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Kegiaiered at G.F.O., Brisbane, for Vol, XVII. — No. 12 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1949 transmission by post as a periodical. Sports Cups Go South Southern Teams captured all the titles in what proved a veritable sporting feast in the various first vac. carnivals. "Semper" this week presents full reports of the different events, and expresses the satisfaction of all concerned, both spectators and participants, with first-rate organisation and sport.
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:.'„.!S •.•-,*'•'•'-vaTi-' •. THE SYDNEY CREW Bow, 1. Curlewis, 12st. 2lb.; 2, M. Fitzpatrick, 12st. Zlb.; 3, A. McAuley, I2st 2lb.; 4, G. Thompson, 13st. 5lb.; 5, G, Drew, Idst. bib.; 6, D, Stanley, 13st. lib.; 1, B, Hopkins, 12st.; Str., D. Rourke, \2st. 411).; Cox, R. Uarshvxan, In the middle stages of the race left the Mayne, rather badly dam the crews appeared to be locked to aged. They had been most unfortun gether, fighting it out stroke by ate, but voiced no complaints; they stroke. At the umpire's order the showed a magnificent spirit, and won coxwains had headed over to the the admiration as well as the sym The Race As It Was Rowed pathy of all present. north bank, and as smooth water A strong westerly vihid had Queensland drew level with Mel was reached, Sydney began to forge To Sydney must go the highest made the Hamilton reach unsalc bourne, while Sydney stayed about !-into the lead. Queensland sprinted praise for a well deserved victory. for racing, and so the rourse a length away and Tasmania, taking for a short distance, but could not I'iiey demonstrated sound waterman was changed to one of two water through the bows, dropped hold the pace, while Melbourne, who ship in adopting the best possible miles, from the City Council further behind—it was obviously had not settled down, battled on tactics for the conditions under which Power House at New Farm, only a matter of minutes before they dourly. At the beginning of the the race was rowed. In the first downstream to the mouth of would sink. final half mile Sydney were. three- half, when the course was exposed Breakfast Creek, th's reach being In the second quarter mile posi quarters of a length clear of Mel to a gusty head wind, they kept their comparatively sheltered. tions were unchanged when a Mel bourne, who were followed at a rating down and let Melbourne aand All crews rigged splash canvasses bourne man crabbed very badly, length by Queensland. Sydney went Queensland go ahead. Then when and pulled away to the start line, completely losing his oar. lie /nissed further ahead with each stroke, better water was reached they in leaving the shed without mishap. eight strokes, and by ths time he while Queensland dropped further creased their speed, led very ably However, water washing over the had recovered, Queensland was in back, until, nearing the finish, a! by their stroke and coxwain, while bow of Tasmania's boat, Queens the lead with Sydney second. But crews made a final burst, Sydney the other crews, with less strength land's second eight, the James Melbourne sprinted away in most had a comfortable win two and a In reserve, had to forfeit their ad O'Neil Mayne, split the bow canvas, spirited manner, and in , the third half lengths ahead of Melbourne vantage. Horeover, Sydney struck and the boat slowly filled. They quarter made good their loss, while and Queensland, finishing fast, were their best form-on the day, and their managed to reach the Power House Queensland began to flag and Sydney, a length away in third place. success reflects great credit on them .and went ashore on. a stretch of rating lower than the other two Tasmania were towed to Wright's ^and their coach. muddy bank, where they emptied crews, maintained a steady pace. jboatshed at Bulimba, where they .their boat and carried out makeshift repairs with handkerchiefs, bandages, SPECIAL LECTURE IN - string, tape and sticking plaster, AG. SCIENCE generously , donated by spectators from launches nearby. The other Arrangements have been made for crews were waiting and when Tas- %Odcome ^^ome a series of lectures on "Fruit Pre niania were ready, wet but undis servation and Transport," to be mayed, they moved into line at the Semper Sporting Page extends a warm welcome to given by Dr. S. A. Trout, Director ' starting point, about an hour late. of Horticulture of the Department Tasmania had drawn No, 3 posi the members of the University Football Team who have of Agriculture and Stock, in the tion, but. were given No. 1, condi returned from a very successful tour of New Zealand. Geology Lecturie Theatre between 1 / tions being more favourable in that and 2 p.m. on the following dates;— From all accounts, the tourists—particularly the all too . (1) Friday. June 17th. iane. . », few Queenslanders—gave of their best football in New (2) Friday, June 24th. ,The start*w;as a good one, and all Zealand. We are glad to have the players back with us (3) Friday, July 1st. crews got away very well. After a (i\ Friday, July 8th, dozen strokes, Melbourne were seen to avenge our defeats incurred during their absence, and <5) Friday, July 15th. to be about a quarter of a length in to see some more Varsity footballers gain State and All interested in this interesting front, with Queensland pressing them National representation. topic are Invited to attend. • and the other crews falling away a , L. J. H. TEAKLE, . -ilittie. Over the first .quarter mile > . Professor of Agriculture. .4 Page Two SEMPER FLOREAT Thursday, June 9, 1949 Boat Race 0ttpr J[l0nat TTie annual Australian Universities Boat Race for the Oxford and Cambridge Cup, rowed on the Brisbane River last Saturday, resulted in, a magnificent victory for Sydney. Editor: JOHN O'DUFPY This boat race was the culmina digs by the Boat Club. Here liaison tion of many months of planning and officers were ever willing to help Sub-Editors: MURRAY WILLIAMS, BRIAN THOMASON, ALAN WALKER, hard training for all crews. Very them settle any difficulties. Staff:. TED d'URSO, PERC BURTON, GRAHAM WINDRUM, JOHN EMMETT, few people have any idea of the During the training period several MALCOLM-HAM. JOHN HALL, DAN CUNNINGHAM. J. SHANAHAN, J, enormous amount of work involved dances were held. These finished KELLY, JUNE SYMBS, JILL LIDGARD, MARGARET HISLOP, in Inter-Varsity rowing, and for that promptly at 10 p.m, with coaches Sporting Editor: T. McENIERY reason the U.Q.B.C. would like to ordering taxis for their crews. The Business Manager: PRED SCHUBERT present a brief aummary of all that Civic Reception just after the crews took place. arrived provided a very enjoyable THURSDAY, JUNE 9. 1949 Vol. xvni. No. 12 The foundations of our crew were method of introducing all crew.s to laid ewly in 1948, when for the first one another. time U.Q.B.C. became one of the Training went on for a fortnight leading clubs in the Brisbane area. in beautiful weather. The Southern- • During the recent .soa.son U.Q.B.C, ers were impressed with our course Congratulation.^ finished second in Queensland and" and also the organisation which was Brisbane club premlerships. These behind our plans. Numerous meet First vacation has gone and second term has begun. Al premierships are based on points ings of race officials, crews and ready many of us are looking with trepidation at the pile of allotted for wins and placings in coaches were held so that all would status races at regattas. Even now be thoroughly acquainted with the notes and rather forbidding looking text books which face us the U.Q.B.C. is planning for next procedure to be adopted in the race. on our tables. The desire to acquire more knowledge is year's crew. The soullicrn crews Then came Race Eve and the ha,d all been rowing for nearly five Westerlies, It was a heart-breaking beginning to appear. Despite these frightening thoughts very months. They are more fortunate catastrophe and one which should little work was done in Brisbane during the vacation, in that their school and college never be forgotten by all crews. racing takes place in eights. The Durinig the Friday the regatta com Queensland played host to four visiting teams during the Sydney and Melbourne eights were mittee was constantly occupied both picked from the college crews. making plans for Saturday should vacation—both Women's and Men's Athletics, Men's Tennis The Tasraanian eight, which was the the Westerly continue. A new course and the Rowers. In other centres our own teams competedj:i|^- firs,t since 3,938, consisted of their on the Bulimba Reach was surveyed on the Friday. All officials were visitors. The interest shown by Queensland in the Intervar^^:' ;Witire club, ^^e planning of the race itself be- hurriedly gathered on Friday and series was very good and must have been very gratifyinig^tid' given alternate instructions for the i'gaft last November, when all Ausi- following morning. All radio stations the organisers. Although Queensland won no championships tre^ian Universities were sent aerial phqtpgraphs and lengthy descriptions co-operated by constantly broadcast our sportsmen were by no means disgraced when the calibre of the Hamilton and Toowong ing news of the Boat Club's pre of their opponents—some Olympians—is assessed. courses. After close scrutiny by all parations. Crews spent Friday co;ivcern.ed, the Hamilton course of tightening and adjusting their boats thre^ miles was chosen. The Har- for the heavy conditions which were Our congratulations are extended, to those of our athletes hours and Marine Department then expected—Tasmania had the mis who were selected to, represent Australia against New Zealand very kindly, helped us to survey the fortune of overlooking a small hole coujpse, of which an aerial photo- in the bow canvas. in Sydney—Jim Miller and Len Quinn, Both took in:ter- gra|>h appeared in the programme. Saturday morning arrived and the national honours by winning_ events in Sydney. Congratulations Westerlies still blew. The altered The nqxt thing was facilities and arrangements were then put into must also be extended to the tennis players—who must be boats for the crews. The Brisbane effect and all seemed to go fairly considered unlucky to go down—after defeating the reigning . clubs all very kindly offered their smoothly except that the Queensland boats and their sheds for our use. crew delayed the departure from the champions. facilities at Hamilton provided a shed of the other crews. Then came very, great problem. It was hoped the tragic happening at the start That the public is interested in University sport was to boat crews from near Bretts when Tasmania sank. The rest is Wharf; the river, however, took history. shown by the crowds at the Universities Boat Race. People, things into its ovm hands and caused crowded all vantage points to witness what was the first so much silt and mud to be de After the race, due to the severe posited there, particularly in the last conditions, the picnic was abandoned rowing "blue riband" to be staged in Brisbane since the war. few moiiths, that it was out of the and instead a very happy gathering The rowers were unfortunate in striking such adverse weather question except at very great ex was held at Mrs. 1'. Johnston's home pense. The committee was then at Corinda. The dinner in the even after training for two weeks in perfect conditions. The Tas- faced with a very grave problem ing was a great success with many manians were most unfortunate to have come two thousand and had only 48 hours before the fine speeches. southern crews arrived. Mr. R. On the Sunday we farewelled' the miles only to sink in the middle of the course. Dath, of Bulimba, very kindly offered crews and began the tedious task of his shed and facilities. A pontoon balancing our budget and general Support of University sporting functions has been sadly was built for ua through the very tidying up. For those who think lacking in the past and it is to be hoped that the interest gracious co-operation of Messrs. the regatta organisation finished George Boulton and Lionel Homi- on the Saturday, I should like to which the Intervarsity" competitions of first vacation received brook. For the first few days crews invite them to help us in some of is maintained. Varsity at present is fielding clubs in Open were boated from the city sheds. the work which still lies ahead. The above is just a small sum Competition in Football, Hockey and Tennis. Each of these Speed-boats had to be provided for mary of what had to be done to make clubs has been very succe.ssful in the past and yet the only all training crews. Mr. Theo. I're- this regatta possible. It means vethan placed a driver in his boat countless work for some hundreds support they get is from a handful of enthusiasts, This is most for a fortnight and we had full-time of people, many of whom we shall unfortunate when University clubs are foremost in champion use of it. Mr. Norman Wright never be able to thank. (Jnr.) also came to our rescue. We I should like to acknowledge the ships. The position can be eaaly mended—merely roU along owe these two men and Mr, Don, very great help of the following—if on Saturdays and encourage thq home side to win. You did it. Forster, the driver, a great deal of there are any I have inadvertently thanks for their magnificent co omitted, I must apologise:—The in the past two weeks so let's continue the good work. operation. officials of the day who did such a Accommodation for the crews was wonderful job; Messrs, R., Dath, G. obtained at the University Colleges Boulton, L. Hornlbrook, T. Tre- an* residentials. The bookings by vethan, N. Wright, D. Forster, ,whb // // the Queensland Bowling Association, helped us with; facilities; the mem dating from last August, precluded bers of the Brisbane rowing clubs Gqjmahra any cl^ance of all crews residing at who co-operated wonderfully; the NOW-.-- Hamilton. Brlsljane City Council and the Vice- Pretp^rfttJO^B were made for the Mayor (Aid. • Moon); the Harbours that'.your, first term resolutions have fallen by the printing of the programme. Past and Marine- Board ahd Sub-Inspfector wayside, you "can use those idle., hours in preparing a cpntijjbu- details had to be gathered and Jordan of the Water Police, wl^o did checked. Phot9graj)h8 were . sent 80 much in connection Nvlth the tion for "Galmahrfi." £ro(|^ t^e SQuth &A4 blocks made. course; the Tramways Dipartment The cup was sent from Sydney for and Miss Petrie for tnelr help, in " "Galmahra," annual magazip^; of U. of Q. students, wants display purposes and also to be advertising and transport; Pike ^Jiiort. stories, sketches, poems^ critiques, general articles, et^. p^^t9^ap^l^i?[^ It proyid^d no ejid Brothers-for thgir display; the. sports oSfi^Qrry fq^ ajll cpAC^rRi^cl,. for it iS: ing staffs of. 4BK and the A,B.C. for Think of the. fame, "Galmahra." can- bring you! valued at nearly £800 and with its the^r constant pubUclty; Missea Jan bcac;- w^il^ nearly i owt. arid Elinor Shar^^ jtll Bamsh.aw wid \., 7bm^ of; your a-ssth^tic.SQUI ! «nt^lnin«xt for rowers is a Mary Ma^enzie^ajid the many other Vfry, ci^^H^ ajKair> Most crews: are people who helped so much at the Think, of- thQ. cash prizes.! ^ ^^fl.ty 10 p.itti. d,urlng their train- dances and other functfons for the Your contributipnsi (markjed cJearly, "^ITQB, 'Cf^^ In period aod are hot allowed out* crews; Mlfls M. McCarthy and D., Th^ only planned entertainment was Watson for their help In typing dur MAHRA' '•*) should be left in one of the "Sempei?'" bQ3ce$. or a,Clvic> Reception, a.picnic after the ing the past six months. I could offices, OkT given to Bert Cornelius, at St. Lucia. race, BM^ -, ti^. 6^ui,ual. dinner. continue Indeflnitely and must apoldi Hie crews on arrival in Brisbane glae to those who^m I have lna;dveri< ,!iimii.Mi>w. Ill Hiiiiiiu'i aes555aggBMPinii,iii,ii I iiwwwufffttwwl^ dyc^pt SMfci emu) tFaQiqpMted.ta; their! entjy omitted. , . / ; ,.<.yi' "^'y^ Thmday^ ^lihe" 9, i^^ SEMPER FLOREAT Page fhi^h QUINN SETS NEW RECORD the Adelaide man to bring his team into third place. The shot putt gave Queensland Runs Well Manuel- of Melbourne an easy win, WOMEN'S ATHLETIC with Len Quinn again in the results, Fourth year Dentistry student Quinn added his name to this time third. CARNIVAL the record list when he hurled the javelin 170 feet 2 inches in Pinal points were; Sydney, 94^; Melbourne, 88; Queensland, 57^; The Inter-Varsity Women's Ath the inter-Varsity championships to beat the previous best by Adelaide, 33; and Tasmania, 10. letic Carnival was held in conjunc nearly 6 feet. This win made him a dual title holder as his tion with the men's carnival, in the splendid throw of 115 feet 11^ inches on the first day gained WOMEN'S.EVENTS. first week of the vacation. The the discus championship. The women's carnival, which was weather was perfect, and this not held in conjunction, proved to be a only ensured the successful nmning runaway win for the Melbourne of events, but also enabled all social Final results of the carnival saw SECOND DAY, lasses. Pinal results were:— functions to be thoroughly enjoyed, the Sydneysiders snatch a last-minute The absence of Treloar from the Melbourne 70 so that it was a case of regret that victory from "the shop," Queensland 220 field left the event more open, the week was so short. came third in the points table with with the big Tasmanian, Ernie Sydney 11 57 i—the highest total yet amassed Brisbane 9 In the competition, Melbourne, McCart, favourite. However, the with a well coaclied and trained by the maroon runners in an inter- final saw Sydney's popular Charlie Varsity contest. The Queensland girls gave pro team, proved all too powerful for Campbell first round the bend, and mise on occasions, but generally their rivals, willing with 70 points Generally speaking, the 'Gabba winner in 22.5 sees. McCart was not showed lack of sufficient training. track was not conducive to fast times up to his beet form, and ran third to Sprinters, Joan Lynn and Estelle from Sydney, 11 points, and Queens though there was a marked improve Job (Sydney), with Booth fourth. Christie, were always well iti the land, 9 points. The excellent per ment by the second day. This fact The home State came to the fore running. Elaine Mactaggart's third formances of this team included the makes the performances of the bril again when John Loveday filled in the hurdles was a fine effort. Best smashing of six records. Among liant Melbourne distance runner, Don second place in the high jump. John performance by the local girls, how these, we congratulate Margaret Macmillan. even more noteworthy. was jumping particularly well, and ever, came from Helen Laws, when; Mitchell, future Olympic hope, who To him n'.iust go the title of outstand just failed to gain the last vital inch she shared second place in the shot broke the broad jump record as well ing athlete of the carnival for his necessai'y to down the winner, putt with Ingram of Sydney, Mel as securing places in numerous other effortless mile run on the first day Farmer, who cleared 6ft. bourne's Margaret Mitchell giving a events; Margaret White, for her new and his epic battle with Sydney's The 880 yards has been universally consistent exhibition of putting to record in the hurdles; Elizabeth Merv Finlay in the 880, when new acknowledged to be the best race yet win' the event. Engel, in the discus; Cynthia DriscoU, Queensland, State and inter-Varsity in the javelin; and Bronwyn Woola- records were established. seen in Queensland, The Sydney Moral of the story—with longer captain, Merv Finlay, led the field prerk3.ration and adequate coaching, cott, in the high jump. In the last Queensland captain, Jim Miller, early, with Macmillan boxed in for Queensland could field a strong two events the winners were hard shares the honours with his fellow pressed by Sydney girls Sheph Dentistry student for best performers I'ucker and Val Havyatt. amongst the home team by annexing Queensland competitors whom we the broad jump and 440 hurdles titles. congratulate on their successes are Joan Lynn, who gained third place in FIRST DAY. the 75 yds and 220 yds.; Estelle First event of the carnival raised Christie, vdth third place in 1(30 yds; the hopes of the Queensland camp Helen Laws, with second place in when Tony Booth led the field home the shot; Elaine Mactaggart, with in the first heat of the 100 yards in third place in the hurdles; and mem 10.2 sees. National record holder, bers of the relay team (E, Christie, John. Treloax*, coasted in to an easy B. Willoby, H. Laws and J. Lynn) win in the second heat in even time, with a second. These efforts are Frank O'Hare, Queensland repre creditable considering the difficulties sentative in this, running into third under which the team has been place and hence into the final with struggling in its first year. However, Booth. The final was never in doubt, Treyloar gathered speed early^ and next year, with greater training and won by about two yards. The' rest coaching facilities, we hope to field of the field was tightly bunched, a stronger team. The high standard scarcely a yard separating the other maintained at the carnival and the five finalists. Hobart sprinter, MoCart assistance offered us by Sydney and ran second, Campbell (Sydney) 3rd, Melbourne, had already roused con and Tony Booth 4th, the latter being siderable incentive, enthusiasm and exceedingly unfortunate that his interest. powerful finish did not gain him I wish to take this opportunity to higher placing; thank everyone for their assistance Peter Harbison- notched Ade in making the carnival the success laide's first win when he sailed over it proved. Among these are the lift. Sin. to take the pole vault. Mel people who kindly took billets, those bourne captain, O'Brien, wsts second, who made our social functions pos and third man was Des Kelly, whom sible, the Men's Club for their end Queensland hockey players will re less assistance, and Miss Lynn who member as the elusive Sydney centre Queensland Stars of the Ihtcr-Varsity Meeting proved a tower of strength in every forward of the last two inter-Varsity sphere. Last but not least, I thank carnivals. Left'. Len Quinn (Discus Championanci Javelin Record-breaker) poises for the throw. Right: Jim Millet (Broad Jump Champion) the visiting teams, who by their Spectators were treated to a rare wonderful sporting spirit, easy co exhibition of stylish: running when clears the last hurdle to\^!i the Quarter Hurdles. operation and friendliness, not only Empire School record holder, Don made this, our first carnival, a happy Macmillan. won his second inter- one for all, but who, I am sure, have Varsity title over the mile. Early ititttten's team. Anyway, what they proved every encouragement to pace was slow, and Queenslander the first hundred yards. Finlay soon women's athletics in Queensland, Trevor Bowen made his bid in the drew away from the pack; setting a lacked in opposition, they made up terrific pace, but Macmillan" hung- on for in hespikiUty shown their visl- NANCY KLEINSCHmDT, third lap, but Macmillan cleared Hon. Sec.-Treas., U.Q.W.A.C. away.over the final circuit to win in relentlessly till a fightinglinish- over UaSf and worthily enhanced our re 4»31. This, however, does not de thfr last fifty yards gave him' ari putation for this feature. tract from Bowen's.performancev as inches decision in 1-55.1, the fastest Macmillan is the best prospect Aus time ever run in this State; Queens^ TBC SOCUL SIDE. tralia possesses in the middle dis land's congratulations- go to- both' Those responsible for the enter MEET THE MAN WITH tances. these great athletes and splendid tainment aspect of the carnival de THE SERRATED SHINSU sportsmen. serve hearty congratulations. This The 440 was disappointing from a With a record of two previous wins is. something of which all Queens- Come to the local point of view, as neither of our in the event and favoured by the landers may be proud. For the Tas- ANNUAL SOCIAL FUNCTION runners reached the final. Fielding draw for lanes, Jim Miller faced the nianians who arrived on Wednesday, Of the University Hockey Club, showed promise, but will have to starter in the 440 hurdles. He-got f^tivltfes commenced with the adapt his stride better to be suc away well, but fouled the first hurdle Dental Ball.. Incidentally, the Bali SATURDAY, JULY 16th, cessful against crack. J40 men. As and lost ground. At this stage the Cbnsntitee roust IKI thiwked for its VIC. PARK REFECTORY. was expected, .the event went to Sydney runner in the outside lane gienttosity in iHrovidh); complimen DEFINITELY THE BEST EVENT MerV Finlay in 50.3. Melancholy was well in the lead, jumpfiig easily tary ticlcets for the visitors. The OF 2nd TERM. fafe- of the banana-landers in the a second before the Queenslander. Carnival Dance held on Tuesday quarter was compensated for when However, Miller gradually redoeed flight w&s a great success—only Watch Notice Boards for hews of Len Quina's discus success the time lag between thiair take*of6 criticism, it ended too soon. A bus farther details. arrived. This was possibly the most 'and from level terms at the last tdur of Brisbane filled up Wednes- popular win of the day, a fitting re hurdle, swept away in grandvstylB'td dJiy afternoon for the Southerners, ward for consistency in performance win in 55.1. Th&' wati • Ie»»:^'tBAii^-.a and'on thursddy came that highlight and, mu6h trouble taken in the ad second; away from the racy in thne to avert "Labour's" arrive ultimately at the common',their respective organisation). Care- totalitarian socialisation. crossroads. One way lies the achieve ful records.- both statistical and Even the pocket borough of ment of having altered slightly some financial, are kept and are submitted "Labour's" rigged electorates shall beloved stupidity of some section of for auditing at-regular intervals. prove insufficient to stem the rising the human species. Along the other The Shanghai Student Relief Com tide of electoral enlightenment. happy road lies complete indiffer mittee has recently expanded its pro Either that, or Democracy dies.— ence, and a sense of humour. gramme of nutritional aid, has Yours, etc., There are two wise considerations opened a ward for tubercular stu TRAVELLER. in popular philosophy: The genius in dents, in providing clothes for some this modern world is he who thinks three hundred'students "detailed" by -;o: differently from his fellows, and the local authorities. The city is ACADEMIC DRESS makes a profit out of it. Secondly, under siege, but there has been no it is enough to be brilliant—you don't decrease in the carefulness of ad have to rush madly about trying to ministration of student relief. If Sir,—As one editor to another (the prove it to anyone. there is any occasion to believe that JIM^U to slight difference being that I am All of which means, R.S.S. old boy adequate supervision cannot be given, paid for the effort) permit me to add —let the lads and lasses wear their then aid is suspended in that situa some humble tones to the noble bel "mortar boards" and flowing robes. tion. lowing in last week's rag on the sub You and I, we agree—but what are (2) "Can relief be impartial?" ike Edltot ject of dress reform. we two against so many? From its inception the N,S.R.C. has This is the first letter-to-the-editor Anyway, I couldn't care less—being given aid solely on the basis of need I've written in years. Whether it an evening student.—Yours, etc, without regard to the political or re makes the sporting page or hits the KEITH WOOWARD, ligious belief of the recipient. Our bottom of the basKet is immaterial. Arts III, local committees continue to operate TOPICS AND "SEMPER" The point is that I might save some lusty crusader from making an ass of in cities now governed by the com himself. -:o:- munists. Sir,—Messrs. Harrison, Galea, and This is Brisbane, Queensland. The MEMORIAL CAIRNS (3) "Whether the limited relief Chappie exaggerate a little when Labour Party reigns supreme, De available in a situation of such vast they say that "Semper" has become mocracy is suffering from a blow Sir,—In the agenda for the Union need is worth giving?" "mainly a Christian propaganda between the eyes. Prices are going Council meeting of 12/5/49 I notice I assume you do not mean the machine," up, and the only things coming down a motion suggesting that a unionist philosophical question of when effect Their youthful remarks that "the are new look petticoats, plus the cairn be built at the Kidney Lawn becomes worthwhile. From the vast majority of people feel the need guttering on our side roof. (No per and another at St. Lucia, entailing practical standpoint of the Chinese for a purpose in life only when death mit, you know.) We live in an age the expenditure of £200 of the student aid given by N,S.R,C. is help is approaching" is unsupported by when ignorance is definitely no bar Union's finances- May I suggest that ful even though limited, N.S.R.C. evidence. the most sincere way of honouring pursues a policy of selective aid. We to advancement, and the greatest do not try to cover all fields. We These gentlemen want more handicap one man can provide for the glraduates and undergraduates who gave their lives in World War work only with the most needy literary article ("poetry and satire" himself is the expression of a good college students and emphasise such —sic!). Perhaps the overworked idea. II. is to build something to cultural value to the living. things as nutritional aid, medical aid, Editor and his staff can oblige. Per Amidst all this, some type called books and student centres, haps Messrs. H., G., and C. can help. R.S.S. talks of dress reform—dress Some years ago it was decided that this memorial should take the form (4) "Whether Universities are And more "topical" articles—"sex and form! functioning, and whether where they economics" to wit. While the Latin section of his of the Union Theatre, and I would strongly urge that any expenditure are not it is pos.sible to see that relief "Most of 'Sempers' readers, being argument has me rather baffled, the reaches students as such?" rest of it—apart from some of those approved by Council should be used youthful," might not want to read for this purpose. The fund might be Most Universities are functioning. economics, Pei'haps those interested three-syllable words—bears some slight meaning. R.S.S. wants to augmented by appeals for public In Shanghai, because of the siege, a would prefer to read of the subject donations (the Dramatic Society number have been closed. Students in the spate of text books, documents, change things. Dear boy! continue to live as a group either on One of the greatest crimes in a should carry out a strong policy in bulletins, journals, not to mention the this direction every time it presents the campus or in hostels. It is with contributors in the daily and weekly sphere of culture is to attempt or these groups that the Shanghai S.R.C. achieve rationality. R.S,S. is quite a play). Press. If, however, the money required works. May I repeat that when it no right. Caps and gowns are about as longer becomes possible to give As for sex: doubtless the youthful useful as a pork sausage at a Jews' for the Union Theatre should be would like to' read about sex—and already assured (I am not aware that supervised aid to students we know picnic. to be needy then the work in that so they should—especially medical But, would he have the lecturers it has), then I would suggest that students like Messrs. H,, G,, and C. the proposed '£200 be spent on new area is suspended. addressing teams of types who Thank you again for your sym But not in "Semper." Van der looked ordinary? Is there to be no books for the University Library. Velde's "Ideal Marriage," the Stones' Whatever the situation is regard pathetic interest. Wherever you find outward measure of distinction at opportunity will you please extend "Marriage Manual," Haires "Encyclo this great seat of swotting and tom ing the Union Theatre, I sincerely pedia of Sexual Knowledge,", and hope that the councillors who vote our greetings to the students in Aus other such reputable books (which foolery? tralia. The following sad tale should serve on this motion will have a more should be in the University Library) highly-developed sense of values Sincerely. will tell them much that these as a warning; KIANG WEN-HAN, After the lull in the International than to waste £200 of our money on "youthful" of both sexes wish, and two unsightly piles of rocks which Executive Secretary. need, to know, not only of anatomy Brawl (second round) I returned to this isolated continent handicapped are of no earthly value to man or (Further letters appear on page 6.) and physiology, of masturbation, beast, dead or alive,—Yours, etc, promiscuity, perversions, of love- with some new ideas. I had seen the H. L. HARVEY. play, techniques and contraception, world—my outlook had been broad but a little, too, of this "purpose in ened. It has taken me three years COMMONWEALTH life" which eludes Messrs, H,, G., and to dare to return to the cultural fold W.S.R. C. whence sprung so much knowledge and so little understanding. DENTAL SUPPLY If I may gratuitously offer a con Qne of the ideas was that for Dear Mrs. McCutcheon,— structive criticism: Messrs. H., G., and people living in tropical conditions to Thank you for your letter of May COY. PTY. LTD. C and the many others like them 6th which came yesterday, We ap-^ be wrapped in serge as well as sun predate your expression of sympathy City Bldgs., Edward St. who want "new" ideologies in re shine was a grave folly. Even the (opp. Rothwell's) ligion, who want satire, who want to policemen complained—you know and confidence, and we are grateful argue for the sake of it: Might they how tolerant they are. for the continued support given by not ask themselves, "Aren't we guilty Australian students to our work LEADING SUPPLIERS OE As a newspaper reporter 1 de through W.S,R., of too much talking and not enough cided on action." Three articles on DENTAL STUDENTS' doing?—Yours, etc., We understand that you who cam dress reform for the Sunshine State paign for funds abroad must be REQUIREMENTS SENEX. were written by this faithful hand, ready to answer many questions; -in Advice given freely on purchase of just as smartly were they cast into fact, a number of our staff have practices—locums, etc. —:o:- the mass of debris markmg the loca helped conduct such a campaign tion of the sub-editors' room. The abroad and fully appreciate the NOT HELL? NOT MUCH! chief-sub. hitched up his long under problems you face. wear and snarled me out of the To answer each question in turn: FOR ADVICE OR SERVICE ON place. (1) "Is it possible in such turbulent Sir,—Private enterprise (Theiss I hold the honour of being the first times to give oversight to the ex Bros.) tilled Peak Downs, The galoot to enter the Magistrate's Court penditure of W,S.R. funds?" brains of British private enterprise in Brisbane dressed In shorts and LIFE ASSURANCE made possible the survey and plan shirt (with tie, collar and epaulettes Yes. Aid given through the ning of Blair Athol. starched, etc.)—and of being the first National Student Relief Committee is Consult to be warned off for sartorial con administered by local committees Communists could not stop British- composed of outstanding and in Australian Peak Downs. Communist- tempt of court. KENNETH A. LEMON, B.A. The day Allowing my first naked formed leaders of community and plotted shortage of coal and steel academic life. Each local committee have successfully raised a transporta entrance, three solicitors sought to of the emulate this-'daring by turning up has at least one full-time staff mem tion bottle-neck in Blair Athol coal, ber to carry through on routine de Communist threats (from N.S.W.) of nonchalant in shirt-waist styles. At A.M.P. SOCIETY this. His Worship made a speech.. tail (often, in fact in most cases, strikes by underground miners if the these secretaries are local student open-cut progresses too fast will -When once I entered the Supreme Telephones: B 6408 Court without a coat on, this was too secretaries of the Y.W.CJ^. or Box 1404R, "ease the burden" on 'transport of Y.M.C.A., whose salaries are paid by B 6409 G.P.O. coal.- •--• much. Interviewing His Excellency, the • Mr.-Hanlon, in the daily Press: "I Governor without a tie on brought a am not afraid of the outcome of severe reprimand. I learned later BOOKS ^ BOOKS communist interference in indus that it \vas a complaint which did try," Small wonder, when both are not come from the Governor him pledged to the nationalisailon of in- self. W. RAMSAY (Surgical) Pty. Ltd. dustryl And a special article in the A portly hotel proprietor wouldn't 1st FLOOR, 30 ALBERT STREET, BRISBANE same paper tells that home-building permit me to cover the monthly din Telephone - B 3430 costs are rising and materials be ner of a quite unimportant society coming scarcer, and some already are for something-or-other because with SUPPLIERS OF TEXTBOOKS TO UNIVERSITIES OP right off the market.. out a tie I was disgustingly un ADELAIDE HOBART, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, PERTH. What a pity that "Labour's" plunge dressed. So I left the darned guests Students* Accoiuits Opened. Delivery Free within Brisbane Area. down the slippery plank of Socialism to enjoy their sweat with thehr soup. You are Invited to Inspect. can oiily end by landing the country This could be continued at length. JUST ARRIVED — in poverty and'regimentation—body The general theme is; You can't win. AMSDBN, MACBETH, SPEAKMAN, GRAYS, CUNNINGHAM, and soul—m^n, woman, and..child— To he different is to be damned, GRANTS, MAXIMOW & BLOOM, AREY, BOYD, GROVE & unless "electors wise, vote otherwise" All ihe.critlcs of encumbrances cast • NEWALL, HARRISON. . fthd establish a true Social Democ- lipon'us by tradition and time must , -.y«- ?;^^f^^;:;-^?i ^?r«S;;:.;ti,^!?^; ;^?<; mmi^^i&emmL'f•'•^v%-^'?r : W;-,-~.--5>-- ^^-lySliiiy.tii^;^v-^:''^^^ ; J»l^ i^?»"ft W STOP DOGMATISING RADICAL REVIEW PAStJISM STRIKfeS; GLUB NOTICES PRACnCAL CHRISTIANITY? Fascism has openly struck in Aus HAROLD ANDERSON, M;D., tralia with the opening of HoUway's MEDICAL BALL UNION NOtlCE M.R.C.P., mi^t be said id be Prac Royal Commission to investigate tical Christianity Personified. He is Communist activities in Vic Union Council meeting will be held supervisor and adminlstt-ator of toria. Tear away the veneer of re Oh Iftiesday, I4th Jiine, at 7.10 p.m., medical work covering most of the spectability and the Royal Com in Dlhbit Hall. really suffering and uncared for mission is nothing more than a to:— , • people of thb \Vorld. Well over home-sptjn version of the 1,000,000 people of all colours and notorious Un-American Activities NOTICE classes are treated each year in the Committee. The Fascist pattern has hospitals and stations under his con been faithfully followed in Australia. All Secretaries of Men's Sporting trol. Nor is he just the armchair The first target of attack and slander Clubs are requested to hand in a list type. War service in World War I is the Communist Party, which alone of active members (in alphabetical and grinding work as a medical has the courage to speak and act in FRIDAY, JUNE 17th, order) to the Secretary-Treasurer, ihissionary in West China until 1938, the interests of the working class. CITY HALL, during which time he was on the 4BK BAND, under the mahagershiO U.Q.S.U., at once. If Communists are eliminated otHer fhe members who have not played staff of West China Union University progressive organisations will be of JOHN DOBBIE. —and recognised as one of the lead With— regularly may be indicated by an dealt with in their turn until the asterisk. ing doctors in China—fitted him for Fascist State is a plain reality. DON BENNETT—Pianist Vocalist. his present task, RUTH PARKES, BILL FRENCH— -:o:- Those who shake their heads in Crooners. HANDBOOK, 1950 OUTSTANDING GIFTST"^ apathy and say it couldn't happen EXCELLENT SUPPER PRO To be Medical Superintendent of a here have only to look at the Way VIDED. missionary society which is re Hitler and Mussolini started their Double Ticket, l*/8. Applications are invited by the sponsible for one-half of the medical bloody climb to power. Alcove Bookings may be made by U.Q.U. for the position of manager of mission work of the Anglican Com phoning GRAHAME BARRY, U 3467. the Handbook, 1950. munion, is an outsize task, and Ci-»lls The Liberal-Country Parties are Applicants for the above position for an unusual combination of gifts. nothing more than political mouth are requested to contact the Union Besides high professional standing, pieces for Australia's monopoly- SERVICES COLUMN Office. Domain, as soon as possible. the qualities of statesman and ad capitalism. From German and ministrator are needed to unite a Italian experience we know that Advice has been received from the BOOK EXCHANGE broad vision with a "down to the Fascism is the natural ally of Universities Commission that stu earth" grasp of affairs which will monopoly-capitalism, dents under the Commonwealth Re^ From the end of first term the Uni bring medical policy for such a far- Chifley's scheme for security construction Training Scheme will versity Book Store will receive flung sphere into the realms of the pimps in working-class activities and NOT be permitted to purchase aca second ^and text books which are possible and practical. Climatic con Hollway's Royal Commission sho\v demic dress (i.e.. gown and trencher) current and in good condition. Stu ditions,, transport difficulties, terribly that fundamentally there is no differ out of their equipment allowance dents are advised not to bring any over-worked staffs, drastic shortages ence between the policiss of the J. D. DUNN, more books to Union Book Exchange. of drugs, etc., wars and revolutions Labour and Liberal-Country Parties. Guidance Officer. are just some of the difficulties Also, students with books in the through which he must guide this Book Exchange are advised to come effort to carry out the second of DEPRESSION FEARS. and remove them as no convenient Christ's conditions of disciplineship, With recent drops in share prices EVENING AND method of transfer can be arranged namely, "love thy neighbour as thy on the Nev/ York and London Stock with the University Book Store. If self." EXTERNAL STUDENTS books are suitable, however, they Exchanges, depression fears are BALL, vsrill take them over for CASH. THE FIRST CONDITION? spreading like the plague. "Experts" To be held at Limbless Soldlets' EaU, Doubtless Dr. Anderson will tell reassui'e businessmen the downward New Farm, on Tho Union Book Exchange is clos you that himself. How the outflow trend is merely a healthy adjust FRIDAr, 1st JULY. ing down because it is Considered that of love and sacrifice, with Self-seek ment in the capitalist economy—as if the hours provided by a full-time capitalist has ever been "healthy." From 8 p.m.-l ajn. store will give a much better service ing thrust aside, comes only from Siip!)er. Dress Optional; than the Book Exchange, which is men and wonien linked to God in America has already got some Music by George Cranford's only open at the lunch-houi: during love, through Christ himself. Yon where near eight million totally or Orcbestra. term time. think this statement is false? Then partially unemployed, while goods -:o:. answer this on«: Why is it that in -:o:- are piling up in warehouses and MEN'S CLUB SMOKO several parts of the world , Govern prices are falling. Even the intensi RADICAL CLUB ment authorities have asked Christian fied drive in war preparations can bodies to staff their hospitals for not make up the leeway in absorbr Next Tuesday (the 14th), at native peoples, giving the reason that ing the unemployed. I.IO' p;m"., in the General Purposes non-Christian applicants prove Hall, George St., John Rodgers morally unreliable? England, suffering from the dollar (President of the Australia-Russia Whatever you think about that, Dr. dilemma, finds that high costs of pro Society) speaks on "What I saw in Anderson's talks will be full of in duction prohibit the sale of English the Soviet Union," under the auspices terest. He believes in getting on goods in the American market where of the Radical Club. with the job of working out the American goods, due to near-de Christian Gospel of "wholeness" in pression conditions, are at cheaper face of stark heed and suffering in prices. Hence, Starvation Budget A STUDENT toOKS AT. the world to-day. Cripps urges English workers to work longer and harder and not ask MONDAY, JUNE 13thi MARRIAGE -:o:- MEN'S COMMON ROOM for wage increases—the splendid ADMISSION^ 3/-. ' E.U. ACTmriES SECOND TERM. benefits of "Labour" Party Social A series of lectures on this vital ism. subject of married life has been BIBLE STUDIES: EVOTNG^ STUDENTS' arranged for this term. Of course George St—Mondays, 1.10 p.m., Prime Minister Chifley has warned it is quite impossible to lay down a New Library Building, studies on Australia that it cannot escape an RALLY blUe-prlht for a happy marriage; it "The Way of Salvation." American recession. With the steady is- possiblis. however; for sign posts St. Lucla.—Tuesdays, 1.15 pjn., drop in export prices for Australian Don't hpther about a parCtier. It'cr pointing in the right direction to be Room 72, studies on "The Funda pi-hnary commodities Chifley's not neoessary! Just TolLalottr> with established by those who have mental Tenets of the Christian Faith "Golden Age" may well be corning or without your fHeodsi But BEf faced and valued some of the pro- from Christ's Own Lips." to an end. and the Prime Minister there! bleins of marriage. may have to embark upon his spend . Med; School.—<:ominencing after ing programme sooner than It promises to be brii^ter ancK : The S.C.M. feels that the men who 4th and 5th year's vac. h^ an better this year, so come along and have very kindly consented to lec ticipated. help make it BIGGER. ture in this series are those, in Bris PUBLIC MEEIINGS: Where is It? bane, who are most competent to George St.—Thursday, 9th June, It wlU be heia at Victoria Parlt speak on the various aspects of the Dr. Anderson speaks in G.P. Hall. STUDENTS: Keep an eye on Refectory, THIS Saturday, Utii Jtme, subject;.and so invite all students tb Med.- School.—Tuesday, 14th June, Notice Boards for Radical Club lunch- lat 7.45 B.m. Supper is provided; be present in the General Purposes Dr. Anderson speaks at Victoria hour lectures. Come along and hear muslo by. Fere. Garner's' Stmd^ Hall at Geotge Street to heai:— Park. the Socialist viewpoints, which re dtoce to 11^0 pju. ' Archbishop Halse on Tuesday, Other Public Addresses to be an actionaries are trying so hard to sup 9ep you ^U Uliere-^t's FREE.. Jluw 21. nounced later at CJeorge St., St. press. • . , 1,1 *n* : Mr. R: H. Pigott on Tuesday, June Lucia, and Med-. School. E.UJS. • 2K HOUSE PARTY REUNION: Mr:C. S. Snow oh Tuesday,'July 5- •Anyone niay come to PISTTRIE on . (The views exKessed in this opiar m. Colitt'Claffc oh Tuesday; Juli« Saturday; July 18th. Special bu& tHbution are those of the ^JQ. special Gr«neral Meeting; of: Sn£J^< 12, , leaves King George Square at 12.20; Radical Club and by no vaie^ during!" Underifnjduat^^ SoolWj^ in . Dr, N. V. YouhgmartoiiMohday;' returns 7.30 p.m. . Bring proviskfas necessarily reflect the opinions of HJ3.R;3-at 1.10^ p;ntv on Friday, Iflth for camp-lire m«al and in-betweens. "Semper" or its staff.) 3?tttte; IX. OP Q. DKBAHlNd^ sooDErnr i»nPEai».rAcsuLTY. PINJUL %tJtibe^l»fal In-aP". KaU,- de«rg^;St, GUESS WHAirr atJbiMn., Friday, loth Jun«, be- Giuia-.wUdTi BNOlNBaBtlNa and ARTS- TENSOR FAfiOtAl tATJ 0W'th» BUbJfloti. TSA'Cr MOADiar ADVBRTiSINa v3j^e= winMC of ll»: fihatsWn/ HUtt i »: nOIORAt den Muscle Compi4itiiiiUu to. ndiw Far The moiNEi^RS BALL luiid&, for W.SJl^ 1» Miss.. StO^eyt • AilWud«»to^: Mir. V..Kc Mjteft- Pftwiie (Physio. V[*)< ArrimfM CLO^mAND on eS^k JULY 'lipufi, members of ..tttie? _ Tho»»: wifllitefr to enter aa candi- Studehts' Association wl9&.to>: datei^^f6r^I6t«'>VAnity seleotloh are* •aU:,thMe;i^o.h^rtRfi*^ ts». 'voii$tn; tlwirequeste d to contact the Secretary* ALCOVES iKimi— Ck CLARKE, ^ (£IL. Liioia. or ^iua» ZUldY bsfore' ;<»QmB^tioH. 5uehVa':fl4M(MMv . : C/o Civfl'BngfeetJliriSf Drawha Office, ^-:^^^^ -^'iiy: •:•. '^^••'^4:V':l^^'^i. .:•,-•• ••••••••ejwBw^.'Qi«wfr» ,T-7T^:-;- —r-^^-r--5^^ ii[«/:^c' •''^"; . iJ.*,'--iui'.'^i'ij^ •.i'.-'.x'i-v"'''--'"",; ' •;.;.'?-vi.'.'"-'.',i'.!;::;-".!" • '",''• ".'' . >-• •:,'•..• •' ' '.- .. • • . , '.y^'i'"-}^' '1' ~f<" "'•;'*-v.!-;"' Page Eight SEMPER FLOREAT Thursday, June 9, 1949 FirstWin On theCow Paddock Welsby Gup Final A Grade Hockey THE OLD HOODOO Despite gloomy predictions in the daily press as to how In one of the most torrid games of the season, Varsity, Victoria Park's smooth even(?) surface would affect Varsity's hockey, the Reds nevertheless celebrated the beginning of their went down to the Brothers side in the Welsby Cup Final. second round vagrancy by defeating Boys Brigade 2-1. • Although Brothers won the match, Cantamessa was the out standing player on the field, and it seems certain that-even . This was the much talked of car playing without a goalie has little nival rehearsal. The match was play chance of success. when the players from New Zealand return, he will retain ed under carnival, conditions except The first Saturday of the vaca his place in the side. that the field was not properly tion wc played St. Andrews, and marked (no, I'm not trying to be after a scoreless first half, wc were The game was characterised by. de half was a dribbling rush from Var funny.) Apart from that and over defeated Z-d. The following week vastating tackling, which time and sity's 25 to within 5 yards of the line exuberant ball boys (there were saw seven of us troop onto' the again broke up many promising led by Hancock,-Cantamessa (always often three balls on the field) and field to play an undefeated Com movements on both sides. Winning on the ball), and Bridgman. How some other defects, carnival con mercial side. After ten minutes, led the forwards ably, and he was ever, with two minutes to go Brothers ditions held sway. and the score still nil-all, three more particularly noticeable when linking equalled with a try, making the score • The score was not a true indi stalwarts arrived, and that was the up with the back-line movements. 3 all, this being the result at the bell. cation of the game aa Varsity were signal for the opposition to get go Duncan Robertson was playing in An extra 20 minjjtes of play was undoubtedly superior in all depart ing. With ten minutes still to his natural position at full back and ordered, and four minutes from the ments. Brigade opened the scoring; play, when the score was 9-0, gave as usual a very solid perform end, in semi-darkness. Brothers something came over the team, and ance. The versatile Hancock was scored again to win the match 6-3. after a melee in our circle but the playing at centre, and although find And now for some criticism, side quickly settled down and good with the forwards really playing ing the position strange, gave a good Raven, at five eighth, did not ap team work gave Ray Moore his like forwards,, we overran (?) the account of himself. Peter Bridg- pear to be running flat out when he chance to equalise with a nice ?hot. opposition, and were rewarded by man was very dependable, and Gor received the balls. Brusasio, on the Fred Schubert netted the winning goals from Williams and Bell. In don Maries made many nice runs. wing, although making some nice goal soon after and the half-time the last minute Commercial added, However, the forwards did not seem runs, did not take the ball cleanly scores 2-1 remained unchanged at to make 10-2. to concentrate their attack, and al enough. James, on the other wing, full-time. Centre half Les Batten Last Saturday again saw only though good in parts, did not hunt should use his weight more, making was the outstantling player of the seven go on the field to brave the as a pack. For aU that the g'ame as more barging runs. The forwards match, his game being unalTected by elements, but two B2 players made a spectacle was very good. * did not play badly, but they would the bad playing surface. Closely the numbers soar to 9. Then en do better if they followed the rivalling him in this >vere the other sued what must have been one of The first blood was Varsity's when example of Cantamessa—always keep two halves, Anderson and Penhaligon. the worst games of the season. Duncan Robertson raised the flags up with the ball. with a glorious kick from wide out on Next week the Varsity side will be The high shandard of their play was Both sides played poor hockey and the sideline. After many near tries indicated by Varsity's staying on the Valley defeated us 5-1. Our goal at full strength again with the mem the score was still 3-0 at lemons in bers of the New Zealand side back offensive practically all the second being- scored fay Bell. Kev White favour of Varsity. half. The forvvard.s showed improve did a good job in keeping the scor on the job. From letters received ment in general field hockey and ing of Valley down, and was ably After half time, the Varsity side they have learnt to play hard and defended grimly against the wind, rough football.. So .come along folks carried out some nice moves. How- assisted by what halves we did and see these boys in action for, as cvei*', more circle practice is indicat have. The B. Senior team is now with the Brothers side repeatedly ed. kicking with the wind and finding I see it. last Saturday will be our a team apart; it has earned a great touch. One of the best moves of this last defeat of 'the season. Other matches during the vac. distinction—we are now the only resulted in a draw with Y.M.C.A. and team which has failed to score any a defeat by Ashgrove 2-1. Of the points this season—so what about first, in all fairness, it niunt be said it next week! WOMEN'S HOCKEY that the Reds were lucky to share B3 HOCKEY Bouquets the points, whereas v»'itii a shade The B3 team was successful in Results of matches during the more luck, Unlveraity could have breaking the hoodoo which had vacation seem to indicate that Var "turned the tables on Ashgrove in been cast . over all our B grade sity is an improving team. We the second match. teams this season, when it collected were successful against MetropoU- full points in a close game with tons (3-2) and v;ere defeated in m GRADE HOCKKY Mayne, Further merit must be at very even matches by Taxation and . B2 grade hockey during the vac- tached to this effort in view of the St Andrew's, the score in both ..lotion. Games resulted as follows:— fact that the University team play cases being 3-1. '•••; May 21 V. Training College, 7-0. ed two men short. From the bully On the first Saturday, in the . May 28 v. Valley, 0-0. the ball was continually in Uni game against Taxation, Varsity June 4 v. St. Andrews, 4-2. versity territory and only the opened with a fine burst of speed From the above scores it can be solid play of our backs and halves .and J. Hopper soon netted. Taxa-; seen that the vacation and its sub kept the Mayne' attack at bay. tion equalised juSt before half- sequent lack of players had an Eventually the red forwards mas time and did not score again until alarming effect on the scores. The tered the Mayne defence and near the end oi. the second half. best game of the vacation was that swept upfleld in some swift pene The match was pldyed on a new 'on May 28 when we met and drew trating moves. From a long cor field which is still very bumpy so with the strong Valley side. Neither ner the ball went to a moss of red •^hat control of the ball was made set of forwards could score and players around Mayne's circle and rather difficult. We were one short Varsity's halves and full backs in the ensuing fracas Laurie open- 'n the forward line and M. Gossow worked solidly in defence. -id the Varsity account. Soon after 1id a splendid job playing wing- .•<>f^o^l Last Saturday's game was very Laurie again scored — this time inner. good as Varsity fielded an incom with a brilliant individual effort The second Saturday of the vac plete team. beating all the opposing backs in ation saw our first victory. The From now on the games will be a 35 yards dash. forward combination was the best of higher standard and judging by The second half was marked by yet shown by cur players and good —Block by courtesy "Truth." the playing in B3 some B2 players the tenacious Univedslty defence combined attacks enabled J. Hop- will be fighting for positions in the 'n the face of a strong attack by ner to score three times. The team - Charming dial pictured above be team. Mayne who just failed to make up seems to be settling down to some longs to Commerce student, Tony he leeway. sort of combination all round. It Booth, up to a fortnight ago, the most B SENIOR Backs Baker-Finch and Maldon is unfortunate that it is subject to harassed man in the University. "epeatedly eased the pressure with 9uch change each year as new Reason—Tony was secretary of the • Vacation came at an inopportune '.heir vigorous hitting-^a feature players just get team-work organ Athletic Club and carried most orthe time, and destroyed what hopes we whic"h could well be emulated by ised when the older ones drop out. burden which running an inter- had of recording any victories. On ither of our • backs and halves. The third week-end saw another Varsity carnival entails. A red hot .two occasions the team went on the Perhaps the reason for this suc ?ood • match against St.- Andrews. phone, stacks of mail, billets which 'field vrith 7 men, although more cess lies in the most orthodox de- There were several second .team could not be found—these were just a 'players did arrive later; but a team few of his worries. .Tony was the itroying tactics adopted by. Uni players filling in in this match so University No. I sprinter, and came versity to overcome the "crisis oc th€ result was quite meritorious. R. fourth in both sprints against some casioned by the deficit of players. VoUer scored for Varsity and play of Australia's best athletes, besides However it is to be hoped that ed well, throughout the game. D. playing, a big part as anchor man in It is the fuifihnent of that' latent Wrench, substituting in'goal, was the medley. relay. That everything Milne Browne & promise shown when this team lost! responsible ^for some good saves. went off smoothly speaks volumes for narrowly 4-2 to Valley the previous There was nO" second" team for his energy,_^abflity and enthusiasm. Co. Pty. ltd, week. • • the last twO" weeks but they pldyed Congratulations, Tony, on a splen on the 'first Saturday. Unfortun didly run carnival and fine competi ately they had to forfeit, although, tive performance. 235 EDWARD STREET INTER-FACULTY they won, as they had- only,, eight ;,'. (Over Rowe's Cafe) players to take the field at the be HOCKEY ginning, of the watch. All" play attend the y.M;C.A. Wednesday prac ers are reminded that the first tices, 2-4. p.m., and the Sunday prac- , i DENTAL STUDENTS' InteiTrfaculty hockey will be held match commences; at 1.40 p.m. so; tices .at St. Lucia.- . , . \ •- ' Requirements Available at St. Lucia on Sunday. 28th June, that the 1.5 p.ny tram is too late.' Ordinary practices-will continue-:^ . at 10.30 a.m. Teams are to be . -; . u'o;—:—i-i— Wednesdays. Y.M.C.A., 2-4 pjrt: handed to the Hon. Secretary' by Sundays. St; Lucia, 9.30 aan.—until Tuesday, 21st June. The draw will MEN'S BASKETBALL further notice. . •.. . - be posted by Wednesday on the For the atartmg date and venue oI Printed by Shipping Nc-wspapei's (Q'land) Notice Boards. Players nominating for the Inter- the second, series of the Ihtra'-Varsliy -= Ltd., Ryan House, Eagle St., Brlabane, E. J. PENHAHGON, Varsity" team and/or the teams (two) Championships, watch for notices on > for tho Vniveraity of Queensland Unioni Hon. Siec. , for the State Championships, should the • NQtl9« boards and in "Semper.'r'i. ^ .v!'