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PAST PUPILS’ No. 10, 1962

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Past Pupils, great event of history is about to take place in Rome, and writing on the eve of my departure to participate in the Second Vatican 1, due to begin on the 11th October, it is natural that I should invite hort you to be mindful of a fact which is of personal interest and ince to each one of us. I refer to the individual part which God )sen for each member of His Church in the great and mighty drama, is the continuing story of the Church.

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S‘Holy Father and the Bishops of the World assembled in Rome thinking of past Councils and of the Popes and Bishops of other ^ i of history. Kneeling in homage at the tomb of St. Peter, the first f jsy will rpaliep nnpw. that, S'! the life and saving work of the Church j Iplown through the centuries. Popes and Bishops, each with his allotted t^sks on the stage of the World in this great divine drama, pass III replaced by others. Thus it is too, for every Priest, Religious, and , woman and child endowed with the Gift of Faith.

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time is now! To each of us a role has been entrusted of continuing I and work of Our Lord on earth. Yours the privilege and mine to is our lives something at least of the splendour of the virtues which forth in His person and of bringing to our relations with others feg of His kindness, understanding, pity — love. iKM

sited with you in a grateful tribute of admiration and gratitude to °f Mercy who played so great a part in God’s plin to make .|rist-like, and asking God’s Blessing on you and yoursj -i

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Executive — 1962

Editorial The end of the year, it seems, is an appropriate time to ask more searching questions: Why are we here? What is life all about? What am 1 doing to fulfil my glorious destiny? How am I helping the Cause for a Better World about which we hear so much today?

As Past Pupils of a good Catholic School that tried to instil into us high ideals and ennobling principles ; and as members of the Mystical Body of Christ, we know that there is much we can do to be better women our selves and thereby to help the world to be a better place. Some may ask how they may do this as they are just ordinary people doing an ordinary job. So was Our Lady, yet she so lived that, through her, Christ reached out to others and made their world a brighter, happier place. We, too, can and must radiate Christ. Let me mention but two ways of doing this—by suffering and by fraternal charity. By the first I do not mean great suffering, but just the little things such as a headache, a temptation, a slight illness. Our bearing of these in the right spirit may mean grace for someone on the other side of the world. Our acceptance of God’s Will in the little sufferings could contribute much to the health of the Mystical Body of Christ. We can save souls, not necessarily by extraordinary penances, but by offering to God the little hardships that we must bear anyhow.

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Furthermore, we need not hope to radiate Christ if we do not practise fraternal charity. That does not mean just being kind to people now and then—even the pagans do that. No, our lives, our example should proclaim us true followers of Christ at all times. Pope Pius XII once said that “Every member of the Mystical Body of Christ has the obligation of working hard and constantly for the building up and increase of this body.”

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Those are strong words that leave no loophole for practising some : vague and undemanding charity towards men—such as praying for the I Missions. Through us the loving, merciful Heart of Christ must shine on the I poor in our street, the impossible woman next door, the bedraggled children at our gate, the stranger in the street. By our ordinary! actions we can bring h Christ to everyone we meet. It might be well for us to reflect on these things p as we come to the end of 1962.

Annual Report

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On behalf of my Executive 1 would like to present to you the 10th Annual Report of St. Saviour’s and Cathedral Schools’ Past Pupils’ Association. The year was one of steady progress. Our membership has increased especially from country districts, and rank and file members have shown

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS FOR PERIOD 1III61 —31112/61 RECEIPTS Balance B/Fwd. 1/1/61 Subscriptions ....... Magazines ............. Donations................... Re-Union ................... Retreat ................... Bonk Interest ....... Tennis Tournament Jumble Sale ............. Musicale ................... Bridge Party .............

£ s 131 14 10 16 28 8 125 4 18 3

Throughout the year, several welcome letters have been received from past pupils living in areas remote and near, and for the interest they have shown in the Association, I must say a very big “Thank You”. Any corre spondence or items of news from our past pupils is always received with interest and pleasure.

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Magazines ................... Petty Gash ................... Retreat............................... Re-Union ................... Musicale ......................... Donations and Presentations ....... Miscellaneous ............. Masses ......................... Tennis Tournament....... Jumble Sale ................... Bridge Party .............

249 14 11 2 2 0 7 0 0 19 8 0 21 16 0 1 0 0

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Reserve Account — Commonwealth Savings Bank Credit Balance ... £647

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PAYMENTS £ s d 162 8 6 24 10 0 118 2 0 3 8 0 127 0 0 22 15 6

Some of our readers seem to be in doubt as to the exact amount for membership of the Association, so, in order to clarify this point, 1 would like to quote from the Rules of our Constitution that— "The Annual Subscription for ordinary members shall be five shil lings (5/-) due and payable on date of admission, and thereafter, on the first day of January in each year.” The Past Pupils’ Review is published yearly and distributed to past pupils at the cost of 5/- per copy. To help meet the costs of printing, it would be appreciated if payment for such publication were made promptly. Although our membership is increasing every year, we would still like to see more applications for membership. If each past pupil would take upon herself the task of getting at least one new member to join the Association, she would be repaying, in some small way, the Sisters of Mercy who gave her a spiritual as well as a scholastic education. She would too, in this way, become an active member of the Association. Requests for nomination forms may be sent to either Misses Pat Del aney or Jan Frawley or to any member of the Executive.

AUDITOR’S REPORT The above has been compiled from the Books of Account and Vouchers of the Association and in my opinion, sets out a correct view of the trans actions of the Association.

— JOAN NUSS

(Sgd.) J. F. McConachie CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT TOOWOOMBA

Half-Yearly Meeting

Reserve Account It is pleasing to note that the amount standing to the credit of the Reserve Account with the Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia has increased to £669/15/3.

Membership of the Association Financial members of the Association this year number 111, amongst whom are the following new members; Mary Maloney, Mrs. S. J. Crooks (Lillian Burke), Mrs. Aileen Doyle (McKeon), Frances Rohde (Maloney), Margaret Morgan (Morrison), Deirdree Gale, Storm Gale, Desley Markwell, Margaret Parsons. A sincere welcome goes to each one of you and we trust that your interest in the Association will be long and happy.

Sunday, July 8th was the date chosen for this year’s Half-Yearly Meeting. This Meeting was attended by 29 Past Pupils, and 23 sent apolo gies. The main functions for the second half of the year were discussed in detail. Dates were set for the Annual Musicale and Fashion Parade in September, the Bridge Party in October and the Christmas Party at the end of November.

A tribute to the late Sister M. Teresita, R.S.1V.. From the year 1944 to the year 1949, St. Patrick’s Cathedral School was privileged to have as Head Teacher the late Sister M. Teresita, O’Hagan. As a girl at school I knew Sister well: later on, as a religious, working under her capable administration I came to know her even better. In her

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were combined Godliness and efficiency in such a high degree that one working with her could not but be influenced for good. Many children knew Sister and admired her. Her religious Sisters also knew her, and realised that her outstanding ability in school administration was due in no small way to her personal holiness. During most of her life, but especially during the last year. Sister suffered much. Perhaps she, herself, would not approve of that statement, because, to my knowledge, she never mentioned her sufferings to anyone. But that she must have endured much pain we all know: and yet she worked day in, day out, without the least complaint. Forgetting self, she remained at her post until within a few weeks of her death. Such courage and de votion remain an inspiration. God rewarded her love of His Cross even in this life. Her death was the death of a saint. As the priest raised the Blessed Sacrament over her in Benediction on 15th June, 1962, she gave her soul peacefully back to her Spouse and her God.

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A Musical programme had been arranged and among the artists were Miss Kathy Black who sang two delightful numbers, and Miss Patricia Wilson who cleverly mimed a song brought many a happy laugh from the crowd and finally a quartet providing some beautiful music brought this part of the programme to a close. A very proud and happy moment came when, during the function. His Lordship presented two past pupils, Mary McGregor and Bernice Chad wick with presentations on behalf of the Past Pupils’ Association. These two girls have unselfishly given their lives to God and have now entered the Novitiate of the Sisters of Mercy at Bardon. We certainly wish them every blessing and happiness in their future life. There is much truth in the old saying “all good things must come to an end.” Likewise, did the Annual Dinner conclude. But, as past pupils slowly made their way to their homes, they carried with them many happy memories of old friends and acquaintances and I feel sure that they look forward just as eagerly as I do to the next “re-union” of St. Saviour’s Past Fhipils.

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As is the feeling every year, all past pupils looked forward eagerly to the night of May 26th — the date arranged for the Annual Re-Union dinner. Fortunately, the weather remained pleasantly mild and this factor helped intensify the lighthearted, happy atmosphere that one certainly felt pervaded the crowded hall as past pupils gathered happily chatting and laughing with old friends.

The date for the Annual General Meeting for 1963 has been fixed for 17th February, and all Past Pupils are asked to keep such date in mind.

This year, the dinner was held at Laguna. The hall was beautifully and tastefully decorated and together with the attractive frocking of all present presented a very pleasing sight.

Something novel, something new came with the “Sweets”. The ice cream was specially made in an oval shape representing the school badge and was done in the appropriate colours — altogether a delightful idea.

St. Saviour’s was able to mark the close of the Mercy Centenary year in a very special way; for we commemorated the jubilee of the profession of no less than five of the St. Saviour’s Sisters. When the year had brought so many reminders of the blessings God has given to the Church in Queens land through the work of Sisters of Mercy during the past one hundred years, it was inspiring to realize that for fifty of those one hundred years two of our Sisters — Sister M. Ferdinand and Sister M. Albeus — had shared in that work, while three others — Mother ;M. Imelda, Sister M. Angela, and Sister M. Everard had done so for i:wenty-five years. St. Saviour’s was especially proud that Mother M. Imelda is herself a past pupil and that Sister M. Angela has a special link with the school in the fact that has spent twenty-four of those years in the Infant School. The Jubilarians, their relatives, the Sisters and children spent a very happy day in expressing their gratitude to God for the blessings He had granted them. We were very happy to have amongst the visiting Sisters several of the Sisters from the Kunchigini Mission, home on holiday after their first five years of mission service. His Lordship presided at a High Mass in the Chapel, celebrated by Rev. Father Hal. Ranger, with Rev. Fathers P. McEniery and P. Hall as deacon and sub-deacon. The High School Choir sang the Mass. His Lord-

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The evening began on a most friendly note as Mrs. Joan Nuss, Presi dent of the Association, looking very charming in a crimson velvet frock welcomed to the function His Lordship the Bishop and a visiting Priest from New Zealand, Father Carmenez. Mrs. Nuss extended this greeting of welcome to all past pupils and congratulated them on their fine attend ance — there were in the vicinity of 120 guests. Following a very enjoyable dinner, we were privileged to listen to a talk given by our distinguished guest speaker, Mrs. Howells. This very experienced lady discussed the relationship between mother and daughter. Mrs. Howells touched on the most important factors a mother should realise in the upbringing of her daughter so that her child will grow up mature, sensible and welt balanced in every aspect of her life. It certainly was a most interesting talk and was sincerely appreciated by all present.

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ship spoke very stirringly of the blessings of a religious vocation and of the blessings God grants to those families who give one of their children to God’s service in religious life. The celebrant of the Mass wore the Gothic vestments given by the children to mark the occasion of the Jubilee. The Past Pupils’ Association presented to Mother Mary Irnelda a travelling case. After dinner the children entertained the'Jubilarians and their friends with a concert, which, if lighter in tone, certainly did not fall below the quality which everyone connects with St. Saviour’s concerts. The enthusiasm with which the children co-operated in the preparation for the Jubilee and in its celebration was proof that St. Saviour’s retains the spirit it has had in the past — a spirit which is the fruit of our gratitude to God for the blessings granted to us through the work of the Sisters. To the Jubilarians we again offer our congratulations and the prayer that God may continue His blessings to them — ad multos annos.

e Party Gladioli and Geraldton Wax formed the basis of the decorations in the Supper Room of the Memorial Hall on Thursday, 4th October, the date set aside for our Bridge and Euchre Party. Mrs. A. Shearer was the convenor assisted by the members of the executive and due to their efforts there were approximately one hundred players present. The rental of the hall was donated by Mrs. Julia Ryan and the bridge and euchre prizes by Mrs. G. M. Norris and Mrs. Sheila Manley. Mrs. Shearer generously made available a dressed fowl and this was raffled during the afternoon. To our donors and all who helped with the function go our grateful thanks. A “Bring and Buy" was also conducted and the proceeds for the after noon amounted to £25.

A Future in the Balance I feel very honoured to have been asked to write for our Magazine. As I am by no means a profe.s.sional author, I have had to rack my brains for a topic. Perhaps I am best equipped to say something to girls who have just left school and are looking for employment. I hope the few ideas that follow will be of a little help to .some girl — and do not prove to he too. prosaic. We have been hearing and reading a good deal lately about the diffi culty girls leaving school are experiencing in finding employment. Because there are so many looking for work, employers are able to pick and choose This page was made possible by the courtesy of: DEAZELEY STUDIOS

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—and they do. What should a girl who has half-a-dozen competitors to beat know and do? By the way, if she has only half-a-dozen competitors she is fortunate, recently in Toowoomba as many as eighty girls applied for the same position. Let’s say, for example, Debra is looking for office work. She does not do shorthand (we hear of so many who cannot do shorthand and this seems to be a big draw-back), but this problem is not insurmountable. This shortcoming, or any other for that matter, can be remedied — a friend could help, coaching at a college or school (night school?) is better still. Neatness in typing is essential, and I don’t think terrific speed is any great advantage really unless it is accorrrpanied by the strictest accuracy. If the typist is moderately quick and works methodically and accurately, she will turn out as much work as the ‘speed demon’. We will now assume that Debra is to go for an interview with a pros pective employer. Here I’m afraid I have to warn her with a big ‘DON’T’. DON’T wear exaggerated styles in dress, hair, shoes or make-up. The girl who is quietly and neatly dressed will get a position ahead of the lass who arrives for an interview with a ‘beehive’ hairdo, white lipstick, eyes dripping with mascara, a ‘twist’ dress and stiletto heels. Debra obtained her position — good, we knew she would. Now she must remember that punctuality, honesty, courtesy, and diligence are re quired of her. There are more ways than one of being ‘honest’. Her em ployer pays for her time, and during that time she must work conscientiously for him. It is dishonest to ‘steal’ an employer’s time — for example, by reading books, writing letters, knitting, making private ’phone calls, clock watching. Wages are so high these days that it is up to the employee to do everything possible to be worthy of her ‘hire’. When, and if, Debra leaves her position, if she follows these rules, her reference will read ‘. . . diligent in occupying every moment of the day with useful work’ — she is never likely to lack a position. The first week’s work has passed and she has received her first pay packet. Hurrah! now to spend it. But stop, what about board for Mother? And have you started a Bank Account? I believe experts agree that a third of a young person’s wages should be paid as board at home. Plan your wardrobe wisely, and for a time at least, seek Mother’s help in your choice of clothes. And Mother, if you are reading this too, remember that Debra is a generation younger than we are: fall in with and admire her choice whenever you reasonably can! A wonderful new life is opening up for Debra, and if she keeps herself alert and active by playing some sport, chooses her friends wisely, and obeys the commandments, she will become a very happy and well-adjusted young woman of whom everyone associated with her will be proud. ~ AILEEN DOYLE (McKeon) (1935-1941) This page was made possible by the courtesy of: RUTHVEN DRIVEWAY

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in Belgium where Our Lady appeared eight times to Mariette Beco, a girl of twelve, in 1933. Chapels and a hospital for sick visitors were erected on the spot. These were gutted by fire in 1961, but rebuilding is going on.

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Ordination It is with feelings of deep reverence and awe that I pen these few lines at the request of my Alma Mater. Who are these men who have been called to so sublime a vocation? But a few years ago they were little boys treading the streets of Toowoomba just as other little boys do to-day. They kicked stones along the footpath; they kicked footballs into the air; and they even kicked their little brothers, too, in many a backyard tussle. Why did Our Lord call them to the noblest calling man could have? We do not know. Perhaps it was the answer to the pious prayers of Catholic parents who know the true meaning of life. God alone can answer why; we can only bow our heads in deep and loving gratitude.

EXECUTIVE — 1962 BACK: Miss Mary Hayes, Mrs. E. McMillan, Mrs. P. Thornton. FRONT: Miss Pat Delaney, Mrs. A. Nu.is, Miss Jan Frawley.

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In 1945, only twelve years after the apparitions at Banneux, and three years after the official authorisation of the cultus of “The Virgin of the Poor”, the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Rohracher, Archbishop of Salzburg visited the Holy Father to place before him the situation of the population of Austria suffering as a result of the war. The Bishop was accompanied by his Secretary, Father Schwarzenbach. Pope Pius listened to the account with his customary paternal sympathy and promised to send immediately a train load of food and clothing. Then he picked up a document which was lying on his desk labelled “Banneux Notre-Dame”. “Do you know Banneux?” asked the Holy Father. His visitors had to admit they had never heard of it. “Banneux Notre-Dame is the Virgin of the Poor. Banneux is important. We will place this aid we are sending to you under the protection of the Virgin of the Poor. She will come to your aid.” The above account was reported in the Spring and Summer 1962 edition of the review “The Virgin of the Poor.” This publication is sent out twice yearly to members. Each year there is a pilgrimage to Banneux This page was made possible by the courtesy of: CAFE ALEXANDRA

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Can we ever thank God enough for the Catholic Priesthood? Ohl Homes from which these men have been called, you have been blessed. Dear mothers, the babes whom you once bore in your wombs are now consecrated to God! They are priests forever, in this life and in eternity. They can forgive sin; they can offer Holy Mass and bring Jesus Himself into our midst. Beloved fathers, you, too, played a big part in moulding your sons for God ... I know what sacrifices you have made, but Our Lord has rewarded you “exceeding great”. Though not the most tremendous, perhaps the most touching part of the ordination ceremony is when the young priest raises his consecrated hands in blessing on his loved ones, on those who have helped him to the priesthood, and on the whole congregation who have his welfare at heart. Of course the crowning joy of all, and the real beginning of his priestly life is the Eirst Holy Mass. The dream of a seminarian is now fulfilled. The years of preparation could never be preparation enough for the per formance, of the wonderful sacrifice of Calvary. And so these men will soon be in our midst to minister to us. Do please pray for them. Theirs is a noble calling but God will demand much This page was made possible by the courtesy of: AUSTRALIAN HOTEL

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of them. They will be in the world but not of the world and that will be no easy task. May the First Priest—Jesus—be ever their model. May He make them priests after His own Divine Heart; may He bless abundantly all those who have helped them to become His Priests. To us, the past pupils of St. Saviour’s, the ordination ceremony in Toowoomba this year was of very special interest. One of the ordinands spent part of his early childhood within the precincts of our beloved school, while his mother and his grandparents are the past pupils of St. Saviour’s— a school rich and dear to many of us. — A PAST PUPIL

The delivering of the boxes to the C. W. A. Rooms for the Jumble Sale which was held on the 30th March, proved to be a problem — due to the erection of our recently constructed meters — but at long last, the task was completed. I arrived just before nine, armed with tapes, pins and paper, and had some difficulty getting to the door with the long queue waiting outside. Things were fast and furious for some time, and we were kept very busy. Noticed Joan particularly has a gift for sales talk, and rarely did anyone escape without buying something. Strangely enough, there were even a few men, bargain hunting, and it was most amusing to see one man trying to beat Eileen down Three Pence for a tie. All in all, it was a most enjoyable experience, and the profit made of £42/2/8 more than justified the small eff'ort put into the sale.

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Following on a most successful Jumble Sale last year, the Committee decided to again try its luck in an effort to raise much needed funds for the new High School. There was a great response from the School Children and the Past Pupils for clothes of all kinds. Mother had set aside the Laundry again for our use, and by the time all the helpers had arrived, there was hardly room for us even to walk. But things eventually got under control and we began the task of sorting. The Past Pupils who helped were Millie Holliday, Gwen Hoffmann, Pat Hohn, Joyce Bryan, Flo McCormack, Joan Nuss, Eileen Thornton, Monica McMillan and myself, and we all arrived bright and early on the morning of the 27th March — all delighted to be escaping from our house hold chores even for one day. Monica was again very helpful in the pricing of the clothes — she has apparently had lots of experience in Jumble Sales. Eileen arrived with an enormous collection of hats — she had apparently almost emptied her wardrobe What fun we all had trying them on! And certainly all the best ones were sold to the helpers. The children’s clothes, particularly school uniforms, were the most appreciated, and brought good prices. Such a collection of clothes could hardly be imagined — everything from a set of rubber foundations to an extremely out-moded Bathing suit. The general favourite appeared to be the fur coat — apparently unsold from last year. We all had a good laugh at Flo parading around the laundry in the fur coat, but despite all our hints, she would not purchase it for her new Winter Wardrobe. After the sale, it still remained rejected—apparently furs have lost their appeal. Sister Joseph Mary appeared with a beautiful lunch, which was very much appreciated by us all — we sat outside and had a leisurely gossip. All the work was completed by 4 p.m., and we all left for home quite laden with our own purchases. This page was made possible by the courtesy of: THE OPTICAL HOUSE OF CHAS. SANKEY FRASER

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Migration

The development of our State cannot be disassociated from the various migration schemes which have been in force during its short history, and when the migration intake has been high, so has the tempo of develop ment increased. The State’s policy on migration has been consistently favour able and has only been adversely affected by two world wars of this century, and on occasion, checked by temporary economic factors. When we exam ine the migration question, we realise that practically every Australian-born adult can claim near kinship with a migrant forbear. In our contemporary history, the number of successful migrants is legion. Migrants have become prominent in all walks of life. Leadership has been afforded them in every aspect of community life, in Church, State, Civic and all other fields which demand a high standard of service to the people. In commerce and industry, there have been numerous examples of outstanding successes. Some of our flourishing businesses today are the direct result of the initiative, courage and determination of individual migrants. However, it is the standard achieved by the majority that is the true criterion, and herein lies the real success story of migration. It can be safely asserted that the vast majority of migrants and their families have achieved in Queensland, over the years, those things which, in the main, originally actuated them to migrate — a good standard of living, a chance to use their special skills, excellent opportunities for their children and a feeling of security. Our most successful migrants have adopted Queensland as their home from the earliest days of their initial settlement. This attitude is desirable. This page was made possible by the courtesy of: MUM'S CAKE SHOP and FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DISPENSARY

as unless a new settler is prepared to link himself with, and strive for, the development of his new country without reservation, he will never achieve the satisfying feeling of full citizenship. ‘ The most spectacular chapter in the migration story concerns the post war period of World War IT. The phenomenal expansion of Australia’s population since World War II has also resulted in a corresponding expan sion of industry and general development throughout the country. Many public bodies and organisations assist in the task of assimilating the newcomer into our community — Churches, Service Bodies, New Sett lers’ Leagues and Women’s Organisations. In the final analysis, however, much of the assimilation is carried out at ordinary ‘good neighbour’ level. Mr. and Mrs. Queenslander and family are usually friendly people who delight in offering friendship and hospitality to those willing to reciprocate. Although the Commonwealth Government has retained all functions of non-British migration, the Queensland Government, in its desire to provide every facility for those people who settle in Queensland, has ap pointed a foreign language speaking section at the State Migration Office to deal with the particular problems arising from their settlement. The Queensland Government, through its State Migration Office, is responsible for British migration. The office is situated at ‘Yungaba’ Migra tion Hostel at Kangaroo Point. It was erected in 1885 for the identical purpose for which it is still being used. ‘Yungaba’ is an aboriginal word meaning ‘Land of the Sun’. A trained staff specialises in dealing with the various problems which arise when families arrive in a new land. Questions of employment, accommodation, advice on settlement problems and all angles of welfare are dealt with and a ‘follow-up’ service is maintained with the migrants wherever they may eventually settle in Quensland. While ‘Yungaba’ in Brisbane is regarded as a Reception and Transit Centre, the Government maintains two other Hostels, one in Townsville and the other in Rockhampton. They both are ideally situated and well equipped and incoming families are accommodated for varying periods until they have obtained their own homes, either on a rental or purchase basis. These Hostels were acquired in the post-war period to provide ac commodation for tradesmen nominated by the Queensland Government to assist in the development of these cities. The backbone of successful British migration is the Personal Nomina tion System. It has the advantage that the persons nominated have friends in Queensland who guarantee them initial accommodation, co-operate in finding them employment, and assist them to settle quickly into their new environment. Most of these nominators were themselves nominated pre viously and have settled happily. It is commonplace for one unit of a family to arrive in Queensland and later nominate the other branches, in cluding, in many instances, their elderly parents and thus the whole re-united family settles successfully. In addition, the Queensland Government is itself a Sponsor. Under its various Group Schemes which cater for certain categories of professional This page -was made possible by the courtesy of: HICKEY & HICKEY and JOHN McKlNNEY PTY. LTD,

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men, tradesmen, semi-skilled or unskilled labour, it has been bringing out British families and single men and women since 1949. Employment and accommodation are found for these Group Nominees through the State Migration Office. The success of this scheme is evidenced by the fact that thirty per cent of the total number of British migrants have arrived under this scheme in the immediate post-war period. In the early days of this- State, the migratory voyage was long and tedious as sailing ships took months to complete the voyage. A journey such as this required courage. Although the modern migrant makes the voyage in fast moving liners, and has many amenities, it still requires courage to sever established ties in the homeland and start afresh in a new life. “Desmond Vale”, Gowrie Road, Toowoomba.

— JULIA RYAN (nee Doyle)

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When 1 was asked to write an article for our Magazine my first thought was: “But I have no time!” Then I started thinking about all the other women who, according to the statistics of the land, are classified as having “no occupation” — the housewives and mothers. One has several children, yet she is able to write and publish books and articles. Another is on several committees and always has time to help others. Most women have some interest; outside their homes and still manage to entertain their friends and their children’s friends. Their meals are on time and everything gets done so I had no valid excuse for refusing to write an article. Apart from looking after a husband and one small boy in a home we are renovating ourselves, I have been studying German I this year as an external student of the University of Queensland. Sometimes, when papers come back with acid comments and low marks, I feel discouraged and consider telling the lecturer a few things, such as “How would you like to sit up half the night with a cranky baby and then try to study!” But these are distractions that occur infrequently and can be met when they do. It is very relieving to be able to mutter in a foreign language when everything goes wrong. If Ian studies German, 1 shall be able to help him with it. And who can tell what is in the future? We may travel overseas one day and what a boon the knowledge of a foreign language would be then. Each fortnight I meet interesting people when I attend the tutorial and I derive satisfaction from doing something a little different from the everyday activities. Lrora all this experience, I have become a firm advocate of the ideas propounded in Parkinson’s Law — “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” The baby is waking ; something is boiling over on the stove ; the ironing is waiting for me ; I shall now put Parkinson’s Law into practice. — DOROTHY McLEOD

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The Joys of Moving with a Family To be able to move into a new home was to me, next to having my husband and family, one of the greatest thrills of my life. As I watched our home grow, I wondered about the day that we would finally move in and pondered very seriously as to how we would manage coping with everything and the boys as well. Giving serious thought to each room separately, I was able to organise and arrange furniture etc. accordingly and when moving day finally arrived, instead of it being one to be dreaded turned out to be one of joy and happiness with everyone feeling happy and helpful. My husband and I are very grateful to God for the oppor tunity of having a lovely new home. — GWEN BETROS

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Musicale and Fashion Parade Saturday, 8th September, was the date of our annual Musicale and Fashion Parade held in the Memorial Hall. Approximately 500 past pupils and their friends attended the function this year. After the President welcomed the guests, the musical items were pre sented. Firstly the Ensemble presented selections from “The Student Prince”. The members of the Ensemble this year were Janette Frawley, Carmel Hohn, Lorraine Hamill, Mrs. Billie Mills, Mrs. Lil. Mann (violin), Mary Dean (‘cello), and Lynn Stirling (piano). This was followed by two delightful verse speaking pieces by the present pupils of the Cathedral School. Then, in contrast to the run of musical items, Isa Seaton presented a modern ballet entitled “To The Spring”. To conclude the programme, the Ensemble played selections from “Rose Marie” and Gloria Harpur sang the title song and “Indian Love Call”.

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The highlight of the afternoon was a “Parade of Old and New Fashions”. Loaned to us were eleven authentic old fashioned outfits dating as far back as 1890, and ranging from a “neck-to-knee” swimsuit and old fashioned riding habit, to a 1914 Wedding Dress and veil. In contrast with this, the modern counterpart was presented after each of the old fashioned outfits. During the parade, incidental music was played by Lynn Stirling (piano) and Janette Frawley (violin), and appropriate songs were sung by Margaret Searle.

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Our life and the right and freedom to live in a land of full and plenty must surely be one of the richest blessings we could receive. But how often do we stop to appreciate the good and wonderful things happening around us. Every day this world, this life of ours changes and varies. Every day there are fresh flowers blooming, the trees are budding new leaves and how wonderful those tufts of new green grass can look after rain has fallen on the scorched earth. The world itself is such a wonderful place, perhaps so, because we know so little about it and how often do we stop to ponder these things as we hurry through our crowded days filled with plans and boundless ambitions. Youth is a thing of fire and ice and there is so much the young heart clamours for and it must be all or nothing, and suddenly after our tre mendous race we find we are not so young, or as free and aflame. We come to realise that dearer to us now are books, a good talk beside a fire and more of the wondrous things which God has given to our world. We have by then known many heartaches, perhaps the death of someone dear and that a heart that breaks must mend itself again. We also come to realise that a serious heart requires not so much of the material things of this world but faith and friends and we thank God for each day. As we grow a little older, we grow a little wiser and perhaps we may be able to contribute to the world a small portion of that which God, the world and life has given to us. — E. FALLON

“Laguna” -was the setting for a morning tea with a difference where nearly two hundred Past Pupils and their friends gathered on June 7th last. As the winter sun shone warmly, guests arrived to be greeted by an unusual decor in the foyer, which left no doubt in their minds as to the programme for the morning. Aprons of various colours and sizes were pinned to all available hanging space. After a dainty tea was served, about twenty fashionable matrons paraded in aprons of her own design. The first prize in this section was awarded to Mrs. J. Copas. A splendid effort was made by the present pupils of St. Saviour’s, who made and donated some really lovely aprons. In fact. Miss Dwyer, the judge, found it very difficult to award prizes in this section. Theresa Bliss, however, was the lucky winner. Later, the prize winning aprons were briskly auctioned. Mrs. Leo Rosenthal, assisted by the executive, convened this function which was very successful. An innovation which helped to swell the funds and also provided lively entertainment was the introduction of Penny Sales. Mrs. Pauline Wager, accompanied by our President, Mrs. Joan Nuss, delighted the company with her rendition of twoi vocal items. The holder of the Lucky Door Ticket was Mrs. Wobcke. Our thanks go to Mrs. S. Gesch and her band of helpers in the kitchen for their invaluable assistance. | — FLO McCORMACK

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“No tongue, no pen can show The love of Jesus, what it is None hut His loved ones know.” And thus the annual Day of Recollection was held on Palm Sunday, the 15th of April, in the serene atmosphere of the Convent Chapel. The day commenced with Holy Mass celebrated by Father McDiarmid of the Oblate of Mary Immaculate Order. His four most instructive lectures, on our spiritual welfare, were followed by 70 past pupils. During the day periods were given to prayer, meditation and spiritual reading. At 4 p. m. His Lordship the Bishop arrived, accompanied by several priests, to celebrate Pontifical Benediction. The delightful singing of the Sisters’ choir during the Benediction was something to be remembered. This year a picnic lunch was partaken in the peace and quietness of the Convent garden. All too quickly this soul-stirring day drew to a close, but I am sure that everyone felt the richer for having attended, and they fully appre ciated the value of the opportunity presented to them of reflecting on them selves and spiritual their needs. — EILEEN THORNTON

Dancing through the Years How life, fashions, ideas, entertainment, in fact, everything changes over the years! One of the greatest changes I have noticed is the change in the dance mode. This is due, perhaps, to the fact that 1 have three daughters who are now at the age where an interest in the current dances is a “must” in their lives. In my era (how long ago that is!), now well known to Television fans as “The Roaring Twenties,” the dance of the day was the Charleston. Every girl who went to the dance — whether it be at a Hall in town or, in a lot of cases, a good few miles into the country — got really into the swing of things and provided good entertainment for the onlookers who, in those days, were only the members of the orchestra. This seems quite the reverse of the modern day set up. From what I see and hear, there are more onlookers than dancers. Of course, I am not referring to the Orchestra members as onlookers now — they really do put all they can into the dance. This page was made possible by the courtesy of: JEWELLS FURNITURE REMOVALISTS and MILE PHARMACY

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Through the years, up to the present day, dances have come and gone, very few having “made a name” for themselves in the field of entertain ment. How the “evergreens” — the Gipsy Tap, the Waltz, the Pride of Erin, the Quick-Step, etc. — have held their popularity, is a question which, perhaps, you could answer for me. However, they are holding their own, and I expect will continue to do so for a few years, while there are a few of my vintage around to revive the “oldies” during the Ball season. As yet, I have not quite mastered the art of jiving, rocking, twisting or mashed potatoeing (what a word). Seeing these on Television and in the flesh from my daughters, I think I would have to subtract a year each birthday rather than add one in the right direction to attempt these “dances”. All these dances stay in the limelight for a certain length of time, but none of them has made a lasting impression on the public. This seems a pity, as, I am sure, a lot of members of the Medical profession must lose a few clients when these dances die out. Recently, Television and other media tried to revive the Charleston. I am really pleased that they did not succeed because, I am sure the urge would have been too great to prevent my trying my hand, or rather, my foot at it again. — SPENCELY FRAWLEY (Bremser)

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illuminated in a reddish hue — certainly a wondrous sight. Though somewhat less spectacular in colouring but more interesting formation is Mt. Olga — or The Olgas — only a few miles away. The group consists of a number of domelike formations with myriads of valleys and crevices running in between — in all a delightful spot to spend a week just roaming and exploring. These two spectacular rocks together with the Stuart and Macdonnell Ranges with their pecularities and everchanging colours are enough to delight the heart of any traveller (let alone that of a photographer). So it is that those who live in that land of hope and heartbreak are left to carry on and build for their children a brighter future made possible to a large extent by John Flynn who was responsible for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and whose name is spoken by all in the inland with love and tenderness. — "BONES”

How to be a Reporter

I Visited the Centre Along with many thousands of others, I, this year, paid a visit to Australia’s “Dead Heart”. “Dead” in name perhaps but not so dead when one has seen and visualised the possibilities which exist. The country though barren to look on in “the dry” can change overnight to a vast green plain with the advent of only a shower of rain. Rain, alas, is the one thing which is very sadly lacking. On one station visited was a young lad of seven years of age who has never seen rain and does not know what it looks like. This par ticular station consists of 2,500 square miles and in a good season is able to run 9,000 cattle but this year has only 1,500 — carcases and bones are heavily strewn throughout the property. Perhaps as compensation for the heartbreak and disappointment which comes so regularly to those who live in these regions is the wonderfully picturesque scenery. Some of the beauty has been suitably captured by the aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira, but no picture can completely capture the absolute splendour of the ever changing colours in the hills and chasms which are unique to “The Centre.” My first glimpse of Ayres Rock was a sight never to be forgotten. The rock itself was purple in colour while the road, on which I was travelling presented a complete contrast with its red dusty corrugations lined on either side with clumps of straw coloured grass. Next day, a completely different picture was seen at sunset when the whole rock was completely

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This is the most entrancing occupation in the world if you have the strength for it. No outstanding skill is necessary for this fascinating work — if you have the nose of a bloodhound, the tact of a politician, the nerve of a deep-sea diver and the cheek of a teenage idol, the agility of a mohkey and the patience of a movie producer, you should make a good reporter. Also, if you can write a sentence or two without splattering it with bad spelling, faulty grammar and double meanings it will be a help. One of the highlights of the job is “THE INTERVIEW”. Interviewing is an art. A good rule, which is always useful when only a “cub” or “cadet” is to always sit higher than the person you are interviewing. This will give you a feeling of importance and will also make the person you are inter viewing crane his or her neck, which is most uncomfortable, and you’ll probably get all the news in half the time. It is wise to do a little research on the subject before the interview. This will save embarrassing questions such as “Can he walk and talk?” (to mother of a five-month-old baby contest winner); “What do you do for a living?” (to a professional tennis player) and “What is the book about?” (to autobiography writer). Believe me, these things can happen. In the social sphere, wedding write-ups, to coin a phrase, “take the cake”. Especially ones sent in to the newspaper office already “written up” with warnings in black or red ink, “not to change anything.” You are sure to come in contact with a few choice phrases — “the reception was attended by 50 odd guests,” ; “the bride entered the church on the arm of her father”; “the bridesmaids wore lovely dresses with slimfitting bodices.” Then there are the “don’t put my name in the paper. I’m just dying to see it there” people. All agog, they will rush up to you and tell you all about “Something Newsy” and after you’ve filled half a notebook, you’ll get the “don’t put it in the paper” line (giggle giggle). However, if you don’t they will probably never speak to you again.

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One of the most fascinating aspects of being a reporter is that you can always expect the unexpected. As each morning dawns, you can look forward to a day of variety in which anything can, and usually does, happen. You are of course, expected to be an expert on world affairs, gardening, stamp collecting (and practically every other form of collecting), film stars marriages, history, geography, politics — in fact everything. A newspaper office is expected to be an “all information bureau” and you will be re quired to answer queries from anyone who just happens to think of one, or who has a five bob bet on the answer, or who just wants to see if you know. When you have completed your “cadetship” which can take anything from four to forty years, you might graduate to having a page or a Column of your own. A columnist must be an authority on every conceivable subject. You must be then ready to review the current situations (whether large economy-size headaches or small extravagent sized ones will be bought at the common market). You must also be able to explain the intricate mechanism and scientific data of the space capsules for do-it-yourself fans — or the same details about the new W-bombs just to prove to the Russians that they don’t have it.

You must be able to review the municipal situation, offer solutions to problems that have been baffling the town planners for years. You must be able to discuss medical problems (who put the phenacitin in Mrs. Murphy’s powder) and forecast the next song hit and the new sensational rock ’n’ roller (which can be done with the aid of a pin and a list of names). In a normal working day a reporter can expect at least one person to bring into the office a freak of some sort — triple-headed carrot, outsize turnips/flowers/fruit/animals or receive at least one phone call about a pet bird/rooster/cat/boy on a tree top/telegraph pole/roof/some other inac cessible position. Also there are things, the reporter never writes. Take a report on a school speech day for instance. Speech days are such well-planned occasions full of ceremony. But if the absolute, actual truth were told in the report, it would generally make very entertaining reading. Here’s an example, partially fictional. I’ve been dying to do this for years. Address by senior student. Series of coughs, glances at headmistress, blushes, more coughs. “Honoured guests,” (bows stiffly to official party) “members of the teaching staff”, (bows to front, then discovers they are sitting at the side, bows to side) “and fellow students of Hickelberry High school,” (bows to headmistress^ “I stand before you saddened that soon through yon hallowed portals we must too soon pass, never to return as students again.” (Smiles. Sud denly inspired, she decided to ad-lib.) “Of course, Em glad so many of us did pass our exams and stuff you know. Ah ha. (Audience response is disappointing so she tries again this time a little impatiently). “Well, what This page was made possible by the courtesy of: TYPEWRITER SALES & SERVICE and McCAFFERTY SERVICE CENTRE

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1 mean is if we didn’t pass we wouldn’t be leaving these . . . er . . . hallowed portals, so soon would we?” (A sigh comes from stage right where sits Miss Dinglepuss, the English and public speaking mistress). (Our speaker, dampened by this and by this slow-witted audience grimly returns to the script). “End of school days for many! What mystery lies beyond? Are we but fledglings (starts to flap her, arms, birdlike, then thinks better of it) about to fly from this nest of learning to some higher nest perhaps? Perhaps.” “Some of us may become journalists, scribing the simple annals of the poor; (glances up, loses place) “some of us poor, scribing the annals of the simple ... er ... I mean some of us simple” (Miss Dinglepuss is sighing again.) “Well, anyway only the other day, 1 said to a fellow student, why do you want to be a journalist, and she said . . .” (her eyes widen as she realizes that she can’t remember what the fellow student said and she left that page of her notes in her locker. Miss Dinglepuss’ sighs have now become moans. Nothing to do but get it over with.) “So hail to Australia — sunburnt happy Australia! Land of boundless opportunities for the young. Hail to our teachers who tried so hard! (Stops short, recalling that this very moving passage was meant to be done with gestures. After feeble effort decides it is too late. Raising arms and vojce, she finishes on a triumphant note.) “Hail red, blue and purple! Hail Hickleberry High!” (Rushes back to seat amid thunderous applause, and a few scattered whistles from members of the boys’ high school.) But seriously, being a reporter is a fascinating life — I can think of nothing I would rather do. And for any ability I have, 1 am grateful to thq Sisters of St. Saviour’s, not only for their academic training, but for their guidance in subjects just as important as schoolwork. It is with a fierce pride, I am sure all of us refer to St. Saviour’s as “our school”. — LYNNE MANTTAN

• Mrs. John McAuHffe {Rita Hoarc) writes from Jamhin: On Friday, February 22nd — a beautiful sunny day we left Jambin on our trip south. We spent the first night at Pialba, Elva McGovern’s town (Mrs. Mur phy). I had a delightful tour with Elva and we caught up on a lot of old girls. One, Sister M. Mercedes (Acquin Bailey) is right here at Rockhamp ton and I have visited her since I came back from my holiday. We arrived in Brisbane in teeming rain. It was such a change from the weather at home but not a very welcome change. We went out to the Divine Word Seminary to see my nephew Brother Anthony and he took us round their farm. The Brothers are building a very beautiful Grotto.

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It has been a number of years since they started and the job is not nearly finished but will be magnificent when completed. After a pleasant after noon, we left Marburg (still in the rain) for. Murwillumbah where we spent the night in a caravan due to excessive rain and no tent pegs. Noticed eggs in Coolangatta 5/11 per dozen — Tweed Heads 2/11 per dozen — So much for our Queensland Egg Boards. We left Murwillumbah and drove out into bright sunshine. The country was beautiful and the cattle fat. I took a lot of photos in this part of New South Wales and they came out very well. I took a photo of six large pelicans on the Richmond River as we crossed on the ferry. The sugar cane between the Richmond and Clarence Rivers is the best I have ever seen. It is much higher than the best of the Childers cane and I think it is planted closer together. It is mostly channel irrigated. I took some photos of the banana plantations outside Coffs Harbour and they run such a long way up the sides of the hills that we wondered how the farmers managed to harvest the crops. I could not resist a photo of a beautiful avenue of poplars outside Kempsey. We arrived at Port Macquarie on 27th February and put up our little lean-to tent for the night. Port Macquarie is a very pretty place and a fisherman’s paradise. There is a long rock wall across the harbour where the men were really catching good fish. From Port Macquarie we continued on to Newcastle. I took photos of the Industrial areas here and also the town and waterfront. The factories are huge. The river winds through the town and you actually see huge ships just away from the main shopping centre. Took some very nice views at Swansea and Nords Wharf — two very pretty places. We arrived in Sydney on the Sunday and went to Mass at Sutherland. They have a very pretty Church there. While in Sydney, we visited Taronga Park and crossed the Harbour by ferry and returned by bus across the Bridge. We walked along Pitt Street and visited some of the big stores. We took the low coast road from Sydney. I stopped and took a photo of the Memorial to Laurence Hargreaves at Stanwell Park. Hargreaves tried to fly the first aeroplane in Australia from the spot where the statue stands. We visited Katoomba and the beautiful Blue Mountains, took many photos there, and continued on to the Jenolan Caves. They are very in teresting and beautiful and we toured the Orient Cave in the afternoon. These caves are so large that it takes all morning or afternoon to tour each of them and there are seven caves. We knew the milk factory manager at Nowra, and he took us on a very interesting trip round the country. We saw Horlick’s large factory at Nowra and some interesting figures from the manager were milk 4/10 This page was made possible by the courtesy of: GRUNDON MOTORS PTY. LTD. and DEFIANCE MILLING CO. PTY. LTD.

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per gallon ; a seventy acre farm bought for £45,000; price of cow ready to come into profit £90; Rates £1,000 per annum; farmers are all on quota; land is heavily fertilised; cattle are fed (grain, etc.) all the year round; most cattle are black and white. We could not see where any profit could be made. We left Nowra and stayed the night at the Fitzroy Falls. They have a fall of 246 feet and are extremely beautiful in the early morning. We travelled along Lake George for a distince of ten miles by our car speedo before turning off for Canberra. There are fences running down into the water and windmills many chains into the water. We were told they were put there while the lake was dry and then it filled again almost overnight from an underground source. We saw some water ski-ing here and planty of wild life. At Canberra, we went on a conducted tour of Parliament House, and toured the town. It is a very pretty place but at this time of the year there are not many flowers. From Canberra we went to Cooma, where we spent three days and toured the Snowy Mountains Scheme. We covered a distance of five hun dred miles. It is a huge undertaking and covers a larger area than we ever imagined. I have about seventy photos taken here. We had the experience of being in a snow storm. It was very windy and extremely cold. We had dinner on the second day of the tour at Cabramurra, the highest town in Australia — 4,845 feet above sea level. From the Snowy, we crossed the Cumberland Ranges to Tumut. It was quite warm again by the time we arrived and we stayed the night before going on to Albury. We found the Victorian countryside very dry, as we passed through mostly sheep country and were not well impressed by what we saw. There was not a lot of irrigation in this area. We visited Glenrowan, the town made famous by the Kelly gang. I took a photo of the old Hotel in which the Kellys were caught and which was partly burned down and since rebuilt. The old town is preserved and many of the buildings are as my husband’s father knew them fifty years ago. He lived next door to Kellys and they grew up together. The country here is rather poor and very dry. We arrived in Melbourne on 20th March. There were two thunder storms the first night and we were thankful we had booked into a cabin for our stay here. Three days were spent touring Melbourne and taking photos in the Fitzroy gardens and of Captain Cook’s cottage. We then drove along Elizabeth Street to the highway and crossed to St. Kilda. I think Melbourne with its tree lined streets and beautiful old buildings is the prettiest of the large towns — the traffic in the wide streets seems less hurried than in Sydney or Brisbane. The country out from Melbourne is mostly sheep country — very rocky and bare of grass. There are many pine trees planted along the fences but very little other timber. The traffic is very heavy but the roads are wide and very good. We visited the fruit growing town of Shepperton where we bought beautiful big yellow peaches at the orchards for 2/- per dozen. We saw

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Other memories of past days crowd in upon me. St. Patrick’s Day_ when decked out in our fetching white hats, we laboured through the streets • brandishing our plumes (And had to turn about and come straight home without any rest); carefree days in the Type Room when the quick brown fox jumped — incessantly — over the lazy dog; the night of one School Ball, when the “Camellias” lost their petals in the middle of the hall, in

sincere, heartfelt love of Our Divine Lord. "VIRTUS SOLA NOBILITAT" This motto on the School Badge we prized so much and which we wore so proudly, meant much to us when we were at school. It should be still the lodestar or guiding principle of our lives. We have — ail of us — the desire inherent in us to attain greatness of mind and character. We can achieve this greatness by striving continually to practise those virtues of goodness, charity and generosity so earnestly and diligently taught us in those happy days at St. Saviour’s. Yes, indeed — virtue, alone, ennobles

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THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL (Foundations at present being laid) full view of everyone; and the many, many concerts in which we pre sented our special item: “Selected Voices — Four Parts Unaccompanied”. Mention of our early years at St. Saviour’s would not be complete without writing of Sister Mary Camillus, who strove so earnestly to instill into our hearts a great love of Our Blessed Mother. Surely the night we were conecrated to her as Children of Mary, was the crowning event of our school days! Lacking in many amenities we might have been, but two advantages we did enjoy: a stretch of smooth grass where “ostracized” Seniors could spread a rug and study in comfort, and a nice big tank on a substantial stand where one could lurk in times of stress. Despite our many shortcomings, we were a merry band; and many have been the hilarious moments spent in re-living our days at St. Saviour’s. Those listening to our mirthful reminiscences have often remarked that they envied us the very many amusing incidents we crammed into those years. Perhaps many events have become humorous only in retrospect; but the fact remains — we really did enjoy our school days. I, for one, am deeply grateful to the kindly Providence that led me to Toowoomba. So St. Saviour’s is to have a suitable High School at last! It will be equipped, no doubt, with every modern device to aid education. Even so, I maintain that the girls who pass through the St. Saviour’s of the future will have to strive hard to live up to the standard of life set by the pupils of former years. The numerous religious vocations and the good example of so many splendid wives and mothers bear eloquent testimony to the fact that, if spacious accommodation and the latest educational facilities were lacking, there was an abundance of expert and masterly tuition in secular subjects, and guidance in the spiritual life, by women of deep faith and a This page was made possible by the courtesy of: JAN & JOHN SALON and POBAR & SON, Butchers

The time was 6. 30 a.m., Sunday, 13th May, down beneath the aircraft was the panoramic view of Port Moresby Harbour, the early morning sun lined the white, fluffy clouds with gold, the sign flashed “tighten safety belts,” and minutes later, the plane touched down on Jackson’s Airstrip. We taxied to the terminal, the doors swung open, and we were greeted by the incessant tropical heat, so began my visit to Papua, with the Queens land Thoracic Team. The Team consisted of a Surgeon and his Assistant, an Anaesthetist, Physiotherapist and seven Trained Sisters who had been invited by the Territorial Administration of New Guinea to do Chest Surgery on native patients transferred from their villages with advanced Tuberculosis. We were billeted at an hotel about one mile from the hospital. Trans port was provided to take us to and from duty each day, and next day, Monday 14th, we began work in the wards. The patients were very friendly and co-operative, but one great problem was the language, however, we soon picked up a few words of Pidgin English such as kaikai (food), kus (cough), pulim win (breathe in), and wash-wash (shower), and with the help of the native nurses and doctor boys, work began in earnest to prepare the patients for operation. Forty operations were performed by the Surgeons and their Theatre Sisters during the six weeks the Team was in Moresby which kept the rest of us very busy in the wards. The cases were very interesting, and our patients brave and eager to comply with our treatment to regain their health. The usual routine of hospital life went on, but several problems confronted us, one of which was making the patients realise that they must stay in hospital while awaiting their operation, as it was no trouble to them to go walkabout to Koki, the big native market, about three miles from the hospital, and not return for a day or two. Then of course sorting the relatives (called one-talks) from the patients, was another problem as when the patient comes to hos pital most of his family comes too, living in the grounds during the day and moving inside with their mats, pots and pans, at night, so night duty was rather a tricky business, tip-toeing around avoiding stepping on the

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one-talks, however, no casualties occurred, and all patients and relatives survived. The six weeks were not all taken up with work, and many social events were fitted into the time. One interesting event was our trip to a rubber plantation at Sogeri about thirty miles away, up in the mountains. The scenic drive up the steep, winding road built during the war, was both nerve racking and breath taking. On the way, we stopped at the Bomana War Memorial Cemetery where row upon row of so many of our young men’s graves are carpeted by green lawns and surrounded by hybiscus, frangipanni and coleus scrubs of diverse colours making it a place of great beauty and peacefulness. Here we saw Corporal French’s grave, our Queensland Victoria Cross Winner. On we motored passing the monument marking the end of the Kokoda Trail, and finding it so hard to realise that heavy fighting had taken place there only a few years back.

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Up, up the road winded, and we arrived at the plantation to be greeted by the Manager and hundreds of native boys with buckets on their shoulders, wending their way single file to collect the latex, so we went with them, across a swing-bridge which was quite a feat to undertake, no mishaps however, but our crossing, clinging to the swaying wires caused much laughter from the boys who had hurried across with great agility. We saw the rubber being tapped, the latex being collected and then walked back to the sheds to see the rubber being processed from the raw product to the finished one. The day proved very interesting, and we arrived back in Moresby to see the last rays of sun sinking below the horizon. Across the bay about ten miles out, is Gemo Mission Island which we visited by launch. The mission is run by the London Mission Society and here hundreds of poor souls are afflicted with Tuberculosis and Hansens Disease. My admiration goes out to the Staff of this mission who are help ing the suffering of these poor people. It was really a great experience to visit the station, the highlight of our visit being a Papuan Song from the children sung and harmonised beautifully, and which I must admit brought tears to our eyes. During the six weeks, we visited many more beautiful places, but space will not allow me to tell you more about them. The time passed quickly, and the day arrived when I was to say good bye to the other members of the Team, as I had decided to stay on to work in Moresby. Since then I have had a trip to Lae and Bulolo on the other side of the Island which are even more tropical than Port Moresby owing to the higher rainfall. Yes! it has been a great adventure to me to visit New Guinea, and it will be with regret that I leave this land of colour, tropical undergrowth, majestic mountains and its very lovable people. — JAN HICKEY This page was made possible by the courtesy of: KNIGHT'S' DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRY SERVICE

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Farewell to Mother Imelda Since 1956, St. Saviour’s Convent has been fortunate in having as Mother Superior — Mother Mary Imelda — herself a past pupil of the School she has guided on its way for seven years. As the Mother Superior of the Convent, Mother Imelda has also been the one to whom the Past Pupils’ Association has looked for guidance, help and encouragement in its many undertakings. In these respects. Mother has always given of herself and her time and that of her Sisters with such unselfishness that it is with regret that the Association must bid her “Farewell.” The Executive, on behalf of the Association, Mother, wishes to take this opportunity of thanking you most sincerely for all the many kindnesses you have shown and for your untiring efforts on behalf of the Association. We feel that, at the present time, we have an Association which, on a com parative basis must be, at least, equal to any Past Pupils’ Association in Australia and realise that you have contributed, in no small way, towards this end. We are aware that you do not know as yet just where you will be situated next year, but whether it be near or far, we do wish you. Mother, God’s Choicest Blessings, Health and Happiness in your new environment and assure you that members of the Past Pupils’ .'kssociation will always have happy memories of their associations with you.

Day of Exposition It has been the practice of the Association to hold, each year, “A Day of Exposition” to commemorate the Feast of the Sisters of Mercy on the Sunday which falls closest to the Feast Day, viz., 24th September. This year the date was 23rd September, and in the Convent Chapel tastefully decorated by the Sisters, Mass was celebrated at 7 a.m. by Rev. Father Hall and answered by a good representation of Past Pupils. After the Mass, the Blessed Sacrament was exposed and adoration con tinued throughout the day until Benediction was given at 4 p.m. by our Chaplain, Rev. Father Clancy. Appropriate hymns were rendered very beautifully by the Sisters’ Choir during the Benediction.

A.B.C. Concerts Two tickets for the A. B. C. Celebrity Concerts were again purchased and handed to Mother Imelda for presentation to present pupils.

Donations We wish to place on record and thank the following for donations received towards the cost of the Review: Electric Shop, Anonymous and W. H. Paling and Co. Ltd.

Miva will be remembered as a teacher in the Infant School with Sister Mary Camillus. She was possessed of a happy disposition and her patience with the little ones she taught left an example to be followed. Besides her sorrowing husband, Miva has left four children — the eldest girl, Pauline, being on the clerical staff of the Department of Agri culture and Stock, Brisbane, while Julie is now helping her father to rear the two younger children.

Mission Group Though we may greatly desire to do so, we cannot all become actual missionaries in the field, but we can by our prayers and generosity become Co-Missionaries with that splendid band of men and women who labour in the wilds of New Guinea and other parts of the world taking God’s word to His coloured children. This is the purpose of a group of workers in Toowoomba under the leadership of one of our Past Pupils who for the past six years has attempted to brighten a little the lives of Priests, Sisters and lay workers in the remote jungles of New Guinea. The membership totals just over one hundred in this Mission Group and these members voluntarily pledge themselves to a small monetary con tribution each month and also to pray for the success of the Missions. The funds thus collected are spent to purchase food, clothing, household goods, school requirements, sporting goods for the native pupils of the Mission .schools and religious objects. Already this year 164 parcels have been dispatched, as well as 6 bales and 100 bundles of newspapers which constitute a valuable commodity to the natives. Thirty-six mission stations including two convents of the Sisters of Mercy, one M.S. C. Priest and one native Priest at Rabaul have benefited from these parcels. Reports, both verbal and in the form of letters of thanks from grateful recipients of the parcels, speak of the value of the assistance given to the Missions by this group which works quietly and ceaselessly for this worthy cause.

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Joan Nuss (Stagg), our new President is very interested in Little Theatre Groups and comperes many Mannequin Parades. She has three small children. Monica McMillan (Burke), Vice President takes an interest in tennis while organising Tournaments and is a keen committee worker. Eileen Thornton (Browne) leads a very busy life being particularly interested in tennis and has two children at the Convent.

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1961 Christmas Party Friday night, 1st December, was the night set aside for the Annual Christmas Party. The School Hall had been transformed during the day with the hang ing of groups of balloons and festive paper. Also floral orrangements de picting the Christmas theme were displayed in prominent places. Highlight of the evening was the showing of coloured slides of the New Guinea Mission by Mother Francis Regis, whose account of the “go ings-on” in the mission field was much enjoyed by all present. Various competitions and community singing also added to the entertainment which was enjoyed by the Sisters as well as past pupils. Supper was served in buffet style in the school hall and concluded the evening.

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In Memoriam Many “old girls” will be very sorry to learn of the death of Miva Quinn — Mrs. Potts — of Rosewood. Her health had been indifferent for some time, but her end came suddenly and peacefully. Surrounded by her husband and children, she passed to her reward on 10th October.

Jeannette Frawley and Sandra Scully visited Tasmania during the Christ mas holidays. Jeannette plays the organ at St. Patrick’s and Sandra is in the Senior Choir.

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Thyra Doherty (Wiemers) has two children at St. Saviour’s and one at St. Anthony’s and is a keen supporter of the 8th Toowoomba Scouts. A trip to Sydney at Christmas is planned by Fay Watson who works at 7 S. D. and another to Noumea next June with Pat Delaney, one of the joint Secretaries of the Association and who works at the State Govern ment Insurance Office. Billie Gabbett celebrated her twenty-first birthday in June this year with a dinner party at her home and asked formed school friends. Janet McLeod, Aileen Downs (now Mrs. John Geek), Sandra Scully and Monica Coyer were among the guests. Sandra is teaching at St. Joseph’s and is planning a trip to Western Australia at the end of the year. She will fly over and travel back on the “Trans-Continental.” Darwin is the headquarters of Val Quinn who plans to work there for six months. Latest news from Mary Sedl is that she has acquired a new Holden and is enjoying the pleasure of same. Mary is a Theatre Sister at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, and among her hobbies is cake icing. After spending four years at Seven Lea in the Stanthorpe district Peggy Denzin (Smith) and her husband have been transferred to Margate. Peggy’s eldest child, John has joined the Police Force. Ann Maree and Roslyn attend Soubrious Convent School at Scarborough and next year Marita will be going to the Convent also. This was their first year at school for Patrina and Marion Seld, twin daughters of Pat Sedl (Smith). The twins attend St. Anthony’s.

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Therese Searle has forsaken her office duties at St. Vincent’s to com mence her nursing training. Making the most of her musical abilities is Lyn Sterling, who has been appointed to the Teaching Staff of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Frenau Park. Lyn is also a pianist with the Philharmonic Orchestra and in her leisure time is a keen squash player. One of the debutantes at the Y. C. W. Ball was Joan Sterling. A talented amateur actress, Joan is kept busy with her Children’s Theatre work. Lesley Anderson and her mother (Catherine Conway) are keen mem bers of the Association and attend all functions.

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A foundation member of the Association, Imelda Kingsbury, is Sec retary of the Business and Professional Women’s Association. Imelda and her sister Kitty are enthusiastic members of the local branch of the Arts Council of Australia.

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A talented ballet dancer, Val Wilson proved her ability as a dramatic actress, by taking a leading role in the local production of “Ring Round the Moon”. We can always depend on Margaret Biggen for a little practical assist ance with any of our functions. Mrs. Peter Clarke (Lorna Boothby) was Matron of Honour at the Dalby Catholic Ball held in July.

Kerry, Kay Holliday, Margaret Ryan, Flo McCormack (Murphy), and Joyce Bryan (Gabbett. Matron of Honour at the Y. C. W. Ball this year was Noreen Kennedy (Reiken). Noreen now resides in Brisbane. Lucille Day is at the State Government Insurance Office, at Head Office, Sydney. Irene works at Anderson’s Hairdressing Salon and is a keen mem ber of our Association. Maureen MacGinley of West Haldon has completed her nursing train ing at the Mater, and recently announced her engagement. New faces seen helping at the School Luncheon Shop are Molly Walsh (Howe) and Eileen Fallon (Lobwein). Mrs. C. Healy is a keen Horticulturist and is always in demand for judging at Flower Shows. Marg Harney, well known at Mathers Shoe Store, spent her annual holidays on a tour of North Queensland. Josie Lambert (Whittaker) has daughter Gay in Grade III at the Cath edral School. Josie’s sister Pearl (Mrs. O’Sullivan) is a very keen bridge player and both assist at our functions. Mrs. A. Donnelly spends a lot of time in her beautiful garden at “Glen Holme”, Hursley Street, and is regularly seen at our Musicale. Clare Goodwin (Gabbett) motored from Dubbo in June to attend the Ordination of her nephew James Madden. Her:son, Peter and daughter Robyn accompanied her.

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Country visitors who attended the Annual Dinner at Laguna included Maureen MacGinley of West Haldon, Pat Birmingham of Greenmount, Kathleen Schneider (Nilan) of Mitchell and June Stewart (Cutler) of Allora. Two past pupils with daughters at All Hallows are Frances O’Brien (McMahon), daughter Brenda, and Elva Murphy (McGovern), daughter Christine. Merilyn Saunders gained her Diploma for Child Nursing at “Unara”. Flo McCormack’s (Murphy) youngest daughter Marie Therese started at the Cathedral School this year. From Sydney comes news of Flo’s cousin Leona Rosen whom many past pupils will remember as Leona Murphy. Eileen Fallon’s (Lobwein) small daughter Maree, started at the Cath edral School this year and is in Grade III. Pat Owen, who works at Union Oil Co. won the 1962 Toowoomba Squash Championship. Past pupils who are keen squash players are Eileen Tutin (Kelly), Marie Irwin, Eileen Fallon (Lobwein), Lyn Sterling, Margaret

MR. and MRS. BARRY PARKER (Sandra Robertson) Energetic workers at the Morning Tea held at “Laguna were Stella Wiemers (Franks) and Margaret Kries. News comes from London of Shirley Lockett, who is on a working

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holiday overseas. Shirley writes of the wonderful sights she has seen and has sent home some interesting colour slides of various places visited. Joan and Leonnie McNamara have finally settled again after their two years working holiday in England, Europe and Canada. With Maree, the three sisters occupy nursing positions in Brisbane. Friends of Daphne Martin were pleased to see her back in circulation following an operation in the Mater Hospital.

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A debutante at the Y. C. W. Ball was Margaret Brennan who works at the Western Transport Office. News comes from Brisbane of the Burke sisters — Irene and Carmel. Irene has three children and lives in Nundah while Carmel who has a son and daughter resides at Tennyson. Another sister Monica — Mrs. T. Wilkes has a son at St. Anthony’s. Another sister Ella who lost her husband during the year also lives in town. Carmel Hohn returned to Toowoomba during the year, spent some time teaching music at St. Saviour’s and with Therese Cleary of Greymare via Warwick has left for New Zealand for a six months’ working holiday. Several Past Pupils were in touch with Noreen Martin (Scott) during the year. Noreen, who lives in Brisbane, frequently visits her mother at the family home in Hume Street. Her five year old son, Peter, spent some time this year at the Cathedral School, whilst her daughter Ann Maree is now a teenager. Noreen’s sister Patty lives in Kensington, New South Wales and this year her daughter Kerry attended the Convent. Patty has two other children, Anthony and Christopher. Happy foursome seen at one of our functions consisted of: Rose Noo nan (Kruger), who is kept busy looking after her son Jim aged four and daughter Julie Ann aged two ; Frances Rhode (Moloney) who is now living in Toowoomba after ten years’ residence in Maryborough has four children at the Cathedral School, a son at St. Anthony’s and baby Helen at home; Mary Hogan (Keogh) has two children at Holy Name and two at St. Mary’s ; Peggy Quinlan (Herbert) has a daughter Margaret at St. Saviour’s who entered an apron in our parade earlier in the year. Peggy also has a daugh-

Pat Martin (Trapp) usually finds time to attend our Musicale. Pat’s family of 3 small boys, Gregory, Brian, Michael, and latest addition daugh ter, Mary Ann, keep her busy. Mary Doyle (Cuskelly) who was married early in the year is now living in Bundaberg. Among Past Pupils nursing at St. Vincent’s are Pat Sedl and Margaret Parsons.

MR. and MRS. ALLAH PADGET (Pam Sharpe)

Two enthusiastic members of the Philharmonic Choir are Carol Bourne and Jan Kenealy. Carol works in the Office of the Blue Ribbon Supply while Jan is employed by Messrs. Cleary and Lee. Jan was an entrant in this year’s Carnival Queen Competition. Having obtained her Driver’s licence recently, Catherine Dwan enjoys all moments at the wheel and is working at the National Bank of Aus tralasia Ltd. Lynne Manttan has been working for the Toowoomba Chronicle as a female cadet reporter. Recently she gained a placing in a national news writing contest and was placed third in the Annual Grover Award compe tition conducted by the Australian Journalists’ Association and open to cadets on any newspaper in Australia. Lynne has now left for London where she hopes to work on newspapers and magazines.

ter at Holy Name, a son at St. Mary’s studying for Scholarship and baby Patricia at home. Vonnie Ramsay (Maloney) who lives in Dalby has two sons attending St. Columba’s Convent where she herself teaches in the primary school.

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Sister Mary Audeon, who will be remembered as Clare Maloney is a High School Teacher at All Hallows. Sister Mary Catherine of Siena (Rita Keogh) is at the Good Shepherd Convent, Mitchelton, and is frequently visited by her family. Friends of Evelyn Weekes (Cooling) will be sorry to hear of her un timely death during the year. May she rest in peace. Brenda Boreham (Holliday) accompanied by her daughters Angela and Roslyn and son Noel are spending an extended holiday with Brenda’s par ents in Market Street.

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A Past Pupil nursing at the General Hospital is Pat Darcy. Mrs. Mona Jurd (Browne) is living at Richmond, Queensland, has four children and is President of the local branch of the Country Women’s Association. Tennis is the interest of Mrs. Fonda Matthews (Lang) who resides in Camp Hill and has a four year old son. News comes from Helen Lynch, an employee of the Bank of New South Wales, Charleville. Helen spent some time in Toowoomba after spending a holiday in Brisbane. Mrs. Ernie Moffatt (Joan Brady) of “Goodimerri” via Goondiwindi, spent a day in Toowoomba recently with Winnie O’Shea (Newman) of Sandgate and to us their own words “tongues ran hot’’.2 Joan has two daughters and two sons, the three elder children being taught by correspondence lessons Winnie also has four children, three of whom are at school and

BRIAN, NEIL and DENISE Children of MoIIie Walsh (Howe) During the August holidays, members of the Kennedy family were pleased to see their sister Connie — Sister Mary of Dolours, who was at St. Saviour’s on Retreat. On 9th July, the pupils of St. Saviour's and Cathedral Schools gave a concert and presentation to newly ordained Rev. James Madden, whose mother (Mary Madden-Gabbett) is a Past Pupil of the Schools. Rev. James began his early training at the Cathedral School. After the function. Rev. Father Madden, his parents and grand parents (Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gabbett) dined in the convent parlour and were attended by Mother Mary Imelda and the Sisters. Mrs. D. Lawder (Patty Voght) lives in Southport. Her elder daughter Kathryn works in the Office at Overells, Southport, whilst Theresa attends the Guardian Angels’ School and son Vincent aged four years attends the Kindergarten. Collette Sandeberg (Gabbett) spent a few weeks holiday with her par ents early in the year and has three sons and a daughter Julie Ann. Collette is very interested in Church Groups in her home town, Caringbah.

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Gabrielle is ready to start off next year. Gabrielle takes all before her in school sports and this year makes her First Holy Communion. Maureen and Philip attend St. Patrick’s, Shorncliffe.

guest of Rita’s during the year was Mrs. Frank Turner (Dawn Beattie) who lives in Wonthaggi, Victoria and whose husband is a Dentist. Many laughs about the old days were had when Clare Skehan (Mc Donald) spent a week as the guest of Pat Holm. Clare has two sons Mark and Gregory. Joan Finnemore (Clarke) who lives in Wavell Heights regrets that she has not received any of our Reviews and is very eager to make contact with the Past Pupils’ Association.

Four children — Gary, Debbie, Andrea and Peter, completely occupy the time of Maxine Lewis (Wicks). The three older children attend school at St. Pascal’s and Gary was confirmed this year. Mrs. Bob Kent (Gloria Dwyer) lives in Brisbane and has three children attending the Brigidine Convent at Indooropilly.

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News comes from Rita Neale (Ahern) of Cambooya. Rita was at the Annual Re-union Dinner and Musicale and has a seven year old son and three year old daughter. Rita’s sister Alma (Mrs. Keith Hobson) lives at Coorparoo and has two daughters aged eleven and eight. Another sister Mildred (Mrs. P. J. O’Shea) lives in Geebung and is kept busy with two sons and two daughters. Rita also hears from Betty Clark (Brennan) of Stafford whose young family consists of two boys and three girls. Another i

Now living in Dalby is Jeanette Sankey (Clarke) who was married at Easter. Her sister Mrs. Eric Holm (Pat Clarke) has two sons at St. An thony’s. She is a keen worker for the Association and also for St. Thomas More’s Parish. Redcliffe was the spot chosen by Jean Walsh (Cook) for their annual holiday. Jean has three sons and lives at Booval. It was with regret that we heard of the serious illness of Lyndall Austin (Canning). Hope you are much better now Lyndall. Pat Pember (Walsh) has her son Russell attending St. Joseph’s and is kept busy helping in the tuck shop there. Pat has also been busy helping with the fete for St. Thomas More’s. News of her family comes from Madge Rosenthal (Sweeney) who has been seen at many functions during the year and who is a constant worker for St. Thomas More’s Parish. Daughter Helen enjoyed the annual winter sports at Mt. Kosciusko where she spent a holiday after a year of hard work and study. Helen passed her finals at the Mater Hospital last May. Richard, Madge's youngest son is now at Leeuwin, Perth, where he is in

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the Navy and Robert, her eldest son is an ardent worker for the Y. C. W. in Toowoomba. Catherine is at St. Saviour’s where she is in Scholarship and Annette and Andrea attend their parish school at St. Thomas More’s. Residing in Mackay is Mary Lacey (remembered as Mary Elborne), who has three children. Her daughter Patricia is married and has two children.

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Mrs. M. Keating (Meta Henry) was down from Garbutt, Townsville, during the Q. C. W. A. Conference, and also paid a visit to Toowoomba. Plans for a wedding in Ballarat in late December are being made by Margaret Kelly. Margaret has recently announced her engagement, and is a trainee nurse at St. John of God’s Hospital in Ballarat.

A new member to the Association is Lillian Crooks (Burke) who lives at Narangba on the north coast line. Lillian has one son now studying for the Senior examination. Geraldine Daly (Morley) is living at Upper Mt. Gravatt with her two children, Flanant and Meegan. They frequently visit the Kev Boshammers of sporting fame. The Hadenfelt sisters — Del, Jan and Julie are all working in Sydney and their sister Cheryl has entered the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

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Since March last, Del Waterson has been working on the staff of the Bank of New South Wales at Suva. Patricia (Mrs. Michael Hayes) was married at Dirranbandi in August. Merle (Mrs. Lewis) and her five children are living at Helidon where her husband is Post Master. Angela was married to Patrick Morgan in September, while Bonnie (Mrs. Orazio) now has two children — a son and daughter.

Mary Holliday and Margaret Kelleher recently returned from a working holiday jin Tasmania, and we believe that their first job when they reached the “Apple Isle’’ was apple picking. | Kept busy in the office of Downlands Collegers Aileen Doyle (McKeon) who has two kiddies at St. Saviour’s. Two sisters, boarders at St. Saviour’s many years ago are Mary Benecke who lives at Preston, via Toowoomba, and Margareti Cooper of Yarraman. Remembered as the Donaghue girls, they both halve children attending Toowoomba schools. Dorothy McLeod (Shearer) is always a willing worker for our Asso ciation as well as her mother who, this year, convened our Bridge Party. Dorothy has a lovely young son Ian but still finds time to further her Ger man lessons. Her sister Kathleen (Mrs. John Ferguson) is a frequent visitor to Toowoomba from her home in Manilla, N. S. W. Re-union for four 1941 Juniors at our Dinner this year — Rae McGreevy (Harland), Dorothy McLeod (Shearer), Aileen Doyle (McKeon) and Monica McMillan (Burke) had many a laugh and a lot on which to catch up. They would be interested to hear doings of any of that particular class, who were mostly Boarders. TIMOTHY. JENNY, GERARD and DANNY Children of Mrs. J. Davis (nee Dawn Grundy) ji

Mrs. Ryan (Julia Doyle) writes that Mrs. M. Cosgrove (Peggy Galligan) resides at “Spring Glen”, Cooranga North. Daughter Helen is training at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Brisbane.

On 15th March, this year Ann Keightly entered the Order of the Franci.scan Mission of Mary at St. Gabriel’s Convent, Coldash, Berkshire and on 17th September, the Clothing Ceremony was held when she became Sister Mary Corinne Magdalen. Her sister Marie is still with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra and this year was sent by the A. B. C. to Tasmania on a tour of the island with violinist Ruggiero Ricci. Catherine who is

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nursing at Morland Sacred Heart Hospital in Victoria sat for her final examinations recently and hopes to commence her midwifery training in December. Catherine has just completed her annual holiday with her par ents in Lawrence Street. Learning to play golf is the sport being adopted by Val Heeney who is now nursing at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, South Brisbane. Sister Catherine is also working in Brisbane, and Patricia is married with one son — Adrian. Among Past Pupils at the Teachers’ Training College are Patricia McCaul, Pat Cooper, Mary Moloney and Maureen Abbott.

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Yvonne Williams to Justin McErlean. Lynette Mayne to Selwyn Byrrel. Patricia Berry to Tony Connors. Patricia Curran to Neville Preece. Gloria Harpur to Robert Telford. Raylee Grundon to John Daley. Yvonne Williams to M. McErlean. Margaret Kelly to Anthony Fernandez. Mary Smith to Vince Lester. Jennifer Jewell to Ronald Turner. Denise Dixon to Donald McLellan.

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Patricia Waterson to Michael Hayes. rLyn Bauer to Ray Williams. Maureen McGinley to Reginald Outen. Annette Troyahn to Ken Monk. Lynette Donnelly to Barry Sykes. Lorraine Derrick to Bernard Venaglia. Rosemary Walker to Ambrose Hanley. Merlene Miller to Robert Butler. Leona Gabbett to Des. Eagle. Carmel Ryan to John Carey.

Mary Cuskelly to Lawrence Doyle. Margaret Frawley to Brian Ryan. Sandra Robertson to Barry Parker. Pam Sharpe to Allan Padget. Beverley Hardy to Norman Carswell. Carmel Wing to Peter Zeller. Pam Sharpe to Michael Brosnan. Josephine Murphy to Leonard White. Pauline Hyland to Kevin Burnett. Ann Berry to Norm Droney. Beverley Shooter to John O’Reilly. ^ Lorraine Muller to Ken Fraser. Bryde Gabbett to Barry Buchester. Lynelle Truss to Geoff Harper. Patricia Killoran to William Hendry. Vivian Grey to Gordon Rawlins. Maureen O’Meara to Grant Allen. Ann Coonan to Peter Thompson. Patricia Heeney to Grant Taylor. Margaret Sullivan to John Lamer. June Cutler to Peter Stewart. Patricia Waterson to Michael Hayes. Lynn Quade to Jim Williams.

Births Nancy Kimlin (Martin) — a son. Joan Glynn (Pullen) — a daughter. Pam Farrell (Hedge) — a son. Carmel Rowen (McMahon) — a son. Roslyn Pardon (Kearney) — twin sons. Marie Geary (Mann) — a son. Joan Murphy (Dixon) — a son. Mary Twidale (Kelleher) — a son.

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Joan Carmody (Lynch) — a son. Bev. Flanagan (Andrews) — a daughter. Bev. Brown (Hilder) — a daughter. Muriel Whittaker (Hilder) — a son. Pat Davison (Flynn) — a son. Jill Byrne (Arnold) — a son. Rhalda Leonard (Brennan) — a daughter. Phillipa O’Flaherty (Hayes) — a son. Colleen Brosnan (Taylor) — a son. June Stewart (Cutler) — a daughter. Joan Crowley (Kennedy) — a son. Girlie O’Sullivan (O’Keefe) — a son. Eileen Brennan (Gentle) — a son. Aileen Lems (Hohn) — a son. Pat Sedl (Smith) — a daughter. Joyce Pamenter (Outen) — a daughter. Pat Martin (Trapp) — a daughter. Rita Olsen (Thornton) — a daughter. Lyn Payne (Murphy) — a daughter. Rose Hopkins (Arnell) — a son. June Smith (Daunt) — a daughter. Margot Elmes (Rowley) — a son. Molley Pauley (Diamond) — a daughter. Vonnie Prowse (Kennedy) — a son.

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Bereavements To those who have lost their dear ones, we offer our sincere sympathy. Sister Cecilia Mary, Joyce and Meg Nolan. Ella Mahon (Bourke). Sister Mary Eva (Connie), Patricia, Lynette and Anne Wilson. Agnes Fallon (Cole), Celie Fallon (Clark), Kathleen Fallon (O’Beirne). Joan Murphy. Margaret Skinner.

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