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DECEMBER, 1980
THE
TORCH BEARER
COMMITTEE
1980
EDITOR: D. B. BUCKLAND
J.C.BACON
G.A.JOYCE
T. P. BRAY
R. A. LONG
A. J.BULMER
A.W.STUART
R.J.CAMERON
A.R.WILSON
R. M. GALLAGHER
ADVISORY: K. J. PERRIN
O.B.U. Representative: A. GRAHAM
TORCH
DECEMBER, 1980
No. 2, Vol. XC
THE MAGAZINE
OFTHE SYDNEY
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
NORTH SYDNEY, N.S.W. 2060, AUSTRALIA
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COUNCIL
President
THE MOST REV. SIR MARCUS LOANE, K.B.E., M.A., D.D.
ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY AND PRIMATE OF AUSTRALIA
Chairman
J. E. M. DIXON, O.B.E., B.Ec., A.A.S.A.
Hon. Secretary:
D. H. PLAYFAIR, M.B.E., E.D.
Hon. Treasurer:
J. SEDGWICK, B.Ec., A.C.A.
Members:
Rev. R. S. R. MEYER, B.A., B.Ed., Dip.Journ., Th.L.
Rt. Rev. E. D. CAMERON, B.D., Th.Schol.
Rev. V. W. ROBERTS, Th.Schol., Dip.R.E.
Rev. Dr. W. J. DUMBRELL, M.A., M.Th., Th.D.
Rev. G. S. GARDNER, Th.Schol.
Rev. R. T. PLATT, B.D., Th.L, Dip.R.E.
Dr. IAN W. HOLT, M.B., B.S., D.T.M., D.T.H.
Prof. L. W. DA VIES, A.O., B.Sc, D.Phil., F.Inst.P., F.A.I.P., F.I.R.E.E.,
S.M.I.EE.E.,F.T.S.,F.A.A.
K.J. PALMER, B.A..LL.B.
J. S. SHELLARD, B.A., M.Ed., M.A.C.E.
K. N. NOTT, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S.
R. A. HAMMOND, B.Com.
B. J. AMOS, M.B., B.S., F.R.A.C.P., F.A.C.M.A.
P. D. DAVIS, B.A., M.Ed., M.A.C.E.
Clerk of the Council and Bursar:
J. E. McCANN, B.Com., A.A.S.A.(Senior), A.S.T.C.
STAFF
Headmaster:
B. H. TRAVERS, O.B.E., p.s.c, B.A.(Syd.), M.A., B.LittXOxon.),
F.A.C.E., F.R.S.A., F.A.I.M.
Senior Master:
P. R. M. JENKINS, M.B.E., B.A.(Syd.), M.A.C.E.
Master in Holy Orders:
Rev. D. G. DUCHESNE, B.A.(N.E.), Th.L.
Masters:
J. W. BURNS, B.A.(Syd.), (2), Housemaster, Barry House
R. BLOMFIELD, B.E.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.CMelb.), M.A.C.E.
R. K. DOIG, A.S.T.C, (8)
J. K. MORELL, B.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
J. E. COLEBROOK, M.A.(Cantab.), M.A.C.E. (4), Housemaster, Robson House
A. J. MOYES. M.A.(Cantab.)
J. W. MATHERS, Dip.Ph.Ed., T.C.(Syd.)
N.A.EMERY, (11)
A. E. STAFFORD, A.C.P.(Lon.), (6)
W. FOULKES, T.C.(N'cle), Master of Upper Sixth Form
M. H. HOWARD, B.A., M.Ed(Syd.), T.C.(Wymondham)
D. J. ROSSELL, B.A., Dip.EdXSyd.), M.A.(Macq.)
G. J. LEWARNE, B.Sc.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(N.E), Dip. Comm.(N.S.W.I.T.),
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Master of Middle School
B. J. EDWARDS, T.C.(Tas.), F.R.H.S.
Rev. R. F. BOSANQUET, B.A.(Syd.), Th.L., M.A.C.E.
S. W. GILLESPIE
Rev. R. E. EVANS, B.A.(Macq.), Th.L., M.I.A.A.
Master of Lower Sixth Form, Registrar
D. G. SPURR, B.A., Litt.B., M.Ed.Admin., Dip.Ed.(N.E.), M.A.C.E., (9)
Housemaster, School House
R. K. WHILEY, M.A.(Oxon.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.), M.A.C.E., (10)
Housemaster, Hodges House
J. R. GORHAM, B.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd.), M.A.(Macq.)
C. W. HAWKINS, B.A., M.Sc.(Macq.), T.C.(Wollongong), A.R.A.C.I.
R. J. McINTOSH, M.A.(Syd.), Dip.T.G.
R. A. EVANS, M.I.I.A.
R. G. PULLER, Phys.Ed.Inst. (formerly R.A.N.)
B. R. NICOL, Cert.Ed.(Exeter)
Mrs A. W. HART, B.A.(Syd.), Dip.LibXN.S.W.), M.A.C.E., A.L.A.A., (12)
A. A. GOW, B.A.(N.E.), T.C.(Syd.)
C. R. LA FLAMME, B.Sc.(Oregon), Dip.Civil & Structural Eng.
(Lane Community College), Dip.Ed.(M.C.A.E.)
F. G. COOKE, M.A., T.C.(Syd.), Dip.Goethe Inst.(Munich), (3)
M. T. McKAUGHAN, Dip.T.G.
R. K. ABBEY, B.Sc, Dip.Ed.(W.A.), M. Ed.(Syd.)
R. G. GOLIGHER
J. J. JENKINS, B.A.(Syd.)
N. A. WEBB, B.A.(N.E.), T.C.(Syd.)
M. B. FERGUSON, B.A.(Syd.)
M. B. ROBINSON, B.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd.), B.A. (Cantab.)
F. E. SHARPE, B.A.(Macq.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.), (5)
K. J. PERRIN, B.A., Dip.Ed.CN'cle), M. Ed.(N.E.), (1)
J. P. KINNY, B.Sc.(N.S.W.). T.CXSyd.)
P. D. BUTLER, B.AXSyd.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.), Cert.Ed.(Oxon)
R. A. COADY, B.Arch.(Syd.)
A. D. CAVILL, B.Sc.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.)*
D. I. WALKER, B.Sc.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(Keele)
P. B. STOREY, B.A., Dip.Ed.(N.E.)
A. R. WHEELER, B.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
D. W. STEWART, Dip.Teaching (Hamilton)
P. P. GRANT, B.Ec.(Syd.)*
L. R. DOBB, B.Sc.Agr.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.)
R. C. PETERSON, B.A., T.C.(Syd.),
Master of the Preparatory School, Housemaster, Purves (Junior) House
Miss D. SIMPSON, B.A.(Syd.), T.C., Grad.Dip.Lib.(K.C.A.E.)
D. R. ALEXANDER, B.A.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(M.C.A.E.)*
K. M. GILMOUR, M.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
W. G. COCKELL, LL.B.(Syd.)
P. C. GILCHRIST, B.Com.(N.S. W.), Master of the Lower School
G. L. PEARCE, B.Com. (N.S.W.), T.C.(WoIlongong)
Mrs H. B. VALLANCE, B.A.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(M.C.A.E.)
Mrs C. LONG, Dip.TeacMSpecial Ed.)(K.C.A.E.), M.H.C.C.(W.B.T.C)
C. E. SILVESTER, B.A.(N.S.W.), Dip.Ed.(K.C.A.E.)
M. M. BISHOP, B.Sc.(Syd.). Ph.D.(Cantab.), A.R.A.C.I.
J. A. MEAKINS, B.A.(N.S.W.), Dip.Ed.(N.R.C.A.E.)
S. F. RUSSELL, B.A.(N.S.W.), Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
R.A. SHIRLAW, C. of W. (N.S.T.C.)
R. A. FOX, (7)
G. O. UEBERGANG, B.A.(Qld.), Dip.Teach.
J. R. LECKIE, B.AXSyd.)
A.J. BIRD,B.A.,Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
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T. P. DEVIN, B.A.(Macq-), Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
D. L. ANDERSON, Dip.T.G.
R. C. DICK, B.Ec., Dip.Ed.(Tas.)
D. S. ELDRIDGE, B.A., Dip.Ed.(Natal)
P. L. ROBERSON, Dip.Teach.(N'cle)
C. M. WAGSTAFF, B.Mus.(Syd.)
J. J. WILKINSON, B.A.(N.S.W.), Dip. Ed.(K.C.A.E.)
D. H. COURTNEY, B.A. Dip.Ed.(Syd.)
* On Leave
Senior in: (1) English, (2) Classics, (3) Modern Languages, (4) History,
(5) Mathematics, (6) Science, (7) Music, (8) Art,
(9) Geography, (10) Economics & Commerce, (11) Games, (12) Library.
School CounseUor: R. K. CHAMBERS, B.Ec.(Syd.), Dip.Ed.(Melb),
M.A.Ps.S., F.A.I.M., M.A.C.E.
Sergeants Major: M. SINCLAIR (formerly R.S.M., A.R. A.)
T. PARVIN, Major R.A.C.M.P.(Ret)
School Medical Officer: Dr G. R. ELLIOTT, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., F.R.A.C.S.
VISITING STAFF
Tennis: V. EDWARDS TENNIS SCHOOL
Wool Classing: Mr. R. G. SWANBOROUGH
Guitar: Mr. S. BRACEGIRDLE
Violin: Mr. A. ALLEN
'Cello: Miss M. WAUGH
Clarinet: Miss A. HARWOOD
Flute: Miss L. J. MAGSON
Trumpet: Miss L. BACON
Saxophone: Mr. P. DICKINSON
Piano: Mr. J. BOSTOK, Mr. S. DAVIES
Miss A. SWALWELL, Miss L. MAGSON, Mr. P. DICKINSON
SCHOOL OFFICE BEARERS, 1980
PREFECTS
Senior: G. H. BURROW; Second: M. J. AMOS.
Prefects: J. W. BURSTAL; A. J. AMBROSE, W. R. B. BARNIER, H. R. COOKE, D.
W. HART, G. C. O. LITCHFIELD, S. O. D. MEARES; D. B. BUCKLAND, G.
D. CORDNER, C. A. LEVITT, R. A. LONG, C. C. REYNOLDS, D. R. WOLFF.
Sub-Prefects: J. H. BADGERY, H. R. COOKE, M. J. COOMBES, A. D. IRONS, I.
R. LYALL, D. J. MURPHY, P. G. WATSON; M. A. L. BIDDULPH, T. P.
BRAY, A. J. BULMER, J. A. JAMIESON, S. M. LE MESSURIER, B. M. S.
MIDDLETON, A. R. WILSON, J. S. ZEHNDER; P. A. BIRCH, K. Y. CHEE, R.
G. W. FERRIS, M. A. GRAY-SPENCER, A. R. HACKWORTHY, J. S.
PARKER, M. I. WILLIAMSON; J. C. BACON, R. D. CLARKE, T. J.
DOWSETT, P. A. EMERY, R. M. GALLAGHER, S. A. GRAY-SPENCER, R. J.
D. GREAVES, D. A. HACKWORTHY, E. R. MACDONALD, R. C. NEALE, R.
A. K. NUGAN, A. W. REED.
CAPTAINS OF GAMES
Athletics: J. W. BURSTAL; Basketball: R. E. PULLER; Boats: H. R. COOKE;
Cricket: G. C. O. LITCHFIELD; Football: G. H. BURROW; Golf: P. McK.
ANDERSON; Shooting: P. A. BIRCH; Small Bore: P. J. NELSON; Swimming: S. O.
D. MEARES; Tennis: C. R. McIVOR.
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ADVENTURE TRAINING
Master-in-Charge: C. R. LA FLAMME, Esq.
Senior Venturer: T. P. BRAY.
AIR TRAINING CORPS
Flight Commander: FLT. LT. (AIRTC) R. J. McINTOSH.
Chief Instructor: PLTOFF F. ROSS.
Flight Commanders: CDTUO C. C. REYNOLDS,
CDTUOJ. A. RILEY.
CDTUO T. J. DOWSETT.
Warrant Officer (Disciplinary): CDTWOFF I. G. LEASK.
Equipment NCO: CDTFSGT H. A. BOULTER.
ARCHIVES
Advisory: Mrs A. W. HART; Miss D. SIMPSON.
Senior Archivist: D. W. HART.
Displays: A. J. DUNLOP, D. J. HENRY, W. J. C. ROBISON.
BOARDING HOUSES
Barry House
Housemaster: J. W. BURNS, Esq.
Asst. Housemasters: T. P. DEVIN, Esq., P. L. ROBERSON, Esq.
House Captain: B. M. S. MIDDLETON; Vice-Captain: R. G. W. FERRIS.
House Prefects: N. J. BASSON, P. D. CLIFT, R. N. CROWTHER, N. R.
JOHNSTON, G. S. H. MARSHALL, W. R. A. SCOTT.
Matron: Mrs G. KROITER.
Hodges House
Housemaster: R. K. WHILEY, Esq.
Asst. Housemaster: Dr. M. M. BISHOP.
House Captain: O. H. BUCKMAN; Vice-Captain: A. R. WILSON.
House Prefects: J. BACKHOUSE, G. S. BURNARD, D. C. DAVIES, J. A.
JAMIESON, P. K. S. LEE, J. H. LOGAN, N. R. MURRAY, C. E. SULLIVAN.
Matron: Mrs. D. LUSH.
Robson House
Housemaster: J. E. COLEBROOK, Esq.
Asst. Housemaster: A. M. GAINFORD, Esq.
House Captain: S. M. LE MESSURIER; Vice-Captain: P. G. CAMPBELL.
House Prefects: T. F. BURNS, M. J. CARROLL, D. W. HART, A. J. HARTWIG, T.
M. RYAN, P. M. P. SAVILLE, J. B. WALTER.
Matron: Mrs. C. S. LOGAN
School House
Housemaster: D. G. SPURR, Esq.
Asst. Housemasters: S. CREER, Esq., L. R. DOBB, Esq., I. JONES, Esq., C. E.
SILVESTER, Esq.
House Captain: H. R. COOKE.
House Prefects: J. H. BADGERY, W. R. B. BARNIER, G. S. W. Y. CHAN, G. C. O.
LITCHFIELD, A. C. K. LIU, A. C. L. LIU, R. A. LONG, C. J. MORGAN D J
MURPHY, M. E. PALMER, J. S. PARKER, R. T. ST. JOHN.
' ' '
Matron: Mrs. P. CAHILL.
CADET CORPS
Commanding Officer: Lt.-Col. B. J. EDWARDS.
2i/c:Maj.D.G. SPURR.
Q.M.: Lt. C. E. SILVESTER.
Adjutant: Lt. K. J. PERRIN.
Training Officer: Lt. B. R. NICOL.
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Company Commanders:
"A" Coy.: Maj. T. PARVIN; 2 i/c: Lt. M. SINCLAIR.
" B " Coy.: Capt. D. I. WALKER.
" C " Coy.: Lt. 1 P. KINNY; 2 i/c: Lt. J. R. LECKIE.
" D " Coy.: Lt. L. R. DOBfi.
" E " Coy.: Lt. P. C. GILCHRIST.
Senior CUO: I. R. LYALL.
CUOs: D. A. B. CHRISTIE, M. R. CLANCY, R. D. CLARKE, M. A. COLES, R.
F. FRANCIS, R. M. GALLAGHER, D. A. HACKWORTHY, D. G. HAWKE, N.
R. JOHNSTON, E. R. MACDONALD, J. MORRICE, A. W. REED, J. F. N.
ROBINSON, C. R. SELMAN, P. A. STOKES, G. B. STUDDY, D. M.
TINWORTH.
A/CUO: G. S. BURNARD.
Drum Major: D. C. DA VIES.
CHAPEL COUNCIL
Ex Offlcio: HEADMASTER, SENIOR MASTER,,MASTER IN HOLY ORDERS,
SENIOR PREFECT.
Chaplain's Representatives: R. A. BLACK, J. R. BURNETT, M. J. BEARD.
Secretary/Treasurer: R. J. D. GREAVES.
Choirmaster's Representative: T. J. DOWSETT.
Boarding House Representatives:
Barry House: R. G. W. FERRIS.
Robson House: M. J. CARROLL.
Hodges House: D. J. MURPHY.
School House: Vacant.
Form Representatives:
UVI Form: J. S. ZEHNDER.
LVI Form: R. J. D. GREAVES.
V Form: M. J. WYNDHAM.
IV Form: R. J. H. HAMMETT.
S Form: A. G. HUTTON.
Ill Form: S. T. H. BEARD.
Prep: S. R. PETERS.
Sacristan: R. M. GALLAGHER.
DEBATING
Master-in-Charge: J. R. GORHAM, Esq.
Senior: M. J. COOMBES.
Committee: C. C. REYNOLDS, S. E. VOZOFF.
FOOTBALL REFEREES
Master-in-Charge: R. J. McINTOSH, Esq.
Senior Referee: C. C. REYNOLDS.
HALL COMMITTEE
Master-in-Charge: F. G. COOKE, Esq.
Hall Prefect: R. A. LONG.
Committee: J. H. BADGERY, G. S. BURNARD, R. G. W. FERRIS, S. M. LE
MESSURIER, M. E. PALMER.
Audio and Lighting: P. J. MUMFORD.
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LIBRARY
Librarian: Mrs. A. W. HART.
Assistant Librarian: Miss D. SIMPSON.
Senior Librarian: J. A. JAMIESON.
Audio-Visual Consultant: R. G. GOLIGHER, Esq.
Clerical Assistant: Miss C. MAWBEY.
Part-Time Cataloguing Staff: Mrs. L. HINDER, Mrs. M. HALE.
Typing: Mrs. P. BERRY
O. P. Wood Librarian: A. J. BEARD.
Seniors: R. A. BERRY, K. Y. CHEE, J. A. JAMIESON, C. C. REYNOLDS, J.
TITUS.
THE SHORE WEEKLY RECORD
Advisory: D. J. ROSSELL, Esq.
Editor: M. J. COOMBES.
Secretary: P. J. NELSON.
Sports Editor: M. A. GRAY-SPENCER.
Committee: D. B. BUCKLAND, R. N. CROWTHER, D. C. DAVIES, R. G. W.
FERRIS.
SPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman: THE HEADMASTER.
Secretary: A. D. IRONS.
Committee: M. J. AMOS, P. A. BIRCH, T. J. BREDEN, G. H. BURROW, J. W.
BURSTAL, H. R. COOKE, M. A. GRAY-SPENCER, G. C. O. LITCHFIELD, R.
A. LONG, C. R. McIVOR, S. O. D. MEARES, R. E. PULLER, M. I.
WILLIAMSON.
SURF LIFE SAVING
Master-in-Charge: B. J. EDWARDS, Esq.
Senior Instructor: J. S. ZEHNDER.
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Advisory: K. J. PERRIN, Esq.
Editor: D. B. BUCKLAND.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
CRUSADERS
School Counsellor: Rev. D. H. DUCHESNE.
Asst. Counsellor — Preparatory School: R. K. ABBEY, Esq.
Leaders: M. J. BEARD, G. J. BOND.
Asst. Counsellor —Lower School: Rev. R. F. BOSANQUET.
Leader: V. R. BROWN.
Asst. Counsellor —Middle School: K. M. GILMOUR, Esq.
Leader: I. R. DEWEY.
Asst. Counsellor— Senior School: R. BLOMFIELD, Esq.
Leader: J. R. BURNETT.
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CHESS CLUB
Patron: A. A. GOW, Esq.
Chairman: A. J. BEARD.
Secretary: B. S. PAGE.
Treasurer: M. R. BRADSHAW.
Committee: M. A. FOORD, A. R. MACOUN.
PROJECTOR CLUB
Master-in-Charge: L. R. DOBB. Esq.
Secretary: D. J. MURPHY.
SMALL BORE RIFLE CLUB
Master-in-Charge: S. W. GILLESPIE, Esq.
Captain: P. J. NELSON.
Secretary/Treasurer: I. B. DOCKER.
Scorer: P. C. HOBSON.
Armourers: D. S. BERNERIUS, T. H. KANNEGIETER.
STAMP CLUB
Patron: C. R. LA FLAMME, Esq.
President: R. M. GALLAGHER.
Secretary: J. R. SAMPSON.
Treasurer: P. KANJIAN.
THIRTY CLUB
Patron: THE HEADMASTER.
Advisor: J. E. COLEBROOK, Esq.
Scribe: D. A. HACKWORTHY.
YEAR BOOK COMMITTEE
Patron: M. SINCLAIR, Esq.
Editor: R. C. NEALE.
Secretary: E. R. MACDONALD.
Treasurer: R. J. CAMERON.
Committee: M. R. CLANCY, M. A. COLES. T. J. DOWSETT, D. S. FROST, A. S.
GILLESPIE, D. G. HAWKE, Y. C. LEE, G. W. McKEE
SHORE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
Master-in-Charge: F. J. L. DALE.
President: C. E. SULLIVAN.
Treasurer: I. R. LYALL.
Secretary: R. G.W. FERRIS.
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EDITORIAL
In our society it has become increasingly difficult to decide
which actions can be tolerated by an individual and which actions
cannot. People who decide that these standards are not good enough
must have something constructive to offer in their place. To teach a
boy tolerance is the first step towards producing a gentleman.
Modern man still finds difficulties in living side-by-side with
someone of different coloured skin, different social system or
different religion. Caught in a desperate world of deception and
superficial values man turns to war and exploitation. The present
Iraq-Iran war demonstrates two neighbouring countries fighting
over territorial boundaries. The futility of this situation is a poor
reflection on the state of international relations today.
Surely stability in life is most desirable, however in most cases,
the necessity for change is facilitated by a general lack of satisfaction
with one's own personal role in life. Man's necessity for change in
technological development limits stability. As the Myers Report on
Technological Change claims — why should it be inevitable that
mans developments in this field will cause social and structural
problems in the community?
The School's principal educational aims — sound scholarship,
good manners, hard work and correct conduct must not decline. The
disciplined and Christian education together with a wide range of
additional activity within the school will always continue to appeal to
parents. The question is, can we still continue to provide this while
maintaining a recognition of changing attitudes and standards?
In his 1977 Senior Prefect's end-of-year report, M. J. Hawker
left us with some "pearls of football wisdom" reprinted from the
Rothmans National Sport Foundation "Rugby Coaching Plan"
(pp 108-109). The following points are probably the most important
and if they are applied to life in general, I believe they provide
valuable food for thought.
1. When a winner makes a mistake, he says "I was wrong";
when a loser makes a mistake, he says "It wasn't my fault".
2. A winner goes through a problem, a loser goes around it, and
never gets past it.
3. A winner makes commitments, a loser makes promises. A
winner shows he's sorry by making up for it; a loser says, "I'm sorry"
but does the same thing next time.
4. A winner feels strong enough to be gentle; a loser is never
gentle — he is either weak or pettily tyrannous by turns.
5. A winner respects those who are superior to him, and tries to
learn something from then; a loser resents those who are superior to
him, and tries to find kinks in their armour.
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SCHOOL NOTES
Staff
Since the last edition of "The Torch Bearer" we have farewelled
Mr H. Whyte who joined the staff in 1975 as Master in charge of
Music. Mr Whyte always had the best interests of his pupils at heart
and worked hard for their success in such productions as West Side
Story and Guys and Dolls. We thank him too for his efforts with the
Chapel Choir and wish him well in the future.
During Term II we welcomed to the staff Mr C. M. Wagstaff,
B.Mus.(Syd-). At the end of Term II Mr J. F. Nagle left the staff and
in Term III we welcomed back from leave Mr J. K. Morell, Mr B. R.
Nicol and Mr P. D. Butler.
At the end of 1980 Mr R. A. Evans retires from teaching. Mr
Evans came to Shore from TKS in 1970 and has given very
generously of his time and skill in teaching Craft and in assisting
with numerous dramatic productions in the School. Always ready to
help any boy or colleague with a problem, Mr Evans leaves many of
us greatly in his debt. We wish him a very happy and relaxing time in
his retirement.
Others leaving in December are Mr B. R. Nicol, who joined in
1971, Mr M. B. Robinson (1974), Mr J. P. Kinny (1974) and Mr
A. R. Wheeler (1976). Mr Nicol and Mr Robinson will be
remembered for their lively, effective teaching in English and
History and for their enthusiastic work in extra-curricular activities,
notably drama and games. Mr Kinny and Mr Wheeler are both fine
mathematicians and their efforts to inspire the willing and the
unwilling have been very much appreciated. To all these gentlemen
go our very best wishes for the future.
We also say goodbye with much regret to Mrs C. Boydell who
became Secretary to the School Registrar in 1976 and to whom the
School community can be very grateful for her competent, efficient
work in typing the entire Shore Weekly Record almost every school
week for the last five years. We wish Mrs Boydell every happiness in
the future.
Congratulations are due to Mr D. G. Spurr on his M.Ed.
Admin.(N.E.).
In Term II we have the services of Mr R. Field from Shrewsbury
School (UK) and Mr S. Cowie from Brentwood College School
(Canada).
More recently, Mr D. I. Walker was appointed Science Coordinator at Kinross-Wolaroi School in Orange. We thank him for
his services since he joined the staff in 1975.
We welcome to the staff Mr J. J. Wilkinson, B.A.(NSW),
Dip.Ed (K.C.A.E.) and Mr D. H. Courtney, B.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd-).
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COUNCIL NOTES
Two members of Council resigned during the year — Mr R. E.
(Dick) Ludowici and Mr J. G. Denton. Council's minutes recording
their resignations follow.
Mr Ludowici
Mr Ludowici was elected to Council as an Old Boy's Union
representative in September, 1951, and served continuously for 29
years. For almost the entire 29 years Mr Ludowici was a member of
the Executive Committee. He was Hon. Secretary of Council from
February, 1952 to July, 1964. He served on many occasions on
special purpose committees of Council, including the Building
Committee of which he was Chairman at various times, during
which it dealt with many important matters of planning and
construction.
Mr Ludowici's contribution in debate will be greatly missed.
His willingness to recognise and acknowledge opposing points of
view, coupled with unfailing good humour and courtesy, helped with
many difficult problems.
Above all, Mr Ludowici brought to bear the benefit of many
years' managerial experience, and an understanding of people and
the things that motivate them. His appreciation of excellence in
human performance was allied with great concern for the uplifting
of the less gifted.
Council places on record its gratitude for the high quality and
length of service Mr Ludowici gave to Council and the School, and
extends best wishes to him.
Mr Denton
Mr Denton was a Synod representative on Council from
October, 1972 to July, 1980. He served on the Executive Committee
from February, 1975 until his resignation. His position in Church
administration, the knowledge and experience he possessed as one of
the most senior laymen in the Diocese and his own innate sense of
judgment combined to enable him to make a notably valuable
contribution to Council and the School.
Council places on record its appreciation of Mr Denton's
service and wishes him every success in his continuing work for the
Church.
The vacancy created by Mr Ludowici's resignation as an Old
Boy's Union Representative has been filled by Dr B. J. Amos.
Synod appointed Mr P. D. Davis to fill the vacancy left by Mr
Denton.
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CHAPEL NOTES
Sunday Services
Sunday Services for the Boarders held during Terms I and II
were the voluntary 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion and the 9.30 a.m.
Morning Prayer service. Preachers in each term at the later service
were: the Headmaster, Mr J. W. Burns, Mr J. E. Colebrook, Mr R.
K. Whiley and the Reverends R. E. Evans, R. F. Bosanquet and D.
G. Duchesne. The Rev J. McElveney, the Rector of St Chad's
Cremorne, preached in Term II and the Rev. R. Platt, Rector of
Longueville and member of the School Council, was the guest
preacher at the second term Open and Old Boys Remembrance
Service. In Term III the preacher at the Lodge Torchbearer and
Open Service was the Rev. B. Burgess, the Rector of St Peters,
Watsons Bay. The Headmaster addressed the congregation
assembled for the Leavers' Service.
Weekday Chapel
Weekday Chapel services were held for the Preparatory, Lower
and Upper Schools during Terms II and III, while the Lower VI
continued with a fortnightly Chapel Service. The Upper VI had
fortnightly services in Term II and their last Chapel was on the 21st
October, 1980 prior to their week's study leave and at which the
Venerable Archdeacon P. Oliver addressed the Chapel. Other
preachers at the various services were the Headmaster, Messrs J. E.
Colebrook, J. R. Gorham, M. B. Robinson, K. M. Gilmore, W. G.
Cockell, J. Leckie, P. C. Gilchrist, G. J. Lewarne, R. C. Peterson and
the Revs. R. E. Evans, R. F. Bosanquet and D. G. Duchesne. MiEric Patterson visited Chapel on behalf of the Home Mission
Society.
The Chapel Organ
The Chapel Organ was reconditioned during Term III. It has
needed attention for some time due to wear, and the connections
between the keyboard and the pipes has been changed from a
pneumatic to an electronic action. This will assist by making the
tuning instantaneous and the organ easier to play. The pipes have all
been cleaned and the woodwork replaced where necessary. Mr Rex
Elvy, who is an old boy of the school, has kindly loaned the Chapel
an electronic organ while the pipe organ is repaired. Mr C. Wagstaff
has joined the school staff and as organist of St Thomas, North
Sydney brings a good understanding of Church music with him.
Fresh interest was shown this year in the Uther Catechism
Prize. An examination was held on the 30th October based on the
1662 AD English prayer Boad Catechism. This examination and
prize has been conducted for many years past. Questions were asked
which were taken from and based on the Catechism and the most
successful student won the Speech Day prize. The exam is only open
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to boys in the Preparatory School and in Form III and is conducted
each year. Those boys interested are reminded of the need to learn
and understand the Catechism early in the year and then keep on
revising it until the exam.
Two unusual events took place in the Middle School Chapel
during Term III. Ian Robert Dewey, VA2, was baptised as an adult
on the 26th September. This is not a usual occurrence and it was
difficult to remember when a baptism had previously been held in
this way or indeed whether at all before. It was an admirable display
of faith by Ian and all were very impressed. The other event was the
visit of the Armidale Schools Choir which sang for us in Chapel on
the 3rd October. They proceeded into the Chapel, led in the singing
of the canticles, psalm and hymns and rendered an anthem. This
visit suitably inspired our own choir members in what can be done
with practice and purpose.
Confirmation
Confirmation was held on Friday 6th June this year when 62
boys were presented to Bishop J. Reid for the Laying on of Hands.
Preparation had been given for Confirmation during the first term
and those interested in joining the class for next year, 1981, are
asked to contact Mr Duchesne and ask for an application form.
Classes commence at the beginning of Term I. The first Holy
Communion of those newly confirmed was held in the Chapel on
Sunday 8th June when families gathered with their sons for this
special occasion. A list of the boys confirmed this year appears with
these notes.
Chapel Council
Chapel Council business has centred around the distribution of
Chapel offertories and these donation will be published in the
Record at the end of the year. The possibility of having a chapel bell
was discussed though the disadvantages seem to far outweigh the
advantages. The Council was pleased to welcome the assistance
given by Mr J. R. Gorham who acted as treasurer this year and also
that of Mr J, K. Morell in his assisting of Mr Gorham. The
Archbishop has suggested that the English Prayer Book of 1662 be
used in the Chapel during middle term and the 1978 Australian
Prayer Book for the other two terms. All appreciate the ordering of
flowers and arranging of them in the Chapel by Mrs J. W. Burns and
the dedicated interest that Mrs Burns has shown in the Chapel over
the years.
The Shore House Party
The Shore House Party this year was held at Teen Ranch,
Cobbitty, on 5th-6th July when 50 boys from Shore and 12 girls from
Wenona joined in the activities and talks together. The weather,
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food, accommodation, activities, fellowship and talks were all
excellent and we have booked the same place again next year. It is
hoped that more girls will attend than this time to even up the
numbers in the activities. A number of those present were greatly
helped by the weekend and many expressed their appreciation of the
time away. Buses took us to Cobbitty and home again and the
counsellor from the Ranch meant that leadership was more than
adequate and of a high standard.
It is with sadness that the School acknowledges the end of
missionary activity for the Bush Brotherhood of Australia. The
organization has for many years spread the Christian message
throughout remote areas of our country. It is continuing to sponsor
missionary activity, but has ceased recruiting and training men.
Bush Brothers have regularly visited the School Chapel, and Shire is
proud of the long affiliation between the two bodies.
A voluntary service of Holy Communion is held each Wednesday
at 8.00 a.m. in the Chapel. This has developed from the Lenten
Services and the Voluntary Services which have been held in the
Chapel. It was felt that the weekly Communion ought to continue
throughout the year instead of only being held in Lent and that the
voluntary service should take this form and change from Thursday
to Wednesday. The time makes it difficult to attend though a
regular group has been going each week. Anyone wishing to go is
asked to join in the service though they may be late. Some believe
that the service helps to create a warm attitude towards Chapel
worship as well as give the opportunity for a quiet devotional
moment in mid week. The service ends at 8.15 a.m. so there is time
to prepare for the first period.
CONFIRMATIONS 1980
BADGERY, Andrew Douglas; BANNISTER, Sean Paul Spencer;
BARTLETT, Simon Lee; BEARD, Alexander Damien Harry;
BEEHAM, Andrew Henry Francis Bolton; BELL, David Robert
Lethbridge; BELLAMY, Hugh Timothy Roger; BERNER, Philip
Vivian; BISHOP, Gordon Stewart Fairfax; BROWN, Nathan
Milton; BUCKLAND, Robert Hugh Barclay; BUTLER, Matthew
Spencer Edward; COLLINS, Angus Edmund; COLLISON, Roger
Zachary Albert; CORBETT, William Robert; CUDMORE,
Stephen; DIXON, Michael Camfield;
DOWSETT, Richard
William; DUNCAN, David Geoffrey Maitland; DUNLOP, Anthony
John; ELDERSHAW, James Murchison; FERGUSON, Angus
Richard; FERRIS. Matthew Michael; FINCH, Daren James;
FITZHARDINGE, Hugh Berkeley; FULTON, Trevor Richard;
FRANCIS, Steven Guy; GROOMS, Richard; HARGREAVES,
Warren Scott; HARLEY, Andrew Duncan; HILL, Saxon John;
HUMPHRIS, Ian Robert; JONES, Garth Owen; KAILL, James
William; KENT, Paul Brian; LAMBLE, Andrew Lachlan; LEGG,
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David Robert; MITCHELL, Andrew James Francis; MUIR,
Andrew Forrester; MUTTON, David Lloyd Vernon; NELSON,
Richard John; NORTHAM, William Waymouth; OHLSSON,
Gregory Ernest; OLDFIELD, Stuart Paul; OLLIS, Jonathan
Bernard; OWEN, Andrew James Robert; SELF, Graham Michael
Kilgour; SHERINGTON, Robert Bruce Banfield; SIMPSON, Sam
William; SKILLICORN, Peter Raymond; SMITH, Mark Ford
Lester; SPRING, George Langdon; STEEL, Graham Philip;
STOKES, Peter Anderson; STRATTON, Peter James; STEEL,
David John; TAYLOR, Richard Thornton; TINDAL, Robert
Stuart; WANLESS, William Mark; WANSEY, David John Rouse;
WILLIAMS, James Adrian Charles; WRIGHT, Andrew Ian.
Holy Baptism
16/3/80: Alexander Douglas Lanceley
23/3/80: John William Broughton Kennedy
23/3/80: Christopher Stewart Cameron
18/5/80: Brett Daniel Colvin
18/5/80: Joanne Michelle Steel
25/5/80: Sophie Rhian~VowelI Chadwick
8/6/80: Katherine Holly Clive
20/7/80: Richard James Capp
20/7/80: Charles Maitland Wheeler
3/8/80: Sarah Kate Hipsley
14/9/80: Amy Georgina Armati
14/9/80: James Richard Armati
26/9/80: Ian Robert Dewey (adult)
Holy Matrimony
13/3/80:
15/3/80:
11/4/80:
3/5/80:
24/5/80:
30/5/80:
31/5/80:
7/6/80:
21 /6/80:
21/6/80:
16/8/80:
16/8/80:
23/8/80:
13/9/80:
20/9/80:
Anthony Edward Clemens to Barbara Lesley Cox
David Miles Upton to Karen Margaret Belsey
Charles Macquarie Cowper to Sandra Joy Marks
Mark Knight Carey to Lilian Emily Santo
Graham Andrew Dreverman to Judith Anne Lamble
Ross Stewart Melrose MacDiarmid to Penelope Ann
Kerr
Peter Richard Kierath to Michelle Denise Pallier
Geoffrey Arthur Kerr to Gail Janeth Kenyon
Timothy Richard Wilson to Teresa Annette Molloy
Gordon Bruce Smith to Julianne Wilson
Ross Murray Jenkins to Elizabeth Helen Astridge
Matthew Hotchin Stagg to Debra Susan Loewenthal
Anthony Tim McKendry to Deborah Marcie McLaren
Stephen Cunyinghame Daymond to Verity Ann Terrell
David John McDowell to Michelle Robyn Waugh
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VITAI LAMPADA TRADUNT
BRAY, William Thorpe — J a n u a r y , 1980 — A t School 1904-1906.
CAMERON, Kenneth A l b y n — 12.8.80 — At School 1912-1916
CAY, Maxwell Robert — 16.4.73 — At School 1916-1917.
COSS, William J a m e s — J a n u a r y , 1980 — A t School 1919-1919
CRIPPS, Lloyd Dudleigh — 23.3.80 — At School 1926-1928
FOX, Arthur Gerrard —-1978 — At School 1906-1912
JOHNSON, Richard Mercer — 2 9 . 6 . 8 0 — A t School 1918-1920
JOHNSON, Wilfred Marshall — 19.8.80 — At School 1949-1953
KATER, Norman MurchisoQ —27.12.79 — A t School 1919-1921
LLOYD, David S a n d e r s o n — 19.4.80 — At School 1913-1917
MACKINTOSH, Donald Ian — 26.4.80— At School 1938-1943
McWILLIAM, Ronald Arthur — April, 1980 — At School 19181922
M O O R E , Thomas George — 2 . 8 . 7 8 — A t School 1909-1911
QUINNELL, Arthur H a m b l y — 1 0 . 8 . 8 0 — A t School 1924-1928
SEDGWICK, John — 18.5.80— At School 1916-1917
SLADE, David William Hardy — 27.3.80 — At School 1934-1936
WALLACE, Robert Murray — November, 1979 — At School 19581964
WELCH, Richard J. St. Vincent — September, 1979 — At School
1927.-1930
WITHERBY, Percy Ernest— 15.1.80 —At School 1910-1911
WOODS, John Geoffrey —8.8.80— At School 1953-1956
Address given by Mr A. J. Moyes in Chapel on 10th
October, 1980 (Middle School Chapel).
I am'speaking to you in Chapel this morning not to give a
sermon but,'first because I have a captive audience for about 10
mjnutes, I am not taking any of your spare time and some of the
things I wish to say are entirely appropriate to this place.
Bluntly and briefly, I am hoping to involve boys from here far
more than at present in doing things for other people — people
generally who are far less well-off and fortunate than we are. In
North Sydney there's no lack of them, because this is a very mixed
area in terms of the wealth of its citizens. You have only to use your
eyes to look around and find plenty of examples.
A bit earlier this term I went down to Shore and was crossing
over by the lights at Victoria Cross when an old woman, very bent
and with a stick said to me, "Will you help me across the road? I've
been here about 10 minutes and nobody has stopped to help me!"
She said this quite calmly as though this was the sort of treatment
she expected. I did help her but that is not at all the point of the
story, because as I came towards the crossing I saw two or three
Shore boys, perhaps a bit younger than most of you, go across the
road and they, like everyone else, ignored the old lady. I felt upset
and rather angry with these boys who were not prepared to give a few
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moments of time to help someone who was in real need. I wondered
later if this could be taken as an indication of our attitudes — I
believe most people who live or work in North Sydney see us as a
pretty uncaring place not inclined to do much for others; as someone
said recently, "They come down to buy food and then go back to eat
it — you don't see them involved in any other way". This may be
somewhat unfair but it is a reputation I think we have to wear at
present. After all, throwing aluminium cans into a cage for recycling
to raise money for a charity and making a voluntary contribution in
Chapel once a week is not showing much awareness for the needs of
others.
We have a very privileged position in North Sydney, probably
one of the most valuable pieces of real estate to the north of the
harbour. We share the site with Graythwaite Hospital and my belief
is that we should be the place which looks after Graythwaite which is
no longer a Red Cross Hospital looking after old soldiers but a
hospital for old men and women from the Lower North Shore. I have
been in there a few times lately, mainly in the afternoon and always I
have found visitors there, some of them about your age, talking or
playing cards with the patients, just trying to cheer the lives of those
who may not have much to be cheerful about. I'm told there is a
group from the Demonstration School up the road who visit
regularly, but I have never seen any boys from Shore there at that
time; yet it would be so easy, so close for a boarder who is not playing
sport or for a day-boy just by catching the next bus on train once a
week, to do something that would be really appreciated.
You may say, "Oh! this is not for me, why should I be worried
by the hard times of others"? Well, just look at it this way, if you're
sick or get hurt playing sport and go to hospital — you hope and
expect your family and friends will turn up to visit and make things
better, but just suppose you were old and sick and perhaps had
outlived most of your friends and didn't get on with your family —
wouldn't it be a help to know someone would drop in for a chat, say
a cheerful word ?
Again, you may believe that in this Welfare State there are
plenty of organisations to look after everyone but this is just not so
— there is a great need for help of all types, for the old, for children
and a great range of what are called today "underprivileged"
groups.
I would be very foolish to expect that you, as a group of over 300
boys, would suddenly be able to put things right or even to wish to do
so. Any work of this type is personal — you must want to do
something to help. I speak to you as a group because it is quite
impossible for me to ask each one of you individually and also
because amongst you are boys who will be the seniors of the school
quite soon and who might be expected to get something started.
There are several ways of doing this: I suggest first that small groups
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or single boys could volunteer to give a little time on a regular basis
to visit or do practical tasks in the area and second, those who do the
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at any level could make this
work the basis of their "service" section of the award.
Quite deliberately I have not talked about "Christian duty" or
quoted from the Bible — not in any way because either would be
wrong, but because one thing I have found in recent months is that
places caring for people just don't question religion — people are
just treated as being in need and their religion is not questioned. If
we can follow such an idea then our narrowness and prejudices
towards others may widen to a greater tolerance of people different
from ourselves.
I would like to point to two contrasting scenes — last Friday you
all came to school well fed and clothed and with money in your
pockets to spend on more food, drink and side-shows, all so as to
help to raise a large amount of money here to improve and maintain
all the advantages we have here. In fact, I just wonder if the Chapel
offering last Friday was actually higher or lower in this service than
usual — I don't know which but it might be interesting to find
out — mightn't it? Tomorrow, Saturday, is the Graythwaite Fete,
they will be raising money for a good cause too — perhaps not on
such a grand scale but they will be trying. I wonder if any of you
would be willing to go in there, not just to spend money, but more
important, to go in just to see if you can help and so try to make their
day, in its way, just as successful as yours was?
I have been to talk to the matron at Graythwaite to see if there
is work we can do and she tells me that a group of 8-10 boys from St
Aloysius have just completed a programme and I have said we
should take it over. I speak particularly to boys in the V form but
there could be others. I ask, "Can we do this job?" Not a great
number is needed. If you feel willing, come to see me later today to
talk about it, I am always available. I must admit I would be most
ashamed to go back to the matron and say there were no Shore boys
willing to help our neighbours.
Most of you this year learn about the Berlin Wall — a wall
which people will dare anything to cross; there is only a low fence
between us and Graythwaite — I wonder how many of you will dare
to cross it?
Thank you for listening.
A. J. Moyes
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SPORTS AWARDS
The following awards were approved by the Sports Executive:
Cricket, 18th April, 1980
Colours: Amos, M. J., Biddulph, M. A. L., Burstal, J. W.,
Emery, P. A., Geddes, F. R. A., Litchfield, G. C. O., Long, R. A.,
Minnett, P. A., Reed, A. W., Simpson, P. G. C, Williamson, M. I.
1st Award: Cox, C. R., Parker, J. S.
2nd Award: Ambrose, A. J., Clarke, R. D., Cordner, G. D.,
Christie, D. A. B., Gray-Spencer, S. A., Irons, A. D., Lee, D. W.,
Middleton, B. M. S., Woodley, M.C.
3rd Awards: Allerton, P. J., Anderson, P. McK., Cudmore, D.
C, Carroll, M. J., Duff, P. G., Hemingway, R. J., Levitt, C. A., Marr,
H. J., Paull, A. J. G., Peterson, A. C. D., Robinson, J. F., Bacon, J.
C, Beard, M. J., Bird, C. G., Buckland, D. B., Burns, T. F., Hurst,
M. L., Locke, S. H., McKaughan, J. T. B., Palmer, M. E., Potter, M.
H.,Ryan,T. M.
Swimming, 18th April, 1980
Colours: Birch, P. A., Burgess, W. J., Emery, P. A., Meares, S.
O. D., Murphy, D. J., Murray, N. R.
1st Award: Wilson, G. R.
2nd Award: Hawke, D. G., Bacon, J. C, Nugan, R. A. K.,
Donnelly, S. J.
3rd Award: Macdonald, E. R., Allaway, J. R. C, Myles, A. F.,
Locke, S. H., Dowsett, R. W., O'Donnell, P. B., Dunlop, A. J..
Mutton, D. L. V.
Surf Live Saving, 18th April, 1980
1st Award: Elvy, H. R., Jamieson, J. A., Lockyer, S. J., Murphy,
D. J., Reynolds, C. C, Zehnder, J. S.
3rd Award: Osborn, B. J.
Tennis, 18th April, 1980
Colours: Eaton, R. C, McDouall, R. A., Mclvor, C. R.,
WestonJ. S.
1st Award: Fortey, S. C.
2nd Award: Meares, S. G. D., Meares, R. O. D., Bond, G. J.
3rd Award: Salmon, G. W., Clifton, F. J., Wolstenholme, G. A.,
Saville; P. M. P.
Basketball, 18th April, 1980
Colours: Boydell, C. S., Buckman, O. H., Hussey, A. L., Lee, Y.
C, Macdonald, C. R., Penfold, M. S., Puller, R. E., Puller, S. J.,
Shearwood, D. K., Vivers, I. L.
2nd Award: Foord, N. J., Wolff, D. R., Snashall, D. N. B., Lyne,
N. W., Worthington, S. B., Talbot, H. R. G., Watt. T. M., Marquis,
C. P.
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Rowing, 28th April, 1980
Colours: Cooke, H. R., Crowther, R. N., Dugan, E. A., Fraser,
K. S., Gillespie, A. S., Miskell, A. G., Turner, P. G., Watson, P. G.,
Wright, C. A.
2nd Award: Stokes, D. A. Maccallum, D. J., Wilson, A. R.,
Mclvor, B. L., Wilson, G. R., Taylor, G. M., Hawke, D. G., Davies,
D. C, Francis, G. P., Capel, I. R., Hardy, B. P., Nugan, R. A. K.,
Ferris, R. G. W,, Trevena, S. A.
3rd Award: Miskell, B. J., Breden, T. J., Dowsett, T. J.,
Bannister, S. P. S., Barnier, B. W., Stuart, A. W., Dowsett, R. W.,
Selman, C. R., Johnston, N. R., Taverner, N. J., Morrice, J.,
Woodhill, P. A., Mulford, A. J., Newmarch, T. J., Coles, A. G.
Football, 12th August, 1980
Colours: Ambrose, A. J., Amos, M. J., Badgery, J. H., Barnier,
W. R. B., Burrow, G. H., Clarke, R. D., Gray-Spencer, M. A., Levitt,
C. A., Long, R. A., Meares, S. O. D., Nugan, R. A. K., Walter, J. B.,
Watson, P. G., Williamson, M. I., Wolff, D. R.
1st Award: Cox, C. R., Emery, P. A.
2nd Award: Belli, F. S., Burnett, D. H., Burns, T. F., Campbell,
P. G., Cordner, G. D., Carroll, M. J., Ellis, J. W., Hackworthy, A
R., Middleton, B. M. S., Meares, S. G. D., Macdermid, M. R. F.,
Murphy, D. J., Gillespie, A. S., Maccallum, D. J., Breden, T. J.,
Parker, J. S., LeMessurier, S. M.
3rd Award: Bell, I. A., Biddulph, M. A., Buckland, D. B.,
Burgess, W. J., Cooke, H. R., Edgar, M. R. A., Green, M. G.,
Humphrey, M. R., Irons, A. D., Litchfield, G. C. O., Ryan, T. M.,
Stokes, P. A., Szeto, E. R., Hurst, M. L., Lyne, N. W., Fraser, K. S.,
Hartwig, A. J., Shepherd, J. A. A., St John, R. T., McDouall, R. A.,
Talbot, H. R. G., Grooms, J. C, Clift, P. D., Clancy, M. R., Hyde, J.
W. F. Maccallum, J. R., Saville, P. M. P., Bennett, R. O., Hawke,
D. G.
House Colours
School: Hawke, D. G., Cordner, G. D., Gray-Spencer, S. A.,
Gray-Spencer, M. A., Parker, J. S., Williamson, M. I., Barnier, B.
W., Talbot, H. R. G., Francis, G. P., Vivers, I. L., Biddulph, M. A.
L.
Barry: Hussey, A. L, Johnston, N. R., Marr, H. J., Morrice, J.,
Penfold, M. S., Schultz, D. J., Fraser, K. S., Maccallum, D. J.,
Macdonald, E. R., Puller, S. J., Himpoo, M. P., Clift, P. D.
Robson: Duff, P. G., Sharp, C. R., Clifton, S. J., Saville, P. M.
P.,Braund,D. (1979).
Hodges: Reynolds, C. C, Wilson, A. R., Gillespie, A. S., Bacon,
J. C, Hackworthy, A. R., Buckland, D. B., Hobson, P. C, Grooms,
J. C, Geddes, F. R. A., Burgess, W. J.
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Athletics, 7th October, 1980
Colours: Badgery, J. H., Bond, G. J., Breden, T. J., Brown, V.
R., Burns, T. F., Burstal, J. W., Clarke, R. D., Cox, C. R., Francis,
R. F., Gray-Spencer, M. A., Gray-Spencer, S. A., Humphrey, M. R.,
Hackworthy, D. A., Levitt, C. A., Myles, A. F., Mackay Cruise,
H. W., Nugan, R. A. K., Reed, A. W., Schultz, D. J., Smith, D. S.
1st Awards: Peterson, A., Westerholm, P. A.
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2nd Awards: Barnier, B. W. D., Dowsett, R. J., Eaton, R. C,
Eldershaw, J. M., England, P. H., Freedman, T. J., Harley, A. D.,
Hanson, J. M., Himpoo, M. P., Jeffery, R. C, O'Donnell, P. B.,
Smith, P. R.,Stowe, R. J.
3rd Awards: Ambrose, S. P., Clarke, P. A., Davis, A. R.,
Feakes, R. G., Morley, S. E., Simpson, R. R., Snashall, R. A. B.,
Steel, G. P., Heiler, J. R.
Golf, 7th October, 1980
1st Award: Coombes, M. J., Duff, P. G., Irons, A. D.,
Anderson, P. M.
3rd Award: Coles, M. A., Emery, P. A., Gray-Spencer, M. A.,
Gray-Spencer, S. A., Selman, C. R., Legg, D. R., McCredie, S. D.,
Kanjian, P.
Shooting, 7th October, 1980
Colours: Appleton, M. R., Birch, P. A., Docker, I. R., Hobson,
P. C, Hyles, P. S., Lyall, I. R., Macdonald, E. R., Nelson, P. J.
2nd Awards: Barnier, B. W. D., Bernerius, D. S., Cudmore, D.
C, Kannegieter, T. H., Keller, B. J., Phillips, S. W., Smith, M. F. L.,
Stratton, P. J.
LIBRARY REPORT
In second term the Library witnessed many changes to its
structure and its operation. These changes were achieved under the
ever-present guiding hand of John Jamieson, the Senior Librarian,
our first boarder head librarian. His efficiency, quiet discipline and
cheerfulness, greatly assisted the smooth running of the Library.
However much the Library is said to be run by the boys, it could
not begin to function without the back-up of the Librarians and the
clerical staff.
Mrs Hart, Miss Simpson, Miss Mawby, Mrs Hale, Mrs Berry,
Mrs Hinder, the "Mending Mums" and Amy, the cleaner, must all
be praised for their efforts in helping to run the Library.
Indeed it has been a term of change. The question of overdues
which, by the beginning of term two had become unbearable, has
been answered by a simplified but stricter system of notices and
stronger punishments. It is regretful that "Saturdays" had to be
used to bring attention to the problem, but this did succeed in
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reducing the number of overdues dramatically. In relation to this
matter, thanks must be given to the Headmaster, all the members of
staff and the sergeants-major, without whose help and support the
question of overdues could not have been solved. Now, staff time can
be used more gainfully instead of chasing up overdue notices.
In another matter concerning discipline, the whole of the
library has been made a silent area, eliminating the problem of noise
due to louder than necessary talking in the browsing area. Many
boys have expressed their approval of this and it is now up to the
librarians to soften their own voices in keeping with the policy of
silence.
Despite these new controls, the Library is, as ever, an institution
for the service of the boys. In keeping with this, the Library now has
inter-library Loan-Vouchers so that photo-copies of journal articles
may be ordered by telephone for the boys.
As well, Miss Simpson and Mrs Hinder are engaged in
developing "search strategies" and bibliographies in an endeavour
to teach boys to develop library skills.
On a further matter of photo-copying, the Library is
endeavouring to live up to its obligations under the Copyright Laws
and would appreciate the co-operation of the boys in this matter. It
is expected that a boy's responsibility to observe the Copyright Laws
will be added to the School rules.
The Library is forever changing with the times; yet one
modernization will be less appreciated than others. Mrs Guest, after
a long and distinguished service for the Library, always helpful and
happy, has retired to be replaced by a repeating typewriter, with
facilities for memory storage and retrieval. All members of the
Library staff wish Mrs Guest a successful retirement, hoping that it
will hold much happiness for her.
Looking ahead, the UVI Librarians, John Jamieson, Chris
Reynolds and Kit Chee, aided by Jehan Titus and Ross Berry, are
also leaving and it is hoped that the present LVI Librarians will stay
on so that there is a strong group of leaders in charge.
Also, it must be hoped that some of those of the present S Form
will decide upon the Library as a service — Library is a service where
there is a tangible sense of serving the rest of the school rather than
oneself— thus a group of librarians strong in number will continue
the Shore tradition of a Library run by the boys for the boys. This
service provides opportunities for responsibility and initiative to
change existing systems and to improve them. It must be hoped that
this tradition will not lapse and so the Library once described as
bearing fruit, must now sow again to ensure its continued existence.
ARCHIVES
The Archives have had some dramatic changes throughout
their 16 years of existence, from a small cabinet in Room 15 to a
corner of the workroom of the new Library and now finally to a room
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housing all of the Archives material in modern forms of storage.
As the Senior Archivist for two consecutive years I have noticed
a significant change in the number of boys who have joined..us.
About four years ago there were only five boys looking after the
School's history, now we have 23 boys.
Besides
cataloguing,
indexing,
accessioning,
sorting
photographs and documents, the Archivists supply the school with
consistent photographic displays each week.
I wish to acknowledge their hard work and the time they have
given up not only on Monday afternoons but also during the week.
I would like to particularly thank UVI, Andrew Crawshaw,
Michael Marlow, Stuart Norris, Nigel Parsons and John Thomson,
who have made my job a lot easier than it would otherwise have
been.
Thanks must also go to Mrs Dobbyn for her help in the
conservation of archival material, to the mothers for helping with the
indexing of the Torch Bearer started by the III form last year (this
hard and laborious task has been greatly appreciated), and Mrs Hart
and the Headmaster for their guidancethroughout the year.
Finally, I wish to thank Miss Simpson who each year has
become more and more involved in the running of the Archives. Her
opinions and guidance throughout my two years as Senior Archivist
have been of great assistance to me; and also to those who have
generously donated photographs and artifacts to the Archives. The
number of such donations has increased ever since the 90th
Anniversary Archives Display, all of which help in the building of
the schools records and history.
David Hart
CRUSADERS
The year has seen a lot of changes in Crusaders, as the members
sought to reorganise Crusaders to gain the most from it. The four
groups within the school, that is Senior, Middle School, Lower
School and Prep, groups, all had good weeks and bad weeks. One of
the more successful meetings was a joint meeting in which the whole
school was invited to watch a film, "Sports Odyssey" which was
shown in a crowded Playfair Hall.
Third term is a time when the greatest changes have been made
as the new leaders for 1981 take over the running of the respective
groups. The leaders for 1981 are:
Senior: Malcolm Beard (deputy — Vaughan Brown)
Middle School: Undecided
Lower School: Ian Dewey
Prep. School: Tim Horrocks, HuwLuscombe
The counsellors are Mr Blomfield/Mr Gilmour, Rev Bosanquet
and Mr Abbey respectively.
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Throughout the year contact has been kept with the Crusader
Union of NiS.W. This has been in the form of talks and camp
promotions in the school meetings. There have also been a number
of Shore boys participating in the holiday camps run by the
Crusader Union, such as the sailing, skiing and surfing camps, with
a record 15 Shore boys attending the Study Camp held in the August
holidays.
In general the work in the various groups during this year has
prepared them for a year of growth and greater fellowship in 1981.
Jon Burnett
Footnote: I would like to add a few words to the, above report, for Jon
Burnett has been one of the most effective leaders we have had for
some years. He has had many good and innovative ideas, and has
never flagged in his steadfast determination to preach the gospel not
only in word but in positive leadership. When he has felt alone, or
discouraged, or overloaded, he has never complained, and never lost
his vision. He demonstrates clearly the power which is available to
the Christian.
R. Blomfield
SHORE HISTORY PROJECT
Most of the interest and work in the project has concerned the
questionnaire which was sent out to Old Boys in the middle of the
year. So far, there has been approximately a 40 per cent return rate.
This is very promising but it is hoped that the figure will increase
over the next few months. It is intended to circularise again those
who have not so far replied with the hope that they might now feel
encouraged to do so. A response rate of around 75-80 per cent would
enable some useful conclusions to be drawn about the social origins
of Shore boys and particularly their role in the general Australian
community.
A number of Old Boys and others concerned with the School
have continued to pass on information concerned with the history of
Shore and their own particular experiences at school. All this is
much appreciated and in case of any oversight on my part, I would
like to extend a general thank you to all who have written to either
myself or the Headmaster and Bursar enclosing general or specific
historical material.
G E Sherington
CHESS CLUB REPORT
The Shore Chess Club has had another rather successful year,
in terms of the activities inside and outside the school.
The lst's Chess team (D. Shearwood, A. Beard, N. Foord, M.
Siebold) had a fairly good season, finishing a close second behind
Crows Nest Boys High by lVi points. Unfortunately the team did
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suffer from a slight lack of enthusiasm and consistency. Best scores
were D. Shearwood 8 out of 9 (7 wins 2 draws) and N. Foord 6 out of
8.
The 2nd's- Chess team (M. Foord, J. Hext, A. Macoun, P.
Stevenson) had a moderately successful season, gaining much
valuable experience, and it is hoped they continue with chess in the
years to come.
This year has seen a growth in the membership of the club,
although the majority of the members are in the Lower School. It is
hoped that more of the older boys of the School will join next year.
The inter-school chess championship ran smoothly but slowly.
The eventual winner after a very close competition was D.
Shearwood with M. Chye runner-up.
Thanks for the year's success are due to the patron Mr Gow and
his committee, A. Beard, M. Bradshaw, S. Page, A. Macoun and M.
Foord.
ADVENTURE TRAINING REPORT
Term II began very promisingly with the largest turnout of boys
for Winter Adventure Training in a number of years. However due
to a lack of support from Upper Sixth members only a few Saturdays
were spent out of doors and with the majority of afternoon sessions
being spent on theory rather than "adventure".
Term III also has begun very promisingly with an increased
number of boys than in previous years.
A plan was formulated right at the beginning of the term and as
a result a majority of the afternoon sessions will be of a more
practical nature. Several walks have been planned such as Blue Gum
Forest and an abseiling weekend at Mt York, not to mention the ever
popular "Munjon Camp" on the Colo river.
A training weekend at Linden was spent in which three Vth
formers (G. Coles, S. Banks and I. Dewey) undertook instruction
from the Senior Venturer in all aspects of leadership. This was
necessary in order that a Vth former may be able to lead the group
next year. This has occurred because of the strange situation that
not one LVIth former has been actively involved with the group
throughout 1980. This fact has placed a greater strain on both the
senior beys and the masters involved.
Lately, more emphasis has been placed on a more diversified
programme than the usual bushwalking, abseiling and rock
climbing. Although these are still major components of Adventure
Training, other activities such as canoeing in the school pool and at
Munjon, canyoning in the Blue Mountains and caving are beginning
to appear in the range of activities.
It is encouraging to note also, that some boys are keen enough
to plan and execute their own expeditions. Some bicycling and liloing has been done in this way.
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Finally, I would like to point out that Adventure Training is no
longer for the "slackers" in the school. Many of the activities are
quite demanding and require a certain amount of determination and
expertise. To achieve this requires keenness and motivation. I think
this is the aim of Adventure Training — to develop self respect and
confidence. However, the lessons learnt and the work done, a great
deal of fun can be had in this sport.
T P Bray
HALL NOTES
1980 has been quite a busy year for the Hall Committee with
numerous time-consuming events occurring.
Firstly Shore in association with Wenona presented the "Diary
of Anne Frank" on 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st May and an extra
performance due to popular demand on 6th June. It was a unique
production in that the stage and the section immediately in front of
the stage were used together to make the setting. This enabled more
space and closer viewing. Also the rostra seating system was used to
tier the Hall again allowing better viewing. This seating arrangement
is very effective and hopefully it will be used again in the future.
The school presented the School Concert on 11th July. This
concert was produced by the boys for the boys and was a great
success. It was the first concert in four years and due to the success
of this year's concert it is hoped more concerts will be produced in
future years.
The Middle School playday took place on 8th October. This is
an event which has been revived starting from this year. Several
enthusiastic Middle School English masters thought it a good idea
and brought it back to try again this year and it was a great success.
Regular annual events such as the Art Show and the American
Tea were also held primarily in the Hall. The S.C.E.G.S. Association
devotion and hard work ensured that both were very successful
financially and socially.
The Hall and its equipment has recently been upgraded.
Regretfully however several cases of stealing have occurred with a
microphone and numerous microphone clips disappearing. These
fortunately have now stopped.
The Hall Committee under the able control of Rob Long, must
be commended for their work throughout the year and Mr Cooke
must also be mentioned, as Master in Charge of the Hall, for
controlling all the activities during 1980.
REFEREEING REPORT
For reasons which are understandable, the majority of the
school may only think of referees during the winter months (and
then perhaps in a somewhat disgruntled fashion), yet the refereeing
season is really an all year round activity. This is due to the constant
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revision of the laws — which often occurs during the height of
summer — with which the referee must keep abreast. The first 1980
course leading to the NSWRURA Junior Badge began in the school
week of first term. The following candidates qualified: J.
McKaughan, B. Barnier, G. Ohlsson, A. Dunlop, S. Francis, H.
Stowe, A. Harpur and P. Gregg. At a later course, N. Freedman, R.
Hargreaves, C. Stevenson and J. Wallace also qualified.
Congratulations also go to D. W. Hart, D. C. Davies and W. R.
Barnier who were awarded their S.R.R. A. Senior Badges.
1980 saw the re-introduction of a Referees' Committee, the
members being: R. J. Mclntosh, Esq. (Patron), C. C. Reynolds
(Senior Referee), D. C. Davies (Secretary), A. J. Paull (LVI
representative) and T. J. Freedman (Vth form representative).
The opening of the new " F " ground at Northbridge this year
placed an added burden upon the Shore refereeing fraternity which
was carried admirably. Five of the eleven rounds were played at
Northbridge — a total of 213 matches (including those at School
grounds — yet excluding the Open seven-a-side day of some 30
matches and numerous practice matches). Schoolboys refereed
easily the majority of matches — 152. Both Masters (31 games), old
boys and friends of the school (30 games) were always forthcoming
with help in refereeing the remaining games and giving advice to
less-experienced referees. We thank them for their valuable support.
There are some people whose tireless effort has been somewhat
exceptional and who should not go unnoticed, they are: L. R. Dobb
Esq (10 games this season), D. C. Davies (29 games in five seasons),
D. W. Hart (19 games in one season), C. C. Reynolds (45 games in
four seasons), R. J. Cameron (20 games in three seasons) and T. J.
Freedman (27 games in two seasons). This meant running as many
as four games straight in one morning which is more than a difficult
task.
I would personally wish to thank R. J. Mclntosh for his advice
and guidance, Tim Freedman, Dave Hart and Rob Cameron who
were always willing to help fill in the blank scatter-sheet on
Wednesday lunchtimes. Hopefully 1981 will prove to be an even
better year.
C. C. Reynolds
Senior Referee
AIR TRAINING CORPS FLIGHT
The Flight farewells the Chief Instructor, PLTOFF M. M.
Bishop, and the ADMINO, PLTOFF J. A. Meakins. PLTOFF F.
Ross from RAAFSUSYD Service Police, has taken over as Chief
Instructor.
The Flight's strength is 68 cadets, with a full complement of
NCOs.
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At the September promotion courses, four sergeants and three
corporals graduated:
CDTCPL Waring, P. R. was second in No 2/80 SNCO Course,
while CDTCPLs Joyce, G. A. and Boulter, H. A. gained credits, and
CDTCPL Anderson, R. G. C. passed.
At No. 4/80 JNCO course, LCDTS Bleechmore, S. J. A. and
Cranch, S. C. gained credits, while LCDT Bartholomew, P. D. was
awarded a Pass.
In June, C D T W O F F T. J. Dowsett was promoted to C D T U O .
He was selected to take part as one of two representatives of
NSWAIRTC in the International Cadet Exchange with cadets from
the United States Civil Air Patrol.
Training this year has seen the rein trod uction of the Annual
Bivouac and Weapons Training at Flight level. The cadets use .22
weapons on the School's mini range as introductory experience to
the firing of the SLR in camp at the end of the year.
On the 15th October, the Flight presented the Ceremonial
Parade, in the form of the Review of a Squadron. This was
successfully carried out in accordance with the AAP 819. The cadets
are to be congratulated upon their performance.
The Parade was reviewed by A I R C D R E I. B. Gration, AFC,
BCom, OC of RAAF Richmond. He presented the following trophies
and awards:
The C. S. Tiley Trophy for the Most Efficient C D T U O :
C D T U O C. C. Reynolds
The A. F. Newlands Trophy for the Most Efficient cadet NCO:
C D T W O F F I. G. Leask
The Squadron Trophy for the Most Improved Cadet: CDTSGT
H. A. Boulter
The Flight Trophy for the Most Proficient Cadet: CDTCPL J.
A. N. Thomson
Certificate for Meretorious Service: C D T U O J. A. Riley
This December, the Flight will conduct its Annual GST Course
at RAAF Base Richmond.
It is hoped to outfit the Flight in the All-seasons Uniforms by
1981.
Our thanks are extended particularly to RLO, W G C D R D. B.
Sutherland, and to the Assistant RLO FLTLT P. Chance, for their
very valuable advice and assistance throughout 1980.
CADET NOTES
The 1979 cadet camp was held in the Singleton field-training
area for seven days in early December. Almost 500 cadets and 11
officers lived in the field training successfully for five days and
surviving successfully for two days as temperatures climbed to 45
degrees centigrade. Of the specialists the Pioneers built a bridge, the
Signallers talked a lot and the Medics composed amusing case
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histories for the Sick Book. C Coy trekked, abseiled and canoed on
the Hunter River, D Coy trekked and abseiled and E Coy (recruits
from S Form) looked bewildered. High peaks of excitement were a
shoot at the range, a helicopter ride and the arrival of the buses back
to Sydney on the last day.
This year the Unit has aimed squarely at developing the
experience of boys by running two highly successful NCO courses.
The first was held over four days at the beginning of the May
holidays and the second (largely for IV formers) on Monday
afternoons through second term. As a result, the Unit is developing a
nucleus of more confident and more competent NCOs and CUOs
than previously.
The following members gained promotion as a result of the May
course:
To CUO: D. A. B. Christie, M. R. Clancy, R. D. Clarke, M. A.
Coles, R. F. Francis, R. M. Gallagher, D. A. Hackworthy, D. G.
Hawke, N. R. Johnston, E. R. Macdonald, J. Morrice, A. W. Reed, J.
F. N. Robinson, C. R. Selman, P. A. Stokes, G. B. Studdy, D. M.
Tinworth.
To WOI, WOH: C. P. Ayers, J. C. Bacon, R. J. Cameron, P. B.
Kent, A. J. Nicklin, R. A. K. Nugan, S. A. Trevena, T. M. Watt.
To Sgt: D. J. Amos, J. A. Brigden, H. L. Clark, D. G. Dowey,
M. P. Himpoo, D. M. Hughes, G. M. Litchfield, A. F. Myles, A. J. G.
Paull, G. W. Salmon, C. R. Sharp, J. R. Shepherd, D. S. Smith, R. J.
Stowe, R. C. F. Wallace.
To Cpl: M. C. G. Abbott, A. I. Adare, A. Ball, S. D. Banks, T.
K. Binet, G. S. F. Bishop, B. S. Burge, S. P. Davis, I. R. Dewey, A.
V. Dixon, J. E. Eldershaw, P. H. England, R. J. Freudenstein, J. A.
Garnock, E. G. Macdonald, A. R. McKay, C. W. G. Morgan, J. W.
Murray, P. B. O'Donnell, A. D. Oldfield, G. J. Paull, M. F. L.
Smith, D. W. Suttor, P. A. Woodhill.
These members were successful in gaining promotion after the
second term course:
To T/WOn: Y. C. Lee.
To T/Sgt: P. H. England, J. W. Murray
To T/Cpl: N. K. M. Allen, S. P. Ambrose, S. L. Bartlett, D. R.
L. Bell, J. G. Cooper, R. H. Cudmore. A. R. Davis, R. W. Dowsett,
R. A. Duddy, M. H. England, C. S. C. Fortey, A. S. Groth, B. P.
Hardy, A. J. Harper, P. M. H. Harpur, A. D. B. Hughes, A. C. R.
Kench, S. P. O'Brien, I. J. Rutherford, D. D. W. Strachan, A. M. W.
Talbot, A. N. Wallman, I. J. Winn.
To T/L.Cpl: M. G. Andronicus, D. S. Bernerius, M. P. Bohlsen,
S. A. Booth, A. G. Boydell, G. K. de W. Bray, M. C. Dixon, M. M.
Ferris, S. G. Francis, S. F. Fuller, A. G. Gates, J. F. Gilfillan, A. C.
Gregory, R. C. Grooms, R. J. H. Hammett, A. D. Harley, C. L.
Hawke, J. P. Hughes, A. B. M. Hurt, J. W. Kaill, R. B. Lane, G. B.
T. Lovell, P. D. R. Macleman, B. K. Minnett, D. L. V. Mutton, A. A.
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Norris, A. J. R. Owen, J. D. S. Perry, A. R. Pritchard, B. J. Rose, A.
J. Thompson, C. D. J. Wall.
In addition W O I I J. R. C. Allaway completed 2Cdt Gp's C U O
course in September.
These boys are to be congratulated on their success. The camp
at the end of the year will fully test their leadership potential.
At time of writing (October), preparations are active for this
camp, but in view of state-wide drought and potential fire risk, the
number of alternative sites and activities programmes is increasingly
circumscribed. Army support is greatest at Singleton, but weather
conditions there are the most discouraging. At other sites the Unit is
more on its own resources and the problem of supplying food for
over 500 cadets during a period of total fire ban (meaning cold food
only) is daunting, but not, it is hoped, impossible. The Unit may
have to go into the field in two groups. Into this slightly uncertain
situation, the S Formers are about to be inducted to commence their
basic training.
Unfortunately at the end of the year the Unit will lose two
officers. The Training Officer, Lt B. R. Nicol, and the C Coy
Commander, Lt J. P. Kinny, with both be leaving the School, and the
Unit greatly appreciates their efforts on its behalf. To compensate,
however, the Unit was able, without too much arm-twisting, to
secure the services of Mr T. Parvin, Mr J. A. Meakins, Dr M. M.
Bishop and Mr G. O. Uebergang. As assistant company
commanders, they will help greatly to relieve what has been at times
a critical shortage of officers for such a massive unit. We thank them
in anticipation.
This unit is now very strong. Its morale is high, its experience
and competence at what it does is improving. Boys now seem to view
it as a training ground for school leadership and consequently take it
seriously. W h a t is needed now is a successful camp, and the
consolidation of the skills of the new NCOs by thorough training in
1981.
MUSIC REPORT
A wide variety of opportunities continue to exist at Shore for
involvement in musical activities.
The first important event of the year was Wenona's production
of "The Boyfriend" — a bright 20's style musical with catchy tunes
and plenty of scope for involvement by Shore boys in principal roles,
chorus and orchestra. By all accounts, the show was a huge success
and a credit to all involved.
The Chapel Choir has continued to perform at the regular Open
Services and it is in this area that efforts are being made to lift the
standard of singing — especially in the treble ranks. The high
standard achieved by Mrs Long in the Preparatory School in 1979
has done much towards achieving this.
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The following works were performed by the Choir throughout
the year:
Open Service Term I: "With a Voice of Singing; Martin Shaw
Old Boy's Service Term II: "Lord, for thy Tender Mercy's Sake";
Lodge Torchbearer Service Term III: "Jesu, Word of God
incarnate" — Mozart.
In October, the School had a visit from the. Armidale School
Choir, who sang at the Chapel Service of the day. Many boys
remarked on the high standard achieved by the T. A.S. boys.
In the latter half of Term II a very successful School Concert
was held — organised totally by the boys. Although in some cases a
vehicle for certain pieces of indulgence, the-concert was, on the
whole, a well balanced programme and was well received by the
capacity audience.
In term II the Headmaster's Conference Festival of Music was
again held in the Sydney Town Hall. Although the CHoir did not
participate this year, the School was. represented by two
instrumentalists — M. Huckstep and D. McDonald — in the
Symphonis Wind Band and the Orchestra.
The school orchestra has been preparing for its week of
intensive rehearsal and final concert during the activities week at the
end of term 3. The efforts of Mr Wagstaff and Mr Sharpe in this
activity are much appreciated.
During term 3 a piano recital was presented by G. Chan (UVI)
in the Memorial Hall. Works by Bach, Haydn and Brahms were
performed to a very high standard and were well received.
On 15th October the newly formed Cadet Band performed in
public for the first time. Consisting entirely of players who had no
previous musical experience, the band provided the music for the
A.T.C. Ceremonial in a very creditable manner and is now preparing
for the Speech Day Guard of Honour.
Finally, the number of boys having instrumental tuition
continues to grow steadily. The school now has nine casual music
staff teaching such instruments as piano, guitar, trumpet, clarinet,
violin, 'cello, saxaphone and flute to over 70 boys.
It is to these 70 boys that this final paragraph is directed:
persevere with your instrument and practise hard; don't join the
ranks of those who gave it up and have regretted it ever since — a
talent to play an instrument will give you pleasure for the rest of your
life — don't throw it away!
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
The staging of "The Diary of Anne Frank" by the DramaticSociety this year, with essential help from Wenona, raised some
interesting questions. The general lack of responsein theschool,
even negatively, towards the play in the months of preparation
seemed to indicate that there was a lack of topicality in it, or that to
perform it adequately was beyond the ability of a school dramatic
PREFECTS AND SUB PREFECTS, 1980
Back Row: T. P. Bray, R. J. D. Greaves, R. D. Clark, S. A. Gray-Spencer, A. D. Irons, P. A. Emery, J. C. Bacon, M. I. Williamson, T. J. Dowsett, R. A. K. Nugan, D. A.
Hackworthy, A. W. Reed, S. M. LeMessurier, E. R. Macdonald, R. M. Gallagher, R. C. Neale.
Middle Row: M. J. Coombes, B. M. S. Middleton, M. A. Gray-Spencer, J. A. Jamieson, A. R. Hackworthy, J. S. Parker, R. G. W. Ferris, D. I. Murphy, P. G. Watson,
O. H. Buckman, K. Y. Chee, I. R. Lyall, A. J. Bulmer, I. H. Badgery, P. A. Birch, A. W. Wilson.
Front Row: M. A. L. Biddulph, G. D. Cordner, R. A. Long, D. W. Hart, S. O. D. Meares, G. C. O. Litchfield, J. W. Burstal, G. H. Burrow (senior), The Headmaster, M. J.
Amos (second), A. J. Ambrose, W. R. B. Barnier, H. R. Cooke, C. C. Reynolds, C. A. Levitt, D. R. Wolff, D. B. Buckland.
LIBRARIANS
Back Row: D. P. Mclnerney, F. M. Chen, E. R. Szeto, R. J. Hemingway, C. J. Bassam, C. A.
Wright, P. J. Andronicus, T. E. Seidler, I. C. Cope, R. A. Block, P. Collings, R. N. Cameron.
3rd Row: H. A. Boulter, S. A. Rutherford, C. W. Driscoll, A. I. Wright, W. W. Northam, G. J. M.
Roberts, S. J. S. Gibson, T. R. D. Scott, A. C. Sloan, R. H. Jordan, M. J. Jyriagis, W. R. Corbett,
A. M. Parson.
2nd Row: P. Tohtong, R. C. Neale, R. A. Berry, C. C. Reynolds, J. A. Jamieson, K. Y. Chee, J.
Titus, M. M. P. Allen, D. A. Sayer.
Front Row: M. H. Townend, D. G. Joyce, A. M. K. Hobbs, K. M. Pickering, S. P. Oldfield, P. D.
Bartholomew, S. J. Phillips, M. K. Condon.
Absent: A. G. Phillips, A. W. McLellan, S. Y. Samuels.
ARCHIVISTS, 1980
Back Row: R. McK. Middleton, D. J. O'Brien, M. R. Humphrey, M. J. Beard, C. R. Sharp.
Middle Row: D. J. Henry, E. J. W. Watson, B. W. D. Barnier, R. S. Tindal, G. M. Taylor, A. J. Dunlop, D. J. R. Wansey,
W. J. C. Robison.
Seated: M. P. Hanks, M. R. Clancy, A. C. D. Peterson, M. R. Marlow, D. W. Hart (senior archivist), S. A. Norris, N. J. K.
Parsons, J. A. N. Thomson, A. McK. Crawshaw.
REFEREES, 1980
Back Row: H. W. D. Stowe, S. G. Francis, M. M. P. Allen, G. E. Ohlsson, M. H. Miller, A. I. Dunlop, P. E Cooney
B. W. D. Barnier.
Second Row: R. J. Mclntosh, Esq., A. J. M. Harpur, R. J. Nelson, R. J. Stowe, A. R. Wilson, R. W. Dowsett, G. C. O.
Litchfield, C. L. Hawke, J. T. B. McKaughan, W. R. B. Barnier.
Seated: A. C. D. Peterson, T. J. Dowsett, A. J. G. Paull (committee), D. C. Davies (secretary), C. C. Reynolds (senior),
T. I. Freedman (committee), D. W. Hart, C. R. Selman, D. G. Hawke.
Sitting on Ground: R. J. Cameron, P. F. Gregg.
SHORE FLIGHT, 1980
Rear: CdtCpl. P. R. Waring, CdtCpl. M. I. Coombes, CdtCpl. I. L. Brown, CdtCpl. S. T. Batten, CdtCpI. R. G. C.
Anderson.
Centre: CdtCpl. J. A. N. Thomson, CdtSgt. T. J. Dowsett, CdtFSgt. T. Blomfield, CdtSgt. I. G. Leask, CdtCpl. J. M. I.
Gibbs.
Seated: CdtWOff. I. A. Riley, CdtWOff. D. W. Hart, PltOff. M. M. Bishop, FltLt. R. J. Mclntosh, PltOff. J. A. Meakins,
CdtUOff. C. C. Reynolds, CdtWOff. P. G. Watson.
S.C.K.G.S. CADET UNIT BAND, 1980
Standing: Cdts. M. E. Reed, T. J. Newmarch, S. J. Shepherd, G. O. Jones, D. R. Legg T P Caro
Seated: Cdts. M. K. P. Davies, R. J. Nelson, I. D. Groth, C.U.O. D. C. Davies (Drum Major), Lt. R. A. Fox (Bandmaster)
Cdts. R. D. Beard, S. W. Phillips, M. B. Ritchie.
SURF LIFE SAVING, 1980
Back Row: C. D. Fulcher, B. S. Osborn, R. Simpson, P. J. Andronicus, J. W. Murray, A. W. McLellan, I. S. Johston.
Middle Row: C. S. Steele, S. M. Cudmore, A. W. Cosgrove, N. B. Potter, R. B. Lane, D. M. W. Talbot, L. E. Moore,
S. P. Oldfleld.
Sitting: C. C. Reynolds, H. Elvy, I. S. Zehnder, L. R. Dobb, Esq., D. J. Murphy, S. J. Lockyer, J. H. Badgery, J. A.
Jamieson, B. J. Osborn.
Sitting In Front: S. A. Walker, C. D. Wall, N. J. Thompson.
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Back Row: D. M. Shirley, R. M. Murray, M. S. E. Butler, J. R. E. Swinburn, S. A. Skillicorn, J, K. Chambers.
Third Row: P. B. Atkinson, A. J. Y. Pittar, R. J. D. Sandilands, A. J. Dunlop, D. J. R. Wansey, D. D. W. Strachan,
D. G. B. Cobcroft.
Second Row: P. B. O'Donnell, S. H. Locke, S. J. Donnelley, R. A. K. Nugan, A. F. Myles, E. R. Macdonald, I. R. C.
Allaway, D. G. Hawke.
First Row: N. R. Murray, P. A. Emery, W. I. Burgess, S. O. D. Meares (capt.), L. R. Dobb, Esq., P. A. Birch, D. J.
Murphy, R. W. Dowsett, J. C. Bacon.
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society. Though educative advertising overcame this so far as filling
seats was concerned, and there was even a demand for an extra
performance, it was a disappointment that this attitude existed at
all, for it seemed a veneer for the all too common attitude at Shore
that theatre is not an important form of expression, or at least, not
one that a normal person seeks to enjoy, let alone encourage. In the
end, however, the play was a notable success, and a credit to Mr
Lewarne and his players, and to those who supported the effort
behind the scenes. This is not to say that it is an easy play, or that it
was given unblemished realisation, but it was convincing and
effective, and an excellent achievement.
The difficulty of the play consists in the intensity of emotion
that needs to be understood and felt by the players, quite apart from
technical skills such as creating the sense of a Jewish-European
ethos and atmosphere, and acting expertise in general. This was
effected successfully, though with one qualification. This was that
there was in performance a rather stilted quality. In the opening
scene, Mr Frank's movements, those of "a bitter, tired old man",
came across with something of mime. Some of the actors seemed
unable to resist this influence. Mrs Frank (Julie Rush) was
throughout distant, not at ease, or at least elusive as a real person.
The mother and daughter interactions with Anna were generally
unconvincing. Mrs Frank's distracted, absent pose was overdone.
Her state of mental health is not an issue in the play, despite Anna's
attitude, and in fact it is important that Anna's bitchiness seem
unreasonable, which Mrs Frank's behaviour did not allow us to see.
This also obscured the theme in the play of attitudes to children; and
meant that one was less than convinced by Mrs Frank's desire to see
Mr Van Daam (Glen Babington) expelled for his stealing.
The "mime" atmosphere seemed also to be behind the way
Anna and Miep delivered some of their early lines, as if they were
afraid to take the centre of our attention. This was not so with Lisa
Waller as Mrs Van Daam, though her tendency to overact and
attract laughter once or twice ran the risk of erring in the other
direction, because she was so forceful a personality.
While what I have called the mime atmosphere had these
effects, and made some transitions difficult (for instance those in
and out of the arguments over Mr Van Daam's smoking), the set
pieces, such as Anna's dance, and the feast, were excellent, ensuring
our identification and sympathy with the world within the
warehouse.
Overall Georgie. Corduke's performance as Anna was
remarkable. Early her pertness covered a tendency not to give weight
to her words and to speak too quickly. "Father, Father how
wonderful", and "I've got to find things out for myself, make
something of myself' were unconvincing, but she somehow got away
with it as the now mythical heroine, and improved as the play
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developed: "I hurt people, I say too much, I go too far" was nicely
weighed where it came.
The play's crucial scenes are those with Anna and Peter. They
carry a romantic interest, but they also are the vehicle for the main
statement of the play. Peter's subdued adolescent shyness was nicely
captured by Harry Cripps, despite the tendency to grit his teeth as
he spoke. Anna's reflections, surviving in her diary and given on tape
between scenes, are given dramatic expression in these interactions,
and the last Peter-Anna scene in the play's climax. For this reason it
was good to see them performed so well, and it showed the extent to
which the players grew into actors of a maturity that might have
been unexpected of them in so demanding a play. It was vital that
Anna adopt a visionary, prophetic, deliberate position as she spoke
of her aspirations, and the contrast then with the serious and
intruding Nazis was stark and genuinely startling. The words just
prior to this really came from inside, and the audience felt the
impact of her vision, allowing the climax of the action to shock, grip,
and affect us. This was only spoilt, albeit slightly, by a rather frenetic
stage change. Otherwise the stage was excellent, that is invisible and
efficient in set changes, and credit is due to Richard Neale and his
offsiders. The set itself was of wonderful economy and appropriate
starkness, effecting a feeling of claustrophobia with useful
simplicity. Mr R. Evans in his last service to the S.D.S. as a staff
member, and Mr R. A. Shirlaw, deserve high praise for producing a
set of such quality. The sombre colouring was backed with a blue
that was precisely right, especially in the windows and Mr Coady
again served the S.D.S. well in this. The incidental music completed
the atmosphere. Another technical area, the taped voice of Anne was
also completely effective. It had a marked silencing effect whenever
it came in, but especially on the first occasion. Mrs Cosgrove's
costumes were in character and unobtrusive.
The other female performances offered subtle contrast to those
mentioned. Miep (Jenny McKenzie) was well-played, especially as a
young pregnant woman, a symbol of life arising out of the chaos and
death of the war, and giving hope that Anna's vision might not fail.
Margot's silent and dutiful humility was well played by Sarah
Blacklock, who gave the role also a sense of energy and passion
under restraint in the situation. It was impressive to see a minor role
created so completely and effectively.
Balancing the main argument of the play were the chief male
roles, powerfully played, with excellent contrast between Mr Frank,
Mr Van Daam, and Mr Dussell (Rowan Greaves), Chris Reynolds'
performance made the success of the play more than any other, as he
gave the whole coherence, and his quiet strength was equal to the
demands of the role. Mr Van Daam has to attract the audience's
negative response, and Glen Babington did this well, and his
embarrassed pride at his discovery when stealing was most
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convincing. He of all the players came closest to recreating the
Dutch or German personality of the originals, with his nervousness
and self-consciousness. His outburst of argument with Mrs Van
Daam, less than convincing in rehearsal and an early performance,
was thoroughly plausible in the later ones. Perhaps the most
consistently believable person of all was that of Rowan Greaves as
Mr Dussel, who managed the limited comic dimensions of the part
with fine subtlety. Good casting of these three, yes, but good acting
too. Stephen Cropper's Mr Kraler was uneven. His first period on
stage was good, but he oscillated in and out of accent and betrayed
too much self-consciousness, especially at the end, when he
addressed the audience rather than Mrs Frank, to whom he was
speaking.
Such critical comment as are above are intended to be
constructive, as it seems narrow to be merely self-congratulatory
about school dramatic performances. But there is no need to be at
all apologetic about this year's performance of 'The Diary of Anne
Frank". It was coherent and impressive, and the moral force of the
play was unmistakable. Those who saw it were grateful for the
experience.
MBR
DEBATING REPORT
This report has three parts: a general statement, followed by a
review of the season as seen by the Senior in Debating and the
Captain of the 2nd III.
This year saw the introduction of a new competition. Now each
school debates every other Sydney G.P.S. The seven round
competition gives teams a greater opportunity to develop skills and
makes a loss less serious than it was in the old zone system.
Though a minority of boys debate, the interest and involvement
of those who do make it a busy season. Nearly every year has a team
and some of the junior years have three teams. Certainly the training
given in the Preparatory School by Mr Peterson and Mr Anderson is
producing greater involvement by boys in third form.
Without the aid of various mothers and members of staff and
old boys, the job of running an in depth evening at school would be
impossible. The G.P.S. Debating Association provides adjudicators
for the two senior teams. However, if we are to have debates for boys
in III to Vth forms we need help in adjudicating. We were most
grateful for the willing assistance given by Mr R. Chambers, Mr D.
Rossell, Mr M. Hemingway and Mr D. McMahon. The mothers
provided supper and we thank Mrs Coombes, Mrs Gates, Mrs
Hargreaves and Mrs Reynolds for their efforts. Amongst many other
boys we especially thank David Hart (Chairman for the 1st III),
Peter Warner, Chairman for the 2nd III) and Frank Clifton for his
assistance with the suppers.
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1st III
Looking at the statistics, 1980 will probably be remembered,
perhaps unfairly, as a bad year for Shore debating. It was a year in
which Lady Luck seemed to turn her back on the First III, in which
the difference between winning and losing was seemingly balanced
on a knife-edge, but which seldom fell to Shore's advantage. The
school had a fine pool of boys in the Upper and Lower Sixth to draw
upon, but at the top grade the combination never seemed to produce
to its full potential, which was a pity. However, the Seconds
invariably did well, which argues well for the 1981 season.
Captain of the Firsts was Michael Coombes, who had been part
of the 1979 First team. A born orator, he introduced a flair and
showmanship which injected humour and interest into almost every
debate, although one or two adjudicators occasionally took
exception to his over-indulgence in "flowery" language. He was
selected to participate in the State trials held earlier in the year, but
failed to gain a berth in the side. However, he led the Shore side well,
performing the role of first speaker quite admirably, and finished
the season undefeated, in a sense, in his reply speeches, top scoring
in every debate in this area.
Chris Reynolds spoke second in all of the G.P.S. debates, and
combined his long experience of drama and debating into a
humorous and eloquent style. During the earlier part of the year his
participation in The Diary of Anne Frank precluded him from
speaking in the David Verco competition debates and one or two
social arrangements, which produced a certain lack of coherence in
the team early in the season.
Stephen Vozoff, at third, added balance to the team with (what
we thought was) unassailable logic and incredible pessimism. It was
he who first perfected the technique of pacing up and down the
preparation room for 25 of the 30 minutes muttering the incantation
"We're going to lose — I just know it", over and over again.
Unorthodox tactics, to be sure, but Stephen was an unusual speaker.
As far as results went, the finally tally does not tell the true
story. We went to Queenwood, and won decisively, and followed with
a debate at Abbotsleigh, which we thought we had won easily, but
which was in fact awarded against us. In the David Verco
competition, we used a different team in every debate, and still
managed to lose each one on frivolous technicalities. It did not argue
well for the G.P.S. season, as we badly needed practice to form a
coherent combination; however, hopes were high. This year's
competition was vastly different in format to former years; this year
we debated against every G.P.S. school, with the same draw as the
football.
The first debate promised to be the toughest test, as it was
against Riverview, the traditional G.P.S. Champions. Coombes
promptly lost the toss, and Shore negated "That all the world is a
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stage". Despite the help of Bo Derek, Neville Wran, a cast of
thousands, and a dubious Riverview definition, we lost by four
points. Slightly singed, but not at all downhearted, Shore repaired to
the Playfair Hall and unleashed their frustrations on the Kings
team, winning convincingly on the proposition that "Too many
cooks spoil the broth", which they negated. Success was not to last
however; at Newington, Shore once again negated that "The man in
the street is here to stay". Coombes started badly, and Reynolds'
speech didn't help. Vozoff pulled the team back into line, and
Coombes' reply was one of the most dynamic and vitriolic yet heard.
Despite the bad start, in the final tally the adjudicator announced
that the scores were tied. Considering the way they ended the case,
the team felt sure the final decision would be in their favour, yet the
adjudicator decided to give it to Newington, as draws were not
allowed under G.P.S. rules. The following week, both Vozoff and
Joyce were called away to duties at Wenona for The Boyfriend, and
Shore were left with the tough choice of whether to further weaken
the Seconds by bringing Whiley into the Firsts, or leave them intact
and find a replacement for the Firsts. It was finally decided to bring
Davies into the Firsts for that week only. Better known as the
Record's Raving Reporter, he produced a speech the kind of which
may never be seen again within the ranks of Shore's debating
community. Reynolds' rhetoric and Coombes' eloquence could not
possibly save a sinking ship let alone convince the adjudicator that
"Now is (not) the hour".
Shore's only other win was against High, in the Playfair Hall,
once again negating, the topic being that "Tolerence is Weakness".
The last two debates were probably the best of the season, and
also the closest. The scene was one of incredible jubilation against
Grammar, because on the very steps of the Taj Playfair, Coombes
actually managed to win a toss(!) It felt distinctly strange sitting on
the right of the Chairman, the Hon. David Hart Esq., affirming that
"In this country, God is on our side". Unfortunately, it did not feel
at all strange being told by the adjudicator that we had lost,
although it was a close decision. When St Joseph's arrived the
following week, and the team once again lost the toss, it was
inevitable that "People are very much the same" was not a topic that
Shore was to refute successfully.
Whereas the First III performed quite dismally, as the final
tally was concerned, the second III (Greaves, Whittle, Joyce) were
quite successful winning all but one of their G.P.S. competition
debates (see the Second III report).
Unfortunately, there is a disturbing apathy among the Vth
Form; their job has been performed quite competently by I Vth Form
teams, but against older competitors their job has naturally been
harder than it should be. However, the depth of talent among the
I Vth, Vth and Illrd Forms is very encouraging indeed.
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The last competition of 1980 was the Lawrence Campbell
Oratory contest, in which Shore was represented by Coombes. It
proved disappointing, as he failed to gain a place. However, this was
the story of 1980. Hopefully, Shore's luck will be better next year.
M. J. Coombes (Senior-in-Debating)
2nd III
The 2nd III were joint premiers in the G.P.S. competition this
year.
The competition began with a debate against Riverview.
Knowing the formidable reputation of our opponents, we were all
certain that we were going to lose and start the season off on the
wrong foot. However, Riverview turned out to be solid but
reasonably boring while we were at our unpredictable best. The
result was a victory for us, a shock result.
After this seemingly unbelievable start to the competition,
everything seemed to fall into place. We followed up with five
successive victories and were confident, in fact over-confident, of
beating St Joseph's in the last round to become outright premiers.
However, this was not to be, and we were left joint premiers and
lamenting what might have been.
Much of our success was due to Rowan Greaves, our first
speaker. To have a good first speaker is vital to any team, and
Greaves always got us off to a good start. He was, unlike most first
speakers, interesting to listen to, with an entertaining style and
personality. He always put forward our definition clearly and all his
speeches were spiced with anecdotes and jokes.
Such could not be said of our second and reply speaker, David
Whittle. While there was nothing particularly enlivening about his
style, he put the case solidly and attacked the definition of the other
team vigorously. He had the responsibility as second speaker of
putting forward most of the evidence for the case, and he did this
well.
Our third speakers, Geoffrey Joyce and James Sakker, attacked
the matter of the other team firmly and put. forward matter well.
Adjudicators liked Joyce's witty style greatly, and this was a
significant contributing factor to the strength of our teams'
performances. He combined a good manner with an ability to get to
the core of the opposition's case and show its weak points. Sakker,
who spoke in two debates, played an instrumental role in the
defeat of Riverview, and always put our case strongly.
Special mention must also be made of our coach and mentor,
Mr Gorham. His support throughout the season was greatly
appreciated and was vital to our progress.
D. J. Whittle
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1980 HODGES HOUSE REPORT
1980 has proved to be a very successful and fruitful year for the
House. Under the leadership of Harley Buckman and Andrew
Wilson, the House has been very happy for all boys.
This year we welcomed 12 new boys: D. G. Dowey and D. C. R.
Zeck in the Lower Sixth; A. J. Burgess in the IVth form and nine
boys in the Illrd form. M. Hemphill left the Illrd form after term
one and is now living in Greece.
In the field of school involvement, Hodges was represented by
three sub-prefects in Harley Buckman, Andrew Wilson and John
Jamieson. David Davies was the infamous "R.R.R." on the Weekly
Record Committee and Andrew Wilson was a member of the Torch
Bearer Committee. He should also be congratulated upon his
receiving the Gold Award from the Duke as merit for his achieving
the final goal of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Other
school office bearers were Richard Gallagher who was Chapel
Sacristan; John Jamieson who was a worthy Senior Librarian. In
Cadets, David Davies, Graham Burnard, James Robinson and
Richard Gallagher are CUOs whilst "Fred" Lee and Paul Kent are
won.
Chris Sullivan and "Fred" Lee should be congratulated upon
their Silver Awards in the recent Herald photographic competition.
In the sporting field Hodges is also well represented. In rowing
David Davies and Andrew Wilson were stroke and seven respectively
in the second eight. James Newmarch was the stroke of the fourth
four and we had seven other boys in junior crews. In Cricket, Fergus
Geddes played in the 1st XI, James Robinson was in the 3rd XI and
Sam Simpson played in the 14A's. Nigel Murray was awarded his
colours for his performances in diving. In basketball, Harley
Buckman and "Fred" Lee were in the 1st V, while David Dowey
played for the 3rd V. In Athletics we were represented by Michael
Sprigge, Simon Bartlett, Piers Davenport, Rodney Murray, Steven
Shepherd, Sam Simpson and Andrew Kierath. Although not many
boys played talented roles in football teams, it should be noted that
all the boys in the house played the sport mainly in the C to E grades
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Worthy of note were Sam
Simpson in the 14F's, Paul Kent in the 15A's. The majority of the
Upper Vlth played in the Vllth XV — "Our" team! — whilst
Andrew Wilson was Captain of the Vth XV.
At the end of the second term we lost Douglas Lloyd who has
finished his schooling at Lower Sixth level after being at Shore for
eight years. He has returned to the land. The House wishes him the
best of luck.
The House wishes to thank Mr Whiley, Dr Bishop and Mr
Roberson for their help and guidance which made 1980 an excellent
year in all respects for Hodges.
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1980 ROBSON HOUSE REPORT
1980 started well with 12 new boys entering the House, eight 3rd
formers, one S former and three Lower Vlth formers. Tod Russell
and David Hart (day boys) starting boarding in term 1, Tod Russell
leaving at the end of the term and David Hart staying for his HSC.
Geoff Bond and Hugh Boulter boarded in term two and Peter
Warner for terms two and three. In the UVI Gary Johnson joined us
for third term.
We were all sorry to see Mark Carroll (UVI) leave at the end of
first term to become a day boy as he had been with Robson House
since Third Form and had contributed a lot with his distinct
character.
1980 has seen a good " g a n g " of Upper Sixth in the House, led
by Mark Le Messurier (Captain) and Peter Campbell (Vice Captain).
Robson House only saw two prefects this year; David Hart (full
prefect and sub prefect in 1979) and Mark Le Messurier (sub
prefect). Members of the Upper Sixth are Mark Le Messurier, Peter
Campbell, Tim Burns, John Walter, Michael Saville, Tom Ryan,
Andrew Hartwig, Dave Hart and Garry Johnson.
Older members of the House will be either delighted or
dismayed to learn that the House Bell finally suffered irreparable
damage early in the year. This was after many years of distinguished
service. After much debate it was decided that a replacement was
needed. The alertness of Mark Le Messurier, the House Captain,
and of his fellow House Prefects, showed that there was a surplus
bell available in the School. This was the Scout Hut Bell.
Observation showed that it was no longer used by the Scouts.
After discussion with the Scout authorities, and with the
approval of the Headmaster, the Bell was moved from the Scout Hut
and installed in the Front Porch of the House. The Bell was
presented to 1st Waverton S.C.E.G.S., Scout troop in 1934 by B. P.
Jay when he was a Patrol Leader. Jay succeeded the Headmaster as
Senior Prefect in 1938 and was killed in action on service with the
R.A.A.F. during the Second World War. The House is deeply
honoured to have the Bell in its service as a memorial to a
distinguished Old Boy.
It has been a very successful year for sport. In cricket Tim
Burns made the IVth XI scoring a century and a hattrick (well
done!), Bill Corbett and Phil Hobden were in the 15A's.
In rowing this year, Robert Nugan very successfully made the
1st IV and won at the G.P.S. Regatta, while Philip Woodhill did very
well to get into the 4th IV. Peter Campbell made the 1st VIII but was
very unfortunate to catch glandular fever and was unable to finish
the season.
Basketball saw John Walter and Andrew Hartwig in the 3rd's.
George Spring, Anthony Dunlop and Steven Morley were in the
15A's. In Tennis, Frank Clifton, Michael Saville and Garth
Wolstenholme made the 3rd's.
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Swimming for the school were Anthony Dunlop and Robert
Nugan who both did well at Carnivals and Tom Ryan was an
instructor in the. Shore Surf Life Saving Club.
Football was very prosperous this year with all of the Upper VI
in the top four teams. Robert Nugan and John Walter made the 1st
XV and John should be congratulated for making the G.P.S. 3rd's
and doing very well against the W.A.S. In the 2nd XV were Peter
Campbell, Tim Burns and Mark Le Messurier, and 3rd XV had
Tom Ryan and Andrew Hartwig and Michael Saville was in the 4th
XV.
Richard Duddy and Tim Carroll did well to get in the 16A's this
year and Bill Corbett, George Spring and Philip Hobden were in the
15A's.
BillBracey should be congratulated for making the 1st Squash
team and Mark Smith should also be congratulated for making the
2nds Shooting team.
In the Athletics team were Robert Nugan, Tim Carroll and
James Watson (field), Steven Morley and Sam Mather (track).
Robson House was represented by Robert Nugan and Frank Clifton
in the Cadet unit who were promoted to Warrant Officer.
There were other "House members" in the Thirty Club,
Projector Club, Photographic Club, Orchestra and Archives.
1980 has seen two new assistant House masters with Mr Devin
doing one day a week in 1st term, before he left us and was
succeeded by Mr Roberson. Both are Masters at Shore.
The House wishes the Upper VI the best of luck in the HSC
coming up for them soon. Our thanks go to both Mr Devin and Mr
Roberson and special thanks to Mr and Mrs Colebrook and Mr
Gainford for a great year.
1980 SCHOOL HOUSE REPORT
The year 1980 proved to be a most successful one in all respects
for the House. The beginning ;_of the year saw 26 new boys being
welcomed into our ranks. We must give thanks to the housemasters
for the efficient running of the House and also to our House Captain
Hugh Cooke, who excelled in his duties.
Sadly, our new housemasters from last year, Mr Warren and
Mr Yeung, departed to leave vacant room for our new staff. Our two
new members are Mr Jones and Mr Creer who have fitted into the
House extremely well.
Assisting in the running of the house this year was W. Barnier,
C. Litchfield, R. Long, H. Cooke, all full prefects, and J. Badgery,
J. Parker, D. Murphy,.all sub-prefects. Congratulations-must go to
this year for having such a large number of prefects, which leads to
the enjoyment of all throughout the year.
As usual the House was well represented in all sporting
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activities. In rowing our House Captain, Hugh Cooke, was Captain
of Boats, being number 7 in the 1st VIII, whilst G. Taylor was in the
2nd VIII which was coxed by a fellow House member P. Francis.
Brian Barnier coxed the 1st IV, winners of the G.P.S.
The cricket season was enjoyed especially by C. Litchfield who
was Captain of Cricket and was selected in the G.P.S. 1st XI. R.
Long was also a permanent member of the 1st XI, while J. Parker
played two matches for the lst's.
In basketball I. Vivers was selected in the lst's, while H. Talbot
and N. Lyne played for the 2nd's. A. McDouall was in the lst's for
Tennis while D. Murphy received his colours for Swimming.
The football season proved the superiority of School House with
R. Long, J. Badgery and W. Barnier making the firsts. James
Badgery was selected in the G.P.S. 3rds with W. Barnier playing for
the G.P.S. lsts, N..S.W. lsts and Australian 1st XV. D. Murphy and
J. Parker were also valuable players for the 2nd XV.
During the football season the shooters proceeded to practise
which eventually placed C. Cudmore (Captain), B. Barnier and P.
Stratton in the 2nd's.
In athletics the House was well represented with many
prospects for the G.P.S. teams. In the school carnival the open relay
was dominated by the House with the 1st and 2nd team cruising into
the two top positions. We believe this is the third consecutive year
this event has been won by School House. R. Jeffery and B. Badgery
won their U16 400m and U15 shotput respectively while B. Barnier
won the 1500m convincingly.
After this highly successful and enjoyable year all that can be
wished for is that 1981 is as successful.
BARRY HOUSE REPORT
This year the House has been well run under the authority of
Brett Middleton as House Captain and Richard Ferris as ViceCaptain. They were ably assisted by Jerry Basson, Phil Clift, Richard
Crowther, Michael Marlow, John Riley and Warwick Scott as House
Prefects.
Again the House has been very active in school activities. We had
boys in the Projector Club, Photographic Club, Stamp Club and
the 30 Club. Richard Crowther and Richard Ferris were on the
Shore Weekly Record committee. Doug Hughes and John
Hamparsum were assistants in the Games Room. With all boys from
the fourth form up involved in activities the House was involved in
Cadets, Air Training Cadets, Library and Archives. John Riley was a
CUO in the ATC while John Morrice, Nick Johnston and Gordon
Studdy also attained the rank of CUO in the Cadets. Most of the
lower LVIth form and the Vth form held rank in the Cadets.
The House was well represented on the sporting field this year.
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Brett Middleton was in the 2nd XV and Phil Clift was in the 4th XV.
Simon Locke played in the 16As, Doug Hughes in the 15As and
David Bannister in the 14As.
We were well represented in rowing. Richard Crowther coxed
the 1st VIII, Richard Ferris and Ian Capel were stroke and bow
respectively of the 1st IV (GPS winners), Sean Bannister stroked the
2nd IV (GPS winners), Nick Johnston stroked the 3rd IV (GPS
winners) and John Morrice was bow of the 4th IV. There were
numerous younger boys in the junior VIIIs and Tubs
In Cricket Brett Middleton was in 2nd XI and Hiram Marr was
in the 3rd XI.
Mrs Greaves, our Matron of last year, has been replaced by Mrs
Kroiler who has settled in well and proved to be most capable and
understanding.
Two assistant house-masters have left us; Mr Geddes left at the
end of last year and Mr Graham at the end of first term. We would
like to thank them for their invaluable help over the years that they
were here. They have been replaced by Mr Devin at the start of the
year and Mr Roberson in 2nd term. They have both settled in well
and are coping nicely.
Mr and Mrs Burns have now been in the house 15 years. Mr
Burns' perennial eagle eye holds the house in good stead, with Mrs
Burns providing help whenever called upon. Their experience can
only be described as invaluable.
The leadership in the House this year has proved a slightly
looser hand on the reigns can allow the House to function smoothly
and let the boys enjoy themselves to a greater extent. One can only
hope 1981 will be as successful as 1980 has been.
SHOOTING
With five members of last year's premiership team still here the
season opened with high expectations.
The first trip to Anzac Range was confined to those who
attended last year's camp. Some encouraging scores were recorded
but even at this early date a pattern which was to plague the season
seemed to be evident. Many of the scores were inconsistent. It was
apparent, too, that whilst we had a core of experienced shooters
there was a large variation in the relative experience and ability of
those available for final selection.
Peter Birch resumed his position as captain and set about the
task of moulding a team. His own organisation and discipline were a
fine example to the others. In a few weeks they had settled down to
the task of preparation for the GPS competetition.
Having invited Armidale down for a match, we extended our
invitation to Scots and High who readily accepted. Our team
performed very well winning by 8 points from Scots with TAS third.
But, once again — this time under match conditions — the
inconsistent results were evident.
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Saturday morning shoots continued under ideal conditions till
mid July, when we paid a return visit to Armidale. From the moment
of our arrival we were treated to the same high standard of
hospitality we have come to accept as normal.
On Saturday morning we shot two stages at 600 yards in clear
almost windless conditions. At the end of stage 1, after recording 3
"possibles" we were level with TAS. The second stage saw some
excellent shooting by most of the team (eight shooters scored 45 or
better out of a possible 50. In this stage we established a clear
winning margin. Thank you TAS for a memorable weekend.
As camp approached it became clear that other commitments
had depleted our core of experienced shooters and our final selection
included several very raw recruits.
The first day's shooting left us all with high hopes of
improvement — at least we could expect little else after examining
the day's scores. The only bright spot I could find was that I could
not criticise the consistency. The scores were all bad!
By the end of the week scores had improved considerably and
the selection team only had one problem — would X (or Y or Z) have
his good day, or his bad one, on the next Tuesday or Wednesday.
The match against the Old Boys team on Saturday morning did
little to clear the air as far as selection was concerned.
The GPS competition began in the worst conditions I have
experienced at Anzac Range. The wind (absent during all our
practice) broke five targets before a shot was fired. We persevered at
500 yards for the first stage of the Rawson but further target failures
made it impossible for the Range Officer to apply the prescribed
time limit, resulting in considerable confusion.
But the wind had already done its damage, not on the bullets —
as most people would expect — but on the shooters themselves. Five
scores below 30 out of 35!
The second stage was transferred to 300 yards (instead of 600
yards) and with the lesson of the first stage behind them the team
ignored the mental effect of the wind and recorded the top score of
this stage. Despite this we were placed 5th after tying with Scots and
losing on a count back of central bulls.
After lunch the NRA Shield was fired from 300 yards (instead of
600 yards) and the team showed its worth by winning with a margin
of 9 points from Scots. The competition at this stage was the most
open I have seen with five schools having almost equal chances of
being Premiers.
The Buchanan Shield, shot on Wednesday afternoon, saw some
average shooting which was only good enough to run second to Scots
who were thus Premiers by the narrowest of margins.
Congratulations Scots.
P. C. Hobson and I. R. Lyall were chosen in the combined GPS
team to defend the R. J. Magoffin Shield against SURC and
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UNSWRC. The GPS team retained the shield, both of our
representatives shooting a creditable 95/100.
The Venour Nathan Shield awarded to the shooter scoring the
highest aggregate for Shore in the GPS competition was won by P. C.
Hobson with a score of 149 out of a possible 168.
The seconds match, shot on the Wednesday morning, saw some
good shooting, but lack of experience, and the odd inconsistent
result, saw our team finish in 5th place, with Grammar winning by a
wide margin.
So many people helped during the season that I hesitate to start
naming them for fear of offending those I omit.
Andrew Burns (1976 premiership team) was a tower of strength.
He gave us every Saturday morning and the whole of camp,
coaching, advising and helping in many ways. I feel sure that had he
been with us during that fatal first stage of the Rawson Cup his very
presence would have inspired that extra point we needed.
Richard Burstal, David Kessell, Kent Docker and several other
past members came out to help on Saturday mornings — their
interest means a lot to the morale of the group.
To all those mothers — and fathers — who provided such an
array of food on the days of the competition we all say "Thank you".
This short period between matches helps to break the tension and
allows the team to start the afternoon in a more relaxed frame of
mind.
Mr C. E. Silvester, with his other commitments, was unable to
help on Saturday mornings but his support and willingness to help
in any job during camp contributed much to the smoother running
of the whole period.
Finally we wish to thank Mrs Birch for allowing us free run of
her house, and yard, on the final Saturday night. I am sure everyone
present would join me in saying how much we appreciated all that
she did for us.
We look forward to next year.
Results of the GPS Competition
THE RAWSON CUP
Two sighters and seven shots fired at each of 500 yards and 300
yards (normally 600 yards).
Lyall
Birch
Docker
Macdonald
Hobson
Nelson
500
31.3
32.1
30.1
29.1
29.0
28.0
300
33.1
30.2
32.1
32.2
32.0
32.2
Total
64.2
62.3
62.1
61.3
61.0
60.2
Match Results
lstT.A.S.
2ndS.G.S.
3rdT.K.S.
4th T.S.C.
Pts.
506.22
497.19
493.22
488.17
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Appleton
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28.0
28.1
32.0
30.1
60.0
58.2
5th S.C.E.G.S.
488.14
N.R.A. SHIELD
Two optional sighters and 10 scoring shots at 300 yards
(normally 600 yards)
Birch
Hyles
Docker
Hobson
Lyall
Appleton
Nelson
Macdonald
300
47.4
47.3
47.2
47.1
45.2
45.1
44.3
44.1
Match Results
Pts
1st S.C.E.G.S.
2ndT.S.C.
3rdT.K.S.
4th T.A.S.
5th S.G.S.
6th S.H.S.
366.17
357.18
353.12
349.9
345.19
290.5
THE BUCHANAN SHIELD
Rapid fire: Two sighters and eight scoring shots to be fired in 60
seconds.
Snap: Two sighters and one scoring shot at each of eight
exposures. The target is exposed for three seconds and is away for
five seconds.
Hobson
Lyall
Docker
Nelson
Appleton
Birch
Macdonald
Hyles
Rapid
20
18
19
18
18
19
16
17
Snap
21
20
17
16
16
13
20
13
Total
41
38
36
34
34
32
36
30
The Second Match
Two stages of two optional sighters and seven scoring shots both
fired at 300 yards (normally 300 and 500 yards)
Cudmore
Kannegieter
Bernerius
Phillips
Smith
Keller
Barnier
Stratton
60.1
68.6
53.0
61.1
52.1
56.0
53.0
56.0
Match Results
S.G.S.
T.A.S.
T.K.S.
T.S.C.
S C . E G S.
S.H.S.
Pts
496.19
477.16
477.11
468.11
459.9
439.4
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SMALL BORE RIFLE SHOOTING
With the success of last year's win in their minds the Club was
anxious to get under way in 1980. With Peter Nelson as captain,
assisted by Peter Hobson as scorer, Ian Docker as treasurer, Tim
Kannegieter and Dan Bernerius as armourers, the Club had an
enthusiastic committee who were determined to repeat the double.
The trial competition saw six G.P.S. schools competing with St
Joseph's fielding two open teams as well as an under 16 team.
Regular Friday afternoon practice — with its associated
Handicap and Championship competitions, soon brought a high
standard in the Open with some considerable promise in under 16.
The first round — fired in April — confirmed this opinion with
the Open team winning from Kings whilst the U16 came second to
Kings by a clear margin.
Open
Birch
Hobson
Lloyd
Nelson
Lyall
Macdonald
Cranney
Meares
89
93
90
89
90
82
89
95
717
Kannegieter
Appleton
Docker
Tavener
Francis
Barnier
Bernerius
Cudmore
90
88
94
76
68
79
83
69
S.C.E.G.S.
T.K.S.
S.J.C. No. 1
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
S.J.C. No. 2
N.C.
717
710
702
657
637
623
554
T.K.S.
S.C.E.G.S.
S.J.C.
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
N.C.
678
647
634
598
576
525
U16
647
The second round fired at the end of first term saw a slight
improvement by the lsts but the U16s slumped to fourth place.
Open
Cranney
Barnier
Birch
Lyall
Meares
95
90
93
88
89
S.C.E.G.S.
T.K.S.
S.J.C. No. 1
S.J.C. No. 2
S.G.S.
728
714
687
659
642
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Hobson
Lloyd
Nelson
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98
80
95
728
T.A.S.
N.C.
599
573
T.K.S
S.J.C.
N.C.
S.C.E.G.S.
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
661
650
647
630
607
522
U 16
Barnier
Cudmore
Stratton
Appleton
Bernerius
Docker
Macdonald
Kannegieter
84
77
86
76
90
40
90
87
630
It was encouraging to see Newington up with the leaders in this
competition.
With the shooting season at Anzac Range now in full swing
time became all important as the small bore range was used to
augment practice on the open range.
Round 3 saw the lsts increase their lead whilst the U16s
bounced back to contention with a fine win over Kings.
Open
Nelson
Macdonald
Cranney
Barnier
Lyall
Me ares
Birch
Hobson
92
88
90
86
98
86
93
96
729
Keller
Barnier
Cudmore
Kanniegeter
Stratton
Docker
Appleton
Bernerius
70
84
84
86
91
96
92
83
686
S.C.E.G.S.
T.K.S.
S.J.C. No. 1
S.J.C. No. 2
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
N.C.
729
715
712
712
627
615
608
S.C.E.G.S.
N.C.
T.K.S.
S.J.C.
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
686
671
654
638
604
437
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Round 4 saw the Ists go to an unbeatable lead whilst the U16s
lost any chance of a win by running third.
Open
Lyall
Hobson
Appleton
Cranney
Birch
Meares
Nelson
Macdonald
95
93
92
98
97
83
91
97
746
Tavener
Barnier
Phillips
Woods
Stratton
Bernerius
Kannegieter
Docker
74
89
81
74
80
76
81
86
641
S.C.E.G.S.
S.J.C. No. 1
T.K.S.
N.C.
S.J.C. No. 2
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
746
721
712
703
686
653
622
S.J.C.
T.K.S.
S.C.E.G.S.
N.C.
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
660
657
641
617
588
558
U16
The 5th and final round saw the Open team undefeated in the
competition while the U16 team shot well to run second to Kings.
Open
Nelson
Macdonald
Hobson
Birch
Lyall
Cudmore
Docker
Kanniegeter
97
86
93
95
96
86
95
86
734
S.C.E.G.S.
S.J.C. No. I
T.K.S.
S.J.C. No. 2
T.A.S.
N.C.
S.G.S.
734
715
704
674
665
660
612
T.K.S.
S.C.E.G.S.
N.C.
S.J.C.
T.A.S.
S.G.S.
692
667
652
647
618
533
U16
Smith
Phillips .
Bernerius
Tavener
Keller
Thompson
85
78
82
81
89
79
186
Barnier
Stratton
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84
89
667
The final points and places were:
Open
U 16
lstS.C.E.G.S.
75 pts
1st'r.K.s.
2ndT.K.S.
49 pts
2nd S.C.E.G. S.
3rd S.J.C.
3rd S.J.C. No. 1
44V2 Pts
4th S.J.C. No. 2
21'/2 P ts
4th N.C.
5th T.A.S.
15 pts
5th T.A.S.
6th equal N.C.
10 pts
6th S.C.G.
S.G.S.
10 pts
64 pts
50 pts
44 pts
34 pts
17 pts
11 pts
During second term St Joseph's brought two teams over to our
range for a match. Our 1st team scored a win but the 2nd team was
defeated by some very good shooting from the St Joseph's team.
The Club Championship which is contested over the year's
performance was won by P. Hobson with P. Nelson second.
The Club Handicap trophy for the first half year was won by B.
Keller and for the second half year by P. Hobson.
Small bore shooting now looks as though it is here to stay but
we will need several more years before it is sufficiently established to
be recognised as an official sport.
The Editor has received the following letter from T. M.
Jeffrey (1951-1955).
Dear Sir,
While noting with pleasure that the Projector Club got off to a
good start in 1980,1 was dismayed to read in its report in The Torch
Bearer, June 1980, that no Australian film was included in the
screenings arranged during first term
The club claims that much higher quality films were shown, but
it is certainly arguable whether "Cannonball" and "Death Race
2000" are of higher "quality" than recent Australian films such as
"The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith", "Getting of Wisdom", "Devil's
Playground" and "Caddie". If you want pure action films there is
always "Mad Max" and others.
It would seem appropriate that a school like Shore, while
obviously wishing to encourage the pursuit of a diverse range of
recreational activities, would also wish to encourage an interest in
our nation's entertainment output.
The self-congratulatory exclamation "Well done!" at the end of
the Projector Club's report is somewhat premature.
Yours faithfully
Tom M. Jeffrey (1951-1955)
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CRICKET
The following cricket reports were omitted from the June, 1980
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2nd XI
The 2nd XI were extremely unlucky not to win the competition
this year. The team was very strong in all departments of the game
and yet were not able to produce a combination of high standard
performances in all departments often enough. Nevertheless the
season was a pretty successful one.
The highlight of the season was undoubtedly the match against
St Joseph's, which, as always, was played very hard. St Joseph's,
after being sent in, were 3-97 and in the box seat until a magnificent
combined bowling and fielding display resulted in the last 7 wickets
falling for only 29 runs. We then passed their score with only two
wickets down in what a fine example of determined batting under
great pressure from the Joey's bowlers and fieldsmen.
One problem which the team did encounter during the season
was a distinct difficulty in taking the last wicket, particularly against
Riverview, Kings and Grammar. This was often the result of lapses
in the field, although at times it was just as equally through the
opposition's determination. We had every chance to win the
competition when playing bottom team Grammar, in the last game,
needing a victory to secure the competition. After declaring very
early at 6-148 we received rather a setback when Grammar moved
quickly to 4-48 but we recovered well to have them 9-122 with 22
minutes to go. Unfortunately, we just could not secure that last
wicket and had to be content with third place from the draw and 35
points.
The most pleasing aspect of the season was the fact that every
player proved himself worthy of a place in the team by his
performances on the field. For this reason a report of this type would
be totally inadequate unless it made mention of each of the people
who contributed to the team's success.
The team: The openers Christie and Cordner set the team off to
a good start on quite a few occasions — particularly Newington, 100
(on a very wet pitch), and St Joseph's, 65. Both showed fine
application on occasions and set the scene for a number of good
totals. Christie also proved a useful leg-spinner and Cordner a
generally safe 'keeper.
Parker was obviously a player of great ability, earning a berth in
the 1st XI on three occasions, but he could not quite recapture his
pre-season form. His experience, however, was invaluable and he
proved a thoughtful vice-captain.
Cox joined the team from the 1st XI for the last four games and
reached peak form at the end of the season. His 91 n.o. against
Grammar was a fine innings, and his catch in the same match was
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quite brilliant. His acceptance of the need to declare in the last
match when poised for a certain century was tremendous.
Irons was a very valuable member of the 2nd XI, mainly
because of his total dedication, particularly when batting. Though
never brilliant, he often held the middle-order together, notably
against Rivenaew and Kings. His fielding, too, was always of a high
standard.
Clarke was an all-rounder who, though never excellent in all
departments
simultaneously,
nevertheless
produced
good
performances in each at some time. His batting against Riveryiew,
bowling against Joeys and Scots and general fielding were all
important contributions.
Gray-Spencer developed greatly through the season from a
slogger to a batsman of "controlled aggression". He worked hard in
the field, was a valuable team member, and, most importantly, was
responsible for the only three 6's of the season, one into the
swimming pool at Newington.
Middleton was probably the quickest bowler in the 2nd XI
competition. He succeeded in clean bowling the opposition opening
batsmen in all but the last match, and finished with many wickets.
His fielding and batting were also sound, unlike his leg.
Ambrose also developed, so much so that by the end of the
season he knew the difference between a cricket bat and a rowing
oar (only after many wet cricket bats). His bowling was always
accurate and containing and he also developed into a handy slips
fieldsman.
Lee was a fine off-spinner who rarely had a bad day with the
ball and always put pressure on the batsman. His fielding improved
tremendously through the season and he finished the season a far
more accomplished cricketer.
Woodley was a classic example of what dedicated coaching can
achieve. After three matches Mark had only 3 wickets, but with
some intensive work on his action he was able to capture 15 wickets
in the last four games with great spells against High, Kings and
Scots. Thanks also to Robinson and Levitt for filling in so capably
when required.
The irony of the season was that the two teams who beat us in
the competition, Riverview and Joeys, we defeated easily by 6 wickets
and 8 wickets respectively. Our only loss was against High, by 22
runs. The pleasing thing about losing was seeing that the team spirit
that had built up during the year still existed, and for that, much of
the thanks must go to the coach, Mr Jenkins.
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2nd X11980 STATISTICS
Batting
Name
M
/
No• HS
Runs
Average Catches
Cordner
7
7
— 67
231
33
14,5st
Christie
7
7
— 59
111
15.86 1
Parker
5
5
— 30
53
10.6
4
Irons
7
7
— 29
121
17.29 —
Clarke
7
7
1
27
14.67 3
88
Cox
4
4
1
91n .o. 133
44.33 2
G/Spencer
7
7
1
48
22.17 2
133
Robinson
3
3
—
13
17
5.67 —
Ambrose
7
4
2
l l n . o . 27
13.5
2
Middleton
6
3
2
16
28
28
2
Also batted:
Lee (1), Levitt (1 n .o.), Paull (2), Woodley (On.o.), Peterson 3n.o.).
Bowling
R
W
Best Performance
0
M
Average
Name
Woodley
87.1 27 17 165
9.71
5-26
Middleton 67
19 13 134
10.31
4-37
Ambrose
86
23
9 178
19.78
4-36
Lee
72.2 28 11 134
12.18
3-23
21.2
71
3-12
Christie
6
11.83
2
Clarke
20.3
36
6
4-7
6
5
Also bowled: Gray-Spencer (1-23), Irons (1-2), Levitt (0-4), Parker
(1-16), Robinson (0-8).
Results of matches played
v. Riverview at Riverview
SHORE: 7-202 defeated RIVERVIEW: 121
v. Newington at Newington
SHORE: 7-174 (dec) drew with NEWINGTON: 7-115
v. St Joseph's at Northbridge
SHORE: 5-151 defeated ST. JOSEPH'S: 126
v. High at High
SHORE: 90 lost to HIGH: 112
v. Kings at Kings
SHORE: 6-120 defeated KINGS: 89
v. Scots at Northbridge
SHORE: 8-136 defeated SCOTS: 112
v. Grammar at Northbridge
SHORE: 6-148 (dec) drew with GRAMMAR: 9-131
Shore lost 49 wickets for 1021 off 329.3 overs.
Runs/Wicket: 20.84; Runs/Over: 3.09; Overs/Wicket: 6.73
We were only dismissed once in seven innings.
Our opposition lost 66 wickets for 806 runs off 333.5 overs.
Runs/Wicket: 12.21; Runs/Overs: 2.41; Overs/Wicket: 5.06
We dismissed our opposition five times in seven innings.
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3rd XI
Coach: Mr J. W. Burns
Team: C. A. Levitt (a), M. J. Carroll, D. C. Cudmore, P. J.
Allerton, M. A. Gray-Spencer, P. C. Duff, H. J. Marr, P. McK.
Anderson, A. J. G. Paull, J. F. N. Robinson, A. C. D. Peterson, R. J.
Hemingway.
The Third XI had quite a successful season, winning five of the
six games played, the other match being cancelled.
The bowling was at most times very good, with Marr and
Cudmore in particular capturing many early wickets. The fielding
showed improvement, whilst Carroll was very competent behind the
stumps.
The batting however proved to be quite inconsistent and hence
the team managed many narrow victories. These resulted often from
good scores from individual batsmen only. Overall, the team would
like to thank Mr Burns for a most enjoyable season.
4th XI
Coach.B. Nicol Esq
Team: D. B; Buckland (c), J. C. Bacon, M. J. Beard, C. G. Bird,
T. F. Burns, M. L. Hurst, S. H. Locke, J. T. B. McKaughan, M. E.
Palmer, M. H. Potter, T. M. Ryan.
The 4th XI did not lose a match throughout the first term, with
the exception of the Old Boys' match. The strength of the team and
their enthusiastic approach assured a highly successful season. The
team, for its grade, had a very strong batting line-up, good fielding
and usually reasonable bowling. A highlight was the defeat of the
School's 3rd XI by over 50 runs. This demonstrates the depth of
cricket at Shore.
The batting had great depth and all batsmen made good scores
when they applied thorough concentration. Special mention
should be made of Burns' 102 n.o. and Ryan's 76 against T.S.C.
Potter and Bacon usually had reasonable opening partnerships
whilst Bird and Buckland were often the stalwart batsmen. Locke
and particularly McKaughan showed real batting talent compiling
some attractive innings but often giving their wickets away too
easily.
The bowling line-up was also useful but a little inconsistent.
Palmer, Hurst and Beard were all particularly dangerous on their
day. Burns developed into an excellent allrounder often capturing
important wickets. Bird had another consistent season behind the
stumps taking some amazing catches. The whole team ably assisted
the bowlers with their anthusiastic and aggressive fielding, and
many excellent catches were taken.
The team would particularly like to thank Mr Nicol for his
assistance in all parts of the game. Together with the help of (that
Old Boy who took a number of wickets against us in the O.B.U.
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match) John Kendall, the 4th XI appreciated the coaching, which
contributed to a most satisfying season.
FOOTBALL
The football season in 1980 took a somewhat different form to
those of the immediate past years. There were two reasons: first the
winter was exceptionally dry and the grounds were very much
harder; and, secondly, fewer games than normal were played by the
senior teams. With many other schools now providing alternative
games to Rugby Union during the winter it has become increasingly
difficult to obtain matches against a series of schools, particularly in
the open age groups. Many of the lower open teams have to play one
or two schools at least three times in the season; and the same
phenomenon is now appearing in the 16's, and even in the 15's. In
order to overcome the boredom of playing the one school several
times in the season, it was decided to institute a 7-a-side tournament
on one of the Saturdays. This proved to be successful and will, with
the experience gained, be better organised and hopefully even more
successful in future years.
The 1st and 2nd teams started the season without any
particular promise because two new teams had to be built. Yet, by
the devotion and dedication of the players, both teams did
exceptionally well in the G.P.S. competition. The 1st XV developed a
very good pack of forwards while the backs learned to vary their play
as the season went on. The most striking feature was the way in
which the technical skills of individual players improved as the
season developed. Towards the end of the season, by sheer hard
work, many players were able to perform in a match skills which
they had not displayed at the beginning of the season. The strength
of the team was in its unity of purpose and its willingness to practice
with determination. As the season passed, the team spirit was very
striking.
Eight players were selected in the G.P.S. sides: in the lst's A. J.
Ambrose, W. R. B. Barnier, G. H. Burrow; in the 2nd's M. J. Amos
and C. A. Levitt; in the 3rd's J. H. Badgery, R. D. Clarke and J. B.
Walter. W. R. B. Barnier was selected in the N.S.W. School 1st XV
with G. H. Burrow as a reserve and A. J. Ambrose was selected in the
N.S.W. Schools 2nd XV. Later Barnier was selected in the
Australian Schools XV which defeated Ireland and New Zealand
schools while Burrow was selected as a reserve for this team. Both
boys fully deserved their selections.
The 2nd XV was a very average side which did extremely well to
lead the competition for quite a number of matches. Unfortunately
it had several weak positions which were exploited by the opposition
in the later part of the season.
The 1st XV came second in the G.P.S. competition and the 2nd
XV came fourth.
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1st XV
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Coach: The Headmaster.
Team: G. H. Burrow (c), M. I. Williamson, A. J. Ambrose, M.
J. Amos, J. H. Badgery, W. R. B. Barnier, R. D. Clarke, M. A. GraySpencer, C. A. Levitt, R. A. Long, S. O. D. Meares, R. A. K. Nugan,
J. B. Walter, P. G. Watson, J. B. Walter.
The 1st XV this year was picked quickly for the first St Joseph's
game, under the unusual circumstances of the captain of football
not playing. Many changes occurred before the final team was
selected to play in the competition.
Despite some early losses in the pre-season matches, the team
had good spirit which it displayed in the first competition match
against eventual premiers St Ignatius. This match was drawn. Both
Shore and St Ignatius were locked together for the first four
competition matches then both suffered losses so that they were
equal again with one match to play. In this match St Ignatius beat
Grammar and Shore lost to St Joseph's leaving St Ignatius premiers
and Shore runners-up.
Throughout the season, the experienced hooker Barnier
secured his place for selection in the G.P.S. lst's by mixing
aggressive rucking and mauling with strong scrummaging. This is
shown by the large amount of ball the team won. Amos
complimented Barnier's loose head scrum ball and generally
brought discomfort to his opposition. Burrow who was playing in his
first season as prop completed the front row. For someone playing in
a new position he performed extremely well especially in the latter
matches. Although not a technically correct front row it was
.extremely effective and just rewards were granted by the G.P.S.
selections.
Ambrose, the tall second rower, again outjumped and
outrucked his opposite numbers. He was a great asset in lineouts
and together with Barnier provided a great deal of experience and
size to the pack. Nugan, the other second rower gained much
experience this season which will be useful for next season.
The flankers Meares and Watson proved to be particularly hard
members of the pack. Meares worked hard all year and was noted
for his picking up of loose ball and play around the back of the
lineout. Watson, a big flanker, added weight and toughness to the
back row. Wolff, the No. 8, demonstrated a keenness to pick up
loose ball around the back of mauls resulting in him being the
forward's top try-scorer. Cox, played in the last two matches as lock
when Nugan was injured. He showed determination and
considerable skill in his game.
Long, the half-back in the first few games had to clear
continued untidy ball. As soon as this was fixed his natural game
began to show. Rather disappointingly however he was unrecognised
at the end of season selections.
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The five-eighth, Williamson, was controlling pivot of the
backline. His step, good ball sense and defence are worthy of note.
He led the backline well and formed good combinations with both
his half and inside centre. Rather tragically however he broke his
wrist robbing all his chances of representation.
The centres, Walter and Gray-Spencer, were strong in both
attack and defence. Walter, the stronger of the two played well
throughout the season feeding his faster outside centre and wingers.
Badgery and Levitt added considerable speed to the backline.
Badgery was a very strong, fast runner and Levitt showed that he is
an extremely skillful footballer in everything he did. Rightly so, these
two were the teams two top try scorers.
The full back, Clarke, illustrated his kicking ability and
zippiness throughout the whole season. As the goal kicker he
practised hard and brought the team many valuable points.
The experience and dedication of the Headmaster and Mr
Emery as coaches proved invaluable to the team. They gave
constructive advice and criticism about technique and the way to
play the game. Additionally the team's confidence in their advice
helped build up a strong spirit which united the players into a team.
Thanks must go to the coaches and all those associated with Shore
Rugby throughout 1980.
2nd XV
Coaches: Mr B. H. Travers and Mr N. A. Emery
Team: A. R. Hackworthy (c), P. G. Campbell, J. W. Ellis, D. J.
Murphy, A. S. Gillespie, J. S. Parker, T. J. Breden, S. G. D. Meares,
B. M. S. Middleton, T. F. Burns, M. J. Carroll, M. R. F. Macdermid,
F. S. Belli, D. H. Burnett, G. D. Cordner, D. J. Maccallum, S. M. Le
Messurer.
This year the 2nd XV had a varied season, finishing 4th in the
competition. The team improved from the trials and this was
highlighted by several competition wins against teams which we had
lost to previously. With a very good win against Barker in the last
trial, the seconds entered the competition in a strong position. Both
the forwards and backs combined well in the first competition match
to defeat Riverview 6-4. The seconds then drew against Kings in
muddy conditions, and defeated Newington and Scots in successive
weeks. At this stage the team was equal competition leaders with
seven points. Unfortunately the backs did not play as well as they did
in earlier matches although the forward pack combined well winning
over 50 per cent of possession. Throughout the season Campbell,
Hackworthy, Ellis and Murphy were strong in the forward pack,
supported by Carroll and Cordner's defence in the backs.
Matchwinning points were gained by the somewhat unpredictable
kicking of five-eighth Burns.
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Apart from the final three matches which the seconds lost, the
team improved greatly during the season under the experienced
coaching of Mr Emery and the Headmaster. With their help the
seconds discovered they were not a team of starring individuals but a
group of footballers who when they combined as a unit were hard to
defeat. It was this teamwork which made the season so memorable,
especially the last match against St Joseph's at Hunters Hill. Many
thanks to Mr Emery and the Headmaster for the time they spent
developing this team spirit as well as our standard of play.
3rd XV
Coach: S. F. Russell.
Team: D. B. Buckland (c), T. M. Ryan (v.c), I. A. Bell, M. A.
L. Biddulph, W. J. Burgess, H. R. Cooke, C. R. Cox, M. R. A.
Edgar, M. G. Green, M. R. Humphrey, A. D. Irons, G. C. O.
Litchfield, S. M. LeMessurier, P. A. Stokes, E. R. Szeto.
The Shore 3rd XV started the 1980 season with some major
selection problems, thus losing the first two games narrowly. The.
coach's master strategy saw Ryan develop into a sound five-eighth,
Litchfield into a safe centre and Cox into an excellent No. 8. The
team soon settled down and played some very strong attractive
running rugby.
The 3rd's had two huge victories over T.A.S. and St. Andrews
Cathedral. During the competition we lost two matches, winning the
remaining five. Newington, Scots and High were all comfortably
defeated. Overall the forward pack was quite sound, but sometimes
failed in producing good second phase ball. When good ball was won
the backs frequently showed their strength with the wingers scoring
many tries.
Cox played consistently good football and he gained promotion
to the 1st XV with two games left. Usually LeMessurier and Stokes
were strong too. They were well supported by Edgar and Green.
In the backs Humphrey played very well and Cooke probably
improved more than anyone during the season. Overall the team
would like to thank Mr Russell for his dedicated coaching. The hard
trainings were well rewarded with some enjoyable Rugby.
4th XV
Team: K. Fraser (a), J. Shepherd (v.c), P. Clift, R. St John, A.
McDouall, M. Saville, J. Hyde, J. Feakes, M. Hurst, J. Hartwig, N.
Lyne, F. Lee, S. Grooms, H. Talbot, M. Clancy.
The 4th XV were quite successful in 1980 losing only to St
Joseph's, Kings and St Ignatius. This success can be attributed to
the hard rucking and persistence of the forwards combined with the
determined running of the inside backs and speed of the wingers.
Thanks should go to Mr Dobb. His training methods, cheerful
attitude and ability to develop team spirit made the season much
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more rewarding. Also Mr Field (an exchange master from
Shrewsbury) should be mentioned for his help with the team. Fraser
and Shepherd should be commended for their leadership as captain
and vice captain respectively.
1980 proved to be a most enjoyable and satisfying season for the
4th XV.
FOOTBALL TEAMS, 1980
1st XV
Coach: The Headmaster.
Team: A. J. Ambrose, M. J. Amos, J. H. Badgery, W. R. B.
Barnier, G. H. Burrow (c), R. D. Clarke, C. A. Cox, M. A. GraySpencer, C. A. Levitt, R. A. Long, S. O. D. Meares, R. A. K. Nugan,
J. B. Walter, P. G. Watson, M. I. Williamson, D. R. Wolff.
Record: Won 6, Lost 5, Drew 1. Second in G.P.S. competition.
2nd XV
Coach: The Headmaster.
Team: F. S. Belli, T. J. Breden, D. H. Burnett, T. F. Burns, P.
G. Campbell, M. J. Carroll, J. W. Ellis, A. S. Gillespie, A. R.
Hackworthy (c), S. M. LeMessurier, G. C. O. Litchfield, M. R. F.
Macdermid, S. G. D. Meares, B. M. S. Middleton, D. J. Murphy, J.
S. Parker.
Record: Won 6, Lost 6, Drew 1.
3rd XV
Coach: S. F. Russell, Esq.
Team: I. A. Bell, M. A. L. Biddulph, D. B. Buckland (a), W. J.
Burgess, H. R. Cooke, M. R. A. Edgar, M. G. Green, M. R.
Humphrey, A. J. Hartwig, A. D. Irons, M. L. Hurst, T. M. Ryan, P.
A. Stokes, E. R. Szeto.
Record: Won 9, Lost 4.
4th XV
Coach: L. R. Dobb, Esq.
Team: R. O. Bennett, C. G. Bird (c), M. R. Clancy, P. D. Clift,
J. M. Feakes, K. S. Fraser, J. C. Grooms, D. G. Hawke, J. W. J.
Hyde, N. W. Lyne, R. A. McDouall, P. M. P. Saville, J. A. A.
Shepherd, R. T. St John, H. R. G. Talbot.
Record: Won 6, Lost 4, Drew 1.
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5th XV
Coach: D. I. Walker, Esq.
Team: A. J. Beard, A. J. Bulmer (c), R. N. Crowther, F. R. A.
Geddes, A. N. Gilmour, J. R. Maccallum, H. J. Marr, G. S. H.
Marshall, J. T. B. McKaughan, P. J. Minnett, J. Morrice, B. M.
O'Sullivan, A. J. G. Paull, J. F. N. Robinson, W. R. A. Scott, I. W.
Sinclair, A. R. Wilson.
Record: Won 6, Lost 5.
6th XV
Coach: P. B. Storey, Esq.
Team: P. G. Adare, A. H. Baird, M. A. Coles, T. J. Dowsett (a),
R. W. Jones, J. H. Logan, A. J. Mulford, N. R. Murray, M. E.
Palmer, A. B. Parker, D. F. A. Scott, C. R. Sharp, D. M. Tinworth,
C. A. Wright.
Record: Won 3, Lost 7, Drew 1.
7th XV
Coach: J. P. Kinny, Esq.
Team: J. Backhouse, N. W. Bernard, M. R. Bradshaw, T. P.
Bray, O. H. Buckman, D. C. Davies, H. R. Elvy, J. A. Jamieson, M.
R. Marlow, C. J. Morgan, A. F. Radford, B. A. Robertson, G. W.
Salmon, C. E. Sullivan, A. W. Woodfield (c).
Record: Won 0, Lost 10.
16AXV
Coach: P. C. Gilchrist, Esq.
Team: S. H. Locke, P. A. Westerholm, R. F. Francis, V. R.
Brown, M. P. Himpoo, P. A. Emery (c), J. R. C. Allaway, I. L.
Vivers, A. L. Berkeley, A. I. G. Gillies, T. W. Carroll, T. R. D. Scott,
R. A. Duddy, S. A. Gray-Spencer, C. P. Ayers, D. A. Hackworthy.
Record: Won 8, Lost 2, Drew 1.
16BXV
Coach: J. A. Meakins, Esq.
Team: D. A. B. Christie, A. F. Myles, J. M. Hanson, M. M.
Cudmore, J. M. Eldershaw, D. J. Turnock, D. S. Smith, C. R.
Selman (a), R. F. Wolff, S. A. Booth, J. C. Bacon, N. R. Johnston, J.
A. Stanley, I. R. Capel, J. W. Murray, P. R. Smith.
Record: Won 9, Lost 2.
16CXV
Coach: C. E. Silvester, Esq.
Team: J. D. Campbell, J. W. Burnett, H. Mackay-Cruise, S. J.
Shepherd, A. N. Wallman, A. D. Oldfield, B. W. D. Barnier, S. P. S.
Bannister, A. P. T. Gonzales, W. A. Williams, C. R. Powell, G. M.
Taylor, B. S. Burge, D. G. M. Duncan, G. P. Francis.
Record: Won 3, Lost 7, Drew 1.
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16DXV
Coach: C. E. Silvester, Esq.
Team: T. B. Dowdle, R. C. Jeffery, E. G. Macdonald, B. W.
Clift, R. H. Cudmore, R. J. Nelson, A. M. W. Talbot, A. R.
Larcombe (a), D. J. Steel, R. J. Cameron, D. F. MacNevin, M. M.
Sainsbury, A. W. Stuart, A. C. D. Peterson, P. E. Cooney.
Record: Won 7, Lost 3, Drew 1.
16EXV
Coach: D. S. Eldridge, Esq.
Team: C. R. H. Wood, R. D. Beard, G. A. Wolstenholme, G.
M. Litchfield, C. W. G. Morgan, R. J. Nelson, A. P. McLennan, A.
S. Groth, I. R. Dewey, M. M. P. Allen, A. M. Sved, S. L. Bartlett, G.
J. Medway, R. J. Wathen, J. A. Garnock.
Record: Won 4, Lost 6, Drew 1.
16FXV
Coach: Rev. D. G. Duchesne.
Team: H. L. Clarke, N. J. Tavener, A. Ball, H. J. Howard, G. J.
Paull, M. J. C. Feetham, P. Kanjian, T. G. G. Keirle, A. J. Harper,
G. J. Bond, C. M. Johnson, S. M. Draper, S. J. McDonald, M. C. G.
Abbott, L. B. Johnson.
Record: Won 2, Lost 8.
15AXV
Coach: J. J. Jenkins, Esq.
Team: P. B. O'Donnell, M. D. Coleman, P. H. England, W. R.
Corbett, R. J. Stowe, P. B. Kent, D. M. Hughes (a), J. I. Williamson,
R. C. Eaton, M. H. Miller, A. J. R. Yuncken, P. A. Vanderspuy, R.
W. Dowsett, A. R. McKay, G. L. Spring, A. N. Goddard.
Record: Won 8, Lost 4.
15BXV
Coach: J. R. Leckie, Esq.
Team: S. D. M. Royds, D. J. Amos, A. C. Sloan, A. J. Dunlop,
P. J. S. Hobden, J. G. Cooper, G. P. Steel, I. C. Cathels, L. M.
McAuley, S. P. Ambrose, D. J. Dyer, B. P. Hardy, R. C. Grooms, D.
H. McCathie, S. J. Moore (a).
Record: Undefeated.
15CXV
Coach: M. B. Robinson, Esq.
Team: C. S. C. Fortey, A. D. Harley, R. C. F. Wallace, M. P.
Bohlsen, S. E. Morley, D. J. Henry, A. E. Collins, R. J. H. Hammett,
J. R. Shepherd, R. J. Freudenstein, A. D. Badgery, W. M. Wanless,
A. B. M. Hurt, A. D. H. Beard, S. G. Francis, A. I. Adare.
Record: Won 9, Lost 2.
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15DXV
Coach: M. B. Robinson, Esq.
Team: N. M. Brown, N. K. M. Allen, S. J. A. Bleechmore (c), T.
J. Peel, S. P. Davis, M. S. E. Butler, A. J. Poate, W. A. Cox, M. E. T.
Penfold, R. J. Berkman, A. D. B. Hughes, R. E. Taplin, S. H. Millar,
G. S. F. Bishop, D. L. M. Peterson.
Record: Won 8, Lost 1, Drew 1.
15EXV
Coach: G. O. Uebergang, Esq.
Team: R. Sakker, T. G. Lyall, A. I. Wright, J. S. Johnston, C. S.
Steel, J. F. Gilfillan (c), M. D. Bampton, S. C. Cranch, S. M.
Cudmore, A. J. Braund, R. T. M. Scott, R. R. Simpson, H. S. S.
Cripps, S. L. Thomas, D. R. Legg.
Record: Won 6, Lost 4, Drew 1.
15FXV
Coach: G. O. Uebergang, Esq.
Team: J. B. N. Ollis, R. L. Garnett, S. F. Fuller, S. J. Gibson, R.
S. Tindal, J. C. Vivers, W. J. C. Robison, A. W. T. Cosgrove, A. G.
Coles, A. M. Bohlsen, D. R. L. Bell, M. E. Reed, D. J. Tingwell, C. P.
H. Love, A. J. Walters.
Record: Won 4, Lost 5, Drew 1.
14AXV
Coach: J. E. Colebrook, Esq.
Team: J. R. L. Wallace, A. R. Pritchard, S. W. Simpson, J. R.
Heiler, D. T. Bannister, H. P. Jones, I. J. Winn (c), T. S. D. Russell,
R. H. B. Buckland, A. R. Davis, I. R. Humphries, M. C. Dixon, D.
L. V. Mutton, C. L. Hawke, A. C. R. Kench.
Record: Won 10, Lost 1, Drew 1.
14BXV
Coach: Dr M. M. Bishop.
Team: H. R. McLennan, I. J. Rutherford, R. B. Laforest, T. R.
Fulton, S. P. O'Brien, D. G. B. Cobcroft, S. J. Hill, S. D. Ascroft; M.
D. Berkeley, D. A. Skipper, M. G. Andronicus, J. R. Sampson (c), J.
T. Hodgkinson, A. J. H. Harpur, W. W. Northam, N. B. Potter.
Record: Undefeated.
14CXV
Coach: N. A. Webb, Esq.
Team: D. J. R. Wansey, R. G. Feakes, A. J. Thompson (c), B.
C. N. Bleechmore, S. B. Dunbar, D. J. Middleton, P. M. A. Warner,
C. D. J. Wall, T. P. Caro, P. A. Kolve, B. A. Siebold, A. H. Hardy, T.
B. Evans, P. J. Mason
Record: Won 10, Lost 1.
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14DXV
Coach: N. A. Webb, Esq.
Team: T. B. Madgwick, A. N. Frank, A. J. F. Hoffmann,
G. B. T. Lovell (c), R. J. W. Holman, A. H. Morgan, D. J. B. Jesser,
S. L. Eakin, A. O. Litchfield, G. E. Ohlsson, P. A. Cudmore, A. D.
Cudmore, J. P. Hughes, R. A. Field, P. D. R. MacLennan.
Record: Won 5, Lost 4, Drew 1.
14EXV
Coach: K. M. Gilmour, Esq.
Team: C. D. M. Black, S. P. Oldfield, T. H. Knox, A. W.
Kierath, J. H. Robertson, S. A. Baker, A. L. Hughson, J. L.
Malcolm, I. D. Groth, M. H. England, T. J. H. Burge, B. J.
Sedgwick, P. R. Hext, V. A. A. Nyar, R. J. Burge, H. T. R. Bellamy,
D. D. W. Strachan, A. J. Burgess.
Record: Won 6, Lost 3, Drew 1.
14FXV
Coach: K. M. Gilmour, Esq.
Team: D. J. Pearson, D. G. Wilcox, R. A. B. Snashall, J. G.
Robertson, T. A. Watson, A. A. Messmer, R. D. Bligh-Jones (c), P.
J. Judd, J. K. MacNevin, R. O. J. Roberts, S. H. Shirley, M. H.
Baird, I. H. Baird, M. A. Foord, A. J. McBean.
Record: Lost only to Cranbrook 14D.
13AXV
Coach: C. W. Hawkins, Esq.
Team: J. McM. Blanshard, C. O. Judd, A. J. Y. Pittar, F. T.
Widdis, H. W. D. Stowe, A. R. Murdoch, S. S. Roberts (c), H. G.
Drinan, P. F. Gregg, P. B. Atkinson, R. J. R. Sowden, P. H.
Langwill, R. M. Murray, G. N. Ferris, K. A. Mitchell, A. G. Streeter.
Record: Won 8, Lost 3, Drew 1.
13BXV
Coach: T. P. Devin, Esq.
Team: J. V. Mutton, C. R. Marran, W. B. Padman, A. N.
Ohlsson, S. A. Skillicorn, D. A. M. Chapman, P. J. Rodger, D. P. A.
Dix, T. W. Stiel, L. J. Adler, D. P. M. Forbes, M. F. Wilkins, J. F. N.
Greenwood, R. J. Berkeley, B. R. Williams (a).
Record: Won 9, Lost 2.
13CXV
Coach: G. L. Pearce, Esq.
Team: C. J. Eagle, D. V. Beresford, J. A. R. Street, R. C. Pierce,
S. D. Hum, E. W. Ball (c), C. T. Fenwicke, D. P. Brownhill, A. J.
Foster, R. J. D. Sandilands, C. Hallett, G. N. Herbert, P. H. Carter,
A. C. Hoholt, B. P. Forsyth, J. R. Conolly.
Record: Won 5, Lost 4, Drew 2.
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13DXV
Coach: G. L. Pearce, Esq.
Team: R. Jacobs, D. S. Shoppee, I. R. Kynaston, S. J. P.
McDowell, R. M. Jamieson, P. J. Roberts (c), L. E. Mackinnon, D.
W. McAuley, I. J. W. Cottrell, A. D. Newman, T. J. Bartlett, S. D.
M. Cosgrove, R. N. Hargreaves, P. C. S. Sinclair, R. W. Jamieson, A.
G. Lindstrom, L. A. Dobbyn.
Record: Won 7, Lost 1, Drew 2.
13EXV
Coach: R. C. Dick, Esq.
Team: L. G. Hbgbin, R. A. Gregory, A. J. Pilbeam, A. J. C.
Robison, M. A. Bleechmore, T. C. Longworth, P. R. Duncan, T. D.
Bright, R. T. Gibson, H. E. W. Carter, I. M. J. Wunderlich, I. W.
Martin, D. B. F. McDowell, S. L. Hall, J. T. Hayes, A. J. Morrice.
Record: Won 7, Lost 4.
13FXV
Coach: R. C. Dick, Esq.
Team: C. G. Peken, M. S. Pagels, I. A. Ditchfield, T. R.
Clarkson, M. J. Walters, A. J. Crouch, D. S. Henderson, R. J.
Carruthers, A. C. Ward, A. F. Gilfillan, W. H. P. Thomas, P. M.
Watson, J. J. Jarvis, P. J. Murphy, T. A. Woodfield, K..J. M. Taylor.
Record: Won 3, Lost 6.
12AXV
Coach: R. J. Mclntosh, Esq.
Team: R. T. Helms, A. J. Dixon, S. T. H. Beard, M. J. F.
Sandilands, J. R. E. Swinburn, S. J. McCook, M. G. Norman, D. M.
Shirley, T. P. Pickles, M. G. Burge, R. I. Williamson, K. S. Lord, N.
J. Freedman, S. N. Allen, M. J: F. Taylor, J. R. Macbeth, R. W.
Jacob, A. D. Sedgwick.
Record: Won 8, Lost 5.
12BXV
Coach: R. K. Whiley, Esq.
Team: N. M. Saunders, M. G. Wolff, A. B. P. Bragg, S. R.
Muffet, R. G. Minnett, I. A. G. Pols, A. D. M. Lloyd, A. L. C. Scott,
N. H. L. Smith, T. J. Hext (c), E. C. Wright, D. G. Fink, A. B.
Clayton, S. S. Cockle, D. L. Harris* I. M. J. Wunderlich, M. I. B,
Walker.
Record: Won 4, Lost 6, Drew 1.
12CXV
Coach: W. G. Cockell, Esq.
Team: W. J. Stuart, T. C. P. Palmer, J. I. Anderson, R. T.
Bootle, R. J. S. Moss, B. D. StJ. Robinson, A. S. H. Millar, D. G.
G.P.S. SWIMMDJG TEAM, 1980
D. J. Murphy, S. O. D. Meares (capt.), L. R. Dobb, Esq., P. A. Birch, P. A. Emery, W. J. Burgess.
FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM, 1980
RUNNERS UP
Back Row: A. L. Hussey, M. S. Penfold, I. L. Vivers, O. H. Buckman, D. K. Shearwood, C. S. Boydell.
Front Row: E. R. Macdonald, R. E. Puller (capt.), R. G. Puller, Esq., S. J. Puller, Y. C. Lee.
SENIOR ATHLETICS TEAM, 1980
4th Row: D. A. Hackworthy, H. Mackay-Cruise, R. F. Francis. A. F. Myles.
3rd Row: G. J. Lewarne, Esq., S. A. Gray-Spencer, P. A. Westerholm, A. C. D. Peterson, M. R. Humphrey, A. W. Reed,
L. R. Dobb, Esq.
2nd Row: M. T. McKaughan, Esq., G. J. Bond, D. J. Schultz, V. R. Brown, S. I. Shepherd, R. D. Clarke. D. S. Smith,
C. E. Silvester, Esq.
Front Row: M. A. Gray-Spencer, T. F. Burns, T. J. Breden, J. W. Burstal (capt.), J. J. Jenkins, Esq., J. H. Badgery, C. A.
Levitt, C. R. Cox, R. A. G. Nugan.
1ST TENNIS TEAM, 1980
Back Row: R. C. Eaton, A. R. McDouall.
Front Row: C. R. Mclvor (capt.), N. A. Webb, Esq., J. S. Weston.
2ND TENNIS TEAM, 1980
Back Row: S. C. Fortey, R. O. D. Meares.
Front Row: S. G. D. Meares (capt), N. A. Webb, Esq., G. J. Bond.
3RD TENNIS TEAM, 1980
Back Row: F. J. Clifton, G. A. Wolstenholme.
Front Row: G. W. Salmon (capt.), N. A. Webb, Esq., P. M. P. Saville.
1ST XI, 1980
Back Row: R. A. Long, J. S. Parker, C. R. Cox, P. J. Minnett, J. W. Burstal, A. W. Reed.
Front Row: M. A. L. Biddulph, M. I. Williamson, G. C. O. Litchfield (capt.), R. K. Whiley, Esq., M. J. Amos, P. A.
Emery, P. G. C. Simpson.
Seated: W. S. Hargreaves.
2ND M, 1980
Back Row: D. A. B. Christie, R. D. Clarke, M. C. Woodley, S. A. Gray-Spencer, D. W. Lee.
Front Row: C. R. Cox, A. D. Irons, G. D. Cordner (capt.), J. J. Jenkins, Esq., J. S. Parker, A. J.
Ambrose, B. M. S. Middleton.
3RD XI, 1980
Back Row: R. J. Hemingway, A. C. D. Peterson, H. J. Marr, D. C. Cudmore, P. J. Allerton.
Front Row: P. G. Duff, M. A. Gray-Spencer, C. A. Levitt (capt.), J. W. Burns, Esq., P. McK.
Anderson, M. J. Carroll, A. J. G. Paull.
JUNIOR ATHLETICS TEAM, 1980
Top Row: D. P. A. Dix, S. P. Ambrose, T. J. Freedman, H. G. Drinan, Dr. M. M. Bishop,
R. A. B. Snashall, S. P. Davis, R. J. Eaton, R. C. Eaton.
4th Row: T. P. Devin, Esq., J. R. Heiler, S. E. Morley, P. H. England, P. B. O'Donnell, P. R.
Smith, R. R. Simpson, J. R. L. Wallace, G. J. Lewarne, Esq.
3rd Row: S. F. Russell, Esq., C. R. Marran, C. O. Judd, J. M. Hanson, R. I. D. Sandilands, P. A.
Clark, G. P. Steel, A. C. Hoholt, T. J. Freedman, C. E. Silvester, Esq.
2nd Row: P. C. Gilchrist, Esq., A. W. D. Barnier, R. C. Jeffery, M. P. Himpoo; J. I. Jenkins, Esq.,
T. W. Dowsett, A. D. Harley, J. M. Eldershaw, L. R. Dobb, Esq.
Front Row: S. F. Cudmore, J. Me. Blanshard, T. W. Stiel, D. A. M. Chapman, I. M. J.
Wunderlich, H. W. D. Stowe, W. B. Padman, D. S. Shoppee.
4TH XI, 1980
Back Row: J. T. B. McKaughan, J. C. Bacon, M. J. Beard, M. H. Potter, M. L. Hurst, T. M.
Ryan.
Front Row: M. E. Palmer, T. F. Burns, D. B. Buckland (capt.), C. G. Bird, S. H. Locke.
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Joyce (a), M. H. D. Dempsey, N. H. Stafford, H. R. McGovern, D.
E. C. Hoskins, J. K. Chambers, C. R. Donnan, R. F.Vaughan.
Record: Won 2, Lost 5, Drew 1.
GOLF REPORT
This year the Golf Team was more active than in previous years,
with games played at Manly and Killara, as well as the two
championship games.
Schoolboy championships are renowned for being played at
"out of the way places" like Cumberland, Bankstown and Kogarah
Golf Club, with this year proving no exception. The venue: The
Coast Golf Club at La Perouse.
Nevertheless, the Shore golfers were out in force, a total of nine,
by far outnumbering any other school. Despite their dedication, our
lads, weary after the long journey, began in varying style, and most
finished in similar fashion (the unwary not noticing the dam on the
18th, which proved fatal).
Situated on the coastline, the treeless course offered little
protection from the wind, and numerous scattered water hazards
were ready to swallow up any stray shots.
All our golfers got their money's worth, except the dependable
Coombes, who played only 83 strokes for his S3.50. The other
members of the 1st team, Anderson, Irons and Duff, faced some
interesting shots from under bushes, across hidden water traps, over
cliffs, and into strong winds. Consequently they saw a lot of
uncharted areas of the course.
Credit must be given to Coles for beating the peak hour traffic
to arrive at the 1st tee (which doubles up as the helipad for the
Prince Henry Hospital) at around 6.30 a.m.
Shore also takes responsibility for McCredie and Legg who were
officially entered under assumed school names (despite their love
and devotion to their "alma mater'').
It is a pity that we were the only G.P.S. school entered, as the
field was completely dominated by State school students.
Our golfers lack consistency which only comes from practice
and greater application; however greater encouragement will help to
develop our golfing potential.
P. M. Anderson
Captain of Golf
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ATHLETICS REPORT, 1980
As the school wound down its Rugby commitment in the mud
and gloom at St Joseph's College, the attention of a b o u t 2 0 per cent
of the student body turned its attention to athletics. This sport has
grown in stature gradually at Shore in recent years and. now holds
interest for a sizeable and enthusiastic group, as evidenced by
pleasing attendance at the School Carnival held on 9th August at
Northbridge.
Ten days prior to the School Carnival, athletics standards
comprising 100 metres, cross-country, shot-put, high j u m p and long
j u m p were held over one day for all I l l r d and S formers. This was the
first time that a complete day had been given over for such an event,
with points being awarded to every boy for each event. I l l B2 won
the competition narrowly from SA2. It is appropriate at this point to
digress from the formal team report.
Many people over the past few years have been critical of
athletics in that it does not offer the same educational values in
respect to playing/competing in a team as does, say, rowing or
Rugby Union. These certainly are important team aspects in the
track and field season, but it cannot be cogently argued that the
athlete is as directly involved in his team as the stroke of an eight or
the tight head prop in a disciplined scrum. Is there something else
then? Of course athletics is a sport that allows the individual to
discover something about himself; to pit himself against himself,
and against a clock or tape measure. Through thorough training and
a disciplined approach he can see tangible signs of improvement in
whatever facet of the sport he undertakes. In an age when personal
achievement and excellence is sometimes frowned upon, is this not a
worthwhile pursuit? This is not intended as a justification for the
sport, but rather to challenge to those dubious of the value of
athletics, be they boys or parents, to think again. It is a sport of the
most personal nature possible, one in which the individual cannot
hide behind team mates.
The benefit from such a situation is that every boy can find his
own level, and work at improving his performance. Thus it was
possible during the season to note improvement in all competitors,
not just the champions. Thus we had a group of boys destined not to
make the G.P.S. team, b u t who could, nonetheless, compete in the
three carnivals leading up to the G.P.S., and in doing so endeavour
to improve their standard. In most cases this was achieved, and
though it is not possible to list every boy in the training squad, the
following were impressive in their desire to improve: E. R.
MacDonald, J. M. Gillian, R. J. DeLepervanche, A. D. Badgery, D.
G. B. Cobcroft, A. C. R. Kench, D. J. Pearson, M. J. F. Sandilands,
J. A. Stanley. P. A. Vanderspuy and E. J. W. Watson.
The training season officially started with the annual Athletics
Camp, once again held at the Palm Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. The
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facilities provided by this club are quite superb, and the setting, with
sweeping sandhills, rolling surf and a distinctly non-urban
atmosphere allow one week of worthwhile training. The club has
been very generous to the Shore team, this being the seventh
consecutive camp held at this venue, and we are indebted to the
officials. It is worth recording that the Club Captain this year is
Morgan Chubb, a recent Old Boy.
Due to the magnificent organisational talents of Dr Finn and
Mrs Margaret Burstal, it was possible to cater for 37 boys at the
camp. One cannot sing the praises loudly enough of the Burstals.
Their contribution to Shore athletics has been purposeful and
beneficial at all times.
The Camp ran smoothly, with a tremendous commitment being
displayed — the dunes being assaulted assiduously, golfers being
frightened out of their wits on the Palm Beach links and scantily
clad sun worshippers looking in awe as the herd pounded past. The
Upper Vlth athletes, J. W. Burstal, J. H. Badgery, T. J. Breden and
T. F. Burns, led the camp intelligently and with enthusiasm.
This set the scene for the remainder of holiday training which
was conducted at Northbridge and Centennial Park, and a group of
regulars attended these sessions with the occasional visit from other
squad members. While the regulars are to be commended for their
conscientious approach, it is a little unfortunate that some of the
gifted athletes could not break their holiday routine to attend
training. The spirit of any squad depends upon people coming to
know one another and developing a rapport — something that is
possible through attendance at holiday training, and this, leaving
aside the obvious benefits of the training.
Training began on the first Tuesday of Term III, and it was
pleasing to see an average squad size of 140 boys in the first two
weeks. Training progressed without too many hitches, with the
majority of the squad working very impressively, the problem with
this general attitude being that one or two of the supposedly
champion athletes were made to look rather ordinary in their efforts.
However, the important thing to note was the effervescence and
enthusiasm displayed by the vast majority of the team.
Competition began on the first Saturday of term at Northbridge
against Trinity, Barker, Newington and a small portion of the Kings
team. On this Saturday it was a delight to see over 500 athletes
competing in 95 events. The second Saturday witnessed another
meeting at Northbridge, with Sydney High, G r a m m a r , Scots and
Blue Mountains G r a m m a r competing. From these two carnivals it
was obvious that the Shore team was strong with real depth in some
events, but it was equally obvious that the common problem that has
faced past Shore teams had reared its ugly head again — a lack of
suitable competitors for various events.
The squad renewed their visas and trekked out to Kings for the
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third Saturday, a carnival of some importance to various members of
the squad because the G.P.S. team was to be picked on the following
Monday. This is always a rather sad fact because a team of 100 plus
has gradually knitted together in the three weeks, and suddenly it is
cut to about 45 for the G.P.S. titles. For some, the season comes to
an all-too-abrupt halt. As unavoidable as this is, it nevertheless is a
pity that for the bulk of the squad the season finished a week early.
The last week's preparation for the G.P.S. carnival is always
hectic, and usually not without its problems. The team had its shares
of misfortune in the last two weeks leading up to the meeting. J. W.
Burnett, the school's outstanding middle distance prospect, was
unable to compete owing to sickness: J. W. Burstal strained fibres in
a hamstring and would compete, but on a restricted programme; M.
D. Coleman tore a hamstring at the Kings Carnival and continued
his wretched run of outs; and R. I. Williamson broke a bone in his
foot following a domestic mishap. With these four athletes being
unable to compete in a total of nine events, considerable shuffling of
personnel was required. Still, the team set about with resolve to
perform at their best for the G.P.S.
The heats for circular sprints, necessary because of the six lane
track at the Sydney Sports Ground, progressed reasonably for Shore,
the school qualifying in 13 of 15 events. Alas for J. R. Heiler, a torn
hamstring on the first curve of his 200 metres effectively finished his
competitive season.
Saturday repeated its meteorological pattern of the previous
year, but the long jumpers and shot putters were the ones to suffer.
The fine drizzle and occasional burst of rain causing some difficulty.
Fortunately, the skies began to clear, and by midday the day was
pleasant. The track was in superb condition, as good, one imagines,
as the Sports Ground could ever be. The usual G.P.S. Carnival
highlighted by precision timing and keen competition unfolded
before us. Again, a tribute to the Convener, Mr J. W. Mathers.
By the time the final event was run, it was clear that St Ignatius
College had won the Senior Championship, and they held to a
tenuous half point margin over Sydney Grammar in the Junior
Championship. A later check on points gave the Juniors to
Grammar by half a point. Shore finished fourth in the Senior and
Third in the Junior, and many a person was heard to utter "Well at
least we didn't come second again!"
The Under 13 age group has not been particularly strong this
year, though this is no reflection on the way they have trained. They
have worked very hard at all times, and most competitors have
improved their standard during the season. The fastest sprinter is a
boy from the Preparatory School, S. F. Cudmore, who showed
tremendous speed despite his rather small stature. N. J. Freedman
competed in the sprints, relay, hurdles and high jump, and
performed creditably in all these. His improvement in the hurdles
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augurs well for the future. The middle distance duo J. M. Blanshard
and D. S. Shoppee worked hard, and both competed effectively. D.
P. A. Dix gained a fine third in the Shot Put, and could improve
further providing he maintains his positive approach. The relay
team, though not blessed with blistering pace, ran creditably indeed
to reach the final.
The Under 14 boys, in contrast to their younger counterparts,
were strong in every event. W. B. Padman is gaining strength, and
indicates great potential in the sprints. C. D. Judd, despite a
dreadful run of sicknesses and injuries, jumped into second place in
the Long Jump, and R. J. D. Sandilands, despite jumping 12cm
below his best, finished third in the High Jump. The relay worked
very impressively throughout the season, and did well to finish
second to an excellent Grammar team. A. C. Hoholt showed
tremendous determination for the second year in succession,
finishing third in his 800 metres. Unquestionarly the best athlete in
this age group was H. G. Drinan who finished second in the 100
metres championship, second in the 200 metres, competed with the
relay, and won the hurdles and the shot put. This was a remarkably
fine performance, well-deserved by a boy who worked very hard
during Term III training.
The Under 15 group remains somewhat enigmatic. At times
through the season they produced some fine results, and always
appeared capable of holding their own at the G.P.S., but no really
outstanding results were forthcoming. Unquestionably, the best
performance of the day in this age group was that of R. A. B.
Snashall who jumped very well indeed to come third in the High
Jump. The potential of this athlete in this event appears limitless,
providing he works hard at a few technical aspects. The remainder
of the group returned solid results, with the best being G. P. Steel,
who continues to impress as an 800 metres runner and has trained
extremely well, and S. E. Morley who looked quite capable in the
hurdles. The relay team, despite the frustration of losing a runner
through injury in Friday's heats, returned a pleasing 4th place.
The strength of the Senior team was solidly embedded in the
Under 16 group. Here the best sprinter was J. M. Eldershaw who
won the 200 metres and was beaten by the narrowest possible margin
in the 100. It was a pity that he missed this double — he thoroughly
deserved it after his tremendous commitment to the training. One of
the most convincing, and indeed surprising, results was that of R. C.
Jeffery who won the 400 metres with a brilliant "kick" in the
straight, and in doing so reduced his personal best time by an
amazing 1.9 seconds. The outstanding performance was M. P.
Himpoo who won the 100 metres Division, finished third in the Long
Jump (and that, with limited preparation) and won the hurdles. His
successes were also well deserved. The three athletes mentioned thus
far in this age group teamed with J. M. Hanson to produce an
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outstanding win in the relay. These results overshadowed the
performances of A. D. Harley, B. W. D. Barnier and R. W. Dowsett,
each of whom finished third in their events, but this is not a
reflection on the dedication and maturity of each of these boys.
The Under 17 group was again solid without being outstanding.
The sprinters, V. R. Brown and A. F. Myles trained well and
performed pleasingly. These two joined forces with H. W. MackayCruise and R. F. Francis in the relay, and were awarded second
place in an extremely tight finish — a super effort. Francis earlier
had hurdled very competently. One other outstanding result was
recorded, that of G. J. Bond in the 1500 metres. He ran an
excellently judged tactical race — almost the perfect race one would
think.
The Senior section of the team led by example throughout.
Much of the credit for the dedicated approach of so many of the
runners is due to the example set by the captain of the team, J. W.
Burstal. Apart from his wonderful leadership, he also performed
excellently on the track, being the first Shore boy for years to win the
Open 100 metres Championship, finishing a close second in the 200
and anchoring the Relay to a super victory. He was well supported in
his efforts by his relay partners, M. A. Gray-Spencer, C. A. Levitt
and A. W. Reed, all of whom worked hard, and J. H. Badgery, who
ran an excellent time in the 400 metres, T. J. Breden, C. R. Cox and
T. F. Burns. Judged purely on results, this Open group was
adequate; judged on character, they were superb.
One can look forward to next year with a certain degree of
optimism, for the Senior team at least will be extremely strong, but it
must be stated again that the success or otherwise of a season is not
measured purely in terms of results, but on the building of character
of 140 boys in the athletics squad. On this basis, 1980 was a very
successful year for athletics at Shore.
JJ.J.
G.P.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1980 RESULTS
Sydney Sports Ground, October 4th
Results (with Shore competitor's performance in brackets)
OPEN:
100m Championship: J. W. Burstal, 1st (11.1 sees).
100m — Division: C. A. Levitt, 4th (11.1 sees).
200m Championship: J. W. Burstal, 2nd (22.4 sees).
400m Championship: J. H. Badgery, 5th (50.9 sees).
800m Championship: C. R. Cox, 5th (2:00.3).
800m — Division: T. F. Burns, 5th (2:05.2)
1500m Championship: T. J. Breden, 6th (4:26.4).
3000m Championship: D. S. Smith, 5th (9:42.6).
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110m Hurdles Championship: H. Mackay-Cruise, 5th
(15.9 sees).
Long Jump: A. W. Reed, 6th (5.75m).
High Jump: D. A. Hackworthy, 6th (1.71m).
Shot Put: S. A. Gray-Spencer, 3rd (13.09m).
4 x 100m Relay: J. W. Burstal, C. A. Levitt, M. A. Gray-Spencer,
A. W. Reed, 1st (43.9 sees).
4 x 400m Relay: R. D. Clarke, M. R. Humphrey, D. J. Schultz,
C.R. Cox, 7th (3:36.2).
UNDER17:
100m Championship: A. F. Myles, 6th (11.5 sees).
100m — Division: V.-R. Brown, 2nd (11.5 sees).
200m Championship: V. R. Brown, 3rd (23.3 sees).
400m Championship: V. R. Brown, 4th (52.3 sees).
800m Championship: R. D. Clarke, 5th (2:04,5).
800m — Division: A. C. D. Peterson, 8th (2:13.2).
1500m Championship: G. J. Bond, 1st (4:21.4).
110m Hurdles: R. F. Francis, 3rd (15.5 sees).
Long Jump: S. J. Shepherd, 9th (5.26m).
High Jump: P. A. Westerholm, 7th (1.68m).
Shot Put: R. A. K. Nugan, 4th (13.95m).
4 x 100m Relay: A. F. Myles, V. R. Brown, R. F. Francis,
H. Mackay-Cruise, 2nd (45.5 sees).
UNDER16:
100m Championship: J. M. Eldershaw, 2nd (11.3 sees).
100m — Division: M. P. Himpoo, 1st (11.7 sees).
200m Championship: J. M. Eldershaw, lst(23.1 sees).
400m Championship: R. C. Jeffery, 1st (53.4 sees).
800m Championship: A. D. Harley, 3rd (2:03.6).
800m — Division: T. J. Freedman, 6th (2:14.2).
1500m Championship: B. W. D. Barnier, 3rd (4:25.8).
100m Hurdles: M. P. Himpoo, 1st (14.4 sees).
Long Jump: M. P. Himpoo, 3rd (5.56m).
High Jump: P..R. Smith, 6th (1.60m).
Shot Put: R. W. Dowsett, 3rd (13.48m).
4 x 100m Relay: J. M. Eldershaw, J. M. Hanson, M. P. Himpoo,
R. C. Jeffery, 1st (45.5 sees).
4 x 400m Relay: R. C. Eaton, R. J. Stowe, P. B. O'Donnell,
P. H.England, 4th (3.45.2).
UNDER15:
100m Championship: S. E. Morley, 6th (12.2 sees).
100m — Division: R. R. Simpson, 5th (12.3 sees).
200m Championship: J. R. Heiler, 9th (26.0 sees).
800m Championship: G. P. Steel, 4th (2:08.4).
800m — Division: S. P. Ambrose. 4th (2:14.1).
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100m Hurdles Championship: S. E. Morley, 4th (15.6 sees).
100m Hurdles — Division: J. R. L. Wallace, 7th (17.4 sees).
Long Jump: R. R. Simpson, 4th (5.15m).
High Jump: R. A. B. Snashall, 3rd (1.66m).
Shot Put: A. P. Davis, 5th (12.12m).
4 x 100m Relay: S. E. Morley, R. R. Simpson, P. A. Clark,
R. J. Feakes, 4th (49.0 sees).
UNDER14:
100m Championship: H. G. Drinan, 2nd (12.6 sees).
100m —Division: W. B. Padman, 4th (13.0 sees).
200m Championship: H. G. Drinan, 2nd (25.4 sees).
800m Championship: A. C. Hoholt, 3rd (2:17.4).
800m — Division: T. W. Stiel, 5th (2:25.5).
90m Hurdles Championship: H. G. Drinan, 1st (13.9 sees).
90m Hurdles — Division: C. O. Judd, 7th (17.9 sees).
Long Jump: C. O. Judd, 2nd (5.18m).
High Jump: R. J. D. Sandilands, 3rd (1.51m).
Shot Put: H. G. Drinan, 1st (13.85m).
4 x 100m Relay: H. G. Drinan, W. B. Padman, C. R. Marran,
H. W. D. Stowe, 2nd (50.2 sees).
UNDER13:
100m Championship: S. F. Cudmore, 5th (13.5 sees).
100m — Division: N. J. Freedman, 9th (14.3 sees).
200m Championship: D. A. Chapman, 7th (28.7 sees)
800m Championship: J. Me. Blanshard, 4th (2:20.6).
800m — Division: D. S. Shoppee, 4th (2:29.3).
800m Hurdles Championship: N. J. Freedman, 3rd (13.5 sees).
800m Hurdles — Division: D. P. A. Dix, 7th (15.0 sees).
Long Jump: I. M. J. Wunderlich, 7th (4.12m).
High Jump: N. J. Freedman, 7th (1.39m).
Shot Put: D. P. A. Dix, 3rd (10.67m).
4 x 100m Relay: I. M. J. Wunderlich, N. J. Freedman,
S. F. Cudmore, D. A. Chapman, 6th (55.3).
AGE CHAMPIONSHIP, SHORE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL,
NORTHBRIDGE, AUGUST 9th, 1980
Under 13:
1st J. Me. Blanshard — 11 pts
2ndD. P. A. Dix—10pts
3rd D. M. Shirley — 8 pts
Under 14:
lstC. O. Judd — 20 pts
2ndH. G. Drinan — 17 pts
3rd equal A. C. Hoholt, E. J. W. Watson — 5 pts
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Under 15:
1st S. E. Morley — 21 pts
2nd R. R. Simpson — 12 pts
3rd equal D. G. B. Cobcroft, R. A. B. Snashall — 5 pts
Under 16:
1st M. P. Himpoo — 15 pts
2nd J. M. Eldershaw —13 pts
3rd A.D. Harley — 8 pts
Under 17:
lstV.R. Brown —27 pts
2nd equal R. F. Francis, J. W. Burnett — 16 pts
Open:
1st T. J. Breden — 29 pts
2nd J; W. Burstal — 24 pts
3rd A. W. Reed — 22 pts
POINT SCORES
G.PS. CHAMPIONSHIP
Senior Championship
S.I.C
248
S.G.S
215
N.C
210
S.C.E.G.S
179
T.S.C
170
SJ.C
139
T.K.S
107
S.H.S
90
T.A.S
75
Junior Championship
S.G.S
38O'/2
S.I.C
380
S.C.E.G.S
334
T.S.C
288V2
T.K.S
286V2
N.C
234
SJ.C
205
S.H.S
155
T.A.S
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ATHLETICS COACHING STAFF
Team Coach: J. J. Jenkins
Asst. Team Coach: L. R. Dobb
Open Sprints: M. T. McKaughan
Under 16/17 Sprints: L. R. Dobb
Under 14/15 Sprints: M. M. Bishop
Under 13 Sprints: P. C. Gilchrist
Middle Distance: J. J. Jenkins, T. P. Devin
Hurdles: W. Judd
Long Jump: G. J. Lewarne
High Jump: R. White
Shot Put: C. E.Silvester
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1981
TERM I
February
3rd Tues.
7th Sat:
13th Fri.:
14th Sat.:
16th Mon.
20th Fri.:
21st Sat:
28th Sat:
March
2nd Mon.
7th Sat.:
13th Fri.:
14th Sat.:
19thThurs.
20th Fri.:
21st Sat:
28th Sat:
31st Tues.
April
4th Sat:
11th Sat.:
15th Wed.
Term begins
Open Day
1st XI v. O.B.U. (School Ground)
T.S.C. Regatta (Abbotsford)
School Swimming Carnival, 1.30 p.m.
1st XI v. S.I.C. (away)
N.S.W.R.A. Championship Regatta (Penrith)
Barker Invitation Swimming Carnival
Prep. School Swimming Carnival, a.m.
Prep. School Invitation Swimming Carnival
1st XI v. N.C. (away)
Newington Regatta (Abbotsford)
S.R.C. Regatta (Penrith).
Newington Invitation Swimming Carnival
1st XI v. T.K.S. (away)
Grammar Regatta (Abbotsford)
Shore Invitation Swimming Carnival
B.W.E.
Prep. School Open Service, 7.30 p.m.
1st XV v. S.H.S. (away)
Leichhardt Regatta (Iron Cove)
Scots Invitation Swimming Carnival
"Fiddler On The Roof, 8.00 p ; m.
1st XI v. S.G.S.(home)
Kings Junior Regatta (Abbotsford)
Sydney University Regatta (Penrith)
Kings Invitation Swimming Carnival
"Fiddler On The Roof' 8.00 p.m.
"Fiddler On The Roof 8.00 p.m.
"Fiddler On The Roof 8.00 p.m.
1st XI v. T.S.C. (home)
Riverview Gold Cup Regatta (Lane Cove)
"Fiddler On The Roof 8.00 p.m.
B.W.E.
1st XI v. S.J.C. (home)
Haberfield Regatta (Iron Cove)
Combined G.P.S. Tennis (White City)
Combined G.P.S. Basketball
G.P.S. Regatta (Nepean River)
1st XV v. K.G.S.(away)
Easter recess begins, 2.30 p.m.
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25th Sat.:
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School resumes, 8.30 a.m.
Anzac Day
1st XV v. S.J.C. (home)
May
2nd Sat:
3rd Sun.:
4th Mon.:
7thThurs.:
1st XV v. N.C. (home)
Open Service, 9.45 a.m.
92nd Anniversary of the School's Foundation
Term ends
26th Tues.:
30th Sat.:
TERM II
Term begins
1st XV v. S.I.C. (home)
June
6th Sat.:
8th
12th
13th
20th
26th
27th
Mon.:
Fri.:
Sat:
Sat.:
Fri.:
Sat.:
1st XV v. St Aloysius (home)
B.W.E.
Queen's Birthday Holiday
Confirmation Service, 2.00 p.m.
1st XV v. S.H.S.(home)
1st XV v. S.I.C. (away)
"Caucasian Chalk Circle 8.00 p.m.
1st XV v. T.S.C.(away)
"Caucasian Chalk Circle" 8.00 p.m.
July
1st Wed.:
2nd Tues.:
3rd Fri.:
4th Sat.:
11th Sat:
18th Sat.:
25th Sat:
31st Fri.:
August
1st Sat.:
8th Sat:
15th Sat:
16th Sun.:
20thThurs.:
"Caucasian Chalk Circle"
"Caucasian Chalk Circle"
"Caucasian Chalk Circle"
B.W.E.
1st XV v. S.J.C. (away)
Week match
1st XV v. S.G.S. (home)
1st XV v. N.C. (away)
Old Boys Tea
8.00 p.m.
8.00 p.m.
8.00 p.m.
— S.J.C. Ce
Centenary
1st XV v. T.K.S. (home)
B.W.E.
Combined G.P.S. Football (Chatswood)
Prep. School Athletic Sports, a.m.
School Athletic Sports, p.m.
Open Service, 9.45 a.m. — Old
Remembrance Service
Term ends
Boys'
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TERM III
September
15th Tues.:
16th Wed.:
19th Sat.:
26th Sat.:
October
2ndFri.:
3rd Sat.:
Term begins
G.P.S. Shooting (Anzac)
G.P.S. Shooting
1st XV v. S.U. Veterans (Northbridge)
Athletics v. B.C., T.G.S., N.C. and O.B.U.
(Northbridge)
1st XI v. I Zingari (Northbridge)
Athletics v. T.S.C., S.G.S., S.H.S. and B.M.G.S.
(Northbridge)
27th Tues.:
31st Sat:
Prep. School Invitation Athletics Carnival
1st XI v. Nondescripts (Northbridge)
Athletics v. S.I.C, S.J.C. amd T.K.S. (Hunters
Hill)
B.W.E.
Public Holiday
American Tea
G.P.S. Athletics (Sports Ground)
Ceremonial Parade
1st XI v S.J.C. (home)
Open Service, 9.45 a.m. Lodge Torchbearer
atTenoing
H.S.C. Study leave begins
IstXIv. N.C. (away)
B.W.E.
H.S.C. begins
IstXIv. T.S.C. (home)
November
7th Sat:
14th Sat:
21st Sat:
IstXIv. S.G.S. (home)
IstXIv. S.H.S. (away)
IstXIv. T.K.S. (away)
5th
9th
10th
14th
17th
18th
Mon.:
Fri.:
Sat.:
Wed.:
Sat.:
Sun.:
20th Tues.:
24th Sat.:
26th
28th
29th
30th
Thurs.:
Sat.:
Sun.:
Mon.:
December
8th Tues.:
9th Wed.:
10th Thurs.:
R W TJ
JD. VV ,IZ.
Prep. School Carol Service, 7.30 p.m.
IstXIv. S.I.C. (away)
Leavers' Service, 9.30 p.m.
Camp and other activities begin
Camps and other activities end
Term ends
Speech Day
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PREPARATORY SCHOOL NOTES
The second half of 1980 has been, if anything, even more busy
than the first half as boys have been pushed for extra effort and as
Staff have had to perform a varied complexity of tasks. Mrs Long's
continued absence is much regretted — both because of her own
lack of well being and because those activities that she had led so
well, including Choir and Red Cross, have suffered greatly.
Additional burden has fallen on the rest of the Staff and has been
shouldered willingly, though often with difficulty. Inevitably, some
activities have not thrived, such as Gould League, while others like
Debating and Maths Club have prospered this year. Inter-School
Debating occupied every second Friday during term 2, and the first
team of Bray, Gill J., and Rowe won every contest. The second team,
of a variety of younger or less experienced boys, was less successful in
results though equally so in improvement. Thanks are due to Mr J.
R. Gorham for his helpful adjudications of home matches, to Mr
Anderson for his coaching and to the mothers for their generous
support. Mr Howard's Maths Club on Mondays has attracted a
wide attendance, and the trophy for solving the Problem of the Week
has been won by boys in all forms.
Choir work has been quite sound, despite Mrs Long's absence.
The highlight of the year has been the performance of a bracket of
spirituals in the V.S.H.A.A. Musical Festival in Sydney Town Hall.
Another Stirling effort is expected of them in the Prep. Carol Service
in November. Mr Fox and Mr Wagstaff are commended for their
work.
The George Greenwell Collection has increased again this year,
and .before-school Book Reading has proved a successful activity. It
is hoped that the Library will soon be re-housed in more satisfactory
premises. Thanks are due to Mrs Vallance for her continuing efforts.
There have been a number of small "work excursions" this half
year. Form I visited the Botanical Gardens in connection with Mrs
Wrightson's "An Older Kind of Magic"; Form II and Remove B
visited State Parliament; and the whole of the Prep, attended the
schools' performance of the Nanking Acrobatic Troupe.
In particular, under the custodianship of Keith, the Prep,
gardens have looked better than ever.
Final Office Bearers for the year were:
Captain of Athletics: S. F. Cudmore
Captain of Debating: R. H. Bray
Captain of Football: G. L. Colley
The Preparatory School Recorder Group
The Preparatory School Recorder Group of 1980 had its origins
in the Activities Period of Wednesday afternoon. In this period boys
may opt to particpate in a range of activities; and at the
commencement of the year 17 boys elected to study the recorder.
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Basic introductory training in the recorder provided the programme
for most of the first term. By the beginning of second term twelve
boys displayed sufficient aptitude and interest to continue. At this
stage the players were placed into sections as indicated:
First descant recorders: J. E. MacD. Gill (leader), A. J.
Murchison, S. F. Cudmore, R. J. Howes, D. R. Howells, G. A. O.
Merrett.
Second descant recorders: M. J. Williams, C. D. Henderson, C.
W. Johnson.
Treble recorder: G. C. Henderson.
Tenor recorders: H. C. Langby, R. D. Sleeman.
It was at this time that training became directed specifically
towards the mastery of music to be performed at the Preparatory
School Concert at the end of the term.
The early stages of playing the recorder are fairly
straightforward but, as with any instrument, progress then becomes
slow. All the boys of the Recorder Group are to be commended for
practicing deligently and sticking to the task at a time when
motivation can fall away. The emphasis in practice was on the
playing of simple ensemble pieces, but boys also split into small
groups to practice special pieces. The Activities Period was
supplemented by additional practice sessions and steadily the hard
work produced results so that by Concert time the Recorder Group
was able to competently perform a varied programme.
In the third term the Recorder Group had already been
challenged by music of Handel and Bach. The Group hopes to be
able to make a musical contribution to that special event on the
School calendar — the Preparatory School Carol Service.
Throughout the year the Recorder Group has received the most
generous support of Dr Sheil. Her participation has made it possible
to provide the individual assistance which is so necessary in the
teaching of any musical instrument, and the Recorder Group is
greatly indebted to her.
PURVES HOUSE
A total of 24 boys have boarded during the year. During the
winter three were regular members of the 1st XV, and most were
keen to go to Northbridge on Saturday afternoons to watch Senior
school teams. S. F. Cudmore, House Captain, had a most successful
season in both Football and Athletics. A highlight of third term was
the receipt of a fully equipped table-tennis table, the kind gift of Mr
and Mrs R. Middleton. The boarders have been sharing their
television set with day boys this term, as several classes have
arranged to watch educational telecasts in the boarders' common
room rather than make the long and sometimes fruitless trek to the
Senior School Audio-Visual centre. All staff are thanked for the
quality of help this year, and especially Mr Stewart to whom duty is
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so constant. Mrs Lieschke continues to be tireless in her efforts to
improve the physical comfort of house life.
THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL CONCERT
Some weeks of thoughtful concern, preparation and rehearsal
came to fruition with the successful presentation of the 1980
Preparatory School Concert. The now-traditional date of the final
evening of the second term is eagerly awaited by those associated
with the Preparatory School and they were not to be disappointed.
The theme for this year's production was "Victoriana" and, while
this was difficult to sustain throughout the entire performance, this
emphasis gave a characteristic, good-humoured quality to the
evening.
The programme commenced with a vigorous yet tuneful
rendering by the Preparatory School Choir of a selection of Negro
spirituals. The high musical standard set was maintained by the
Recorder Group, a highlight of their performance being a duet
version of the Beatles' "Penny Lane" played by G. C. and C. D.
Henderson.
The first of a series of front-of-curtain skits produced by boys of
Remove A then entertained the audience while the stage was being
prepared for the first of the Form Items — Remove B's presentation
of "Along Came Jones", a mime to the well-known recording of the
same name. This item was very well organized and choreographed
and the principal characters, especially B. J. Duffy as Jones and G.
D. Wright as the Narrator, were extremely effective in projecting
their personalities across the footlights.
Form One was the next to display its talents in "The Circus
Parade", a mini-musical portraying the heartbreak and ultimate
triumph of the boy who desperately wants to be accepted into the
circus big-time. Outstanding features of the production was the
costuming; the toe-tapping presentation of the theme song, and the
precision wheeling, counter-marching procedures of the set-pieces.
In "Flash, Bang, Wallop" the boys of Form IIB cleverly
presented an animated version of the faded wedding photographs of
a bygone era. The intelligent use of costume and properties brought
the Victorian scene to life before our very eyes.
The second half of the programme was opened by an exciting
display of tumbling by boys drawn from all forms of the Prep. The
activities were sensibly selected and excellently performed. At one
point it appeared that a suicidal dive was to be demanded, and at
least one mother's heart must have missed a beat. We learnt that
this was all part of "show business' since at the last moment the
insurmountable object became slightly more surmountable.
"Musicians Corner" introduced the talents of A. S. Mulready
(violin) and I. D. Mathlin (trombone). The music selected was well
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suited to their respective instruments and they both played with
good technique and interpretation.
In the item "Holidays", the boys of Remove A indulged in a
topical if tongue-in-cheek comment onthe value of school work over
school holidays. H. C. Collins was most persuasive with his Rex
Harrison-style of delivery of the lyrics but, to the relief of all boys
present, the conventional schoolboy!s view of the value of holidays
ultimately prevailed.
Boys of Form IIA presented to us still another variation of that
time-honoured classic "Cinderella". The action proceeded with
great gusto in which R.T.I. Morrison revealed some truly comic
ability with his exquisitely-timed, dead-pan responses.
The programme had now reached the final and most ambitious
production of the evening — the melodrama "Only a Mill Girl",
presented by»Porm IIA. Costuming was excellent; clarity and pacing
of delivery was exemplary, butabove all, the production clearly
captured the spirit of the Victorian melodrama, with R. H. Bray as
Sir Herbert Eitzherbert and J. A. Brogan as Murgatroyd Murdoch
outstanding in their less-than-lillywhite roles :— a doughty pair of
opponents-,in the money-marriage game. Amongst the visitors to the
family seat of Hardron Hall, A. S. Mulready (an accomplished
violinist) had a further opportunity to delight the audience, while the
spontaneous musical comments by I. D. Mathlin (master of brass)
suggested that the Basement as much as the-Opera House may be a
venue for his: future activities.
The evening was brought to a spirited conclusion with
Community Singing. Would the audience join in? Yes, they did; at
first tentatively and then more boldly as half-remembered choruses
of "Red, Red Robin" and "There's a Tavern in the Town" rang out
resoundingly.
It was an evening of entertainment and good fun. The length of
the evening"(two hours) was just about right for both boys and,
audience, there was the strong emphasis on music one would expect
from a Concert, all concerned clearly enjoyed themselves, and the
organization of the evening proceeded smoothly throughout. Such
evenings don't "just happen" and the boys and staff are to be
congratulated on their effort. They would be the first to acknowledge
the generous support given from many sources: lighting,
amplification and stage-work by crews from the main school; the
musical assistance of Mrs Mackay Cruise; the ladies assisting Mrs
Calver with make-up and Mrs Winkworth with dressing and the
ladies assisting Mrs Peterson with the provision of the interval
refreshments. All contributed to a production that can proudly take
its place in the long line of Preparatory School Concerts from earlier
years.
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RUGBY
During 1980, 77'matches were played, 30 were won, 6 drawn
and 41 lost. It was a season in which 131 boys played, at one time or
another, often stretching resources very thin when seasonal ailments
struck. There were yet again no real injuries from matches — only
from foolishness in outside activities. Considering the comparative
populations of the Prep, and our opposition which continue to grow
in size, it was quite a satisfactory season. The Prep, would like to
thank the Senior School boys who were qualified referees and who
did such an impartial and, almost without exception, impressive job
for us every Saturday.
1st XV
The Prep, lsts played 13 matches, winning 4 and losing 9 to
complete the least successful season since 1976. What was
disappointing about the season was that although there was speed
and potential in this team, there was too little real will to win. Thus,
several matches were very close and should have produced victory,
notably against Grammar (Edgecliff), St Pius and the first half
against both Grammar (St Ives) and Cranbrook (second match).
Perhaps the lesson was clearest in the Trinity match when Shore was
leading 8-0 in the second half, only to go down 8-11. Undoubtedly
the highlights of the season were an 8-4 victory over the previously
unbeaten Kings, in the mud of School Oval, and a 4-0 defeat of St
Aloysius on a dusty Anderson Park. For much of the season, illness
or injury caused by non-Rugby incidents prevented the best XV from
being fielded. When all is said and done, however, the team was
neither big enough nor fast enough nor determined enough. As one
mother remarked at the Barker Gala: "They're such nice boys, too
nice to be aggressive".
Colley was relentless and dedicated both as player and captain.
Sorely missed during his illness, he faced manfully to lift the team by
his own example. He was equally at home at No. 8 and inside back.
R. I. Henderson tried ceaselessly at hooker, while Cook, Murchison,
Hagan, Rainsford, Cranch and Morse all turned in some good
games in the forwards.. Peters led the team ably during Colley's
absence, and played wholeheartedly in the second row. In the backs,
there was speed but hesitation. With more accuracy, McCook,
Booth, Dawson, H. R. A. Longworth (a magnificent tackier),
Stevenson and Williams should become fine footballers. Cudmore
was lion-hearted in all that he did and one can see him as a gifted
winger in the future.
2nd XV
The potential on this year's 2nd XV was clearlyshown in their
first match of the season with a resounding 38-0 win over a big
Grammar Edgecliff team. In this game they produced sound defence
and a very open running style of attack. Unfortunately these skills
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seemed to disappear over the May holidays and for the most part of
the season time was spent in trying to revive and combine their
dormant talent. This was not easy as concentration and the desire to
win were not strong factors in their favour, certainly not in general.
Some of the boys did try hard all season but others tended to waste
much of their practice time during the first part of the term.
Thankfully attitudes improved overall and performances became
more creditable during the latter matches. The last three games that
the team lost were no discredit to them as they contested very keenly
from the kick-off to the final whistle but luck was a little too much
against them. On the whole, a pleasing season, with some of the boys
being rewarded for their efforts with chances to play in the 1st XV.
Ian Mathlin captained the side well and proved a valuable pivot at
five-eighth, John Gill ably assisted him and played solidly in the
front row.
M.T.M.
3rd XV
Although the record of two wins from nine matches reflects a
poor season, in this case it wasn't necessarily true. When one
considers that over half the boys in the team had never played the
game before, it was to their credit that they worked steadily during
practice sessions and tried hard to put this knowledge into their
Saturday games. A typical trend was to attend the game during the
first half and give away ten to fifteen points and then decide that
maybe with some effort and concentration they could perform a little
better in the second half. This was the pattern in most of their
matches and it always produced an even second half contest. The
important factor that came out of the season was that the boys learnt
some basic knowledge and understanding of the game and made a
pleasing improvement in their match play.
M.T.M.
11AXV
The llA's enjoyed a most successful Rugby season. Twelve
games were played with three matches lost to Knox, St Aloysius and
Kings.
The team reached the final of the Barker Knockout
competition, once again being defeated by a very strong St Aloysius
team.
The team developed throughout the season especially amongst
the tight forwards. As the season progressed the forwards provided
excellent ball for the backs. Often it was disappointing that the
backs did not make better use of this advantage.
Throughout the season Gregory Mills led the team by example.
Gregory was an excellent forward and he was well assisted by G.
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Hawke, H. Collins, T. Hudson, D. Robison, M. Storey, R. Sheil, C.
Smith and A. Campbell.
The backs always tried hard and scored many fine tries.
Regular players were W. Cordukes, M. O'Donnell, G. Wright, D.
Lane, J. Rodger, J. Coles, O. Scott and W. Longworth.
D. L. Anderson
11BXV
The HB's played ten games during the season. Four matches
were won, five lost and one game was drawn.
The team was very inexperienced at the beginning of the season
but soon showed better form as the boys understood their positional
play. Wins were recorded against Trinity, Kings, Barker and Sydney
Grammar School, St Ives.
Regular members of the HB's were D. Scambler, B. Hardwick,
W. King, A. MacPherson, M. Williams, J. Warburton, A. Valder, A.
Little, J. Shoppee, R. Sevier, G. Merrett, W. Frazer, J. Cadwallader,
J. Barnes, R. Penney, M. Allen and M. Ferguson.
With the experience of the 1980 season I am sure many of these
boys will develop their Rugby in the Open division next year.
D. L. Anderson
10AXV
During the 1980 Rugby season the 10A XV played 11 games,
resulting in 7 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Points scored were 154
against 66.
The team was ably led by A. Winslade, who also proved to be a
very reliable and determined player in all matches.
The forward pack was certainly the nucleus of the team. All
members played as a determined pack, however, on many occasions
when they had won the ball, it was unfortunately lost by the backs
who too often either dropped the ball or were reluctant to pass it out.
Forwards who are worthy of praise because of their ability
shown in matches are: C. Dowsett, M. Miller, P. Kennedy, J. Sakker.
In the back line, T. Brown, as halfback, proved to be very agile
on his feet and had very good hands. He passed the ball very quickly
to his back line, but as stated, this is where the ball was lost on
numerous occasions. A. Wiesener proved a good hard running
winger.
For many of the members, who played their first ever Rugby,
this season proved to be a successful one.
D. A. Stewart
10B XV
Although this team didn't win a match during the season, the
boys never became disheartened and on numerous occasions they
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were very unfortunate not to have equalised the score or even to have
won the match.
T. Nock set a fine example to his team members both as captain
and as a good footballer. C. Johnson and R. Mountstephens were
two forwards who also showed an ability in the game. B. Calver, as
half-back, passed accurately and ran trickily through the opposition.
Although the majority of the team were all relatively new to the
game this season, they proved to be a young and courageous team.
Results: Played 9, drew 2, lost 7.
D A Stewart
Composite Football Group
After selection trials had been completed, boys who had not
found places in the regular teams, were formed into a composite
group. Without the urgency of the weekly fixture commitment it was
possible to concentrate initially on the development of individual
skills rather than team organization, and this approach proved
successful.
As the season advanced, a number of boys of the composite
group progressed sufficiently well to win places in the regular teams.
There also developed a general desire to play a match against
another school. Towards the end of the season a match was arranged
with a Knox team of similar composition. Carrying the title of the
4th XV, the team just lost an evenly-balanced, closely-contested
match.
Many boys gained skills and an enthusiasm for the game, some
promiment members being D. J. Buckley, T. J. E. Longstaff, J. W.
G. Henty, J. W. Skimming, B. Duffy and R. A. Macdonald.
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Original Contributions
"MINUTEMAN"
F
org
otten,
it stands
in a deserted concrete
hole, still
waiting for
that time its
existence means
can never happen.
Oblivious to sandy
wind-blown hills just
beyond the lid, that it
must both protect and
destroy, and
to the silent
sunshine the
lid must soon
open. Waiting
in the dark it
often wonders
why it is so
quiet and no
one ever cleans
away the cobwebs,
and gets a lingering
feeling of betrayal, or
something missed. Yet it
stands on, alert, tiptoed.
A monument to a past future
S. E. Vozoff(UVID)
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ODE TO A CHEMIST SHOP AT DAWN
I love a touch of sunburn,
A beating in my brain
It gives me a good cause to call
the doctor round again.
He gives me lots of tablets
To m a k e them go away
Lots of lovely tablets
That make a brighter day!
Pills, Pills, marvellous Pills!
Forget all the headaches of taxes and bills.
Red ones, green ones, yellow and blue!
M u m m y can I have a Valium too?
Let's get as high as the stars in the sky,
Let's take too many, like Daddy, and die!
Like Elvis, and Jimi, and Janis and Sid,
We'll follow the leader, and do as they did.
A barmaid did my spirits change;
She served a long cold draught.
She talked of things that seemed most strange
That made me want to laugh.
No spirits have I now, no more,
Lying on the bed
They won't cry, when news comes of the d r u n k
discovered dead.
Let us go then, you and I,
Upon this fateful, fatal high.
Round and round the needles go,
Snow-white sands of fun!
Give it to the little kids,
Enough for everyone!
M. J. Coombes (UVIA)
Splashing fantasies around small dark rooms,
in shady houses and d a m p dull streets.
The gathered disciples stamp in anger
and defense of Father Gapon's sheep.
Somewhere in Siberia a rooster crows
Acknowledged champion of the masses
indulge in freedom, shout and preach
from an old ash desk in an airy office
perched like a pin-stripe Prince,
• before abdication to a summer house on a sunny beach.
And the rooster will crow and crow and crow
until all Apostles turn and go
to seek sanctum
close to where the sun sinks low.
G. C. O. Litchfield (UVIF)
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223
THE TIME HAS COME
"And the topic is. . ."
"Right, we've got half an hour to prepare."
"Half an hour."
"Let's think about it for five minutes, I can't understand this
topic."
"It's easy."
"Could we just have five minutes of silence. 28 minutes left. . ."
"Let's take this line on the topic,"
"It might be invalid."
"Who cares, no-one will notice."
"They did the last time."
"Yes, but this adjudicator's only interested in theatrical
performance."
"18 minutes left, and we still have got nowhere."
"Now let's just calm down, and take it in an orderly fashion.
You, first speaker, whatever your name is, you will be deadly serious.
I will not have any more drunken hysteria from you. I will be at my
sombre best. My facial expression will be totally unvarying. I will
drop my notes, and refuse to look at the audience. Now, you, your
job as third is clearly defined. You should put on an English accent,
tell a few jokes and make sure you say absolutely nothing of any
relevance whatsoever. In fact,, that will be our entire caseline.
Starting from the first speech, and right through the side, we will
stay completely off the subject. The object of this strategy is to throw
the others off balance and to gain approval from the adjudicator."
"9 minutes to go, and I haven't started writing my speech."
"I'm going to write on the blackboard."
"I'm going to walk around the room."
"Right, we're just about ready. We all know what to do, don't
we?"
"We're going to lose."
"No..."
The door opened. "Righto, you blokes, time to start." This
moment is comparable to waking up on the morning of an exam.
You know you're about to show your stupidity, you wish you had
prepared better, and you're absolutely helpless.
We walked into the room. Everyone was waiting, sitting, ready
to be entertained or otherwise. The time had come.
D. A. Whittle (LVIC)
SET!
Sinews — strained in anticipation
Breath — transfixed by fear
Mind — searching for that sound
Pulse — pumping with power
Time — suspended cruelly . . .
Explode!
A. W. Reed (LVIF)
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APPLICABLE
There was once a little boy called Johnny. He kept a huge, firebreathing, but very friendly dragon at the back of his yard. The
dragon's name was Danny, and he and Johnny used to play terrific
games every day. One day Johnny had to go to school. He told all of
his new friends and even his teacher about Danny Dragon, but they
all laughed and made fun of him and Danny. So that afternoon
Johnny went down to the back of the yard and had a long talk with
Danny. With tears in their eyes they agreed — and so Johnny
unlocked the garden gate and waved goodbye as Danny walked
slowly away down the lane.
It's funny, I bumped into Danny just the other day. We were
quite shocked to see each other after such a long time — you know
how it is. But we had a good chat (he was wondering if he'd see me
again) and we both decided that from now on we'd keep in touch.
M. I. Robertson (LVIG)
THE M I N D PLAYS WEIRD TRICKS . . .
Standing impatiently on the long wooden verandah, I waited.
My eyes trained hard on a point far down the dusty road.
Then a glint, somehow out of place in the dull expanse of
nothing.
It grew to a recognizable speck and the cry of "stage coach"
brought the sleeping town to life.
Motionless but moving, it thundered down the desert.
Four horses, hooves pounding, roared like a gun-shot towards
the town and the steady beat of their feet echoed against the road.
I heard the old pianola in the saloon play for the last time as the
stage rattled down main street.
The driver sitting high in his seat wrenched the huge beasts to a
half— and screaming reluctantly they finally stopped.
The electric doors hissed open.and I stepped inside.
M. S. W. McManus(SAl)
Where do you go when you've somewhere to run,
And the time isn't right but there's things to be done?
You're trapped half-way up, you don't want to come back.
So you keep going on — compromising the lack.
And you see the green fields as you travel on by,
And you look at the things you'd forgotten to try.
And you wish you were young, and you wish you were old,
For the songs always sung and the story's been told.
For it never was easy to live with a head,
So I've kept to the backroom and live there instead.
What comes from the front room is only for "friends".
I have a small bay window but that's where it ends.
G. C. B Lloyd (LVIF)
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225
THEM PART I
Her eyes speak of darkness
in the tomb of her mind.
Through her beauty
there radiates the truth
of her conviction.
Her crime was thinking.
They had watched her
with suspicion
delving, probing in her
individuality.
They calculated and analysed
her reasoning.
She was unaware
of the intruder
consequently they caught her
daydreaming perhaps.
Recall number 076143H
Punishment — brain implant
Appeal to High Computer.
Appeal Denied.
The darkness in her eyes
began to smoulder
ignited by a small spark
of remaining intellect — individuality.
Shortly a small flame was glowing.
Destroy 076143H
she possesses alien characteristics
which I am not programmed to combat.
The fluid within her eyeballs
began to boil.
Her vision bubbled, steamed
then sharply ceased
as her eye balls split under
the pressure.
The intense heat
scalded the lids, igniting
her brows.
Regulation fingernails
clawed at her face
trying to extinguish
the blaze.
J. C. Bacon (LVIH)
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The mind is a teardrop on the cheek of the marble statue of our
existence.
It loves like no other
place can love
Its warmth radiates
in concentric circles
of mind over matter
a watery mysticism of mind
tantalizing thoughts of time
control to be able to
shape the vast sweep of
our heritage and the
totality of the emptiness that
follows after to be filled
with the events as we
create them.
Emptiness that cannot be
categorised has no
shape but infinity
and if we venture into
the delusion of our thoughts
we will travel light years
of zero to the point
where we came from.
J. C. Bacon (LVIH)
POESIE INSENSIBLE
As the chestnut slowly turns
and completes its terminal revolution
all but the intrinsic gold stands
against the mark of time.
Beating — slowly beating the fatal reign
of incandescent light eternal,
— dominance is free . . .
For let no man be your master
and withhold your soul till last
and let the snow drops cover gently
the signs of the autumn past!
J. R. Maccallum (UVIE)
DROUGHT
The evening sky was bleeding
From a circular wound
Its blood poured
Liquid on dry land.
A red pearl floating on a silent sea
Like a candle slowly dying
Like blood giving life.
G. C. O. Litchfield (UVIF)
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227
IT'S A STRANGE WORLD
I've thought about writing on nuclear destruction, war, famine,
drought, sickness etc. etc. etc., but no-one listens to them anymore;
they're old hat, and all that, so I'll tell you of an agent "N" on one of
his missions, through his eyes.
I was out cruising in my "special activities" car, which had all
the most modern equipment. The day was overcast, adding to the
ominous tone with which my boss was speaking to me over the Ultra
High Frequency Communications System.
"Jake", he said "I don't like to disturb you like this, but the
'bin' on Hill 43 is getting out of control. Jake, we're relying on you,
you're the only man we've got capable of attempting this job. I know
it's an awful lot to ask of one man but. . ."
"No worries Chief," I replied with a coolness I didn't feel, "I'll
handle it".
"Thanks Jake, you don't know what this means to me — good
luck!" he said.
"Thanks Chief, over" I replied. Hill 43! Ordinary men would
tremble at the thought, but trained to face danger with a smile and a
cool head, I planned my assault. Hill 43 was just out of town, and it
was inhabited by a single man in his mansion; that man being more
than enough for one neighbourhood. Mr Z they called him (the
parents chose the last letter of the alphabet because he was the last
thing they expected), and I knew how stories get around a small town
like Westbrook, but no stories of Mr Z could be bad enough (or so
I'd heard). Reflecting on my mission I began to wonder if even I was
out of my depth, but I wouldn't give up yet.
The approach to Mr Z's mansion was perilous from all sides. To
the east, his property fell away in a cliff face, 500 feet to the sea,
which was littered with huge boulders. From all other sides the land
was shrouded in mist and mangrove trees. The ground was
treacherous, crocodiles, vampire bats and disillusioned English
teachers roamed freely around his property. Access was by a single,
winding, decayed track, and nobody had ever ventured around the
first bend after an American couple who were on a tour wandered in
and were never seen again. Superstition had grown up about the
area, and the mangrove swamps were "taboo" to all local
inhabitants, but the power-that-be decided that it was time this area
was "cleaned up", so there I was, left to my own resources to carry
out the perilous task.
I soon arrived at the first bend, having already armed myself
with all the latest of self defense, and self offense weapons.
Cautiously I drove around the first bend. Whatever stories had
circulated weren't horrible enough to describe the sight that met my
eyes and this story isn't either: That sight was horrible. And this
sight was heading straight for me so I leaped out of the moving car,
and just in time, for this horrible "thing" had ploughed into my car
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and demolished the place where I had been sitting less than 10
seconds before. Thoughts of running away entered my mind, but an
agent on the job never turns his back on an assignment. I thought of
running backwards, but the call of duty drew me on.
I raced to a bush by the side of the road to escape the horrible
thing, and looked on ahead. All around me it seemed as if everything
was hostile to me, even the trees seemed watchful, moving their
branches menacingly. Skilfully keeping out of sight I managed to
make the next corner, but the trouble wasn't over yet. There was a
large clearing before the mansion of Mr Z, and it was guarded by the
most monstrous animals I'd ever witnessed. A cross between a lion
and a steam train, I believe they were, I'd heard of them only from
whispers between the other spies at H.Q., but had never believed
them. They were a terrible animal, these "Railway lions", and yet
they confronted me now. I looked on towards the house and found
that the vantage point I'd picked was so perfect, I could just see what
I'd come for. The "bin". No longer could I pick it up and take it
away in my car, but somehow I had to eliminate the danger it
represented for the whole of mankind. That thought had to be
subjugated to a more immediate need — I had to get past the
patrolling dogs. Eventually, however, I found that there was no other
viable plan but to try and outrace the animals to the house, grab the
bin and run off with it. The bin was outside Mr Z's mansion,
probably waiting to be picked up by his boss, the awesome Dr Nose.
It contained enough explosive to blow up the world, and that was
what it was to be used for. Yes, that was what I had to do.
Away I sprinted, the "railway lions" spotted me, raced after me
in a desperate attempt to stop me reaching the bin. The first one
reached me, but, mustering all the strength I could, I kicked the
animal in exactly the right place; it was a fatal blow. I had just
reached the bin, an had lifted it up ready to race off when Mr Z
himself appeared out of the house and saw me. I was surrounded,
the dogs on one side and Mr Z on the other, closing in fast. I had
only seconds to act, so I pulled of the lid and exploded the whole
thing, It went off with a noise like thunder and killed us all — END
Yes, well, the outcome of that little escapade was that he got
fired by the City Council, and I don't blame them. Imagine him
forgetting to empty Mr Boulton's rubbish bin for ten days, and then,
after crashing his garbage truck into a telephone pole, running up to
his house, killing one of his Yorkshire terriers, then tipping all the
rubbish from the bin over Mr Boulton's garden, and then fainting.
Oh well, that's what happens to people who wrap themselves up in
fantasy, they lose out.
C. J. Morgan (UVIA)
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229
SISYPHUS
He sees himself at work
Pushing a barrow full of thistles
Through a field of green
Setting his face against the wind,
He turns his head up to the sky
And curses playful providence
Until the falling tears
Scald his dusty feet
And run the rivers into the thirsty earth.
G. C. O. Litchfield (UVIF)
FIVE MINUTES LATE
Five minutes late the bus came. I got on and found a seat.
Sitting opposite me I noticed a middle-aged, short, rather dark
woman wearing a light pink and white dress; her hair was very neat.
By her side there was a small precisely, but not ornately, wrapped
parcel and in front of her feet sat a bulky overnight bag into which
she frequently searched her goods. When she first caught my
attention she was reading a magazine in a rather meticulous
manner. As she read she would underline some words and tick some
others. I assumed she finished reading the article when she made a
short note at the bottom of the page and put the magazine in her
bag. She put the bag back on the ground, breathed out forcefully,
folded her fingers and dropped her hands in her lap. She gently
threw her head back and looked out the window and then looked
back in and glanced around at the other passengers. Her eyes were
turning towards me and I quickly looked away. Yet she seemed
restless, and impatient as if the sight of the bus' interior did not
entertain her sufficiently. She reached for her bag again and took
out what looked to be a bundle of small blue cards. Individually she
studied the cards until the first one appeared on top again, upon
which she put them in careful order, checking the arrangement
twice. Reaching into her bag she pulled out a biro pen, but looking
at it she realized it was not the right colour for she dropped it and
took out a different coloured pen. With the pen she made a note on
the top blue card; she then organized the cards and put both them
and the pen back in the bag. While leaning back into the seat she
straightened and at that instant she noticed that the bus had
stopped where she intended to get off, whereupon she picked up her
bag and parcel and hurriedly ran down the aisle and alighted from
the bus.
A. M. Crawshaw (UVIA)
TRAINS
The Express King
A speck appears,
A wavy full stop
Through the haze.
Seeming to remain small,
But growing rapidly.
No sound yet,
Then — a very distant roar.
A deep roar of power,
As the King nears his throne.
His crown reflecting sunlight,
His voice announcing arrival,
But all the time he is barred
From leaving his royal carpet.
His voice now sonorous,
His body broad,
He enters with a rush of wind,
And, singing triumphantly, slows,
And halts with a sigh of relief.
P. J.Roberts (SAD
THE APPROACHING TRAIN
Two silver trails,
Stretching for Eternity.
Numberless sleepers,
Reaching for the haze.
The long silver caterpillar
breaks into the window
of my vision.
His deep black eyes,
burning into mine.
His shining body,
snaking behind.
He crawls nearer
coming to get me.
I hear the marching
of his legs.
His wrinkled skin
draws alongside me
and his belly opens.
J.Gillian (SAD
M A C H I N A T I O N S . . . (OF M Y M I N D )
The time rate of . . . the credit multiplier is proportional to . . .
momentum . . . the street lamp muttered.
Binomial theorum . . . and its related . . . balance of payments
deficit. . . devowed on . . . electron . . . of rancid batter.
Euclidien laws of ... . average cost curvs . . . . are universally
proportional to . . . Caines Tullius Romanus,
Troiae facere constituit. . . juste Faevant un peu en accordiean
. . . franzoisisch . . . dedaraint Claudius,
F, = mc'.d
2
dx
=d 2
du
_du_
dt
_dt_
dx
"Here comes the sun, here comes the sun. It's all right"
"Lusboundes meek, younge and fresh abedde"
Aura, oh aura, . . . come unsex me hither . . . glucose to
pyruvate, Extrapolation and tombolas, strata and carbon decay . . .
Narcissus.
Mescalin and Pooking, Hobbits and inertial balances.
Little darling, it feels like years since its been here,
Here comes the sun, doo doo doo doo"
E = ht, c = 3 x 10s m/sec F X^TJ. Calin cycles, photosynthesis,
light, life, hope.
Calvin cycles, photosynthesis, light, life, hope.
"It's all right, little darling, the smiles returning to the faces.
Little darling, it seems like years since its been here,
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
Little darling, I feel the ice is slowly melting.
Little darling, it seems like years since its been clear,
See the smiles returning to their faces."
A. R. Hackworthy (UVIH)
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THE NIGHT
Sense of Danger,
Perhaps merely an awareness only
Of Movement, of sound, of something
Yet the rotting alley quivers, with life.
Footsteps, slow at first, quieken,
Hollow thuds fade into thick blackness
Why did he run?
After all they might not have hurt him.
From my room I can see the Park,
Dusty, yellow light shows hazy shadows that
move with rhythmic apprehension,
The wind gently rustles the cluster of leafy
canopies across the road.
Yet. . . I can't see them:
The bronzed halo of dawn approaches;
they'll be going now.
Outside the air is cleaner, bracing,
I might even go to the Park today.
C. P. Marquis (LVIG)
Time flies, slides down the walls
Part of me dies, under my overalls.
In the garden of cement
wait for the paint to dry, it's a big event.
Spend a year in a couple of hours,
Where the action isn't, that's where it is.
A light bulb bursts like a blister
the only form of heat.
Hot beneath the collar, an inspector calls
where the perishing stink of squalor impregnates the walls.
There's a rainbow in the road,
and silence is the code.
It's the kingdom of the blind,
A one eyed man is king.
The dirt blows out, the dust blows in
You can't keep it neat, it's a full furnished dust-bin.
Their common problem is that they're not someone else.
Sleep is a luxury they don't need,
a sneak preview of death.
No flowers for the man who died in the bomb scare.
Another bloke is leaving in a wheel chair.
No Joke! Here comes the punch line.
The last man to make a,dash is on the menu.
N. J. Poate (LVIH)
1ST Vm, 1980
Back Row: P. G. Turner, C. A. Wright, E. A. Dugan, A. G. Miskell.
Front Row: P. G. Watson, K. S. Fraser, F. J. L. Dale, Esq., H. R. Cooke (capt. of boats), A. S.
Gillespie.
Seated: R. N. Crowther.
2ND Vm, 1980
Back Row: D. J. Maccallum, P. A. Stokes, G. M. Taylor, D. G. Hawke.
Front Row: B. L. Mclvor, D. C. Davies, J. E. Clarke, Esq., A. R. Wilson, G. R. Wilson.
Seated: G. P. Francis.
1ST IV, 1980
Winners of Yaralla Cap
Back Row: B. P. Hardy, I. R. Capel.
Front Rowt R. G. W. Ferris, R. A. Shirlaw, Esq., R. A. K. Nugan.
Seated: S. A. Trevena.
2ND IV, 1980
Winners of Alan Callaway Trophy
Back Row: T. J. Breden, A. G. Miskell.
Front Row: S. P. S. Bannister, R. A. Shirlaw, Esq., T. J. Dowsett.
Seated: B. W. Barnier.
3RD IV, 1980
Back Row: R. W. Dowsett, A. W. Stuart.
Front Row: N. R. Johnston, J. A. Meakins, Esq., C. R. Selman.
Seated: N. J. Taverner.
4THIV,1980
Back Row: J. Morrice, P. A. Woodhill.
Front Row: T. J. Newmarch, J. A. Meakins, Esq., A. J. Mulford.
Seated: A. G. Coles.
1ST XV, 1980
RUNNERS UP
Back Row: C. R. Cox, A. J. Ambrose, R. A. K. Nugan.
Middle Row: J. B. Walter, M. J. Amos, D. R. Wolff, J. H. Badgery, P. G. Watson, S. O. D. Meares.
Front Row: R A Long C. A. Levitt, M. I. Williamson, G. H. Burrow (capt.), M. A. Gray-Spencer, W. R. B. Barnier,
R. D. Clarke.
2ND BASKETBALL TEAM, 1980
Back Row: T. M. Watt, D. N. B. Snashall.
Front Row: C. P. Marquis, D. R. Wolff, C. W. Hawkins, Esq., H. R. G. Talbot, N. J. Foord.
2ND XV, 1980
Back Row: F. S. Belli, A. S. Gillespie, S. G. D. Meares, G. D. Cordner.
Middle Row: S. M. Le Messurier, J. W. Ellis, D. J. Murphy, M. J. Carroll, J. S. Parker, B. M. S.
Middleton.
Front Row: D. H. Burnett, M. R. F. Macdermid, T. F. Burns (v-capt), A. R. Hackworthy (capt)
P. G. Campbell, T. J. Breden, D. J. Maccallum.
3RD XV, 1980
Back Row: W. J. Burgess, M. R. A. Edgar, M. A. L. Biddulph, C. R. Cox, I. A. Bell.
2nd Row: E. R. Szeto, M. R. Humphrey, A. D. Irons, H. R. Cooke, M. G. Green, D. J.
MacCallum.
Front Row: G. C. O. Litchfield, P. A. Stokes, D. B. Buckland, S. F. Russell, Esq., T. M. Ryan,
R. S. M. Le Messurier, T. J. Breden.
4THXV, 1980
Back Row: J. C. Grooms, R. O. Bennett, N. W. Lyne, R. T. St. John.
Middle Row: J. W. I. Hyde, M. L. Hurst, R. A. McDouall, A. J. Hartwig, J. M. Feakes, P. D.
Clift.
Front Row: P. M. P. Saville, D. G. Hawke, K. S. Fraser (capt), L. R. Dobb, Esq., J. A. A.
Shepherd, H. R. G. Talbot, M. R. Clancy.
1ST RIFLE TEAM, 1980
Back Row: S. W. Gillespie, Esq., E. R. Macdonald, I. B. Docker, M. R. Appleton, C. E. Silvester, Esq.
Front Row: I. R. Lyall, P. C. Hobson, P. A. Birch, P. J. Nelson, P. S. Hyles.
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SHOOTING CAMP, 1980
Back Row: S. W. Pilbeam, B. W. D. Barnier, P. I. Stratton, M. C. G. Abbott, A. J. Thompson,
S. W. Phillips, M. F. L. Smith, B. J. Keller.
Middle Row: S. W. Gillespie, Esq., D. S. Bernerius, M. R. Appleton, E. R. Macdonald, T. H.
Kannegieter, C. E. Silvester, Esq.
Front Row: D. C. Cudmore, P. S. Hyles, I. R. Lyall, P. A. Birch (capt), P. J. Nelson, P. C.
Hobson, I. B. Docker.
2ND RIFLE TEAM, 1980
f
Back Row: S. W. Gillespie, Esq., B. J. Keller, T. H. Kannegieter, S. W. Phillips, C. E. Silvester,
Esq.
Front Row: D. S. Bernerius, B. W. D. Barnier, D. C. Cudmore (capt.), P. J. Stratton, M. F. L.
Smith.
SMALL BORE RIFLE TEAM, 1980
Back Row: E. R. Macdonald, M. R. Appleton, T. H. Kannegieter.
Front Row: D. C. Cudmote, I. R.Lyall, W. R. B. Barnier, P. J. Nelson (capt.), P. A. Birch, P. C. Hobson, I. B Docker
Intet: K. B. Cranney.
1ST GOLF TEAM, 1980
Back Row: P. G. Duff, A. D. Irons.
Front Row: P. McK. Anderson (capt.), A. R. Wheeler, Esq., M. J. Coombes.
GOLF TEAM, 1980
Back Row: P. G. Duff, M. P. Hanks, M. A. Coles, P. A. Emery, M. H. Miller, S. A GraySpencer, J. T. B. McKaughan.
Front Row: D. B. Buckland, P. McK. Anderson (capt.), A. R. Wheeler, Esq., M. J. Coombes,
M. A. Gray-Spencer.
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Old Boys' News
INTERSTATE AND COUNTRY GROUPS
Adelaide
John Wansey visited Sydney earlier this year. He is planning to
hold an evening function at his home later this year for Old Boys and
wives. Two past members of the O.B.U. Committee, Ted Apted
and Peter Millard, are both living-in Adelaide at present and John
proposes to contact them to assist in organising the get-together.
Most of the Old Boys in South Australia live in the country areas.
Perth
Mr R. G. Harris has changed his address to 20 Roundtree Way,
Marmion, Western Australia, new home phone number 448 4477,
new office phone number 381 9011. Mr Harris asked that
correspondence be sent to P.O. Box 32, Karringyup, Western
Australia, 6018.
Mr Harris reported that they had a successful meeting of about
10 to 12 Old Boys on the day that the G.P.S. Regatta was held on the
12th April 1980. Apparently Shore is the biggest G.P.S. in Western
Australia and he has asked that for next year if the Secretary could
forward several copies of the G.P.S. Regatta Programme in advance,
this would help the Old Boys keep in touch with the event.
Brisbane
Trevor Wardrobe has advised there is no separate group in
existence in Brisbane and that all activities have been conducted in
recent years by combined G.P.S. Associations. He has not been
involved for some few years and there has been no function that he is
aware of in that period, nor does there appear to be any immediate
liklihood of any event in the near future. Unfortunately the
President elected in 1979 was transferred interstate shortly
afterwards. However, an up to date list of Old Boys in Queensland
has been sent to Trevor and it is hoped that a new group will be
formed by the end of the year.
Hobart
Dr Millingen advises that he is the only Old Boy in the Hobart
area and hence no reunions.
MelbourneKen Mills convened the Melbourne dinner which was held on
Wednesday, 23rd July. The President of the O.B.U. Gavin Wilcox,
and Dr Geoff Sherington attended. An enjoyable evening was held
by all 26 Old Boys in attendance.
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Canberra — Queanbeyan
Last year only three players participated in their annual Golf
Day. A suggestion was made that the annual Golf Day and Dinner
be organised to coincide with the Old Shavians cricket tour and
hopefully have some tourists play in their Golf Day.
However the cricket tour was abandoned this year and next year
a northern tour is proposed. Perhaps arrangements may be made
with the cricketers on the next southern tour.
In the meantime this years annual Golf Day and Dinner will be
held on Friday 14th November.
Cooma
Richard Litchfield was keen to organise an Old Boys reunion to
coincide with the cricket tour this year, had the cricketers travelled
south again. No doubt similar plans will be discussed for the next
southern cricket tour.
Riverina Group
Their function was reported upon in the last issue of The Torch
Bearer.
Tamworth
The 26th rerunion of the Tamworth District Shore Old Boys
Dinner and Golf Day was held on Friday 4th July 1980. A record
number of 36 golfers hit off. It was most pleasing to see some young
Old Boys playing golf. The Golf winner was Alex Noble and golf
balls won by Mr Bucknell, J. Barnier, P. McCormick and S. Cox.
The mug and ribbon went to John Leach.
The dinner attendance was 73 and all had a most enjoyable
evening. Mr Travers and Mr R. Peterson were in attendance from
the school and fanned on some very interesting information to the
group. Dr Sherrington also presented the golf trophies and gave a
run down on the book he is writing on the school history.
Mr G. Willcox and Mr R. Blanshard representing the Old Boys
Union also attended which we thank them for.
Mr C. J. (Snow) Bright was made a life member of the
Tamworth group.
Gould you please note the election of new office bearers for the
Tamworth group:
Chairman: Mr Cudmore, "Tarcoola", Quirindi.
Secretary: Dr John Fisher, 454 Peel Street, Tamworth.
Treasurer: David Jenkings, Tamworth.
Hon. Committee: Ian MacDermott, Tamworth, Tim Fenwicke,
Frank Dowdle and Bob Pulver.
Moree
A barbeque luncheon was held at the property of Greg Jones.
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"Wangabindie", Moree on Saturday 13th September. Due to severe
drought conditions in the area only a few managed to be present and
due to the circumstances representatives from Sydney cancelled
arrangements to be present.
Next year it is hoped that the Old Shavians cricketers will be in
Moree at the time of the 1981 function.
Far West
Mr W. R. (Bill) Lamble hosted this year's barbecue luncheon
and family day at his property "Weenya", Gulargambone on
Sunday 28th September. A splendid day was had by all. The
popularity of this function reflects the success of the far west group.
OLD SHAVIANS CRICKET TOUR
The proposed tour of north-western New South Wales to have
taken place at the end of September this year has been cancelled due
to difficult scheduling arrangements and to the drought conditions.
Next year, however, every effort will be made to arrange a
similar tour and at this stage tentative arrangements have been
made for matches to be played in the Orange, Dubbo, Moree and
Tamworth areas. More details will appear in the June 1981 issue of
The Torch Bearer, although it is proposed to go "on tour" at the end
of September or in the first week of October.
Please note that participation is open to every Shore Old Boy.
In the shorter term, a match has been arranged against the
"Kookaburras" from Crookwell on Sunday 22nd February at
Camden. The talent scouts will be at the ground and the emphasis
will be on youth. Those interested in playing should contact one of
the following committee members:
Bob Blanshard — 411 7748
John Sedgwick — 44 5032
Rod Tubbs—406 4262
Dougal Geddes — 358 2271
Andrew Graham — 43 4294
ROYAL N.S.W. INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND CHILDREN
On Wednesday, 5th May, 1980, on behalf of the School, the
Headmaster received a certificate of Corporate Life Membership of
the Royal New South Wales Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.
The Institute had appointed the School as a Corporate life member
as a mark of gratitude for "the support and assistance given by the
School with such unreserved good will".
Through the Hospitals and Missions Fund, the School has
supported the Institute for more than twenty years.
The certificate of life membership is displayed in the Library.
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Dr D. F. Waterhouse, A.O., C.M.G., F.A.A. F.R.A. was
appointed an Officer in the General Division of the Order of
Australia (AO) in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Spencer Davies (1963-1968) has become a partner in the law
firm of Butterworth, Cowan, Douglas & Company, Taree, N.S.W.
He and his wife Wendy have three children.
Robert J. L. Gowing (1957-1967) has been appointed Group
National Auditor of Barclay's International (Australia) Limited,
Sydney.
Robert G. Worrall (1945-1951) has been appointed managing
director of Vitol Singapore Pte Ltd, Suite No. 6 Ocean Building,
Collier Quay, Singapore, 0104.
Gray Loddington Hall (67) who has been living in San Francisco
for five years has announced his engagement to Charlene Hardy of
Los Angeles. The marriage will take place this year and his brother
Leigh (58), Pymble, will be groomsman. The honeymoon will be
spent in Singapore.
Mr J. A. L. Hooke, C.B.E. (1942-1950), Chairman and Chief
Executive of Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Limited (AWA)
has been appointed a member of the Science and Industry Forum of
the Australian Academy of Science.
John N. Coward (1968-1973) has been elected chairman of the
N.S.W. Student Services Committee of the Australian Institute of
Chartered Accountants for 1980/81. John currently works with
Coopers & Lybrand.
Brian M. Munday (1954-1958) will be transferring to Tokyo at
the end of the year to take up an appointment as General Manager
of CSR International Pty Limited for a period of about three years.
Ronald E. Alexander is currently a Director of Civil and Civic
Pty Limited and has stated that he has "played his last game of
grade cricket — fourteen seasons was enough".
The Rev. John Beer (1944-1949) who is at present on the staff of
the English Dept. at Sydney Grammar School, has been awarded an
M.A. by the University of Sydney for his thesis on the work of the
Australian author, Martin Boyd.
He is at present President of the G.P.S. Debating Association,
and was elected a Fellow of St. Paul's College, University of Sydney,
this year.
It is interesting to note that Grammar now has four Shore Old
Boys on its staff — the others are Adrian Cooper, Kevin McCaskill
and Dr Tom Drevikovsky.
Dr W. Regan (1943) and Dr W. B. Muston (1941) were coexaminers of the examinations held in September at Royal Prince
Alfred Hospital for candidates wishing to become Fellows of the
Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Richard Masters (1965-1971) has been living in Minneapolis for
the last two years working for the Motherwell Bridge Group. Shortly
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he and his wife will be transferring to Scotland for an eighteen
month period where he will be a project engineer at the St Fergus gas
gathering construction project, north of Aberdeen.
Philip Smidmore was chosen on the crew of "Australia" which
unsuccessfully contested the Americas Cup at Newport, Rhode
Island.
NORTH WEST SHORE OLD BOYS
The North West Shore Old Boys Group held a re-union on 13th
September, 1980 at the home of Penny and Greg Jones
"Wongabindie", Moree.
Those attending took part in a cricket match played on mats on
a dirt wicket, and a barbecue lunch, ably cooked by Doug Swinburn
and Graham Herbert, assisted by numerous advisors. Ground
curator, Greg Jones, was congratulated by the players on his
preparation of the pitch, especially as under the mats there were a
few small grass tussocks and cow pats left in strategic places known
only to certain slow bowlers. (If S.O.B.S. cricket team does visit the
North West next year, they would be well advised to bring mouth
guards and batting helmets).
Umpires, Rex (Dicky Bird) Siddens and well-known square-leg
umpire, Jack Bucknell had a somewhat confusing day, as various
local rules such as "no LBW" and "not out unless you have scored
runs" were introduced during the game.
Despite the small number of old boys who were able to come
(both teams being somewhat under strength) due to the severe
drought condition prevailing in the area, the day was felt to be
worthwhile. The luncheon, in delightful surroundings in the
"Wongabindie" garden, was much appreciated by the Old Boys and
their wives who attended.
During the day a meeting was held at which the following office
bearers were elected for the ensuing year:
President: Rob Long
Vice Presidents: Jack Bucknell, Brian Jones
Secretary/Treasurer: Greg Jones
Committee: John Butler, Bruce Ditchfield, Rob Hobson, Hugh
Macneil, Peter Moses, Chris Penney, Peter Raleigh, Peter Rolls,
Doug Swinburn, Ron Woods.
MELBOURNE GROUP
The Annual Golf Day was held at Victoria Golf Club on the
22nd June for the "Brian Faram Trophy". This was won by John
Wright with Kevin Baker runner-up.
The Annual Dinner was held at the City & Overseas Club on
23rd July. Dr G. Sherington who is writing the history of Shore, was
the guest speaker. We were also very pleased that Gavin Wilcox
attended.
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The Committee for 1980/81 is: President: Ian Perkins (194248), Vice President: Warren Haynes (1950-55), Secretary: Ken Mills
(1940-43), Richard Stokes (195Z-54), Bruce Burrows (1943-45),
Graham Spooner (1960-65), Kevin Baker (1940-43), Ian Jowett
(1948-51), Barry Browne (1928-34), David Johnson (1945-46), Hugh
Kesterton (1944-49).
Five members of the Melbourne Group attended the O.B.U.
Dinner and Golf Day and Annual Meeting at Killara Golf Club on
16th October.
The Family Christmas Barbeque will be held once again in the
grounds of the Australian Administration Staff College at Mt Eliza
on Sunday, 16th November. About 75 are expected including 35
children.
K A. Mills
GOLF DAY
The Annual Golf Day held at Killara Golf Course on 16th
October was a record success. The weather was fine and although
the last players had to finish in the dusk, we managed to play a
record field of 144 players, which is 20 more than our previous best.
The Harry Hattersley Trophy was won by Lex McCorquodale
and the Brian Faram Trophy for the runner up was won by Jeremy
Townsend.
Gordon Irons and Mark Sleeman won the Pairs on a countback
on their first year of attendance. The runners up were Brian Morse
and Lex McCorquodale.
David McMurray scored a hole in one at the 8th with plenty of
witnesses!
ANNUAL DINNER & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting were held at
Killara Golf Club following the golf day.
There were 153 present which is 20 larger than our previous
largest.
Gavin Wilcox opened the proceedings with a special welcome to
Interstate visitors. Ian Perkins (1942-1948) (who is General
Manager, Finance with A.C.I.) our Convenor from Melbourne was
in attendance and also Bob Harris (with A.M.P.) was over from
Perth.
A special toast to Mr R. E. Ludowici who has retired after 29
years service on the Council was carried by acclamation. Gavin
talked at length on the excellent services Mr Ludowici has given to
the School.
Our Guest Speaker for the evening was Bernie Amos who has
just been elected as an O.B.U. Representative on the School Council.
Bernie's brief, but humorous speech was well received and we look
forward to many years of his representation in school affairs.
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The Headmaster, Mr Travers, addressed the meeting and spoke
strongly of the need to guard independence. Too many people were
willing to give in to pressures and it was harder and harder to
maintain independence in all the small details demanded by
bureaucracies. The key word was "Freedom" and the community of
Shore must be prepared to stand up and be counted as standing for
things important in the life of man.
At 9.45 p.m. Gavin Wilcox opened the Annual General Meeting
and after brief comments on the Annual Report, the following
officers were elected.
President: G. Vaughan
Vice Presidents: R. Gowing, M. Morell, G. Anderson
Secretary: J. Stowe
Assistant Secretary: D. Geddes
Treasurer: T. Philip
Assistant Treasurer: J. Coward
Country & Interstate Representative: R. Blanshard
Torchbearer Representative: A. Graham:
12 Members: B. Coulson, P. Dickson, P. Forbes, J. Greer, D.
Irons, G. Irons, F. Padman, K. Palmer, A. Playfair, B. Sherington,
D. Walker, D. Watson.
Graham Vaughan, the new President, took the Chair and
expressed our thanks for the fine job that Gavin has carried out in
eight years as Secretary and then two years as President. Graham
was pleased to present Gavin with a momento of the occasion.
The dinner was certainly a most enjoyable night and very well
received by all those who attended. The Annual Dinner has become
a function where each year the "regulars" turn up for a chance to get
together, and the numbers have been steadily growing.
SOBSRUGBYCLUB
SOBS fielded teams in the Maclean Cup and Grose Cup
competitions of the Sydney Sub-District Rugby competition during
the 1980 season. Although the club's playing record was not perhaps
as good as some previous seasons, games were played in a
competitive and enthusiastic manner. During the season over 60
players turned out for the club. However,, the club suffered from a
lack of regular members who could form the same team week after
week.
Mid-way through the season, in an effort to publicise the club
and attract new, younger players a letter and questionnaire was sent
to over 200 old boys who left the school between 1974 and 1978. The
letter explained that SOBS was formed by a group of enthusiastic
old boys in 1972 with the objective of meeting people interested in
playing competitive, social rugby which does not require the time
committment of grade football. The response to the circular has
been encouraging and for the last six or seven rounds of the season
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new players including Tim Brighton, David Frank, Mark Reynolds,
Neale Rowe have played regularly. These players who left the school
in 1978, are now actively working to build up the club's strength for
the 1981 season. They would like to hear from old boys and their
friends who are interested in joining SOBS.
During the season the club held various social functions which
were both enjoyable and well attended. The major social events
included parties at Richard Stanistreet's and Bruce Coulson's
residences, gambling night, cabaret and Annual Dinner.
During the Annual Dinner the guest speaker, Mr Ian Foulsham
(at school 1955-1962) presented the following awards:
Merit Award
Tim Brighton
Merit Award
Sandy Holliday
Merit Award
Bob Fuller
Grose Cup Best and Fairest
John Hamilton
Crose Cup Coach's Award
Bob Campbell
McLean Cup Best and Fairest
Julian Trebeck
McLean Cup Coach's Award
Pip Hunter
Most Improved Player
Keith Cleaver
Club Best and Fairest
Bruce Coulson
President's Trophy
Allister Lugsdin
Over the summer months during daylight saving the club plays
tip football on Riverview Oval No l(a) from 6 p.m. every Wednesday
— come along and stretch your legs.
If you are interested in learning more about the club and would
like to participate in its activities please contact Mark Reynolds
(phone 44 2968), Colin Woodfield (phone 93 1759), Tim Brighton
(phone 411 3860) or any club member.
IV KURING-GAI AVENUE OPEN
This year's "Kuring-gai Avenue Open" Charity tennis
tournament, was again a great success with more than 160 players
competing on 30 different tennis courts. Headquarters were at the
home of John Coward, the co-organiser of the event and a fun day
was attended by many Shore Old Boys.
Half the proceeds from the day were donated.to the school fund
for Mr and Mrs B. R. Nicol to whom we all extent our deepest
sympathy.
25 YEAR DINNER
Dr M. J. Swinburn (Mick) and J. D. Atkinson (John) organised
this year's dinner for the 1955 school leavers. It was held at the
University and Schools Club on Friday 8th August and again was a
great success. Of the 78 who were present, 15 were masters who
taught at the school in 1955. The Headmaster and the President of
the Old Boys' Union, Gavin Wilcox, were special guests. Mike
MacKeller, M.P. was amongst those in attendance.
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M r R . E. LUDOWICI
In August this year Mr R. E. (Dick) Ludowici tendered his
resignation as an Old Boy Representative on the School Council. Mr
Ludowici served continuously for 29 years on the School Council and
was a member of the Executive Committee for most of that time.
Mr Ludowici is known universally in the Shore community and
his period of meritorious service to the School has been of extreme
value. His dedication to the interests of the School will be missed by
all. The Old Boys' Union, through Mr Ludowici, has been
particularly well represented on the Council. It conveys its deepest
appreciation for the services of Mr Ludowici and wishes him well for
the future.
SCHOOL COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
Dr B. J. Amos (at School 1947-1952) has been elected as an Old
Boy Representative on the School Council to fill the casual vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mr R. E. Ludowici.
OLD BOYS' TEA - FRIDAY 25th MAY 1980
213 accepted this year which was a record figure. Several Old
Boys were actually knocked back as maximum numbers had been
reached. Approximately 30 members of the Staff Common Room
were present, eight of whom were Old Boys. Here are a few notes:
Apologies: A number — His Grace, His Excellency The
Governor, Clem Tiley (not up to it), Gordon Turnbull.
Left up to 1930 — 50 years ago
G. F. Shirley (Graham 1913
M. M. Goddard (Max) 1917
Dr A. Distin-Morgan
(Andrew)
1918
Sir Adrian Curlewis
1919
R. A. Gilfillan (Rob
1921
N. Hardy (Norman)
1922
T. Langley (Tom)
1922
G. SelbyOld
1923
A. G. McDonald
1923
W. Sherington
1924
R. B. Campbell
1925
J. F. Linton (John)
1925
L. Rawson (Leo)
1925
R.Swift (Dick)
1928
J. M. Dixon (Ian)
1928
J. Firth (John)
1928
R. Ludowici (Dick)
1929
Three Generations:
Graham, Richard and William Shirley.
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Approximate Analysis of Acceptances:
Left —Pre 1930
30's
40's
50's
60's
70's
Staff & Retired Staff etc
18
9
36
45
21
42 (27 last four years)
42
213
Retired Staff:
T. Milfull (Tom)
W. Sawkins (Wilbur)
P. H. Eldershaw (Pat)
R. A. Gilfillan (Rob)
K. D. Anderson (Keith)
T.B.Whight (Tommy)
BIRTHS
DAVIS: 19/8/80 to P. L. and his wife Christine — a son,
Andrew Lewis;
GOWING: 13/8/80 to Bob and Sue — son Charles Robert.
MOORS: 3/3/80 to Philip and. Deborah — a daughter, Sarah
Elizabeth (appeared in the June issue of The Torch Bearer as
Moore).
OBITUARIES
Sir Alan Mansfield — Sir Alan Mansfield was Governor of
Queensland from 1966 to 1972, he died at Southport aged 77, was
Chief Justice of Queensland from 1956 to 1966. He also served as
Chancellor of the University of Queensland from 1966 to 1976.
Sir Alan was born in Brisbane and education at Shore (19161920) and St Paul's College at Sydney University, where he studied
law.
He was awarded an honours doctorate of laws by the University
of Queensland.
He died on July 17th, 1980.
Dr Charles Huxtable ->- Dr Charles Reginald Ralston Huxtable
was a founder member of the Australian-Rhodesian Association.
Dr Huxtable, who died on 29th July, 1980 aged 88, was born in
Sydney and was educated at Shore (1902-1908) and Sydney
University. He later attended Edinburgh University.
During World War I he served as a medical officer with the
Lancashire Fusiliers in the British Army and was awarded the
Military Cross and Bar.
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In World War II he served as a medical officer, with the AIF,
and was taken prisoner by the Japanese.
As a POW he worked with the sick in difficult conditions, often
sharing his own meagre rations with dying men.
After the war he practised at Armidale and then on retirement
served with the Flying Doctor Service, at Broken Hill and in the
Kimberleys in Western Australia.
He also worked in the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea.
Dr Huxtable was a founder member of the AustralianRhodesian Association, formed in 1965, and was president of the
N.S.W. branch from 1965 to 1973, when he was elected patron of the
assocation.
He was made an Officer of the Legion of Merit, Rhodesia's
equivalent of Britain's Order of the British Empire, by the late
President John Wrathal.
Dr Huxtable also raised funds to aid medical work among black
Africans.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, two sons, Dr Bernard
Huxtable, of Orange, and Dr Clive Huxtable, of Perth, and
daughters Mrs Barbara Kemp and Mrs Elizabeth Moorehouse.
Dr Alan Smith — Dr Alan Frederick Smith, late of Collaroy
and formerly of Wagga, died in Concord Repatriation Hospital,
Sydney on 10th June, 1980, aged 82.
Dr Smith had been in medical practice in Wagga from 1937
until 1964, when he retired and he and Mrs Smith moved to live at
Collaroy, Sydney.
He had been a member of the First World War AIF in 19171918 and started his medical studies after his return to Australia,
graduating in 1926.
In World War II he served in the Australian Army Medical
Corps — 8th Division, from 1940-1945. In 1942 he was captured by
the Japanese at the fall of Singapore and was prisoner of war until
the end of the war in 1945.
After his discharge from the AAMC he returned to his medical
practice in Wagga, with which he continued until his retirement in
1964.
Dr Alan Smith was known as a golfer of unusual ability and
enthusiasm. In 1946 he won the Club Championship at the Wagga
Country Club, the first occasion on which the championship was
held following the cessation during World War II.
Dr Smith was predeceased by his wife Pauline. He was at the
School from 1912 to 1916.
Andrew Clive Selby — Born in Sydney November 1952; at the
School 1962-1970.
Awarded cadetship with Colonial Sugar Refining Company and
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studied in the Faculty of Engineering at University of N.S.W.
During his first three years attended night lectures and worked in
CSR workshops at Pyrmont by day. Graduated Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours having submitted a thesis entitled
"Transmission of Ground Vibration".
Undergraduate and postgraduate hobbies — clarinet, sailing,
bushwalking clubs, tennis. Learned sailing at Royal Sydney Yacht
Squadron in Moths. Crewed in International "Fireball" races.
Crewed with Sir Garfield Barwick in "Anitra" in long ocean race
(Solitary Island). Worked at head office CSR in research section
dealing with fly ash arrestors and anti-pollution devices in chimneys,
worked as mechanical engineer at Broadwater Mill, Northern
N.S.W., Hambledon, Victoria and Doondi Mills, Queensland and at
Macknade up to his death. It is notable that, though it entailed a
motor car drive of over 100 miles each way, his funeral at Townsville,
Queensland was attended by the mill manager and his family,
several engineering colleagues, and some members of the work staff,
fitters etc. Several cane farmers and some family also travelled the
same distance.
N. R. CON ROY 1901-1980
A prominent old boy of the School and member of the legal
profession in Sydney, Neville R. Conroy, died at his cottage at Palm
Beach on 30th August 1980. He was a partner in the legal firm of
Stephen Jacques & Stephen for over 40 years and when he retired in
1976 he was the Senior Partner. He continued his association with
the firm as a consultant and although he had been in ill health for
some months he had been regularly in his office until a few days
before his death. He had a keen interest in a wide range of activities
throughout his life and was respected and held in high regard and
with warm affection by many friends of all ages.
He was born on 12th January 1901 and lived the early years of
his life in the Orange district of N.S.W. where he attended Wolaroi
College. He entered Shore in the first term of 1918 and left on the
completion of his schooling at the end of 1919 having excelled at his
studies and played as a member of the 2nd XV. His parents had
been encouraged to send him to the School by Mr Charles Hodges, a
former headmaster, who had settled in the Orange district upon his
retirement. A further influence in their selection of Shore for his
schooling was the presence at the School at the time of two of his
cousins of the Cadell Family. After leaving school he graduated in
law from the University of Sydney having been a student at St Paul's
College. It was here that he made a number of lifelong friends to add
to those he had already made at Shore and indeed throughout his
life he continued to make friends of all ages.
It was this keen interest in other people and his unselfish
concern for the well being of any social group that he belonged to,
coupled with the sound judgement that he so frequently displayed
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that earned him such respect amongst those who knew him. He was
an active member and enthusiastic participant in many clubs
including the Australian Club, The Royal Sydney Golf Club and the
University and Schools Club. It was probably the Palm Beach Surf
Club however and its associated Clubs, the Pacific Club and the
Cabbage Tree Club, which claimed his strongest allegiance and the
facilities enjoyed by the members of these Clubs are a continuing
legacy of his years of dedicated interest. He was a member of the
Wenona School Council from 1958 until 1973 and it was typical of
him that having reached an age at which he considered it to be time
to retire, he stood down to enable somebody younger to make his
contribution. A keen tennis player in his earlier years, he would
often provide match practice on his own court at Bay Road,
Waverton for the Wenona tennis team in preparation for their
competition games. He was active in Old Boys affairs for many years
having joined the Old Boys Union Committee soon after leaving
school and was Secretary during the years 1925-1927. In recent years
he presented to the School Archives two voluminous scrapbooks of
newspaper cuttings and other documents of historical interest which
he had collected since leaving the school. He never married but his
connection with the School has been maintained through his three
nephews Michael, Leicester and Denis Meares who are all Old Boys
of the School and three of his grandnephews who are present day
pupils at the School.
He was a man of high principle who would always argue
vigorously for what he believed to be right in whatever field he chose
to participate; at the same time he never closed his mind to an
opposing view and was always prepared to inject a sense of humour
and proportion into any subject under discussion. He disliked
unnecessary formality and was perhaps happiest when relaxing with
friends or members of his family at his weekend cottage at Palm
Beach where he died.
Neville Conroy was a person of whom the School could be
extremely proud and his memory will live with those who knew him.
W.A.Woodger
The death in October of Mr William Austin Woodger, 67,
marked the passing of a member of a family that played a significant
role in the development of Queanbeyan and district.
Members of the Woodger family had been in business in
Queanbeyan and the Southern Tablelands since the late 1800s.
The Woodger family was actively involved in real estate and
property development, stock and station agencies and general
commerce, particularly in the Queanbeyan and ACT area.
The first auction of land at Canberra was conducted in 1924 by
members of the Woodger and Calthorpe families.
In recent years, Mr Bill Woodger was responsible for the
development of the Glenrock Estate in Queanbeyan.
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Bill Woodger was born in Queanbeyan on September 14, 1913,
the son of Thomas Ernest and Catherine Woodger.
He was educated at Queanbeyan Public School and at Sydney
Church of England Grammar School (Shore) (1926-1930), Sydney
and, after leaving school, joined the stock station agency of
Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd., Queanbeyan, of which his father was
the founder and senior partner.
In 1932^he formed T. E. Woodger and Sons with his father and
his brothers, Oswald and Phillip.
At the age of 18 years he was the then youngest auctioneer in
N.S.W.
Bill Woodger married Jean Mary Hambly at St John's Church,
Canberra, on April 13,1938.
He had a record of community and sporting service that began
in 1931, when he was a committee member and steward with
Queanbeyan Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society.
At the time of his death, he was patron of the ACT Rugby
Union and Queanbeyan Rugby Union.
Earlier this year he was honoured by HM Queen Elizabeth II
with the Order of Australia Medal for services to the sport of Rugby.
Between 1931 and World II, Bill Woodger was involved with
Rugby League in Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan Amateur Theatrical
Society, launched junior Rugby Union, was a member of Royal
Canberra Golf Club and CMF.
During World War II he served with 3rd Battalion, The
Werriwa Regiment, 6th Division AIF. He was wounded in action in
the Kokoda area of Papua-New Guinea and ended the war with the
rank of captain.
Post World War II, Mr Woodger was secretary of Queanbeyan
Chamber of Commerce, secretary Queanbeyan Bush Fire Brigade,
secretary Queanbeyan War Memorial Committee and an active
member of Queanbeyan Show Society and Queanbeyan Racing
Club.
During the years 1949 to 1952, Mr Woodger was president of
Queanbeyan Legacy Club.
He was a charter member and later president of Queanbeyan
Rotary Club and secretary of the Good Neighbour Council of
Queanbeyan.
Mr Woodger was an active worker for Christ Church Parish,
secretary of the Christ Church Parish Council, business adviser to
the parish and active at Synod, Canberra-Goulburn Diocese.
During the 1950's, in company with men like the late Mr J. L.
(Jack) Maguire, a Oueanbeyan solicitor, Mr Bill Woodger helped
form Queanbeyan Whites RUFC.
Mr Woodger was president of the Whites RUFC from 1955
until 1962.
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At the time of his death, he was patron and life member of the
Whites RUFC, patron and life member of the ACTRU.
In 1977, after his retirement from active business life, he was
appointed Deputy Sheriff, Queanbeyan District Court. He had been
a Justice of the Peace since 1936.
He had been a member of the Real Estate Institue of NSW since
1937 and was a Fellow of the Commonwealth Institute of Valuers.
He was a member of the Valuation Boards of Review and a
valuer for the Municipality of Queanbeyan, Shire of Yarrowlumla
and Shire of Tallaganda.
One of Bill Woodger's greatest interests was the growth and
progress of Queanbeyan and much of his work, helping migrant
families get a new start in life in Queanbeyan, cannot be told
because of the confidential nature of that work.
Many of the leading businessmen in Queanbeyan, who
migrated to Queanbeyan from Europe earlier this century, were
given their start by Bill Woodger and his father.
Mr Bill Woodger is survived by his wife Jean and his daughters
Diana (Mrs Gillman, Queanbeyan), Barbara (Mrs Malcolm,
Brisbane), Robyn (Mrs Eecen, Rutherglen) and Rosemary (Mrs
Johnson, Camden) and their children.
A private funeral service was conducted by Archdeacon
Dowling at Norwood Park Crematorium and his remains laid to rest
atTharwa Road Lawn Cemetery, Queanbeyan.
He will be missed.
Queanbeyan Age, Wednesday, 1st October, 1980
Another item for Old Boys Notes which you may find worthy of
inclusion —
Peter Cooke (1970-75) having passed his final exams in
Medicine, University of N.S.W., is spending his last term in
Germany, Klinchen der Universitat, Freiburg.
Yours sincerely
J. M. Cooke
Mr Kevin J. Kirby (6663 at School 1942-1945) has been
appointed a member of the N.S.W. Education Commission as one of
four community representatives. Mr Kirby is Chairman of The
James N. Kirby Foundation.
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HODGES HOUSE PRIZE
for Mathematics and Science
At a dinner held at Shore on 1st May, 1980, to celebrate the
50th Anniversary of Hodges Flouse's residence at "Ellesmere" (its
present site), an appeal was made for funds with which to endow a
School prize. The sum of $606.00 was raised from the 100 guests,
and has since been added to substantially.
After discussion between the present Housemaster, the
Headmaster, and the Subject Masters in Mathematics and Science,
it was decided that a prize for Mathematics and Science would be
appropriate. The principal reason for this was that the first three
Housemasters of Hodges — Rev. D. Davies, Mr E. M. Bagot and Mr
W. Sawkins — were all teachers of mathematics; and Mr Bagot was
also Master in Charge of Physics, and indeed was responsible for the
equipment design of what are now known as the "Old
Laboratories". It is to honour the very great services rendered to the
School by these three men that the Hodges House Prize has been
dedicated.
The Hodges House Prize for Mathematics and Science shall be
awarded to the student who, in the second last year of his secondary
schooling at Shore, achieves the highest aggregate mark in
Mathematics and Science combined. To be eligible for the award,
the student must be studying both Mathematics and Science at least
at a level equivalent to three units at the Higher School Certificate
(as in operation in 1980). Further, one of the Science disciplines
offered must be two units of Physics or the equivalent.
In the event of changes occurring in the curriculum in the final
two years of secondary schooling, the Headmaster, in consultation
with the Subject Masters of Mathematics and Science and the
current Housemaster, shall be empowered to determine what
constitutes "equivalence" in the conditions of the award.
The funds will be invested according to the School Council's
current policy and the annual income will be used both to provide
the prize and to help build the capital of the fund in proportions to
be decided annually by the Headmaster.
HODGES HOUSE 50th ANNIVERSARY DINNER
On the 1st May, 1980 over 100 ex-boarders of Hodges House
gathered to celebrate 50 years occupation of Ellesmere, its present
site, to which it moved from its original address at "Cartref', Bay
Road.
We were honoured to have seven members of the Cartref House
with us, the senior member being G. A. (George) Fuller (1916-20)
whose son was in the House and whose grandson is there at present.
J. E. M. (Ian) Dixon (1923-28), our Chairman of Council, was also
present along with Messrs J. E. Plaskitt (1920-25), H. R. Kemp
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(1922-24), Ian and Milne McDonald (1926) and J. S. D. Firth (192628). Mr C. C. Old (1923-28) was a welcome "ring-in" as he lived
opposite Cartref, and spent most of his leisure hours with the
boarders, although "he did sleep at home".
The Ellesmere senior members present were H. M. (Harry)
Vincent and E. R. Atkinson (1930-33). Others who attended were
well spread over each decade, there being 16 from the 1930's, 20
from the '40's, 27 from the '50's, 8 of 1960's vintage and 20 from the
1970's. This was a most pleasing mixture. Many family groups were
present, fathers, sons and uncles, including C. M. (Colin) Fisher,
M.L.A. for Upper Hunter and his son Richard, brothers Alec and
Col Forsythe, E.B. and R. G. Bloore, and other well known families
such as J. E. and P. J. Plaskitt, P., P. B. and A. M. Ditchfield, D. J.
and .G. D. Irons and D. L., A. K. and T. J. Gillespie.
Apologies were received from a number of people, all of whom
expressed their sorrow at being unable to attend.
Dinner was preceded by drinks at Hodges House, which
enabled old boys to inspect the excellent extensions to the house and
also to renew acquaintances with Mrs Sawkins and Mrs Whiley, who
was a most charming hostess ably assisted by the senior boys who
welcomed the guests at the front door.
The Dining Hall showed little change over the years, the
acoustics being as bad as ever. However the food and liquid
refreshments were a vast improvement on earlier days. Our
Chairman Graham Bloore was forced to use his gavel (an empty
bottle) with increasing gusto to maintain order. One can only say the
bottle was a tribute to the manufacturer, what strength!
The toasts to Her Majesty the Queen and the School were
proposed by Graham Bloore and to Hodges House by H. W.
(Blondie) Coulson. Mr Richard Whiley responded in his usual
manner, with a speech, interspersed with pure British wit. E. M.
Bagot represented his late father and, rightly, made mention of
his mother, Dorothy, who was and is admired by all those who were
in the House during the Bagot tenure. Mr W. (Wilbur) Sawkins
followed with a short speech and made up the rest of the time with a
song which was well received.
During the course of the evening an appeal was made for funds
with which to endow a Hodges House Prize, and sufficient funds
were raised from those assembled to make this possible. As the first
three housemasters of Hodges — Rev. D. Davies, and Messrs E. M.
Bagot and W. Sawkins were all teachers of mathematics, and Mr
Bagot was Master in Charge of Physics, it has been decided to
honour the very great services rendered to the school by these three
men, to which the Hodges House Prize has been dedicated. Details
of the Prize appear at the end of this account.
At the conclusion of the dinner many returned to Hodges, and
reminiscences, both true and untrue, carried on to very very late in
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the evening. Many old friendships were renewed and the enthusiasm
engendered high-lighted that the spirit of Hodges remains high and
adds to the greatness of Shote.
Our thanks go to Mr and Mrs Whiley, both of whom spent
many hours of research and organisation in order to make this
dinner memorable, and finally we thank Mrs Yvonne McCann of the
Bursar's Office, for her clerical assistance and moral: support.
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N.S.W. DEATH DUTY FURTHER REDUCED IN JANUARY 1981
New Scale 662/3per cent off
The school needs your help!
One of the primary objects of The Shore Foundation is the
endowment of the School.
The income from the investment of the endowment capital is to
be used to help the School meet its needs, and ensure that our future
generations will be able to enjoy the benefit of the Shore experience
enjoyed by us.
This would seem to be an opportune time to up-date your wills
and, perhaps, remember the school by making a bequest to the
Shore Foundation Educational Trust.
Further information can be obtained from:
The Executive Officer,
The Shore Foundation,
Box 1221, P.O.,
North Sydney 2060.
or telephone: (02) 92 1706
A draft clause to assist your solicitor:
"I give, free of all duties payable upon or in consequence
of my death, to the Trustee for the time being of The Shore
Foundation Educational Trust for the purpose of that
Trust the sum of $
and I declare that the
receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer of the said
Trustee shall be a full and sufficient discharge of my
Trustee/Executors who shall not be bound to see to the
application of the said sum."
(Persons intending to make a gift by will are advised to seek
advice from their Solicitor or from The Executive Officer, as above).
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INDEX — DECEMBER, 1980
Page
Page
Adventure Training Report
Air Training Corps Flight
Archives
Athletics Report
162
164
159
202
Hodges House Report
175
Letter from T. M. Jeffrey
186
Library Report
158
Barry House Report
178
Music Report
167
Cadet Notes
Chapel Notes
Chess Club Report
Council and Staff List
Council Notes
Cricket
Crusaders
165
149
161
139
148
187
160
Old Boys' Notes
231
Original Contributions
221
Preparatory School Notes
213
Refereeing Report
Register Appendix
Robson House Report
School Calendar 1981
School House Report
School Notes
School Office Bearers 1980
Shooting
Shore History Project
Small Bore Rifle Shooting
Sports Awards
163
249
176
210
177
147
141
179
161
183
156
Debating Report
The
Diary
of
171
Anne
Frank
168
Editorial
146
Football
191
Golf Report
201
Hall Notes
163