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PEGASUS JOURNAL OF THE GEELONG COLLEGE GEELONG AUSTRALIA VOLUME LXVIII 1975

CONTENTS EDITORIAL

COUNCIL NOTES

STAFF NOTES

HOUSE

SPORTS

ACTIVITIES

TRIBUTES TO PRINCIPAL

PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ORIGINAL

WORK

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

SALVETE

VALETE

SCHOOL ROLL

OBITUARIES

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O.G.C.A.

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1975 is a year to be remembered for a number of reasons: girls were introduced into the Senior School for thefirst time; the second stage of the library block was completed; and at the end of the year we bid farewell to the Principal, Mr. Thwaites and welcome Mr. Gebhardt who succeeds him. Despite the burden imposed by International Women's Year, co-education at the Geelong College has got off to an enviable start. Enrolments of girls have increased during the year from nineteen to twenty-six and it is anticipated that in 1976 there will be more than eighty girls enrolled at Senior School. The pages of this magazine testify to the fact that this relatively small number of girls has had a most favourable influence upon the life of the College. Three of them present for the Higher School Certificate this year and the same three will have the honour of being the first female Old Geelong Collegians. In sport, the girls have joined with the boys in interschool swimming, tennis and hockey teams as well as participating in their own programmes. They have enjoyed social games of tennis, netball and baseball with girls from Sacred Heart College, Morongo and the Geelong Grammar School, have entered a crew to row in the Scotch Mercantile Regatta and have entered a team in an Inter-School Athletics carnival at Corio. Their influence upon the House competition has also been significant. No-one who takes an interest in the cultural life of the College could fail to be impressed by the achievements of the girls this year. They have acted and assisted with the play and the playreading. They have enriched the music scene at the College by taking part in the House Music Competition, and the concerts given by the College Singers, by participating in a delightful folksinging performance in the library during third term, and by singing in the school choir. They have brought to the College a freshness and a friendliness which the hitherto all-male community has welcomed. In addition girls have joined Cadets, Forestry and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme activities and when denied the opportunity to go to camp they helped with various Social Service activities: in the school library; in local kindergartens; helping old people; and at the Bethany Babies' Home. Responsibility which they were given in the positions of House Prefect, member of the Student Representative Council and member of the Library Council they willingly accepted. It is a disappointment to some that despite this considerable activity no girl was made a School Prefect. The thrill of trailblazing and the knowledge that they have done their job will perhaps compensate for the denial of this accolade. The girls themselves readily acknowledge that their entry into the Senior College community has been a particularly happy experience for all and is due in no small measure to the dedication, patience and understanding of Mrs. Wettenhall who has been directly responsible for their well-being. The opening of the new wing above the library has provided additional classroom space and thankfully it has provided a centre for the traditionally nomadic teachers of English. These classrooms are particularly well equipped, and contribute further to the pleasantness of the learning environment. Elsewhere in this edition is a collection of tributes to Mr. Thwaites which alludes to the fact that it was he who, as far back as 1968 according to Dr. Wettenhall, was advocating co-education and it was he who directed the building programme of the school which culminated in the opening of the classrooms mentioned above. Mr. Thwaites has always believed that all departments of the school should operate together as a community and itself reflect the outside community. We believe that Mr. Thwaites' years as Principal have been nowhere more eloquently and truly portrayed than in his reply at the farewell arranged for him at the College on November 7th, and accordingly we have incorporated his remarks in the Principal's Report for 1975 delivered on Speech Day earlier this year, and published in this edition.

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COUNCIL NOTES THE GEELONG COLLEGE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: Dr. H.N.B. Wettenhall, M.D., B.S., F.R.C.P., F.R.A.C.P. G.J. Betts N.G. Cameron, B.Ag.Sc. The Rev. R. Corr, B.A. (Melb.) N.L. Davidson E.K. Doery, F.C.A. P.N. Everist, B.Arch., A.R.A.I.A. A. Austin Gray R.R. Ingpen (from June 1975) C.S. Laidlaw F.S. McArthur, M.A. (Cantab.) D.G. Neilson, F.C.A., A.C.I.S. H.A. O'Neill, B.Arch., A.R.A.I.A. (until May 1975) D.W. Rogers, LL.B. B.G. Thorn, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S. The Rev. C.W. Thomson (from March 1975) J.G.W. Urbahns, B.C.E., L.S., F.I.E. (Aust.), M.I.S. (Aust.) G.Wallace Smith M.T.Wright Minute Secretary: R.B. Jamieson, A.A.S.A., A.I.B.A.

MEMBERSHIP: There have been a number of changes during the last twelve months. Late in 1974, R.C. Dennis and K.S. Nail resigned : both had served on the Council for almost fifteen years. At the same time, J.G.W. Urbahns was granted twelve months leave of absence, for 1975, when he and his family would be in U.S.A. He has been able to attend one meeting in September. In February, the resignation of Rev. A.A. Richardson was received, and in March he was replaced as a Presbytery representative by Rev. C.W. Thomson. Also in February, Mr. B.G. Thorn joined the Council as a nominee of the Old Collegians in place of Mr. Nail. Mr. M.T. Wright was given leave of absence from May to July. In June Mr. H.A. O'Neill resigned after four years on the Council, and has been replaced by Mr. R.R. Ingpen. Sir Arthur Coles has represented the College as a Trustee of the Combined Schools' Superannuation Fund since its foundation in 1959: in July, he resigned and has been replaced by Mr. E.K. Doery. IN MEMORIAM: The Council joined the whole College community in recording its sadness at the death of Dr. Arnold Buntine on 25th February, and its thanksgiving for the remarkable service he had given to the College as its Principal from 1946 to 1960. It also noted with regret the death in April of Mr. L.M. Whyte, one of the first Fellows of the Old Collegians Association, and a very generous benefactor of the College. RESIGNATION OF PRINCIPAL: As reported last year the Victorian Government in May 1974 appointed Mr. Thwaites to be Chairman of the Interim Council of Deakin University, to be opened in Geelong not later than early in 1979. Late in the year, the Government requested the Council to release Mr. Thwaites for appointment in a half-time capacity from 1 st January, 1975. In December, the Principal indicated to the Council that he intended to resign as from 31st December, 1975. After careful consideration the Council agreed to the half-time secondment auring 1975, and invited Mr. D.W. Stott, the Deputy Principal, to become Head of the Senior School during this period. APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL: Immediate steps were taken to set up a Selection Committee to find a new Principal. After wide advertising in Australia and overseas, applications closed on 31st March, interviews were held at the College during the May vacation, and a Special Meeting of the Council in June recommended the appointment of Mr. S.P. Gebhardt, LL.B. (Melb.), A.M.T. (Harvard) as the new Principal of The Geelong College from 1 st January, 1976. This appointment was confirmed by a 2-75

The Council agreed that "Project Pegasus", which has resulted in donations to the College of $310,444 over the last five years, should be terminated on 30th June, 1975. Great appreciation of the work of Mr. F.R. Herd as Chairman of the Follow on Committee has been expressed. A number of planning committees are being set up to examine the needs of the coming years, and the Council has already agreed to an extension of Campbell House to make possible the acceptance of all applicants during the next few years. At this stage it appears that the total enrolment may increase by more than 100 next year, largely because of the most successful introduction of co-education during 1975. Early in the year the Council congratulated the Bursar, Mr. R.B. Jamieson, upon his election as Moderator of the Presbytery of Geelong, only the second lay Moderator to hold this position. BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS: Arrangements were completed early in the year for common rooms and changing rooms for girls at both the Preparatory and Senior Schools. The former Senior House area has been used most successfully this year as overnight accommodation for day-boys wishing to spend from one to five nights at the College each week. On 26th March, the new Mossgiel/Warrinn Boarding House was officially opened. In third term, new class rooms and seminar space above the library, and a new general science laboratory were occupied. In September a fire destroyed a substantial portion of the internal woodwork and roof of the north wing of the quadrangle. The loss was adequately covered by insurance and steps are in hand for its restoration. No interruption to the school's programme has been necessary. Special Committee of the Presbyterian Assembly on 6th June. A farewell function for Mr. and Mrs. Thwaites was arranged for the morning of Speech Day on 8th November. STAFF: The Council recognised the fine service to the College of Mrs. F. Gray (formerly Miss Evelyn Hair) who resigned in December 1974 to be married. She had been a member of the College secretarial staff for 32 years, and Secretary to the Principal for the last 14 years. During part of the year, Mr. Ewan McLean and his wife and later Mr. Ted Davies and his wife have been overseas on a well earned long service leave. In December Mr. D.W. Martin, Director of Music and Mr. Don Webb, former Director of the House of Guilds, will leave the full time staff. The Council is well aware of the very great contribution which both of these men have made to the life of the College community.

STAFF NOTES

PRINCIPAL: P.N. Thwaites, M.A. (Oxon.), B.A., B. Ed. (Melb.), F.A.C.E. DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: D.W. Stott, M.A. (Cantab.), B. Sc. (Adel.), M. Ed. Admin. (N.E.), M.A.C.E.

VICE PRINCIPAL: M.F. Murray, B.A., Dip. Ed. (Melb.). ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: D. Webb, D.T.S.C., T.T.C. (Manual Arts), F.R.S.A. SENIOR SCHOOL H. Baker, T.C. (U.K.) C.J.H. Barley, M.A. (Oxon.), A. Mus. A. R.J. Casey, Dip.Civ.Eng., T.T.T.C. Mrs. M. Clarke, B.A. (Queens, Belfast), Cert.Ed. (Stranmillis) C.S. Crockett, Dip.Ed. (N.Z.), Cert, of Ed. P.A. Cronk, Dip.Phys.Ed. (Melb.), T.P.T.C. E.B. Davies, (ex-A.M.F.) J.H. Douglass, B.A., Litt.B. (N.E.), L.Th. T.A. Egan, Dip.Art., S.A.T.C. F.W. Elliott, T.T.C. (Manual Arts) Mrs. R.J. Gibson D.M.Gilbert, B. Sc. (Melb.) A.A. Grainger, B . S c , Dip. Ed. (Man.) C.E. Harbison, B.Sc. (For.) (Melb.), Dip.For. (Canberra), M.I.F.A. W.J. Harris, B.Sc. (Hons.) (Melb.), Dip. Ed. Miss J. Honman, A.L.A.A. C.G. Ingham, T.S.T.C. M.B. Keary, B.A. (Q'ld.) D.I. McCallum, B.A. (A.N.U.), Dip. Ed. (N.E.) The Rev. E.C. McLean, B.A., Dip.Ed. (Melb.), A.L.A.A. B. McLeod, Dip.Elec.Eng., T.T.C. D.W. Martin, L.R.A.M., L.T.C.L., A.Mus.A., T.P.T.C. J. Mawson. R.M. Morris, B.Econ., Dip.Ed. (LaTrobe) J. Murphy, B.A. (Hons.) (Oxon.), Tasmanian Teacher Cert. Miss M.R. Neal, M.Sc. (Macq.), B.Sc. (Sydney), Dip.Ed. J.R. Nelson, B . S c , B.Ed. (Melb.), B.A. (Mon.), M.A.C.E. B.R. Olsen, B.A. (Melb)., Dip. Ed. (Mon.) N.R. Patchett, B.A. ( V i c , N.Z.), T. Cert. D.J.C. Roffey, B.Econ. (Q'ld.), Dip.Ed. (Melb.), A.C.T.T. M.J.H. Roland, B.A. (Natal), A.T.T.I. R.Salen, A.M.I.E.E. R.W. Seaton, B . S c , Dip.Ed. (Sydney), M.A.C.E. I.C. Sheppard, B.Com. (Melb.), T.S.T.C. R.F. Slingo, Dip.Elec.Eng., T.T.T.C. Mrs. M. Bilney Prof. J.H. Watson, M.A. (Melb.), B.A. (Perth), M.Th. (Princeton), L.Th. (Melb.) R.D. Wells, T.T.R.I.C. (Melb.) D.R. Wettenhall, B.A. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. Mrs. E.H. Wettenhall, B.A. (Sydney), Dip.Ed. Mrs. J . G . W o o d , A.L.A.A. egians have performed a wide variety of m u s i c A list of some This year we were pleased to welcome five new teachers of the major works gives an idea of the scope of musical to the Common Room. experience: Mrs. Margaret Bilney was appointed to take charge of Carl Oriff's "Carmen Burana", Britten's "St. Nicolas" and Physical Education for the girl students. "Noyes Fludde", Vivaldi's "Gloria", Pergolese's "Magnificat", Offenbach's "Orpheus in the Underworld", "Strauss", "Die Mrs. Reta Clarke came from M.F.G.H.S. to join the EngFledermaus", Gilbert & Sullivan's, "Trial by Jury", and "The lish faculty. Pirates of Penzance" and Smetna's "The Bartered Bride". Mr. John Nelson has taken over the position of head of Add to this the Chapel Choir, School Orchestra, the Milthe Mathematics faculty and Mr. Rob Wells the Woodwork itary band and the Pipe band, the House Music Competition, department. the Four Schools Concerts the "Play and Listen" Concerts Mr. Brad Olsen came from Balmoral High School to beand all the other music making in the school and the scope of come Social Studies master. the work done by Bill can be gauged. During the year, Rev. E.C. McLean and Mr. E.B. Davies As well as all this he still found time to go fishing, to take took their well earned long service leave, both enjoying travel sport, teach Maths, conduct G.A.M.A. orchestras and choirs overseas. and take an active part in Church music and church affairs. Mrs. Beth Wettenhall, who has resigned from the staff Over the years, many staff members have been able to share this year, came to the College in 1973 as teacher of Indonin the enjoyment of music making under Bill's leadership and we wish him and his family every success in the future.' esian and French. In addition to this, she has been in charge of the girl students during this inaugural year of co-education Although the retirement of Mr. P.N. Thwaites from the in the Senior School. position of Principal is well covered in this journal, to omit Once there were three Martins on the staff and now there the occasion from these notes would be a grave discourtesy is none. The last of the Martins has accepted the appointment to the man who has so ably guided the College since 1960. of Director of Music at the Yarra Valley Church of England Over the years, many members of staff have been grateful Grammar School. to Mr. and Mrs. Thwaites for the interest and acts of kindness Since Mr. D.W. Martin came to the College in 1959 Collshown towards them and their families. 3-75

HEAD PREFECTS REPORT In future years, 1975 will be remembered as the year in which girls were first admitted into the College at all levels. To me, the most notable feature of this occurrence was the ease with which it was achieved. The girls were immediately accepted into all aspects of College life. It has only been their numbers, or rather lack thereof which has prevented their becoming completely integrated, and thus successful, house members. Hopefully, this will be achieved next year. 1975 has also seen the beginning of the re-introduction of the integrated house system. At third form level, there are both boarders and day students in all houses. Although the effects of this were not apparent this year, in a few years time, when the houses become fully integrated, the gulf between boarders and day students, which had become noticeable in previous years, will have been at least partially removed. Sport, this year, has generally been of a high standard, with the outstanding performance being, of course, the first eight's winning two Australian championship titles. Partly because of this improved sporting performance, school spirit has been slightly better than in the last few years. However there is still much room for improvement. Many students believe that school spirit consists only in attending sporting events. This is not so at all. School spirit means to take pride in the school, and necessarily to take pride in appearance and the wearing of the school uniform, because to wear the uniform means to carry the school's colours.

This year's sixth form has been a particularly enthusiastic group. However there has been some reluctance amongst many of the younger students to help those in authority by doing small tasks. Each student must realize that there are some things which he or she must do which are not for his/her direct personal gain, but for the benefit of the group or, as in this case, the school. Unfortunately, this year has also had its sadder moments. Earlier in the year there were the deaths of former headmaster Dr. M.A. Buntine and fourth form student Dennis Henshaw. In third term there was the fire which caused considerable damage in the main block. 1975 marks the end of an era at the Geelong College, in that it is the last year of Mr. Thwaites' 'reign' as principal. At the same time, the admission of girls into the school marks the beginning of a new era. There is a healthy air of change, and I hope that the College can go on to even greater things. The students of the school wish Mr. Thwaites much success in his immediate position in the development of Deakin University, and also in whatever may follow. The Geelong College is not simply a place of learning in the formal sense. To the willing student it offers a level of involvement and a range of possibilities and activities which can serve to educate him or her in a far broader sense. I hope that every student, present and future, sees the opportunity which is being presented to him or her, in attending this school, seizes that opportunity, and realizes what a wonderful place the College really is. Brad Fenner.

SCHOOL PREFECTS Back Row: D. J. Cooper, J. D. Laidlaw, D. M. Holt, H. A. Kelso, P. A. Cassidy, P. J. Emmett, M. E. Williams, J. A. Lindros, P. J. Nelson. Front Row: N. J. Myers, B. T. Fenner (School Capt.), Mr. P. N. Thwaites (Principal), Mr. D. W. Stott (Deputy Principal), W. M. Williams (Vice-Capt.), M. G. Vines. 4-75

STAFF NOTES

PRINCIPAL: P.N. Thwaites, M.A. (Oxon.), B.A., B. Ed. (Melb.), F.A.C.E. DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: D.W. Stott, M.A. (Cantab.), B. Sc. (Adel.), M. Ed. Admin. (N.E.), M.A.C.E.

COLES Housemaster: J. Murphy, Esq. House Tutors: D.W. Martin, Esq., R.M. Morris, Esq. B R . Olsen, Esq., R.D. Wells, Esq. House Captain:

D.J.Cooper

School Prefect: D.J. Cooper House Prefects: L.W. Pearson, R.V. Brown, G.M. McKindlay, N.G. Graham

1975 saw the introduction of two new sporting houses to replace the two boarding-sporting houses, Mackie and Warrinn. One of these houses is Coles, which now bears the colours of Mackie House. Under the guidance of Mr. Murphy and his assistants, Coles made its entry to the field of competition as Mackie had left it....quietly. House spirit was lacking sadly for the first few weeks of the year but as the members of the house gradually settled in, house spirit increased and Coles had a more determined nature on and off the sporting field. Our first competition, in which we entered as "one body" pitted against others, the swimming, was a disappointment. Even though there were some encouraging individual efforts we could only manage last position. The Open cricket team consisting of four cricket players and several keen sportsmen from the house was, despite the handicap, able to beat two other houses which were more richly endowed with cricketers. The season was highlighted by some good bowling performances from Ian Mitchell and Andrew Kelso. Our batsmen also did well, with Andrew Dumaresq, Noel Graham and Ian Mitchell aggregating more than fifty runs each. We had a very successful season winning two out of three matches. The under 15 team also had a successful season with bowling being highlighted by Ian Whiting and Oriano Salvaleggio and good batting performances by Mark Ormsby and Alistair Anderson. They made it to the final against Morrison but lost by only sixteen runs, giving them second position at the conclusion of the season. Our open football team led by Andrew Dumaresq began very enthusiastically and with high hopes. This, with the combination of good football led us to a win in our first match against Shannon. However, our enthusiasm was dampened by the two losses in the following matches against Morrison and McArthur. This in itself was not enough to deter us from putting up a good performance against the powerful Wettenhall team. Our final match against Calvert looked a certainty for a win to Coles, but in the dying stages Calvert fought back to win. Our thanks go to Mr. Olsen for his coaching. Our under 15 team, aptly managed by captain and coach Ian Whiting, was at a disadvantage because of the lack of rucks but Mark Ormsby and Peter Lowe managed well in that division. Good team work between members resulted in only one loss for the season and that was a close match with only two goals in it at the final bell. Other good performances were by Ian Whiting, Stuart Kearney, Oriano Salvaleggio and Rick Atkinson. Coles can look forward to a very powerful Open team in future years. The hockey team due to an acute shortage of hockey players had an uphill climb before them, but that did not deter them, and the enthusiasm was running high. Our first goal for the season was scored by Laurie Pearson, our top goal scorer, who finished with three goals. The only other goal was scored by Ian Kearney. The team put in a very creditable performance to finish with three draws and two losses, but was unfortunate in that it only gained fifth position.

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HOUSE COLOURS Football COOPER, D.J. * DUMARESQ, A.J.

* GRAHAM, N.G. GRAHAM, N.J. HUTTON, J.A.

KELSO, M.D. KOMP, M.D. * TEBB, G.K. VINCENT, M.A.

Cross Country

COOPER, D.J. * DOUGLAS, G.A. EVERETT, N.R. KOMP, M.D.

* PEARSON, L.W. SLOANE, W.J. WALKER, R.J.

Hockey CAMERON, H.J. McL. DOUGLAS, G.A. HUTTON, J.A. GRAHAM, N.J.

KELSO,A.M. NELSON, C.S, PEARSON, L.W. SLOANE, W.J.

Swimming AMERY, C.E. COOPER, D.J. DOUGLAS, G.A. HUTTON, J.A.

MULLINS, J.B. PHILIP, M.D. SLOANE, W.J.

Cricket

ANDERSON, I.H. DUMARESQ, A.J. * GRAHAM, N.G. GRAHAM, N.J. HOOKE, A.W. * KELSO,A.M. KOMP, M.D.

McKINDLAY, G.M. MITCHELL, I.W. NELSON, C.S. PEARSON, L.W. PEARSON,G.M. TEBB, G.K.

* Awarded Mackie Colours previously, and again qualified.

In the field of athletics, although finishing a reasonably distant sixth, the amount of interest generated was above average. This was shown by our very good performance in the House Relay competition in which Coles was a very close second behind Wettenhall. Good performances were shown by Ian Mitchell in the Under 16 age group and Gary Tebband Don Cooper in the open division. These latter two are to be especially thanked for their part in the organization throughout the season. The enthusiasm which has been displayed through the year in Coles House was evident in the House Rowing Competition this year. We had a successful win by the second four who won by two lengths to McArthur House. The first four though not as successful made a good effort in their heat and final, coming a close last. Don Cooper played an active part in the organization of both crews.

McARTHUR McARTHUR Housemaster: T.A. Egan, Esq. House Tutors: M.B. Keary, Esq. D.I. McCallum, Esq. Mrs. J..C. Wood F.W. Elliot, Esq. (Term 1) M.J.H. Roland, Esq. (Terms 11 & 111) House Captain: M.E.Williams School Prefects: B.T. Fenner, M.E. Williams House Prefects: R.H. Barley, R.K. Williams, C.G. Brown, B. Ong

HOUSE COLOURS FOOTBALL: BROWN, C.G. FENNER, B.T. FORD, R.L.

MacLEOD, J. OSBORNE, D.C. PEARCE, D.C.

CROSSCOUNTRY: BROWN, A.J. * BROWN, C.G. FENNER, B.T.

GEORGE, P A . ROCKEFELLER, C.W. SPRATT, W.

HOCKEY: * BARLEY, R.H. CARR, R.G. LANTZ, C.B.

PLEUCKHAHN, D.J. SPRATT, W. * WILLIAMS, M.E.

SWIMMING: BROWN, C.G. FORD. R.L.

RAU, R.R. WOOD, Sally

CRICKET: DICKINSON, J.T.A. FORD, R.L. JENKINS, R.J.

WILLIAMS, M.E. WISHART, A.R.

* Previously awarded and again qualified.

McArthur under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr. Terry Egan had a good year in general and a moderately successful year in sporting events. We were lucky enough to be able to welcome six girls who participated successfully in sporting events and generally helped the house morale. Also, under the new house system there were some boarders in the House who fitted in very well. Some McArthur boys, undertheexpert guidance of Mr. Egan, constructed a table tennis table for the House, which has given the boys of the House excellent recreation during breaks and out of school hours. With ourtable tennis table and borrowed tables from other houses, McArthur, with a lot of help from Mr. Egan, organized a table tennis exhibition, a house table tennis competition and a school table tennis competition. The school competition which was run mainly by our social service representative Ben Ong, in aid of the Minus Children, was played off in Morrison Hall and there was good participation by the whole school. Responsibilities in the House were distributed throughout the senior students and on the whole they were taken seriously enough for things to run smoothly without too much fuss, mainly I think because of the backing of the whole House. We got off to a shaky start in the music section this year, because of a lot of indecision about songs, but once they were finalized and the choir got into the spirit of them we performed well in practice, and on the night under the baton of Mark Williams and accompanied by Rod Rau we came out on top. Our victory was largely due to the vocal ensemble which was greatly boosted by the girls. Those who sang in the ensemble were Sally Wood, Andrea Rachinger, Kirsty Elliott, Angus Brown, John MacLeod, Richard Barley, Brad Fenner

and Mark Williams. Brad also provided a Scottish air and a jig on the bagpipes. McArthur was unlucky to lose the House Swimming by half a point to Calvert this year. However the house had many notable individual efforts. Stephen Hocking was the most successful in winning the U/15 championship. Sally Wood swimming a year above her age group, and swimming against boys, was also successful in attaining a place in the U/15 championship. Rick Payne supported the house well in coming second and in the U/14 championship. Other good efforts were by Russell Ford, Colin Brown, Rod Rau and Cait Swinburn. There was good participation in the cross country this year and it was through team effort that we managed to come second overall. Those who performed well were Colin Brown, Adrian Brown, WalterSpratt, Brad Fenner, Chuck Rockefeller, Peter George and Sally Wood who won the girls section. McArthur continued to prove its supremacy in inter-house debating competition this year. The team of Richard Barley, Brad Fenner and Colin Brown successfully employed the routine of "speaking on the level of the audience" and not stunning them with triple-barrelled words with not quite the desired meaning. Once again the house hockey team met with bad luck in the competition, being constantly plagued by absence of key players. However, once on the field all members of the teams played hard and fast. The final result was a third in the competition. Those who played were: Richard Barley (Capt.), Mark Williams (V. Capt.), Richard Carr, David Plueckhahn, Carl Lantz, Walter Spratt, Robert Williams, Cait Swinbum, Tim Cole, Colin Harwood, Benjamin Ong and Brad Fenner. We faced the House cricket competition with a team that lacked depth, but with the efforts of John McLeod, Russell Ford and Jim Dickinson, the open team performed to our expectations. Every player gave his utmost at all times, although we finished sixth in the final placings. The U/15 team also showed themselves as fine competitors. McArthur's Open football team this year had a rather unexpectedly successful season, with wins over Coles and Calvert, losses to Wettenhall and Morrison and a draw with Shannon for the second time in two years. The U/15 team however was not successful. Our losses can be put down partly to lack of players with the teams being made up of mainly non and ex-footballers. Best players were Colin Brown, Brad Fenner, David Osborne, John MacLeod, Russell Ford and David Pearce.

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MORRISON Housemaster: P.A. Cronk, Esq. House Tutors: R.F. Slingo, Esq. J.H. Douglass, Esq. D.R. Wettenhall, Esq. Mrs. E.H. Wettenhall House Captain : P.J. Nelson School Prefects: P.A. Cassidy P.J. Nelson House Prefects: R.K. Forsyth, M.J. Kelly Terri Powell

1975 has not been one of Morrison's most successful years but excellent performances by younger members of the house indicate a bright future for Morrison. Morrison once again includes boarders, after being a complete day house for only one year. This year new members to the house included Mr. Cronk, the Wettenhalls and the fifth and sixth form girls. All the staff have given invaluable time and support to house activities, as have many able sixth formers who have been involved in the organization of teams, and other responsibilities. Under the inspiring leadership of Mr. Cronk the House has performed to the best of its ability, and the spirit shown by most members of Morrison could not be exceeded by any other house. Randall Forsyth dominated our house swimming, being Open Champion for the second year in a row. He was supported by several younger members of the house including Mark Kershaw. All members of the swimming team performed tirelessly as well. The Open Cricket Team 'performed' in three games and won only one, but could not be accused of dull play. Under captain Peter Nelson the whole team gained the utmost from participating to the fullest. Peter Nelson was the backbone of the team, indicated by seventy runs and 7/23 against McArthur. He was ably supported by Leon Mitchell who made runs in all games. The U/15team won all its games, with the best players being Vickers-Willis and Farmer. The House had a good Football season, again the open team was very ably led by Peter Nelson. Other outstanding performers were David Peter, Michael Kelly, Randall Forsyth, George Stoios and Haydn Cock. The team won two matches, and lost three, two of them by less than agoal. TheU/15team was undefeated and was vastly better than the opposition. Farmer and Vickers-Willis stood out in a very good team effort. The Open team finished with a triumphant win over McArthur on what turned out a 'rough' day for some members. Overall the house came second, which was a fitting climax to an excellent season. Leon Mitchell and Andrew Cassidy were the outstanding players in the hockey team, with support from "Nobby", James, the rest of the sixth formers and the girls. With two regular hockey players, the team performed very well, winning one game and drawing two, and all participants enjoyed themselves immensely.

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The house music, once again, did not turn out as expected or desired. Robert Erwin and Mr. Slingo are to be congratulated on the work and time they put in to produce a first class choir backed up by good acts. Andrew Cassidy and Robert Windmill performed best for the house in the cross country, along with Farmer and Adcock. Morrison seemed to have many members who forgot the course, or their age, but a good time was had by all. The rowing was not greatly successful. Andrew Cassidy and Dougal Thomson were the notable rowers. Several nonrowers made up the numbers, and enjoyed themselves on the river. Also, Morrison didn't rank highly in the tennis, with best players Haydn Cock, "Nobby" and Ernie. Some matches were close, but our strength didn't really lie in tennis. Once again Morrison battled for the lower places in the athletics. Good efforts came mostly from underage members as there were no sixth form athletes. Best performers were Cock, Bracher, Chris Nelson and Robert Windmill. The hierachy of Morrison, lead from the Morrison sixth form sports room, along with great enthusiasm from the staff, has made 1975 a satisfying year. In many ways, Mr. Cronk can look forward to leading a driving force in future years. HOUSE COLOUR AWARDS ROWING: * CASSIDY P.A. PESCUD W.J.

* THOMSON D.A.R. WINDMILL, R.J.

SWIMMING: * FORSYTH R.K. CRICKET: BELL P.L. MITCHELL L.W.

* NELSON P.J.

FOOTBALL: COCK H.L. ERWIN R.E. FORSYTH R.K. * KELLY M.J.

* NELSON P.J. PETER W.D. RICHARDSON D.A. STOIOS G.

CROSSCOUNTRY: * CASSIDY P.A.

WINDMILL,R.J.

ATHLETICS: * BRACHER T.

* COCK H.L.

HOCKEY: BALLINGER C. * CASSIDY P A . LEACH S.E.M.

* MITCHELL L.W. NELSON P.J. RICHARDSON J.B.

TENNIS: COCK H.L. ERWIN R.E.

NELSON P.J.

* Previously awarded and again qualified.

SHANNON

Housemaster: C.J. Barley, Esq. House Tutors: C.S. Crockett, Esq., A.A. Grainger, Esq. Miss J. Honman, Mrs. M. Clarke House Captain: J.A. Lindros School Prefects: J.A. Lindros, M.G. Vines House Prefects: S.M.Taylor, P.J. Bath

1975 can be considered as a very successful year. With much support from Mr. Barley, which we could not have done without, Shannon has hauled itself up from the lower ranks and has challenged for the top position. The beginning of the year saw two new housetutors, Mrs. Clarke and Miss Honman, who replaced Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Wettenhall. These tutors along with Mr. Crockett, Mr. Grainger and the house prefects also gave us much support and encouragement. The year began with a second place in the house music competition, Shannon being beaten for first place by only one point. Thanks must go to Michael Vines who conducted the choir and David Backwell who accompanied. The first sporting event Shannon participated in was the house swimming competition. Unfortunately we lack the depth of talent in this sport and were only able to come third. The best performers included: Peter Millard (Capt.), Simon Taylor, Philip Bath, Peter Solomon, David Millard and Raymond Millard. 1975 proved to a most successful year for both the open and under 15 cricket teams. The open finished second in its competition and the under 15 third with an overall result of second which is a great improvement on previous years. Shannon achieved a first as Carol Baillie became the first girl to score a run in College history. The best players for the open were: M. Vines (Capt.), S. Taylor, B. Powell, P. Bath and R. Vines. The best players in the under 15 team were A. Lawrance(Capt-), P. Logan, R. Millard, D. Mason and P. Bishop. After the May holidays, we came back ready for a successful winter season. Unfortunately we were only able to come sixth in the house football. It was very pleasing to note that every member of the teams showed great enthusiasm. This enthusiasm showed up even in Shannon's defeats and everyone played to their fullest extent. The best players in the open team include Simon Taylor (Capt.), Philip Bath, David Isherwood, Michael Vines and John Olliff. The best players in the U 15 team include Peter Logan (Capt.), Robert Olliff, Peter Bishop and Raymond Millard.

The next competition was the house hockey. The team took to this with enthusiasm and a will to win. Unfortunately, we were beaten in two games. This did not affect the spirit of the team and we went on to come second overall. The best players were John Lindros (Capt.), David Lindros, Greg Strickland and Rod Van Cooten. Many thanks must go to the Shannon supporters who turned up at every match to urge us on. The Cross-country was the final winter sport with Shannon coming fifth. The best performance came from the open age group where we had three competitors in the first twenty. The best performers were John Lindros, David Lindros, Simon Gillett and Philip Bath. Shannon launched into the athletics season with much enthusiasm which carried through to the end. With only a limited amount of success in the relay competition we all hoped for a win in the inter-house sports. With four firsts in the week before the sports, things were looking good. This situation did not stay and Shannon slipped back into second place, only nine and a half points behind Wettenhall. The best performances: J. Lindros, S. Taylor, R. Law, M. Perkins, D. Lindros, P. Logan, R. McLean, J. Deans, J. Armytage, C. Van Cooten and M. Gibson. HOUSE COLOUR AWARDS Athletics: LINDROS, J.A.* PERKINS, M.J. Cricket: BATH, P.J. CARROLL, P.N.C. CARTER, M.M. DANIEL, N.D.B. ISHERWOOD, D.J. MILLARD, P.V.

TAYLOR, S.M. *

MOUNTJOY, O.R. PERKINS, M.J. POWELL, B.G. TAYLOR, S.M. VINES, R.A. VINES, M.G.*

Football: BATH, P.J. ISHERWOOD, D.J. OLLIFF, J.D.

POWELL, B.G. TAYLOR, S.M.

Crosscountry: BATH, P.J.* GILLETT, S.M.*

LINDROS, J.A.*

Hockey: LINDROS, J.A.* LINDROS, D.M.

MOUNTJOY, O.R. STRICKLAND, G.W.

Swirnming: BATH, P.J. MILLARD, P.V.*

SOLOMON, P.L.* TAYLOR, S.M.*

General: ANDERSON, G.McG. BACKWELL, D.I.

VAN COOTEN, R.G.

Previously awarded again qualified.

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WETTENHALL Housemaster: J.R. Nelson, Esq. House Tutors: C.E. Harbison, Esq. C.G. Ingham, Esq. D.M. Gilbert, Esq. R. Salen, Esq. House Captain : P.J. Emmett School Prefects: P.J. Emmett, A.R. Storey, J.D. Laidlaw House Prefects: I.R. Mitchellhill, I.A. Steel, R.P. Walpole

1975 has seen a change: no longer are the boarding houses separate identities in the sporting competition. And no longer will the name of Warrinn be carried on in interhouse sporting competition. But yet the old Warrinn spirit lives on in the new house of Wettenhall. It is a house with something to live up to, and it has certainly made its presence felt in every aspect of house involvement this year. Everyone was determined to make this year a successful one of the new house. A year that could be looked back on. This determined effort built up the house spirit in everyone, and accounted for Wettenhall's many achievements throughout the year. The Satisfaction gained by each member of the house, whether he was in a team or conducting House music showed out the unity and the backing given within the house as a whole. Wetten hall's successes in its first year of sporting competition could not have been possible, if it had not been for the sound leadership of our loyal Housemaster, Mr. Nelson, who has given us his guidance and encouragement throughout the year. Also, thanks must go to the house tutors Mr. C.E*Harbison, Mr. C.G. Ingham, Mr. D.M. Gilbert and Mr. R. Salen, and to all the house prefects for their efforts towards Wettenhall's successes on the sporting fields and for their organization within the house. Our aim, this year, was to show that even though we are a new and growing house we would give Cock House a run for its money. Our year started off a bit shakily and resulted in us coming in second last in swimming. But nevertheless we had some good overall performances from Tony Storey (the Black Streak), Malcolm Robertson and John Laidlaw, who showed the way for the rest of the hosue. As the year went on we gradually settled down, and improved our performances. We approached the cricket season with great enthusiasm, having three first eleven players and great depth in the Open and U15 teams. We felt confident to follow on from last year's efforts of Mighty Warrinn. During the games all gave their best in both teams and praise should be given to our Big, little captain Lloyd Walker and also to Jim Hermiston, Ron Walpole and "Spic" Amezdroz for fine performances. Second term was very successful. We excelled ourselves in every sport. Both our football teams were very successful, only losing two games and finishing first overall. The U15 team although they had tough opposition played extremely well. Those worthy of special note were Alex Wettenhall, Geoff Emmett and E. Livock for consistent performances. The Open team was an extremely strong combination managing to win all their games with ease. It was a great team performance in which everyone contributed. Onto hockey and again we had a taste of success only losing one game in the whole series. Each member of the team gave everything they had with good performances from our captain John Laidlaw, Jim Hermiston, Angus Waugh,

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John Hope, Milton Collins and Scott Sloane. Overall it was a great team effort worthy of the success they achieved. The cross country also resulted in a win for Wettenhall, the fourth year in succession. Our success was mainly due to the enthusiasm of everyone in the house which was shown by the large numbers who took part for us in every age group. Outstanding performances were from Andrew Morrison, Peter Amezdroz, Andrew McGuire, Dougal Morrison, Dick Fry, Alistair Walpole and David Bell who all finished well up in the field. The activities of term three were successful forthe House. Firstly in athletics Wettenhall had a narrow win from Shannon. Ron Walpole, Tony Storey and Peter Emmett led this team and were ably supported by Peter Amezdroz, Mai. Robertson, Dcugal Morrison, Tim Walpole and Stuart Bell. Our congratulations go to Alistair Walpole who won the Under 15 Championship. We were also winners of the Relays held during the weeks leading up to the House Sports. Secondly, our tennis team ably led by Lloyd Walker finished in second place to McArthur in the House Tennis Competition. The morning of Speech Day saw Wettenhall take first place in the House Rowing. Our first crew stroked by Andrew Steele won their final and as the second crew were third in theirs we were able to defeat McArthur with its two seconds. All in all Wettenhall has displayed great House spirit and unity this year culminating in the award as Cock House for 1975. HOUSE COLOURS Football: * AMEZDROZ, B.A. AMEZDROZ, P.R. BELL, S.L. EMMETT, P.J. * FAIRNIE.G.G. FRY, R.C McGUIRE, A.L. * MORRISON, A.G. Cross Country: * AMEZDROZ, P.R. BIDSTRUP, I.S. FAIRNIE, G.G. FRY, R.C. * McGUIRE, A.L. Hockey: BIDSTRUP, I.S. COLLINS, M.R. * HERMISTON, J.W. HOPE, J.A. Swimming: LAIDLAW, J.D. ROBERTSON, W.M.I. Cricket: AMEZDROZ, P.R. HERMISTON, J.W.

MORRISON, D.G. * ROBERTSON, W.M.I. STEEL, I.A. STONE, M.R. * STOREY, A.R. * WALKER, L.A. * WALPOLE, R.P. WHITESIDE, A.P.

MORRISON, A.G. MORRISON, D.G. ROLLAND, J.W.R. SLOANE, J.S.

LAIDLAW, J.D. ROLLAND, J.W.R. SLOANE, J.S.$ * WAUGH, A.J.

* STOREY, A.R.

WALKER, L.A. WALPOLE, R.P.

* Previously awarded and again qualified. Further House Colours Athletics: * Amezdroz, P.R. Robertson, W.M.I. Bell, S.L. Storey, A.R. Walpole, T.A. * Emmett, P.J. Walpole, R.P. Morrison, D.G. Tennis: * Amezdroz, P.R. Hermiston, J.W. Morrison, D.G. ' Walker, L.A. Rowing: Fairnie,G.G. Sloane, J.S. Morrison, A.G. Steele, I.A. Robertson, W.M.I.

HOUSE COMPETITION Calvert

McArthur

Shannon

Morrison

Coles

10 10 2 25 12 25 6 25 15 15 20

25 25 8 20 8 15 4 5 9 6 15

20 0 2 15 0 20 8 15

15 20 12 5 4 5 0 20

5 5 20 10 20 10 2 10

0 15 16 0 16 0 10 0

3 12 25

12 3 0

6 0 5

0 9 10

165

140

120

Wettenhall Swimming Cricket Open U15 Football Open U15 Rowing 1sts 2nds Hockey Athletics Cross-Country Tennis

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BASEBALL Coach: R.W. Seaton, Esq. Assisted by: E.B. Davies, Esq. J.H. Douglass, Esq. Committee: P.R.B. Dunn (Captain) S.E.C. Mann I.R. Mitchelhill

More boys played Baseball this year than ever before and the standard of play by both the senior and junior side was very high. The senior team played in the Geelong Baseball Association C Grade competition. They won twelve of their fifteen home-and-home games to finish on top of the ladder but unfortunately were defeated by the Guild Club in the Grand Final. The team's strength lay mainly in its batting and some idea of this strength can be gauged by the fact that collegians filled the first four places in the batting averages. (Michael Vines, Jim Marendaz, Peter Dunn, Ian Mitchelhill). Simon Mann was the main pitcher during the season and with Peter Dunn catching the College had a very strong attack. In the C grade Best and Fairest Award, Michael Vines, Simon Mann, Ian Mitchelhill and Peter Dunn filled the first four places. This is a remarkable performance for any team. Clive Amery, Lee Harding, Philip Bolton and Gary Van Someren were experienced players from previous years and Bruce Powell, Simon Golding, Michael Carter, Greg Dorrington and Graham McKenzie were first year players who showed considerable improvement during the season. The team trained hard and developed a very good spirit. The junior team lacked experience at the start of the season but very obviously improved as time went on. Martin Perkins, Ian Mackay and Barry Deenick added some experience in the infield and Stephen Schaller, Robert Vines and Peter Jones were good first year infielders. Geoff Schaller, Philip Hiddleston, Michael Larcombe, Andrew Egan and Henry Waugh played in the out-field. Simon Mann and Martin Perkins were chosen in the Geelong District Under 17 team and Stephen Schaller was a member of the district Under15 side.

BASEBALL Back Row: M. M. Career, B. G. Powell, P. C. Bolton, S. S. G o l d i n g , C. E. A m e r y , G. J. Dorrington, A. G. C. M c K e n z i e . Front Row: M. G. Vines, J. L. H a r d i n g , P. R. B. Dunn ( C a p t . ) , M r . R. W. Seaton ( C o a c h ) , I. R. Mitchelhill, S. E. C. M a n n , J. L. M a r e n d a z .

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SWIMMING The Annual Swimming Sports were held at Kardinia Park on the 27th February. The house championship was very keenly contested right up to the final relay. There was a very close struggle for first place, but Cal-vert finally beat McArthur by half a point. Shannon was not far behind in third place.

Master in Charge: C.S. Crockett, Esq. Coaches: J. Murphy, Esq., N.R. Patchett, Esq., D.K. Millard, Esq. Captain: P.V. Millard. Vice-Captain: R.L. Ford.

The Swimming Team had a very successful season this year. Although small in number, the team showed plenty of spirit and determination. At the second A.P.S. meeting of the season the team successfully defeated Brighton Grammar and Carey Grammar. In the third meeting the team defeated St. Kevin's Collegeand in the f o u r t h , and final, meeting the team lost to Xavier College and Melbourne Grammar by only a few points. At this meeting Tony Storey was successful in winning the Senior Diving. In the Geelong and District All Schools Carnival, held at Kardinia Park on the 8th March, the College retained the Strahan Shield for the fifteenth successive year. Peter Millard carried out his duties of captain with great efficiency. His personal performance in the water was of a very high standard. Other notable swimmers this year were R.K. Forsyth, R.L. Ford, P.L. Solomon, R.M. Kelso, S. Hocking and Sally W o o d . Those who swam were: A.M. Brown, F.J. Carr, S.A. Fabb, R.L. Ford, R.K. Forsyth, J.D. Gant, M.L. Gibson, S.M. Hocking, R.M. Kelso, D.L. Millard, P.V. Millard, R.J. Millard, D.R. Mountjoy, J.B. Mullins, M.R. Nelson, P.R. Newman, R.N. Payne, T.D. Powell, S.A. Schaller, J.L. Schofield, P.L. Solomon, A.R. Storey, S.L. Wood. Results: G.C. 174 lost to S.C. 248 and W.C. 190 G.C. 2271/2 defeated B.G.S. 222andC.G.S. 1851/2 G.C. 235 lost to H.C. 255 defeated St. K.C. 90 G.C. 197 lost to X.C. 210and M.G.S. 200.

House Championship: Calvert 1381/2 pts. 1st., McArthur 138 pts. 2nd., Shannon 120 pts. 3rd., Wettenhall91 1 /2 pts. 4th., Morrison 73 pts. 5th., Coles 38 pts. 6th. Individual Championships: Open, R.K. Forsyth, 1st., R.L. Ford, P.V. Millard, equal 2nd., U16, R.M. Kelso, 1st., P.L. Solomon, D.L. Millard, equal 2nd., Sally Wood 4th., U15, S.M. Hocking, 1st., S.A. Schaller, C.R. Powell, equal 2nd., U14 R J Millard, 1st., R.N. Payne, 2nd. Open 200m: R.K. Forsyth, 1st., D.M. Gubbins, 2nd., J. Rolland, 3rd. Open 100m F/s: R.K. Forsyth 1st., P.V. Millard 2nd., R.L. Ford 3rd.

Open 50m F/s: P.V. Millard, 1st., W.M.I. Robertson, 2nd., W.M. Williams, A.R. Storey, equal 3rd. All Ages 50m B/f: R.K. Forsyth 1st., R.L. Ford 2nd., S.M. Hocking 3rd. Open 50m B r / s : R.L. Ford 1st., J. Laidlaw2nd., D.J. Cooper 3rd. Open 50m B k / s : R.K. Forsyth 1st., P.V. Millard 2nd., W.J. Sloane3rd. 1116 100m F/s: Sally Wood 1 St., R.M. Kelso 2nd., R.L. Solomon 3rd. 111650m F/s: R.M. Kelso 1st., P.L. Solomon 2nd., Sally Wood 3rd. U16 50m B r / s : P.L. Solomon 1st., D.L. Millard 2nd., W.A. Hines3rd. U1650m B k / s : D.L. Millard 1st., R.M. Kelso 2nd., Sally Wood 3rd. 111550m F r / s : S.M. Hocking 1st., S.A. Schaller 2nd., M. Kershaw 3rd. U1550m B r / s : S.M. Hocking 1st., S.A. Schaller 2nd., D.R. George 3rd. U15 50m B k / s : C.R. Powell 1st., S.M. Hocking 2nd., P.D. Strachan3rd. 1114 50m F/s: R.J. Millard 1st., R.N. Payne 2nd., S.W. Monteith3rd. U14 50m B r / s : R.J. Millard 1st., R.N. Payne 2nd., G.J. Smith 3rd. U14 50m B k / s : R.J. Millard 1st., R.N. Payne 2nd., P.R. Newman 3rd. Diving Open/1116: A.R. Storey 1st., C.S. Nelson 2nd., Felicity Carr 3rd. Diving U/14/U/15: R.C. Olliff 1 St., P.R. Newman 2nd., A.T. Wettenhall 3rd. All Ages Individual Medley: R.L. Ford 1st., P.V. Millard 2nd., W.M.I. Robertson 3rd. Records: 50m Butterfly All Age Groups: R.K. Forsyth 30.7 50m Breaststroke Open : R.L. Ford 35.1. 3 x 50m Individual Medley All Ages: R.L. Ford 1m. 55.5 3 x 50 Medley Relay U/15: Calvert House 1m. 54.3

SWIMMING Back Row: R. N. Payne, A. M. Brown, D. R. Mountjoy, S. M. Hocking, M. L Gibson. Centre Row: S. A. Fabb, S. A. Schaller, P. L. Solomon, A. R. Storey, R. M. Kelso, R. K. Forsyth, J. B. Mullins, R. J. Millard, D. L Millard, P. R. Newman. Front Row: Carolyn Kent-Hughes, Sally L. Wood, P. V. Millard (Capt.), Mr. C. S. Crockett, R. L Ford (Vice-Capt.), Terri D. Powell, Felicity J. Carr, I. C. MacLeod (with shield).

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ROWING REPORT 1975

Master-in-Charge: R.M. Morris Captain of Boats: I.A. Steel Vice-Captain of Boats: B.T. Fenner COMMITTEE: P A . Cassidy, D.J. Cooper, S.M. Gillett, J.S. Sloane.

ROWING

1ST VIM

D . J . C o o p e r ( S t r o k e ) , N . J . Myers ( 7 ) , I . A . Steel ( 6 ) , P . A . Cassidy ( 5 ) , W . M . I . Robertson ( 4 ) , G . G . Fairnie ( 3 ) , S . M . G i l l e t t ( 2 ) , A . G . Morrison ( B o w ) , J . S . Sloane ( C o x ) , M r . D . B . Ramage ( C o a c h ) .

The 1975 rowing season must go down in College history as being the most successful year since 1960, and possibly the most successful year ever. Again David Ramage was in charge of the first VIM, and with two years of College coaching behind him, along with his tremendous rowing record, he is probably the best coach in the A.P.S. Training started with the traditional rowing camp at the end of the Christmas holidays for those in the running for the first two crews. These members were selected fairly early in the season allowing them to settle down to the hard work of clocking up over 500 miles. Their efforts were not without reward. This year's heavier and more experienced crew performed magnificently to win eleven out of a total of fourteen races for the season: Henley Regatta (first in the heat, second in the final); Barwon Regatta (first in the heat and in the final); Country Championships (second in the final); Scotch-Mercantile Regatta (first in the heat, first in the semi-final and first in the final); Head of the River (first in the heat and second in the final); Australian Youth VIII (first in the heat and in the final), and the Australian Schoolboy VIII (first in the heat and first in the final). Concerning the Head of the River, it was unfortunate that Geelong Grammar were too good on the day, or that the strong head wind adversely influenced College in lane two more. Nevertheless, one cannot take anything away from the tremendous row by our opposition. Compensation for this loss came when the College crew was selected to row for Victoria in Brisbane where it improved to take out two national titles: the Australian Youth VIII, and the Australian Schoolboy VIII. Many thanks must be expressed to Dave Ramage and to Peter Cronk, for without them the first VIM would have been a very ordinary crew. David has the patience, courage and above all the ability to succeed, and with him as coach, 14-75

the College must win a Head of the River in the near future. Success did not come only to the firsts. The second eight showed out well in early regattas, and despite a bad heat against W.C. and S.C. in the Head of the River, went on to win the losers' final comfortably. The thirds were a heavy crew with possibly the greatest potential to do well in competition. Although they had only reasonable success in earlier regattas, they nearly managed to take off the winners'final in the Head of the River. In a classy finish with S.C. they were defeated by only three feet. The poMshed fourth eight combination, although the lightest senior crew in the club, had a very successful season. They finished third in a line up of over twenty third and fourth crews in the coveted Mercantile Cup, and finished second to S.C. in the Head of the River winners' final. The heavy fifth eight contained a number of first year rowers and showed a steady improvement to reach their peak on the final day. They were unlucky to be narrowly defeated in their heat, but went on to make up for this by coming first in the intermediate final by defeating G.G.S. The rowing season is always hard for the first year rower and the sport perhaps never seems as glamorous as it is made out to be. Regular coaches for the eighths, ninths and girls' crews were often lacking. Dave Whitcroft's humour and dedication, and Peter Nail's enthusiasm helped tremendously in keeping things going. Other assistance came from Stephen Duff, Andrew Burns, J.D. McKenzie and J.H. Campbell. If old boys or friends of the school are genuinely wanting to help the club, they can do this in a practical way by coming down regularly to coach. Although some of the crews did not always have direct supervision, it was encouraging to see that the younger members of the club were keen and had some good and enjoyable rows together, especially at the ScotchMercantile and Junior Regattas.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND NOTES

HOUSE ROWING

Once again Richard Morris as Master-in-Charge of rowing generated the happiness and willingness to co-operate which is so important to the smooth running of the club, and which is typical of College rowing. The club now attempts to cater for its members through facilities and equipment, as well as through its other activities. Good equipment and support is necessary for successful rowing and high morale. This has been provided by generous friends, parents and members of the newly formed Albert Bell Club, and by the boys themselves. For example, the traditional rowers' dance was again a great success and, combined with Scott Sloane's poster masterpiece, raised over $200.00 for new equipment.

One commonly hears of too much water for athletics, cricket and horse racing, but it is seldom that one hears that there is too much river for rowing. However, this was the case during house rowing training nights in November, 1975. On Thursday, 6th November, after several gruelling nights of training, the heats for the 1975 House Rowing got off to a noisy start. Again special events were inserted into the programme after numerous requests. Lousy weather didn't deter the carefully selected representatives of a tough humanities-science staff crew from entering in the event against a crew calling themselves the "pure and applieds". Judging by the line-up of members, few lived up to either reputation in their title. A "tennis players" crew was dragged off the court and pointed in the right direction to make up another of the seven entrants competing for this big Barwon title. Part way down the course a top secret crew was lurking in the rushes near the Mill. It was stroked (in) competently by a gentleman answering to the name "Carlos" and was coxed by a pretty member of the clerical staff. After several near collisions and a minimum of damage the race finished with a result which demonstrated that tennis players have muscles in both arms, contrary to popular rumour. The staff crews were sighted near the finishing line around sunset.

The fourths and fifths paid another visit to Lake Belfield for a magnificent weekend in the Grampians. Finally, coeducatron has had its effects on the club. Apart from brightening up the river bank an'd making it more hazardous on the water, the girls top four made history by becoming the first girls crew to row in the male-dominated Scotch-Mercantile and Junior Regattas.

On the Saturday of speech day competitors awoke to a magnificent morning. There was tension in the air and a pleasing number of supporters on the bank as the crews lined up for the House Rowing Finals. After several very close races of high standard, the strong Wettenhall crew in the first four division showed their superiority to McArthur, Calvert, Morrison, Shannon and Coles (in that order) - The second crews division, was won by Coles followed by McArthur, WettenhaH, Calvert, Morrison and Shannon. Overall, Wettenhall won the House Rowing for 1975.

FIRST VIII D. Ramage, Esq. (Coach) A.G. Morrison (Bow), S.M. Gillett (2), G.G. Fairnie (3), W.M.I. Robertson (4), P.A. Cassidy (5), I.A. Steel (6), N.J. Myers (7), D.J. Cooper (str.), J.S. Sloane(Cox). SECOND VIII R.H. George, Esq. (Coach) A.W.N. Cameron (Bow), J.D. Laidlaw (2), J.W.R. Rolland(3), J.D. Olliff (4), D.A.R. Thomson (5), B.T. Fenner(6), S.L. Bell (7), P.A. George (Str.), R.G. Carr(Cox). THIRD VIII D. Olliff, Esq. (Coach) D.C Jackson (Bow), D.R. George (2), B.I.A. Lyle(3), P.M. Gibson (4), J.E. Harbison (5), M.D. Philip (6), C S . Nelson (7), J.A. Hutton (str.), I.J. Kearney (Cox). FOURTH VIII

L.H. Sloots(Bow), N.S. Gardiner(2), R.L. Langley (3), P.B. Buzolich (4), B.S. Hannaford (5), N.A. Walker (6), S.W. Monteith (7), S.I. Heard (str.), P.W. Murphy (Cox). GIRLS FIRST IV J.L. Schofield (Coach) M.J. Gant (Bow), L.A.M. Wall (2), M.L. Quigley (3), C . C Swinbum (str.), S.J. Marshallsea(Cox).

R.M. Morris, Esq. (Coach) A.A. Peerman (Bow), S.J. Laidlaw (2), G.A. Douglas (3), J.L. Green (4), B.A. Amezdroz(5), R.J. Windmill (6), D.J. Jones (7), R.F. Duff (str.), M.R. Laidlaw (Cox). FIFTH VIM E.A. Barnett, Esq. (Coach) A.J. Brown (Bow), M.K. Kelso (2), G.C Emmett (3), R.J. George (4), J.L.W. Daniel (5), W.J. Pescud (6), D.E. Bidstrup (7), S.J. Cameron (str.), D.G. Pavia(Cox). SIXTH VIII P. Nail, Esq. (Coach) R. Stevenson (Bow), R.C Fry (2), W.R. Hunt (3), R.A. Bennett (4), H.J. Bowman (5), J.A. Dennis (6), G.L. Wurm (7), C H . Revie(str.), D. Harrison (Cox). SEVENTH VIM D. Whitcroft, Esq. (Coach) D.F.S. Gillett (Bow,)D.J. Peerman (2), C R . Pugh(3), A.J. Egan (4), C J . Rayson (5), W.R. Magee (6), W.G. Burch(7), R.J.W. Neville (str.), J.P. King (Cox). EIGHTH VIM R.J. Millard (Bow), R.D. Van Leerdam (2), A.T. Wettenhall (3), A.M. Cameron (4), D.A. Bell (5), J.K.D. Watson (6), C Stewart (7), J.W. Hill (str.), S.M. Kearney (Cox).

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CRICKET

FIRST XI Coach: E.B. Davies, Esq. Captain: P.J. Nelson Vice-Captain: D.M. Holt Committee Man: M.G. Vines

From the Coach's point of view the season was very successful, not so much in matches won, but in the development of the skills and attitude to the game. It was a pleasure to coach the X I ; all boys gave their best on the field, and were a credit to the College off the field. Peter Nelson and Dale Holt led the team extremely well, and were ably assisted by committee man Michael Vines. After a good match against Brighton which we lost on the 1 st innings, the XI defeated Melbourne Grammar and Caulfield Grammar. The last three matches were affected by rain, and except for the Scotch match, it can be said we batted at the wrong time. However, all matches were well fought out and the whole season was full of exciting incidents which gave the players and spectators a great deal of pleasure to watch. Our final match against Scotch was a thriller, the Premiership being at stake for the taking of a single run. This match was played at Scotch in showery and dark conditions throughout, and was completed only because Scotch had many covers which protected both the "track" and the surrounds. After having dismissed the College twice, Scotch required 61 runs in 8 overs in order to win the Premiership. The last over commenced with Scotch 8 runs short of the Premiership and plenty of wickets in hand. What a climax!! Peter Nelson elected to bowl the last over himself; 1st Ball -1 run, 2nd B a l l - n o run, 3rd Ball - no run, 4th Ball - 2 runs, 5th Ball - 4 runs, and the scores are equal, 1 run for victory and the Premiership, 6th Ball - the batsman swings hard and skies the ball; Jim Marendaz gets under it to try and catch his first for the season; he catches it, 4 for 60, the batsmen have crossed so the new batsman does not face, 7th ball - batsman swings and misses - no run, 8th Ball - batsman again swings, nicks the ball and is out, caught behind by Robert Vickers-Willis match ends with only a 1 st innings win to Scotch which gives Carey the A.P.S. Premiership for 1975. We offer our congratulations to coach Frank Tyson and the Carey boys.

CAPTAIN'S REPORT On paper, our record of two wins and four losses was not impressive, but overall the success of the team as a whole on and off the field was highly commendable. The spirit displayed by all members of the team must rank as the best for many years. Every member gave the coach full support at all times and this should be a year he will always remember. No matter what the problem, whether to do with cricket or not, he always gave his utmost to help. On behalf of the team I thank him for his coaching and his perserverence. As in previous years there were some very close games of a high standard, and others not so close, but of equally high standard. As Captain, there are many people I must thank for making this a great year of cricket. Without Dale Holt's assistance, theteam would not have functioned to its fullest extent. Jim Marendaz must be congratulated on a very consistent season with the bat. Michael Vines showed the form with the bat that we know he has only in glimpses, but some stints of bowling, especially with Bill Williams, were very creditable. Not only did Bill bowl well when given the opportunity, but on several occasions saved the team with some fine controlled hitting. Simon Taylor played keenly in every facet of the game and added a great deal of enthusiasm.

CRICKET Back Row: W. M. Williams, R. P. Walpole, T. F. Jubb, R. P. Vickers-Willis, D. A. Williamson, S. W. Sutcliffe, I. R. Mitchelhill. Front Row: J. L Marendaz, S. M. Taylor, P. J. Nelson (Cap*.), Mr. E. B. Davies, D. M. Holt (Vice-Capt), M. G. Vines, L. A. Walker.

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Walker b. Goodall Vickers-Willis Not Out Williams Stumped Wright b. Chisolm Sundries

MATCH DETAILS FIRST P.S. MATCH

8 20 18 8

Total Geelong College v. Brighton Grammar School at College, 7th and 8th February. Geelong College won the toss and batted.

Geelong College won on the first innings by 41 runs.

GEELONG COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Marendaz T. Jubb Vines Taylor Holt Nelson Sutcliffe Vickers-Willis Mitchelhill Williams K.Jubb

LBW Priestley Hit Wicket b. McClure Run Out Stumped Epstein b. McClure c. King b. Priestley Stumped Epstein b. Smith Bowled Smith LBW Priestley Not Out c. Stretton b. Priestley c. & b. Priestley Sundries

6 17 17 27 33 14 5 0 15 4 0 11 149

FALL OF WICKETS: 21, 32, 53, 85, 112, 118, 119, 140, 149.

BRIGHTON GRAMMAR, FIRST INNINGS: Smith McClure King Priestley Epstein Stretton Cameron Taylor Dobbie Dick

Run Out LBW Holt c. Taylor b. Holt b. Taylor b. Taylor Not Out c. K. Jubb b. Nelson c. T. Jubb b. Williams c. T. Jubb b. Williams Not Out Sundries Total

31 6 0 43 71 37 0 1 12 1 16 8/218 dec.

FALL OF WICKETS: 18,18,52, 157,166,169,182,206. BOWLING: K. JubbO/15; Holt 2/29; Taylor2/21 ; VinesO/47; Sutcliffe0/22; T. JubbO/12; Nelson 1/42; Williams 2/14.

FOURTH P.S. MATCH The Geelong College v. Melbourne Grammar School at College on February 28th, and March 1st. Geelong College won the toss and elected to bat. GEELONG COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Marendaz Vines Taylor Holt Nelson Jubb Walker Mitchelhill Vickers-Willis Williams Walpole

c. Epstein b. Cameron c. Dobbie b. Cameron c. & b. King LBW Cameron Not Out Not Out Sundries Total

12 0 6 5 12 24 10 4/69

FALL OF WICKETS: 9 , 2 2 , 2 7 , 2 8 Brighton Grammar won on the first innings by 69 runs.

c. Cameron b. Saddler LBW Saddler Stumped Mitchell b. Saddler c. Ansell b. Saddler LBW Thompson c. Miller b. Saddler c. Ansell b. Johnson c. Saddler b. Miller b. Cameron Not Out b. Miller Sundries

46 18 9 16 7 4 17 34 13 28 9 10 211

FALL OF WICKETS: 70, 73, 78, 85, 90,115,132,166,180, 211

MELBOURNE GRAMMAR, FIRST INNINGS Ansell Nanscawen J.Mitchell N.Mitchell Worthington Thompson Saddler Johnson Miller Freeman Cameron

GEELONG COLLEGE, SECOND INNINGS Marendaz T. Jubb Vines Taylor Holt Nelson

283

FALL OF WICKETS: 2, 21, 53,134, 230, 230, 237, 237, 252, 283

b. Taylor b. Holt b. Nelson c. Taylor b. Nelson b. Nelson c. Nelson b. Holt c. Taylor b. Nelson o. Holt c. Taylor b. Vines c. & b. Walpole Not Out Sundries

15 2 10 39 55 7 0 0 12 22 1 4

Total

167

FALL OF WICKETS: 17, 23, 35,123,124,124, 125, 134, 165,167 BOWLING: Holt 3/49; Taylor 1/24; Nelson 4 / 3 0 ; Vines 1/18; Williams 0/12; Walpole 1/24.

GEELONG COLLEGE, SECOND INNINGS Marendaz Vines Taylor Jubb

Not Out c. Saddler b. Miller c. Cameron b. Miller Not Out Sundries

22 4 9 6 0

2/41 dec. FALL OF WICKETS: 4,23.

SECOND P.S. MATCH Geelong College v. Caulfield Grammar School, at Caulfield, 14th and 15th February. Caulfield won the toss and batted. CAULFIELD, FIRST INNINGS Mitchel c. & b. Taylor 24 McArthur b. Holt 5 Stone b. Holt 7 Wright c. Mitchelhill b. Sutcliffe 29 Chisolm c. Vines b. Holt 80 Bartlett Stumped Vickers-Willis b. Williams 35 Goodall c. Vickers-WiHis b. Taylor 3 Richie b. Sutcliffe 51 Stewart b. Holt 0 Mather Bowled Sutcliffe 0 Dalton Not Out 0 Sundries 8 242 FALL OF WICKETS: 29, 29, 38, 79,143,146, 236, 242, 242

MELBOURNE GRAMMAR, SECOND INNINGS Ansell b. Taylor 2 N.Mitchell c. & b. Nelson 26 J.Mitchell c. Walpole b. Nelson 10 Worthington c. Holt b. Nelson 6 Freeman b. Taylor 17 Saddler b. Taylor 0 Cameron c. Vickers-Willis b. Nelson 2 Thompson b. Nelson 5 Johnston c. & b. Taylor 1 Miller Not Out 1 Nanscawen Not Out 0 Sundries 8 Total

9/78

FALL OF WICKETS: 9, 34, 49, 56, 65, 73, 73, 74, 78 BOWLING: Taylor 4 / 2 5 ; Holt 0/17; Nelson 5/28. The Geelong College won on the first Innings by 44 runs.

BOWLING: Taylor 2/42; Holt 4/40; Sutcliffe 3/47; Vines 0/50; Nelson 0/22; Williams 1 / 2 1 ; WalkerO/12. FIFTH P.S. MATCH GEELONG COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Marendaz Jubb Vines Taylor Holt Nelson Sutcliffe Mitchelhill

c. McArthur b. Bartlett c. Richie b. Dalton b. Stewart c. Chisolm b. Stewart b. Goodall LBW Bartlett LBW Bartlett b. Goodall

75 2 16 10 67 52 5 2

Geelong College v. Carey Grammar School, at Bulleen, 14th and 15th March. Carey won the toss and batted. CAREY, FIRST INNINGS Whitehead c. Taylor b. Williams Tyson b. Sutcliffe Walker b. Vines Pearson Run Out

68 23 1 14

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Loder Ross Pryor Cox MacreadyBryon Smith

b. Sutcliffe c. Mitchelhillb. Williams Not Out c. Mitchelhill b. Williams

51 5 13 5

c. Mitchelhill b. Williams Not Out Sundries

2 0 9 8/191 dec.

FALL OF WICKETS: 52, 55, 98, 134, 140, 177,182, 191 BOWLING: Taylor 0/23; Holt 0/28; Sutcliffe 2/19; Nelson 0/28; Vines 1/34; Williams 4/50.

Moulton Stavordale Wise Curry Waring

c. Taylor b. Vines b. Nelson c. Walker b. Nelson Not Out Not Out Sundries

8 3 0 2 0 4 9/130 dec.

FALL OF WICKETS: 13, 36, 97, 99, 117, 119, 128,128, 130. BOWLING: Taylor1/11 ; HoltO/14; Sutcliffe 1/29; Nelson4/30; WalpoleO/18; Vines3/18; WilliamsO/6. GEELONG COLLEGE, SECOND INNINGS

GEELONG COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Vines Marendaz Nelson Taylor Holt Mitchelhill Jubb Walker Williams Vickers-Willis Sutcliffe

c. Smith b. Pearson b. Smith c. Macrae b. Smith c. Ross b. Smith c. Pryor b. Macready-Bryon c. Macrae b. Smith c. Macrae b. Smith Not Out b. Macready-Bryon c. Pearson b. Cox Stumped Macrae b. Cox Sundries

9 20 4 0 20 4 0 9 0 0 0 6

Total

FALL OF WICKETS: 26, 31, 33, 39, 39, 43, 72, 72, 75, 75. GEELONG COLLEGE, SECOND INNINGS Marendaz c. Macrae b. Smith 5 Vines c. Macrae b. Smith 1 Nelson c. Pearson b. Tyson 4 Taylor c. Smith b. Tyson 22 Jubb LBW Tyson 1 Holt c. Macrae b. Smith 2 Mitchelhill c. Macrae b. Tyson 0 Walker b. Cox 15 Williams c. Pryor b. Cox 5 Vickers-Willis Not Out 13 Sutcliffe c. Loder b. Macready-Bryon 8 Sundries 4 80 FALL OF WICKETS: 3, 9,10,12, 23, 23, 32, 54, 54, 80.

Vines Marendaz Taylor Holt Nelson Walker Mitchelhill Vickers-Willis Williams Sutcliffe Walpole

c. Hyde b. Moulton c. Waring b. Moulton b. Waring c. Hyde b. Moulton LBW Waring c. Davies b. Waring Run Out b. Lynch Stumped Hyde b. Wise c. Hodge b. Lynch Not Out Sundries

3 9 1 14 2 0 17 22 35 0 5 0

Total

108

FALL OF WICKETS: 12, 13, 13, 15, 15, 46, 48, 101, 103, 108. Haileybury College won outright by 75 runs. SEVENTH P.S. MATCH Geelong College v. Scotch College, at Scotch, on April 4th and 5th. Geelong College won the toss and batted. GEELONG COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Marendaz c. Bubb b. Burnett Vines c. Bubb b. Vines Taylor c. Brown b. Burnett Holt c. Joubert b. Burnett Nelson LBW Joubert Walker b. Burnett Mitchelhill b. Joubert Vickers-Willis c. Bubb b. Joubert Williams LBW Joubert Sutcliffe Not Out Walpole c. Walton b. Burnett Sundries

Carey won outright by an innings and 36 runs.

6 18 4 7 3 0 7 0 13 3 1 3

Total

SIXTH P.S. MATCH

FALL OF WICKETS: 24, 26, 34, 38, 38, 43, 45, 52, 63, 65

Geelong College v. Haileybury College, at Geelong College, March 21st and 22nd. Geelong College won the toss and sent Haileybury in to bat. HAILEYBURY, FIRST INNINGS Hodge Campbell Davies Lynch Hyde Moss Moulton Stavordale Wise Curry Waring

c. Walpole b. Nelson c. Walpole b. Taylor c. Walpole b. Nelson b. Vines LBW Nelson b. Vines c. Mitchelhill b. Nelson c. Holt b. Nelson c. Sutcliffe b. Nelson Not Out c. Nelson b. Vines Sundries

31 14 25 0 0 10 7 1 2 2 1 13 106

FALL OF WICKETS: 38, 71, 76, 79, 88, 98, 101, 103, 104, 106. BOWLING: Taylor1/15; Holt0/10; Sutcliffe0/11 ; Nelson6/41 ; Vines3/16. GEELONG COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Marendaz Mitchelhill Taylor Nelson Holt Vines Walker Vickers-Willis Williams Sutcliffe Walpole

LBW Moulton b. Moulton b. Curry c. Wise b. Moulton c. Hyde b. Curry LBW Moulton Not Out c. Hyde b. Moulton b. Moulton c. Hyde b. Moulton b. Moulton Sundries

9 7 20 0 2 0 6 0 3 0 5 1 53

FALL OF WICKETS: 9, 25, 25, 32, 39, 39, 39, 47, 47, 53. HAILEYBURY, SECOND INNINGS Hodge Campbell Davies Lynch Hyde Moss

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LBW Sutcliffe c. Holt b. Taylor c. Nelson b. Vines c. Walpole b. Nelson c. Walker b. Vines c. & b. Nelson

SCOTCH COLLEGE, FIRST INNINGS Walton Marks Hey Bubb

Not Out c. Nelson b. Sutcliffe c. Sutcliffe b. Nelson Not Out Sundries Total

2/71 dec.

FALL OF WICKETS: 54, 71 BOWLING: Taylor 0/14; Walpole 0/19; Sutcliffe 1 / 2 2 ; Vines 0/15; Nelson 1 / 1 . GEELONG COLLEGE, SECOND INNINGS Vines Marendaz Taylor Holt Nelson Walker Mitcheihill Vickers-Willis Williams Sutcliffe Walpole

c. Bubb b. Burnett Run Out c. Joubert b. Burnett b. Burnett c. Melville b. Brown c. Melville b. Vines c. Bubb b. Burnett c. Blane b. Burnett Not Out LBW Joubert c. Melville b. Joubert Sundries

11 6 6 3 6 6 0 6 16 1 0 5

Total

FALL OF WICKETS: 13, 23, 28, 34, 37, 37, 41, 51, 56, 66. SCOTCH COLLEGE, SECOND INNINGS Walton Marks Hey Brown Bubb Melville

c. Vickers-Willis b. Nelson b. Taylor c. Marendaz b. Nelson Run Out c. Vickers-Willis b. Nelson Not Out Sundries Total

15 1 48 29 9 11

29 32 10 0 0

9 25 22 0 1 0 3 5/60

FALL OF WICKETS: 1 5 , 5 3 , 5 3 , 6 0 , 6 0 BOWLING: Taylor 1/26; Nelson 3/31 Scotch College won on the first innings by 6 runs.

SECOND XI Coach: B.R. Olsen, Esq. Those who-played were: Amezdroz P. R., Bath P.J..Carter M.M.,Collins N.T., Daniel N.B.D., Dumaresq A . J . , Graham N.G.,Jubb T., Kelly M.J., Kelso A.M., McKenzie A.G., Mann S.E.C., Mitchell L.W., Powell B.G.,Tebb G.K., Walker L.A., Walpole R.P. Results: G.C., 110drewwith B.G.S.8/86 G.C., 32 and 9/80 lost to C.G.S. 137 G.C., 55 and 7/85 lost to M.G.S. 8/222 G.C., 1 0 9 l o s t t o C . B . G . S . 128 G.C., 107 defeated H.C.90 UNDER16A Coach: D.M. Gilbert, Esq. Those who played were: Bell P.L., Brown P.G., Dickinson J . , Graham N.J., Hermiston J.W., Komp M.D., Mitchell I.W., Morrison D.G., Pearson G.M., Perkins M.J., Vines R.A., Walpole T.A.,Waugh A.J. (Captain). Results: G.C.,90losttoB.G.S.6/91 G.C., 59 lost to C.G.S. 6/74 G.C., 6/179 lost to M.G.S. 4/210 G.C., 61 defeated C.B.G.S. 57 G.C., 70 lost to H.C. 5/112 UNDER16B Coaches: C.E. Harbison, Esq., M.J.H. Roland, Esq.$ Those who played were: Bell P.L., Carroll P.N.C. (Capt.), Davies S.W., Everist N.R., Gardiner M.R., Harwood C.N., Hooke A.W., Jones P.F. (Vice-Capt.), Lade M.H.W., Nelson C.S., Pearson G.M., Peter T.C., Stewart I.D., Stillman G.J., Sweeting D.J., Walpole T.A..Weston L. Results: G.C., 28 & 35 lost to M.G.S. 7/164 G . C . , 6 3 l o s t t o H . C . 113 G.C., 40 & 53 lost to C.B.G.S. 6/203 UNDER15A Coach: J.H. Douglass, Esq. Those who played were: Beckingsale J.B., Bell-A.A., Farmer B.G., Gubbins J.H., Harlock A.McF., Kershaw M.R., Logan P.J., Pickering P.R., Powell C.R., Strachan P.D. (Capt.), Whiting I.J., Williams N.H. (Vice-Capt.). Results: G.C., 130 defeated B.G.S. 78 G.C., 104 lost to C.G.S. 185 G.C., 160 lost to M.G.S. 240 G.C., 124 defeated C.B.G.S. 107 G.C., 107 lost to H.C. 120 UNDER14A Coach: M.F. Murray, Esq. Those who played were: Anderson A.S., Ashburner W.L., Bracher C.G.,Cole A.J..Chatham B.G., Crosby I.T., Deans J.D., Doery B.D.,Garratt B.W., Harwood B.R.,Howarth P.C., MacDonald A.A., McFarland D.H., McLean A.V., Mallett P.C., Nelson M.R.,Ormsby M.A. Results: G.C., 5/95 drew with B.G.S. 7/107 G.C., 96 lost to C.G.S. 119 G.C., 39 lost to M.G.S. 243 G.C., 79 lost to C.B.G.S. 121 G.C., 8/85 lost to H.C. 7/114

HOUSE CRICKET OPEN Round 1 : Calvert 117 defeated Morrison 75 Coles 8/197 defeated McArthur 64 and 6/74 Round 2: Wettenhall 93 defeated Morrison 86 Shannon 144 defeated McArthur 61 and 5/98 Round 3: Shannon 155 defeated Coles 61 Calvert 121 defeated Wettenhall 95 Round 4 (for places 3 , 4 , 5 and 6) : Coles 109 defeated Wettenhall 73 Morrison 2/109 defeated McArthur 102 Round 5 (for 1 st and 2nd place): Calvert 8/87 defeated Shannon 85 UNDER15 Round 1 : Morrison 1 /145 (dec) defeated Shannon 37 and 65 Coles 5/117 (dec) defeated Wettenhall 35 and 60 Round 2: Shannon 73 defeated McArthur 70 Calvert 1 /88 0/16 defeated Wettenhall 38 and 68

UNDER14B Coach: D.I. McCallum, Esq. Those who played were: Ashburner W.L., Brown K.J., Cole T.J., Deans J.D., Neilson T.D.G., Nelson M.R., MacDonald A.A.,Ormsby M.A., Robinson R., Rooks B.A., Smith G.J. Results: G.C.61 lost to C.B.G.S. 114 FIRST XI AVERAGES BATTING Name MARENDAZ J.L. HOLT D.M. WILLIAMS W.M. NELSON P.J. MITCHELHILL I.R. VICKERS-WILLIS R.P. TAYLOR S.M. WALKER L.A. VINES M.G. WALPOLE R.P. JUBB T. SUTCLIFFE S.W. JUBB K.F.

Inns. 11 10 9 10 9 9 11 8 11 5 7 8

N.O. 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1

H.S. 75 67 35 52 34 22 27 17 18 9 17 8 -

Mds. 5 1 11 6 6 8 1 0 0 2

Wkts. 24 7 12 9 7 8 1 0 0 0

Runs 216 176 122 117 86 74 113 61 103 20 30 22 0

AV. 21.6 19.5 17.4 13.0 10.8 10.6 10.3 10.2 9.3 5.0 5.0 3.1 0

BOWLING Name NELSON P.J. WILLIAMS W.M. TAYLOR S.M. HOLT D.M. SUTCLIFFE S.W. VINES M.G. WALPOLE R.P. JUBB T. WALKER L.A. JUBB K.F.

Ovs. 61.2 28.4 55 54 46 66.6 15 2 1 5

Runs 203 103 204 187 150 198 61 12 ' 12 15

Av. 8.5 14.7 17.0 20.8 21.3 26.0 61.0 -

BEST PARTNERSHIPS Opening: 1st Wicket: 2nd Wicket: 3rd Wicket: 4th Wicket: 5th Wicket: 6th Wicket: 7th Wicket: 8th Wicket: 9th Wicket:

70 ( 97 mins.) 19 ( 26 mins.) 19 ( 20 mins.) 32 ( 56 mins.) 81 (105 mins.) 96 ( 90 mins.) 31 ( 32 mins.) 29 ( 50 mins.) 53 ( 63 mins.) 15 ( 24 mins.) 31 ( 2 6 mins.) 31 ( 40 mins.)

Marendaz-Vines Marendaz-Vines Marendaz-Taylor Marendaz-Taylor Marendaz-Holt Nelson-Holt Mitchelhill-Holt Walker-Holt Vickers-Willis-Williams Vickers-Willis-Walker Vickers-Willis-Williams Williams-Walpole

Vs M.G.S. Vs C.G.S. Vs M.G.S. Vs C.G.S. Vs C.G.S. Vs C.G.S. Vs H.C. Vs Carey Vs H.C. Vs C.G.S. Vs C.G.S. Vs M.G.S.

As always Stewart Rankin and his men prepared great tracks for which we are grateful. Our thanks also go, once again to John and Mel Chambers for their hospitality, also to Pam Mitchelhill for a delightful evening at her house.

Round 3: Morrison 9/134 defeated McArthur 50 and 39 Coles 6/82 defeated Calvert 80 Round 4 (for places 3, 4, 5 and 6): Shannon 9/84 defeated Calvert 83 Wettenhall 82 drew with McArthur 82 Round 5 (for 1 st and 2nd place): Morrison 67 defeated Coles 52 FINAL PLACINGS: OPEN Calvert Shannon Coles Wettenhall Morrison McArthur

25 20 15 10 5 0

OVERALL FINAL POINTS Calvert 33 Shannon 32 Coles 31 Morrison 25 Wettenhall 12 McArthur 2

UNDER15 Morrison Coles Shannon Calvert Wettenhall McArthur

20 16 12 8 2 2

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ATHLETICS

The season started well with fair weather and sound support from masters and boys in the House Relays Competition which was being run parallel with training for prospective members of the A.P.S. Aths. Team. However after two weeks of training, the weather degenerated and rain hampered proceedings for the remainder of the season. The Aths. Team took part in enjoyable meetings at Mentone and at M.G.S. and gained valuable experience from the competition. Our first attempt at holding the Inter-House Sports was washed out and the Sports were held in rainy conditions the following Wednesday at Landy Field. We must congratulate Hugh Kelso, John Harbison, Ross McLean and Alistair Walpole for being Open; U17; U16 and U15 Individual Champions respectively and Wettenhall House foragain winning the InterHouse Sports. The Pentagonal Sports were conducted at the College on one of the rare sunny days of the season. G.G.S. won the contest and must be congratulated for their achievements. At the heats of the, A.P.S. Sports, College competitors gained places in ten first division finals - a sound effort.

Master in Charge: P.A. Cronk, Esq Coaches: P.A. Cronk, Esq., W.J. Harris, Esq I.F. Sheppard, Esq. Aths. Captain: H.A. Kelso Vice-Captain: J.A. Lindros Committee Members: I.A. Guyett, R.P. Walpole.

The A.P.S. Sports were held during continuous rain under conditions described by the Secretary of the A.P.S. Sports as the worst he could remember since he started running the Sports in 1918!! The field events had to be postponed till the following Friday, and on that day it was so wet that the long jumps were postponed till the following Monday!! Overall, College gained 225 points and finished seventh out of eleven schools. This in specific terms was not as good as last year's effort, however most boys achieved their personal best time or distance and probably one cannot ask for more. . Again we must thank Stewart Rankin and his ground staff for their efforts to produce an acceptable track on the waterlogged oval. SCHOOL ATHLETICS COLOURS 1975 * Previously Awarded & Again Qualify Amezdroz, P.R. Bell, S.L. Bracher, T.T. * Cock, H.L. Finlay, A.D. Guyett, I.A. * Harbison, J.E. * Kelso, R.M. Kelso, H.A. * Robertson, W.M.I. Taylor, S.M. * Walpole, R.P. * Walpole, T.A.

Inter-House and Championship Athletics BOYS OPEN

100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 3000m 110m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put

1 Guyettl.A.(McA) Guyettl.A.(McA) Guyettl.A.(McA) KelsoH.A.(Ca) KelsoH.A.(Ca) Kelso H.A. (Ca) Walpole R.P. (W) AmezdrozP.R. (W) TaylorS.M. (Sh) Cock H.L. (Mo) Robertson W.M.I. (W)

2 TebbG.K.(Co) Kelso H.A. (Ca) Kelso H.A. (Ca) Lindros J.A. (Sh) Lindros J.A. (Sh) Finlay A.D. (Ca) HoltD.M.(Ca) LawR.A.(Sh) Emmett P.J. (W) TaylorS.M. (Sh) AmezdrozP.R. (W)

3 Emmett P!J. (W) TebbG.K.(Co) Walpole R.P. (W) Walpole R.P. (W) Williams W . M . (Ca) Lindros J.A. (Sh) TaylorS.M. (Sh) Isherwood D.J. (Sh) Storey A.R. (W) Storey A.R. (W) TaylorS.M. (Sh)

Time/Distance 11.1 sec. 22.5sec. (record) 54.1 sec. 2m.4.2sec. 4m.12.5sec. 10 m. 51.8 sec. 16.8sec. 5'8" 20'1" 42'1½" (record) 41'9¼

UNDER 15 CHAMPIONSHIP: 1. A.R. Walpole (Athol J. Wilson Cup); 2. C.G. Bracher. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP: 1. H.A. Kelso ("The Geelong CollegeCup"); 2. I.A. Guyett ('The Norman Morrison Cup") NIGEL BOYESTROPHY: S.M.Taylor. NIGEL BOYESCUP: Wettenhall-P.J. Emmett. OLD COLLEGIANS 100m HANDICAP: No Starters

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ATHLETICS Back Row: A. D. Finlay, A. G. Morrison, M. J. Perkins, R. M. Kelso, C. G. Brown, P. R. Amezdroz, P. J. Emmett, R. P. Vickers-Willis, T. T. Bracher, S. M. Taylor, S. L Bell. Cenre Row: A. T. Wettenhall, P. C. Howarth, G. K. Tebb, D. M. Lindros, A. R. Walpole, J. P. Windmill, W. M. 1. Robertson, D. G. Morrison, J. R. Armytage, D. A. Bell, C. G. Bracher, M. R. Kenhaw, S. W. Monteith. Front Row: I. W. Mitchell, J. E. Harbison, R. P. Walpole, J. A. Lindros (Vice-Capt.), Mr. P. A. Cronk (Coach), Mr. W. J. Harris (Coach), H. A. Kelso (Capt.), 1. R. Guyett, H. L Cock, T. A. Walpole.

BOYS UNDER 17 1 100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 110m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put

CockH.L. (Mo) Bracher T.T. (Mo) Harbison J.E. (Ca) Harbison J.E. (Ca) Harbison J.E. (Ca) Morrison D.G. (W) Kelso R.M. (Ca) Bracher T.T. (Mo) Walpole T.A. (W)

Bracher T.T. (Mo) Harbison J.E. (Ca) Perkins M.J. (Sh) Rockefeller C.W. (McA) Lindros D.M.(Sh) Wishart A.R. (McA) Perkins M.J. (Sh) Walpole T.A. (W) Amezdroz B.A. (W)

Time/Distance

Bell S.L. (W) Bell S.L. (W) Pescud W.J. (Mo) Fry R.C. (W) FinlayA.D. (Ca) Kelso R.M. (Ca) Anderson I. (Co) Kelso R.M.(Ca) Cock H.L. (Mo)

11.5 sec. 23.9 sec. 55.3 sec. 2 m. 9.2 sec. 4 m. 14.5 sec. 17.6 sec. 6'0¾" (record) 18'9" 38'6"

(New Event) UNDER17CHAMPIONSHIP: 1. J.E. HARBISON (J.H. Campbell Cup); 2. T.T. Bracher. BOYS UNDER 16 2

1 100m 200m 400m 800m 90m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put

McLean R.S. (Sh) McLean R.S. (Sh) McLean R.S. (Sh) Lindros D.M.(Sh) McLean R.S. (Sh) Mitchell I. (Co) Mitchell I.W.(Co) Powell C.R. (Ca) Vickers-Willis R.P. (Mo)

Vickers-Willis R.P. (Mo) Powell C.R.(Ca) Vickers-Willis R.P. (Mo) Lindros D.M.(Sh) Wettenhall A.T. (W) Lindros D.M.(Sh) Farmer B.C. (Mo) Finlay A.D. (Ca) Payne A. (McA) Logan P.J. (Sh) Vickers-Willis R.P. (Mo) Powell C.R. (Ca) Vickers-Willis R.P. (Mo) Emmett G.C. (W) Emmett G.C.(W) Logan P.J.(Sh) Mullins J.B.(Co) Powell C.R.(Ca)

Time/Distance 11.8 sec. 24.6 sec. 56.2 sec. 2 m. 14.3 sec. 15.0 sec. 1 m. 48 cms. 18'3" 36'0" 38'10¼"

UNDER16CHAMPIONSHIP: 1. R.S. McLean (G.W.C. Ewen Trophy)2. D.M. Lindros. BOYS UNDER 15 1 100m 200m 800m 90m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put

Bracher C.G. (Mo) Walpole A.R.(W) Crosby I.T. (McA) Armytage J.R. (Sh) Deans J.D. (Sh) Bracher C.G. (Mo) Armytage J.R. (Sh)

2 Walpole A.R.(W) Bell D.A.(W) Bell D.A.(W) Kershaw M.R. (Mo) Kershaw M.R. (Mo) Kershaw M.R. (Mo) Howarth P.C. (McA)

3 Van Cooten C.F.(Sh) Van Cooten C.F. (Sh) Cole A.J. (McA) Bracher C.G. (Mo) Wieland R.S. (Ca) Van Cooten C.F. (Sh) Waugh H.W.(W)

Time/Distance 12.6 sec. 27.0 sec. 2 m. 22.1 sec. 15.7 sec. (New Event) 5'3" 17'13/4" 35'3"

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GIRLS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP 1st.: Sally Wood 2nd.: Sally A.G. Carruthers GIRLS SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP 1st.: Sarah E.M. Leach 2nd.: Susan J. Marshallsea RELAYS

UNDER 15, 4 x 1 0 0 m: 1. McArthur; 2. Shannon; 3. Morrison; 55.4 secs. UNDER 16, 1200 m. Medley: 1. Morrison; 2. Shannon; 3. McArthur; 2 m i n . 55.2secs. UNDER17, 4 x 1 0 0 m . : 1. Coles; 2. Calvert; 3. Morrison; (Time: N.A.) OPEN 6 x 200 m.: 1. Wettenhall; 2. Morrison ; 3. McArthur; 2 min. 31.4 secs. MEDLEY: 1. Wettenhall; 2. McArthur; 3. Shannon; 9 min. 45.3 secs.

RESULTS 1. Wettenhall 2. Shannon 3. Calvert 4. Morrison 5. McArthur 6. Coles

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554 points 545½ " 469½ " 445½ " 400 243½ "

COMBINED SPORTS RESULTS Age

Event

Competitor

Place

Time/Distance

Winner

Open 100m 200m 400 m 800m 1500m 3000m 110m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put 4 x 100m Relay 4 x 800m Relay Winner

I.R. Guyett 7 11.3 sec. I.R.Guyett 3 22.7 sec. I.R. Guyett 7 50.7 sec. H.A. Kelso 5 1 m . 58.1 sec. H.A.Kelso 5 4 m. 12.3 sec. A.D. Finlay Did not finish R.P.Walpole 10 17.9 sec. P.R. Amezdroz 3 5'11" S.M.Taylor 2 21'8" W.M.I. Robertson 1 45'9" P.J. Emmett; S.M. Taylor R.P.Walpole; G.K.Tebb 11 45.7 sec. J.A. Lindros; R.P.Walpole C . G . B r o w n ; A.G.Morrison 6 8 m. 25 sec.

!0.6sec.(B.G.S.) 21.8sec.(B.G.S.) 49.0 sec. (B.G.S.) 1 m. 52.8 sec. (B.G.S.) 3 m. 54.6 sec. (B.G.S.) 8 m. 26.8 sec. (X.C.) 14.2 sec. (B.G.S.) 6'3"(G.G.S.) 21'11½"(G.G.S.) 45'9"(G.C.)

U17

H.L. Cock 4 T.T. Bracher 5 M.J.Perkins 5 J.E. Harbison 2 J.E. Harbison 2 D.G. Morrison 8 R.M.Kelso 1 T.T. Bracher 1 T.A. Walpole 11 S.L. Bell; T.T. Bracher; 2 T.A. Walpole; H.L. Cock. R.S. McLean 3 R.S. McLean 7 D.M.Lindros 5 R.S. McLean 9 I.W. Mitchell 8 I.W. Mitchell 7 R.P. Vickers-Willis 10 D.M. Lindros; Q.R. Powell; 11 J.P. Windmill; R.P. VickersWillis R.S. McLean; B.G. Farmer; 5 A.T. Wettenhall; D.M. Lindros C.G. Bracher 11 C.G. Bracher 11 D.A. Bell 9 J.R. Armytage 10 M.R. Kershaw 9 C.G. Bracher 7 P.C. Howarth 11 A.R: Walpole; S.W. Monteith; 11 C.F. Van Cooten; C.G. Bracher

11.2sec.(M.G.S.) 22.8 sec. (M.G.S.) 51.4 sec. (X.C.) 1 m. 59.2 sec. (Carey) 4 m. 12.0 sec. (X.C.) 15.5 sec. (S.K.C.) 6'0"(G.C.) 2V0½"(G.C.) 51'2¼"(H.C.)Rec.

100m 200m 400m 800m 1500m 110m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put 4 x 100m Relay U16 100m 200m 800m 90m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put 4 x 100m Relay

U15

4 x 400m Relay 100m 200m 800m 90m Hurdles High Jump Long Jump Shot Put 4 x 100m Relay

11.7 sec. 24.0 sec. 53.6 sec. 2 m. 0.6 sec. 4 m. 17.4 sec. 17.7 sec. 6'0" 21'0½" 38'10"

Rec. Rec.

42.9 sec. (B.G.S.) 7 m. 51.8 sec. (Carey)

45.0 sec. 12.2 sec. 24.4 sec. 2 m. 6.6 sec. 15.4 sec. 5'1" 18'9" 40'0½" 47.9 sec.

45.0 sec. (M.G.S.) 11.6 sec. (X.C.) 23.7 sec. (X.C.) 2 m. 3.0 sec. (S.K.C.) 13.4 sec. (M.G.S.) 5'10" (S.K.C.) 19'8¾" (M.G.S.) 51'8½"(W.C.)Red. 45.6 sec. (S.C.) 3 m. 38.5 sec. (M.G.S.)

3 m. 42.5 sec. 13.1 12.1 sec. (H.C.) 26.7 24.2 sec. (X.C.) 2 m. 14.8 sec. 2 m. 3.6 sec. (X.C.) 14.7 sec. 13.4 sec. (G.G.S.)4'11" 5'3" (M.G.S.) 17'0½" 19'0"(H.C.) 30'9" 50'6½"(H.C.)Rec. 51 :1

47.4(M.G.S.)

FINAL PLACINGS - COMBINED SPORTS: Xavier College Melbourne Grammar School Scotch College St. Kevin's College Haileybury College Geelong Grammar School Geelong College Wesley College Carey Grammar School Brighton Grammar School Caulfield Grammar School

358 288½ 267 267 248½ 229 225 218½ 216 215½ 197

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TENNIS Master-in-Charge: M.B. Keary,-Esq. Committee: Osborne, D.C. (Captain), MacLeod, J. (Vice-Capt.), Spratt, W.

TENNIS Back Row: S. J. Berryman, G. F. W i t c o m b e , S. S. G o l d i n g , M r . R. J. Casey, W. Spratt, R. J. Walker, N. R. Everett. Front Row: G . M . C o m b e n , M . S . N e w t o n , D . C . Osborne ( C a p t . ) , J . M a c L e o d ( V i c e - C a p t . ) , H . L . Cock, C . J . Etherton.

Tennis this year again proved to be a most popular summer sport, with more than 100 boys and girls taking it as their first term activitiy. We were again fortunate in obtaining access to the G.L.T.C. en-tous-cas courts, which enabled all players to practice twice a week. These courts also served as the venue for 1 st VIII matches played on Saturday afternoons. The Firsts were not as successful as in years past, in that they were unable to win an A.P.S. match, but many of the scores did not truly indicate the standard achieved. It is pleasing to note that for the most part the team consisted of fifth formers and below. This should mean an experienced team for the future. John MacLeod brought credit to the school by being selected as a member of the A.P.S. seconds in their, annual match against the A.G.S. During the first term an enjoyable match was played with the Hermitage. This resulted in the Firsts' first win A narrow victory was also gained over the staff in the annual end-of-season match. The Open Singles tournament attracted an exceptionally large number of entrants. The final was very closely fought between Graeme Witcombe and John MacLeod, with Graeme emerging the victor. Mr. Ron Cameron continued this year to conduct coaching classes for those interested on week mornings before school. These proved most rewarding for those involved and we thank Mr. Cameron for his efforts. Thanks also go to the coaches of the various teams for their efforts throughout the season.

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U15ATEAM Coach: M.B. Keary, Esq. Those who played were: Bishop, P.G., Cooke, D.H., Dennis, R.A., Fielding, J.S., Grieg, A.M.D., Henshaw, D.B. (V-Capt.), Hiddleston, P.T.E., Mclntyre, A.J.D., Rau, P.D., Robertson, T.R., Slattery, R.J. (Capt.), Stephens, G.J., Waugh, A.J. Results: G.C., 4 sets, 57 games defeated B.G.S. 4 sets, 49 games G.C., 1 set, 43 games lost to C.G.S., 7 sets, 75 games G.C., 1 set, 40 games lost to M.G.S., 7 sets, 79 games G.C. 0 sets, 37 games lost to Carey, 8 sets, 80 games G.C., 3 sets, 45 games lost to H.C., 5 sets, 66 games U15BTEAM Coach: R.F. Slingo, Esq. Those who played were: Armytage, J.R., Brown, A.M. (Capt.), Fabb, S.A., Gordon, R.W., Heath, C.A., Laidlaw, R.C. (V-Capt.), Lamont, D.W., Lowe, P.J., Newman, P.R. Results: G . C , 2 sets, 32 games lost to M.G.S., 6 sets, 39 games G . C , 0 sets, 36 games lost to C.G.S., 8 sets, 72 games G . C , 3 sets, 46 games lost to H . C , 5 sets, 52 games HOUSE TENNIS The House Tennis Competition was somewhat affected by the wet weather, which necessitated several postponements. It was however keenly contested and was finalised one day before Speech Day. McArthur achieved the distinction of having all three pairs pass through the competition undefeated. Results: 1. McArthur-5 wins, 15 rubbers 2. Wettenhall -3 wins, 8 rubbers 3. Calvert - 3 wins, 7 rubbers 4. C o l e s - 2 wins, 6 rubbers 5. Morrison - 2 wins, 5 rubbers 6. Shannon - 0 wins, 4 rubbers SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Open Singles: Witcombe G.F., defeated MacLeod J. 9-11,6-3,7-5 Under15 Singles: Mortimer D. defeated Rau P.D., 7-5,6-1 Open Doubles: Witcombe G.F.-MacLeod J. defeated Amezdroz P.R.-Walker L.A. 6-3,6-4. Under 15 Doubles: Mortimer D.A. - Rau P.D. defeated Farmer B.G. - Vickers-Willis R.P. 6-2,6-2.

FIRSTTEAM Coach: R.J. Casey, Esq. Those who played were: Berryman, S.J., Cock, H.L., Comben, G.M., Etherton, C.J., Everett, N.R., Golding, S.S., MacLeod, J. (V-Capt.), Newton, M.S., Osborne, D.C. (Capt.), Spratt, W., Walker, R.J., Witcombe, G.F. G.C. 5 sets, 82 games lost to B.G.S. 11 sets, 111 games G.C. 7 sets, 106 games lost to C.G.S. 9 sets, 114 games G.C. 6 sets, 94 games lost to M.G.S. 10 sets, 125 games G.C. 3 sets, 67 games lost t o C B . G . S . 13 sets, 132 games G.C. 8 sets, 110 games lost to H.C. 8 sets, 120 games. G.C. lost to Scotch C SECOND TEAM Coach: D.J. Roffey, Esq. Those who played were: Berryman, S.J. (V-Capt.), Cock, H.L., Davies, S.W., Erwin, R.E., Etherton, V.J., Everett, N.R., Everett, P.W., Kelso, H.A., McGuire, A.L., Newton, M.S., Payne, A . J . , Schaller, G . C , Spratt, W. (Capt.), Stone, M.R. G.C. defeated B.G.S. G.C. defeated C.G.S. G.C. lost to M.G.S. G.C. defeated Carey G.C. lost to H.C. G.C. lost t o S . C . THIRD TEAM Coach: D.R. Wettenhall, Esq. Those who played were: Anderson, G., Anderson, I.H., Carr, Felicity J . , Davies, S.W., Deenick, B.J., Erwin, R.E., McGuire, A.L., McKindlay, G.M., Maltby, C.J., Pearson, L.W., Robb, S.T., Schaller, G . C , Sloane, W.J., Taylor, P.C., Wells, P.D., Williams, M.E., Williamson, D.A. G . C , 7 sets, 69 games, defeated C.G.S., 1 set, 39 games G . C , 2 sets, 44 games, lost to M.G.S., 6 sets, 56 games. G . C , 4 sets, 55 games, defeated C.B.G.S., 4 sets, 45 games. G . C , 2 sets, 35 games, lost to H . C , 6 sets, 69 games. FOURTH TEAM Coach: C.G. Ingham, Esq. Those who played were: Deenick, B.J., Gray-Thompson, M., Hazeldine, I.H., Kelso, H.A., Llewellyn, D.G.M., McDougal, D.D., Taylor, P.C., Vincent, M.A., Williams,. M.E. G . C , defeated M.G.S. G . C , defeated H.C.

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HOCKEY OPEN A 1975 The first eleven came out on top of its competition this year, after a creditable season in many ways. The first game of the season resulted in a convincing 9:3 defeat of Xavier College. No one could really have asked for a better result for the first game. On the laurels of this victory the team sailed into the second match, against Mentone Grammar, to find themselves landed with a 1 :1 draw. This jolted us into action for a close 3:2 win against Brighton Grammar the following week, with the winning goal being scored only in the last few minutes. The next three games College coasted in 4 : 0 , 4:0, 4 : 1 . By this stage the team predictably had its sights set on the premiership, with its only worry being a severe case of overconfidence. By the time of the second last game, College was on top of the ladder, with Mentone Grammar being the nearest rivals, only one point behind. It was obvious to both teams that this second last game was going to decide the matter of the premiership, and they both treated it as a grand final. An intensive advertising campaign by our Public Relations man paid off, with a big crowd turning up to witness an easy 6:0

win to College. Our team coasted through the game, never looking even slightly troubled. The backs and goalie were solid in defence, the half-backs dominated the centre-field and the forward line played beautiful positional hockey. This was by far the best performance of the season. The last game unfortunately blotted a previously unmarked copybook. A relaxed and over-confident College team was defeated 3:2 by Brighton Grammar in a great anti-climax which however did not alter the premiership result. The whole team owes a great deal of thanks to Mr. C.G. Ingham for producing a group of people who actually played as a team, which in itself is a remarkable achievement. The best evidence for this team performance was the difficulty experienced by Mr. Ingham in picking best players in some matches. We would also like to thank the parents for providing transport and support. Those who played in the team were: R.H. Barley (Captain), J.A. Lindros (V. Captain), M.E. Williams, J.D. Laidlaw, P.A. Cassidy, L.W. Mitchell, M. Gray-Thompson, A . M . Waugh, J.W. Hermiston, H.J. McL. Cameron, D.M. Lindros, J.S. Sloane, G. Strickland.

The second eleven, coached by Mr. Peter Timmins and Mr. C.J. Barley, played with great spirit throughout the season, finishing second in the premiership. They played in the Melbourne A.P.S. competition. The Under 16A team, also playing in the Melbourne competition, played quite well with mixed success through the season. They were effectively coached by Mr. J. Nelson. The Under 15 team, coached by Mr. N.R. Patchett were quite successful in the Geelong competition. The Under 15 B's also tried hard during the season, with girls making their presence felt for the first time in College hockey teams.

HOCKEY Back Row: A. J. Waugh, M. E. Williams, L W. Mitchell, J. D. Laidlaw, D. M. Lindros. Front Row: H. J. McL. Camoron, P. A. Cassidy, R. H. Barley (Capt.), Mr. C. G. Ingram (Coach), J. A. Lindros (Vice-Capt.), M. Gray-Thompson, J. W. Hermis'on.

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1st XI Coach: C.G. Ingham, Esq. Those who played were: Barley R.H. (Capt.), Cameron H . J . M c L , Cassidy P.A., Gray-Thompson M., Hermiston J.W., Laid law J.D., Lindros D.M., Lindros J. A. (V-Capt.), Mitchell L.W., Sloane J.S., Waugh A.J., Williams M.E. G.C. 9 defeated X.C. 3 G.C. 1 drew with Mentone 1 G.C. 3 defeated B.G.S. 2 G.C. 4 defeated C.B.C. 0 G.C. 4 defeated C.G.S. 0 G.C. 4 defeated X.C. 1 G.C. 6 defeated Mentone 0 G.C. 2 lostto B.G.S. 3 G.C. 1 defeated Camberwell G.S. 0

2nd XI Coach: P. Timmins. Those who played were: Bidstrup I. (Capt.), Brown R.V., Collins M., Falconer H. Hope J., Llewellyn D., Mountjoy O., Murray P., Pleckhahn D.J., Sloane W., Spratt W Van Cooten R. G.C. 4 lost to M.G.S. 5 G.C. 1 defeated MentoneO G.C. 2 defeated B.G.S. 1 G.C. 1 drew with S.C. 1 G.C. 2 lost to Camberwell G.S. 4 G.C. O l o s t t o C . B . G . S . 5 G.C. 1 lostto H.C. 6

U16 Coach: J.R. Nelson, Esq. Those who played were: Ballinger C.E., Bridges G.R., Cameron A.W.N. (Capt.) Carr R.G. (V-Capt.), Champion R.E., Habal C.F., Harrison D., Lantz C.B., McLean R.S., Mountjoy D.R., Strickland G.W. G.C. 2 defeated St. Joseph's 1 G.C. 2 defeated B.G.S. 1 G.C. 1 l o s t t o C . B . G . S . 3 G.C. 3 l o s t t o G . G . S . 4 G.C. 1 defeated M.G.S. 0 G.C. 3 defeated Mentone 1 G.C. 2 defeated G.G.S.1 U15A Coach: N.R. Patchett, Esq. Those who played were: Andrew M.C., Bath D.T., Cameron S.J., Champion A., Cole T.J., Deans J.D. (Capt.), Langley R.L., McNaughton B.E., Murphy P.W., Van Cooten C.F., Williams N.H. G.C. 0 lost to St. J.C. (A) 4 G.C. 1 defeated Newcomb High 0 G.C. 8 defeated St. J.C.(B)0 G.C. 6 defeated G.C.(B)0 G.C. 0 lost to St.J.C. (A) 3 G.C. 2 defeated St.P.C. 0

U15B Coach: J. Murphy, Esq. Those who played were: Carr F.J., Ditchburn J.A., Hannaford B.S., Harwood C.N., Hawke J.L. (Capt.), Ingles C, Marshallsea S.J., PaviaD.G. (V-Capt.), Schofi J.L., Sheko P., Swinburne C.C., WalkerN.A. G.C. 1 lost to Newcomb High 5 G.C. 1 defeated St. J.C. (B)0 G.C. 0 lost to St.P.C. 2 G.C. 1 lost to G.C. (A) 3 G.C. 2 lost to Newcomb High 4 G.C. 1 l o s t t o S t . J.C. (A) 5

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CROSS COUNTRY This year there was considerable interest taken in crosscountry within the school, with about forty boys involving themselves in the sport. The first meeting we attended was at Dendy Park, held by Brighton Grammar School and if anything we were lacking enthusiasm and as a team did not do terribly well. The following week, however, we had the painful pleasure of being shown just how unfit we were by Canadian Brian Powell, who impressed on us all what a personal battle crosscountry is, and inspired us to improve our own performances. His coaching seemed to encourage the team and we went off with everybody bettering their previous performances in the following meetings at Geelong Grammar, Wattle Park (Camberwell G.S.), and all Schools Championships, the Botanical Gardens (Melbourne G.S.), and at Kew. In the under 16 age group Alex Finlay was an outstanding runner who was within the first 12 in every race he ran, and finished the season off well with a brilliant fourth place in the run at Kew. Simon Adcock also put in some fine performances. In the Open, Hugh Kelso was the most successful runner. His placings mainly varied between tenth and twentieth with his best run being a tenth at Melbourne Grammar. All in all it was a very successful cross-country season with everybody keen and putting in good performances for the school. We thank Mr. Harris and Mr. Sheppard for their efforts in coaching us and getting us to all the meetings. Those who competed were: Open: Abrecht, P.G., Anderson, G.McG., Brown, A . J . , Browne, A . J . , Collins, N.T., Conte, A.A.T., Daniel, J.L.W., Fabb, S.C., Halls, R.J., Healy, S.R., Kelso, H.A., Magee, W.R., Maltby, C.J., Manning, R.J., Rockefeller, H., Steel, G.G., Williams, R.K., Windmill, R.J. U16and U15: Adcock, S.A.H., Altmann, M.L., Bell, R.A.F., Brown, A . M . , Dennis, R.A., Dodd, S.J., Duff, R.F., Fabb, S.A., Finlay, A.D., Geddes, I., George, R.J., Hocking, S.M., Kelso, R.M., Magee, R.G., McLeod, J . , Morrison, I.E.D., Patullock, C.J., Southee, R.E., Walpole, A.R., Wells, P.D., Legge, J.W., Gough, A.R. U14: Bales, J.W., Gordon, R.W., Morrison. R.S.

CROSS-COUNTRY Back Row: A. A. J. Conte, R. E. Southee, I. E. D. Morrison, S. A. H. Adcock, R. M. Kelso, P. G. Abrecht, S. C. Fabb, R. J. Windmill A. J. Browne, S. M. Hocking. Front Row: A. M. Brown, M. L. Altmann, P. D. Wells, H. A. Kelso (Capt.), Mr. W. J. Harris (Coach), A. D. Finlay (Vice-Capt), W. R. Magee, A. J. Brown, S. A. Fabb.

FOOTBALL REPORT 1975 FOOTBALL REPORT 1975 (1st. XVIII) COACH: CAPTAIN: VICE-CAPTAIN: COMMITTEE:

R.J.CASEY, ESQ. NELSON P.J. TAYLOR S.M. AMEZDROZ P.R., HOLT D.M.

SCHOOL 1ST XVIII Back Row: A. J. Dumaresq, W. D. Peter, M. D. Komp, K. F. Jubb, C. G. Brown, P. R. Viclcers-Willis. Centre Row: R. P. Walpole, A. G. Morrison, B. T. Fenner, J. A. Hutton, G. G. Fairnie, H. L Cock, S. W. Sutcliffe, N. G. Graham, W. M. Williams, D. G. Morrison. Front Row: J. MacLeod, P. J. Bath, P. R. Amezdroz, P. J. Nelson (Capt.), Mr. R. J. Casey (Coach), S. M. Taylor (Vice-Capt.), D. M. Holt, M. J. Kelly, P. J. Emmett.

A.P.S. M A T C H E S

The season began with our first match being played against our traditional rivals, Geelong Grammar School. As this was also Old Boys Day, the boys considered it doubly important to perform well. This they did, although the game was not without its anxious moments. Grammar were rapidly closing the lead built up early by College until about the middle of the third quarter when, mainly through the agency of Taylor around the goals, College hit their straps to run out comfortable victors. This was an excellent start to the season as the new playon style of football was seen to be so beneficial in this game that it gave confidence to all concerned. The second match was played in similar style when we were matched against St. Kevin's College again on the College oval. College won because of greater accuracy in front of goal which was a result of better teamwork. However, the most pleasing aspect of this game was the comeback made by the team after a most damaging 6 goal burst by St. Kevin's in the third quarter. Our next match against a strong Wesley College team at home turned out to be really a battle of defences, and although we held a 5 point lead at half-time we were unable to maintain the pressure for the whole match and so ended our unbeaten run. This naturally caused a great deal of disappointment amongst the players who to that stage, had had hopes of a premiership.

The fourth P.S. match was at Xavier on a very windy day. However, the match turned out to be possibly the most exciting of the year as the lead see-sawed throughout the match. After being 1 point up at half-time and 2 points down at threequarter time, College hit the front with about four minutes to play, but Xavier steadied and managed to score 2 goals before the siren for victory. Our next venture was to the undefeated Brighton Grammar School for what was to be our most dismal match of the season. A gale force wind blew straight down the ground, and after losing the toss we were bombarded by the powerful Brighton team who kicked 8-10 to 0.1 in the first quarter. From thereon we were never really in the race and except for a fighting third quarter were unable to match a most competent team, and worthy premiers for the 1975 season. (Their first ever). With three successive losses things were rather gloomy after such a promising start, and both morale and hence training were down at this stage of the season. However, with several changes to the team and an honest look at the reasons why the teamwork had deserted us, it was to the credit of the Captain and some of the new players in the team that they were able to have an excellent victory over a vigorous Caulf ield Grammar team. The team gradually regained their confidence during the match and put on a magnificent 7 goal burst in the last quarter to give them a comfortable victory. A pleasing feature was the inspired efforts of the team, after the dynamic Taylor had to leave the ground at half-time.

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The last match was played at Melbourne Grammar School, with the team determined to win so that they could at least boast winning more matches than they lost. After a shaky first quarter, College got on top of their opponents and went on to a most pleasing 6 goal victory and hence finished the season on a high note. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: To get a football team on the ground and playing to their potential takes the combined efforts of many people. I am most grateful to both Mr. Davies and Mr. Cronk for theirassistance in the warming-up exercises both before training and matches. Also to Mr. Davies for his managing of all the vital things such as first aid, equipment, transport, etc. which a coach doesn't really have time to worry about. "Mr. Olsen, as coach of the 2nd XVIII and always most helpful in this role, and Mr. Stott with his keen support and encouragement of the team were most appreciated. To the volunteer goal umpires, scoreboard operators and trainers your efforts were also much appreciated. The band of parents who followed us through thick and thin were certainly a great incentive to the team to perform well, and of course the ladies who looked after the afternoon teas played their part in the success of the season. A large portion of the success of the season must be attributed to the combined efforts of the teams' leaders, Peter Nelson and Simon Taylor. As well as providing an excellent example and inspiring leadership throughout the season, they both performed admirably in their play, being selected "Player of the Year" and runner-up respectively. Their season was capped off by both being awarded School Honour awards. The season concluded with a wind-up Barbecue lunch and the annual match against the O.G.C.A., which was enjoyed by all.

CAPTAIN'S REPORT This season, we could not have hoped for a better "warmup" for the P.S. games, winning all practice matches. This included easy wins across the border in Adelaide against Scotch (S.A.) and Hale (W.A.). Here we retained the C D . Fisher Plate for yet another year. With this, the team which included ten players who had appeared in the 1 st XVIII in previous years, was very confident of performing well in the P.S. season. This was to prove true, as in winning four of our seven matches, the best performance by the College fortwelveyears, was recorded. The teamwork and skill shown at times was brilliant, and even more evident in good wins over Geelong Grammar and Caulfield Grammar. To defeat St. Kevin's College which lost only 2 games, and a strong Melbourne Grammar side was a feat in itself. At all times there was great enthusiasm shown by all players and perhaps this was helped by success. Mr. Casey, in his first year as coach must be very pleased with the team's effort and should look forward to a bright future. Otherthanksgotohim forthetime, effort and patience he has put in throughout the year. Thanks must go to Mr. Casey again, for the barbecues, Mr. Davies for his managership, Mr. McCallum across the border, and Mr. Stott for his after match entertainment. I would like to th?nk Simon Taylor for his support in running the team throughout the year, and also forthe inspiration he provided to the team on all occasions. I wish all those players leaving the school the best of luck for the future, and hope those remaining can build a team to the capabilities of our's this year. Football season 1975 will long be remembered by many members of the 1 st XVIII.

COACH'S REPORT In this, my first year as coach of the Geelong College first eighteen, I am pleased to report that the season was successful both in measures of success on the field, and in the maintaining of the true sportsmanship and spirit which has for so long been the hallmark of Public School Football. The season began successfully with practice matches against St. Josephs, Barwon under 18 team, and Haileybury College, all resulting in wins to the team, but more importantly preparing the players for their interstate carnival trip and the forthcoming A.P.S. season. The boys trained particularly hard during this period, and this certainly was to pay dividends later on.

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ANNUAL FOOTBALL CARNIVAL Final Scores: G.C. 24.13 (157) defeated S.C. 9.1 (55) defeated H.S. G.C. 15. The following G.C. boys were selected in the "All Star" team: Andrew Morrison (back pocket), Michael Kelly (half back flank), Peter Nelson (half back flank), Dougal Morrison (wing), Dale Holt (centre half forward), Ron Walpole (rover), Peter Amezdroz (full forward), Simon Taylor (ruck-rover), Philip Bath(rover).

1st P.S. Match G.C. 6.2 G.G.S. 2.2

At Scotch College, Adelaide. This year's party who flew to Adelaide comprised Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Casey and their children, Mr. D.I. McCallum (manager) and Mrs. McCallum and twenty-two players. The hospitality offered by the host school was, as usual, particularly generous with some boys pleasantly surprised to be met by female billeters on arrival. Despite very trying weather conditions, our team was successful in both its matches and again brought home the C D . Fisher Plate with some outstanding form.

6th P.S. Match 8.6 4.8

12.9 6.10

18.12 7.11

G.C. 4.3 C.G.S. 0.0

6.4 1.3

7.6 2.4

14.9 2.6

Goals: Taylor 7, Emmett 2, Holt 2, MacLeod 1, Williams 1, A. Morrison 1, Peter 1 Bath 1, Nelson 1, Komp 1. Best: Emmett, Taylor, Nelson, Holt, Fenner.

Goals: Komp 4, Amezdroz 3, Sutcliffe 3, K. Jubb 2, Taylor 2. Best: Nelson, Komp, Stoios, A. Morrison, Amezdroz.

2nd P.S. Match

7th P.S. Match

G.C. 3.2 S . K . C 1.1

8.3 4.2

13.3 10.4

15.5 11.11

Goals: Taylor 5, Komp 4, Amezdroz 3, MacLeod 1, Bath 1, Richardson 1. Best: D. Morrison, Taylor, Amezdroz, Komp, Cock. 3rd P.S. Match G.C. W.C

2.1 4.2

7.2 6.3

9.2 10.10

10.5 12.11

Goals: Taylor 4, Amezdroz 1, Bath 1, Peter 1, Holt 1, D. Morrison 1, MacLeod 1. Best: Kelly, Cock, Nelson, Taylor, A. Morrison.

BYE 8th P.S. Match G.C. 1.2 M.G.S. 2.2

6.6 3.6

10.8 4.9

13.11 7.12

Goals: Taylor 5, Komp 2, K. Jubb 2, D. Morrison 1, Emmett 1, Amezdroz 1, Sutcliffe 1. Best: Taylor, Bath, Nelson, A. Morrison, Williams. FIRST XVIII Coach: R.J. Casey, Esq.

4th P.S. Match G.C. X.C

1.7 1 .1

5.9 6.2

8.11 9.7

11.12 13.11

Goals: Taylor 4, Komp 2, MacLeod 2, Storey 1, D. Morrison 1. Emmett 1 Best: Amezdroz, Taylor, Nelson, MacLeod, D. Morrison. 5th P.S. Match G.C. 0.1 B.G.S. 8.10

2.1 10.11

2.3 12.14

4.6 16.17

Goals: Emmett 1,Komp 1, Amezdroz 1, Williams 1. Best: A. Morrison, Bath, Nelson, Williams, Holt.

Those who played were: Amezdroz P.R., Bath P.J., Brown C.G.,Cock H.L., Dumaresq A.J., Emmett P.J., Fairnie G.G., Fenner B.T., Graham N.G., Harbison J.E., Holt D.M.,Hutton J.A., Jubb K.F., Jubb T.F., Kelly M.J., Komp M.D., MacLeod J . , Morrison A.G., Mocrison D.G., Nelson P.J. (Captain), Osborne D.C., Peter W.D., Richardson D.A., Stoios G., Storey A.R., Sutcliffe S.W., Taylor S.M. (ViceCaptain), Vickers-Willis R.P., Walpole R.P., Williams W.M. Results: G.C. 18.12 defeated G.G.S. 7.11 G.C. 15.5 defeated St. K.C. 11.11 G.C. 10.4 lost to W.C. 12.12 G.C. 11.12lost to X.C. 13.11 G.C. 4.6 lost to B.G.S. 16.17 G.C. 14.8 defeated C.G.S. 2.6 G.C. 13.12 defeated M.G.S. 7.12

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SECOND XVIII Coach: B.R. Olsen, Esq. Those who played were: Bell S.L., Berryman S.J., Bowman H.J., Brown C.G., Cooper D.J., Douglas G.A., Dumaresq A . J . , Fairnie G.G., Fenner B.T., Forsyth R.K.,Fry R.C., Gibson P.M., Graham N.G.,Gubbins A.S., Harbison J.E., Hutton J.A.,Jubb K.F.,Jubb T.F., Kelso A.M.,McGuire A.L., Mulligan T.A., Nelson C.S., Osborne D.C., Pearson G.M., Pearson L.W., Peter W.D., Philip M.D., Richardson D. A., Robertson W.M.I.,Steel I.A..Stone M.R., Storey A.R.,Tebb G\K., Walker L.A.,Walpole R.P. Results: G.C. 16.11 defeated G.G.S. 0.0 G.C. 6.8 drew with St. K.C. 6.8 G.C. 8.4 defeated W.C. 6.14 G.C. 1.1 lost to X.C. 12.12 G.C. 5.9 lost to B.G.S. 9.8 G.C. 7.12 defeated C.G.S. 4.4 G.C. 12.8 defeated M.G.S. 8.6 THIRD XVIII Coach: P.A. Cronk, Esq. Those who played were: Anderson I. H., Berryman S.J..Collins N.T., Cooper D.J.,Erwin R.E., Everett P.W., Fairnie S.A., Ford R.L., Forsyth R.K., Fry R.C., Gant J.D., Gibson P.M., Gillett S.M.,Gubbins A.S., Henshaw J.K., Isherwood D.J..Jackson D.C., Kelso A . M . , Kelso M.K., King G.D.R., Laidlaw S.J., McGuire A.L., McKindlay G.M., Mulligan T.A., Osborne D.C., Pearce D.C., Pearson G.M., Philip M.D., Steel I.A. (Vice-Captain), Taylor P . C . T e b b G.K. (Captain), Trickey H.L., Walpole T.A. Results: G.C. 14.29 defeated B.G.S. 0.1 G.C. 6.9 defeated St. K.C. 5.5 G.C. 4.9 lost to W.C. 7.7 G.C. 3.6 lost to X.C. 9.8 G.C. 3.8 lost to B.G.S. 5.1 G.C. 6.12 defeated C.G.S. 7.5 G.C. 5.4 defeated M.G.S. 5.2

UNDER16A Coach: D.R. Wettenhall, Esq. Those who played were: Amezdroz B.A., Bell A.A., Bell P . L , Brown P.G., Dennis J.A., Dickinson J.T.A., Emmett G . C , Everett N.R., Fallaw A.C., Farmer B.G., Graham N.J..Green J.L., Lade M.H.W., Mitchell I.W., Mullins J.B., Nelson C.L., Neville R.J.W., Olliff J.D. (Vice-Captain), Powell C.R., Rayson C.J., Rockefeller C.W., Stephen P.E., Stevenson R.A., Sutcliffe S.W. (Captain), Taylor R.W.U., Thorne M.C., Vickers-Willis R.P..Vincent M.A., Whiteside A.P., Williams D.E. Results: G.C. 3.13 lost to G.G.S. 8.6 G.C. 7.5 lost to St. K.C. 10.4 G.C. 7.8 lost to W.C. 7.14 G.C. 9.5 lost to X.C. 11.9 G.C. 21.15 defeated B.G.S. 4.2 G.C. 14.12 defeated C.G.S. 6.3 G.C. 4.7 lost to M.G.S. 5.4 U16B Coach: D.M. Gilbert, Esq. Those who played were: Bell A.A., Bell P.L., Bennett R.A., Bidstrup D.E., Brown P.G., Davies S.W. (Vice-Captain), Everist D.W., Fallaw A.C., Gardiner M.R., Green J.L., Hazeldine I.M., Hooke A.W., Lade M.H.W., Logan P.J., Matheson R.M., Mould A.L., McDougall D.D. (Vice-Captain), Nelson C.L., Neville R.J.W., Robb S.J., Salvalaggio O.J., Slattery R.J., Stevenson R.A. (Captain), Stillman G.J..Taylor R.W.U., Thomson D.A.R., Thorne M.C., Van Leerdam R.D., Weston L., Windmill R.J., Williams D.E. Results: G.C. 5.7 defeated G.G.S. 4.10 G.C. 12.10 defeated St. K.C. 5.7 G.C. 5.6 lost to W.C. 8.6 G.C. 10.11 defeated X.C. 7.11 G.C. 19.18 defeated B.G.S. 3.6 G.C. 17.11 defeated C.G.S. 0.3 G.C.6.9losttoM.G.S.11.12 U15A Coach: B. McLeod, Esq. Those who played were: Armytage J.R., Atkinson R.J.D., Bell P.L., Bell D.A., Bracher C.G.,Cole A.J.,Garratt B.W.,Gubbins J.H. (Captain), Harlock A.McF., Harwood B.R., Heath C.A., Howarth P . C , Kershaw M.R., Livock E.W.,Lowe P.J., McDonald G . C , Pickering P.R., Robertson T.R., Rooks B.A..Smith G.J., Strachan P.D., Wettenhall A.T., Whiting J.J. (Vice-Captain), Windmill J.P. Results: G.C. 6.6 defeated B.G.S. 4.13 G.C. 16.10 defeated St. K.C. 6.4 G.C. 3.3 lost to W.C. 13.13 G . C 3.3 lost to X.C. 23.12 G . C 7.8 defeated B.G.S. 3.4 G.C. 18.11 defeated C.G.S. 12.10 G.C. 8.7 lost to M.G.S. 11.11

Coach: D.I. McCallum, Esq.

Those who played were: Armytage J.R., Beckingsale J.B., Bubb A.C., Burch W.G., Cameron S.J..Chatham B.G. (Captain), Clark S.T.,Cole A.J., Cook R.A., Crosby I.T., Evans S.G.,Garratt B.W., Gibson M.L., Heard S.I., Hope P.D., Hosking G.P., Livock E.W.,Lowe P.J., McDonald A.A., McFarland D.H.. Mclntyre A.J.D., Mallet P.C., Millard R.J., Monteith S.W., Philip T.G., Shinners G.J., Smith G.J., Stephens G.J., Stewart C, Watson J.K.D., Wieland R.W., Windmill J.P. Results: G.C. 1.1 lost to G.G.S. 18.13 G.C. 8.8 defeated St. K.C. 5.7 G.C. 7.6 lost to W.C. 8.5 G.C. 1.3 lost to X.C. 14.17 G.C. 12.17 defeated B.G.S. 0.2 G.C. 8.7 defeated C.G.S. 3.6 G.C. 4.1 lost to M.G.S.7.10

Coaches: D.M. Gilbert, Esq. D.I. McCallum, Esq. Those who played were: Armour P.H., Bennett R.A., Brown K.J., Bubb A.C., Burch W.G., Cameron A . M . , Carroll P.N.C.,Cole A.J., Crosby I.T., Gibson M.L., Gillett D.F.S., Green J.L., Hazeldine I.M., Heard S.I., Heath C.A., Hope P.D., Inglis R.L.Leask G . C , Matheson R.M., Mayall P.M., Millard D.L., Millar P.J., Mould A.L., Papailiadas S., Peter T.C., Pugh C.R., Roberts G.L., Sewell W.N., Smith G.J..Solomon P.L., Stephens G.J..Stewart C S t i l l m a n G.J..Vincent W.H.,Wade D.A., Wieland R.W., Windmill J.P.,Wurm G.L. Results:* G.C. 6.7 drew with G.G.S. 6.7 G.C. 3.4 lost to St. K.C. 4.7 G.C. 3.1 lost to X.C. 5.7 G.C. 4.6 lost to M.G.S. 16.14

Coach: C.E. Harbison, Esq. Those who played were: Anderson A.S., Armour P.H., Armytage J.R., Ashburner W.L., Brown K.J., Burch W.G., Buzolich P.B., Cooke D.H., Downey R.G., Gardiner N.S.,Gilmore P.W., Kearney S.M. (Captain), Laidlaw R.C., MacLean A.V., Millard R.J., Neale J.S., Neilson T.D.G., Nelson M.R.,Olsson J.L.,Ormsby M.A., Robinson R.,Timmins D.A., Wade D.A. Results: G.C. 1.2 lost toG.G.S. 8.12 G.C. 2.1 l o s t t o S t . K.C. 17.19 G.C. 2.4 lost to W.C. 23.23 G.C. 6.2 defeated X.C. 3.3 G.C. 3.6 lost to B.G.S. 13.11 G.C. 0.1 l o s t t o C . G . S . 17.13 G.C. 0.2 lost to M.G.S. 17.17 HOUSE FOOTBALL RESULTS OPEN Round 1.

Round 2.

Round 3.

Round 4.

Round 5.

Calvert 8-7 Wettenhall 10-14 Coles 12-8 Wettenhall 11-13 McArthur 6-8 Morrison 8-2 Wettenhall 6-9 Shannon 9-5 McArthur 4-3 Calvert 9-8 Morrison 14-10 Wettenhall 30-11 Calvert 7-10 McArthur 8-10 Wettenhall 14-15

defeated defeated defeated defeated drew with defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated

Morrison McArthur Shannon Calvert Shannon Coles Coles Morrison Calvert Coles McArthur Shannon Shannon Coles Morrison

6-10 4-4 5-8 4-2 6-8 6-9 3-7 8-6 3-6 8-8 7-3 3-1 6-7 4-6 2-3

UNDER15 Round 1.

Round 2.

Round 3.

Round 4.

Round 5.

Coles 18-11 Calvert 20-5 Morrison 16-15 Coles 10-12 Wettenhall 11-11 Morrison 11-9 Coles 8-5 Calvert 16-10 Morrison 20-9 Shannon 7-3 Morrison 12-5 Wettenhall 9-7 Wettenhall 12-6 Coles 13-6 Morrison 24-11

defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated defeated

McArthur 3-9 Shannon 2-3 Wettenhall 4-8 Calvert 6-11 Shannon 7-9 McArthur 5-6 Wettenhall 5-8 McArthur 1-2 Shannon 4-4 McArthur 3-7 Coles 10-2 Calvert 7-11 McArthur 6-3 Shannon 5-5 Calvert 6-3

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SCHOOL COLOUR AWARDS HONOURS

SCHOOL COLOURS 1975 Cricket: Holt, D.M.* Marendaz, J.L. Mitchelhill, I.R. Nelson, P.J.* Sutcliffe, S.W.

Taylor, S.M. Vickers-Willis, R.P. Vines, M.G.* Walker, L.A. Williams, W . M .

Rowing: Cassidy, P.A.* Cooper, D.J. Fairnie, G.G. Fenner, B.T. Gillett, S.M.

Morrison, A.G. Myers, N.J.* Robertson, W.M.I. Sloane, J.S. Steel, I.A.*

Swimming: Ford, R.L.* Forsyth, R.K.

Millard, P.V.* Storey, A.R.

Football:

Nelson, P.J. Taylor, S.M.

Hockey:

Mitchell, L.W.

Athletics: Amezdroz, P.R. Bell,S.L. Bracher, T.T.* Cock, H.L. Finlay, A.D. Guyett, I.P.* Harbison, J.E.* Hockey: Barley, R.H. Cameron, H.J.McL. Cassidy, P.A. Gray-Thompson, M Hermiston, J.W.

Laidlaw, J.D. Lindros, J.A. Mitchell, L.W. Waugh, A.J. Williams, M.E.

Baseball: Dunn, P.R.B. Mitchelhill, I.R.

Mann, S.E. Vines, M.G.

Cross-Country: Kelso, H.A.

Tennis: Cock, H.L. Comben, G.M. Etherton, C.J. MacLeod, J.L.*

Osborne, D.C. Walker, R.J. Witcombe, G.F.

Rowing: Cassidy, P.A. Cooper, D.J. Fairnie, G.G. Gillett, S.M. Morrison, A.G.

Myers, N.J. Robertson, W.M.I. Sloane, J.S. Steel, I.A.

Football: Amezdroz, P.R. * Bath, P.J.* Cock, H.L. Dumaresq, A.J. Emmett, P.J.* Fenner, B.T. Graham, N.G. Holt, D.M.*

SIC ITUR AD ASTRA Sing "Sic iturad astra", Fight if you wish to succeed ; Soar on the wings of Pegasus, Onward in word and in deed. The Southern Cross shining above you, Will serve as a guide on your way; The burning bush blazing beside you, Will keep all the darkness at bay. The claymore will serve to protect you, And put all your fears to rout; The Bible, the good book of learning, Will help you to overcome doubt. This is the way to the stars then, This is the way you can fight; Nothing can stop you from winning, With learning, with love and with light. C.S.C.

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Kelso, H.A.* Kelso, R.M. Robertson, W.M.I. * Taylor, S.M.* Walpole, R.P.* Walpole, T.A.

Komp, M.D. MacLeod, J . * Morrison, A.G. Morrison, D.G. Nelson, P.J.* Peter, W.D. Taylor, S.M.* Williams, W . M . *

Thirdly, the cadets seemed to have found more purpose in their training and thus were more closely involved than previously. The personal behaviour was more responsible too, and these conditions led to a stronger sense of belonging that improved the tone of the unit. At the camp in Benalla, for the first time for many years, we actually mixed with other cadet units, from both independent and state schools. This association, plus the fact that we again wore the kilt (a subject of much comment from other school cadets - not always complimentary), seemed to promote better fellowship and morale and unit pride was lifted. Cadets once again seem proud of their unit and school. Our unit received many compliments from the Regular Army Staff and Officers of other units, about the cadets behaviour, bearing and discipline. Lastly, and probably the most notable event was the Australian Government's decision to discontinue support for cadet units in all schools. This decision has among other things sparked off ideas to continue the cadet movement in schools, operated by the schools themselves, and the formation of a combined Cadet Brigade embracing the schools interested in continuing cadets. Guard of Honour: The only guard was performed for the Highland Gathering at Queen's Park early in the year. I wish to thank the cadets who gave up their time to practice and assure them that the drill and dress was very good, and the guard was a first class effort. NCO Course: There were two courses held during camp at Benalla and results were pleasing. They were staffed by cadet under officers and sergeants who handled all lessons and tests and who led the cadets by their own fine example. Final Parade: The final parade for the year was held in Morrison Hall with the Headmaster as the Guest Speaker. Prizes were awarded to CUO. N.J. Myers and CUO. P.V. Millard for their contribution as senior under officers; to Sergeants K.G.B. Evans and W.J. Pescud for their fine efforts and to corporals J.W. Hill and I.E.D. Morrison for being first in the NCO Courses. Another prize was awarded to the RSM WO D.C.Osborne for his leadership through the year.

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Staff: I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all the Company commanders for their effort and interest this year. Congratulations to Capt. T.A. Egan on his promotion to Captain, and to Lt. J.H. Douglass on substantiating his rank of Lieutenant after attending and passing a most interesting and stimulating First Appointment course. My gratitude once again to my quartermaster Capt. J. Mawson who has organized his store exceptionally well, made every effort to issue the cadets with equipment from string to rations, and for making countless cups of tea.

Master-in-Charge: D.W. Martin, Esq. Music Committee 1975:

MUSIC

D.J. Cooper, B.T. Fenner, L.W. Mitchell, N.J. Myers, M.G. Vines, R.P. Walpole.

While none of the music activities of 1975 were spectac'tilar in themselves, the variety of them catered for a wide range of interest and ability. The musical part of the Play Reading and Cafe Concert held on two nights in Term I was made up of solos, wind ensembles and Concert Band items. In addition, the College Singers made their epoch making debut. This group of eleven voices included girls and sang a bracket of part songs. Early in Term 2 the school was treated to a programme of big band music. Indeed the impact of the R.A.A.F. Central Band on most students exceeded all expectations. We are doubly grateful to them in that once again our own Concert Band was able to spend a morning at Laverton rehearsing our music with their help and as previously, this was a stimulating experience. This year's Concert Band numbers thirty and is particularly good in flute and clarinet sections. In Term 3 the Band played at Bumside Camp, the Six Schools Concert and the End of Year Concert. The House Music Festival once again involved most of the school and drew yet another capacity audience. Won by McArthur with Shannon a close second, it contained the usual mixture of musical and disastrous performances! However the generally good work done by the vocal ensembles and solo instrumentalists was pleasing. While a number of boys took part in the Morongo production of The Sound of Music' the main choral effort was directed towards a concert in Term 3 in conjunction with the Hermitage. The choirs performed 'Acis and Galatea' by Handel and the concert version of Bizet's opera 'Carmen'. While the latter work was probably the more attractive initially, the demands and satisfaction of coping with the former proved to be greater. We thank Mrs. Martinez and the Hermitage girls, Mr. Martin and Mr. Barley (accompanist) and the visiting soloists for their contribution to a creditable performance. The orchestras of the two schools also played at this

concert, the College Orchestra having been re-formed with the aid of several members of staff played works by Purcell and Berlioz. Once again the Six Schools Concert took place in third term, this year's venue being Sacred Heart College. A lack of sufficiently advanced pipers has meant an almost non-year for the Pipe Band. Although young pipers are coming on in good numbers, there is a great need for able students to take on the difficult art of pipe drumming. New developments this year include the offering of History and Literature of Music at Form V as an after hours subject available to students within and without the College and the establishment of the "Sunday Choir". This choir is made up of young people from St. David's, College boarders and two devoted members of staff all of whom have had much fun in practising regularly to lead the singing at the 9.00 a.m. services. We place on record our thanks to the members of the Music Staff and to the College Council who have approved much needed improvements to the House of Music. At the end of this year, Mr. D.W. Martin will relinquish the post of Director of Music to take up a similar one at Yarra Valley Church of England School at North Ringwood. In his seventeen years at the College he has contributed much to music in the school. Such ambitious projects as Die Fledermaus and the 'Pirates of Penzance', to name just a couple proved no obstacle to this patient and dedicated man. His ability to organize masses of students and mould them into an effective singing group emphasises his untiring patience. Mr. Martin has the ability to make music interesting to even the most obstinate student and for this he will be remembered. The students thank Mr. Martin for seventeen years of faithful service to the school and wish him every success in the future.

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EXPLORATION SOCIETY At the end of first term, members of the Society spent an interesting weekend on the Aire River. In a successful experiment, all groups made up and purchased their own rations instead of relying on a standard ration issued by the school. The hike provided some groups with a lesson in the waywardness of logging tracks while the vivid description of the descent into the Aire Valley indicated that parachutes might well have been issued. The fine weather and the unspoilt beauty of the valley assisted in making the weekend a most enjoyable one. "The Grampians in August" conjures up pleasant visions of wild flowers for some but, to those who have hiked there, the memories of scudding cloud, rain and snow are more real. It is not surprising, therefore, that two groups with Mr. Barley and Mr. Harris headed north to the Hattah Lakes in search of sunshine. In areas lacking outstanding topographical features the problem of direction becomes more acute so that accurate use of the compass is often called for. The trip was a success and many found that the plains of the inland have a very real attraction for those who seek to find it. Meanwhile, back in the Grampians, the two other groups were experiencing the usual experiences of the afore-mentioned weather. Mr. Elliott's group was based near Hall's Gap. One of the highlights was a magnificent view from the top of Mount Rosea of the inside of a cloud. Still, it was all good training. Mr. Wettenhall took a strong group in an attempt to traverse the Serra Range from Teddy Bear Gap to Hall's Gap. Even in ideal conditions the traverse presents serious difficulties, but again, as during the attempt last year, conditions were far from ideal and the party was forced off the ridge. The difficult easterly crossing of the range from Castle Rock was made in very bad weather, but the party arrived back in good shape.

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Staff: Mrs. J.G. Wood, Miss J. Honman, Mrs. R.J. Gibson

LIBRARY Committee: B.R. Bickerstaff, G.R. Bracher, H.J.M. Cameron, G.A. Douglas, I.J. Kearney, G.S. Matthews, W.J. Sloane, R.A. Vines, D.T. Bath, S.A.G. Carruthers, E.A. Elliott, K.M. Elliott, R.J. George, R.S. McLean

Council: M. Gray-Thompson, Chairman R.J. Halls, Secretary R.V. Brown, P.R.B. Dunn, G.G. Fairnie, L. Mitchell, B. Ong, T.D. Powell, J.B. Richardson

At last the hammering has stopped and we all reflect a little relief and sadness. Mrs. Wood no longer has to worry about wheelbarrows on the carpet or Miss Honman wonder where the three bricks left in the office should have gone. The library is now complete, and with the new set of adjoining classrooms becomes even more integrated into the whole study medium. The physical gap between classroom and library has been broken, so the classrooms move "into the library". This year there has again been the industrious effort of both Library Council in direction and organisation, and the Committee who have worked splendidly in their efforts of book covering, processing and other less interesting but very necessary jobs. The additional help from the boys enables the librarians to use their time more profitably doing other more specialized work. We have had several visits from the bookmobile and some Council members enjoyed the chance to choose books for the library. Some members required "guidance" when Mrs. Wood saw the kind of books they wanted for the library. It was necessary that the Council members form a roster system to do sessions of duty in the library to control behaviour during recess. After two terms of somewhat irregularly spaced and rowdy Library Council meetings (and an empty minute book)

our talks finally materialized into a library night with guest speaker Mr. Brian Stonier, of Macmillan Aust. Ltd., publishers, who led the discussion group. The two visiting library groups from the Hermitage and Oberon High School, and the College library, were given copies of "The Tyranny of Distance", the title that resulted from Mr. Stonier's last visit 10 years ago. Mrs. Wood is to be congratulated for her diplomatic efforts in explaining that all the Macmillan books must be out on loan. Everyone enjoyed the following supper and the books of lighter interest that Mr. Stonier brought, (later enjoyed by the senior Biology classes). We look forward to the film night planned, with invitations being sent to several Geelong schools. We should like to thank all those people who have helped the library by their generous gifts of books, and particularly Mrs. Cedric Carr, who has given her time throughout the year to help process materials. Her contribution has been considerable and very much appreciated. The library received a selection of books in memory of Denis Henshaw from this family and friends. The Henshaw family donated a beautifully bound set of "The World of Wildlife", which will be a most valuable addition to the library and a lasting memorial to Denis. The library remains one of the College's greatest assets. Many people make this a possibility by their generous donation of materials, thought and effort, and to all of them we say "Thank you".

LIBRARY COUNCIL Back Row: B. O n g , L W. M i t c h e l l , Miss J. H o n m a n , R. V. Brown, Mrs. J. Gibson, P. R. B. Dunn, J. B. Richardson. Front Row: G. G. Fairnie, Mrs. P. M. W o o d , M. Gray-Thompson, Terri D. Powell, R. J. Halls ( C h a i r m a n ) .

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H.O.G. C O U N C I L Back Row: I. Seddes, A. D. Finlay, Lindy-Anne M. Wall, H. J. M c L Cameron, P. C. Taylor. Front Row: R. V. Brown (Sub Warden), Mr. F.W. Elliott (Warden), J. A. Hope (Secretary).

Assistant Staff: R.D. Wells, Esq., T.A. Egan, Esq.

During 1975 the House of Guilds proved itself again to be an important part of school life, offering both recreational and educational activities. The H.O.G. ran smoothly throughout the year with few changes except the replacement of Mr. White by Mr. Wells. Mr. Egan continues to give his valued assistance to students using the H.O.G. Mr. Elliott, although now a very busy man with his new appointments, is still able to put a lot of time into the H.O.G., allowing its smooth running. The H.O.G. offers a wide range of activities: printing, photography, radio, pottery, leather work, wood work and metal work. The printing department deserves to be noted for its work in supplying various printed programs and material for the school and community. This year the printing department printed various sets of wedding invitations and is able to do this because of the long hours and skill put in by R. Brown and W. Ashbumer. The two darkrooms in the H.O.G. are usually filled after school and on weekends. With the rising prices of having films professionally processed photography has become a more attractive activity. The radio department which supplies electrical equipment to students, owes its existence to the generous donations of old televisions and radios by Mr. H.C. Windmill and Dr. A.R. Water-

house. This year the standard of pottery has risen to professional standards with some notable work by P. Taylor. The girls are participating largely in leather work producing embossed and tooled bags and belts along with ugg-boots and ugg-gloves. It is mainly the boys who undertake metal and woodwork. In metal work a number of car ramps and turned tools have been made, but usually boys simply spend their time improving their welding skills. The number of students accepting the opportunities offered by the H.O.G. is increasing. This can be witnessed especially during extra-curricular activities on Friday afternoons. Over one hundred students chose the H.O.G. as theiractivity. Unfortunately only forty of these students can be allowed to use the H.O.G. owing to a shortage of room supervisors and equipment. The H.O.G. owes its thanks to Mrs. Lee, Mr. McLeod and Mr. de Vre for the time they have put into pottery and photography during extra-curric. The largest group of students to use the H.O.G. are the boarders, using it after school and especially on weekends. The H.O.G. owes its thanks to everyone who has put their time into it, enabling it to be an important part of school life.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The transfer of extra curricular activities from Tuesday to Friday afternoon this year has proved worthwhile. The former clash with sporting commitments on Tuesday has been removed and the earlier end to the academic day on Friday has assisted those involved in weekend expeditions to the snow and the Grampians. However other problems have remained. We have been conscious of the fact that, for many, extra curric. is simply a third afternoon of organized sport and most of these prefer t h i s l o participation in one of the activities with more of a cultural and manual bias. Yet it is realized that extra curric. was designed to provide opportunities and experience in these latter fields. Inevitably, some of the activities being offered, by their specialist nature, only appeal to a limited number. Included in this category are Karate, Ancient Greek, Mathematical Society, Music ensembles, Choirand Folk Singing, Computer Club, Stamp Club, Fencing and Dressmaking. On the other hand, some activities are preferred by many more

students than our facilities permit us to cater for. The most notable examples here are the House of Guilds and Woodwork. In between, activities like Chess, Outdoor Sketching, Photography, Histology, Horticulture and Drama attract about the manageable maximum. In addition, as the year progressed, an increasing number of Sixth Formers exercised their right to private study. In the outcome, there are about 150 students who do not find a place in the above mentioned pursuits. Most of these take personal fitness or one of the sports offering - Sailing, Golf, Water Skiing, Tennis, Squash, Baseball and Soccer. In third term a conscious attempt was made to channel more students into the non-sporting options but, for the reasons stated, the attempt was only partially successful. Nevertheless it should also be emphasized that extra curric. has provided for a large number a valued opportunity to discover and develop their talents and interests.

GLIDING A Geelong College first was achieved during the gliding course at Benalla this year. Ron Walpole and Walter Spratt were the first College boys to get to the exciting stage of flying solo. Mr. McLeod organized the course for four other boys as well, namely Craig Ballinger, Ross Champion, Graeme Bridges and Ross George. Once again the weather let us down. The major part of the first two days was spent sitting in theclubrooms listening to tall stories related by the commercial pilots grounded by the weather. Although the weather improved excess water had closed all landing strips except one. This meant the boys had to contend with very difficult cross winds, which compounded problems in the critical take off and landing periods. Much hilarity and ribbing was experienced when a misjudged approach often put the "Blanik" down in four inches of water, sending a huge Rooster Tail of water into the air. The instructors felt that the boys made such good progress that several more would have soloed had the weather been better. The boys who participated wish to express their thanks to the Gliding Club of Victoria for making their facilities available and the instructors Bill Simpson, Matt Flanagan and Doug Robinson for their cool understanding in times of stress.

HORSE RIDING On August the 9th after a few minor transport problems we arrived at Flowerdale at about 4.00 p.m. On this camp we rode through some very rugged country which had either been cleared for grazing or left as bushland where wildlife was abundant. Horse Riding was not the only activity. Fishing in the creek on the edge of the property produced some trout, while the rabbits avoided being caught by the rabbit trappers in our group. During this camp there was quite a deal of rain, but most of us went prepared after the first day. We didn't only get wet that day, we got soaked, and our thanks go to Mr. Keary as he suggested we took the long way home. On our rides we visited many gold mines which we were able to walk into, and a waterfall which required a strenuous walk to inspect, but most of us made it. This camp was very enjoyable and for this our thanks go to Mr. Keary and Stan Knight.

T.A.B. NOTES The Technical Aids Branch is that part of the library which takes care of the audio-visual material and equipment. It is manned (or womanned) during the school day on a roster system, and this year has been under the tender loving care of the following devotees:-Tim Bracher, Graham Bridges, Rod Brown, Ross Champion, Jean Gibson, Michael Jones, John Rolland, Roger Salen, Geoff Schaller. This year has been very much a case of 'business as usual', without any spectacular changes. Every year seems busier than the one before, and we are steadily improving the scope and quality of our services. A lot of interest was created by the appearance of a new cassette tape deck, capable of producing stereo cassettes with Dolby noise supression and various other technical innovations. Such was the interest in this new toy that we had to put a price ticket on it to save Mrs. Gibson from being driven insane by answering the inevitable question.

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The co-axial cable system that distributes television programmes from the library is spreading its tentacles, the most recent extensions being in the new classrooms above the library. One question that is often asked in connection with the television system is 'when colour?' The answer is 'eventually , but not yet'. The most obvious reason for not rushing in this direction is the high cost involved, and this does not seem to be the time for looking for ways to spend money. Another reason for holding back is concerned with the technicalities of recording. There is on the market a host of colour videotape recorders, most of which use cassettes orcartridges of varying types, few of which can be used on recorders other than the ones they are made for. It seems likely that in time colour cassettes will become standardized, just as audio cassettes did some years ago. It would be a pity to finish up with a large stock of expensive cassettes that are obsolete because we backed the losing system. We will hasten forward slowly.

"GROUNDS FOR WORK" It was, as I remember it, a dreary drizzling Monday when eight "volunteers" viewed some four thousand bricks behind the new boarding house. Large puddles, thick mud, sharp brick edges and continued rain were just a few of the obstacles they had to overcome in the shifting process - but even after one morning's work the piles were noticeably different. Even the puddles were bigger and some say that was because of the continual sweat of the labourers. This was just another job -true it wasn't all that enjoyable - but one of those things that had to be done. My role of "Liaison Officer for Grounds" has been carried out for its fourth year now - and still the bearer has no office, badge, phone or even secretary for such an impressive title. But chores such as the above go on, thanks to students prepared to do their bit. Since I last wrote some eighty-five students have assisted in bettering the college environment. Surroundings are an important factor in general morale and consequently as much as possible is done to keep them so good. Some of the tasks carried out by the students include the new path adjacent to the library, kerbings around the main drive, rock wall about the new tennis courts, new bank to senior oval, new path between Rolland centre and Morrison Hall; plus the many sundry jobs.

In addition a squad worked for a day at the College block at Barwon Heads, while others worked at the Prep, school on tree guards and brick shifting. During the year, about mid June, signs of an increase in litter were evident. It was the cold season, when pies and hot drinks were " i n " . It's unfortunate that those thoughtless few will simply drop their garbage but it meant the House system being adopted to keep the areas more orderly. Co-operation from House-masters, prefects and just about all students was magnificent and the general appearance around those eating areas soon improved. I want to thank all who have assisted in any way to make our environment just that bit better. Needless to say, the cooperation which Mr. Rankin and his staff have given has been greatly appreciated. Hopefully there are not too many who take the Colleges' pleasant surrounding for granted. Yet a school is more than buildings and pleasing grounds. It's quality is related to the students in it and hopefully 1976 will be a year when they take even more pride in the grounds which are theirs. R.F.S.

SOCIAL SERVICE Convenor:- Mr. R.D. Wells The committee spent some time early in term one evaluating the approach to Social Service. After discussing ideas and aspirations with Mr. Murray (Vice-Principal) the committee decided to work in two areas during the year. The Age "Minus Children" Appeal was adopted as a school project for the year. Support would also be lent to local community efforts such as Door Knocks, Walk-a-thons and Fetes through the valuable assistance of the boarding houses. Individual house efforts were rewarded with mixed success as you will gather from the following reports which are written by each representative. McARTHUR: The casual dress day in second term was highly successful as every student participated. The highlight of this year's efforts by McArthur House for the "Minus Children Appeal" was the Geelong College Table Tennis Competition. Singles and doubles matches were played during lunch time and after school, the necessary equipment being set up in Morrison Hall. A charge of thirty cents and twenty cents for singles and doubles respectively raised a total of twenty-eight dollars. The competition was organized by a committee of five boys with Mr. Egan giving his most valuable assistance. This effort proved not only to be a lot of fun for the participants but also a good exercise in organization. Benjamin Ong. MORRISON: Activities this year climaxed with two basic efforts which produced rather poor results. The "Water Balloon Throwing" competition held in second term yielded approximately nine dollars. This was supported by a general collection in third term which raised ten dollars. The basic problem overall, with regard to generating enthusiastic supports to our efforts, lay in providing the students with something that could produce value for money. Unfortunately our enterprises didn't seem to click. Michael Kelly.

CALVERT: Calvert House commenced 1975 with the casual dress effort; all members, bar one or two, turning up in various "gear". Quite a clash with the decor of the houseroom! Very few donated more than the twenty cents levy, which was typical of the general apathy of the House towards Social Service this year. Our activity didn't get off the ground for various reasons - but when faced with so little enthusiasm it was hard to effectively relay the plight of the "Kew Cottage" children. A final appeal contributed towards a total of twentyfour dollars. Simon Mann. SHANNON: After a initial good response to the casual dress day, enthusiasm in the House was somewhat lacking. House members were reluctant or unable to come up with any suitable fund-raising activities. A notable exception was the joint effort by Housemaster Mr. C.J. Barley and Mr. D. Gilbert in presenting a recital on the organ in St. David's. The amount raised was split between Shannon and Wettenhall. An appeal for direct giving by the School Captain, was satisfactorily responded to. Robin Halls. COLES: The house committee: David Jackson, Bill Sloane, Laurie Pearson and Don Cooper thought of many ideas for raising money during term two. However fifth and sixth form exams and outdoor activities made it very difficult to implement those ideas. A "teacher auction" failed also due to lack of teacher support. Our one activity, an egg throwing contest was a smashing success and raised nine dollars. One direct collection with three casual dress days over the year have totalled approximately forty dollars. Anthony Mould. All house representatives, together with the School Captain, participated in a most comprehensive and informative conducted tour of the "Kew Cottages" at the end of term one. Although all representatives were very impressed by what they saw they experienced great difficulty in passing on impressions gained.

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PETER NELSON THWAITES M.A. (Oxon.), B.Ed. (Melb.), F.A.C.E. PRINCIPAL

1960-1975

MASTER PLANNER Peter Thwaites has been Headmaster of Geelong College for sixteen years - from 1960 to 1975. The school has seen and experienced tremendous changes, both in its own setting and along with the rest of Australiaduring this time, and Peter has been a leader and master planner throughout. The main function of any school is the education of the boys and girls who attend it, and this has always been Peter's primary concern. In his first Headmaster's report at the College he emphasised the importance of good teaching staff, and the excellent team of men and women who are now at the College have almost all been appointed by him. The improved facilities in the Masters' Common Room, the need for married quarters in boarding houses, the opportunities for study leave, the better technological facilities and teaching aides were all early introductions in Peter's headmastership. Academically the school improved almost immediately, as indicated by examination results at matriculation level. However, this was not enough, and in 1964 he stated that "the aims of school education were not only high academic standards but also a wide breadth of experience and a spirit of adventure". Hence the introduction in succeeding years of remedial classes in 1965, the department of general studies in 1966, the technical studies course in 1967, the integrated studies programme in 1970, and the business studies course in 1973. This wide range of opportunities for education is unequalled in any other school of the same size. Co-education as a desirable philosophy of education was introduced by Peter to Council as long ago as 1968. It was hoped at that time that the College and Morongo might develop a common co-educational scheme leading to integration of the two schools, and a number of discussions were held with this possibility in mind. It was only when these negotiations failed, that the College Council decided to proceed alone. The future may show that the introduction of coeducation at the College was the most significant decision during Peter Thwaites' headmastership. Peter believes in the value of communication, and also in the involvement of as many people as possible in decisionmaking. Hence the establishment of Committees ranging from the students advisory council and the academic advisory group to planning committees for new developments. His care for improving the lot of dayboys was early evident by the establishment of dayboy houses with their own housemasters, which also improved the line of communication. Concern with the environment of the school is a continuing theme. This is perhaps most evident in the building programme of the Thwaites era - the new Preparatory School completed, the Morrison Hall rebuilt, the Rolland Centre, the new science and classroom block, the new library, and most recently the new boarding house. Perhaps the multiplicity of internal structural changes is less well recognised; Peter has a fantastic skill in recognising the potential of poorly used space for other more productive use, and thereafter a chain reaction of improvement follows. The multiplicity of changes which have occurred in the old library-common room area is an example of this skill. Another illustration on a larger scale was the sequence of events which followed Council's decision to build a new house for the Headmaster: this opened up

space for married quarters for the Morrison housemaster, as well as the matron's flat and the new hospital, which in turn provided space for the new library. The College grounds too are even more beautiful than when he arrived. The organization of the religious environment has varied, but the importance of Christian living has always been clear. The move from St. George's to St. David's brought the school church nearer home; school chaplains have come and gone, but the present teaching staff is probably as dedicated a Christian group as there has ever been at the College. The College community is well aware of Peter's involvement in educational policy matters in the general community, and some have been critical, accusing him of neglect of the school. However, the Council would not agree with this view. The appointments that Peter has held as Chairman of the Headmasters' Conference in 1970-71, on the organizing committee of the National Council of Independent Schools of which he was Chairman from 1973 to 1975, and as Chairman of the Interim Committee of Deakin University - to give only three examples - show his quality of leadership, and have brought credit not only to Peter but also to Geelong College. The reputation of the school has never stood higher in the general education field. Peter once said to me that his philosophy was that of the naval captain who was responsible for seeing that his ship was always fit and ready for action, that day to day responsibilities were delegated to those in immediate charge, and the captain was always available for emergencies and for consultation, and for the formulation of ongoing policy. His apparent aloofness at times is largely due to a natural shyness and to concentration on the work in hand. His relations with the Council have always been excellent. He has a very clear mind with an outstanding ability to highlight the essentials in any proposal, without neglecting attention to detail. He writes memoranda and articles with apparent ease, and has been invaluable in helping and guiding the College Council in its deliberations. Peter has been loyally supported by May, his charming wife, and they will both be very much missed. Our best wishes go with them. The Thwaites era at the College has been outstanding and ranks with the greatest in the School's history. H.M.S. Wettenhall.

Dr. Norman Wettenhall has been a member of the College Council since 1960 and Chairman since January, 1969.

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CAUTIOUS RADICAL Des Davey was Vice-Principal and Deputy Principal of the College for the first thirteen and a half years of Mr. Thwaites' Principalship. He is the founding Headmaster of Eltham College.

Mr. P.N. Thwaites became the seventh Principal of The Geelong College at the beginning of the sixties, with the whole tradition of the first century of the school behind him. At such a time, the position offered unique opportunities, if also unique hazards. There were prospects of availability of resources which had not been open to his predecessors, but hazards presented by the gathering speed of postwar change. The new Principal faced a more mobile and affluent society than his predecessors, but a more critical and demanding society, less amenable to the formal disciplines of the past. It was a society which probably exerted greater pressures on parents, students and staff than ever before. It was characteristic of Peter Thwaites that he did not hesitate to stride the times. At the end of his first year, he surveyed the future needs of The College in a masterly statement still on record as part of the Centenary celebrations. Then he set out to generate what one critic called "a cautious radicalism", which would build on old foundations, using new techniques. In an administration which became an exercise balanced between confirmation of the past and development for the future, one of his first changes was the reorganization of the boarding houses so that each house became a "vertical unit", similar to the practice of many other well-known Public Schools. This response to the needs of the times, when increased outlets for student leadership were needed and a greater sense of continuity seemed important, was the first step in a long-term examination of boarding needs. Junior boarders moved first to Mossgiel and then to the new Prepatory School. There followed the redesigning of existing dormitories to provide a more homelike atmosphere and the conversion of part of the Refectory block accommodation for use by sixth form boarders. Such was the speed of change of the society in which The College was placed, that the Principal's original concept of the boarding house as a family unit, involving students from 13 to 19 years, was overtaken by the times. Mr. Thwaites was not slow to recognise the facts of more rapid maturation of senior students and their increased needs for independence and pressed for a new bias in the boarding organization. This developmental process culminated in the opening, earlier this year, of the new Warrinn, probably the most modern senior boarding accommodation in Australia. A more horizontal rearrangement of other boarding units accompanied this, providing a new, more sensitive supervision required by the age ranges concerned. By these moves, in a sense, the boarding "wheel" had come full circle. The appointment in 1973 of a VicePrincipal, with particular responsibility for boarding affairs, illustrated the importance which Mr. Thwaites attached to this side of College life. However, reorganization was not confined to the boarding houses. Who among older Collegians, of those who sat down in the College Dining Hall to honour the Centenary, would have envisaged the current self-service cafeteria of today, or imagined the hallowed halls of Senior House prepared for girl boarders? Possessed of an admirable insight into what to retain, what to let go and when to act, Mr. Thwaites was able to harness tradition with progress so that students' needs, continuously changing, were yet continuously met. A particular instance of this was the move by which St. David's replaced St. George's as The College church - no easy achievement in its day, as many will acknowledge. The Principal's clear-cut approval of the traditional College sensitivity to the needs of individual students promoted a refinement of the pastoral programme also for day boys, so that they too, were given the opportunity of closer relationships within the school under the direction of day

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house masters. Mr. Thwaites met regularly with day boy and boarding house masters, kept himself fully informed of the problems they faced and encouraged them in many cases to undertake further special training for their role. Today's system of house tutors, using both men and women members of staff, is a logical refinement of this pastoral technique. Nevertheless, the compass of Mr. Thwaites' concern did not end there. His active encouragement of parent interest resulted in the establishment of the Parents' and Friends' Association in 1964. He has retained a close involvement with the committee ever since. Likewise the Principal insisted that the matter of student involvement in decision making had to follow an informed and democratic path, even if real decisions, taken by means which resembled the constant rediscovery of the wheel, meant that progress was particularly slow. Re-organization on the pastoral side was accompanied by a like movement on the academic front. Regular meetings of senior staff with the Principal examined the quality and effectiveness of the academic programme. Social Studies became a Matriculation subject for the first time in 1961, and the scholastic base of the school was broadened by the introduction of Agricultural Science in Forms III and IV. There followed a move to introduce Form III students more effectively to senior studies by creating the Third Form Centre at the old Preparatory School. The academic needs of the new generation, particularly in Science, were passing beyond the "Henderson" age which had served so splendidly despite limited equipment. In 1964, the Henderson Laboratory became the first of a series of science teaching areas which ensured that The College maintained its fine record in science teaching. On the other hand, the establishment of the department of General Studies in 1967 had, as its special objective, the development of the less academic boy. This was the first step in the recognition of The College as a school offering technical courses, a distinction which the school retains today unique among independent schools. Here was a means by which many Collegians have been able to pursue effective studies outside the normal academic range up to Sixth Form level. In his pursuit of academic quality, Mr. Thwaites worked hard for the establishment of the new Morrison Library which now, along with the Maths Centre and the Science Laboratory complex, provides the essential depth for scholarship. Throughout his Principalship, the sporting programme, enhanced in 1970 by the opening of the Rolland Centre, as well as the House of Guilds and the House of Music, have continued to provide that balance of educational experience long known to Collegians. To the student body, Mr. Thwaites projected much of his philosophy from the new Morrison Hall. Assemblies were a vital focus for the maintenance of school communication and morale. No Collegian could mistake the clarity of his utterances concerning his own Christian faith. Only the very slowest could have failed to register his sorrow at the failure of many students to take up their responsibilities or to maintain the normal high standards of their school. Although there may have been those who complained that they did not have enough contact with their Principal, those whose troubled paths required that he give them closest attention did, without exception, appreciate the depths of his understanding of the doctrine of grace and forgiveness, and his readiness to treat them by it. Now, after 151/2 years in charge, Mr. Thwaites leaves a school vastly different from the one he inherited. It is a school well tuned to the Twentieth Century, still firmly based on the ideals of scholarship and Christian concern, and at school grateful for his farsighted, understanding leadership. D.D. Davey.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER. Don Webb has served in many capacities throughout Mr. Thwaites' principalship. He has been in turn Warden of the House of Guilds and Senior Art Master, Acting VicePrincipal, Acting Headmaster of the Preparatory School and Administrative Assistant to the Principal. From the outset it was evident that Peter Thwaites, newly appointed Principal, had within his mind a concept of what he hoped The Geelong College could become under his direction, that he knew where he was going, how he would get there, and about how long it would take. His ability to penetrate incisively to the heart of a matter was early revealed and frequently manifested in the years of successful staff relationships which followed. Initially he adopted prudent restraint, accepting College affairs as he found them, with their strengths and shortcomings, until he had decided what needed doing and how it was to be done. Conclusions reached, his highest priority proved to be a genuine concern for the well-being of the academic staff; that they should be well qualified, participate in all aspects of College life and be as well served by their employer as a disposition of resources would permit. As was to be expected, staff members were well pleased. At a meeting convened for the purpose this policy and plans for the immediate improvement of Staff Common Room facilities and amenities were set out. As promised they became effective without delay. This same meeting is remembered also because he stated categorically that the student academic results particularly in the Public Examinations would need to improve and pointed out that in due course some changes in staff would be necessary to achieve this, as a glance round the table there and then, would indicate! Frequently he voiced his desire that each member of staff, however junior, should take steps to ensure that any recommendation, bright idea, or genuine objection which an individual felt ought to be brought under notice would come to the direct attention of the Principal with the assurance that it would receive full consideration and not be disregarded. There was sincere regret when the onset of a continuing health hazard restricted staff opportunities to make a direct approach in such matters and access became more remote. At the same time members of staff were regarded as professionally competent and given extra-ordinary independence in the exercise of initiative. It was necessary in the first instance for the initiator to present convincing reasons for a course of action, but after that the assumption was that a professional, capable in his or her own right, could be expected to exercise sound judgement and discretion in putting original ideas into practice. This policy encouraged innovation in many disciplines within the curriculum and in the organization and operation of the resident and extra-curricular programmes within the College community to considerable advantage. There were occasions when, despite assurances, undue trustfulness led to serious embarrassment and occasionally to confrontation which might perhaps have been avoided. It was characteristic of P.N.T. that he did not shrink from facing consequences and giving decisions which he knew would cause major disappointment to others as well as to himself. In fact, he seemed blessed with the capacity to prevent the shafts of unhappy circumstances from penetrating too deeply and wounding the inner sensitivity which was an essential ingredient of his character. He had a true regard for the finer qualities of human nature and sought sincerely to have these woven into the fabric of human relationships between students and staff at all levels. An inflexibility of purpose and manner, supported at times by the cultivation of a cold exterior, was inclined to hide from the casual acquaintance the warmer and more relaxed aspects of a personality truly concerned for the well-being of others. For any who incurred his displeasure and had to be told in forthright terms to apply the desired corrective, there were many more who recall the wise advice kindly given by a sympathetic counsellor whose own experiences in the field of

education and human relationships in many situations added a convincing emphasis to guidance confidentially given. Towards those who had encountered displeasure however, there seemed never to be an aftermath of prejudice against the offender, but rather a willingness to remember positive factors. To a fault, P.N.T. believed in the effective influences for good of the redemptive society. He was convinced that the widespread practice of the desirable did eventually overcome the undesirable in any community and he exercised unusual patience towards defaulters. His staff were encouraged to participate in life outside the College community and there was usually a generous response to requests for opportunities to do so. He realized that activity of this kind was beneficial not only to the individual concerned but to the College community as a whole and particularly in the closer associations of the Staff Common Room. The interest shown and encouragement given to requests of this kind enabled more than one member of the Geelong College Staff to aspire to public recognition in the outside community. P.N.T. supported such endeavour because, as he once pointed out, the College may not be in a position to make substantial financial contributions to community development but if it has personnel or expertise available then it has responsibility as a public school to place within reason, individuals and facilities at the service of the community if required. Furthermore the staffing should be so organized as to make this possible without hardships. Recently, special responsibilities have brought the writer into constant close association with Peter Thwaites, and to become an observer of most of the events of the Principal's working day and be the involuntary listener to conversations of all kinds. In this confidential situation amid the conflicting pressures from many quarters one became impressed with the man's capacity as an administrator, his insights as an educationist and his native human kindness. He kept a tight ship; his day well regulated; his desk a tribute to ordered thinking and efficient routine. He was not lacking in ideas applicable to all aspects of College development. In promoting an idea or dealing with a problem he was able to present the positive case clearly from more than one point of view, and to recognize, from the outset, grounds for objection. It would be fair to say that in all manner of dealing in a variety of situations with many different individuals, Peter Thwaites operated as a skilful negotiator with singleness of purpose and a willingness to listen. There was no beating about the bush once the crux of a matter had been located and no gainsaying a decision. One admired his calm in dealing with impatience, and his patience with the hesitant. On one occasion in particular he demonstrated confident handling in a situation thrust upon him by unhappy circumstances. Cornered in a situation which he undoubtedly knew would evoke a storm of protest later, and having sought without success an alternative which would avoid the inevitable hardship, he did not shrink from taking action firmly and kindly. It is not to be supposed that all members of staff agreed every time with all that P.N.T. did, nor approved on every occasion the way in which it was done, but the fact remains that overall relationships both human and official between Peter Thwaites and his staff have been happy ones. in establishing and sustaining these happy relationships a most important factor has been the interest through friendly inquiry and kindly thought shown by Mrs. Thwaites towards members of staff and their families though the years. Their well-being has been her continuing concern as with natural grace and unaffected personal charm she endeared herself to wives, children and husbands alike. All have spoken appreciatively of her kindness and consideration. Donald Webb.

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CREATIVITY IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL Ian Watson has been Headmaster of the Preparatory School since 1963.

On behalf of the Preparatory School I acknowledge with gratitude the outstanding leadership given to us by our Principal, Mr. P.N. Thwaites, during the past fifteen and a half years. In that time he has had the satisfaction of establishing our junior school on its new site. He arrived as our leader at the time we occupied the first classroom section of the new Prep, buildings. We had classrooms, staffrooms, a library and an office but no boarding facilities, no sporting facilities, no assembly hall and no areas for art, craft, science, music or physical education. He has been the enterprising architect of the various stages in the development of our school - its buildings, its grounds, its staff and its educational programme. Today when I express gratitude I do so on behalf of an active Preparatory School Committee (including Council members and parent representatives); an academic staff of twenty-two dedicated teachers, three hundred and thirty-three students; two active women's auxiliaries; resident staff, office staff, ground staff, domestic staff; a strong and loyal parent body and about fourteen hundred "old Prep, students" who have "graduated" from here during Mr. Thwaites' era. Mr. Thwaites made quite an impression at the first assembly he led. Immaculate in his appearance, observant and quick to comment on all that he saw, he spoke with clarity and optimism concerning the role of the junior school - how the whole College community needed the enthusiasm of a vigorous, adventurous Preparatory School confidently developing its own facilities, its own activities and its own educational values. In terms easy enough for the youngest to comprehend he has since spoken, time and again, about the "Oneness" of each life and the way we need to develop body, mind and spirit as we reach out towards the full potential God intends for us. How we have looked forward to his weekly visits, his challenging words and his wise counsel! Besides the meticulous care with which he planned each new stage in our development Mr. Thwaites will long be remembered for the clear penetrating mind that enabled him to strike right to the heart of any problem. This marked him out as an outstanding administrator. He also indicated an ability to see in mind's eye the complete school and relate skilfully the various stages to the final result. There are few educational administrators who have demonstrated such marked ability in making each step forward a deliberate advance towards a clearly seen goal. Some of the significant steps forward included the addition of the assembly hall, art and craft wing and music practice rooms in 1962; the transfer of Second Form from the Senior School in 1963; the completion of the new Rolland House in 1964; the erection of the Science Wing in 1967; the resiting of Campbell House in 1969; the addition of facilities for girls at both Campbell House and at the main Prep. School complex and the introduction of co-education to Campbell House in 1974 and to the main school in 1975. The Preparatory School was proud to host the Conference for the Junior Schools of Australia in August 1970. We were indeed pleased that our Principal was at that time the Chairman of the Headmasters' Conference. We were delighted that it was he who delivered the theme address for the Conference - "Creativity in the Junior School". We noted with justifiable pride that our two hundred and twenty visitors from schools stretched right across the Commonwealth did not just notice the grounds and the buildings and the conference programme, but they noticed that here was a Principal who really knew what Junior Schools were all about. Here was a man who could give dynamic leadership and who as well could pass on the vision splendid of the objectives of education in its widest sense.

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We pay tribute, too, to Mrs. Thwaites who has quietly and effectively made her own special contribution to our junior school community. We remember with pleasure, too, the years when Tim was a valued member of our school. The refreshing leadership given by Mr. Thwaites has made my appointment a particularly enjoyable experience throughout all these years. It has been a great privilege to be closely associated with such an outstanding leader. Ian R. Watson.

THE PRINCIPAL AND THE LIBRARY Mrs. Pat Wood has been Librarian in the Senior School throughout Mr. Thwaites' principalship.

A library is able to develop into an integral part of the whole educational process provided by a school only if the academic "climate" is receptive. The part the Principal of that school plays in the creation of that "climate" is of inestimable value for, without his support, knowledge of the characteristics of an effective library service and an unrestrictive attitude to the use of resources by the whole school, the library can so easily become an appendage to the educational programme. Mr. Thwaites has done so much to make the necessary climate a reality at the College and during his period as Principal both the Preparatory and Senior School libraries have become an essential part of a school programme that has shown an ever-increasing awareness of the educational needs of every student. The Preparatory School library has been enlarged and a steady stream of resources has been added. The library at the Senior School has been developed from one room, housing limited resources and a service only to those who particularly sought it out, to a splendid new library, reasonably well stocked with resource materials of all types and a service available to all and used by most. Due to Mr. Thwaites' willingness to expand the library resources by the introduction of audio-visual materials, the College was using audio-visual resources long before most schools in Australia, and using them effectively and with educational integrity. The department of the libraries has been steadily progressive and this development could only have taken place under a Principal who thoroughly understood the need for better libraries in schools and the needs of those libraries. P.M.Wood.

A MAN AMONG BOYS Paul Sheahan was School Captain In 1964. He is now an assistant master at Geelong Grammar School.

I distinctly recall the day in December, after the conclusion of the Public Matriculation Examinations, as they were then called, in 1963; I had been talking to Mr. Bert Keith outside the 1861 entrance to the Main Building. Mr. Thwaites called me across to his house and said, "I would like you to be my Head Prefect next year." There was no demand, no compulsion, that was not his way. Of course, I had no hesitation in accepting his offer and so began a year of, for me, anyway, fruitful encounters with an extremely intelligent man|. I felt very honoured to be asked to contribute an article to The Pegasus on the retirement of Mr. Thwaites. Having spent my entire Senior School career under his guidance, I feel reasonably well qualified to comment on those years. Each Headmaster develops his own style - heaven forbid that they should fit a preconceived mould - and it is through some of my remembrances of the early sixties that I shall try to convey my impression of Mr. Thwaites. The beginning of Mr. Thwaites' headmastership at the College seemed to coincide with the upsurge in interest in school education, the reappraisal of educational aims and methods and the assertion of the power of science as an omni-explanatory tool. He was certainly aware of these developments and instituted a vigorous programme of building and expressed a desire to maintain and improve the School's position at the forefront as an academic institution. The College has always been a School which endeavoured to cater for the interests of all of its fraternity, no matter how varied and unlikely those interests may have been; it was a detail over which Mr. Thwaites was adamant, but he maintained a sensible balance on the relative importance of these activities. In his first report as Headmaster, he made the comment:

This year has brought the same succession of activities as has any other year, each important in itself and particularly for the boys directly involved, but perhaps more important because together they build up the sort of community life through which boys can be taught those things which are essential to an educated Christian gentleman. No single enterprise must be allowed to dominate the life of the community for this fosters a false sense of proportion, but each must find its rightful place and be of such a quality as to contribute to a full life. One of the ideas instituted by him which I, as Head Prefect, particularly appreciated was the weekly meeting of the School Prefects with him. Never once did we get the impression that he was foisting his own opinion on us when we made suggestions; but the exuberance of youth was gainfully directed by the wisdom of intelligence and experience. Many details of the day-to-day supervision of the community were left to the Prefects and we relished the opportunity to take part in the decision-making. I suppose one disquieting element was the fact that he did not fit the mould of the traditionally paternalistic headmaster, the type that is always seen in the playground patting children on the head and enquiring as to the state of one's guinea pigs - in fact one aberration was an inability to recall names at will. But, although he was not always seen, one always knew that he would take time to counsel anyone who sought his advice. Mr. Thwaites would be embarrassed with an essay devoted entirely to eulogising his person and I suppose that any opinions that I express must, of necessity, be subjective. Perhaps the greatest testimony to the success of his headmastership is in the regard and affection that Old Boys, of his era, hold for the School. He must surely be remembered as one of the great Headmasters and he may feel justifiably proud of the advancements that he has fostered at the College.

By the time I had become Mr. Thwaites' Head Prefect, he had become completely familiar with the traditions of the College and felt confident enough to initiate many of the reforms and adjustments which he felt were required. If I may be permitted to quote from his own words again, he said, in 1964: I am mainly concerned with the whole network of community living and group undertakings which is designed to develop a diversity of gifts and a capacity for fruitful personal relations. The vital lesson about life and happiness, which a Christian school such as this tries to give, cannot be taught simply by verbal instruction or admonitions, but must be learned by experience .... And that is why we are trying more and more to find ways of delegating responsibilities, so that every boy, however humble or junior, can ferel that without his contribution the whole community will suffer. For my part, I value highly my association with Mr. Peter Nelson Thwaites - his ideas and philosophies embodied the College spirit of 'Sic Itur Ad Astra'. A.P. Sheahan

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MASTER BUILDER Neil Everist has been a member of the College Council since 1960 and has been School Architect since 1960. He is a partner in the architectural firm of McGlashan and Everist Pty. Ltd. On one occasion in the early 1960s, Peter Thwaites and I happened to be travelling overseas at the same time. We arranged to meet in a New York hotel to exchange addresses of educational and architectural contacts and to compare experiences. Within minutes, however, we became engrossed in specific detailed planning of the then proposed Stage 1 of the Rolland Centre. In the distractions of peak hour Manhattan, I found it difficult to project my mind to a problem thousands of miles away, but although he was short of time and sleep, his attention was undivided. His ability to concentrate on a particular problem, to analyse it in detail, and then to make a decision, has been characteristic of our association over the past fifteen years. From the day of my firm's first assignment, he refused to see the architect as a remote figure to be summoned and briefed and given directions after decisions had been made. He permitted and encouraged the architect's involvement with planning groups, masters and boys, so that a true understanding of requirements and needs was established. He then encouraged a careful feed back of information so that results were analysed and adaptations made as required. He expects to have a close personal contact, not only with the design team, but with the whole planning process. His own contribution to this is always formidable because his background work is complete, and in presenting this he draws on a wide variety of experience from within, and also from beyond, the school. In particular, he has had the understanding and encouragement of his two Chairmen of Council, Sir Arthur Coles and Dr. Norman Wettenhall. His extensive contribution to independent school education gives him a broad outlook and appreciation of the problems which so often influenced the physical development of the College. His original vision for the school was clear and considered, and now in retrospect, remarkably accurate. Perhaps "remarkably" is the wrong word for there is no doubt that, as the leader, he steered it in the direction he had chosen. Whilst he has easily accepted this role as leader, he has built up a team of teaching staff and a school Council in which he has recognised and encouraged a variety of abilities and interests. He expects an involvement from those around him, which is greater than normal, and he still contributes more in ideas, effort and time than anyone else. Because of the priorestablishment of the new Preparatory School, he emphasised the need to upgrade and extend the facilities in the Senior School. An extensive building program has been completed during his term as Principal and in

addition to major auxiliary buildings more than half the total stock of educational space has been built or upgraded. He always recognised a vital need and insisted that it could not be postponed, and in this he often encouraged the breaking of new ground and saw the total planning concept well beyond its individual stages. The re-development of the Morrison Hall was undertaken at a time when it was quite unfashionable to retain and upgrade old buildings. In this project the remodelling of the Hall and its integration with the life of the College was achieved.at approximately forty percent less than the cost of a comparable new building. He advocated Day House rooms as a high priority, and these were developed by replacing outmoded change rooms under the Hall. He encouraged part of a building to be undertaken as the first stage of the Rolland Centre, realising that the form and grouping of,major buildings on the site would be incomplete, and insisting that the important services section be completed first. With Des. Davey, his outstanding Vice-Principal of the time, and Pat Wood, Librarian, he developed one of the earliest Resource Centres, and this gave unique experience of the priorities for the later development of the Morrison Library complex. At Mossgiel he saw a need to develop an informal smallscale, home-like atmosphere and insisted that this could be best attained away from the main site. This concept leads in the philosophy of boarding school accommodation, and at about half the cost of comparable student housing. Finally, apart from new projects, he encouraged re-allocation of existing spaces so that both buildings and grounds were maintained and adapted for the use of higher priorities as required. A program of planting and landscaping continues to upgrade the vistas and outdoor spaces, which he recognises as significant to the full development of the life of the school community. Due to his insistence, the College is indeed fortunate that a major building program has now been completed in the decade of stable conditions and costs prior to 1970, when few people realised how favourable were the economics of building. The sound physical and educational foundation of The Geelong College allows it to meet the increasing demands and changing conditions of the future. Peter Thwaites should be given much credit for this. Neil Everist.

HEADS, WE WIN Bert Keith was master in charge of French and Geography and retired in 1971. He is a past-President of the O.G.C.A. and was for a number of years Executive officer O.G.C.A.

A change in the headmastership of the College provides us with an opportunity for stocktaking, a time to consider our attitudes to change in general and headmasters in particular. It is good that men should sometimes look back, for pleasure - as in the reunions of the Old Geelong Collegians' Association - and in order to profit from experience. However a permanent backward look is a dangerous exercise. We sometimes meet an Old Collegian who is so attached to the school of his youth that he cannot bear to see it changing. And new headmasters always seem to have revolutionary ideas! Our last three headmasters, Rolland, Buntine and Thwaites, when they first came to the College, were all regarded in some quarters with caution, if not downright suspicion, because they wanted to change things. (Rolland, expressing strong feelings in gentlemanly language, said that he liked Old Collegians who could look forward as well as back, and asked them to make the school of their memory the school of 50-75

their imagination). The fact that all of these headmasters eventually earned the praise and thanks of the community must prompt the question whether they could have done more if given full co-operation earlier. The O.G.C.A., as well as cherishing the past, calls for involvement with the future of the College. In the present period of rapid change in education and the economy, faith is demanded of Old.Collegians who are concerned about the survival of independent schools, including the Geelong College. We need to nave confidence in the Council, with its strong membership of Old Collegians; confidence in the exhaustive process by which the Council selects a new headmaster, and in the wisdom it applies to problems of education and finance; confidence in the O.G.C.A., which has an excellent relationship with the Council. Such faith leaves no need to be distrustful of new ideas, which can be seen as an assurance that the College is alive and making efforts to adapt to changing times.

which he is ex officio a member. Whatever the occasion usually after a full day's involvement in education-hisattendance has never seemed a formality. He has been, not simply the headmaster explaining school developments, but rather a friend, a clear thinker, an energetic member of a team. He has had before him, and kept before us, his vision of the Quality School. Since 1960, with such encouragement, we Old Collegians have done our best work. Our men did their share towards the completion of the Preparatory School, the modernisation of the Morrison Hall, and the Project Pegasus works. There were, in addition, our very own achievements in the building of the Rolland Centre, the full flowering of O.G.C.A. branch activities, and the adoption of the revitalised constitution of 1964, setting up the year organisation and giving a new meaning to fellowship. In the dealings between headmaster and O.G.C.A., Peter Thwaites has built up a favourable balance by his hard work, patience and forward thinking, so helping us to do better what we say we want to do, to promote the welfare of the College. It has been to our advantage to have him at Association functions, where he has tried to inform us as to what is going on, and why. He has given a stimulus to workers by attending regularly at what might be considered less important meetings, those of major and minor committees, of

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Nothing stands still. Life is change. Just as the good ideas of the '30s or the '50s are insufficient to the 70s, so the next decade is preparing further shocks for conservative thinkers. With the arrival of another headmaster we are sure to meet with fresh ideas. He will face new problems and devise new answers, to the best of his ability. But it is certain that he will do better with strong support than without it. Those who hope to promote the welfare of the College must expect to stand by him, regardless of personalities or policies, because he is there. The lessons learnt and strengths acquired in working with Peter Thwaites must not be lost if the College is to make uninterrupted progress into the future. In conferring on Peter Thwaites the Fellowship of the O.G.C.A., we have sought to express our appreciation of services rendered and to ensure that the link forged in the past sixteen years will not be broken. We trust that he is as happy about his time among us as we are and that he will be thoroughly successful in his new work. B.R. Keith.

Alan Scott was an assistant master and Administrative Assistant to the Principal at The Geelong College. Since September, 1970 he has been Executive Officer of the National Council of Independent Schools.

Although there had been Associations of Independent Schools in most States for some time, there seemed little possibility of creating a national organization until some time in themid-1960's. The increasing degree of Australian Government interest in education eventually made such an organization imperative, and although everyone seemed to agree that this was so there were few people who could envisage how to go about the task of establishing it. There were numerous problems. Education is fundamentally a State responsibility and there are wide differences from State to State. There are over 2,500 non-government schools in Australia and they vary enormously in almost every way. The politics of education reached a peak of complexity and controversy in the late 1960's and early 1970's. It was in this atmosphere that Peter Thwaites and a few others managed to establish the National Council of Independent Schools in 1969. A convention was held at Geelong Grammar School in 1968 and an interim committee formed to begin work. By April, 1969, the interim committee had completed its task and the Council was formed. Peter Thwaites was a member of the interim committee and later a member of the committee of the Council. He later served as chairman of the Council for a period of two successive years. A bare outline of these events does no justice to the achievement of those concerned, of course, and it would be misleading to imply that Peter Thwaites alone made the dream a reality. Nevertheless, there were remarkably few involved and to have been one of them is a significant measure of a man's quality. The development of the Council is an impressive story, and looking back now it is fascinating to consider how a small group of strong men of such widely-differing character and background complemented each other's talents and experience to such good effect. The qualities of wisdom and patience which Peter Thwaites possesses, together with the practical skills of articulation and tactical expertise, earned him the trust and respect of those with whom he was directly involved. These qualities and attributes, allied with apparently endless capacity for hard work, are impressive attainments. Their exercise is what people mean when they talk about leadership. Most of us fluctuate between triumph when things are going well and gloom when things are going badly. I cannot

recall when I saw Peter Thwaites either triumphant orgloomy. By the time any series of events had resolved themselves his mind was grappling with the step after the next one. I have often thought how fortunate it is that Peter Thwaites chose to pursue good rather than evil ends. If evilly disposed he would have been history's most feared safe-cracker. His work with the National Council of Independent Schools has, of course, brought him into close working partnership with many who are not heads of schools. Members of school councils, officials of the Catholic church, bureaucrats and politicians are quite often people with stereotyped ideas of what a headmaster is like. Especially, it seems, such people have an almost nineteenth-century concept of what sort of person a Geelong College headmaster is. As an official of the Council, I have sometimes been told later, by people who have come in contact with him for the first time, that Peter Thwaites was not what they expected. Usually, I assume, they were not prepared for the intellectual toughness which probably conflicts with preconceived notions of gentle scholarship and fatherly rectitude. Very much a man of affairs, Peter Thwaites is most at home with other men of affairs. I have known Peter Thwaites since 1959 - longer, in fact, than most people connected with the College have known him. I remember very clearly my initial feeling that although he was possibly interested in my professional capacity he was not even slightly interested in me as a person. It was really not until about twelve months later that I realised he was, after all, a "friendly" person-and that shyness and a considerate reserve were the symptoms of a spiritual humility which is one of his most endearing characteristics. He is a great friend of the essentially practical type. When I have wanted some sort of help or advice it has always been exactly what I had hoped for even when I was not sure, myself, of what it was I needed. These characteristics, evident probably only to those fortunate enough to know Peter Thwaites well, explain his great achievements in the front-line of Australian education. A man who judges hard, and who at first took a rather guarded view of Peter Thwaites, said to me once, "The thing I like best about PeterThwaites is that he doesn't muck about!" A.Mel. Scott.

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A MAN OF COMMON SENSE Robert Ingpen is an Old Collegian and a well-known practising artist with many notable works to his credit. He is a member of the College Council and a member of the Interim Council of Deakin University.

From experience Peter Thwaites knows that to be a responsible leader is not always easy, for the leader's followers may not want to restrict their own ambitions in the general interest. In education, more than in most social institutions, leadership is never straightfoward and easy, mainly, I suppose, because the results of management and leadership are hard to measure in a material way. The chairman of the board of a large company guides decision-making on "real" production and sales figures and the judge in a court of law is guided by strict and well-documented procedures. But in education, the school headmaster or the Chairman of a University Council has little more than common sense built by experience to guide him in his leadership. Because education is an "industry" directed to converting a human resource it is never stable and ever-changing. An educational institution must teach by the rule and yet be open-minded and flexible, and its leader is the key to how well the institution can tread the narrow path between the security of tradition and the practical common sense of knowing that tomorrow will bring new problems that cannot be solved by lessons of the past alone. Peter Thwaites is a man of common sense. His fifteen years as headmaster have proved that, for he has led The Geelong College into the last quarter of this century with all its options open and in the face of desperate times in the economy of independent schools. With the same common sense, as Chairman of the Interim Council of Deakin University, he is leading and guiding his members of Council to produce a new and excitingly different "community" university.

Whether or not something really different and useful emerges from the months of meetings, talks and arguments that are going into planning for Deakin University is not for debate yet. But Peter Thwaites is always in the thick of things, nursing the damaged ego of some academic plan, diluting the extravagant enthusiasm towards a "way-out" idea, bringing unlikely people together to exchange views, or worrying about council procedures, budgets and buildings. It will certainly not be his fault if Deakin University passively succumbs to following the traditional course of other Australian universities. Nobody can spend so many months of hard work and careful planning without some degree of achievement. It is the common sense applied to human relations that makes him such an outstanding chairman at meetings, particularly at monthly council meetings where twenty or so strong-minded individuals seek to establish their point of view as to how so many facets of a university environment need to be planned. Such is the standard of useful debate and efficient council procedure that I often find myself distracted from the content of a meeting to marvel at the method by which the meeting is managed. I feel sure that Deakin University will provide Geelong and its district with a focal point for its community activities, and a chance for its people to reach new potentials to live now and plan for the future. I feel equally sure that Geelong will have much to thank Peter Thwaites for in the not too distant future. Robert Ingpen.

SUBTLE LEVEL-HEADEDNESS T.R. Garnett is a former Headmaster of the Geelong Grammar School. Perhaps it was his mathematical training. Certainly, nobody without an exceptionally well-organized mind could have coped with the multifarious concerns with which Peter Thwaites, ex officio, was involved. And apparently without strain. The exclamation "There, Peter" from his wife on the McIntyre Bridge one day as a comment on a chance remark that probably nobody who enjoyed being a headmaster ought to be one is one of the few bits of evidence of strain of which this writer knows - that and a heart attack at the end of a meeting of the Headmasters Conference in Sydney. One of the phenomena of our society has been not only the growth of institutions to serve a growing population ; but the realization that few of those institutions can survive or provide adequate service without collaboration. Geelong has seen during the last 15 years the founding of Marcus Oldham, the move of the Gordon, the budding of Deakin University, the move of the neighbouring Hermitage. With all these the Principal of Geelong College has inevitably been concerned as he has been with the close' connection between the Independent Schools in the Geelong area. (From the monthly meeting of the heads of those schools grew one of the most pleasant events of the year - what began as the 4-Schools concert, at which performers only were present, because they would have sympathy with the-frequent in the early days mistakes of their fellows.) At the state level there were meetings of the Headmasters Conference (Victorian branch) and of headmasters representing that anachronistic organization, the Association Public Schools, at which the Geelong headmasters together tried to watch over the interests of the smaller extra-metropolitan and partly boarding schools against those of the megalithic caravanserais of Melbourne. There was the Victorian Schools and Universities Examination Board at which the small component representing schools had to be jealous for its pupils as persons and not simply examination fodder. There was the Incorporated Association of Registered Teachers in Victoria, which owned the only independent Teachers Training College,

Mercer House. There was the Association of Independent Schools in Victoria, supposedly an association of Governing Bodies, which had to be goaded into life before the National Council of Independent schools could function at Federal level. This Council too had its executive as did the (Federal) Headmasters Conferences of the Independent Schools in Australia. Politicians at Federal level, politicians at State and politicians at City Council level (not one Council, of course, but fiveorsix, many containing Old Boys with prejudices selfcontradictory but strong) - three-dimensional chess will seem child's play in Peter Thwaites' retirement. He was, of course, an active member of all the bodies mentioned above, and Chairman of most, even in place of a member of a Governing Body. That there was one link-man of such quality was of immense value to all of them. Whether Peter Thwaites enjoyed being a headmaster I do not know, but he certainly gave the impression of enjoying committees, which salved the consciences of those who did not. One of the reasons why he was so good a committee-man was that he was never extravagant about facts, about proposals or about personalities. When, at a conference, a paper was read, he was always among the first to comment, pertinently, reasonably and briefly; when plans were being considered, he was practical; when choices of persons had to be made, he was fair. At a recent Headmasters' Conference an American visitor asked all those present to examine honestly what their own motives had been for first offering themselves as potential headmasters. As I have said, I do not know what answer Peter Thwaites would have given (he would have been far too discreet in any case to utter it in public), but the Independent Schools of Australia - and those who use them, not just Geelong College, owe him more than most of them realize, both directly in the political field, but - more subtly and indirectly because of the influence of his level-headedness on his colleagues. T.R. Garnett.

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THE GEELONG COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL HEADMASTER: I.R.Watson, M.A.C.E. DEPUTY HEADMASTER: N.N. Rachinger, T.P.T.C., Cert.Art., Adv.Dip.Teach.(A.T.T.I.) MASTER OF ROLLAND HOUSE: L.G. Hatton, Cert.Ed., Adv.Cert.Ed.(A.T.T.I.) DIRECTRESS, CAMPBELL HOUSE: Mrs. J. Sweetman, T.I.T.C. TEACHING STAFF: D.D.W. Cameron, Dip.Teach. (Q'ld.) Mrs.C.M.Candy,T.P.T.C. P.J. Connor, T.P.T.C. P.A. Constantine, T.P.T.C. T.G. Cook, T . P . T . C , Adv.Cert.Ed. (A.T.T.I.) Mrs. J.W.George, T.I.T.C. Mrs. J.E. Hastings, T.I.T.C. J.G. Hopkins, B.A., Dip.Ed. (W.A.) W.F. Jennings, T . P . T . C , Cert.Art. Miss C.V. Kennedy, B.Mus. (Melb.), Dip.Ed. D.K. Millard, Dip.Teach. (N.Z.), Adv.Cert.Ed. (A.T.T.I.) Mrs. M.D. Reilly, D.P.E. Mrs. W.S. Scott, Dip.Teach. D.A. Timmins, M.G.T.C (Madras), Adv.Cert.Ed. (A.T.T.I.) W-A Mrs. M.L. Torney, T . P . T . C , T.L.T.C G.T. Van Cooten, Dip.Teach. (Q'ld.), Adv.Cert.Ed. (A.T.T.I.) P.J. Woods, T.P.T.C. MUSIC ASSISTANTS: Mrs. J. Backhouse, L.Mus. Pianoforte J.H. Campbell, B.A. (W.A.), Flute Miss L. Connelly, 'Cello Miss A. France, Violin and Viola M.A. Guzelian, Oboe L. Jenkins, B.Mus. (Melb.), Pianoforte J. Mawson, Brass and Woodwind I.W. Simpson, B.Mus. (Melb.), Pianoforte J. Taylor, Bagpipes

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ROLLAND HOUSE

STAFF As we began the school year for 1975 we welcomed Mrs. Wendy-Anne Scott who joined the staff at Campbell House. Also at the commencement of the year we welcomed Mrs. Gwen Mills who is matron in Rolland House. At the end of Second Term, Mr. Brand and family were farewelled as they left us to return to Queensland. Mr. Brand is now on the staff of The Southport School. Mr. Peter Constantine replaced Mr. Brand and was welcomed at the beginning of Third Term.

MUSIC Music making has continued through the year in varied ways. We have become more aware of this as we have listened to students perform in assembly on Friday mornings. Choral music has again been to the fore. The choir's singing at the Easter Service in St. Davids made the occasion memorable. Two choirs performed in the Geelong Schools Music Festival this year. The Junior Choir later presented their main work, Jonah Man Jazz, at St. James and St. Davids. As in other years, a good number of students entered for music examinations and were successful. Jonathan has been the special interest of the Junior Choir in Third Term. The whole experience of this production has been a delight.

FIRST FORM PATHFINDER EXCURSION THE GIPPSLAND LAKES - MAY, 1975. During the second week of the May vacation this year, fifteen students of First Form (12 boys and 3 girls), made the trip to the Gippsland Lakes for five days of cruising, fishing and general outdoor activities. This year's trip to the "Lakes" was a follow up to the Pathfinder Excursion conducted to the area in August, 1974. This year's excursion was improved by the decision to make the trip to Gippsland by train and bus, rather than the exhausting car trip which had detracted a little from the previous year's tour. The students assembled in the early hours of Monday morning and spent the first half of that day travelling, via Melbourne, to Bairnsdale by train. Transferring to a Charter Bus in Bairnsdale the final stage of the trip to Metung was made in the late afternoon. Then it was on to the three 36 foot, 6 berth cruisers which became "home" for the next five days. The tour was organized by Mr. Philip Connor, Physical Education master at the Prep, and this year his fellow "captains" were Mrs. Jenny George and Mr. Jeffrey Hopkins. Apart from the obvious thrill of spending the week "afloat", highlights of the trip included nightly campfires with singalongs and verbal contests, extensive beach walking along the Ninety Mile Beach, games of "spotlight", moonlight fishing in small boats and adventures in the bush areas surrounding the "Lakes". The tour was not entirely without incident and the third morning of the excursion was noteworthy because of the grounding of two of the three cruisers. Without doubt the incident was the result of poor navigation however the tremendous reaction of everyone in the crisis and the assistance of local fishermen, that was given to the crews, was a highlight well worth recalling. Next year it is hoped to increase the numbers who can participate in the tour by taking four cruisers. Already four "captains" have indicated their desire to go again, and if the comments made by this year's "Boating Collegians" is any 'indication then there will be a rush for places on next year's trip.

Housemaster: L.G. Hatton, Esq. Matron: Mrs. G.M. Mills Resident Staff: P.J. Connor, Esq. J.G. Hopkins, Esq J.B. McKay, Esq. We have been a small House this year consisting of 21 Boarders of whom 5 were weekly Boarders. Mrs. Mills was welcomed as Matron at the beginning of the year and has quickly made herself a confidant and friend of the boys. At the end of Term II we farewelled Mr. M.S. Brand who had been with us for nearly three years and.presented him with a gift as a way of expressing thanks to him for his contribution to the activities in the House. In Term II we invited day girls and boys to a "Fun Night" which proved a highlight of the term - particularly the non stop production of drop scones. Gold, A Land Yacht, Billy Carts, Bicycles, Barbecues, have been some of the landmarks of the year around which are many interesting stories. To all who have made 1975 a happy year in Rolland House we say "Thank you".

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SOCIAL SERVICE

This year has been extremely busy as far as sporting activities are concerned, particularly in Terms One and Two. In Term Three the athletic activities were somewhat restricted owing to a spate of very bad weather which made the ovals very wet and sloppy. Despite this, five records were broken at the House Athletics Sports. The most outstanding performance was by Stephen Miller in the Under 13 High Jump when he jumped 1.59 metres. Pegasus House won the sports quite convincingly.

Meet Anocha whom we are sponsoring through World Vision this year. He comes from a needy family in Thailand and is ten years old. This has been our main project for 1975 but other worthy causes have been supported also. During the September Vacation Mr. and Mrs. Kershaw who were visiting Thailand were able to take other gifts to Anocha and bring back news and photographs and greetings from him.

We played a great deal of football this year with six teams playing regularly every Saturday. The Form 2A Team and the Form 1A Team both played very strong football during the season and had some decisive victories. The Hockey teams performed very well with the A Team winning the Association competition and the Lightning Carnival. It was pleasing to see so many girls involved in the hockey squad. The Form 2A Cricket Team proved that it is a talented group by going through the season undefeated.

Results 1975 Winners House Swimming - Minerva Winners Swimming Standards Competition - Minerva Winners House Football -Minerva Winners House Athletics - Pegasus I. MacLeod Swimming Champions were - Open U13 C.Kent-Hughes U12 W.Powell U11 D. Farmer U10 R. Longfield U 9 N. Barrett Record: U 12 50 metres Freestyle-W. Powell 34.6 Athletics Champions were -

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Open M.Stevens U13 S.Miller U12 P. Gorell U 11 A. Buchanan U10 A.V.Richardson Records: U 13 High Jump - S. Miller 1.58 metres U 13 Shot Putt - S. Miller 10.03 metres U 13 Triple J u m p - A. Smart 9.95 metres U 11 200 metres - M. Johns 32.1 sees U 10 100 metres - A.V. Richardson 15.5 sees U 10 75 metres - A.V. Richardson 11.9 sees

HARRIETVILLE We still call it that. It's difficult to change a name that has been used for years. Actually we went this year to Noonameena Lodge at Porepunkah. When good accommodation, excellent catering and cheerful bus drivers are combined with near perfect weather, an excursion has to be a success. With less snow (but enough!) this year, fifty students and all staff members (Miss Kennedy, Mr. Rachinger, Mr. Woods and Mr. Van Cooten) made the summit of Mt. Feathertop. Among those who acted as our guides were Mr. Len Ashburner at Snobs Creek, and Mr. Derek Rolland at Bright Forestry. It was good to renew acquaintances.

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JONATHON Early November, this year, saw the staging of the Prep. School production of "Jonathan". It was a musical devised by the Staff and Students of First Form and was presented as a sound and light show at the swimming pool site. The idea for the show came from a Morning Assembly in second term when the First Form Drama Club presented extracts from Richard Bach's novel "Jonathan Livingston Seagull". The extracts were so well received that it was decided to extend the idea and devise a musical which combined the music of Neil Diamond with Richard Bach's story - the result was "Jonathan", not a story about seagulls, but a jaunt into the world of imagination, with youthful idealism as the dominant theme. Rehearsals began in the first week of third term and continued during First Form Drama Club time for about nine weeks. The singing for the show was done by the Junior (Primary) Choir and they joined the Drama Club for rehearsals in the seventh week of term, making a total cast of seventy two - it was really tremendous to see so many students involved in the project.

Involvement in the show seemed to be infectious and there were those who cut and sewed material for "Jonathan", people who designed dance routines for "Jonathan", people who climbed trees for "Jonathan", (to erect a flying fox), people who dismantled tank stands for "Jonathan", and musicians who practised long hours on complex chord changes for "Jonathan", all these people can feel justly proud, for this was their "Jonathan" and the nights of the 6th and 7th of November were their nights. Miss Carmel Kennedy was the Musical Director for the show, and her tremendous efforts resulted in the beautiful singing of the Junior Choir and the very effective combination of musicians who made up the small orchestra for the show. She is to be congratulated. The young cast led by Christopher Murphy (Jonathan) and Stephen Lamont (Fletcher) were outstanding, and without doubt they are the promise for the future. It is vital that these young people be given every opportunity and encouragement so that their obvious talents may be used and developed. During the term the story of "Jonathan" was also made into a film, shot on location at Point Addis and this film is due to be premiered in February next year. The show was devised and produced by Jeffrey Hopkins.

THE FIRST FORM DRAMA CLUB FILM "JONATHAN" In third term the First Form Drama Club had two major projects underway. The first was the production of the Prep. School musical "Jonathan" and the second was to convert the story of "Jonathan" into a film. The beach surrounded by cliffs at Point Addis was selected as the location for the film version of "Jonathan" and shooting began in mid-September. Most members of the cast soon discovered that there was a world of difference between performing for a film and preparing for a stage show. All met the challenge admirably. Filming was scheduled for Sundays, however extremely wet weather in October saw many shooting schedules being scrapped and alternative times being arranged. Even a 4.30 a.m. start to filming one Wednesday morning did not manage to dampen the enthusiasm of the young cast. Again Christopher Murphy was in the title role of Jonathan, supported by Stephen Lamont (Fletcher) and Peter Holloway (The Elder) and they all found that the realistic demands of film making sometimes made an actor's life an extremely hazardous one. Scaling near vertical cliffs for one of the sequences almost brought Chris (as Jonathan) and his "not so agile" producer completely undone. However through freezing cold surf and up dangerous cliffs, filming proceeded, and the "rushes" look really exciting. At the time of writing the arduous process of sound "dubbing" had yet to begin, but with it completed the premiere of the film version of "Jonathan" should be scheduled for February, 1976. For the technically minded, about 2000 feet of colour film was shot and it is hoped to cut this back to 800 or 900 feet of finished film with a running time in the vicinity of an hour.

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Jonathon walked slowly down the dirt track, deep in thought, his grandfather's words still in his mind. "You are a child of the universe, just as the flowers and birds and the trees, no more and no less". * * Beautiful words, and Jonathon loved beautiful things. Grandfather was wise, and wise people knew everything and lived forever, (according to Jonathon's fairy tale book), but when he tried to share these exciting words with his friends they laughed and said that if he wanted to be equal to a flower he was welcome. Jonathon loved nature - trees, birds and bugs were his whole life. He and his grandfather lived in the bush not far from the sea arvd he attended the school nearby. "Grandfather, Grandfather, I'm home", he cried. "It looks like a storm, Jonathon, you'd better go and fasten the boat to the pier", he answered. Jonathon could never understand how grandfather could tell when a storm was coming two or three hours beforehand. He ran out and noticed the chilly wind rising and tossing the trees effortlessly above him. The thrashing, foaming waves were smashing onto the razor sharp rocks with sounds like thunderclaps, tossing the boats like cork. Jonathon hurried along the pier and deftly fastened his Grandfather's dearest possession firmly to an iron ring on the side of the ramp, then made fast towards home. The icy fingers of wind cut through him, like knives through histhin shirt. Just as he neared the clearing where the house was the rain started. Big blobs of freezing water soaked into him. He was like a sponge. * * Extract from Desiderata. Chapter 2 Jonathon ran inside and slammed the door, immediately peeling the sopping clothes from his icy body. The fire was crackling merrily in the hearth and the room was warm and friendly. "I'm home", he cried. Grandfather came in carrying a plate of toast, his wrinkled face beaming. "Put the wet clothes on the rail and put some dry ones on before you catch a cold", he said. They sat down to eat the toast and Jonathon began to tell his Grandfather about the boys who had laughed at him. " A h " , said Grandfather, "only some people recognize beauty in its true form, - as in a flower -, the velvet petals opening to reveal a thing of perfection. We might have a brain and the power of thinking, but look what we have done with it. We have turned our cities into an ugly polluted industrial scene, but a flower has beauty and perfection. Your mother loved nature as you and I do, and if she was alive now I am sure she would tell you to take no notice of those boys who are the sort of people who will grow up to be destroyers of beauty". When Jonathon was almost asleep Grandfather came to him and sat on the end of the bed. "Jonathon", he said softly, "my stay on this earth will end very soon and you will be left alone for the first time in your life. When your father died there was your mother, when she passed away there was me, and now that I will soon be going you rrujst find someone to live with. I have contacted your Aunt Frances and she has agreed to take you into her home. She has three children and I am sure you will be very happy there when I am gone". "Yes Grandfather", whispered Jonathon. "Silly man", he thought, "he knows wise people never die". Chapter 3 On Saturday, Jonathon went to the village to get the bread, milk and Grandfather's pension (being a village the 60-75

money was sent to the only store). As he approached the store he heard his name mentioned. He stepped behind the door and peered through the crack. It was Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Fry the shopkeeper. "I really feel sorry for that boy", said Mrs. Fry, "living with that old hermit in a cabin, and no money either, and he's so old, he must be in his eighties. What will happen to the boy when he dies?" "I don't know dear", answered Mrs. Parker, "but I will be glad to see him out of that old shack and into a decent house with some young people". "Sh dear, the boy's here", whispered Mrs. Fry. Jonathon stepped guiltily from behind the door, his face red. "I'll have two pints of milk, a loaf of bread and .10c of lollies", he said. "Yes dear", answered Mrs. Fry, praying that he hadn't heard much of their needless gossip, "that will be $1.20 please". Jonathon paid and made for the door puzzled and angry. They had no right to talk like that about Grandfather and he wasn't going to die. He tried to push the horrible thought from his mind, but it stayed there nagging him as he walked home. Chapter 4 When he got home Grandfather was panning for gold a thing he often did to pass the time. "I'll just be a minute Jonathon", he said, "go and butter the bread for tea and I'll be in soon". Jonathon quickly did as he was told and then went up to his room to read a book. He knew that Grandfather would not be in for at least half an hour for he could never leave his panning. "Ants protect themselves from enemies better than any animal on earth", read Jonathon. "Great Scott Jonathon", yelled Grandfather, "Come here boy". "Even a keen eyed bird has trouble picking up a target that disappears while you look at it". "Jonathon come here". Jonathon slowly dragged himself from the chair and outside. "I've done it Jonathon", yelled Grandfather, "I've struck it rich". Jonathon looked bewildered. "Gold boy, have you ever seen it?" He held out a shiny nugget about the size of an apple. "But that's fantastic Grandfather", exclaimed Jonathon. Grandfather went wild tossing the gold up into the air and catching it. "Your future's secured Jonathon, reckon it's worth about $5,000". "Calm down", said Jonathon, himself hysterical, "and have some tea". Grandfather finally gave in and skipped joyfully to the house for all his eighty years. "It's too good to be true", said Grandfather over tea, "You'll be rich, wear fine clothes and have many children, Jonathon. Clear thinking Jonathon told himself that today even $5,000 wouldn't go far and the way he spent money it would last about a year. Still Grandfather would be there to make sure he wasn't foolish with it. "I've left all my possessions to you Jonathon in my will so the gold's yours. Spend it wisely and it will last for as long as you need it", said Grandfather, "now come along Jonathon". Taking Jonathon in one hand and the gold very gently in the other he led him up the stairs to bed.

Chapter 5. In the morning when Jonathon woke up he opened his eyes to a world full of beauty. The sun was shining, the birds singing and the air was clean and fresh against his face. Jonathon lay back against his pillow, thinking of thegold, Grandfather, beauty, love and God. Suddenly it dawned on him it was the first day of Spring - no wonder the world seemed so fresh and new. Jonathon decided to go and pick some fresh flowers for Grandfather. He hurried downstairs, fixed himself a snack and ran outside. He picked a beautiful bunch which Grandfather would love to sit beside his bed. He went to the pond and began skipping stones along the surface of the water. He loved to watch the ripples shimmering across to the far ends of the pond. As it grew warmer Jonathon thought it time to start home for lunch. Back in the house he placed the flowers carefully into a vase for Grandfather and made him some lunch. He put it all on a tray and took it up the stairs. A surge of happiness swept through him as he thought of how Grandfather would smile when he brought it in. He put the tray on the table and knocked on the door. There was no answer so he pushed it open. Grandfather was still asleep so he put the tray down and shook him gently. His hand automatically drew back in surprise and horror. Grandfather was cold and stiff. Jonathon's eyes shifted to his chest, it was not moving. Jonathon screamed and ran from the house. "Grandfather, Grandfather" he sobbed, "you can't die, I love you".

Blinded by tears he stumbled forward, his whole body shuddering with grief. He bumped into something soft and looked up into the face of Mrs. Parker. "Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Parker, it's grandfather... he ... he's ... dead", he sobbed. The grief stricken face that looked up at Mrs. Parker's was one of tears, bewilderment and the agony we must go through to learn. EPILOGUE Jonathon walked slowly down the concrete path, deep in thought. He was trying to figure out how much his $5,000 would be in a Building Fund at 10% per annum by the time he was twenty-one. It was too hard. He gave it up. Anyway it was too nice a day. Whistling loudly he entered the prim and tidy white house where he now lived. "Jonathon be quiet, you'll wake the baby", said Aunt Frances. "Sorry", he said. He walked slowly up the stairs to his room which he shared with his cousin and sat on the bed. He heard the two girls playing noisily downstairs and looked around at his room. Spick and span but no privacy. Jonathon sighed and lay down. His eyes fell on his insect collection and the vase of flowers he had picked that morning. Although he missed his home in the bush and Grandfather dearly, he knew that Grandfather had given him something much more than gold, something that would remain with him forever, no matter where he lived. Grandfather had given him beauty. Fiona Knight 1K.

Dead Man's Creek I was sleeping by Dead Man's Creek at 1.00 o'clock in the morning when I heard a voice which said, "This is where dead men Meat 2.00 a.m. in the morning". After I heard the voice it sounded like it was coming from outside. I got up from my sleeping bag and went outside and I saw this thing. It was grey and its eyes glowed. It looked like the Abominable Snowman. I ran back and got my two barrel shot gun and aimed at the monster and I shot it. I was walking when I saw something looking at me. It was a deadly snake. I rushed back to my companion and felt his pulse. It was not going for he was dead. So next morning, I packed up my sleeping bag, cooked breakfast and left. Paul Trayner Grade 111

My Adventures at Skull Creek. I was resting early in the morning at Skull Creek when I heard an eerie sound whispering to me to come to the bank. I was not thinking as I went to the bank. My companion shouted for me to come back and dived in to the blankets. I then got back to my sense and tried to run, but a bony hand reached out and dragged me away into a cave. He then walked out and bolted the door and went away. I tried and tried to get out and shouted for help, but no help came. I couldn't get away so I lay down and fell asleep. When I woke up I found out that I was with a whole lot of bones and some other prisoners and then, I saw a horrible thing happening. The bones put a prisoner in the fire and waited impatiently till he was cooked then they took him out and ate him. The bones then shoved the rest of us into a different room to eat in the morning. I was terribly scared. I then looked around for a stone, found one and hit the wall. But the stone crumbled into dirt so I got a stick this time and I made sure it was strong. I dug at the wall with a sharp point on the stick. After a while I found a little hole beginning to form. I just managed to squeeze out and found myself in a dark tunnel. I groped my way along when I heard sombody coming, I squatted down and waited. It was the other prisoners. What a relief! I got up and walked ahead. I saw a light shining far off so went towards it and found out it was the fire where the skeletons had eaten some of the other prisoners. I quickly ran out and ran and ran far, far away until I came to my companion and we set home together. I never went there again. J.Robertson Grade 111

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THE MOUNTAIN Silhouetted against the fiery setting sun, Its magnificent splendour, much more beautiful than the surrounding peaks. It has outlived all mankind, but time is slowly eroding its beauty. G.D. Wishart, IF. THE TRUCK The old truck has outlived its usefulness Broken down into junk. It has been tortured with time. Destroyed itself dragging heavy loads along distorted tracks. It has served mankind. Once a proud machine, Now obsolete framework. C.W. Miller, IF AGONY MY WORLD There I stood, A discoverer, I suppose, Staring through the bracken of the forest into the stillness of a hidden world. The atmosphere was dull and cool, The ruins standing like patriots facing a firing squad. But the stillness was overcome, I was no discoverer. P.N. Holloway, IF.

The agony and the pain, I need help and soon, Its swelling, its growing, becoming unbearable and now . Darkness, my mind is blackening out soon, soon, Death awaits, an owl hoots, as its*feathers flutter the movement draws my attention. As it swoops down on a mouse, picks it up and drops it and then as the mouse, half dead, struggles, I feel the pain again, then, oh no wild dogs on the prowl, But the pain, the agony. C.A.M. Roland, I

AGE Time as it ticks by, we don't really notice it, Except when age comes on. We get older, stiffer and stiffer. You can't think as quickly, see as well, hear as well Time, goes on as your body grows it slows, Your heart beat gets slower and slower, You can't hear, Age, Age, Age, slower, slower... C.A.M. Roland, IF. GULLS The seagulls wheeling and turning flying up and down and landing on the sea with a gentle wake and take off with a wild flurry of wings and legs. They climb high in the sky. They then turn and fly down to the water in a blind raging rush. Then their heads come up and down like pistons. Almost every bob of a head yields another fish to sustain these gulls' lives. B.G. Golding, IH.

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A FRIEND Many people said he was weird, but he was my kind of friend. A wizard by his work, Condemned by the law - or so they said. But what did he care? It was his work. It was a shame to see him die. P.N.Holloway, IF. BUY LESS FOR MORE Inflation is here, Everywhere destroying economies, Lurking on every street corner, Inflation is here. The advertisers say come to our store for a bargain, Potatoes reduced to $3.99 a bag. Buy, Buy, Buy. Follow the latest sport - Inflation. Inflation is here to stay. D.A.N. Epstein, IF. STEAM POWER Steam, A traditional method of power, Power, The monstrous strength of a train as it pulls out. Locomotive, The handsome business end of a train. Pistons, Where the power shows as the driving wheels grip into the rails. Exhaust, The deafening sound but with rhythmical beat. Smell, The smell of a boiled-over kettle and a briquette fire. Old fashioned, Nowadays steam has gone, electric and diesel dominate. R.G. Morton, IH.

HORSES Horses, The gift of beauty to mankind, but he spoiled it. Riding, This word means an art that somebody can master with skill - it is a wonder how they do it. Bucking, This is what I love about the horse, it can do it for pleasure or protection. Trotting, This is truly a work of art which nature provided for horses only. T.F. Richardson, IH.

There was a young lady of Truit, who ate and ate lot s of fruit, she ate a banana and then a sultana and put on her favourite blue suit. Frances Keary Grade111 Seasons Summer is hot, Winter is showery, Autumn is leafy, Spring is flowery. Natalie Alsop Grade 111

HEART FAILURE Oh it was terrible, The car was coming in the drive, I could have killed myself, The sweet little bush would not go back in the ground the way it came out. R.G. Morton, IH.

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KARATE

- more than just a fighting art

We live in a strange society, a violent atmosphere. Technology supplies us with very effective methods of disposing of enemies but fortunately common man is not permitted to take advantage of these. No matter how peace minded we may claim to be we would all like to think that we could handle ourselves in a violent situation. This is where karate comes in. Karate is a martial art developed by people who were prohibited the use of weapons, thus making it a defensive art. When one is attacked, the empty hands (which the word karate implies) are quite sufficient to defend oneself if one is reasonably highly skilled in the art. For some people karate is also a way of life, and, for better or worse, increasingly a sport. Whatever conception of karate is held by the average man in the street, karate has become more and more popular in the world, partly brought about by the current craze of martial art movies. Treatment given to the martial arts, particularly karate, by the mass media has created a dangerously inaccurate impression of this unique art. The general public is misled. If we are to believe what we are fed by the media in seeing the screen heroes smashed through a hoard of other skilled martial artists, dreams are easily established. To be proficient in karate or any martial art takes months and years of hard physical and mental training. The physical training varies from two to three hours a day, three to six days a week. The students would not fast a couple of months in training (most new students do not anyway - the dropout rate is about 50%), if it were not for other aspects of karate interesting them. Karate is more than just fighting - it is a complete mental arid physical discipline. Karate is not merely a method of self-defence or learning how to block, kick or punch; its total concept lies far deeper than just physical cultivation. It is said that if physical development is the beginning of karate, then mental development is the ultimate endeavour. The major purpose of karate should be to train a person to achieve a level of perfection within his

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character by reaching a level of self control. Such a person will have developed an awareness which may enable him to avoid or deflect situations of physical aggravation and potential violence which would, in a less developed person, require the application of his physical karate abilities. Karate should be non-violent - there is no first attack in karate. Perhaps this concept of the way of karate may offer an explanation as to the large number of occidentals joining classes (often expensive classes) to learn karate. Perhaps it is the co-ordination, mental and physical development side by side which draws occidentals from their easy-going cultures which have developed devastating methods of destruction, to an art of weaponless fighting which, even at its best, can never be a match for a gun, and at its worst, can be quite primitive. It is clearly seen that karate is not all physical work as it appears to be - a lot of psychological principles and mental training are involved. Karate is an art worth studying for the sake of the art itself, the product of which is calm, organized mind that can call on a variety of perfected physical movements capable of countering any physical threat. Benjamin Ong VI.

ECONOMICS

The Economics Department inherited riches this year as a result of an application by the M.I.C. to the Australian Schools Commission. Under the Commission's Innovations Project, the sum of $607.00 was received from our generous friends in Canberra, whose coffers had been filled by taxpayers gifts, swollen by the savages of inflation. With money in our pockets, over sixty students broken into fourteen groups set out to make documentary-type economics films. The task proved that it was not an excuse for a "bludge", for in fact most groups spent hours outside class time, and occasionally in time allocated to other subjects, researching their topics in the library, writing scripts, visiting factories and farms, and preparing sound tracks, titles and graphical work ready for filming operations. The final works had their premiere viewing during an enjoyable 1975 Economics Film Festival Evening on Friday 21 st November. Titles included the History of Unionism, the Economic Impacts of the Gold Rush, Rural Industry, and Evaluation of Modern Production Techniques, Poverty, Urban Problems, Export Industries, and the Great Economic Achievements of the Labour Government! Although not all films were Fellini masterpieces, most were worth while since they represented dedication and effort.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND NOTES ASSEMBLIES Assemblies have been held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesday Assemblies have been conducted by Prof. John J. Watson, and, Thursday Assemblies have been shared by members of staff and visiting speakers. Student response has been very good, especially regarding appreciation of speakers and improved singing. A high standard has been maintained by visiting speakers and staff members. One visiting speaker held attention as he discussed Lenin, Lennon and Einstein on religion. Staff members are to be congratulated on a wide variety of interesting topics ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan, through Personality Fulfilment, to European tours and personal experiences told with telling effect. We were deeply impressed by the experience of a staff member, Mr. Keary, who, together with his family was befriended in Europe by an Italian family when his car broke down and asked whether we would be equally gracious to an Italian family in the same circumstances! The Deputy Principal has made an excellent contribution by the introduction of classical music at the commencement of Assembly. And we thank Rod Brown and Robert Rose for their assistance with sound system under the able control of Mr. Roger Salen.

CURRENT AFFAIRS Current Affairs and sixth form Religious Education have been combined during 1975. This has proved a successful experiment and will be continued next year. In Current Affairs we have had a series of speakers on a wide variety of topics including politics, sexual behaviour, drugs, architecture, sport, exorcism and Deakin University. These have taken a variety of forms from a lecture to illustrated lectures and films. In Religious Education the approach has been similar except that the topics have been different. A series of speakers told us what the Church is doing for prisoners (Father Brosnan from Pentridge), for the poor, orphans, unmarried mothers, etc. (John Edwards of Community Welfare) and for natives of the New Hebrides (Rev. S.T. Cooper). A feature of the meetings has been the question and discussion period at the close of each session. Students have shown genuine interest and appreciation together with ability to be critical in a mature fashion. Twice we have had a united session with Morongo. This has been accepted with enthusiasm both by the Morongo students and our own. It has been agreed that this should be continued next year. We go to Morongo on one occasion and they come to us on the other. Altogether a good year.

THE CATERING GIRLS The Girls of the College, the First of a Few, there's housemaids and kitchen and servery too. They all work together as one mighty team, and the antics of some just have to be seen. The servery girls are headed by Kate, when you come for a meal there's not long to wait. She's ably assisted by nine pairs of hands and the noise during mealtime is like two brass bands. The pace is quite fast, what with two-hundred kids all wanting their dinner and some want returns. This usually falls upon poor Mrs. Burns. When Joyce is on duty she gets into the fray and keeps the pace going right through the day. And then there's the back-up girls of the team like Alice and Maisie and also Lorraine, If they don't work together we're all down the drain. But, lest we forget, there's the rest of the crew like Margret and Bella and both Mary's too. Before the girls serve at the start of the day, there's Junie and Freda who both have a say. For they cook the tucker the kids have to eat from fried eggs and bacon on to the roast meat. Offsiding them there and fetching the water are Bernice and Margaret and also Joan Porter. Without their assistance to help with the task all the poor kids would be out to grass. The housemaids are busy with their different ploys cleaning up dormit'ries after the boys. There's Laurie and Mary Jean King and Marlene all very active to keep the place clean. So these are the Girls, called First of the Few who keep the place clean and dish up the stew. They're really the team, the behind the scene mass, who are taken for granted by all the Top Brass. Editor's Epilogue The credit for writing this verse that you see should certainly not be directed to me. George Lewis, the boss of the First of the Few Wrote this, while his helpers were serving the stew. There have been some changes since first this was writ But if names are varied the others won't fit. 66-75

THE WOMEN OF THE GEELONG COLLEGE President: Mrs. L. Hatton. Secretary: Mrs. R. Salen. Treasurer: Mrs. J. Murphy. This group is drawn from wives of male staff, female staff and boarding house matrons, who meet together regularly to encourage their interest in the College. We usually hold our meetings in the homes of members, and invite along a guest speaker. Guest speakers this year have included Mrs. Rockefeller, who teaches English to migrants, Rev. A. Peerman, who helps to manage the Geelong Family and Adolescent Centre and Mrs. R. Jamieson who recently returned from a trip to Japan. In June we met for a casserole dinner which was followed by a demonstration of spinning and weaving by some of our members who are quite expert in these crafts. Although the College community as a whole met on speech day to say a formal farewell to Mr. P. Thwaites, we held our own function, a supper, to say farewell to the power behind the throne. Mrs. Thwaites was presented with a framed water colour of the College, painted by Miss J. Honman of library fame. Our membership fees are put, we believe, to good use. This year we bought some gramophone records for Campbell House, and were sufficiently inspired by Mrs. Rockefeller's talk to donate money for the purchase of suitable books for the Migrant Library run by the Y.W.C.A. We ended the year in our traditional manner: with a progressive dinner.

THE BOARDING HOUSES In many ways It has been a year of adjustments and changes for the boarders. In February, the senior boys moved Into the new Mossglel and Warrinn units. There were the inevitable teething troubles, but all would agree that the greater privacy of the bedroon studies and the associated facilities have provided excellent boarding conditions. During the course of the year, these boys have made a start on the development of the surrounds of their new units. At the same time, the younger boarders settled into the re-organized Mackie, where each floor had become an independent and self contained unit. As the year progressed, it became apparent that the creation of the four house groups had facilitated a closer staff supervision, including tighter control of study and leave arrangements, and a greater measure of pastoral care. Associated with these changes a conscious effort has been made to develop in the senior boys a greater responsibility for the supervision of daily routine. In the domestic field, other changes have occurred. Throughout the year, boarders have been responsible for much of the daily cleaning of their houses and, in general, they have responded well to these new duties. During second term they also took over all the clearing and washing up associated with weekend meals in the dining hall. Part of the

financial saving thus achieved was put aside for boarders' purposes and, among other things, this has facilitated the use of our Grampians property for weekend boarder recreation during third term. This development has proved a popularone, with the hut transferred from the College by the Construction Pioneers in term two providing accommodation, with canoeing, cycling and bush walking the main forms of recreation. The other important change for boarders has been their incorporation in the six School Houses, now that their numbers are insufficient to continue as separate boarder houses for competition purposes. While most boarders are at present in Coles and Wettenhall, complete integration of day.and boarding students has occurred at the third form level and this process will be completed over the next three years. A further innovation this year has been the provision of overnight accommodation for day students. This has proved to be a popular and successful venture with about thirty students taking advantage of it. Nearly twenty boys make regular use of it and a majority of these spend four or five nights each week at school. They have enjoyed single or double bedroom studies, regulated homework periods and the use of library facilities.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD This year, twenty students including three girls embarked on the Bronze Section of the Award, and three on the Silver Section. Unfortunately, due to administration problems, the girls had to leave the group after first term. Neville Daniel gained his Silver Award during second term, and is at present involved in the work for the Gold Award. Two expeditions were again embarked upon during the year, a trial expedition being successfully completed in the Angahook Forest Park at the end of first term, and a test expedition during the Outdoor Activities Week at the end of second term was conducted in the Lome Forest Park. Generally, it can again be said that the scheme has been a successful venture as an alternative to Cadets.

CONSTRUCTION PIONEERS

FORESTRY TOUR A party of thirteen people visited some forest centres in Central and South Eastern Victoria during August. Our first stop was Creswick where we camped at Slatey Creek. We then visited the Forest Nursery, Forestry School and pine and hardwood stands. The next day we travelled to Mt. Macedon to stay at Dr. R. Harbison's home amongst huge exotic and native trees. The weather marred our journey to Marysville via Kinglake and Healesville and we settled down in the Football Pavilion that night. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gould and Doug entertained the party and we saw logging and sawmill operations, large stands of ash, the snow at Lake Mountain and the illuminated Stevenson Falls. Our next stage took us through the fog to Warburton via the Acheron Way and thence to Yarram where we camped in the shearing shed on Mrs. Collin's farm. We visited the Wron Wron Forestry Prison farm nearby and were shown the fine work they were doing by Mr. Jan De Vos.

After a good rest, we had a quick visit to Wilson's Promontory followed by an inspection of the Mirboo North reforestation area. The District Forester, Mr. David Paterson, detailed the work on hand and the management plans for development. We saw the steep areas being planted by the men from the Morwell Bridge Prison farm and some of the fine stands of ash and pine planted over 25 years. We hired some caravans at Inverloch that night and left the next day for Geelong via Westernport Bay and Melbourne. The group consisted of:-Stephen Berryman, Greg Abrecht, John MacLeod, John Harbison, Haydn Trickey, Gary Van Someren, John Legge, Neil Collins, Gary Tebb, Greg King, Wayne Sewell, Michael Kelso and Mr. C. Harbison. Thanks must be given to all those people who assisted us during the tour for the group saw a large range of forest operations in the limited time available. 1-75

DRAMA Robert Bolt's, "The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew" provided a highlight of dramatic activities for this year. In eleven performances, firstly, to parents and friends, and then to over three thousand children invited from schools in the Geelong area, the cast of fifteen provided a quality of entertainment which can only be described as highly professional. Many letters were received from teachers and students who enjoyed the play very much. Mr. Joseph Evans and Mr. Fred Haste from the Geelong Repertory Society reviewed the play and wrote the following critique: My sincere thanks to the 'College Players' for a most enjoyable evening on Friday 25th July. First of all I was pleasantly surprised at the comedy by Robert Bolt, in contrast to his more serious work "A Man For All Seasons". I had not heard of this comedy and did not know just what to expect, but from the moment the very beautiful story teller walked on to the stage, and told us of knights and dragons, I sat back and watched this melodramatic fantasy unfold. Terri Powell, as the story teller, was what every producer dreams of as the young mediaeval maiden. Her costume was just right, a lovely blue which contrasted beautifully with her long blonde hair. Her diction was extremely good, and her timing was perfect. Congratulations Terri! The Duke and his knights were very good in the opening scenes, and showed enthusiasm for their parts, but their dialogue was lost occasionally by speaking just a little too quickly. This, I felt was due to the fact that they were obviously playing to relations and friends, and perhaps got carried away, anyhow they soon settled down, and for the rest of the play they sustained their characters very well. Tim Bracher, as Sir Oblong, had the difficult task of holding the play together, which he did very well, and my only criticism would be that perhaps he should have looked a little older, but apart from that - a very sustained performance. Th.e Ship's Captain, Stewart Bell, was very good with the 'Robert Newton' type voice, and his rolling gait really made you feel that you were 'on board'. The Lord Mayor, David Backwell, gave a very clever performance as the little official, playing both sides against the middle. James Fielding, as 'Bottlenob' was excellent as the egg painter who 'put it over' 'the Baron. He had just the right type of voice and looks to make the audience feel the sympathy that this character required. Ronnie Lees, as the thieving Magpie, played a cheeky little part very well indeed. Andrew Cassidy, as Squire Blackheart, had obviously put a lot of thought into his character, and was rewarded with a lot of laughs, as the rather dim witted Squire. A good honest performance. Of Scott Sloane, as Dr. Moloch the professor of magic, I feel I must makeaspecial mention. This was a very difficult part, and one which could have been 'hammed up' to blazes, but Scott, although an inexperienced actor, kept him on an even keel, and turned in a beautiful performance, and had his audience in the palm of his hand from themoment he walked on stage. In the name part as Baron Bolligrew, Robin Halls, was excellent, as the conniving, dictatorial, overbearing no-hoper, he really made the audience hate him, and at the same time, laugh at him. To the rest of the cast, especially those who had to play more than one part, congratulations for the excellent support you gave the feature players, the kind of support you will expect when you play leads in future productions. To the stage staff, and to the director, for the many hours of hard work, congratulations for a very good production. Sincerely. Joseph Evans.

Of course it would have been impossible to achieve if Mr. Roger Salen and Mr. Fred Elliott had not led the backstage team in producing sound, scenery, special effects and costumes which added final dimension to the quality of the play. Those taking part were: STORY TELLER THE DUKE FIRST KNIGHT SECOND KNIGHT SIR DIGBY VAYNE-TRUMPINGTON SIR GRACELESS STRONGBODY SIR PERCIVAL SMOOTHELY-SMOOTHE SIR OBLONG fitz OBLONG JUNIPER CAPTAIN JASPER, 15th BARON BOLLIGREW SQUIRE BLACKHEART FIRST PEASANT OBIDIAH BOBBLENOB MAGPIE A SECRETARY DR. BEELZEBUB MOLOCH

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Terri Powell Neville Daniel David Everist Haydn Cock Stephen Healey Peter Bell Andrew Whiteside Tim Bracher David Backwell Stewart Bell Robin Halls Andrew Cassidy Andrew Hooke Jamie Fielding Ronnie Lees Jamie Richardson Scott Sloane

Apparently insurmountable difficulties prevented another performance of "Candlelight Theatre" this year. The previous years had provided such an enjoyable evening of entertainment (for old boys, families, parents and friends) in the magnificent atmosphere of the dining hall. It is hoped that potential difficulties will be solved in time for another 'Candlelight Theatre' to take place. Many of those involved in "Candlelight Theatre" provided a pleasant hour in the Library reading from Literature. This programme was directed by Mrs. Clarke and those taking part were:- Peter Bell, Stewart Bell, David Backwell, Tim Bracher, Reta Clarke, Jamie Fielding, Robin Halls, Andrew Hooke, Ronnie Lees, Terri Powell, Ashley Mclntyre, Stephen Healey, Geoff Roberts, Julie Schofield, Robert Vines, David Wettenhall, Jamie Richardson. Rod Brown and Mr. Salen helped with the effects. Visits from Melbourne Theatre Company and Children's Arena Theatre provided some excellent entertainment with "Cupid in Transit" - a most amusing presentation of teenage romance; "Phonetics" - a problem in communication between two young people who find themselves on the same telephone line and try to solve their individual problems of loneliness. "Rock'n Roll Circus" from Children's Arena Theatre was an entertaining insight into the dreams of the pop world. The quality of some of these visits has varied and the final performance of "Gatehouse" was poorly written and presented. I suppose the number of plays which we have seen in the last three years has enabled students to develop a critical awareness of the performances and the varying standards of scripts, acting and production and this has been of considerable value to those studying Drama and Literature.

An important development this year is the inclusion of Drama as part of the Fine Arts programme for next year in both III and IV Form years. In addition, Drama will become a subject to be studied at Form V level with possibilities of its development in the final sixth form. The subject will encourage progress in clear communication through speech, movement and mime. Stage craft, Theatre Arts in Set Design, costumes, lighting and make-up, and a study of the History of the Theatre, together with practical training, script writing and creative drama will be joined with courses in T.V. filming production. The "College Players" will present a concert of folk music and singing in the Library on the nights of the Valedictory Dinner and Speech Day. Terri Powell, Kirsty and Libby Elliott, Randall Forsyth, Richard Barley, Michael Ireson and Peter Millard have created a most entertaining and enjoyable hour for the final days of the year. Aristotle's term "drama" is given to works because they represent men doing things. The word drama literally means 'a thing done'. Much has been done in these past three years and more and more people are becoming involved in Drama at the College. On the "Speech Day" weekend the "College Players" with Randall Forsyth, Terri Powell, Kirsty and Libby Elliott, Andrew Warland, Michael Ireson, Gary Thompson and Richard Barley provided a programme of Folksinging in the Library. Excellent guitar work, flute playing and singing combined with 'originality' of Michael Ireson and Richard Barley to provide a thoroughly enjoyable entertaining evening. Finally - Scott Sloane and Robin Halls were awarded the Drama Prize for 1975. Congratulations to you both for outstanding contributions to Drama this year.

Morongo presented "The Sound of Music" this year and it proved a most successful production with the help of Jim Marendaz, Ian Mitchelhill, Stephen Hocking, Robbie McLeod, Angus Brown, and from the preparatory school, Christopher Roland and Robert Charter formed with two old boys Andrew Keen and Michael Roland and, of course, the twinkletoed and elegantly dressed Peter Amezdroz, Malcolm Robertson, Peter Millard, Simon Gillett and Neville Daniel highlighted the Ball Room Scene. A lot of work was put in by a large number of people and congratulations are due to Mrs. Deller and Mrs. Martin particularly, for a most enjoyable experience.

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SILENCE IS GOLDEN...? Looking back on my life, I suppose I was a rather precocious child, or at least I was always portrayed as one in the family photograph albums, always fighting with people older than myself, or singing and dancing on the kitchen table to a captivated audience of aunts and uncles. This may have been the result of being the youngest member of the family or maybe simply the consequence of an over active imagination brought about by too many Biggies books and adult films at too early an age, but I'm older now and I hope as the saying goes a lot wiser. Those memories, if not left behind with my cowboy hats and plastic guns, are rapidly becoming a blur at the back of my mind, having to take second place to mathematical formulas, chemical equations and other such things one encounters in advanced education. All I can readily recall from those early years is the night I spent in the Otway Ranges and even that is ironical because if there was one thing I wished to forget it was that. I remember the particular day was a typical cold, overcast June one, but it was also one of those rare occasions when my father wasn't playing golf, and so it was decided unanimously to spend a day in, of all places, the Otways. The morning was well under way by the time they had finally finished filling me full of stories at the local Sunday school about Moses and tax collectors who sat in trees to watch Jesus go by - a dreaded weekly duty for which I never forgave my parents. The roads through the mountains were long and winding and we seemed to drive for miles before eventually deciding on a settling place, driving sometimes for ten minutes under the thick, dark foliage of overhanging trees, then suddenly being dazzled as the treetop canopy momentarily broke the sunlight streamed in, but the sunlight was rare and finally, when we did stop, I remember it felt like stepping out into another world, a world in which dinosaurs would not be out of place! We luncheoned on one of my mother's typical picnic lunches consisting of peanut butter and fish paste sandwiches, then set off walking along tracks made by the constant tramping of animals' feet. We must have walked for miles that day, most of the time in drizzling rain and mud which came over the top of my sandshoes. It was not exactly what you'd call the ideal family outing but when I think about it none of our outings were what you'd call ideal. My mother kept slipping and falling over, cursing the wretched creatures that had made the tracks. Dad, fancying himself as a bushwalker strode miles out ahead, leaving mum and the rest of us stumbling in his tracks.. When at first I became separated from the rest of them I was on the whole relieved more than worried. The sound of bush birds and wind-rustled bracken provided a sharp contrast to the complaining and shouting that had passed through there just a few minutes before. I sat down on a rotten stump which crumbled even under my weight and began throwing stones at a can which lay just a few feet away. The more I studied the can the more it began to annoy me, because although I dreaded that place I was somewhat angry that some other person had been there before me. Perhaps it was symbolic, I remember thinking; perhaps it meant that people were everywhere you could not get away from them no matter how far away you went. A sudden gust of wind woke me up from my daydreaming, and sensing that time was moving along, I decided to return to the car by myself rather than wait for the others to return. As I walked back I began thinking about the can again and trying to picture the person who had left it there. I don't remember for how long I was thinking but quite suddenly I noticed the mud underneath my feet was not churned up as it was before but instead was smooth and shallow. I was making fresh footprints. in an instant I began to feel panic come over me as If coming up through the ground and seeping through my body like liquid on a piece of porous paper. I began retracing my steps only to find more and more tracks bearing only one set

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of footprints. Branches swung back into my face and sword grass slashed my hands as I ran frantically through the bush but finally disappointment and exhaustion overcame me and I collapsed in a heap and cried, not feeling the shame I usually experienced when I cried under other circumstances. There no one could hear or see me and even if they could I would not have cared it was a natural reaction and the only emotional outlet that I knew. I knew I had been crying for a long time because when I stopped I remember sensing dampness all around me, a dampness that wasn't present earlier on. The night was beginning to close in and suddenly my childish sobbing gave way to fear; the coming of night was opening up a new dimension to the bush, a dimension I was never to forget. Natural instinct told me to build some form of shelter, anything to keep the water off. From where I lay under the mass of leaves and branches I had collected and piled up I could see right the way down the mountain. It was soon dark but a faint moonlight cast an artificial light over everything. Trees which had been just trees a few hours ago took on new forms, their thin wispy branches silhouetted against the night sky. The sounds of birds had long since subsided, having been replaced by the eerie chorusing of bush crickets. As I lay there I thought of home. I pictured my mother sick with worry lying in bed with a migraine headache and my father, trying to keep calm, would be pacing back and forth on the bedroom floor telling her not to worry, because all that could be done was being done. I really felt sorry for them, it was all my stupid fault. I fell into a light sleep and when I awoke it was even darker than before. The trees had disappeared, the wind had dropped, it seemed that all was dead but for the crickets. It was only then that I began to sense the cold, in a second I recalled those countless articles I had read in newspapers and magazines about death from exposure. As is always the case the more I thought about it the colder I became. The night seemed to drag on for years. I remember thinking it was worse than trying to sleep on Christmas eve or on the night before my birthday. I lay there for hours on end thinking about things I had never thought of before, about death and what would I do if I woke up and found myself in a coffin under the ground. I wondered what toilet cleaners thought about the writing on toilet walls. It's funny how your mind works when it's tired. I saw the sun come up that morning, I sat there in drizzling rain watching that ball of fire rise above the mountains. I watched the dew liquify and run down the leaves then drop onto the end of my dirty sandshoe. As I sat there a peculiar feeling came over me, I was really happy and felt very contented, for a few moments I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else in the world. After the rain had stopped I crawled out from under the bracken and surveyed the scene outside. Everything around me was saturated with water and half way down the mountain a mist began, getting thicker and thicker the lower it went, until at the bottom it resembled a mass of wet cotton wool. I was shivering while I watched it, not so much because of the cold but more because of the sensation the surroundings conveyed to me. It was only a matter of minutes before the fog cleared to make way for sunlight, the bush had also woken up to begin yet another day. My feet sucked and squelched in the mud as I walked, punctuated occasionally by the crackling of twigs. Animals that had been attracted by the noise suddenly scampered off as I came into view. I shall never forget walking through the bush on that morning, it felt as though the world had shut down for twenty years and had just been reborn that morning. Everything around me was fresh and alive, rejuvenated by the early morning sunlight. I didn't have the slightest idea where I was heading, or even what direction I was headed in. I had forgotten what side of the tree moss grew on or what hand of your watch you pointed towards the sun. I just kept walking. Morning turned into afternoon. Then as the last light of

the afternoon turned into dusk, I came across a road, well not really a road, more a gravel track, but after wandering about in the bush for nearly thirty hours the slightest track appears to be a multi laned highway. Exhausted, hungry and worried, I curled up on the side of the track, and although it was cold, far colder than the night before, I was quickly asleep. For how long I had slept I had no idea but when I awoke it was dark and I was covered in a thick dew. I sat up and listened to the dull drone I could hear in the distance. For many minutes I sat there listening to the sound as it gradually became louder. At first I thought it was an aeroplane, but as it grew closer I realized the noise was not constant, but differing in pitch and volume, similar to the gear changing of a heavy duty vehicle. I sat perfectly still, every muscle tensed, hoping that it was as my senses told me, and hoping that it was coming my way. A few minutes passed, then on the crest of a nearby hill a diffused white light appeared, slowly gaining in intensity

until at last it became two definite beams. \ watched as it grew closer, then at the last moment ran out into the centre of the track and made a frantic effort to gain the driver's attention. The vehicle speeded towards me then when it was about a hundred feet away I saw the light flick up onto the high beam. Dazzled by the intense light, I stood paralysed as the vehicle drew up and stopped a few feet away. Relief, hunger and sheer exhaustion culminated there, and then I must have passed out because the next thing I saw was the spotlessly clean white ceiling of a hospital room! I knew then I was safe. Nearly fifteen years have passed since then, but even now I can still picture those two days so clearly it seems as if it happened only last week. Somebody once said that "silence is golden", I can't help but wonder whether that person had spent a night alone in the Otway ranges. Tim Bracher.

THE OL'DAYS

AGONY

As I toured the old town of Beechworth The days of the past flashed me by; Ned Kelly, horse-rustling the paddocks And the farmers a-giving a cry. The people and coaches passed me, Hurrying to mine up the gold, Soon the rush of the day was over And in the dusk the tall-stories were told. The oil-lamps and stars were a-shining, And all was silent that night, When there was a terrible uproar, As the Kelly Gang rode into sight. There was fightin', shoutin' and shootin' Till a man's shout was heard all around "In the name of the law, I must shoot you!" And that's when Dan fell to the ground. When the peace and the quiet returned, And I thought of the blood that had spilled I woke with the voice of the guide "This is where Dan Kelly was killed". T. Carruthers III

Life, is knowing that you believe you understand what you think I said. But life is also not being sure you realize that what you heard is not What I Meant. R. Neville IV. Life is sport, Life is cricket in the summer, Life is football in the winter, Life is school, O what a bore, Life is there to enjoy, so enjoy it! But sometimes life seems to go on, and on. Life is going to school and then progressing onto a job. A good job because it will affect the rest of your life Right up to when you die. Life is made up of important decisions That only you can make. All of life is packed with action, There's really no time when you can be bored with life. R. Neville IV.

With deadly poise it takes its grip, It has no mercy, its fangs bite deep, With outstretched tentacles it plans to rip, And tear and torture and mangle and sweep. Only fifteen strokes to go, And we're a canvas in front, Lungs gasping for air, Arms and legs throbbing with pain, Would they holdout? The football is there and I know how I can get it, So here goes, Go. Flat out. Come on. Go. That's it, almost there, Blackout, What's happened? Vision's gone. My head feels like it's caved in. Pain. Voices. Pain. Darkness. Pain. Life, a sequence of events that are of pain and suffering, Man, searching for answers, and finding nothing. The disillusions that make life seem, at times, such a ball, Oh the anxiety, the hell, the agony of it all. H.C. Rockefeller D.C. Osborne J.L. Green G.F. Witcombe

LIFE And in the barren, aged past, A movement, a vibration, growing, coming from who knows where, Dislodging the forces of time, at last, To become life. Who the hell was there! Life is meant to be fun you know Yet when I stubbed my poor wee toe And lost my brand new Barlow knife My grandad said that that is life. You work and fight to push yourself You struggle up that tree And when you get so near the top You fall, and break your knee. Life is being yourself and discovering yourself, they say. yet the cloak of disguise hangs over the truth Impressing, pretending, being what you aren't A mixed up little boy shaves twice a day. A. Whiteside A. Cameron S. Bell A. Morrison 75-75

THE DARWIN CYCLONE "TRACY" The original reason for my involvement in this incident was when I received a letter from a close relative who at that stage lived in Darwin. It all began five days after the beginning of the 1974 Christmas vacation. Early that afternoon I received a letter from our relatives in Darwin asking us to come up to stay at their place over Christmas and New Year. We were all delighted as we hadn't seen them for five years. My parents took two days to decide and reply by telegram. It seemed like no time at all before the day came on which we were to leave. We were on a T.A.A. flight 356 which left at 1.30 p.m. We boarded the plane with plenty of time to spare. The plane left right on time and was due in Darwin at 4.50 p.m. A strong head wind put us back three quarters of an hour but apart from that and a rough landing at Darwin Airport the trip was very pleasant. Our relatives were waiting at the airport for us. After they had welcomed us we proceeded to the car park at the rear of the airport. The weather was very hot and humid and rather unpleasant. Their home, which was only three miles from the airport, was in a small avenue which was close enough to the city but far enough away to eliminate most of the city's noise. Their home seemed to be one of the best in the street. The next two days before Christmas we were taken around the city of Darwin to see some of the highlights. All this time a violent cyclone by the given name "Tracy" was brewing over the North Araf ura Sea. It was centred twenty three kilometres North East of Darwin and moving at about five kilometres per hour. This means it would strike at about 1.00 a.m. Christmas morning. We had been given ample warning of the cyclone three days before. This gave us plenty of time to tie trees down, board up windows, bring any gardening tools or any other thing which could act as an air-borne missile, inside. I went to bed at 9.30 p.m. because we would need as much sleep as we could get. I turned the volume of my tranny down low in the bedroom so that I could hear any news flashes about the cyclone. I didn't sleep easy at all that night, nor did anybody else. My uncle and dad stayed up to warn us of any events. 76-75

I woke up at 12.30 to find my ceiling lifting a few inches then slamming down again. I quickly ran into the rest of the family. So far our house was undamaged, but we had no idea how long this was going to go on. At that instant I heard a great screeching and the entire roof of the house blew off and went careering over the fence and into a three storey building causing a wall to collapse and the roof to cave in. We ran downstairs and crouched under couches and chairs. We could hear a cracking of plaster on the ceiling. We looked up and gasped to see that the ceiling had sagged about four feet and continued to sag. We ran into the laundry. On the way my uncle was struck on the leg by a falling chandelier which badly cut him. So far no other casualties had occurred. One and a half hours passed and it suddenly became calm. We all got the impression the storm had stopped, but we were informed that this was the eye of the cyclone and would only last for about fifteen minutes. It was not safe before to go outside because of flying bits of rubble. We had only a limited amount of time to move ourselves and some possessions into the garage which was made of brick and was not yet damaged. We took vast quantities of food, some furniture, the T.V. and any other things we could salvage from the house. All we had to give us light was a small penlight torch which was very inadequate. We couldn't see much of the house or any other houses for that matter. No sooner had we entered the garage than the storm started again. My uncle's leg was bleeding profusely so we all got our handkerchiefs and wrapped them around his leg. The storm had started up again. This was a relatively safe place. We had a few scares through the night when we thought the brick wall was crumbling but we discovered that it was just dust blowing through a six inch hole in the wall. Numerous pieces of rubble bashed against the garage door. The cyclone had ended at about six thirty. We had difficulty opening the garage door because of the large piles of rubbish. Thin streaks of light were visible through the small opening in the garage door. The next door neighbours helped to free us from the garage. Mrs. Kulgera, the next door neighbour, was almost in tears which was understandable when you saw her house; only three rooms were still standing. Then the torrential rains came. You could see easily from the top storey the immense widespread damage. Throughout the day we sifted through the rubble of the house. I managed to get the radio station on the tranny. We were

asked to move all rubbish onto the street; also, we were told where we could get food and where we could sleep for the next few nights. Everybody was hospitable despite the difficult conditions. We were sleeping in the North Darwin Technical School because it was one of the least damaged. Two days after the cyclone we had calmed down a considerable amount. On the 26th December, we heard news that we were booked on QF 372 which left Darwin airport on Monday 29th December. My uncle and Dad were asked to stay and help with the massive clear-up. Each time you went outside it made you feel very depressed to see the extent of the damage. By now many bodies had been found and identified, and each day a list was brought around the different areas, of known dead or believed missing. So far this had not concerned us.

Supermarkets and shops opened with limited supplies and because of the lack of money everything was free. The day came when we were to be evacuated; we got all of our belongings together and made our way to the airport. We all bade farewell to Dad and my uncle who had to stay. From the air the town looked as if a bomb had been dropped on it. When we arrived at Sydney airport we were heckled by reporters but we refused to speak. We then caught another plane to Melbourne. In three weeks time dad and my uncle arrived back home again. I knew that this terrifying experience would be stuck in my mind for the rest of my life. Stewart Fabb III.

The Shepherd's Life -1854 The sturdy figure of the shepherd appeared over the small hill. As he rested awhile on his long stick he pushed the widebrimmed hat back on his head to let the cool evening breeze blow on his damp forehead. The face was sun-burnt and weathered by wind, strong and patient, and he shaded his eyes against the setting sun, as his experienced gaze swept the low scrub for stragglers. He then looked back at the flock, which was making its way to the green fields of safety around the homestead. He hadn't lost any sheep for a week now either by accident or through dingos, and he was keen that his hand-over count to the watchman would be just as good tonight. One could sense the strength of this lonely man. His empty bottle, once filled with black tea, was kept at his hip, and his tucke/-bag was held by his large hand. His weathered clothes were casual and loose, but worn with great pride. He lit his pipe which had made his thumb tobacco stained. Suddenly, the obedient dog whined, as if to say it wanted its food.

The shepherd did not stir, but instead sighed. He loved the open air life and fire at night, which he had daily. The £35 a year he was paid, plus the extra money he earnt in the shearing season, made him quite a prosperous man. Because of his distance away for everywhere, he planned to visit Melbourne soon, to see the strange and wonderful sights that the others kept telling him about around the night fires, he would buy English clothes of his own, and new pipe and boots. It was this he was thinking of, as his flock was reaching the green pastures, short of his homestead. Once again, the dog moved restlessly at his side. By sunset he had handed over his responsibility of the five hundred ewes to the night watchman. He watched the man move out, with the sentinel dogs, to the little watch box, which overlooked the flock. The shepherd suddenly shivered in the cold night, and was grateful he had only the day duties, and would spend his nights with company and in the warmth and security of his hut. Until the sheep were again counted in the morning, and duly handed over, he would sleep contently. Tony Carruthers Form III.

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The radiant orange light slowly raised its lifeless head from beyond the horizon and filled the sky with a brilliant golden hue. The last traces of night were being pushed into oblivion as the light of the day swept the land of its grey blanket. Nearby, birds and animals that had disappeared with the last flicker of the previous day emerged with renewed vigour to challenge yet again the merciless surroundings that was their home. Lizards and other reptiles scampered over the still cool sands while others found refuge in the branches of spineless, wispy trees, which creaked and groaned under the blazing ball of fire. Great mountains of granite and sandstone, memorials to the traumatic past, stand side by side guarding the desolation and all that it stands for. Sand, drained of its last ounce of moisture, is whipped into whirlwinds by the hot north wind and dances around the foot of an old iron windmill, while its rusted head, untouched by the breeze, lies motionless, void of any life. A huge bird flying high above the scorched earth offers the only substantial shadow for miles around but even that is ephemeral as the muscles and sinews of the great creature melt into the distant haze. Mirages shimmering like liquid gold on the edge of the sands afford only the illusion of water, the blood of nature and sustainer of life. Then, as if it had seeped up through the sands, a house appears. Battered and beaten by the forces of nature it stands alone, a remnant of civilization that once was. As the ball of fire lifts itself high into the heavens everyone and everything knows that another day has begun. The inhabitants of the house also were beginning to stir. The sun which streamed in through the hole in the blind danced upon the thorny, unshaven face of a man while his wife beside him slept away the last minutes of the night. Down the passage a freckled teenage girl draws her hand out from underneath the bedclothes and flicks the knob of the ancient radio beside her bed. The fresh and invigorating voice of the radio announcer many miles away in an airconditioned studio provides a sharp contrast to the hot, sticky atmosphere that had already overtaken the house. In the bedroom opposite, the twin boys had long since been awake and tired with the general immobility of the household, proceeded to liven it up by wrestling and throwing things at one another but their games, like everything else, were soon brought to a halt by the heat. Dressing was a very simple task at that time of the year, consisting of the smallest amount of clothes possible but at the same time keeping within the realms of decency. The breakfast table lacked the buzz of activity always present in the cooler months, their enthusiasm being deadened by the oppressive heat. The bedraggled woman served the meal in silence, occasionally lifting her hand to reprove the children. The kitchen radio, as if also affected by the climate, quietly played on the mantelpiece. The weather report, following the seven o'clock news, roused a little interest in the group but all life once again drained as the actual forecast was read out. The drought, already three months old, still continued without any signs of a break. The circles and squiggles on the newspaper weather map meant little to the farmer as it lay before him on the table. All that was important was how they felt and not what some man had drawn in a meteorological office. The fly wire on the back door, openly exposed to the sun, was already red hot. The outside heat met the farmer head on as he kicked open the door with his boot to begin the days chores. The garden, a blaze of colour during the winter months, now withered about his feet, the deep greens having turned to golden browns. The morning sky had been the same for the past three months, a clear light blue, and reminded him of an ocean as seen from fifteen thousand feet. Today, unfortunately, the blue was above him, not below. In any other situation the beautiful clear blue would have been appealing but today it was particularly ominous and certainly not beautiful in his eyes. The galvanised iron shed which housed the machinery shimmered in the sunlight, the shiny metal increasing the heat inside ten-fold. He selected the once white utility this morning in preference to the motorcycle as he was farther removed from the heat generating engine. The track, wellworn by the constant trampling of cattle, was smooth, a thick layer of dust deadened corrugations and holes before they reached the cabin of the vehicle. The utility

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threw the red brown dust up into the air, then left the suspended matter to fall and resume its original position. The water holes, usually a place of refuge for the cattle, had been transformed into dry, cracked craters, many of them containing the carcases of the animals whose lives they were supposed to sustain. Black crows and the occasional hawk, apparently unaffected by the heat flew high above searching for something to fill their empty stomachs, while those having already dined sat on sagging wire fences watching them. The sun-drenched mountains looked down on the vehicle as it passed beneath them and into their shadows. Quite suddenly a cloud of dust appeared in the opposite direction, gathering on the horizon. At first it appeared to be a whirlwind, not uncommon at that time of the year, but as the cloud drew nearer and became more distinguishable he could just make out the outline of a truck amidst it. In a few minutes a landrover pulled up beside him and his neighbour's head appeared out of the open window. The common bond of disaster knitted together the friendly people of the area even more closely and together the two talked for hours. With nothing better to do, they discussed the conditions and problems as well as the local town's cricket club's victory the previous Saturday. The onerous heat took second place to their friendly conversation and only when they had finished and both gone their separate ways did he notice once again the tyrannical weather. The scene was much the same as he perused the countryside. Apart from the fact that it filled in a day the daily task of inspecting the property was useless, yielding more and more disaster every minute. The heat had only slightly abated when he returned home later that afternoon, although the extreme humidity was still present. The brown and white sheep dog that lay in the shade of the house eaves slowly wagged its tail as its master returned. Too exhausted to return the greeting he went straight inside. The scene inside the house was much the same as when he had left that morning. Faint smiles greeted him as he entered the dining room where they all lay crowded around a small noisy fan. Despondently he informed them of the days events and the situation on the farm. After a time they all filed into the kitchen where tea had been laid out for them. The leaves of the lettuce had withered even in the short time that it had been exposed and all the other food looked as though it had been on the table for days. Slowly they ate the meal with the same enthusiasm as they had eaten breakfast. After the dishes had been washed the family returned to the dining room and waited for nightfall. The parents listened to records which were nearly as old as the machine on which they were being played. The children played Ludo, and Snakes and Ladders or cut out pictures from a ragged Womans Weekly, while outside, masked by the night, grey thunder clouds began rolling across the sky. The clouds gained in intensity becoming blacker and heavier as time passed by. Then, as Bing Crosby was half way through The Bells of Saint Mary's' the first drops began to fall, quickly evaporating as they hit the still hot tin roof. The man looked up from his Journal of Agriculture but passing the sound off as scratches on the record resumed his reading. The children hearing the noise on the roof stopped their game. Observing the children's reactions the man looked up once again. He listened for a few seconds then dived across the room and removed the arm from the record. As soon as the music ceased a new sound could be heard, a heavy drumming on the roof. There was no mistake now, they all knew it was rain! The woman dropped her knitting, the man his magazine and the children upset their game to observe the spectacle that had been absent for so long. Down, down, dow#n, the rain continually fell reviving the parched land and invigorating every living thing. Overjoyed the entire family danced about in the rain relishing every drop of it. Finally when they did return inside they all sat by the window aweinspired by the natural phenomena. Later that night when all were in bed the rain was still drumming hard on the roof, deafening the ears of everyone inside. Outside the earth was being reborn; the drought had broken and real life could begin once more. Tim Bracher V.

THE PROTECTING POWER? I once saw a bloke kill himself. It was the most shocking incident I had ever seen. He had timidly looked over the edge of the cliff towering above me, a sheer black monolith, rising out of its own landslides, and pushed himself over, to cartwheel round and round, before landing with a sickening crunch. I rushed over to where he lay, back up, his head and shoulders mashed to a pulp, where he had hit rock. In my petrified and shocked state, I didn't think of contacting the authorities, I just looked in the inside pocket of his elegantly cut dinner suit. He carried an impressive wallet, made of sealskin or something similar which I put in my pocket along with a small disc, which had been on the underside of his lapel. Gathering my gear, the dolphin attractor, an electric wave device used for killing them, and the assorted gear to go with it, I quickly left the site, putting the wallet and disc along with the other gear in a secret compartment in the V12 motor of my Jaguar. I felt no pangs at stealing the wallet and leaving him there, as I myself had not strictly been keeping within the law. I was killing dolphins, a usually restricted animal, to get the fat of their throats. During my work as a laboratory scientist, I had discovered a way to make ambergris, that ambergold jelly, the only fixative known to man for perfumes, out of dolphin fat which was more readily available. When I was away from the district using a series of back trails and double backs to get people off the track, I opened the wallet. If I was shocked by the suicide I was amazed at his wallet. It had a combination lock in it, and was not just skin, but had a rigid metal case underneath, rendering it rather unusable. I drove to the lab., attempting to think of ways to open it. Obviously, there must be something of value in to, to take such precautions over it. By the time I had got to the deserted lab., I had decided to use acid to burn it open, a relatively easy procedure. Inside the wallet was a five dollar bill, and an identification card, a tribute to Colonel Charles de Brgant of the Swiss People's Army, along with a hurriedly scrawled note saying, "Report to 1205 Assault C/O Helvetia Airport". My curiosity thus aroused I took a chance to use some of my perfume money to take a trip to Switzerland, taking with me as usual only a suit, and my chequebook with the stuff I found on the Colonel. I always travelled light, buying clothes on the trip, and discarding dirty ones. After a rather boring trip on a first class DC 10, I stepped out of the plane onto Zurich airport, which was situated in a barren field, stuck up in the mountains, with little sheds at each corner, all the offices, and check points being underground, as the Swiss are a very military thinking people. The first variation from the norm occurred when I was doing my post flight wandering round the under ground maze of the airport. Everytime I went past a guard post, and there were quite a few round, the soldiers would look concerned and a yellow flashing light went on and off behind the desk. After this happened about four times during my wanderings, a small weedy looking man, gold tassels and junk covering him, came and pulled my arm. He said, in Interlingua, "Come with me colonel, we have been waiting". I was puzzled why a little Swiss runt like this one should speak the international scientists' language. He took me into a large office, well appointed, with a burly guard and secretary both in uniform outside. He continued to speak in Interlingua. He said in a high pitched voice, "I hope your work in Australia has succeeded?" I nodded saying, "Yes", as I wondered what my work was. He took me to a corner of the room where at a touch of the trophy shelf, a section swung out, its gaping maw revealing a spiral stairway down which he poked me. At the bottom of the staircase, there was a corridor with many doors, such as the one I had just come out of, reminding me of a ship's corridor. I tagged along behind him, doing two strides to his three, until the

end of the lobby where a guard control point was situated, the first personnel I had seen since the stairway. Here the guard asked for my identity card, which did not have a picture, and plugged in the little round disc to a machine, after which he gave both back and opened the door. The last week had been full of surprises but this one topped the lot. The room was full of submarines, those new ones with Polaris missiles. I blinked and looked again, but they were still there, about one hundred submarines lying five abreast and twenty rows long, at the end of which there was a large black tunnel. We mounted a cart resembling a gold cart which went considerably faster than its civilian counterpart. All the submarines were plugged into huge airconditioning tubes, and I guessed they were "mothballed" until needed. Something seemed highly odd about the whole affair until I pinpointed it, Switzerland was entirely landlocked. What on earth were they going to do with them all? The answer became clear when we reached the end of the chamber, and entered the hole easily big enough to fit a house in. We entered and the lights for about two hundred yards flicked on. When we reached the end of a section the lights in front would flick on, and the ones behind off. After several miles, we entered a vast arena with eleven such holes as we had just come out of. Tracks came out of the tunnels and joined together like one giant marshalling yard. The one remaining track led into another tunnel. The buggy veered off into a smaller track and went at its apparent top speed of 35 mph at a wall, seeming intent on ramming it. About five metres from the wall stood a rubber belt. When the car hit the belt, the wall swung open to reveal a garage where we got out and left the car, which moved away on the belt. We reached a door which opened in front of us to reveal many doors,,round a half circle of chairs. In the chairs were many civilians, and also about one hundred military members. The little man took me to a seat and left me there amongst men of many nations and creeds. The lights flashed and everyone rose, while a man entered wearing a very futuristic uniform of tight green nylon. He spoke in a masterful way in interlingua saying "Well gentlemen, we are almost ready to start the offensive", after which he read a list of countries. At each country's name, a man would stand up and say "ready sir", and then "24, 36 or 48 hours for mobilization". When he read out Australia I shouted similarly only having a vague notion what the whole affair was about. It seemed that no communist countries were called and eventually it clicked; this must be a scheme to squelch communism. If this was the case I was all for it, as the twisted forms of communism around were having an adverse affect on.the world. It also followed, if Communism was about to be squashed, the Australian Communist party had found out and got rid of the agent. I decided to go along with it, until I found out anything that did not suit me. After the man had finished with the list of countries, he went on to say, "On leaving, you will be handed an envelope with various data about the campaign, for your country. Put the envelope into the slot of the machines on the red wall, and put on the head band* I did as he told, and a funny feeling of numbness came over me. When it had finished I took off the band, and the big leader went on, "You have now your country's mobilization times, and places. To get it out of the hidden parts of your brain you must go to the chief offices of your Departments of Defence in your countries and do the process in reverse". That seemed fairly logical and without arguing I went towards the door with all the other national representatives, and we wove our way through the vast underground arsenal, back up to the airport, where apparently planes were waiting for us. As I boarded, I wondered what was in store for the next few months. Was there to be a war against the Reds, or would the Australian Communists get me? I wondered ... I.E.D. Morrison, III.

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Fragments of Manuscript found in prison near Seville. Probable author Peter Compton, English Citizen, believed dead.

Sixteen in a cell. There are no sanitary facilities of any kind. My mind keeps wandering back. My thoughts are mainly concerned with two things, how I got into the war and how I got in here. The war, well, at the time it seemed obvious that all freedom loving men should come and take up arms for the republicans. Now I know that the republicans are just as unscrupulous as Franco. There were some terrible actrocities. As to my capture, we were pretty sure that Macino was the informer. We're in no position to do anything about it though. "The hawk" doesn't do anything these days, he just sits with his head in his hands. Hardy hasn't lost his swaggering air. The prospect of death doesn't seem to frighten him. What is a soldier of fortune doing with the republicans I wonder? What will it be like to be dead? Is there a life after death as the Christians say? Parker seems to spend most of his time arguing with the communists, trying to convert them. Not much use really, the executions can be only a few days away. The reality that in a few days they will no longer exist, does not seem to have hit some of the men. They sit and complain about the conditions. It is a lousy way to end your life, though. The jailers seem rather afraid of us. It could be that they fear we Englishmen, or it could be the legendary Hawk. Perhaps they feel guilty. After all we have done nothing to them. The war is an idealistic struggle basically. It is only through internal power struggles that it has become a real war of hate. The political ideals have been corrupted by the power hungry. But I mustn't philosophize. Enough men have, and will do that, and I mustn't waste my paper and ink. I had enough trouble persuading the guards to get me some. 'Oh to be in England' runs some poem or another. I think all of us would now wish that we could turn the world back a few years. I tried to draw a warden into a discussion on whether the winners thought things were better now. Whether the war was worth it, and such things, but he began saying how busy he was, and he walked away. It is difficult to reason why; fear perhaps of giving his true opinion, or maybe he was just not an abstract thinker.

Abstract thinking in a death cell. Would I go to the gallows musing over the rights and wrongs of political expediency to gain an end? I doubt it, I think I bury myself in debate with my fellows to blot out the thought of death, that frightens me. It took me a long time to persuade the guard to get me another pen, and I have lost my train of thought. Odoreida died of some disease a couple of days ago. Some grim humorist remarked that it was just his luck to be the first to go. There was not much laughter, the majority of us are still trying to forget death. We occasionally pick up news by listening to the guards. Almost all resistance has stopped. Franco has set up a government. We ask for newspapers occasionally too, but they give us the fascist rags and we only hear their side of it. If we had won, I suppose our prisoners would be fed propaganda too. I used to think of myself as being with the party. But certainly now I wouldn't touch them. Both sides are much the same in practise although very different in theory. I gave Parker a piece of my paper today. I don't know what he'll do with it. I think he's scrounged a pencil stub. He's not having any of my ink. Today we were told we would be executed at eleven o'clock tomorrow. It hit us hard; I wasn't able to write for a few hours. Tomorrow. Only twelve hours to live. All my life, Harrow, Cambridge wasted on a crummy war. Perhaps not wasted, if men learn from the war the danger of blind political bigotry. A wasted eight hours I fell asleep. Breakfast will be arriving soon, not that anyone will eat. The feeling of comradeship has broken down. I talked to Parker about it a while ago. He said that idealists, freeloaders, communists and rogues had been thrown together by a mutual enemy. Now that all that remained was the end, they were falling apart. They have no need to stay together any longer, and they never had any wish to. The guard has unlocked the door, we are about to die. I must stop now. My only hope is that someone will find this manuscript and that it will help people to understand the war, and themselves through the experiences of an idealist in a material struggle for...

Probably complete work. Likely author George Parker, English, believed dead.

Today I found out that I have only twelve hours to live TWELVE HOURS in which to think of all the things that I have done, and seen, and more painfully, all the things I could be doing now, and in the future. The cell is filthy, ill ventilated, and horribly crowded, but it seems like a paradise, a paradise soon to be lost. Why did I join this group? Did I feel that it was right to fight for freedom? Was I just thinking of adventure or perhaps glory? I wonder whether the Spaniards would come to take part in an English war for freedom? It is odd that with the last seconds of my life ticking away I am sitting writing something that no one will ever read as like it or not. But I must do something to fight away the feeling of fear. If I were sensible I would be musing over ways to escape. But I have long given up hope of that. Life. Why do we cling to it so? For two years I have been living in conditions unfit for animals, always realising that there could be, at that very moment, a sniper pointing a gun at my head. But even that constant uncertainty which Compton (who incidently gave me this paper), said was worse than a certain knowledge of death was better. Compton has probably changed his mind, now that he has his certain knowledge. I will ask him tomorrow when he wakes up. I never realised before how astute Compton is. He noticed that the esprit de corps was wearing thin. It is probably because of the differing personalities, etc. Only a common foe united us; now even the fight has gone, no there is nothing left but memories of actions past, and even then everybody quarrels about who played the greatest part. The time has come, the guards are forcing us out, it is surely the end as it must have been for many other republican fighters who were imprisoned for their beliefs ...

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T. Neilson IV.

The Lawn: A Tree: Pushing its way through Showing her new dress Tasting the breath of sweet life Reprimanded by autumn Decapitated. Tears soaking the ground. D. McFarland. Cold winter's morning Autumn approaches White dew covering green grass Wattle trees start flowering As clouds blacken On a windy day. A. Anderson. Unbearable thirst Tramping, exhausted by heat, The blinding sun's rays. Slithering, hissing Stretching out from deep long sleep, Summer days ahead. G. Shrimpton. Crashing down a wave Surfboard smashed against sharp rocks, A victim of the sea. S. Kearney. Eucalyptus trees In long planted rows Waiting forever. G. Shinners.

AN AUSTRALIAN FAREWELL I stood there on board the ship that was to be my home for the next four weeks, and suddenly felt very much alone in the dark. There was noise and bustle below me in the heart of the ship, and away on the gloomy docks were lights and people and sound. My father was in the Army and he had been posted to Indonesia to attend the Indonesian Staff College. We were to spend eighteen months in that country and we had read deeply about our new homeland in an attempt to try to understand the people and their customs. The weeks of anticipation had made us excited and keen to leave, but now the moment had finally come to say good-bye for the first time to my only true home. I stood on the highest point, the boat deck, which corresponds to the roof of the ship. The pale faces of the crowd below stood out small and white in the gathering darkness. Our relatives and friends were there, and the only links we now had with them were the miilti-coloured streamers which stretched down from the decks of the ship to the up-turned faces. I finally rejoined my mother and father and sister Sally, and we all made happy and exciting conversation, and called occasionally to our special friends on the dock. Their voices rose, like a steady hum, in waves of sound from below. Suddenly I felt very homesick, the ship's steam whistle let loose a mellow roar once, twice, three times. Suddenly there was a splash of the line cast off from the pier, the grinding of the gang plank as it rolled back onto the ship, and the boiling water of the propellors, and slowly the ship backed away. The little tugs pulled and shoved, and finally, when we had reached the right channel, swung us around and we were going ahead. I shall always remember the ship's radio system playing the farewell music, and the lights slowly dimming in the darkness. I hope that one day I may travel again, and in time, this experience may become an old story. But there is only one first time. The ship was high-lighted for me by the games and sport on board, the midnight swimming in the ship's pool, the fun with the poker machines which we children were allowed to

play before six o'clock in the evening. I remember our arrival at Port Moresby, where the only entry to this capital of New Guinea was up a rather shaky old iron ladder fastened to the side of the wooden pier, and how difficult an obstacle it was for the older passengers. We averaged about four hundred miles per day, and we had great fun entering the daily lottery, where we were asked to guess the distance the ship would travel during the next twenty-four hours. It was great excitement waiting for the exact distance to be posted on the notice board, and hear the cries of joy or despair as the figure was revealed. I learnt to live for four weeks in a flat world with a rim, a flat world of tumbling water with a bowl over it for a sky. Occasionally we had the flying fish as escorts, as they kept pace with our ship in the cool evenings. But finally, one very early morning, I stood with my father as dawn broke in hope of finally seeing our new home. We were out on the sun deck, and it was a little cool, with a touch of mist about us. Presently along the place where the rim of the world had been for weeks, were four blinking lights, off and on, off and on. That was Java - a dark and mysterious place emerging from the awakening dawn. Later, much later, I was to see and experience many wonderful things: the wonders of the ancient temple of Borobodur, built one thousand years ago, standing alone and magnificent in the green jungle; sit with the Indonesian children far into the tropical early morning and watch the Wayang Kulit (a shadow play), a form of drama performed with beautifully decorated and perforated leather puppets so formed that their shadows are cast against a white screen as a kind of movie. I was to travel to Djogjakarta in Eas't Java, to see the performance of the great Ramayana, a magnificent Hindu epic which is performed for only three nights in the year. This was performed by over two hundred actors, in the open at night, at the base of the old temple of Prambaban. At this time however, I did not realize that my new home would show me so much and make me appreciate the Indonesian people. However, all this was still to come. At this moment, I was looking at the first foreign country I had ever seen - there never will be another first one. Tony Carruthers Form III.

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OUTRAGE There she was, sparsely clad. All the boys I saw were very glad, But such behaviour I do apall. All I see is the outrage of it all. A father's entire entity As his only son first Openly defies authority In one sudden outburst. Look at them, it's disgusting; People like these, living this way But this is their way of life. It's not up to us to say. The outrage of it all! Faded jeans and grandmother's hat. I never thought I'd be seeing the day When young girls throw their dresses away. When we were young, we weren't like that. The outrage of it all. Andrew Browne Ron Lees Richard Carr John Harbison

NOSES Everyone knows Noses are needed, If you hadn't a nose You couldn't be nosey. Everyone's got Hong Kong flu By June they'll have it through and through, And no-one knows what to do So everyone will be off work, Except f o r m e , Frogs don't have noses. There is nothing quite as individual, As a nose. There are huge ones, tiny ones, Sharp ones, and blunt ones. I like my nose, It's original. A nose is a large, prominent feature of one's face, Which appears to be of no practical value. In winter it clogs up with bacteria, Trapped by its cilia. Because of the nose, When you get a cold, You can't taste your food. Millions of people all over the world get sinus trouble, Because of the nose. Think how much better off boxers would be Without a nose. Sure, it filters the air, And when it smells good It sets off the glands to make the mouth water And thus get hungry. Why couldn't the contents of the nose Be placed in the throat somewhere. It would be much more convenient. Instead of having an ugly great proboscis Which is called, by medical authorities, a nose, Why not have no nose And have a nice, plain, flat face. Think how much more handsome the human race would be Without a nose. J. Thorn R. Vines G. Matthews H. Falconer

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III HAIKU Nobody lives there Cobwebs hang from the building And broken fences. With a streak of light, Lightning has hit an oak tree, Struck it to the ground.

R. Downey.

INSPIRATOR Like a cloud, three years fleetingly float, Expired is my time in Geelong College. My heart swells as I leave for my life's road, To face my coming fate in whatever mass. Forever shall I be devoted to thee, Proudly pleased to uphold this tradition, Of being an Old Collegian in word and deed. To cherish with honour this recognition. An arduous task had become enlightment, In seeking knowledge with maturity, To feel momental thrills of excitement; Sifting in school for learned ingenuity. Living in this young world of perpetual change; A struggle of will and contemplation ; Gradually attaining our true self to range from our childishness to concrete ambitions. Whom shall I thank for my cultured confidence For my instilled sense of discipline; Even if I acquired independence, Gratitude for this stump, naturally springs. As I drift off from this original light, I feel dejection and aspiration: To solve a clear, cloudly problem in sight; My head clears not for loss of inspiration. Benjamin Ong VI. REFLECTIONS Living not in today but yesterday I feel the splendous joys of the past. Today's worries are beyond my care, And tomorrow's anxieties -1 do not bear! Belonging not to others but myself This tiring life is just a spell. And when I live in yesterday I live in innocence of gone-by days! Day after day, one plods on, And nothing is ever constant ; He who lives and hopes in tomorrow Will find himself in deepest sorrow. The uncaring cuckoo flies home To a world where you don't exist ; We all will finally fly home Home, and everlasting peace! Benjamin Ong VI. FUTURE The inevitable sayings of broken nuns, as they scramble to the walls of the fortress of fame, are only heard by the attentive monkeys, who nonchalantly consider the worth of their aim. Merging together as never again, the misguided crow flocks to the pentagonal hill, to hear the cries of "our new saviour", who determines their thoughts and alters their will. And so we continue to progress or regress, the hypocrite's words will give us the theme, the monkey's allegiances cease to exist, and the new world fulfils the ancient dream! David Williamson VI.

FORGETFULNESS It really has escaped me, I simply do not know, If one should be completely, Oh .... just so so. Are all people thus alike, Does time treat us so, Like ridin' up hill on a bike. Ah .... just likeohh .... you know. To err is human, To forgive is divine, Not to forget is just elephantine. Roses are red, Violets are are Jack and Fred Fell on their heads While carrying a pale of, "blue" Phosphorus stinks And so do you. Thirty days has September June, July and December All the rest have, have about the same While February gets, gets whatever remains. A string around the finger, Cuts off the circulation, Becomes acute gangrene With eventual amputation. I'd rather forget. It is with us everywhere, Like a rash. How it comes I don't care But the problem of forgetfulness is everywhere. R. Van Cooten G. Anderson C. Ballinger W. Vines Death Slowly, surely fading Out of this world. No-one can explain The feeling of death. I haven't died so How do I know? Death may be beautiful Death may be ugly Is it all worth it; life And then it is finished, Destroyed by death? It's funny how life goes on. People mourn and weep for The death of close friends But when they pick up the paper And read of all the deaths Who gives two hoots? It isn't me, So I don't care. My dog Is dead. He looked at me Most beautifully, With his big brown eyes Before he died He licked my hand And sighed, Then died. Sweet, soothing death Not like I thought it would be. Away from pain and torture Comes strength, And great love. Brett Farmer, Sally Carruthers and Kirsty Elliott.

REMEMBER Remember the times you ran along the beach talking, singing, shouting to the sky you loved. Remember the nights when you cried and cried until mum came in, hugged you and said I love you. Remember sitting in front of the open fire playing games and joking with the family. Remember when you were sick and became "king of the house" for a day with the family fussing over you. Remember the walks through the bush with friends and the make believe adventures that became reality. Remember the nights mum sat by your side telling you stories about princes and princesses and how you giggled when dad tickled you! Remember the Christmas tree and leaving santa a bottle of beer! Remember making mud ash-trays for mum and dad and letting them clean up the mess. Remember kissing mum good-bye on your first day of school and running from the boys at school when they threatened to kiss you! Remember all of the joys you had as a child and think of the price you would pay now you're grown up. You are now concerned with materialism and look beyond nature. A night out at an expensive restaurant appeals to the senses more than a walk in the park a glass of whiskey more than lemonade. A wardrobe of paris fashions and levi jeans is more essential than food, a job with status and high pay comes before satisfaction. The latest model car is more important than a means of getting from one place to another... as time goes by, happiness becomes more expensive and harder to obtain. If we could only retain the childlike innocence throughout our lives, the world would be a simpler, happier place ... Terri Powell VI

Sunlight is shining, The old camels are panting No trace of water. Lashed by winter winds Beaten by rough open seas A shattered shipwreck. E. Cayzer. Down by the river A frog jumps from the water In the summer morn. D. Lamont. The summer breezes The evening coolness in here After the scorcher. B. Doery. Gliding so swiftly Across the motionless sky The huge eagle dives. S. Heard.

"The clouds hurdled through the sky" The snow clouds blowing Green bushes budding Everyleaf that is left Opening up the season Down, down, to the ground. To renew the old. P. Gilmore. 87-75

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Story Intensely burning. Breathe hard, breathe hard. See people, see into people. See through them you know ... what they are .... from the inside. And so starts the story of Jerry Mangee. It could be any one day of anyone month, of. anyone year. 'cause they were the same for a long time .... that routine of the night before, the day before, the morning after.... like an express stopping only for more always rushing for more. and his ways were cruel but to the point and his mind was cruel but to the point ... just the need for... more and one day, in one month, in one year .... goes broken in two the delight and the longing searching for funds to quench his desire has to rob a bank, break a chemist, burgle a house. orthree and if it was a bummer* it would result in the crawl for more moreof that flow into his mind of dazzling colours, of beauty of love Amazing powers within

Bent over double Brown leaves dropping to moist ground The crooked tree stands. He flies through the night Fantastic eyes he sees with To kill his small prey. B. Chatham. The Spring Trout, see them Fantastic as they jump up Through falling waters.

Or of hate, of fear, of blindless fear, of that empty feeling after

B. Chatham. The student sitting Writing Haikus for English Wracking his very brains.

(* bad trip) J. King.

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and weeks turn to months turn to

Until the day when the little blue man and his play gun

until running run...run away from them from rejection from fear of himself running to the land of Walking in space, and a free and easy way to space

came and dragged him away from his food that had fed him for.. many days for.. many months for.. many years and he left kicking and screaming away from the stinking room his companion on many long journeys of Love or hate or fear ...and took him to the land of stone and iron where men and men ... ...loved 'cause they had to 'cause they were lonely

no more and as he left

a forgotten man he cried "So I leave the unwanted dog that I am

" Hugh Cameron IV.

'cause they were made to ... and in the house of iron and stone they gave him some, just a small feed getting smaller smaller smaller and he was left not hungry not starving he was left without and so it went on every day of every month of every year in the house of stone and iron until lock and chain .... ..were no more .... and they said they had cured him.... from what, to what? so off into the grey smog world of hate and .. and .. and .. and to get a job to get accepted but everywhere no no ... no ... no. no no no no whataman without will NO without heart NO A man of DRUGS

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THE GEELONG COLLEGE PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

1975 Mr. Chairman, Senator Guilfoyle, Mr. Elliott, Ladies and Gentlemen. You will be pleased to know that the presentation of this 115th Annual Report of The Geelong College will occupy the shortest period for any report since I assumed office as Principal in May, 1960. This highly acceptable situation arises, of course, from the fact that many of you have already been kind and polite enough to listen to me for some time this morning at the vefy pleasant function arranged to give my wife and me an opportunity to meet you all again before our departure from the College at the end of this year. For record purposes, my comments this morning will be incorporated as part of this report, but clearly need not now be repeated:My address this morning was as follows:Mr. Chairman, Mr. Vines, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Webb, Captain of School (Brad Fenner), Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you, sir, forgiving methis opportunity to respond, on behalf of my wife and myself, to the many kind and generous comments which you have all made about us and our time at the College: and to thank you for this magnificent gift (an antique writing desk and 2 chairs). However inadequate we have been, and despite our failure from time to time to express in suitable words or action the depth of ourappreciation of the opportunities and pleasures of the last fifteen years, let me now assure you all that we do consider ourselves most fortunate to have lived and worked in the Geelong College community during these years, and we are very conscious of the remarkable support and goodwill which we have had from so many people. When we first arrived here in May, 1960, I was already well aware that Geelong College was a fine school with many remarkable achievements and traditions already embedded in its history. The celebration of the centenary of the College in the following year only served to emphasize this awareness. But I quickly reached three other conclusions about the College, which have guided my activities here ever since. The first of these was that, despite its fine standards and the high regard in which it was held by the people of Geelong, and by Old Collegians scattered widely throughout Victoria, the quality of the school was really far less well known throughout Australia and the world than it ought to be. Not being in a capital city, being often confused with our neighbours at Corio (and incidentally not having enjoyed Royal patronage) and not having attracted very many sons of diplomats, or others from the international circuit, Geelong College often seemed to fail to receive the recognition it deserved. Even our Test cricketers and international oarsmen were often attributed to our neighbours. I believe this situation is beginning to change, and I have certainly regarded it as one of my major responsibilities to see that the values, ideals, standards and achievements for which this school stands and has always stood, were well known thoughout the educational life of Australia and beyond. I am grateful to the College Council that, despite some criticism from some parents, they have always given me full support in these activities beyond the confines of the College campus. But no school, however good, can stand still. Already in the early 1960's there were signs of the major difficulties which independent schools are now facing and the sociological pressures to which they would need to adapt. I was convinced, and still am, that if parents are to be asked to make a major sacrifice in order to educate their children, the education offered must be of the very best quality, and it may be that only the independent schools of the best quality will ultimately survive. Again the Council and the College community seemed to agree, because Council, parents and Old Collegians have all helped to achieve in these last fifteen years a remarkable development within the College in material facilities, in the variety of opportunities and in the cooperative involvement of the whole community, boys, staff, parents, Council, Old Boys and other educational groups, including for example a very close and fruitful relationship with the Technical Branch of the Education Department. This has been an era of improvement in quality and variety, rather than of expansion in numbers, though I believe the time has now come when increased enrolments are both possible and desirable. The recent decision to open the College to girls,

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would not have been so easy to make, or so successful in its implementation, had it not been for the preparation of the previous decade . My third early conviction was that neither of the processes I have just described, the wider appreciation of the College, and the development of its quality, could be achieved in a school which demanded that its Headmaster should be the great father figure of past generations, the benevolent autocrat, the man who made almost all the decisions, who dealt with all the parents, and who was expected to know all the personal needs and interests of every boy in the school. However successfully that was achieved by some of the great Headmasters of the past, including, of course, the Morrisons, and Frank Rolland in this school, it is not the pattern of today or the future. I learnt from my early experience in the Navy that the best captain of a fighting ship at sea is the one who has so organised and trained his ship's company that he appears to have nothing to do himself, until a major emergency arises. The people who are most important to the smooth, happy and efficient conduct of the day-to-day activities of this school are now the Deputy-Principal, the VicePrincipal, the Headmaster of the Prep., the Senior Academic Staff, the Housemasters, the Bursar, the Domestic Manager, the Prefects, and so on. The Principal can therefore concern himself more with external relations, with long range policy, with advising his Council, with making appointments to the staff and in maintaining staff morale, with the general welfare of the students, with innovations and emergencies. At the same time of course he must take ultimate responsibility for all the decisions made by the staff, by backing them whole heartedly and receiving in return, one hopes, their wholehearted loyalty, as I have . This College has always been fortunate in the quality of its staff. Throughout all the time that I have been Principal, I have had the enthusiastic support of many fine men and women. When I came, some outstanding men who had already served long and faithfully were nearing the end of their careers, the two Campbells, (one of them here today), Tarn Henderson, Vic Profitt, Ken Nicolson, Bert Keith (also here), Brian Lester, Harry Dunkley, John Carrington, Sam Bickford, Ross Quick, Jack Firth. Some others who were here when I came have served with me for all or almost all of these 15 years, most notably of course, Des Davey as Vice-Principal (happily back with us from Eltham College today) but also with great distinction Mrs. Pat Wood, Don Webb (about to retire), Ian Watson, Ewen McLean, Ted Davies, Arthur Grainger and Bill Martin (moving to Yarra Valley School next year). But it is not only those who stay the longest who contribute well. It it perhaps invidious to make mention of particular members of staff who I have myself appointed but I feel bound to acknowledge the contribution made by Alan Mahar, to the organisation of pastoral care, to the broadening of the curriculum and to the planning of the library between 1960 to the end of 1972, and in the Mathematics and Housemastering areas by Barry Tattersall, 1965 to 1974. The quality of the present staff is as high as ever, perhaps the best we have ever had, but it would be more appropriate to refer to the present situation in the context of our Speech Day this afternoon when this year comes under review. I will leave until then my thanks to those who have led the school community so well during this last twelve months, and to the boys and girls who have worked so well to make this a successful and happy year . However, before I end this grateful reminisence of the past fifteen years, I must again remind you all how much this has represented a "team effort". The Parents Associations, the Old Collegians, and the Council have all supported and encouraged me and the staff in all we have undertaken. I will always have a very warm sense of gratitude towards the two Chairmen of Council and their wives. Sir Arthur offered me just the right mixture of firm wise guidance, with wide freedom and responsibility, which a new Headmaster needs, and you, sir, have maintained the same strong leadership of the Council and friendship for the Principal which Sir Arthur had established. And my wife could not have found two more charming and helpful friends than were presented to her in Lady Coles and Joan Wettenhall. But there are many others, husbands and wives, who oould not have been more helpful. There is time only to mention the few with whom I have worked most closely over these years. The Deputy Chairman of

Council and Chairman of the Building Committee, Mr. Austin Gray and Mrs. Gray, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Mr. Geoff Betts and Mrs. Betts, the College Architect, Mr. Neil Everist and Mrs. Everist. And so many more that I see here today. Please, all of you, accept our thanks. And please be as wonderfully kind and helpful to Peter and Christina Gebhardt and their family, as you have been to us". There are, however, some further important matters to add. And the first of these is to endorse on behalf of the whole school community the welcome which you Mr. Chairman, have already expressed to Senator Margaret Guilfoyle. It had been arranged that Mr. Guilfoyle would also be with us, but I gather that, at the last minute, he had to assume responsibility for driving various members of the family to various other school functions. That circumstance allows me to say what I had intended had he been here. I am glad Mr. Guilfoyle is engaged in family affairs, not simply because it seems important in International Womens' Year to recognize that husbands exist and can be welcome and useful in many ways, but because I personally, and this school in general, have been thinking and saying a good deal in recent years about the importance of seeing people not simply as individuals but in the context of their family. At a dinner in Perth recently for about 200 independent school Headmasters and Headmistresses, I said that I am convinced that it is high time, in the educational field, as in every other aspect of life, for men and women, boys and girls, to learn to live and work together in mutual respect and co-operation: for neither can achieve full stature without the other. On that occasion I got into trouble from some of the more militant Headmistresses because they claimed that I was telling them that all their schools should become co-educational. Whether that would betherightcourseof not, we certainly should notcontinueto assume that boys are best educated by men and girls by women. This school, at least, has fully accepted the proposition that it would like to deal with families in a close-knit community, rather than individual boys or individual girls. Please forgive that digression. It explains one of the reasons why we are so pleased to have as our guest of honour today, Senator Margaret Guilfoyle, Shadow Minister for Education, in the Federal Opposition Parties. Many of us, Senator Guilfoyle, have admired your clearheaded statements on television and elsewhereon a variety of educational issues, and some of us have had an opportunity to learn in more detail how concerned you are with such important matters as the right of parents to have freedom of choice in educating their children and the need to devise a system of government assistance for non-government schools which does not discourage quality and local self-help, as the present system does. We are especially grateful to you for finding the time to be with us today, in the midst of a political and economic upheaval of such magnitude as few of us have experienced before and none of us would want to see again. Fortunately because there is no time to talk in detail now, you will all be able to read the details of this year's College activities in the Pegasus, in 'Ad Astra' and elsewhere, and may even have been lucky enough to learn occasionally a little from your own sons and daughters. The bulletins which Mr. Stott has sent out to parents from time to time this year, and the various meetings of parents, have, I beiieve, fulfilled a most important function and have helped to maintain the atmosphere of goodwill and co-operation throughout the school community. This morning I made reference to the support I have received over all the years I have been here from so many remarkable men and women. Now I want to pay a special tribute to four men who have carried successfully a great deal of responsibility during this year. My absence from the College for at least half my time attending to the many complex and fascinating problems of establishing a new University in Geelong, Deakin University, has meant that others have had to make the day to day decisions and attend to the multitude of details upon which the happiness, success and well-being of any school community depends. As far as I can judge, the College has never run better than it has this year. And this, of course, includes the Preparatory School as well as the Senior School. From the day Ian Watson took office, first as Acting Headmaster of the Preparatory School in 1960, then fully in charge from 1963, I have never had any serious doubts about the welfare of the Prep. It has had another happy and successful year, and the arrival of some girls within the school seems

to have added much of value and created no problems. I am grateful to Ian for being patient and understanding throughout the year, when I have been unable to give him the help and attention he may have needed. Not only has he had this additional responsibility, but has also served as President of West Geelong Rotary Club, and Australian Chairman of the Junior Schools Association. The addition next year of Alan Scott, who is returning to the College staff from his successful work as Executive Officer of the National Council of Independent Schools, as an assistant to Ian Watson at the Prep., should help to lighten the administrative burden . The second man, whose work this year has been of remarkable value is our Bursar. Indeed since his arrival here in June, 1961, few men could have worked as hard or as effectively as Bruce Jamieson. He has handled with tact and increasing skill, the complex financial, administrative and maintenance organizations necessary not simply to keep a school like this operating, but to allow it to prosper and its teaching staff to feel that they have some real and important part to play in all the decisions which are made. The material changes and the financial stability of the last 15 years are tribute enough, but many parents and many members of staff will also bear witness to the quiet sympathetic understanding which Bruce has shown to them. During this last twelve months, he has carried an even greater responsibility, partly because I have often had to rely on his good judgement to make decisions in my absence, and partly because, first the departure of Des Davey, after so many years as Vice-Principal and then of my secretary (formerly Miss Evelyn Hair, now Mrs. Gray) after an even longer period in that important capacity, these two changes have led to a good deal of reorganization of the administrative arrangements. I am indeed fortunate to have had so strong a support over all these years. But the two men who have played the most obvious, and clearly a highly successful role, in the well-being and happiness of the College during this year are Doug Stott as DeputyPrincipal, with full responsibility as Head of the Senior School, and Michael Murray as Vice-Principal, with responsibility for the boarding houses and the extra-curricular programme. I am sure no parent of a senior school boy or girl can be unaware of the magnificent contributions they have each made. This is not to overlook the essential help they have had from Bob Seaton, as Academic Secretary, from Elizabeth Wettenhall, in charge of the girls, from the Housemasters, the Senior Subject Masters and all the others who form the staff "team". But I am sure you will agree that we should all be most grateful to them for the fine year they have given the school. As most of you will already know, Doug Stott has been appointed Headmaster of St. Peter's Collegiate Girls' School in Adelaide as from May of next year. Although it will be a sad loss to the College, he has well deserved such an opportunity and will go with our grateful good wishes. I personally owe him a debt of appreciation no words can adequately express, and count myself fortunate to have had his wise and competent assistance for the last 3 years. But, of course, schools are for boys and girls, not for adults. And however devoted and talented and hard-working the staff have been, their whole purpose and their reward lies in the response of those they are attempting to teach. This has been a good year, because the response has been good. Although I have had very little direct contact with the boys and girls this year, I have watched them, I have been told a great deal about them by staff and parents, I have read all the documents which circulate about a school and are often a good indication of its morale, and I have been conscious of a busy, sensible, happy and creative community all about me. This can only mean that we have had good leadership from Brad Fenner, as Captain of School, from Bill Williams as ViceCaptain, and from the many other School and House Prefects, and other office bearers that we have had plenty of pleasant co-operative hard work at all levels of the school and that, in particular, our first year with girls in the school has set a standard which will help the College go on from strength to strength. My greatest source of joy and thankfulness on this my last Speech Day as Principal of The Geelong College, is that I can with confidence pass on to Peter Gebhardt, a happy successful College served by a fine staff, which I am sure he will lead to even greater levels of excellence in the years ahead .

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SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH DAY, 1974 ACADEMICFORM PRIZESFORM VJ.D. Laidlaw: "T.S. Hawkes Memorial Prize" for outstanding performance D.A. Williamson: Merit in Chemistry, Physics, Maths and History H.A. Kelso: Merit in English, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Latin B.T. Fenner: Merit in French and History D.M. Holt: Merit in English and Economics R.J. Halls: Merit in English and Geography W.D. Peter: Merit in Geography and History W.M.Williams: Merit in English, Chemistry and Latin S.W. Rosson: Merit in Chemistry and Physics C.E. Amery: Merit in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. J.S. Sloane: Merit in Art B. Ong: Merit in Indonesian R.K.Williams: Merit in History TECHNICAL DIVISION General Merit: R.A.S. Hamilton D.R. Buzolich Merit Prize: P.M. McNaughton for Woodwork. FORM V I R.P. Kearney: Merit in Eighteenth Century History, Economics and English Literature. A.R.Wood: Merit in Chemistry, Biology and General Maths. P.G. Jenkins: Merit in Physics and General Maths. J.D. McKenzie: Merit in Biology and Physics A.W. Hol.t: Merit in Biology and Chemistry H.J.N. Lees: Merit in Geography and Economics M.G. Vines: Merit in Classical Civilization and Australian History J. Hocking: Merit in Business Studies A.D. Humphrys: Merit in Business Studies SPECIAL PRIZES "The A.T. Andrews Memorial Prize" for Mathematics and Science in the Vlth Form" N.C.Wood "The Brian Lester Prize" for Mathematics: A.D. Thorn "The E.R. Scott Prize" for best instrumentalist: D.S. Sutherland Music Prize: R.S. Bartlettand N.J. Myers Drama Prize: A.D.E. James and T.D. Bartlett "The Norman Atkins Memorial Choir Prize": H.J.N. Lees "The Harry Hooper Agricultural Science Prize": S.B.Ware "The Alexander Coto Memorial Prize": "The John Coto Memorial Prize": Two prizes for boys unplaced in the Form Prize List who have worked consistently: A. McD. Burns W. Spratt "The Hobday Prize": For a boy in the Vlth Form who has won no other prize, in recognition of over-all services to the College community: J.C. McKenzie "The Stanley Calvert Memorial Prize" for Debating: R.P. Kearney "The James Fraser Sutherland Memorial Prize" for Craftsmanship: P.W. Everett

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"The Robert Gillespie Prizes" for Scripture: . Junior: G.L. Wurm Senior: H.J.N. Lees The Library Prize: G.G. Fairnie "The G. Logie Smith Shield" for Inter-House Music Competition: Shannon House Conductor: G.E. Illingworth 'The Fen and Roy Pillow Bursary, incorporating the A . K . H . Thompson Bursary", for a Vth Former returning next year, of sound academic merit and a member of the first P.S. Team: M. Gray-Thompson "The Dr. Gus Kearney Memorial Prize" for all-round ability and service to the College: S.J. Duff The Headmaster's Prize: S.J. Duff Dux of the College, 1973. Presented by the President of the Old Geelong Collegians' Association, 1973, J.G.W. Urbahns, Esq. D.J. Lawrence Dux of the College, 1974. Presented by the President of the Old Geelong Collegians'Association, 1974, E.K. Doery, Esq.: N.C.Wood SPORTINGUnder 14 Swimming Championship: 1. M.R. Lade 2. C.R. Powell Under 15 Swimming Championship: 1. P.L. Solomon 2. R.M. Kelso Under 16 Swimming Championship: 1. P.V. Millard, R.L. Ford (equal) Open Swimming Championship: 1. R.K. Forsyth 2. P.M. Morton Under 15 Athletic Championship: ("The Athol J. Wilson Cup") 1. R.S. McLean 2. R.P. Vickers-Willis, D.M. Lindros (equal) Under 16 Athletic Championship: ("TheG.W.C. Ewan Trophy") 1. J.E. Harbison 2. T.T. Bracher Under17 Athletic Championship: ("The J.H. Campbell Trophy") 1. S.M. Taylor 2. J.A. Lindros Open Athletic Championship: ("The Geelong College Cup") 1. H.A. Kelso ("The Norman Morrison Cup") 2. P.J. Graham Under 15 Tennis Championship: Doubles 1. G.F. Witcombe - D.C. Osborne Singles 1. G.F. Witcombe 2. D.C. Osborne Open Tennis Championship: Doubles 1. G.R. Cowan - S.A.C. Brumby 2. P.R. Amezdroz- L.A. Walker Singles: ("The T.S. Hawkes Memorial Cup") 1. G.R. Cowan 2. J. MacLeod RECORD TROPHIESPresented to boys who equal or break existing records: SWIMMING: (Presented by the late Athol J. Wilson, Esq.) Under 16 50 Metres Breast Stroke R.L. Ford, 36.5 sees. Under 16 50 Metres Back Stroke R.K. Forsyth, 33.1 sees. ATHLETICSUnder 16 800 Metres J.E. Harbison, 2 mins. 0.2 sees. Under 16 Triple Jump H.L. Cock, 38'10" Under 17 Shot Put W.M.I. Robertson, 50'7 1 / 2 " Under 17 200 Metres I.R. Guyett, 23.1 sees. Under 17 400 Metres I.R. Guyett, 53.1 sees. Open Triple Jump A.R. Storey, 39'6V 2 "

SPECIAL PRIZES»The F.R. Quick Football Trophy" for the best footballer of the year: (Presented by Mrs. F.R. Quick) P.D. Rooney "The T.K. Maltby Memorial Trophy" for the best cricketer of the year: A.J. Carter "The W.H. Hill Memorial Cricket Trophy" for all round performance: P.J. Nelson Cricket Trophy for batsman scoring his first century in Public School cricket: A.R. Wood "The J.C. Cunningham Memorial Trophy" for Open Shot Put: P.J. Graham "The Nigel Boyes Trophy" for field games and hurdles: P.J. Graham "The K.W. Nicolson Trophy" awarded to the most successful team in the Inter-School Cricket Competition: 1st XI Team Captain: R.H. Trounce "The V.H. Profitt Cup" awarded to the most successful team in the Inter-School Football Competition: Under16A XVIII Team Captain: A.G. Morrison "The D.D. Davey Trophy" presented by D. Humphrys, Esq., awarded to the most successful Hockey Team in the InterSchool Competition: Under 15 XI Team Captain: J.W. Hermiston Old Collegians' Athletic Trophy: Not awarded "The Gordon McKay G.B.A. Trophy" for Baseball: Under 16 won by Geelong College Captain: P.R.B. Dunn INTER-HOUSE COMPETITION "The Nigel Boyes Memorial Cup" for Athletics: Warrinn House Team Captain: R.S. Grant "The A.T. Tait Trophy" for Cricket: Warrinn House Team Captain: A.J. Carter "The F.R. Quick Memorial Cup" for Football: Warrinn House Team Captain: P.E. Dahlenberg "The Henry Young Memorial Cup" for Rowing: Warrinn House Stroke: I.A. Steel "The A.D. Griffiths Cup" for Swimming: (Presented by the Western District Branch of the O.G.C.A.) McArthur House Team Captain : A.R. Wood "The F.W. Rolland Cup" for Tennis: Calvert House Team Captain : G.R. Cowan Hockey-House Competition: Trophy presented by the 1 st XL 1973: Warrinn House Team Captain: C.S. Pinniger The S.B. Hamilton-Calvert Cup" for the winner of the InterHouse Competition: Warrinn House House Captain: A.R.Storey

EXAMINATION RESULTS 1974 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE The following boys gained distinctions: JENKINS P.G.: General Maths Physics McKENZIE J.D.: Biology WOOD N.C.: General Excellence Biology General Maths The following boys gained A and B gradings: ANDEFISON R.J.: B. English Literature, B. General Maths., B. Physics. ANTONOV V.: A. Russian BARTELS F.J.: A. Applied Maths., B. Pure Maths., B. Chemistry., B. Physics. BATT P.J.: B. Physics. BURNS A . M . : B. General Maths., B. Economics., B. Eighteenth Century History. CHALMERS J . J . : B. General Maths. DAHLENBURG P.E.: B. General Maths. Dup F S.J.: B. General Maths., B. Biology., B. Physics.

EVANS R.P. : B. Economics. EVERIST R.N. B. English Expression, B. Eighteenth Century History, B. Social Studies. GRAHAM P.J.: B. Economics. HOLT A.W.: A. General Maths., A. Biology., A. Physics., B. Chemistry. ILLINGWORTH G.E.: B. Music Practical. JAMES A . D . : A. English Literature. JENKINS P.G.: A. General Maths., A. Biology., A. Chemistry., A. Physics. JOHNSTON I.D.: A. Physics. JOLLY R.N.: A. Biology., B. English Expression., B. Gen. Maths., B. Chemistry., B. Physics. KEARNEY R.P.: B. English Literature, B. Social Studies. LADE S.P.: A. General Maths., A. Chemistry., A. Physics., B. Economics. LEES H.J.: B. General Maths., B. Physics, B. Economics. MARSHALLSEA R.W.: B. Applied Maths., B. Chemistry. MATHISON N.S.: A. English Expression, A. Economics, B. General Maths., B. Australian History, B. Social Studies. McKENZIE J.C.: A. English Expression, B. Applied Maths., B. Pure Maths., B. Chemistry, B. Physics. McKENZIE J.D.: A. General Maths., A. Biology, A. Chemistry, A. Physics. MORTON P.M.: A. Physics, B. Chemistry, B. Applied Maths. PAVIA M.E.: A. Physics, B. English Expression, B. Applied Maths. PERKINS D.W.: B. Clas., B. Music Practical. RAMSAY D.R.: B. Physics. RICHARDS P.J.: B. English Expression, B. Clas. RICHARDSON P.W.: B. Pure Maths., B. Physics. STEPHENS A . J . : A. General Maths., A. Physics, B. Chemistry. STEVENSON J.R.: B. Economics. THOM A . D . : A. Chemistry, A. Physics, B. Pure Maths., B. Applied Maths. THOMSON S.B.: B. English Expression. TROUNCE R.H.: B. Eighteenth Century History. TURNER J.A.: B. Biology, B. Physics. WARE S.B.: B. Agriculture. WOOD A.R.: A. General Maths., A. Chemistry, B. English Expression, B. Biology. WOOD N . C : A. English Expression, A. General Maths., A. Biology, A. Chemistry, A. Physics. The following boys gained a D grading or higher: In Six Subjects * ANTONOV V. * MORTON P.M. In Five Subjects * ANDERSON R.J. * BURNS A.M. * CARTER A . J . * DAHLENBURG P.E. * EVERIST R.N. * GARRATT I.R. * GRAHAM P.J. * GRANT R.S. * HOLT A.W. * JENKINS P.G. * JOHNSTON I.D. * JOLLY R.N. * KEARNEY R.P. * LADE S.P. * LEES H.J. * MARSHALLSEA R.W. In Four Subjects * BARTELS F.J. * BARTLETT R.S. * BATT P.J. * BELL G.A. * BELL M.L. * DUFF S.J. * EVANS R.P. * HOPE-JOHNSTONE R.I. * PLUMRIDGE G.R. In Three Subjects * DAVIDSON J.L. * DEPPELER G.D. * JAMES A.D. * JENKINS J.W. In Two Subjects BARNES R.N. BARTLETT T.D. CHALMERS J.J. DOUGLAS M.E. HUNT W.R. In One Subject BUBKO P.R. ELLISTON R.M. FORBES R.A. HARDING J.L.

* MATHISON N.S. * McKENZIE J.C. * McKENZIE J.D. * PAVIA M.E. * PERKINS D.W. * PINNINGER C.S. * RICHARDSON P.W. * RICHARDSON R.K. * STEVENSON J.R. * THOM A.D. * THOMSON S.B. 'VINES M.G. * WOOD A.R. * WOOD N.C.

' RICHARDS P.J. ' ROBSON C.A. ' STEPHENS A.J. ' SUTHERLAND D.S. ' TROUNCE R.H. ' TURNER J.A. WARDLE J.B. WEAVER M.R. WILLIAMS M.N.

JEWELL S.G. LAYTON T.J. SPENCER D.E.

STOREY A.R. WARE S.B.

HUMPHRYS A.D. ILLINGWORTH G.E.

* Satisfied the University Entrance requirements of the V.U.S.E.B. The following gained a Higher School Certificate in 1973, and a D grading or higher at the Higher School Certificate Examination in 1974: In Five Subjects WOOD A.R.

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BUSINESS STUDIES The following boys gained a pass in the first year of the Certificate of Business Studies:

HOCKING J. SUTHERLAND A.L.

In Six Subjects HARWOOD W.A. HUMPHRYS A.D.

ILLINGWORTH G.E. ROONEY P.D.

In Five Subjects HAMBLING A.D. WHITTLE R.C.

WOOD G.C.

In Four Subjects BRUMBY S.A.C. HUGHES A.L.

SINCLAIR S.A.

In Two SubjectsDEANS A.P. LEAVING The following boys passed the Leaving Examination internally:

In Six Subjects ANGELOVICH A. BROWN R.V. EMMETT P.J. GILLETT S.M. HOLT D.M. In Five Subjects BAIRD A.J. BARLEY R.H. CASSIDY P.A. COOPER D.J. DANIEL N.D.B. FAIRNIE G.G. HALLS R.J. HOPE J.A.

LAIDLAW J.D. McGUIRE A.L. MITCHELL L.W. SPRATT W. WALPOLE R.P. WILLIAMS M.E. WILLIAMS W.M. WILLIAMSON D.A.

McKINDLAY G.M. MARENDAZ J.L. MITCHELHILL I.R. NELSON P.J. POWELL B.G. REDPATH W.R. RICHARDSON J.B. WILLIAMS R.K.

In Three Subjects ANGELOVICH P.G. CARTER M.M. DEJONG A.S. DUMARESQ A.J.

GRAHAM N.G. HODGINS I.P. JENKINS R.J. MILLARD P.V.

MacQUEEN

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James Boyd Scholarships: BALLINGER, W.G. MAGEE, R.G. DINGEY, E.J. HAND, M.J.

REDPATH, R.J.

KNIGHT, Fiona E. John Bell Armstrong Scholarship: MUIR, S.A.

Harold James Thorogood Scholarships: MORRISON, I.E. McFARLAND, D.H.

SMITH, K.G.C EPSTEIN, D.A.N.

Margaret E. Venters Scholarship: BELL, M.M.

ANDREW, M.A. ASHBURNER, W.L. ATKINSON, R.J.D. BELL, D.A. BRACHER, C.G. BROWN, A.M. CARRUTHERS, P.A. COLE, T.J. COOKE, D.H. CROSBY, I.T. EVANS, S.G. FABB, S.A. GARDINER, N.S. GARRATT, B.D. GORDON, R.W.

HARW.OOD, B.R. HEARD, S.I. HOCKING, S.M. HURLEY, R.D. KERSHAW, M.R. MacDONALD, A.A. McFARLAND, D.H. MacLEAN, A.V. MORRISON, I.E.D. MURPHY, P.W. NEILSON.T.D.G. PICKERING, P.R. ROBINSON, R. STEPHENS, G.J. VANCOOTEN,CF.

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Beatrice Little Reading Competition

PHILIP J.H. STEEL I.A. STONE M.R.

D.S.A.

The following passed the Leaving Technical Examination:

In Four Subjects ALLITT D.J. CLARKE R.L. DUNN P.R.B. GOUGH S.G.

KELLY M.J. LINDROS J.A. McKINDLAY G.M. MANN S.E.C. MILLARD P.V. MITCHELHILL I.R. NELSON P.J. PLUECKHAHN D.J. POWELL B.G. REDPATH W.R. RICHARDSON G.J. RICHARDSON J.B. SCOTT S.W. SLOANE J.S. SWANSON D. WILLIAMS R.K.

THE GEELONG COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 1975

ISHERWOOD D.J. RICHARDSON G.J. VINCENT G.K.

TECHNICAL EXAMINATIONS

In Five SubjectsBRUMBY S.G. GRIFFITHS J.F. LINDEMAN P.H. McNAUGHTON P.M. NEAL P.L. PEARSON L.W.,

In One Subject AMEZDROZ P.R. BACKWELL D.I. BARLEY R.H. BATH P.J. CARR C M . CARTER M.M. COOPER D.J. DANIEL N.D.B. EMMETT P.J. FAIRNIE G.G. GRAHAM N.G. GUBBINS D.M. HALLS R.J. HOPE J.A. ISHERWOOD D.J. JENKINS R.J.

MCKENZIE A . G . C PYLE R.W. TAYLOR S.M. YORKE D.B.

JUNIOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: MANN S.E.C. PLUECKHAHN D.J. PYLE R.W. ROLLAND J.W.R. SCOTT S.W. SLOANE J.S. SWANSON D. TAYLOR S.M.

In One Subject ALLITT D.J. CLARKE R.L. MCKENZIE A.G.C.

ANGELOVICH P.G. COCK G.D. DUMARESQ A.J. HODGINS I.P.

Norman Murray Scholarship: JUBB K.F. JUBB T. LLEWELLYN D.G.M. ONG B. PETER W.D. ROSSON J.W.

In Four Subjects BACKWELL D.I. BROWN C.G. CARR C M . DORRINGTON G.J. FORD R.L. GUBBINS D M . KELLY M.J. LINDROS J.A.

In Two Subjects AMEZDROZ P.R. BATH P.J. COCK G.D. IRESON M.C.

SMITH G.T. VINCENT G.K.

In Two Subjects -

In Seven Subjects COWAN G.R. HENDERSON A.J.

In Seven Subjects AMERY C.E. BIDSTRUP I.S. ERWIN R.E. EVERETT P.W. FENNER B.T. FORSYTH R.K. GRAY-THOMPSON HENSHAW J.K. KELSO H.A.

In Three SubjectsDURNAN J.C. HAMILTON P.R.

PHILIP J.H. ROBB A.J. ROBERTSON G.J. SILCOCK S.J. STEEL I.A.

MacQUEEN D.S.A. ROBERTSON W.M.I. STEPHENS M.W. STONE M.R.

Higher School Certificate Latin H. Kelso HD G.Opie D J. Richardson C W.Williams HD D.Williamson D M. Vines C Leaving Certificati Latin G.VanEnst J. Harbison J. MacLeod R.VanCooten D. Osborne

D C C HD D

Higher School Certificate Greek J. Richardson C W.Williams D M. Vines C Leaving Certificate Greek G.VanEnst

GLEESON, A.B. HARVEY, A.G. JOHNS, I.M. KARN, P.D. KEARY, Anne B.

SALVETE FORM 6 OPIE, Gillian F. POWELL, Terri D.

BUHOT, N.R. CARR, Felicity J. CHAMPION, R.E. CONTE, A.A.J. DIXON, M.R. HAZELDINE, I.M. INGLES, Catriona KAT, Ingrid C. LANTZ, C.B. LAW, R.A.

TREMBATH, Debra E.

GRADE 4 DUFF, P.M. EDDY, Susan D. HASTINGS, Suzanne J. HORNIBLOW.C.L. LEE, B.J.

LEACH, M.P.D. LEACH, Sarah E.M. MAGEE, W.R. MARSHALLSEA, Susan MOULD, A.L. QUIGLEY, Michelle L. SCHALLER, G.C. SCHOFIELD, Julie L. THOMPSON, G.N.

ALSOP, Natalie J. GEYER, A.J.

MILLS, Lorraine W. RACHINGER, Andrea J. SHEKO, P. SMITH, Liza J. SWINBURN, Catherine C. WALL, Lindy A . M . WELLS, P.D. WOOD, Sally L.

HUNT, A.D. INGLES, M. INGPEN, Katrina J. LAIDLAW, R.C. LANGLEY, R.L. LEWIS, J.A. MAGEE, R.G. NEALE, J.S. NORWOOD, M.C. PAPAILIADIS.S. SCHALLER, S.A. SMITH, G.J. TARR, Jeanette A. WALKER, N.A. WALPOLE, A.R. WIELAND, R.W.

KEARY, Frances D. MARCHESANI, A.D.

GRADE 2 KAT, S.M. MADDERN, P.J.

GRADE 1a DOUGLASS, Kay S. DURANTE, S.M. EDDY, Fiona R.

LAMONT, A.P. RIDGE, L.A.

GRADEIb BALL, D.C. BALLARD, Sonja CRONK, A.W.A. DU BOIS, G.O. FAVALORO, Kylie A. FREDERICKS, S.P.K. GEYER, M.G. HUME, G.A. MADDERN, A.N.

FORM 3 ANDERSON, A.S. ARMOUR, P.H. ARMYTAGE, J.R. BAILLIE, Carol V. BALLINGER, W.G. BUZOLICH, P.B. CAMERON, Helene M. CHAMPION, A.J. CHATHAM, B.G. CLARK, S.T. COOK, R.A. DOERY, B.D. DOWNEY, R.G. ELLIOTT, Elizabeth A. GANT, Miranda J. GILMORE, P.W.

LEE.T.E. MARCHESANI, A.H. RIDGE, B.C. WATLING, A.J.

GRADE 3

BALLARD, Felicity HARDY, R.L. ALDERTON, Kaylene A. CARRUTHERS, Sally A.G. DICKINSON, J.T.A. ELLIOTT, Katherine M. EMMETT, G.C. ETHERTON, Vicki J. FALLAW, A.C. HANNAFORD, B.S.

ROSS, P.N. SIELEWICZ, D.J. WILKINSON, T.J. WILLIAMS, V.J.

MARSHMAN, Nicole A. PAYNE, T.L. POULSTON, A.C. RAMAGE. B.B. SELLE, L.J.L. SHEPPARD, Annabelle I. SWALWELL, D.L. THOMSON, C.B. TUNG,S.A.G.H.

VALETE VALETE1974 SENIOR SCHOOL

BACKWELL, J. COLEMAN, Mary Rose DENNIS, Elizabeth A. EDGAR, Victoria M. JENNINGS, W.R. KENT-HUGHES, Carolyn

LAIRD, A.J. LEACH, R.J.M. MOLONEY, B.A. ROBERTS, T.K. THOMSON, D.C. WARREN, D.A.

FORM I ALLBUTT, D.J. ATKINS, P.L. BARCLAY, C.A. COMBEN, A.K. DANIEL, R.J. DENNING, N.C. DICKSON, J.R.A. DINGEY, E.J. DOERY, D.S. DUFTY, G.J. DUNN, D.N.L. FLAVEL, A.P. GEORGE, Robyn J. GILLIN, A.C. GOLDING, B.G. GOULD, S.J. GUTSKE, Jennifer E. HAND, M.J. HARMAN, Ruth A. HAWTHORNE, A.D. HENDERSON, Ann F. HENDERSON, R.J. KARN, K.J. KNIGHT, Fiona E. LAMONT, S.R. MANN, B.S.

MARSHALLSEA, A.G. MORLON, R.G. ORD, Jane K. PANAGEOTOU.G.L. PARKES, S.R. PLACHY, G.I.W. PRESTON, W.W. RAU, A.R. RAU, I.S. READ,S.D. REDPATH, R.J. REED, M.R. SCHOE, W.P. SEABRIDGE, Fiona J. SIELEEICZ, M.W. SINCLAIR, R.J. SMART, T.J. STRICKLAND, M.A. SPITTLE, A.J. TAN SING, G.D. TARR, Helen E. THORNTON, W.N. TOLLIDAY, M.A. VANCOOTEN, Jillian D. WILLIAMS, A.J. WISHART, G.D.

GRADE 6 CRAWFORD, A.J. DALES, A.J. DENNIS, R.E.V. EDDY, T.J. GOCENTAS, E.J. KAT, C.H. LAIRD, D.A.

McNAUGHTON, Fay M. McNAUGHTON,G.J. MALLETT, I.C. POWELL, W.J. RACHINGER, Jennifer A. ROBERTS, J.A.

GRADE 5 BUCHANAN, A.J.P. DOUGLASS, Anne H. GAY, A.D.T. GEYER, D.K.

KERSHAW, B.J. LONGFIELD, C. Ruth READ, P.A. RICHARDS, D.G.

Form 6. Anderson, R.J. (1971)-Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(7 subjects); Harold James Thorogood Scholarship 1968, Junior Government Scholarship 1972, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1974. Antonov, W. (1972)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (6 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects). Barnes, R.N. (1971) - Warrinn: H.S.C. 1974 (2 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1974 (5 subjects); Cross Country Team 1974. Bartels, F.J. (1969)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(7 subjects); Dux of Form 1970, Merit in Physics and Chemistry 1973; Captain of Debating Team 1974; First Tennis Team 1974, School Colours 1974; Athletics Team 1974, School Colours 1974; Cross Country Team 1974; Sgt. Bartlett, R.S. (1962) - Shannon: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); Music Prize 1970, 1974; Music Committee 1974. Bartlett, T.D. (1968) - McArthur: H.S.C. 1974 (2 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); Drama Prize 1974. Batt, P.J. (1965)-Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(6 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; C.U.O. Bell, G.A. (1971)-Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (4 subjects); House Prefect 1974; First Tennis Team 1973-74, Committee 1974. Bell, M.L. (1968) - Morrison : H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); House Prefect 1974; Athletics Team 1973. Berlyn, S.J. (1971)- Mackie: Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); C.U.O. Brumby, S.A.C. (1969)-Warrinn ; Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (4 subjects); Technical Leaving Certificate 1973(5 subjects); House Prefect 1974; General Games Committee 1974; Social Service Committee 1974; First Tennis Team 1973-74, Captain 1974, School Colours 1974. Bubko, R.R. (1969)-McArthur: H.S.C. 1974(1 subject), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects). Burns, A.McD. (1962) - Shannon: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); The Alexander Coto Memorial Prize 1974; Athletics Team 1974; Rowing, School Colours 1974; Sgt. Carter, A.J. (1966) - Warrinn: H.S.C. 1973-74 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (6 subjects); The T.K. Maltby Memorial Trophy; Athletics Team 1973-74; First XI 1973-74, School Colours 1973-74; First Hockey Team 1970; C.U.O. Chalmers, J.J. (1970) - Morrison: H.S.C. 1973-74 (3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (6 subjects); House Prefect 1974, House Captain 1973. Cowan, G.R. (1962) - Calvert: Certificate of Business Studies, Leaving Certificate 1973 (3 subjects); First Tennis Team 1972-3-4, School Colours 1972-3-4. Dahlenburg, P.E. (1972)-Warrinn: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; House Prefect 1974; First XVII11974, School Colours 1974. Davidson, J.L. (1963) - Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (3 subjects); Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); House Prefect 1974; First X11973-74, School Colours 1973-74.

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Deans, A.P. (1967) - Shannon : Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (2 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects). Deppeler, G.D. (1971)-Warrinn: H.S.C. 1974 (3 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Douglas, M.E. (1972) - Mackie: H.S.C. 1974(2 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects). Duff, S.J. (1962)-McArthur: School Captain 1974; H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, The Dr. Gus Kearney Memorial Prize 1974, The Headmaster's Prize 1974; General School Colours 1974; Athletics Team 1973-74; First Hockey Team 1972-3-4, Captain 1974, Committee 1973, School Colours 1972-3-4; 1st VIII 1974, Rowing Committee 1974, School Colours 1974; C.U.O. Elliston, R.M. (1971)-Calvert: H.S.C. 1974(1 subject), Leaving Certificate 1973; House Prefect 1974; First XVIII 1974. Evans, R.P. (1968) - McArthur: Vice Captain of School 1974; H.S.C.1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; House Captain 1974; S.A.C. 1972; C.U.O. Everist, R.N. (1969)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); House Prefect 1974. Forbes, R.A. (1971) - Warrinn: H.S.C. 1974(1 subject), Leaving Certificate 1973 (4 subjects). Garratt, I.R. (1971)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(6 subjects); Social Service Committee 1973-74. Graham, P.J. (1969) - Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(5 subjects); House Prefect 1974; Athletics 1974; First X11973; First XVII11973-74, School Colours 1973-4. Grant, R.S. (1970) - Warrinn: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1973-4 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972(4 subjects); House Prefect 1973; General Games Committee 1974; Athletics Team 1972-3-4, Captain 1974, School Colours 1972; First XVII11973-4, School Colours 1973-4. Hambling, A.D. (1971) - Calvert: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (5 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); Swimming Team 1974. Harwood, W.A. (1970) - Shannon : Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (6 subjects). Henderson, A.J. (1971) - Shannon : Certificate of Business Studies (7 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate (6 subjects). Hocking, J. (1965) - Shannon : Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (7 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); First Hockey Team 1973-4, School Colours 1974. Holt, A.W. (1968)-Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Ormond College Major Scholarship 1975, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; House Prefect 1974; First VIII 1974, Captain of Boats 1974 School Colours 1974; Sgt. Hope-Johnstone, R.I. (1970) - Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects), Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; House Prefect 1974; Pipe Band 1971-3; First XVIII 1974, School Colours 1974; First VIM 1974, Rowing Committee 1974, School Colours 1974. Hughes, A.L. (1973)- Mackie: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); Athletics Team 1973-4. Humphrys, A.D. (1972) - Warrinn: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (6 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(6 subjects); Merit in Business Studies 1974; General Games Committee 1974; First Hockey Team 1973-4, Captain 1974, Committee1974, School Colours 1973-4. James, A.D.E. (1969) - Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); Drama Prize 1974. Jenkins, J.W.L. (1968) - Warrinn: H.S.C. 1973-4 (3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (4 subjects); House Prefect 1974; Secretary S.R.C. 1973. Jenkins, P.G. (1965) - Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, Univ. of Sydney Science School Scholarship 1973, Distinction in General Mathematics and Physics (1974), Ormond College Major Scholarship 1975; House of Guilds Council 1973-4, Sub-Warden 1974; Library Council 1974. Jewell, S.G. (1969) - McArthur: H.S.C. 1974 (3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects; C.U.O. Johnston, I.D. (1971) - Shannon: H.S.C. 1973-4 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (7 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1969, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1971, General Merit 1971, Sgt.'s Prize 1972, C.U.O. Prize 1974; House Prefect 1973-4; Library Committee 1972, Council 1973-4, Chairman 1974; Crosscountry 1973-4; First VIM 1973-4, School Colours 1973-4; C.U.O. Jolly, R.N. (1969)- McArthur: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; House Prefect 1974. Kearney, R.P. (1968) - Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(7 subjects); The Stanley Calvert Memorial Prize for Debating 1974, Merit in Eighteenth Century History, Economics, English Literature 1974; House Captain 1974- Library Committee 1973, Council 1974. Lade, S.P. (1968) - Warrinn: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects) ; Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1974, Ormond Prize 1975. Layton, T.J. (1972) - Shannon: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1974(3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); House Captain 1974; Athletics Team 1974. Lees, H.J.N. (1961) - McArthur: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972-3 (7 subjects); Merit in Geography and Economics 1974; Music Committee 1974; Umpires Squad 1973-4. McKenzie, J.C. (1969) - McArthur: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Norman Murray Memorial Scholarship 1969, Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, Cadet Leadership Prize 1973, The Hob day Prize 1974, Morrison Hall Committee 1973-4, Music Committee 1974, Pipe Major 1973-4; First Tennis Team 1974, School Colours 1974; C.U.O. McKenzie, J.D. (1972) - McArthur: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, Merit in Biology and Physics 1974, Distinction in Biology 1974; Cross-Country Team 1974; First VIM 1974, School Colours 1974. Marshallsea, R.W. (1971) - Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); House Prefect 1974. Mathison, N.S. (1969)- Mcarthur: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972.

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Morton, P.M. (1963)- McArthur: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1973-4 (6 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (7 subjects); House Prefect 1974; Swimming Team 1973-4, Captain 1973, School Colours 1973. Pavia, M.E. : 1961) - McArthur: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects). Perkins, D.W. (1968) - Shannon : H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); James Boyd Scholarship 1968, Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972. Pinniger, C.S. (1968)-Warrinn: H.S.C. 1973-4 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (5 subjects); House Prefect 1973-4; Athletics Team 1974; First Hockey Team 1974, School Colours 1974; Rowing Committee 1974, School Colours 1974. Plumridge, G.R. (1972)-Shannon: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (4 subjects); Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972. Ramsey, D.R. (1973) - Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects). Richards, P.J. (1970)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970; Library Council 1974. Richardson, P.W. (1969)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 197: (7 subjects); First XVII11973-4. Richardson, R.K. (1971)-Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); House Prefect 1974; S.R.C. 1971-2; S.A.C. 1971-2; Athletics Team 1973, Committee 1973, School Colours 1973; Swimming Team 1973, School Colours 1973. Robson. C.A. (1969)- Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects); First X11974, School Colours 1974; First XVIII 1974, School Colours 1974. Rooney, P.D. (1967)- Morrison: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (6 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); First XVII11972-4, Captain 1974, School Colours 1972-4. Sinclair, S.A. (1969) - Warrinn: Certificate of Business Studies (4 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1973 (4 subjects); H.O.G. Council 1973; First X11974, First XVII 1974. Spencer, D.E. (1970) - Shannon: H.S.C. 1973-4 (3 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (5 subjects); House Prefect 1973-4; First XVII11973-4, School Colours 1974. Stephens, A.J. (1969) - Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972. Stevenson, J.R. (1971)-Warrinn : H.S.C. 1974(5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); James Boyd Scholarship 1973-4; House Prefect 1974; Music Committee 1974; Pipe Band 1973-4. Sutherland, A.L. (1968)- Mackie: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (7 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1974 (6 subjects); House Prefect 1974; First XVIII. Sutherland, D.S. (1963) - Morrison: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); House Captain 1974; Secretary of General Games Committee 1974; Music Committee 1974. Thorn, A.D. (1962)-Shannon: H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (8 subjects); James Boyd Scholarship 1968, Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, Merit in Physics and Maths 1973, The Brian Lester Prize for Mathematics 1974, Ormond College Major Scholarship 1975; Social Service Committee 1974; First Hockey 1974; Swimming Team 1973-4; Sgt. Thomson, S.B. (1970)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974(5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects). Trounce, R.H.(1971)- Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects); First X11972-4, Captain 1974, School Colours 1972-4; First XVII11973-4, School Colours 1973-4. Turner, J.A.W. (1968) - Calvert: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects); Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, Science Teachers' Association of Victoria Bursary 1972-3; Umpire 1973-4, School Colours 1974; Sgt. Wardle, J.B. (1963)- Morrison: H.S.C. (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973(6 subjects); Merit in Art, Social Studies and Geography 1973; Cross Country Team 1973. Ware, S.B. (1971)- Mackie: H.S.C. 1974 (2 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (5 subjects) ; Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972; The John Coto Memorial Prize 1973, The Harry Hooper Agricultural Science Prize 1974; Cross Country Team 1973-4; First VIM 1973-4, School Colours 1973-4. Weaver, M.R. (1965)- Morrison: H.S.C. 1974 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects). Whittle, R.C. (1969)- Mackie: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (5 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1973 (2 subjects); First X11973-4, School Colours 1974. Williams, M.N. (1961) - Calvert: H.S.C. 1973-4 (4 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (5 subjects). Wood, A.R. (1960)- McArthur: School Prefect 1973-4; H.S.C. 1973-4 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1972 (7 subjects); House Prefect 1974, House Captain 1973; Merit in English and Chemistry 1972, Merit in Chemistry, Biology and Gen. Maths. 1974; S.A.C. 1970-1 ; Music Committee 1973; General Games Committee 1972-4; Concert Band 1970-4; Athletics Team 1972-4, Committee 1974, School Colours 1972; First Baseball 1973; First X11974, Committee 1974, School Colours 1974; First XVII11972-4, Committee 1974, School Colours 1973-4, Sgt. Wood, G.C. (1971)-Warrinn: Certificate of Business Studies 1974 (5 subjects), Technical Leaving Certificate 1973 (6 subjects). Wood, N.C. (1961)- McArthur: School Prefect 1974; H.S.C. 1974 (5 subjects), Leaving Certificate 1973 (7 subjects); Junior Government Scholarship 1970, Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship 1972, Dux of 5th Form 1973, Dux of College1974, Distinction in Biology and General Mathematics and General Distinction 1974, Ormond College Major Scholarship 1975; House Prefect 1974; First XI 1974; First XVIII 1973-4, School Colours 1974. Form 5. Allitt, D.J. (1972)-Calvert: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Angelovich, P.G. (1973) - Calvert: Leaving Certificate (6 subjects). Brumby, S.G. (1970)- Morrison: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Buzolich, D.R. (1973) - Wettenhall: Technical Leaving Certificate (6 subjects). Carr, C M . (1968)- McArthur- Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Clarke, R.L. (1970) - Wettenhall: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Cock, G.D. (1974)- Morrison: Leaving Certificate (4 subjects); Tennis Team 1974, School Colours 1974. Davey, A.L. (1973) - Mackie:

de Jong, A.S. (1970)- Calvert: Leaving Certificate (3 subjects). Donald, I.D. (1965) - McArthur: Durnan, J.C. (1970) - Wettenhall: Technical Leaving Certificate (3 subjects); 1st XVIII, School Colours 1974. Gough, S.G. (1962) - Calvert: Technical Leaving Certificate (4 subjects). Hamilton, P.R. (1969) - Shannon : Technical Leaving Certificate (3 subjects). Hamilton, R.A.S. (1970) - Wettenhall: Technical Leaving Certificate (6 subjects). Hobbs, R.S. (1973) -Wettenhall: Lindeman, P.H. (1970) - Mackie: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). McNaughton, P.M. (1966)- Morrison: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). MacQueen, D.S.A. (1974) - Wettenhall: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Macrae, J.McD. (1968) - Mackie: Mulligan, M.N. (1969) - Calvert: Technical Leaving Certificate (6 subjects); 1st XVIII. Neal, P L . (1973)- Mackie: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Philip, J.H. (1968)- Mackie: Technical Leaving Certificate (6 subjects). Pyle, R.W. (1970)- Mackie: Leaving Certificate (6 subjects). Randell, M.O. (1970) - Mackie: Richardson, G.J. (1971)- McArthur: Leaving Certificate (3 subjects). Robb, A.J. (1962) - Calvert: Technical Leaving Certificate (3 subjects). Robertson, G.J. (1970)- Mackie: Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Schofield, P.L.J. (1963) - McArthur: Scott, S.W. (1970)- Mackie: Leaving Certificate(5 subjects); 1st XVII11974. Silcock, S.J. (1971) - Wettenhall: Technical Leaving Certificate (4 subjects). Smith, G.T. (1970)- McArthur: Technical Leaving Certificate (3 subjects). Stephens, M.W. (1971) - Shannon : Technical Leaving Certificate (4 subjects). Swallow, W.P. (1969) - McArthur: Swan son, D.D. (1971) - McArthur: Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Vincent, G.K. (1969) - Shannon : Technical Leaving Certificate (5 subjects). Yorke, D.B. (1972)- Calvert: Technical Leaving Certificate (2 subjects).

PREPARATORY SCHOOL Form 2 Gordon, C.W.deC. (1973). Hurley, R.D. (1965) James, R.W.A. (1973) Morrison, J.R. (1972) Whiteside, T.D. (1971) Form 1. Fletcher, D.S.(1973) Green, S.R. (1972) Griffiths, J.R. (1970) Tomkins, D.S. (1967) Whitton, G.M.(1966)

Grade 6. Tattersall, D.S. (1968) Grade 4 Lee, B.(1975) Tattersall, W.A. (1974) Grade 5. Copland, W.G. (1971) Grade 3 Brumby, C.B.G. (1970) Hume, M.D. (1973) Grade 1 Hume, G.A. (1975)

SENIOR SCHOOL Form VI. Griffiths, J.F (1962)-Morrison: Technical Leaving Certificate(5 subjects)(Left May) Gubbins, O.M. (1971)- Calvert: Leaving Certificate(5 subjects) Hodgins, LP. (1972)- Mackie:

Form 4. Brodie, H.L. (1971)- Calvert Crawford, C.E.H. (1969)- Morrison Cunningham, P. (1973)- Morrison Gillespie, I.W. (1974) - Calvert Matley, J.D. (1974) - Wettenhall Mayall, D.W. (1973) - Shannon Preston, G.D. (1971)-Shannon Rayner, A.J. (1970)- Shannon Robertson, H.D. (1971) - Wettenhall Smith, D.R. (1969) - Shannon Warner, S.R. (1973)- Morrison Waugh, W.A. (1970) - Wettenhall

Form V. Campbell, A.J. (1974) - Wettenhall (Left March) Ingles, C. (1974) - Morrison (Left March) Kendall, R.G.V. (1972) - Mackie (Left May) Legge, J.H. (1969)- McArthur (Left October) Martin, T.R.A. (1974) - Morrison (Left April) Tetley, J.H. (1971)- Morrison (Left June) Form IV. Henshaw, D.B. (1972)- McArthur (Left April) Mourikis, S. (1972) - Calvert (Left May) Stephen, P.E. (1974) - Wettenhall (Left September)

Form 3.

Form III. McDonald, G.C. (1974) - Morrison (Left October)

Fletcher, J.A. (1972) - Wettenhall Mole, A.L. (1973)-Calvert Rey, A.W. (1972) - McArthur Thompson, M.J. (1972)- Morrison Waugh, J.C. (1972) - Wettenhall Whitton, D.A. (1966) - McArthur

Grade 3. Hume, M.O. (1973) (Left August) Grade I. Hume, G.A. (1975) (Left August)

THE GEELONG COLLEGE ROLL SENIOR SCHOOL-1975 FORM VI B Amezdroz P.R. Angelovich A. Dumaresq A.J. Dunn P.R.B. McKenzie A.G.C. Robertson W.M.I. Steel I.A. Stone M.R. FORM VI Amery C.E. Backwell D.I. Baird A.J. Barley R.H. Bidstrup I.S. Brown C.G. Brown R.V. Carter M.M. Cassidy P.A. Collins M.R. Cooper D.J. Daniel N.D.B. Emmett P.J. Erwin R.E. Everett P.W. Eairnie G.G. Fenner B.T.

Ford R.L. Forsyth R.K. Gillett S.M. Graham N.G. Gray-Thompson M. Griffiths J.F. Halls R.J. Harding J.L. Henshaw J.K. Hodgins I.P. Holt D.M. Hope J.A. Hunt W.R. Jenkins R.J. Jubb K.F. Jubb T.F. Kelly M.J. Kelso H.A. Laidlaw J.D. Lindros J.A. Llewellyn D.G.M. McGuire A.L. McKindlay G.M. Mann S.E.C. Marendaz J.L. Millard P.V. Mitchell L.W. Mitchelhill I.R. Myers N.J. Nelson P.J. Ong B. Opie Gillian F.

Pearson L.W. Peter W.D. Plueckhahn D.J. Powell B.G. Powell Terri D. Redpath W.R. Richardson J.B. Rolland J.W.R. Rosson S.W. Sloane J.S. Spratt W. Storey A.R. Taylor S.M. Trembath Debra E Vines M.G. Walker L.A. Walpole R.P. Williams M.E. Williams R.K. Williams W.M. Williamson D.A. FORM V Abrecht P.G. Anderson G.McG. Anderson I.H. Ballinger C.E. Bath P.J. Bell S.L. Berryman S.J. Bickerstaff B.R. Bolton P.C.

Bracher T.T. Bridges G.R. Brown A.J. Browne A.J. Bruhn O.A. Buhot N.R. Cameron A.W.N. Cameron H.J.McL. Campbell A.J. Carr Felicity J. Carr R.G. Carroll P.N.C. Champion R.E. Chiarenza C. Cock H.L. Collins N.T. Comben G.M. Conte A.A.J. Cox A.J. Currell T.I. Daniel J.L.W. Dixon M.R. Dorrington G.J. Douglas G.A. Etherton C.J. Everist D.W. Fabb S.C. Fairnie S.A. Falconer H.C. Fry R.C. Fulton M.R. Gant J.D.

Gardiner M.R. George P.A. Gibson P.M. Golding S.S. Graham N.J. Green J.L. Gubbins A.S. Guyett I.R. Harbison J.E. Hazeldine I.M. Healey S.R. Hermiston J.W. Hines W.A. Hooke A.W. Hutton J.A. Ingles Catriona Ingles C. Ireson M.C. Isherwood D.J. Jackson D.C. Jones D.J. Kat Ingrid C. Kearney I.J. Kelso A . M . Kelso M.K. Kendall R.G. King G.D.R. Komp M.D. Lade M.H.W. Laidlaw M.R. Laidlaw S.J. Lantz C.B. Leach M.P.D. Leach Sarah E.M. Law R.A. Lees R.K. Legge J.H. Lyle B.I.A. Mackay I. MacLeod J. Magee W.R. Maltby C.J. Manning R.J. Marshallsea Susan J. Matthews G.S. Moore R.S.H. Morrison A.G. Mould A.L. Mountjoy O.R. Mulligan T.A. Murray P.J. Nelson C.S. Newton M.S. Olliff J.D. Osborne D.C. Pearce D.C. Pearson G.M. Peerman A.A. Perkins M.J. Philip M.D. Quigley Michelle L. Rau R.R. Revie C.H. Richardson D.A. Rockefeller H.C. Schaller G.C. Schofield Julie L. Scott H.M. Sewell W . N . Sloane W.J. Solomon P.L. Steel G.G. Stoios G. Taylor P.C. Tebb G.K. Tetley J.H. Thorn J.A. Thompson G.N. Thomson D.A.R. Trickey H.L. Van Cooten R.G. Van Enst G. Van Someren G.J. Vines R.A. Walker R.J. Walpole T.A. Warland A . N . Waugh A.J. Whiteside A.P. Windmill R.J. Wishart A.R. Witcombe G.E. FORM IV

Adcock S.A.H. Alderton Kaylene A. Altmann M.L. Amezdroz B.A. Barclay M.J. Bath D.T. Beckingsale J.B. Bell A.A. Bell P.L. Bell R.A.F. Bennett R.A. Bidstrup D.E. Bishop P.G. Bowman H.J. Brown P.G. Cameron S.J.

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Carruthers Sally A.G. Davies S.W. Deenick B.J. Dennnis D.S. Dennis J.A. Dennis R.A. Dickinson J.T.A. Ditchburn J.A. Dodd S.J. Duff R.F. Egan A.J. Elliott Katherine M. Ellsworth J.T. Emmett G.C. Etherton Vicki J. Evans K.G.B. Everett N.R. Fallaw A.C. Farmer B.G. Fielding J.S. Finlay A.D. Geddes I. George D.R. George R.J. Gibson M.L. Grange A . N . Greig A.M.D. Habal C.F. Hannaford B.S. Harrisson D. Harwood C.N. Hawke J.L. Henshaw D.B. Hiddleston P.T.E. Hosking G.P. Howarth P.C. Inglis R.I. Jones P.F. Kelso R.M. Larcombe M.T. Lawrance A.F. Lindros D.M. Logan P.J. Love D.M. McDougall D.D. McLean R.S. Mason D.T. Matheson R.M. Mayall P.M. Millar P.J. Millard D.L. Mills Lorraine W. Mitchell I.W. Morrison D.G. Mortimer D.A. Mountjoy D.R. Mourikis S. Mullins J.B. Nelson C.L. Neville R.J.W. Olliff R.C. Patullock C.J. Pavia D.G. Payne A.J. Peerman D.J. Pescud W.J. Peter T.C. Philip T.G. Powell C.R. Pugh C.R. Rachinger Andrea J. Rayner D.C. Rayson C.J. Robb S.T. Roberts G.L. Robertson R.S. Robertson T.R. Rockefeller C.W. Salvalaggio O.J. Sheko P. Slattery R.J. Smith Liza J. Stephen P.E. Stevenson R.A. Stewart I.D. Stillman G.J. Strachan P.D. Strickland G.W. Sutcliffe S.W. Sweeting D.J. Swinburn Catherine C. Taylor R.W.U. Thome M.C. Van Leerdam R.D. Vickers-Willis R.P. Vincent M.A. Vincent W . H . Wall Lindy-Anne M. Warfe N.J. Waugh H.W. Wells P.D. Weston L. Whiting I.J. Williams D.E. Williams N.H. Wood Sally L. Worland D.C. Wurm G.L.

FORM III Anderson A.S. Andrew M.C. Armour P.H. Armytage J.R. Ashburner W.L. Atkinson R.J.D. Baillie Carol V. Baldry D.A. Bales J.W. Ballinger W.G. Bell D.A. Bracher C.G. Brown A . M . Brown K.J. Bubb A.C. Bunting I.D. Burch W.G. Buzolich P.B. Cameron A . M . Cameron Helene M. Carruthers P.A.J. Cayzer E.D. Champion A.J. Chatham B.G. Clark S.T. Cole A.J. Cole T.J. Cook R.A. Cooke D.H. Crosby I.T. Deans J.D. Doery B.D. Downey R.G. Elliott Elizabeth A. Evans S.G. Fabb S.A. Feldtman R.L. Gant Miranda J. Gardiner N.S. Garratt B.W. Gillett D.F.S. Gilmore P.W. Gordon R.W. Gough A.R. Gubbins J.H. Harlock A.McF. Harwood B.R. Heard S.I. Heath C.A. Hill J.W. Hocking S.M. Hope P.D. Hunt A.D. Ingles M. Ingpen Katrina J. Jiggins S.B. Kearney S.M. Kershaw M.R. King J.P. Krause R. Laidlaw R.C. Lamont D.W. Langley R.L. Leask G.C. Lewis J.A. Livock E.W. Lowe P.J. MacDonald A.A. McDonald G.C. McFarland D.H. Mclntyre A.J.D. McKeon M.D. MacLean A.V. MacLeod R. McNaughton B.E. Magee R.G. Mallett P.C. Millard R.J. Monteith S.W. Morrison I.E.D. Morrison R.S. Murphy P.W. Neale J.S. Neilson T.D.G. Nelson M.R. Newman P.R. Norwood M.C. Olsson J.L. Ormsby M.A. Papailiadis S. Payne R.N. Pickering P.R. Powell D.K. Rau P.D. Robinson R. Rooks B.A. Schaller S.A. Shinners G.J. Shrimpton G.S. Sloots L.H. Smith G.J. Southee R.E. Stephens G.J. Stephens P.A. Stewart C. Tarr Jeanette A. Timmins D.A. Van Cooten C.F.

Wade D.A. Walker N.A. Walpole A.R. Watson J.K.D. Wettenhall A.T. Wieland R.W. Wilkinson P.M. Windmill J.P. HE. Annois R.M.C. Backwell J.L. Coleman Mary Rose Dennis Elizabeth A. Edgar Victoria M. Eldridge M.G. Horniblow B.W. Howarth D.L. Kent-Hughes Carolyn Kirby P.J. Komp A.J. Laidlaw A.S. Laird A.J. Leach R.J.M. Lindros P.R.C. Mclntyre W.I. Moloney B.A. Scott P.Mel. Spao J.N. Stephens M.R. Thomson D.C. Verity G.R. Warren D.A. Waterhouse J.D. Yorke C.J. IIG. Allen G.R. Bath D.R. Burton J.A. Carr N.L. Creagh R.N. Douglas J.M. Fielding T.S. Hauenstein A.J. Inglis A.C. Jewell P.A. Laidlaw B.S. Laidlaw D.W. LeDeux A.J. Longfield A.D.J. Lyall A.G. MacLeod I.C. Miller S.H. Nelson D.J. Nelson T.S. Read T.R.H. Roberts T.K. Steen D.C. Thorns C M . Wylie B.K. IIJ Button R.P. Callander I.R. Comben P.A. Davidson P.J. East G.T. Fraser A.E.L. Gardner G.W. Gregory R.J. Gustke M.S. Hore B.A. Jennings W.R. Knight P.A. Lambie J.F. Langley A.E. Leishman R.J. Lunn R.S. MacGregor S.A. McLaren M.J. Mantello A.J. Phillips B.C. Pinnow A.C. Robertson D.A. Stewart B.A. Zwart E.J. 3. Alsop Natalie J. Apte'd D.J. Burnell W.J. Cameron S.W. Fagg G.F. Favaloro C.A. Geyer A.J. Harry K. Hastings A.S. Hume M.D. Keary Frances D. Lee R.C. McLeod R.S. Marchesani A.D. Parker H.J. Parsons T.J. Patchett T.N. Robertson J.G.

Roland N.M.A. Torney J.G. Trayner D.R.R. Trayner P.A.R. Watson C.R. Woods D.J.

Apted Elizabeth S. Bain M.A.H. Ballard Felicity Butler D.J.A. Donachie J.B. Fernbach Amanda A. Fulton S.A.S. Hardy R.L. Henderson A.A. Howarth A.J. Kat S.M. Kibbis J.G. Maddern P.J. Neal T.J. Pearce G.E. Richardson W.K. Rush M.S. Taylor C.C. Vorrath W.M. 1A. Armstrong T.B. Black Catherine J. Chisholm Joanne Cook M.A. Durante S.M. Douglass Kay S. Eddy Fiona R. Epstein P.J.N. Hatton Katherine N. Lamont A.P. McGlone D.N. Madden T.J. Patchett Andrea E. Ridge L.A. Tarr R.M. Trethowan C.J. Vorrath C.N. Watson A.V. 1B. Ball D.C. Ballard Sonja Cronk A.W.A. Du Bois G.O. Favaloro Kylie A. Fredericks S.P.K. Geyer M.G. Hume G.A. McKenzie D.S. Madden A.N. Marshman Nicole A. Payne T.L. Poulston A.C. Ramage B.B. Selle L.J.L. Sheppard Annabelle I Swalwell D.L. Thomson C.B,

Trethowan C.A. Tung S.A.G.H.

IF. Armstrong S. Atkins P.L. Barclay C.A. Epstein D.A.N. Hand M.J. Holloway P.N. Karn K.J. Mann B.S. Marshallsea A.G. Miller C.W. Murphy C.J. Parkes S.R. Rau I.S. Read S.D. Reed M.R. Rockefeller R.S. Roland C.A.M. Schoe W.P. Smith K.G.C. Spittle A.J. Strickland M.A. Sutcliffe H.W. Thornton W.N. Wishart G.D. 1H. Backwell A.J. Baker S.C. Daniel R.J. Denning N.C. Dufty G.J. Dunn D.N.L. Fulton P.A. Gillin A.C. Golding B.G. Harbison D.A. Henderson R.J. Lamont S.R. Lappin S. Morrison R.J. Morton R.G. Nelson C.T. Panageotov G.L. Rau A.R. Richardson T.F. Sielewicz M.W. Simonsen J.R. Sinclair R.J. Smart T.J. Tolliday M.A. Wheeler S.M. Williams A.J.

Harman Ruth A. Henderson Ann F. Knight Fiona E. Kovacs D.A.K. Neville C.J.D. Newman M.W. Ord Jane K. Plachy G.I.W. Plueckhahn R:H. Richardson N.D. Seabridge Fiona J. Tarr Helen E. Torney K.J. Van Cooten Jillian D Waterhouse D.R.

Keary Anne B. Longfield Catherine Ruth Read P.A. Crawford A.J. Dennis R.E.V. Gocentas E.J. Kat C.H. Keith McNaughton Fay M. McNaughton G.J. Mallett I.C. Rachinger Jennifer A. Roberts J.A. Sielewicz D.J.

Bell M.M. Bell P.D. Davis G.V. Doncaster M.J. Gay A.D.T. Gorell B.M. Holloway S.D. Johns I.M. Kershaw B.J. Lee D.J. McKewan T.W. Morrison T.P. Pickering M.D. Poulston L.J. Redpath M.R. Richards D.G. Robertson R.C. Ross P.N. Royal S.L. Schimana P.A. Seabridge J.C. Tarr D.J. Thompson R.G. Torney A . H . Wilkinson T.J. Williams V.J.

Allbutt D.J. Baum R.I. Blincoe J.J. Collins B.J. Comben A.K. Dingey E.J. Doery D.S. Donachie G.J. Flavel A.P. Gould S.J. Hawthorne A.D. Lyall I.D. Preston W.W. Redpath R.J. Richardson R.J. Tan Sing G.D. 6D. Baillie K.L. Ballard A. Bayden D.J. Cameron D.G. Dales A.L. DeUray T.C.H. Doncaster A.J. Dunoon C.K. Eddy T.J. Edgar A . M . Farmer D.J. Gorell P.R. Guthrie D.C. Hargreaves S.A. Knox C.R. Laird D.A. Lewis J.R. Love S.R. Mack M.A. Powell W.J. Robb A.D. Roland A.J.C. Scholfield C.C. Stephen D.A. Warmbrunn J.C.

IK. Bickerstaff H.R. Charter R.B. Dickson J.R.A. Garrard D.L. George Robyn J. Gordon A.C. Gustke Jennifer E.

5/6C Buchanan A.J.D. Douglass Anne H. Geyer D.K. Gleeson A.B. Harvey A.G. Karn P.D.

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4A. Armstrong J.P. Armstrong S.J. Barrett N.J. Burnell B.R. Dickinson W.H.R. Donachie P. Duff P.M. Eddy Susan D. Hastings Suzanne J. Henderson R.E. Horniblow C.L. Kent-Hughes T.J. Lake A . M . Lee B.J. Lee T.E. Lunn P.R. McLeod B. Marchesani A. Mockridge A.J.W. Richardson A.McK. Richardson A.V. Ridge B.C. Schonfelder G.A. Smith C.K.G. Watling A.J.

NON-TEACHING STAFF Bursar: R.B. Jamieson, A.A.S.A., A.I.B.A. Accountant: H.P.Guthrie O.G.C.A., Executive Officer: T.L. Clark, A.C.I.S., A.A.S.A., A.F.A.I.M. Laboratory Manager: H. Baker, T.C. (U.K.) Catering Manager: G. Lewis A.F.C.I.A. Hospital Sister: Sister D.E. Healey Medical Officer: Dr. M.W. Morris, M.B., B.S. Secretarial/Clerical Staff: Mrs. I.M. Anderson, Miss P. Barnfather, Miss P.J. Farey, Mr. S. De Vre, M i s s L . F . Elliott, Miss D. Williams, Mrs. A. McKeown, Mrs. C.J. Shannon. Boarding House Matrons: Day Resident Group: Mrs. V. Eddy Mackie: Mrs. R. Oswald Warrinn.Mossgiel: Mrs. L.E. Dale Maintenance Foreman: R.C. Deans Ground Curator: S. Rankin

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OBITUARY D.B. HENSHAW Denis Barton Henshaw entered The Geelong College Preparatory School in 1972 and the Senior School in 1974. During those few years he made a quite remarkable impact on many people. As the Reverend A.E. Bell said, "We who knew Denis are indeed privileged to have known a young man who possessed a remarkable degree of sensitivity to the needs of others and who had the ability and willingness to communicate his understanding in good-humoured ways". Denis will always be remembered for his participation and enjoyment in school activities, his alertness, remarkably keen sense of humour, and an independence of thought. He gave of his best in a variety of fields. The whole school community was deeply shocked when on April 19th Denis was accidentally killed when cycling to school. To his many friends and particularly to his family, we extend our sincerest sympathy.

J A. ARTHUR Mr. J.A. Arthur is remembered by older Old Boys as a young master under Mr. Norman Morrison and Mr. W.R. Bayly in the years 1908-12. After leaving the College he taught in Victorian High Schools, becoming eventually Vice-principal of Geelong High School. He was living in retirement in East Geelong at the time ot his death on 22nd July.

K.W. BURNSIDE Mr. K.W. Burnside, who was senior mathematics master, at the College in 1926-7, died at Southport, Queensland, on 4th September. For most of his life he was prominent in business circles in Geelong and was a generous servant and benefactor of the Presbyterian Church and of Morongo. His son Ross, is a Collegian of the years 1947- 8.

K.W. NICOLSON It was with regret that we learned of the death on 25th July of Mr. Ken Nicolson, much of whose life was devoted to boys of the Geelong College. When a young man of eighteen, he was chosen by Mr. Rolland to be the foundation headmaster of the preparatory school, a job which he carried out so well from 1921 to 1927 that his cheerful, boyish spirit is still a part of the place. His second term among us extended from 1942 to 1966, this time in the senior school, where he found many of the sons of his earlier pupils. He was concerned about education in the broadest sense, and made an excellent housemaster of Morrison, and later Knowle House, the first attempt to give day boys a home of their own within the school. However it was in sport that Ken himself shone, and probably as a sportsmaster that he did his best work. A fine cricketer and a league footballer, he had no difficulty in demonstrating the required skills; an experienced teacher, he knew how to impart his knowledge, while careful not to restrict natural ability. But his greatest talent was the sporting spirit, in every good sense, which he practised and preached to the advantage of his boys as boys, and later as men. His love of cricket prompted him to take groups on tour to the country, interstate and overseas, unforgettable adventures for those taking part. He coached the first eleven from 1942 to 1956 and had the reward of seeing his teams win the A.P.S. premierships for 1946 and 1947. His interest extended beyond the College, and he was active in drama with the Geelong Association of Music and Art, in which he was both actor and producer. On retiring from the College he remained in Geelong until Mrs. Nicolson's death and later moved to Melbourne. More that fifty years ago Ken gave the prep, boys the motto "Jouez bon jeu" - play fair - the standard by which he lived and by which the College remembers him.

M.A. BUNTINE

Dr. Martyn Arnold Buntine, Principal of the Geelong College from 1946 to 1960, died at Melbourne on 26th February, 1975. All sections of the College were represented at the funeral and have expressed their sympathy with Mrs. Buntine and her two Old Collegian sons, Robert and John. Arnold Buntine was a strong, manly figure and a leader among men, his speech and actions virile and forthright. In his earlier years he was an outstanding athlete, gaining blues for football at Melbourne and athletics at Edinburgh. With the second A.I.F. he was a company commander through the siege of Tobruk, served later in Syria and northern Australia, and reached the rank of Lieut.-Colonel, acting Brigadier. He complemented physical prowess with a high intelligence and a love of schools and learning and teaching. Graduation in Arts at Melbourne led on to the Doctorate of Philosophy in the Faculty of Education, Edinburgh. Not surprisingly, Dr. Buntine chose to spend his life and labour in guiding boys to manhood. He was a headmaster for thirtythree years, his greatest work given to Hale School Perth and the Geelong College. He arrived at Geelong in that very difficult post-war period when rising prices were eroding the value of accumulated monies, while materials, manpower and building permits were strictly controlled. These handicaps coincided with a wave of applications for enrolment, leading to the agony of outright refusals and the complications of waiting lists. Accommodation was overtaxed; staff conditions were deteriorating because of financial inflation and oversize classes. Despite such problems, the College gradually regained sufficient momentum to complete some outstanding projects. The War Memorial west wing was opened in 1950, completing the quadrangle, and eventually the long envisaged new Preparatory School became a reality. However, Dr. Buntine was much more than a good follower: he was also an originator in his own right. Through his

personal efforts he upgraded the "New Prep." project by trebling its land area. He was "staff minded", obtaining an improved salary scale with a regular system of promotions; he worked for the foundation of the Combined Schools' Superannuation Fund, from which he was himself too old to benefit; he persuaded the Council to purchase several properties as masters' residences. He instituted the school uniform and took the lead in introducing the kilt for the cadet corps. One of his last efforts was to assist actively in the campaign for the Centenary Building Fund. The College in the Buntine years reached high academic levels arid enjoyed a golden age in extramural activities with two cricket premierships, four boatrace wins and outstandino. results in athletics. The Glee Club maintained a high standard, while the Exploration Society spread itself in ventures as far afield as Central Australia, with the Head sometimes participating. Dr. Buntine had strong views on gentlemanly conduct and good sportsmanship, and abhorred uncouth behaviour and raucous barracking. On the other hand he was a patient and understanding friend to the boy with real difficulties. His high standards were not always appreciated, and his worries over school and personal problems in time affected his health. After retirement in 1960 he took a short holiday before becoming an assistant master at Knox Grammar School, Sydney freed from the burden of headmastership, he was able to enjoy teaching history and coaching young hurdlers, with whom he had considerable success. The Old Collegians recognised Dr. Buntine's work by granting him honorary life membership of the O.G.C.A. Our buildings and grounds, especially the Preparatory School, bear physical witness to his place in the ongoing College. His portrait, by Sir William Dargie, hangs in the hall, a silent influence in the daily life of the school. His finest memorial is in the lives he helped to shape by his own high principles.

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O.G.C.A. THE OLD COLLEGIANS' ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS 1975-76 President: F.W. Elliott Vice-Presidents: G.L. Bent, A.Mel. Scott Hon. Secretary: A.Mel. Scott Hon. Treasurer: B.G. Thom Hon. Auditors: D.L. Cameron, G.W. Johns GENERAL COMMITTEE Elected Members: S.E. Appel, H.M. Clarke, I.C. Everist, R.W. Farrow, J.E. Fidge, R.G. Hepburn, F.R. Herd, D.A. Jarman, R.A. Leggatt, I.M. Mcllwain, K.A.I. MacLean, L.A. Mulligan, G.D. Murray, R.J. Nation, T.J. Rooke, H.G. Seward, R.J. Sheringham, J.S. Weddell Ex-Officio Members: The chairman of the College Council, The Principal, Branch Presidents Hon. Life Members of Committee: Past Presidents Executive Officer: T.L. Clark TheGeelong College P.O. Box 5, Geelong, 3220 'Phone (052) 21 1939

The Geelong College does not exist in isolation. It is one of the eleven members of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria, for example, and a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria. Nor does the Old Geelong Collegians' Association exist in isolation. In a variety of ways it is connected with other bodies. One of these is the Association of Victorian Public Schools Old Boys(A.V.P.S.O.B.), an organisation comprising representatives from the ex-students associations of the eleven member-schools of the Associated Public Schools of Victoria. This body enables its constituents to keep in touch with each other both to share ideas and also to disseminate factual information about such matters as the names and addresses of office-bearers of the eleven ex-student associations concerned. A.V.P.S.O.B. has recently taken the important initiative of launching a new organisation of which the Old Geelong Collegians' Association is a member. It is called the Independent Schools Past Students Association (I.S.P.S.A.) and membership is open to any Victorian independent school exstudent organisation. The new body has two basic objectives. One is to provide all ex-student associations with opportunities to learn from each other about the operation of such associations, and the other is to enlist and maintain the support of ex-student

associations for the general cause of independent education. The Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (A.I.S.V.) is a very important organisation. Similar bodies exist in the other States and in the Australian Capital Territory. It is these State bodies which nominate delegates to the National Council of Independent Schools. I.S.P.S.A. has a representative on the committee of the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria and is therefore already involved at a high level in activities vital to the well-being of independent schools. The Old Geelong Collegians' Association has taken a leading part in promoting and supporting the establishment of I.S.P.S.A. There are great opportunities for this body to ensure that ex-students of independent schools in this State are kept well informed so that the concept of independence in education is actively promoted throughout the community. I.S.P.S.A. can do little more than keep its memberassociations informed, however, and it is then the responsibility of the member-associations to maintain communication with their respective individual members. The College does this mainly through "Ad Astra" and it will be noted that most issues include articles about independent education in general. The Old Geelong Collegians' Association is therefore not only part of the Geelong College "family" but also part of the whole "family" of independent schools.

The sun at zenith, It has cracked the earth's surface And caked the hard mud. S. Papailiadis. The skier sliding Downhill faster and faster Battling icy slopes. J. King. The gigantic lion Sitting proudly on his throne Who dares challenge him. S. Heard.

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THE NEW PRINCIPAL Mr. Peter Gebhardt, who is 38 years old, has been Headmaster of All Saints'College at Bathurst, N.S.W., since 1966. He is a Bachelor of Laws from Melbourne University and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the Graduate School of Education of Harvard University, U.S.A. He is already well known and highly regarded throughout Australia by his colleagues of the Headmasters' Conference of the Independent Schools of Australia. He was educated at Geelong Grammar School and, after taking his degree at Melbourne University, returned there from 1958-60 as an assistant master teaching English and History. From 1961-1963 he was teaching at Sydney Church of England Grammar School (Shore), and then spent the years 1963-1965 in the U.S.A., firstly at Harvard and thereafter at Milton Academy, Massachusetts, an independent boarding school well known for its high academic standards. In 1965 Mr. Gebhardt returned to Shore as master in charge of English, where he remained till his appointment as Headmaster of All Saints' in 1966. In 1973 he went on a study tour of Europe, U.K., U.S.A., and Mexico. His wide experience has given him many valuable educational contacts both in Australia and overseas, and he has been able to arrange exchanges of staff and boys with various overseas schools. At All Saints' College, which is a boarding school with some dayboys, the numbers have increased significantly during his headmastership. There is an imaginative educational programme with a diversified extra-curricular range of activities, and it has been noted that Mr. Gebhardt himself spends considerable time with the boys, and is concerned to involve parents and the local community in school affairs. He is a communicant member of the Church of England, and his Christian commitment is expressed in his life and educational philosophy. He has been editor of the Headmasters' Conference Journal, and represented independent schools on the National Committee on English teaching. He is an executive member . of the Arts Council of Australia (N.S.W. Division). Mr. and Mrs. Gebhardt have three children, a son aged 8 years and two daughters aged 7 and 4. It is expected they will move to Geelong early in the New Year. The Council is confident that Mr. Gebhardt will maintain the high standards and traditions of the College and will provide enlightened leadership for the continuing progress made over so many years.

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PEGASUS 75 This magazine is edited by a committee consisting of D.I. McCallum, D. Webb, C.G. Bracher, A.J. Champion, Susan Marshallsea, Julie Schofield, P.A. Stephens and Lindy-Anne Wall. Preparatory School material is supplied by G. Van Cooten. Typing of copy is by Miss Pam Farey and Jill McCallum assisted with proofreading. Photographs are by Robert Pockley Studios, David Williamson, Bruce McLeod, Charles Harbison, Rod Brown and were processed by Arthur Reed Studios, Peter Everett and Peter Murray. Reta Clarke of the English Faculty helped with original contributions. Offset plates are by Peter Jackson Graphics. Printing is by Adams Printers Pty. Ltd. using 8 pt. Helios type face.

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