with us tonight who are too numerous to not mean very much but the Board believes that the steady increase which is occuring boys participate in school rowing in one form School community, to thank him for his efforts mention individually I should like to say thank or another during the year. Our shells have over the years. It is very pleasing to welcome you for coming here and thus adding to the cach year is an indication of the high standing the School cnjoys in the Community, par­ been accommodated in the Sandy Bay Club­ Mr R. S. McIntyre as the new Board Member. success of the evening and also for your con­ house for two seasons and thc Club has Mr McIntyre is a graduate of the University tinued interest in the School. ticularly as a large proportion of this increase is taking place at junior levels. It is appropri­ indicated that we may continue to use their of Tasmania who has been active in com­ This year has been a very successful one as ate to mention here that the Board is planning facilities until our own shed is available. This munity affairs over a number of years. We far as Hutchins is concerned. The Headmaster to limit the School to one class of about 30 is a most generous gesture and one we very are glad to have him on the Board as a will be giving you details later of the School boys each at all levels in the junior school and much appreciate. representative of the Old Boys. 14 15

Mr G. E. Hodgson has resigned from the there are advantages in having a body which First term typifies the prevailing attitude which won the Island Premiership last year position of the Schools nominee on the Christ can speak for all independent Schools through­ of the year when we gained Southern victories was however defeated by the barest of mar­ College Board because he is now living in out Australia. in Howing, Cricket and Tennis. However in gins in the finals of both the knockout and Ulverstone. Mr Hodgson was our represen­ Hutchins is fortunate in the strength and the Head of the Hiver, the crew endeavouring roster competitions this year. The Under 16 tative for 12 years. We are extremely grateful loyalty of the various organisations that are to row its fifth successive trophy saw the ver­ Basketball team led the roster all year and for the many services he rendered during that associated with the School. I have already dict go to Friends' School by six feet at the turned out for the final with some of its mem­ time. His resignation terminates a long period covered the Appeal but we received during end of the gruelling 2,000 metres. It was a bers having already competed in the afternoon of service to the School including 10 years on the year asistance in many other vvays from heartbreaking loss but congratulations to house Athletics. It was not to their disgrace the Hutchins Board when he was twice the Old Boys' Association, the Parents and Friends' on a good win. We hope Mr Douglas, then to be defeated by a mere three goals. Chairman. It is very satisfactory to be able Friends' Association, the Old Boys' Lodge and the coach, will go one better next year. Mr Dexter has already done the early work to announce that Mr D. Walch is now our the Queens College Old Boys' Association. in fostering the growth of such sports and so representative on the Christ College Board. When I say that this was much the same as The cricketers in the Island Premiership it's now up to the boys to ensure they continue in previous years, I mean it was unusually found time just beyond them and they also, to flourish. There are many at the School For a number of years the Independent generous by any standards except those we in a dramatic finish, were forced to accept whose sporting capabilities are limited in all Schools in Tasmania have had an Association have come to expect from them. Weare most defeat, at the hands of the Scotch College fairness to them a great range of activities is for discussing and dealing with matters of grateful for these many contributions and on team. 1\11' Hichardson has given much devotion desirable to enable each boy to utilize the common concern. This has proved mutually behalf of the Board I should like to take this as coach of the First XI for eleven years and capabilities he does have and make his life advantageous. A National Conference of In­ opportunity of thanking these Associations it is to be hoped next year's twelfth will be a at School a more happier and worthwhile one. dependent Schools is proposed to deal with and also many individual friends of the School lucky one for him. Faith has already been expressed in the such matters on a national basis. vVe are for their help and encouragement during the Scotch also proved our masters in the tennis supporting this proposal because we believe year. future of Hockey. Our senior teams were not with a well earned victory of five rubbers to particularly successful bue the D2 and C2 one. Swimming has not been strong in the Junior teams won their premierships and so we School over the last few years but it was not certainly hope brighter days are just ahead. through lack of effort that we could only finish third in the Southern sport and a Although the rugby team last won the mediocre fourth in the Island Combined. Effort premiership in 1965, the loss of several star and dedication are certainly not lacking so it players has prevented the team from reach­ SENIOR must only be talent. But with young swimmers ing the heights of past years, and now it seems of the brilliance of Craig Anderson coming obvious more support is definitely needed. up, brighter years seem destined for the near future. The lack of School support in these sports PREFECTtS reminds me of the historian Burke who Second term was highlighted by the Island claimed the people of the world should be Premiership win of the First XVIII. A well divided into three classes-those who make REPORT deserved victory especially for the coach Mr things happen-those who watch things hap­ My Lord Bishop, John Kerr. His most unselfish attitude through­ pen and the third and largest group-those 1\11' Chairman, out the season was a telling factor on the final who don't care les. Hutchins as a school is day. And I'm sure some of us here tonight endeavouring to produce those of the first Mr Headmaster, will now agree co-operation betwen the coach class. The opportunities are there, but they Ladies and Gentlemen. and team is a greater essential for winning must be taken, for in taking. them we not premierships than wise words of wisdom from only enhance the development of the particu­ I FEEL that in making a report at the end of the boundary. lar activity involved but also the chances of this year we are all no doubt aware of the success for those following behind us. It is boys importance in the constitution of the As we can well imagine the job of sports­ imperative then, these sports be given the School, but the extreme successes experienced master as a school such as this would be a support they do need. this year have been due not only to a well tough one, just how difficult can be shown balanced combination of victories and defeats by the fact that Mr Dexter has been seen Third term saw a magnificent double victory but more to the spirit which was evident in at 5 0'clock in the morning on the top of come our way in Athletics, when we won the School, and the spirit in which our losses a flagpole. He says "uncoiling a rope" but both the Southern and Island competitions. and victories were accepted. Full credit must perhaps he was being modest about his We had our stars admittedly but it was overall be paid to the boys for this, and I think we dedication, for as a prominent member of the depth throughout the age groups and team can rightly be proud of our achievements. I School has already said, "Maybe he was stuck effort which won us the sports for the first find it therefore a very gratifying perogative up there all night." But it is with selfless acts time in eight years. Special mention must be to present the senior prefects report for 1968 such as this that Mr Dexter has enabled the made of John Clennett's inspiring leadership covering sport and activities outside the meteoric rise to success of new sports such as captain and Graeme Lynch's efforts in the academic curriculum. lULL WEBSTER as Soccer and Basketball. The Soccer team open sprints.

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Activities outside the academic curriculum The army cadets functioned most efficiently That is why you young men should grasp and died? If it fails we will get more of what this year have seen greater co-operation with under Captain Orgill. The year being high­ every opportunity to mould and build your we have seen in our own lifetime-millions other schools. The school play was a combined lighted by a section winning the Sir Richard character while you are at this School. If cooked in the furnaces of European concen­ effort with Collegiate, "They came to a City," Gale Trophy for field activities competing you leave Hutchins with the best possible tration camps, hundreds of thousands seared with Miss Collyer the producer. It was a against cadet units from other schools in the academic and sporting record-but couldn't into the streets of Hiroshima and Yokahama wonderful success. The amalgamation with State. Social services, bushwalking, lifesaving care less whether religion had any relation to by atomic bombs" vital young men splattered Fahan in a choral festival was staged for two and first aid were conducted for those not your life or not-then you have failed to take over the paddy fields and mountains of Viet­ nights at the Town Hall. It's great reception participating in cadets. advantage of the fulness of formation this nam. The importance of the individual per­ was the fruits of much hard labour through­ Hutchins then has a wide range of interests School can offer, you have failed to grasp the son will decay and die unless you and young out the year by Mr Mawson. catering for the wants and desires of almost basic reason for your School's existence, and men like you imbued with the spirit of Christ, every boy. So if among the leavers there are you are being launched into life without know­ grapple with the problems of this world. This School spirit has been high this year, but some who have been dissatisfied and discon­ ing its real purpose and goal. We, the edicators may seem a tall order, for most of you will with it has come the danger of inter-school tented with their gains from the School, I can of the present, look to you to build a better live within this community of Tasmania. But rivalry. Sunday night discussions for Sixth only say they have belonged to Burke's third community, a better nation, a better world. whatever you do, wherever you are, you can, form students of the Independent schools class-and have not taken their opportunities. if you face up to the reality of your being as have helped considerably in breaking down Some weeks ago I was sitting in the lounge a creature here and now, affect the community To those returning next year, don't be content of \Vrest Point Hotel speaking with an Amer­ the barrier by association with each others to watch things happen. Make them happen. for the better. If you see your life against problems. ican senator and his wife. They had come to the framework of a God who cares, and who Give the School the support it deserves and Hobart to look the place over. They want to The literary and debating society conducted you will then find greater enjoyment for your­ needs you to spread his peace, his concern, his migrate here" because they are concerned at compassion, then you will see that to live as few actual meetings this year but class debates self as well. the prospect of bringing up their children in a Christian is not to be caught in a moral were held instead as a matter of convenience. Finally I'd like to thank all the staff and the present American society. The problems The student Christian movement had great coaches concerned with the School in 1968 straightjacket preventing you from having a of American society are many-with multiple good time, but it's to live a fully free and success with its weekend seminar at Bellerive for the help they have given in making the causes. But in the last analysis, the permis­ during second term and the United Nations year a worthwhile one. On behalf of the more human life ... gaol ... Hutchins siveness, the racial tension, the anarchy almost boys ... girl in South Yarra ... Herb Elliott. organisation, the printing society and dancing leavers I wish those returning every success that is bred in their large cities, is brought These are a few simple examples of what it classes continued as usual. they deserve. about once God's gracious design for men is is to show Christ through your actions, and forgotten or rejected as irrelevant. For then, affect the lives of other people. Without life has no real purpose, and the dignity of Christ" these people can become just another man is denied. Deeply seated in the riots of case, just another card to be punched through a factory supplying knowledge; it is not simply young people throughout the world is the the computer, just another statistic on a census WHAT IS A a sports training centre or a salon of social rejection of the society into which they were form. We look to you to leave this fine school graces. This School aims at your complete born and grew up. They are bitter and as Christian young men, prepared to give of formation; but this formulation will not be disillusioned-but unfortunately, incapable of your abilities, anxious to change our com­ CHURCH complete if you are not affected by or are effectively replacing the present structure munity when that change is for the better. not conscious of, the basic spirit behind a with others better. The reign of Christ in the For everything there is a season, and a time church school. That spirit is a religious spirit; world is relevant now-more perhaps than at for every matter under heaven: a time to be SCHOOL? fundamental to the entire educational pro­ any other time in history. You must deepen born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and gramme of a church school is its aim to instil your faith in a personal God, in a God who is .~.(l~{l~(J<=:;t-(l",{)~()""(I_(I a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to ....tJ""(l_()""(l""II""(J_{l""Il_I.:. into its pupils the exciting news of the story concerned for each individual person. It's ! kill and a time to heal; a time to break down, i of salvation, of God's intervention into the easy to reject religion as kid-stuff or meant and a time to build up; a time to weep, and i An address given by the Revd. Fr. Philip ! history of man, to help them become more mainly for old women. What so many reject Green, Director of Catholic Education at a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time i ! conscious of the gift of faith they received is not religion at all-it's their idea of it. to dance; a time to cast away stone, and a i School Assembly 11-11-68 ! at baptism. In such an atmosphere, the pupils They reject the trappings-what is in fact an time to gather stones together; a time to em­ a , can learn how to adore God-especially apology for religion. In attending a church brace, and a time to refrain from embracing; .:.I....II....(I....(I....(I....(I.....(I__(}.-.(IC/lllll>()c:z».I).....fI4lll:)o(I-e:::::.fJc::::>(I~t)<::::::I:>(J.:. through their common worship together-and school, you have the opportunity of seeing a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to Many people have tried to define the aim of to live their lives fully and freely according religion as integrated into life; it's not a sub­ keep, and a time to cast away; a time to rend, education, and the role the school should play to the standards spelt out by Christ. 'What ject taught alongside Maths and English; it's and a time to sew; a time to keep silence" and within a given society. I would say that a I'm saying is that a church school should a way of living. Christianity is not a con­ a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to true education should aim at the formation produce mature well-formed young men-men glomeration of musty traditions and practices. hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. of a person, keeping before him his ultimate penetrated with the spirit of Christ. Such It's what it was at the beginning-a rev­ goal in life, and at the same time, the good men in later life in whatever profession or olutionary movement, vital, dynamic-because For you-it is a time to learn and be formed. of the society of which he, as a person, is a occupation they take up, will influence and it is divinely founded. Christians for 2,000 If you are open to the influences of this school, member, and in whose responsibilities, as an work towards the welfare of the society in years have worked and died for their beliefs, if you are honest with yourselves and gen­ adult, he will share. You boys attend a church which they live, and help build a world they civilised Europe, they built a new world. erous of spirit, then we can look to the future school. Like other schools, it is not simply fashioned more closely to the dignity of man. Has that revolutionary movement petered out with confidence-when it is your time to act. 18 19

SCHOOL PERSONALITIES SCHOLARSHIPS University: Mr. J. K. KERR UniveTsity Entrance: J. A. Chambers. Economics PTize: M. R. Upcher. WE continue OUT seTies of School PeTsonalities with this article wTitten by Nick CoopCt'. MT Commonwealth: M. J. Bradford, V. G. Burley, J. A. Chambers, J. R. Clennett, D. KeTT is Second Mastel' of the School and Mastel' in ChaTge of English and Ancient W. Edwards, W. J. Friend, D. R. Jackett, J. A. McLaren, P. J. Turner, M. R. Upcher. HistOTy. Commonwealth: I find teaching a most satisfying and fascina­ ting experience and feel that every student has Advanced Education: S. J. Ireland. inate interests and capacities which the teach­ AgTicultural Scholarship: G. S. Cloudsdale. er must try to discover and develop. This is SecondaTy (for 1969): S. Bamford, H. Bayly-Stark, P. Blackwood, N. Cooper, R. Fassett, the person who believes greatly in the sixth R. Giblin, H. Gibson, J. Griffiths, A. Johnston, G. Kerr, P. Lewis, M. Peterson, M. Sim­ form at Hutchins and its capability of turning mollS, P. G. Thompson, P. J. Thompson, R. Wilkinson. out matriculants at their best, Mr. John Kerr.

Mr Kerr was born on November 30 1926 at Red Cliffs, Victoria. He was educated at St SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 1969 Kevins C.B.C., Toorak, from 1938 to 1943. P. H. Rocket ScholaTships: C. Cranswick (Riverside State School). B. Lennard. From 1944 to 1948 and part time 1961-1962 Mr Kerr furthered his tertiary education at Mel­ Franklin ScholaTship: H. Reynolds (Geeveston Area School). bourne University, receiving his BA (Hons) in ClaTk Exhibition: S. Gumley. 1947, DipEd in 1948 and his BachEd in 1962. RobeTt Nettlefold ScholaTship: M. Hawes. He served for twelve months with the Royal Australian Navy from 1945-1946 intended Newcastle and Board Scholarship: S. Eslake. doing Law but turned to teaching, especially Crace-CalveTt ScholaTship: M. Sansom. at Matriculation level, and says he never re­ D. H. Harvey ScholaTship: C. Mackey. gretted it. L. F. Giblin Scholarship faT Form V English Literature: S. Bamford. Hutchins has had dedicated service from Mr Special Bursat1/: 1. Middleton (Waimea Heights State School). Kerr from the role of House Master to that of Special BursaTy: R. King (Howrah State Scho01) . Commanding Officer of Cadets. "Yes, Cadets" Special Bursary: J. Weaver (Waimea Heights State School). was his answer to my startled look. He says bush walking is his most exhilarating activity.

Sportswise, Hutchins has received unfailing SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSAIDES support, especially at football and cricket. Some say the Island football premiership of Department of AgTiculture ScholaTships: J. C. Hamilton, M. A. Wood. 1968 was his greatest hour. Mr Kerr has had HobaTt Savings Bank BursaTies faT 1968: P. J. Thompson, H. J. Gibson. wide experience in football, having played in HobaTt Savings Bank BursaTies for 1969: P. Calver, A. Kang. two premiership amateur football teams in ScholaTship to Reno UniveTsity, U.S.A.: A. E. Risby. Victoria, and is convinced that the lessons of sport come from losing as well as winning. Education DepaTtment Scholat'ships: P. Cloudsdale, J. Griffiths, R. Kilner, R. Rex. 20 21

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27 26 A NEVADA SCHOOl-l ACTIVITIES LIFE-SAVING NOTES THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY ADVENTURE Master in Charge: Mr K. Dexter Master in Charge: Mr J. K. Kerr THIS article was written by Tony Risby who DURING the first term of this year the Activities President: D. M. Hurburgh is at present studying business administration Days consis~ed of day trips up the Huon and Secretary: J. B. Walker at the University of Nevada. Derwent HlVers. All the younger members DURING First Term a debate was held in the were able to try their skills in the learner School ~ibrary, Wit~l a g?od audience present. RENO is located at the base of the Siena rapid, some coming out better than others. Nevada Mountains, and on the edge of Nevada The tOpIC under dIscussIOn was whether his­ On the first trip down the Huon, two out of deserts. Reno is approximately 4,500 feet high tory should be taught in schools, in its present the f~ur canoes were damaged, and only the and is immediately situated in the Oueekee form. Our two speakers were well qualified captal11 and vice-captain were able to continue Meadows, so named because of abundant to speak on this subject. They were Mr Niel down stream to the Judbury Falls. Bat~, water that transformed the desert plateau into a .Senior Hesearcher in History at the grassland. The city has a moderate climate. On the second trip, the Derwent was flow­ U11lVe~'sIty, and Mr Hugh Campbell, the State 'Winters are mild, with moderate snow and ing faster than expected, and only a few of Supenntendent of Curriculum. Judging by temperatures. vVinter temperatures are norm­ the younge~' members were keen enough to the questions asked by the students it was ally in the 50°-60°F range with some below­ try the I:apids. Even so, there was only one concluded that it is useless learning'a series zero and below-freezing temperatures being shght mIshap, but the necessary precautions of events, unless they can be applied practical­ recorded. On the other hand summer tempera­ had been taken and all came out none the ly to the present day situations. hues range in the 80s with little rainfall. worse for their experience. , It has be~n decided that some boys who During the second term, the Junior Group n.ave shown l11terest are going to form a collec­ The University of Nevada's main campus is sm~ll took Water Safety and First Aid Courses while tion .of exhibits on the subject of Tas­ located on rolling hills at the north edge of the Senior Group repaired the existing canoes. ma11lan .ShIpwrecks. A display cabinet has Reno. It has a population of almost 6,000 been bmlt, and the collection will be shown in students. The academic year is divided into The Gr?up would like to express its thanks the library. two semesters or terms each of approximately to Mr ~npps, Mr Murray and Mr Houghton 18 weeks. A grading system is used in exam­ Tony holding one of his trophies won in Anlcrica for tl~eIr help with transport problems, and THE STUDENT CHRISTIAN inations instead of the pass-fail method. especially to Mr Dexter for organising the MOVEMENT IN SCHOOLS Grades range on a scale from A to F with a a tourist center catering for skiing in the group and the canoe trips. Master in Charge: Mr R. Thomas C average required for graduation. winter and a wide variety of aquatic sports in President: K. Eltham The campus is a blend of old and new the summer. Nearby is Squaw Valley, scene SOCIAL SERVICE NOTES Vice-President: 1. Broinowski of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. Secretary: K. Taylor marked by ivy-covered buildings in a setting ~ocial Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada THE Service activity group is a small THE inaugural meeting of S.C.M. for 1969 was of tall trees and sweeping lawns in the tradi­ orga11lsation working with elderly people who with a population of over 250,000. Gambling held early in February. The terms calendar tional manner. The new buildings are some of are unable to carry out manual work. Another the most modernistic in Nevada with the and entertainment provide the city with in­ was drawn up and officers elected. S.C.M. is come. It is also the home of industrialist important aspect of the group is simply talking now one of the School's smallest but most Yetchell Library providing the focal point of ~o the old people and enabling them to discuss the campus. Howard Hughes who has purchased almost active societies. $U.S. 500 million worth of real estate in South­ freely with the younger generation. Pensioners and widows are often extremely lonely and A debate was again held with Mt. Cannel The Mackay School of Mines is the univer­ ern Nevada. on Eu~hanasia (mercy killing) and once more sity's main claim to academic fame. It is con­ rarely talk to teenagers who they find interest­ Carson City, in Northern Nevada is the ing and refreshing. Hutchl11s J?roved .the victor. It is hoped these sidered to be one of the finest in the nation debates WIll contl11ue, not only with Mt. Car­ for instruction in mining engineering. Apart nations smallest state capital city. Apart from its governmental activities, tourism plays a . The group is broken up each activity day mel, but with other private schools. from mining, degrees are offered in a wide Ir:t.o small groups. It not only visits private range of other fields such as business, agricul­ large role in its economy. A film, on Law-Enforcement and Crime was CItizens, but also institutions such as Clarendon s110wn and a very interesting talk was given by ture and education. Nevada's main sources of income are mining, Childrens' Home and Glenview Rest Home. gambling and entertainment. Mining activity; F ~ther Green on his work as Director of Cath­ Points of interest in the Heno area include is on the increase again after a decline in world A hospital visiting group is a branch of the olIc Education in Tasmania. Virginia City, Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley. mineral prices forced the closure of many School Social Service. Children and old people Two teachers' panels were held during first Virginia City was, a century ago, the site of are visited each week at the Royal by this term, at the first of which the committee de­ mines. group which is combined with Mt. Carmel. the worlds most spectacular gold and silver Gambling is the fastest growing industry in cided that instead of utilizing the permanent discovery, the Comstock Lode, which pro­ the state. Since the arrival of Howard Hughes Miss Salley Short has organised this group staff, they would use the student teachers. duced over $U.S. 750 million worth of these gambling revenues have increased by almost through Mt. Carmel and Hutchins, which has Any type of impersonal question was able to minerals. Lake Tahoe is located in the Siena bought a closer unity between the schools. be directed at the panel. Nevadas at a height of 6,200 feet and is mainly (Continued on page 28) 28 29

The highlight of S.C.M. activities this term However the problem is not insoluble. If boys was an 'Under Attack Session' in which all the are to learn bushcraft it will be necessary AROUND Matriculation Schools in Hobart were invited. for small groups to go away for longer Two professors from the University and an periods, and there appears to be a demand and outside speaker, Prof. Cardno, Prof. Johnson, an enthusiasm on the part of some to do this. THE and Mr V. Coronel respectively. The speakers So far activities have centred on day walks spoke on the topic, 'Why I Believe What I in the Mt. Wellington area and the two-day CLOISTERS Believe.' Some 90 students attended. walk to Wellington Falls. On this latter trip, camp was made under Cathedral Rock in a BOARDING HOUSE NOTES BUSHWALKING delightful area, and after setting up camp THE House in '69 certainly had youth on its A rather large number of boys put down their and haVing lunch, we climbed the Rock. The side, which probably accounts for the am­ names for this activity this year. As a result night was marred by over enthusiastic clan­ bitious plans that were made. Some of these three members of staff have been allocated to destine activities, but those who did not sleep came from the existing Master, Mr Holmes, it and are involved in its organisation. Two learned the next day that it is necessary. On and the two new Masters, Mr Lillas and Mr or three parties usually set out for various the second day we climbed the Falls and re­ Webber. --,- i destinations, ranging from one day to two day turned to the springs along the top of the !:::::L~;... _1 walks. vVellington range. The first of the plans took the form of a skindiving trip to Bruny Island under the =-~C=~ j~:,~J One difficulty experienced by the Club is On 21st April the Club assembled at the directions of Mr Lillas and Mr Holmes. The the short time officially set aside for an activity School to hammer out a code of behaviour for boys stayed Friday night at Montgomery Park, Brown Fastback" return for second term of this kind. It is difficult to do anything really bushwalkers. \Ve also had demonstrations and Coningham, and after a days skindiving re­ adequate in one day. The boys who went on practice in tent erection under high wind con­ though rumour has it that it will return soon. turned to Fred Carno who was operating in However, they can still see the Grey Kanga­ the hvo day trip to Wellington Falls appeared ditions, viewed slides of South-vVest Tasmania the Boarding House dining room. Fred Carno to benefit from the experience, and were and listened to the advice of an expert on cold roo bounce out from the Boarding House proved a very profitable venture ($100 clear) during weekends. almost unanimous in wanting to do this kind weather bushwalking. and well worth the time and effort put into of thing more often. To spend a week in the it. This was the first dance of its type held Once again the House was presented with an bush would be beneficial to many, but is im­ Literary and Debating Society Notes will be in the Boarding House for some years. unsolvable mystery. "The Case of the Missing possible under the present arrangements. reported in December issue of the Magazine. Chickens" was a well-executed theft for Other trips included one to Bothwell for despite the hours of interrogation the' thief the Junior Boarders which was much appreci­ was not found. ated. Trips to Chauncy, Franklin and Kings­ A NEVADA ADVENTURE (continued from page 26) ton Beach were also made. Mr. 'Webber and . During the next few weeks eyes were open 30%. It has been said that he drove out under­ which at present is in the grips of faculty and Mr. Houghton are to be thanked for these. for the slighest trace of chicken bones etc. world influences, who had interests in a num­ student disorders. Probably the memorable The Boarding House can now boast a fully We are all hoping the B.H. Pussyfoot will ber of the casinos and thus lessened "skimp­ trip was to Chicago in Central United States carpeted room in which boys can relax. Con­ not operate again. ing". Skimping is the process whereby certain for the N.C.A.A. (National Collegiate Athletic siderable work has been put into this and all sums of money are taken out of the casinos Association) College Division Cross-Country the boys thank those who made it possible During the first term Mr Lane's smiling without being recorded in the businesses titles. Our team won the title but at time of for them to feel the luxury of a carpet. face was seen on several occasions making the financial statements. However it should be writing our title is in jeopardy of being taken Did the appearance of Mr Lawrence on change in management seem ever nearer. For realized that gambling in Nevada and especial­ away. A number of schools in our league have Saturday the 24th May prevent the Boarding some this may be a relief, but I am sure that ly Las Vegas is not controlled by underworld questioned the eligibility of several of our House being blown up? For this was the for most, Mr Houghton, by his absence, will elements. There are faults, but in general foreign student athletes. night the Junior Boarders had their first bon­ be greatly missed. gambling is one of the most controlled and fire night! Fortunately there were no acci­ efficient businesses in Nevada which has elim­ Our track team consists of many foreign dents and the Juniors and Seconds enjoyed inated most of the corrupt practices. students from countries such as Colombia, themselves. Great Britain, Iran, New Zealand and Nigeria. The United State government is one of the Not only have I gained insight into the Several days were spent by the Junior main employers in the state. Underground American way of life but also into those of Boarders in the School Tamar with Mr Web­ atomic bomb testing in Southern Nevada other foreign countries. ber. It was unfortunate that this had to be provides income for many residents of the stopped early because the boat fell apart! ! Las Vegas area. In conclusion, coming to the United States For some months during first term the Track and field activities have enabled me of America has provided me with the oppor­ Boarding House looked like a junk yard with to travel to a number of cities especially on the tunity to meet people from many different four "bombs" decorating the front of it. Mr west coast. San Francisco has been visited a countries as well as providing me with an Lillas and Mr Holmes had ample pushers number of times. Our cross-counhy team has education which will be invaluable in years when they were required and the Boarders met teams at San Francisco State College, to come. were disappointed not to see the "Manure "THE EASY ROOM" 30 31

PREFECT PARS HAB-is having a SWELL time this year I should like to thank the following donors­ PARENTS ASSOCIATION ALTHOUGH the year is now some months old, having notched up his matric last year. His Mr C. F. Young (in memory of Mrs Young)­ presence has also necessitated the inclusion THE year just concluded has again proved to we have still not confirmed the precise number "The Progress of Poetry," Haine & O'Brien. be a most successful one for the Association. of genuine prefects, because of the steady of a portrait of JIMI HENDRIX. RAB, an "Plays," G. B. Shaw. astute fan of HENDRIX & THE CREAM, As a result $2,430 has been allocated to the flow of boys in and out of the study. To these Brigadier E. M. Dol1el'y- boys we extend our thanks because it would serenades the neighbouring JUNGLE with Chapel Organ Fund and a further $700 has be a shame to keep the prefects' study for "White Room." Whilst the Potatoe Chip re­ "Walch's Tasmanian Almanac," (1958-1967). been made available to the School for library the prefects! ceives a reddening outburst of "FIRE." Not "The Bible as History," Keller. books, prizes and bursaries. wanting the school to leave a mark on him, C. Mills- The year began with four official prefects: Rab places a cushion on his chair. The suburban groups have once again been Wert, Rab, Sharpie and Wilko When it was "Advanced Level Geography of South very active raising between them an amount noticed that the prefects' detention was severe­ SHAHPIE-who is planning to be a turkey America." in excess of $650. ly lacking in numbers Teeth was admitted to farmer, has been practising calling the turkies "Advanced Level Geography of North the rank, rights and privileges of a study-user. in the study! Such frantic calling obviously America." The tuck shop continues to operate success­ His admission provided new vigour to the works up a thirst and we are all amazed P. G. Turner- fully and is indeed the Association's chief detention list, and Prefetcts' detention is now at the volume of liquid he can consume. A "Introduction to Physical Geography." source of income. The clothing pool continues thriving. All the boys are most appreciative. devoted hygiene fanatic; he keeps the study to operate and is providing a very worthwhile Professor T. Dunham- Although Keith wouldn't say BOO to a tidy. service to parents and boys. "Oxford Junior Encyclopaedia." GOOSE his presence establishes a new con­ WILK-Wilkie's accuracy at the range makes The dinner dance and fair were solidly cept in conversation in the study. him one of the crackshots in the study. He Mrs E. J. Stopp- supported. The proceeds from these two Etmc­ So far this year we are numbered but five, is a fully qualified Game-hunter and his National Geographic Magazines (1943-1968). tions amounted to $895. but we do the work of fifteen! (So we are Game-hunting occupies a large portion of his This is a very valuable edition to the told by our masters?). time and thought, but fortunately he can still Library, for the wealth of knowledge to To all those, particularly the mothers who squeeze in his sport. His cricket in the study be found is endless. have so generously given of their time and The meny band is headed by­ has now changed to football kicking and this Sandy Bay Parents and Friends'­ energies to the various activities during the WERT-Possibly the most consciencious of provides congenial study atmosphere. veal' we extend our sincere thanks and trust "times,~' "World Book Dictionary," (2 Vols). all his immaculate running of the TEETH-Keith's accuracy is not as great and this splendid spirit of co-operation continues School leaves nothing to be·desired, or does "World Book Encyclopaedia." during the forthcoming year. unfortunately this cost us our coffee jug. "Childcraft, (The How and the Why)," (15 it? Naturally as one of the rowing brigade, However what he lacks in accuracy, he makes he was unfortunately the odd one out in the Vols). These books have only recently up for in efficiency. Since his surprise in­ arrived, but already proved their worth study but never forgot to tell us how well clusion in the study the Prefects' Detention the crew was going. Anyway this great for not only are they beautifully presen­ has really boomed. His presence is always ted, but are up to date and accurate. Ancient History student is doing a great job. felt because he has such an atmosphere about him. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL With only five official prefects, the year should be quite roomy in the study (at last). FOLLOWING on from the previous magazine, we However we have no doubts that many boys wish to express our thanks to the following will help to make sure the space is not wasted. visitors who have addressed all or part of the School and apologize for the inadvertent LIBRARY NOTES omission of any names. The Right Revd R. E. Davies, Lord Bishop Master in Charge: Mr E. Heyward of Tasmania. Librarian: K. Eltham The Very Hevd L. J. B. j\1cDonald, ThL, Assistant Librarian: S. Osborne Archdeacon of Hobart. ALTHOUGH a skeleton staff was all that re­ The Revd Jim Smith. mained of the 1968 Library Committee, many boys have offered their services, especially Hevd Marshall Potter. from the Fourth and Fifth Forms which is Archbishop Gilford Young. most encouraging. Prof. A. K. Stout-Professor Emeritus Syd- Since the move from Macquarie Street, it ney University. seems that the Library has regained its foot­ Gospel Singers. hold, and with the inflow of new books, has become a very valuable source of knowledge. j\tlajor Peter Sharp-Anglesea Barracks. Also it was very pleasing that these new Mr Max Templeman-Boyal Derwent Hos­ THE VISIT OF TIIE PROTECTOR OF TIIE FLOCK! books are being utilised, and at this juncture pital. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY BAND 32 33

also to the shepherd, Mark Dyer, and we hope we must make a supreme effort to do well in for his early preparation for the singing com­ the remaining debates. petition pays dividends. School House won the football convincingly So an improvement can be noted in the after the "A" team won all matches, and "B" House's standing as the year progresses, and, House lost onlv one. The "A" house team considering the availability of willing House was very strong having nine members of the HOUSE members, it is certain to improve further. School first XVIII. vVe were not so fortunate in the rugby losing our first three matches, al­ SCHOOL HOUSE though not being disgraced. The team hopes NOTES Colours: Light Blue and Dark Blue to do better in the second round. H ousemaster: Mr J. H. Houghton The cross-country, under the encouragement Assistant Housemasters: Mr C. A. Lane, Mr F. of Jim Young, resulted in a win to School. Chinn, Mr Holmes Congratulations to all those who filled major House Captain: H. A. Swan places and to the rest of the house for the Captain of Cricket: H. A. Swan combined effort. vVe have hardly any hockey STEPHENS HOUSE vVith these appointments, elevating many Captain of Tennis: J. Wilkinson players in the house so we had to forfeit the Colours: Blue and Gold house members to some house position, the Captain of Swimming: P. Lewis first match, but we should do better in future. boys were more directly involved in House Captain of Rowing: D. Graney years. Housemaster: Mr. H. Godlee activities which bolstered enthusiasm and Captain of Sailing: A. Johnston, C. Brothers During third term a big house effort will Assistant Housemasters: Mr. D. Proctor, Mr. keenness. It has been found no activity was Captain of Debating: G. Ellis be needed in standards and athletics so that M. Orgill, Mr. 1. Munro short of Stephens' House members. To further Captain of Drama: D. Cooper we keep our chances for cock house alive. House Captain: H. Friend ensure this it was decided to strictlv limit the Captain of Football: J. Wilkinson awarding of house colours to those'who have House Vice-Captain: G. Grant Captain of Rugby: W. Newitt BUCKLAND HOUSE made a great contribution to the House. Captain of Hockey: C. Pattinson Colours: Maroon and vVhite House Secretary: H. Giblin Captain of Music: H. Howell Junior House Captain: S. Allen The effect of these changes have not or Captain of Cmss-Country: J. Young Housemaster: Mr C. 1. vVood could not possibly immediately change the Assistant Hcusemasters: Mr J. K. Kerr, Mr S. Captain of Swimming: H.Gibson SWIMMING was the first sport to be decided in Captain of Cricket: G. Grant position of the House, for spirit is gained C. CYipps, Mr F. J. Williams slowly but easily lost. In the swimming we first term, School House finishing third. Cap­ House Captain: M. vVertheimer Captain of Tennis: G. Creese tain Paul Lewis was outstanding, winning Captain of Rowing: J. Walker came last, but almost overtook School at one Captain of Swimming: M. vVatson stage. vVe have won one cricket match ("B" races. With a very strong "A" House cricket Captain of Cricket: P. Green Captain of Sailing: H. Giblin team we were only able to play one match in Captain of Football: G. Grant house against Bucks) but lost three-two Captain of Tennis: S. Bamford· matches against Thorold will be in 3rd term. first term, resulting in an easy victory against Captain of Rowing: M. Dickson Captain of Rugby: H. Newman Stephens. The "B" team played three very Captain of Hockey: D. Creese In tennis we have won in "A" and lost in "B" Captain of Sailing: VV. Chesterman to Thorold, and we have shared points with exciting matches, beating Stephens and Bucks Captain of Football: H. Wilkinson Captain of Cross Country: D. Allen and drawing with Thorold. Captain of Athletics: H. Newman, J. Button Bucks in "A" competition-remaining matches Captain of Rugby: A. Cuthbertson Captain of Debating: D. Allen to be played in 3rd term. In rowing we came Tennis is far from finished but we should do Captain of Hockey: M. Watson Captain of Drama: K. Holder third and in sailing we came first. Although well in third term. The only match played Captain of Cross-Country: J. Griffiths Captain of Singing: M. Dyer there are many sailors in the School, this resulted in a defeat for School in "B" House. Captain of Debating: M. 'Vertheimer latter competition unfortunately doesn't count vVith a very strong crew, including three from Captain of Drama: N. Cooper \VE are pleased to welcome Mr H. Godlee as for House points. the first eight, School won the house rowing Captain of Singing: H. Wilkinson our new Housemaster. Mr Proctor stepped convincingly in rather unfavourable conditions. UNFORTUNATELY Bucks have lost the drive of down as he thought, due to his University Second term activities reflected the upsurge Sailing was not one of our strong sports as we Mr Wood this term as he has left on a scholar­ commitments, it would be in the best interest of the House. vVe had the required number of finished fourth, but sailing does not count for of the House to have a Housemaster who was footballers during exam time to play Thorold cock-house. ship for the U.S.A. We wish him well as we do Mr vVilliams who will retire this year. at school full-time. Mr Godlee, determined to but due to their lack of players we won on For the house play, School House performed raise the standing of the House, made many forfeit. After good matches we went down to a comedy produced by Dean Cooper. After With Mr Williams' guidance Bucks won the changes in its organisation. A Secretary was Bucks in both "A" and "B" football. In the first the reception this hilarious production re­ House Music competition for the third time, appointed for bookwork and other organisa­ round of the Hugby we beat both Bucks and ceived, we were disappointed to finish second. this year. After coming second for the last tion, and a Junior House-Captain to supply the School but lost to Thorold-second round to vVe also finished second.to Bucks in the sing­ few years Bucks finally won the House Drama link between house officials and the newer be played later in term. In the Debating ing and thanks must be extended to those boys competition this year. Congratulations to Nick boys of the house in the Middle School. In throughout the year we are coming third who conducted the house and Hodney Howell Cooper, the producer. addition the Captain of each sport had a "B" overall. The most recent activity was Drama for his encouragement. In the other non­ The first major sport this year, swimming house captain, who knew the younger boys in which we came third, due to effort of pro­ sporting house activity, School has been de­ was won by Bucks quite convincingly under better. ducer K. Holder. Special mention must go feated in both "A" and "B" House by Bucks so the captaincy of Mark vVatson. Unfortunately 34 35

Bucks only managed a second in the football, FIRST term saw 1',11' Lane ably step into the Barnett, I. C., VI, '59-'68: Schools Board '66. '68. Cadet Corporal '66. Cadet Sergeant '67­ being beaten by School House. Depleted num­ role of Housemaster, during 1',11' Osborn's Matriculation '67-'68. Senior Under Officer '68. Librarian '66-'68. Vice-Captain School bers due to illness handicapped our Cross absence. Our sincere thanks go to him '68. Cadet Under Officer '66, '67. Senior House '68. Colours: Football '66, '67, '68. Country effort but we managed to secure the especially for his naturally mathematical new Under Officer '68. Sub Prefect '68. Caps: Athletics '65, '68. Howing '64, '65, '67, '68. second position. Cricket and Tennis are still system for awarding house colours. A fine Hockey '67, '68. Colours: Hockey '67, '68. Caps: Football '67, '68. Athletics '66-'68. undecided but Bucks appear to be in a strong team effort under Robert Fassett's lead Swimming '68. Howing '64, '6,5, '67 and '68. School Play '66. position to take out the four points. Debating brought us second place in the swimming. Cox of Australian Schoolboy Eight-Can­ is yet to commence but the Bucks team But perhaps one of our most creditable per­ Boss-Walker, R 1., VI '63-'68: Schools Board berra 1965. Honour Badge '67. Honour seems to be as strong as all others in the com­ formances came in the rowing in which we '67. Matriculation '67-'68. Commonwealth Scholarship '67-'68. Sub Prefect '67-'68. Badge '68. petition. Unfortunately, the House Rowing again came second. Stephen Osborne is to be Cloudsdale, G. S., '55-'68: Schools Board '66­ Competition suffered from severe disorganis­ congratulated on his win in the Senior Im­ Colours: Hockey '66. Howing '67-'68. Cross­ Country '67. Caps: Hockey '67. Hugby '68. '67. Matriculation '67-'68. Hutchins Clerical ation this year and after a quick change of promptu and Oratory. The juniors who were Scholarship '66. Form Merit '62. Captain of dates we were unable to field a crew. This placed last in the Impromptu revitalized them­ Librarian '68. House Captain '68. School Play, '65 '67. Stage Manager '68. Swimming '68. Captain of Life Saving '67­ was bad luck because three of the First selves for a victory over Stevens in the first '68. Colours: Rugby '67, '68. Swimming '63­ Eight were in Bucks. As yet Rugby and debate. None of the '"A" Cricket matches have Bradford, M. ]. P., VI 5039 '61-'68: Schools '68. Caps: Swimming '63, '68. Competent Hockey are undecided but the situation to been played due to Seconds fixture clash but Board '66. Matriculation '67. D. H. Harvey Surf Life Saver. date sees Bucks once more in a solid position the "B" team participated in a rare and thrill­ Scholarship '61. Clarke Exhibition Scholar­ Dexter, A., VI '63-'68: Schools Board '66. Mat­ for Cock House. ing tie with School and lost to Bucks. ship '64. 1st Prep. V Form Prize '61. Dux riculation '67-'68. Bank of N.S.W. Bursary of JuniaI' School (Prep. VI) '62. Dux of '67. Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship THOROLD HOUSE The Juniors have also had two fine wins in Form II '63. Form Merit Prize '66. Head­ '67. Dux '64. Form Merit '66. Colours: Hugby Colours: Green and \Vhite the "B" Tennis. Football has been a dismal masters' Prize for Services to the School '67. '66, '67. Cap: Rugby'68. Housemaster: Mr. V. e. Osborn affair with defeats in both "A" and "B", al­ Form Merit VI Form Prize '68. Old Boys' Assistant Housemasters: 1',11' C. Lane, 1',11' E. though no one can deny our creditable fight­ Lodge Prize for Services to the School '68. Dixon, F. B., VI '62-'68. Schools Board '67. Heyward, 1',11' B. Griggs, 1',11' H. Millington. ing spirit against a strong School team. The Magazine Prize '68. Prefect '68. Corporal Matriculation '67-'68. Form Merit '62, '63, House Captain: H. Sharpe Juniors beat Bucks and Steves. Drama saw us A.T.e. '66. Editor of School Magazine '68. '64. Sub Prefect '67. Prefect '68 e.U.O. Captain of Swimming: H. Fassett last. 'While the Rugby Team recorded a great Librarian '67. Assistant (Vice Chief) Librar­ Army '68. Colours: Howing '68. Football '66, Captain of Cricket: H. Sharpe win in the first round games and look likely ian '68. Captain of Music '68. Captain of '67, '68. Caps: Rowing '66, '67. Football '68. Captain of Tennis: H. Jackett winners. Cross-Country saw us fill our tradi­ Drama '68. Vice-Captain of Athletics '68. Captain School House Drama '68. Boarding Captain of ROWing: K. Brown tional third place. Due to extremely contro­ Captain of Cross-Country '68. Vice-Captain House Senior '67, '68. Captain of Sailing: P. Blackwood versial decisions we were placed last in both of Buckland House '68. Colours: Athletics Edwards, D. W., VI '65-'68. Schools Board '66. Captain of Football: M. Walls House Singing and Drama, while in sailing '66, '67, '68. Howing '66, '67, '68. Cross­ Matriculation '67-'68. Commonwealth Secon­ Captain of Rugby: K. Brown we came a creditable second. Up to date we Country '66 '67, '68. Rugby '68. Caps: dary Scholarship '67-'68. Form Merit Prize Captain of Debating: S. Osborne have had a mixed bag of success but with Athletic~ '66, "67, '68. Cross-Country '67, '68. '67. Member Library Committee '68. Mem­ Captain of Drama: e. Mills good team efforts in Athletics and Standards Rowing '68. School Play '66, '67, '68. Hon­ ber Film Making Society '68. Colours: Captain of Singing: e. Mills Thorold should record a respectable position our Badge '68. Hockey '66, '67, '68. Captain of Cross-Country: K. Brown in the Cock House award. Burley, V. G., VI '56-'68: Schools Board '66. Fitzaerald W. J., VI ',59-'68. Schools Board '66. b , '68 Matriculation '68. Director of Film Society Matriculation '67-'68. Corporal Army . '68. Friend, W. J., VI 4715 '56-'68. Schools Board VALETE Chambers, J., VI '57-'68: Schools Board '66. '66. Matriculation '67-'68. Commonwealth Matriculation '67-'68. Newcastle and Board Secondary Scholarship '66. Sub Prefect '68. INFOR;\IATION provided in this section is nor­ Allen, S. E. M., VI 5149 '63-'68: Schools Board '61. Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship Colours: Cricket '67, '68. Football '68. Caps: mally supplied by students themselves. If, '66. Matriculation '67. Robert Nettlefold '66. Merit Prize '62. Merit Prize '67. Army Cricket '68. School Play '64, '65, '68. hO'vvever, any name or important detail has Scholarship '63. Senior Bursary '67. Form Cadet '65-'66. Army Corporal '67- '68. Hall, A. J., VI '63-'68. Schools Board '67. Mat­ been omitted or inaccurately reported we Merit Prize '63, '65, '66. Headmaster's Prize Colours: Hockey'68. riculation '68. Group Leader B. House '67­ apologise in advance and will notify the cor­ '64. English Prize '65. Commercial Practice '68. Corporal Army Cadets '68. Colours: rection in the next issue of the Magazine. II Prize '65. F. M. Young Memorial Prize Chesterman, C. F., VI '68: Schools Board '66. Matriculation '67-'68. Headmasters Prize for Cross-Country '68. 'WP----.~_ ~ <>___<3"_~ ~ ~ ."7 for Junior Geography '67. Sub Prefect '68. .... __ Service to School '67. Sub Prefect '67. Prefect Hallam, S. L., '64-'68. i I Librarian '67-'68. Sub-Editor of School Hamilton, D. W. C., VI '61-'68. Schools Board See 'Exam Results' for full details of I Magazine '68. House Vice-Captain '68. 2nd '68. Sergeant A.T.e. '67-'68. Colours: Ath­ ! letics '67. Caps: Football '66, '67 and '68. '66. Matriculation '67-'68. Junior Bursary '62. I Schools' Board and JHatriculation results. I XVIII Colours: Athletics '67. Cross-Country Newcastle and Board '63. Commonwealth '67-'68. Cricket '65, '66, '67, '68. Caps: Cross­ Howing '67, '68. I 1\1ention of these exams hereunder does I Secondarv Scholarship '66. Board Scholar­ Country '68. Cricket '67, '68. e. W. Butler Clennett, ]. R, VI '61-'68; Schools Board '65­ ship '68.'Corporal in Army Corps '68. I not necessarily imply a pass. I Memorial Prize for Cricket (Bowling Aver­ '66. Matriculation '67-'68. Champion Ath­ L------.1 age). '67-'68. lete '66-'67. Captain Athletics '67-'68. Cap­ Harvell, I. R W., V '64-'68. Schools Board '68. tain Football '68. Sub Prefect '67. Prefect Colours: I-Iockey '68. 36 37 HOlcell, D. lYl., VI '62-'68. Schools Board '66 ~a~ricul~tion '67-'68. Sub Prefect '67-'68: Parker,. G. J:, VI, '63,-'68. Schools Board '66. PIef~ct MatnculatIOn 67- 68. Sub Prefect '68. SALVETE 68. Student Christian Movement ~~~ours: PresId~nt, '?8., Vice-President '67. Library Football '68. Captain 2nd XVIII CommIttee 64- 68. Dramatic Societv '65-'68 ~.T.c. ~cting Pcacocl~, F. yI :57-'68. Schools Board '66. DURING the year we have welcomed the 5795 Jarvis, Russell William Corporal '67-'68. Colours:' ?, 5796 Kirby, Michael Ewen Football 68. Cap: Rowing '67-'68. Manager 1.1atr:culatIon 67- 68. Sub Prefect '68. Libra­ following pupils to the School. We bid them 1st XVIII. nan 68. Corporal ATC '67-'68. welcome and apologise for any omissions. 5797 Klok, Anthony Cornelius ~. 5798 Laird, Campbell David Hoyle, S. R., VI '64-'68. Schools Board '66 Pir;ch?wiak, F., VI '64-'68. Class Captain .5747 Hawes, Martin ~7. 5799 Lane, Paul Kenneth Matriculation '67-'68. . 66- PreSIdent Printing Society '67. Vice­ 5748 Baker, Anthony James 5800 Mallett, Hobert Hansen Ireland, S. J., VI '63-'68. Schools Board '66 PreSIdent Judo Club '67. .5749 Barker, Jacqueline Mary 5801 Marstrand, John ~atriculation '67-'68. Assembly Prize' '67: Abdul R~hman, N. B., VI '66-'68. Schools .57.50 Bingham, David Max 5802 McIntosh, Robert John VIce-~aptain School '68. C.D.O. '68. House Board 66. Matriculation '67-'68. Columbo 5751 Cobbold, David Allan 5803 McLeod, Shane Patrick Captam (Cock) '68. Colours: Football '68 Plan Scholars~ip '66, '67, '68. Merit Prize '66. 5752 Dickinson, Joanne Louise 5804 McRae, Alistair Malcolm Hoss Cross-Country '67. Athletics '66 Cap' Row' Sub Prefect 68. Colours: Soccer '67 '68 5753 Freeman, James Alaistair 5805 Middleton, Ian Stuart ing '68. . ,. - Caps: Soccer '67, '68. ' . .5754 Godlee, Dimity Cynthia 5806 Morris, Timothy John Whately Jackett:. D. I!-., ;rI '?6-'68. Schools Board '66. R(;msay, I. W., VI '59-'68. Schools Board '66­ 5755 Harrex, Jonathan James Piggott 5807 Newell, Nicholas John MatllculatlOn 67- 68. Form Merit Prize '66 67. Matriculation '67-'68. Sergeant Army 5756 Henry, Robert Rutherford 5808 Newitt, Quentin Chester D.ux '67..Sch<:lars Badge '67. Dux '68. O. H: Ca~ets '66, '67, '68. Secretary Historical 5757 Holt, Paul Anthony .5809 Oakes, Julian James B~ggs P~'lze for Maths '68. Sub Prefect '67. ~~~Iety '67. Librarian '68. Colours: Hugby 5758 Lane, Peta 5810 O'Farrell, Michael Ernest Plefect 68. House Captain '67-'68. Colours' 5759 Levet, Keith .5811 Orgill, David McGregor Hugby '66, '67, '68. Caps Rugby '67 '68' 5760 Mawson, Karen Jayne 5812 Otlowski, Justin Francis Rifhardson, R. G., VI '67-'68. Schools Board 5761 McElwee, Jacqueline 5813 Palmer, Douglas Gordon Captain of Rugby '68. '. 66. Matriculation '67-'68. Commonwealth Se~on?ary 5762 Pelham, Suzanne Mary 5814 Park, Anthony Bennett Johnsto.n, D.. R., ;'1 '6?-'68. Schools Board '66. Scholarship '67-'68. Form Merit 5763 Pettifer, David 5815 Peters David Michael MatnculatIon 67- 68. Junior Bursary '62. Pnze 67. Member Library Committee '67. 5764 Postma, Geoffrey Harold 5816 Pinkal:d, Andrew Geofhey Commonwealt}l Secondary Scholarship '66. Saunder~, M: A., VI '58-'68. Schools Board '66. 5765 Scott, Michael William 5817 Robinson, Richard Myles ,Dux Prep. IV 60. Form Merit Prize Prep. V Captam of Tennis '67. CaI)s' Tennis '66 '6~f '68. ". ,, .5766 Shugg, Hobert Charles 5818 Rostron" James Andrew 61. Form Merit Prep. VI '62. Form Merit 5767 Trowbridge, John Walter 5819 Stenning, David John 2nd Form '63. Form Merit 3rd Form '64 Schofield, D. R., VI '63-'68. Schools Board '66 .5768 Tucker, David Mark Dawson 5820 Skinner, Peter David House,Senior '68. Sub Prefect '68. Sergeant Matric.u~ation . '6~-'68. Sub Prefect '68: 5769 Allen, Ewart Austin 5821 Smith, David James Army 68. Colours: Cross-Country '67. , ?oloUls. Rowmg 67. Caps: Howing '68. .5770 Allwinton, Peter Leslie 5822 Sweetingham, Mark William . Lane, B. C., V '68. Schools Board '68 Ca)' .5771 Bamford, Nicholas Craig 5823 Thomas, Gilbert Vernon Keith Hockey '68. .I. Skillen,. G. J., Y,I '67-'68. Schools Board '67. Matnculation 68. 5772 Boukouvalas, Othon Theo 5824 Thorold, Marcus Jonothan LeuAs, T. T. B., VI '60-'68. Sub Prefect '68 .5773 Brook, James Archer 5825 Thorold, Simon Charles ~iC (LAC) '64-'68. Colours: Hockey '66: 5774 Buckland, Peter John .5826 Ware, Steven Francis 5775 Buckingham, Mark 5827 Weaver, Paul Julian Limb, .P. K.: \1,1 '~1-'68. Schools Board '66. 5776 Clark, Graham Bailey 5828 Williams, Dean MatnculatIOn 67- 68. Commonwealth Secon­ 5777 Cotton, Julian James 5829 Williams, Craig ;lary Scholarship '67. Cadet N.C.O. Sergeant ~ ~ ~ 5778 Cranswick, Christopher Mark .5830 Williamson, John Robert 68. Cap: Howing '66. 5779 Downie, Peter Jolm .5831 Wilkinson, Hobert Eric Michael None so blind as those who won't. 5780 Dowson, Gregory John 5832 Young, Lindsay Roland Lovi!Jond, W. N., VI '.56-'68. Schools Board '67 5781 Fish, Timothy Roy 5833 Ooi, Chee Kiong Matriculation '68. Colours: Swimming '68: ~ ~ ~ 5782 Floyd, Andrew David 5834 Palesy, Peter Douglas McDaVitt, D. J., III '65-'68. One hour's before midnight is worth two after. 5783 Foster, Arthur Hichard Mathew 583.5 Tapson, Justin Joseph Royden M cLar~n, .T. ~. 1.; ~I, '.56-'68. Schools Board '66. 5784 Frey, Ronnie Herbert .5836 Heather, Mark Laurence Ma.tnculatIOn 6f- 68. Colours: Football '68. ~ ~ ~ 5785 Gill, Robert Jolm .5837 Summerhayes, Jonathan Paul Mor1'1wy, L. 0., VI '58-'68. Schools Board '66 5786 Girard, Mark Anthony 5838 Summerhayes, Richard Wareham Mah:iculation '67-'68. Headmasters Prize fOl: One man's meat is another man's fat. 5787 Haddon-Cave, Michael McL. .5839 Lyons, David Henry Ashwell Sel:vIc,e to ~choo.l '6~, '68. Army Cadet Cor­ 5788 Harris, David Arthur 5840 Hayward, Christopher John pOlal 67: LI~ranan 67. Chief Librarian '68. ~ ~ ~ 5789 Hartigan, Andrew James 5841 Munro, Timothy James Sub ~ref~ct ,66-'67. Prefect '67-'68. Colours: Practice makes perfect. 5790 Hayes, Anthony Peter 5842 McIntosh, Duncan Ian !l~vvmg 66-68. Football '65-'68. Athletics 5791 House, Bruce Samuel .5843 Proctor, Murray Wal1ace ,6i. Cross-Country '68. Caps: Howing '66 ~ ~ ~ 5792 Holmes, Anthony Alan .5844 MacKean, James Alexander Patterson 68. Football '66-'68. Cross-Country '68. ' 5793 Hume, Christopher Andrew .5845 Morice, Dominic More chaste less heed. Good ones are scarce. 5794 Jackman, Christopher Gordon .5846 Smith, Baden 38 39 SPORTS NOTES Rowing

Master-in-Charge: Mr D. Proctor Captain: D. C. W. Graney

THE '69 Season began early in January with ~r Jolm Douglas coaching the First Eight for hIs second year. Prospects did not seem as bright as in the previous year with none of the '68 crew returning. The first race was on the 25th of January when a Four from the First Eight won the Safold'y Bay Regatta. The Second Eight started trammg under Mr Arthur vVherrett a week before school resumed. The Fours started training soon after school resumed with Messrs Wood, Hyland, Wilson, Boss-Walker, Griffiths and Newitt coaching the and the Second Eight came a creditable fourth Open, Open Lightweight, Under 16, Under 16 in front of Friends' First Eight and Gram­ Lightweight, Under 15 and Under 14 crews mar's Second Eight. re.specti>:ely. Mr Wood also coached an Open "Noddey's Night Spot," a highly successful LIghtweIght crew and Mr Griffiths a Second dance was held on the 15th of March to Under 15 crew. raise funds for the new trailer. The $350 profit Hutchins coxswain F. Andrews is hoisted hiah with the Golden Fleec Early in the season iVIr Douglas purchased Cup after the race. With coach John Douglas (front), the crew is: was later used to subsidise accommodation From left, rvl. 'Vertheimer, D. Graney, K. Brown, M. Dickson, L. Thomp­ a boat trailer. This was used throughout the up in Launceston when donations were re­ son, R. Howell, J. Walker, A. Cuthhertson. season for transporting the shells. ceived from various people. ~or the. Royal Hobart Regatta the Eight .The Southern School's Regatta was a great donations, also to Mr Shoobridge for the loan were so close it was decided that each would splIt up mto two Fours which won both tnumph for the School, winning five out of of the speedboat and the Grammar, Sandy Bay take turns in standing down for a match. Open School Fours races. After the Royal eight races. Mr F. Wood presented the Pres­ and Lindisfarne rowing clubs for the use of The roster proved very equal and after the Hobart Regatta the Eight started traininct in ley Seal Cup to the stroke of the First Eight. their sheds and facilities. second round of matches St Virgil's, Friends' the modified Italian designed "Argo." b The weekend before the Head-of-the-River and Hutchins had a chance to win the premier­ On the 15th of February the First Eight both Eights went to New Norfolk for final Tennis ship with Savio behind but still with a remote travelled up to Launceston for the same re­ training on the Derwent. chance. In the third round Hutchins lost both gatta. Due to being uninfoimed of the correct '.fhe Eights left for Launceston two days Captain: S. J. Bamford matches against Friends' and St Virgil's and times of races the Eight missed the Eight's before the race in order to have a final training THIS year the inclusion of Savio in the school won against Savio, while St Virgil's won all race but competed in the Four's race gaining on the Head -of-the-River course. roster increased the interest in Tennis. The matches. This put St Virgil's ahead by one match followed by Friends' with Hutchins one the first two places so the day was not com­ The Head-of-the-Hiver ,vas rowed on Thurs­ roster was also lengthened from two rounds pletely wasted. to three. match behind, third. Congratulations to St day the 3rd in perfect conditions. Although Virgil's. The Second Eight had their first race in not as successful as the Southern School's Unfortunately this year we lost three of Fours at the Sandy Bay Rowing Club Reeratta Hegatta the Under 16 Lightweight crew won the last year's premiership team. The gaps Congratulations too must be given to Savio where they gained the first two places in their and the First Eight won the main event were filled by four players. Stephen Wignall for their fine effort in their first year and they event. convincingly by almost three lengths from although young proved a real find and ac­ will undoubtedly improve in following years. The First Eight's race for Hutchins was on Grammar with Friends' third. quitted himself well to the responsible position Although finishing third the team was full the 8th of March in the Henley-on-Tamar A sincere thanks goes to the rowing masters, of number 2 player. Number 3 and 4 positions of entbusiasm and with four of the five mem­ Regatta. In the rough conditions the First iVlr Griggs and Mr Proctor, the coaches, the had to be filled by H. Gibson, D. Cooper and bers of the team probably coming back next Eight won by half-a-length from Grammar Old Boys Parents and Friends' for their R. Wilkinson and because play-off matches year our position should improve. 40 41

his natural batting style to play the role of Out thanks are due to Mr Dexter for ex­ Hutchins v. Launceston Grammar sheet-anchor for the benefit of the team. cellent organisation and support, the grounds­ Grant 67, Sharpe 39, Jackett 37; Green 2/4 man for his assistance, our parents who made and 2/4, Clemons 2/32, Wilkinson 5/24, Grant A visit to Melbourne before the school year the season such an enjoyable one and support­ Cricket began gave us valuable match practice and 4/23, Saunders 5/32. ers too numerous to name. Weare particularly (Hutchins won outright) Captain: H. A. Swan experience. Our thanks are due to the Penin­ grateful to Mr Bruce Saunders who on many sula Grammar School masters, players and occasions gave valuable assistance with wicket Vice-Captain: J. Wilkinson parents for their wonderful hospitality and preparation and to Mr Hichardson for his help Hutchins v. Brighton Grammar organisation. We played matches against Pen­ Coach: Mr. L. Hichardson and guidance which have resulted in nine Wilkinson 21, H. Swan 17, Allanby 16; insula, Haileybury and Mentone Grammar. premierships over the past twelve years-an Saunders 3/53, Sharpe 2/32. At Easter, Brighton Grammar visited us and outstanding achievement. (Grammar won on first innings) regained "The Ashes" after two years. The ANOTHER successful season was culminated by Past v. Present Match was washed out but a the State Premiership win-our first success most enjoyable game was played against the HESULTS OF MATCHES in the North for well over twenty years. The Old Boys Team. As a result it is hoped that Hutchins v. Peninsula Grammar team fully deserved its success because of able several of the present team will play for the Saunders 31, Dyer 21 and 20, Sharpe 27, leadership and the dedication of players both Old Boys next year. We fully appreciate the Jackett 15; Dyer 2/27, Green 2/19, Grant 2/19. Swimming in matches and at practice. It is a long time support and assistance of the Old Boys Team. (Drawn game) since a player scored two centuries in a season \iVe lost one roster match to St Virgil's who and James Wilkinson is to be congratulated are to be congratulated on their improvement Hutchins v. Haileybury Captain: on this feat. Hobert Swan is also to be com­ during the season. The loss had the effect of Sharpe 52, Saunders 22, Allanby 27; Green Q. M. Watson mended for the manner in which he subdued teaching us the folly of over-confidence. 4/27, Grant 2/21, Clemons 2/66. Master in Charge: (Haileybury won) Mr 1. D. Munro Hutchins v. Mentone Grammar Wilkinson 56, Sharpe 23, Saunders 19 and 21, Burton 17, Allanby 18; Clemons 6/10, THE standard of swimming in the School has Wilkinson 2/7, Grant 2/10 and 6/7, Dyer 3/17. shown a definite improvement this year, in­ (Hutchins won outright) dicating that the swimmers in the School are not lacking in ability. The potential, however Hutchins v. St Virgil's is far from being developed to capacity. Wilkinson 59, H. Swan 58, Sharpe 44; Dyer The Inter-House swimming sports 6n 21st 7/8, Wilkinson 2/9, Clemons 3/17, Green 3/3. February was the basis for the Southern Com­ (Hutchins won outright) bined team. Buckland House proved its super­ iority by winning from Thorold, Stephens and Hutchins v. Friends' School; several new records were set. Wilkinson 104, Grant 69, Saunders 41, Sharpe 19; Clemons 3/36, Dyer 4/69, Wilkin­ son 7/25, Grant 2/5, Saunders 2/5. (Hutchins won outright) Hutchins v. Friends' Wilkinson 33, Dyer 22, H. Swan 20, Grant 16, Saunders 17, Jackett 14, Sharpe 14, Allanby 13; Clemons 6/47, Dyer 3/43. (Hutchins won outright) Hutchins v. St Virgil's H. Swan 36, Dyer 17, Grant 11; Clemons 5/46, Dyer 6/31, Sharpe 4/18. (St Virgil's won on first innings) Hutchins v. Friends' FffiST XI STATE PREMIERS Wilkinson 103, H. Swan 59 n.o.; Grant 3/19, Back Row Left to Right: R. Clemons, P. Green, J. Wilkinson, Mr L. Clemons 2/22, P. Swan 2/25. Richardson, C. Saunders, G. Grant, C. Giles. Front Row Left to Right: P. Swan, S. Allanby, R. Sharpe, T. Swan, R. Swan, R. Jackett, M. Dyer. (Hutchins won on first innings) (Continued on page 44) 42 43

(h) Would you say yes if you could do a DUSK MEDITATION civilian service alternative? THE VOICE Idle swings, empty parks, deserted by children; 56% Yes 38% A small sound escapes, 32% No 46% Echoes ring through empty streets,. 4% Undecided 12% Clouds form above; dusk is forming My mind explodes with fear; OFTHE 8% No opinion 4% From games of innocence to a struggle of The enemy approaches ever so near. (i) Should Australia have military involve­ ignorance, My body is frigid,. my soul is petrified. SCHOOL ment in Vietnam? Their eyes clear and unaccusing, are blinded Gathering my wits I look for escape; 56% Yes 60% by haze, I send up a prayer to God. 36% No 28% THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL MAGAZINE So to life, they adventure with dreams, happi­ Crossing my fingers, I bend low 8% Undecided 12% ness and freedom. OPINION POLL 0% No opinion 0% Half-run, half-crawl along, (j) Which Party will you vote for when you The haze thickens to mist, while the sunlight Through the scrub, across the unknown, (The first figure represents that of the staff, fades the second that of the students). are of voting age in the State Elections? Into the territory I know. Covering·a child's virtue with the vices of an Labour 6%, Centre 0%, Communist 2%, There, halting in the cover of a copse, SCHOOL: adult Democrr.tic Labour ,Party 6%, Liberal I wonder whether I was right to run, (a) Which is your main interest at Hutchins? 54%, Undecided 22%, No opinion 10%. With the sun of credulity fading, a cloud of Academic 620/0 confusion forms, Should I have stood my ground, SOCIAL: Sport 280/0 Security is lost, and freedom, but loneliness, Died for my country; Extra Curicular 100/0 (k) Do you like Maxi skirts on girls? discovered. Given up my life for a cause, 8% Yes 4% A cause of misery and mystery? (b) Should Asian languages be substituted 80% No 92% Beyond the cloud he knows is death, below for some European languages in the 12% Undecided 4% he knew was Heaven; A war aroused by suspicions, Matriculation syllabus? (1) Do you smoke? Dreams are found by few who leave the idle Dictators and repression. 80% Yes 660/0 24% Yes 42% swings vVill war solve the unsolved problems, 80/0 No 180/0 60% No 38% Prejudice, suffering and ignorance are discov­ 12% Undecided 16% Or must we wait and pray; 16% Occasionally 20% ered by many. Pray for help from above? (c) Would you like folk songs to replace (m) Do you like girls to smoke? But all will rise above the cloud to find ... hymns in one assembly a week? 12% Yes 12% James Henri, VI 72% Yes 740/0 80% No 82% 1. B1'OinotVski, VI 28% No 20% 8% Undecided 6% 0% Undecided 60/0 (n) Do you agree with the policy of "Dutch (d) Should the prefects be elected by senior Dating"? (for students). students? 76% Yes 480/0 60% Yes 66% 12% No 300/0 SPOHTS NOTES (continued f1'Om page 42) 28% No 22% 12% Undecided 22% For the first time butterfly was introduced stagcs of the carnival Hutchins was leading 120/0 Undecided 12% ("Dutch Dating" is the term used when each partner pays during an outing). into the programme for the Southern Com­ from Grammar and St Virgil's. However from (e) Should the Cadets have a choice of bined sports. Also Savio College participated the diving until the relays we slipped about leaving the Unit after three years? (0) Do you believe in equality of the sexes? 76% Yes 42% for the first time, necessitating the division twenty points behind St Virgil's, Grammar and 680/0 Yes 90% of the six-laned Hobart pool into eight lanes. St Pat's. The relays showed up our lack of 20% No 8% 20% No 52% 4% Undecided 4% This was an extremely unsatisfactory arrange­ depth and at the conclusion of the carnival 12% Undecided 2% 0% No opinion 2% ment as the starting blocks could not be used, we were fourth just in front of Scotch College. (f) Is sport over-emphasized at Hutchins? thus adding H-2 seconds to each competitor's The final positions were: St Virgils, Gram­ 56% Yes 44% HELIGION: time making records extremely hard to break. mar, St Patrick's, Hutchins, Scotch, Friends' 32% No 46% (p) Do you believe in God (or a supreme However Craig Anderson broke seven records and Savio. 12% Undecided 10% being? in eight swims, the eighth was a world record The standard of swimming would rise rapid­ 56% Yes 50% hence it was agreed that the timekeepers were POLITICAL: ly if the majority of the boys could start 20% No 120/0 at fault. St Virgil's won the sports closely training in the first week in January. As we (g) Do you agree with the system used in 20% Undecided 280/0 followed by Friends', Hutchins and Savio. are hoping to have our own pool within a Australia for the National Service call­ 4% No opinion 8% few years this will be easily achieved. up? The team travelled up to Launceston for (q) Do you believe in life after death? the Island Combined sports. The conditions Colour Awards were gained by: M. vVatson, 240/0 Yes 30% 40% Yes 320/0 were very bad; it rained all afternoon and C. Mills, S. Hewer, It Fassart, It Groom, N. 72% No 56% 20% No 22% 4% Undecided 12% the exposed position of the Launceston pool Cooper, P. Lewis, T. Cooper and C. Anderson. 320/0 Undecided 380/0 meant that the wind swept across the pool Cap awards were gained by: M. Watson, P. 0% No opinion 2% 8% No opinion 8% resulting in very rough water. In the early Lcwis and C. Anderson. 44 45

Stephen Hewer on the twelve string; Simon Harry (hooligan)-PhiIip Sansom REPORT FROM ROOM 14 Young on the classic; Chris Mills on folk. A Horace (rustic gentleman)-James Grif­ second group was satisfied to stay at School fiths 1969 has been a gratifying year in that groups COCK HOUSE ACTIVITIES and attain some proficiency on an instrument. Willie (rustic gentleman)-Glenn How­ have at last identified themselves among Drama royd normal school activities with practice times The Dramatic Society Stevie (Peter's friend)-Peter Fysh, Clive allotted to the Calendar. Even if the where­ The works presented by the four houses The choice of work for this year was given CalveI' abouts of the !vIusic Depm·tment has been this year were a credit to the producers as to a musical for schools called "The Parker Man from the Ministry-Stephen Osborne obscure, the pattern of music and its counter­ well as the actors. The two evenings for house Plan" by Gwyn Arch and James Owen. The Carruthers-Simon Young parts have made a real and lively impression drama were well attended and the audiences Collegiate School of St Michael's were asked Vicar-Kim Holder on the students. were conscious of the achievements by the to co-operate in the presentation and five per­ Wife of the Vicar-Elizabeth Webber actors. The adjudicator, Mr Hugo McCann, formances were given. Two at the Amenities Small boys-Stephen Gumley, Michael Choral Lecturer at the Hobart Teacher's College was Centre, Royal Derwent Hospital, and three O'Farell, Saul Eslake delighted by the atmosphere between player at Collegiate Hall of St Michael's. Chorus of children and pony riders-Anne 'WITH the innovations of assembly choirs in and listener and congratulated the dramatic It was a truly "work-shop" atmosphere, the Bain, Anne Boss-Walker, Sally Macneil, both the Prep and Middle Schools more inter­ society for creating such an interest in the characters inspired every member of the cast, Ann McCuig, Debbie Abbott, Susan est has been aroused in singing and made it theatre. the settings created enthusiasm for the stage Dean, Sally Dean, Elizabeth Griffiths, possible to encourage students to give up a The placings were: Buckland 1st, School mechanics and electricians. The double cast Elizabeth Dodgson, Robyn McMinn, lunch time for special part singing. Three 2nd, Stephens 3rd, Thorold 4th. for some characters proved a success, for the Gillian Funnell, Loraine Robertson, groups were entered in the City of Hobart students were able to be self-critical and able Beth Butterworth, Jane Marstrand, Col­ Music Eisteddfod, Under 10's with 25 boys, Under to observe the individuality of each other's leen Howell, Fiona Sweet, Audrey Rin­ 12's with 30 boys, Under 18's with 30 boys. Having created the havoc it was disappoint­ performance. The performances not only show­ ger, Margaret Davies, Cathy Taylor, Their performances were well received by the ing to be absent during the final stages of the ed the capabilities of the actors but a co­ Kathryn Adams, Alanna McClemments, adjudicator, Mr Donald Britton, with the event but it was pleasing to hear the various operation between 60 actors and 10 stage Anne Large, Alison Craig, Tina Mills, Under 10's achieving "highly commended." ways each house approached the matter of mechanics in stage management and scene Gail Read, Elizabeth Robertson, Kaye The prep school singers have added further rehearsing and performances. Congratulations changes without help from school staff. One Clennett, Jane Blakney, Janine Holton, to their credits by singing at the combined must rest between Buckland and School for last credit to the students must come from Denice Foster, Elizabeth Fife, Mandy Schools' Festival of The Tasmanian School establishing such a close finish once again the producer and the conductor for their co­ McGhie, Philip Burton, Mark Sansom, Music Association at the City Hall in the with spirited singing and conducting. Each operation and attention to his advice and Mark Grover, Peter Allwinton. performance of "The Sea," by Ian Kendell. house was required to render the following- directions. Orchestra: Mrs J. Humble, Mrs M. Skeggs, Both Prep and Middle School groups per­ (a) Set part song-"Choral Hymn," by The cast were: Mrs W. Ayling-violins;Mr C. James­ formed at the end of the year Speech Day Henry Ley. Ruth Parker (sister)-Pippa Fysh, Keitha viola; Mr J. Millington-cello; Mrs P. celebrations in part songs with youthful ex­ (b) Own choice unison song-classic style. Cruickshank Lee-piano; Stephen Hewer, Simon Geth­ huberance. (c) Own choice part song-from a musical Peter Parker (brother)-Chris Mills, Mich- en-guitar. show. ael Thompson Stage Managers: Simon Young, Kim Holder. Instrumental (d) Own choice unison song-"pop," ballad, Mrs Parker-Pru Cotton Stage Director:: Ken Taylor. or folk style. Mr Parker-Andrew Alexander There has been some success in group play­ (e) Instrumental group-traditional instru­ Mary Brown (vicar's daughter)-Jane Pet­ Assistants: Mark Watson, David Wisbey, ing of clarinets and recorders from the ments. ers, Peta Bain Richard Mills, David Horn, Ian Officer, orchestral players. Both groups gave creditable (f) Instrumental group-"pop" modern in­ Tom (hooligan)-Nicholas Cooper George O'Farrell. performances in their respective sections in struments. the City of Hobart Eisteddfod. Dick (hooligan)-Kevin McClaine Lighting Mechanic: Hugh Lewis. The vocal side of the events settled the Congratulations to James Gibson-cello, contest, making it somewhat easier for this John vVilliams-clarinet, for being accepted year's adjudicator Mr John Nicholls in select­ by the Tasmania Youth Trainee Orchestra. ing the order of placing. Buckland 1st, School 2nd, Stephens 3rd, Thorold 4th. Congratulations to the Tasmanian School Music Association for the arrangements of the Creative Activities Music Camp at the Education centre, Belle­ Sixth Form students are grateful to the rive, where instrumental players from schools Principal Miss Emmerson of the Fahan Girls' o~ Tasmania were given tutorials by members School for permission to combine in creative of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and activities on Thursday afternoon at the Fahan to the Combined Music Festival at the Hobart School. It was pleasing to see such enthusiasm City Hall at which the School was well rep­ and appreciation for such a variety of styles resented in both instrumental and vocal items. of vocal music and the skill of the guitarists- 46 47 THE JUNIOR SCHOOL JOURNAL

SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1969 THE A. A. STEPHPENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Captains of the Junior School­ Nicholas Allanby Librarians: S. Game, J. Fiotakis. Manu Khan Assistants: C. Cranswick, R. Jarvis, M. King, K. Mays, J. Reid. Vice-Captains- The library has been working efficiently this Adrian Cleland year under the control of the librarians and Christopher Mackey their assistants. A new system whereby each Stuart Valentine JUNIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS boy is responsible for a section of the library 1969 SP01T Captains- has proved an excellent way of providing a Tennis: J. Linton service to other boys who make enquiries, Back Row (Left to Right): C. Mackey, Cncket: N. Allanby and to meet the endless task of sorting and A. Cleland, S. Valentine. replacing books on the shelves. We are for­ Front Row: M. Khan, Mr. G. McKay STAFF tunate in having a room specially for the (Headmaster), N. Allanby. THERE have been two staff changes this term, library and it is being well used by all ages both in the Infant Department. Mrs Berner for class activities and free reading. Weare who was Mrs Holton's assistant in the Pre­ also fortunate in the amount of new books School ,left us at the end of last year, and Mrs that are appearing on the shelves due to the Oxberry of Prep II left us at the end of first generosity of parents supplementing the funds term. Their places have been taken by Mrs made available by the School. Special thanks Sue Henek in the Pre-School and Mrs Cureton must go to the Sandy Bay Parents Group in Prep II. To both we extend a very warm and to all those parents who attended our welcome and hope that their stay with us will Junior School Opera last year. be a long and fruitful one. SWIMMING AND LIFE-SAVING We should also like to welcome our new The annual learn-to-swim campaign was caretaker-bus driver Mr Bentley and his wife conducted at the Education Department Pool, who came to us to\'\!ards the end of first term. for a period of three weeks, immediately after the Easter vacation. This was open to boys SCHOOL ACTIVITIES in Preps III, IV, V and VI. A number of excursions were conducted During this time, fourteen boys were taught during first term, the chief being a visit to to swim and a considerable number were the Tasmanian Trade Exhibition in the City able to improve their ability. Hall in March, a visit to the Canada Exhibition A life-saving group, consisting of better in the Tasmanian Museum in May and a visit swimmers, underwent a very vigorous period by Prep III to Baker's Milk factory. All of of instruction during this same period. these were both enjoyable and most educa­ This culminated in a series of examinations tional. Another most enjoyable excursion was which produced excellent results. The follow­ that to the Theatre Royal where we were ingawards were gained as a result- entertained by the Engel family, a group of Water Safety Certificates 19 musicians from Austria. Safe Swimmer Certificates 14 Intermediate Stars 15 MUSIC Bars to Intermediate Stars .3 Two groups were entered in the choir Bronze Medallions 1 section of the Hobart Eisteddfod. Both acquit­ Manu Khan is to be especially congratulated ted themselves very well indeed, the Under for winning a Bronze Medallion under very 10 group receiving an honourable mention. adverse conditions. Our congratulations to Mr Mawson and both 'Ve would again like to thank Mr Plaister groups. and his assistants, Miss Batt and Mr Parsons, JUNIOR SCHOOL CRICKET TEAM, PREMillRS, I!)69 The House Music competition will be held for all their help and encouragement during Back Row (Left to Rir;ht): C. Allen, T. Bennctto, D. J'llitehell, P. Downie, S. Young, J. Linton, A. Gibson, R. Breganti, A. Cleland, J. ,Varner, C. Mackey. Front Row: M. Sherrey, J. Heyward, J. Brook on Thursday, 14th July. the campaign. N. Allanby (Captain), J. Millington Esq., T. Baird, P. Bender, S. Valentine, P. Dunn. 48 49

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS NOTES points followed by I\ixon with 167 and Hay HOUSE SWII\1I\HI\G 148~. T}1e Headmaster (Mr D. Lawrence) presen­ Details of Results: ted the B. P. Smith Cup to John Julian, cap­ Open: tain of Montgomery House swimming team. "A" Freestyle: Julian (M) 1, Shield (I\) 2, Our thanks are due to the party of senior Khan (I\) .3. school bovs who acted as officials, and es­ "13" Freestyle: Linton (H) 1, Buchanan (M) pecially to Mrs Nan Lewis who judged the 2, Cleland (I\) 3. diving and made it possible for us to use the Breastroke: Shield (I\) 1, Julian (M) 2, Khan Top of the World Swimming Pool. :\) 3. INTER-SCHOOL CHICKET Backstroke: Julian (M) 1, Shield (I\) 2, Khan (J';) 3. Dctails of Matchcs: Dive: Shield (I\) 1, Julian (Ivl) 2, Buchanan Rostcr 1. (M) 3. Hutchins 4/96 (Allanby 42" Cleland 16, Allen Helay: I\ixon 1, Montgomery 2, Hay 3. 11) defeated St Peter's 14; Allen 5/4, Allanby Composite Relay: Hay 1, I\ixon 2, Mont­ 5/10. gomery 3. Roster 2. Under 11: Hutchins 5176 (Breganti 18 ret., Mackey 17, "A" Freestvle: Bamford (H) 1, Brook (H) 2, Allanby 16) defeated St Virgil's 22; Allen 6/15, Baird (:\) .3.- Allanby 2/7. "13" Freestyle: Warner (I\) 1, Urquhart (H) Rostcr 3. 2, Mitchell (H) 3. Hutchins 64 (Cleland 30, Bender 10, Allanby Breastrcke: Baird (:\) 1, Bamford (H) 2. 7) defeated Friends' 38; Allen 4/25, Allanby Thorpe (M) 3. 2/13. Wicketkeeper Mackey stumped 4. Backstroke: Thorpe (M) L Brook (H) 2. Rostcr 4. Baird (I\) 3. Hutchins 4173 dec. (Mackey 22, Cleland 19, JUNIOR SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM, 1969 Dive: Thorpe (M) 1, Mitchell (H) 2, Baird Back Row (Left to Right): J. Heyward, M. Crowe, M. Game, A. Rostron, D. Johnson, M. Hunt, R. Addison. Allanby 10) defeated St Peter's 23; Allanby Front Row: S. Game, J. Cleland, R. Turner, G. Lane (Captain), C. Cranswick, R. McIntosh. (:\) 3. 6/5, Allen 3/18. Coach: Mr. D. Turner. Relay: I\ixon 1, Hay 2, Montgomery 3. Rostcr 5. Under 10: Hutchins 8/86 (Mackey 24, Cleland 13, "A" Freestyle: Tanner (M) 1, Smith (H) 2, Allanby 13) defeated St Virgil's 24; Allen 6/13, C(;,Ol~,er (M) 3. Allanby 3/11. 13 Freestvle: Bedford (M) 1, Thomson (M) Roster 6. 2, Oakes (N)' 3. Hutchins 3/25 dec. (Allanby 17 n.o., Bregan­ Breastroke: Tanner (M) 1, Cleland (N) 2. ti 5 n.o.) defeated Friends' 19; Allen 7/5 (in­ Smith (H) 3. cluding hat-trick), Allanby 2/14. Backstroke: Smith (H) 1, Tanner (M) 2. As these results show, the Hutchins team Thomson (M) 3. went through the season undefeated and have Dive: Thomson (M) 1, Bedford (M), Cleland retained the Inter-School Cricket Cup for the (N), Smith (H) aeq. 2. third year in succession. Relay: Montgomery L Hay 2, Nixon 3. Congratulations must be extended to Cap­ Under 9: tain Nicholas Allanby for his consistent bat­ Freestyle: Urquhart (H) 1, Wertheimer (I\) ting, bowling and fielding. Colin Allen also 2, Fay (M) 3. bowled very well throughout the season and Dive: Law (I\) 1, Urquhart (H), Fay (M) was our most prolific yvicket-taker. Adrian aeq. 2, Lack (N), Lane (M) aeq. 3. Cleland, Robin Breganti and Christopher Mac­ Under 8: kev batted well and Chris Mackev also did Freestyle: Linton (H) 1, Heath (N) 2, Valen­ vei·y well as wicket-keeper. - tine (M) 3. HOUSE TENNIS Dive: Linton (H) 1, Brown (M) 2, Heath Details of Matches: JUNIOR SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, PREMIERS, 1969 (N) 3. Singles: Hay 6 defeated Montgomery 4. Back Row (Left to Right): P. Dunn, J. Cotton, D. Mitchell, A. Rostron, J. Julian, T. Rennetto, A. Cleland. The competition resulted in an extremely Nixon 6 defeated Montgomery 4. Middle Row: C. Johnston, M. Sherrey, J. "Heyward, C. Allen, R. Fay, J. Linton, R. Breganti, J. Warner, P. Bender, T. Groom. Front Row: S. Young, S. Valentine, R. Buchanan, J. Brook, N. Allanby (Captain), narrow victory for Montgomery with 167~ Hay 6 defeated Nixon 3. J. Millington Esq., A. Gibson, M. Pascoe, C. Mackey, T. Baird. ,50 51

Doubles: Hay 6 defeated Montgomery O. "13" Singles: Hutchins 7 defeated St Peter's Montgomery 6 defeated Nixon 4. 2; Hutchins 7 defeated Friends' 1; St Virgil's Hay 9 defeated Nixon 6. 7 defeated Hutchins 5. Totals: Hay, 4 sets, 27 games-1st. Doubles: Hutchins 7 defeated St Peters 2; Nixon, 2 sets, 19 games-2nd. Hutchins 7 defeated Friends' 1; Hutchins 7 Montgomery, 1 set, 14 games-3rd. defeated St Virgil's 4. House Teams were: Hay-Singles: Linton; Doubles: Allanby and Totals: St Virgil's 8 scts-1st. Young. Hutchins 6 sets-2nd. Nixon-Singles: Cleland; Doubles: Bennetto St Peter's 4 sets-3rd. and 'Varner. Friends' 0 sets-4th. JUNIOH SCHOOL TENNIS TEA;\I :Montgomery-Singles: Julian; Doubles: Buc­ 1969 hanan and Thomson. Hutchins team lcas: INTER-SCHOOL TENNIS "A" Singles: Adrian Cleland. Back How (Left to Right): N. Allanby Details of Matches: "13" Singles: John Linton. S. Young, J. Julian. "A" Singles: St Peter's 7 defeated Hutchins Front How: A. Cleland, G. McKay 5; Hutchins 7 defeated Friends' .5; St Virgil's Doubles: Scott Young, John Julian. Esq., J. Linton. 7 defeated Hutchins 1. Emergency: Nicholas Allanby.

COMBINED CADET NOTES A.T.C. CADETS ARMY CADETS No.3 Flight O.C.: Captain M. L. Orgill Officers: Capt. C. Wood, Lt. R. Godlee, Lt. H C.O.: Flt.-Lieut. D. R. Proctor Thomas Adiutant: Flt.-Officer I. Munro Cadet Under Officers: R. Sharpe, M. Wer­ Chief Instructor: Sgt. 1. Fawlkner theimer, C. Mills, J. Griffiths, S. Young, T. Martin Sergeants: D. L. Allen, K. A. Brown R.S.i\1.: W.O. R. Friend EMPHASIS has again been on fieldcraft. Suc­ TIIE increase in Unit strength has enabled cessful bivouacs were held at Brighton Camp more Sixth Form boys to be given the oppor­ with two other flights in March and a gruelling tunitv to train as leaders. Since the Under two-day hike in the Judbury area in April. OfBcers and NCO's must run the Unit during Several cadets attended the annual com­ bivouacs and camps, the senior boys learn to bined camp and benefited from the experience. accept responsibility, to make decisions and During the May holidays our Adjntant atten­ to manage the boys under their command as ded a training course at vVagga and Cpl D. well as caring for their welfare. The recent Webster was selected to represent the flight bivouac became an acid test of lcadership at the Victorian ATC Camp at Point Cook. and no weak links appeared. In June a field exercisc in the Lea Camp Despite gales, rain and near-freezing tem­ area proved successful. Cadets were given the peratures, the bivouac achieved its training opportunity to practise their knowledge of objections-and more. The cadets discovered "infiltration." on the Sunday night that it is possible to sleep dry. Their response to the forced early The final parade of the year was divided withdrawal under most adverse conditions into two parts. The morning was spent on was excellent"':"-bv the time the last 'bundle the riHe range at Pontville and the afternoon of ten" had beeil tied up, vehicles washed was devoted to annual examinations. Results and mess gear cleaned most cadets had learnt are not yet to hanel. the real meaning of teamwork and mateship. Two cadets, LAC B. Brown and N. Heyward It is also pleasing to note the response of JUNIOH SCHOOL HUGBY TEAM, 1969 parents which enabled us to get on with the Back Row (Left to Hight): H. Downie, D. Mitchell, N. Allanhy, J. Cotton, T. Bennetto, A. Cleland. have been chosen to attend a cadet camp at ~Hcldle Row: S. Valentine, D. Young, C. Thon1son, S. Shield, P. Downie, G. Thomas, R. Fay, A. Gibson, \Vagga during the September holidays. vVe job of ensuring the safety of the boys and C. lI1.une, R. Breganti, I. Urquhart. Front Row: H. Trethewey, G. :Macgowan, R. Buchanan, J. Brook~ J. Julian, J. Lintou (Captain), M. Pascoe, D. Dunbar, T. Baird, C. Johnston. Coach: Mr. H. Howroyd: hope they have an enjoyable time. Army Stores. 52 53

George Hodgson, the North-West President March Group 1, Accounting- D. F. Ireland; Com­ is to be congratulated on the success of the mercial Law-M. D. Groom; Group 2, Ac­ function. No doubt a lot of personal contact Fair. Run by a joint committee of School Associations. Again successful, due to the counting-Po T. 1"1. Johnstone, B. A. H. with Old Boys was responsible, The attendance Palfreyman, J. R. Sargent; Company Law­ as stated previously was a record and all co-operation of the Old Boys who helped to stock our stalls. B. A. H. Palfreyman, R. P. Whitehouse; Final thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Bill Evans, Accounting-R. VV. Loney. who ,vas over on holiday attended as did Jock "Alay Cooke and Bill Hannon from the North. Anthony Crawford was the Assistant Scout­ Luncheon. As usual not up to August num­ master of the Tasmanian contingent which Until the next re-union is held, the reins of bers, but above the normal May numbers. attended the New Zealand Jamboree in Jan­ Government will be in the hands of Greg. Re-union, Brisbane. Attended by the Presi­ uary. Tyson, President (Yolla) and Paul Abbott, dent. See Branch notes. Hon Secretary (Calder). Arthur Stevens, M.B.E., has retired from the Football. There appears to be some doubt ItA.F. with the rank of Group Captain and Headquarters have got an idea, that Old as to whether the Old Boys or the School side returned to live in Hobart. Boys had the impression that, in Launceston won. The Old Boys reported a victory by anyway, the function was arranged to have three points. Nigel R. Johnston has been appointed a Justice of the Peace (Kingborough). the "screws" put on for funds. June John Bryden, who is a lecturer in Agricul­ Your Committee consider re-unions are re­ Re-union, Hobart. Attendance above those unions of Old Boys of various age groups and of the last three years, which were held in tural Science at Lincoln University of Canter­ bury (N.Z.) paid a visit to Hobart in Decem­ as such should be divorced from fund raising. November of each year. ber. The Headmaster most graciously consented Re-unions-Ulverstone, Launceston. Refer to a number of photographs of School groups Branch notes. G. L Denne has passed in Commercial Law, and teams being taken to these functions and Part II, Bankers' Institute Examinations. Old Boys appreciated the thought. AugustZ23rd Anniversary Gordon Bttrgoyne, of the Australian Broad­ Shortly re-unions will be held in Canberra, Circulated with Annual Report etc. Presi­ casting Commission, Canberra, is president of Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. The dates dent addressed the School Assembly. the Canberra District of the Australian Jour­ will be found in the Annual Report brochllre On August 3rd, the Secretary of the Assoc­ nalists Association. which is circulated to members. It is sug­ iation, Ray Vinccnt completed 40 years as Reported that Ian Downie, Bothwell, sold gested to Branch Secretaries that they should Assistant Secretary and Secretary (1929-1969); over 100 Cormo Rams early this year. Cormo, get Committee members to make personal former presidents, in fact all those residing in a cross breed exclusive to Tasmania and for contact with as many Old Boys as possible. Hobart and their wives visited the Secretary's the information of the uninitiated the name is a home unexpectedly and on their behalf Roger corruption of Corriedale-Merino. They are ACTIVITIES Valentine presented the Secretary with a silver large framed sheep with a 60-64 wool type. AROUND THE BRANCHES tray as a mark of appreciation of his work on October Ian G. Inglis has been appointed chairman LITTLE activity occurs during the first half of behalf of the Association. of the Rivers and Water Supply Commission the year, but three Branch Re-unions have Golf. The Independent Schools' Golf Day Dinner-Dance. Record numbcr of guests. A and chairman of the Metropolitan Water been held. was held at Royal Hobart and again our rep­ most enjoyable night. Board. resentatives managed to again win the team As our President, Mr Roger Valentine was shield. John R. Upcher, F. Clark Lamprill and in Brisbane in May, the Queensland Branch DOWN THROUGH THE AGES Richard A. Rowe were admitted to the Bar on held a successful function at the Naval and November The following Old Boys were successful in the Opening Day of the Legal Year in Military Club. Roger now knows what is Re-union, Hohart. Attendance below aver­ the examinations conducted by the Australian February. meant by Queensland hospitality. Fortunately, age, but a most enjoyable evening. Society of Accountants- John D. Davis and G. S. Cloudsdale won it is only a few hundred yards from the Tower December B. R. Craw-Advanced Accounting "A"; Mill Motel, where Roger was the guest of two of the four Agricultural Science scholar­ Bill Isherwood, who is the manager. Luncheon. Once again, we had trouble seat­ G. L. vVoodward-Advanced Accounting ships awarded this year. John is at Dookie ing everyone, but nobody is upset about that "E"; and Geoffrey, Longernon. Both the President and Secretary can give aspect. Naturally most successful, ages ranged J. C. McPhee-Auditing and Business Robert Partington, now a Lieutenant Com­ a recommendation for the manner one is from 86 to 18. looked after at the T.M.M., but don't expect Investigations. mander, ItA.N., is stationed at the ItA.A.F. to see a manager built on the same lines as February The following completed their medical Base, Pearce, \V.A. "Old Tish." Cricket. Past v. Present, played on the J\lon­ course last year-Robert Brodribb and John John R. Rex has been elected patron of the The North-West and Northern Branches day before the opening of the School year. MtlJ'doch, Queensland University, Michael N.T.F.A. He was president 1957-63. held their Re-unions in June. The North-'West Won by the Old Boys. Httdson (Adelaide) and Peter Dobson. Peter S. Reid formerly manager of the a record, but the North was not up to standard At Home. Held in the Boarding House and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Hobart Savings Bank at Deloraine is now in numbers, but definitely in spirit. the attendance was a near-record. Australia have announced the following passes: manager at Burnie. 54 55

Don L. BUl'bury has been elected president April, Institute of Chartered Accountants Hound 2 Office bearers 1969-President: James John­ of the R.A.S. Examination results: Auditing-M. D. Groom; v. vVanderers. 'vVon on 1st innings. Hutchins stone; Vice-Presidents: Nigel Johnston, Tim Bankruptcy, Liquidations and Receiverships- Bayley; Captain: John Edwards; Vice-Captain: V. T. Chen has been appointed an orthopae­ J. R. Sargent. 240 (Wilkinson 43, Eddington 32, Saunders 30, dic surgeon at the Royal Hobart Hospital. For Pulfer 30, Smith 3/31, Lees 3/82) and 6/138 Justin Nicholls; Players' Representative: Clive the past ten years he has held appointments Harold Turner has been elected as President Pulfer 58 n.o., Herbert 40 n.o., Lees 5/44). Simpson; Scott Clennett, Ben Brook, Peter of the Derwent Bowls club. Hammond are also on the Committee, whilst in various parts of Great Britain. v. O.T.O.S. Won outright. O.TO.S. 181 (Con­ Roy A Orpwood, ANZ Bank Deputy David Pitt is Hon Secretary; Ray Vincent, way 39, Hibbard 2/46, Johnston 2/47, Mann Assistant Hon Secretary; John Edwards, Hon John J. Graham, former general superinten­ General Manager, Personnel, is actively en­ 2/7) and 139 (Pilkington 54, McGuire 48, Pitt dent at the A.P.P.M. at Burnie, has been gaged in the ES&A Bank/ANZ Bank merger. Treasurer; Russell Burgess, Coach; David 2/26, Johnston 2/71, Mann 4/15); Hutchins Salter, Assistant Coach; Manager: David Ben­ appointed Operations Manager, Head Office, 318 (Herbert 109, Pulfer 60, Mann 60, McGuire iVlelbourne. Mr Justice D. 1:..1. (Bob) Chambers has been dall. appointed Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese 6/131) 0/6. Bill Halley is coach of the successful School Roger Valentine was elected vice-president of Tasmania. He was Church Advocate from v. Friends'. Lost on 1st innings. Friends' 8/283 First XVIII. of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of 1948, having succeeded his father-Vere. I. (Huddock 80, Hill 70, Lyons 56, Hibbard 4/.54; Australia at the 65th Annual Conference. Chambers. Hutchins 235 (Oldmeadow 64, Pulfer 47, Wil­ Hesults: kinson 34, Ruddock 5/64). Divisional C1'Om. "Wood will be absent from the School Peter Cranswic7c has accepted the post of Church Advocate. v. O.V.A. Lost outright. O.V.A. 123 (Jones Lost to Bridgewater, 12.17 to 14.16. for nvelve months as an exchange teacher­ Lost to O.V.A., 5.8 to 7.12. U.S.A. 32, Direen 32, Pitt 5/52, Mann 4/29) and 94 SPORTS CLUBS (Gotowski 34, Hill 38, Mann 7/25); Hutchins Lost to Hobart Matric., 7.17 to 14.12. Lost to Lindisfarne, 7.9 to 15.17. John Soloman has qualified as a captain in It cannot be said that the Cricket Club en­ 119 (Oldmeadow 44, Sullivan 5/56, Direen the Mercantile Marine. 5/45) and 55 (Direen 7/26, Sullivan 3/28). Lost to University "B," 8.17 to 16.17. joyed a successful year, as the club not only Lost to Bridgewater, 7.10 to 8.9. lost the Annual Challenge match against the Noticed amongst the Counsellors elected at Hound 3 Drew with O.V.A. No play. Ground closed. the Municipal Elections in May-C. 11. M. Old Launcestonians but also failed to reach Defeated Hobart Matric., 19.19 to 8.8. Gatehouse (Spring Bay), D. H. Amos (Gla­ the finals of the Southern Old Scholars' Cric­ v. 'iVanderers. 'vVon on 1st innings. Hutchins Defeated Lindisfarne, 8.10 to 6.5. morgan), T. A Fran7ccomb (Huon), D. H. ket Association competition. This is the first 5/160 (Herbert 55, Anning 41 n.o., Johnston Lost to University "B," 10.11 to 13.15. Binny (Hamilton), N. K. Dixon (New Norfolk), time for fifteen years. 38, Healy 3/45); Wanderers 47 (Mann 5/6, Drew with Bridgewater, 11.11 to 11.11. John E. Bennett (Latrobe), E. F. K. Denny AIming 4/11) and 3/57 (Westall 33, Mann Drew with O.V.A. No play. Ground closed. vVe got off to a bad start and whilst luck 2/13). Lilydale), W. A Webster (Oatlands), S. J. seemed to go against us in a couple of close Defeated Hobart Matric., 16.16 to 12.12. Bisdee, ]\'1. R. Bowden (Brighton). games, it must be admitted that in others we v. Friends'. Lost on the 1st innings. Hutchins Lost to Lindisfarne, 10.17 to 8.17. 6/156 (Pulfer 56, Hill 4/35); Friends' 8/193 Lost to University "B," 19.11 to 15.15. Tom D. Simpson, LL.B., D.F.C., D.F.M. just did not deserve to take out the match points. (Hill 100, Pitt 3/67, Mann 3/45). Friends' were Lost to Bridgewater, 11.15 to 7.8. " has been appointed as the representative of 7/90. Trophy winners for the season were­ Defeated O.v.A., 8.13 to 7.6. the Tasmanian Veterans' Trust on the GeI1i­ Defeated Hobart Matric., 19.31 to 13.6. brand House Board. v O.TO.S. Rain washed out play. John Mullen iVlemorial: R. Mann; Mason­ Final Four: Bridgewater, University "B," Cox and Scott Palfreyman Memorials: O. Pul­ v. O.V.A. Won on 1st innings. O.V.A. 60 Angus Bethune is Premier in the State (Pitt 3/39, Hibbard 3/18, Mann 31); Hutchins O.V.A., Hutchins. Government, whilst Nigel Abbott is Minister fer; Best Batting Performance, P. Herbert; Bowling: C. Pitt. 65 (Direen 3/31, Sullivan 3/22, Wallace 3/12). 1st Semi-final for Health; Doug. Clar7c is Minister for Hous­ Lost to O.v.A., 9.10 to 7.18. Other games: ing, Fisheries and Industrial Development. Hesults: Reserves They represent "Wilmot, Denison and Franklin Hound 1 Lost D. V. Gunn Shield on 1st innings. respectively, whilst E. M. Bingham-Attorney­ Lost to Elizabeth Matric., 7.8 to 9.8. v. 'vVanderers. Lost on 1st innings. 'vVander­ v. Old Launcestonians. Hutchins 100 (Lyons Lost to O.V.A., 1.5 to 7.10. General, was a member of the School Board ers 145 (Pitt 3/66, Jones 3/42); Hutchins 22 5/33, Smith 4/32); O.L.A. 224 (Martin 51, Pitt at the time of the elections. Defeated Hobart Matric., 8.6 to 6.8. (McQuestin 6/12) and 2/84. 2/57, Johnston 2/55, Saunders 2/13). Defeated Lindisfarne, 7.14 to 4.5. Hoyal Tennis-David Martin, Tas. amateur v. Friends'. 'vVon on 1st innings. Friends' 120 v. SchooL Won on 1st innings. Old Boys 161 Defeated University "B," 8.4 to 4.6. champion and 4th ranked amateur in Australia, (Armstrong 43, Pitt 3/44, Hibbard 2/24, Pulfer (Wilkinson 40); School 9/159 (Wilkinson 47, Defeated Elizabeth Matric., 8.6 to 6.8. J. S. Rogers, D. A C. McDougall, with the 3/32). Hutchins 7/125 (Johnston 61, Armstrong Swan 40). Drew with O.V.A. No play. Ground closed. local professional, comprised the team which 3/7). Defeated Hobart Matric., 7.15 to 3.10. FOOTBALL met the British team in April. Geoffrey G. v. O.TO.S. Drawn-rain. Hutchins 145 (Old­ Defeated Lindisfarne, 9.11 to 4.1. Hiller was in the Australian team which com­ meadow 70, Pilkington 4/50); O.TO.S. 3/75 It cannot be said that we are having a Defeated University "B," 7.7 to 6.5. peted against the British side a week later. (McGuire 38 n.o., Clemons 2/41). successful season from the results angle any­ Lost to Elizabeth Matric., 6.8 to 6.9. way, but improvement has been shown and Drew with O.V.A. No play. Ground closed. L. B. (Bill) Evans, Senior Prefect 1924, was v. Old Virgilians. Lost on 1st innings. O.V.A. both the Divisional and Reserves sides could Lost to Hobart Matric., 4.9 to 5.4. in Tasmania in June and attended the North 9/182 (Gotowski 77, Hibbard 5/39, Pulfer make the final round. Reserves appear set, Defeated Lindisfarne, 9.6 to 5.8. 'Vest and Northern He-unions. Had not seen :3/59); Hutchins 105 (Saunders .34, Direen being in second position at the time of com­ Lost to University "B," 8.9 to 5.12. a number for over 40 years. 7/31). piling these notes. Lost to Elizabeth Matric., 6.6 to 1.1. 56 57

Lost to O.V.A., 6.9 to 2.l. Denne, Graeme L. to Miss Betty \Vells. Nicholas, Ross to Miss Sally Way. Gray,-Mr and Mrs Robert (Reg.) Gray: a Lost to Hobart Matric., 7.12 to 3.13. Dobson, William R. to Miss Elizabeth A. Nickolls, Jock to Miss Mary-Lou Bayne. son. Final Four: Elizabeth Matric., O.V.A., Hut­ Evans. Parsons, Robert to Miss Pamela Stephenson Groom,-Mr and Mrs Terry Groom: a son. chins, University "B." Gorringe, Trevor D. to Miss Maxine J. Mat- Plaister, Andrew H. to Miss Annabelle Head- thews. lam. Hadlow,-Mr and Mrs David Hadlow: a son. 1st Semi-final Ilyland, Rodney G. to Miss Evelyn H. Kean. Rex, Lindsay to Miss Diane McDonald. Iland,-Mr and Mrs Hobert Hand: a daughter. Lost to University, 9.9 to 10.7. Johnstone, James to Miss Raylene Parker. Risby, Mark to Miss Sue Ready. Ilarper,-Mr and Mrs Noel Harper: a son. Saunders, David to Miss Susan Rodd. Harvey,-Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey: a son. Trophy Winners Jones, John L. to Miss Shirley M. Richards. Kean, John K. to Miss Georgia E. Marsland. Shoobridge, F. S. Roy to Miss Ema Frame. Hodgman,-Mr and Mrs Michael Hodgman: a son. Arthur 'Walch and Ian Trethewey Memorial Kimber, Marshall J. to Miss Marsha H. Shoobridge, John to Miss Elizabeth Hallett. trophies-John Edwards; David Corney Me­ Thomas. Shoobridge, Stephen to Miss Caroline John- Ilood,-Mr and Mrs Robert Hood: a daughter. morial-Henry Lewis and Colin Chesterman; Uncolne, Terry to Miss Elizabeth 'Watson. ston. Hood,-Mr and Mrs Richard Hood: a daugh­ ter. W. H. Mason-Cox-Lance Morrisby; Best Little, Grame W. to Miss Angela M. Maxwell. Terry, Thomas N. to Miss Teena MacGregor. 1st Year-John Clennett; Most Improved­ Maher, Denis W. to Miss Lorraine Suckling. Ven'ell, Ross to Miss Leonie Hutchins. Hutchins,-Mr and Mrs Rowell Hutchins: a daughter. Rodney Parker; Coach's trophy-Mike Brown. Murdoch, John to Miss Janet A. Taylor. Ward, John to Miss Shirley A. Best. Reserves: Best and Fairest-Brook Seivers; Murdoch, Richard N. to Miss Judyth K. Patter- Watchom, Ian to Miss Ann 'Wilson. Ikin,-Mr and Mrs John Ikin: a son. Denis Hawker-Clive Simpson. son. Whitehouse, Robert W. to Miss Rita Trappes. K. to Miss Frances M. Stan- Wilson, John to Miss Elizabeth A. Bird. Kemp,-Mr and Mrs Andrew Kemp: a daugh­ i'lfcCowan, Peter ter. OBITUARY combe. Young, John F. to Miss Jenny Bridges. and Mrs Brian Kemp: a son. It is with regret that we record the passing McLagan, James A. to Miss Ellen M. Clark. Kemp,-Mr and Mrs David E. Kirby: a daugh­ of the following Old Boys: Page, Henry to Miss Jennifer Franch. Kirby,-Mr BIRTHS ter. Casson-Medlwrst, Philip. S. (1959-4842). Parker, Barry W. J. to Miss Penelope J. St. Crisp, Charles L. (Queen's). Leger. Anderson,-Mr and Mrs David Anderson: a Lane,-Mr and Mrs Hichard Lane: a daugh­ Fergusson, W. (Wink), F. (1912-1893). Parker, Rodney to Miss Janine Stein. daughter. ter. Gibson, Richard I. (1941-3584). Pitt, Charles D. to Miss Lorraine J. Butters Anderson,-Mr and Mrs Peter Anderson: a Loney,-Mr and Mrs Hobert Loney: a daugh­ Gould, J. Harvey (Queen's). Reynolds, Peter to Miss Beverley Skinner son. ter. Hutchion, Gordon L. (1921-2478). Richardson, Geoff. to Miss Sue Eaton. Malm,-Mr and Mrs Bruce MaIm: a daughter. Knight, Cyril H. E. (1920-2437). Siltman, Michael to Miss Susan Bridgland. Bayley,-Mr and Mrs Andrew Bayley: a son. Bayley,-Mr and Mrs Tim. Bayley: a son. Maxwell,-Rev. and Mrs Robert Maxwell: a McAuley, Leicester (1907-1742). Steedman, Carl J. to Miss Janet J. Stalker. daughter. McIntyre, William K. (1892-1412). Temple-Smith, Michael G. to Miss Elizabeth Bluck,-Mr and Mrs Hobert Bluck: a daughter. Bowden,-Mr and Mrs Philip Bowden: a son. Munro,-Mr and Mrs James F. Munro: a Morgan, Colin B. (1925-2761). A. Norman. daughter. Nicholas, Lancelot B. (1929-3012). Terry, Thomas N. to Miss Teena MacGregor. Bmbury,-Mr and Mrs Sydney Burbury: a Peacock, Frank E. (1918-2290). Thiessen, Tony to Miss Virginia Hutchinson. son. Neske,-Mr and Mrs Richard Neske: a daugh­ Pool, John N. (Queen's). Vincent, A. Robert to Miss Suzanne Vallance. Bllrgess,-Mr and Mrs Russell M. Burgess: a ter. son. Seager, Fred (Queen's). Wilkinson, John to Miss Annitia Thompson. Parsons,-Mr and Mrs Charles Parsons: a Stephens, Philip A. (1920-2432). Young, John S. F. to Miss Jennifer Bridges. Burrows,-Mr and Mrs Geoff. Burrows: a daughter. daughter. Watson, Harry C. (1931-3123). Young, Robert W. to Miss Celia M. Rowe. Pixley,-Mr and Mrs John Pixley: a daught('r. Wherrett, Douglas G. (1923-2616). Downie,-Mr and Mrs A. E. (Tony) Downie: Perry,-Mr and Mrs Greg. Perry: a son. White, Alexander J. ill. (1926-2795). MARRIAGES a son. Pooley,-Mr and Mrs John Pooley: a son. White, Keith D. (Queen's). Drysdale,-Mr and Mrs Bob Drysdale: a son. Pringle-Jones,-Mr and Mrs Richard Pringle- Wilson, Nev. R. (1927-2826). Brodribb, Robert to Miss Lisa H. Kirby. Jones: a son. Burbury, Roger to Mrs Hannah May. Everett,-Mr and Mrs John Everett: a daugh­ ENGAGEMENTS Colebatch, James W. to Miss Neala B. Conway ter. Ripper,-Mr and Mrs Doug. Ripper: a daugh­ ter. Bayne, Peter G. to Miss Janine M. Cahill. Denne, Graeme to Miss Betty \Vells. Fergllsson,-Mr and Mrs Henry Fergusson: a Boss-Walker, Philip to Miss Deirdre Ralfe. Fenn-Smith, Anthony to Mrs Moira Gibson. daughter. Salmon,-Dr and Mrs Graeme L. Salmon: a Boyd, Peter to Miss Pamela Robinson. Gay, Eugene to Miss Julie Anderson. son. Brocklehmst, John E. to Miss Shirley A. Wells. Gillham, William to Miss Diana Nicholas. Giblin,-Mr and Mrs Geoff. Giblin: a daugh­ Sansom,-Mr and Mrs Paul Sansom: a daugh- Chesterman, Tim to Miss Gillian Ransom. G01'ringe, Adrian to Miss Meredith Sorell. ter. ter. Christie, John to Miss Prudence McCambridge. Han'is, Michael to Miss Anne Burrows. Gibson,-Mr and Mrs Adrian Gibson: a Salter,-Mr and Mrs David Salter: twin sons. Clarke, Brian H. to Miss Heather J. Drysdale. Hudson, Michael to Miss Elizabeth Bowie. daughter. Sharman,-Mr and Mrs D. Sharman: a son. Colebatch, James vV. to Miss Neala B. Con- Jarvis, Robin to Miss Lois A. Wright. Goodfellow,-Mr and Mrs Alan Goodfellow: a way. Johnson, Graeme L. to Miss Judith Hoggins. son. Van Dongen,-Mr and Mrs Pierre Van Don- Collins, Thomas A. C. to Miss Judith J. Perkins. Johnstone, James to Miss Raylene Parker. Gough,-Mr and Mrs David Gough: a son. gen: a son. Conacher, Edward to Miss Leonie Bell. McArthur, lain J. A. to Miss Hobin M. Nichol- Graves,-Mr and Mrs Alan Graves: a son. iVoodward,-Mr and Mrs Dennis \Vooclwarcl: Conway, Peter R. to Miss Elizabeth A. 'Walch. son. Gray,-Mr and Mrs Michael Gray: a daughter. a son. .58 59

OBITUAHY, Emeritus Professor Alexander Finally, a tribute from the Bishop of Tas­ collecting wounded under fire. In 1921 he Leicester McAulay, PhD., M.A., B.Sc., F.lnst.P. mania, as follows- returned to Launceston, where he became "With the death of Professor McAulay, Tas­ well known as a gynaecologist, being one of It is a poignant coincidence that Leicester the first to specialise in gynaecology and McAulay should have died so soon after his mania lost a much loved man and a scholar of world renown. One place where he will be obstetrics. In the late 1930's he built one of former pupil Philip Bowden, whose obituary the first infant respirators in Australia, using was published in the last issue of this maga­ missed greatly is Clarendon Children's Home. For years Professor and Mrs McAulay have it at the Queen Victoria Hospital. He retired zine. He died suddenly at his home on 10th as Consulting Obstetrician at the Launceston April, at the age of 73, and thus passed yet been regular visitors to the Home and have brightened the lives of many children by General Hospital in 1962, a post he had held another of the distinguished scientists of whom for twelve veal's. He was made aFellow of the Hutchins may well be proud. taking them on picnics and outings on many weekends. We thank God for a remarkable College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists He was born on lSth November, 189S, at life of scholarship and research marked by and also held high degrees in other British Hobart, son of the late Professor Alexander that quality of deep simplicity often found medical associations. For his services he was McAulay, who held the chair of mathematics in great men." awarded the C.M.G. in 1960. and science at the University of Tasmania Our sympathy is extended to his widow and Dr McIntyre's wife was also a distinguished from 1893 to 1924. He entered the School in daughter. public identity. She was the daughter of 1907, his number on the Roll being 1742 and Professor Sir Edgeworth David, famous as an KM.D. took his BSc at the University of Tasmania explorer, and was one of the first of our before proceeding to England, where he be­ (With acknowledgements to Dr. B. I. H. Scott women members of the Legislative Council gan his long career of research under the in 'Togatus' and the Mercury.) until killed in the Lutana aeroplane disaster famous Hutherford. He gained his PhD at the in Quensland in 1948. University of j\

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Since our last issue we regret the loss of in 1913. Entering politics on the N.vV. Coast \Villiam Keverell McIntyre, aged 87, whose of Tasmania he was a M.L.C. from 1921 to obituary appears on the previous page and 1933 and M.H.A. from 1934 to 1940. welcome a new member in the person of Frank Bathurst Edwards, who turned 81 last Frank was a member of the Tasmanian September. University Council from 1925 to 1933 and of the Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee Frank (Nipper) Edwards was born on 6th from 1922 to 1947. He has been President of of September, 1887 at Bathurst, N.S.vV., a son the N.W.T.C.A. and of the Ulverstone Agri­ of the late H. A. Edwards of Stanlev, Tas. He cultural Society. Prior to retiring from prac­ entered the School in 1899, his nuniber on the tice in 1967 he had been in his early years Roll being 1550. At school he captained the Parliamentary Draughtsman and Managing First XI and was a member of the First XVIII. Clerk in the Tasmanian Crown Law Depart­ He was Tasmanian Rhodes Scholar for 1909, ment (1913-1915). He has been awarded the being the first Hutchins Old Boy to achieve O.B.E. and is now resident with his wife at this honour. After taking his L.L.B. at the Strathaven Lodge at Berriedale. His wife is University of Tasmania he went to England a grand-daughter of vVilliam Archer, who de­ where he gained the degrees of M.A. and signed the Old School in Macquarie Street. B.Litt. at Oxford. He was called to the Bar Three of his sons have passed through the at the Inner Temple in 1912 and in Tasmania School. E.M.D.

Date of Year of No. Name Birth Age Entry on Roll Residence WOOD, Alfred Henry ... 29/11/74 94 1889 131:3 Berriedale CLARK, James purcell .... 2/2/76 93 1888 1891 Hobart I-lOWELL, Edwin John 2/8/80 89 1890 132G Hobart JOHNSTONE, Norman James (Q) 3/9/80 88 1892 Hobart MANING, Alfred Henry Montague W/9/80 88 1892 1450 NewZealand CHESTERMAN, Sydney Arthur 10/9/81 87 1891 1394 Melbourne FEDDER, Alfred William (Q) 13/11/81 87 1892 Hobart WESTBROOK, Cyril Lempriere 8/12/81 87 1893 1467 N. S. Wales MANING, Atholl Talbot 5/8/82 87 1895 1475 U.S.A. HOLDEN, Andrew W/9/83 85 1897 15W England MIDWOOD, Edwin (Q) 6/10/83 85 1898 Hobart CHAMBERS, Vere Isham 28/8/84 85 1897 151.3 Hobart REDFEARN, Frederick (Q) 27/9/84 84 1897 ~lelbourne IVrOREY, Arthur Vernon (Q) 18/10/84 84 1899 Hobart WATCHORN, Erskine Clarence 20/8/86 83 1902 159:3 Hobart JOHNSTONE, Frank Hobart (Q) 8/11/86 82 1897 Hobart BUTLER, Charles Travers 10/11/87 81 1902 WOO Hobart WHITE, Eric Lydon (Q) 10/11/87 81 1902 Hobart BISDEE, Steven John .... 29/1/88 81 l80.3 1627 Bagdad CRICK, Roy 22/l/8G 8.3 1895 1477 Lindisfarne CRAWFORD, Max Ivor (Q) 22/7/86 83 1901 Hobart HOWARD, Walter (Q) 9/10/88 81 1902 Hobart EDWARDS. Frank Bathurst 6/9/87 82 1899 1.'5.50 Berriedale