Trinity College Newsletter, vol 1 no 52, August 1996

TRINITY COLLEGE NEWSLETTER THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

AUGUST 1996 AUSTRALIA POST PUBLICATION NUMBER PP 337 834/00021

1996 - The year so far

It has certainly been a memorable start

return the 'Mervyn Bournes Higgins'

to the year for all residents. The

shield back to Trinity. In the heat

highlight for many was the construction

against Ormond, the men were down

and opening of the Evan Burge

one and half lengths with 500 metres

Building. This new facility, which

to go, but the crew stroked and

includes a library and lecture theatre,

captained by Tom Woodruff lifted their

has been extremely well received by all

rating and work rate to row through

residents. The new Leeper Library was

Ormond to a great victory.

the place to study during the recent

Unfortunately the football team did not

first semester exams. We are very

make it to the final this year but put in a

fortunate here at Trinity to have such a

spirited performance trouncing Queens

wonderful facility.

in their first match.

Despite the demanding and hectic

The Trinity drama club produced one its

academic program at the University,

best ever plays, "Brilliant Lies" by

College life continues to flourish. O-

David Williamson. The cast, directed

Week was a resounding success with

by former resident, Michael McLeish

many of the traditional events, including

gave a very powerful performance that

the magical mystery tour and the Casino

was of an extremely high standard.

and Cocktail nights, a highlight once

Rehearsals for the College musical "Bye

again. The TCAC dinner was held in a

Bye Birdie" are in full swing and it

large marquee on the Bulpadock. The

promises to be an excellent show.

cold weather did not dampen the imagination of some who took the

Second semester will be just as hectic as

'Oceanic' theme to its wildest extremes.

the first with the Trinity Ball in a few

A jazz band kept everybody warm

weeks as well as several other social

playing some great tunes.

functions. In sport, both men's and women's hockey teams are strong

Trinity women have dominated

chances to win as well as the women's

intercollegiate sport with wins in the

netball team and men's soccer team.

tennis, squash and athletics to date.

The Trinity rugby team is looking for a

After the results of the first semester

back-to-back premiership title after

sport, it is highly likely that we will

breaking the 9 year streak of Ormond

regain the Holmes Shield for the third

last year.

year in a row. The men's first eight took

Wal Willows

out the intercollegiate boat race to

Senior Student

From the Warden

Dear Trinity Members and Friends

only by College standards which have been rising steadily for years. No

An academic year is astonishingly short!

wonder we have so many younger

Last night we had a 'welcome back'

graduates who, following the example of

dinner in Hall for the start of second

Carillo Gantner, have gone on to

semester. Even I was surprised when

develop their great ability in the world

the Dean pointed out: "Before the final

of theatre - Kate Oliver, Michael

exams there are only thirteen teaching

Pickering and Federay Holmes spring at

weeks - that is, only 65 days of lectures

once to mind, as well as Richard

and tutorials, and the first of them has

Bootle, Melissa Gray and Rob Sitch.

already gone." It seems only a few

ulpadok is the journal through which the tellectual and artistic orks of Trinity residents both past and present are brought to the fore.

It is edited and produced y students currently in

weeks ago that we were welcoming this

The law has its theatrical dimension, but

year's freshers and soon afterwards were

if Trinity makes the boards more

opening the splendid new library and

attractive than the bar or the bench for

teaching complex that bears my name.

some, there are many others whose

being taken for the

careers and contributions in law are

forthcoming edition.

sidence at Trinity, and submissions are now

And yet, how much has been crammed

certainly distinguished - to say nothing

into those first thirteen weeks. This

of the large number who excel in

includes a good deal of successful study,

medicine, the Church, business, and

to judge by the first semester exam

academic and professional life. It is

those associated with the

Any past resident, or

results, which arrived yesterday. This

wonderful that all these, together with

College who would like

gave me the opportunity to read out

those who live satisfying and productive

to contribute to Bulpadok

during dinner the names of the 59

lives out of the limelight, feel themselves

students who gained one or two first

part of the one great Trinity family. This

class honours results, the 6 who gained

fostering of interests and talents in a

three, and Ralph Webster who had a

context of diverse friendships is surely

perfect score with four. It was good to

one of the strongest arguments for the

hear the full Hall give generous applause

continuing existence of colleges like

to this kind of significant achievement.

Trinity.

in any way are encouraged to contact:

The Editors (Bulpadok) C/- Trinity College Royal Parade

More unrestrained applause greeted the

So here we are at the beginning of

first men's crew when they carried in the

second semester in the midst of a

Mervyn Bournes Higgins shield with

Melbourne winter. It feels very

their cox precariously perched on top,

different from the heat of Greece and

the first women's tennis team who

Turkey where Barbara and I have spent

retained the title for the third

the past five weeks communing with the

consecutive year, and the women

stones, art and landscapes of our

athletes who again were premiers. Our

cultural heritage as well as enjoying a

firsts football team began well by

rejuvenating break. It is inspiring to

soundly defeating Queen's, but then,

read Homer in his natural setting. It

alas, went down to both Newman and

was also good to come back and find

Ormond - the first time in four years

the College in good heart, eager for the

when they did not contest the final. In

second semester, with only 64 days of

all, it was a satisfying semester for Trinity

lectures and tutorials to go!

sport.

The Trinity play, Brilliant Lies, on the topical and difficult subject of sexual harassment, was outstanding. The production could have been proudly

Evan L Burge

mounted by a professional company,

Warden

and the acting was brilliant - and not

23 July 1996

Parkville. 3052.

The opening of the Evan Burge Building

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The Evan Burge Building At a ceremony held on April 19, the Evan Burge Building was dedicated by The Right Reverend Andrew Curnow, and opened by Sir Ninian Stephen.

Since its opening the building has been in constant use by the Trinity Education Centre, by resident students and for conferences and functions.

"Since the new Library opened there has been an increase in usage and an increase in borrowing. The students find it a good environment for working and are happy with the new accessibility of all of our resources."

Gillian Forwood, Librarian

"The domed ceiling and skylight windows make it a very pleasing

Right and below centre: 1996 parents enjoying refreshments before touring the Evan Burge

place in which to work. The furniture is well designed which adds to the comfort when you're studying, and there are plenty of computer

Far right: Dr Robin Sharwood, Dr Evan Burge, Sir Ninian Stephen after the building was opened.

points for student use."

Ralph Webster, 1st year Architecture.

"It's good to have all the books on the

"The Evan Burge Building is a beautiful and

one level - it's much quicker and easier

stylish addition to the Trinity College/

to find resources. It seems that more

Trinity Education Centre carnpus.The

people are using the Library now, but

excellent teaching facilities are already loved

even so, because of the increased

by both students and staff. The Evan

space there's not a problem with

Burge Building is a visible

seating. It works well."

manifestation of the standing of the Trinity College Foundation Studies Program."

Simon Whitehead,

Dr Denis White, Executive Director,

2nd year Economics/Commerce.

Trinity Education Centre.

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College Musical

Queen's Birthday Honours Laurence Grimes

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COX ('57) was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for service to

"Bye Bye Birdie"

The show has a cast of thirty-seven, thirty-four

This year Trinity College is continuing its

of which are College residents, and involves

tradition of professional musicals by the

another thirty residents in production positions,

particularly as Chairman

production of the 1960 rock musical Bye Bye

thus involving a proportion of the College

of the Australian Stock

Birdie in August. The production involves

community unseen in recent musicals at College.

Exchange.

almost a third of the College residents either as

This year's production is particularly special as

cast members or in the production crew. This

it guest stars Wal Wiersma, the Dean, as Kim's

year we have secured the services of the

father Harry McAfee. The talent and potential

business and commerce,

Lindsay Gordon

renowned Australian entertainers Rod

of the cast members has been acknowledged by

CUMING ('48) was

McLennan and his wife Margo McLennan as

the director.

made a Member of the

Directors, and College resident Nicholas

Order of Australia for

McRoberts as Musical Director. Rod's

"In all my years as a judge on New Faces, this

experience as a cast member in the original

is the best musical comedy ensemble I've ever

se rvice to business and

1961 Australian production of Bye Bye Birdie

seen. I am astounded at the level of talent and

commerce, particularly as

and as a performer and writer in musical theatre

I am sure Bye Bye Birdie will be a resounding

Chairman of the

both in Australia and on Broadway and

success."

London's West End combined with Margo's

Rod McLennan, June 1996

Management and Investment Companies

acting experience and Nicholas' musical talent ensures an exceptional standard for this year's show.

The 1996 Trinity musical follows the standard

Licensing Board and to

of the previous College productions of Sweeney

the community and the

Todd, Chess and Evita, and is wide in appeal Bye Bye Birdie written in 1960 exemplifies the

and genuinely a lot of fun. I urge you to come

rock'n'roll era. The story is a clever parody of

and check out this true College production of a

Epworth Hospital as President and Trustee of

the story of Elvis Presley being drafted into the

very funny musical performed by a very

the Epworth Medical

army, following the adventures of the rock god

talented cast.

Foundation.

Conrad Birdie and his managing team from New York to a small Ohio town, the home of Kim

We are performing at 8.00pm from 8 August

McAfee, Conrad's number one fan. The show

until 17 August at St Martins Youth Arts

combines rock'n'roll tunes such as The

Centre, in St Martins Lane, South Yarra.

Telephone Hour and One Last Kiss with more

Tickets are $1 5.00 for adults and $10.00 for

traditional show tunes such as the hit songs Kids

students and pensioner concessions.

and Put On a Happy Face, thus combining big full cast dance numbers with a bit of soft shoe

For further information and booking details please see the enclosed invitation flier.

and flamenco.

I hope to see you there, ready to rock.

Clare Gatehouse Producer

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Theological School Reunion

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Retired Clerics Congregate

Over 500 years of active priestly ministry were brought together on 9 May when thirteen clerics responded to the invitation of the Warden and the Acting Director of the Trinity Theological School to renew links with their Alma Mater.

They were Ken Prentice ('31), Neale Molloy ('31), Bill Potter ('39), Bob Dann ('43), Andrew Jack ('43), Howard Hollis ('40), Stan Kurrle ('45), David Orange ('45), Gordon Brown ('45), Bruce Reddrop ('45),

Canon Neale Molloy, The

Warden, Reverend Andrew Jack.

Alex Reid ('46), Stan Moss ('46), and Bob Long ('36). Unfortunately, the latter, Bob had a mishap on the way which landed him in hospital but he is now well on the mend. The distinctive feature about them is that a "Jubilee of time", at least, has elapsed since their first coming up to College.

The new Evan Burge Building, which now so aesthetically houses the Leeper Library on the first floor, was first inspected, thence to test the comfort of the seats in the lecture theatre on the ground floor where Evan Burge gave a

The assembled group.

welcome and some details of the building's construction. Then it was over to the Dining Hall to line up for lunch. Consensus was "same people, different faces, same taste, different tucker." Next on to the Horsfall Chapel to participate in the Theological School's Thursday Eucharist and finally to the old Chapel in Leeper to hear John Wright talk about current theological education at Trinity and the United Faculty.

Rev. Dr John Wright, Acting Director of the Theological School with Right Rev.

As we were about to sit down, Bill

Robert Dann.

Potter was heard to remark "My grandfather used to lecture in this Chapel in the nineties". The remark took us back to the realisation that Bill is a third generation priest and his son Mick the fourth - all associated in their time with Trinity.

Reverend Bill Potter and Reverend David Ven. Stan Moss

Orange.

A Member Profile

Lara Smit

Dr Richard Cotton ('59) —

Ultimately, the Centre will focus on any

hydroxylase, is being studied in

Lara Smith was recruited

Research Scientist

aspect of Mutation including the

several ways. The structure of the

by Trinity as a resident tutor this year after

mechanism of mutation, the cause of

enzyme is being pursued vigorously

Dr Richard Cotton has recently taken up

mutation, the effects of mutation,

in collaboration with Professor Bruce

the position of Head of the Mutation

prevention of mutation and assay of

Kemp. The mutations in the disorder

mutation.

and how they cause disease are also

Research Centre, based at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.

Mutations underlie almost all forms of

being studied. We are also

student of the College from 1986 to 1989

attempting to define an exciting

major areas of work:

antibody which appears to mimic the biopterin substrate which may lead

fore returning to

•

to new antifolate drugs.

elbourne to take up an

Improvement of the methodology for

mutations to a prominent place in

mutation detection is a major priority

medical science today together with the

for research in the area worldwide.

Dr Cotton has initiated a worldwide

Centre staff have developed and

disease and therefore their detection is

used a major method (chemical

in genes up-to-date and online. This

vital in gene discovery in medicine and

cleavage) and have recently

will involve the formation of an

agriculture. This dramatically increased

developed an improved method

association of curators of these

importance has stimulated an enormous

(enzyme cleavage) which is currently

databases and have them work to

interest in the development and use of

being used and refined. This latter

this objective, and also, keeping the

effort to have databases of mutations

mutation detection technologies. The

method is now being developed

central OMIM database in the

establishment of the Mutation Research

carefully by Avitech, a company in

USA up-to-date.

Centre was stimulated by this increased

the USA.

importance as there is no centre in the

at the Melbourne Fine Art Gallery. eaving the Gallery in 1995 to concentrate on postgraduate study in Fine s 'Orientalism' quickly ecame her main area of interest. Recently she has been awarded a residency at the Cité Internationale

• The Centre will be responsible for • The mutation detection technology

Lara enjoyed a lengthy "tint - tintin her beloved Italy

appointment as Manager •

fact that mutation causes all inherited

world which is solely dedicated to the

on-resident tutor in Fine Arts in 1995. A former

In the first instance, there will be six

cancer. This relatively new revelation has propelled the study and assay of

proving an outstanding

organising a series of "Mutation

des Arts in Paris to undertake research towards a forthcoming

study of mutations, their cause, effect

will be used and improved during a

Detection" Workshops, the fourth of

and detection.

collaborative grant with Drs John

which will be in Prague in May

inting at the Art

Hooper (University of Melbourne)

1997. The centre also serves as the

allery of New South

An exciting possibility arose at St

and Deon Venter (Peter MacCallum

main editorial office for the journal

Vincent's Hospital when the 7 storey

Institute) in the genetic

"Human Mutation".

Daly Wing was vacated on completion

x hibition of Orientalistt

ales, during which time she will also conduct

characterisation of mutation in cancer

research fof a Master's

and occupation of the new In-patient

genes in breast cancer (and later,

At Cambridge in 1971-1973 Dr

thesis. Currently she is a

services building. The hospital has

colon cancer). The patients to be

Cotton developed the basic genetics

proposed to develop this building into a

studied are a group with early onset

that showed the widely used

major research centre on the site. As

breast cancer who have been part of

monoclonal antibody technique was

freelance arts writer contributing to a number of journals and recently she was awarded an

part of this plan, Dr Richard Cotton and

a thorough epidemiological study.

possible. This, with other work, earned

Australian Film

his group were invited to initiate the

The first gene to be studied is the

him a D.Sc. from Melbourne University

Commission "New

Mutation Research Centre on the 7th

BRCA1 gene.

and it was this discovery which led on

Players" fund grant.

floor in the former Clinical Pharmacology Department.

to the work for which Cesar Milstein •

Dr Cotton joins Professor John

and his colleagues received a Nobel

Lara has thrown herself into College life with the

Mattick (University of Queensland)

Prize. Working alongside Professor

The foundation staff of 1 4 are

and Dr Simon Foote (WEHI) in

David Danks, Dr Cotton played a major

supported by grants from the

receiving a $10 million award for

role in the establishment of the

NH&MRC, the Victorian Health

the National Genome Research

Murdoch Institute and its development

Promotion Foundation and the NIH of

Facility from the Federal

from the Genetics Research Unit of the

same vigour as in her undergraduate days and has been designated the role of Arts & Cultural tutor taking an active role

USA. The Mutation Research Centre

Government's major National

Royal Children's Hospital Research

in Trinity's Arts and

is affiliated with the St Vincent's

Research Facilities Program. The

Foundation. He has recently accepted

Music societies.

Institute of Medical Research until the

Centre will perform linkage,

an appointment as an Honorary Fellow

centre becomes administrationally

sequencing and other studies. The

of the Murdoch Institute.

independent. Considerable support is

Mutation Research Centre will be

being provided by way of current

responsible for the mutation

equipment by the Murdoch Institute

detection technology in the centre.

and Mr Richard Green (Epic Securities) will lead the corporate fundraising activities.

• The enzyme defective in phenylketonuria, phenylalanine

Dialectic Society

â– Dialectic Society First semester has been a busy time for

Mentor Program

V Mentor Program During 1996 we have "fine tuned" the

the Trinity College Dialectic Society.

Mentor Program that began in 1995.

Founded in the 1870's to promote

The program was designed by the

essay writing and debating, its role has

Strategy Committee to provide

recently expanded somewhat. After a

additional academic monitoring and

successful outing to "Late Night

personal support for students.

Catechism" in Orientation Week, the Society joined the SCR to present an

Each student is assigned a mentor (a

After Dinner speaker series.

member of staff, tutor, or senior student) to act as counsellor and

Two speakers have addressed the

advisor, rather than as a teacher;

College so far. Mr Austin Asche, QC

detailed academic matters are catered

(Administrator of the Northern

for within the formal tutorial system. The

Territory), gave an informative address

mentor's role is to meet with each

support to students whilst in College,

on a topic of considerable interest to

student at regular intervals to discuss

and we believe that by extending it to give students a real insight into the

The mentoring program is a great

him - the Northern Territory. Several

progress in academic and other aspects

weeks later Ms Di Gribble (Deputy

of College life. This will allow students

workplace, Trinity graduates will benefit,

Chair of the ABC) spoke on the role

who may be struggling with their course

Trinity will ensure that its programs

and future directions of the media in

load, subject choices, or a particular

remain relevant to society today, and

Australian Society.

subject, or subject area, to voice their

the network of Trinity members will

concerns. The mentor can then respond

become even stronger.

The opening of the Evan Burge Building

appropriately - perhaps by arranging

has given the Dialectic Society the

additional tutorials within College, or

opportunity to experiment with a new

through the Intercollegiate tutorial

David Cole

activity. Aptly named "Soapbox" it

system. If tutorial assistance cannot be

Chaplain

resembles the TV talkshow "Donahue"

provided, the College will endeavour to

and takes full advantage of the new

help the student to find assistance from

lecture theatre. It revolves around a

within their University faculty of study.

microphone-bearing and aisle-traversing

In some cases, help with time

host, an 'expert' panel and an

management, verbal presentation, or

enthusiastic and vocal audience. The

essay writing skills may be beneficial.

first "soapbox" focussed on the Crown Casino, and two more are planned for

All first year students are required to

second semester.

meet regularly with their mentor.

Participation is optional for senior

A visit to the play "Miss Bosnia"

students, though it is our hope that all

rounded off the Society's activities for

students will avail themselves of this

the first half of the year.

additional level of pastoral and academic support.

Mr Kevan Gosper AO will address the College in September, and will be followed by

Mr Rob Sitch in October.

As an extension to our internal program, we are, in second semester, conducting

The Society will also be running the

a trial professional mentoring program

Wigram Allen Essay Competition and

with a few senior students. This

the President's Medal for Oratory later

involves matching them with a Trinity

this year. It promises to be another

graduate who is working in the field of

active semester.

the student's interest. Mrs Elizabeth Board, Executive Director of the Foundation is coordinating this trial

Cameron Forbes

program and would be delighted to hear

3rd year Arts/Law

from any graduates who are interested in participating in the program in 1997.

Cybec Scholarship

Lord Woolf Dinner

Cybec Scholarship

In mid-March, just before the

Sam completed a Science

Tyler Saxton is the recipient of the 1996 Cybec Scholarship for hard work and

commencement of the academic year,

degree at the University

excellence in computer science.

Trinity College hosted the Honourable The Lord and Lady Woolf at a law

He is pictured below with Roger Riordan ('51) Managing Director of Cybec,

dinner held in the Sharwood Room.

f Melbourne in 1994, ajoring in Marine Sciences.

His Lordship was accompanied by Lord

and Sally Riordan, Director.

Justice Henry of the English Court of Appeal and Judge Summer.

She successfully completed an Honours in Freshwater Ecology at

A number of senior law students and tutors from Trinity were fortunate to be joined by distinguished members of the

Monash University in 1995, studying stream communities in rivers roughout Victoria.

Judiciary and legal profession.

Sam is tutoring in Lord Woolf recently headed the 1995 report on the civil justice system in England and Wales entitled 'Access to

biological sciences and biochemistry and is currently seeking a

Justice". His Lordship's visit to Trinity

position in environmental

College formed part of his visit to

research/natural resource

Australia in relation to civil litigation

management. She

reform.

intends to continue studying as well;

Organ Appeal ,

During his few days in Melbourne, Lord

probably a Graduate

Woolf met with members of the legal

Diploma in Environmental

profession in Melbourne to discuss

Management and

aspects of case management and reform.

eventually a PhD.

After drinks on the Vatican Lawn on the

Apart from her work at

balmy late summer's evening, guests

Trinity and her studies,

moved to the Sherwood Room. A

Sam's main interest is

small group from the Choir of Trinity College performed several items during

Members of the organ Appeal Committee, Donald Malcomson ('44), David

dinner including the Pie Jesu from the

Hanson, Stewart Johnston ('46) and David Agg. The committee visited St

DuruflĂŠ Requiem - performed by Lisette

Mary's North Melbourne for a "tour of a pipe organ", under David's guidance.

Wesseling.

The Organ Appeal Committee is working to raise finds to install a new organ in the College Chapel.

Melbourne Uni Basketball Club, as well as being an elected member of the Club's committee. She also

Following dinner Lord Woolf addressed those present. His Lordship combined his quick wit with more serious discussion of civil litigation reform both in the United Kingdom and Australia.

The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by Honourable M E J Black, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia. His Honour thanked our distinguished guests and the organisers of the dinner, Peter Butler, Bill Gillies and Rebecca Fulcher, this year's Director of Legal Studies at Trinity.

Rebecca Fulcher

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basketball. She plays and coaches with the

edits the Club's newsletter.

V â–ş Fleur de Lys Dinner

1996

Fleur de Lys Dinner Member Profile

1997

The Union of the Fleur de Lys Dinner

Next year there will be a Gala

One of Robyn Lea's most important

was held on Friday 3 May 1996 and

Dinner on 5 September to mark

traits is focus - an ability to focus on

was a very well attended function, once

the 125th anniversary of the

people, and on her work. She decided

again very capably organised by Mrs

founding of the College and also

to be a photographer at the age of 15.

Susan Moro.

the retirement of the Warden Dr Evan Burge.

Of particular note this year was the very Taffy Jones ('57), Frank Henagan.

Robyn Lea

For me it was not unusual to decide what to do because my sisters had

strong contingent of those who have left

This promises to be an

decided what they wanted to do. It

the College in recent years. This

outstanding occasion so please

was only when I got to Uni that I

"tradition" has been building up over

set this date aside now.

the course of the last few dinners and is

realised a lot of people take a lot longer to decide what to do."

very important for the future strength of

More details will be made

the Fleur de Lys.

available closer to the time but

At the age of nine, Robyn was setting

meanwhile start organising a table

up fabric back drops and taking

As is customary all generations mixed

or two for your friends and make

photographs of her sister - childhood

together very well and many have

the '97 reunion on the

fashion shots! Now 25, Robyn has

commented since on the success of the

Bulpadock one to remember.

established herself as a contemporary

evening.

Enquiries:

fashion and portrait photographer and

Susan Moro, Ph:9741 2762.

runs a freelance business in Melbourne.

Taffy Jones Robyn was a resident at Trinity College from 1989 while studying for a Martin Armstrong ('59), Neil Forsyth ('56).

Bachelor of Arts in Photography at RMIT. She was born in Stawell and did her secondary schooling at Ballarat Grammar, a school blessed with a large and well equipped art department.

White at Trinity she made friends that still form a close network of support for each other. She could have chosen to study art academically, but has never had any regrets about her practical focus Paul Willows (92),

on photography.

Bruce Munro ('59).

"I didn't feel any different to people studying academically. I was just making things and they were thinking them. I had always been making things creatively - music or painting and drawing or making things out of fabric."

During her first year at RMIT, Robyn approached a fashion photographer in Milan and after many letters, was Richard Wraith ('86),

invited to spend a year in Milan, one of

Edwina Curzon-Siggers

the fashion capitals of the world, as a

('89), Charles Evans ('88).

photographic assistant.

Some of the photographs she took there formed an exhibition held at Trinity College in 1991. Throughout her time at Trinity she photographed College events and sports. In 1991, Robyn won the Andrew Sprague Memorial Scholarship for photography.

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Robyn Lea Robyn has always sought the support of mentors - older artists working in her fields. She carries none of the baggage of a struggling tormented artist, even though human struggle has frequently All members of the

been a subject of her photography.

Trinity community are One of her first projects at university

invited to the Friends of

was to document women with Trinity Annual Dinner

endometriosis in a series of portraits and

Friday 13 September.

photographs taken inside hospitals. She also completed a series of photographs of victims of domestic violence and

The guest speaker will be

sexual abuse. During a year spent in Elaine Canty, a current

Zimbabwe, she produced a series of

parent, well known ABC

portraits of diamond miners.

commentator and member "I was very interested in what people

of the AFL Tribunal

were struggling with and really dealing with. I don't just want to show the Bookings & enquiries:

pretty side of the world."

Ms Prue Conaghan While in Zimbabwe, Robyn produced

Telephone: 9349 0106

an exhibition of portraits of

Cost: $48.00

contemporary dancers. One of her Students: $38.00

current projects is a series of portraits of artists working in Milan and Melbourne which she is preparing to exhibit in Melbourne next year.

Such portrait work helps Robyn remain grounded in the sometimes highly strung world of commercial fashion photography.

She balances portraits of human beauty with portraits of human struggle. Her artistic influences reflect a similar balancing act. She loves the ornament and texture of baroque art but has also been inspired by the stylised minimalism of Bauhaus design.

A typical week for Robyn consists of meeting fashion designers and clients, casting models, briefing stylists, liaising with subjects for portraits, organising her exhibition and looking for sponsors. It is just as well that she loves people.

The other half of her working week is pure photography - arranging sets, shooting film and creating in the dark room. "I always do my own printing because it is such an important part of the process - finishing the photograph."

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Member Profile

Tom left on July 3 with the

Tom King ('92)

Yachting. He is part of a team of 16

Australian Team to compete in the Australian sailors. He will compete

Tom completed his schooling at

in the "double handed" men's

Melbourne Grammar in 1990, with the

discipline of the yachting, sailing a

highest HSC results in the school. He

two-man boat called a '470' (4.7

entered Trinity in 1992, and was

metres long). There are ten

awarded major academic scholarships for

disciplines of Olympic sailing, and

1992 and 1994. At the moment his

only one team per country is allowed

academic studies are "on hold" as he

to contest each class in the Olympics.

prepares to represent Australia in the

The competition involves 2-3 races

Olympic Games.

each day over 6 days racing against 35 countries. Tom and his sailing

A 8

partner Owen McMahon (an economics graduate who works for National Australia Bank), are the first Australians to compete in the 470 men's class at the Olympics since 1984.

In 1991 Tom deferred his studies to compete in the World Mirror Class Championships in Hoorn, Holland, which he won, and now he combines his sailing with studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, taking leave of absence in 1 994 to campaign for Olympic selection and again in 1996 to prepare for and compete in the Atlanta Olympics.

Tom has competed in Europe 8 times, USA 3 times, NZ 4 times -

all since 1991. In the past 3 years he has spent about 3 months of each year

Trinity Education Centre

The Allan Noel Carter

competing overseas, and when he is not competing he trains between 3 and 5 days a week.

V Tom and Owen have been sailing

TEC staff and students participating in

Address to TEC Midyear Valedictory

together since 1991, at which stage

the "Big Noise", an annual percussion

by guest speaker, Professor Ian

they set themselves the goal of selection

event performed by Foundation Studies,

Williamson, Professor of Geomatics and

for the 1996 Olympics. They have

designed to 'beat away the winter

former Chairman of the Academic

been members of the National Team

blues'.

Board of Melbourne University.

since 1992. Their selection was based

Memorial Lectureship

e

splendid memorial gift

has been pledged over a period of time by Mrs Mary Hoy to

on the results of the 1995 World

Miss Jacinth Thyagarajan, TEC Student

Championships in Toronto, Canada last

Committee member, responding, on

Foundation Studies Student Committee

August, and a World Cup Event in

behalf of the Students, to the opening

to the address at the Valedictory of the

Response by Miss Serena Sim from the

Hyeres, France in April of this year.

address at the Trinity College

1995-96 Foundation Studies, by the

They are both members of the

Foundation Studies Program midyear

Guest Speaker, Professor Ian

Sandringham and Black Rock Yacht

intake Valedictory.

Williamson.

Clubs, and they train on Port Phillip

ommemorate her late chusband.

Noel Carter was a

lihraduate in medicine of the University of Melbourne and a medical

Bay off Sandringham. In preparation for

practitioner committed to

the Olympics they have been on the

the Christian faith. His

water 5 to 6 days a week.

practice of medicine was much inspired by the

Over the past 3 years Tom and Owen

pastoral care of people as

have consistently improved their

mirrored in the Gospels

performance (in 1991 they were 84th

and it is to this general

in the World Championships, in 1993,

purpose that the gift will

51st, in 1994, 20th, and in 1995,

be applied.

12th). They are now rated 10th in the world. "We may not be medal

The capital sum is being

favourites at the Olympics, but we

invested in perpetuity as

certainly have a chance. The Americans

a trust fund of Trinity

are the only crew we have not

College. The income

previously beaten!"

generated will be used within the Trinity Theological School to expand pastoral care programs and teaching.

Those benefiting will be ordinands, lay pastoral care workers and clergy on in-service courses.

Mary Hoy's gift is a powerful illustration of how the vision and personal gifts of one generation may be applied to benefit succeeding generations.

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College Sport 1141, 1 11116 1 Men's sport in Semester 1 The Trinity men have performed very

Losing much height and skill from last

A successful year for the Trinity

year, we became the quick and the fit

College Boat Club

team which annihilated Queen's by

solidly in sport during Semester One of

100 points in game one. Injuries and a

The Trinity College Boat Club enjoyed

1996.

sense of relaxation saw us slip to

a most successful year in 1996,

The cricket team opened proceedings,

Ormond and Newman in our next two

reclaiming the Mervyn Bournes Higgins

games, who eventually contested in the

Trophy for Men's First Eights. All four

keen to bury the demons of the past.

grand final. The season which started

crews raced strongly, with second

A thumping win over Queen's in the

with so much promise fell away. Much

placings achieved by both the women's

first game was the perfect start with

thanks must go to Frank Henagan for his

first and second eights as well as the

Justin Dery taking 6 wickets with the

passion and commitment in his coaching

men's second eight. It was the first time

form that saw his club side, University,

role.

since 1993 that Trinity had had a winning crew in any division. Land

win the district premiership. Richard Sherman fell just shy of a century of

Rowing, an intercollegiate sport steeped

training began as soon as the freshers

runs. Unfortunately, this emphatic

in tradition, was hotly contested.

arrived in College, and after two

victory saw the team fail to win their

Trinity Men's 1st 8, led by captain Tom

months, concluded with three weeks "in

next two matches in what became a

Woodruff, glided to victory to return

boat" of up to fourteen sessions a

season that should have been.

the 50kg shield to Trinity once again.

week.

This remains the highlight of Men's sport The athletics team had the daunting task

in 1 996 thus far.

The men's first crew overcame a series of

Trinity also fielded men's teams in

expected strains, colds and blisters)

serious injuries to win, which (on top of

of defending the shield they have owned for the past 5 years. While a few stars of yesteryear were missing,

tennis, volleyball and table tennis in first

included two seriously rolled ankles, one

Frank Henagan moulded a team that

semester. The teams trained hard and

requiring a cast and crutches, shin

was more than competitive. Trinity was

competed well and despite many

splints, bone spurs, a broken wrist, as

beaten to the post by a vastly improved

genuinely talented individual and team

well as bruising and grazing caused by

Newman outfit. The women's victory

performances, they were not rewarded

multiple and constant pileups on bikes

ensured Trinity maintained their

by places in the finals.

(whilst travelling to and from the river).

reputation as the strongest College overall in athletics.

Aaron Tunks year Economics/Commerce

In the heat the crew fell behind by around one and a half boat lengths at

The swim team trained simultaneously

the half-way mark before settling into a

with the athletics season with many

powerful rhythm and defeating

competitors being heavily committed.

titleholders Ormond by one and a half

Freshers, Snow and Webster, ensured a

lengths. In the final Newman were

very competitive unit and our small

defeated by two and a half lengths,

band of swimmers performed admirably,

much to the delight of the crowd, many

finishing a close second to Ormond.

of whom spontaneously joined the crew

The night was capped off nicely with a

in the water.

party at the Redback Hotel.

Men's First Eight 1996 Bow, Tom Expectations were high on the Trinity

Shelmerdine; 2. John Hunt; 3, Dean

footballers as we have competed in the

Gold; 4, Hamish Cole; 5, Andrew

Grand Final for the past four years,

Wallace; 6, Tom Hodgson; 7, J P

winning in 1994.

Thorburn; Stroke, Tom Woodruff; Cox, Will Spraggett; Coach, Bruce Bills.

Tom Woodruff Captain of Boats

College Sport

• First Semester successes in sport

Both the rowing and volleyball teams

Our swimming team, led by captain

for Trinity women

also achieved a grand final berth, but

Katrina Webb, recorded some awesome

With the arrival of a new group of

again fell to second place behind

performances and did not let defeat at

Queen's College. Nevertheless, we

the hands of the Ormond girls hold

The only sound that coul be heard throughout Andrew Tulloch's memorable "how to partake in every table toast and yet

athletic and talented freshers, women's

put our intense rivalry behind us and

them back at the party afterwards at the

not get bounced from a

sport at Trinity continues to go from

joined them afterwards for celebratory

Redback Brewery.

College black tie dinner"

strength to strength. Semester One has

drinks at Naughtons, where we were

again seen the full range of sports being

consoled by the impression that we

Whilst the sporting calendar in Semester

contested with the red, white and green

were having more fun.

Two is a little less hectic, there will

speech at the Commencement Dinner

colours present at all but one major

certainly be no change of pace when we

competition final. From the muddy

In atrocious weather conditions, the

take to the netball court and hockey

banks of the Yarra River to the cleaner

men's and women's combined athletics

pitch, let alone the football field. We

waters of the Richmond pools, Trinity

carnival had its debut on the new

are definitely in the running for the

earlier this year was the peel f laughter. A feat tried by

M

any, achieved by few,

perhaps only by the Warden and the Venerable Dr Jones.

It was vintage 'Bubs', showing the level of esteem

girls have been willing to give everything

University track. With intense coaching

Intercollegiate aggregate Holmes Shield

in which our Accounting

possible to support their team-mates,

from stalwarts Frank Henagen, Steve

but to achieve this for the third year in a

Tutor and SCR Treasurer is

achieve success for the College, and

McGinley and Alex Pocock, the

row will certainly not be easy.

held.

ultimately and most importantly, enjoy

women's team performed as a highly

However, with a netball camp in a few

themselves.

polished unit to end up well out in front

weeks and approximately forty girls

tutor since 1995 having

when the points were tallied.

signing up for hockey, we are doing our

originally entered College in

For the third year in a row, the tennis

best not to leave it to chance. Watch

Andrew has been a resident

1987 as an undergraduate.

A dedicated sportsman

team defeated St. Hilda's in a night

On the basketball court, the team

grand final on the University Courts.

consisting of freshers, seniors and a

The support, led by KKK Jack Downie,

tutor, couldn't bring home the trophy

Caroline King

coached the men's and

was sensational and no doubt

but were certainly not short of spirit,

3rd year Medicine

women's crews in 1995 and

contributed to our decisive win.

commitment and enthusiasm.

The softball team also had a generous

In the racquet sports squash and table

this space!!

Andrew has coxed many College rowing crews and

1996 respectively.

In 1995 Andrew coached the Melbourne University

crowd to witness their gallant defeat by

tennis, we were definitely not disgraced

Men's Eight which

an admittedly taller, stronger and more

and were rewarded with placings in

competed at the Henley

skilful Queen's opposition.

both competitions.

Regatta in England and went

Below: Women's premiership tennis team.

on to win the Australian University Championships.

Having cut his teeth at Austrade for several years, Andrew is now a foreign investment specialist for KPMG. In addition he is currently completing an MBA and is known to burn the midnight oil with alarming frequency. Never one to shy away from a challenge he has set his sights on the Melbourne Marathon later this year.

His spirited involvement with the student body has often led Frank to ask "When are you going to grow up Andrew?" to which he modestly replies "Not just yet, Frank.

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Obituary

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David (Kip) Laycock — 1969-1996

Alistair Cameron CROMBIE ('35),

All Souls College, Alistair became a

The Trinity community was saddened to

who died on 9 February, aged 80, had

Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford.

learn of the death of Kip Laycock in

an international reputation as a

June after a sudden illness.

David (Kip) Laycock 1969-1996

philosophical historian of science. His

The Crombies were sociable, entertaining

best known work, Augustine to Galileo

a steady stream of colleagues and friends

Kip achieved outstanding academic

- a history of Medieval and Early

from all over the world at their home on

results at Melbourne Grammar and was

Modern science first published in 1952

Boar's Hill. Nancy died in 1993.

accepted into Law/Commerce at the

- has run to three English editions and

University of Melbourne in 1987. He

French, Polish, Japanese, German,

was a very popular non-resident student

Italian, Spanish and Greek translations.

at Trinity and moved into College as a resident in 1989 and 1990.

Alistair was a controversial figure at Oxford, partly, perhaps, because of his almost exclusive dedication to intellectual

His monumental work, Styles of

work, and partly because of his

Scientific Thinking in the European

occasionally indelicate handling of the

Kip made the most of his time at

Tradition - a history of scientific methods

fabric of authority at Oxford.

university. He had that rare ability to

- was published in 1994 when he was

attain excellent university marks whilst throwing himself into every social function he could. His friendly, enthusiastic nature ensured he made

78. Not only does it represent the

Alistair Crombie frequently complained

culmination of a lifetime of scholarship, it

about the lack of interest in intellectual

transforms historical analysis into an

history in England; he was much in

anthropology of scientific thought.

demand on the Continent to give

friends wherever he went; you could not help but like him. Many students who studied with Kip will recall not only his disciplined study technique, but also how generous he was in assisting those of us who did not share his dedication to academic pursuits. The "Laycock notes" were legendary and in high demand around swot vac.

Kip enjoyed his time at Trinity and was a keen contributor to College activities.

He would be involved behind the scenes, such as Treasurer of the highly successful musical "West Side Story" in 1989, or more prominently as a member of the victorious hockey team in 1990.

lectures and to accept academic awards.

Crombie attended Geelong Grammar

Pontifical Academy of Sciences and in

1935. He claimed to have been

1995 he was awarded the European

involved in the College's most famous

Prize for the History of Science.

prank — the closing of Sydney Road in a

Nevertheless, his work was appreciated

fog. In 1938 he went to Cambridge

in England. He was very gratified by

where he pursued doctoral work in

the honorary D.Litt. conferred on him by

zoology. From 1941 to 1946 he

Durham University in 1979 and by his

published eleven papers on the ecology

election to a Fellowship of the British

and chemical physiology of insects.

Academy in 1990.

During his laboratory years Crombie also studied the history of philosophy under

Together with the three major studies

C D Broad and decided to pursue a

already mentioned, Crombie brought out

career in the history and philosophy of

two volumes of his published papers and

science.

a third is in preparation. In his final

At Cambridge he met Nancy Hey and

anthologies, God and the Scientists and

they married in 1943. They had five

Shakespeare's Ethics. Crombie died

months he was engaged in writing two

The friendships he made during these years endured beyond his time at Trinity.

In 1994 he was appointed to the

School and entered Trinity College in

children. After the war Crombie spent

after a brief illness on 9 February. He is

time in Germany rebuilding academic

survived by four of his children, Sophie,

Page in 1993. Kip was perfectly suited

bridges. Between 1946 and 1 953 he

Charles, James and Nicholas.

to work as a solicitor: a high level

was lecturer in the history and

Kip graduated with honours and joined the legal firm Freehill Hollingdale and

intellectual capacity, an incredible

philosophy of science at University

dedication to work hard and a genuine

College, London, and also Editor of the

interest in commercial and legal matters.

British Journal for the Philosophy of

His prospects in the commercial world

Science.

John Roche.

were outstanding, and this point was confirmed by a partner of Freehill's in a

In 1953 Crombie was appointed

eulogy.

university lecturer in the history of science at Oxford.

Kip Laycock was an exceptional achiever.

We were very lucky to have known him.

In 1962, jointly with Michael Hoskin of Cambridge, Crombie set up the journal

Trinity extends its deepest sympathy to

History of Science. From 1968 to

the Laycock family.

1971 he was President of the

Andrew Tulloch (1987).

Science. In 1969, after some years at

International Academy for the History of

Alistair Cameron CROMBIE ('35)

The Choir of Trinity College

Later this year the Organ Appeal Committee will conduct a very specialised sale and auction. Donations for sale already include an etching by Wes Walters, a linocut by lrena Sibley, a water colour by Prue Conaghan, and several pieces of porcelain and antique silver.

Please contact the Foundation Office on 9349 0116 if you would like further information about this auction and sale.

The Choir of Trinity College

Building and the TEC academic year, as well as the regular Orientation Sunday

So far this year the Choir has had a

and Tenebrae Services. Both of the

successfully busy schedule, the highlight

latter events were attended by large

of which was the "Splendour of the

congregations as was the special Festival

Kings George" concerts at St John's

Orchestral Eucharist for Trinity Sunday,

Toorak in April. The program, which

a service in which the Choir performed

was presented twice in aid of the

the Mizza brevis K258 by Mozart with

historic organ restoration appeal at St

the Trinity Mozart Orchestra (drawn

John's, featured music from the

again from the SOV).

ANDES MESSIAH The Choir of Trinity College with The Elysium Ensemble

Coronations of the King George II, IV and V

In semester two the Choir will prepare

The Choir was assisted by associate

to its first performance of Handel's

for the annual carol services in addition

organists Thomas Heywood and

Messiah with the Elysium Ensemble,

Christopher Cook and featured the

arguably Australia's most noted Baroque

Handel Coronation Anthems "Thy heart

orchestra on period instruments. The

is inditing" and "The King shall rejoice".

performance will be given at 7.30pm

Trumpeters from the State Orchestra of

on Thursday 12th December at St

Victoria lead by Ben Mansted assisted

Mary's Star of the Sea Church in

in the "splendouring" of the occasion.

Howard Street West Melbourne.

A total of over 700 people attended over the two nights, an attendance

Finally, the Choir hopes to release its

which significantly aided the St John's

second CD featuring highlights of the

Organ Appeal.

year's music making.

The Choir continues to play a pivotal

Michael Fulcher

role in the life of the College, appearing

Director of Music

at the openings of the Evan Burge

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12

December 1996 7.30pm

St Mary's Star

of the Sea West Melbourne

From the Archives

Archives have been fortunate in receiving several donations.

The Warden and Tom Woodruff, Captain of Boats '96, met with Dr

Bill Potter ('39), gave us a reel of 9.5 mm film that he had taken over several years in Trinity. This has been copied on to video and shows snippets of college life, all of which proves that students haven't really changed over the years.

Bill Potter

Harold Rigall (60), who presented the College with an album of rowing photographs from the 30's, and Dr Peter Parsons, a member of the 1932 crew.

Anybody interested would be welcome to view it when visiting the College.

Men's First Eight 1996.

Harold Riggall ('60) has donated a very large album of rowing photographs that had been kept by his stepfather Hubert Smith in the early 1930's. The album is in immaculate condition and superbly presented.

Peter Parsons ('32), a member of the 1932 rowing crews pictured below attended a lunch to which the 1932 and 1933 crews were invited. He also gave the archives some of his early medical equipment and notebooks.

Men's First Eight 1933.

1PF l91.1111

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From the Archives

Shomik is a recent medical graduate who is in Trinity as a Physiology and Anatomy tutor. He has been working at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for two years.

This year, he has been tutoring at the University of Melbourne, while studying for his FRACS Part 1 exams, which he has just passed. He hopes to go into either Some photographs received from the estate of the late Dr Russell Hughes. Dr. Hughes was a resident of Trinity from 1931 until

general or paediatric surgery.

1937. Reproduced here are some of his photographs.

Above is a view of the old 'Wooden Wing' showing Ormond in the background and the tennis court of JCH on the left.

After the first world war, partly due to returned servicemen, there was a large increase in enrolments at Melbourne University and Trinity College. The 'Wooden Wing' was built in 1919 to 'temporarily' cater for these numbers. The intention was that it remain only two years. It was finally demolished in 1963!

In his spare time (when he has any), Shomik likes to play or watch sports,

As described in Bishop Grant's "Perspective of a Century" it was little more than a long army hut. Walls were insubstantial, furniture decrepit and washing facilities primitive as well as being pervaded by the smell of an inefficient urinal.

And those who have ended up in a Jeopardy dog box thought they had it tough!

Behan was opened in 1935 so these photos were taken just prior to that. Note the fences in the foreground as well as the wooden fence fronting Sydney Road/ Royal Parade.

The aerial shot from the roof of an incomplete Behan shows the extensive fencing around the Bulpadock which was used to contain up to eight dairy cows. For some years there was a bull but he was kept in a yard near Tin Alley. The cows were a part of the scene until 1960.

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read, and listen to music.

News from Trinity Members

Peter Warburton ('63)

his wife Anne

and Sullivan Society of Victoria in roles

and their ten-year old daughter Emma

like Despard Murgatroyd and Sir

have moved to Eleebana on Lake

Joesph Potter KCB. Peter chairs the

Macquarie in NSW. Peter recently

local organising committee for the World

joined ICI Explosives as a Principal

Congress of Cardiovascular Surgery to

Research Scientist after almost twenty

be held in Melbourne in 1999.

three years with CSIRO. Jennifer McKay ('71) one of the

Nina Treadwell ('82)

Angus Adkins ('84) who is studying

founding members of the choir,

to be a horse surgeon at the University

completed a law degree at the

of Western Australia recently travelled

University of Adelaide after receiving

to the United States. While in New

her PhD at the University of Melbourne

York he stayed with Simon Smith

in 1984. She has recently been

('84) who is working with the energy

appointed to the Environment Resources

division of the investment bank Paine

and Development Court of South

Webber. In Washington DC he stayed

Australia as a part-time Commissioner.

She now researches and teaches in

Nina Treadwell ('82) studied Arts and

with Marshall Baillieu ('85) who is

Music at Melbourne and while pursuing

working with Rothschild, Natural

water resources law for the Australian

post-graduate work at Monash in music,

Resources.

Centre for Environmental Law and is a

taught at Penleigh and Essendon

senior lecturer in law at the University of

Grammar School and the Melba

After teaching in Geelong for ten years

Conservatorium. At this time she

Robert Coffey ('73) returned to the

played classical guitar, but while at

family fishing business in 1987. He is

Congratulations to Bishop Ken Leslie

Monash she became interested in the

Director of the Apex Foundation and

('29) on being awarded the degree of

baroque period in particular, and the

Past President of Apex Victoria. He

Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) from

instruments used at that time. Whilst

and his wife Robyn have three

the Charles Sturt University. Since

researching she was in contact with

daughters.

Professor Jim Tyler of the University of

South Australia.

retiring from the See of Bathurst 15 years ago, the Leslies first lived near

Southern California and he persuaded

John Kiffer ('78) has been appointed

Gosford but, in 1992, moved to Kelso

her to study at USC. She subsequently

Deputy Director of Radiation Oncology

near family and old friends. Isobel

won a four year scholarship to study

at the Austin and Repatriation Medical

died two years ago. Bishop Ken is "a

there. Nina was soon playing lute and

Centre. Prior to this he trained and

sort of honorary assistant" at Holy

baroque guitar in a number of

worked at Peter MacCallum as a

Trinity, Kelso. For those who would like

ensembles, the major one being the

Radiation Oncologist. He and his wife

to make contact, his phone number is

"Ensemble de' Medici" which has

Deborah have three children.

063 31 5118.

being issued before the end of 1996.

Roger McLeod ('86) is back in

Charles Whitton ('89) is currently

Nina's academic work has focussed on

Australia after having spent the last

Priest-in-charge of the Anglican Parish of

the baroque period, particularly in Italy

three years working as a Project Engineer

Cressy. This is a small rural town with a

and she has written numerous articles on

in Zimbabwe. He is studying full time

population of 650. There are five

this period. Nina completed her MA

this year at RMIT, doing a Masters of

churches in the parish. He is also a part-

at USC in 1995 and is now in the

Engineering ( Project Management ).

produced 3 CD's to date, 2 more

middle of her Doctoral studies.

time Chaplain with the Army Reserve, serving out of the 6th Training Group,

She won a number of awards for

Peter Field ('61) has been elected to

excellence at USC for her academic

the Council of the Royal Australasian

Brighton Barracks.

work. Recently she was awarded the

College of Surgeons, representing

Geoffrey Vaughan ('56) a former

Welsford Smithers Memorial Award of

Vascular surgeons. He heads the

tutor, has recently finished a four year

$20,000 from the University of

Vascular Surgery Unit at the Royal

contract as National Manager of the

Melbourne to continue her research

Melbourne Hosptial and is in private

Therapeutic Goods Administration in

over the next two years - a most

surgical practice as well as teaching at

Canberra. He has returned to

prestigious postgraduate award. She

Melbourne University and tutoring at

Melbourne to take up consulting

continues to live and work close to

Trinity. Peter still sings and treads the

appointments to the pharmaceutical

USC in Los Angeles.

boards, most recently with the Gilbert

industry.

News from Trinity Members

Kate Rofe (nee Brodie) ('83) and

College, Popondetta, Papua New

We note with regret these

her husband Philip had a baby girl

Guinea.

deaths recorded since the last Newsletter

Philippa (Pippa) on the 29th August, 1995 whilst Alexandra Darling (nee Brodie) ('83) and her husband Ian

Christian Bennett ('86) spent several

had a daughter on the 30th November,

Malawi and Mozambique as an

1995. Despite a hectic life with new

Australian representative and then was

babies the cufflink business has survived.

posted to the United Nations in New

challenging years in Zimbabwe, Angola,

Professor Alistair Cameron CROMBIE (1935) Thomas Daryl DOBSON (1953)

York. He is now back in Melbourne as Manager, Business Relations in the

University of Melbourne Douglas Mackenzie ('72) has been working

Victorian Regional Office of Foreign

with the Australian Geological Survey

Trade Centre.

Richard Clive Talbot GRAHAM (1946)

Janet Arnold ('86) has recently

Keith Harold HATHERLY (1941)

Affairs and Trade, based in the World

studying the geology and mineral

Richard Woolcott AC ('46)

resource potential of North Queensland. He publishes a wine

returned from six weeks travelling in

magazine that has an international as

South America, during which time she

Since retiring as Secretary for Foreign

well as Australian subscriber base. This

visited the Galapagos Islands in

Affairs and Trade Richard Woolcott

involves tasting about 1 500 wines per

Ecuador, hiked the Inca trail to Machu

AC ('46) has been following a new

year and visiting numerous wineries.

Picchu (lost city of the Incas) and also

career with the private sector as Director

spent time in La Paz, Bolivia. Janet is

of Bonlac and Spectrum Network

Ted Witham ('72) finds it is refreshing

now moving to London for the next two

Systems and as a consultant to

working as an independent consultant in

years where she has accepted a position

Transfield Bell Securities and Pacific

Religious Education. His book "The

as a senior consultant with Robert

Dunlop. He is also doing some serious

Church at Risk" published by the Joint

Walters and Associates, two minutes

writing mainly for the Australian and

Board of Christian Education in

walk from Covent Garden tube station.

International Herald Tribune. On 25

Melbourne is enjoying modest success.

Janet would be happy to hear from any

Andrew Boyd ('66) has taken up a

Graeme John KEMELFIELD (1953) David LAYCOCK (1990) Ross Gibson MACFARLAN (1929) Dr Victor Charles PEARCE (1973) Dr Peter QUARTERMAN (1968) N/R

Trinity visitors when they are in London.

The Rt Revd Dr Thomas Thornton REED (1922)

Angela are moving to China where

Roger Karge ('77) after 11 enjoyable

Dr Colin Sergeant RICHARDS (1937) N/R

September he will be installed as a Fellow of Trinity College.

Dr Ralph Joseph FARNBACH (1923)

Since completing his PhD studies at the

Andrew Godwin ('86) and his wife Andrew is joining the Shanghai office of

years in the research and manufacturing

position as Professor of Experimental

the UK law firm Simmons and

area of ICI Australia, left in 1991 to

Haematology with the Queensland

Simmons.

establish his own chemical business at

Anthony Cunningham ('65) has been

developing chemical products for the

Rick Ladbury ('67) has returned to

appointed inaugural Director of a new

mining, agricultural and plastic industries.

Roger and his wife have two daughters.

Lara (Geelong) which specialises in

Institute of Medical Research.

the Melbourne Office of Mallesons

Medical Research Institute at Westmead

Stephen Jaques after eight and a half

Hospital, Sydney. The position carries

years in London as partner in charge of

the title of Professor of Research

Andrew Muirhead ('88) has recently taken up a position as Avionics

Mallesons Stephen Jaques (London).

Medicine in the University of Sydney.

Whilst in London, Rick was Chairman

Tony begins work on draft plans to erect

Development Engineer at Lufthansa

of the Section on Energy and Natural

a $7 million Institute Research building

German Airlines at their manufacturing

Resources Law of the IBA (1990-92)

to house both cancer and virology

and overhaul base in Hamburg,

and President of Australian Business In

research groups and one other yet to be

Germany. His job involves modifying,

Europe (1993). Rick and his wife

recruited. The Institute will become an

rectifying and flight testing aircraft

Pam returned to Melbourne with two of

"engine" for basic medical and clinical

avionics systems for Lufthansa and other

their daughters. Their eldest daughter is

research on Westmead campus.

client airlines. Andrew is living not far

Roderick McDougall ('80) who is a

any Trinity visitors passing through are

David Beischer ('80) and his wife

Priest in the Society for the Sacred

welcome to " drop in".

Caroline celebrated the birth of their

Mission, has been teaching at

from the city centre of Hamburg and

reading mathematics at Cambridge.

first child, Thomas Albert Beischer, on

Nungalinya College, Darwin and in

the 3rd October, 1995.

June moved to Newton Theological

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Florinda Mary Anderson RUSDEN (Librarian 196677) Hubert Reynolds SMITH (1931) The Revd Rosina WEAVER (1989)

News from Trinity Members

Edwin Byford ('70) in October

Kent Ashley Sutherland ('88) recently

Melbourne in his course, one of whom

1995 moved from the Parish of Binda

received a Master of Business

was Cath Blarney ('92).

in the Diocese of Canberra and

Administration degree from the Darden

Goulburn to the Parish of Broken Hill in

School at the University of Virginia.

My aim was to reach London by December, but this was not aided by

the far west of the Diocese of Riverina and was collated as Archdeacon of the

the French train strike which left me

Darling. Dr. Byford was on the staff at

stranded at the Spanish border for a

I caught a bus to Lyon

St. Mark's National Theological Centre

week. Finally,

and is on the Editorial Board of St.

where I was lucky enough to find

Mark's Review. Both of his children are

another friendly face, that of Angela

now students at the University of

Peace ('92), who was studying for a

Melbourne. Martin is studying Arts/

•

Engineering and Kirsten, Arts.

Old Trinitarians overseas

Jason Romney ('81) recently moved

James McGregor ('92) writes:

to run in the forseeable future, and also

from being a Multimedia Solicitor at

After three years at Trinity and

decipher the emergency bus timetable.

Melbourne's Price Brent and regular

Melbourne University, I decided to

semester in Lyon. With the help of her superior linguistic skills, I was able to determine that the trains were not going

weekly columnist for the Australian

spend 1995 working and travelling

Finally arriving in England I found a job

Financial Review, to being an Associate

abroad. I expected to meet many

in Leatherhead, Surrey, about an hour

Editor (Computers) for the Sydney

people on my journeys but was amazed

south of London. I was again surprised

Morning Herald, based in Sydney.

at the number of Old Trinitarians I

to find Jenny Cowan ('92) and Fiona

encountered.

Richardson ('92) working within a

I left in early April with Jono Gourlay

itself, Dave Koczkar had found himself

Andrew McGowan ('83) and his wife Nicole and daughter Madeleine are

twenty minute drive of me. In London

returning to Perth after four years in the

('91) and the two of us travelled

full time employment, at ING-Barings

USA where Andrew completed his

through Hong Kong, China, Mongolia

bank, and likewise Jono Gourlay with

PhD in Theology at the University of

and Russia before separating in Saint

CRT Multimedia. I heard of several

Notre Dame. Andrew has been

Petersburg in early June. After a

other ex Trinity Collegians working in

appointed Lecturer in New Testament

period working at an agricultural school

and around London.

and Early Christianity at the Australian

in Northern Greece, I moved on to

Notre Dame in Fremantle, and also a

Turkey. In Izmir I visited William

My return home involved a two week

Canon of St. George's Cathedral.

Gourlay ('84) who was on an 18

layover in Indonesia. Here I met up

Nicole hopes to continue ESL teaching

month contract teaching English. A

with my brother Andrew ('90), who

in Perth.

little over a month later, I rendezvoused

was on vacation from his job with Pacific

with David Koczkar ('91) and Jono

Dunlop in Kuala Lumpur.

Krista Hooke ('81) and her husband

Gourlay, on the 28th September, at

Cameron have moved back to Canberra

4.45pm under the clocktower in

All in all, Trinity certainly seems to

with their two children Genevieve now

Prague's Old Town Square, as

inspire its alumni to spread their wings)

three and a half years old and John

prearranged. For three weeks we

born last year. Krista is now enjoying

toured Central Europe, before parting

full-time motherhood and is actively

company in Munich. Much of the next

involved as Group Leader in the local

six weeks I spent potato harvesting in

Nursing Mothers' Group.

the Netherlands, before heading south to Portugal in late October.

Jim Royston ('78) and his wife Gabrielle and son William (1 8 months)

I continued south, then inland to arrive

visited Nic Cooper ('78) and Rena

in Seville in mid-November. I'd

Geroe ('78) over Easter at their farm

arranged to meet up again with Jono

in El Dorado, Victoria. Also visiting

Gourlay, who was studying Spanish in

the property was John Jefferies ('77).

that city. To my considerable surprise,

A good time was had by all.

there were two other students from

1996 - The year so far y

Over the years we have lost track of some members of the College.

If you know the whereabouts of any of the following, please contact the Records Department by returning the 'information update sheet' or telephoning (03)

9349 0114.

Donald James WHITE, 1971 David Ellis LANGLEY, 1967 Timothy Patrick CASON, 1992 Stuart Bruce SMITH, 1987 Simon James BROOKES, 1984 Wayne Lindsey BRYCE, 1968 Fiona WATSON nee MIRZA, 1988 Julie-Anne FORSTER, 1992 Kristy DUSTING nee CULLEN ,1989 Gary James DAVISON, 1971 Elizabeth Grace MORRELL, 1982 John Grimmond GUNN, 1992 Brian NIXON, 1932 Bruce ST. CLAIR, 1940 Alistair St. John McKAY, 1986 Simon Philip DAVID, 1987 Christopher Mark PIESSE, 1975 Kylie Judith MOORE, 1985 Mark William JAMIESON, 1980 Graham PILKINGTON, 1974 Paul DAKIS, 1974

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