The Pegasus THE JOURNAL OF THE GEELONG COLLEGE. Vol. LII. JUNE, 1960 No. 1 EDITORIAL PANEL. Editors: G. W. Young, Esq., B. G. Tymms, A. H. McArthur Sports Editors: J. S. Cox, G. R. A. Gregg, G. P. Hallebone, G. C. Fenton. Assistant Editors: P. M. McLennan, R. A. Both. Exchange Editors: R. J. Deans, G. J. Jamieson. Photography: R. N. Douglas, I. R. A. McLean, R, J. Schmidt. Committee: D. Aiton, D. E. Davies, I. J. Fairnie, I. R. Yule, R, J. Baker, D. G. Bent, A. L. Fletcher, A. R. Garrett, K. A. J. MacLean, J. S. Robson, M. A. Taylor, P. R. Mann Old Collegians: Messrs. B. R. Keith and D. G. Neilson. CONTENTS: Page Page Dr. M. A. Buntine 2 Cricket Notes 18 Editorial 4 The Sydney Trip 24 School Notes 5 Rowing Notes 32 Sir Arthur Coles 5 The Mildura Trip 36 The late Sir Horace Robertson 7 Tennis Notes 42 The Geelong College Centenary Building Swimming Notes 43 Fund 8 Original Contributions 46 The New Principal 9 Preparatory School Notes 49 Salvete and Valete 10 Opening of the New Preparatory School 50 Examination Results 13 Chairman's Address 50 House Notes 15 Mr. I. R. Watson 52 The Morrison Library 16 Preparatory School Sport 53 Cadet Notes 17 Old Boys' Notes 54 P.F.A. Notes 17 2 THE PEGASUS Dr. M. A. BUNTINE—A SCHOOL TRIBUTE. Dr. M. A. Buntine succeeded Rev. F. W. was achieved during his period as Prinicpal. An Rolland as Principal of the Geelong College in Exhibition was won in each of the last six 1946, as the School entered its 85th year. He years of his term. During his regime, the Col­ came with a fine reputation as a soldier, scholar, lege won its first Cricket Premierships and, in schoolmaster and sportsman, one who, in fact, his last year, the First VIII equalled Wesley's was well qualified to assume the substantial long-standing record of five Head of the River responsiblity of directing a Great Public School. victories in six years. For more than fourteen years, he gave him­ To the boy with difficulties, Dr. Buntine was self to the College. They were busy years and a patient and understanding friend. Many boys there were naturally problems, many of them will long remember him for his concern and greater than ever before, because the College practical help, work done behind the scenes and was growing rapidly, the economy in the post­ of which few knew the details. Indeed his war boom was inflated and, for many boys, the critics claimed that his patience with the 'awk­ School had to supply a father's discipline. ward' or 'non-conforming' boy endured to a One could not expect that Dr. Buntine would fault. be an entirely free agent in the solution of these His devotion to the Cadet Corps was well problems in a School which had a strong tradi­ known. Its fine kilted uniform today is en­ tion already pointing a way. Yet he did not tirely the result of his long and careful plan­ hesitate. ning and his unremitting work in measuring and Where he saw a need or a deficiency, he dealt fitting, a task he deputed to no-one. with it promptly, definitely. There was an air Dr. Buntine's greatest visible monument is of finality about his pronouncements which undoubtedly the fine and extensive additions to commanded respect. the school buildings. He it was who persuaded Dr. Buntine began with a beautiful school the Council to purchase three houses for mar­ and improved its beauty. On every hand, there ried masters, so that the very desirable contin­ is clear evidence of his planning, his planting uity and permanency of staff might be assured. here, his pruning there, his perseverence in Although the impressive War Memorial the pursuit of beauty. As a result, the present block, erected during his term was inspired by day Geelong Collegian lives in surroundings his predecessor, the New Preparatory School which are bound to influence him for good. was his, from the purchase of most of the land, Those who know are aware that it is not all through the plans, the changes and the delays outward show. Care of the boarders was a to the beautiful new unit which he had the joy particular concern of his and he was always and satisfaction to see opened in the last term striving for the careful cultivation of a climate of his Principalship. in which a boy could grow to reveal his best. Dr. Buntine was concerned to look after not So he created the new office of full-time Chap­ only his boys but also his staff. One of his lain; so there exists today a domestic staff, last acts was to introduce a scheme of Staff House matrons and resident masters whose Superannuation which is the envy of other common objective is the creation of good con­ Schools. It is not surprising, therefore, that ditions for the production of Christian citizens. every section of the College could see itself as Whether in the pursuit of tidy classrooms, a part of a great unified enterprise of Christian gentlemanly deportment on the Dance Floor or Education. in the House, sportsmanship whatever the result When Dr. Buntine was first introduced to the of the game, the Head was a familiar figure College, there were quoted the famous words of about the School. He abhorred raucous, un­ Rabbi Ben Ezra: "Grow old along with me, the couth, selfish barracking at the Oval or on the best is yet to be." In the 99th year, Collegians River bank and was never slow in showing his hardly need further time to appreciate his suc­ feelings about these things. The dress of the cess in creating the 'best' for our generation. School had his attention and there w7ere intro­ Dargie's speaking likeness on the wall of Mor­ duced the fine grey sportscoat and slacks which rison Hall will remind us of this man who lived have become the hallmark of the well-turned all his College days so well according to the out Collegian of every day. motto: "Sic itur ad astra." It is easier to un­ Considerable Academic and Sporting success derstand Dr. Buntine too, when one considers JUNE, 1960 Dr. M. A. Buntine, M.A. (Melb.), Ph.D. (Edin.), Principal 1946-60. THE PEGASUS, his wife; for Mrs. Buntine was such an integral part of the School and so loved by all who knew Mrs. M. A. BUNTINE, M.B.E. her, that the partnership was bound to achieve great things for the College. In the Queen's Birthday Honours, this Dr. and Mrs. Buntine have earned our deep month, Airs Buntine became a Member thanks. It is the heartfelt wish of us all that of The British Empire (M.B.E.) for ser­ they may live to enjoy long and fruitful retire­ vices to youth in the district of Gee­ ment. long. Mrs. Buntine as Barwon Divisional Commissioner of the Girl Guide Move­ ment was an important figure in the con­ siderable development of the Girl Guides in the district in recent years. We know that her help for and interest in Geelong College was also a fine service. The School offers its warmest congratulations. any association with him, in the College, or elsewhere. Our new principal, Mr. Thwaites, will no doubt: enter our grounds with a certain amount of awe and trepidation, and it is our duty, as pupils of the School, to welcome him, and in­ troduce him to the College mode of life, which, in some ways, may be foreign to him. Mr. Thwaites has had wide experience in the leader­ ship of both men and boys, and everyone I am sure will wish him and Mrs. Thwaites the best, and hope that their association with our great Public School will be as long, and as en­ joyable, as was that of Dr. and Mrs. Buntine. EDITORIAL. Geelong College has over seven hundred The changing of a headmaster is a great step pupils, and, in a School of this size, it is essen­ in the history of any School or College, and it tial that there be complete understanding and was taken by Geelong College for the sixth co-operation between the principal and the boys. time at the conclusion of 1st term, 1960 This does not mean that everyone must agree When a headmaster leaves the School for with his neighbour, but that every new idea which he has lived and worked for many years, must receive careful consideration, and, if it is he must, naturally, exhibit feelings of loss and eventually adopted, it should be supported by sorrow. Such is the case with that great all concerned. educationalist, Dr. Buntine, who has been head­ With the changing of a headmaster we can master of the Geelong College for fourteen and expect some changes in several aspects of Col­ a half years, and who has untiringly devoted lege life, and, as Geelong Collegians with a these years of his life to improving the College great reputation to uphold, we must not con­ and its position in the community, and to up­ demn them immediately, but must adapt our­ holding its traditions and honours. During his selves, and staunchly support our new leader. long and successful association with the Col­ In past years we have done this, and, in this lege, Dr. Buntine has seen many transformations memorable year of 1960, ninety-one years after in the buildings and layout of the grounds; he the foundation of Geelong College, we will con­ has seen numerous changes in the staff; and he tinue to uphold this noble tradition.