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No. 37 MARCH, 1977

VICE-PRINCIPAL - SENIOR SCHOOL HEADMASTER Mr. David P. Happell, B.A. , Dip.Ed.(Melb.), M.A.(Wisconsin), began his appoint­ ment as Vice-Principal at the commencement of this year. PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mr. Happell has had teaching experience in the State Education Department, Mr. Ian W. Macmillan, B.Com m.(Melb.), at Marlborough College (U.K.), at Mercersburg Academy (U .S.A.) and more recently at B.Ed .(Calgary), is an Old Collegian ('49) the Geelong Grammar School where he has been a Housemaster and was Head of the who now returns to the College as Head­ Department of Modern Studies for six years. master of the Preparatory School. Complementary to his academic qualifications Mr. Happell has had extensive experience in coaching sporting teams. At present Mr. Macmillan is completing an M.A. in Psychology at the University of At the Co ll eg~ his duties wi ll be similar to those carried out by Mr. Murray, Melbourne . He has taught at Cau lfield an d will inclu de special responsibility for extra-curricular activities and matters relating an d Melbourne Grammar Schools and at to the boarding houses. Cochrane High School in Alberta, Canada. He has also lectured at Mercer House, the State College of Victoria, and at the time OLD GEELONG of his appointment as Headmaster he was lecturer at the Institute of Special Education COLLEGIANS' at the State College of Victoria (Burwood) ASSOCIATION where he was responsible for establishing a full-time Graduate Diploma Course in NOTICE OF SPECIAL Special Ed ucation. In addition to his teaching background GENERAL MEETING Mr. Macmillan is (inter alia) a member of A Special General Meeting of the the Parliamentary Committee on Special Ed ucation, the Australian Remedial Associa­ Association will be held - - - tion and the Society of Educational Coun­ sellors. AT THE COLLEGE Mr. Macmillan has also been associated on SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1977 with sporting activities, particularly rowing, at 9.30 A.M. in all his previous appointments. His extensive background of experience Business to be transacted : To receive a in the primary, secondary and tertiary fields recommendation of the General Committee of education will greatly benefit the con­ for the repeal of the Constitution and for tinued growth of the Preparato ry School. the adoption of a revised Constitution and to proceed to vote on the recommendation. A. Mcl. Scott, Honorary Secretary Mr. D. P. Hoppe" OLD GEELONG COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Constitu tion of the Association requires that " Notice in writing of this meeting and of the business to be transacted shall be sent to all financial members not less than fourteen days before the date of the meeting". 'Ad Astra' is sent to all Old Collegians whose ad dresses are known. This is the official NOTIC E OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the OLD GEELONG COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION The meeting will be held AT THE COLLEGE on - - - SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1977 at - - - 5.30 P.M. Business to be tran sacted : A ll those matters which are provided for in the Constitution of the Association. A. Mcl. Scott, Honorary Secretary. Mr. I. W . Macmillan WORK EXPER IENCE WEEK In 1976 the College initiated a 'work EDUCATION IS AN ADVENTURE experience week' for students in Form V. This took place during the last week of THE PRINCIPAL, SPEECH DAY, 1976 Term II , when one hundred and fifteen The Principal seldom resorts to marathons of oratory. Form V students each spent the normal Nevertheless, he frequently goes on record to express his views. working day, for the whole week, engaged Some of the fundamental objectives of education were the su bject of his ad dress at in occupations which they had selected Form VI Speech Day on Saturday, November 6. from a wide variety of opportunities. IT he fu ll Ie I of Ih,s address may be oblained on requesl 10 Ihe edllor) The organising of a work program of this magnitude presented many problems " The advent of a new Headmaster is a perilous adventure for staff, students and involved the Master in Charge of the and parents. It is also somewhat perilous for the Headmaster himself. project, Mr. Noel Patchett, in much detailed " Essentially education is an adventure, or ought to be, of the mind, of th e preliminary preparation. spirit, of the body and of the emotions. New perceptions and new perspectives shou ld daily reveal themselves to both students and staff. There have been occasions in the In the actual task of finding work op­ course of the year when I have seen, with delight, an enlarging and enric hing of portunities he received an encouraging perceptions: the student who, when Involved in the Form V Work Experience Program, response and active co-operation from had to catch his first train and find out which way the train went: that stud ent employers, parents and students. This was being educated through experience. So was the siudent who witnessed an opera­ contributed much toward the success of tion, and so on. In that particular program there were unassessable outcomes deriving the project. from the sense of adventure, there were new dimensions of experience, there were Positions for students were obtained changes in perceptions; there was, I hope, an enrichment of vision. in a variety of ways. Students were en­ couraged to find their own positions, " Where there is no vision , the people perish . . . . . " parents were asked to provide work oppor­ " What we do must encourage students wish to contribute humanely, humanly and tun ities for students in their businesses, to take adventurous risks, to espouse risky humorously to the dynamic growth of the personal contact was made by Mr. Patchett adventure, to think to the limits, to imagine whole and of the individuals who make up with executive members of many business with versatility and originality and, having the whole. organ isations. done that, we must not be too worried where such risks, thinking, imagining and " As educators, and parents and stud ents Students were not employed in their are as much educators as staff are, we family work-place. It was stressed that the inventiveness will take students. Too often we ask that schools should teach students should always be looking to and thi nking project was a 'work experience' with the in terms of the dee per and larger issues object of learning how others manage to do all these things and then criticize the student for doing them. of education, rather than in terms of the iheir businesses. trivial 'isms' which so captivate and titillate Opportun ities provided covered a varied "The world needs originality to enable those who enjoy splashing aro und in the fi eld and students were able to select from it to escape from the obvious shackles, murky ponds of mediocrity. such widely diverse occupations as :Office which can, through originality, be turned Work - in accountancy, banks, insurance, to advantage. We can, for example, use " In the end we are judged by the legal, government departments and lib­ technology rather than be browbeaten challenges we set for ourselves and our rari es ; the Practical Field - engineering, by It. resp o ns~s to those challenges,. Funda­ architecture, agricu lture, medical laboratory " Within a school it is vital that students mentally a Headmaster can do little more and computer operation ; and Social Work be exposed, forcefully and forcibly if neces­ thai create an atmosphere and ambience - teaching, the Church, journalism, hotel sary, to as many varied and vivid experi­ in which challenges are established and, man agement, nursing and welfare, the ences as possible, that such experiences hopefully, responded to by all. police and armed services. should expand students' visions of their Fro m these sources opportunities were own potential, their own purposes and their " Today, for tomorrow, we accept the provided for students to : own powers which so often exceed their responsibility to challenge students to think (a) exoerience the work pattern of a pos­ and our estimations. Such experiences and act in multi-dimensional ways so that sible fu ture career, should enlarge stUdents' visions to their they may not become stale stereotypes, (b) investigate the opportunities available responsibilities to society, of the needs of so that they may not be repelled by the in th at career, society and of the future possibilities of problems they face, so that they may (c) assess personal capabilities and skills society. A school and its staff cannot enjoy becoming adventurers in humanity, in a work situation, condone provincial or parochial pettiness freed from competitive philistinism and (d) investigate the importance of the career in perceptions, cannot ever be satisfied. from the fear of being outstanding con-a as a benefit to the community, Enough is never enough if we are really trib:.Jtors to life's banquet. ,., committed to vision, to perception, to pers­ (e ) make a wise choice of subjects to " We cannot ~uarantine ourselves in a imolement a career choice, pectives and to adventure. Our education system must respect all sources of experi­ past, in a tradition, which does not fully (f) link the school with the community. provide for a future in which todav's stu­ The overall result of th is work oppor­ ence, for, as I have said, every experience Is, or ought to be, educational. Thus there dents can look back and sa y that for them t::nity week may be assessed from samples the past has served them well. That is not of replies to questionnaires received from must be exposure to experience, excellence in experience and ectasy of experience. an easy orescription; nor is runnlno a employers, employees and parents. The school easy. Sufficient Is it to state 'that employer response indicated that 80.7% " A school is a growing organism in a education and idealism are Inseparable: would like to be involved in a future work growing society: a school is a dynamic may we hope that we can keeo the spirit experience. Comments from employers organism in a dynamic society. We would of idealism alive. " . such as " Thank you for the experience we gained from entering the program" were 3 rd 2lirull 4tih Generation CoHegians NOT uncommon. One student response read: " The work Disappointingly few responded to the re­ A SCHOOL WITH ONE HUNDRED AND was a good experience and it has been quest in the last issue of 'Ad Astra' for FIFTEEN HI STORIC YEARS ! It is known very successful in more ways than one. It information relating to families who now that a number of other families have been was valuable just to see what goes on and have, or have had, students at the College represented at the College for three and what is expected of you." who are third or fourth generation Col­ four generations. legians. And from a parent: " We consider the Research . of records, no matter how work experience of great value . . . as it The ten replies which have been re­ ceived are being held pending receipt of carefully carned out, may result in acci­ gave him an insight into the type of work dental omissions. he is interested in and what to expect information from other families. One of the when he starts working." replies to hand indicates that one student FAM ILY KNOWLEDGE IS A VITAL now at the College is a sixth generation Work experience week will be held at FACTOR TO ENSURE THAT THE PRE~ the end of Term " again this year. An descendant (through the maternal line) of Mr. A. S. Robertson, a member of the Com­ ARATION OF THIS VALUABLE HISTORI­ increased field of occupational opportuni­ CAL DATA IS ACCURATE. ties is sought and Mr. Patchett will be glad mittee which resolved to establish The Geelong College on April 18, 1861. to discuss possibilities with anyone who Information addressed to: The Editor may be able to assist. He can be contacted BUT, ONLY TEN RECORDED THIRD 'Ad Astra', The Gee long College, P,O. Bo~ at the College (052/21 1006). OR FOURTH GENERATION FAMILIES IN 5, Geelong, 3220, will be app reciated. MR. E . B. DAVIES Mr. Michael F. Murray The OGCA Th e death on November 7, 1976 of Mr. Mr. Murray res igned his position as Ed Davi es came as a sudden and sad blow Vi ce-Prin cipal at th e end of last yea r to as the President sees it to th e College. Few men have been in­ take up his appointment as Headm aster of During the past two years I have been v o l ~~ d. in such a wide variety of College Westminster Schoo l, Ad elaide. particularly interested in visiting as many activities and to record all Ed's inte rests Mr. Murray was appointed to the staff of the branches of the Association as pos­ and res por <; ibi lti es loo ks almost like a of the Col lege in 1974 and his particular sible. The branch functions now provi de schoo l prospectus. responsi bi lities re lated to the boarding for a variety of tastes rang ing from formal commun ity and to extra-c urricul ar activities. male dinners to family get-togethers. He was, primari ly, invo lve d in Coll ege He brought wisdom and wide ex perience It has been very encouraging to the sport. He was origin ally appointed, in 195 5 to bear upon these important as pects of organisers of branch functions to have as physical education master following h i~ College life. visitors fro m Melbourne, Geelong and other retire men.t from th e Army. He was, at He leaves the College with every good branches attending. Might I commend the vari ous tim es , master-in-charge of cri c ket wish for success and happiness in his im­ idea to you? You can be assured that the athl etics and base ball. He coached not portant new career. effort will be am ply rewarded. A li st of only first teams but junio r teams as we ll the re-unions is on the calendar, more de­ and , consequently, for twenty years nearly Mr. Ian R. Watson tailed information may be obtained from al l College sportsmen were directly in volved the OGCA office. with him. Mr. Watson retired at th e end of 1976, th us en ding an association with the College An article by the Secretary in this iss ue He too k a leading part in the Cadet which began in 1940 when he joined the deals with proposed changes to the Con­ Unit and he was also close ly invo lve d in staff of the Preparatory School. stitution. Much careful work has gone into the boarding sc hoo l bei ng, in fact, House­ His ti me at the College was almost the new draft and the General Committee master of Mac ki e House at th e ti me of his imm ediately interru pte d when he joined the hopes that you will make yourselves death. RAAF. His Air Force career was a very familiar with the proposals. disti nguished one and he was eventually The President's re port to the Annual A Mo re important than th e range of hi s discharge d with the rank of Squadron­ General Meeting will deal with the events ., inte rests, however, was th e energy and en­ Leader to rejoin the College in 1946. of the past year and I do not wish to th usiasm wh ich characterised everything Mr. Watson played a leading part in preview that report now, but I do wish to he did. As Mr. Davey said in his address one of the most significant developments say this: When you consider the number at the memorial service, in St. David 's, in the history of the College - the estab­ of Old Collegians who are invo lved in the current slogan " Life . . . be in it!" lishment of the Pre paratory School on its country and city branches and year groups; sum s up Ed 's ph ilosophy. new site in 1960. At the time the late in the Albert Bell Club, the Peg asus Alpine His close involve ment in the Church L. J. Cam pbell was Headmaster of the Cl ub, the Geelong Amateurs, the Gee long in the YM CA and in the Gee long Football Preparatory School and Ian Watson was Football Club in Melbourne, the Old Col­ Club earn ed him the same so rt of affection his First Assistant. A protracted illness legians' Hockey Club, the golf days and and adm iration as was felt by members of su ffered by Mr. Campbell led in 1962 to the bowls days; in the cricket, football and the College commun ity. It is not only the Mr. Watson's appointment as Acting Head­ tennis matches v College teams ; in the College which has suffered loss, nor only master. General Committee and the Advisorv Coun­ Ed 's family. Society in general suffers When Mr. Cam pbell retired Mr. Watson cil, you will realise that the OGCA· is very active indeed. when m e ~ of Ed 's calibre are lost, yet was chosen , fro m a strong field of appli­ Joclety gains perm anently through the con­ cants, to succeed hi m and took office as To all those who have assisted in the tri bution such men make du ri ng their lives. Headm aster at the beginning of 1963. success of the year's activities I offer the His achievement may be seen both in thanks of the Association and to th is I add Ed was kn own to th e boys as 'Digger' the developmen t of the new Preparatory my own p.erson.al thanks to them for maki ng Davies and this nickname was more than School and in the profound infl uence he my term In office such a rewarding one. a reference to his Army career: all the had on the lives of the many students and F. W. Elliott. traditional Austra li an connotations app lied. others connected with the school. Mrs. Li li an Davies, John and Judy wish MI·. Watson 's activities extended beyond ROLLAND BIOGRAPHY to take the opportunity to express ap­ the College. He served as chairman of preciatio n to thei r many frie nds through the Association of Heads of Junior Schools TO GO AHEAD the column s of 'Ad Astra' for the kindnesses fo r examp le, was a most active churchma~ With the notice of the 1976 annual shown to th em in Nove mber, following Ed's and was a keen Ro tarian. meeting of the OGCA, a circular to Old Aieath. Th e fa mily were not ab le to meet In all he did for the College Mr. Watson Collegians was enclosed inviting support ~ I I those prese nt at th e se rvice at St. was splendidly su pp orted by Mrs. Watson for the publication of a biography of the Davi d's and wou ld li ke the m to know how and the many tributes paid to hi m on the late Sir Francis Rolland, former Principal much thei r presence at the service meant occasion of his retirement invariably made of the College, written by Mr. Bert Ke ith. to them. this point. The response to this circular, and sub­ sequent offers by numerous Old Co llegians The College community wishes Mr. and Mrs. Watson every future happiness. to ~n. derwrite the publication , have been MR. R. C. DENNIS suffiCient t? enable the Co llege Council to enter Into a contract with Rigbys The death of R. C. Den ni s ('25) whose publishers. ' life-long connection with Geelong Col lege OBITUARY The sponsoring committee is very grate­ began with his father, a pres ident of OG CA ful ~o r the Interest and support and is is recorded with regret. ' Information relating 10 the deaths of the following Old Collegians has confident th at the book will amply justify the offers of help. After attending the College from 1923 been re ceived since publication of to 1929 , wh ere he fu lly and happily par­ the previous issue of 'Ad Aslra'. . The Colleqe has agreed to be respon­ ticipated in its life, Charlie returned to Sincere sympathy is extended to the Sible for 1,500 copies , and expects th at Warncoort and was a ski lfu l fa rm er on his bereaved families. the copies will be available late in 1977. fi~e pro perty 'Bleak House '. He constantly J. K. Carm ichael ('15) Mr. Keith has devoted years to the col­ displ ayed a kee n interest in community A. E. Purnell, B.E.M. ('15) lection of rr:aterial and to the writing of affairs and was also an elder and Presbytery D. W. Hope ('17) ~ he manuscri pt. The story which emerges representative of the Birregurra Church. C. K. Carmichael ('21) IS .that of a great Australian whose Ranked high among his interests was the J. H. L. Barber ('22) ach!evements are indeed worthy of such Co llege and he was a member of the R. C. Dennis ('25) a biography. Cou nci l from 196 1 to 1974, loyally att end­ P. McPherson ('26) . It is likely th at the title will be " The ing its meetings and giving close attention D. C. Cole ('34) Lives of Frank Rolland" . to its aff airs. He was also a membe r of D. J . Laidlaw ('49) At present no definite indication of the the OGCA General Comm ittee between D. S. A. Mcaueen ('72) cost of this publication. can be given but 1954 and 1957. Directress of the Kindergarten t~ose who ~Is.h to receive further informa­ His outstand ing loyalty and se rvice to 1941 -1949, Miss Lorna Hamer tion, .~hen It IS available, should address the Coll ege are ac kn owledged with grati­ (Mrs. Parnam) enquIries to Rolland Bioqraphy Committee tu de. C/ - The Geelong College, P.o . Box 5' Geelong, 3220. ' SCHOOL CAPTAIN PARENTS' AND fRIENDS' ASSOCIATION Robert Vickers-Willis ART S AND CRAFTS CENTRE PROJECT JOINT VICE-CAPTAINS At a general meeting held on Monday, day and the other at Form VI Speech Day Scott Davies July 12, 1976, a pro posal was submitted early in November. Kirsty Elliott that a project be undertaken by the Preparations were made to proyide a Parents' and Friends' Association to assist barbecue lu nch and several stalls, In con­ Congratu lations are exten ded to th ese in the development of an arts and crafts junction with the display of students' art students for their appoin tm ent to th ese centre at the College. an d craft work on Ath letic Sports day with important offices. the object of raising funds to purchase Kirsty (daughter of OG CA Pres ident A motion was carried; 'that the proposal some of the furnishings needed. submitted which would be a positive step Fred Elliott) has the honour of bein g th e toward recognition by this me€ting of the There was every evidence that the day first girl ever ' to have held th e off ice of need for a cultural centre at the College, would be an unqualified success as more Vice-Captain. be adopte d and that action be taken to than five-hundred people indicated that appoint a working committee'. they expected to be at the College on that day but unfortunately the sporting program 1976 H.S.C. RESULTS The Committee of the Parents' and had to be postponed until the following Outstanding results were achieved again this Jear Friends' Association was appointed as the Wednesday because of bad weather. when University entrance requirements were goine by 87 % of College students. working committee, with power to co-opt. The barbecue was cancelled but several Th is committee ascertained that the College stalls were manned by a team of volunteer The following awards w ere part ic ularly n otable: Council would welcome assistance in the workers. The proceeds from these stalls ,LA's - 1 B J. l. Green, H. C. Rockefeller. provision of furnishings, such as display realised more than $300 which will be used 4 A's A. W. N. Cameron. boards and cabinets, for use when arts and to purchase stands suitable for mou nting 3 A s - 1 B H. C. Falconer, J. E. Harbison, crafts displays are mounted and which /. Mackay. displays and for inclusion as part of the 3 A s Michele l. Macauley, J. A. Thorn. could become part of the furniture of a furniture of the arts and crafts centre when A. W. N. Comeron gained distinction in five sub· proposed arts and crafts display centre. it is completed. iects, Virginia Cook, P. A. George and J. A. Th orn each gained one distinction. Immediate action was taken by the Further activities are being planned for Scholarships: working committee to mount two displays 1977. Information relating to these will be Major resident to Ormond College - G. von Enst. of students' art and craft work. The first provided through the Principal's circular Minor resident to Queen"s College - J. E. Harbison. of these was p lanned for Athletic Sports letters to parents. Minor resident to Janet Clarke Hall - J . L. Green.

ORMOND STATI STICS Some facts and figures published in the June, 1976, issue of the Ormond News­ letter make interesting reading. In a review of students at Ormond the Newsletter read : "The balance between the Faculties in the College as a whole is quite good. Th is is also true of the sixty­ five freshmen. " The schools from which we draw stu­ dents are many and various; 18 co me from country high schools; 9 come from metropolitan high schools; 12 come fro m Geelong Co llege; 7 come from Presbyterian Ladies College; 5 come from Methodist Ladies College ; and the rest come from 37 other schools in no case more than 3 from the on school." With so mewhat pardonable pride one of the above lines has been printed in bold A w ing of the o rigina l ' Worrinn' boarding house, ready for remoyol to Campbell House. type. BU ILDING PR OJECTS During the recent long vacation the d) A section of the old Warrir.n dormitories Maintenance Department worked under ex­ was moved to Campbell House to pro­ treme pressure to arrange for certain modi­ vide additional classroo m space, and fications to existing facilities to allow for the house originally ocupied by 'Snow' several new developments. These develop­ Hobbs is to be used to provide for ments arise from such things as the change library activities. to co-education, the substantial increase in e) Gradual conversion of Prep boarding enrolments, and some significant changes areas to provide academic accommoda­ to be made during the next few years in tion, following transfer of Prep boarders the curriculum being offered. to Mackie House. Some of the major developments were: f) Modification of accommodation in a) A home economics teaching area is Mackie House, to provi de bed /study being established in the original Prep facilities in all dormitories except old school complex. This will include fac­ dorm. 'E'. ilities for cooking, sewing, needlework, g) Provision of additional accommodation spinning, etc. for Day Houses to provide each day­ b) Preparation for a social sciences centre house with its own quarters. in old Senior House, with a resource The College Council, with assistance centre, staff work room and a teaching from a staff committee, is investigating the area, quite different from the old pattern. development of an integrated creative arts c) An art and craft exhibition centre is centre. It is hoped that this project will being developed in the south wing of be developed in time for use at the begin­ Tho removal p rocoss - wid e load p rocood s a lo ng Ap hrasi a Sireot, accomp a n lod by polico molar cycle the cloisters. ning of the 1978 academic year. 05c orl. OLD GEELONG COLLEGIANS' HOCKEY CLUB @J(;onOUl'J 1967-1977 Hockey at the College is an enigma. Mr. Chris Ingham to co-ordin~te hockey Co ngratul ations are extended to It is not one of the major sports, such as throughout both junior and senior schools. Dr. I. S. M. Murphy ('20) cricket, football, athletics, yet it pre-dates Two new hockey grounds have been of Emerald, Victoria, other alternative winter sports. prepared at the College for this season who was awarded the The Old Geelong Collegians' Hockey and the OGC Hockey Club has offered to BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL Club is unique as it is the only wholly flood-light part of these for night training. in the Queen's New Year Honours List, sporting group drawn from and closely In addition the Club will provide coaches the award was made associated with the College. It directly for C olleg~ teams and will . have st~d~nts " for services to community health". relates itself with College sport by includ­ playing in all its teams. ThiS close liaison ing stUdents in teams fielded and by pro­ between the College and the Club will do and to viding coaching assistance to College much to ensure the future development Peter N. Thwaites, Esq., teams. The OGC Hockey Club really is and success of hockey in both areas. Principal 1960-1975 un ique. To celebrate its ten years of existence who was awarded the the OGC Hockey Club has planned some The Club was formed on February 6, major social events. The first of these will ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1967, and the April issue of 'Ad Astra' in be a wine bottling/barbecue to be held " for services to education". that year included a short article noting at Ceres in April, of wh ich details may be official support for the Club and seeking obtained from the club president, Roger interested persons to form the first team. Nation (21 3226), or from the OGCA office. Of the six teams entered in the 1967 com­ All former players ,students, parents and OGCA V COLLEGE - CRICKET petition the Old Collegians' and the Gee­ friends pre invited to attend. The Old Co llegian team this year was long Hockey Club are the only two clubs On Old Collegians' Day a re-un ion is drawn mainly from those who played Col­ which have entered teams continuously planned wh ich will feature inspection of lege cricket in the 1950s, loosely classified through the intervening years. Highlights the new facilities at the Co llege, a lunch, as a 'sub-veteran' side. of the decade include the Club's first a re-union match (for those who can still premiership in 1968, a feat which was re­ The match was played on a time basis, take the field) and a barbecue on the fol­ peated last year when the B team were lowing day. Again, everyone interested is with three hours of batting for each team, premiers in the second division. The Club but College had difficulty in compiling runs has also had two Association 'best and invited. quickly, as early morning showers had fairest' players in Mike Bowden (1972) and Finally, and of particular importance, made run-getting rather hazardous. Noel Patchett (1975 and 1976). the OGC Hockey Club will field one women 's team and three men 's teams in College captain, Vickers-Willis, top­ The ten years have not all been easy, scored for his team and had added twenty­ the 1977 competition. The women's team however. Recruiting difficulties were ex­ and the men 's C team wi ll comprise pre­ seven useful runs before being caught off perienced in the early 1970s and for a the bowling of Ian Redpath. dominantly student players. Anyone who time there was some doubt as to whether would like to play in anyone of the Club's Adrian Illingworth ('53), fielding in the the Club would survive. By mutual co­ teams, or even just lend sideline support, slips, must surely have soaked his fingers operation between the College and the will be most welcome. Some present Club these difficulties were overcome, in glue as he held three catches. One of players are looking for an excuse to retire , though, and the introduction of co-educa­ them, a full length dive to hold the ball after ten years, and what nicer way to go tion at the College has seen the game on Iy inches from the ground, was un­ than to find that other Old Co llegians can increase in popularity as hockey is the doubtedly the outstanding feature of the fill their places! OGC fielding. College's only winter sport for both girls and boys. The revived interest has been The Old Geelong Collegians' Hockey At the end of their three-hour session helped greatly by the appointment of Club would like to hear from all interested. the College batsmen had lost 10 wickets (from their team of 12) for 100 runs. The OGCA were in difficulties early when College opening bowler, Binder, A GRIC ULTURAL SCIE CE MARRIAGES rattled the stumps behind John Rooke ('51) Rex Jones to Michelle Ryan , Bollorat, November 29, _ with an excellent ball moving in from the For111 III tour - Term 3, 1976 off in his first over. His second over saw 1975. Robert Herd to Suson Duffield, Belmont, August 14, the dismissal of the other opening bat, A group of ten Form III boys went on a seven-day tour, arranged by Mr. Charles 1976. Tony Lawler (,54), when 'keeper Vickers- Douglos W inckle to Jennifer Bartlett, Geelong , Willis snapped up a catch from a top-edge. Harbison, which covered an interesting Septe mbe r 18. Two wickets for four runs! cross-section of Victorian primary industry. Borry McDonald to Glendo Ph illips , Brisbane, Oclobe r 16. In a partnership of forty-three runs Ian The first day's program indicates the Groeme David to Helen Marshall, WongoroHo , Redpath ('54) and Jock Bromell ('50) re­ variety of the experiences shared by the October 30. lieved the situation and an additional nine­ group. They travelled via the Maddingly Ph ilip Jarvis to lisa Powell, Yarra Glen , October 30. teen runs were added in partnership with Coal Mine to the Artificial Insemination Peter lowe to Susan Poulston , Highton , November 5 . Paul Sheahan ('59) before Bromell fell Centre at Bacchus Marsh, through the Geoffrey Donnan to El izabeth Ayton , Melbourne, victim to the most successful College Mount Macedon Forest Nursery, with a November 6. bowler, Bell, who finished with 6 for 36. night stop at a Broadford farm where horse Timothy Greene to Mary Carew, Mt. Moriac , Bell took a wicket in each of his first four riding and other farming pursuits were November 6 . overs, conceded only three runs in the enjoyed. Andrew Wall to Annie Seymour, Ripponlea, November 8. fifth over and gathered the other two Other items of interest during the tour Mark Donald to Solly Cook, Barrabool , November 26. wickets with successive balls in his sixth Michael Acocks to Heather Seymour, london , over. included the Murray River historical display November 29. at Echuca, rice fields, irrigated wheat­ The OGCA passed the College score lands, red gum and cypress pine forests. Grant McBride to Jennifer Down, Thornbury, an hour before the close of play when six Dece mber 4 . wickets had fallen. The game continued The huge machines used for the cultiva­ Campbell Murdoch to Vick i Keyes , Sydney, December 8. in order to give all Old Collegians an tion and harvesting of cereal crops in the Jamie Campbell to Peta Mclaren, South Yarra , opportunity to 'swing the willow'. Wimmera district, the Great Western vine­ December 10. yards, Mafeking goldfields, a large feed­ Donald Mclean to Joyce Hicks , Vancouver (Canada), Barry Solomon ('48) , perhaps a little Decembe r 29. lot at Stawell and visits to several pastoral too anxious to open his account, hit the Graeme Kelly to Down Crabbe, Gee long , wicket instead of the ball and shortly after properties provided a wealth of opportunity January 8, 1977. this incident the last OGCA wicket fell for discussion and learning. Robert Jeremiah to Katrina Hampton, Bri ghton , with the final score at 148. January 15. The generosity of those Old Collegians Simon Coulson to Ingrid Sheppard, Mt. Waverley, OGCA players were impressed by the who provided overnight accommodation, January 15. standard of College bowling and fielding entertained the boys on their farm proper­ Grant lindsay to Janet Gorman , Geelong, January 29. and good wishes were extended for the ties and conducted them on several of the Ralphe Strong to Sue Bowlell, Albury, January 29. coming season. inspection tours is sincerely appreciated. Andrew Webb to J ill ian Bradley, Natimuk, February 5 . Veterans Th ere is no age barrier wh en Old Co l­ For over twelve months, now, a su b­ Th e close relationship which exists legians mee t. Three super-veterans, those committee has been at work drafting a between th e financial management of th e wh o have passe d th e four-score mark, new Constitution for the OG CA. The final Association and th e management of th e attend ed Branch re-unions during 1976. draft, as approved by the General Com­ school is an important factor now and 'J. H.' Campbell is a welcome vi sitor at mittee at its meeting early in March, will although the 1964 Constitution embodied any Branch re-union. He was given no be put to a Special General Meeting of this principle it could do li tt le more th an opo ortun ity to refuse wh en as ked to say the Association at 9.30 a.m. on April 2, foreshadow its outcome. Th e new Con­ a fe w words at th e Grampians dinner in (Boat Race Day). stitution, it is believed, embodies th e Au gust. The present Constitution was adopted current realities satisfactorily. Brian Cavanagh, wh o has missed very in 1964 when the general organisation of In all important res pects, the Associa­ fe w re-u ni on dinn ers at Mildura in recent the OGCA was altered considerably in many tion operates efficiently and beneficially in years, received a spec ial welcome at th e ways. The new Constitution makes no fulfilling its objectives. The task of th e dinn er hel d in September. major variations to the organisational SUb-committee has consequently been Selwyn Scott, wh o recently moved from aspects of the Association but seeks to easier than it would have been if major Scotsburn to Mt. Helen, was warmly wel­ tidy up the document in the light of alterations were necessary. The 1964 Con­ comed by man y of th ose very mu ch hi s developments and experience over the stitution has demonstrated its usefulness junior when he attended the Ball arat re­ past thirteen years. as an instrument of organisational change union in October. and the new document is one which con­ The drafting sub-committee could have Others of more tender yea rs, veterans solidates arrangements which for so me ti me achieved much the same effect by pro­ not yet eligible fo r 'su per' cl ass ification, now have been the basis of an Association posing a long series of amendments to the who attended Branch re-un ions during th e which is widely accepted as among the Constitution but the end result would year were: 1964 very best of its type in Australia. have been a confused and confusing docu­ Ian McKenzie (,13), Leslie Reid (, 14), Dick ment. It seemed better to compile a new Howell ('18) and Dr. Pat Reilly ('20) at th e document in which the various Articles Ballarat N. S.W. (Sydn ey) dinn er in June; would relate to one another more closely The Ballarat re-union dinner, held at Eric Ph ilip ('1 5) at Hamilton in July; than they could in an amended version. the Ballarat Club on October 8, attracted Jim Hunter ('13) at Ball arat in October; Some aspects of the new Constitution a number of Melbourne Old Collegians, Bert Ke ith ('15) at Bend igo in Nove mb er. arise because of changes in the College notably from the 1940 year group. Does itself. For example, as the College is now this indicate that they are attempting to Horsham co-educational the OGCA is no longer a wrest the Year Group Gong from the 1970 This, of course, is th e Wimmera Branch male preserve and the Constitution has to year group? which lives up to its re putation as the dry make provision for this. The meal was again prepared and area of the State, cli matically at least. Th e served by Mesdames Oliver and Drennan, 1976 re-union was va ried from the dinner RE-UNION REPORTS wives of the Branch President and Secre­ dance which has bee n a feature of th e tary respectively. The results of their hard Branch for the past five yea rs. A dinner M ildura work were greatly appreciated. was held at the Royal Hotel, Horsham, on The OG CA President introduced the October 22 to which Old Coll egians and For the second successive year wives Principal (Mr. S. P. Gebhardt) to the of Old Collegians were present at the fathers of present and recent pas t students twenty-nine Old Collegians present. Mr. were invited. Mallee/ S.W. Riverina Branch re-union. This Gebhardt mixed humour with serious Mr. Bob Seaton, Senio r Physics Mas ter, has become loosely known as the Mildura thought in his reply to the welcome he accompanied the OG CA President and Branch but it covers a much greater area received on his first visit to the Branch. than the city itse lf. In fact, a new venue Executive Officer to meet the fourtee n Old was chosen for the dinner on September Bendigo Collegians and four parents who attended. Mr. Seaton was guest speaker. Branch 4, when eleven Old Collegians, most of This year members of the Bendigo office-bearers remained un changed. them accompanied by their wives, met with Branch enjoyed a double surprise when the OGCA President and Executive Officer Bert Keith ('15) and Des Davey (past Informal Dinners­ to toast the Co llege at Red Cliffs Com­ Deputy-Principal) joined them at the Ter­ munity Hotel. minus Hotel on November 12 for the re­ Melbourne and Geelong Grah am Mockridge ('41) and Don Mac­ union dinner. The Hawthorn Club was th e venu e for kay ('39) were re-elected President and A scrap-book containing a record of four very successful dinn ers in Me lbourne Secretary, respectively, for the ensuing College events dating back to 1957, kept during 1976 an d a si milar dinner was hel year. by Des in his usual meticulous fashion, in Geelong early in the year. was a source of great interest. Des has With a reg ular attend ance of about Albu ry kindly agreed that this may be cared for thirty Old Collegians, the Me lbo urn e group Again, this is a misnomer for it is really in the OGCA office, at least for the time endorsed re marks made by Norman Ch arley the Albury and District Branch. being, so that Old Collegians may enjoy ('44) at the Novembe r dinn er wh en he said the opportunity to revive past memories Attendance at re-union dinners has been that this popular fun ction should be more disappointing in recent years but the de­ when visiting the College. An election of office-bearers was held widely publicised. It was considered th at cision to hold an all-day family barbecue numbers could be doubled or even trebled on October 10 obviously struck the right at which Lachie Ritchie ('65) was elected Branch President, Robert Coutts ('63) ac­ if a Melbourne co mm ittee we re formed. note with the predominantly farming com­ Norman accepted appoi ntment as Comm it­ munity of this district, which encompasses cepted nomination as Secretary/Treasurer and Tony Gross ('55), John Powell ('54) tee Convenor and wi ll be supported by Wagga Wagga, Jerilderie, Tocumwal, Wang­ R~ge r. Colvin r51), Rob in Dennis ('50), aratta, Bright, Jingellic and Tumut. and Lachlan Taylor ('61) agreed to act as members of a district liaison committee. Alista ir Mcilwain ('47) Graeme Dickson Malcolm Brown ('43), Branch President, ('67) and Dale Fraser ('68) wh o will contact provided an excellent venue on the lawns So uth Australia (Adelaide) other Ol d Collegians in th e metropolitan of his property 'Kilchamaig', Mountain area. Fewer than forty Old Collegians live Creek. He also provided an airstrip ad­ Four dates have been arranged for jacent to his home where Warrick Wetlen­ in the suburbs of Adelaide yet the en­ thusiasm of those who meet at the annual Melbo~rne dinn ers during 1977 and Old hall ('43) and his family landed in their Collegians of all ages will be welcome. Piper-Cherokee, flown from Jerilderie. re-union dinner is ample evidence of their interest in the College and the Association. In Geelong the initial res ponse to in­ All brought their own food and refresh­ OG CA President Fred Elliott made a fo rm al dinn ers, si milar to th ose held in ments, barbecue units were provided and hurried overnight visit to Adelaide to be at Melbourne, has bee n to so me extent the twenty-two Old Collegians, eighteen the Feathers Hotel on November 5. Old disappoi nti ng. Possibly this is because wives and twelve children had a most en­ Collegians were pleased to welcome Mr. Geelong residents see each o th er more joyable day. an.d Mrs. Doug Stott, who had been par­ frequently or perh aps th e id eal venue Is At a short business meeting, held on ticularly active at the College when Doug yet to be fo und. the house verandah, Malcolm indicated was Deputy-Pri ncipal. Plans have been made to hold two In­ that he wished to retire as president. Duncan MacKenzie ('55) again proved form al dinn ers in Gee long th is year. David Bent ('58) was elected president an d ~is ability to orga~ise a successfu l gather­ Dates for the Melbourne and Gee long Dr. Robert Rob inson ('49) filled the sec­ Inq of Old Collegians and no ac tion was d i~ n ~rs are listed on th e bac k page of retarial post vacated by David. taken to upset the status quo. thiS Issue of 'Ad Astra'. Reg Ta,ylor ('13) of 'Val leyfie ld', Epping Peter Mayne ('57) was recently promoted Forest, Tasmania, attended the Public to Pilot Officer in the Territorial Air Force NAURUAN OLD COLLEGIANS Schools Old Boys' dinner in launceston to of New Zealand. It is appropriate that appreciation shou Id celebrate the Co ll ege Head of the River be expressed in this newsletter to Aiboroma victory. Simon Hood *('59) moved * to Tasmania * about Akubor (who was known as Fred Aiboroma three years ago. He operates a mobile while at the College) for providing com­ Ke,ith Angwin* ('31) a *nd Harvey * lade ('38) seed cleaning machine on farm properties prehensive information about Nauruan Old both li ve in Wellington, N.Z., and keep in the north of the State and is frequently Collegians. in regular touch with one another. Both in contact with Rob Wall ('58) , launceston, and Stuart Johnston ('59) longford. The information in OGCA records was continue to take a keen interest in the very sketchy and in some cases non­ College. John Funston* ('60) *was lecturing* at the existent but 'Fred' has supplied details which are of considerable value. Prof. A. F. *(Alan) Davies* ('36) * , Chairman Jabatan Fejarah University in Kuala lumpur of the Po litical Science Department at and returned to Australia late in 1975. He Old Collegians of the '60s and '70s will Ormond College, has accepted appointment is now in Canberra with the Department no doubt be interested to have the follow­ as a member of the National Steering of International Relations at the Australian ing information concerning their friends, all Com mittee of the Study of Education and National University where he is studying of whom are now in Nauru. for his Ph.D. the Arts under the joint sponsorship of Akubor, Aiboroma ('68), known at Fred Aiboroma, the Schoo ls Commission and the Australia sing le, clerk, Deportment of External Affairs; Council. John Duigan* ('63) directed* *the film 'The Aingimea, David {,70}, married, recently promoted to Trespassers' which was shown in the long­ deputy postmaster; ford Cinema, South Yarra. Bativa, Momwe ('69), married, able seaman, Nauru A Dr. Donald Mclean* *('38) is Session * Clerk Pacific Line (currently on leave) i ., of the Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, Bop , Parcelle ('63) , single, assistant manager, Menen Alan Julien *('63) is *a member * of the edi- Hotel; Vancouver, Canada. He has been Professor torial staff of the 'Age' publication 'Grey­ of Medical Microbiology at the University Botelonga, Nimrod ('68), married, acting deputy sec· hound Weekly'. retary, Nauru General Hospital; of British Columbia since 1967. Deduno , Roy ( '69) , single, clerk, accounts office, Nauru Malcolm Mc*Donald *(' 63) has * been ap- local Government Council; Norman Spald* ing ('40) * was *based at the pointed a Member of the Royal College of Fritz, lionel ( '70" single, clerk, Treasury Department; l ondon office of Thos. Borthwick and Sons Physicians. Harris, Rene ( '61) , married, Nauru agent, Nauru Ship· Australasia Ltd. for two years. He is now ping line, member of Nauru Parliament; Stephen , Patrick ('74) , single, private business; back in Melbourne and is general manager Peter Holland* ('64) will* be overseas * until for Australia of that company. Tomokin , Ruden ('70) , married, private business; mid-1978 as he is currently embarked on a Tome-kin , Wilon ('70), married, recently resigned from Masters Degree course at Harvard Uni­ police force, now partner with brother in restaurant William Salmon* ('42) *held an *exhibition of versity. and night club business; his brightly painted landscapes at the Thoma, Godfrey ('71), single, assistant customs and immigration officer. Toorak Gallery, East Melbourne, during Terry Johnst*one (, 64) * became * licensee of November, 1976. He lives near Lithgow the Ellis Beach Motel and Licensed Res­ Addresses may be obtained from the in N.S.W. and paints in a studio which is taurant, which is in the vicinity of Cairns, OGCA office by those who may wish to next to a creek and surrounded by bush. Queensland, on November 1, 1976. contact any of the above Old Co lleg ians. In a Melbourne 'Age' report it was stated: " Mr. Salmon maintains that art is different Alistair Wetl*en hall ('*64 ) is a *shepherd in from other forms of education because New Zealand. Unfortunately his letter was A FA MILY TREE the end result is unknown. If you give the so brief that it contained no further detail answer with techniques it cripples the style other than his address. OF OLD CO LLEG IANS and awareness of the artist." Graeme Balfour ('67) provided a wealth Rex Jones *(' 67) joined* the * Commercial of information about himself and Old Col­ Tony Macdermid* ('4*7) has undertaken* a Banking Company of Sydney Ltd. in 1971. legians to whom he is related in a recent study course in data processing, an essen- He worked at the Ararat Branch before letter to the OGCA President. being transferred to the relieving staff ·al for his recent appointment with the After gaining his Diploma of Agricu ltu ral elbourne Diagnostic Group. and is currently at Ballarat. Obviously Rex • reads his copy of 'Ad Astra' and wants to Science at Dookie Agricultural College, Graeme worked for some time in Gippsland l TCOl Robe*rt Nash *( '50) relinquished* his maintain his contact with the OGCA as he says, " I am having my mail sent to the and in June 1975 he commenced work with appointment in Headquarters logistic Com­ ban k so I won 't get lost. " the Rural Finance and Settlement Commis­ mand late last year and is now on the staff sion. In 1976 he began a five year part­ of the Joint Services Medical Adviser in time course in Valuations at the Royal Michael Menzies* ('67)* does* more than Department of Defence (Central Office), Melbourne Institute of Technology. Canberra. It is interesting to note his 'play' trains. He is secretary of the Geelong comment - " l TCOl, as written, is correct, Steam Preservation Society which has In 1975 Graeme was best man for service ranks are now all in block capitals embarked on a major project to establish Douglas Bat h ('67) who married Trudy Hep­ without full-stops. " an operating museum railway between burn (ex Morongo), sister of Ross Hepburn Queenscliff and Drysdale and to establish ('64). * * * a museum of operating steam machinery John Newberry ('54) has moved to Bendigo at Drysdale as a major tourist attraction. An additional Morongo/ College li nk is where his wife is a Social Welfare Officer. provided by Graeme's wife, Janet, who is He recently completed his Arts Honours * * * the sister of Kim Byrnes ('58). Degree at the University of Melbourne and Geoff l umb ('68) has become known to is now studying for a Diploma of Education. track racing commentators as the " Ban­ Three brothers are Old Collegians: nockburn iron-man' He has reached the David Balfour ('59) is working on a dairy * ~ * finals of Gifts at Wangaratta (where he farm in Gippsland, Duncan MacKenzie ('55) has been elected filled second place), Maryborough, Rye national president of the Micro Film Asso­ and Frankston. At Wangaratta he won the Peter Balfour ('56) spent several years on ciation of Australia. He is also a member 400 metre event and was first to the tape a dairy farm and is now working with the of the executive of the South Australian in the 70 metre sprint at Maryborough. In Moe City Council and studying to become Branch of the Records and Management the immediate future he plans to contest a building inspector, Association. His most recent appointment Gift events at lavington, Moomba, Bendigo, is as a Counsellor with the Schools Com­ Russell Balfour ('52) is also dairy farming Waverley and Sunbury and the Centenary in Gippsland. mission , Special Projects (Innovations) Gift at Stawell. Programme. The Honourable J. C. M. Balfour (,29), Hugh Champness* ('69) * was *awarded the Minister for Fuel, Power and Mines, is Brian Tymms* ('56) was* awarded* the John Sword of Honour as the to p RAAF graduate Graeme's father and a cousin, Archie Clemenger Memorial Prize In the final for the year at a parade held at the RAAF Mcleish (,59), sometimes known as 'Snow' year of his M.B.A. Degree. Academy, Point Cook, last December. has been in England for about two years: INFORMAL DINNERS 73 YEAR GROUP MELBOURNE: From the cross-section of members of OLD COLLEGIANS' DAY the '73 Year Group listed below, this group SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1977 HAWTHORN CLUB, may ultimately gain the title of 'College 627 Glenferrie Road , Hawthorn. Wanderers'. They will be represented at OGC Hoc ey Club Special Features March 9 - June 8 - September 21 Un iversities in two States, th e A.C.T. and to celebrate the 10th Anniversary November 23. New Zealand. Three will return to their ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING GEELONG: homes near the N.S.W. border, two will enter Colleges of Advanced Education and (See Separate Notice) PRESTON HOTEL, one (aptly named Ri chard LAW) plans to ANNUAL RE-UNION DINNER opp. Twin Cinema, Ryrie Street, Geelong. May 4 - October 19 join th e Police Force. in the Other dates may be added if requested. UNIVERSITIES MAKE A DIARY NOTE NOW COLLEGE DINING HALL NEW ENGLAND Notice of intention to attend these Early bookings are recommended. Rural Science: Andrew Morrison , David Jackso n. " dinners is preferred but not essential. Agric. Economic s: Micha el Laidlaw,Andrew Kelso, Seating capacity will be li mited. Hoyd en Cock. Address enquiries to OGCA Office AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL Arts: Stephen Laidlaw. MELBOURNE BOAT RACE Lew: Michelle Q uig ley, J ohn G reen . Arts: Guy von Ensl. Comme rce: Sandy Hu tton, Mark Leach. BALL Vet. Science : Sandy Came ron. MONASH Throughout the year the OGCA provides a return to the more formal style Science: Michael Kelso. a wealth of social activities which provide Pol. Econ .: Julie Schofield. the opportunity for Old Co llegians to meet. AN EVENING FOR THE VICTORIA, WELLINGTON, N.Z. Many also enjoy the chance to rem inisce YOUNG Science: Mark Lade. and on all occasions information is pro­ and young at heart vi ded of current activity at the College. GORDON INSTITUTE Fashion and Oesign: Sarah Leach. Old Collegians' Day is a feature of OGCA GROVEDALE HOTEL activiiy each year; Torquay Road, Grovedale RUSDEN COLLEGE Most branches hold regular re-union func­ Ph ys. Ed .: Mich.le Macauley. FRIDAY, APRI L 1, 1977 tions; DEFERRED UNIVERSITY Informal dinners are held at regular inter­ .A.n excellent date for fun and Melbourne, Peler Georg e vals in Melboume and Geelong; jollity. Monash: David Everist. Year Group re-unions are held from time $9 .00 DOUBLE HOME PROPERTIES to time; Norman Graham - Oeniliquin. chicken supper provided Jim Hermiston - Deniliqui n. Affiliated sporting groups organise a variety (b ar service refreshments) Bill Sloane - Mulwala. of social activities. Fu ll information obtainable from POLICE CADET Those who have never attended any the OGCA office. of these social gatheri ngs or who have Richard Low. 'given them a miss' fo r some time will be Members of the '73 committee would agreeably impressed wi th the great spirit li ke to compile a much more comprehensive of good fellowship which is evident on list of 'who is where'. Spare a minute and these occasions. They continue to ro w:- drop a line to one of them : The enclosed OGCA calendar lists the Julie Schofield, 45 Roebuck Street, Newtown, 3220. majoritv of the functions planned for 1977. Several members of Co llege crews of Stephen Laidlaw, " Tooroloo", Gl enthompson , 3292. recent years have been active during the Sandy Hutton, P.O . Box 11 T, Hamilton, 3300. Keep it handy 1976-77 rowing season with a series of wins to their cred it. Gre g and Bruce Longden (' 69) are members of the Melbourne University Boat ALBERT BELL Club Senior VIII which has been first past LAWN BOWLS the post in a number of events. Greg is CLUB stroke of th is crew. Bruce is bow-man and is also captain of the club. CARNIVAL THIRD RE-UNION DINNER Simon Gillett ('72) is a member of the (OPEN MEN'S FOURS) at Melbourne University Senior Lightweight IV. A day which every bowler Among its many successes this crew has " ROSNASHANE" won the Victorian Sprint IV and the South would enjoy. Australi an Senior IV title. It has consis­ KEW BOWLI NG CLU B 11 Aberdeen Street, Newtown tently defeated last year's Australian Cham­ THURSDAY, MARCH 31 , 1977 pion lightweight IV and was recently selec­ SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1977 ted to represent Victoria in the Penrith Cup acclaimed as one of the to be rowed in Perth at the King 's Cup when teams from all APS most popular functions ever regatta. Associations meet to compete for the held by Old Collegians. Neil Myers ('72), Don Cooper ('72), Brad Fenner ('72) and John Olliff ('73), rowing Sir James Darl ing Trophy. There is a strict capacity for Corio Bay Club, have figured promin­ Play begins 10.15 a.m. limit. Bookings will be ently in many wins in youth an d mai den races this season, among which was the Entry $4.00 per player which recorded in order of receipt. Australia Day Cup for maiden VIII 's at includes barbecue lunch and Reservations may be made Albert Park. Myers and Cooper also com­ bined to win the maiden pairs event at the afte rnoon tea. by forwarding cheque for Victorian Universities' Regatta at Ballarat. Bowlers who wish to play in this $15.00 to the competition should contact the Andrew Steel ('72) who, with Myers, Executive Officer, OGCA, Executive Officer without delay. Fenner and Gillett, was a member of the Phone 052/21-1939 P.O. Box 5, Geelong, 3220 crew which won the Au stralian Champion Youth VIII event in 1976, is making another late season comback.