The Terracian March 2004

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COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S PAGE

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elcome to this year’s first edition of the of the Terracian and in particular those who are receiving it for the first time.

In saying welcome can I also offer my very sincere thanks for the very warm welcome I have received in returning to the College community. I looked forward to joining this community as the 29th Principal of Terrace as it began its 129th year of excellence in boys’ education in the fine traditions of Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers. It is undoubtedly a College community that is widely respected and valued not only within its local context but on both national and international horizons. I look forward to building on the best of its traditions as we begin the next chapter of the journey.

At the time of leaving here some two and half years ago to take up the Principalship at St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe - another Edmund Rice School - I was given a copy of a book titled Sheer Challenge by a senior student whom I had the pleasure to teach.

The book immediately interested me because I had had the opportunity to meet and listen to one of its characters on a number of occasion, Dr John Taske, who is a local anaesthetist here in Brisbane.

Dr Taske was part of that much publicized and ill-fated climb to Mt Everest in May 1996 that was lead by Michael Groom, another Brisbanite.

Mr Chapman and Fr Brennan

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TERRACE: THE NEW AND THE OLD The retiring Principal (Dr McManus) and the new (Mr Chapman) meet the 2004 Captain and Vice-Captains:Andrew Stephenson, David Hill and Matthew Torbey

Attending a presentation to a group of students and staff late last year, Dr Taske told us repeatedly of the many challenges he faced in his climb.

He told us of the exceptional effort required just for him to make it to the starting line – the base of the climb in Katmandu.

He told us of the intense cold and the disorienting effects of the thinning air, which made every step a new challenge in itself.

He told us of the sheer cliffs and grave dangers in forgetting the risks of the mountain below.

And yet the most important lesson from Dr Taske was not about standing, as it were, on top of the world, but rather about trying to get there. For despite all his efforts, Dr Taske never reached the summit of Mount Everest. An impeding storm forced him to turn back, just two hundred vertical meters from the top of an eight thousand eight hundred meter mountain.

I think his story is relevant as a constant reminder that real achievement comes not just to those who make their every milestone – who reach their every goal – but to all those who dare to take the challenge.

EDMUND RICE EDUCATION AT TERRACE, 2004 His story, I think is a reminder of the ever present risk that in the rarefied From left: Dr Bill Sultmann (Executive Director Edmund Rice air of high peaks, students and schools alike will fixate their gaze on the Education), Andrew Stephenson, Br Luke Quinn (Province Leader, summit, yet ignore the massive mountain below. It is reminder to each Queensland), David Hill, Mr Peter Chapman, Matthew Torbey of our young men that what really matters is not whether you win the race, but whether you raced to win.

As we started this new academic year, it has been a time for us to think clearly how we The Terracian are to accept the challenges ahead or in the words of the theme of our Induction Liturgy Series III, Vol 11, No 1 earlier this year - unleash the wealth within - the wealth untold. The sign posts that assist MARCH 2004 are in the best of our tradition, our community, the Edmund story and the values so clearly ISSN 1320 - 2405 expressed in the gospels. Terrace has a tradition of accepting the challenge in a multi Published by St Joseph’s College, dimensional education.

Gregory Terrace, BRISBANE, 4000.

Terrace Website: http://www.terrace.qld.edu.au Editor: Br Fergus Gagen (Archives) Advetising/Business: Cameron Gibson (Development Officer) Phone: (07) 3214 5210 Email: BroFergus@yahoo.com Printer: Clarke & Mackay 07 3277 2855 Circulation: 5000

PRESENTING KEARNEY HOUSE WITH THE INTERHOUSE SHIELD - Left: Tom Boosey (12M), Robert Hilmer, Tim O’Shea (12M), Will Hickson, Joe Tynan (12R), Mr Peter Chapman, Chris Storman (12W)

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DR REDMOND QUINN (GT 1936)

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JIM WILKIN, LAWYER, RIP

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ost of this article comes from “Profile: Dr Redmond Quinn” in The hief Justice Paul de Jersey described Jim Wilkin as “competent UQCC Cricket News of September 2003. The tone of the article and courageous criminal defence counsel of vast experience who (by John Biggs) is set when he comments “we profile one of the best all- will be sorely missed”. rounders to have played for the [University Cricket] Club, Redmond Lawrence Quinn.” He was at Terrace in the Cricket XI in 1935 and 1936.

He graduated as a doctor in 1942 and then followed war service from May 1944 until demobilisation in 1947. He was the “A” Grade captain in 1949-50 and in the late 1950s was induced to make a comeback in Clem Jones’ successful C grade sides obtaining success with bat and ball, while helping younger members of the club with his advice.

Red was a fast medium swing bowler and a dashing lower middleorder batsman - on one occasion he scored 119 not out in 81 minutes against Norths. As a bowler he took 7 wickets in one innings on one occasion and five wicket hauls on at least eight occasions. He was invited to the State practice Squad both before and after his war service.

He figured in such Truth headlines as “Red Quinn Knocks ‘Em Blue”, “Medico-man Red Quinn operated with purpose” and “Doc dispenses do-or die Dope”. In season 1943-44 with limited appearances he topped the QCA bowling averages with 36 wickets at 9.16 average.

He scored the first Club century on the new St Lucia No 1 oval in 1941 including a partnership of 130 with JJ Mahoney [also of Terrace TERRACE FIRST XI OF 1981 fame! Ed] whose contribution was 20.

BACK ROW: Stephen Partridge, David Veivers, James Wilkin, He also scored the first (and probably the only) hat trick secured by Luke Brannelly, James Keim (Vice Captain) a Queensland University “A” grade bowler in Intervarsity cricket. This FRONT ROW: Tim Galvin, Gerard Keim, Brendan Nasser, Michael Lynagh (Captain), Sean Remedios, Mark English, John Thong was in December 1937 and by a curious coincidence all three batsmen involved - and Redmond - subsequently became doctors!

His close friend, Steve Grant, who delivered the Eulogy mentioned He saw service in WWII with the Australian Army Medical Corps in his cricket days at Terrace, especially the famous game against Churchie the Netherlands East Indies and Borneo, finishng as a Major with the in 1981 when Jim and Michael Lynagh made a fighting partnership of Occupational 20th Australian Field Ambulance in Kure, Japan, after the 67 and then James Keim who added his 33 to Jim’s 85. James’ life was War. He practised as a Surgical Pathologist and retired in 1992. cut tragically short by a car accident twenty years ago. No doubt the pair of them have discussed various events they shared!

Jim went on to play with the Queensland Under 19s. (He played with such team members as Ian Healey, Craig McDermott, Tom Moody and Simon O’Donnell. He rescued the Queensland Bar Association from years of defeats by NSW Bar Association and played Club Cricket for Kenmore, Wests and Queensland Uni. He had left Terrace with a very good TE score. He applied to the RAAF as a pilot, but was too tall (see the photo above!) and eventually enrolled in the bar Board and was working in the Office of Public Prosecutions. He was seconded by Des Sturgess to work with him in the Office of the Special Prosecutor. So he embarked on his passion as a THE 1934 SENIOR/ SUB-SENIOR CLASS Criminal Defence Lawyer.

BACK: M. Fitzgerald, Remond Quinn, W. Prentice, There are many stories of his courtroom battles. One difficult case Brian Finucane (Second in Senior 1935, Rhodes Scholar 1937), Evan Thompson (RIP, WWII) concerned three young men charged with home invasion. Jim opened THIRD: Frank Shine (PP Coolangatta later), Noel Landener (Uni his defence, “It started with three English backpackers who were drunk, Scholarship 1935), K. Drought, Laurence Healy (College Dux Prize named for him; First in Qld Senior 1935), three Australian men who were drunk and three teenage girls who were F. McKeown, A. Thomsen, J. McMahon drunk.....it was never going to end well.”

SECOND: L. Coleman, R. Bracewell, V. Brett, E. Edwards, Steve Grant says, “It’s one of life’s ironies that Jim, who tried to P. Connelly, C, Skehan FRONT: J. Ryan, A. Maloney, J. Noonan, J. Battle, cram so much into such a short time, should not die from his excesses P. Casey, K. Skehan, K. Molloy but from a failure of a heart valve that he had carried for life. He was at (See also photo of 1934 Athletes on Page 4) his best with Maura. All will remember his recent and beautiful wedding Others with Redmond in the photo above obtained quite exto his glamorous bride...It was with Maura that Jim completed his finest traordinary results in the 1935 Senior results including First and achievement. In the next month or so their son will be born...their son Second in the State! [The Editor would be pleased with further will benefit from the legacy left by Jim, a network of friends, peers and infoprmation about any of them! .....after seventy years!] community that will offer endless support..”

Deceased Terracians, First Quarter 2004 James Wilkin (1977-1981) died suddenly December 2003 - see Maura remembers Jim as the most loving, fun husband a girl could next column. wish for.. And she hopes that her son will be as much fun, as loyal, as Thomas Carmody ((1928-1929) died January 2004 loving and, at times, so completely absurd that it will ease the awful Dr Jack Buckley (1939-1942) died February 2004 pain of her loss.

Patrick Carroll (1946-1949) died early in January. He was seWe offer her and the family our sincere condolences. lected to play in the combined GPS Rugby team v UQ 1949.

As Jim would say, “These things have a habit of working themBryan Baker (1959-1962) died in mid-March from cancer. He selves out.” was also on the staff here (1970-1981). May he rest in peace.

May he rest in peace.

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CHAMINADE STUDENTS, 2004

SOME SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS IN 2004 FROM LEFT Mrs Julie Quinn (Dean of Studies) Mrs Jan Cameron (Dean of Barrett House) Miss Vicki Sargent (Director of Culture and Activities)

CHAMINADE STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED TO TERRACE Dr McManus became very well known to the Chaminade students as he worked wit them as they prepared to introduce the House System.

FROM LEFT: Tom Boosey (12M), Matthew Lodes (Chaminade), Dr Brendan McManus, Jacob Stokes (Chaminade), Mitchell Jones (12W)

TEACHERS AND THOSE THEY TAUGHT

WELCOMED! Matt Lodes is welcomed to Brisbane by Mrs Boosey who will be his “host mother” for the time that he spends as a visitor from Chaminade to Brisbane.

You are very welcome among us, Matt

WECOME! Jake Stokes from Chaminade is welcomed by Mitchell Jones whose family will be his “host family” while he enjoys Terrace hospitality during his time in Brisbane.

You are also very welcome, Jake!

THE TEACHERS AT REAR, OP1 STUDENTS IN FRONT REAR FROM LEFT: Mara Gill, Rod Patch, Bill McCulloch, Damien Price, Peter Fullagar, Therese Kotzas, Adrian Pauley, Dianne Gamble, Ray Celegato FRONT FROM LEFT: David Barker, Rhys Birmingham, David Butler, Joel Corbett, Adrian Doyle, Tristan Fitzgerald, Elwyn Heah, Andrew Kelly

SOME MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS, 2004

TEACHERS AT REAR, OP1 STUDENTS IN FRONT REAR FROM LEFT: Judy Ariotti, John Hinch, Mara Gill, Bill McCulloch, Damien Price, Peter Fullagar, Therese Kotzas, Adrian Pauley FRONT FROM LEFT: Matthew Mickenbecker, Pat Morgan, Tim Simmonds, Adam Skarshewski, Tuan Tran, John Varghese TEACHERS AT THE PARENTS NIGHT FOR YEARS 5, 6 AND 7 Mr Damien Coman, Mr Chris Cawley, Mrs Therese Kotzas, Mr Michael Stewart, Mr Gerard McKeown, Ms Maria Egan and Mr Chris Humphreys

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See also the report and photos on p7 dealing with the Scholars Assembly for 2004

Cup Winners Seventy Years Ago

CUP WINNERS ATHLETICS 1934 Bill Warren (Junior), K. Skehan (Senior), Fred Self (GPS Champ), J. Battle (Distance), The College Athletic Team won the Sir John Goodwin Cup. The record-breaking Open Relay was Frank Shine J. McMahon Evan Thompson Fred Self (See also photo, p 3)

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Seventy Years ago in the Primary School

CLASSES 3, 4 AND 5 IN 1934 BACK ROW: C. Windsor, E. O’Kearney, P. St Ledger, E. Stewart, W. Glasson, N. Horn, P. Cuddihy 4TH ROW: L. Cryan, B. Robinson, P. Barlow, J. Harney, K. Mooney, F. Summerhayes, A. Affleck, J. Clowes 3RD ROW: B. Dowling, B. McDonell, V. Burton, J. Webb, W. O’Kearney, P. Wright, L. Hinch, L. Beahan, B. Sydes 2ND ROW: J. Moore, K. Kavanagh, L. O’Mara, F. McLaughlin, J. Kelly, J. McLaughliin, T. Ryan, F. Pfitzner, M. Barlow, E. 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

t was a surprise to hear from Bill Warren (1929-1935) recently, espe-cially since it is now seventy years since he was at “The Terrace”. It was also a delight since I had recently met with fellow student Frank Overell - see p7.

“I was a student from 1929-1935 with Br Kearney as Headmaster followed by Br Reidy 1931-1934. My sons Grahame (55-61), Brian (5765) and Tony (60-67) were all Terracians. I still sing “Sixty years have now passed o’er us” composed of course by Br Kearney. Now 85 years old I’m certain that Br Reidy and his training helped me in my private, business and family life.

“In my Junior Year I was selected Captain of the First XV, coached

by Br Reidy - we won only a few games! But I was never beaten when playing handball with the Brothers after school on a Thursday afternoon. On one occasion a new Brother, fresh from his training, with Terrace his first school and with a reputation as being a top player, had been giving Frank Shine (1931-34) and me a tough time - Frank finished later as parish priest of Coolangatta!. We decided it was time to give a little ‘pay-back’. So on a signal to Frank I put the ball high in his direction giving him no alternative other than to take it....with Frank and I taking him out! Br Reidy came over and I was expecting a stern rebuke. He said, ‘Fine tackle, Billy!’

“Years later when he was in retirement at Nudgee Junior I called on him and he welcomed me with, ‘Fine tackle, Billy!’

“When I was leaving Terrace in Sub-Senior he handed me a silver vase he had taken from the Chapel. He said, ‘This is to remind you of your time at Terrace.’ He was a dedicated and brilliant Brother and man!”

[Many thanks, Bill, for your memories. It is good for those of us who knew Br Reidy only as an old man to appreciate your regard for him. Editor] ARCHIVES DISPLAY A “Display Area”has been provided adjoining the Archives in the Treacy Centre. Visitors are always welcome!

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any well-known Terrace names here! Among them: Clem Windsor who was one of the 1948 Wallabies; Sir Ted Stewart with a grandson in the Middle School; Bill Glasson who left at the end of primary, but returned for a Reunion; Gerry Windsor (RIP) who was shot down in WWII; and Graham Volter (RIP) whose mother recently sent his “1939 Swimming” blazer to be part of the Terrace Archives. [Many thanks]

Another appeal: Any pre-WWII photos or examples of uniform, etc, will be very welcome. Especially welcome: Anything in the old Terrace navy-blue and white!

TERRACE THEATRE NIGHT This is an invitation to join other Terrace Families and Friends, Terrace Ladies Group Members and Old Boys to attend The Mayne Inheritance presented by Le Boite Theatre Company.

The presentation is on Friday 14 May, 2004.

It will be at The Roundhouse Theatre, 6-8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove.

Light Refreshments and Drinks start at 7.00 pm and the Perfprmance starts at 8.00 pm.

The play was inspired

by Rosamond Siemon’s book “The Mayne Inheritance” which tells the story of a well-known early Brisbane family.

Cost: $55 per ticket.

Any enquiries to: Maureen Tynan 3268 1665, Barbara Taylor 3844 8789, Melina Puglisi 3279 5232, Ellen Bray 3720 8399.

RSVP: Tuesday 4 May

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MUSIC CAMP, HOLIDAYS 2004

SOME OF THOSE AT THE MUSIC CAMP, LAKE AINSWORTH (From left): Nick Tierney (9W), Laurence Quinn (11R), Guy Bursle (12W), Matt Bond (12W), Michail Kressibucher (9T), Andrew McKechnie (9B), Taylor McCarthy (9M), Michael McGahan (9B), David Coe (10M), Patrick Sweeney (7T), Matthew Look (10M), Ben Thomas (9K)

TERRACE BIG BAND REHEARSES ACROSS ROOM FROM LEFT: Michael Poulsen (11W), Anthony Parry (11W), Matthew Kowalski (12R), Scott Barber (11R), Tim O’Shea (12M), Patrick Coe (12M), Chris Scarpato (11K), Brendan Josey (10B) (hidden),Matthew Torbey (12K), Thomas Parry (11W), Oscar Close (11K), Zach Humphrey (12B), Lawrence Quinn (11R), Joshua Lee (11B) (hidden), Adric Thomas (10K), Jason Lancini (10T), Brad Esbensen (Conductor)

IT DOESN’T GET MUCH NICER THAN THIS! FROM LEFT: David Coe (10M), Benjamin Thomas (9K), James Keating (9K), Michael McGahan (9B)

S WIND ENSEMBLE, LAKE AINSWORTH BACK TWO ROWS, from left: Aled Humphreys (10W), Joshua Lee (11B), Scott Barber (11R), Matthew Torbey (12K), Matthew Kowalski (12R), Patrick Coe (12M), Tim O’Shea (12M), Adrian O’Shea (9M), Mr Brad Esbensen (Staff), Orson Kwan (11T), Geoffrey Walker (9B), Mark Jeffery (9M), Chris Scarpato (11K), Mr Michael Potts (Staff), Adric Thomas (10K), FRONT TWO ROWS from left: Bartholomew Kelly (12W), Anthony McMonagle (9B), Sean Summers (9B), Ben Zammit (9T), Jeremy Ryan (12B), Joseph Tuton (11M), David Kriukelis (10K), Henry Douglas (12M), William Peverill (11M), Jason Lancini (10T), William Hickson (12K), Ho-Doug Kwok (10T)

2004 CIC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS TROPHIES WON At left: William McGahan (7B) and at right George O’Brien (7W) Both of these swimmers won each event they contested and William was an outstanding team Captain.

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WIND SECTIONALS, LAKE AINSWORTH, 2004 FROM LEFT across the room: Sean Summers (9B), Mr Barry Bobart (Staff), Luke Johnston (10W), Bartholomew Kelly (12W), Zacharie Eakin (12R), Jeremy Ryan (12B), Ben Zammit (9T), Anthony McMonagle (9B), Geoffrey Walker (9B)

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errace won three trophies [see above] in their division of the CIC Swimming Championships. (This is because of the great range of school size in the Combined Independent College competition.) Next year Terrace will be in another division where the competition will be stronger.

This was a real team effort with some outstanding performances for example, there were 28 individual first places and three relay wins.

Other individual winners were: Nicholas Molesworth, Tom Sprenger, Cameron Smith, Fraser Green, Gino Sarri, Andrew Mizuno, Rory Kelly, Sam Ruff, Tom Howard, Joe Hickey and Tom Green.

Many thanks, too, for generous parental support.

SCHOLARS ASSEMBLY, 2004

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VISIT OF FRANK OVERELL, GT 1932-34

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he Buchanan Medal is an old and very important Terrace tradition. ecently at the Archives we were delighted to welcome Frank It was begun in 1885 when Mrs Jessie Jane Buchanan endowed two Overell and his wife, Elma, on their first visit to Terrace for very handsome gold medals to the College – one was for the best student’s many years. And they gave Frank’s Blazer for the Archives. It had the results in Senior and the other for the student with the best results in combination of Football First XV (1934) and Swimming (1933-34).

Junior. Until 1910 these results were based on Sydney University reFrank and his wife have a grandson in Terrace and they are sults, but when the University of Queensland opened in 1910, the re- gradually renewing their acquaintance, though at 84. Frank is finding sults came from their results. that his memory is not quite as good as it used to be!

John Alfred Buchanan had died in 1886 and the medals were preHe remembers the pool well, the Brothers’ House, College Hall and sented in his honour. The medals continued until 1925, a total of 41 the area above the present Tuckshop. However, like so many Old years! (By a coincidence the last – 1925 – medal was won by James Boys, he was just astounded at how the rest of the College area has Mahoney who was to have presented the first of the new series. How- been transformed – even the handball court had disappeared! He was ever Professor Mahoney died in the preceding days and his son read disappointed to find that the 1932 Photo Board is still in the process the speech his father had prepared for the occasion.) The medals were of being restored. It was one of those that suffered badly in the 1985 awarded to students from Terrace who achieved an OP level of 1. The deadly hailstorm that seriously damaged the 1944, 1945, 1931 and new medals were based on an 1899 Buchanan Medal won by James 1932 boards.

Gibney in 1899 and loaned to the College by his son, Des, in 1996. It We renew our appeals for old photos, especially from those years was this gold medal that was the model for the new series of Scholar mentioned in the previous paragraph. (It is made more serious in that Medals that were silver and gold plated – while the original Buchanan there was no magazine in the years 1944-1945 because of serious Medals had been gold. shortages in World War II and 1932-33 were two of the years in the Two Buchanan sons attended Terrace. One was Joseph who be1930s when no College came a doctor through Sydney University and was killed in 1915 when magazine was serving overseas as a Captain in the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance. published - 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 and 1937.

His brother, Charles, graduated from Sydney University in Arts and This is also the last was twice Lord Mayor of Brisbane: in 1908 and again in 1919. Mrs chance to contact Buchanan herself lived until 1944 when she died aged 95.

Martin Kerby who is The 2003 Scholars Medals were presented the current Terrace Prinwriting the history of cipal, Mr Peter Chapman and his immediate predecessor, Dr Brendan Terrace students in McManus. Those presented with the awards were Christopher Arnott, wars since 1875 - Phone: David Barker, Rhys Birmingham, David Butler, Joel Corbett, Adrian 07 3865 0555 or use email Doyle, Tristan Fitzgerald, Elwynn Heah, Andrew Kelly, Matthew mke@staff.nudgee.com Mickenbecker, Patrick Morgan, Timothy Simmonds, Adam Skarshewski, See p9 of this issue Tuan Tran and John Varghese. for a “sample”!

In choosing one of our earliest symbols of academic excellence as the model for the Scholars Award we seek to honour appropriately VISITING THE ARCHIVES SEVENTY YEARS LATER! those who continue to embody the spirit of Education Rice Education Frank and Elma Overell visit the Archives to leave behind Frank’s Honour in the best authentic tradition of those who sent before us – Terrace to Blazer from 1934 - for Swimming and Rugby the fore.

SCHOLARS ASSEMBLED, 2004

BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Andrew Kelly, David Butler, Tim Simmonds, Tristan Fitzgerald, Joel Corbett, Tuan Tran, Elwyn Heah, Chris Arnott, Patrick Morgan FRONT ROW: Mr Peter Chapman, John Vargese, David Barker, Rhys Birmingham, Adam Skarshewski, Adrian Doyle, Matthew Mickenbecker, Dr Brendan McManus

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INAUGURAL MASS

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his was the first time since 1993 that Dr McManus had not been the Principal officiating at the beginning of a school year. For every student and many of the staff this was a new experience and so we began with the theme: We hold a treasure not made of gold, in earthen vessels wealth untold”.

During the ceremonies Miss Heidi Cooper from the Art Department worked on the potter’s wheel as a practical demonstration of the theme. [Photo at right] First, Mr Chapman was commissioned as the new Principal of Terrace. The leader of the Christian Brothers, Brother Luke Quinn said, “Peter, on behalf of the Edmund Rice Community I appoint you to leadership of this faith community of St Joseph’s. Know that in your leadership your God walks with you.”

Then all, parents, staff, Brothers and students said, Peter, this community centred on Christ calls you by name to lead us to ever more deeply embrace the Gospel. And when Mr Chapman accepted the call to lead the community, the community responded with loud acclamation. This was followed by the whole Leadership Team and members of the College staff all standing and joining in committing to their ministry during the coming year.

The procession of the Senior class and the blessing and distribution of the Senior badges came after this. Members of the College Leadership Team, House Deans and the College Captain and Vice-Captains presented the Seniors of 2004 with their badges. Then the parents of the class pinned the badges on their sons who then signed their names on banners as a sign of their commitment to be the voice of God in our community. Then followed the Senior Pledge for 2004.

Mr Chapman is commissioned by Br Luke Quinn After the first part of the Gospel, read by Ben Winkle (12K), the House Captains for 2004 came in alphabetical order, Barrett House: Nicholas Young and Nicholas Downey; Kearney House: Robert Hilmer and William Hickson; Mahoney House: Timothy O’Shea and Thomas Boosey; Reidy House: Thomas Dunworth and Joseph Ryan; Treacy House: John McGraw and Matt Fr Frank Brennan blesses the Badges Roberts; Windsor House: Guy Bursle and Christopher Stormon; the Vice-Captains: David Hill and Matthew Torbey and the College Captain: Andrew Stephenson, received their badges of service from Fr Frank Brennan SJ, Mr Peter Chapman, Dr Bill Sultmann and Br Luke Quinn. They then recited their Leadership Pledge and the Gospel was completed by Paul Clarke (12B). This was followed by Fr Brennan’s homily.

Mass came next and the distribution of Communion. Just before the concluding rites the new College Captain, Andrew Stephenson, gave his reflection on the ceremonies and some of his hopes for the year. Finally the newly installed Principal, Mr Peter Chapman, also spoke thanking the students and their parents for their support and hoping that with the staff, 2004 which had started so well would be a year of blessing for everybody.

The College Leadership Team pledges to serve Mr P. Fullagar, Mr P.Chapman, Mr M. Connolly, Mr D. Price, Miss V. Sargent, Mrs J. Quinn, Mr M. Broad

On completion of the ceremonies all the Seniors and the newly appointed Captain, Vice-Captains and House Leaders together with their parents moved to the areas where refreshments were provided. It was a great chance for staff and parents to congratulate the newly inducted College leaders.

RIGHT: Mr Chapman, Fr Brennan SJ, Br Luke Quinn, Andrew Sephenson LEFT: Ben Winkle, Fr Brennan SJ, Dr Anne Winkle

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LAST DAYS OF WWI (By Martin Kerby)

VISITING THE ARCHIVES ON DAY ONE!

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ere is an extract from some of the pages dealing with the end of World War I taken from Martin Kerby’s book on Terracians at War: On 6 August 1917 Colonel JP McSharry, the College’s most decorated Old Boy, was mortally wounded during heavy shelling while helping a wounded man to shelter, two weeks short of the fourth anniversary of his enlistment.

The battalion history recorded the impact of his death on his men, some of whom had served under him since Gallipoli.

The loss of McSharry at this juncture was severely felt. Members of his battalion regarded him as the finest colonel in the AIF. Out spoken to a degree of bluntness that at times was most alarming, intermingled as it was with a caustic wit, he voiced his opinions in council without fear or favour, tearing to shreds any weakness that appeared to him apparent in any scheme of attack. His friends were innumerable, for his strong personality attracted friends and forced others into open enmity. There are hundreds of stories relating to his contempt of danger.

His funeral and interment at Corbie at 6pm on the day he was killed was conducted in the presence of two generals and a number of other officers.

The funeral was even more subdued than may have even been expected given that the enlisted men were unable to attend. However in the evening small groups made their way to the cemetery to spend a few moments’ contemplation at the grave that held all that remained of their much loved Commanding Officer. These quiet pilgrimages continued until the troops left France, long after the Armistice was signed.

The final Allied Offensive of the War which culminated in the breakthrough at Amiens on 8 August 1918 by Australian and Canadian infantry supported

by British tanks, was the first time all five Australian Divisions would engage in a battle. General Ludendorff described it as a black day for the German Army, to the extent that he concluded that the War had to be ended. Despite this realisation, the fighting continued until 11 November. St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace lost another Old Boy when JR Childs (9th Bn) was killed on August 11, 1918. Nevertheless the attacks at Hamel and Amiens were resounding successes and laid the groundwork for an even more important victory at Mont St Quentin at the end of August and the seizing of Peronne on 2 September. General Rawlinson described it as the finest feat of the war and it added to the growing reputation the Australians had established for themselves. JB Affleck (26th Bn), MJ Clair (47th Bn), LA Carmody (4th FAB), N Hill (26th Bn), JB Dowling (5th MG Bn), FC Hickling (4th Div MT Coy), T Croakley and EL Alcock ((9th Bn) were wounded in these final actions.

During the assault OJ Lawson (26th Bn) won the Military Cross in an act not dissimilar to others which resulted in the award of the Victoria Cross. He was in charge of a party of twelve men pinned down by a German machine gun. He jumped out of the trench into the open and charged the post singlehanded, killed three of the gun’s crew and putting the remainder to flight. A few moments later he repeated the performance on another machine gun post, but was severely wounded. The Second Division had over thirteen hundred casualties in these two actions: RH Monteith and O Lawson (26th Bn) on 2 September; the Third Division suffered six hundred including CL Collin (42nd Bn) and HV Horstmann (3rd AFA) on 1 September; and the Fifth Division lost eleven hundred, but none from Terrace.

The last Old Boy killed in World War One was JB Harvey (40th Bn) on 29 September, 1918. During the advance on the Hindenberg Line a Very Light was fired by the Germans over his position followed by a burst of machine gun fire. Harvey was hit twice in the head and died instantly.

Even though the guns fell silent on 11 November 1918, there was one final enemy that threatened the lives of Australian soldiers. An influenza epidemic swept Europe at the end of the war, exacerbated by the severe winter of 19181919. Numerous Old Boys would be hospitalised suffering through influenza and amongst their number were: JT Bradburne (5th FAB), MD Colch (49th Bn), TE Canniffe (13 DUS), WS Armstrong (9th Bn), EA Thomas (9th Bn) and AJ Benvueniti (15 Bn). Almost 19 million people died during the epidemic, more than had died on the battlefield in the previous four years. The College was spared any deaths, although MK Barry (2nd LH) died of malaria and blackwater fever on Anzac Day 1919 just as his ship berthed in Australia.

NEW YEAR 7 BOYS CHECK OUT THE ARCHIVES Among the group of Year 7 boys who visited the Archives on their first day: Jonathon Evans (7R), Dermot O’Brien (7R) and Matthew Habermann (7W)

FOLLOWING DAD AND GRANDAD!

THE ARCHIVES, FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, 2004 FROM LEFT: Paul Howard (1974-1981), Joseph Howard (Booked for Year 5, 2006), Ted Howard (1947-1955) and Br Gagen.

Joseph’s brother, Thomas Howard (5T), had gone off with other new Year 5 boys to begin their first day at Terrace.

GTOBA EXECUTIVE FOR 2004

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he Annual General Meeting of the GTOBA on March 7 elected these members to the Executive for 2004: President: Mr Dominic Katter (GT 1986-1990) Vice-President: Mr Paul Barbagallo (1985-1992) Secretary: Mr Paul Howard (1974-1981) Treasurer: Prof Ashley Galsworthy (1951-1952) Registrar: Mr Quentin Cregan (1991-1998) College Archivist: Br Fergus Gagen Honorary Auditor: Mr John Quinn (1959-1968) Members: Mr Ben Butler ((1997-2001) Mr David Butler (1999-2003) Mr Neil Doherty (1953-1956) Mr Neil Fludder (1972-1975) Mr Richard Jones (1992-1996) Me Eamonn Katter (1996-2000) Mr Michael McCluskey (1969-1977) Mr Andrew Musgrave (1993-1998) Mr Martin Musgrave (1983-1990) Mr Roderick O’Callaghan (1998-2003) Mr Michael O’Rourke (1958-1966) Dr Richard Peverill (1955-1958) Mr Michael Rosenlund (1996-2000) Mr Mark Shaw (1996-2000) Best wishes to the new Executive for a successful year working for the Old Boys.

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BARRETT YEAR 8 CAMP, 2004

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ur front cover for March shows Donald Mar on the “pamper pole” looking down on his fellow Year 8 students at Camp Buckley at Maroon.

Another view of the “pamper pole” can be seen at left. The building is the Conference Centre at Maroon.

The Directors of Maroon (Mr J. Hughes and Ms J. Vran) spoke of the hot, stormy weather that Barrett students experienced and said that after 1.00 am one night the water level gradually rose round the campsite and rivers of water ran through tent flies. Many thought later that one of the unforgettable experiences they had was being shuttled across the creek on Ms Vran’s “troop carrier”

THE BEST LAID PLANS...

Mr Matt Elston, one of the Terrace Campus Ministers, looks on as Year 8 Barrett students pack the “troop carrier” as part of their evacuation of the “Campout” site soon after 1.00 am on Tuesday morning!

(No one is very recognisable at this stage of proceedings!)

MORNING ALREADY???

Nick Parkinson Peter Faust Peter Donato Tom Noye Stephen Smith Joseph Burke are ready to face what next the weather at Camp Buckley might have to offer

Above - LOOKS LIKE THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE.....

FROM LEFT: Stephen Smith, Shannon Blackmore, James Larkin, James Ryan, William Elson, Ambrose Allen, Cameron Porter, Louis Ellery, Liam Barnes The building in the background is another view of the Maroon Conference Centre. This building can be seen from a different part of Maroon in the picture in the top picture.

At Right - ENJOYING THE DELIGHTS OF THE WATERHOLE Cameron Porter looks on as others jump off ther cliff and enjoy their swim

Above - ENJOYING THE EARLY MORNING SUN BEFORE TODAY’S ADVENTURES BEGIN! FROM LEFT: Damien Mickenbecker, Danald Mar, Liam Henneken, James Cornish, Tom Noye, Peter Faust, Josh McDonald, Gerard Balnaves and Andrew Hauser

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ASH WEDNESDAY: START OF LENT, 2004

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s part of our Ash Wednesday paraliturgy two rowing machines (“ergos” or ergometers which display to the rower his strength, his rate, distance covered, etc) were set up in the middle of the Campbell Centre - see the photo above where they can be seen on the platform along with many glass containers with the ashes which were blessed and distributed during the ceremony.

Open First VIII rowers, John Beaton (12T) and Stephen Cook (12T), spent some time on the machines to emphasise the link betwen the discipline that Lent calls us to and the call to be people of love. Just as the rower trains hard to discipline his body and gain physical fitness in preparation for the “Head of the River” so too we are called to do an “inner ergo” to help prepare us to be people of the Gospel.

The theme for this year’s Lenten season here at Terrace is “Seek the Highest”. These words are in large letters at the back of the Campbell Centre and will remain there for all of Lent.

SOME STAFF MEMBERS AT LEFT : Leaving staff Mrs Marie Previte, Mr Michael Bongers NEAR RIGHT: Mr Conor Finn FAR RIGHT: Mr Damian Gambley

Your Conference Centre . . . for any function Melina Puglisi MANAGER

Tennyson Playing Field 73 Vivian Street, Tennyson Qld. Mobile 0417 764 781

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FOUNDATION DONORS, 2003 Mr J Abbot Mr & Mrs K Airey Mr R Albiez Mr J Allen & Ms T Guest Mr & Mrs G Alvey Mr P Ambrose Mr & Mrs B Ansaldo Mr and Mrs T Antoniak Mr & Mrs G Aoude Mr & Mrs K Ashworth Mr & Mrs R Bagajluk Mr & Mrs P Baguley Mr & Mrs P Balbuziente Mr & Mrs M Ballam Mr & Mrs D Ballinger Mr & Mrs W Banks Mr & Mrs R Barber Mr & Mrs D Barker Mr & Mrs M Barry Dr & Mrs P Bartley Dr & Mrs A Baruksopulo Mr J Batch Mr & Mrs C Bate Mr & Mrs L Bateman Mr & Mrs R Baudet Mr & Mrs P Beasley Dr and Mrs P Beer Mr & Mrs G Berry Mr & Mrs G Bevis Mr & Mrs W Birmingham Mr & Mrs Z Blaszczyk Mr & Mrs K Bligh Miss C Bolger Mr & Mrs P Bond Mr & Mrs A Boosey Mr and Mrs E. Borgia Mr & Mrs L Borgo Mr L Boulton Mr & Mts A Boult Mr & Mrs K Boustead Mr & Mrs L Bowden Mr D Bowler Mr & Mrs R Boyd Mr C Boyle & Ms A-M Tiernan Mr & Mrs A Braban Mr & Mrs G Bradley Mr P Brannelly Mr & Mrs L Bray Mr & Mrs J Brew Mr & Mrs J Briggs Mr & Mrs W Brittain Mr T Britz Mr & Mrs P J Brown Mr & Mrs J Buchanan Mr & Mrs C Buckley Dr & Mrs N Burke Mr & Mrs A Bursle Mr & Mrs M Burton Mr & Mrs K Buse Mr P Butler & Ms M Scally Mr & Mrs G Byrne Mr & Mrs M Byrne Mr & Mrs J Cairns Mr & Mrs L Calcutt Dr & Mrs J Callaghan Mr & Mrs F Calvisi Mr & Mrs P Camphin Dr & Mrs P Carr Dr M Carroll Dr & Mrs P Carroll Mr & Mrs C Cash Mr & Mrs P Cashman Mr & Mrs A Cau Mr & Mrs G Chadwick Dr & Mrs C Chahoud Mr & Mrs D Chalmers Mr & Mrs T Chan Mr & Mrs P Chapman Mr & Mrs H Charalambous

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Mr & Mrs M Chen Mr & Mrs S Chu Mr N J Clarke Mr & Mrs J Clarke Dr P Clark-Ryan Ms S Clough Mr & Mrs J Clouston Mr & Mrs M J Coe Mr G Coghlan Mr & Mrs R Cole Mr & Mrts R Collaro Mr & Mrs D Colling Mr & Mrs G Collins Mr & Mrs J Collins Mr & Mrs D Colwell Mr & Mrs A Conaghan Mr & Mrs M Connolly Mr & Mrs F Connolly Mr & Mrs J Consiglio Mr & Mrs C Cook Mrs J Cooke Professor R Cooke Mr & Mrs T Cooney Mr & Mrs T Cooper Mr & Mrs P Corbett Mr & Mrs P Corkery Mr & Mrs P Cornish Mr C Cosgrave Dr & Mrs G Costello Mr & Mrs J Costello Mr & Mrs P Coughlin Mr & Mrs S Cox Ms J Crawley Drs P & J Creagh Mr & Mrs J Crittenden Mr & Mrs J Crowley Mr & Mrs G Cunningham Mr & Mrs P Curtain Mr & Mrs H Cushing Mr & Mrs R Daley Mr & Mrs K Daly Mr & Mrs P Damen Mr & Mrs W Danaher Dr & Mrs W J Danaher Mr & Mrs C Dancer Mr & Mr L Danielski Mr & Mrs W Dann Mr & Mrs P Dawson Mr & Mrs P Deakin Dr & Mrs W DeAmbrosis Mr & Mrs T Delaney Mr & Mrs P Dempsey Mr K Dennehy Mrs L DeSimone Mr & Mrs F DiBartolomeo Mr & Mrs J DeBella Mr & Mrs P Dickinson Mr & Mrs P Dillon Mr & Mrs R Donato Dr & Mrs T Donovan Mr & Mrs G Donovan Mr & Mrs D Dormer Mr R & Dr C Douglas Dr & Mrs H Douglas Mr & Mrs A Douglas Rev Fr P Dowd Mr S Doyle Mr & Mrs M Doyle Mr & Mrs D Dunworth Mr & Mrs J Dwyer Mr & Mrs S Dyer Dr & Mrs C Eakin Mr &Mrs T Eid Dr G Einicke & Ms M McGuirk Mr & Mrs C Elliott Ms W Elson Mr & Mrs C Elston Mr & Mrs M Esdaile Mr & Mrs G Esler

Dr & Mrs T Farrell Mr & Mrs P Faust Mr & Mrs M Fernandes Mr & Mrs E Fernando Mr & Mrs M Fitzpatrick Mr & Mrs B Flannery Mr & Mrs K Foat Mr L Fodor Mr & Mrs P Fogarty Mr & Mrs R Foley Mr & Mrs A Forbes Mr C Forrest & Ms A Harper Mr & Mrs G Forward Mr & Mrs L Fotinos Mr F Fox & Ms Y Marsh Mrs M Frame Mrs D Fraser Mr & Mrs M Freney Mr & Mrs I Frkovic Mr & Mrs S Funder Mr R Gallagher Mr G Galt Dr & Mrs P Garragy Mr & Mrs M Garrett Dr & Mrs M Gattas Mr & Mrs N Gauld Mr & Mrs S George Mr A George & Ms A Jacobsen Mr & Mrs P George Mr & Mrs G Gibbons Mr G Gibson & Ms M Mealey Mr & Mrs M Gilbert Mr W Glasson Mr & Mrs J Godsall-Smith Mr & Mrs M Goffinet Mr & Mrs L Gooch Dr & Mrs J Goolsby Mr & Mrs M Gorey Mr & Mrs B Grady Mr & Mrs R Graham Mr & Mrs D Gray Mr & Mrs M Green Mr & Mrs P Green Mr & Mrs M Greer Mr & Mrs J Gregg Mr & Mrs M Gregg Mr R Gregg Mr D Greig Mrs J Griffin Mr N Gurgo Mr M Haberman Mr M Habershon & Ms A Byrne Mr & Mrs T Hackett Dr & Mrs T Hackett Mr & Mrs J Hackett Mr & Mrs D Hadden Mr & Mrs R Haire Mr & Mrs R Hall Ms T Hall Mr & Mrs G Halloran Mr & Mrs R Hamilton Mr & Mrs M Hamilton Mr & Mrs D Hansen Mr & Mrs J Harrison Mr & Mrs M Harrison Mr A Harvey Mr W Hayes Mr & Mrs P Heah Dr P Hegerty & Dr M Kelly Dr & Mrs J Hennessy Mr & Mrs J Heyse Mr & Mrs P Hickey Mr M Hicks & Ms M Henry Mr & Mrs P Hickson Mr & Mrs P Higgins Mr & Mrs M Higgins Mr B Higginson & Ms N Greenaway Mr & Mrs J Hinch

Mr & Mrs B Hine Mr & Mrs W Hinz Dr & Mrs D Hishon Mr & Mrs K Ho Mr & Mrs P Hobson Dr R & Dr Z Hodge Mr & Mrs S Hodgson Senator & Mrs J Hogg Mr & Mrs S Hole Mr & Mrs D Holt Dr & Mrs M Holt Mr & Mrs P Howden Mr and Mrs R Hua Mr & Mrs B Humphrys Mr & Mrs J Hurley Mr & Mrs A Hynes Mr & Mrs C Ierna Mr A Irwin and Dr S Fowkes Mr & Mrs J Iu Mr & Mrs P James Mr & Mrs A Jamson Mr & Mrs J Jeffrey Mr & Mrs A John Mr & Mrs J Johnston Mr G Jones Mr & Mrs R Jones Mr R & Mrs L Jones Mr R & Mrs M Jones Mr & Mrs D Josey Mr & Mrs R Kalsi Mr & Mrs D Karydas Mr & Mrs M Katia Mr & Mrs P Keane Maj-Gen M Keating Mr & Mrs J Keating Mr & Mrs S Keleman Mr & Mrs P Kenny Dr & Mrs P Kent Dr D Keys Dr R Kidd Mr & Mrs S King Dr & Mrs W Kingswell Mr & Mrs P Kirby Mr & Mrs J Kirkpatrick Dr & Mrs P Knapp Dr B Knapp Mr & Mrs T Kowalski Mr & Mrs A Kressibucher Dr & Mrs G Kriukelis Mr & Mrs H Kumar Mr & Mrs V Kuss Mr & Mrs H Kwan Mr & Mrs T Kwok Mr & Mrs A La Spina Mr R Lake & Dr C Hopkins Mr G Lalor AM Dr & Mrs P Landsberg Mt M Landy Mr & Mrs T Larkin Mr & Mrs P Larkin Mr L Lather Mr & Mrs K Lau Mr & Mrs W Lazarus Mr J Leahy & MsT Hutchinson Dr T Lee & Dr G Chen Mr C Lee Mr & Mrs M Lehr Mr & Mrs W LeMass Mr & Mrs D Leyden Mr Y Lin & Mrs Y Gu Mr & Mrs P Loadsman Dr & Mrs B Look Dr & Mrs E Louw Mr & Mrs M Lucas Mr P Lutvey Mr & Mrs M Lyon Mr & Mrs P MacDermott Dr J & Dr E Mackintosh Mr & Mrs R Mactaggart

FOUNDATION DONORS, 2003 Mr & Mrs A Macura Mr & Mrs G Madigan Mrs V Maguire Mr & Mrs R Maguire Drs M & M Maher Mr & Mrs J Mahoney Dr & Mrs L Malisano Mr & Mrs F Mallon Mr & Mrs J Malloy Mrs J Maloney Mr & Mrs I Malouf Mr & Mrs P Marchesi Mr & Mrs I Marikar Dr A & Dr M Marsland Mr R P Martin Mr J J Martin Mr & Mrs P Mason Mr & Mrs D Matthews Mr & Mrs A Mayers Mr & Mrs R McAuliffe Mr & Mrs J McCafferty Mr & Mrs P McCall Mr & Mrs J McCluskey Mr & Mrs R McComiskie Mr & Mrs A McCormack Mr & Mrs B McCosker Mr & Mrs K McCourt Dr M McDermott Mr & Mrs P McDonald Mr & Mrs J McDonald Mr & Mrs G McDonnell Mr P J McDonnell Mr & Mrs R McDowall Mr & Mrs J McElroy Mr & Mrs W McEvoy Dr & Mrs T McGahan Judge & Mrs D McGill Mrs F McGrath Mr & Mrs P McGraw Dr & Mrs M McGree Mr & Mrs P McGuiness Mr & Mrs J McKenna Mr & Mrs L McLean Dr & Mrs S McLennan Mr V McLoughlin Prof & Mrs M McManus Mr P McManus Mr & Mrs S McMonagle Mr & Mrs P McMurray Mrs C McNamara Mrs M McPhee Mr S McSweeney Mr M McSweeney Mr & Mrs L Mechielsen Mr & Mrs F Mee Mr N Mellish Mrs P Merson Mr & Mrs S Mickenbecker Mr & Mrs M Millar Mr & Mrs L Miller Mr & Mrs I Milne Mr & Mrs R Mitchell Mr & Mrs A Mitchell Mr & Mrs K Mizuno Mr & Mrs J Moffatt Mr & Mrs N Molesworth Mr L & Dr T Moloney Mr D Molyneux Mr T Moody Ms G Moore Mrs V Morgan Mr & Mrs D Morrisey Mr & Mrs G Morrison Mr & Mrs K Mort Mr & Mrs D Mortimer Mr & Mrs P Moulton Ms B Moynihan Mr & Mrs D Muir Mr & Mrs J Mulherin

Mr & Mrs J Mullins Mr & Mrs S Muniswamy Mr & Mrs P Murphy Mr & Mrs A Murphy Mr & Mrs E Mystek Dr M Nasser Mr & Mrs M Neep Mrs C Neville de Toro Mr & Mrs C Newman Mr & Mrs L Ngo Mr & Mrs M Nielson Mr & Mrs W Norris Mr T North Mr & Mrs A Norton Mr & Mrs W Noye Mr & Mrs B Noye Dr P Nyst Mr & Mrs D O'Brien Dr & Mrs C O'Brien Mr & Mrs J O'Brien Dr & Mrs M O'Brien Dr & Mrs M L O'Brien Mr & Mrs R O'Brien Mr B O'Callaghan Mr & Mrs K O'Connor Mr & Mrs S Oddo Mr & Mrs A O'Dwyer Mr M O'Grady Mr & Mrs P O'Halloran Mr & Mrs N O'Hare O'Keeffe Family Mr & Mrs P O'Leary Mr & Mrs S O'Loughlin Mr & Mrs D O’Rourke Mr & Mrs M O'Shea Mr and Mrs P O’Shea Mr M O'Sullivan Mr & Mrs P O'Toole Mr & Mrs J Outhwaite Mr & Mrs R Overell Mr & Mrs P Owens Mr & Mrs M Paez Dr & Mrs J Pagliaro Drs B & F Panizza Dr & Mrs D Papadimos Mr & Mrs D Parker Dr A Parker Mr & Mrs S Parkinson Mr & Mrs J Parsons Mr & Mrs A Pascoe Mr & Mrs J Pattison Mr & Dr D Pennicott Mr & Mrs I Petherbridge Dr & Mrs R Peverill Mr & Mrs A Phan Mr J Piercy Mr & Mrs S Pincus Professor P Phelan Mr & Mrs J Placania Mrs A Pobar Mr & Mrs M Porter Mrs R Potter Professor O Potter Mr & Mrs P Power Mr M & Mrs D Power Mr M & Mrs P Power Mr & Mrs R Poxon Mr & Mrs D Pradella Mr & Mrs G Price Mr & Mrs F Pugliese Mr & Mrs S Puglisi Mr & Mrs B Pullar Dr & Mrs C Pyke Mr & Mrs R Quinn Dr P Quirk & Dr M Pantaleon Dr & Mrs A Rafter Mr & Mrs P Raftery Mr & Mrs M Rangihuna Dr & Mrs W Rath

Mr & Mrs J Redshaw Mr & Mrs J Reid Mr & Mrs G Reinhardt Mr & Mrs G Rennie Mr & Mrs D Ritchie Mr & Mrs D Robazza Mr R Roberts Mr & Mrs W Robson Mr & Mrs G Rodgers Mr & Mrs P Rogers Mr & Mrs H Rojek Mr & Mrs R Romano Mr P Roney Mr & Mrs M Rosengren Mr & Mrs K Rosengren Ms J Rudlin Ms M Runge Mr & Mrs M Ryan Mr & Mrs D Ryan Dr & Mrs J Ryan Mr N Ryan & Ms M Skene Mr & Mrs A Samios Mr & Mrs A Samra Mr & Mrs W Samuels Mr & Mrs L Sarri Mr & Mrs P Savoff Mr & Mrs P J Scanlan Mr & Mrs L Scanlan Mr & Mrs A Schmidt Mr & Mrs P Schmidt Mrs D Schellbach Mr & Mrs J Scoble Mr & Mrs S Scott Mr & Mrs C Scott Mr & Mrs B Scott Mr & Mrs F Self Mrs T Sernia Mr & Mrs T Sgualdino Mr & Mrs M Shannon Mr & Mrs B Sheahan Mrs M Sheahan Mr A Sherborne Ms P Sim Mr & Mrs P Sim Mr R & Dr P Sivyer Mr & Mrs S Skarparis Mr & Mrs P Skarshewski Mr & Mrs K Smith Mr & Mrs J B Smith Drs T & M Smith Mr & Mrs G C Smith Mr & Mrs G B Smith Mr & Mrs G J Smith Mr & Mrs M Smith Mr & Mrs B Smolski Mr & Mrs E Soiza Mr M Sopinski Ms K Sorensen Mr & Mrs M Sparksman Mr & Mrs K Splatt Mr & Mrs G Sprenger Mr & Mrs M Sprenger Mr & Mrs B Stafford Mr & Mrs G Steel Mr & Mrs H Steinkamp Mr & Mrs L Steinke Mr & Mrs M Stephens Dr & Mrs R Stephenson Mr & Mrs C Stevenson Mr W Stewart Mr & Mrs E Stewart Mrs J Stewart Mr & Mrs D Stitt Dr & Mrs A Sullivan Mr & Mrs T Summers Mr & Mrs J Sweeney Mr & Mrs M Sweep Mr & Mrs A Symons Mr & Mrs F Tam

Mr & Mrs A Tambakis Mr & Mrs D Tarrant Dr A Taylor Drs J & B Taylor Dr & Mrs R Tellam Mr & Mrs E Tengalia Mr & Mrs A Theodore Mr & Mrs A Thomas Mr & Mrs I Thomas Mr & Mrs J Thompson Mr & Mrs G Tiernan Mr A Tobin Dr P Toohey Mr & Mrs P Toomey Mr & Mrs A Torbey Dr & Mrs G Torbey Mr & Mrs M Torbey Dr & Mrs M Treffene Mr & Mrs S Triffett Mr & Mrs H Truong Mr & Mrs M Tsourounakis Ms D Tuck Mr & Mrs D Tuffield Dr H Tumusiine Mr & Mrs M Tynan Mr & Mrs P Tynan Mr & Mrs D Tynan Mr & Mrs D Usasz Mr B Usasz Dr J & Dr M Varghese Mr & Mrs S Vedelago Mr M Vilgan Mr & Mrs G Vincett Mr & Mrs P Vollert Mr & Mrs M Vu Mr Wadeson Mr P Wainhouse Dr & Mrs J Walker Mr & Mrs R J Walker Mr & Mrs R C Walker Mr & Mrs A Walsh Mr & Mrs B Walsh Mr & Mrs P Wan Mr & Mrs D Wan Mr & Mrs C Ward Ms J Wardell Mr & Mrs M Warry Mr & Mrs D Watson Dr J & Dr D Watters Mr & Mrs G Watterson Mr & Mrs B Webb Mr & Mrs J Weeks Mr A Wessely Mr & Mrs A Wheldon Mr & Mrs G White Mr & Mrs T Whiteman Dr & Mrs R Whiting Mr & Mrs L Whitton Mr & Mrs J Whybird Mr & Mrs R Wilde Mr & Mrs N Williams Justice G Williams Mr & Mrs R Williams Mr & Mrs J Windsor Mr & Mrs J Winley Mr M Wolter Mr & Mrs P Wood Mr & Mrs C Woolgrove Mrs M Xavier-Gordon Mr & Mrs M Yates Mr & Mrs A Young Dr A Young Mr & Mrs J Zajdlewicz Dr & Mrs P Zammit Mr & Mrs J Zenonos Ms L-A Ziukelas Anonymous

Many thanks!

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TERRACE CRICKET FIRST XI

VOLLEYBALL, UNDER 15 TEAM

TERRACE FIRSTs WITH BILL BROWN, 92, AND MR CHAPMAN BACK ROW: Ben Pickett, Will Hickson, Tim Buchanan, Nick Fanning, Rob Moulton, Dane Curtain, Jon Ebbage, Ben Lucas FRONT: Julian O’Malley, Patrick Coe, Matthew Torbey (C), Mr Bill Brown, Brent Wilde (VC), Alastair McSweeney, Pat Collins, Mr Peter Chapman BILL BROWN INTERVIEWED David Fordham (left) interviews Mr Bill Brown at the Cricket Dinner at the Allan Border Field in February, 2004.

PHOTO AT THE BEGINNING OF 2004 SEASON FROM LEFT: Allan Stormon (10W), William Bowler (10W), William Kirby (10K), Nicholas Jones (10K), Trent Irwin (10W ), Tim Tynan (10R), Tim Baartz (10T), David Kriukelis (10K) and John Bray (10K)

KEARNEY SENIORS ENJOY THE INTERHOUSE SWIMMING

David is a sports broadcaster with Channel 7.

Bill Brown is the oldest surviving Australian Cricket Captain. He told stories of his experiences in Elgland with the 1948 “Invincibles” captained by Sir Donald Bradman.

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hese photos were taken at the annual Cricket Dinner for 2004. At this Dinner the members of the First XI in the GPS competition were presented with their caps by Bill Brown and heard much insightful advice about cricket in general.

WINDSOR SENIORS AND STAFF AT THE POOL

CENTENARY POOL IN THE BACKGROUND FROM LEFT: Matt Torbey, Jackson Darby, William Hickson, Tommy Bligh and Calum Rae

REIDY SENIORS ALSO LEAD THEIR HOUSE FROM LEFT

WINDSOR STUDENTS AT THE POOL (BEHIND) From the left: Dan McGuinnes (12), Ms Annie Connolly (Staff, at rear), Michael Smith (12) and Mr Damian Wright (Staff)

MAHONEY STUDENTS ENJOY THE DAY

Brendan Gray James Shannon Sean Hannington Tom Dunworth Joe Tynan Nicky Webb David Hill Steven Chiapello Kester Piercy

TRACEY HOUSE IN FULL SUPPORT TWO BACK ROWS Ben Edwards (10), William Maletz (9), Anthony Oddo (9), Ho-Doug Kwok (10), Michael Mackintosh (9), Sam Foley (9), Robert O’Dwyer (8), Thomas Haire (9), Chris Higgins (9),

TWO FRONT ROWS

FROM LEFT: Junya Inoue (Exchange Student), James Howden, Mark Jeffrey (9), Paul Roh, William Overell, Liam McWhinney, Jack Whittaker, Scott McDermott, Simon Warry (All Year 8 unless stated)

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Aaron Tutt (9), Kurt Sorensen (8), Martin Gofton (10), Rob McDowall (10), Joe Puglisi (10), Jack Mullins (10), Alex Robson (10), Toby White (9), Jarrad Rangihuna (10), Tim Baartz (10)

SENIOR A DEBATING TEAM

AGAINST THE ODDS!

FROM LEFT:

Stephen Kent (12W) Pat Martin (12W) (Captain of Debating) Paul Hodge (12M) Tom Slater (12R)

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he Captain of Debating for 2004 is Patrick Martin and the GPS Debating season began in February at The Southport School with Terrace winning six of the twelve debates. Next debate evening was against Nudgee, with Terrace again winning six of the debates.

In round three against BBC, Terrace again won six of the debates.

The Queensland Debating Union programme is not limited to nine schools and is a much more Complex organisation. It includes public and private schools and girls are invoved fully. To let readers see how many people are involved, here is the list of Terrace teams debating and names their first opponent in 2004: Senior A v Somerville House Year 12 (1) v Holland Park SHS Year 11 (1) v Brisbane SHS Year 11 (2) v St Rita’s Year 10 (1) v BGGS (1) Year 10 (2) v Somerville House (2) Year 10 (3) v BGS (1) Year 9 (1) v Marist Brothers, Rosalie (1) Year 9 (2) v Stuartholme (3) Year 9 (3) v Beaudesert SHS Year 8 (1) v All Hallows (3) Year 8 (2) v All Hallows (4) Year 8 (3) v St Laurence’s (3) Year 8 (4) v St Laurence’s (2)

2002 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP COXED FOUR - GOLD Michael Toon (GT1992-96) is on the left of this photo of the 2002 Australian Champion Coxed Four.

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ichael Toon was at Terrace from 1992-1996. He had been born with a serious heart defect and underwent various surgery procedures at Prince Charles Hospital. He was fitted with a pacemaker in 1986 and is on daily medication to control his heart beat. Now he becomes an Olympian!

Because of his heart condition he was unable to participate in normal sporting activities. His brother, Matthew, a keen sportsman suggested he try coxing when he came to Terrace, so he started during the first week at his new school. (And so he coxed the Under 15 Fifth Four - and they came last!)

In 1994 he coxed the U16 first eight and tried for First VIII cox in 1995, but went on to cox the Second Eight to a Head of the River with Simon Daly as his coach. Next year he was the First Eight cox and they won the Head of the River!

Later in the year he coxed the Australian Junior Coxed Four in Belgium, then returned to school to complete his Year 12 - he obtained an OP of 2.

He has competed in U23 World Championships in the Australian Eight in 1997, 1998 (Gold Medal) and 2000 (Silver Medal). Our best wishes for your Australian Coxed Four in Athens!

Winning Silver in “Head of the Charles”, Boston USA. Michael is in the cox’s position at far right. . These “Head of the River” races on USA city rivers are very popular. This race was in 2001 Hopefully Award Winning Michael’s • Reception win over • Conference his medical problems • Entertainment will • Special Events Paul Lutvey (Senior 1980) encourage • Function Centre Terracians Bob Lette (Senior 1960) to 59 Bundaleer Street, • Just 20 mins CBD or Anthony O'Dwyer (Senior 1983) overcome Brookfield Qld 4069 8 mins Indooroopilly LEVEL 22, CENTRAL PLAZA ONE obstacles Phone: 3374 1360 345 QUEEN STREET on their Fax: 3374 4885 BRISBANE AUSTRALIA 4000 GPO BOX 2026 BRISBANE Q 4001 DX 306 way Email: info@bundaleer.com TELEPHONE (07) 3229 2955 through Website: www.bundaleer.com FACSIMILE (07) 3229 8075 life!

MEMBERS OF THE DEBATING SUPPORTERS COMMITTEE Jenny Brownlie-Smith, Bruce Grady (President), Linda Cole, Sue Collaro, Paul Raftery, Mark McKechnie

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REUNIONS, 2004 SENIORS, 1944 Phone 3214 5210 Cameron Gibson, Development Officer

SENIORS, 1954 Contact: Gerry Murphy Phone: 3303 9848 Date: Friday 30 July, 2004

SENIORS, 1964 Contact: Kerry O’Rourke Phone: 3226 8070 (W) Date to be arranged

SENIORS, 1974 SENIORS, 1984 SENIORS, 1994 No information yet for above Reunions

ROCKHAMPTON Saturday June 19 2004 Contact: Beau Fanning Phone: 07 4927 3102 Email: brian.fanning@studstock.net

MELBOURNE Reunion in October.

Contact: <patrickhot@hotmail.com> Phone: (03) 9824 0184 (H)

CIC SWIMMING CAPTAIN

GPS CRICKET, 2004

GPS VOLLEYBALL, 2004

Captain of Cricket: Matthew Torbey Captain of Volleyball: Mark Baruksopolo Vice Captain: Brent Wilde Vice Captain: Ben McCormack Round 1 v TSS (A) Round 1 v TSS - GT Bye GT won First XI and seven of the eight Round 2 v BBC (H) games played at TSS. Tennyson was damGT won four of the five matches played. aged by big storms overnight.

First VI: 3 win 0; 2nd VI 3 win 0; 15A 2 win GT - 8 for 205 from 60 overs. (W) 0; 14A 2 win 1; 13A 0 loss 2 TSS - 10 for 91 from 40 overs.

Round 3 v TGS (A) Round 2 v BBC (H) GT won five of the five games played.

GT won nine games and lost ten.

First VI: 3 win 2; 2nd VI: 3 win 1; 15A 2 GT - 7 for 163 (W) win 1; 14A 2 win 1; 13A 2 win 1 BBC - 10 for 90 Round 4 - GT Bye Round 3 v TGS (A) Round 5 v IGS (H) GT won eleven games and lost eleven.

GT won four of the five games played.

GT - 7 for 198 (W) First VI: 3 win 1; 2nd VI: 3 win 1; 15A 0 TGS - 10 for 120 loss 2; 14A 2 win 1; 13A 2 win 1 Round 4 v Downlands (H) Round 6 v BGS (H) Extreme weather caused the cancellaGT lost four of the five games played. tion of these matches.

First VI: GT 2 loss 3; 2nd VI: 2 loss 3; 15A Round 5 v IGS (H) 0 loss 2; 14A0 loss 2: 13A 2 win 0 GT won nine games and lost five.

Round 7 v BSHS (H) GT - 10 for 203 (W) GT won three of the four ganes played IGS - 10 for 167 First VI: 3 win 1; 2nd VI: Bye; 15A 1 loss Round 6 v BGS (H) 2; U14 2 win 0; 2 win 0 100 mm of rain overnight meant all games Round 8 v ACGS (A) were cancelled except the First XI. GT won five of the five games played GT - 10 for 115 (W) First VI: 3 win 0; 2nd VI: 3 win 0; U15 2 BGS - 10 for 106 win 0; U14 2 win 0; Under 13 2 win 0 Round 7 v BSHS (H) Round 9 v NC (A) - results next issue GT won twelve games and lost ten.

GT - 7 for 175 (L) BSHS - 8 for 176 Round 8 v ACGS (A) GT won 11 games and lost 9 GT - 10 for 223 (W) ACGS - 9 for 148 Round 9 v NC (A) - result next issue.

GPS SWIMMING 2004

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he rain-delayed Swimming has meant that results will not be published until the next Terracian.

At present we are able to give the school finishing positions and their scores. These can be found in the column William McGahan was Captain of the Terrace CIC of Swimming results at the right: SWIMMING Swimming Team which won three trophies in the CIC Swimming.

THE LITTLEST TERRACIAN! Mr Damian Wright with his son, Campbell, dressed in his red and black zoot suit at Wivenhoe Dam on Saturday 20 March. .

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errace had a good day at Wivenhoe. Full results will be in the next Terracian, but in a nutshell: Terrace was fourth in the Open First VIII (only 1.8 seconds behind the winnng crew!), with ACGS first, BGS second and TSS third; and GT obtained second in the Old Boys Cup (points aggregate) with ACGS winning the Cup.

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TSS NC IGS BGS BSHS ACGS GT BBC TGS

306.5 294 239.5 226.5 208 199 198.5 196.5 64

STOP PRESS Cricket Premiership For the first time since 1952, the GT First XI won the GPS Cricket Premiership GT 73 Premiers BBC/BSHS 62 Equal second BGS 53 Fourth