The Terracian July 2006 by St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace

July 2006

The Chapel of the Holy Family on the occasion, 2 May, 2006, of the Blessing of the Roll of Honour of Ex-servicemen of World War Two who were Old Boys of Terrace

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COLLEGE LEADERS AT TENNYSON GATES OPENING

(From left): Matthew Look (M), Will Larkin (B), Pat Ritchie (M), Julian Dickenson (M), Alex Bell (W), Tim Tynan (R), Tim Beckman (College Captain), Alan Storman (W) and Mr Peter Fullagar (Acting Principal)

I am writing this Principal’s report in Peter Chapman’s absence as Peter is on sabbatical leave until early September. He is presently in Africa and about to undertake an immersion experience in Kenya, which has been organised through the Christian Brothers in Rome. In addition, during his time away Peter will attend the Old Boys Reunion in London on 4 August. The school term, which concludes at the end of this week, has featured some wonderful achievements and events. GPS Debating has possibly never seen a bigger night than 2 June when our Senior A team (supported by several hundred vocal Terrace students) defeated our traditional debating rivals, Brisbane Grammar School, to claim an undefeated premiership – our first since 1981. Congratulations to the members of the team – Oliver Badenhorst, Mitchell Grady, Chris Maguire, James Warry and Andrew Quinn. The College Mooting team (Jacob Lehr, Ed Kingswell and Andrew Quinn) has again performed well and has qualified for the Australian finals, which will be held

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next term Photo below]. This year’s school musical, SherWoodstock, staged with All Hallows’ School late in May, was a rollicking success and a credit to the creative talent and dedication of many students from both schools, who featured on stage, in the band or who worked behind the scenes. Our CIC Cross Country team performed strongly to win the Percentage Trophy and was placed fourth overall. One of the sporting events of the year so far was in Round Two of GPS Rugby and Football when we hosted Nudgee College in what was a wonderful celebration of our great rivalry. In a day that saw over 40 spirited matches, the First XV were narrowly beaten by a point while the First XI shared the points with a draw. Other notable events during Second Term included the Parent and Friends Information Evening which featured leading adolescent psychologist Dr Andrew Fuller while the Terrace Cardinals hosted a spectacular Art Show in early June which was a great success. During the term the Alumni of Gregory Terrace were prominent in a variety of capacities. Our ANZAC Day service featured several Terrace Old Boys who were ex-servicemen. Following this, the Roll of Honour of Old Boys, who had served in WWII, was unveiled in a moving ceremony in the Chapel of the Holy Family. This project was made possible through

the funding of the GTOBA and the College Foundation, as well as the dedicated work of Br Fergus Gagen (Editor of the Terracian), Mr Neil Doherty (College Archivist), mother Mrs Jayne Hackett and Old Boy Mr Kevin Haley. The GTOBA has again been involved in the selection process of the Year 11 International Exchange to the USA. Many thanks to Mr Mark Shaw and Mr Luke Murphy who were part of the panel who selected Mark Jeffrey and Matthew Marchesi to visit Chaminade College in St Louis and Nicholas Gattas to venture to Archbishop Moeller College in Cincinatti. The College also welcomed back a significant group of Old Boys, who presented to our current students as part of our annual Terrace Careers Expo. Last week the College Foundation and College Leadership Team hosted our Year 5 Parents of 2007 at an informal welcome evening. Amongst the group of incoming parents were 16 Old Boys returning to Terrace, a healthy sign of the ongoing school pride there is within this community. This week is Mrs Patricia Barry’s final week of teaching after 25 years of dedicated service to this school. Patricia commenced teaching here in 1982, at a time when she was only the third female teacher on staff. Since that time she has taught and influenced countless numbers of students in History and French. Her enthusiasm and love of teaching never waivered and in recent years as Co-ordinator of French, she has co-ordinated trips to Noumea and France. These trips as well as her embracing of technology have helped the love of language develop within our boys. Au Revoir, Madame Barry! In conclusion as a community Gregory Terrace continues to be moved deeply by the news coming out of East Timor in recent times. Through our Campus Ministry programs we have developed a strong relationship with members of the East Timorese community, in particular with our twinning school – Blessed Magdalena of Canossa High School in Comoro – as well as through our support of the projects of Br Bill Tynan and the Christian Brothers in East Timor. We ask you to pray that peace will soon return in this troubled land where the ministry of Edmund Rice was pioneered by Terrace Old Boy Br Dan Courtney.

Mr Peter Fullagar, Acting College Principal

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COLLEGE MOOTING TEAM

Congratrulations to the College Mooting Team: (From left) Jacob Lehr (12T), Ed Kingswell (12B), Andrew Quinn (11T), and to their coach Mr Rod Patch. They are now through to the Australian finals to be held at Bond University on the Gold Coast in July.

Terrace Military Chaplains in World War 2 Among those on the Honour Board for the Second World War are the following Military Chaplains who attended at Terrace: 1. Brian Bolton (1900-1970) who passed Junior at Terrace in 1916 and was ordained in Rome in 1928. He was a Chaplain in the Navy from 1928 to 1945 and was parish priest at Newmarket for 42 years. 2. Charles Wilfred Daly (1898-1955) was ordained in 1926 and served in the Toowoomba Diocese. He enlisted as an Army Chaplain in 1940. 3. John Cornelius Dempsey MSC (19412001) passed Senior at Terrace in1932. He came to Rabaul at the end of the War and “special arrangements were made by the USA and AIF Commands without our being on the Army payroll.”

4. John Edward Garvey (1910-1972) passed Junior at St Laurence’s and came to Terrace in 1927. He was ordained in Rome in 1934 and was stationed at Mt Isa. He became an Army Chaplain to the forces scattered across northern Australia. 5. William Joseph Henry (1914-2005) passed Junior at Terrace in 1930 and was ordained in St Stephen’s in 1938. He enlisted in the Australian Army in 1942 and was a Chaplain in PNG and Bougainville. 6. Grantly Sebastian Lake (1914-1991) passed Junior at Terrace in1941. He was ordained in 1941 and enlisted as an Army Chaplain in 1942. After the war he was appointed a Navy Chaplain until he returned to Brisbane in 1971. 7. Bernard Thomas McLaughlin (19161991) migrated to Australia with his family in 1925.He passed Senior at Terrace in 1933 and was ordained at St Stephen’s in 1940. He was an Air Force Chaplain from 1942 to 1946.

Above: Lieutenant Colonel Braban speaks

about the importance of Gallipoli from near our “cenotaph” in the centre of the Campbell Centre. Below: Among the students who brought their tributes to past family members were brothers (left) Gerrard Gaudiello (9M) and (right) Dominic Gaudiello (5M)

8. Geoffrey Raymond O’Donoghue (1907-1953) passed Senior at Terrace in 1925. He was a champion athlete and Captain of the First XV. He studied in Rome where he obtained a Doctor of Divinity and was ordained in 1931. From 1942 to 1946 he was an Army Chaplain. 9. Claude Arthur Palmer SM ( 1909 -1985) passed Junior at Terrace in 1924 and was ordained St Stephen’s in 1938. He was sent to the Marist missions in the Solomons where he became an Army Chaplain in the United States Army in the Solomon Islands.

USING WIRELESS LAPTOPS IN 2001

Mrs Barry with Peter McDonald (10R) and Paul McManus (10W).

10. John Martin Rosenskjar (Still happily with us!) passed Senior at Terrace in 1933 and was ordained in 1940 and enlisted in the Army in 1941. He was deployed to Milne Bay. 11. James Aneas Slyney (1915-1992) attended Terrace in 1931 and then studied for the priesthood in Genoa and was ordained in 1940. He was an Army Chaplain in a POW camp in Victoria and then a RAAF Chaplain at Amberley. 12. Bishop John Ahern Torpie (19102000) completed Junior at Terrace in 1927. He was ordained in St Stephen’s Cathedral in 1934. In 1942 he enlisted as a Chaplain in the Australian Army serving in PNG. He continued as Senior Chaplain in Northern Command until 1954. He became Bishop of Cairns in 1967 and is buried in the grounds of St Monica’s Cathedral in Cairns.

Anzac Day, 2006 The College Anzac Day Memorial Service was held on 21 April. The College flags and symbols were arranged in the centre of the Campbell Centre where students, staff and honoured visitors gathered. After the Guest of Honour, Liuetenant Colonel Drew Braban gave his address came the solemn procession to the cenotaph where Tim Beckman laid a wreath on behalf of the students, Lt Col Braban on behalf of the Armed Services, Mr Chapman on behalf of the Staff, Mr Michael Broad on behalf of the Old Boys and many visitors, staff and students on behalf of family members.

Revisiting College Hall Twenty-five years at Terrace MRS PATRICIA BARRY (1982-2006) For a quarter of a century Mrs Barry has been an outstanding teacher and tutor at Terrace. Those taught by Mrs Barry or sharing her many excursions/tours of Noumea or France would appreciate her dedication and organisation. We thank her for her example, genuine interest and support of this community. We wish Patricia and her husband, Tony, “Bonne Chance” in their retirement on the Sunshine Coast.

GIL KENNEDY WITH HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTERS AT TERRACE Recently Mr Gibson was happy to show past student Gil Kennedy around the College. Gil had not been here since as a schoolboy in 1929-31. The trip was a surprise organised by his daughters - a visit to his old house and schools he attended in Brisbane. He had spent his working life in Melbourne. His name is also on the Honour Board of Terrace students who enlisted in the armed forces during World War 2.

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Sixth Row: F. Marchesi, R. Carver, B. Clarke, P. Abernethy, D Stirling, G. Daly, P. Kilcullen, D. Spence, R. de Lange, R. Smith

Fifth Row: R. Martin, M. Hodges, V. Bourke, T. Collins, J. Tracey, J. Ryan, G. Rynja, M. O’Neill, P. Moloney, T. Byrne, A. Andersen, J. Callaghan, P. Millett

Fourth Row: O. Rumbach, M. Kosanic, B. Foran, M. Thomsen, P,Chicoteau, P. Horn, G. Kricker, D. Porter, P. Scanlan, J. Tiley, P. Bowden, B. Gridland

Third Row: G. Chappel, D. Carew, P. Sayer, R. McDonald, F. Clair, P. Reid, P. Craig, P. Whiteoak, P. Greenfield, H. Bryan

Second Row: V. Knauth, T. Mulligan, B. McManus, M. Lonergan, T. Ferris, J. Filewood, F. Evans, P. Richards, M. McAuliffe, A. Baruksopulo

Seated: R. Stenson, Mr P. Chapman (Principal), Br B. Buckley, K. O’Rourke, Br F. Cruice, Br F. Marzorini, D. Gaffney, Br B. Grenier

Class of 1964 at their 2004 Reunion “The Senior Class of 1964 started out as the Grade Four class of 1956 and we held our sixth reunion in September 2004. This class has had five-yearly reunions since 1979. “Several of our old teachers were able to come: Br Dan Marzorini who taught us in Sub-Senior has since died early in 2006

in his 89th year. May he rest in peace. Br Frank Cruice, aged 76, taught us in Grade 7. They travelled from the NSW Province to be with their past students. From Queensland came Br Brian Grenier (Grade 6) and Br Barry Buckley (Sub-Junior and Senior).Apologies were received from NSW Province members Br Len Hanlon (Grade 5) and Br Stan Cusack (Scholarship).

“Most of the 60 past students came from Queensland, but a small number had come from NSW, Victoria and PNG. Especially missed was the bubbly presence of our classmate Br Dan Courtney who since the accident in East Timor in 2001 has been in a coma and is now in a vegetative state.”

The Pilgrim Statue from Fatima visits Terrace in June, 1951 These photos were taken by Harold Gates, father of Terrace student John A. Gates who was at Terrace when the statue from Fatima was travelling around the world and visited Terrace in July 1951. There is some deterioration from mildew, etc, but we are very grateful to see what we looked like fifty-five years ago. Walking near the

TREACY HOUSE 1961

The Brothers’ House after World War 2 - not very different from today! Brother Trinks - foot of the steps - will be easily recognised by any SubJuniors he taught. (1950-54)

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statue [Picture at left] is the Headmaster, Br Levander, and the prefect with the eye-patch is Phil Asmar, a gymnastics champion of the time.

CADETS AT THEIR FIRST CAMP AT GREENBANK IN AUGUST 1952

The 313 cadets enjoyed the new experience of Greenbank, especially the two evening experiences of observation and movement by night. This year Terrace had reached an enrolment of 600, but some 250 were in the primary school.

TERRACE CADETS JOIN THE CROWDS IN QUEEN STREET

No one is sure what the occasion was now. Perhaps the celebration of the Queen’s Coronation Day in June 1953 when Terrace joined in the general euphoria throughout the world of the British monarchy after the long years of war and “doing without” to start again with a new young Queen. In the early 1950s Anzac Day was a very quiet celebration in Australia.

Pictures from the past.....

TREACY BUILDING IN 1885

This is the view from across Gregory Terrace when a Mercy Sister took this photo in 1885. The pictures remained on the wall of a Mercy convent in Ireland until recognised by a visitor from Australia. The “Boarding Wing” was still two years away, although many resident students were living in the house. All the boarders moved to Nudgee in 1891 and Terrace became a “city school” only. In 1885 the one-storey College Hall was the only other building on the site.

Old Boy Veteran At the unveiling of the WW2 Servicemen’s Honour Board, [Front cover] I was surprised to see how many names I recognised and saddened to realise how many lost their lives in that conflict. I had read a news item in the December 2005 issue of “Terracian” about a former class mate, Jim Maunsell, and I thought you may be interested in other past pupils of the same vintage. Jim was of course well known as a top grade Rugby player, whereas my sporting ability was limited to “batting on a sticky wicket and kicking the ball right out of the court”.

Below is a photo of myself taken by the University of Qld. The story starts at a reunion lunch for UQ

graduates of 50 or more years standing held at the Custom House on 20 August last year, where I found myself being asked to move a vote of thanks to the guest speaker. I think this was due to some skulduggery on the part of our oldest son Dr Mike Bourke of Canberra who had some time earlier visited the UQ Dept.of Agriculture to discuss some project. My main claim to fame is that I had four sons attend Terrace :Richard Michael (1958-1964) B.Ag Sc (U.Q). M.Ag (Uni of PNG) and Ph.D (A.N.U.). Mike lives in Canberra with his own Consulting Company working mainly on Aid Projects in the Pacific area. Andrew Charles (1958-1966) B.Sc. (U.Q). Andy is a Geologist, living in Perth. He spends his time running around the world, drilling holes in the ocean floor looking for oil. Robert John (1963-1970) M.B.B.S. (U.Q). Bob is a country G.P. with a practice based in Roma and is on call to the Roma Hospital to perform anaesthetics when needed. David Luton (1974-1977) David is a part time Apiarist, living in Ipswich, but is often away from home doing I.T. network support, mainly for mining companies.

Photo of Working Bee, 1995 Many thanks to Ms Claire Vanderloos for informing us that the “Unknown” in the photo on p4 of the last “Terracian” was her husband, Clem Vanderloos, who was the organiser of rowing tents when their sons were rowing at Terrace, 1993-2001. “We really enjoyed the comraderie associated with preparing the Boatshed and that photo brought back happy memories of our time with Terrace Rowing.” (Terrace is grateful!)

My own story is very brief: 1939 - Senior Terrace, 1943 - B.E. (U.Q) 1944/1946 - Royal Aust. Navy, 1947/1949 - Design Engineer with City Electric Light Company, 1949/1983 - ran my own Engineering business Since then I have been actively engaged in a major research project involving trying to ascertain the most efficient and speedy method of doing absolutely nothing. Photo courtesy UQ and Chris Stacey

Brian Bourke (1936-1939)

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Photo 1: THE SENIOR STRINGS Across from left to right (Some players are obscured): David Coe (12M), Michael Gee (12T), Daniel Lancini (10T), Matthew Look (12M), Richard Fernandes (12W), Taylor McCarthy (11M), Michael Garrahy (9T), Matthew Bell (10W), James Barrettt (9R), Mrs Domenica Kelly (Staff), Nick Tierney (11W), Thomas Sprenger (8B), Doug Hynes (8K), Simon Warry (10M), Michael Smith (9T), Hamish McSorley (9K), Matthew Bennetts (9M), Oliver Collins (8K), Alexander Gofton (11T), Fergus Hegerty (8T) SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE Photo 2: Matthew Rodgers 9M, Philip Crossin 9W, Chris Barnett 11M, Matthew Huxley 9M, Andrew Quinn 11T (obscured), Anthony Hobson 10M, Nicholas Gattas 11M Photo 3: Morgan O’Brien 11R, Anthony Day 11R, William Gilbert 11K, Harry Hobson 9M, Harrison Bray 9K, Mr Adrian Head, Brendan Josey 12BS

Photo 4: TERRACE BIG BAND

From left across: Nick O’Brien (10M), Grant Buse (11W), Martin Koleczko (9R), Harry Hobson (9M), Justin Lancini (12T), Brendan Markey-Towler (10R), Mr Adrian Head, Geoffrey Walker (11B), Patrick Wikman (9K), Mark Jeffrey (11M)

Middle School students at Science and Science Fair YEAR SIX SCIENCE Geordie Harries (6B) and Seamus Collins (6T) check carefully WINNER AT THE SCIENCE FAIR Mrs Julie Quinn (Dean of Students) congratulates Damian Maher (7R) on his win - selected by a CSIRO representative

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Visit of the Archbishop to the Seniors Photo 1: YEAR 12 SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST WITH THE ARCHBISHOP From left: Iain McLennan (K), Gregor Tischljar (W), Andrew Iu (K), Ashley Higgins (K), James Warry (M), Jonathon Costello (M), Joel O’Brien (M), Mitchell Whiteman (T), Matthew Hasking (B), Damian Danaher (W), Andrew Hurley (B), Patrick Collins (T), Matthew Tuck (B), Alex Overell (M) Photo 2: THE ARCHBISHOP PRESIDES The Archbishop, with Fr Ray Brain as assistant, speaks to the Year 12s. Photo 3: FR BRAIN READS THE GOSPEL Using electronic aids to help all parts of Mass move effectively with a quiet reverence.

On the Feast of St Mark we were very fortunate to have the Archbishop of Brisbane, John Bathersby (an old boy from Nudgee), come and preside over Eucharist for our Year 12 students as well as induct the special Ministers of the Eucharist for 2006. The Archbishop spoke very fondly of his time with the Christian Brothers at Nudgee and recalled playing rugby games against Terrace at Victoria Park many years ago. During the homily and throughout the Mass he addressed two key points - one being the mission of the Church and how we are all involved in the proclamation of the reign of God and the second being that we are all called to have the courage to live out this mission. He challenged all present to have

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the eyes to really see what was happening in the world, from a position of justice, peace and hope. He also expressed his happiness at being invited and how he loved coming and talking to young people. It was truly a humbling experience for all of

us present and I am sure that it will stick in the minds and thoughts of the Seniors of 2006 for many years to come. Damian Gambley, Head of Faculty, Religious Education

Support for Eddie’s Van In the picture [At left] a donation (given to the College for the support of Eddie’s Van by the 1965 Seniors at their Forty Year Reunion) is presented. This van, presented by the estate of Mr James Mahoney Junior, and staffed each day by College staff, Old Boys, parents and students provides a warm breakfast daily to those inner-city homeless who lack food and warm clothing. It is truly an example of an Edmund Rice charitable work. Mr Barry O’Callaghan presents a cheque to Mr Chapman from the 1965 Seniors at their recent Reunion.

Meeting of the College Board, 2006 Board members from left: Br Marty Sanderson, Mr Paul Tynan, Mr Mark O’Shea, Mrs Helen Mahoney, Mr Barry O’Callaghan Professor Alan Rix (Chair), Mr Peter Chapman (Principal) Ms Marie Allen (Board Secretary) Br Paul Conn, Mr Peter Flynn

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Blessing of the Roll of Honour, Ex-servicemen, Old Boys Photo 1: VETERANS AT THE BLESSING OF THE ROLLOF HONOUR Names across the group from the left Harold Milliner (1941-44), Alan Thompson (194041), Jack Downs (1932-33), Richard Grant (1944-), John Ahern (1940-41), Bernard Bradley (1940-), Eric Clowes (1932-39), Leo Hernon (1939), Brian Campbell (1941-42), William Fraser (1931-36), George Marsh (1941-42), Harold Kyle (-1938), Fr Jim Bishop (CBC Toowoomba), Peter McGrath (194041), Len Lather (1935-38), Brian Bourke (1936-39), Paul Tunn (1934-37), George Fitz-Walter (1938-40). [John Fanning (1940-42) was there, but not in this photo.] Photo 2: THE COMMONWEALTH RESPONDS Mr David Mackrell, Deputy Commissioner Veterans’ Affairs, replies after the blessing of the Roll Of Honour. Photo 3: A similar image to this was put on the screen for each of the eighty-four Old Boys who made the ultimate sacrifice during WW2. Lest we forget.

Thanks Special thanks to Mrs Jayne Hackett and Mr Kevin Haley (GT 1956-59) for the many hours they gave out of love for Terrace to prepare for this Honour Board. Many thanks from us all.

Photo 4: TERRACE FOUNDATION Mr Brian Flannery speaks on behalf of the Terrace Foundation in organising the Commonwealth support for this project, of work done in research by Mr Doherty of the Archives and his helpers and of the part played by the GTOBA in helping in various ways with getting Old Boys to asist with their memories. The Roll of Honour is certainly a memorial to many Terracians working together for the general good of us all. Photo 5: Fr Jim Bishop SM during the blessing of the Roll of Honour. Photo 6: JOHN REID (1939) CHECKS THE ROLL OF HONOUR This photo (taken on the Terrace Anzac Day commemoration) shows something of the Roll of Honour. There are nine rows of names with over a hundred in each row. The College had been expecting closer to 400 names on the list. However, as more and more were uncovered by diligent research and the total passed the thousand mark, it became clear that the lettering would have to be smaller than we had hoped. But at last we have a true list of most of those who joined the armed forces in Australia during World War 2. It will join the World War 1 Board in College Hall. So, after a lot of hard research by many people, something of the war effort of the Terrace family can be recognised: servicemen in every war front all over the world, Terracians offering their lives in blazing planes, in jungle swamps, in arctic seas and in terrible prison camps. And it was all done for our Australian way of life.

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Photo 1: THE LAST POST Brendan Markey-Towler (10R) played the Last Post at both the Terrace Commemoration of Anzac Day and at the Blessing of the Roll of Honour.

Photo 2: UNVEILING THE ROLL OF HONOUR Veterans Alan Thompson and Paul Tunn unveil the Roll of Honour before it is blessed by Fr Jim Bishop, SM, in the Chapel of the Holy Family. Photo 3: MR GEORGE PALMER AND GRANDSON Mr George Palmer, grandfather of Scott McDermott (10M), presented Mr Chapman with a copy of “The Essence of Kokoda” for the Library. Photo 4: At one part of the ceremony each person was presented with a small memorial of Anzac Day by the College Vice-Captains. Harold Kyle receives his memento while Peter McGrath waits for his. In the background others in the Chapel of the Holy Family watch the list of those who gave their

An appreciation of the day From Miss Carmel Bolger, sister of Tom and Hugh Bolger both killed in action: (To Mr Chapman): On behalf of my brother Paul and myself I wish to thank you for the blessing of the Roll of Honour. We are honoured that Tom and Hugh are remembered in this beautiful way. I know that this occasion did not just happen, but was the work of so many people - I don’t know who they were, but all of them deserve congratulating. I mention also the boys whose behaviour and demeanour gave new meanng to the phrase “Gentlemen of Terrace”.

lives in World War 2 on the screen or view the presentation. Photo 5: LOOKING FOR NAMES John Ahern, Howard Milliner, Dick Grant, John Fanning and Bernard Bradley Photo 6: SCHOOLMATES IN 1941 John Fanning, Fr Ivan Hernon, Alan Thompson, John Ahern. These were good friends at school and met again at the Blessing of the Roll of Honour. Fr Ivan was with his brother, Leo, who was one of the veterans. Photo 7: TOM BOLGER’S BLAZER In 2000 Paul and Carmel Bolger presented the blazer Tom wore as School Captain in 1938 to the Archives. He was killed in July 1943.

6 Once again, thank you all for this touching and memorable occasion. From Mr Alan Thompson (1940-41): Please pass on to Mr Chapman my heartfelt appreciation for the whole concept for the Roll of Honour for the 1939-1945 Terrace veterans. Only superlatives could adequately express the tremendous nostalgia and comradeship I felt at the Chapel dedication and the refreshments afterwards. The whole College should be congratulated: the Principal, the supporting staff and the young men of Terrace for the amazing and outstanding work and research done before and on the day

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He used to talk to me occasionally of the Brothers who taught him in Senior in 1937 and 1938. He had a special affection for Br Hardie and Br Watson. Br Hardie left the Brothers in 1939 and by a great coincidence they met at Konedobu near Port Moresby in 1943 - Captain Radford and Gunner Hardie! David said, “Captain and Gunner sat at the side of the road and had a great old yarn!” He also met Morgan and Harry Windsor, both medical officers in Port Moresby. Their brother Gerard who was killed in the RAAF in Europe had been David’s classmate in Terrace. Like many other veterans he found it difficult to settle down to a UQ Dentistry degree and withdrew from it. He found a position that appealed to him: he was a returning officer for the Australian Electoral Commission and was for many years based in Kedron.

David Radford (1921-2006) David Radford (GT1935-1938) was one of a group of Old Boys who rarely missed a College Gallipoli Remembrance. In the photo [At left] he is in the middle of the front row. Back Row: Chris Pozzi (then RAAF Woomera), Redmond Quinn (1936, RIP), Bernie Lewis (1939, RIP), John Reid (1939), Barry O’Malley (1938, RIP)

He met and married Carmel O’Brien in 1950 and they had four children. Front Row: Merv Warren (1931), David Radford (1938, RIP), Dick Grant (1940) Before the War broke out, David had been a citizen soldier, but when War was declared in 1939 he was ordered to report to 9th Batallion headquarters “in full marching order and with whatever tinned food could be spared”. (We were a pretty innocent lot in 1939!) Japan entered the war and by June 1942 David was deployed with the 7th Brigade to Milne Bay In Papua New Guinea. In August the Japanese landed an invasion force and suffered one of their first defeats in the Pacific War.

Sir Edward Stewart (1924-2006) Sir Ted Stewart (GT 1932-1939) was one of the very few Knights of the Realm who were Old Boys of Terrace.

Four of his sons attended the College: Jim 1973, Bill 1975, Ted 1976, Andrew 1980 and then five of his grandsons: Edward 2002, Tim 2004, Robert 11K, Jonathan 11T and Thomas 7K. Other Terracians offer them all our sympathy on their loss. He grew up in the hotel industry and finished his education at Terrace with Senior in 1939. His father, Charles Jackson Stewart, established the family in the liquor trade industry and Sir Edward served on many boards of major Queensland companies, and spent three years as National President of the Australian Hotels Association. Sir Edward always had an interest in horses - and this is often mentioned in the “Class Photo 1: Sixty Years Reunion (1999) for the 1939 Seniors: (From left): Sir Ted Stewart, Harry Lewis, Norm Morris, Bernie Knapp, Len Lather (1938) and John Reid. Photo 2: TED STEWART AND HIS SCHOOLMATES, GRADES 3, 4 AND 5, 1934 BACK ROW: C. Windsor, E. O’Kearney, P. St Ledger, E. Stewart, W. Glasson, S.Horn, P. Cuddihy FOURTH ROW: L. Cryan, B. Robinson, P. Barlow, J. Harney, K. Mooney, F. Summerhayes, A. Affleck. J. Clowes THIRD ROW: B. Dowling, B. McDonnell, V. Burton, J. Webb, W. O’Kearney, P. Wright, L. Hinch, L. Beahan, B. Sydes SECOND ROW: J. Moore, K. Kavanagh, L. O’Mara, F. McLoughlan, J. Kelly, J. McLaughlin, T. Ryan, F. Pfitzner, M. Barlow, Eric Clowes, J. Byrne FRONT ROW: R. Brewer, J. De Lange, R. Casey, T. Ryan, M. Steven, G. Windsor, G. Volter, F. De Lange, B. O’Carroll. These boys, most now deceased, were taught by Br L. Edwards (who died 14 June 2006 in Melbourne) and I know that Bill Glasson, a great friend of Sir Ted through his life, visited Brother some years ago in Melbourne. In 1934 there were 12 in Grade 3, 14 in Grade 4 and 20 in Grade 5. Of the forty-four students in the photo, thirty served in the Armed Forces and three died in action. Eric Clowes attended the 2 May, 2006, blessing of the Honour Board.

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Jottings” that were in issues of the Terrace magazine over the years. We met his horse “Cactus” in various classes and in 1938 we read, “Congrats, Ted, to your pony for taking third place at the Show.” This developed later when he and his bush poet friend, Bill Glasson, competed in shows with their horses. He also had an interest in horse racing and horse breeding. He sold the last of his thoroughbreds in 2004. His horse, General Fox, had won the Queensland Cup nearly fifty years before - in 1956. He also did much charitable work - generally unknown to most people. Vale, Ted (Some of this material was taken from the Courier-Mail Obituary by Tony Grant-Taylor and Bart Sinclair of March 9, 2006)

He wrote in 2003, “I remember with pride that I led Australian infantry, the salt of the earth, in battle with humility and they gave me their trust and with gratitude for their loyalty and comradeship.” He enjoyed robust health until his final battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Carmel, and their four children and their families - including six grandchildren. (Some of this material was taken from the Courier-Mail Obituary by Andrew McKenzie, April 24 2006) Vale, David

St Joseph’s and All Hallows’ School Production, 2006

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backstage for their call. Two are All Hallows’ students and from the left: Jacob Shields (“Bob”, 9K), Nick Nielsen (“Sage”, 11W), Chris Dormer (“A Hippy”, 11T) and Ian Fraser (“Tone” 12R)

Photo 2: THE MOON DANCE

Rory Dawson (11K, Little John) dances with the Hippies in the forest. Chris Dormer (11T) is obscured. “Ma Hood” (Robin’s mother at left) is one of the All Hallows’ students.

Photo 3: HIPPIES SING IN THE FOREST

Will Larkin (12B, Art) and Grant Buse (11W, Will Scarlet) sing with one of the All Hallows’ students. In the story Robin Hood’s men are hippies living in the forest. Photo 4: In the smoky castle after the siege, Richard returns to evict the locals! Nick Tierney, 11W, Nick Gibbons, 9K (Good King Richard), James Keating, 11K (Investor), Dom Marsland, 9R (Investor), plus some All Hallows’ students. Photo 5: In the Dungeon Room Michael Beaver (11K) has a cross-bow to be handed over to the Executioner! NickTierney (11W) can also be seen with various All Hallows’ students.

Those who attended any performance of SherWoodstock at the Tivoli at the end of May would agree that it was an enertaining, energetic, polished performance and that the cast, crew and orchestra deserve congratulations. It also seemed that the students of both Colleges enjoyed the experience and will have many memories of events over the months of preparation. Special credit to the Director, Mr Darren Collins, who certainly fulfilled his dream

of staging something quite different from any previous Terrace production and who worked so hard to bring it to fruition. Credit also belongs to these staff members in particular - Ms Allingham, Mr Baudet, Mrs Claffey, Ms Donohue, Mr Esbensen, Mr Knauth, Mrs Lourundos, Mrs Rooney, Mr Vink, Mrs Watson and Mr Whitehouse; and to those other staff members who gave their support. The final product is something we are all very proud of.

4 Paul Lutvey (Senior 1980) Bob Lette (Senior 1960) Anthony O Dwyer (Senior 1983)

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the Story Bridge. In his long retirement he had the vision to build shopping centres, long before cultural changes made them the mega-complexes we know today. In some ways the architecture of the gates reflects his Kippa Ring shopping centre’s functional architecture; straight lines – it would have been the way he wanted it. He would have appreciated the “form” of the gates - their structural simplicity (to take nothing away from them) and the combination of metal and concrete – he would have been interested in the particulars of the gate-opening mechanism of them. Secondly, he was a considerable sportsman. In particular he excelled at athletics. That these gates lead to both the College athletics track and the Brother Dillon Boatshed is appropriate. He held the Terrace athletics medals (100 yards, 220 yards) of his late uncle the Terracian, Fergus Durack. He rowed for many years after concluding school.

The Charles Durack Marchant Memorial Gates, Tennyson The Charles Durack Marchant Memorial Gates were blessed by Fr Tyson Doneley MSC on Sunday 21 May 2006 in the presence of the Principal, Mr Peter Chapman, members of the College Leadership Team and descendants of Charles Marchant. It is fitting that Fr Tyson Doneley MSC blessed the gates, as he is the younger brother of the wives of two Terracians, Mrs Camille Marchant (the wife of Charles Durack Marchant) and Mrs Frances Marchant (the wife of Ronald Marchant). It is hoped that Fr Doneley, himself a St Joseph’s Hunter’s Hill student, First XV premiership flyhalf and First XI premiership cricketer and later Queensland Schoolboys coach, sportsmaster and headmaster will have imbued the gates with his blessing. The blessing was an important day for the grandchildren of the Katter family as they were able to pay small recognition to their grandfather Charles Durack Marchant. ‘Dud’ Marchant as he was known, like so many Terracians of his time was educated by the Christian Brothers at St James’, before coming to Terrace. He had lived at Auchenflower. His mother was a Durack from the great pastoralist family. He was to spend two years at Terrace in 1924-25. His older brother Ron was also at Terrace during his time. He had followed two of

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his mother’s brothers to Terrace also, Clare Michael and Fergus Durack. Sadly Fergus was to die at Gallipoli. In spelling out Charles Durack Marchant’s full name on the gates, the relevance of lineage through the Durack family and his links to his uncle Fergus are remembered. The naming of the gates had particular relevance to Charles Durack Marchant for three reasons: Firstly, he was an engineer. He spent his entire career at Evans Deakin rising to the pinnacle of that then great engineering corporation. He supervised the building of portable docks in Darwin after it was bombed in the Second World War. He was to become the joint CEO at Evans Deakin after the death of A. J. Deakin and his uncle Colonel Evans, in charge of the heavy engineering division. His was a life of construction – he was a key engineer for the construction of Photo Above: CHARLES DURACK MARCHANT Winning the Senior 100 yards at the Christian Brothers Sports, Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, 1924 Photo Below: BLESSING OF THE GATES AT TENNYSON From left: Dr Jim Butler (GT 1965), Kathy Butler, Anne-Louise Katter,

Thirdly, these gates lead to the grassed and tree-lined grounds of the playing fields of Tennyson. For Charles Marchant’s nearly thirty years of retirement he cared for the 21⁄2 acres of grounds at the family home, Cubberla, at Kenmore. He fought a constant battle against leaves on his grass. In many ways the large expanses of grass at Tennyson reminded the family of him. He was a family man. He was married for over fifty years – fathering a large family – with many grandchildren – many of whom have already attended Terrace – with more grandchildren even to follow. The web of the extended family, including many cousins, is great and reads like a historical study of Terrace. Throughout his life he remained a person of faith and would quietly attend Mass at Toowong parish, that faith having been nurtured by his education by the Christian Brothers at Terrace. Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Palace” is relevant: Yet I gloried not; I read in the razed foundations the heart of that builder’s heart. As he had risen and pleaded, so did I understand The form of the dream he had followed in the face of the thing he had planned. Dr Dominic Katter, GTOBA President Ted Marchant, Lucy Marchant, Sue Marchant, Eamonn Katter (GT 2000), Mary-Jo Katter, Jack Marchant, Hal Pritchard, Fr Tyson Doneley MSC, Marcus Katter (GT 1995), Dr Norman Katter.

First Terrace Intake to “Waterford” visits Waterford, Ireland

Above: Mrs Jenny Macklin, Mr Conor Finn, Mr Peter Chapman

Mr Conor Finn wins National Teaching Award Good teachers are the linchpins of a school which aims to develop the learning potential of every student. Good teachers matter to their students, to their school communities and to society at large. In Canberra at the end of May, Mr Finn formally received a National Excellence in Teachng Award from the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Mrs Jenny Macklin. [Picture at left] He was among fourteen teachers from across Australia to be so recognised and to be presented with a cheque for $5000 for professional development and future projects. His commitment to the College Campus Ministry, service programs and retreats has been outstanding. The national award also pays tribute to the teachers’ often unsung networks both of colleagues and community that invariably surround and support them.

We emerged from the Fiumicino airport in Rome weary from the twenty hours we’d spent in transit from Brisbane. Although we were tired, none of us could be any more enthusiastic about what lay ahead. For the rest of our time in Rome we were tourists, guided through the streets and places of Rome and the Vatican by the experienced eye of Mrs Price-Stone. We couldn’t help but stand in awe of the sheer magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica. Ranging from the complex artwork at one’s feet to the glorious view from the top of the basilica. Our time in Ireland was spent retracing Edmund Rice’s footsteps through Dublin, Waterford and Callan and experiencing the extraordinary yet humble ministry of the Christian Brothers. We, with Mr Celegato and Mrs Kotzas, came across many remarkable personalties, true to the Irish reputation. However none of us will forget Edmund’s casket as he rested there peacefully in the tranquil light of the stained glass windows of the chapel beside Mt Sion School; it felt as though we were in his presence at that time. Having experienced the very heart of the Edmund Rice Ministry half way across the world, we realised that, a lot like Edmund, you could work hard at something all your life and never see overly large outcomes, but at least you’ve set up strong foundations. You could be long gone before your work actually pays off in full. I think that this attitude is what can be found in next year’s Year Ten group and the Terrace staff. In the tradition of Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers, hard work and strong foundations set up at the beginning are a vital part of the continued success at Waterford Place.

William McGahan, Year 9 Barrett

Photo 1: NEW FRIENDS AT THE VATICAN Photo 2: THE GROUP WITH EDMUND RICE PORTRAIT Standing: Mrs Alison Price-Stone, Mrs Therese Kotzas, James Powell (T), Jonathon Danaher (W), William McGahan (B), Ben McTaggart (R), Mr Ray Celegato. Sitting: Sam Elliott (K), Harry Hobson (M) Photo 3: THE TOUR GROUP AT THE COLOSSEUM Mr Celegato took the photo Photo 4: PICTURED AT WATERFORD Many people associated with Terrace will recognise “The Icon” since there is a copy outside Mr Price’s office at the College. This is a photo of part of the original - taken by one of the students on tour at Waterford. Desmond Kyne, the artist, refers to the process as “a kinetic stained glass process” where light is refracted as well as reflected - so the back of the icon is solid.

We loved them in life, let us not forget them in death........ We have learned of the death of these former Terracians Sydney (Jim) Taylor, GT 1955 David Radford, GT 1938, well-known at Terrace Gallipoli services. Named on the Roll of Honour of ExServicemen of Terrace Dan Corbett , GT 1946. Father and grandfather of Terracians.

Justin Cosgrove, GT 1941. From a wellknown family of Terracians. He is named on the Roll of Honour of ExServicemen of Terrace. Ms Jill Turner, Terrace teacher 1988-90 Br J A Edwards, Terrace teacher 1933-37. Died in Melbourne aged 92. [See p10]

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GT Under 16 First Eight 2006 breaks Head of the River drought! For the first time in 10 years, and for only the second time, Terrace has won the Under 16 First Eight’s Race at the GPS Head of the River Championships. The 2006 crew rowed itself into history by beating favourites Churchie (second, 0.9 seconds behind) and Southport (third, 7.9 seconds behind) in the slick 2000m time of 5.59. In a superb and steely performance, the Terrace crew rowed flat out from start to finish, never dropping its rating below 36.5 strokes per minute, and was never headed at any stage.

This year’s crew showed what can be achieved over a short period regardless of previous years’ results. Last year, when the crew was in the Under 15 age group, both the First and Second Quad crews were placed sixth at the Head of the River. Conversely, while this year’s result augurs well for next year’s Open First Eight, the comparative year to year performance shows that nothing may be taken for

Photo 1: Where’s Wally? (CrossCountry, 2006) Photo 2: BARRETT WINS!

The Luke Harrop Memorial Trophy won by Barrett House was presented to House Captains Matthew Tuck and Will Larkin by Mr Russell Harrop - at right. Congratulations to Mrs Cameron, Barrett House Dean and all team members.

Terrace Ladies Group

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granted. The work lies ahead, and pre-season favourites Churchie will be determined to make amends for their narrow defeat in this race.

GPS Cross Country Shield Date

Venue

Result

5/5

Nudgee Meet

GT First

12/5

Churchie Meet

GT Second to ACGS

17/5

Terrace Meet

GT First

31/5

BSHS Meet

Waiting full results

17/5

Qld All Schools

Qualifiers at right

21/6

BGS Meet

22/7

BBC Meet

28/7

TGS Meet

Qualifiers for Queensland Championships UNDER 13: Harry Parker (8M), Declan Lane (8W) UNDER 14: Jeremy Lim (8W), David Lewis (9B)

Staff supporting students at various sporting occasions 1

TLG EXECUTIVE, 2006 From left: Shelley Ward, Margaret Hine, Jo LeMass, Genevieve Smith, Cathy DiBella

From left: Bow: Nick Noye (11R), 2. Tom Pyke (11K), 3. Will Collins (11K), 4. Ben Cook (11T), 5. Sam Gorey (11M), 6. Dylan Nagle (11W), 7. Adrian Smith (11W), Stroke: Tom Heard (11R), Cox: Gavin McLean (11B). Coach: Neal Macrossan Photo courtesy of Gary Lynagh Photography

UNDER 15: Ben McTaggart (9R), Blake Field (9W), Patrick Schmidt (10M) UNDER 16: Sam Speechly (10M) OPEN: Tim Beckman (12K)

Photo 1: AT THE CIC SWIMMING CARNIVAL Mr Michael Macdermott, Mrs Jan Cameron Photo 2: AT THE FOOTBALL/RUGBY DAY AGAINST NUDGEE Mrs Julie Quinn (Dean of Studies), Mr Damien Price (Dean of Mission), Mr Peter Fullagar (College Dean)

Senior A Debating Team wins GPS Premiership On the first Friday night in June a crowd in excess of 1000 people witnessed a Debating epic. Two highly talented teams from Terrace and Grammar wrestled with a difficult topic about Pakistan. After eighty minutes of contested points, rebuttal and reply speeches the Terrace men came out victorious by one and half points. College Debating history indicates this is the first time since 1981 that our Senior A has won a Premiership undefeated. Our team of Oliver Badenhorst, Mitchell Grady, Chris Maguire, Andrew Quinn and James Warry deserves the very highest of praise for this momentous season. Sincere thanks go to our two coaches, Adam Pennicott and Patrick Morgan. (Both from Senior A Debating, 2003) Like many historic moments in our College’s history, the 450 Terrace supporters went away satisfied that they had been part of something special. War cries, chants and support that is evident only on Rugby days echoed through the Great Hall at BGS. We look forward to the QDU Finals series when this team has a chance to make this an

even more memorable year. Congratulations Senior A on your hard work, your dedication to training and your ability to rise to the occasion.

GPS SENIOR A DEBATING TEAM, 2006 Oliver Badenhorst (12B), Chris Maguire (12R), Mitchell Grady (12W), James Warry (12M) and Andrew Quinn (11T)

Mr Adrian Pauley, Debating Co-ordinator

Football First XI, 2006 TEAM MEMBERS From left Tom Blasczyk (11R), Matthew Look (12M), Jon Luczynski (112R), Cameron Scholtes (11K), Aaron Tutt (11T), Marcus Pafumi (11B), Conrad Cassaniti (10M), Chris Hickey (11M), Richard King (12W) Jon Bray (12K), Michael Christodoulou (12B), Matthew Scarpato (12K), Callum Moore (10W) Goffrey Walker (11B), Captain: Michael Christodoulou, Vice-Captain: Richard King

Building ourFUTURE... When updating your Will please consider a bequest to Gregory Terrace that benefits our Charitable Fund to help • enhance the educations of Terracian • provide scholarships and bursaries • secure the future development of the College For information please contact the Foundation Office: Telephone: (07) 3214 5210

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REUNIONS, 2006 Sixty Years

1946 Seniors Friday 8 September, 2006 Contact: Noel Sparksman (07) 3357 7863 or Neil Doherty, 3214 5259

Fifty Years

1956 Seniors Friday 11 August, 2006 Contact : Lyn Crowley (07) 3378 6655

Forty Years

1966 Seniors College Hall on 26 August, 2006 Contact: Michael O’Rourke <orourkehospmgt@ozemail.com.au>

Twenty-five Years

1981 Seniors Saturday 9 September, 2006 Contact: Steven Grant <sgrant@grantslawyers.com.au> or Paul Howard, 0411 174 739

Twenty Years

1986 Seniors Saturday 12 August, 2006 Contact: Tim Russell <TRussell@meridien.com.au>

Ten Years

1996 Seniors Contact: Nathaniel Salmon Mob: 0407 166 774

Melbourne Reunion

Friday 27 October, 2006 Victorian Club, Melbourne Contact : Pat Taylor, Convenor <patrickhot@hotmail.com> or (h) (03) 9824 0184

Sydney Reunion

Friday 8 September, 2006 Contact: Tony Tobin <TTobin@gtlaw.om.au> or (02) 9263 4011

Canberra Reunion

Date: TBA Contact: James McGarry <james.mcgarry@dfat.gov.au>

New York Reunion

Date: TBA Contact: Declan Sherman <Declan.Sherman@macquarie.com>

London Reunion

Friday 4 August 2006, 7.30 pm Contact: Will Douglas Work: 0207 071 6123 or Mobile: 0777 569 3177 or <williamandvanessa@gmail.com>

Rockhampton Reunion

Friday 22 September 2006 Contact: Beau (Brian) Fanning <brian.fanning@studstock.net> or (07) 4927 3102 or (m) 0407 273 123

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GPS Senior A Debating, 2006

GPS Rugby First XV, 2006

Date

Result

Date

Versus

Result

10/2

IGS

GT won by 10 pts

6/5

IGS

20-25

Loss

24/2

ACQS

GT won by 8 pts

13/5

23-24

Loss

3/3

BBC

GT won by 6 pts

20/5

BBC

14-8

Win

17/3

TSS

GT won by 3 pts

27/5

TSS

5-18

Loss

28/4

BSHS

GT won

3/6

TGS

22-13

Win

12/5

GT won by 141/2 pts

26/5

BGS

GT won by 11/2 pts

10/6

BSHS

10-36

Loss

17/6

BGS

6-20

Loss

22/7

ACGS

29/7

BYE

Terrace Senior A Debating Team has won the GPS Premiership for 2006. Congratulations!

GPS Football First XI, 2006

GPS Chess, Premier Division

Date

Versus

Result

Versus

Result

6/5

IGS

0-1

Loss

6/5

IGS

GT 11/2

IGS 21/2

13/5

1-1

Draw

13/5

GT 1

NC 3

20/5

BBC

0-5

Loss

20/5

BBC

GT 1 /2

BBC 21/2

27/5

TSS

5-1

Win

27/5

TSS

GT 0

TSS 4

3/6

TGS

2-0

Win

3/6

TGS

GT 1

TGS 2

10/6

BSHS

0-2

Loss

10/6

BSHS

GT 1 /2

BSHS 31/2

17/6

BGS

1-4

Loss

17/6

BGS

GT 0

BGS 4

22/7

ACGS

22/7

ACGS

29/7

BYE

29/7

BYE

TLG Retreat

Monday 7 August 2006 At the Boatshed Tennyson – Conor Finn facilitating 9.30 – 12.00 All GT mothers very welcome RSVP Jo LeMass ph 38769000 or <jo@lemass.com.au>

Terrace wins the ball against Nudgee

THE ONE DAY OF THE YEAR!! Rivals since 1891 when the Boarders left Terrace for Nudgee, Terrace wins the ball in this Under 13D game at Tennyson Playing Fields. At the base of the scrum is Dan Forward (8R) and seen in the scrum is Nick Pascoe (8M). The final score was 41-0. However, the day belonged to Nudgee with 17 wins of the 28 Rugby games played. On the same day at Tennyson the primary school played another eleven games against BBC, Nudgee Junior and Padua. They won 6, drew 1 and lost 4.

Terrace wins the ball against the BBC First XV, 2006 No 4 (Sam Gorey (11M) supported by his lifters Alex Barker (left, 12R) and Pat Ritchie (right, 12R) wins the ball against BBC. At far right are Philip Braban (12R) and Luke Kilmartin (12R). The final score was 14-8.