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CONGRATULATIONS Two Past Grammarians were recently honoured in the Australia Day Awards. Col ARTHUR BURKE [1961] was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia [OAM]. His citation reads: “For the service to the community, particularly to veterans and their families through the activities of the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Queensland.” Arthur spent one year on the ADDC’s Committee before becoming its honorary secretary for ten years. He says his involvement was a labour of love and he also points out that he would not have been as successful in the task but for the support, dedication and inspiration of his wife. Arthur is also involved in community service and ex-service organisations including Legacy and honorary historian to the 105th Field Battery [Brisbane] and the 4th Field Artillery [Townsville]. MARK NEY [1982] was awarded the Police Medal for his work as Assistant Commissioner on the Federal Police Force. Mark joined the Queensland Police and worked his way through the ranks before moving to Canberra.
Dr SPENCER ROUTH [1953] was recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Queensland. The degree recognises his distinguished career and nearly four decades of dedicated service to the University Library. He is currently a member of the working party on the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Spencer has the unique distinction of winning the Lilley Medal [1949] by topping the State Scholarship Examination, the Byrnes Memorial Medal [1951] for best results at the State Junior Examinations and the John Black Scholarship [1953] for the best results at the Senior Examination. Professor RICHARD HAYS [1970] left recently for the UK to become Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Keele University. Richard was the Foundation Professor of Medicine at James Cook University.
Vale The Past Grammarians would like to express their deepest sympathies to the families of past students who have recently passed away: MARIAN MILFULL [nee Rowland 1921] died in April. She celebrated her 100th birthday on 18 December, 2005. Marian was the last surviving child of legendary Headmaster ‘Boss’ Rowland. Marian had the unique distinction of being born on the School grounds [in the kitchen] and being married on the School grounds [on what is now the School quadrangle]. Rear Admiral GEOFFREY WOOLRYCH [1943] passed away at Exeter in the NSW Southern Highlands. On leaving the Rosslea campus Geoffrey was selected to the Australian Naval College as a Cadet Midshipman. Upon graduation in 1947, he proceeded to the UK and spent four years serving in the Royal Navy. On his return to Australia he served in the Korean War before undergoing specialist courses in the UK and the USA. On his return he was placed in command of various ships including the Derwent and the Vampire. Promoted to Rear Admiral in 1980 he became the Flag Officer and served as Chief of Naval Development, Deputy Chief of the Navy
Grammar at Home Weekend 2006
and as Australian Maritime Commander before retiring in 1985. GRAHAM PARKER [1973] was a student at the School from 1969 to 1973 and taught at Grammar from 1982 to 1993. On resigning from Grammar he moved to St Margaret Mary’s and was teaching there at the time of his death. Graham was a popular member of the School and was liked and respected by staff and students alike. He involved himself in many facets of the School’s life and was universally known as “Enzo”. Graham derived his nickname from that lovable and amiable character, Ensign Parker, in the television show McHale’s Navy. ANTHONY RAE [2002] was tragically killed in an industrial accident two weeks before his 21st birthday. A pupil at Grammar from 1997, Anthony was also a member of the Old Boys’ Rugby Union Club. While not Past Grammarians, the Association would like to acknowledge the contribution by two School Trustees who passed away earlier this year. They are ROSS MARSH [1980-2006] and JOHN McINTYRE [1969-1981]. Ross became involved at the School as a member of the Parents’ and Friends’ in 1971 and his association lasted until his
Friday 11 August 2006 • Black and Gold Ball
Marian Milfull on her Wedding Day death in 2006. He was proud of the fact that he was the fourth longest serving member of the Trustees in the School’s history. Ross’ wife HILARY MARSH [nee DAVIES 1952] attended the Grammar School, as did their four daughters. JOHN McINTYRE was a prominent engineer in Townsville. He was a School Trustee at a time when the School was expanding at a rapid rate and his engineering expertise was well utilised by the School. John’s four children all attended the School and one of his daughters HEATHER TAIT [1974] teaches on our Junior Campus.
Saturday 12 August 2006 • School Tours • Rugby, Netball and Basketball Games • Past Grammarians Reunion Dinner
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