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SCHOOL COUNCIL President: The Most Rev. Frank Woods, A.A., D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne. Chairman: The Ven. John Gason, Th.L. Archdeacon of Geelong Mrs. J. M. Agar, Miss H. Botterill, Mrs. G. J. G. Vines, Mr. R. F. L. Annois, Mr. N. E. Bender, Mr. G. Goldsworthy, Mr. K. H. G. Gordon, Mr. E. J. Winchester, Rev. Dr. A. DeQ. Robin, Mr. R. W. Purnell, Mr. J. F. Strachan. President of the O.G.A.: Mrs. P. Whitaker Headmistress: Miss E. M. Britten Administrator: Mr. A. R. Duell
STAFF Headmistress: Miss E. Britten, B.A., Mus. Baa, Dip. Ed (Melb.) Administrative Assistant to the Headmistress: Miss R. A. Barkley, B.A., B.Ed. (Melb.) In Charge of the Junior School: Mrs. V. Frizzell, S.T.C. (Belfast) Mrs. W. Adair, Dip. Teaching (Primary) (G'long) Mrs. B. A. Armstrong, T.P.T.C, T.I.T.C. (Melb.) Mrs C. V. Barley, Dip. Phys. Ed. (Melb.) Mrs. F.' Brown, T.P.T.C, (Dip. Phys. Ed.) Miss P. A. Britten, Dip. Phys Ed. (Melb.) Mrs. M. J. L. Champness, B.A., B.Ed. (Melb.). Mrs. S. Fisher, B.A., Dip. Ed. (Monash) Mrs. R. Hackett, B.A. (Hons.), Dip. T. (A.T.T.I.) Mr. G. Howell B. App. Chem. (G.I.T.) Mrs. D. Kelly, (N.S.A.) Mrs. A. M. Kratochvil, T.P.T.C. Mrs. R. G. Lovett, K.T.T.C. (Sydney) Dr. M. Lowdon, B.Sc. (Melb.), Ph.D. (Monash) Mrs. L. McGregor, B.Sc, Dip. Ed. (N.E.) Mrs. A. Mason, Adv. Cert., (R.S.A. London), Cert. Ed. (Univ. Bristol) Mrs. J. Martinez, Mus. Bac. (Melb.) Mrs. G. Mockridge, Dip. Inst. Man., Cert. Diet. Mr. F. J. Parsons, Cert. Elec. Eng., Cert, in Ed. (Birmingham) Mrs. E. Pigdon, Dip. K.T.C. Mrs. P. J. Quickmire, M.A. (Oxon.) Dip. Ed. (Melb.) Mrs. J. Ross, Dip. Needlework, Art Cert. Mrs. E. Riddle, B.A. (Hons.) Dip Ed. Mrs. Robin, Th.L. Mrs. L. Richardson Mrs. J. Stafford, Dip. Needlework (G.I.T.) Mrs. G. Suvoltos, B.A., Dip. Ed. (Hungary), A.C.T.T. Mrs. P. Thomson, B.A. (Melb.), Dip.T. (A.T.T.I.) Mrs. J. Tomkinson, T.P.T.C. Mrs. J. Tucker, M.Sc (Melb.) Mrs. L. Waters, T.P.T.C. (Dip. Phys. Ed.) Mrs. I. A. Webster, Dip. T. (A.T.T.I.) I. Wegman, T.I.T.C. Mrs. Mrs. M. White, B.A. Education (Univ. of Mass.)
EXTRA SUBJECTS: Piano: Mrs. B. Little, (Mus. Bac.) Mrs. J. Martinez, (Mus. Bac. Melb.) Guitar: Miss M. Cook Mr. B. Stahl Woodwind: Mr. J. Mawson Mr. M. Guzelian Violin: Mrs. W. Galloway Cello: Miss L. Connelly Dressmaking: Mrs. J. Stafford, Dip. Needlework (G.I.T.) Dramatic Art: Mrs. R. King, A.T.C.L. Ballroom Dancing: Mr. and Mrs. G. Kavanagh Fencing: Mr. L. Fadgyas Tennis: Mr. D. Cameron Ballet: Mr. P. Dickinson OFFICE STAFF: Administrator: Mr. A. R. Duell Assistant Bursar: Mrs. A. Ormrod Sec. to Headmistress: Mrs. F. E. Sykes Office: Mrs. W. Dearnaley Mrs. J. Manning BOARDING HOUSE STAFF: Senior House Mistress: Mrs. M. Schaeche Assistant House Mistress: Mrs. G. O'Hehir Mrs. N. Meredith Sister: Mrs. B. Schleiger Housekeeper: Mrs. E. Kelly Assistant Housekeeper: Mrs. I. Cole Mrs. M. Mitchell
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SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1975 Head Prefect: Sue Hodgson.
Head Boarder: Sue Ritchie.
School Prefects: Sue Hodgson, Sue Ritchie, Melanie Houghton, Elizabeth White, Jane Grove.
House Captains and Vice-Captains:
Austin: Melanie Houghton (Captain), Elizabeth Day, Annie Chalmers, Kate Hope.
Morres: Robyn Markovits (Captain), Sue Ritchie, Sue Hodgson, Gil Price.
School: Anita Fisken (Captain), Elizabeth White, Debbie Philip.
Volum: Jane Grove Philippa Noble.
Sports Representative: Elizabeth White.
Music Representative: Elizabeth Day.
School Librarian: Mary Buntine.
"Coo-ee" Editress: Michele Macauley.
Social Service Representative: Isabel Buntine.
(Captain), Andrea Grey,
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EDITORIAL With this our final "Coo-ee" we end a magazine which has been a part of the school since its early years — a magazine which from its beginning has recorded events of both a light-hearted and serious nature. It has been, throughout the years a means by which the character and spirit of the Hermitage have been reflected. Perhaps this year more than in any other we realize the full meaning of "Coo-ee" and its contribution to the School. Although both "Coo-ee" and the Hermitage have reached the end of an era, we hope that as one door closes and another opens, the same spirit of determination and unity which has been so much a part of this School will continue.
THE SCHOOL FLAG The School Flag was designed by Miss Mary Hartridge and was given by Mr. H. A. Austin in 1927. Heraldic reading of the Coat of Arms — C.E.G.G.S. Geelong. Azure, Partition per chevron. In the dexter chief a book, or paged argent, edged gules. In the sinister chief a cross, or fleuree. In base barry wavy of six, a flambeau sable, inflamed gules. EXPLANATION—Reading in the same order — Blue, a divided surface like a filled-in inverted V at the base. In the left hand top corner a gold book of Life and Love, with red edges to the pages and a fair silver surface. In the right hand top corner a gold cross, with each end divided into three; the top one representing the Church—the Holy Trinity; right hand side, the three bodies of the School—The Council, the present School, and the Old Girls; Left hand side, three houses, Austin House, School House and Volum House; The lower one, three stages of the girl's life. In the base a torch of light with a red flame and black holder. This should be held, not too high to blind others, not kept to one's self, but held so as to be the greatest service to all. Naturally, when the flag was designed, Morres House had not come into being.
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In Retrospect The following extracts and pictures represent a brief resume of some of the major events in the history of the school:—
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In 1905, plans were made and welcomed by the people of Geelong for the opening of a school for girls ranking in educational ideals and advantages with Geelong Church of England Grammar School and Geelong College. Miss Morres was appointed as first Headmistress of the Geelong Girls High School (as it was called) in 1906. In 1926 two very memorable events in the life of the school occurred. The sanctuary was dedicated, as an extension of the assembly room and the foundation stone of the dining room was laid.
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In 1932 Miss Peterson filled the vacancy left by Miss Morres. She was a woman with a great love of beauty and she helped very much in the improvement of the school grounds and also in art and music. Five years after her appointment, the new Junior School was opened with 75 children.
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In 1942 Miss Krome came as the third Headmistress of The Hermitage and was faced with all the problems of running a school during the war. It was, during her term that the Nursery School and new Library were opened.
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The beginning of second term in 1962 saw Mrs. Coggin become the fourth Headmistress of the School. It was during her time that the Highton section of the school was established and along with this the two new science laboratories were opened at Krome House.
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Miss Britten became the fifth Headmistress of The Hermitage in 1967. Four years later the School Council decided to consolidate the School on a larger site at Highton and on Wednesday, 18th April, 1973 it was officially opened. In April, 1975 the Council announced that owing to increasing difficulties caused by rising costs and decreasing numbers, an amalgamation with the Geelong Grammar and Clyde Girl's School would come into operation from the beginning of 1976.
HEADMISTRESS REPORT Any board of directors in the business world has, as its main responsibility, the provision for its market of the best possible product it can offer, and this not only in terms of the present market situation, but also in terms of predicted future trends. A School Council shares this responsibility. It also needs to be constantly aware of community needs and how it best can serve these with whatever means it has at its disposal. In 1906, The Hermitage was established as the Geelong Church of England Girls' High School, to provide in Geelong a school for girls comparable in standing and standard to Geelong Grammar School and the Geelong College. It was thus one of the first independent girls' schools in this area and it quickly gained a wide reputation. Its boarding facilities, especially, filled a need far beyond the boundaries of this city. In the early days, many of the school's students came from interstate and overseas, and there is still a sizeable group of Old Girls in Western Australia, as well as in areas like the Western District and the Riverina. The Hermitage played an important role in the development of education for girls — it was in fact largely under Miss Morres' influence that sport for women became an accepted part of the school curriculum. Since those days, there have been great changes in attitude and practice. Gradually the gentle arts of sewing, cooking, music and painting became less the prime consideration in the education of young ladies, and with more schools entering the field, it became no longer necessary to send one's daughters very far afield to be educated. The market, therefore, which the School began by supplying was in a very real way slowly changing. No longer did we have students from Western Australia — even the number from the Western District was diminishing. For a School that had relied heavily on its boarding enrolment, these changes required new thinking at the management level. The Hermitage Council, when I joined it nine years ago, was very much involved in coming to grips with this changing "market" situation. The rural recession which followed the severe drought of 1967, reduced the boarding numbers even further. From being 35% of the school enrolment in that year, boarders have dropped now to only 17% of the total number. (It is true that the day girl numbers have increased during this time, but not at the same rate as that at which the boarders have fallen off). Economic pressures on parents have further diminished the strength of 'the old school tie' tradition, and parents have been forced more
and more to send their children where it is most convenient. In 1969, when Geelong Grammar School became interested in taking girls, we did try a co-educational experiment with them at the 6th Form level for those girls who had opted for a Science course. Under this system about half of the 6th Form travelled daily to Corio for all lessons, but returned each Wednesday afternoon for sport with the other girls. From the Geelong Grammar School point of view, this was a successful undertaking, and in fact set the pattern for future G.G.S. policy. From The Hermitage -point of view, however, it was not so successful. While those who participated gained a good deal personally from the more varied environment, they also lost, in that they belonged really to neither school and were denied the usual privileges and responsibilities that come to a 6th Former in her final year at School. At this stage, the Councils of the two schools did discuss briefly the possibility of amalgamation, but neither side was really ready for this step and the negotiations fell down over financial matters. The Hermitage, therefore, decided to proceed, from the end of 1971, as a girls' school taking its own steps to improve the enrolment situation by upgrading the accommodation and facilities it offered. The first move in this direction was to consolidate the School on one Site by moving the Senior, Junior and Boarding sections out of the old, rambling and expensive buildings at Newtown to the larger, semi-rural site, then occupied by the Middle School at Highton. An intensive fundraising and building programme enabled this to be carried out in 1972, and The Hermitage has, as you know, been operating since then as a unified girls' independent school of some 400 children. During 1973, the Geelong College decided to "join the co-educational band-wagon," and it became clear to us that a number of parents were planning this extra dimension for their daughters in the later years of school. The advantages of the wider choice possible at a larger school were beginning, in a number of parents' minds, to outweigh the benefits of the smaller more personal environment. It was this which led our Council to the belief that in a community as well endowed as ours with independent schools, the days of the small school were likely to be numbered. There were, at this time, four independent protestant schools offering education for girls in a Geelong population of some 120,000 people. It was also personally disappointing to members of Staff as well as Council to be faced with losing each year a number of our Senior students to either
Geelong Grammar School or the Geelong Col lege. We were losing an average of ten a year in this way, and no school can go on for long under such conditions. It was into this climate, then, that the Chairman of the Geelong Grammar School Council approached me, once again, in March of this year, about the possibility of amalgamation. He indicated that he had already been talking with the Chairman of Clyde, and that they would probably be going ahead regardless of our decision. It became very clear to me that there were obvious advantages in a three-way amalgamation right from the beginning, rather than a step-by-step approach later on; there was also much more bargaining power now than there might have been later when need would undoubtedly have been the dictator. The negotiations were carried out from 17th March to 7th April by a small sub-committee from each Council, and once agreement was made on the financial level, the rest was fairly easy going. Geelong Grammar School already has, as you know, a Prep, school opposite us at Highton. The movement of students, therefore, in the combined school was to be simple. One either began primary school in Melbourne (at Glamorgan) and then proceeded to Corio, with Timbertop in the third secondary year — this to be optional for girls — or one began at Highton and proceeded to Corio for the last three years. This plan maintained our site, our buildings and even our name with very little change. There is no doubt that the'suddeness of the decision, when it was announced at the end of April, came as a shock to many people, and that it created ripples, perhaps even "waves" of reaction. However, time is a great healer, and we have found that once the situation is understood and generally accepted, as it has been here with Staff and students, plans for next year have been able to be talked about openly and easily. There are of course personal difficulties for some who for various reasons will not be finishing their education with their present friends, but human nature is very resilient and most people have come to see that not only was this the right decision because it guarantees all that the past has built into a wider and therefore more secure future, but it also provides for the students of that future much greater benetits than we alone would have been able to provide. It is a measure of the greatness of a Council when it can not only ascertain the reality of the present but also prepare for the future. Your Council has, l believe, done that with foresight and integrity. We were pleased to welcome to its ranks this year Mr. Graeme Goldsworthy and Mr. Robert Purnell, and then later in the year when Mr. Ken Gordon was transferred to Newcastle, Mr. Jim Winchester and Mr. Norman Bender, representing Geelong Grammar School. The Council members have given many hours of their time to the welfare of this School and we owe them all our heartfelt thanks. Their task has not been easy, but it has been undertaken with care and consideration at all times, and a great deal has been achieved by their deliberations. No school can run efficiently without the co-operation of its wider community, and I wish to pay tribute here to the fine work and support that have been so readily given by the Old Girl's Association, the Parents' Association, the Staff and the students. 1975 has not been an easy
year either for them, Mrs. Shirley Whitaker in Melbourne, and Mrs. Diana Barrett in Geelong, as the two Association Presidents, have, I know, been often "in the hot seat," and their phones have been kept busy. However, we would like them to know that we have appreciated all that they and their committees have done to help the School. To the Staff too I wish to say a specia1 word of thanks. We have been a happy team and have relied a good deal on each other for moral and other support. From their ranks we are losing a number of our part-time teachers, as well as Miss Barkley to Geelong College (as Senior Mistress), Mrs. Quickmire and Mrs. Fisher to Morongo, Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Tomkinson retiring, Mrs. Ormrod after 25 years' service in the office and Mr. Parsons. To them all we say a very real thank you for all they have done and wish them every good wish for their future. The students too have played their part in this year and I wish to record a special vote of thanks to the Head Prefect, Susan Hodgson, who has been a strong rock for the girls and the Staff and a fine ambassador for her School. Much careful planning has been going on for next year, and this by a number of people over a number of months. Having now prepared the ground, we are ready to launch out into the future with the same courage and determination as has been demonstrated so often in the past. The amalgamation is as courageous a venture in faith as was that which established the Hermitage in 1906, which founded the Highton section of it in 1964, and then moved the whole school here in 1973. This is as much a continuing as a beginning or a finishing. Our faith has been rewarded in all past endeavours. We believe it will go on being so as we continue to take stock of the present and prepare for the future with confidence and purpose.
MISS E. V. KR0ME OBITUARY I9/I0/75 Miss E. V. Krome came to The Hermitage in 1942 after seven years in Ballarat as Headmistress of Queen's Church of England Girls' Grammar School. It was then war-time and the School was in the middle of black-outs and plans for a possible evacuation. Her twenty years were ones of expansion for The Hermitage. The boarding houses which had been closed during the war were re-opened. A Nursery School, new Science Laboratories, classrooms, a Domestic Science Room and a Library were all added. Miss Krome looked upon teaching as a real vocation. She was a competent educator, wise counsellor, and efficient administrator, giving herself unstintingly to all she undertook. She based her life and work on a firm Christian foundation, and she herself was a symbol of stability and security within the School. Hers was a great era of development for The Hermitage, and the School joins her family and her past students in mourning her passing with a real sense of gratitude and thankfulness.
AWARDS SCHOOL COLOURS Susan Barrett Isabel Buntine Mary Buntine Anita Fisken Jane Grove Susan Hodgson W e n d y Hubbard Susan Ritchie Edna Steffenhagen
Volum • Isabel
Buntine
Mary
Buntine
Rachel
Gordon
Andrea
Gray
Kathy
Grove
Sue H o p k i n s Michele
Macauley
Pip N o b l e Dierdre Raven
HOUSE COLOURS
Judy
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Austin — A n n Chalmers Virginia Cook Elizabeth Day Kate Hope Penny King Robyn McKendrick Edna Steffenhagen
SCHOOL SPORTS COLOURS Sue Dean Anita
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Kate Hope Sue H o p k i n s Melanie
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Virginia
Kratochvil
Robyn
McKendrick
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Dierdre Raven
Genevieve Cox
Michele
Susan Dean
Elizabeth W h i t e
Birgitta
Michele
Henderson
Amanda Hicks Minnie Hill Andrea Pullin Sally Rudolph Nicola Stewart
School Alex Brumby Wendy
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Sheryl Hunt Debbie Philip Sue Power Jennifer Waterhouse
Stevens Macauley
D PREFECT'S REPORT The 1975 School y•.cir seems to have passed even before beginning. It never ceases to amaze me h o w so much is fitted into every week. However, it has not passed w i t h o u t some lighthearted and certainly memorable moments. We began the school year w i t h the same basic enthusiasm and determination w h i c h staff, girls and prefects have had in other years I'm sure — that is, determined to make 1975 the most successful yet. During first t e r m , s w i m m i n g , baseball, tennis, archery and even cricket were incorporated into our sporting activities: inter-school games were played under a new " r o u n d r o b i n " s y s t e m . W e fielded several teams and although our impact w a s more in spirit than actual w i n s , w e w e r e , nevertheless, c o m p e t i n g enthusiastically. The Houses, as a l w a y s , have been very busy in inter-House c o m p e t i t i o n s , particularly during second term w h e n w e held House debating and singing competitions in addition to sports matches. This term w e had our Athletic Sports on a beautifully w a r m afternoon which everyone enjoyed, c o m p e t i t o r s and spectators alike. Our social service has been maintained this year through the efforts of individual forms. Form 4 took part in c o m m u n i t y welfare w o r k such as helping at Grace McKellar. meals-onwheels, concerts for the blind, a rock and roll concert, car w a s h i n g and plain clothes day w e r e included w i t h our usual fund raising efforts. Our biggest excursion for the year w a s during September, w h e n thirty students, a f e w staff m e m b e r s , and parents left on the school trip to the N o r t h - W e s t . The group flew to Darwin and then camped out as they drove d o w n to Perth, returning f r o m W e s t e r n Australia by train. Everyone looked tanned and healthy on arrival h o m e , and in spite of the odd tyre b l o w o u t and one sleepless night spent on the floor of a w o o l s h e d , all appeared to go w e l l . Our other activities have included the Drama Group w h o p r o d u c e d a play earlier in the year, and our Choir has only j u s t finished t w o operas w i t h Geelong College and the seven-schools concert held at Sacred Heart College. Last, but not least by any means, w a s the effort put into our fifth and sixth f o r m s ' School Dance. This year it t o o k the form of a dinner dance complete w i t h starched tablecloths, candlelight and w i n e glasses ( f o r fruit p u n c h ) . The Committee w o r k ed hard for this dance and it was certainly an unqualified success, even the kindergarten children agreed as w e gave them the many left-over balloons. It w a s interesting to have an exchange student from A m e r i c a in Form 5 during second term. She appeared to enjoy the experience and certainly fitted in w e l l , although amazed at the high academic standard required at fifth and sixth form levels in Australia. In the academic field, some students have
once again been successful in the German and French competitions organised by Melbourne universities. Added to this w e gamed two places in the Geelong Public Speaking competitions, and only last week seven 6th Form girls received early admittance to the Australian National University for next year. At the beginning of the year it was decided to change the Prefect system. Only five prefects were appointed and more responsibility was, given to the 6th Form as a whole. This system has w o r k e d very well — w i t h joint responsibility and excellent co-operation, w e w o r k ed as a team. It w o u l d be foolish of me not to admit that w e had the w i n d taken out of our sails at the end of first term w h e n w e learned of the amalgamation w i t h Clyde and Geelong Grammar. There were many varied reactions from the girls — great enthusiasm from some, and sadness from others, (particularly those of us who have spent all our school life, some in our 14th year, at The Hermitage). There were also some doubts about the new era our school w o u l d be beginning in 1976 ( b u t school is really learning to cope — learning to become adaptable and being able to re-appraise new situations and make a success of them) so as the year progressed w e had time for thought and reflection and w e realised the many advantages and opportunities that will be available to students of the future. Some of our third-formers who were invited to spend this term and first term next year at T i m b e r t o p , have already experienced some of these opportunities, and it is obvious from their enthusiasm that they have benefited from it. I personally believe our school is entering its most adventurous stage yet, and I feel sure the girls are looking forward to next year w i t h even greater determination to make 1976 a successful, happy and rewarding year. W e , the students w h o are leaving, the last students of The Hermitage as w e all k n o w it, are grateful that the Old Girls' Association will be providing us w i t h opportunities to keep in contact w i t h friends and the school in the next stage of its history. I w o u l d like to thank Miss Britten for her help and particularly her guidance throughout the year. W e were sad to learn Miss Barkley w o u l d be leaving The Hermitage this year. Every girl in the school w i l l miss her untiring interest, and hard w o r k in every aspect of school life. I feel her willingness to help and her encouragement have been an inspiration to all of us. W e w i s h her happiness and success in her new venture. Last but not least by any means, I w o u l d like to thank the girls for their co-operation, friendship and good humour throughout the year, I wish them specially the best of luck for 1976. Sue Hodgson
BOARDING HOUSE REPORT
On the 4th February 1975, the doors of the Boarding House were again opened and the staff were greeted with smiles and friendly faces. We were glad to welcome Mrs. Meredith to the staff and we have all appreciated her friendly and helpful manner during the year. As usual the dining room and telephone have been the major attractions throughout the year. "Supper" at 8.30 p.m. was the main highlight of the day, when everyone met to discuss the latest "scandal", and biscuits and milk helped ward off the midnight pangs of hunger. The first Saturaay back we had our annual Boarders Picnic we travelled by ferry to Sorrento where we had a packed lunch and afterwards went swimming. In first term. The Boarders' Tennis competitions were held with most Boarders participating. Some weeks later the Senior Boarders held a dance, choosing as their theme, the period of the 1950's. Appropriate dress was worn and everyone "rocked" to tlvis Piesley and Chuck Berry records on the juke box. For a while in second term the Boarding House quadrangle was enlivened by the presence of a small emu, named Heshe due to general uncertainty of its sex. Mrs. Shaeche taking Heshe for a run was a common sight. The Boarders' Concert was again held this year and was thought a great success by all who attended. The acts were many and varied, from
Rose White and Rose Red to "Norm and the Nevada." We were sorry to lose Mrs. Cole, the assistant housekeeper at the end of second term whose presence has been missed by all girls. Several 3rd Form girls also left at this time for a term at Timbertop. They were farewelled with an extra large "middy" by their friends. During the year the 6th form again helped to keep the Boarding House running smoothly. They took junior prep and participated in reading the lesson at All Saints' Church. We also visited the Grammar Chapel at Corio on a few Sundays. Mrs. Martinez arranged for a few boarders to go to the A.B.C. concerts. These were enjoyed by all the girls who attended. Two other excursions were to see the films, "The Towering Inferno" and "The Great Waldo Pepper." The last highlight of the year was a weekend trip to Timbertop by the Boarding House. This was enjoyed by all the girls, particularly the climb up Mt. Timbertop on the Saturday. I would like to thank Mrs. Schaeche, Mrs. O'Heir, Sister Schleiger and Mrs. Meredith for their untiring help and kindness through the year. Thanks are also due to "Winnie" our watchdog for keeping the "prowlers" away. Last but not least I would like to thank the girls for co-operation and assistance throughout the year and wish them the best of luck for the years to come. Sue Ritchie.
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ENCING A new enthusiasm was evident in the fencing squad this year, with quite a few beginners and some of the younger fencers really showing some good form. The occasions which come to mind are the John Fethers Golden Foil. Lyndsay McKendrick won the U/15 ungraded section, Vicki Grove came fourth. Teams from The Hermitage also competed in the U/15 and U/20 State "C grade championships. Although we were not successful, valuable experience was gained by all. Most of the thanks for any notable effort must go to Mr. Fadgyas for his dedicated help and encouragement throughout the year. Good luck and success to those beginning or continuing fencing next year. Jane Grove
FENCING TEAM Top row (from left) C. Long, V. Grove, J. Grove, R. Hutchinson. Front Row (from left) J. Parker, L. McKendrick,
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DEBATING It was decided that this year the Inter-house Debating would be conducted as a round-robin competition. This system enabled more girls to participate in the debates held over a period of 3 weeks. There were 2 senior and 1 junior team from each house and all concerned enjoyed the light hearted approach to topics such as "The time is ripe for the introduction of transparent clothing." There were many heated arguments and close finishes in the course of these debates and our thanks go to the members of staff who adjudicated. Our thanks also go to the House Captains and non-debators who gave up many lunch-times to help and support their teams. The final overall results are:— School Volum Austin Morres
DEBATING TEAM From left: T. Wishart, E. Annois, S. Barrett
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SOCIAL SERVICE FANCY DRESS HELD BY 6th FORM Social Service this year started with the Lent collection. Each girl in the junior forms had her own Lenten box and the seniors had one box for each form. The School raised $233.00 which was sent to St. Christophers' Home for Fijian Indians. After Easter, as well as sending money to the Vietnamese waifs and to Shannon Park Spastic Centre, a carton of old woollen garments was sent to the Animal Welfare Home. On Anzac day, the School collected over twenty dollars for the Heidelberg Repatriation Centre, as well as three boxes of magazines, sweets and cigarettes. In May we held our annual plain clothes day to raise money for Chinel Achajee, the Indian girl we have supported since 1968. Throughout the year several letters were exchanged with Chnui, keeping us all up to date with her progress. On the 1st of June, several Hermitage girls helped in the Austcare door knock. Between them they collected $219. In second and third term, as well as the usual weekly collections, the individual forms raised money for charities of their own choice. Some of the means used to gain the monev were cake and sweet stalls and a band invited by the fourth form to play at lunch-time. Thanks are due to all the Social Service representatives from each form and to Mrs. Thomson for her constant help throughout the year. Mary Buntine
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On Friday morning early, we arrived at Tullamarine, . . . It was dark and cold at the airport; the luggage just had to be seen! As we travelled to Brisbane and Isa, the clouds seemed to vanish away, When we landed at Darwin airport, it was a beautiful, cloudless, warm day. The Portuguese people we saw there awaiting their big Qantas jet, We went for a tour of the city, then back there our baggage to get. The damages caused by the cyclone were extensive and frighteningly high. The rubble had mostly been cleaned up, but floors were exposed to the sky. Friday and Saturday evenings were spent at the park, "Howard Springs," It's twenty-four miles out of Darwin; we got used to our tents, bags and things. We swam in the water — how lovely, and showered in threes in the dark. For the cyclone had damaged the engines that provided the power — what a lark! On Sunday morning we set off, had lunch by the side of the road. We reached Katherine River by sunset, and camped by the Gorge with our load. In the morning we boarded the ferry, which took us right into the Gorge, The sheer cliffs were towering o'er us, vivid and red, like a forge. A long trip lay then far ahead of us, with detours that wound left and right. We crossed into Western Australia and aimed at Argyle for the night. The scenery was truly fantastic, with the sun on the ranges, we found. On the bitumen road we'd a "blow-out," with pieces of tyre strewn around. On Tuesday we toured Kununurra; were shown all the sights by a guide, The dam and the big Research Station, where they grow all those crops on the Lake Argyle was really impressive, with water which stretched many miles, It's the largest "man-made" in Australia; we swam, walked or fished on an isle. On Wednesday morning early, we set off for distant Hall's Creek, And had lunch beside the police station, before going on — a bit bleak. It was dark when we got to the Crossing, and late when we found where to cam We pitched tents on the bank of the river and used the one "loo" on the ramp Thursday was relatively easy, we walked, swam or sat on the sand. Then went for a trip up the river with the crocodiles up on the land. On Friday we went on to Derby and put Lizzie White on the plane, Then to Broome in time for the evening; we were back to the coast once again We pitched our small tents on theforeshore, the tide was very far out, The moon-rise was really a picture, with its staircase of gold round about. The showers and laundries were marvellous; hot water in all did abound. We made the most of this heaven, and washed everything to be found. The Feast of the Pearl was in progress, so we watched the parade in the town. The dragon' was really fantastic; there was also a queen with a crown. We had a communion that evening around the camp-fire, in the dew! Next day saw the dinosaur's footprints, and relics, — there were quite a few. Next morning we set off for Hedland, miles of red road full of dust. The scrub on all sides was so scrappy, we went down a track and got "bushed." From the Port with its salt and its iron we travelled to Wittenoom town, Close up the Hamersley Ranges, where asbestos and iron is found. The gorges are truly spectacular — we visited many next day; Jagged red cliffs full of beauty with their falls and small creeks by the way. In those ranges the ore mining companies have established their towns, looking nice, We watched the machinery working and shopped in the town of Tom Price.
From here we then set out for Exmouth; two Americans joined us that day, We went to the North-West Cape lighthouse and the canyons in the range on the We travelled on then to Carnarvon, where the river flows oft underground. Saw the satellite dish and the gardens where bananas and pawpaws abound. From there we set out for Kalbarri to find there was really no room. So on to the Hutt River Province where Prince Leonard was truly "in bloom"! Some slept on the ground — it was freezing; others braved the smelly sheep she The stench of the sheep was o'erpowering, we were glad when we'd left for d At Geraldton we toured round the city, and went to bed early that night. But it lighteninged and threatened to pelter, so we pulled down our tents in a And travelled along in the darkness, past towns and places galore. At four we pulled up by the roadside to finish our sleep with a snore! We breakfasted then at New Norcia, while everyone there was asleep. We kept warm by the side of our fire, then walked around the town for a pee We came on to Perth by mid-morning and camped near the hills way out east. Our tripping round Perth was circuitous, but we saw the main city at least. The train trip back home was luxurious, clean sheets and a bed, which was nice And beautiful meals in the "Diner"; rocked then to sleep in a trice. The trip I believe was successful, everyone settled in fast; The chatter and drinks flowed so freely, and the photos will make it all last.
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On 28th February, 1975 all houses displayed great ability at the Swimming Sports held at Kardinia Park. Girls who were not swimming lined the pool encouraging their team-mates. The day finished with a victory to Morres. The results including both Senior and Junior School being as follows:— 1st Morres — 389i. 2nd School —352. 3rd Austin — 299. 4th Volum-—240i From the House Sports a swimming team was selected to represent the School in the Inter-school Swimming Sports, these being held on 2nd March at the Olympic Pool in Melbourne. Despite the terrific competition The Hermitage team swam and dived with keen enthusiasm, a credit to the school. The results of the day were as follows:— 1st M.C.E.G.G.S. — 531. 2nd M.L.C. —519. 3rd P.L.C. — 461. 4th Morongo — 380|. 5th Hermitage — 369|. On Saturday, 8th March, the following girls were selected from the School team to compete in the Geelong All Schools Swimming:— Yvonne Ctercteko (captain), Vicki Grove, Liza Richardson, Elizabeth Firth. Kate Purnell, Helen Purnell, Fiona Purnell, Jacki Fairley. Joanne Elliot, Caroline Long, Lyndsay McKendrick and Kerry Quinton. These girls did remarkably well, all receiving some acknowledgement during the day. The Batten Shield was won by Morongo. Our final swimming event for the year was an afternoon at the Geelong Grammar School. Morongo again achieved first place with 198 points, but the Hermitage and G.G.S. were equal second with 163 points.
Thanks must go to Miss Britten for her organisation and we appreciate the fact that she was always there when we needed help. I would also like to thank all the girls and staff that have helped during the season, especially at the School Swimming Sports, for doing their utmost for the benefit of all the girls participating in this activity. Robyn Markovits.
Swimming team:— R. Markovits (Captain) J. Allan, E. Firth, S. Dean, C. Long, V. Kratochvil, P. Noble, Y. Ctercteko, L. Kelly, R. McKendrick, L. Richardson, L McKendrick, A. Fisken, M. Pizer. L Elliot L. Rawson, F. Purnell, J. Elliot, J. Fairly, K. Quinton, K. Purnell, V. Grove, P. King, L. Warren, J. Long, J. Pocock, A. Chalmers, C. Bubb, S. Morrison, H. Purnell, S. Parker. D. Rowen, R. Lees and J. Beaurepaire.
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ATHLETICS On Tuesday, the 28th October the House Athletic Sports were held. The results are as follows:— Open: 800 Metres: 1st V. Johnson, 2nd L. Richardson, 3rd P. Spratt. Time: 2 minutes 27.1 seconds (record). Long Distance Throw: 1st A. Brumby, 2nd S. Hunt, 3rd E. Tamakin Distance: 46.40 metres. (record). 400 Metres: 1st V. Johnson, 2nd M. Pescott, 3rd S. Beaumont. Time: 1 minute 10.3 sees. (record). 100 Metres: 1st M. Pescott, 2nd J. Grove, 3rd G. Price. Time 14.00 seconds. Diamond Throw: 1st Austin, 2nd Volum, 3rd School. Time: 1 minute 12.8 sees, (record). 800 Metre Walk: 1st J. Mitchell, 2nd L Kelly. 3rd S. Weiland. Time: 4 minutes 15 seconds. 200 Metres: 1st W. Dean, 2nd A. Brumby, 3rd J. Bone.Time: 30.8 seconds (equal record). Under 17: 400 Metres: 1st S. Dean, 2nd M. Houghton, 3rd A. Gray. Time: 1 minute 14.3 seconds. 100 Metres: 1st S. Ritchie, 2nd G. Holmes, 3rd A. Fisken. Time: 13.8 seconds (record). 200 Metres: 1st S. Dean, 2nd S. Ritchie, 3rd M. Houghton. Time 30.70 seconds. Over 16 Events: High Jump: 1st R. Markovits, 2nd (equal) J. Nail, S. Hodgson, D. Cole and R. McKendrick. Distance: 1.25 metres. Discus: 1st S. Dean, 2nd R. Markovits, 3rd A. Chalmers. Distance: 26.35 metres. 100 Metre Hurdles: 1st M. Houghton, 2nd R. Markovits, 3rd J. Quickmire. Time: 19.7 sees. Shot Put: 1st R. Markovits, 2nd J. Waterhouse, 3rd M. Stevens & A. Chalmers. Distance: 7.93 metres. Long Jump: 1st S. Ritchie, 2nd S. Dean. 3rd M. Houghton. Distance: 4.26 metres. Javelin: 1st R. McKendrick, 2nd S. Hunt, 3rd R. Gordon. Distance: 24.40 metres. 4 x 100 Metre Circular Relay: 1st Morres, 2nd Austin, 3rd School. Time: 58.50 seconds. Under 16: Javelin: 1st S. Donald, 2nd S. Hopkins, 3rd M. Adeney. Distance: 19 metres (record). 100 Metre Hurdles: 1st K. Hope, 2nd F. McDonald, 3rd P. Spratt. Time: 18.50 seconds (record). Discus: 1st P. King, 2nd M. Lantz, 3rd T. Pinnow. Distance: 21.75 metres. Long Jump: 1st M. Adeney, 2nd F. McDonald, 3 - d K. Hope. Distance: 4.14 metres. 400 Metres: 1st J. Mitchell, 2nd M. Pescott, 3rd P. Spratt. Time: 1 minute 14.90 seconds. High Jump: 1st L Kelly, 2nd F. McDonald, 3rd V. Kratochvil & J. Costin. Distance: 1.37 m 100 Metres: 1st K. Hope, 2nd L Kelly, 3rd F. McDonald. Time: 13.8 seconds. Shot Put: 1st P. King, 2nd C. Enders, 3rn W. Dean. Distance: 8.37 metres. 200 Metres: 1st V. Johnson, 2nd P. Spratt, 3rd J. Allen. Time??' 30.8 seconds.
4 x 100 Metres Circular Relay: 1st Austin, 2nd Volum, 3rd Morres. Time: 59.1 seconds. Under 15: 100 Metre Hurdles: 1st P. King, 2nd M. Webb, 3rd J. Costin. Time: 19.6 seconds. 100 Metres: 1st J. Bone, 2nd W. Dean. 3rd M. Webb. Time: 13.9 seconds. 200 Metres: 1st M. Pescott, 2nd M. Webb, 3rd J. Bone. Time: 30.3 seconds. 4 x 100 Metre Circular Relay: 1st Austin, 2nd Morres, 3rd Volum. Time: 60.4 seconds. Under 14: Shot Put: 1st R. Sutcliffe, 2nd M. Kratochvil, 3rd V. Tomkins. Distance: 8.53 metres. High Jump: 1st S. Weiland, 2nd P. Allen, 3rd L Rawson. Distance: 1.22 metres. 100 Metre Hurdles: 1st L. Rawson, 2nd J. Pocock, 3rd S. O'Shea. Time: 19.6 seconds. Javelin: 1st J. Pocock, 2nd D. Stevens, 3rd K. Purnell. Distance: 17.75 metres (record). 400 Metres: 1st L. Richardson, 2nd E. Firth, 3rd S. Ingpen. Time: 1 minute 10.7 sees, (record). 100 Metres: 1st L. Rawson, 2nd A. Spratt, 3rd R. Sutcliffe. Time: 14.7 seconds. Discus: 1st R. Sutcliffe, 2nd A. Spratt, 3rd M. Kratochvil. Distance: 21.74 metres (record). Long Jump: 1st A. Spratt, 2nd K. Murray, 3rd L. Richardson. Distance: 4.09 metres. 200 Metres: 1st A. Spratt, 2nd L. Richardson, 3rd R. Sutcliffe. Time 30.6 seconds. 4 x 100 Metre Circular Relay: 1st School, 2nd Volum, 3rd Morres. Time: 61 seconds. Under 13: 100 Metre Hurdles: 1st P. Allen, 2nd S. Northfield 3rd J. Beaurepaire. Time: 18.9 sees, (equal record). 100 Metres: 1st S. McFarlane, 2nd P. Allen, 3rd S. Northfield. Time: 13.9 seconds (record). 200 Metres: 1st S. McFarland, 2nd P. Allen, 3rd S. Northfield. Time: 30.1 seconds. 4 x 100 Metre Circular Relay: 1st Morres, 2nd School, 3rd Austin. Time: 60.8 sees, (record) Under 12: Long Jump: 1st S. Grove, 2nd S. Leeder, 3rd B. Sizer. Distance: 3.64 metres (record). 100 Metres: 1st M. Bryant, 2nd S. Leeder, 3rd S. Steffenhagen. Time: 16.0 seconds. High Jump: 1st C. Ponder, 2nd S. Steffenhagen, 3rd G. Wombwell. Distance: 1.11 metres (record). 4 x 100 Metre Circular Relay: 1st Volum, 2nd Morres, 3rd School. Time 66.7 sees, (record) Under 11: 100 Metres: 1st S. Grove, 2nd S. Lindross, 3rd F. Purnell. Time: 15.6 seconds (record). 4 x 100 Metre Circular Relay: 1st School, 2nd Morres, 3rd Volum. 68.7 seconds (record). Grand Total House Points for 1975 Athletics: 1st Austin 219 points. 2nd Morres 186 points. 3rd School 175 points. 4th Volum 140 points.
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GOING HOME I felt dazed walking home after one awful term of school. I'd just come off a bus that was terrible. It smelt of cigarette smoke, nothing like the air out here. The sun was shining but there was a very cool breeze. My feet made a clang on an iron plate and then a shuffle on some loose stones. My shadow was lying on the grass, and my foot made a crunching sound as I tried to stamp on it. The flowers seemed brighter than usual and bees hummed among them. An aeroplane buzzed in the clouds and a car zoomed by. I brushed against some grass. It felt soft and I watched in fascination as a snail crawled amongst it. I leaned against a cool pole amongst some sour grass and prickly bushes and watched a little nut roll down a slope. Little ants climbed on a little pink flower growing amongst some stones. In the distance I saw. our farm-home, the place I dreamt of every night at boarding school. Sophie Ingpen Grade 4
THE SEA-SIDE Down at the sea I watch the boats bobbing along like tiny cork floats, the sea runs over my little toes, and after that away it goes. I make a castle with the sand, then 1 pat it with my hand. I gather sea-weed from the beach, and also shells within my reach. Tracey Lee Grade 5
THE CAMP Friday came at last, the moment we had all been waiting for. I always had enjoyed a holiday but this one was really something special. On the first night none of us could get to sleep. Katie and I were in a cabin with six grade fivers. Saturday morning I wished I could have stayed in bed all day but I knew I had to get up and have breakfast. After breakfast 1 went to the Gymnasium with my friend Katie. Then we went to the ropes; while I was swinging I fell and grazed my hand. Later we went bush walking. We had only got to the second corner when it started to pour so we rushed back to the cabins. After lunch we had archery which was really exciting. 1 hit the target once. After archery we had survival. Survival was really good too; it showed us how to build a hut and a stretcher. That night at the Recreation Hall all the grade fivers and sixers were telling all the fourth graders that there were prowlers. My friend Tina and I burst into tears. After that little drama we had supper and I was in the duty group. After supper everyone went to bed. The next morning I had to serve breakfast which was eggs, bacon and toast. I had only eaten one piece of toast when everyone blundered in. All through breakfast I was thinking about our canoeing. Finally the moment came when we went canoeing, Mr. Brown said that I was very good at it. Then we had our lunch and later we had to clean up our cabins. After that we were free to go home with our parents. I really did enjoy the camp. „ . Mandy Butler-Davis Grade 4
AUST
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There was great participation in both the Netball and Hockey and the girls really showed tremendous determination and spirit for the House. Congratulations to Volum who were premiers in both the Netball and Hockey. School were again victorious in the House Singi n g — congratulations School for a fine effort. My thanks go to the whole of Austin House for their tremendous contribution and effort in the singing, and especially to Liz Day, Kate Hope. Penny King and Miranda Brockman.
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Austin was victorious in the Cross-country at the start of third term and also in the Athletics. The time and effort put into the Aths by the girls was truly worth while and my thanks go to all the girls who competed, to the helpers and the spectators who gave a tremendous amount of encouragement.
My congratulations go to the following girls who received House Colours this year:— Ann Chalmers, Elizabeth Day, Kate Hope and Robyn McKendrick. Virginia Cook, Penny King, Edna Steffenhagen.
1975 has been another year of excitement and enthusiasm from all those in Austin and the House spirit has been high.
With the Swimming Sports in first term there was a feeling of eagerness and great support. The swimmers were enthusiastic and were greatly encouraged by the onlookers and helpers. Congratulations go to Morres for their win in the Swimming this year and my thanks to all the Austin girls who competed, an equally tremendous job was done by all.
Keeness was shown by all in the Baseball and Tennis and the girls certainly tried their hardest in both activities. However, congratulations must go to Morres for their win in the Baseball and to Volum for their win in the Tennis.
The enthusiasm seemed to lack a little with the Debating at the start of second term, but with encouragement from the girls, the debaters all did a tremendous job and must all be congratulated for the great amount of work and time put into preparing the debates. Congratulations also go to School House for their well deserved victory.
Finally I would like to say thank you to my vice-captains, Ann Chalmers Liz Day and Kate Hope who's help and support throughout the year has been greatly appreciated.
Good luck to all in Austin House next year and remember to keep the enthusiasm and House spirit high. Melanie Houghton
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Morres House's success occurred at the beginning of the year. We were premiers in both swimming and baseball. The determination and enthusiasm, although the success did not carry through the year, were present to the very end. The year began with the Swimming Sport's held at Kardinia Park on Friday, 28th February. Once again we were victorious! My congratulations and thanks go to Mandy Hicks, Caroline Long, Virginia Kratochvil, Kerry Quintin and all the other girls who helped us to keep the premiership. We were also victorious in the Baseball — the Juniors remaining undefeated throughout the season, and the seniors were only beaten by Austin. Thanks go to Sue McFarland, captain of the Junior team and all the players. Most members of Morres participated in the House Tennis Championships. We put up a very courageous effort, especially Rhonda Sutcliffe, who won the Junior Singles and Doubles Championship and Virginia Kratochvil, runner-up in the Senior Singles, Congratulations to Volum in winning the premiership. Morres consequently came second. The Netball and Hockey Championships began in second term. Our good tackling and sportsmanship enabled us to come second in the Netball and third in the Hockey. Once again Volum was too strong for us. My congratulations to Volum. The hockey field claimed two victims — Sue McFarland and Gillian Price, both had to be carried off the field. Reserves were put in their place and the hope of a possible victory kept the team in fighting spirit.
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Debating was also in second term. Like the other inter-house competitions it was held in a round-robin fashion meaning that the three teams — two senior and one junior had to argue their way through three rounds. Even though we undoubtedly tried hard we were unable to beat the outstanding argumentative quality in School House. Thanks to all members of the teams. Debating was followed by singing, another activity that we could not come to terms with. On the day however, we did extremely well. Congratulations must once again go to School House for their unmistakable vocal qualities. On Tuesday, the 28th October, we were fortunate to have our Athletic Sports, that had already been cancelled once due to rain, on the previous Friday. Here again Morres showed their outdoor talent for sporting activities. House spirit and the overall attitude of the girls was pleasing to note. Congratulations to Austin for a fine effort. The cross-country was held in September. The overall points being added to the Athletics. We had achieved a well earned 2nd position in the cross-country and in due respect came 2nd in the Athletic Sports. The final positions being as follows:— 1st Austin, 2nd Morres, 3rd School and 4th Volum. I would like to congratulate the following girls in Morres to whom House Colours were awarded — Sue Dean, Birgitta Henderson and Gwen Hill, Genevieve Cox, Amanda Hicks, Andrea Pullin, Sally Rudolph, Nicola Stewart. In particular I would like to thank my vicecaptains, Sue Ritchie, Sue Hodgson and Gillian Price for their consistent help throughout the year. As the Hermitage, in following years, will not have senior girls, I would like to extend my hopes that Morres House will continue nevertheless as a House to be proud of. Our motto to be remembered by old and new Morres girls is "A chain is as strong as its weakest link." Robyn Markovits.
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The House activities for 1975, started w i t h the Swimming Sports at Kardinia Park. School came a very exciting second to Morres, w h o m w e congratulate on a very commendable w i n . I must also congratulate the School s w i m m i n g team on their fine effort and the School cheer squad for their vocal contribution.
The Tennis competitions w e r e also in first term and although School did not s h o w any sparkling talent, w e had a lot of fun. as nearly everyone in the House entered into the spirit of things, picked up a racket and had a " b a s h . " Congratulations to Volum for their stupendous effort.
The Baseball was not altogether successful. School House came third and Morres once again took the cup. However, w e all had a lot of fun and House spirit w a s very high w h i c h after all is the main thing.
Second term w a s soon upon us, and w i t h it Hockey and Netball. V o l u m played brilliantly taking both cups. Unfortunately w e f o u n d that Netball wasn't really our forte and w e came last. The Hockey w a s more in our line but w e were still outclassed and came third.
A f t e r a gruelling 3 w e e k s of arguing School w o n the Debating w i t h 8 w i n s out of 9. My most sincere thanks to all those w h o debated and also to W e n d y Hubbard and M r s . Thomson for all their help.
School w e r e also in very fine voice for the Singing C o m p e t i t i o n . A f t e r all the practising, w e all felt w e d e s e r v e d to w i n , and w i n w e d i d . Congratulations t o the House. In third t e r m w e had the Cross-country. I think perhaps the m a j o r i t y of the House w e r e n ' t as fit as w e c o u l d have been. This s h o w e d in the final r e s u l t s , w h e r e School House came third. Congratulations to A u s t i n for a fine w i n . Our last c o m p e t i t i o n for the year w a s the House A t h l e t i c s . The standard w a s very high and School c a m e a close t h i r d . Once again congratulations t o A u s t i n for their w i n , they certainly d e s e r v e d it.
Looking back o v e r the year, I feel very proud of the H o u s e . The kids w e r e co-operative at all times a n d house spirit and enthusiasm w a s a l w a y s h i g h . I w o u l d like to congratulate Sue Power, J e n n y W a t e r h o u s e , Debbie Philip, Alex B r u m b y , W e n d y Hubbard and Sheryl Hunt on receiving their House Colours. I w o u l d also like to thank m y vice-captains Lizzy W h i t e . Debbie Philip and Debbie T r e m b a t h and the House M i s t r e s s e s M r s . T h o m s o n , M r s Stafford, M r s . Fisher a n d M r s . W e b s t e r for all their encouragement a n d help throughout the year. To those w h o are returning to the House, I w i s h them luck a n d hope that they remember that spirit and helpfulness are the main purposes of our House. Play u p . play up and play the game School g o o d luck. A n i t a Fisken
VOLUM
"not for oneself but for all" Although 1975 was a relatively successful year for V o l u m , w e did not start w e l l nor end w e l l , being defeated.by the other houses at the Swimming and Athletics. The house swam as fast as possible and in spite of some incredible efforts by individuals w e could not make the grade in the team events. Congratulations to Morres for their fine effort.
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First term still saw a success, however. In the tennis, combined w i t h the annual championships, V o l u m w o n the premiership. This w a s partly due to nearly everyone in the house entering them as to the number of good players in Volum at the moment.
Baseball was not as successful as hoped, but good sportsmanship and spirit was s h o w n by all.
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Second t e r m w a s a more encouraging time for V o l u m . The teams and supporters really rose t o the occasion and V o l u m came out premiers in b o t h Netball and Hockey. W e w e r e j u s t beaten by School in the Singing C o m p e t i t i o n s , b u t V o l u m really tried hard and I believe a m o s t surprising b u t enjoyable time resulted for all the listeners. In debating w e were also s e c o n d t o School. The debates b e t w e e n the Houses w e r e m o s t l y very close b u t School s h o w e d that once again they w e r e not to be beaten w i t h some inspiring arguments.
Finally t o third term and the cross-country and A t h l e t i c Sports. Obviously V o l u m girls are n o t m a d e for long-distance running and so w e came last this year in these events. Congratulat i o n s t o all those hefty and hearty A u s t i n girls w h o crossed the line before us.
In retrospect, I feel that spirit and enthusiasm has been g o o d this year, especially from the j u n i o r s w h o have always been ready for any emergency. Special thanks t o all those girls and staff w h o s e " h e l p f u l hints' 1 w e r e very encouraging during the y e a r — e s p e c i a l l y t o the v i c e - c a p t a i n s , Andrea, Pip and Gillian, t o the house-mistresses, M r s . Quickmire and M r s . A r m strong. T o those girls w h o w e r e awarded House Colours this year, I offer my special c o n gratulations. Lastly, I w i s h g o o d luck t o all the girls n e x t year, w h e r e v e r they may be going. Keep up the g o o d w o r k ! Jane Grove.
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Music has played an enjoyable yet important part in our school life again in 1975 The Junior Choir which has performed extremely well on all occasions has taken part in the All Schools Music Festival, helped to complete a musical programme presented at the Blind Day Centre, performed at the Senior School Assembly and helped to entertain parents of the Junior School at the Junior School Concert, also accompanied by the Orchestra. The School's sponsoring of one terms cello lessons again this year plus the added encouragement given to several girls to begin learning both wind and string instruments has resulted in the Orchestra increasing in numbers and being able to attempt more adventurous pieces. Consequently the Orchestra has shown a marked improvement.
After many weeks of dedicated practise, both the Hermitage and Geelong College Choirs presented "Acis and Galatea" and "Carmen" to parents and friends at Geelong College. The Orchestras from both schools completed the programme. This combined Choir and Madrigal Group plus the Hermitage Orchestra also took part in the "Six Schools Music Festival." This year the 4th Formers played a major role in conducting the school service by presenting "Jo Jonah," a Folk Dramalogue by Colin Hodgelts with the rest of the school assisting in some of the choruses. The choir also sang one Anthem. The Senior Choir and Madrigal Group will complete this year by singing at the Carol Service. The Inter-House singing competition which included the whole school was once again of a vey high standard. Congratulations to the winners. School House. Some of the girls preparing for A.M.E.B. and H.S.C. examinations performed for the school in one of the General Periods allotted to music. I wish to thank all the girls who played the hymns for us this year, in particular Virginia Kratochvil, Jenny Nail and Kristine Mellens. Also, "thanks" to Jane Grove for her assistance throughout the year. A special "thank-you" to Mrs. Martinez who has devoted every lunchhour and many nights after school to the Choirs, Madrigal Group and Orchestra and made music at The Hermitage a worthwhile and pleasurable activity. Good luck to everyone involved in musical activities next year in the combined school. Liz Day
LIBRARY
This year the Library has been running very smoothly, thanks mainly to the efforts of the Library Committee, who have worked at minding the desk, processing and mending books and helping to keep the shelves in order throughout the year. A sale of old books and magazines was held in third term, and from the proceeds we were able to purchase some paperbacks. A number of new books, both fiction and reference, were added to the Library throughout the year. In particular we are indebted to the late Mr. Louis Whyte, of Newtown, for his generous bequest of many valuable books, which were greatly appreciated. In second term a number of girls attended a meeting at Geelong College to hear a representative of the Macmillan Co. of publishers give a talk on publishing books, and afterwards accept from him a copy of "The Tyranny of Distance" by Geoffrey Blainey. On Old Girls Day this year, a number of old photo albums and other records of the school's past were placed on display in the Library, where they were eagerly looked at by present students of the School, as well as by the Old Girls. Next year, although the Library will no longer be used by 5th and 6th Forms, it will be catering for both boys and girls, and it is expected that this will greatly widen the range of material available, and thus be of benefit, to all. n conclusion, the Library Committee would like to say "thank-you" to Mrs. Barley, whose help and guidance has been invaluable throughout the year. Isabel Buntine
TENNI This year the seniors enjoyed a pleasant day at M.L.C. where all the inter-school matches were played in Round Robin style and at which reasonable success was attained. Enthusiasm in all teams was strong and the A's enjoyed several practice and social matches with the Geelong College, Geelong Grammar, Morongo and Clonard. The U/15's and U/13's also enjoyed a Round Robin matches from which the U/15's • emerged undefeated. The juniors were not without their social matches and several enjoyable afternoons were spent by the U/13's playing Bostock, Gould College, Ryton and Morongo. Thanks go to Miss Britten, the captains of the various teams and the girls, whose support and enthusiasm contributed to a most enjoyable season. Michele Macauley (Captain)
TENNIS TEAMS Senior A — 1st P a i r - -P. Spratt and M. Stevens. 2nd Pair —- M. Macauley and V. Kratochvil. 3rd P a i r - -P. Noble and R. McKendrick. 4th Pair- - K. Grove and T Wishart. Senior B — 1st P a i r - - J . Robbins and A. Fisken. 2nd Pair- - E. Steffenhagen and S. Barrett. 3rd Pair- - A . Gray and G. Opie. 4th Pair — • L. Annois, V. Cook & S. Francis. U/15 A — 1st P a i r - - R. Sutcliffe and D. Stevens. 2nd Pair - - A. Spratt and S. Manning. 3rd P a i r - - L. Richardson and S. Crowl. 4th P a i r - - A . Pullen and J. Barrett. U/15 B — 1st P a i r - - W . Dean and S. Rudolph. 2nd Pair - - K. Moore and M. Pizer. 3rd P a i r - • L. Rawson and N. Hodgson. 4th Pair- - S. Morrison and S. McMillan.
U/13 A — 1st Pair — S. Northfield and K. Quinton. 2nd Pair—S. O'Shea and E. Oslington. 3rd Pair—M. Kirby and P. Dodds. 4th Pair—S. Steffenhagen, K. Backwell and T. Wellam. U/13 B — 1st Pair—H. Tarr and S. Williams. 2nd Pair — A. Beaumont and C. Opie. 3rd Pair — A. Green and S. Grove. 4th Pair—M. Bowen and M. Goldsworthy. MATCH RESULTS Against P.L.C.— Senior A won -16-14 games. Senior B lost 24-8 games. U/15 A won 20-11 games. U/15 B lost 16-13 games. U/13 A won 14-13 games. U/13 B lost 12-10 games.
Against Morongo — Senior A won 19-12 games. Senior B lost 27-2 games. U/15 A won 15-11 games. U/15 B lost 13-12 games. U/13 A lost 16-7 games. U/13 B lost 15-7 games. Against M.L.C.— Senior A lost 25-6 games. Senior B lost 21-7 games. U/15 A won 18-9 games. U/15 B won 8-5 games. Against M.C.E.G.G.S.— Senior A drew 14-14 games. Senior B lost 18-9 games. U/15 A won 15-14 games. U/15 B won 16-11 games. U/13 A lost 17-6 games. U/13 B won 12-9 games.
SENIOR A TEAM From left: P. Spratt, M. Macauley, T. Wishart, K. Grove, R. McKendrick, P. Noble, M. Stevens, V. Kratochvil.
BASEBALL Although unsuccessful this year, the Baseball teams played extremely well and often came close to victory. This year all Association matches were played in Round Robin competition. Therefore the teams in each age group played all their matches on the one Saturday. This meant the matches were very much shorter. Of all the matches we played the scores were very close, and often we were only marginally defeated — who knows, maybe we take longer to warm up! But the girls were enthusiastic and co-operative and played to the best of their ability. i would like to thank all the girls for participating in the school teams and also Miss P. Britten for help, encouragement and untiring support throughout the year. For those returning next year, I hope you will continue to play and enjoy baseball and I would like to wish you all the best of luck for the future. Sue Ritchie TEAMS Senior A S. Hodgson R. Markovits M.. Houghton K. Hope D. Raven S. Hopkins S. Ritchie (C) B. Henderson G. Price
P. C. 1. 2. 3. S.S. LO.F. C.O.F. R.O.F. Also played
P. C. 1. 2. 3. S.S. LO.F. C.O.F. R.O.F.
P. C. 1. 2. 3. S.S. L.O.F. C.O.F. R.O.F. Also played
U/15 A A. Brumby (C) J. Pocock M. Adeney S. Parker J. Bone A. Stanbury S. Knight D. Henty A. Baulch
U/15 B L. Elliot (C) M. Kratochvil J. Jordon J. Buntine R. Milburn J. Moore A. Kelly J. Sedgewick S. Milne
U/13 A J. Tarr (C) J. Fairley S. McFarland J. Beaurepaire L. Coates S. Grayling J. Elliot S. Weiland J. Parker C. McDonald K. Pickering K. Quinton C. Nickolson
U/13 B K. Murray H. Purnell P. Allen D. George P. Gubbins K. Pickering A. Putkunz P. Peterson F. Purnell A. Hemingway S. Steffenhagen M. Kirby
ResultsSenior B N. Stewart V. Grove S. Donald S. Dean R. Gordon (C) E. White Z. Walace G. Hill S. Hunt D. Cole M. Willis
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This year's six, accident-prone hockey TEAMS teams although not collecting any cups, showed Senior A Senior B great enthusiasm and support in the games G. L Kelly D. Cole (C) against other schools. J. Quickmire V. Cook LB. The senior A team showed their ability in N. Stewart R.B. S. Barrett hockey at Stead Park as runner-ups, just being L.H.B. L. White S. Hunt defeated by Bell Park High School. C.H.B. J. Allan A. Kelly The U/15 B and U/13 A teams also showed R.H.B. S. Dean B. Veiland their ability by being undefeated in the assocA. Fisken L.W. V. Carlyle iation matches at P.L.C. G. Price (C) J. Buntine LI. Finally on behalf of the teams, I would like K. Hope C. S. Hooper to thank Miss Britten for her continual encourS. Hopkins R.I. M. Adeney agement and assistance throughout the season. P. Noble R.W. J. Coates Good luck to those playing hockey in the future. Gill Price (Captain) U/13 B U/15 B U/13 A D. Bowen G. L Elliott E. Oslington M. Soames S. McMillan LB. A. Putkun J. Elliott J. Long R.B. P. Gubbins T. H eg arty J. Sedgewick L.H.B. L. Coates D. Macauley (C) A. Baulch C.H.B. J. Fairley T. Willam E. Firth R.H.B. J. Parker C. Brockman S. Morrison L.W. J. Beaurepaire J. Salmon L. Frizzell L.I. L. McKendrick L. Buckingham J. Buntine (C) C. S. McFarland (C S. Williams R. Milburn R.I. P.Allan H. Purnell, M. Kratochvil, R.W. A. Beaumont K. Milne S. Milne MATCHES ts-
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Senior A lost 4-0 lost 4-0 — drew 0-0 Senior B drew . - . . 0-0 - _ lost 3-0 — lost 3-0 U/15A lost 1-0 lost 2-0 drew 0-0 lost 1-0 U/15B won 4-0 won 1-0 won 6-0 drew 0-0 U/13A won 2-1 won 1-0 — won 2-1 U/13B lost 1-0 lost 2-0 — drew 0-0 SENIOR A TEAM Back, Left to right: S. Dean, L Kelly, E. White, K. Hope.
U/15 A F. Nelson J. Barrett M. Adeney A. Kelly A. Stanbury J. Hopkins J. Pocock L. Richardson W. Dean S. Parker (C) J. Coates
NETBALL As in previous years, results we obtained were not indicative of "how the game was played." All the netball teams experienced a victory at some stage during the season. There was a keen enthusiasm and a notable fighting spirit displayed by the girls which unfortunately cannot be shown by mere observance of the scores. Netball has proved to be one of the more popular activities within the school. We never seem to fail to scrape up a Senior C and D whenever they are needed which is a credit to the girls who try out for these teams. For a school which has very small numbers and which offers little scope for picking teams, everybody did well. It is always a pleasant feeling to triumph over the other team but something I have heard from many girls that it is the spirit of the game and the team participation, and not the winning, that makes the game a good one. We should all have this in our minds when we lose so we do not feel so bad, and also when we win, so we do not feel too good! I would like to express my thanks to Miss Britten for the time and help that she has put into training the teams during the netball season. The support and help from the other team captains and the girls themselves, was much appreciated and contributed to the overall enjoyable netball season. Robyn Markovits G.S. G.A. W.A. C. W.D. G.D. G.K. Also played
U/13 A K. Murray S. Northfield K. Backwell S. O'Shea (C) S. Steffenhagen S. Weiland C. Long A. Kelly D. George V. Webb
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G.S. G.A. W.A. C. W.D. G.D. G.K. Also played G.S. G.A. W.A. C. W.D. G.D. G.K. G.S. G.A. W.A. C. W.D. G.D. G.K. Also played
Senior B Senior A D. Rowen A. Chalmers J. Robbins M. Stevens M. Macauley E. Day G. Cox G. Holmes S. Ritchie B. Henderson R. McKendrick M. Houghton (C) R. Markovits (C ) S. Hodgson V. Johnson J. Brown S. Knight Senior D Senior C S. Donald A. Pullin (C) V. Kratochvil J. Bone V. Grove D. Phillip G. Hill (C) S. Crowl J. Mitchell E. Steffenhagen J. Brown J. Jordon V. Johnson S. Rudolph U/15 B U/15 A A. Pullin (C) R. Sutcliffe S. Beaumont D. Wallace S. Knight E. Cox J. Costin M. Webb J. Mitchell J. Jordon J. Bone L. Rawson K. Moore D. Henty D. Wallace E. Cox S. Crowl L. Rawson
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SPORTS REPORT 1975
Whatever activity the girls participated in whether inter-house or inter-school, they showed a fine spirit and much enthusiasm throughout the course of the year. The Inter-house Swimming began the sporting syllabus. Morres for the third year in succession remained unbeaten. This was a tremendous effort and congratulations are due to all the qiris w h o gave their support. Thirteen girls represented The Hermitage in the Geelong All Schools Swimming. Morongo only just managed to take the Batten Shield which had been held by The Hermitage for the previous t w o years. The Combined Swimming Sports were held as usual at the Olympic Pool in Melbourne. Although the final points. The Hermitage being placed fifth out of five, indicates our s w i m m e r s were not of the same standard as those in other schools, the girls made an outstanding effort and showed commendable spirit. I thank them for their co-operation. This year, 1975, it was decided that the Association matches w o u l d be played on a set Saturday in the form of a Round Robin. There were three Round Robins played a term, where a whole Saturday was given away for each age group. They were divided into Senior, U/15 and U/13 w i t h a different school acting as hosts each weekend. This idea proved to be very successful, especially for the seniors as this meant there were more weekends available for other activities. As well as the Association matches. Senior Tennis and Baseball against Morongo w i t h Round Robin rules as a practice for the Association matches. The high standard of all the teams was shown by our success in many of the games throughout the season. The house matches also demonstrated our competitive spirit w i t h Morres winning the baseball overall. The house Tennis was c o m b i n e d with the school Tennis Championships, w h e r e b y the individuals played for both the house and themselves. Volum proved to be superior in this field.
In the I n t e r - s c h o o l Hockey matches in second term, only U / 1 3 A had unrivalled success; h o w e v e r all teams managed to w i n something! There was never a lack of candidates wishing to play netball as nine school teams were easily drawn up. Their u n d i m i n i s h e d enthusiasm contiued throughout the season and flowed into the house matches w h e r e V o l u m t o o k both premierships. Nearing the e n d of the year, the compulsory Cross-country l o o m e d into v i e w . Amidst shrieks and groans from the less fit and avoiding a clicking camera w a i t i n g at the gate, everyone managed to make their w a y around despite the length of the c o u r s e . T h i s w a s f o l l o w e d by the Geelong Schools A t h l e t i c s Carnival and an A t h letics Meeting w i t h the Geelong Grammar girls, w h i c h inspired o u r o w n A t h l e t i c s to such an extent that five records w e r e broken at our House A t h l e t i c s S p o r t s held at half term. Austin received the m a j o r i t y of p o i n t s . Congratulations to the Houses w h o w o n their respective p r e m i e r s h i p s , girls w h o obtained House Colours and S p o r t s Colours; for that matter, to all the girls w h o gave their support and co-operation. T o M i s s Patricia B r i t t e n , our only senior sports m i s t r e s s , m y gratitude does not seem to extend o v e r her ceaseless encouragement throughout the enormous field of activities covered this year. To those r e t u r n i n g , keep up the g o o d w o r k , and if you s h o w the same a m o u n t of enthusiasm and spirit as s h o w n this year, you'll be right mate! Good luck. Lizzy W h i t e
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It's like a prison camp — with Gestapo breathing down your neck. think they could have more things and cheaper in the tuckshop. Sometimes I wonder whether 1 should stay on, but for some unusual reason I force myself to forget this school. The girls wear a brown and green uniform. A fabulous
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Our family have always been Hermitagarians, — where will my kids go?
Slurping "sunny boys" in cubbies. Tipping our bottles of milk down the gully trap — a grade 4 privilege.
I love the playground best of all. I like Music best of all because I like to sing. This is right At The Hermitage it has god things to doo
Having to be kissed by Mrs. Jones. Going to "Big Assembly". Lethal "Medical Inspection".
It never changes, always the same. The swings and bars are good.
Baby oil and hitched up dresses. It certainly is a very strange place, unlike anyLast minute cross-country training.
where else.
French verbs and Latin idioms. Spazzes and secrets. Done-to-death Gilbert and Sullivans.
You have to throw yourself into this school or it throws you out.
Boarders scones and hopeful letters. Picking — teachers, other kids and almost everyone but yourself — to death.
We suffocated and strangled in school life, but we shall be saved in later years.
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LIVING SCULPTURE IN THE 75 ART DISPUY
There once was a "man" who sat on a wall. He thought himself big, he thought himself tall.
Galoop, galoop, galoop, GALOOP! "Mrs. Q. I love you!" cries Winnies' heart. Grey hair leans over brown. Brown eyes gaze up at hazel.
He whistled and laughed as women went by, and said to himself: "There's not a one good as I." Then one day did his beady eye behold, a most beautiful woman with a complexion of gold. "I'll have you!" he yelled down from the wall "No," said she, "You won't have me at all!" "But why on earth would you not want me? Just think of everything you soon could be."
Galoop, galoop, galoop, After a screwed up Piece of paper. A strange sight — Teacher crouching on floor. Flipping through pages of folder, Dog sitting, content beside her, Now racing after the paper. Soon, lying, panting but happy — Mrs. Q. picks up the White scraps, dotted All over the carpet. Stands up, looks teacherly, Winnie strolls nonchalantly away. Anonymous Form 4
"I am what I am, and I'll always be — And that's not with a man who makes a plaything of me. The trouble with you men (as 1 always say) is you think you are better in a funny sort of way. There's a need for a change in the thoughts you express; (It's largely the cause of your thick-headedness)." Well he had no reply to this sagacious proclaim, he simply sat on his wall with a look of disdain. But as day by day went by and by, a pensiveness overcame this fie. "I've been such a fool," he cried out to his wall. But sadly, the wall couldn't hear this at all.
BUCKING HORSE Fast, energetic movement of anger and vigour, A sweat covered coat approaching. Dust clinging thickly to the great water mass — Power is beautiful to see. Aggravation boiling, his temper is rising. The breath from his nose coming in snorts. Strange happenings whirling his mind to be broken. . Oh for the comfort of the great open plains! Dust sprays created by flying h o o v e :>His movements slowing as energy ebbs, His ears twitch in a curious manner. His tail no longer swishing resistance.
So may this be a lesson, to all of you men who think you are better — but you never have been.
Exhausted, deflated, a spirit broken, Man has conquered again. What was once magnificent, bright and strong Now lies too weak to stand.
You see, a person's a person no matter what "kind",. and all that's really needed is an open mind. Denise Craig
Penned in, restricted, roped and tied. Stands the pride of all the valley. But something is wrong, something amiss In the glory, what have we taken? Lisa Kelly Form 5
THE ISLAND Thoughtless, wrapped in a veil of distant superiority. She cares not to thrust it aside and become like you or I. I know her. She would not. I see her without sanity, for she is far too normal. Far too normal; she cares little. She is nothing to me, for 1 seek greater depth and emotion. I pity. She has none. I long for a careless word to burst from her perfect lips. No, There is none. I cry, I laugh and scream within at her restraint. Her reserve is far too strong for me to understand. I cannot understand, for she is not like me. Tina Wishart Form 5
THE TEACHER
THE BEACH
The door slammed and the chalk dust, resettled on the ledge. The chairs stood in neat rows, the tables scratched and torn, the books piled in a comer. She heaved a sigh, picked up an armful of papers and pinned a notice on the board. The daisy bush outside, drooped under the pouring rain. Jill, Sally, Diedre, Jane, Patty, Sue.
Its a huge aquamarine fathomless garden With a cresendo of drums and cymbals beating against the shore, then slowly dying down only to build up again — the sea.
Flowers and rocks on the nature table, choked under the layers of dust. Paint flaked from walls, windows shimmered with heat, the room hot, sticky. We need a new light globe, the readers are out of date. Kate don't yell. The daisy bush outside, withered in pounding heat. Mary, Julie, Kay, Mandy, Alex, Pip. The tin roof clashed and banged in the wind. Trees bent double their leaf skirts stripped from slender limbs. Sand hit the windows. Kerry don't cry. Sandy tie your laces, Cathy, please stop making paper darts. The daisy bush had been removed for building extensions. Oh Chris, Rena, Prue, Ro, Lizzie, Jean. Jean Buntine Form 4
They're the eggs of a great sea serpent Smooth and sleek, through being worn smooth by the sea — the rocks. A huge sea of golden sugar crystals glistening in the sun Squelching and squeaking under my feet like wet soggy snow — the sand. I stand on the sand, windswept and sunburnt But satisfied that nature is still here — Me. Lorelle Warren Form 2
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HEATHER MacDONALD Form 3 BLACK DEATH The night was hot and sultry; there we stood like too many chickens in a hutch. All emotion was gone; we didn't seem to be afraid or nervous, our faces blank and sad. A child called "Mummy .. Oh Mummy, where are you?" then an hysterical cry, then hush. Our eyes despondent and dull looked at the motherless one. "She's gone already, the child's mother, that is," I heard some-one say with almost spiteful gladness, for everyone had lost someone, everyone had been hurt, we were almost glad when we saw someone else's sorrow. It made me sick to see the smug faces looking at the child — but some were sorry, some had pity "Take this lot," I heard a crisp hard voice say. What a terrible thing war was, would I ever see my family again? No, there was no way I could escape. I would be shot like the rest. Enemy war camps had to get rid of us somehow. There we lined up . .. Bang! followed by a scream, bang, bang, ba. . . Yvonne Paton Form 2
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JULIE MITCHELL Form 4
To see the glass smooth sea peeping from behind an age old rock of shaded brown; and darkness of blue at edge from which old mother sky in times has grown, a little paler perhaps in old age but none the less a covering for the great stage on which the great rock of time still stands. Melenie Bowen Form 4
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The icicles hung dangling from the trees and the few shacks that were scattered along the frost bitten ground And then I saw him, A lone figure standing among the trees stamping his feet on the cold, frozen ground blowing endlessly at his hands, trying desperately, in vain, to dispose of that numbing cold. M y mind was tossing and turning, trying to make out why. why he would not move forward that little w a y to the shelter of the shacks. And then it dawned on me. He could not move. He could not walk those last vital steps where life lay waiting for him. Then as I watched, he stopped, stopped stamping his feet and blowing endlessly and desperately at his hands. He fell. fell and lay still, cold and frozen, with the ground. Shauna Worth Form 2
The sun beat down on the white sands. The clear salt water rippled at the shore and the gulls soared high above the dunes. The tides rose and retreated Leaving the sands strewn with hundreds of tiny shells. This would be the scene for many times to come As the cast-aways lay against the weatherbeaten rocks and thought of the reality that surrounded them. Melanie Houghton Form 6
OLD M A N W I T H THE HAT He's seen a lot — over the years and experienced much.
He's been happy and he's been sad — over and over again. A hat has covered his head for decades — yet still his features are furrowed
and have been aged by nature's elements. He has squinted into a gla glarey many a time, frustrated, and determined to overcome one of his many problems. His wife has lived — and died — and he has lived and will battle on — w i t h no less strength of mind than he has had before . . . .
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RACHEL GORDON Form 6
THE SEA It glistens like glass And the mirrored surface Moves to the drum roll Topped with lace The Sea. The cover like dark, brooding monsters The colour of ebony And shiver and groan in the wake of the sea The Rocks.
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They stretch towards the distant horizon An endless, golden mass And sigh with cold as the quiet waters caress. The Sands. I gaze at the vast expanse surrounding me And feel at peace with the tranquil sight I stand and look, hour upon hour, until at last the scene fades in the diminishing light. Me. Alison Brodie Form 2
THOUGHT She lay in thought her eyes like flying saucers because her wishes were drifting far away beyond the moon, the stars, and the new born day. She doesn't dream of finding snow in a mountain fairies beneath a fountain and rubber balloons made out of plastic moons with a stick to hold them on. Milliganimals dance around her bed. The Gofongo, The Wiggle Waggle and the twit lion with the bald head. Anne Moore Form 4
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ELNA SCHOLARSHIP FOR FASHION the highlight of the Fifth Form craft year . . . Since 1973, Elna Sewing Machines Pty. Ltd. have made the Scholarship an annual event. The money allocated is to further studies in Fashion or Needlecraft. It provides students attending Melbourne and Country High, Technical and Private Schools in Forms 4, 5 and 6, the opportunity to show their skills and creativity in 2 sections. 1. 2.
"After Five" Wear — Tailored Wear — Day Wear. Creative Arts.
Eleven Regional finals were held throughout Victoria during October, judged by a panel selected by Elna. The Hermitage hosted the Geelong Regional Final in Morres Hall where 55 girls modelled their outfits for the judges and an appreciative audience. Eight of our 5th Form students entered this year:— Jenny Brown Victoria Carlyle. Sue Donald. Glenda Holmes. Kate Hope. Sue Hopkins. Vera Johnston. Gill Price.
THE HERMITAGE ASSOCIATION I have much pleasure in presenting the report of The Hermitage Association. At our Annual Meeting in March, Miss Britten retired as President to allow a Parent to take her place. Mrs. Barrett, who was elected the new President, presented Miss Britten with a gift of appreciation and thanked her for all the time and effort she has given during her term of office. Mrs. Schofield and Mrs. Dennis were made Honorary Life Members of the Association in recognition of their faithful and generous service to the school. The following were elected to the Committee:— President—Mrs. Barrett. Vice-Presidents — Mrs. A. Hope and Mrs. 0. Crowl. Secretary — Mrs. J. Morrison. Treasurer—Mrs. J. Richardson. Committee — Mesdames Grove, Stevens, Pizer, Firth, Tarr, Macauley, Pullin, Hopkins, Gubbins, Scott, Elliott, Beaumont, McKendrick, Backwell, Opie and Paton. A series of morning coffee parties were held in early April to enable parents to meet each other, and these proved most successful. At the June meeting, Mr. Fisher, the Headmaster of Geelong Grammar School, spoke to us on various aspects of the amalgamation of the three schools, and parents were given an opportunity to ask questions. The meeting in third term was the final meeting of the Association when it was moved that the Association be wound up. The Bostock Parents and Friends Association has also wound
up its affairs and a new Parents' group is to be formed and known as 'The Highton Parents and Friends Association of Geelong Grammar School' Mr. John Herbert, the Master elect, spoke on some of the finalized arrangements for the Highton complex next year. Most of the money raised this year has come from the sale of Used Uniform, and I would particularly like to thank Mrs. Gubbins and Mrs. Firth for the hours they have spent arranging the collection and sale of uniform. This year we have purchased a pottery wheel and a kiln, some archery equipment and some library games. We are also providing screens, curtain track and a projector stand to help turn the present 6th Form Centre into an Activities Room. The Association presented every pupil enrolled at the School at the close of the year with a scroll and a book inscribed with her name and number of years spent at the School. The Members of Staff also received a scroll commemorating the final year of The Hermitage prior to amalgamation with Geelong Grammar School and Clyde. I would like to give special thanks to the members of the Committee who have helped so willingly during the year. We are also grateful to the Office and Domestic Staff for their help and co-operation in so many ways. This year has marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new and exciting venture for the School. I wish the new Association every success in the future. J. Morrison, Hon. Secretary.
JUNIOR SCHOOL AUXILIARY We began 1975 with a brand new and enthusiastic Committee with two representatives for each Form. We had been conscious of the fact that since the move to Highton, many parents were not having the opportunity of meeting one another socially, and the first meeting this year began with an informal luncheon in the 5th Form Centre for new mothers and old, given by the Committee. This was followed by morning coffee parties or luncheons given by various Committees for representatives in their homes for mothers with daughters in the particular grades they represented. We felt we all knew one another a little better by the time we had attended some of these. My grateful thanks goes to those people who so kindly offered their services and their homes. We have had numerous speakers at our monthly meetings which were held on Wednesday mornings, followed by morning tea with the Junior Teaching Staff. Our speakers at our meetings have included Mr. Noel White, the Senior Lecturer in Applied Education at the State College in Geelong, Mrs. Lucille Trethowan, one of our mothers, who had a very interesting sojur.i in Greece and then Lebanon, and Mrs. C. Barley, the School Librarian. The children gave us a wonderful concert during 2nd term when each class presented their various talents, and the School Orchestra was also very impressive. A lot of work goes into the preparation of these performances,' and we were all delighted with it. During 3rd term, we were sad that Mrs.
Janet Tomkinson had to give up her teaching owing to ill-health. For some years she has taught Grade 5 and was instrumental in introducing the interest and delights of discovering wildflowers — mothers as well as daughters learnt so much from her, and were sorry she was unable to continue this year. We extend our best wishes to her in her retirement. Our fund raising effort this year was a film morning at the Pix Theatre with a basket luncheon. With some of the proceeds, we purchased 2 carpet squares and a very necessary portable radio and cassette recorder for use in the Junior School. Our Sports Day concluded with a picnic lunch with the children when we provided drinks and icy poles. The Carol Service is to, be held on the final day of the Junior School at The Hermitage as we know it. At the close of the Service, The Hermitage Association will be presenting a book to each child with her date of entry into the school, together with a crested scroll. We cannot help feeling a little sad at the thought of amalgamation taking place with Bostock House next year, but one can only hope that the School will soar to even greater heights in its future in maintaining the high standards which have been the great attribute of the Junior School in the past. I extend my personal thanks to our Secretary, Audrey Alford, Treasurer Bev. Tarr and our Vice-president Vera Frizzell for their help over the year, and my thanks also to all members of the Committee. Best wishes for 1976. Ann Purnell, President.
EXAMINATIONS HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PASSES 1974 Ruth Allen: English D, Biology D, Geography C, Australian History C. Karen Arnott: English C. Literature D, Australian History D, Economics D, Social Studies D. Pam Baum: English C, Australian History C, Art D, Economics D. Marguerite Bright: Australian History D, 18th Century History C. Katrina Campbell: English D, Music (Prac.) B, Music (Th.) B. Suzanne Cavill: German D, General Maths D, Biology D. Chemistry D. Alison Cross: English D, Geography C, Australian History C. Helen Cumming: English C. Wendy Dennis: English D, Biology C. Geography D, Australian History C, Social Studies D. Jane Elliot: English C, Literature A, French B, 18th Century History A, Social Studies C. Harriet Fett: General Maths C. Adrienne Henderson: English B, Geography D, Australian History D. Jane Hinchliffe: English C. Australian History C, Social Studies D. Louise Jaques: Biology D. Robyn Jones: English B, French D. Australian History C, 18th Century History B, Social Studies C. Susan Kelly: English D, Biology B. Geography C. Australian History C. Economics B. Deborah Knight: English B, Literature D, French D, Australian History C, Social Studies D. Dimity Langley: English C. Literature B, Australian History D, 18th Century History C. Allison Longfield: English B, Biology B, Geography B, Music (Prac.) D, Music (Th.) D. Lorraine Lyon: English' C, Biology B, Geography C, Art D. Diana Markovits: English C, Literature D, Biology D, Australian History C. Barbara McDonald: English A. Literature A, French C, 18th Century History A, Art C. Helen McGregor: English D, Biology D, Geography B, Australian History B, Economics B. Georgina McGuinness: English B, Australian History B, Social Studies D. Jennifer McKendrick: English C, Australian History D. Helen McNaughton: English C, Biology D, Geography C, 18th Century History C. Michele Orchard: English D, Australian History D, 18th Century History B, Social Studies D. Julie Peace: Biology D. Helen Ranken: English B, Australian History D. Elizabeth Robin: English C, French B, General Maths A (sp. distinction). Chemistry A, Physics C. . Diana Spao: General Maths D, Economics D. Anabel Sutherland: General Maths C, Bioloqy D. Cynthia Vanrenen: English B, Biology D, Geography D, Australian History B, Social Studies B. Heather White: English A, Literature A, French C. Geoqraphy B, Australian History A. Karen White: English C, Biology C, Geography C. Economics B, Social Studies D.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE VICTORIA 1975 Form 3 — Recitation Mention tres honourable Nanette Jaques Michele Pizer Mention honourable Rosemary Harris Felicity Rousseaux Fiona Scott Dictee Mention honourable Felicity Rousseaux Fiona Scott FORM 4 — Recitation Mention honourable Karen Paton Dictee Mention honourable Vicki Grove FORM 5 — Recitation 'A' Grading Virginia Kratochvil Michele Macauley Pamela Spratt
SALVETE 1975 Form 6: Deborah Brooks, Judy Robbins, Nicola Stewart.
Form 5: Denise Craig. Form 4: Marian Adeney, Angela Baldwin, Joanne Coates, Jane Jordon, Karen Leeds, Sally Rudolph, Elchen Tamakin, Jean Thompson. Form 3: Anna Baulch, Vivienne Caroline, Wendy Dean, Dorothy Henty, Judith Isherwood, Sharryn Knight, Martha Lantz, Joanne Moore, Jenni Pocock, Amanda Webb. Form 2: Felicity Baldwin, Lynette Coates, Corinne Eobob, Anna Hunt. Form 1: Penny Allen, Andrea Beaumont, Michele Bryant, Anne Conrick, Jillian Dunstan, Susan Grayling, Susan Harding, Alison Hemingway, Gretel Holmes, Sally Meakin, Kim Murray, Sally Ann Northfield, Ruth Oakden, Pauline Petersen, Kerry Quinton, Sylvia Steffenhagen, Jenny Ward, Susan Williams. P. 6: Terri Holmes, Simone Leeder, Susan Lantz. P. 5: Gillian Wombwell. Sandra Roberts. Tina Carnegie, Lucy Ferry, Fiona McVey. P. 2: Lucinda Carnegie, Anna Ferry. Joanne Bush, Georgina Harvey, Tamara Hughes, Annette Tucker. Kindergarten: Nigel Austin, Philip Awramenko, Anita Beaney, Emma Bentley, Louise Bentley, Courtney Blood, Ruth Buckley, Damian Casey, Quinn Coleman, Virginia Dickson, Sheridan Emond, Damien Ford, Tania Frangs, Katie Gardner, Justine Green, Ruth Hazen, Charlotte Henry, Ann Hill, Virginia Hinds, Megan Hosking, William Laver, Lyndal McGuire, Fiona Mackey, Clinton Mahony, Matthew Manley, Susannah Meagher, Rebecca Morgan, Janette Morris, Paul Newton, Lyndal O'Grady, Matthew Oliver, Brett Randies, Suzanne Rawlings, Matthew Rice, Melissa Rodgers, Glen Schultz, Catherine Secen, Philippa Shirlow, Nicole Slater, Justine Stanley, Narelle Steele, Tamara Stoneham, Katherine Tarr, James Thomson, Nicole Trethowan, Susan Tucker, Shawn Wallace, Gabrielle Wenman, Sandra Whitford, Kate Chandley. Ruth Buckley, Sophie Carnegie, Andrew Durante.
ALETE 1974 Ruth Allen: Volum House Colours, Senior B Hockey, Senior B Tennis. Karen Arnott: Coo-ee Editress, Prefect, Vice-Captain School House, House Colours, Senior B Netball, Choir, Debating. Pamela Baum: Choir Debating. Marguerite Bright: Katrina Campbell: Morres House Colours, Senior A Netball. Suzanne Cavill: Choir, Madrigal Group, Library Committee. Alison Cross: Head Prefect, (74) School Colours, School Sports Colours, Volum House Colours, Senior A Tennis (V.C.), Senior A Hockey Choir. Helen Cumming: House Captain School House, School Colours, House Colours, Senior C Tennis, Senior C Netball. Choir, Library Committee. Wendy Dennis: Prefect, House Captain Austin House, School Colours, House Colours, Senior A Hockey (Captain), Senior A Baseball, Athletices Team. Jane Elliot: Music Representative (74), Choir, Madrigal Group, Orchestra, Library Committee. Harriet Fett: Adrienne Henderson: House Colours, Cooee Committee. Jane Hinchliffe: Head Boarder (74), ViceCaptain Volum House, School Colours, House Colours, Senior C Netball, Senior C Tennis. Louise Jaques: Library Committee. Robyn Jones: Debating. Susan Kelly: Prefect, Vice-Captain Austin House, House Colours, SeniorT Tennis, Senior B Hockey. Deborah Knight: Library Committee, Choir. Dimity Langley: Debating. Alison Longfield: Choir, Madrigal Group, Orchestra, Library Committee. Lorraine Lyon: House Colours, Senior A Baseball, Senior B Tennis, Athletics Team. Barbara McDonald: Prefect, House Captain Morres House, House Colours, Debating. Helen McGregor: Prefect, House Captain Volum House, School Colours, House Colours. Senior A Netball (Captain), Senior A (Baseball) (Vice-Captain). Georgina McGuinness: Senior A Hockey. Jenny McKendrick: Austin House Colours, Senior A Tennis (Captain). Swimming Team (Vice-Captain), Senior B Netball. Helen McNaughton: Vice-Captain School House, House Colours, Senior B Hockey, Athletics Team. Diana Markovits: Vice-Captain Morres House, House Colours, Senior B Netball. Michele Orchard: Prefect, Vice-Captain Volum House, Sports Representative (74), School Colours, House Colours, School Sports Colours, Senior A Baseball (Captain), Senior A Hockey (Vice-Captajn), Swimming Team (Captain), Athletics Team, Debating, Choir, Madrigal Group.
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Julie Peace: Photography Club. Deborah Pell: Fencing Team, Senior B Netball. (69) Helen Ranken: Vice-Captain Morres House House Colours, Senior C Hockey. Choir. (69) Elizabeth Robin: Austin House Colours, Social Service Representative (74), Choir, Madrigal Group. (71) Rosemary Smith: Volum House Colours. (72) Diana Spao. (63) Anabel Sutherland: Prefect, Vice-Captain Austin House, House Colours, Senior B Netball. (69) Cynthia Vanrenen: Morres House Colours, Senior B Tennis (Captain), Senior A Hockey. (69) Heather Wrrte: Debating. (71) Karen White: School House Colours, Library Representative (74), Senior B Tennis, Senior B Hockey, Choir, Madrigal Group, Debating. FORM 5: Peggy Armstrong, Dianne Baulch, Sara Conneli, Barbara Crowl, Kaylene Fulford, Helen Hartnell, Sally Johnson, Lyndal Raggatt, Jayne Whitehead, Louise Wolff. FORM 4: Gillian de Dear, Leeuwin Ferguson, Deborah Hutchinson, Jane Marriot, Rebecca Mestitz, Susan Morwood, Rosemary Norton, Kerenne Raymond, Julie Scholfield, Barbara Trigg. FORM 3: Liza Smith, Catherine Swinburn, Sally Wood. FORM 2: Alison de Dear. FORM 1: Mary Rose Coleman, Elizabeth Dennis, Victoria Edgar, Catherine Ford, Kate MacKay, Amanda Gubbins, Caroline KentHughes. GRADE P.6: Sharyn Pizer.' GRADE P.5: Amanda Henham, Fay McNaughton. GRADE P.4: Ruth Longfield. GRADE P.2: Kelly Reidenbaugh, Nerida Carr, Sarah Henham. GRADE P.I: Catherine Charles, Deborah Moloughney, Angela Moore, Michelle Read, Danielle Wegman. KINDERGARTEN: Rachel Hosking, Rebecca Charles, Susan Read, Stephen Morrison. John Perry, Michael Rochford, Andrew Parsons, David Oliphant.
ROLL GRADE P.1 —
GRADE P.5 —
BUSH, J. CHANDLEY, J. I. D'ANDREA, M. N. HARVEY, G. HUGHES, T. L. KAY, C. McCALL, R. MURTAGH, S. O'SHEA, G. OLIVER, M. PEARCE. C. TUCKER, A. M.
ALFORD, K- S. ANSELL. C. H. CLYNE, L. J. DAVIES, S. L. ENDERS, C. A. HACKETT, S. J. JOHNSON, C. L. LEE, T. A. LINDROS, S. E. MACDONALD, V. I. MANNIX, T. A. M. NICHOLSON, C. J. R. PRESTON, P. J. SMURTHWAITE, I. J. WOMBWELL, G. A.
GRADE P.2 — BRIDGES. S. A. CARNEGIE, L. A. BROCKMAN, K. A. FERRY, A. H. FITZGERALD, A. M. FITZGERALD, B. A, JAMES, M. J. McGIE, M. E. PICKERING, S. J. SANTALUCIA, L. A. SCOTT, C. M. SMITH, L. J. TRETHOWAN, K. A.
GRADE P.3 — CHAMPNESS, K. A. DAVIES, L J. PRESTON, K. L SCHROEDER, S.
GRADE P.6 — BOWEN, M. M. CRUTTENDEN, H. R. GOLDSWORTHY, M.J. GROVE, S. W. HARVEY, M. E. HOLMES, T. HUTCHINSON, A. F. JAMES, D. E. LEEDER, S. J. McCREADIE, S. S. OPIE, C. L. PONDER, C. M. PURNELL, F. M. ROUSSEAUX. A. F. M. SILK, J. E. SIZER, B. N. WERGLES, T. M.
GRADE P.4 — BLOM, A. J. BROCKMAN, R. L BUTLER-DAVIS, A. J. CARNEGIE, T. L COLLINS, S. H. DAWSON. P. J. ELLIOT, M. E. FERRY, L. 0. FIELD. A. D. L. INGPEN, S. L. KELLY. K. L. MACROBBIE. F. B. A. McVEY, F. J. MORRIS, J. B. PESCOTT. K. J. ROBERTS, S. L. SCHLEIGER, R. A. SMURTHWAITE, M.F. TUCKER, S. J. ELLIOT, J. K.
FORM 1F-— ALLEN, P. J. BEAUMONT, A. L. BOWEN, D. A. BRYANT, M. L. DUNSTAN, J. K. GRAYLING, S. L. HARDING, S. C. HOLMES, G. INGPEN, S. J. McCREADIE, M. D. G. MURRAY, K. L. NORTHFIELD, S. A. PARKER, J. A. PICKERING, K. E. SALMON, J. J. TARR, H. E. WILLIAMS, S. L.
FORM I K BENSON, L. C. BROCKMAN. C. E. CONRICK, A. C. ELLIOT. J. M. GUSTKE, J. E. HEMINGWAY, A. J. HORNIBLOW, J. M. KIRBY, M. E. MEAKIN, S. J. NICHOLSON, S. S. OAKDEN. R. C. PETERSEN, P. J. QUINTON, K. L. STEFFENHAGEN, S.H WARD, J. M.
FORM 2S — BALDWIN, F. J BEAUREPAIRE, G. COATES, L. M. EOBOB, C. A. FAIRLEY. J. GEORGE, D. M. GORDON. A. L H. GREEN. A. H. GUBBINS, P. J. HARVEY, E. L. HAY, C. M. HUNT, A. L. K E L L Y , A . M . D. M C D O N A L D , C. H.
McFARLAND. S. A. PACKER, J. A. PEARCE, E. E. PUTKUNZ, A. E. SILK, J. A. SOAMES, M. A. M. WILLIAMS, C. A. WILLIAMSON, P.
FORM 2W — BACKWELL, K. J. BROCKMAN, M. A. BRODIE, A. J. BUCKINGHAM, L. K. DADDS, P. A. HEGARTY, T. M. HUTCHINSON, R. J. LONG, C. S. McKENDRICK, L A. MACAULEY, D. R. MELLENS, K. E. MILNE, C. F. O'SHEA, S. S. OSLINGTON, E. R. PATON, Y. K. PURNELL, H. E. WARREN. L. J. WEBB, V. J. WELLAM, T. L. WIELAND, S. C. WILLIAMS, S. J. WORTH, S. J.
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FORM 4A —
ANDERSON, V. L. BAULCH, A L. BENSON, R. M. BRUMBY, J. S. COSTIN, J. L. COX, E. A. DAVIS, J. M. DEAN, W. J ELLIOTT, L. K. HARRIS, R. E. HOPKINS. J. INGPEN, K. J. ISHERWOOD, J. 0. MCMILLAN, S. C. MOORE, J. MORRISON, S. G. MURPHY. F. J. PARKER, S. H. RAWSON, L. A. SEARLE, E. A. SEDGWICK, J. E. STANBURY, A. F. STEVENS, D. I. SUTCLIFFE, R. A. TAYLOR, S. A. TOMKINS, W. L. WALLACE, D. A. WEBB, M. J.
ADENEY, M. R. BALDWIN, A. BONE. J. A. BRUMBY, A. E. BUNTINE, J. M. COATES, J. M. COWARD. E. G. CTERCTEKO, Y. J. FIRTH. E. A. GROVE. V. L. HUTCHINSON, N. H. JORDAN. J. D. KELLY. A. M. LONG. J. A.
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FORM 4T —
FORM 6 —
BARRETT, J. K. BAULCH, C. M. CAROLINE. V. T. DONALD. J. L FRIZZELL. L A. HENTY, D. R. FLEET, K. A. HODGSON. N. HOLDENSON, S. E. JAQUES, N. KNIGHT, S. K. KRATOCHVIL. M. MACDONALD. H. L. E. MANNING, S. A. MIDDLETON, G. F. MILBURN, R. J. MILNE, S. M. MOORE, K. E. P1ZER, M. K. POCOCK, J. L. PURNELL. K. A. RICHARDSON. L. M. ROUSSEAUX. F. R. M. SCOTT, F. D. SPRATT, A. TARR, J. A. WINSTANLEY, M. H.
ADAMS, M. E. E. ARNOTT, S. C. BEAUMONT, S. M. BOWEN, M. L BUBB. C. A. CASSIDY, T. A. COLLINS, L CROWL, S. M. ENDEPS, C. P. GAYLARD. J. L HICKS, A. M. INGOLDSBY, J. E. KING. P. J. LEEDS, K. A. LEES, R. M.
BARRETT, S. M. BROOKS, D. E. BUNTINE, 1. M. BUNTINE, M. L. CHALMERS, A. E. DAY, E. M. FISKEN, A. E. FRANCIS, S. E. GORDON, R. E. GRAY, A. GROVE, J. G. HENDERSON. B. M. HILL, G. M. HODGSON. S. M. HOOPER, S. J. HOUGHTON. M. J. HUBBARD. W. A. HUNT. S. M. MARKOVITS, R. A. MANN, S. K. OPIE, G. F. POWER. S. N. QUICKMIRE. J. S. RITCHIE. S. M. ROBINS. J. L STEFFENHAGEN, E. E. STEWART, N. J. TREMBATH, D. E. WHITE. E. J. WILLIS, M. J.
M C C L E L L A N D , J . L. M I T C H E L L J . E. N E L S O N , F. C. PESCOTT, A. P I N N O W . T. A . T A M A K I N . E. A . W A L L A C E , Z. J .
M C D O N A L D , F. H.
MOORE. A. E. PAYTON, K. G. PERRY, R. L. PULLIN. A. M. RUDOLPH, S. L. TOMKINS, K. A.
ALLAN. J. C. ANNOIS. E. BIGLIN. G. S. BROWN, J. G. CARLYLE. V. J. COLE, D. M. H. COOK, V. E. R. COX, G. R. DEAN, S. L. DONALD, S. M. GROVE, K S.HOLMES, G. M. HOPE, K. E. HOPKINS. S. H. JOHNSON, V, E. KELLY, L J. KRATOCHVIL, V. McKENDRICK. R. E. MACAULEY. M. L NALL. J. V. NOBLE. P. M. PHILIP, D. A. PRICE. G. N. RAVEN, D. A. SPRATT, P. STEVENS, M. A. WATERHOUSE, J. M. WHITE, S. M. WIELAND, B. WISHART, B. M.
TO ETERNITY . . .
The Coo-ee editress and committee would like to thank all those concerned with producing this year's Coo-ee, especially Mrs. P. Quickmire, Mrs. R. Hackett, Mrs. C. Barley, Miss E. Britten, Mr. P. Nail, Miss P. Britten, the office staff, and in particular Mr. J. Parsons for his invaluable advice and assistance. Michele Macauley