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THE MAGAZINE OF
THE SYDNEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL
"COMMONLY CALLED SHORE."
No. 3.
DECEMBER 1, 1939.
Vol. XLIII.
"THE TORCH-BEARER" 'COMMITTEE.
Mr. C. E. BURGESS, M.A.
Mr. I. F. JONES, M.A.
J. RICHARDS [O.B.U.]
J. W. LIPSCOMB.
L. N. SHAW.
J. A. FRIEND.
T. I. ROBERTSON.
P. W. S. BROUGHTON.
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Dec.11939.
In our last issue we had occasion to chronicle the birth of that energetic
infant, The Shore. Weekly. Record.
This term it has been put upon a
more secure footing by means of an advance subscription of one shilling
for the term, and the editorial staff has perfected its technique of producing
• and publishing to a very high degree. To say that the paper fulfils a
long felt but unexpressed want is to take refuge in platitude, but nevertheless it is true. The Shoie Weekly Record is filling a most useful place
in our community, and once more we wish it well. All it needs now is a
more attentive public.
For many years now this School has been popularly known as Shore,
though we have on official occasions used the title of Sydney Church of
England Grammar School. An uneasy feeling is present with many, who
think that our godfathers and godmothers. in our baptism shirked the
responsibility of naming this child, and merely burdened us with an orotund
catalogue description in lieu of a name. The' disadvantages of sesquipedalian nomenclature are manifold, one of them being that an impatient
public may adopt its own term, and another being that confusion may
arise in the minds of those who do not weigh words. Every day we receive
letters and telephone calls meant for someone else. Only the other day
the Editor of this magazine was called to the telephone to discuss 'with a
stranger some problem of our contemporary, Lux.
On the other hand,
the Postal Department knows perfectly well how to deliver a letter addressed
to Shore School, North Sydney. For our own part, we frankly accept
the name which popular usage has conferred upon us, and, as far as this
magazine is concerned, we adopt the term Shore as our normal way of
referring to the School which Bishop Barry founded half a century ago.
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But, of your charity, kind friends, do not deface, it by the addition of
inverted commas.
On Tuesday, 21st November, the announcement was made of Mr. 0.
A. Fisher's appointment as Headmaster of The Armidale School. Mr.
Fisher joined the School staff in 1930, has' been Headmaster of 'the
Preparatory School since 1937, and has coached the 1st XV.' since 1930
except for 1935, when he was absent in England.
The eighth Annual Service of Lodge Torch bearer was held in the
School Chapel on Sunday, 1st October, at 7.30 p.m. The preacher was
the Reverend Canon C. S. Hulley, Rector of St. Peter's Cathedral Parish,
-Armidale.
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At Evensong on 13th August a tablet was dedicated in memory of
Frederick Gordon Arnott.
On Friday, 20th October, an address was given by the Reverend W.
J. Hudson, Principal of the Brotherh6od of the Good Shepherd, Dubbo,
N.S.W. The Reverend . G. W. Lovejoy, a member of the Brotherhood,
gave an address'at the Friday morning Chapel service of the Preparatory
School.
On All Saints' Day, the Reverend Leonard Sutton, Rector of St. John's,
Ashfield, formerly Chaplain of The King's School, was the preacher at
Holy Communion. There were 182 communicants. Instead of the usual service on Armistice Day, which this year fell on
a Saturday, special ''Remembrance Services" were held on Thursday, 9th
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Novembei, for Lower School and Preparatory School; and on Friday, 10th
November, for Upper School. The traditional offering of the polished
pennies was made, the total number amounting to 623.
HOLY BAPTISM.
September 5, 1939: Sally Annabelle Scott.
September 24, 1939.: Richard George Stewart White.
September 24, 1939 : Jane Felicity Kemmis.
November 5, 1939: Patricia Barbara Esplin.
November 25, 1939 : Charles Garner Miller. (Born 17th March, 1939.)
HOLY MATRIMONY.
The following marriages were solemnized in the School Chapel by the Chaplain,
Rev. N. a'B. T. Backhouse
Cameron—Evans: September 2, 1939. Kenneth Albyn, son of the late Mr. E. A.
Cameron, and of Mrs. Cameron, Neutral Bay, N.S.W., to Helen Haviland,
daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Arthur P. Evans, Mosman, N.S.W.
Beirne—Watson: September 23, 1939. Thomas Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.
H. Beirne, Potts Point, N.S.W., to Marjorie Emlyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
F. G. Watson, Potts Point, N.S.W.
JIall—Cleland: September 23, 1939. Ralph Clemesha, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P.
Hall, Roseville, N.S.W., to Olga Heilmers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Cleland, Gladesville, N.S.W.
Moffatt.—Vollbrecht: September 30, 1939. James Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Moffatt, Northbridge, N.S.W., to Madeline Pearl, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. A. H. G. Vollbrecht, Mosman, N.S.W.
Baker—Staggs: October 7, 1939. Brian Wilbraham, son of the late Mr. Langford
A. Baker, and of Mrs. Baker, North Sydney, N.S.W., to Lorna Janet, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Falkenhagen, North Sydney, N.S.W.
Hewitt—Guleksen: October 11, 1939. Gordon Sydney, son of the late Mr. Sydney
W. Hewitt, and of Mrs. Hewitt, Sylvania, N.S.W., to Adelia Olge, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Guleksen, Rockdale, N.S.W.
Ellerman—Stephenson : October 14, 1939. Clarence Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Ellerman, Mosman, N.S.W., to Enid Blanche, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. W. F. Stephenson, Neutral Bay, N.S.W.
Belot—Bughes : October 28, 1939. Albert Jeff, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Belôt,
Mosman, N.S.W., to Joyce Doreen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hughes,
Cremorne, N.S.W.
Hudson—Edwards: October 31,.1939. Alan D'Eresby, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T.
Hudson, Darling Point, N.S.W., to Elisabeth Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
H. M. Edwards, York, Western Australia. ,.
Wood—Mlnnett: November 25, 1939. Alan, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wood,
Turramurra, N.S.W., to Mary Maddrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert V.
Minnett, St. Ives, N.S.W.
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CHURCH OF ENGLAND NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND APPEAL.
The total sum collected iii the School anipunted to £69/5/8.
CHAPEL DONATIONS, 1939.
Mrs. Fred. Merewether, £3/3/- R. T. Scott, £2121- ; N. White, £2 ; C. de C.
Kemmis, K. .A Cameron, T. E. Beirne, R. C. Hall,, J. D. Miller, C. F. Ellerman,
J. G. S. Moffatt, B. W. Baker, G. S. Hewitt, A. J. Belôt, A. D'E. Hudson, £1/i/each ; P. Esplin, 10/6 ; A. Wood, £3131-.
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JUBILEE FUND.
Donations received (including £200 on deposit, S.C.E.G.S. Association),
as per August, 1939, "Torch-Bearer" .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... £10,851 19 .2
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THE OCTET.
Owing to this term's crowded programme of activities, it has been
impossible to attempt anything elaborate.,. Member, however, have put
in much time preparing arols which,"we trust, will be ready to be sung
in Chapel in the last week of term. These are : ''I saw three ships" ärr.
by Godfrey Sampson (where the air and words are accompanied by the
other parts, trebles and tenors alternating with the solo part) ; and Walford
Davies' setting of "Good King Wenceslas." The former carol is probably
one of the finest of its kind. .
Members also took part in a "sing song" concert given by the Prep.
50" Choir.
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We shall greatly miss the services of M.. Hels]am, W. Robins and D.
Robinson. The last named was among the original members of the Octet,
formed four years ago. All three have been great assets to the Qiub.
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MR. J. CLARK.
Fifty-one years ago, the year before our School was opened, a great
change took place in the life of a Scottish èchoolboy. He became a pupil'teacher, and, while still, pursuing his own studies, begah to teach the
younger boys in his school.
In time he won his way. to Edinburgh
University, where he took his M.A. degree.
Later he studied at the
Sorbonne, in Paris, and spent his holidays listening to lectures in French.
So much for his training. .
Mr. Clark has had a rich and varied experience. At one time he
taught in Spain the chililren of British engineers in the mining settlements.
At another time he was' in a shipping office in Buenos Aires, conducting
business in a number of languages whose names sound like the roll-call of
the League of Nations.
Then he conducted a country school in the
Argentine.
Crossing the Andes, he took ship for Australia, where he
has 'taught in Queensland,. Victoria and New South Wales.
Besides this, Mr. Clark has taught both in Wales and England. At
one school he conducted the choii. In 'fact, besides being a notable linguist,
he is a very competent musician, and played the piano in. the orchestra at
this School which Mr. Walmsley used to conduct some years ago. For
years Mr. Clark has been the mainstay of the tenors in the School Choir,
a.nd he was at one time in the New 'South Wales Conservatorium Choir.
For the past twenty-one years Mr. Clark has been in charge of the
Modern Language teaching at Shore, and to his care some hundreds of
boys owe their French and German. Now he retires to a well earned rest.
We wish him many years of health to enjoy a. happy leisure, and couple
with the wish a recommendation': that he take an occasional walk up the
hill from the Gas Company's Office to see that Shore stands where it did,
and how things fare' with' us. '
Mr. Clark is a Scot,' a typical Scot in speech, in canny wisdom, in wide
humane culture and interests. ' And with all deliberation we add thisa typica.l Scot in his quiet humour and his kind heart.
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The Club has gone modern this term. The new Impressionist prints
for the classrooms, Miss Lange 's talk to the Eentertainments Club on the
French painters of the nineteenth century, and the current exhibition of
Modern Art from France and Britain have all had their effect. Our
display boards have shown prints of the painters represented in the present
exhibition of moderns, there have been examples of Impressionism in its
early stages, and some notable examples of ñiode'rn artistic advertisement.
In comparison have appeared works of the early 'Italians and of the Dutch
school. Room 29 is always available to Club 'members for painting and
sketching ; magazines and reproductions are available in increasing
numbers.
Aëtive members are reminded that the long holidays ahead provide a
splendid chance for practising 'art. The Secretary will examine any work
done next February. It is not too early to begin preparing for next
year's Exhibition.
The sooner the better.
The Club wishes J. W. Lipscomb the best of luck, thanking him for
his invaluable services.
It is hoped that members will often study the fine collection of prints
in the different class-rooms. This initself would ensure a good grounding
in the knowledge and appreciation of the great masters.
MASTERS' COMMON ROOM.
Our best thanks are due to Mrs V. Williams for kindly lending us
her excellent portrait of Mr. Minney, the well-known, London sitter ; and
also to Mr. James Adam for the loan of a group of his landscapes in oils,
with which we shall not relish parting. At least one of these has been
exhibited with the Society of Artists.
Mr. Muir Auld has kindly offered to lend us some of his paintings.
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TORU1 (LU1 B
On Friday evening, 3rd' November, a Concert was held at the Boys'
Club, Woolloomooloo, to help the funds for the poor children's Christmas
dinner. The School was well represented, and it was a, great success.
The Shore Swingtet, the nucleus of which was born last term, provided
a most enjoyable entertainment. This was followed by a play by
S.C.E.G.G.S., and a remarkable performance of tap-dancing by a girl three
years Old. Alan Rogers, an amateur conjurer of the School, preceded a
series of acrobatics by two clowns. The lat item on the programme was
the Swingtet leading the audience in community singing, which rounded
the evening off successfully.
Numerous boys have gone over on Friday nights, and. altogether the
Torch Club has had a very successful teim.
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THE CAMERA CLUB.
This term the Camera Club met every second Friday, as usual, in the
Physics Lab.. A Kodak rpresentative gave us several interesting demonstrations of the mechanical side of the hobby, namely, producing prints and
toning them. Great interest has been shown by several members ; however, the attendance has not been all that has been expected. This is not
because of lack of interest, but on account of the varied sporting activity
of members on Friday afternoons.
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At our first neeting this term, September 29, Miss Elearor Lange,
well-known lecturer in Art, spoke on the French impressionists of the
nineteenth century, using the School 's prints collected from several 'of the
new class-rooms and hung in sequence in School House prep. room to give
point to all her remarks. In a most interesting way she dealt with
"Manet 's break from traditioiial subjects and with. his painting of everyday life; with Monet's experimehts in the breaking up of coloiar into its
primary forms; with Renoir 's defiance of conventional draughtsmanship,
and so on down to Cezanne's use of colour and form, beside line, to emphasize depth." This talk was particularly appreciated by members of the
Art Club, and generally helped to divert attention to the splendid prints
which adorn the walls of the class-rooms in the New Block.
On Saturday, September 30, the Club arranged a party for Moliere's
"The Imaginary Invalid" at the Independent Theatre, now located in
Miller Street, North Sydney, only a few minutes from the School. It
was, as usual, a first rate production
On Friday afternoon, October 6, a party of forty boys attended the
only Young People's Concert conducted by Dr. Malcolm Sargent in Sydney
this year. In his inimitable style, Dr. Sargent prefaced each piece by a
few words about the composer and the composition, and played the main
themes on a piano. Incidentally, he took the opportunity of ridiculing
the attitude of those British people who, during this war . against Nazi
Germany, turn a deaf ear to the glorious music of the great German composers. The programme included Weber 's ''Der ' Friesehutz Overture,"
excerpts from Overture (Suite) in C Major (Bach), "The Dance of the
Apprentices' from ''Die Meistersinger," Delius' ''Song before Sunrise,"
and the third movement of Tschaikowsky 's Symphony No. 6 in B Minor
(Pathetique). We left the Town. Hall wishing the programme had been
longer.
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At our next lunch-hour meeting,' the fourth talk in the series on
careers, this time on "Journalism as a Career," was given by Mr. S. H.
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Deamer. Beginning with some hard facts about salaries and conditions
of work and the daily routine of reporting, Mr. Deamer went on to speak
of a newspaper man's need of an unerring knowledge of his fellow-man
and human institutions, and of a perfect understanding of the exact meaning and use of words. We are much indebted to Mr. Deamer for a stimulating talk full of wisdom and information.
On November 3 we had a musical treat—a recital by the thirty boys
of St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir conducted by the Cathedral organist and
choirmaster, Mr. W. T. Beckett. The beauty of their full, clear tone,
their precision in attack and release, their lightness and delicacy of expression, and at other times their force and enthusiasm, made their singing
a sheer delight to a packed audience. Their programme opened with
The Ballad of Sir Humphrey Gilbert," followed by Schubert's setting
of the 23rd Psalm. Then they sang "Distant Bells," "Night sinks o'er
the wave" and Brahm 's "Lullaby" (each arranged for three voices), and,
as a brilliant finale, Handel's "Met the Bright Seraphim." We hope
the visit of these youthful musicians will he from now on at least an annual
event.
On November 10 Mr. Lawrence Campbell spoke on "The Australian
Accent of C. J. Dennis," and gave a short recital. Mr. Campbell explained
the difference between an accent and a dialect, and described his first visit
to Melbourne to obtain the platform rights of "The Sentimental Bloke"
when it was first written. He told how he failed to persuade C. J. Dennis
that he (Lawrence Campbell) was a fit and proper person to interpret the
"Bloke" to Australian audiences until he ceased making him a Cockney
and presented him in the authentic ''dinkum Aussie" accents of larrikin
slang. Mr. Campbell concluded this unusually interesting talk with a
plea for clear, bold speech, which.he'considered as muchthe aim of physical
efficiency as good health and athletic prowess.
What will probably be our last meeting this year was held on November
17, when a choir of fifty Prep. boys conducted by Mr. Monckton sang a
short programme of songs, including "The Admiral's Broom, ',' "I've Gotta
Motta" from "The Arcadians," two rounds, and concluding with "The
Umbrella an' (with apologies to Mr. Chamberlain) and "Grandma Said,"
in the last two of which the whole audience heartily and triumphantly
joined. We must have more community singing.
This year the Entertainments Club has held altogether twenty lunchhour meetings.
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POST-EXAMINATION 'ACTIVITIES.
The following activities were orgnised for the Sixth Forms after the
MTC are much obliged to our friends
Leaving Certificate examinations.
for so kindly coming to our help
Monday, November 20—Dr. H. L. St. Vincent Welch : "The Eye."
Tuesday, November 21—Dr. A. H. Moseley, D.S.O. : "The Working
of the Body."
Wednesday, November 22—Mr. D. P. Fomenko, M.Litt., B.Ec. "The
• Far East in Its Relation to Australia."
Thursday, November 23—Mr. Albert Collins "Art and the Man in
the Street."
Friday, November 24—Professor T. Hytten ': "Economics and the
Modern World"
Monday, November 27—Rt. Rev. Bishop Pilcher, D.D. "Hymn
Tunes.''
Wednesday, November 29—Excursion to Railway Workshops at
Eveleigh.
Thursday, November 30—Mr. Ma.cka Commissioner of N.S.W.
Police ''The Police in a Democracy.''
Friday, December 1—Professor R. C. Mills "The Real Cost of War."
MILITIA VACANCIES.
An Old Boy, Lt.-Col. J. W. Crawford, has recently been appointed
to command the 4th Battalion, and is anxious to have G.P.S. Old Boys as
volunteers in his regiment.
Any boys—especially Cadets—leaving school this year, who are not
going on to the University Regiment, thus have a chance of serving in the
Militia under an Old Boy of high standing in the Army. If anyone is interested, further particulars can be had from Mr.
Broinowski or Mr. Gilfihlan.
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CADET' NOTES.
The outbreak of war has placed more emphasis on the importance of
Cadet work. We have never underrated that importance, either on national,
grounds or from more general. considerations. "We" is to be read to
include a large number of the boys who constitute the Corps, and whose'
eathusiasm and growing abilities work like yeast amongst us.
One effect of the war on the Corps is that the supply of Staff Instructors
is entirely cut off. It is therefore important that existing Officers and
N.C.O. 's should hand on their knowledge to others. There will be an
opportunity for those who leave, and whose occupation does not prevent
them from, doing so, to make a useful contribution to defence by passing
over some of their knowledge to the candidates for promotion in the classes
held at the beginning of the year.
As one would expect, several ex-members of the Corps belong to the
2nd A.I.F., and many more are' to be found in the Militia Forces.
Training in Lieu of Camp.—Owing to the general shortage of stores and
quarters, H.Q.were not able to provide Cadets with the assistance usually
given of recent years. After investigation, it appeared to be inadvisable
to attempt to organise a camp using hired materials, and it was decided
to hold daily parades, the troops returning home each afternoon.
The syllabus provided for two field days at Rydalmere, for I.S.L.
problems and tactical exercises; a day on the range,' devoted to L.G. and
Section firing ; a day of N.C.O. training and rehearsal for the Ceremonial
Parade, which formed the fifth day's programme. The' G.O.C. Eastern
Command, Lt.-General Sturdee, consented to take the salute at the Ceremonial Parade. '
The Detachments of the Schools with whom we usually combine for
camp purposes and, in addition, that from Trinity Grammar School, took
part in the Ceremonial Parade. Cranbrook and Knox joined with us on
the Range day.
Our thanks are tendered to those friends of the School who helped
us by lending us swords. '
The Sand Table.—A great deal of interest has been aroused by the
Tactical Exercises carried out on our recently acquired sand table. Models
of people, houses, stock, trees, etc., made by Cadets add to the realism of
OFFICERS AND N.C.O.'s.
Back Row (left to right) : L/Cpls. K. D. Stednmn, W. R. long, B. P. Saunders, J. A. Fr,end, B. R. Comolly, P. F. Haley, A. B.
Long, P. N. Shaw, P. N. Charley, D. A. L. Graham, F. W. VennBrown, A. R. Middleton, W. G. Duddy, J. V. Wright,
1. G. Alvarez.
L/cpl. S. R. Harris, Cpls. F. B. Soden, J. B. Morgan, D. B. Morrell, J. D. McCarthy, W. M. Burgess, J. D.
Third Row
Murray.Jones, I. W. Linscomb, D. R. Osborne, B. W. King, L. N. Shaw, W. R. Wilensan, D. A. Williams, E. A. R. Bunt,
K. P. Lyttle, A. M. Deanser.
Second Row Cpl. K. S. Millengen, L/Cpls. K. B. Goldring, J. C. Fairchild, Sgts. R. M. Moxham, P. R. M. Jenkins, P. V.
Murphy, S. K. Wallace, J. M. McIntyre, G. H. Gray, A. B. Cuthbert, P. F. T. Ilbery, D. R. Way, G. H. Wearne, I. D.
Dnnsnsore. H. W. Coulson, C. Forsythe, H. D. Sheehan. Cpl. A. F. Cohen.
Front Row W.O. D. M. Taylor, Cdt.Lts. D. R. Roughton, J. S. Lyell, W. C. Woods, T. I. Robertson, A. V. Maxwell. Ik",t.
J. G. Hendry (S.U.R.), LimO. G. H. Broinowso., L. C Robson, Esq., Major B. M. Bagot, Lieuts. B. A. Selby, H. W.
Grigg, R.S.M. F. J. Davidson, Cdt..Lts. W. Robins, F. T. Henry G. C. Dent, C. M. Fisher, B. G. Wileman, W.O. R. H.
Feather.
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the landscape. Teaching the use of ground is difficult within the School
area.
Shooting.—The Earl Roberts Imperial Cadet Trophy Competition was
fired 12 Sep. A report is included in Rifle Shooting Notes.
The Small Arms Course was fired at Long Bay Range on 26 Sep.,
having been postponed from the previous term because of the number of
absences owing to sicknesses. Seventy-eight per cent, of those present
qualified. Only 3 per cent. failed to group.
The Miniature Range was in use throughout the term.
Cost of Joining the Corps.—UNiroRII (tunic, trousers, shoes, hat, pugree,
shirt, tie), £4/17/6 ; obtainable only at Farmer & Co. GENERAL EXPENSES.
10/—payable during Term III.
DEPOSIT, 4/- on joining ; refunded on
ceasing to be a Cadet, provided that all equipment has been returned.
Subject to funds being made available by the Defence Department, a. refund
of 15/- is made through Farmer & Co. on each new uniform purchased.
NTIMIBER OF PARADES.-1 S.A. Course ; .11 Home Training; Field Training,
5 days.
STRENGTH.-14 Officers, 1 Sgt.-Major Instructor, 2 W.O.'s, 52 N.C.O.'s, 206
Cadets. Total, 275. Decrease, 3.
1st APPOINTMENT TO COMMLSSIONED RAN K.—Gazette 75a, Supplt. 18/39To be Cdt.-Lt.: Sgts. T. I. Robertson, F. T. Henry, W. C. Woods, W.O. G. C. Dent,
Sgts. J. S. Lyell, C. M. Fisher, D. R: Roughton, B. G. Wileman.
FROMOTIONS.-1 Sep—To be W.O. II.: Sgts. R. H. Feather, D. M. Taylor.
To be Sgts. : L/Sgts. G. H. Gray, P. L. Ilbery, H. W. Coulson. To be Cpl.: L/CpIs.
B. W. King, B.. J. Merewether, B. A. Blunt, J. L. May, J. B. Morgan; S. W. Shellshear, W. R. Wileman, W. F. Burgess, K. S. Millingen, L. B. Soden.. To be L/Cpl.:
Cdt. P. N. Charley. 21 Nov—To be Cpl.: L/Cpls. S. R. Harris, P. E. Haley.
AWARD OF BADGES OF MERIT IN RIFLE SIIOOTING.—Cpl. J. C. Fairchild, Cdts. J. B. Blackman, B. B. Nettleton, C. D. Noble, R. H. Stagg.
Q.M.: Cdt.-Lt. J. S. Lyeli
FOSTINGS.—H.Q. Adj.: Cdt.-Lt. C. M. Fisher.
F!. Cmdrs.: Cdt.-Lts. T. I. Robertson,
A COY.-2 i/C: Cdt.-Lt. W. Robins.
Fl. Sgts.:
F. T. Henry, G. C. Dent, D. R. Roughton. C.S.M.: 'W.O. D. M. Taylor.
Sgts. A. B. Cuthbert, I. D. Dunsmore, D. R. Way, J. N. McIntyre.
P1. Cmdrs.: Cdt.-Lt. B. G. Wileman,
B COY.—O.C.: Cdt.-Lt. A. V. Maxwell.
Pt. Sgts.
Sgts. G. H. Wearne, J. R. Wallace. C.S.M.: W.O. R. H. Feather.
Sgts. P. V. Murphy, P. R. Jenkins, J. C. T. Read.
F!. Cmdr.: Sgt. R.
C COY.-2 I/c: Cdt.-Lt. W. C. Woods (also P1. Cmdr.).
Pt. Sgt.: Sgt. C. Forsythe.
D. Sheehan. C.S.M. and Fl. Sgt.: Sgt. R. M. Moxham.
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RESULTS OF THE SMALL ARMS COURSE.
HIGHEST SCORES (Possible, 100).—Cdt.-Lt. J. S. Lyell, 92; Cdt. J. C. Wise,
90. Recruits: Cdts. C., D. . Noble 89, R. L. Blaxland 86, W. E. Richards 83, R. E.
Scarvell 82.
POSSIBLES.—Grouping: Lieut B. A. Selby, Cdt.-Lts. J. S. Lyell, W. Robins,
B. G. Wileman, C. M. Fisher, Cpl. J. D. McCarthy, L/Cpls. B. R. Connolly, E. A.
Blunt, W. R. Lang, Cdts. C. S. Gemmell, R. L. Blaxiand, M. R. Hardwick, H. S.
200 Yds. App.:
Hordern, K. L. King, C. D. Noble, W. E. Richards, J. C. Wise.
Cdt.-Lt. D. R. Roughton. '
OPTIONAL PRACTICES.
300 Yds.. App.—Cdt.-Lt. W. Robins, Sgt. R. H. Feather, Cpl. D. B. Morell, Cdts.
H. S. Hordern, B. B. Nettleton. Snap: Cdt.-Lt. W. Robins, T. I. Robertson, L/Cpl.
B. P. Saunders, Cdt. H. S. Hordern.
Lewis Gun': Possibles (30 points) 'were scored by Sgt., J. N. McIntyre, Cpl. J.
D. McCarthy. Of the tyros, Cdts. J. W. Bell and J. S. Paterson scored 28.
EARL ROBERTS TEAM.—Cdt.-Lts. W. Robins, T. I. Robertson, J. S. LyeJl,
Cpl. D. A. Williams, Cdt. H. S. Hordern.
cT ; OOiIHG NEJIES
Throughout the year the standard of shooting was as high as that of
last year, and the' results obtained in shooting Camp showed that we had
as good a chance of success as last year. The Camp was again held at the
Oceanic Hotel, Coogee, and was quite enjoyable. As Long. Bay' Range
was required for military purposes, practices and matches were held at
Anzac Range. This range seemed to be more satisfactory than the one at
Long Bay, although difficulties of transport complicated matters. However, some of the boys were able to borrow their parents' cars, and the
team which was shooting first in the morning was transported by car. The
conditions on both days of the matches were excellent, but the scores of all
teams in the application matches were not up. to their usual standard,
perhaps because packing rifles was disallowed..
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On the first day we came .second in both the Rawson Cup and N.R.A.
Shield, and prospects of %yinning the premiership were not bright. However, in the morning of the second day the second team won their match
from T.S.C., and rather restored the confidence of the first team. To
come equal first with Scots for the G.P.S. we now had to win the Buchanan
Shield and the Scots team had to come fourth, and this is just how it
turned out. The fight for the Buchanan Shield was the most exciting
match of the G.P.S. Scots soon saw that they could not win the match,
and were wondering who was going to come second, and there was a continual state of tension throughout the whole match.
The results of the G.P.S. Premiership points were as follows :Rawson
Cup. ;.
Shore ........................ 5
Scots ........................ 8
N.R.A.
Shield.
5
8
Buchanan
Shield.
8
2
Total.
18
18
We congratulate B. B: Nettleton on winning the Venour iathan Shield
with a total of 162, the highest in the G.P.S.
The scores of our men were
Rawson Cup.—Robins, W. (c.) : 300 Yards, 32; 500 yards, 27.
Total, 59.
Robertson, T. I. : 29, 28 ; 57. Hordern, H. S. : 30, 31 ; 61. Nettleton, B. B.
31, 30; 61. Saunders, B. P. A. : 25, 29 ; 54. Fairchild, J. C. : 31, 33 ; 64. Williams,
D. A. : 28, 25 ; 53. Lyell, J. S. : 27, 25 ; 52. Match 0 total, 461. (Second.)
N.R.A. Sh.ield.—Robins, W.: 500 Yards, 44. Robertson, T. I.: 42. Hordern,
H. S.: 43.
Nettleton, B. B.: 47.
Saunders, B. P. A.: 38.
Fairchild, J. C.: 38;
Williams, D. A. : 42.
Lyéll, J. S. : 39.
Match total, 333.
(Second.)
Buchanan Shield.—Robins, W. : Rapid, 28; snap, 12; total, 40. Robertson,
T. I. : 28, 16 ; 44.
Hordern, H. S. : 28, 24 ; 52.
Nettleton, B. B.: 26, 28 ; 54.
Saunders, B. P. A. : 18, 8 ; 26.
Fairchild J. C. : 30, 16 ; 46. . Williams, D. A.
27, 20; 47.
Match total, 347.
Lyell, J. S. : 18, 20; 38.
(First.)
2nd Team (Premiers).—Stedman, J. N. (c.) : 200 Yards, 32 ; 400 yards, 33
total, 65. Blackman, J. E. : 32, 30 ; 62.
•Wise, J. C. : 27, 32 ; 59. Stagg, R. H.
21, 38 ; 59. Noble, C. D. : 33, 31 ; 64. Gemmell, C. S. : 32, 28 ; 60. Lang, W. R.
26, 31; 57. Morell, D. B. : 33, 32; 65. Match total, 491. (First.)
Results of 2nd Teams.
Shore ................................................
Scots ................................................
Grammar ...........................................
.... 1st
.... 2nd
.... 3rd
J. N. Stedman and D. B. Morell gained the highest scores in the match.
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Earl Roberts.—This match was fired on Tuesday, 12th September, in a
heavy wind and on a part of the range unsuitable for the "Fire with
Movement" part of the match. The score obtained was 256, which is
less than that obtained in the elimination match fired in July last.
House Matches.—These matches were fired at Long Bay Range the
Saturday following the G.P.S. matches, in quite favourable conditions.
The teams and scores were :Robson: Robins (c.), Stedman i., Fairchild, Morel!.
Hodges : Lyell (c.), Saunders, Nettleton, WIlliamS.
Barry: Hordern (c.) McIntyre, Shelishear i., Noble.
School: Robertson (c.), Laurence, Woods, Wise.
The match was fired at 200 and 400 yards, with the following results
200 Yards.
Robson .................................... 126
Hodges ................................ 123
Barry .................................... 125
................................ 116
School
400 Yards.
130
121
114
121
May blessings be upon my School,
While I am there, when I have loft
And may it ever grow to be
A place of learning and of sport,
Where evil is not, nor is theft,
Where honesty and truth are sought.
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May all its pupils learned grow ;
May they be wise, and do their work.
May sport be put in equal place
With literary efforts, first
That ne'er a boy his sport will shirk,
And everyone for knowledge thirst.
Total.
256
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C. S. Gemmell, K. D. Stedman, J. N. McIntyre, B. R. C0nolly, S. B. l -larris, B. H. Stagg.
2nd Row
D. B. Morell, J. C. Fairchild, B. P. A. Saunders, W. R. Lang, J. N. Sedman, J. E. Blackman, C. D. Noble.
Front : Mr. E. M. Bagot, H. S. Hordern, 1. I. Robertson, W. Robins, J. S. Lyell, D. A. Williams, B. B. Nettleton, Mr. H. W.
Grigg.
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REVERSED ARMS.
(By T. I. Robertson.)
In the cold light of a bitter morning
Another hell was loosed on earth,
And hard years' of patient toiling
Brought nothing—but re-birth.
A week ago, everything was going on as usual ;
Business, conversation was quite casual,
For no one, in their hearts, had thought of war:
We got up at the same 'time in the morning, and saw
The usual things you always see 'each day, '
For we had never thought of it again—that
Yet in a day or two, suddenly, almost overnight it came
And in the morning, life went on just the.same.
And here—remote from England
We live, free: from the breath
That blasts and shatters countrymen;
TJntouchedby greedy death
We ,go to work each 'morning, yet somehow we feel
That civilisation, the whole world, is unreal.
And in a while, I suppose, men will go away :
You '11 see their faces one morningThey'll be, gone next day !
They go to fight for life, for love. Some will live
Some will pay the sacrifice and yield up all they have to give;
And there will be lists in the papers
Ships destroyed at sea,
And sweat, and blood, and sacrificeThen things will settle down—we'll grow used to blood and strife
Gradually we will learn to bear.
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Even this life.
Now turn from this quiet sunlight
To the flash and glare of gunlight :
Stunned minds moving in a sea of time
Crouched 'shapes and shadows in a land of slime
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Holes blasted, with earth flung up all round,
And bloated figures on the sodden ground
The shell holes filled with slimy mud
And stricken men—the slime stained with blood.
And there will be lists in the papers
Torpedoings at sea
Vague, disjointed rumours of defeats,
Then victory.
But over all, man, the world, victory or defeat,
Permeating everything, a throbbing, sobbing beat
For generationsFor man's memoryDrowning conversation 's hum,
The dulled thud
Of the funeral drum.
A VISION.
(F. T. Henry.)
One day ] sat and dreamed
Of a crystal, palace in a golden land,
Built by an Eastern lord's command
To house his treaures of priceless gold,
Won by the deathless kings of old,
The palace shone, like a shining light,
A symbol 'of beauty, brilliant, bright,
Lighting the oceans which circled the land
Where this place was i set on a silver strand.
But a raging' storm struck the crystal isle,
Sucking the ,sands 'neath that shining pile;
And dimming the brilliance which lighted the lands
Of continent,sdistant, off foreign strands.
And the palace, shaken with deadly shocks,
Wavered and fell on the savage rocks.
And as I sat and dreamed,
A flight of birds with silvery wings widespread
Flew,' like a fleeting cloud,
Across the spring-blue heaven. above my head.
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ATHLETICS FOR THE, MILLION.
Some jog-trot, penny-a-line poet of Queen Anne's day wrote an ode
to the Duke of Marlborough's success at Blenheim which contained this
immortal couplet :Think of two thousand gentlemen at least,
And each one mounted on his capering beast.
Well now, what can we do about this cheerful; bustling, five-ring circus
that enlivens Friday afternoons ? Will not Helicon sparkle for us, or
Pegasus paw the shaven lawn at our behest ? For by our Flaming Torch
and Scallop Shell, here is a worthy theme for a pen. And we promised
the Chaplain to write a little something about . the Physical Efficiency
Games.
To begin with, one approaches the School Ground, which a real newspaper would call the venue of the venture, but which we in our simplicity
call the place where the thing happens, by wy of the asphalt court. There,
in solemn pageantry and representing the conservative spirit of the community, is the traditional Friday afternoon ritual dance, presided over by
the Sergeant-Major. True, it has only an indirect share in the proceedings
of the Sons of Freedom up on the grass, but an influence it undoubtedly
has, for if one is on drill one cannot be winning points for one's Form,
which does not increase one's popularity.
But to return to the "capering beasts," w}iiel.i by poetic license means
the Lower Fourths and Thirds—the idea is this : it was felt that a large
number of boys were getting far too little out of, and were putting far
too little into, the general out-of-school activities of the place. Athletics
had come to mean the training of a few specialists, whose performances
lesser men admire but do not emulate Under this scheme every boy in
the Lower Fourths and Thirds—and the whole School is to come in later
on—engages in an all round programme of events, in which an exact
record in kept of each person's doings. They are trained by precept and
example ; they compete against the standards fixed for their ages ; they
acquire points for improving on these sta.ndard'; and as, someone once
remarked, "A good time is had by al1.'
The idea is not to produce bigger and better or even more champion
specialists. If any mute inglorious Stuarts or Shetlifi'es are discovered,
well and good ; but the idea is really to give, as has already in this short
while been given, to several scores of boys who never thought of attempting,
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the inducement and opportunity to run fast, to jum.p far and high, and
generally to take an interest in the development of their bodies by means
of strenuous disciplined effort.
It would not be too much to say—and to make this judgment The
Torch-Bearer has performed quite a big piece of planned mass-observation
—that this scheme is the most popular innovation in school routine for
many years. 'Friday afternoon is no longer just the last day of the school
week ; it is the busiest, happiest day of all the five, at any rate for some
two hundred and fifty boys. The organisation work is heavy, and is ably.
carried out by the Rev. N. a'B. T. Backhouse, assisted by several masters
and senior boys.
The events that are being practised at present are : 100 yards, 880
yards and hurdle races ; high jump and broad jumps, both running and
standing. A furlong circular course has been marked out on the School
ground, and the most ' spectacular sight of the afternoon is the Grand
Parade, or loosening-up, run, in which each Form is led 'by its captain
clad in a coloured sash. Several events, take place simultaneously, including starting practice. Recently the whole of Friday. afternoon has been
given up to Physical Efficiency Games, one set of forms training in periods
6 and 7 and the rest from 3.30, onwards.
ATHLETICS.
This year the athletic season was less 'interfered with by illness and weather
than in 1938, but the effects of measles caused 'a number of boys to fail to appear
in the heats or finals of the sports. This was regrettable in view of the excellent'
support given by the School in the way,of entries.
The Sports were held on Saturday, '26th August, in fine weather, and provided
some well contested events, although no outstanding performances were registered.
P. A. Epton secured the honours as winner of the Senior Athletic Shield and the
Headmaster's Cup.; he won'"th'ree sprint events and the' broad jump, scoring 32
points.
S. H. Suhan, who had considerable trouble with a form of leg strain, was
second with 19 points, and.,J. C. Petrie with 18 points was third. P. E. Haley
won the high jump, G. H. Wearne the shot, A. V. Maxwell the hurdles, Suhan
the 880 yards, and D. E. Yates the mile.
The 'Junior Shield and Randal Carey Cup were won by D. A. L. Graham, with
E. S. Finckh and J. S. Paterson in that order 'as runners-up. Graham was first
in the hurdles, first equal in both the 100 yards and high jump, and second in the
220 'yards. He' was not available for the G.P.S. Junior Team unfortunately, being
just over the age. , :
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Front Rev. N. a'B. T. 8house, J. C. Petrie, F. A. Epton, A. V. Mawell, S. H. Suhsn, J. C. Fairchild.
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The J. P. Hardy Cup for under.14 year athletics was won by R. E. Biddulph,
whose performances indicate that he will do 'well in athletics later on.
Amongst the juniors there are a number who should not neglect their running
in between seasons ; some of these are Graham, Cohen, J. Paterson, East, Carter,
Macneil, Shaw, Finckh, Lambell, Morris, Bidduiph; Cooke, Bullock, W. Paterson,
B. Petrie and Edmends. J. J. Coghlan, who was a casualty• at the time of the
sports, is another athlete of promise, as his subsequent performanaces at the
G.P.S. Meeting indicate,
It has been emphasised before 'in these columns that proficiency in technical
events (high and broad jumps, hurdles, puttiLeg the shot) needs long-continued
practice, and the same applies to foot-running itself. Boys should take every
opportunity of practising each event, not for a short period, but throughout the
year; standards are now so high that, to achieve success, a high' degree of proV
ficieñcy is necessary.
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RESULTS.
Open Championships.
220 Yards: F. A. Epton, D. M. Taylor, J. C. Petrie. Time, 23% sees.
120 'Yards Hurdles: A. V. Maxwell, J. C. Petrie, S. H. Suhan. Time, 18% secs.
100 Yards: F. A. Eptoñ, J. C. Petrie, K. W. Lyttle. Time;' 10% secs.
440 Yards: F. A. Epton, D. M. Taylor, T. G. L. Rowe'. Time, 54% secs.
One Mile: D. E. Yates, S. H. Suhan, W. F. Burgess. 'Time, 5 mins. 8% seôs.
Shot Putt: G. H. Wearne, D. R. Osborne, D. ,R. Roughton. Distance, 37 ft.
9A ins.
High Jump: P. E. Haley, P. T. Ilbery, S. H.' Suhan. Height, 5 ft. 3 ins. ,
Under 16 Championships.
220 Yards: P. N. Shaw, D. A. L. Graham, J. S. Paterson. Time, 25% secs.
90 Yards Hurdles: D. A. L. Graham, E. S. Finckh, P. E. Haythorpe. Time,
14% secs.
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100 Yards: D. A. L. Graham and J. S. Paterson, dead-heat; P. N. Shaw. 'Time,
11% secs.
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880 Yards: I. R. Carter, A. G. Clinton, A. L. Cohen. , Time, 2 mins. 25% secs..
High' Jump: W. C. P. East, B. S. Finckh and D. A. L. Graham dead-heat.
,Height, 4 ft. 10 ins.
Under 15 Championships.
220 Yards : W. R. Lambell, N. S. Morris, A. H. S. MacNeil. . Time, 26% secs.
100 Yards: W. R. Lambell, N. S. Morris, A. H. S.' MacNeil. Time, 11% seca
High Jump: B. G. Armytage, W. C. P. East, s: B. Robertson. Height, 4 ft.
8 ins.
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220 Yards: R. E. Biddulph, J. M. Cooke, J. L. Edmens. , Time, 26: secs.
100 Yards: R. E. Biddulph, J. M. Cooke, W A. Paterson. Time, 12 1-10 s*.cs.
High Jump: W. S. Marchant and B. H. Petrie, dead-heat; B. J. H. Playfair.
Height, 4 ft. 3 ins.
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Open Handicaps.
880 Yards: W. F. Burgess 15 yds.), R. H.Keatinge (25 yds.), J. W. Bell '50
Time, 2 mins. 12J secs.
yds.).
220 Yards: B. G. Wileman (7 yds:), B. E. Haley (5 yds.), K. W. Lyttle .(scr.).
Time, 24J secs.
Under 16 Handicap.
220 Yards: I. R. Carter (5 yds.), D. G. Lemon (4 yds.), J. S. Paterson (5cr.).
Time, 24J sees.
Under 14 Handicap.
220 Yards: R. E. Biddulph (4 yds.), H. P. M. Forbes (9 yds.). H. A.. McGregor
(7 yds.).
Time, 27t sees.
The meeting against S.U.A.C. and S.G.S. had to be aban'ktied owing to heavy
rain on the morning of the date arranged. We much regret the loss of this
friendly and valuable fixture.
Trinity Grammar School invited the teams to cot -apete .against a team drawn
from the School and the Old Boys of T.G.S., a meeting which prcvided both a
pleasant day's sport and some very valuable practice, for both of which we thank
T.G.S., and hope to be able to return the courtesy at a future date. On this
occasion, Epton improved on his times at the School Sports, Ilbery cleared 5 ft.
7 ins, in the high jump, and Yates ran a very good mile; in the Junicrs, the
brothers Paterson, Shaw, Elvy, Clinton and Carter performed fairly well, and we
returned .the hospitality of our hosts in cavalier fashion by defeating them.
In preparation the Senior Team for the G.P.S. Sports appeared to hold out
prospects of a good performance, even against the strong combinations known to
exist at S.J.C. and .S.H.S. In performance the team, as a whole, did not quite
live up to the promise it had shown, and finished fourth in the order. The two
teams mentioned above put up excellent performances, and we extend our congratulations to St. Joseph's College-on, their win.
Epton ran splendidly in the sprint events, although he lost five days' work
through an infected ankle. - Yates ran a splendid mile in 4.43, beating off a
plucky challenge by Minter (T.K.S., by inches, and sheer grit. Burgess won
his division in the Mile with excellent judgment and pluck. Maxwell, after his
customary kick at the first flight, ran an excellent second to Ka.ad (S.H.S., in the
hurdles, and Wearne secured the place in the Shot that was expected of him,
but in other events the performances were not of sufficiently good standard to
achieve success. In the Junior Championship the School finished third to S.G.S. and S.H.S.,
the former fielding a splendid team. J. J. Coghlan won both the sprint events
under 14 years. Finckh won the Hurdles, a triumph for him in overcoming his
early difficulties with this, event, and Edwards, though short of work (another
measle), did well to finish third in the under 16 High Jump; both the relay teams
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performed as well as they could, i$'dt it is worth noting that even more practice
in baton changing is neeessar•y.to avoid loss of time in an event where time is
so important.
We extend to J. P. Metcalf, Esq., our hearty thanks for visiting us when he
was able to do so, and assisting us with the preparations in the technical events.
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RESULTS.
Open
100 Yards: S.J.C., T.K.S., S.H.S. Time, 10 sees. F. A. Epton was fifth.
220 Yards: S.JC., T.K.S., F. A. Epton.
Time, 221 sees.
440 Yards: 1st Division—S.H.S., S.J.C., S. H. Suhar. Time, 53 sees. 2nd Division—S.J.C., T.K.S., S.H.S. Time, 52* sees. D. M. Taylor was fifth. 3rd Division
and Championship—S.J.C., S.G.S., T.K.S. Time, 51' sees. F. A. Epton was fourth.
Teams: S.J.C., T.K.S, S.H.S., S.C.E.G.S.
4440 Yards Relay: S.J.C., S.H.S., T.K.S. Time, 44 sees. The School team was
sixth.
880 Yards: S.H.S., S.I.C., S.G.S. Time, 2 mins. 2 sees. S. H. Suhan was sixth.
One Mile: D. E. Yates, T.K.S., T.S.C. Time, 4 mine. 43 1-10 sees.
One Mile Teams' Race: 1st Division—S.H.S., T.S.C., S.I.C. Time, 4 mins 511
sees. A. R. Lakeman was eighth. 2nd Division—W. F. Burgess, S.J.C., S.T.C.
Time, 4 mins, 51 1-10 sees. Teams: S.C.E.G.S. and T.S.C., dead-heat, SIC.
120 Yards Hurdles: S.H.S., A. V. Mak*ell, T.A.S. Time, 151 sees.
High Jump N.C., S.G.S., S.J.C. Height, 5 feet 8 ins. P. T. Ilbery was fifth.
Broad Jump: T.K.S., S.H.S., S.J.C. Distance, 21 ft. 9 ins. J. C. Petrie was
ninth.
Putting the Shot: S.H.S., S.J.C., T.S.C. . Distance, 46 ft. 1 in. G. H. Wearne
was.fifth.
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Under 16.
100 Yards: SIC., S.H:S., S.J.C. Time, 11 sees. J. S. Paterson was sixth.
220 Yards: SG.S., S.J.C., S.I.C. Time, 24 sees. P. N. Shaw was fifth.
440 Yards Relay: S.G.S., S.H.S. (E. S. Finekli, A. L. Cohen, P. N. Shaw, J. S.
Paterson). Time, 48* sees.
880 Yards : T.A.S., S.I.C., T.K.S. Time, 2 mins. 51 sees (record). I. R. Carter
was fourth.
90 Yards Hurdles: E. S. Finckh, S.H.S., S.G.S. Time, 13* sees
Broad Jump: S.G.S., S.H.S., S.J.C. Distance, 1, ft.. 11 iris. E. S. Finckh was
ninth.
High Jump: S.G.S., S.H.S., G. B. Edwards. Height, 5 ft. 5 ins.
Under 15.
100 Yards: S.G.S., S.H.S., N.C. Time, 10 9-10 sees (record). N. A. Morris was
equal fifth.
440 Yards Relay: S.G.S., S.H.S[ (R. E. Biddulph, W. E. Keep, N. A. Morris,
A. H. S. MacNeil). Time, 49 sees.
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100 Yards: J. J. Coghlan, S S.J.C., S.G.S. Time, 11h secs.
220 Yards: J. J. Coghian, S.J.C., S.G.S. Time, 26* sees.
High Jump: N.C., T.S.C. and T.A.C. dead-heat Height, 4 ft. 10 ins. P. T.
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Frost was eighth.
• The points were as follows
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96 points.
St. Joseph's College ................
Sydney High School ............................................ 89
........................................ 74
The King's School
6Th
Shore .... ..... .... .... .... .... ....
Sydney Grammar School ............................................ 57
The Scot's College .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 41?
St. Ignatius' College .... .... .......... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 40
Newington College ............................................. 27
The Armidale School .... .... .... .... .... .......... .... ..... .... .... .24 :
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Junior Championship.
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Sydney Grammar School .................................... 104 points
Sydney High School ................................................ 76
Shore ........ .... •.... ................................................ 73
63
St. Joseph's College
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47
The Scot's College ............................................
St. Ignatius' College ............................................ 44
38
The King's School ................
36
Newington College ................................
. ........................32
The Armidale School
TENNIS NOTES.
The tennis year of 1939, although not eminently successful, was most
enjoyable. The standard that has been reached in G.P.S. Competition
and in the School tennis is gratifying. .
In the earlier part of. this term, the annual match against Sydney
Grammar School for the Fairwäter Cup was played. Our teams were :-Seniors : Varley, Irvine (captain), Griffiths, Coulton. Juniors : Godwin
(captain), Butcher, Baidry, Ferris. The juniors were unfortunate to lose
Trennery and his replacement, Warwick, both being injured, and Ferris
filled the vacant position. The scores were :- •,
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R. P. Windeyer.
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• Barnes (S.G.S.) v. Varley (S.C.E.G.S.), 6-3, 6-1 ; Silvester v. Irvine, 7-5, 6-2
Hilliar v. Griffiths, 6-0, 6-3 ; Finlay v. Coulton, 4-6, 4-6 ; Walker v. Godwin, 3-6, 6-2;
North (2) v. Butcher, 5-7, 2-6 ; Newman v. Baidry, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 ; Youdale v. Ferris,
9-7, 6-3.
Barnes and Silvester v. Varley and Irvine, 7-5, 6-2 ; v. Griffiths and Coulton,
6-1, 6-2. Hilliar and Finlay v. Griffiths and Coulton, 10-8, 7-5; v. Varley and Irvine,
4-6, 4-6. Walker and North v. Baldry and butcher, 6-2, 3-6; v. Godwin and Ferris,
8-6, 8-6. Newman and Youdale v. Baidry and Butcher, 7-5, 2-6, 4-6; v. Godwin
and Ferris, 9-7, 6-1.
We congratulate Grammar on their excellent win by 12 rubbers to 4.
The House tennis matches were played during the term, and Barry
was the ultimate winner. In the first round, School defeated Hodges by
5 sets to nil and Barry defeated Robson by 5 sets to nil. Barry, in the
final, defeated School by 5 sets to nil, and Robson and Hodges filled third
and fourth places respectively: The matches were marked -by a particularly enthusiastic and friendly spirit.
The School Tournament is well on the way to completion, and the finals
of the Singles Championship, senior and junior, will be played off next
week.
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Early in this term the usualgathering of- novices collected at Bery's
Bay and wefe initiated into the art of rowing. Luckily we had a good
five weeks' training, which allowed the boys to become fairly familiar v'ith
sliding seats, and resulted in a much higher standard than previously.
The Regatta was held, on November 4, and went through smoothly.
Results
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1
2
3
.......................................... School
......................................... Robson
........................................ Hodges
........................................... Barry
1st FOURS.
............. . ...................... . ..... School
............................................ Barry
... .......... . .............................. Hodges
• 4 ........................................ Robson
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Throughout the season we were greatly helped by Mr. E. K. Stewart
and Mr. R. A. Gilfihlan, and every one would like to thank them.
After the Regatta, Mr. Hixson named the new light four "Jubilee.,"
This boat was acquired by the efforts of the Ladies' Committee and the
donations of many kind friends, all of whom we' would like to thank.
After the first fortnight, School rowing was well under way at Gladesyule. Thirty odd boys went up to train, and, the basic material is there
for some very, good fours. Training has been greatly helped by two new
tub fours, and the "Jubilee" will release another light four for use. The
.eight boated a few weeks before the House Regatta, and, in spite of the
fact that some seats had to be filled by new boys, it has improved very
rapidly and is well advanced in its training.
Statement of. Expenditure of Money. Received from Women's Auxiliary Committee.
ASSETS.
LIABILITIES.
£ s. d.
£105/10I8.
£ s. d.
105 10 8
£105 10
Cost of New Boat (Jubilee)
Cost of 3 Fig Oars, plus Sales
Tax ............................
Balance ............................
8
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29 3 11
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G.P.S. CRICKET TEAMS.
Wearne, A. B. Lang, Coulton ................................................................. 1st XI.
Haley, Varl'ey ...... ............................................................................................ 2nd XI.
The season has been a very successful one. The 1st and 2nd Xl's both won
their competitions, and both scored the maximum number of points during third
terms.
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The 1st XI. retained the same team as had played in all matches during the
first term. They played keen cricket in all departments, and every member
contributed a good deal towards the team's success. As in first term, the fielding
was first class, the slips men being outstanding. During the term no possible
catch in slips was dropped. The wicketkeeping was also good.
The bowling was consistently accurate, we depending mainly on the two fast
bowlers, but the reliefs were steady and dependable. The chief deficiency of the
term was the lack of a leg-break bowler, but unfortunately we did not feel this
greatly, as Grammar's second innings was the only score of over 150 against us
during the year.
No batsmen stood out from their fellows to any extent. They were a very
even lot, and each one at times made valuable scores. Against King's there were
ten double figure scores, and against Scots nine. In Only one match during the
year did we have to bat twice.
Way was a good captain. The team was a very happy one and enjoyed the
season. A. B. Lang, Wearne and Deamer are likely to return to School next
year, and several others may do so.
Cricket throughout the School has been keener than for some time past, and
attendance and keenness in House and Form matches has been satisfactory.
There is plenty of promising material among the colts, and a good number of this
year's excellent 2nd XI. will be returning, so prospects for next year. are good.
1st XI. AVERAGES FOR TEE YEAR.
Competition Matches.
BATTING.
Dunsmore ................................
Wileman ................
Coulton ....................................
Lang , A. B.............................
Deamer .................................
Varley.....................................
Lyttle....................................
Wearne ....................................
Way........................................
Lang , R.................................
Haley....................................
Inn.
6
6
8
8
7
8
8
6
8
8
7
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N.O.
4
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
o
0
1
H.S.
21
67
80
65
88.
68
59
36
48
40
20
Total. Average
107
53.5
179
44.75
290
41.43
323
.40.38
219
36.5
193
27.57
157
19.62
88
17.6
134
16.75
128
16.
68
11.33
BOWLING.
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Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Average.
Wearne .........................
124
29
347
42
8.26
Varley.............................
49.1
5
159
18
8.83
• Lang, A. B . .... .... .... .... .... .
31.2 •
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73
8
9.13
Haley.... . .........................
119
21
404
37
10.92
Way. .............................
45.2
6
144
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9
16.
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PRACTICE MATCHES.
v. N.C.—Played at Nôrthbridge,
October 7, 1939.
v. E. White's XI—Played at Northbridge, September 23, 1939.
41
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31
23
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Lyttle, c. White, b. Nevill ..............................29
Way. b. Nevill ....................................................7
4
Coulton, c. White, b. Nevill ............................
B. Lang, c. Henderson, b. White ....................6
R. Lang, c. Vincent, b. Haistead ....................5
Varley, b. Ayers ................................................73
Deamer, c. Bourke, b. Ayers ............................19
Wileman, nt. Bourke, b. Busby ........................15
\Vearne, not out ..................................................8
Dunsmore, not out ..............................................
Haley (did not bat) ............................................0
Sundries....................................................
Lyttle , retired ........................................................
Way , l.b.w., b. Curtis ........................................
Coulton, c. Ward, b. Curtis ............................
B. Lang, c. Wolcott, b. Austin ......................
R: Lang, c. Ward, b. Davis ............................
Varley, c. Curtis-, b. Miliner ..........................
Deamer, c. and b. Lames ..................................
Wileman, c. Roberts, b. Millncr ....................
Wearne, run out ................................................
Dunsmore, not out ..............................................
Haley(did not bat) ............................................
Sundries....................................................
Total, 168
1.12, 220, 3.32, 4'44. 570,
Fall of Wickets
6.123, 7143, 8162.
Bowling : Haley, 2'58 Wearne, 5.59 B. Lang,
1.12 Varley, 0'58 Way, 1'20.
Total, 148
Fall of Wicketa 1'53, 2'59, 366, 481 5.105.
6'133, 7.133, 8'141, 9'148.
Way.
Haley, 1'29
Wearnr. 3.23
Bowling
1.12 Varley, 0'23.
COMPETITION MATCHES.
v. T.K.S.—Played at Parramatta,
v. T.S.C.
October 21 and 28, 1939.
Lyttle, run out ....................................................59.
Way, c. Hudson, b. Emery ..............................2
Coulton, c. Reynolds, b. Emery ......................SO
B. Lang. c. and b. Gillies ................................26
R. Lang, b. Single ..............................................37
Varley,. b. Gallard ..............................................31
Deamer, c. and b. Longworth ..........................88
Wileman, run out .............................................10
Wearne, c. Emery, b. Longworth ....................36
Dunsmore, not out ............................................18
Haley. b. Emery ..................................................6
Sundries....................................................25
Lyttle, c. Relton, b. Ross ................................
Way, c. Calov, b. Farthing ............................
Coulton, C. Perry, b. Racklyeft ........................
B. Lang, c. Calov, b. Rosa ..............................
R. Lang, c. and b. Ross ....................................
Varley, c. and b. Farthing ................................
Dunsmore. b. Keen ..............................................
Deamer, b. Relton ..............................................
Wileman , not out ................................................
Wearne, c. Relton, b. Keen ..............................
Haley , b. Keen ....................................................
Sundries.....................................................
3
Total, 290
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Total, 418
Fall of Wickets : 13, 2'94, 3'138, 4.207, 5.225
6280. 7318, 8'346, 9'385.
Way.
Bowling : - Haley, 2'41
Wearne, l'lS
0.13
Varley, 7.16.
B. Lang, 0'9
\Vay.
Bowling Haley, 1'31
Wcarne, 427
0'26 Varley, 3.25 Coulton, 1.14 B. Lang, l'l.
30
48
60
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25
14
36
38
6
Fall of Wickets : 1'45, 2.106, 3'135, 4'148.
5169, 6.193, 7'215, 8.264, 9.279.
Way.
Wearne. 7.22
Bowling : Haley. 3'53
0'8 Varley, 0'17 B. Lang, 0'6.
Way,
Wearne, 6'3 5
Haley, 3'54
Bowling
1'13 B. Lang. 0.10.
v. S.G.S.
School.—First Innings.
Lyttle. at. Hillier, b. Creagh .............................4
Way, b. Traill ....................................................8
Coulton, b. Creagh .............................................2
B. Lang, b. Whethaam ........................................29
R. Lang, b. Traill ..............................................14
Varley, c.. Farrar. b. Whetham ........................0
Dunnmore, not out ..............................................20
Deamer. I.b.m., b. Whetham ............................I
Wileman, c. Farrar, b. \Vhctham ....................12
Wearne, c. Buckle. b. Creagh ............................2
-Haley. b. Farrar ..................................................16
Sundries....................................................
Total, 109
1'4. 2'14, 3'14, 4.57, 5.57.
Fall of Wickets
6'59. 7.63, 8'83. 986
Way.
Haley, 25
Wearne, 3.24
Bowling
116 Varley. 020 B. Lang, 4'0.
1st X1.—PREMIERS, 1939.
Back Row R. A. Varley, I. Duosmore, P. B. Hlty. W. R. Laog, A. Dea,,ar.
Front Row K. P. Lyttle, B. G. Wileran, D. R. Wa" (Capt.), P H. Eldersitaw, A. B. Lang, G. fl. Wear,o, G. Coulton.
In front
A. R. Willis (Scorer).
Dec. 1,1939.
T H E T O.R C H-B E A. R. E R
School.—Second Innings. .
Lyttle, b. Creagh ...............................................
3
Way, C. Whetham, b. Creagh ..........................
2
Coulton, c. Kelly, b. Vanderfield .................... 39
B. Lang, b. Vanderield ....................................32
R. Lang, c. Farrar, b. Vanderield ................
2
Varley, not. out ................................................... 16
217
Duasmore, not out .............................................. 15
Sundries ....................................................12
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Total for S wickets 121
Fall of Wickets 1.4. 2'7, 3.79, 484.
Way.
Bowling Haley, 3.45
Wearne, 1'49
2.17
B. Lang, O'lO Varley, 2'30.
2nd XI.
The 2nd XX. were Premiers this year, after performing well In this term,
whereas in the first term bad luck and bad weather made such a position seem
hopeless. The team was lucky to find Barnes this term, who, although bowling
In two matches only, secured the best average, taking 13 wickets from 19 overs
at 4.4 runs per wicket. In the batting line, Emery performed creditably in every
match, heading the average and aggregate with 263 runs at 43.8 runs per innings.
The team obtained 38 points, beating St. Joseph's by 3 points. The results of
competition matches are as follows :—
v. N.C.—Shore, 1st innings 232 (Cousens 49, Emery 42) ; NC., 1st innings 9-101
(Wilson 4-39, Read 3-25). Match drawn.
v. S.J.C.—Shore, 1st innings 108 (Smith 35, Emery 30) S.J.C., 1st innings 88
(Woodman 3-20, Helsham 3-30) ; Shore, 2nd innings 50 (Helsham 14, Kraefft 13)
S.J.C., 2nd. innings 6-73 (Read 2-16). Shore lost outright.
v. T.K.S.—T.K.S., 1st innings 116 (Read 4718, Lambell 3-22) Shore, 1st innings
5-312 (Kraefft 113, Emery 111) ; T.K.S:, 2nd innings 123 (Marchant 4-34, Read 2-3).
Shore won outright.
v. S.G.S.—S.G.S., 1st innings 112 (Lambell 3-11, Barnes 2-6) Shore, 1st innings
218 (Kraefft 44, Emery40) S.G.S., 2nd innings 80 (Barnes4-15, Woodman 4-25).
Shore won outright.
v. T.S.C.—T.S.C., 1st innings 83 (Barnes 6-19, including hat trick) ; Shore, 1st
innings 280 (Kraefft 70, Helsham 58) ; T.S.C., 2nd innings 80 (Marchant 3-11, Read
3-16). Shore won outright. .
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There was no play against S.I.C.
2nd "B" XI
v. Trinity. Grammar School 3rds.—School 264 (McCorquodale 77 Trinity, 92
(MacDiarmid 1. 3-13) and 84 (McCorquodale 3-22). School won by an innings and
88 runs.
v. Scots College 2nds.—School, 146 (Cousens 28) and 144 (MacDiarmid ii. 33)
Scots, 271 (Anderson 4-19) and 1 for 24. School lost by 9 wickets.
v. Newington College Znds.—School, .179 (MacDiarmid I. 57) ; Newington, 8-54
(Wright 3-13).
Unfinished.
.
3rd Xl.
v. T.S.C.—T.S.C., 1st innings 84 (Lance 5-34, Keatinge 4-46) 2nd innings 8-194
'(closed) (Keatinge 2-45). Shore, 1st innings 159 (Tilley 40, Parkes 48) ; 2nd innings
5-109 (Burling 50, Tilley 30). Shore 'won on 1st innings. ' . .....
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v. Klng's.—Shore, 1st innings 128 (Warwick 49, Parkes 39 no., Scandrett 20)
King's, 1st innings 282 (Woods 3-25, Blaxland 3-77).
v. Gramjnar.—Shore, 1st innings 159 (Scandrett 59 n.o., Lemon 23 n.o.)
Grammar, 1st innings 120.
v. Graxnmar.—Grammar, 1st innings 223 (Lance 2-53, Keatinge 3-47) ; Shore,
1st innings 78 (Keatinge 23, Macarthur 17 n.o.).
v. Gramjnar.—Shore, 1st innings 70 (Warwick 21) ; Grammar, 1st innings 8-143.
v. Scots.—Scots, 1st innings 84 (Keatinge 4-46, Lance 5-34) ; Shore, 1st innings
6-119 (Tilley 46, Parkes 28 n:o.).
6th XI.
First match played against Newington.—Lost. Little, 9 n.o.
V. T.K.S.—Won. School, 78 ; T.K.S., 67. For School : Woods 30, Little 17
Duddy, 5-22.
v. Grammar.—Lost.
v. Grammar.—Won.
School, 101; Grammar, 78.
v. T.S.C.—Lost.
v. T.S.C.—Draw. For School: Madell, 50.
Best scores were : Madell, 50 ; Little, 30 no. ; Woods, 30.
Best bowling : Saunders, 2-10 ; Duddy, 3-22.
9th and 10th XL's.
Matches were played against King's, Scots, Grammar, and Trinity Grammar;
results of these should have appeared in "The Record." As the coach of these
teams is generally engaged with the Prep. School matches on Saturday, and owing
to the meagre attendance at the nets, unavoidably due to the new system of House
Cricket, it is difficult to make more than a few remarks on the standard of play.
Ogden, Tulloch and Ferguson have been useful captains. Fielding has much
improved. As far as can be judged, Ogden, Fisher, Wansey, Lyall, Perry, Paterson,
Elvey, Sands Bull ii, Petrie, Melville and Mitchell deserve special mention as
promising players. Score books have been kept neatly, but reports of matches
might have been handed in more punctually.
Under 14 "A" XI.
Scots.—School, 82 (Coulton 27 n.o., Burns 17, Dalrymple 16) ; Scots, 79
(Walker 3 wkts., Keep 1 wkt.).
V.
Under 14 "B" Colts.
v. T.K.S.—Shore, 201 (Burns 62, Dalrymple 54, Walker 18) ; T.K.S., 49 (Walker
5 wkts., Aboud and Mackenzie 2 wkts. each).
v. T.S.C.—Shore, 89 (Burns 33, Boyd 17) ; T.S.C., 77 (About 2 wkts., Walker 4
wkts.).
v. S.G.S..—Shore, 86 (Broughton 37, McMinn 23) ; S.G.S., 87 (Walker 5 wkts.,
Gerrard and Broughton 2 wkts. each).
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v. S.G.S.—Shore, 131 (Coulton 45 ret., Aboud 20, McMinn 17) ; S.G.S., 4-126
(Aboud 2 wkts., Walker 1 wkt.).
v. T.S.C.—Shore, 51 (Aboud 13, Dalrymple 12, Burns 9) ; T.S.C. 61 (Walker 5
wkts., Aboiid 4 wkts.).
Under 14 "B" Colts.
v. Scots.—Shore, 80; Scots, 87. McDowell 22, Robertson. 18, Keep 14; Keep,
3 wkts.
v. Scots.—Shore, 48 ; Scots, 114. Stanley 13, Trennery 11.
v. Grammar.—Shore, 105; Grammar, 101. Keep 43, Biddulph 17, O'Donnell 11;
Keep 5 wkts.
v. Grarnmar.—Shore, 88; Grammar, 77. Keep 24, O'Donnell 18; Keep 5 wkts.
v. Scots.—Shore, 46 ; Scots, 90. Stanley 13, Wylie 12 ; Wylie 3 wkts.
v. Scots.—Shore, 44; Scots, 152. O'Donnell 20.
HOUSE CRICKET.
The points scored in the 24 mid-week two-day matches played this term are
shown, along with results of Term I. and the year's totals, as follows
Term I. Term III. Total.
School House ..........................................76
82
158
Barry House .............................................68
68
136
Robson House ........................................84
52
136
Hodges House ........................................28 .
16
.
44
Thus School House wins the House Cricket Competition for the sixth year in
succession.
.
The following table shows by whom each match this term was won: Winning
teams are indicated thus : B'arry, B ; Hodges, H ; Robson, R ; School,' S. *Means
the match was won on first innings
Matches
1
Barry—Hodges ......................H *
Barry—Robson ......................Draw
Barry—School ........................Draw
Hodges—Robson ....................Draw
S .
Hodges—School ....................
Robson—School ..................... S
G r ad e s.
2
3
B
B
R*
B
S
S
R
R
S
S
Draw
S
.
4
B*
B
B
H
In addition to these games, 8 non-competition games were played this term also
These have
18 twoLday form matches for the Lower School and the fifth forms.
been marked by great enthusiasm, and have replaced the House matches during
the absence of boys at the public examinations.
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PREPARATORY SCHOOL• NOTES.
.Thanks.—Our best thanks are due to Mrs. P. T. Taylor, who presented
an autographed copy of P. G. Taylor's "Call to the Winds." The prize
(for reading) was won by N; 0. Cull, and Mrs. Fisher's prize by K. F.
Tugwell:
Music.—The two singing classes have been held as usual. That in
Rem. A Room, under Mr. Arnold, has covered much ground in the Fellowship Song Book, and has also practised modern songs.
The "50" Choir in the Hall has on occasions sung extremely well, and,
we trust, gave enjoyment to the Entertainments Club in the mid-day
concert. They have been in Mr. Monckton 's charge.
The Chapel.—Addresses were given by a Bush Brother, the Chaplain,
and Mr. Fisher.
The singing has generally been hearty, and new tunes have been learnt.
Readings of the Lessons by boys reached a high standard.
The Annual Special Service was held on 22nd November, and was well
attended. The boys sang and responded well.
Physical Culture Display.—On November 23rd, after the special service,
the display was held on the School ground. As usual, this was greatly
enjoyed, thanks to the skill and careful preparation of Sergeant-Major
Davidson.
S
The Boarders' Camp was a great success. An account appears else-
where.
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The Library.—Our best thanks are dde to Mrs. Nicolson and P. L. Ilbery
for their kind gifts of books. The Library is fairly well equipped, but
more books of the science encyclopaedia type would be useful.
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Swimming.—After. half term the School visited the Olympia Pool on
Friday mornings. The standard of swimming has definitely improved
thereby, and every boy in the Prep. can swim. We hope to establish
standards later similar to the athletic ones.
211d
XI.—FREMIEES,
1939.
Back Rcw Wilson, G. D. W. ; Cousens, W. L. Lambell, N.A. Smnh. J. 0. 'Woodman. A. I..; Butter, 1i. H. Mard,ant, '
S.
3itting
Read. J. C. T.; Kraefft, D. F.; Heisham, M. M. (c.); Mr. J. N. Pascoe; &mry, N. A.; Featner. R. H.; Barnes, J.;
MCGregor, R. A. (Scorer).
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Play Readings.—Several of these took place in Form I., and there are
some budding actors there. It is hoped that their talent will be exploited
later on in the School.
Nature Study.—Mr. Arnold's microscope has been much appreciated on
occasions. He also kindly brought to SchQol a large case of bees and big
sections of honeycombs. One afterhoon the Common iRoorn was darkened
by a cloud of bees.
Silkworms have proved the main hobby lately, and much silk spinning
and winding occupied spare moments.
News was received from Mr. McWilliam, who has settled down happily
to life at Cambridge, in spite of his unsettled surroundings.
Drawing Class.—A general improvement has been maintained, though
not nearly enough work has been done at home. Litchfield, Richards,
Kempton, Nicolson and Mackinnon, perhaps, deserve special mention.
The Prep. School did well in the Combined School Spoits, Everett and
Hyland breaking records.
Films.—Several good films have been shown, some dealing with nature
study and others with travel. Boarders have also enjoyed films, some by
the courtesy of Barry House.
Concerts and Other Trips.—The A.B.C. Concert in the Town Hall lashed
with another arrangement. A very 4enjoyable Harbour trip with Hodges
House in support took place on 11th November. Boys watched the House
Regatta finishes with interest, and on the way home had a close view of
the Canberra.
Owing to very unsettled weather, the Games and Physical Culture
Display did not take place on 22nd November. We must congratulate
Sergeant-Major Davidson, however, upon the high standard attained.
Valete.—It is very deeply regretted that Mr. G. A. Fisher has to leave
us. During his term of headship he has been a real friend to the Prep.
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School, never sparing himself to further the interests: of everybody. As
full mention of. Mr. Fisher's movements is made elsewhere in this number,
we conclude by wishing him the best of luck in Arinidale, and congratulate
that school on acquiring him as headmaster.
Mr. Bretherton is leaving us. We wish him the best of luck.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
The Athletic Sports were held at Northbridge on October 2nd under excellent
weather conditions. Due to rain, they had been postponed from the previous
Friday. Those parents and friends of the School who were present witnessed
many keenly contested races, and a very fine display of physical drill carried out
by the boys under the direction of the S.M.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who so kindly sent
donations to the Sports Fund. Also we thank the following for their kindness
in giving up their spare time to help in judging the events : Messrs. E. W. Carr,
H. W. Carr,. Everett, Fuller, Moxham, Ttigwell, Wood; also Mrs. Robson for
presenting the prizes.
The following are the results :100 Yards Championship (Open) : 1, P. F. Everett; 2, J. A. Bulmer. Under
11: 1, H. L. Pulling; 2, A. H. Hardwick.
High Jump (Open) : 1, Schulter, I. M. Litchfield and G. R. J. Coghian (tie).
100 Yards Championship (Under 12) : 1, E. W. Carr; 2, J. L. Cordingley.
75 Yards Championship (Under 10) : 1, A. J. Sutton; 2, J. B. Jackson.
100 Yards Handicap (Under 11) : 1, H. L. Pulling; 2, A. H. Hardwick.
220 Yards Championship (Open) : 1, P. F. Everett; 2, J A. Bulmer.
High Jump (Under 12) : 1, D. H. Playfair and J. A. Norris (tie).
Broad Jump (Open) : 1, P. F. Everett; 2, J. H. Heath.
Sack Race (Open) 1, A. S. Paton; 2, J. A. Allen.
Siamese Twins' Race (Open) : 1, Moxham and Warden.
100 Yards Handicap (Open) : 1, M. E. Moxham; 2,J. A. Bulmer. Under 12:
1, E. W. Carr; 2, J. L. Cordingley.
Junior Relay (Quarters) : 1, Hall; 2, Davies.
220 Yards Handicap (Open) : 1, E. W. Carr; 2, D. B. Warden.
"B" Relay Team (Quarters) : 1, Davies ; 2, Linton.
Senior Relay (Quarters) :1, Davies; 2, Baker.
Throwing the Cricket Ball (Open): 1, D. B. Warden; 2, M. E. Moxham.
Kicking the Football (Open) : 1, D. T. Leslie; 2, D. M. Webb.
The Combined Preparatory Schools' Sports were held on the Sydney Cricket
Ground on 11th October. Two of our members broke records-J. Hyland (broad
jump, 10 years, 13 ft. 6 ins.) and P. F. Everett (broad jump, 12 years, 15 ft. 6ins.).
Unfortunately in the latter case the record was snatched away on the last jump
by another school. Following were the results :Broad Jump, 11 Years: 1,.J. Hyland. 12 Years: 2, P. F. Everett.
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75 Yards, 9 Years : 2, A. J. Sutton.
High Jump, 10 Years : 2, J. Hyland. 13 Years : 3, I. M. Litchfleld,
100 Yards, 9 Years : 1, A. J. Sutton. 12 Years 3, P. F. Everett. 13 Years
1, M. E. Moxham.
220 Yards, 13 Years: 2, M. E. Moxharn. 13 Years: 3, M. E. Moxham.
Senior Relay (Open) : 3rd.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL CRICKET.
The cricket throughout the Prep. School this term has made very satisfactory
progress. Our practices have been played mostly on middle wickets, these taking
the place of nets, as it was thought this method would improve the calling and
running between wickets, also the general efficiency in fielding, bowling, strokemaking and aggressive batting.
The 'A" and "B" teams, made up from boys eligible to play in the 1st and
2nd Xl's, have had quite successful results in their games against other Prep.
Schools, as will be seen from the results mentioned below.
A series of lectures was given during the term by Mr. Brierley, which were
well attended, and in consequence a general knowledge of the finer points of the
game have been picked up by all the keen cricketers in the School.
Players who are worthy of mention from the "A" and "B" teams include
Boyd, Tugwell, Richards, Leslie ii., Everett, Playf air, Mitchell, Bennett, Crane,
Atkinson, Wood, Paton, Warden and Trennery. fhe batting honours this term
went to Boyd, Tugwell, Playfair and Paton, the bowling honours being shared
between Heath, Ferguson, Boyd, Mitchell and Tugwell.
The results of the matches played this term are as follows
1st XI.
School, 5-116 (Tugwell 32, Ferguson
21 no., Adams 16 n.o., Paton 15) C.B.W., 9-100 (Watkins 26). Crane, Paton,
Tugwell and Ferguson took 2 wkts. each.
v. Christian Brothers, Rose Bay.—Lost.
C.B., 6-99 (McGowen 44 ret.). Heath
took 3 wkts. School, 41 (Playfair 9, Trenerry 9).
v. Coogee Prep.—Won. School, 108 (Playfair 23, Boyd 22, Tugwell 15, Trenerry
14 n.o.) ; Coogee, 104 (Dobbs 37, Dutton 29). Ferguson and Boyd took 3 wkts.
each.
v. Scots College.—Won. School, 109 (Boyd 54, Paton 15) Scots, 86 (Fermi
24). Mitchell and Heath took 3 wkts. each, and Ferguson 2 wkts.
v. Iiiilara Preparatory School.—Lost.
Killara Prep., 145 (Delandro 49).
Mitchell, Tugwell and Heath took 2 wkts. each. School, 118 (Playfair 39, Boyd
13, Tugwell 16).
v. Cranbrook.—Won.
School, 5-178 (Tugwell 83 no., Paton 29, Boyd 20, Adams
16) Cranbrook, 104 (Williams 22, Robinson 22, Sewell 17).
v. Christian Brothers, Waverley.—Won.
2nd XI.
School, 56 (Coghlan 16, Mitchell 14) ; Edgecliff
v. Edgecliff Prep.—Won.
Prep., 18 (Macphillamy 3 wkts., Mitchell and Bennett 2 wkts. each).
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v. Christian Brothers, Rose Bay—Won.
School, 73 (Everett 26, Mitchell 12)
C.B., 43 (Ryan 13). Bennett took 3 wkts. and Mitchell 2 wkts.
v. Coogee prep.—Won.
School, 91 (Mitchell 21, Schlueter 14, Dean 12) ; Coogee,
26 (Schlueter 4 wkts., Everett 3 wkts.).
v. Scots.—Lost. Scots, 35 (Martin 12). Bennett took 5 wkts., and Schlueter
and Warden 2 wkts. each. School, 31 (Bennett 11).
v. Rillara Prep. School.—Won.
School, 5-129 (Bennett 38, Coghian 30 no.t.,
Leslie 11, Dean 13 n.o.) Killara Prep., 17 (Hawkins 5) and 27 (Cameron 16).
v. Cranbrook—Won.
School, 64 Cranbrook, 44.
Colts and Triajs.
Matches have been played against Trinity Grammar and Cranbrook and our
own 3rds and 4ths with gratifying results.
Dr. J. T. Anderson has given us valuable help, and we thank him very much
for his interest.
The most promising players include Carr i., Carr ii., Scott, Anderson ii., Milne,
Bowe, Hocknell, East and Thornton. In the field, Proctor, Norris and Hyland
are outstanding. Several others also show inaarked improvement.
The Tuck 51101) on its journey across the ground.
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OL1D, D
We are in the throes of another, greter, war, and although Australia
has not as yet been called upon to contribute men, her contribution is
nevertheless important and her responsibility great.
Many Old Boys are in training for service at home or overseas ; a
number are "over there" already, playing their part as Old Boys of the
School did in 1914-1918. But whether we are in camp or carrying on
our usual civil occupations, there' is a challeIge to all, as individuals, to
make our contribution wherever it will be uost valuable, and, above all,
to retain a rational outlook and a sense of balance. It has been said that
we are fightingagainst a principle, not againsta people. The last Great
War also started as a crusade, but as it proeèeded some of the refinements
of aim and method tended to disappear. On this occasion, we must
determine at the outset to keep a sufficiently rational attitude to ensure
• just and enduring peace settlement. This is an individual as well as
• collective responsibility. In the meantime, we feel confident that the School will continue to
send out the type of men who will, in the hour of need, serve their
country 's cause honourably and courageously.
The Old Boys' Tea and Annual Meeting of the Old Boys' Union were held
at the School on Friday, 6th Octobr. There was a good,- attendance at
both. The following officeis were eietêd for the ensuing year :I
Patron : The Headmaster.
President R. B. Hipsley.
Elected Vice-Presidents J. Cadwallader, A. H. Curlewis, A. 1). W.
Fisher, H. W. Keegan, H. J. A. Massi.e, A. H. Moseley, C. S. Tiley.
Ex-Offtcio Vice-Presidents : H. C. M. Boyce, N. Y. Deane, D 'A. F.
Roberts, E. I. Robson, G. C. Turnb)lll, H. L. St. Vincent VTelch,
A. B. S. White.
Honorary Secretary E. S. White.
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Honorary Treasurer R. N. Cadwallader.
Assistant Hon. $ecretary F. Tyrrell,
Assistant Hon. Treasurer': F W.' Catts.
Honarary Auditor D. M. Dixon.
The Annual Report presented to the meeting showed that the year
had been both eventful and successful. There was a surplus of £38/16/7
on the year's activities.
It was reported that pressure of work (legal and military) had cornpelI.ed H. W. Keegan to resign from the position of Honorary Secretary,
and references were made to the capable and unselfish manner in which
he had carried out the duties of the position during his long term of office.
His services are appreciated by the Unioñand by all Old Boys, who realise
our indebtedness to him. (He is now more particularly described as
Captain Keegan, of the Aimouied Cars section of the Militia.)
Nominations were accepted for the election of members of the. Committee, and the ballot resulted in the following being elected
I. D. Armitage.
T. T. Halstead.
D. C. Pope.
U. E. Browne.
D. M. MacDermott.
T. A. Tonkin.
T. D. Esplin.
C. M. Marsh.
B. H. Travers.
The triennial election of five Union representatives to the School
Council was held in September. The following were elected :-.—R. C. M.
Boyce, A. H. Curlewis, A. D. W. Fisher, R. B. Hipsley, and A. B. S. White.
OVERSEAS NEWS.
At the outbreak of war, Major Cohn Macleod was appointed to the
command of the 228 Anti-Aircraft Battery stationed at a point overlooking the Firth of Forth, Scotland. He must have had a torrid time
during those unsuccessful German raids. He is now General Staff
Officer II. at Headquarters, 7th Anti-Aircraft Division, Newcastle-uponTyne. His brother, Ca.ptain Gordon Macleod, of 67 Coy., R.A.S.C., is
at present stationed at Abbassia, Egypt, and was recently mentioned in
despatches for distinguished service in Palestine. He has been recommended for a staff appointment.
Pilot Officer E. Maynard Pain has been doing reconnaissance work
in the North of Scotland since the outbreak of war.
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Flying Officer A. D. J. Garrissori left Western Australia last August
for an armament course in EngJand.
The first Australian docto to leave for active service overseas since
war was declared was Dr. Ivan Page, who has gone to England to enlist
with the Army Medical Corps of the British Imperial Army.
Pilot Officer J. E. A. Williams has been doing instructional work with
the R.A.F. in the. Firth . of Forth. He is now at Kinloss, Moray Firth,
Scotland.
Ian Esplin, Rhodes Scholar, has joined the R.A.Y.. The University
Recruiting Board recommended him for a commission, and he is now doing
a preliminary training course, which will occupy several months. Esplin
was President of the University College and Secretary of the Oxford.
University Boat Club. He stroied the Wyfold Four to victory at Henley,
and was emergency stroke for the Oxford Crew. He secured his B.A.
Oxon. in two ye.ars, instead of the usual three..
Donald Balmain, who was a passenger on the Athenia, which was
torpedoed off the coast of Ireland, shortly after the outbreak of war,
returned -to Sydney at the end of October. His statements in the recent
newspapers reiterate the nerve-wracking experiences of the survivors, and
the difficulty of getting passengers from the listing vessel. It will be
remembered that the Swedish yacht Southern Cross picked up a great
number of the survivors, which ivere in turn transferred to British
destroyers apd the American City of Flint.. Balmain was taken by the
City of Flint toHalifax, Nova Scotia.
William Isbister is working with the Dc Havilland Aircraft Company
at Hatfield, England. His present plans include a transfer to the company's works in Sydney, and, although all such plans are necessarily
indefinite, we hope to see him herein February.
P. M. Gilet has arrived safely in England, and is at the National
Standards Laboratory, Teddington.
In a letter received from Arthur Blake from Trail, Canada, we hear
that he has met Chris. Daly over there. Some of the wildest country in
Canada is near Trail, complete with glaciersgrizzlies and all accessories.
Dennis Kane has been reported mising by the RA.F. after a reconnaisance flight over Germany on 3rd November last.
New Guinea.—Old Boys in the Territoryof New Guinea feel that the
most remarkable feature of this war is the difficulty one experiences in
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getting into it. Apparently there is a complete prohibition against the
enlistment of New Guinea men in the Australian forces. One Old Boy
who managed to run the blockade is N. D. McWilliam, who was on leave
when the war broke out, and is now a naval officer "somewhere in the
Pacific or Indian Oceans."
W. R. Philpots and P. J. Woodhill have joined the recently established New Guinea Volunteer Rifles, and other Old Boys will probably
join on their return from leave.
LOCAL NEWS.
L. H. Bell, A. Copeland, P. A. Gilet and G. W. Vaughan have been
appointed wool appraisers for the British Government.
At the end of September we welcomed. Alec. Tonkin back to Sydney
after a most enjoyable trip to the United States. He left these shores
in April, and (we are led to believe) gained much valuable business experience in the States:
The Henley Crew is also back in Sydney. John Burrell, Jim Barnes
and Brin. Jay formed the advanceguard, but Pat. Trebeck did not return
till November. He was in the Orient Conipany's London office at the
outbreak of war, and spent several anxious weeks in London.
Olive Weston recently returned from England via America after a
tour of the Continent. By the time this issue is put in the post, Ken.
Tribe and Rodney Hudson will be back from England. It would seem
that the best thing to do in England at present is to leave it and to "leg
it hot-foot" to one's domicileôf origin.
G. A. N. Wooddock, whose addrds for some years has been Flushing,
New York, is now in Australia on business, with headquarters at Brisbane.
We record with s6irow the death of Captain Lawrence Raymond
Benjamin on 5th October at the Rutherford lVlilitia Camp. Captain
Benjamin, who was attached to the 18th Battalion, was assisting a party
of signallers in the erection of a telephone line, when one of the wires
came into contact with a power cable and he received the full force •of
the shock. We extend our very earnest sympathy to his widow and three
children.
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Old Boys are asked to bear in mind the special evening service which
will be held in the School Chapel on 5th May, 1940. In the past the
accommodation of the Chapel has proved inadequate for both Old Boys
and present boys, together with their respective friends. The 1 -leadmaster
has therefore invited Old Boys. their families and friends to attend this
special service, which will, we hope, be held at the same time each year,
and will prove to be a successful innovation.
The Hon. Mr. Acting Justice Williams.
Dudley Williams. K.C., was appointed an Acliug Judge in Equity
from 17th November to fiti the vaeanrv caused liv the retirement of the
Chief Judge in Equity.
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Mrs. C. H. Hodges and her sister are still living in Greenwich (34
Greenwich Road). They had intended to return to England in August,
but a ear accident (reported in our last issue) forced them to defer their
departure.
Before the broken bones had healed, war was declared, so
they are remaining in Sydney indefinitely.
Mrs. Hodges has lent her
English home at Windsor for war purposes for as long as it is needed.
The Hon. F. Graham Pratten, M.L.C.
F. Graham Pratten, M.L.C., at the recent election to fill the fifteeii
vacancies which will occur shortly in the Upper Flouse, was re-elected and
opped the poll.
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UNIVERSITY NEWS.
One of the novel features of student life during the past year has
been the number of Old Boys fulfilling the office of treasurer to one society
or another. We find Brian Smith keeping monies for the Boat Club, and
Jika Travers for the Football Club ; while Dave Walkom has a twofold
job with the Tennis Club and the Engineering U.ndergrads' Association,
and Jack Chapman for the Cricket Club and the Law Society. Phil.
Green is President of the Dental Undergrads (succeeding Brian Broadbent), and has John Noble as Assistant Treasurer. H. G. Sundstrom is
President of the Veterinary Society.
Our congratulations to Owen Edwards, who has just been appointed
to edit Honi Soit next year ; and to David Thurlow, who will edit the
Handbook.
Football.—'Varsity's memorable rise from last place in the Competition
table to winners of the grand final and premiership was not accomplished
without the active intervention and assistance of several Old Boys. Frank
Hutchinson, second row forward in one of the best packs seen for years,
was always in the midst of the hard work. Peter Minnett, at outer or
inner centre, was a valuable link in the back line. Remember that try
at Parramatta ? Jika Travers played breakaway in the last few games.
In the final match he landed a penalty goal from behind the half-way
mark with a drop-kick that drew the newspaper headlines. Geoff. Wansey,
in his first season with University, played consistently good football, and
his work at five-eighths.must have contributed largely to Varsity's victories.
Cricket.—Old Boys, young and old, are playing a prominent part in
University cricket. At the annualgeñeral meeting of the Cricket Club,
A. B. S. White was by unanimous vote offered the position of Patron, and
Colonel J. Travers was appointed one of the Vice-Presidents. Jack
Chapman is a member of the Selection COmmittee and captain of the
1st XI. Jika Travers, who has been batting and bowling well this season,
was elected to the General Committee. In Inter-Faculty cricket, Doug.
Lovejoy, playing for Arts, has been distinguishing himself with some good
bowling, and Tom Bell has greatly assisted Law in both batting and bowling.
Rowing.—Boat Club Blues for 1939 were awarded to Bill Pringle,
Bruce Geddes and Bill Woodward. Brian Smith has done useful work
in coaching Inter-Faculty crews.
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Tennis—Dave Walkom gained his Blue in tennis, and was the mainstay
of the Engineering Faculty team. Russell Braddon was No. 1 player in
the Arts ''B" team, which was runner-up in its competition.
Rifle Shoofing.—Blues were awarded to Lloyd Greenwell and Boris
Janes. David Shirley, David Craig and Brian Potter were amongst the
scorers in the Inter-Faculty shoot.
In the third year Medicine examinations, A. L. Yuille secured a Credit,
and Bob Dey, John Findlater, Luke Middleton, Dave Pope and J. M. Rae
passed. In fourth year, Credits were awarded to John Sands, Cohn
Swirles, David Shirley and Peter Greenwell. David Dey and Cohn
Hambly were content with passes.
J. D. Whiteman, of the University of Sydney, has been awarded the
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy prize for the best paper
submitted by a student in New South Wales.
MILITARY MATTERS.
Many Old Boys have joined the Second A.I.F. for service at home or
abroad. We have done quite a lot of ferreting around in an endeavour
to secure a full list of these men. So far we have heard of the following
Old Boys having enlisted in the Sixth Division or Second A.I.F. :—Clive
Baylis, Dooley Bourke, Bob Browne, Tom Hanson, Bruce Ha'ydock, Ned
Kater, H. W. Martin, Doug. Rickard, Tom Selby (who is M/O of 2/1
Battalion), Myles Sutton and his brother Henry, F. C. Taylor, Bill and
Jika Travers, Wal. Tyrrell, and Ron. Willmott (who, we understand, was
the first enlistment at the Barracks). Jim London has joined up in
Melbourne, and Tom Elliott, after serving three years in the 51st Battalion,
North Queensland, has been accepted in the Second A.I.F. as Lieutenant.
We had intended to deal fully with Old Boys' military activities, but
it is impossible to particularise in any detail without laying oneself open
to the charge of making indivious distinctions. We have received news
from Old Boys on North Head, South Head, Cape Banks, from anti-aircraft
gunners, tank men and Light Horsemen, from privates and majors, from
airmen, and from members of a mysterious detachment known as the P.B.I.
Some Old Boys who have attained high rank are perhaps worthy of special
mention ; for example, Lieut.-Col. A. R. M. Gibson (Anti-Aircraft), Major
J..1. Humphreys (7th Brigade Reserve), Major J. Kelso (27th Battery
Command), Major E. D. Thane (1st Medium Brigade). Those with th
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rank of Captain include Tom Hanson, R. W. Keegan, Keith Magno, G. E.
Mason, and R. 0. Merrett:' Captain B. Mander-Jones is' O.C. of the No. 1
Battery, Anti-Aircraft. There are probably many others who have
achieved some distinction or done something of especial interest in the
military sphere. We trust that they will not be offended by their omission,
also that they will keep in touch with the Old Boys' Union office and give
us news of their doings.
From Ma.jor Lionel Lemaire, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, we learnt
that Godfrey Hawker has got his Captaincy (18/11/39), and is now
D.A.P.M., 3rd Division, and is probably going to 6th 'Division shortly.
His son is in camp with the A.A.M.C., 2nd A.I.F. N. K. Gilfillan is with
the 3rd Division Signals. Major Lemaire also informs us that V. D.
Watson is at present acting as Vice-President of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce.
H. C. Deane, of Queanbeyan, writes that W. A. Woodger is in camp
at Dapto with the 3rd Battalion.
Their military obligations do not altogether prevent Old Boys 'from
taking part in sporting and other activities. For example, one Saturday
in October we saw Jack Chapman hit merrily, for 69 runs in 45 minutes,
after spending the night on military duties. On the same day; Geoff.
Lewis, who was in carrp with the Garrison Artillery, secured 5 wickets
for 37 runs, his, vietims' including Ted White and Nig. Sutherland. One
of the abovementioned Old Boys (o names, no pack drill) came out of
camp that day to play for a certain first grade team, and was bowled
without scoring. Perhaps F. W. Harvey, 20th century poet, had that
particular person in mind when, he wrote :-"From troubles of the world
I turn to ducks,
Beautiful, comical things.'' , ,
Sport.—A cricket match has been arranged for 11th December between
an A.I.F. team and present players. We notice the names of Jack Gregory,
Dr. Roy Minnett and Bill Trenerry in the A.I.F. team.
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B. R. Bennett (5) and Dave Pratten (7) were among the low markers.
in the annual 18 holes stroke handicap open to G.P.S. Old Boys. Seven
'Shore men were among the first 24 places.
Brin. Jay, bow man in the Australian crew which rowed at Henleyon-Thames this year, made his first appearance in inter-club rowing last
month as stroke of Sydney's senior.
four. He was denied the pleasure of
stroking his first crew to victory by the heavy North Shore four, which
included Dick Pedlingham and Brian Willis.
On Saturday, 23rd September, an Old Boys' XI. played a one-day
practice match against the School 1st XI. The result was a draw. Ted
White, who captained the Old Boys' team, top scored with 78 not out.
Old Boys noted with pleasure the School's success in the G.P.S.
Competition.
COUNTRY AND INTERSTATE NEWS.
Lismore.—Jack Cockle has sent us a letter full of interesting news.
He reported that the G.P.S. Old Boys' Association of Lismore and District
(of which he is Secretary) was organising a big golf day, which was to
take place oii 26th November. We ho.pe to publish the results in our
next issue. We note with interest that the programme included not only
a 36 holes championship and handicap, but also a teams competition.
From a schools' point of view, the teams event is an excellent innovation.
Our correspondent recently met an Old Boy named Westbrook, visiting
Lismore in the course of a trip roundi Australia on horsehack. He was
making his way along the coast, giving exhibitions of whip-cracking and
other cowboy stunts. Westbrook gave up a job on a station to undertake
this venture, and we should be interested to hear how far he has gone on
his travels.
A recent addition to the Old Boys of the district is Bob Platt, who is
in business near Nimbin. Bob created quite a good impression when he
had .a row with the Lismore Rowing Club.
Allan Taylor, who married Miss Barbara Bertie, sister of Alan and
Dugald Bertie, was to be one of 'Shore's stalwarts in the golf championship. He is apparently prospering in the insurance business.
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Clarrie Cliff is one of the leading dentists in the district, and has
recently built himself a new home overlooking Lismore.
Biayney.—John St. Vincent Welch has been elected President of the
Blayney Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and is, we understand, the
youngest committeeman to have been elected to that office. He has the
support of another Old Boy, Cecil Purser. •
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Walgett.—Many Old Boys reside in the Walgett and Inverness district.
George Mace and Bruce Hodgson have joined the local Light 1-lorse Troop.
Bill Treweeke and Geoff. Saddington ae both in the Burren Troop. Gu
Blake recently won a 36-hole stroke handicap in Walgett.
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Queensland.—Alpin Campbell writes from Longreach to give news of
Old Boys' doings. Max. McNally, John Sawkins, J. Mime and F. Flower
were in camp inNovember with the 26th Battalion at Townsville. Aln
Leslie was anxiOus to join the Air Force, and came down to Sydney by car.
Another newsletter comes from "Binghi" Bell, of "Blendon,"
Ba.rcaldine. He tells us that K. S. Lyttle, who was jackerooing at
"Blendon," has gone to "Portland Downs" for a few months. There he
will join forces with Tom Hutchinson, who is head mu$terer on "Portland
Downs.''Bill Henderson, who is now at "Callygoora," Daymar, Queensland, is
another correspondent to whom we are indebted for news. Bill met John
Connell in camp with the 6th Light Horse Regiment at Orange. John is
managing a place in Gilgandra for his father. Cohn Capp and John
Haydon, from Quirindi, are both ii, jamp with the Murrurundi Troop.
Tom Wise was in camp at Wa.gga with the Narrandera Troop. (Readers
will observe that this correspondent's news more or less covers the eastern
half of the continent.)
Torn Cracknell has been in camp at Ipswich with the 11th Light HQrse
Regiment. Other Old Boys in the Regiment include Dudley and Geoff.
Woods ("the Shovellers") and Toby Robinson.
Wallace Munro, who is with the 24th Light Horse Regiment, was
recently at Goondiwindi with a good string of horses fr a forthcoming
Bushmen's Carnival. Calder Coulson is another additiOn to the Old Boys
of the Boggabilla district. Dick Marshall was trying to join the Air
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Force when our correspondent last saw him in Goondiwindi. His brother
.Jack has recently undergone a trying but adventurous experience. He
left Warsaw the day before war broke out, and should have some interesting
news to relate.
South Ausfralia.—An extract from an Adelaide newspaper announced
recently that Alderman R. Walker would perform the ceremony of laying
the foundation stone of the Walker Scout Hall at Kensington Gardens.
This trowel-wielder is our old friend, Reg. 'Walker, in a new capacity.
Incidentally he is at present on an extensive motor trip, and will probably
he' in Sydney some time before Chritrnas.
The Editor of these Old Boys' Notes wishes to apologise for any decline
in quality or quantity that may be. apparent in this issue. The excuse,
if not the justification, is that the University authorities decided to hold
certain 'of the final Law exams. in November instead of February.
Consequently it was virtually impossible to spend sufficient time on the
compilation of the Notes. However, the writer's task was made easier
by the assistance of Hal. Shaw and the Union Office, and by those Old Boys
who are good enough to send us news of their doings. Would that there
were more like them
BIRTHS.
Ayrton: 3rd September, 1939, at "The Gables," Killara, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald C.
Ayrton—a daughter.
Black: 21st September, 1939, at Charlemount Private Hospital, to the wife of
Keith R. Black, of "Taroo," Pockataroo—a son.
Bray: 16th August, 1939, at "Crombie" Private Hospital, Forbes, to Mr. and Mrs.
R. D. Bray, of "Vychan," Forbes—a son (Bentley Douglas).
Bray: 22nd August, 1939, to Josephine, wife of Thomas Leslie Bray, of Vychan
Station, Forbes—a daughter.
Bradford: 8th November, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bradford, of Mosman—a son
(Brian Lloyd).
Bremner: 21st September, 1939, at Saba Hospital, Neutral Bay, to Mr. and Mrs.
Seton Bremner, of Edward Street, Willoughby—a daughter.
Corbett-Jones 13th September, 1939, at Saba Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs.
Cohn Corbett-Jones, of Balmoral Beach—a son (Michael Anthony).
Cullis-Hill: 15th November, 1939, to Eleanor, wife of G. C. Cullis-Hili, of Warrawee
—a daughter (Jane).
Dec. 1, 1939..
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Dawson: 25th August, 1939, at Teneriffe, Queensland, to Shirley, wife of Allan V.
H. Dawson—a son.
Doyle: 26th July, 1939, at Rabaul, New Guinea, to Mr. and' Mis: C. R. Doyle—a
son.
.
.
Elsmlie: 23rd November, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Elmslie, of Killara—a son
(Malcolm Kenwyn).
Fowler : 29th Oätober, 1939, to the wife of Robert Fowler, of Wollstonecraft—a
son (Robert Bruce).
Goddard: 29th August, 1939, at Saba Private Hospital, to Norma, wife of W. S.
Goddard—a son.
Kleratk: 16th August, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kierath, of 'Wandinong,"
Narromine—a daughter (Sally). .
Kesterton: 23rd October, 1939, at Saba Private Hospital, Neutral Bay, to Mr. and
Mrs. L. L. G. Kesterton, of Mosman—a daughter.
Lltchfield: 2nd November, 1939, to Joan, wife of Ian Anthony Litchfield, of
"Muniong," .Cooma—a son (Charles Ian).
Ludowici : 19th October, 1939, to Rita, wife of Richard Ludowici—a son.
McKay: 20th September, 1939, at St. Luke's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. T S.
McKay, of Pymble—a daughter (Helen Marie).
Nott: 19th September, 1939, to Kitty, wife of Harry K. Nott—a son (Keith Nantes).
O'Beffly: 7th October, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn O'Reilly, of Gordon—adaughter
(Robyn Janette).
Fodger (née Maclean) 20th. November, 1939, to Frances, wife of A. B. Podger, of
Northbridge—a daughter.
Sherington: 3rd November, 1939, at Sutton Veny, Chatswood, to Mr. and Mrs. W.
G. Sherington, of Roseville—a daughter (Elizabeth Anne);
Vernon: 29th September, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Malcolm Vernon, of Yarraville,
.
.
Victoria—a daughter.
W&ker: 19th September, 1939, to Joyce, wife of C. N. M. Walker, of Cherry Street,
Turramurra—a son (David).
ENGAGEMENTS.
The following engagements have been announced :Anderson—Salenger : Marjorie Patricia, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H.
Salenger, of Killaia, to Kenneth Falconer, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Andersoff, of Crernorne.
Ault—Sutherland: Alison Sutherland, of "Rocklea," Lochnagar, to Jack Ault, of
Barcldine; Q ,
.
.
Bertle—Saywell: Heather, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Saywell, of Sydney,
to Alan, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bertie, of Wolistonecraft.
Bremner—Bennett: Betty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J C. Bennett, of
"Killowen," Narromine, to Bruce Bremner, of Wellington, blder son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Bremner, of Neutral Bay.
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Debenham—Wilkinson: Kathleen Helen, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Wilkinson, of Dunedin, N.Z., to John Willmott, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
J. Debenham, of Llndfield. Bannah—Lloyd--Jones: Gwendoline Edith, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F.
LloydLJones, of Barcaldine, Queensland, to Brian Richard, youngest son of
the late Mr. David Hannah, of Claremont, and Mrs. Hannah, of 'Meanwhile,"
Tanby, Q.
Hoskins—Pratt: Elizabeth Marie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Pratt,
of Bland Street, Port Kembla, to Donald Geoffrey, third son of Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil H. Hoskins, of Invergowrie, Exeter, N.S.W.
,Jamlson—Richardson: Mary Louise,- only daughter of Mr; and Mrs. W. R. Richardson, of Chalfont, Coleridge Road, Pymble, to James Hardie Jamison, of
Canberra, second son of-Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, of Oakwood,- Glen Alice,
via Ryistone.
• L
Kelynack—Cox: Elizabeth Digby, elder daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Digby
Cox, of Uralla, and of Mrs. - Cox, of Waverton, to John Eric, second son of
Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Kelynack, of Wollstonecraft.
Newell—King: Valma younger. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. King, of Narrandera,
- to Edward James, elder son of Mr. E. C. and the late Mrs. Newell, of Wyvern,
Bringagee, N.S.W.
Pain—Bryan: Jacqueline, daughter of Major Bryan, of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, to
Pilot-Officer E. Maynard Pain, Royal Air Force, England, younger son of the
late Dr. E. Maynard Pain.
Read—Bragg: Sheila, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bragg, of Mosman,
to Peter William, elder son of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. -Read, of Wahroonga.
Ryan—Mann: Margaret Gordon, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mann, of
Wolistonecraft, to John Steadman, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ryan, of
Chatswood.
8t. Vincent Welch—Lovejoy: Gwendoline Joan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.
• . . J. Lovejoy, Blayney, to Richard John, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. K. St. Vincent
Welch.
Wilton—Walker: Mavis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Walker, of
Toowong, Queensland, to Campbell (Cam.), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H.
B. Wilton, of Cootamundra and Wolistonecraft.
MARRIAGES.
Garrlsson—Toogood: 12th August, 1939, at Perth, Western Australia, Flying Officer
Arthur D. J. Garrisson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Garrisson, of Point Piper,
to Joan, only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Toogood, of Sublaco, Western
Australia.
Horn—Moran: 25th July, 1939, at Melbourne, Jack Herbert Horn, of Woodville,
South Australia,, son of Mr. T. W. Horn, of Marne Street, South Yarrá, to
Louise, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Moran, of "Little Milton,"
Albany Road, Toorak, Victoria. • -
Dec. .1, 1939.
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Fockley—Longrldge: 31st August, 1939, at Exeter, Dr. Francis John Antill, elder
son of Dr. and Mrs. Francis Guy Antill Pockley, of Victoria Road, Bellevue
Hill, to Diana, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. N. Longridge, of "Lymstone
Grange," Exmouth, Devon.
Sautelie—Hurley: 2nd September, 1939, at St. Augustine's, Neutral Bay, by .Rev.
C. T. Kenderdine, Philip Bentley, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sautelle. of
Neutral Bay, to Noela Elizabeth (Betty), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F.
Hurley, of Neutral Bay.
OBITUARY.
BenjamIn: 5th October, 1939, at the Rutherford Military Camp, Captain Laurenëe
Raymond Benjamin,. 18th Battalion, husband of Hazel, and youngest son of
Mr. A. J. Benjamin and the late Mrs. Benjamin, of Wollstonecraft, aged 30
years.,
Fletcher: 20th July, 1939, John Cohn Fletcher, of Chatswood, aged 28 years .11
months.
Waley.: 10th September, 1939, at North Sydney, Robert George Kinlock Waley
(Didger), husband of Dinah, elder son of the late Sir Frederick Waley, aged
52 years.
CHANGES OF ADDRESS.
Arnott, F. G. : 21 Segenhoe Flats, Wolfe Street, Newcastle.
Beale, H. E. : 9a Arnold Street, Killara.
Beit, D. C.: 212 Spit Road, Mosman.
Bradford, C. M..: C/- Bradford Insulation Pty Ltd., Clyde Street, Hamilton, N.S.W.
Broinowski, J. H.: 2 Wunulla Road, Point Piper.
Burnell, C. I.: 4 Woods Parade, Manly.
Cunningham, R. L.: 4 Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga.
Curtis, 0. E. : 80 Birriga Road, Bellevue Hill.
Emanuel, N. k'.,: "Princeton," Corner Henrietta Street and New South Head Road,
Double Bay.
Fisher, A. W.: No. 3, "The Chequers," Kurraba Road, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay.
Flatt, D. M. : 102 Macpherson Street, Cremorne.
Laurence, P. R. L. : Cl- Messrs. Laurence & Laurence, Solicitors, Box 1816 BB.,
G.P.O., Sydney.
LeFevre, J. F. :. Bridge Street, Lithgow, N.S.W.
Lincoln, H. E. 5 "Carinya," 99 Drumalbyn Road, Bellevue Hill.
Lowick, B. R. 2 Musgrave Street, Mosman.
Luxton, C. G.
34 Dalmeny Road, Northbridge.
Mackenzie, A. L.: "Charlton," Tarcoon, N.S.W.
Macleod, Major Cohn : H/Q. 7 A.A. Division, Low Gosforth House, Newcastle-uponTyne, England.
Massie, J. H. H. : 8 March Street, Bellevue Hill.
Massie, R. J. A. : 8 March Street, Bellevue Hill.
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McCutcheon, W.: Cl- Bank of New South Wales, Newcastle.
Miles, E. G. 2 "Crewe," Penshurst Avenue, Neutral Bay.
Nevill, R. C. : 36 Lord Street, Roseville.
Nicholls, H. C. H.: No. 4 Flat, 81 Orchard Road, .Chatswood.
lield, J. C. : Koornong School, Warrandyte, Victoria.
Packer, J. W. : -"Glenleith," 46 Middle Harbour Road, Lindfleld.
Pitt, Q. W.: 37 King Street, Waverton North Sydney.
Prescott, A. W. : 18 Coronation Avenue, Mosman.
Roberts, G. D. : 19 Ellen Street, Wollongong.
Robertson, R. W. T.: Cl- Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney Ltd., Head Office,
Sydney.
Rose, J. A.: 51 Darley Road, Manly.
Sanderson, J. R.: 89 Spit Road, Mosman.
Selby, B. A.: 22 Greengate Road, Killara.
Small, A. G.: Cl- Messrs. Mervyn Finlay & Jennings, 141 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Snowball, T..: 70 Kent Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Q.
Sturrock, D. C. "Craiglea," Drillham, Q.
Travers, B. H. : "Carabella," Holbrook Avenue, Kirribilli.
Travers, W. H. : "Carabella," Holbrook Avenue, Kirribilli.
Webb, A. G. L.: Cl- Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney Ltd., Milton.
Whitten, R. A. : 3 "Lynne Court," Werona Avenue, Gordon.
White, H. E.: 7 Edward Street, Gordon.
Wilson, Dr. H. F. : 9 Kuringal Avenue, Turramurra.
Wright, W. H., junr.: Samaral, Papua.
Woodward, Dr. E. A. Grafton.
Woodward, W. W.: St. Paul's College, Newtown.
EXCHANGES.
.Indla.—"St. george's High School Magazine," Hyderabad. India.
Victorla.—"The Scotch Collegian," "The Melburnian.'
-South Australia.—"5t. Peter's College Magazine."
Queensiand.—"Rockhampton Grammar School Magazine," '!The Southportian,"
"Ipswich Grammar School Magazine," "The Portal."
Tasmania.—"Hutchin's School Magazine." New Zealand.—"The Collegian," "Christ's College Register."
New South Wa,les.—"The Australian Teacher," "The Pauline," "Wesley College
Journai," "The Sydneian," "The -King's School Magazine," "The Newingtonian,"
"The Scotsman," "The Armidalian," "The Record," "The. Triangle," "The Cranbrookian," "Lux," "Charivari," "Magazine of P.L.C.,
Pymble," "The Weaver,"
,
"The Canberran," "The Knox Qrammarian;" "Journal of the R.:M.C. of Australia.'
Dec;1,'1939.. T H E TORCH-BEARER
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Third Sunday in Lent.
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F.
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Palm Sunday.
Maundy Thursday.
Good Friday.
Easter Day..
S.J.C., 2nd day (A).
1st Sunday after Easter.
S.J.C., 1st 'day (A).
APRIL.
I M.
2 Tu.
3 W.
4 Th.
5 F.
6 S.
7 S.
8 F.
9 Tu.
10 W.
11 Th.
12' F.
'13 S.
14 S.
15 F.
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16 S.
17 S.
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27 S.
28 S.
29 M.
•30 Tu.
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T.K.S., lat day (N).
2nd Sunday after Easter.
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'
T.K.S., 2nd day (N).
3rd Sunday after Easter.
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S.J.C., 1st clay (A.)
Palm Sunday.
G.PS. Regatta, ,Nepean.
4th Sunday after Easter.
•
Rogation Sunday.
MAY.
2 Th. Ascension Day.
3 F.
-4 S. Foundation Day.
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S S. s.m: Open Sunday. p.m. Old Boys'
Chapel Service.
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6 M.
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9 Th.
10 F. Term ends.
Monday, May 27, is the fIrst day of 'Term II.
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REGISTER SUPPLEMENT.
ENTERED 1939.
TERM I.
6110. Aboud, Stephen; born 4/2/25; son of E. D. Aboud, Esq., Abergeldie,
Burradoo.
(S.)
6111. Allen, James Alford ; born 11/4/28 ; son of N. R. Allen, Esq., 2 Telopea
Street, Wollstonecraft.
6112. Allerton, Noel Colless ; born 9/12/25 ; son of S. A. Allerton, Esq., Notrella,
Come by Chance. (B.)
.
6113. Ambrose, Bruce Alexander ; born 19/1/29 ; son of A. J. Ambrose, Esq., 8
Carey Street, Manly.
6114. Austin, Grahame Arthur Elliott ; born 22/4/27 ; son of E. W. E. Austin, 19
Clifford Street, Mosman.
6115. Barlow, Nevil Roy ; born 17/12/23 ; son of Mrs. E. Barlow, Merilba Street,
Narromine. (B.)
6116. Barton, Gordon Page ; born 30/8/29 ; son of G. P. Barton, Esq., c/.o Burns,
Philp & Co. Ltd., Sourabaya.
6117. Bedingfield, John Collier; born 5/7/26 ; son of Mrs. E. B. Bedingfield, 4 Reed
Street, Cremorne,
6118. Bedingfield, Richard Collier ; born 5/7/26 ; son of Mrs. E. B. Bedingfield,
4 Reed Street, Cremorne.
6119. Bennett, Douglas John ; born 5/6/28 ; son of L. G. Bennett, Esq., 308 Pacific.
Highway, Lindfield.
6120. Benson, Frank Chapman; born 9/4/25; son of F. E. Benson, Esq., Willawillingbah, Brewarrina. (S.)
6121. Beresford, Marcus Charles Tristram De la Poer ; born 9111/23 ; ward of
W. G. Balcombe, Esq., Yeulba, Binnaway. (B.)
6122. Black, Charles Theodore Anthony; born 6/7/26 ; son of P. T. W: Black,
Esq., 25 Thrupp Street, Neutral Bay.
6123. Blackman, John Edward; born 12/10/23; son of F. J.. Blackman, Esq., 46a
Addison Road, Manly.
6124. Blaxland, Daryl Dudley; born 26/11/25 ; son of A. D. Blaxland, Esq., 15
Carlotta Road, Double Bay.
6125. Blaxland, Russell Light ; born 20/2/22; son of F. Blaxland, Esq., Old
Menedebri, Somerton.
(B.)
6126. Bootle, John Cadell ; born 24/5/26; son of J. C. Bootle, Esq., 44 The Grove,
Mosman.
6127. Bowe, Edward Townshend ; born 17/1/24; son of R. W. Bowe, Esq., Karralee,
Kelso.
(B.)
6128. Bowe, Pierce William Arnott ; born 17/3/26 ; son of R. W. Bowe, Esq.,
Karralee, Kelso.
(B.)
6129. Bowern, Cedric William ; born 14/9/23 ; son of R. W. Bowern, Esq., Box 8,
Dorrigo.
(R.)
6130. Boxhall, Robert Arthur ; born 24/4/26 ; son of J. A. Boxhall, Esq., 14 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Dec.1,1939.
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243
6131. Broughton, Philip Lyle ; born 12/12/25; son of E. W. . Broughton, Esq., 18
Darling Point Road, Edgecliff. (S.)
6132. Buckle, William Francis born 4/8/26.; son of W. G. Buckle, Esq., Koorreen,
Whiting Beach Road, Mosman.
6133. Bulmer, John Andrew ; born 4/6/27 ; son of Mrs. A. M. Bulmer, 101 Milson
Road, Cremorne. (J.)
6134. Burges, Norman George Albert ; born 17/10/24 ; son of F. 0. Burges, Esq.,
Post Office, Auburn.
(R.)
6135. Burke, Kerras ; born 22/9/26 ; son of Keast Burke, Esq., 4 Greengate Road,
Killara.
6136. Burton, Leonard Charles ; born 1/4/23 ; son of A. W. Burton, Esq., 45
Chamberlain Avenue, Rose Bay.
6137. Butcher, Bruce Hamilton ; born 28/6/24 ; son of S. A. Butcher, Esq., 102
Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.
6138. Butler, Philip Henry; born 4/6/27 ; son of S. W. Butler, Esq., Eagle Farm,
Mungindi,
6139. Bysantson, Geoffrey Keith James; born 1/8/28'; son' of W. J. Bysantson,
Esq., 20 Cecil Street, Manly.
6140. Cameron, Donald Frank ; born 4/2/28 ; son of D. C. Cameron, Esq., 3 Hazelbank Road, Wollstonecraft:
6141. Cameron, Ian Edward; born 28/1/27; son of W. E. Cameron, Esq., 82
Warragal Road, Turramurra.
6142. Capel, Richard Roy; born 23/12/22 ; son of Percy Capel, Esq., Yallambee,
Bugilbone Rail. (B.)
6143. Chew, James Milne ; born 17/4/25 ; son of James Chew, Esq., 104 Northwood
Road, Northwood.
6144. Clarke, Malcolm; born 1/10/27; son of Mrs. Ivo Clarke, Glendalough,
Wyagdon Street, North Sydney.
6145. Coghlan, Geoffrey Jefferson ; born 10/6/27; son of E. A: Coghlan, Esq., 2
Trelawny Street, Woollahra. (J.)
6146. Coghlan, John Jefferson ; born 18/10/25 ; son of E. A. Coghlan, Esq., 2
Trelawny Street, Woollahra. (B.)
6147. Cooper, Edwin Philip ; born 5/6/25 ; son of Mrs. M. D. Cooper, 46 Raglan
Street, Mosmari.
6148. Cormack, Donald Bruce ; born 20/5/26 ; son of 0. R. Cormack, Esq, 3
Effingham Street, Mosman.
6149. Cummins, Robert Lincoln ; born 2/9/24; son of H. R. Cummins, Esq., c/o
Macdonald, Hamilton & Co., 247 George Street, Sydney.
6150. Dawborn, Charles Thomas Dean; born 3/10/26 ;' son of R. S. Dawborn, Esq.,
18 Silsoe Street, Hamilton. ' (B.)
6151. 'Downey, Hugh Robert Hamilton ; born 28/10/30; son of H. H. Downey,
Esq., Kingsley, 14 Ann Street, Willoughby.
6152. Eaton, Anthony Wood; born 20/2/28 ; son of C. D. Eaton, Esq., Mariposa,
Archbold Road, Roseville.
6153. Eldershaw, John Frederick ; born 1/8/25 ; son of E. H. G. Eldershaw, Esq.,
Bulls Run Station. Wagga. (S.)
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6154. Elvy, Rex Filmer; born 21/1/27; son of Mrs. G. Elvy, Moonya, Wanganella
Street, Balgowlah.
6155. Emery, Neville Allen ;. born 19/6/24 ; son of W. A. Emery, Esq., Eltham,
via Lismore.
(B.)
6156. Everett, Peter Frederick; born 6/8/27 ; son of C. F. Everett, Esq., 48 Stafford
Road, Artarmon.
6157. Fear, Bernard Herbert Reginald ; born .20/5/26 ; son. of R. G. V. Fear, Esq:,
239-241 Pacific Highway, North Sydney.
6158. Fell, John Simpson ; born 6/4/22 ; son of Mrs. L. Fell, Ulverstone, 62 Lucretia
Avenue, Longueville.
6159. Felstead, Donald William ; born 31/12/24; son of W. N. Felstead, Esq., 11
Redan Street, Mosman.
6160. Finch, Barry Clifford ; born 6/3/24 ; son of C. H. Finch, Esq., 103 Middle
Harbour Road, Lindfield.
6161. Fountain, Gordon Munro; born 3/2/27 ; son of A. A. Fountain, Esq., 26
Ralston Street, Lane Cove.
6162. Fuller, Peter Harvey; born 19/2/27 ; son of , F. H. Fuller, Esq., 6 Woods
Street, Manly.
(J.)
6163. Gall, John Francis ; born 6/11/27 ; son of G. Gall, Esq., 249 Bay Street,
- Brighton-le-Sands.
6164. Garden, Eric Gardiner; born 29/4/26 ; son of R. G. Garden, Esq., West andBeach Streets, Balgowlah.
6165. Garrett, Antony Thomas ;born 26/12/26 ; son of J. H. Garrett, Esq., 4 Rs1yn
Avenue, Roseville.
6166. Gatliff, Henry Charles ; born 2/9/27 ; son of C. E. Gatcliff, Esq., Almora,
38 Lamette Street, Chatswood.
6167. Geddes, Robert Alan ; born 10/5/25 ; son of A. A. Geddes; Esq., 14 Help
Street, Chatswood.
6168. GoodITan, William Richard-; born 11/9/27 ; son of C. W. Goodman, Esq.,
Werona Avenue, Killara.
6169. Graham, John Lawrence; born 5/2/26; son of Mrs. R. F. H. Graham, 8 Ivy Street, Wollstonecraft.
6170. Green, Robert Lawrence ; born 17/3/26 ; son of W. R. Green, Esq., New
Twin Hills Station, via Clermont, Q.
(B.)
6171. Harrison, Thomas Cullen ; born 17/9/26 ; son of J. C. Harrison, Esq., Foam
Crest Avenue, Newport Beach.
6172. Heath, Peter Wallace ; born 16/2/26 ; son of G. Heath, Esq., Allonby,
Curlewis.
(S.)
6173. Hocknell, John Russell ; born 30/6/28 ; son of R. Hocknell, Esq., 50 Woonona
- Road, Northbridge.
6174. Hodgson, Gregory Robert Palmer ; born 9/8/30; son of Mrs. H. R. Hodgson,
The Venetian,- Warnda Street, Kirribilli.
6175. Hyland, John Geoffrey; born 10/12/28; son ofT. Hylànd, Esq., 78 Murdoch
Street; Cremorne.
6176. Jackson, Alan Russell ; born 2/4/27 ; son of J. B. Jackson, Esq., 22 Fleming
Street; Wolistonecraft.
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245.
6177. Jackson, James Bruce; born 23/10/29 ; son of J. B. Jackson, Esq., 22 Fleming
Street, Wolistonecraft.
6178. Johnson, Keith ; born 10/7/25 ; son of H. W. T. Johnson; Esq., 36 Phillip
Street, Neutral Bay.
6179. Jones, Stanley Glyndwr; born 26/7/25 ; son of S. Jones, Esq., Goldenhope,
Tallimba.
(B.)
6180. Keep, William Edward; born 14/5/25 ; son of E. F. Keep, Esq., 29 Wollerdy
Road, Double Bay. (S.)
6181. Keirle, Alan Russell ; born 20/11/28; son of R. R. Keirle, Esq., Mareeba,
58 Osborne Road, Manly.
6182. Kidger, Alan Noel ; born 28/12/26 ; son of E. H. Kidger, Esq., c/o Menley
and James, Cr. Denison and Spring Streets, Sydney.
6183. Leslie, Michael Fitzmaurice ; born 3/4/27 ; son of N. F. Leslie, Esq., 15 Bent
Street, Sydney.
.
6184. Life-Smith, Errol Thcima.s; born 25/10/24 ; son of D. V. Life-Smith, Esq.,
Commercial Banking Co., Milton. (B.)
6185. Lyndon, William Morris; born 29/3/24 ; son of F. - Lyndon, Esq., Box 13,
Taree, N.S.W.
(S.)
6186. Mackenzie, Douglas Cameron ; born 13/4/25 ; son of H. R. N. Mackenzie,
Esq., 7 Oswald Street, Cremorne.
6187. Mackinnon, Jock Alexander; born 20/9/28; son. of -K. G. Mackinnon, Esq.,
The Bungalow, Dandaloo. (J.)
S
6188. Mackinnon, John Kenneth; born 28/3/27; son of K: G. Mackinnon, Esq.,
The Bungalow, Dandaloo. (J.)
6189. Mackinnon, Johnson ; born 20/10/24 ; son of R. Mackinnon, Esq., 225 Miller
Street, North Sydney.
6190. Madell, David Thomas Mills ; born 23/4/24; son of Mrs. G. S. Madell, Hillside,
Mudgee. (R.)
6191. Mallinson, Arthur Randolph ; born 16/1/23 ; son. of J. F. Mallinson, Esq.,
Box 476, P.O., Griffith.
(B.)
6192. Martin, Robert William ; born 26/10/25; son of G. S. Martin, Esq., Baneda
Private Bag, via Charleville, Q.
(R.)
6193. Martin, Stodhart McArthur; born 9/6/24; son of G. S. Martin, Esq., Baneda
Private Bag, via Charleville, Q.
(R.)
6194. Melville, Galfrid Leslie ; born 17/6/26 ; son of Prof. L. G. Melville, 15 Park
Avenue, Gordon.
6195. Messmer, Bruce Anthony ; born 30/8/28 ; son of C. A. Messmer, Esq., do
Robert Reid & Co., 32 York Street, Sydney.
6196. Michelmore, John Mackellar ; born 18/6/28 ; son of J. A. Michelmore, Esq.,
George Street, Mackay, Q.
(J.)
6197. Michelmore, Peter Mackellar ; born 10/2/25 ; son of J. A. Michelmore, Esq.,
George Street, Mackay, Q.
(B.)
6198. Milner, William Hamilton ; born 8/11/27 ; son of H. G. Milner, Esq., 5 Cecil
Street, Killara.
6199. Mills, Richard John Crawford ; born 15/9/25 ; son of Prof. R. C. Mills ; 44
Raglan Street, Mosman.
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6200. Morrison, Edward William ; born 8/3/23 ; son of J. F. Morrison, Esq.,
Ronaele, 82 National Park Street, Hamilton. (B.)
6201. Moxham, Morven Ewing; born 30/1/27; • son of A. P. Moxham, Esq., 2
Glenorie Flats, West Esplanade, Manly. (J.)
6202. Muston, John Alan; born 29/11/26 ; son of J. Muston, Esq., 10 Simpson
Street, Mosman.
6203. McCutcheon, James Edward; born 7/9/26; son of Mrs. G. B. McCutcheon,
•
17 Mount William Street, Gordon.
6204. McGregor, Robert Alexander; born 11/10/26 ; .son of D. M. McGregor, Esq.,
S.C.E.G.S., North Sydney. (B.)
6205. Newlands, Alexander Frederic ; born 23/3/28 ; son of K. M. Newlands, Esq.,
9 River Road, Wollstonecraft.
6206. Palmer, Alan Joseph ; born 9/11/29 ; son of Mrs. S. M. Palmer, 48 Woolwich
Road, Hunter's Hill.
6207. Park, Walter Stuart ; born 4/11/25; son of G. S. R. Park, Braemar. Manila.
(S.)
6208. Parker, Alan Crespin Shelley; born 8/2/26 ; son of Dr. K. S. Parker, 39
Esplanade, Manly.
6209. Parker, John Henry Shelley; born 8/2/26 ; son of Dr. K. S. Parker, 39
Esplanade, Manly.
6210. Paterson, William Alexander ; born 22/3/27 ; son of A. V. Paterson, Esq.,
•
5 Narooma Road, Northbridge.
6211. Paton, Anthony Sutherland; born 1/5/27; son of Dr. C. N. Paton, 51 Burns
Bay Road, Lane Cove.
6212. Pickersgill, Herbert Coarser Edmund; born 14/5/25 ; ward of H. L. Dyason,
Esq. 4 Bickell. Road, Mosman.
6213. Playfair, David Hardy; born 28/5/28; son of Lt.-Col. the Hon. T. A. Playfair,
Elanora, Narrabeen. (J.)
6214. Porter, Chester Alexander ; born 15/3/26 ; son of F. N. Porter, Esq., 73 Lord
Street, Roseville.
6215. Pountney, Alfred . John; born 19/3/26; son of R. K. Pountney, Esq.,
Wauchope. (B.)
6216. Powell, Robert Eric ; born 25/9/27 ; son of E. S. Powell, Es q., 10 Birrillee
Street, Turramurra.
.
6217. Procter, Peter Norman; born 17/1/28; son of D. A. Procter, Esq., 220 Raglan
Street, Mosman.
6218. Relph, Eric William Wynne; born 28/8/26 ; son of A. Relph, Esq.,. Old
Northern Road, Dural.
6219. Reynolds, Lloyd Seton ; born 8/6/22 ; son of M. Reynolds, Esq., Trevallyn,
Gresford. (H.)
6220. Rigg, Charles Andrew; born 18/10/26; son of A. 0. V. Rigg, Commonwealth
Bank of Australia, Charters Towers. (S.)
6221. Roberts, Camden Kendall Hutchinson ; born 4/8/23 ; son of Mrs. R. Roberts,
Glenwood, Currawong, Murrurnburrah. (S.)
6222. Rodd, John Tremayne ; born 24/4/25; son of Mrs. K. A. Rodd, 3 Clifton
Court, Marella Road, Clifton Gardens.
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6223, Rodger, Ian Cameron; born 16/6/28; son of I. C. Rodger, Esq., Farrodene,
Newlands Street, Wollstonecraft.
6224. Royle, Charles Paul ; born 11/3/27; son of J. MacD. Doyle, Esq., 8 Stanton
Road, Mosrnan.
6225. Rutter, Philip Ernest;; born 17/11/28 ; son of E. E. Rutter, Esq., 22 Pacific.
Highway, Roseville.
6226. Scott, Robert Ian ; born 10/4/29 ; son of G. Scott, Esq., 19 Kardinia Road,
Clifton Gardens.
6227. Seddon, Noel George ; born 5/12/23; son of Mrs. N. Seddon, 113 Military
Road, Bondi. (R.)
6228. Shaw, Barry James ; born 25/6/29 ; son of E. Shaw, Esq., 118 Lurline Street,
Katooniba.
(J.)
6229. Shirley, Richard Graham ; born 26/2/28 ; son of G. F. Shirley, Esq., 19 Shirley
Road, Wollstonecraft.
6230. Smith, Graham George ; born 12/10/25; son of A: T. Smith, Esq., 53 Muston
Street, Mosman.
6231. Smith, Bruce Cordingley; born 11/10/23 ; son of H. C. Smith, Esq., Box 219,
•
Griffith.
(B.)
6232. Smith, Frank Peter Dick; born 29/3/27 ; son of Mrs. Al. Smith, Mullawarra,
74 Eastern Road, Turranjurra.
6233. Smith, Russell Wesley; born 4/3/27 ; son of B. 0. Smith, Esq., 45 Duntroon
•
Avenue, Rosevilie.
6234. Soiling, Bruce. Peter ; born 19/9/27; son of R. V. P. Soiling, Esq., Box 61,
Moree.
(J.)
6235. Staples, Bruce Henry ; born 25/9/25 ; son of W. H. Staples, Esq., Box 42,
Kempsey. (S.)
6236. Sutton, Archer John ; born 19/12/29 ; son of H. W. Sutton, Eèq., 50 Pentecost
Highway, Pymbie.
6237. Symonds, Richard Morris ; born 4/4/28; son of R. Symonds, Esq., 37 Oliver
Road, Roseviiie.
(J.)
6238. Tidswell, Roby Earnshaw; born 5/6/28 ; son of E. R. Tidswell, Noonameena,
No. 1 D'Aram Street, Hunter's HilL (J.)
6239. Todd, George Howard Stephen; born 25/11/24; son of Mrs. J. L. Todd,
Kaxnilarol, Cronulla.
6240. Trenerry, John Bruce Murray; born 27/7/25 ; son of W. L. Trenerry, Esq.,
Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney Ltd., Haymarket.
6241. Tulloch, William Douglas; born 13/12/25; son of N. W. Tulloch, Esq., 16
Clanalpine Street, Eastwood.
6242. Valder, Peter George ; born 10/6/28 ; son of G. Vaider, Esq., Mt. Wilson.
(J.)
6243. Valkenburg, Peter John ; born 7/11/28; son of M. Valkenburg, Esq., 215a
Spit Road, Mosman.
6244. Vanderschaar, Pieter; born 28/12/25 ; ward of Miss L. M. Rowlands, 9
Parriwi Road, Mosman. (B.)
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6245. Walters, Peter ; born 17/11/25 ; son of F. 0. Walters, Esq., 58 Shirley Road,
Roseville.
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6246. Warden, David Barton ; born 26/9/26; son of A. M. Warden, Esq.,. Glendooee,
Leadville. (J.)
6247. Wellington, Martin Bruce ; born 4/1/28; son of M. Wellington, Esq:, 103
York Street, Sydney.
6248. Wilson, Graham Anthony; born 1/3/27; son of V. Wilson, Esq., 22 Shirley
Road, Wolisonecraft.
6249. Wilson, Mervyn Frederick James ; born 7/9/24 ; son of A. B. Wilson, Esq.,
Box 40, P.O., Tullamore.
(B.)
6250, Wolff, Frank Binning; born 22/8/27; son of 0. Wolff, Esq., 6 Wellesley Road,
Pymble.
6251. Woods, John Scott; born 5/8/26 ; son of R. B. Woods, Esq., Challis House,
Sydney.
6252. Woods, Ronald Keith; born 20/4/24; son of W. Dudley Woods, Esq., Oak
Lea, Moree. (H.)
6253. Wright, David Swinton ; born 15/5/27 ; son of S. A. Wright, Esq., Bickham,
Blandford.
(J.)
6254. Young, Brian Edgar; born 29/10/23; son of E. F. Young, Esq., 29 Dover
Road, Rose Bay. (B.)
ENTERED TERM II.
6255. Milne, Granville Curtis ; born 12/2/29; son of A. Mime, Esq., 49 Earle Street.
Roseville.
ENTERED TERM III.'
6256. Bowe, Richard Carney; born 22/10/27; son of R. W. Bówe, Esq., Karralee,
Kelso.
(J.)
6257. Clifton, William John; born 3/6/28; son of W. H. Clifton, Esq., Ulamambri.
(J.)
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