The Geelong College C0111_munittj Mag zine - A PRIL/MAY 1991 No 67 Registered by Allstralia Post Pllblicntioll No. VBH 9190
The Principal THE PRINCIPAL No-one needs to be reminded that the economic condition in Aus tBlia, both nationally and individually, have caused great concern in 1990 and will continue to do 0 in 1991. Despite these reverses, it is "vith a humble en e of pride that the College ees it elf co ntinuing to be very much in demand, maintaining it planned school population at almo t all levels, including boarding, and increasing in some.
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said 0 long ago, "There are lies, damned lies, and statistics!" For what it is worth, the V C E. results for the 1990 students were excellent with tl1e pass rate being just a tick below the highest ever, and there ",.rere outstanding performances by many tudents across a range of subjects taught at the College. For instance, the Dux, Saxon ich oll , in am on gs t h is many other remarkable achievements through the year including, being a member of the successful 1st VIII, achieved five A's with two scores of 100 and two others in the high
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would allow us a good deal more flexibility in om cmriculum offering at Years 9 and 10 especially. With a few minor modifications the timetabl e will m eet our needs, though there has been some "fun" in detennining whether we are in Week A or Week B!
PREFECTS The following students have accepted the responSibility of Prefectship for 1991 : Kirsten Abbott, Duncan Ashby, Caitlin Jolly, Greg Lochhead, Tabsie Lowdon, Annie Moser, Nick Murphy, Travis O' Brien, Conrad Pearson, Mark Sears, Katie Stokes, and Peter Wllson. Conrad Pearson, in addition to being boys' Captain of Boats, is School Captain, Caitlin Jolly and Grer ' Lochhead are the two school Vice-Captains.
These results reflect the school's overall The health of any organisation depends academic strength, and the quality of the to an extent on the infusion of new ideas school's facilities enable a highly qualified that can be debated and evaluated. One way in w hich these new idea filter into a school, though by no means the only way, is by the injection of RECENT BUILDING new staff. We have been PROJECTS joined this year at the At the Senior School, P reparatory School the n ew class room b y Mrs Barbar a block, built on the old Carlson, as an en-tout-cas tennis courts assistant librarian for on the Noble Street side 1991 ; Ms Barbara of the school, is in use Hollander, as a partand gives a n ew s tantime art teacher; Mr d ard by w hich class Mark Irwin, as Coroo ms sh ould b e ordinator of Music at LEFT to RIGHT: Caitlin Jolly, Con rad Pea rson , Greg Lochhead and the Principal. judged. The fom generthe Prep .; M r Glen al teac hin g areas are teaching staff to provide relevant and very McKeeman, as a teacher of Yea r 3 a t challenging programmes for all students at lig h t, airy and sp a.ciou s; the se ni ~e Campbell House fo r 1991; Sister Heather Chemistry laboratory IS one of the best ill all levels. Millard, as the Prep . nurse fo r 1991; and VCE. regulations do not allow me to Australia, with separate practical and theoMrs Catherine Moore, as a primary teacher ry areas; the computer laboratory is large be more specific than I have been. of French. and ex trem ely w ell-equipped, w ith an At the Senior School we have been IBM-compa tible computer terminal for joined by Miss Jenny Cheatley, a beginning V.C.E.1991 each student; staff facilities are spacious We have embarked upon the full pro- and well appointed; and the facade of the teacher of English; Mr Alex Gusbeth as a teacher of Senior Mathematics; Mr David gramme of VCE. at the Year 11 level and building sees a handsome combination of H ibbard, as H ea d of Mathematics the Phase 1 Studies (English, Australian elements of the old school woven into a Department; Mrs Carolyn Hildebrand, as a Studies and Mathematics) have passed contemporary design. In addition the landteacher of Senior English; Miss Kate Scott, a through to the Year 12 level. sca ping and the w rought-iron entrance We are being challenged considerably gates and brick pillars create an attractive beginning teacher of Physical Education, Geography and History; Mr Philip Taylor, by the demands of the new certificate, but counter-balance and alternative to the as Warden of the H ou se of Guilds; and staff have been well p rep ared by their Talbot Street Rankin gates. Miss Sarah WJ.lson, a beginning teacher of enthusiastic and responsive involvement in At the Preparatory School the mos t all of the preparatory programmes. Drama and English. recent addition has been an expertly created and constructed playground that was NEW TIMETABLE erected by parents of Preparatory School V.C.E. REsULTS - 1990 A great deal of 1990 was spent in the students. The innovative and challenging A brief word will suffice here because, as you well know and as Benjamin Disraeli creation of a new teaching framework that design will bring hours of pleasm e.
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Senior School CRICKET
Travis O'Brien led the College XI in some memorable games this year. He cap tained the team ably and brought credi t to himself a t the same time on the field . Many of the boys had been together over the past two or three years, and this, combined with the experience of the England Tour, caused a certain amount of confidence for the season. As it turned out, we enjoyed a successful year. The bonus points system meant that we finished fifth, yet only 1.4 points away from St. Kevin's, the eventual winner. 1991 was a very even season but two losses and a draw made our quest more difficult. Our ba tsmen went on with the job season with Simon Payne scoring the firs t century since Jason Thiele (Captain) in 1986. Simon set the pa ttern as Greg Lochhead and Travis O'Brien returned tons in the next two home games.
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Pleasingly we defeated Wesley, Xavier and Haileybury, traditionally astrong teams. • Readers of the scores in the newspapers could be forgiven for disbelieving the scores in the final match against Haileybury on Boat Race Weekend. College recovered from 8 for 34 to reach 112, due to determined batting from Matt Rudolph and Harvey Stephenson. Matt decided to finish the game on Friday and within 22 overs, Haileybury were devastated to be all out for 21 (and that included three 4's!) Matt took 5 for 6, and Greg Lochhead 4 for 12. Remarkable indeed. Players to represent the College (with some of their performances) were: Travis O'Brien (380 runs at 42.2, 13 wickets at 12.15, and highest score of 131 n.o.); Greg Lochhead (249 at 31.12, 23 wickets at 14 .04, highest score 103 n .o.); Matt Rudolph (averaged 22.6 with the bat and 16.82 with the ball, including 5 for 6); Simon Payne (107 n.o. vs Xaviel~ averaging 32); Tim McCue (opening bat, 18.6);
James Nelson (opener/spinner); Tim Matthews (Year 11 and all-rounder); Harvey Stephenson (15 victims as wicket keeper), Chris Stinchcombe (Year 11 and first change bowler); Jason McDonald (useful middle order bat); Tim Newson (averaged 21.44 including 90 in the last match); Toby Smith (Year 10, swing bowler and handy bat); Ashley McHarry (forceful middle order lefthander) . The junior teams had mixed results and no doubt there will be many players pressing for selection in the 1st XI next season. Only six players will be returning. Players to look out for will be Toby Smith, James Nelson, Tim Newson, Chris Stinchcombe, Clinton Peake, Andrew Pooley, Tim Matthews, and Tim McCue. Before closing I would like to thank all of our coaches this year: John Claringbold 2nd XI and M.Le. of Cricket, Geoff Peel 3rd XI, Nigel Fairbairn U16A, John Gilson U16B, Sebastian Clark U15A and Ian Parr U15B. Guest coaches this year came through the V.e.A programme and were David Harris (Richmond) and Ian Redpath. There has not been an approach for an Old Collegians fixture for the past two years, and games have been infrequent. Perhaps interested cricketers could give some thought to the formation of a Cricketer's Club, or even look towards the affiliation of a team in a local or Melbourne competition. This would serve many purposes, but particularly as a focus for students past and present who wish to continue their cricket involvement under the banner of The Geelong College.
TENNIS BOYS The 1st VIII won three of the six AP.S. matches played, including an outstanding team effort in defeating Scotch College 12 sets to 4 sets - one of those rare occasions in a team of eight when all players were in top form. Peter Wilson and Simon Jarman thoroughly deserve their selection in the combined A.P.S. team. The other teams have also had a generally successful season. There was keen competition for the 2nd's and 3rd's. The
mainstays for the 2nd's team were Simon Haebich, Ben Von Einem and the Captain, Warren Henderson. The most successful team was the U16B's with five wins and one loss. The U16A's had three wins, one draw and one loss, while the U15' s had mixed fortunes. GIRLS A very good season in the AP.S. competition, winning four out of six matches and coming a close third in a round-robin competition amongst the other AP.S. CoEd. schools. The first pair of Sarah Gill and Rhona MacLean played excellent tennis throughout the season and the team was most capably led by Kate Hanley and Meredith Rowan (Captain and ViceCaptain respectively). GIRLS' SOFTBALL Softball was quite a prominent sport during first term. Aside from the interschool fixtures, the inter-house competition held during lunchtime was closely contested, with Coles House emerging victorious over Shannon House in the final. The 1st and 2nd girls' teams found the standard of A.P.S . softball rather demanding and experienced difficulty against A.P.S. teams who were accustomed to Melbourne inter-club competition. Nevertheless, the 2nd's recorded a pleasing win over Carey, and both the 1st and 2nd teams scored victories over Morongo. Best players for the 1st's team were Kim Wheeler, Captain; Melanie La, Alyssa Turner and Amelia Matlock, whilst the 2nd's team, coached by Miss Kate Scott, were best served by Katrina Hosie, Jane Barrett and Caitlin Jolly. A 3rd's team, coached by Mrs Amanda Fulton, played Westbourne, Geelong Grammar, and Morongo. Finally, we had a team which participated in the U16 division of the Geelong Softball Association and enjoyed a very successful season, just missing out on the final four on percentage. The College thanks the coach, former student Miss Anita Yttrup, for the time, effort and expertise devoted to this team. Best players were Rebecca Langton, Rowena Smith and Emma Bail.
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ROWING Collea-e was the second most ucce sIul chool over the Head of the River Regatta, with seyen out of eight crew in A Di\ision final and the 4th vm winning their final. Congratulations must go to that crew for an e ceptional effort and to their Coach, Richard orris, for his first win after a long period with a frustrating run of econd . The 1 t vm and the 1st, Lnd and 3rd IV's all produced creditable seconds in their A finals, while the Lnd and 3rd VIIl's, both came third. The 3th vm did not row to their full potential and came a disappointing third in the B Division final. The Junior crews also produced creditable results with the 4th IV, 13th IV, 7th vm and 12th vrn all winning their A Division Finals at the A.P.5. Junior Regatta on the 23rd March. Over half of the total twenty crews, eight boys eights and tw elve girls fours, rowed in A Division Finals. Of equal importance as the results, was the atmosphere which existed in the Boat Club. With over h..,o hundred students involved, there was an exceptional degree of effort required by the students to balance the demands of the rigorous training routines whilst maintaining their academic work loads. Thanks must go to the members of staff, Old Collegians, parents and students who make up the coaching staff, sufficient to cover twenty-eight crews and produce the results they did . David Ramage, Coach of the 1st vm for three years, shall shortly be sailing overseas indeilnitely. His unassuming confidence and panache will be hard to replace.
THE HOUSE SYSTEM Each Old Collegian loves to reminisce about people and events of the past and often remember those in his or her House. At College this is not surprising because we see the House System as vital to our students. It offers us the opportunity to give them support and advice; it offers them the opportunity to form links with staff and peers. Against this backdrop, they can fulfil their intellectual, artistic, musical, sporting and social needs in their journey through Years 9 to 12 and then the world beyond. To provide this pastoral care a senior member of the teaching staff acts as the Head of House and he or she is assisted by six or seven other teachers, who act as tutors. As students, including boarders, enter the Senior School they
are placed into one of the eigh t houses: Calvert, Coles, Keith, McArthur, 1.cLean, Morri on, Shannon and Wettenhall. Each Hou e now contains between eighty and ninety tudents spread between the four years in the Senior School. The House is divided up into Tutorial groups of about twelve to fifteen students and a tu tor (teacher) acts as a mentor to the group. Tutors meet with tlleir tutorial groups for twenty minutes on Monday mornings and for a Tutorial Period on Fridays. Tutors take a personal interest in the development of each of their charges and give advice on particular i sues such as tudy skills, careers and subject selection. All Old Collegians will renlember the Record Book. We continue to maintain it (although in a slightly different form) and tutors and Heads of Houses still have to harass students to ensure that homework is recorded accurately, that notes are entered to explain absences and occasions when students are late. A feature of Friday mornings roll-call is still the quick tally of 'Points' that have accrued during the week. As well as providing the basis in pastoral care, the House System allows most students the opportunity of being involved in leadership roles. Activities offered such as: athletics, basketball, cricket, cross country, debating, football, hockey, music, netball, rowing, softball, swimming, tennis and 'tug of war' not only allow students to enjoy a wide range of interests, but also give them the opportunity to organise and lead their peers. These activiiies also allow a friendly but competitive spirit to build up between Houses. Old Collegians will recall the many stirring speeches made by House Captains and House Prefects to inspire the House to greater heights in the next inter-House competition. They still have this opportunity at House Assemblies on Wednesday mornings. In the 'good old days' when boarders and day students made up separate Houses in the Senior School, intense rivalry existed between some Houses which led to expressions of intolerance between boarders and day students. In order to maintain a friendly and cooperative atmosphere within the College, boarders from Mackie and Mossgiel are now allocated to each of the eight Houses. We can all remember the influence that several key people had upon us when we were at school. Often it was a subject teacher, a sports coach or an older student who counselled us when we were feeling low. At reunions each year we find that Old Collegians ask about these people and frequently their Housemaster or Head of House. The Heads of the day Houses are:
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MORRISON:
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The Preparatory School Years 7 and 8 - Special Activities Camps are held for Year 7 studen ts during the third and fourth weeks of the school year (three classes one week and three the following) . As well as extending the students' outdoor experiences, particularly in hiking, climbing and aquatics, the Year 7 camp serves the important purpose of helping new students quickly feel part of the school. (Year 7 is the year with the largest intake of new students.) The children are based at three sites in the Grampians - Ha ll's Gap, Belfield and Lake Fyans, and the camp activities are designed to provide personal challenges and to encourage group cohesion and co-operation. The children camp in tents three of their four nights away, within the relative security of a camping g round. In groups, they are responsible for the preparation of meals and cooking, and for the after-meal clean-up. The development of a sense of responsibility to
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the larger group is a key goal of the programme, and this is enco ura ged not only through shared work tasks, but also through opportunities to support and encourage one another through the more demanding activities such as rock climbing and abseiling. Other activities require co-operative team work and the overnight campou t is one of these. Following a strenuous walk during which they must carry a substantial backpack, the students reach "Hankelow". This is the College property near Lake Belfield, and the students camp in a 'wilderness' setting with only the bare necessities for survival. Through this particular activity they gain some valuable preliminary experiences that develop their skills and confidence prior to the demanding Outward Bound in Year 8.
Renee Wright alld Cilloe Col/illS ereel their bivvie sheller for the lIighl.
Daniel Wilkins , Andy Robertson and Thomas Anderson rest in their bivvie.
The Outward Bound venture is a major curriculum experience for Year 8 students at the Preparatory School. It is held in November each year. The aim of the camp is to extend the students' initiative, sense of responsibility and ability to work in co-operation with oth-
Proud bush cooks: Sam Casboult, Sam Cole, Patrick van Prooyen and Steumrl Harris.
Adam George and Charles Ross snpport Paige Irwill as she negotiates the ropes course.
Each participant becomes part of a small team which spends eight days in the rugged bush and seashore terrain around Cape Otway. As well as daily hiking with packs on their backs, students are involved in abseiling, rafting, canoeing and a ropes course. Each night is spent under a 'bivvie' made of plastic which is anchored by strategically placed sticks and cord. The students are expected to organise the camp, arrange rosters for duty, allocate food and arrange camp fire entertainment. The welfare of the whole team depends directly on each duty group carrying out its role conscientiously. One of the favourite activities is bush cooking during which the students learn how to produce cakes, pizzas, scones and anzac biscuits in camp ovens placed on hot coals.
The camp proves to be a challenge for each child. For some, carrying a pack for 12 km is difficult. Others find significant challenge in adjusting to a diet which doesn't contain "junk food", or simply coming to terms with the tension of living constantly in a group. Yet, in spite of the hardship, Outward Bound proves to be a very positive experience, and one which promotes significant growth in confidence and self-esteem for every child. The students gain an enormous sense of achievement as they meet the demands of the programme, and as they experience the development of 'esprit de corps' within the group. For many students it is the highlight of their Middle School years.
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New Building The hand me ne, block of cla ro m, de igned b the 011 ge Architect, Mr eil Ev ri t, and ited on the ld en-tou -ca tennis court on Noble treet, i alread in u e and ha attracted very favourable comment from tho e, ho u e the buildin<T. The project gave the chool six new teaching area : four general cia rooms, a paciou enior chemistry laboratory and a uperbly equipped computer laboratory in , hich each student has his/her own IBM-compatible work station. In addition there are new staffrooms for both cience ta£f and ocial science staff, and offices for the Head of Science, who is also the V.C.E. Co-ordinator, and Computer studies. The design also gave us the capacity to rearrange the interior of the library into a more effective work space and to increase the size and suitability of the audio-visual storage and work area.
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ABOVE: One of the four general teaching areas. RiGHT: The extended audiovisual rooms
NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS Three new members have been appointed to the College Council. Dr Helen Connell holds the degrees of Master of Arts, Ott a w a University, and PhD,London University. She is a researcher, lecturer and writer. She has been a consultant to the Victorian State Board of Education, the Commonwealth Institute in London, and the United Kingdom Home Office. She is a project officer of the Federal Government for educational development in the Pacific area, and is a past Council member of the World Education Fellowship in the United Kingdom.
ABOVE: The senior chemistry laboratonj.
Mr Stewart Gray ('59) left the College in 1962 for Ormond College where he took a degree in Agricu I tu ral Engineering. After a year as a jackaroo he returned to farm the family property at Glenorchy. He is active as a member of the Stawell Shire Council and the National Farmers' Federation. He is one of the third generation of his family to have been educated at the College.
Mr Alan Williamson has been in legal practice in Geelong for the last 19 years. He is a member of the firm of Apted and Williamson. He was educated at Wesley College and Monash University. He is a College parent and a former president of the Senior School Parents' and Friends' Association. He has farming interests in the Western District and is president of the Simmental Breeders Association. Mr Williamson is the President of the Geelong Law Association.
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The College FOUNDATION The ollege ha a long hi tory of philan- areas in the school that can be improved. now situated and a development for outthr p - in its earl ears, the school was The College is aiming for a fund of $10 mil- door recreation. priva tely owned b the Morrison for forty- lion by the year 2001 and we are on track at A lot is happening and it all costs money. even years W1til1 90 . Then the ownership pre ent. The Foundation has already raised We ask that you support the school to the ·wa tran ferred to the Presbyterian 0 1urch over $1.4 million from about 140 p eople best of your ability through either th e o that the College could become a member and we are about to ask more people to join Fow1dation or the Annual Fund. of the As ociated Public hools and join in this ever growing band of supporters. that porting competition. Pri ately owned Besi d es the s upp ort through the AN UALFUND chools were not admitted to the A.P.5. and, Found a tion, we h ave recently received though it wa a great per onal 10 s to donations of a libra ry coll ec tion a nd a The Old Geelong Collegians' Association orman Morrison, he regarded that lightly sprinkler system and top oil for the oval. last year committed its full support to an as he felt the fu ture of the College was now All helps to keep the fees down. Annu al Fund pro gramm e. An Annual a ured. In 19 , the Cha irman of the Council Fund programme is condu cted in most Morrison w as very highly respected by wro te to all current parents to outline a large independent schools to give everyone all, and when he d ied accidentally at his Mas ter Pla n for the development of the an opportunity to support the College at a Moriac far m in 1909, the Old Geelong College's physical facilities over the ensu- level he or she can afford . Collegians d ecided to raise 3,000 pounds ing decade. The document was called the Last year a pilot scheme was tried and ( ,DOO in today' terms) to build Morrison Strategy Plan. The plan emerged after a letters were sent by a member of each of Hall in his memory. It was later extended thorough review of the College's present five Year groups inviting their support. (after a fire) by a further appeal. Even the resources and its a n tici p a ted n eed s . The response was wonderful. From these chairs now used are a gift. Other major gifts Consequent upon a modest and controlled small Year groups almost $5,000 was conby benefactors inclu d e the Dining Hall, increase in the size of the student popula- tributed . This year, letters will be written to most Mackie House, the Prep. School land and tion, certain additional buildings and faciliits buildings, the Rolland Centre, land near ties were considered desirable. It was not Year groups inviting financial support foe Halls Gap called Hankelow etc. We have expected that these ambitious but carefully the Annual Fund . The Annual Fund provides the opportumuch, for which we tha nk thes e Old planned developments would take place Collegians, parents and friends. overnight, bu t with the help of th e nity to give for those not currently giving to We also enjoyed government assistance Foundation, already we see the completion the College. We hope that when the letter arrives you will help the College by giving in building the science classrooms and the of some of these projects: at a level to suit you. library. The only assistance given by the At the Preparatory School: government now for buildings is that gifts a. the enlargement of the Environment for the Building Fund and Library FW1d are Centre; tax deductible. b. the multi-purpose room at Campbell GOVERNMENT FUNDING The government assistance we do receive House, named the Joan Sweetman Room; 1" OF As a percentage of College income 'COME is in the form of per capita grants. It has c. the new Science laboratory and the two classrooms; been fixed at about $BOO,ODO which sOW1ds 32 like quite a lot but is little in a budget of d . the dedicated computer annexe; and S9,OOO,OOO. With inflation this will be e. the ne w Hall, retaining the name 28 Robertson Hall, and the music complex. insignificant in a few years. However the Planning is well under wa y for the 24 school fees continue to rise. And remember Art/ Craft School, to be situated on the that fees are paid after you have paid tax. brow of the hill and looking west over 20 And this is only for fees which cover little Queen' s Park and the Barwon Valley. more than tuition and the general rW1ning Some improvement to staff accommoda- 16 of the school. tion has been completed though that is a 12 However don't be too alarmed - the continuing project and then the sports school has survived in the past and it will fi elds and its facilities will be redevelin the future. But w e d o not want the 8 oped. school to become too elitist. Fees must be 4 kept at a level which is affordable by a At the Senior School: wide range of people. Also the demands of a. conv ersion of the old House of O +-~~~~~Y-~AT-r~~~~ Music to a Chapel in March, 1989, and a changing education require new and 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 already used by a number of Old Collimproved facilities. egians for their marriage as well as All non-government schools are in a simother school and reunion functions. ilar situation - hence the fo r m atio n of $ FEES FOW1dations that have mushroomed in the b. the new senior academic wing, on the As expected with an average Noble Street tennis court site, was ready last fifteen years. The College FOW1dation for occupancy at the beginning of this was formed fou r yea rs ag o to ga ther of 8%inflation per year year; together the human resources of talent and experience of the College community, to c. some upgrading of the sports fields has taken place but will continue over the support and assist the College COW1cil in next couple of years; improving and developing the educational d . planning is W1der way for extensions of offerings of the school. the facilities at the Austin Gray Centre It was realised that schools such as ours and for expansion of the performing arts must depend on its family commW1ity for facilities; help and support. This is not only to provide financial support fo r cu rrent build- e. a new Boat Shed is on the draw in g board, also, and the preliminary develings, but also to provide a large sum of opment work has been done. money for the FOW1dation FW1d - a corpus Other projects include the provision of a from which the interest will be used to help contain fees, provide scholarships and bur- lecture theatre to sea t 220, a swimming o saries fo r the needy, and a host of other pool where the netball/tennis courts are
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Old Collegians David Hay ('85) was third in the recent Australian high jump championship (2.20m) and second in the Victorian titles. He has a best jump of 2.21m. David, who won the 1988 A.P.S. open event vvlth a record 2.13m, won the State Open Championship last year and the National and State under 20 titles. John Robb ('43) was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day honours for his service to primary industry and the community. He has had a long association and senior positions vvlth the Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the National Farmers' Federation, the Geelong Grain Handling Committee and the Port of Geelong Authority. His outstanding community service work has been with Rotary, the Grace McKellar Centre, the Geelong Performing Arts Centre and the Victorian Hospital Association. L-R Standing: Norman Wettenhall, Graham McKenzie, and Ken Morris .
Seated: Ken Davidson, Lloyd Morgan and Albert Piper
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
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Six distinguished Old Collegians celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their medical graduation from Melbourne University in 1940 at a celebratory dinner at the end of last year. Norman Wettenhall ('27) served as a medical officer in the Navy before returning to be Registrar at the Royal Children' s and Royal Melbourne Hospitals. He married, went to England to study for two years, and returned to the Royal Children's Hospital and had a distinguished career as a paediatrician . He dev eloped an increa si ng interest in endocrinology and the effect of the glands on the rest of the body and the use of growth hormones. He was a leader in these fields in Australia and internationally. He has also been very active with the National Trust, Australian Conservation Foundation, natural history, art, books and wildlife. He has been on the College Council since 1960 and was Chairman 1969-1977. Graham McKenzie ('27) served with the Army Medica l Corps in New Guinea and Borneo and then practised as a surgeon at Prince Henry's and later the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he became consultant surgeon from 1976. Ken Morris (,29) had the distin ction of being mentioned in despatches during the war and was on the H.M.AS. Canberra when it was sunk. He then completed graduate studies in the u.K. and became the thoracic surgeon at the Alfred Hospital. In 1957 he performed the firs t o pe n hea rt surgery in Australia. His wife, Dr Fay Kinross, joined his thoracic surgery team. He led medical teams to Port Moresby and Singapore where he established an Open Heart Surgery Unit. He resi gned in 1971 to run beef ca ttle a t Ba ss but did so me medi ca l work at Wonthaggi and then moved to Newhaven. Current interests are local history, bird watching and three grandchildren at university. Ken Davidson ('27) is a distinguished gen-
eral practitioner who is still practising from his rooms in East Melbourne. Lloyd Morgan (AO ) ('29) attempted to join the Navy, joined the A .I.F. Fiel d Ambulance, but finished in a militia unit because of various circumstances. He worked in U.K. hospitals for two yea rs and then returned to Perth to practise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He became Senior Honorary Obstetrician at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Senior Honorary Gynaecologist at Freemantle Hospital and Consultant Gynaecologist to the Department of Repatriation. On retirement from Freemantle Hospital he was given two gin and tonics and a gold pen. Albert Piper ('28) was in the Army during the war. He trained as a radiologist and practised in Collins Street. He was the Honorary Radiologist at Prince Henry's Hospital for twenty years and has now retired .
CONGRATULATIONS Ian Laidlaw ('40) of Tatyoon was awarded the Australian Fire Service medal (AFSM) in the Australia Day honour awards for 1991, in recogniti o n of his services to rural fire brigades. He has been a volunteer firefighter for almost fifty yea rs. Ian received the British Empire Medal in 1978 for service to the rural community. He is currentl y serving as a Councillor on the Shire of Ararat.
Colin Chapman ('61) is the new Dean of the Victorian College of Pharmacy, from which he gra duated twenty years ago. In between times he served in the army, practised as a veterinarian, completed a PhD at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, and then in 1987 joined the staff of th e College of Pharmacy. Professor Chapman has stated that a fourth year vvjll be added to the pharmacy course in 1993 or 1994.
Geoff Neilson ('42) recently finished a three year term as the representative of the Australian accounting bodies on the executive committee of the Conference of Asian and Pacific Accountants. Terry Carney ('60) has taken up a Chair of Law at The University of Sydney (February, 1991). Professor Carney LLB (Hons), Dip Criminology (Melb), PhD (Mon), had been Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at Monash University since 1987. He is vvldely published on social security law, policy and administration, ethical and legal issues in guardia nship, drug use and the law, and many other aspects of welfare and child welfa re legislation. In 1985, as Chairman of the Victorian Child Welfare Practice and Legislation Review Committee, he presented a three volume report titled "Equity and Social Justice for Children, Families and Communities". This included a draft Bill which has been enacted in stages culminating in the comprehensive Children and Young Persons Act, 1989. He has held many government and professional positions, including: Presiding member, Australian Institute of Family Studies board of Management; Member of the Social Security Advisory Council and chair of the Working Party overseeing the rewriting of the Commonwealth Social Security Act; Chairman, Victorian Advisory Committee to health legislation review, the basis for the Health Service Act 1988 and Health (General Amendment) Act, 1988; and member, Commonwealth Social Security Appeals TribunaL Dr David Millikan ('56) head of religious broadcasts for the ABC, has written a disturbing book, titled ''Imperfect Company", about the activities of a religious cult which operated in Sydney for forty years. One may well ask wha t causes apparently intelligent people to submit to humiliation and poverty at the hands of two leaders who proclaim themselves to be God's voice on earth - but in this case they did just that. Stranger than fiction!
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Old Collegians Dick Re nold ('45) ends belated news of a great luncheon held at Ji mmy Watson' s, Melbourne, to celebrate John Bechervai e' Oth birthday. Held in May, 1990, the lunch was attended by a group of old Al ARE friends plus OGCA member , John Taylo r ('46), Marsh all Jackson ('45), and Alec Gray ('46). Fred Elliott ('41 ) couldn't make it. Charles Moodie ('63) i working a a profesional arti t, based in GeelonCt • Primarily a watercolourist, he paint mainly landsca pes and city apes. Jason Bamford (' 6) conunenced a career as a Oer of Courts at Melbourne Magistrates Court. He is one of only ten of the sta tewide applicants to be successful in obtaining the po ition. Marcus Thorne ('65) has recently been admitted to Fellowship with the Royal Australian Colle~e of Surgeons. He is currently in the United Kingdom pursuing further experience in general
surgerr.. eV1ll e Daniel ('72) is a partner of Impact Insurance, Geelong and Werribee branches. He won the Apex State of Victoria public speakinp final and competed in the national final in Perth at Easter. Along with his brother, Ray ('77), he is developing a Geelong city bluestone building into a wine bar along a gold rush theme. Bob Bell ('41 ) has retired from the pastora l industry and is now living in Melbourne. Rev G.A. Wood ('26) : when not celebrating his Oth birthday or having another hip replacement, Pa t Wood is President of the Australian and Victorian committees of the Australian Retired Persons' Association. There are about 20,000 members over all states. Doug Roydhouse ('60) is the senior consultant eye surgeon at Ro yal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. John Wang ('54) has spent the last twenty years as an air traffic controller, presently at MelbOurne airport and involved in aviation search and rescue. Arnold Cooper ('38) is retiring from retail pharmacy after forty years, thirty of which were spent in East Ringwood. Lance Asplin ('65) has been with the Ministry of Education in Vanuatu for a two year contract. He was to return home in April. Marcelle Bagu ('85) has recently been awarded the Medley Ha ll "Sportswoman of the Year" award. She is currently training with Powerhouse Rowing Club, Toorak. John Davies ('67) has relocated to a large property in Wagga where he founded Hore an d Da vies Rea r Estate. All partne rs are Old Collegians: Peter Davies ('66), Ti m West ('66), Robert Davies ('69) and John Davies ('67). John Fairnie ('46) is now retired after twentythree years at Ford. Ross Hep burn ('64 ) was app ointed in December, 1990, to the Council of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Ltd. The council is in the midst of negotiations with both Footscray and Western Institutes regarding the fo rma tio n of the Victorian University of Technology. Grant Jones ('64) has recently retired from the RAAF and is running his own upholstery business in Werribee. Selena Jones (nee Sutcliife) ('79) recently celebrated her fifth wedd ing anniversa ry and is a sales executive fo r Hamilton Island resort. Kyle Gregory ('81) was promoted to Captain in January, 1991, and is currently posted as Officer Commanding medical and den tal platoon, Perth logistic battalion.
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Hugh Leong ('7 ) has been furthering his musical career on the Gold Coast for some years. He compose , sing , plays guitar and keyboard. His third cassette has just been released. He performs under the name of HAVl. Tim Leong (' 0) has just completed fifth year medicine at Monash. He spent his Christmas in Kenya, doing his si..x weeks elective in a hospital in airobi. Fay Leong ('79) has a DipEd fro m Monash. She is currently teaching at Scotch College. Richard Moloney ('60) after sailing around the world in his yacht "NIKI" with his wife has settled in America. eil Myers ('75) has taken up residence with hi family at M.L.C:s new Mallacoota campus as registrar. Dale Palmer ('5 ) recently extended his contract to remain in Fiji as general manager finance of Fiji Electricity Authority. Dianne Blair (' 1) is a fifth year policewoman now at Reservoir police station. Timothy Bla ir ('79) is a journalis t with the Melbourne Truth newsjaper. Denis Verginis (' 1 has opened up his own food business in Geelong called "Geelong Hot Potato". Ian Abbott ('85 ) who is stud ying Commerce / Law at Melbourne University has been elected chairman of the Ormond College student council. Hugh Kelso ('72) has moved to Wangaratta as consultant paediatrician, having completed paediatrics in ottingharn, UX Michelle Quigley ('73) has been practising at the Bar since March, 1988, specialising in pranning and environmental issues. Rob Stevenson ('74) is working in England in real estate and travelling through Europe. Ian Penna ('67) has been living in Tokyo since 1983. Before leaving Australia, he was senior research officer with the Australian Conservation Foundation. He is noW teaching oral English and learning Japanese and recently had an article in 'Habitat', the Conservation magazine, about his hike through Japan's last great beech forest in northern Honshu. Colin King ('61) is the Ararat District Council Pastoral Councillor of the Victorian Farmers' Federation. Larry Richard s ('61) is employed by Backwell IXL P/ L as a research and development engineer designing domestic appliances. Harvey Ritchie ('59) returns to Geelong as local manager of the Advance Bank Australia Limited. Da vid Anderson (' 60) is a civil engineer "Director - Business Services" of Vicroads. Andrew Birks ('60) is a winemaker and lecturer in wine service at Charles Sturt University. Robert David ('60) is a project management cO)1Sul tan t. David Lowing ('60) has been breeding stud merino and Border Leicester sheep and operates a stud sheep classing and ad visory company. Peter Roberts ('60) is in partnership with Wally Wiggs ('60) in a specialty furniture and interiors business in Geelong. David Bordine ('60) is the assistant chief on the fire department of Lakewood, Ohio. He is hoping to make a return visit soon. John Day ('61 ) has worked in various roles in Melbourne, Sydney and Capetown with National MutuaL He is currently the general manager of business services. Rex Deeath ('61 ) is general manager of A.B. Metal recycling in Geelong. Colin Fraser ('61) is growing wool and farming. David Hucker ('61) studied wool classing then veterinary science and has a veterinary practice specialising in sheep diseases and management.
Bryan Langsford ('61) is in the insurance industry with AMP specialising in the wholesa le market. John McHarry ('61) has been involved in the fa mily bus transport business and is now the managing d irector of th e larges t bus fleet in Geelong. Robert Newton ('61) is a computer systems officer at the Marine Science Laboratories. John Renyard ('61) is a direc tor of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter and runs a dairy farm . Geoff Shanks ('61) was a teacher who became involved with road safety and licence testing and is now a manager in this field. Jeremy Bowler ('63) is a mechanical engineer and director of building and engineering services at the Geelong HospitaL Simon Cole ('63) was in the Army and Vietnam and then joined Borthwick mea t processors as their representative in the Western District. Geoffrey Donnan ('63) is th e Consultant Ne urologis t with the Austin Hos pital, Melbourne. Ken Hirst ('63) is th e Fi nan cia..J... Contro ller/O perations Man age r of Pin egl. Products. John Menzies ('63) is a general medical practitioner in Camperdown. Howard Greenhill ('63) is a technical officer at Deakin University wo rking fo r the School of Sciences. Robert Jeremiah ('65) completed law and commerce at Melbourne and returned to Geelong to take up employment at Andrews and Backhouse Solicitors. Ian Pattison ('65) is the Ocean Grove jeweller. Robert Sheringham ('65) is teaching at North Geelong primary school. Charles Andrews (,66) returned fro m two years in Saudi Arabia, and establis hed a property fin ance company in Melbourne in associa tion with his brother Gareth's real estate agency and property consultancy,. Eoin Barnett ('66) is an architect who worked in Geelong and Asia and is now with Tompkins Shaw and Evans with th ree other Old Collegians including Jamie Woodburn ('66). Peter Barr ('66) is working in the health field specialising in geriatric welfare. Roger Brown ('66) has been worki ng on trA family farm near Hami lton since leav in ~ University. David Ellis ('66 ) is the dep uty direc tor of anatomical pathology at St. Vincent's Hospital and is rowing wi th the Hawthorn veterans. Geoffrey Morrow ('66) is in his twenty fi rst year with Wes tpac and also as an Australi an Ru les field umpire with the A.F.L. YF.A . and Public Schools. Douglas Ooi ('66) is managing director of Ki m Eng Securities which is one of the largest internatio nal stock bro king fi rms in Sin ga pore. His brother Ronald ('67) is managi ng director of the parent company, Kim Eng Holdi ngs. Gary Roydhouse ('66) was a radio announcer in Queensland and then Geelong. He served on the Newtown City Council including a term as mayor. He has returned to Queensland and has interests in the building industry Peter Steel ('66) has worked in woolclassing, transport, fa rming and frozen food distribution. Phipps Turnbull ('66) has been farming fo r the past twenty yea rs. James Woodburn ('66) is an associa te in the fi rm of Architects, Tomkins Shaw and Eva ns in East Melbourne. Glen Hunter ('67) has been teaching piano, and playing at the Regent, the Windsor, and the Arts Centre, as well as broadcasting on 3MBS FM.
Old Collegians 1961 & '66 REUNION Although conditions were overcast and cold early, these soon changed to an ideal autumn day for the 180 Old Collegians, spouses and their children who ga thered on the North bank of the Barwon River. For the third year now, thi s si te under th e MacIntyre bridge provided the perfect setting for a reunion. Those attending included long distance travellers Doug Doi from Singapore, Andrew Hewitt from Perth and Gary Roydhouse from the Gold Coast. Primarily the 1961 and 1966 Year Groups and spouses made up the bulk of those attending, with a good sprinkling coming
from the years on either side of those groups. O.G.C.A. Vice-Presidents, Debra Holding and Scott Chirnside; the Principal, Paul Sheahan, and Jane; Fred Elliott, Ewen and Moira McLean, also came and mingled during the day. The gathering conclu d ed around 4 p.m., allowing the guests the opportunity to have small group functions that evening. Some joined with the boarders for a service in the Chapel on the Sunday. This group soon grew to twenty-five for an ex tensive tour of the School. Some then enjoyed lunch with the boarders in the Dining Hall, which capped off what had been fo r all a very enjoyable weekend.
GRADUATIONS
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Julie Philips ('84) DipNursing (Deakin) Sadie Jenkyn ('83) BA Public Relations Rodney Marks ('82) BSc (Hons Physics) Neal Varghese ('82) ComEngineering OBITUARY We record with regret the deaths of our fellow Collegians and extend to their bereaved families our sincere sympathy. Arthur L. Brumley ('1 4) Laurie P. Brooke-Ward ('lS) Ben H. Ford ('20) Neil H. Pettitt ('29) William G. Park ('32) William L. Ponting ('43) Lance B. Woodward ('46) Ronald C. Brockenshire ('47) John L. James ('47) MARRIAGES ~ Amanda Thomson ('77) to "" a~ Andrew Dodgshun, 12.5.90. Dean Bayden ('7S) to Karen Benney, Ocean Grove , 21.10.90. Michael Thompson ('74) to Michelle Eagles, Melbourne, 3.11.90. Gregory Kyle ('S1) to Fiona Eveleigh, Wagga Wagga, 8.12.90. Mark Fulton ('73) to Mandy Schooneman, The Geelong College, 12.1.91. Gail Smith ('7S) to Chris Loughnan, The Geelong College, 26.1.91. Sue Leach ('74) to Ed Skuza, The Geelong College, 26.1.91. Stewart Ryan ('SO) to Faye Devanny, The Geelong College, 2.3.91. Ross Cal dow ('82) to Jacqui Franks, Ocean Grove , 3.3.91. Karen Stephens ('7S) to Grant Harrison, The Geelong College, 3.3.91. Penny Vile ('S1) to Craig Consid ine, The Geelong College, 23.3.91. Andrew Patrick ('79) to Joanne Boardman, The Geelong College, 30.3.91. Simon Leach ('77) to Ann Watson, The Geelong College, 6.4.91. Robyn Pugh ('S1) to Peter Brand wick, The Geelong College, 13.4.91. Melinda Brake ('7S) to Greg Wilkinson, 27.4.91 . Tracey Lee ('79) to John Davies, The Geelong Colle e, 27.4.91.
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Leigh Bennett ('65); Doug Ooi ( '66), Rob Sheringham ('65) and Andrew Hewitt ('65)
The Fairbairn Cup on show for the first time in fourteen years, all crews appearing to be in line for A Division finals on the Saturday. A good number of expectant . arents attending the Dinner for the first W ime. All these things contributed to the enjoyment experienced by the 130 who were at the seventeenth Reunion Dinner held in the Dining Hall on Boat Race eve. Andrew Browne welcomed all and acknowledged the long distance travellers such as Doug Ooi from Singapore and Andrew Hewitt from WA. He then proceeded to greet the representatives of the decade crews. From the 1st VIII of 1941 there were Geoff McKinley (bow), Jim Morrison (2), Jim Ferguson (5), Jim Strickland (7), and Alec Martin (Cox). Doreen Bell graciously presented Club ties to last year's leavers. Unfortunately Saxon Nicholls and Damon Crowe were competing in the Nationals in South Australia. Andrew Lawson then launched the new limited edition of 500 prints of the Boat Shed. The painting was done by highly respected Geelong artist, Peter Eggleton. Stewart McArthur conducted the election of Office Bearers during the Annual General Meeting. Those elected were:
President - Andrew Browne; Senior Vice President - Andrew Egan; Junior Vice President - Marcia Thompson; Secretary Sue Mulligan; Treasurer - Stephen Lamont; Committee - Richard Carr, Scott Chirnside, Andrew Lawson, Jock Lee, and Louise Monotti. Parents of rowers attending were then acknowledged. Notable among those were Geoff Wills (lst VIII 1954 /55) who had sons Chris in the 1st VIII and Alistair in the 2nd VIII. Pat Crowe and Leigh Mitchell, who each had a son in last year 's winning crew and were going for the double with different sons this year. Andrew Egan then paid tribute to the fifteen coaches who a ttended the dinner as the Club's guests, reiterating the heartfelt appreciation of the Club for their services. Jolm Jacoby as our O'uest speaker immediately struck a chord with the audience. Four times he has won kayakinO' World Championships and like rowing, his feats have gone largely unnoticed. His unassuming, down to earth descriptions of training, competing, tactics and the sometimes associated pleasures of kayaking provided the ideal finale for the formalities of the night.
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David Caithlless ('52), Jail Everist)'40) Scott Chimside (70) alld David Ramage ('53).
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Old Collegians TASSIE HrKE REUNION It ha alwa been called 'The Fir t Ta ie Trip'; it took up the whole of the fir t month of 19-t6 (Ie s two da ) and i po ibl the most reunioned event in College history. Every few years Donald Cameron ('42) end out ignal to those-who-once-were-
trong to gather at Port Fairy where we chat about thi and that and note how we all eem to be ageing gracefully. Well, fairly gracefully. In January of till year seven of the nine still in existence, together "vith a fair smattering of partners and friend , pent a very plea ant few hours together.
B ALLARAT R EUNION The Ballarat Club proved to be an excellent venue for the twenty-five Old Collegians who attend ed this year ' s Reunion Dinner. The group covered a broad range of ages from John Scott ('31) to David Gordon ('75) . All enjoyed the smorgasbord meal served in a setti ng filled with old world charm . After welcoming the gues ts, Presiden t, Geoff Oliver ('41), conducted the Annual General Meeting, where he and Secretary, Brian Drennan ('49), were returned unopposed . Thanks must go to these two stalwarts for their long service and for the effor t involved in organising this year's function. Ian Gordon ('40) proposed the toast to the schoo l and this was responded to by the Principal, Paul Sheahan. O.C.c.A.
NIEWMAN TWINS Don Cameron ('42), Margaret Moyle, Brian Moyle ('41 ), Ma ry Cooke, IlJ7Ul Cameron, John Bechervaise (HS), Claire Jackson, Lorna f!echeroaise, Joon Uoyd, Marshall Jackson ('43) and Trevor Uoyd ('44). Fred Elliott ('41) took the photo.
CAMPERDOWN REUNION Once again they gathered in Camperdown' s Commercial Hotel for that Branch' s Annual Reunion Dinner. That often used expression "trend setters" could adequately be applied to this enthusiastic branch. Spouses, current and past parents, whether Old Collegians or not, are invited to the dinner. Thus even in these financially difficult times, there were fifty at the dinner, including some parents who were new to the school this year. Secretary, Jo McArthur, is to be congratulated for her hard work in gathering this group together. President, Doug Smith, ensured that a pleasant sense of informality was maintained. This year they experimented by having no guest speaker to allow more time for talking. Garry French ('59), with two boys currently in Mackie, most ably proposed the toast to the College. This was responded to by the Executive Officer, David Whitcroft, who presented a brief outline of some of the happenings at the School over the past twelve months. Even so, all too soon it was necessary for people to make their way home, leaving a few that one wished to talk to still not covered. Well, there is next year, isn' t there?
MEMORABILIA Memorabilia, including a College Cup, from the estate of EB . Crawford ('06), was given to the school by his son Dion. EB . Crawford was a member of the 1st xvm from 1904 to 1906, and was Captain in 1905-06, a member of the 1st XI in 1906 and won the College Cup in 1906. From Mrs T. Ising, two cups won by her husband Terry at the College sports meetings in 1917 and 1920.
Congratulations to twin brothers, Na than and Damien iewman, who are students at the College and ha ve been selec ted in the Australian junior diving team to compete in the world age championships in Orebro, Sweden in August. After the recent national championships in Adelaide seven boys and seven girls were selected and will go to a traini ng camp in the etherlands at the end of July before going to the championships. The twins will each have to raise almost $4,000 for the trip and would appreciate any support the College comm unity can give them. Donations could be sent through the Development Office at the College.
THE GEELONG COLLEGE BOATSHED The shed, which has been the centre of rowing at the College since 1933, was buill using much of !he material from the original boatshed. This 'new' shed was larger and the ups/'airs change room was added. After almost sixty years of service, a painting seemed appropriate so, ill association with the AJbert Bell Club, which provides strong support for the College Boat Ciub, the College commissioned this excel/en t water colour by Peter Eggleton. A strictly limited edition of 400 prints is being produced at $110 each, or $140 framed. All profits will be used to assist in the building of a new shed. The application form fo r a print is on the back of the address sheet with the Astragram .
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