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THE ARMIDALIANH
1981
THE ARMIDALIANThe Magazine of The Armidale School, N.S.W.
December, 1981.
Vol. 83
Speech Day 1981
Headmaster's Report ............................ 3
Review of the Year ................................ 6
Address: Sir Zelman Cowen ....................... 9
Prize List .................................... 12
Sport Awards ................................. 14Scholarships and Bursaries ........................ 16
Valete
Mr. A.N. Cash ................................. 18
Mrs. Marls Cash ............................... 20P.J.Cornish ................................... 22
Primary School Speech Day .......................... 21Chapel Report ................................... 22
House Reports ................................... 24
Sports
Athletics ..................................... 34Basketball .................................... 41Bush Sports .................................. 42
Cricket ...................................... 43
Cross-Country ................................. 52Golf ........................................ 52
Rugby. ... .................................. 53
Shooting ..................................... 60
Soccer ....................................... 60
Squash ...................................... 69
Swimming .................................... 69
Tennis ...................................... 73
Water Polo ................................... 76
Mr. Cash's Memories of Twenty Years at T.A.S............ 77
General Reports
Cadets ...................................... 79Debating and Public Speaking ...................... 87Drama ...................................... 90Music ....................................... 95T.A.S. Round Australia Tour ....................... 97State-Wide Science Competition ..................... 100Junior School, Month by Month ..................... 101
Diary of Some Events of Interest, 1981 ................. 102Old Boys' Notes .................................. 110Higher School Certificate Results ...................... 114School Certificate Results ........................... 115Salvete ........................................ 116Valete .........................................118
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Council and StaffChairman of the Council: The Rt. Rev. Peter Chiswell, B.E., B.D., Th.Schol., Bishop of Armidale.
Council: Mr. P.L. Johnstone, Deputy Chairman; Dr. P. Macarthur, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Eng.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.), Hon. Secre-tary; Mr. M.G. Browning, Hon Treasurer; Rev. R.D. Bowden, Th.L., Th.Schol.; Messrs. O.G. Croft; P.Lamb, B.A.(Syd.), A.I.E. (Lon.), M.A.C.E.; Very Rev. Dean J. Holbeck, B.D. (Lon.), Th.L. A.R.A.C.I., Th.Schol.; Messrs. L.B.Moffat, T. V. Robinson, L. W. Thomas; Assoc. Prof. A.R. Thomas, B.Econ., M.Ed. (Qld.), Ph.D. (N.E.), F.A.C.E.; Rev. L.
Trump, Th.L.; Mr. 0. D. Wright.
Bursar and Clerk of the Council: Mr. N.L. Roberts, T.C. (Wagga).
Headmaster: Mr. A.H. Cash, M.A. (Oxon), Dip.Ed. (N.E.), F.A.C.E.
Deputy Headmaster: Mr. P.J. Cornish, B.A. (N.S.W.), Dip.Ed. (N'cle), M.A.C.E. (Term 1); Mr: R.A. Rowling, B.A. (N.E.), M.A.
(Macquarie), T.T.C. (Wagga), M.A.C.E.
Chaplain: Rev. W. Howarth, Th.L., T.C., M.A.C.E.
Teaching Staff: Messrs. D.J. Anderson, B.A. (Natal), U.E.D. (Natal); J.A. Anstock, Dip.P.E. (Sunderland); J.R. Arnold, M.Sc.(N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.), A.P.P.S.; Mrs. M. Bedford, T.T.C. (A.C.A.E.); Mr. C.B.T. Campbell, B.A. (N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.),
1.P.; Mrs. E. Cook, B.A. (Qld.), T.G. Dip., Dip.Mig.Teach. (A.C.A.E.), Dip. Multi-Cultural Ed. (A.C.A.E.), M.A.C.E.;Messrs. F. A. Dore', B.Sc. (Adel.), Dip.A.T.T.I. (Melb.), M.G.S.A., M.A.C.E. (Day Boy Master); J.R. Evans (part-time);B.L. Fairfax, B.A. (Hons.) (Syd.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.); R.J. Giltinan, B.A. (N.E.), Dip. Teach. (A.C.A.E.); D.L. Graham, B.A.(N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.) (Housemaster, Tyrrell House), R.F. Hall, Dip.Phys.Ed. (N-cle C.A.E.), T.C. (Trade); Miss K.Halswich, B.A. (N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.) (part-time); Messrs K.R. Hardingham, B.Sc. (Hons.) (N.E.); G.S. Harris, B.Sc.(N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.); D.J. Harrison, E.D., H.D.A. (H.A.C.), Q.D.D. (Q.A.C.), J.P.; M.R. Harrison, B.A. (N.E.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.); J.N.B. Hipwell, O.A., T.C. (Trade) (Housemaster, Broughton House); R.T. Hodgson, B.Ec. (N.E.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.); F.M. Horne, B.A. (N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.); A.R. Horsley, B.Sc. (Syd.); Rev. W. Howarth, Th.L. (Moore), T.C.(Syd.) (Chaplain, Master of Junior School); Mrs. D.J. Hunt, Dip.Teach. (A.C.A.E.) (part-time); Mr R.E. Hunt, B.Ed.,P.G. Dip (Saskatchewan) (Housemaster, Dangar House); Mrs. V. Kelk, B.Sc. (N.E.), H.Dip. Lib.Sc. (Sth.Af.), A.L.A.A.(Librarian); Mr. M.J. Keevers, B.A. (N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.); Mrs. J. Kidman, B.A. (Hons.) (N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.); Messrs.
J.H.K. McConville, B.A. (N.E.), T.T.C. (Bathurst), J.P.(Housemaster, White House); G.B. Macdonald, B.A. (N.E.),Dip.Ed. (N.E.), M.A.C.E.; Mrs. N.M. Macdonald, B.A. (Syd.), Litt.B. (N.E.), Dip.Ed. (N.E.), M.A.C.E; Messrs. S.N. Mac-
Donald, B.A. (Br.Col.), Dip.Ed. (S.C.Vic.); W.S. Marlin, B.Sc. (Natal), Dip.Teach. (N.Z.) (Housemaster, AbbottHouse); R.N. Murray, B.Ec. (N.E.), Dip.Ag.Ec. (N.E.); R.J. Nicholls, B.Sc. (Qld.), B.Ed. (Qld.); D.R.B. Reeves, L.Mus.A.
(Syd.), L.T.C.L. (Lond.) (Director of Music), T.D.S. Scott, B.A. (N.E.); E.P. Spencer; D.M. Toppin, B.Sc. (N.E.).Dip.Ed. (N.E.); Mrs. K.E. Ward, Teach.Cert. (Belfast); Messrs. W.A. Ward, B.Sc. (Hons.), Dip.Ed. (Queen's, Belfast),Dip.Sch.Admin. (A.C.A.E.) Master-in-Charge, Enrolments and Scholarships); A.A. Wilkinson, B.A. (N.E.), Dip.Ed.(N.E.).
Resident Duty Masters: K. Crowther, S. Dumbrell, B.Sc. (N.E.); S. Leworthy; I. Lloyd; G. McCormack; S. McDonald; W.Pina; D. Pryor; A. Snepp (Term 1); F. Thorvaldsson; J. Vasey; C. Williams.
ADMINISTRATIONAccountant: Mr. G.H. Jones, A.A.I.M., M.I.A.A.
Secretarial Staff: Mesdames L. Warden,. M. McLeod, B. Connah, P. Swinson, J. Bowlay.
Medical Officer: Dr. H.G. Royle, M.B., B.S. (Syd.), F.R.A.C.G.P.
Sisters: Sr. D.G. Batchelor, Sr. J. Newbury (Term 1), Sr. B. Mulligan (Term 3).
Laboratory Assistant: Mrs. D. Hubbard.
Library Assistants: Mrs. B. McConville, Mrs. D. Wilkes.
Works Foreman: Mr. M. Brennan.
Appeal Organizer: Mr. N.L. Roberts.
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SCHOOL OFFICE BEARERS
Senior Prefect: N.E. Farmer
Deputy Senior Prefect: C.A. Hill (House Captain, Abbott House).
Prefects: M.L. Hooton (House Captain, Tyrrell House, Terms 1 and 2); M.A. Pearse (Day Boys); A.G. Rodgers (House Cap-tain, Tyrrell House, Term 3); C.E. Schmidt (House Captain, White House); D.J. Thompson (House Captain,Broughton House); P.D. Wearne (House Captain, Junior School); A.S. Wood.
House Vice-Captains: Abbott, N.J. Tuit; Broughton, S.R.T. Martin; Tyrrell, A.G. Rodgers; White, A.J. McIntyre; Junior, BJ:Hollingworth; Day Boys, A.P. Brooks.
Monitors: A.P. Brooks, S.M. Broun, D.E. Cook, D.S. Garside, T.J. Grellman, B.J. Hollingworth, A.J. McIntyre, R.J.A. Marshall,S.R.T. Martin, D.C. Mills, A.J. Smith, N.J. Tuit, C. Weber.
87th Annual Speech Day, 1981REPORT BY THE HEADMASTER, A. H. CASH, M. A. (Oxon.), Dip. Ed.
(N. E. ), F. A. C. E.
Your Excellencies, My Lord Bishop, Mr. Mayor, Mr. McCarthy, Ladies and Gentlemen -
We are all very grateful, Your Excellency, that you have been willing, and just able, to visit us between two very impor-
tant ceremonies - graduations at Duntroon and Point Cook. I trust that the adolescent meat in the sandwich will bringsome confidence in the future, as your visit, with Her Excellency, has brought great honour to us in this, our eighty-eighthyear.
I trust you will all forgive me if, this year, I look at the School in retrospect, in conspect and in prospect. In the past,like others, we have had boarding enrolments fluctuating with the tide of rural prosperity; next year we will reach 330 with50 on the Waiting List - quite unseasonal - and in Day Boys we have developed from a low of 30 in 1967 to over 250 in1982, a phenomenal growth, indicating full local acceptance, in addition to our regular regional and international demand.And at this level of enrolments - about 500 secondary students - Council has decided to set a limit in order to preservethe intimate quality of the School.
In my early ambitions for T. A. S. and its growth - and believe me, to survive we had to grow - I made, I think theerror of trying to compete with, to be a smaller shadow of, the metropolitan "giants" on their terms. After abandoning thataim, I sought to specialize, to provide something of good quality and different.
In the process of time, we have, I believe, established our own genre, a wanted identity, not all at once but in mount-ing quantity, with no little expertise in boarding management, in catering for diverse interests in games, in remedial work, in
musicals, choral work and music, the expansion of which has delighted many, in Physical Education, in Art and Craft, in theprovision of activities - Rangers, Cadets and the rest. We have developed our academic opportunities, reaching a peak inscholarship in the H. S. C. examinations in 1980, when three boys averaged over 9096 per subject, taking two or three unitsmore than they needed - a feat that may be surpassed in a few years' time, such is the quality in the middle of the School.We have endeavoured, in a changing social climate, with waves of unrest and uncertainty, to maintain, not without a strug-gle, traditional standards of decency, discipline, community spirit; to build up a strong School Family of Parents, Friendsand Old Boys, both here and in the regions; to satisfy parents by providing the environment for a happy well-adjusted boy- the first priority of parents - and I must say that in twenty years I have never known a time when parents were moresatisfied. All these objectives and activities, we believe, are framed within the broad Christian principles which receive from
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boys, according to their maturity and faith, positive, average or negative acceptance. At least we observe a great sincerityfrom many in the relative privacy of the communion rail. This all-embracing, exhausting task is based on our belief that therole of a School is the education of the whole man.
Such developments as I have described would not have been possible without the generous support of the Old Boys,Parents and Friends to almost continuous Appeals. Without this help we would have ceased to exist or at least be less thanwe are. Your faith and trust have been inspiring.
In the Review of The Year is a list of successes. These we owe to our staff and your boys. They involve demands andpressures. While we challenge, encourage hard work and scholarship, and promote involvement, receiving a good or moder-ate response, it would be foolish of us to pretend that we do not alienate a few to whom activity of any sort is torture andco-operation with Staff an unholy alliance, or that the average boy may not sometimes taste forbidden fruit. The journeythrough adolescence has become more difficult, middle adolesence being the area of peccadilloes, upper adolescence thearea of alienation and recalcitrance. In the course of my duties this year I have had to suspend or even remove a small num-ber of boys - sad because it is an admission of failure, necessary because temporary or permanent isolation from theenvironment is healthier for all. Part of the cause of alienation is the existence of conflicting desires between parent andboy; in two of the three cases of alienation I have had to deal with, the boys should not have been at School at all, but in thework force where they in fact quickly found satisfaction. The point here is that parents should discuss with the School thedesirability of a boy's continuing at school after Year 10 or 11; he may well be better suited in T. A. F. E. or a job.
However, the main message of this year is one of success and satisfaction in a wide variety of fields. The boys havebeen, in the main, happy, active, enthusiastic. They are often untidy; they accept services inside the School without con-scious thanks, outside they impress so much that I receive laudatory letters; they create untidy messes which they knowthey will have to clean up later; they are skilled in the art of gentle disobedience; they are, after all, boys, from all walks oflife, seeking, striving, nervous and confident; self-reliant and dependent, reliable and irresponsible, idle, active; always
superb in a crisis; with a twinkle or a glare in their eye; naughty, nice, hands-in-pockets, shirt-tails-out, smart on parade;forgetful, frustrating, rewarding, exhausting; demanding attention, escaping notice, perpetually hungry - but above allresponsive and, in their own way, lovable. We return them to your tender care for the holidays while we take respite andrefreshment.
I seldom mention individuals, but I want to acknowledge today the inspiration, the support and the efforts one person
has supplied, welding the School family together, helping everybody, filling gaps, a person whom I chose, not from a bigfield admittedly, to share life's adventure with - my wife.
In prospect, there loom on the horizon more changes in the education scene, some challenges to our support system,and other factors like increasing costs. I am confident that you are in good hands with the new Headmaster, Mr. GeoffAndrews, and the existing executive, to guide the school through the problems of management and to improve it where itneeds improving. It is probably superfluous to wish them and you good success and offer one last message:-
This is a school with traditions, some of which are challenged by succeeding cohorts of school boys. It is the properfunction, nay duty, of one generation to transmit the best of its culture to the next, to uphold it securely in an uncertain,challenging world, to defend it against vacillating, evaporating and and counter-culture - even more, to promote these tra-ditions until they are as firmly embedded in the mind as Socratic courage, whereby to know is to do. In the words of theBook of Common Prayer, "hold fast that which is good".
I wish to compliment and thank the Teaching Staff and Duty Masters for their devotion, initiative, skill and loyalty; theSisters for their care of bodies and souls and their concern; the executive staff for their good management and leadership;the other members of staff - Office, Kitchen, Indoor and Outdoor - for the pride and interest they take in their work andin the School; the School Council for its guidance, direction and faith; the 0. B. U. and P. & F. for their support, theirgifts and their promotion; I thank the boys, young and old, for their efforts to make this school and our lives interesting; Ithank the whole School Family, which my wife and I treasure so much, for twenty most enjoyable, productive and rewardingyears.
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REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1981
ACADEMIC
In the N.S.C. 1980 we had a superb performance from the top boys. Four (1096) of our boys made the top 596 in theState, three of them in the top 2 or 396 with aggregates over 450, i.e. 90% per subject - a fine achievement coveringHumanities, Maths and Science. Our Matriculation Pass Rate rose from 60% to 6996; a vintage year, indeed, at the top ofthe school.
In School Certificate 1981, 2196 of boys gained a Grade 1 in English and 15% in Mathematics (State average is 10%).
This represents an improvement in English and a small regression in Maths. On the other hand, in the Australian Mathemat-ics Competition, we gained 3 Prizes, 32 Distinctions, 57 Credits - 92 awards out of 131 entries Year 7-12, with thelargest number of distinctions (11) at S.C. level.
Twenty-nine Scholarships and Bursaries have been awarded for tenure from 1982, a record number; these range from$100 (exhibitions) to full fees.
In Year 7 this year we have experimented with - successfully, I believe - (a) a "home-room" teacher for English,Maths and Social Science in 7A with some acceleration; (b) Remedial Maths programmes, especially in 71); (c) a full week'scamp for Year 7 at Mt. Seaview, with particular emphasis on Science, Geography and History, to provide both a challengingexperience and a sense of unity.
Advanced Cabinet Making, begun in Year 11 in 1981, has been a success and will be continued as a Year 11 and 12option in 1982. Next year Geology will become a Year 11 Science option. All years 7-10 in 1982 will have four streams.Elective Music is now available in Years 7-12.
Three boys have been selected for attendance at U. K. schools next year, one each to Gordonstoun, The King's
School, Ely and Bembridge.
CHAPEL
Forty-three boys were confirmed by the Bishop in the School Chapel. The Crusader group has met regularly and some
boys have attended Church Youth Meetings in the city.
The Chapel Choir, numbering 45, sang each Sunday in the School Chapel and also at Gostwyck and Glen Innes atspecial services. There were Carol services at Easter and at the end of Term 3. The highlight of their year was the success-ful tour, lasting a fortnight, to Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong Grammar (where a workshop and combined recital were given),Launceston and Hobart. They gave recitals or led the worship in parish churches, two cathedrals and three schools.
Collections totalled $1098, of which $379 was sent to a school in Fiji for library books and $154 for the DisabledAppeal; the remainder will be disbursed to selected charities.
For Holy Week we had the Principal of St. John's Theological College Morpeth, Rev. G. Garnsey, with three of his stu-dents, to assist our devotions, worship and prayer.
A Silver Ciborium has been presented to the Chapel by his parents in memory of Christopher Hudson (at T.A.S.
1973-75) who died aged 20 years on 11th December, 1980.
ENROLMENTS
In 1981 enrolments increased by 63 to 535, of whom 315 were boarders - a record. Next year we expect 580 (325boarders), with a small increase again in 1983. There is a waiting list for boarders Years 7-10 in 1982.
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STAFFIn Term 2, Mr. R.A. Rowling, T.C. B.A. (U.N.E.) M.A. (Macquarie), M.A.C.E. replaced, as Deputy Headmaster, Mr. P.J.
Cornish, who was appointed Head of SCEGGS Redlands.
New staff in 1981 were:-Mr. D.J. Anderson B.A. U.E.D., (Latin); Mr. C.B.T. Campbell, B.A., Dip.Ed., now overseas and replaced in Term 3 by Mr.
1. Lloyd, T.T.C. (Remedial Maths); Mr. J.R. Evans (Cabinet Making); Mr. M.R. Harrison, B.A. Dip.Ed. (English, History); Mr.M.J. Keevers, B.A. Dip.Ed., (Agriculture and Geography); Miss K. Holswich B.A., Dip.Ed., (Remedial Reading); Mrs. K.E. Ward
T.C. (Primary). Some of these were replacements, some additional staff. A sincere welcome is extended to the new, andgrateful thanks to those who have departed.
Next year Mrs. E. Cook will be on study leave. Two additional staff have been appointed for the additional classes.Mr. Anderson will take over as Housemaster of Abbott House from Mr. Marlin, who has given excellent service, for whichparents, boys and the School are grateful.
The Headmaster elect, to begin in Term 2 next year, is Mr. G.C.S. Andrews, M.A. (Cantab.), Dip.Ed., F.R.G.S., M.A.C.E.,M.I.B.G., to whom we extend a cordial welcome.
COUNCILWe welcome as new members of Council since mid 1980, Dr. P. Macarthur, Mr. M.G. Browning, Rev. R.D. Bowden, The
Very Rev. Dean J. Holbeck, Mr. L.B. Moffatt, Mr. L.W. Thomas, Assoc. Prof. A.R. Thomas, Rev. L. Trump. Council Sub-Com-mittees, coalesced and reorganised, have been very active on School matters.
SPORT
In Armidale Inter-School Competitions, we won the Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics Shields by comfortablemargins, as might be expected from a school with many more secondary boys than the other three. In G.P.S. Athleticsthough narrowly last in the Senior and eighth in the Junior Competitions, our team improved its score with some high plac-ings, including a first with a new G. P. S. record for the Under 14 Hurdles. In Cross-Country, our core of twelve marathontypes, who have covered 2500 kms this year, has won all ten of its races against rival schools in metropolitan and provincialcentres.
The Rugby season finished on a high note for the 1st XV with victories over King's, Robb College and Armidale City.There were more Junior games provided, in which the Under 13A XV were undefeated. Representative N.S.W. Country sidescontained four from TAS in the Open and four in the Under 16.
In Soccer we have 170 players (11 teams). A Grade teams did well, especially the Under 14A (second in the localcompetition). The 1st XI won two of its three games against Sydney Schools; we had three boys in the New England Under16 team and three in the G.P.S. team.
In Cricket, the 1st XI reached the semi-finals in Term 1. In the Junior NECA, TAS teams won five of the eleven agecompetitions. In Term 3, there is a new grading system for Senior Cricket; our 1st XI is doing well. A new synthetic pitchon Front field and a synthetic practice wicket - gifts of the P. & F. - are a benefit.
Our 1st Basketball team was undefeated in the local Summer Competition, in which our firsts reached the semi-finals.Another new sport is Bush Sports which attract 32 boys in recreational mainly non-competitive pursuits, which was welltested for some with a 19Vz hour canoeing trip on the Hawkesbury River.
Golf. another new option, has some enthusiastic devotees. In Tennis there has been a vast increase in coaching for
all, assisted recently by a ball thrower provided by the P. & F.; we shared honours with Ipswich Grammar in an interschoolgame. other matches being mostly internal. Squash has interested 45 boys, growing in popularity among younger forms.The first team succeeded in winning in Sydney against Shore, Barker and Cranbrook.
In Swimming there has been routine training, preparation for Life Saving Awards and Primary Learning to Swim ses-sions; apart from the Monckton Shield, we won both the Hanna Trophies for Winter Primary and Secondary Swimming atthe University Pool.
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ACTIVITIES
In Music and in Musicals there has been further progress in quality and quantity. One hundred and ten boys are learn-ing musical instruments (one fifth of the School), Apart from superb performances by the Chapel Choir, we have beendelighted by our other groups at various concerts and festivals: Orchestra (30 boys), Concert Band and Cadet Band (25),
Jazz Band (14), String Quartet. Solists, Guitar Group, Folk Group, Primary Choirs and the Junior Choir (with some instru-ments) who took part in the Junior Schools' Festival in the Sydney Town Hall.
The "Mikado", a very fine production this year, was acclaimed by the experts: "Green Pastures", the end of yeardrama, is fresh in all minds for its quality; "Arthur and the Magic Sword", which involved all boys K-6 delighted not onlythe parents but also neutral spectators.
Debating has flourished in Years 7-11, with a large number of victories locally and against seven Sydney Schools.
The Cadet Unit, 250 strong, continues to bring credit to the School by the high standard of its training and perfor-mances in the Dawn Service Guard, Anzac March, Annual Ceremonial Parade, Bivouacs and Annual Camp. Rangers (Year 7)
and Year 10-12 activities provide challenges and interests in a variety of fields mostly adventurous.
Art and Craft pursuits involve a few boys in spare time, as do Canoe Making, Aviation, Archives and Service.
P. & F., O.B.U., APPEALP. & F. Gifts to the School this year have totalled $22,462, some of which came from 1980 funds. Major items were
two Computers, Craft equipment, Library equipment and books, Assembly Hall improvements, Carpets and Curtains, Chairsand Lockers, Cricket Pitches and gear, other sporting equipment, band instruments. T.V. for Sick Bay and House Grants.The Sydney P. & F. gave $600 for Bush Sports. In all a magnificent effort, generous and much appreciated. The main P. &F. fund raising activity is the Annual Music Hall. which once again was an outstanding success and a great effort.
The O.B.U. has provided Scholarships, a new Cricket Oval Fence, erected by working bees over a few cold weekends,and organized an excellent O.B.U. Weekend.
Well attended, much enjoyed regional dinners (O.B.U. plus P. & F.) were held in Moree, where we received a generousgift of a silver jug and tray; at Tamworth, where we were given a watercolour painting by James White (O.B.U.) and atSydney where P. & F. presented us with a beautiful pewter goblet, and held a further function in November.
The P. & F. have held regional functions in Uralla/Kentucky and Walcha as farewells to one or both of us, accom-panied by generous gifts.
The Appeal for the P.E. Building has reached $94.171 (Target $100.000) with $78,626 received in cash. The Appealfor the Maths-Computer Wing (Target $30,000) has reached $30.395, with cash received to date $18,154. To all who havecontributed, I wish to express our sincere appreciation for the sacrifice.
BUILDINGS
The Chapel roof has been re-shingled at a cost of $17,000, half of which has been covered by a grant from theHeritage Commission. Two fire escapes have been built for Dangar House and Dorm 5: Dorm 4 Bathroom has been reno-vated and a study added there; Meadowfield Cottage, which could not feasibly be restored or repaired, is being demolished.The main thrust during the year has been in regular and overdue maintenance and upgrading. The total expenditure for theyear on the above projects is in the region of $143.000.
The Maths-Computer Wing was begun in September and is expected to be finished in April 1982 at a cost of$170,000. It will provide three desperately needed classrooms. a computer room and three offices.
THANKS
I wish to compliment and thank the Teaching Staff and Duty Masters for their devotion, initiative, skill and loyalty, theSisters for their care of bodies and souls and their concern: the executive staff for their good management and leadership,the other members of staff - Office, Kitchen, Indoor and Outdoor - for their pride and interest they take in their work andin the School: the School Council for its guidance, direction and faith: the O.B.U. and P. & F. for their support, their giftsand-their promotion: I thank the boys, young and old. for their efforts to make this School and our lives interesting; I thankthe whole School family, which my wife and I treasure so much, for twenty most enjoyable, productive and rewarding years.
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Address
HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR ZELMAN COWEN, A.K.,G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., K. St. J., Q.C., GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Last night, my wife and I flew to Armidale after spending the greater part of the day in Canberra at ceremonies associ-ated with the graduation of army cadets from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and after this morning here, we shall flyto Victoria to Point Cook for similar ceremonies which mark this year's graduation of the R. A. A. F. Academy Course. I
don't know whether, four years or so from now, any boys in this school will be participating in one or other of these parades.And throughout the year, and the years, we attend graduations and we visit schools, colleges, and universities all ever thecountry, and so I maintain links with areas of life and activity which have been my continuing interest throughout most ofmy life. I suppose the difference is that, in this Office, my experience of these things, indeed of this whole country, is much
wider, much more diversified, and I am grateful for that.
This is by way of saying that I am pleased to be here today at The Armidale School. It gives us, my wife and me, anopportunity to return to Armidale, to revisit familiar sites and to renew valued friendships. We came back in 1979 for a gra-duation at the University of New England in its silver jubilee year. With that University I had the closest of connections inthe latter 1960's, and for much of that time I had links with this school as a member of its Council. In that way I came to
know a good deal about its activities, its aspirations and its problems. I am especially pleased to come to this Speech Day
while Alan Cash is Headmaster. He was Headmaster when I was here, and has served and led the school for twenty years. I
have known him for a considerably longer time. He and I were Rhodes Scholars for Victoria, and we overlapped at Oxford,and I am sure that we share the belief that the opportunities which that scholarship provided were of great importance tous. He and I have spent our lives in education, he in schools, I in universities, and that gives us a bond. And I want to paytribute to him for what he has done for this school over the long period of his headmastership. He has set his stamp uponit; I remember from my association with him on the Council of the school, that he laid stress on the importance of goodacademic standards, applied to the distinctive needs and character of the school. I know that he had a balanced judgment
about the purposes which an independent school should serve. Earlier this year I read an American study of public and pri-vate schools, in which it was pointed out that there was a growing interest in and demand for places in private schools, andthe writer said that:
"... it would be a mistake to assume that private education owes its character solely towealth and snob appeal . . . Most (parents) seek the ethos or tradition that the particularschool represents. That tradition is usually a way of talking about character and represents
some agreement about which virtues are most worth having."
Indeed, I suspect that many parents make real and quite substantial financial sacrifices to send their children to indepen-dent schools. I have't had an opportunity to talk at any length with Mr. Cash about educational philosophies for some time,but I know that he came here committed to a belief in the importance of good academic standards - in sympathy with theenvironment of the school and the "catchment" it serves. Then there is a broader judgment about the role of the school inpromoting character development, in communicating good moral standards and values, a task which is not easy, particularlyin these times. It is well said that in the process of receiving an education, we are not merely absorbing facts and learningskills, but we are as well being introduced into a set of standards, beliefs and values about what it means to be a humanbeing. No doubt there are differences about the content of these. I went to a school earlier this year where the Head spoke
of the aims of education in the independent school, and said that education is about knowledge - its acquisition, organisa-tion and application; about morality and thus about character and judgment and taste. Knowledge is only a power, andliteracy only a technique used in the exercise of that power. Both must be governed by morality and judgment. The truetest of a man's character is not how he behaves in success, but how he reacts in adversity.We must be careful (said thisHead) to remember that it is better to be good than to be clever.
While I would agree with much of this, I don't think we necessarily have to choose "either/or". I don't prize clever-ness much; I prize intellectual capacity and understanding; high competence and skills and resourcefulness. I think it isimportant to see how a person's character responds to success in a country in which it is possible for many to be success-
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ful, and it seems that at times the responses to success are not admirable or attractive. I think that it is one of the impor-tant tasks of the school to instil and encourage a lifelong sense of social obligation.
The school has grown considerably in my time, and this year's enrolment is 535. There is, I understand, a waiting listfor boarders in most forms for 1982. This is encouraging, and while it is good that the Council has set upper limits, I thinkthat this growth and demand for places reflect a judgment on the part of parents about the sort of education they want their
children to have. I am interested to see that the school now has 315 boarders and 220 day boys, a broad ratio of 3:2. In my
time it was different. Boarders were in the overwhelming majority, and day boys were very few. To fit, they had to accom-modate themselves pretty much to the style of life of boarders. In most communities, and particularly in a community withthe distinctive character of this one, I think that it is good that there should be a very substantial day boy population and anappropriate milieu for them. Experience shows that day boys can take a full part in the life of a school and still be essen-tially day boys.
I was much interested to read the Headmaster's report to Synod which reviewed a period of little more than a yearending in mid-1981. It tells a good story of academic performance with some notable distinctions, of good performancesover a wide range of sports, and of a variety of activities: cadets, drama and stage performances, debating, music, socialservice, and others besides.
The Headmaster tells me that at this stage in the school's life, there is not a great demand for university places, butthere is a demand for places in institutions which mirror the aspirations of boys, to fit them for the lives which they wish tolive. The point is, of course, that this country has need for many skills, and for a diversity of skills. That is reflected in thegreat diversification of post-school institutions which has taken place in comparatively recent times. A school does well, itseems to me, if it sets for itself appropriate goals. I think that one of the best statements I have read was formulated byone of Australia's pre-eminent men in the field of education, Professor Peter Karmel, Chairman of the Tertiary EducationCommission. He said this:
"Education is concerned with the development of the individual, involving such attributes as
the cognitive skills; an interest in learning: a capacity to understand oneself and others; anappreciation of the achievements of others; an understanding of the nature of society; a cri-tical mind, and certain values including honesty, compassion for the less fortunate, respectfor the individuality of others, fair dealing and selflessness. It is also concerned withinculcating a capacity to become involved in social relationships and to accept the norms of
the society in which one lives, although not necessarily in an uncritical way."
My guess is that this gives expression to the aims of this school.
I hope that I may be permitted to congratulate the Headmaster on his great service to the school and on his achieve-ment, and I am sure that he leaves it with the satisfaction that he has put his mark upon it. He leaves it at a time when thetrends are good and encouraging. I know, as do all of us who have been in this business. that the support and commitmentof a wife is essential, and this. I know, Mrs Cash has abundantly provided. I offer my best wishes to the staff. and I hopethat they will agree with the substance of what I have said about the role of this school, and the purposes it serves. To theboys who are leaving, I offer best wishes for their future lives wherever they may lead, and to those who will come back tothe school next year, my best wishes for a good break and for good times ahead. My wife and I are pleased to be here, andto all present here as members of this school community in the widest sense, ,we offer our best wishes.
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Neil Farmer welcomes the Governor-General, Sir Zelman Cowen, to the school.
Neil Lawrie, Captain of the School, receives his prize from Sir Zelman Cowen.11
Prize ListWe are grateful for the donations to the Prize Fund from the following:
The late Dr. Kent Hughes, T.A.S. Ladies' Tennis Club, Mrs. J. Creighton, Mr. and Mrs. John Macgregor, Bank of New SouthWales, Mrs. N. Nivison, Rotary Club of Armidale, the late Mrs. J.H. Biggs, Mrs. D.C. Beit, Outward Bound, Mrs. V. Lockwood,the late G.A. Fisher, Rologas Brothers, Mrs. A. Harris, Mr. David Croft, Mr. D. Uphill, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Royds, Mrs. J. Young,
Mrs. G. Moffatt, Mr. W.C. Wentworth, Mrs. I. Brooke, Mr. R. Magoffin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Duhigg, Dr. and Mrs. E. Lindgren, Mr.and Mrs. M. Carson, U.N.E. Students' Representative Council.
JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS
PrimaryPrimary Proficiency Prizes: L.J. Roberts, D.J. Irvine, C.D. Nicholls, G.J. Hanson, B.S. Marks, J.A.S. Bowden, M.T. McMahon,
R.D. Ward, A.B. MagillCharacter Prize for Primary Classes: M.F. Elderton, D.B. Hyem
Year 7Music - Service in Year 7: R.M. GillMusic - Most Improved Pupil: A.J. CrossGeneral Proficiency: D.A. Johnstone, R.A. Lamont, C. Hempel, W.P. Dangar, M.T. Forsythe, A.B. Dance, A.S.L. Ross, A.C.
Anderson
Year 8English (shared), Science, History, Georgraphy: S.V. Rajendra
English (shared), Commerce: A.B. McConvilleMathematics: L.S. de SilvaFrench, Latin: M.A. Johnstone
Agriculture (David Heath Memorial Prize): J.McW. Laurie
Technics: V.J. SimmonsAgricultural Techni s: N.P. Johnson
Year 9English (shared): J.E.C. MacarthurEnglish (shared), Commerce: S.M. ThomasMathematics (Mottershead Memorial Prize): J.E. GatesScience (Lockhead Memorial Prize), History, Latin, French: S.A. ThackwayGeography (shared): M.J. MairGeography (shared): I.R. Pearse
Agriculture (Kenneth Caldwell Memorial Prize): N.C. HobbsMusic: I.C. HowarthTechnics: M.J. Terbutt
Year 10English: R.V. Rajendra
Mathematics (Blaxland Memorial Prize): J.S.T. HempelScience: I.M. Seppelt
History (Robert Baker Memorial Prize) (shared), Commerce (shared): E.J. HillHistory (Robert Baker Memorial Prize) (shared), French. Latin: S.B. HudsonHistory (Robert Baker Memorial Prize) (shared), Geography: R.R.J. StantonCommerce (shared): A.M. PerrottAgriculture (G.A. Fisher Memorial Prize): A.S.R. LindTechnics (Christopher Royds Memorial Prize): J.T. ViversMusic (shared): G.L. O'Keefe, S.J. Blanch
Carson Shield (for overcoming weaknesses by individual effort, and making most progress): P.D. Strelitz12
ADDITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIZESDivinity: R.J. BrowningMusic: Most Improved Pupil: D.E. HillChoir: I.C. Howarth, S.J. Blanch, G.L. O'Keefe
Best New Member: S.B. Hudson
Art: J. PhanichewaCraft: A.J. Duncan
Year 11English, Chemistry: T.J. McDonaldMathematics, French: I.V. RajendraBiology: K.N. KingPhysics: D.W.B. Whalley
Modern History: T.R. HughesAncient History: R.E. RoeEconomics, General Studies: I.R. RobinsonGeography, Agriculture (G.E. Forster Memorial Prize): W.J. CanningtonPractical Involvement in Computer Studies: L. RauAll-Round Achievement (John Montgomery Prize): J.L. Ritchard
Year 12English (shared): N.E. FarmerEnglish (shared), French (Bader Prize): A.G. RodgersMathematics (Mottershead Memorial Prize), Physics: N.A. LawrieBiology: A.W.B. Williams
Chemistry: P.G. HicksModern History (Blomfield Memorial Prize), Ancient History (John P.W. Macgregor Memorial Prize): D.J. ThompsonEconomics (Mark Drinkwater Memorial Prize): S.R.T. MartinLatin: H.L. MillerGeography: C.D.H. Barclay
Agriculture (Archer Croft Memorial Prize): AS, WoodGeneral Studies (University of New England Student's Representative Council Prize: B.S. Richards
OTHER AWARDSCoventry Cup (Best All-Round Boy in Junior School): R.J. BrowningDr. Kent Hughes Prize (Chapel Service): T.R. Hughes, S.B. HudsonJohn Creighton Memorial Prize (Bes Original Contribution to "The Armidalian"): S.B. HudsonClemson Cup (Public Speaking and Debating): Abbott HouseDrama: C.W. Morsley
F.W. Nivison Memorial Essay Prize (History): D.J. ThompsonHoward Tolhurst Memorial Essay Prize (Economics): S.R.T. MartinIan Brooke Memorial Prize for Choir: C.W. MorsleyMay Wills Magoffin Memorial Prize for Design in Art: J.McD. HudsonMerit Awards: S.Mcl. Broun, C.A. Hill, R.J.A. Marshall, S.R.T. Martin, A.G. Rodgers, C.E. Schmidt, D.J. Thompson, AS. Wood
Prizes for Outstanding Service: S.K. Ariff, C.O. Shave, R.J.A. Marshall, A. deL. SkeggsRotary Prize for Citizenship: M.A. PearseAnthony Kent Biggs Memorial Prize (for Leadership and Good Influence in Junior School): P.D. WearnePeter Beit Prize (for Achievement in Several Fields): B.A. Carter, A.G. RodgersG.A. Fisher Frefect's Prize (for All-Round Achievement): C.E. SchmidtKeith Lawrance Memorial Prize (for a Year 12 Boy who has given Leadership and Service in Many Fields): S.R.T. MartinCaptain of the School, 1981 (Higginbotham Prize): N.A. LawrieRawson Cup (for the Prefect with the Best All-Round Performance): C.A. HillThe Headmaster's Prize for Senior Prefect: N.E. FarmerThe Wentworth Cup for Academic Work: White House
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SPORTS AWARDSJenkins Cup (General Athletics in Junior School): P.A. ClelandJ.C. Bucknell Cup (Continued Effort in Long Distance Athletics): J.C. WinterConsett Stephen Cup (Cricket - Batting): A. deL. SkeggsMrs. A.W. Uther Cup (Cricket - Most Wickets): A. deL. SkeggsMottershead Memorial Cup (Cricket - Most Improved): A.B. CrossPalmer Cup (House Cricket): Tyrrell HouseMallam Award (Rugby - Best and Fairest): J.L. RitchardB.P. Shield (Rugby - Most Outstanding Team): 13AJunior Soccer Award (Furtherest in Representative Soccer): J.C. Johnstone
J.W. Bell - Allen Cup (Shooting - Best in G.P.S. Comp.): D.P.R. Evans, P.G. HewsonCox Cup (Shooting - Highest Score in House Shoot): D.P.R. EvansMorris Cup (House Shooting): Abbott and White HousesAnnie Abbott Shield (Top Score in "B" Team G.P.S. Comp.): A.G. WhiteCarter Cup (Tennis - Junior School): P.A. ClelandW.N.L. Taylor Cup (Tennis - Senior School): B.J. HollingworthSquash Cup: P.G. HicksN.K. Moffatt Memorial Shield (Best All-Round Sportsman in Senior School): A. deL. SkeggsThe Carter Award (Swimming - Contributed Most to the Sport): J.L. RitchardLindgren Achievement Shield (Bush Sports): Abbott HouseHickson Cup (House Sport): White House
MEDALLIONS
Rugby1st XV - J.L. Ritchard - Best and Fairest (Mallam Award)2nd XV - C.A. Hill - Best and Fairest and Leadership16A - H.S. Tooth - Best and Fairest16B - P1 Swinson - Best and Fairest14A - S.A. Bailey - Best and Fairest14B - S.J. Hickman - Best and Fairest13A - D.J. Crockett - Best and Fairest12A - R.J. Browning - Best and FairestSoccer1st XI - U.B. Smith - Best and Fairest2nd XI - P.D. Wearne - Leadership16A - P.J. Mullen - Most Outstanding16B - P.L. Heap - Most Outstanding14A - M.B. Rodgers - Captaincy and Best and Fairest14B - W.J. McKinnon-Matthews - Most Consistent Player12A - L.J. Roberts - Most Outstanding12B - A.L. Taylor - Best and Fairest12C - D.N. Keighley - Most Outstanding
Cricket1st XI - See Cups2nd XI - H.L. Miller - Good Captaincy and Service to Cricket14A - R.E. Pollard - Captain of Premier Team and Outstanding Performance14A - J.R. Morse - Outstanding All-Round Performance14Bi (Term 1) - A.B. McConville - Good Captaincy - Premier Team1462 (Term 1) - T.J. Moffatt - All-Round Effort and Captaincy14B (Term 3) - J.McD. Hudson - Reliability and Good Captaincy14C (Term 1) - R.A. Ward - Good Captaincy - Premier Team14C (Term 3) - G.E. White - Best All-Rounder12A - R.J. Browning - Batting (Ave. 73)1OA - B.S. Marks - Captaincy and All-Round Ability
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BasketballJohnston Trophy - A deL. Skeggs - Best Contribution to Basketball
CERTIFICATES
Rugby
1st XV - M.L. Hooton - Most Improved Player1st XV - C.E. Schmidt - Most Consistent Player2nd XV - J.A. Goldsmith - Best of the Tight Five2nd XV - R.J.A. Marshall - Best Team Player2nd XV - R.J. Hudson - Most Determined Back16A - A.C. Crawford - Most Improved Forward16A - B.G. Wanford - Most Consistent Player16A - I.J.W. Todd - Most Improved Back16B - R.D. Price - Outstanding Effort16B - P. Gordon - Sustained Effort16B - S.R. Komoll - Good Captaincy14A - D.L.F. Alker - Outstanding Forward14A - A.A. Todd-Perrott - Most Improved Back14A - J.R. Evans - Captaincy14B - C.A.I. McDonald - Good Captaincy14B - M.J. Croft - Most Improved13A - M.T. Forsythe - Best Back13A - P.G. Hawkins - Best Forward13C & D - P.R. Wilkie - Best and Fairest13C & D - N.D. Trestrail - Best Back13C & D - A.M. McLean - Best Forward12A - D. MacDougall - Best Forward12A - A.B. Dance - Best Back12A - R.M. Gill - Most Improved
Soccer
1st XI - P.E. Hunter - Outstanding Player2nd XI - C.O. Shave - Best Work Rate16A - S.M. McIntosh - Best and Fairest16A - S. R. Ward - Top Goalscorer16A - T.T. Lindgren - Most Improved16A - S.D. McRae - Highest Work Rate16B - C.P. Wright - Best and Fairest16B - P.L. McCann - Most Improved14A - J.C. Johnstone - Most Outstanding14A - R.E. Pollard - Most Consistent14A - P.A. Cleland - Most Improved14B - M.A. Johnstone - Good Captaincy14B - M.W. Anderson - Most Reliable Player12A - D.B. Hyem - Most Improved12A - G.W. Close - Dedication12A - O.K. Close - Dedication12B - G. Wolfgang - Most Improved12B - A. Hardaker - Best Defender
12B - G.J. Hansen - Keenness and Fairness12C - P.A. Clarke - Most Improved
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Cricket1st XI - A. deL. Skeggs - Batting Aggregate1st XI - A. deL. Skeggs - Bowling Average
G.J. Pierce - Service to Cricket (Umpiring)16A - J.T. Rouse - Consistent Performance16A - N.J. Philp - Most Improved16A - P.L. McCann - Dedication16A - W.J. Sedgwick - Dedication16B - S.B. Laurie - All-Round Ability16C - D.H. Coupland - Captaincy16C - L.D.B. Witts - All-Round Ability14A - M.D. Crawford - Good All-Round Performance
14A (Term 1) - P.A. Cleland - Good All-Round Performance14A (Term 1) - F.R. Tambyrajah - Outstanding Fieldsman1481 (Term 1) - R.D. Charman - Good Batting14B1 (Term 1) - J.R. Evans - All-Round Ability14B2 (Term 1) - A.J. Cross - Exceptional Effort and Good Batting14B2 (Term 1) - S.A. Bailey - Excellent Bowling14B (Term III) - M.V. Curr - Most Improved14B (Term III) - C.A.I. McDonald - Improved Bowling14C (Term 1) - M.R.P. Bennett - All-Round Ability14C (Term 1) - N.D. Trestrail - All-Round Ability14C (Term 1) - J.N. Barnier - Outstanding Bowling14C (Term III) - A.A. Murray - Good Bowling and Captaincy14C (Term III) - T.J. Moffatt - All-Round Ability12A - M.F. Elderton - Wicket Keeping and Batting12A - A.B. Dance - Best All-Rounder12A - L.J. Roberts - Most Wickets (19)1282 - BE. Jeffrey - Most Improved All-Rounder1282 - R.J. Whitehead - Captaincy12B - A.L. Taylor - Captaincy12B - S.J. Grace - Best All-Rounder10A - I.A. Crawford - Highest Batting Aggregate
10A - S.J. Gurner - Most Improved
BasketballD.W.B. Whalley - Captaincy
J. Phanichewa - Most Improved
Bush Sports - Bronze AwardsR.A. Kirwood, I.M. Seppelt, M.A.H. Cole, R.B. Harris
TennisAt McGown - Runner-up Carter CupR.A. Jackson - Runner-up W.N.L. Taylor Cup
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 1982
FOR BOARDERS
Open ScholarshipsA.S. Dennis (Port Moresby)S.J. Bragg (Barraba)
Keith and Dorothy Mackay ScholarshipsH.M. Main (Glen Innes)G.R. Smith (Inverell)S.J. Kermode (Uralla)
M.J. Sherington (Murwillumbah)16
Wigan ScholarshipsR. R. Doyle (Wallangra)R. B. Denyer (Burren Junction)R.S. Lewis (Coal Point, Newcastle)N.M. Corbett (North Star)D.A. Cartwright (Bundarra)
S.G. Sherington (Murwillumbah)P.S. Wallace (Killarney Heights)
Forster ScholarshipsN.W. Hughes (Glen Innes)
G.R. Bevan (Kempsey)
D.I. Seivers (Quirindi)
McLaren History BursaryA.J. Muir (Quirindi)
Worthington Scholarship for AgricultureR.B. Harris (The Armidale School)
FOR DAY BOYSOpen Entrance ScholarshipG.S. Stanton (Armidale City)
T.A.S. Primary and Secondary ScholarshipD.J. Irvine (The Armidale School)
Wigan ScholarshipsA.K. Hutton (The Armidale School)F.R. Tambyrajah (The Armidale School)W.J. Mitchell (Ben Venue)
Forster ScholarshipsJ.G. Connah (Newling)W.J. Munsie (Armidale City)
Entrance BursariesT.J. Quinlan (Ben Venue)
G.J. Marjoram (Armidale City)K. Wilkins (Nowendoc)J.K. Simmons (Kelly's Plains)
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A.H. Cash
At the end of Term 1, 1982, T.A.S. will lose the services of A.H. Cash, Esq., whose headmastership will have extendedover a period of slightly more than twenty years.
A Victorian by birth, Mr. Cash was a pupil at Melbourne Grammar School where he had an outstanding career. After ayear at Trinity College, Melbourne University, a year marked by fine academic results, he joined the A.I.F. and later saw ser-vice in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, where he attained the rank of Captain.
During the latter part of his Army service, he was nominated as Rhodes Scholar for Victoria.
He later went to Oxford where he was a member of New College, graduating as M.A. in 1949. While there he took afull part in sporting activities, including playing in the New College 1st XI, cricket being a game of which he was particularlyfond.
After leaving Oxford, Mr. Cash taught for one year at Lower Canada College, Montreal, and then he joined the staff ofGeelong Grammar School. In 1956, at Geelong, he became Brice Mackinnon Master (classics) and Assistant to the Head-
master. He also was involved in a wide variety of sporting and other activities there.
With this breadth of experience behind him he came to T.A.S. as Headmaster at the beginning of 1962.
His flair for administration soon became apparent. He changed the organisation of the upper part of the boardingschool, making the houses not merely units for sporting administration, but houses, in the real sense of the word. The pur-pose of this change was to make greater provision for individual help for, and supervision of, each boy.
The change sprang naturally from his philosophy of the importance of the individual. He firmly believes that,especially in a Church school, one should go to great lengths to give the best opportunities to the individual, Even when aboy has lapsed in some direction, he must be given the opportunity to regain his place in society.
As the Governor General said at Speech Day at the end of 1981, Alan Cash has a balanced judgment about the pur-
poses which an independent school should serve.
He is possessed of a deep sincerity and, like all great men, he shows that first of Christian virtues, humility. Also
beneath a slight reserve there is a great warmth and affection for people.
Buildings by themselves do not make a school great, but they can, and do, help those processes which do make forgreatness. During the 20 years Mr. Cash has been Headmaster there has been great building activity at T.A.S. both toupgrade existing facilities and to provide for a greatly increased enrolment. This building activity has been initiated by him,backed by his enthusiasm and enriched by his personal attention to detail.
Mention must also be made of the support Mrs. Cash has given. None can forget her as the perfect hostess at manysocial events. and also as the languishing maiden in Music Hall Melodramas. But above all, she has shown a great warmth
to so many people.
Outside the School Mr. Cash has been an active member of synod. He has also played cricket with the Waratahs XI inArmidale. He has served as a member of Armidale Legacy for many years and has held the office of president.
But the greatest contribution Mr. Cash has made to society has been in the lives of the boys and young men he hasinfluenced and moulded.
Truly he can say with the Roman poet Horace: Exegi monimentum perennius aere.
Thank you, Alan Cash.B.J. Mattingley
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Mrs. Marls CashIf one were asked to place a value on the contribution Marls Cash has made to T.A.S. over the twenty years she has
lived there, one would find it next to impossible. What would be the value, for a start, of "living on the job" and beingavailable virtually 24 hours a day for 20 years? Marls has been a real part of the School for all that time and T.A.S. is thericher for it.
She has not, however, confined herself solely to work for the school and the wider community of Armidale hasbenefited from her strong capabilities.
The Cashes arrived in Armidale in 1962, Alan with the tremendous task faced by any new headmaster of a boardingschool, and Marls the responsibility of three young children, Penny, 12, Dodie, 9 and Ian, 7.
Nevertheless, 1963 found her the first President of the Armidale Branch of the Save the Children Fund, a position sheheld till 1965. She became a member of the Armidale branch of the N.S.W. Hospital Auxiliaries and has held the position of
Vice President since 1974.
Hospital work and caring activities are an integral part of Maris's life and she has acted as Assistant Roster Secretaryfor the hospital kiosk from 1976, a position in which she still works. Of course, she spends many hours on duty there her-
self, as well as helping to organise the activities of the hospital "flower ladies".
Flowers are very dear to her and for many years one of her self-appointed tasks has been to do the beautiful arrange-ments in the School chapel.
Meals on Wheels is another of her Community activities, and she has been a driver for that organisation since 1966.For the five years Ian was at the (then) Armidale Demonstration School Marls was a volunteer worker for the School can-teen; she was a member of the orginal committee to the Armidale View Club, and a member of the N.E.G.S. P. & F. Associ-
ation.
It is, however, for her work for The Armidale School, for the boys, the staff and the parents that she will be remem-bered with gratitude, with love, and with honour. Having worked with her on the Parents & Friends Association for manyyears, I know the work which is done by Marls Cash, not only in committee, but also behind the scenes.
The P. & F. runs smoothly, because Marls is there - guiding the new committee, helping the new President, makingsure that all our large business is in order. Presidents and committees have come and gone over the last twenty years, butMarls Cash has been the thread binding us all.
It was on her suggestion 13 years ago that our now famous Music Hall began and she, herself, with her talent for act-ing and singing has been a member of the cast in every one of them.
It was her "urging" which produced our store of cups and saucers, baskets, glasses, cutlery, ashtrays, teatowels,tablecloths and urns - all things which make life easy in our fund raising functions - and it is she who keeps the stockcontrol and organises the hiring business which helps to swell the funds.
As a hostess she has been superb, from entertaining a young cricket team at a barbecue, to coping. with her custom-ary efficiency and elan, with the weekend visit of a Governor-General.
Marls has travelled with Alan to P. & F. and Old Boys' functions all over the country where she has made friends, notonly for herself, but especially, also, for T.A.S.: and her house is always open to boys, to staff and to parents.
What she does, says Marls, is to dispense "tea and sympathy". That is so. but it is "tea and sympathy" of the highestorder, so much so that she has been able, by her charm. her strong personality. her caring nature and her energy, to integr-ate the whole school into a "family" - where all members of it are welcome and no-one ever need feel that he or she was
not part of an important whole.Judith Lamb
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Primary School Speech Day
REPORT BY THE MASTER OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Mr. and Mrs. Cash, members of Staff, ladies and gentlemen and boys. I bid you welcome to this 1981 Speech Day forthe Primary school. It is our pleasure to have our Headmaster and Mrs. Cash with us on this occasion which will be theirfinal Speech Day in their present capacity. Both of them will have something to say to us shortly, but personally, and onbehalf of the staff and the pupils of the Primary School I wish to thank them for all the support they have given to this partof the School. The Primary School has shown a steady growth in numbers over the last decade reaching an enrolmentfigure of 74 this year whilst numbers for next year at present stand at 79.
It is often very jokingly said that education begins from the bottom up, or it can be called applied psychology. In theliteral sense I'm glad to say that we don't have to apply it very often. In its true sense it is a reminder to us that everyoneneeds a solid foundation upon which to mould and develop one's life. The Christian ethic, upon which this School is basedand indeed is inherent in its very motto, "Absque Deo Nihil", "Without God Nothing", shows us such a way and the earlygrasp of some of these tenets assists the child to gain a feeling of security and purpose for his life.
What were the highlights of 1981 at T.A.S. Primary? One could give many answers to this question and indeed if wewere to ask each boy that same question we would probably get almost 74 different answers. I have chosen several. Thefirst highlight was the success that we had earlier in sporting events. There were two of these in the PSSA sports - onewas in the swimming where we won the Small Schools trophy, the Junior Boys Championship, were runner up in the SeniorBoys Championship and collected 14 first, 5 second and 1 third place ribbons; the other was the cross country where wewon the Senior Boys' Trophy. Both excellent efforts for a small school.
The second highlight was the involvement of our boys in a number of cultural activities especially in the areas ofmusic and drama. There was the production of "Arthur and the Magic Sword" which involved everybody; the ArmidaleSchools' Music Performance in July in which both lower and upper primary classes took part as well as those who were inthe school orchestra and the Chapel Choir; many of the boys were involved in the Chapel Choir and its tour to Sydney,Melbourne and Tasmania whilst others displayed their musical talents in the orchestra that played with the Junior SchoolChoir at the Festival of Music at the Sydney Town Hall. In all they were a credit to the School.
The other highlight that I would mention would be the one that involves everybody and is undoubtedly the one whichoccupies the greatest percentage of a pupil's time. It is the area of the daily round of classroom learning. For after all it isthe main reason for being here, The staff seek to lay a solid foundation based on the 3R's and at the same time usingactivities that will deepen and enrich their learning experiences. I believe, we can justly say that, in academic work the boyshave made great efforts and performed most satisfactorily.
At the beginning of this address I said that our School is based fairly and squarely upon the Christian ethic. It is ourtask, along with your co-operation, to develop each boy to the fullest of his potential. In the Christian Ethic that develop-ment is a fourfold one - it is to develop each boy mentally, physically, socially and spiritually in the same way as Christhimself developed. In the second chapter of St. Luke's Gospel there is a very brief account of an occasion in the life ofJesus when he was a boy of about twelve years of age. He had gone up to Jerusalem with his parents probably for the firsttime on the occasion of the Feast of the Passover. Somehow, when it was over he was left behind and Mary and Joseph hadto go back to look for him and eventually found him in the temple discussing things with the Teachers of the Law. After averbal chastisement he returned home with them. But it is the last verse of the chapter which is important for it reads -"Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining tavour with God and man". His development was fourfold - he grew inbody and wisdom, i.e. physically and mentally and he grew in favour with God and man, i.e. spiritually and socially. In ourSchool it is these four phases of a boy's development that we seek to hold in balance by providing a caring environment inwhich each boy is nurtured.
Finally let me wish all the boys a very happy holiday. Don't forget to play your part at home. To the parents we saygood luck and may each and every one of you have a happy and holy Christmas and may the New Year bring you its bless-ings.
Rev. W. Howarth
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P.J. CORNISHPeter Cornish came to T.A.S. as Deputy Headmaster in January, 1978 from Shore, where he had been Senior English
Master. He resigned in May, 1981 to take up an appointment as Headmaster of S.C.E.G.S. Redlands, at Cremorne, Sydney.The quality of his leadership and devotion to the School is reflected in the progress we have made in many fields. In partic-ular he developed our Record of Academic Success and Scholarships by his own teaching and by his meticulous andimaginative administration of studies. Dynamic, forceful, humorous and thorough, he will be particularly remembered forthe great contribution he made in Studies, 3-unit English, Junior Cricket, Junior Rugby, Debating, Drama and Administra-tions. In addition he and his wife Elizabeth guided the internal furnishings and fittings of "Wakefield" which has beenrestored into a gracious home. We wish them both, along with their two sons, born in Armidale, success and happiness intheir new venture.
In his place as Deputy Headmaster we welcome Mr. R.A. Rowling, formerly a Housemaster, teacher of History andMaster in Charge of Tennis at Barker College, Hornsby, along with his wife Ruth and two daughters.
Chapel ReportSacristans: T. Hughes, S. HudsonHead Server: B. HowarthServers: N. Farmer, T. Hughes, S. Bennet, A. Dangar, J. Kelley, S. Hudson, S. Blanch, I. Howarth, P. Browning, S.
Thompson, B. Russell.
John Keble wrote in one of his hymns these words:
"The trivial round the common task,Would furnish all we ought to ask,Room to deny ourselves, a roadTo bring us daily nearer God."
Whilst at times one suspects that to many of our boys the constant round of worship in which they are engaged mayseem trivial, yet it is the common task of our school to constantly challenge them to see and to seek God at work in theirlives and the lives of other people. Self-denial is part of our Christian calling and the boys have been challenged in two ways- one by the giving of their time and many have done so in the doorknock appeals - and the other by the giving of theirmoney. We challenged the boys in term 1 to help support the library of St. Phillip's School in Fiji which had a new librarybut no books. $380.00 was given to this project. In term 2 we collected for the help of the disabled of our communitysome $154.
Visitors to chapel this year have been our Bishop for Confirmation, the Rev. L. McIntyre, Chaplain of N.E.G.S., the Rev.G. Garnsey, Principal of St. John's College Morpeth who led a team of 3 students from the College in a mini-Mission duringHoly Week and Mr. Ian Matheson, Senior Master Elect of the Kings' School Ely who spent part of term 1 at the School.
A very pleasing occasion was St. Matthew's Day, when Brian Mattingley, who had given such devoted service to theschool during his 41 years, was ordained to the priesthood in St. David's Cathedral, Hobart. At the time of his ordination alarge number of his friends in Armidale and boys from the school gathered to pray for him in a celebration of the Eucharist.
Once again we are conscious of the strong lead given by the Chapel Choir under the direction of Mr. David Reeves.The choir led the worship Sunday by Sunday in the Chapel and has visited Holy Trinity Glen Innes and Gostwyck. Its workreached great heights and this was particularly reflected in the tour to Sydney. Melbourne and Tasmania.
We were most grateful to receive the gift of a solid silver ciborium in memory of Christopher Hudson, a pupil of theschool from 1973-75 and given by his parents. Christopher died in December 1980. The ciborium which is used in theCommunion Services for dispensing the bread was dedicated in a service on the 15th November.
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HOLY BAPTISM
March 8 Nicole Louise Dawson (Richard & Robyn)April 5 Alison Elizabeth Hall (Rod & Diane)April 19 Joshua Peter Westley Cornish (Peter & Elizabeth)May 9 Phillip Martin Dimond (Peter & Julie)
Allison Diana Walker (Fred & Karen)June 28 Amy Renee Phipps (Paul & Julie)Aug. 2 Suzanne Margaret Tombs (Robert & Wendy)
Bonita Louise Perkins (David & Lucy)Oct. 11 Duncan Mackellar Home Belfield (Richard & Elspeth)Nov. 22 Lachlan Heathfield Eliot (Geoffrey & Sallyanne)
Peta Louise MacDougall (Graham & Robyn)Dec. 5 Justin Michael Brooke (Jonathan & Gina)Dec. 21 Samantha Jane Brady (John & Rosalind)
Weddings
Jan. 31 Edgar Patrick Charles Bradley with Robyn Margaret BurtonFeb. 7 Garry Ian Bashford with Beatrice Anne ScottMar. 14 John Andrew James Wolfenden with Verity PineApr. 4 John Oban Coventry with Jennifer Anne LeonardMay 9 Peter Weston Tomkins with Betty Jean Petrie
David Andrew Barry White with Karina Zinta KrauklisMay 23 David Allingham Williams with Maree Patricia WunschJuly 4 John William Forsythe with Louise Doone LockhartAug. 1 Bradford Frederick Mclnnes Stuart with Susan Leigh MayneOct. 10 Lester John Bray with Celia Ann BoydellOct. 31 Timothy Max Hough with Deborah Jane RoperNov. 28 Robert Morrow with Catherine Louise Herborn
Confirmation
David Leslie Fairfax AlkerAdam Charles AndersonScott AndrewsDougall William AustinScott Robert BremnerTimothy Glynn Wentworth BucknellAngus James Edward CarterPaul Andrew ClelandStuart Douglas ClaytonPhilip Barrington ConranSimon Andrew CrossAndrew Barrington DanceMichael David Llewelyn DaviesRalph William DawsonDuncan Jan Thomas De JongTimothy David DoweRichard Robert Macfie DoyleRobin Michael Felton-TaylorMichael Andrew James FullbrookJames Maurice Lionel GreenRichard Andrew HardmanJohn-Paul Herbert
Leslie Douglas HillMark Stuart HootonAndrew Thomas HoultAndrew Douglas HumeIan Bruce JohnsonDavid Allen LintonWilliam Ranken LyleStuart John McDouallJakeman Richard MorseDavid Glen MunsieSimon James Walker PowellBenjamin John PurkissSimon Alexander ShannonPeter David Norman StrelitzFrederick TambyrajahAlexander Lind TaylorRichard Atchison WardJeffry Peter WeedenHamish Hastings WhiteJustin Charles WunderwaldShane Edward Yabsley
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House Reports
ABBOTT HOUSEHousemaster: Mr. W.S. MarlinDeputy Housemaster: Mr. F.M. HorneDuty Masters: Messrs. A. Wilkinson, G. McCormack, W. Pina, H. BegerHouse Captain: C.A. HillVice Captain: N.J. TuitSchool Prefect: AS. WoodSchool Monitors: B.A. Carter, D.S. GarsideYear 12: M.G. Bowman, M.N.H. Chester, C.P. Filmer, P.G. Hicks, D.R. Koeppen, S.G.B. Lewis
1981 was a particularly successful year for the House because there was much greater all-round participation in sport,academic progress and numerous house activities which combined to produce an enjoyable year for all.
Our second position in the Hickson Cup was marked by some particularly outstanding team and individual perfor-mances. The two sporting events which epitomised the House spirit and enthusiasm (because literally everyone is involved)are the Cross Country and the Standards both of which Abbott House won. In Athletics and Swimming there were someoutstanding individual performances but unfortunately we came 4th in both events. In tennis we again came 4th whichsurprises me firstly because of our proximity to the tennis courts and secondly because of our many enjoyable games withMr. Marlin and Mr. Horne.
We achieved a very creditable 2nd place in Cricket, Basketball and Soccer. It is the first time in many years that wehave not been placed last in Soccer and here we are to thank some of the skilful dayboy contingent who were well supportedby the enthusiastic but more physical footballers. It is good to finish the sport on a very high note by reporting that wecame 1st equal in Shooting and Squash and 1st in Rugby. In shooting, P.G. Hewson is also to be congratulated for sharingthe J.W. Allen-Bell Cup for the best shooter in the G.P.S. Competition and A.G. White for the Annie Abbott Shield which wasawarded for the top score in "B" team G.P.S. Competition. It is the first time in many years that we have won the HouseSquash and P.G. Hicks, the captain, is to be also congratulated for winning the school individual Squash Cup. Therefore outof a total of 11 sporting events we won 5 events and were placed 2nd in 3 others - who said the boys of Abbott Housearen't fit?
The House also performed well academically and listed below are the Speech Day prize lists for year 8 upwards. S.V.
Rajendra almost swept the board in year 8 by winning the English (shared), Science, History and Geography prizes whileL.S. de Silva won the Maths prize. In year 9, S.M. Thomas won the English and Commerce prizes while M.J. Terbutt wasawarded the Technics prize.
In year 10, R.V. Rajendra won the English and A.S.R. Lind the Agriculture prize. P.D. Strelitz is to be particularly con-gratulated for winning the Carson Shield - a new award for overcoming weaknesses by individual effort and making mostprogress.
Year 11 probably provided our most successes which augurs well for the H.S.C. results of next year with T.R. Hughes(Modern History), I.V. Rajendra (Maths, French), A.E. Roe (Ancient History) and I.R. Robinson (Economics and GeneralStudies).
In year 12, P.G. Hicks won the Chemistry prize and A.S. Wood won the Agriculture prize. B.A. Carter shared the PeterBeit Prize for "Achievements in Several Fields" and C.A. Hill had a very successful year to win the Rawson Cup for the"Prefect with the Best All-Round Performance".
The Rajendras not only won many of the academic prizes but they also played a prominent role in helping the House to
win the Clemson Cup (Public Speaking and Debating) for the first time. The mind boggles to think what the House is com-ing to with successes in both Soccer and Public Speaking but unfortunately I have to report several further culturalaccomplishments. We had twelve students who were involved in varying degrees in the two major play productions - "TheMikado" and "The Green Pastures".
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At this point I would like to congratulate T.R. Hughes on winning the B.J. Mattingley House award for "Involvement inextra curricular activities" - he has been deeply involved in so many that it will be a hard feat for anyone in the house to
emulate in future years. Also congratulations to A.A. Murray and M.J. Terbutt for winning the "D.J. Harrison" award for"Service and Conduct within the House".
A very successful chess tournament was held in the first term (won by J.P. Marsh) and there are several very keenboard game enthusiasts who are usually deeply immersed in "Diplomacy" or "Dungeons and Dragons". I am sorry to reportthat the great increase in overdue library books which is attributed to Abbott isn't due to a cultural or academic revolution(as the Housemaster might like you to think) but rather to a certain incorrigible I. Magee.
The House went on two most enjoyable weekend trips to Valla Beach where they stayed in caravans, and a walking trip
down the Styx River which turned out to be extremely wet. A successful House dance was held in 1st term and the end ofyear House party together with the "Bobby Athletics Events" provided many laughs.
At this stage I would like to thank Syl and Wally for their services, friendship and sincere support to the House andalso the duty masters for their time and many extra commitments. We thank Mr. Horne for his time and the many BBQ's hehas put on for us and we are pleased to hear that he is not deserting his old tutor group who have managed to create theodd bit of drama during the past two years!! We thank Mr. Marlin for his total support and commitment to the house andhope that he enjoys his extra time (with his dog?) and his reduced responsiblities.
I for my part hope that the spirit and enthusiasm of Abbott House continues to be channelled into more positive andworthwhile aims and I wish Mr. Anderson, the duty masters and the boys of Abbott all the very best for 1982.
C.A. Hill
BROUGHTON HOUSE
Housemaster: Mr. J.N.B. HipwellDeputy Housemaster: Mr. R.N. MurrayMasters: Messrs. R.T. Hodgson, M. Fisher, T. GriggSenior Prefect: N.E. FarmerHouse Captain: D.J. ThompsonHouse Vice-Captain: S.R.T. MartinYear 12: A.P. Brooks, N.J. Charley, D.E. Cook, T.J. Grellman, M.H. Henderson, B.W. Howarth, M.M. Laurie, B.A.W. Malseed,
M.A. Pearse, A.W.B. Williams, R.C. Windeyer
1981 was a year which produced from Broughton House a number of fine individual efforts, with many boys beingjustly rewarded for their hard work and enthusiasm in the classroom, on the playing fields, and within the House itself.
For the second year running the Senior Prefect was elected from the Broughton House ranks and we extend our con-gratulations to Neil Farmer on his appointment. Other office holders for the House were David Thompson and Mark Pearse
as School Prefects and Scott Martin, Tim Grellman, Andrew Brooks and David Cook as School Monitors.
Success in the sporting field came for the most part from some excellent individual performances. Despite a greatdeal of enthusiasm, a lack of depth restricted our performances in most team sports, and we finished last in the HicksonCup.
Broughton began the year well with an easy win in the Inter-House Swimming Carnival and eleven new records to ourcredit. Age champions were: Jon Ritchard, Open; Colin Johnstone, U14; Phillip Hawkins, U13; Lawrence Bowden, U12; andJames Bowden, U9.
This year also saw a vast improvement in Athletics with Broughton House coming third in Standards and second inthe Carnival. Geoff Park was U17 champion, Phillip Hawkins U14 champion, and James Martin runner-up in the U16 agegroup.
A strong Abbott House team in the House Squash prevented an outright win by Broughton, and first place was shared.Jon Ritchard was again our strongest player in this department.
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Our other sporting results are unfortunately less commendable. The House Tennis team, led by Rob Windeyer,finished second in the overall competition and Broughton also gained second place in House Basketball. We finished thirdin Rugby and Soccer, and fourth in Cricket, Shooting and Cross Country (with N. Farmer, G. Stier, C. Johnstone and I.
Sievers being selected for School Cross Country teams).
1981 can be said, however, to have been a highly successful year in sport for many boys who achieved representation
both within, and outside the School. N. Farmer was appointed Captain of Swimming, D. Thompson Captain of Rugby, J.
Ritchard Captain of Squash, and D. Grellman Captain of Bush Sports. (S.R.T. Martin was also appointed as Captain of the
School Fire Brigade).
In Rugby, D. Thompson, J. Ritchard, T. Grellman, A.B. Cross and G. Park were all selected in a Northern Schoolboys'
XV, and the first three were then selected for the Country Schoolboys' XV, S. Martin also represented Broughton House in
the School 1st XV.
M. Laurie and A.B. Cross both played in the School's 1st XI Cricket team throughout the season, with Tony Crossreceiving the Mottershead Memorial Cup for most improved player.
Other sporting awards were made to J. Ritchard, G. Pierce, J. Phanichewa, S. McIntosh, C. Johnstone, W. Sedgwick, N.
Philp, R. Charman, A. Cross (Year 7), D. MacDougall.
Broughton Rouse again had a successful academic and service-oriented year. Prizes were awarded in Year 9 to J.E.C.Macarthur, N.C. Hobbs, I.C. Howarth, J. Phanichewa in English, Agriculture, Music and Art respectively. In Year 10, J.S.T.
Hempel won the Maths prize. In Year 11 W. Cannington won the Agriculture and Geography prizes, K. King Biology, and J.
Ritchard the John Montgomery Prize. In Year 12 the following gained prizes: N. Farmer, English and the Senior Prefect'sPrize; A. Williams, Biology; D. Thompson, Ancient and Modern History, the F.W. Nivison Memorial Prize, and the MeritAward; S. Martin, Economics, the Howard Tolhurst Memorial Prize, the Keith Lawrance Memoral Prize, and the MeritAward; M. Pearse, Rotary Prize for Citizenship.
House Colours were awarded to D.J. Thompson, S.R.T. Martin, J. Ritchard and A.B. Cross.
On behalf of the House I would like to thank the Duty Masters, Messrs. Hodgson, Fisher and Grigg for their efforts andsupport throughout the year.
Congratulations to Mr. Hipwell on his selection in the Australian Rugby side for the 1981/82 tour of the British Isles,and congratulations to both him and Mrs Hipwell on the birth of their second daughter.
I extend both my own and the House's thanks to Mr. Hipwell and Mr. Murray for their leadership and guidance duringthe course of the year.
Finally, I would like to thank the boys for their co-operation and efforts which have made 1981 a most enjoyable year,and wish every success for 1982.
TYRRELL HOUSE
D.J. Thompson
Housemaster: Mr D.L. GrahamDeputy Housemaster: Mr. G.S. HarrisMasters: Messrs. T. Scott, D. Toppin, K. CrowtherHouse Captain: M.L. Hooton (Terms 1 and 2), A.G. Rodgers (Term 3)House Vice-Captain: A.G. Rodgers (Terms 1 and 2), C.G. Weber (Term 3)Year 12: R.J. Brett, D.R. Counsell, M.D. Cross, B.J. Hollingworth, P.E. Hunter, H.L. Miller, B.S. Richards, C.O. Shave, P.D.
Wearne.
1981 has passed and it is my job to look back and retell what has happened. The year has been very enjoyable, withexcellent support from peers and masters and gradual acceptance by lower forms. The year ran smoothly owing mainly tothe constant service given by our Housemaster and Deputy Housemaster, Duty Masters and Year 12 alike.
The introduction of a monitorship for Year 12 and seniorship for Year 11 enabled them to show forth their leadership.This system was a challenge, and I feel the House has run much more smoothly with its introduction.
Tyrrell members took an active role in the academic, athletic and dramatic fields. Prizes were won in Year 7 by D.B.Hyem (Character Prize), R.M. Gill (Music and Service) and A.C. Anderson (General Proficiency). Year 8 boys will have topull up their socks in the Academic field. Year 9's S. Thackway took the honours with prizes in Science, History. Latin and
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French, and M. Mair shared the Geography prize. In Year 10 S. Hudson gained the History (shared), French, Latin, Choir
and John Creighton Memorial Prizes, J. Vivers the Technics prize, S. Blanch Music and Choir prizes, and A. Duncan the Craftprize. Well done Year 10! In Year 12 A. Rodgers gained the English (shared) and French prizes, L. Miller Latin, and B.Richards General Studies.
Prizes for service were awarded to S. Hudson (Chapel Service), J. Hudson (May Wills Magoffin Memorial Prize), P.Wearne (A.K. Biggs Memorial Prize), C.O. Shave (Outstanding Service), A. deL. Skeggs (Outstanding Service), A.G. Rodgers(Peter Beit Prize and Merit Award). Well done, all these people!
Even though Tyrrell came third in the Hickson Cup there were some outstanding performances, with the traditionalspirit exhibited in all sports.
In the Athletics Carnival, Tyrrell was placed a close third. Excellent performances included: M. Hooton (Open Cham-
pion), R. Onslow (U17 Runner-up), S. Makeham (U16 Champion), S. Kent (U15 Champion), J. Morse (U15 Runner-up), andthe Tyrrell "heavies" won the tug-o'-war. Our G.P.S. representatives were M. Hooton, A. Skeggs, S. Makeham, S. Kent andA. Crawford. S. Makeham must be congratulated for his 2nd in the U16 High Jump in the G.P.S. Carnival. Murray Hooton,as Athletics Captain, set an excellent example and must be congratulated.
In Cricket, Tyrrell came first. Thanks for this achievement go to A. Skeggs ("Moose"), the Captain of Cricket andobtainer of most runs and wickets. The Opens won all three games, the Junior likewise, and the Sub-Junior won one. Well
done, all who played! Tyrrell's 1st XI representatives were A. Skeggs (Capt.), A. Davidson, M. Hooton, R. Onslow and I.
Todd. Tyrrell won the Palmer Cup and "Moose" gained both the 1st XI awards (batting and bowling).
In Cross-Country and Soccer the House didn't perform as well, but in Rugby Tyrrell came first. With strong players inthe junior grades and with the members of the School 1st XV - M. Hooton, B. Richards, A. Skeggs, R. Onslow, and D.Miller - the House competition was well supported. Congratulations to "Moose" again for his selection in the CountrySchoolboys' 1st XV side.
In Shooting, Swimming and Tennis, Tyrrell came third. In Shooting, D. Evans won both the Cox Cup and the J.W. Bell-
Allen Cup. G.P.S. shooters from Tyrrell were D. Evans, D. Ferris and R. Onslow.
In Swimming, there were some excellent results from the Wilkie brothers, T. Rodgers and the Crawfords, but total con-
sistency was lacking.
In Tennis, B. Hollingworth, J. Baker and A. Skeggs played active roles. Congratulations to B. Hollingworth on being
Open Champion.
Dramatic productions by our Housemaster influenced Tyrrell's involvement in the annual G. & S. performance of "The
Mikado" and also the end-of-year play "Green Pastures". Mr Graham's superb direction and production must be com-
mended, and likewise the involvement of those who took part in the productions.
In the House, other notable changes have taken place. A re-decorating scheme is being carried out in the games room
and landings. Thanks go to Mr. Harris and the Year 10 boys for their involvement.
This year financial endeavours began with the introduction of a tuckshop on Backfield and the setting up of a photo-
graphic department. Mr. Scott and C. Shave and their helpers must be commended for their interest in the running ofsocials - Tyrrell made a sizeable income from their control of the musical side of several socials here at T.A.S. and atP.L.C.
Those people who have excelled themselves are always mentioned. However, the others who have not been men-tioned should also be commended for their involvement in the House activities, because without them, they couldn't havecontinued.
Special thanks also go to Rhonda for her concern for the House and the boys. She looks after us all with amazingtolerance of our mess and consideration for our comfort.
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Thanks also to Mr. Toppin and Mr. Scott for services which have exceeded the role of Duty Master. Special thanks toMr. Crowther also for his involvement in almost every House activity. We say "good-bye" to him and wish him all the bestfor 1982.
To our Housemaster and Deputy Housemaster we say "Thank you" for your superb administration and control of theHouse. Your job is hard and your success is reflected in the admiration of the members of Tyrrell.
Thank you also to Year 11 for your support and control of the House, and congratulations to R. Onslow, D. Ferris andA. Skeggs for your appointment as School Monitors in Term 3.
I thank Year 12 for support. The example set, and leadership shown, produced an excellent year. On behalf of Year12, I would like to thank Tyrrell House for 1981 and wish all the best for 1982.
A.G. Rodgers
WHITE HOUSE
Housemaster: Mr. J.H.K. McConvilleDeputy Housemaster: Mr. E.P. SpencerDuty Masters: Messrs. S. Dumbrell, J. Vasey, C. WilliamsHouse Captain: C. Schmidt (School Prefect)House Vice-Captain: A. McIntyre (School Monitor)Monitors: S. Broun, R. MarshallYear 12: S. Ariff, C. Barclay, G. Dimond, J. Goldsmith, R. Hudson, N. Lawrie, D. Mills, M. Moffatt, J. Nougher, A. Smith, P.
Wright.
A year to be remembered indeed! White House won the Wentworth Cup, the Hickson Cup and saw Neil Lawrie become
the fifth successive White House senior to top the Higher School Certificate result list.
The scoring system for the Wentworth Cup was altered during 1981. This cup is now awarded according to total num-bers of plus symbols awarded to each house during the year. Thus with effort and direction, a house can set its standardshighly and be recognised for this achievement. Houses now have the necessary incentive to maintain high performances.The efforts of John Jaquet, Andrew McConville, Neil Lawrie, Neil Cavill, David Denyer and Tim McDonald are noted for theirperformances in assisting White to achieve their first Wentworth Cup win, John Jaquet topped the house score with 22pluses for the year. John and the others mentioned are the people who led the House into achieving an academic standardthat was not wholly present in 1980.
The year's top academic award was presented to Neil Lawrie. Captain of the School is an outstanding achievementparticularly when it is realised the degree of competition and the consistency one must compete against to score a first soachieving this attainment. Neil's achievement will long be remembered. Well done and congratulations Neil - and weoffer these good wishes 63 times. Neil was also awarded the Mottershead Memorial Prize for Mathematics and supportedthis award with an outstanding Grade I pass at 3 Unit Mathematics.
Charles Barclay also did exceptionally well. His Geography award on Speech Day was supported with an outstanding
pass at HSC.
Tim McDonald took the English and Chemistry prizes in Year 11. David Whalley claimed the Physics prize so givingWhite three major awards.
Gavin O'Keefe was our only prize winner in Year 10. He shared the Music Prize with Sam Blanch of Tyrrell.
While we had many hard workers in Year 9, none was able to reach the podium on Speech Day. However, Year 8 bag-
ged a notable selection. Andrew McConville won both the English (shared) and Commerce award while Michael Johnstoneclaimed all the classics being placed first in both French and Latin. Jock Laurie won the David Heath Memorial award beingplaced first in Agriculture. Well done Year 8!
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Donald Johnstone represented the House in Year 7 being awarded the General Proficiency prize. In Primary, ChrisNicholls and Anthony McGill were awarded proficiency prizes.
Special awards were received by Richard Browning who won the Coventry Cup as the best all-rounder in Junior School;Chris Morsley won the Drama Prize (for successive years) following outstanding performances as Ko-Ko (The Mikado) and
as Moses in the end-of-year Theatre-in-the-Round's production of "Green Pastures". Chris's contribution to drama hasbeen continual, willing and notable. Additionally, Chris received the Ian Brooke Memorial Prize for Choir.
Then Chris Schmidt shared the Merit Award with Richard Marshall. Chris won the G.A. Fisher's Prefect Prize for allround achievement. Richard Marshall was awarded an additional prize for outstanding service particularly amongst thejunior boys of the House and again in the field of sport. Stuart Ariff was also awarded a prize for service amongst the boysof Junior School.
Sporting achievements further add to the success of White House during 1981. The feat which must head all sportingfeats was Ian Betts' breaking of the G.P.S. U13 hurdles record. In star fashion Ian not only won the final event but clipped0.6 from the existing record.
White House was placed first in the following sporting competitions: Athletics, Basketball, Shooting. Such winningperformances gave the House the 1981 Hickson Cup. The results of the competition are outlined below:
White HouseAbbott HouseTyrrell HouseBroughton House
Particular mention is made of the efforts made by Paul Cleland. Paul won the Jenkins Cup for outstanding athleticresults in Junior School. He then turned around and won the Carter Cup for tennis in Junior School. Well done young man!
The 1981 Witts Trophy was keenly contested. This trophy is awarded on a points basis and is given to the personwho gives most to the House in physical participation. Chris Schmidt won the 1981 competition with 22 pts.
The Witts Trophy results become the basis for the awarding of House Colours. These were awarded as follows: S.Broun, R. Garnett, R. Marshall, D. Whalley, M. Pearce, M. Moffatt, H. Payne and C. Schmidt.
Colours for various sports were awarded as follows:
RUGBY: C. Schmidt (Full), S. Broun (Half), M. Pearce (Half), D. Whalley (Half).CRICKET: H. Payne (Half), A. Smith (Half), R. Marshal) (Half).ATHLETICS: S. Broun (Full), C. Schmidt (Half), M. Pearce (Half).SHOOTING: M. Moffatt (Full), D. Moore (Half).TENNIS: J. Nougher (Half), N. Lawrie (Half).SOCCER: A. Smith (Full), H. Payne (Half), C. Morsley (Half).BASKETBALL: D. Whalley (Full), C. Morsley (Half).SQUASH: A. McIntyre (Half).SWIMMING: J. O'Neill (Half).
Again, Steven Broun, Brian Ridley and Chris Schmidt were prominent in Standards. The combined score of thesethree exceeded 80 points.
At an individual level, some outstanding feats were achieved on the sporting areas. These are listed:
Ian Betts U13 G.P.S. Hurdles RecordStephen Ward U16 State Soccer Championship teamBill Holcombe U16 Cricket - an unbeaten 126John O'Neill U16 N.S.W. Country Rugby as a wingerMatthew Cole Shot a possible during House Shooting to bring about the tie with Abbott House
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Again White House featured in its service to the Cadet Unit. Senior-Under-Officer, Rodney Hudson led a fine guard onAnzac Day and was joined in representation by CUO Tim McDonald, CUO Marc Pearce and Sgt Peter Swinson, Cpl David
Coupland and Cpl. James McGowan. CUO Chris Morsley was again Drum Major. Rodney Hudson's performance at the CadetUnit's Passing Out Parade Commander was faultless. Justifiably, he was awarded the 1981 Sword of Honour.
Stage Crew saw the House well represented. Led by Big Blue King, the crew was responsible for the presentation of"The Mikado" and "Green Pastures". Our thanks to Richard King (Little Blue), David Moore (lights), David Denyer, RichardMoore, Tim Moffatt, Andrew Stieger, Andy McConville and Craig Ellis.
The Tuck Shop Committee had one tremendous year breaking all previous records. Particular thanks are extended toDavid Moore who took the manager's job most seriously. He was replaced in Term III by David (Teddy) Coupland. Theyboys again repeated their year of fine service. Thank you to Huw Paffard, Brendan O'Neill, James (McGoo) McGowan, DavidDenyer, Tim Moffatt, Richard Moore, Craig Ellis, Patrick Paffard and Philip Browning.
The work of the Tuck Shop crew enabled us to see the completion of the kitchenette. New curtains were added toEast Dorm and the Pent House boys repainted this attractive dormitory. We replaced the original carpet in four Year 12studies and thanks to the P. & F. we saw the arrival of the new table tennis table on the last day of term. Our colour televi-sion finally "died". Somehow, we were able to piece together the funds to purchase a new one. We thank Sparks & Co. fortheir assistance with this purchase. Mr Doug Lawrie again donated $50.00 which we put towards the purchase of the World
Encyclopaedia. And the House refrigerator passed on to greener pastures so we added to our kitchen, a brand new two-doorKelvinator. Never have the coffers been so dry!
The year's great event must have been the House's second Round Australia Trip. The tour took us 8500 kms inseventeen days of sight-seeing, of steak-eating, of fun and fun and fun. Thirty White House boys joined with twelve fromother Houses to make the trip. We saw Mt. Isa and the mines; we saw the sun rise over the Devil's Marbles and later on the"Rock". We found some lovely lassies at Alice Springs and some are still in love with some! We hated Coober Pedy andloved Adelaide, its quiet, its architecture and its flowers. We carry memories that will remain forever and some bondedfriendships that will live as long. Next tour: August 1985 - keep it in mind.
So ends 1981. From the boys of the House I thank the Parents and Friends' Association for their work and their sup-port and their direct assistance to White House; to Mrs. McConville our very warm thanks. She cooks more coffee per week
than boys in this School. To Betty, we are again grateful for all she does before, with and after us; we thank Wally andMick and all the workmen and John Green for his service as our laundry man.
Particularly, I wish to thank the sisters for their warmth and care to the boys of White. We always seemed to havesomeone in Sick Bay in 1981.
To Mr. Mac, my personal thanks. I hope that White House is a better place because we held on, because we in Year12 consciously tried to make life worthwhile in our year as seniors. Thank you all from
Chris SchmidtHOUSE CAPTAIN 1981
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
Housemaster: Mr R. HuntMasters: Messrs. R.J. Giltinan, S. Leworthy, F. Thorvaldsson, C.B.T. Campbell (Terms I & II), I. Lloyd (Term III).House Captain: P.D. WearneHouse Vice-Captain: B.J. HollingworthSeniors: S.K. Ariff, J.C. Nougher, R.J. Brett, D.C. Mills (Day Boy Monitor).
For the vast majority of the 67 boys boarding in Junior School, 1981 has been their introductory year into a Boarding-School life. This can be a trying experience for a young boy, both mentally and physically, as it is normally his first real timeaway from home. He has to learn to adapt to a whole new way of life, and it is for this reason that the duties of the Mastersand Seniors in Junior School become important.
When a problem arises, we, the controlling body, have to learn to see it at the level of the young. I often used to flash-back to my first year at T.A.S. when I was in Year 7 and try to picture the situation as I would have seen it. The younger stu-dent sees a different aspect to the problem from that of the older. That is why we have to try to find a solution which theyoung can understand. Their first year at T.A.S. is always the hardest. One of the main reasons for the existence of a Junior
School is to prepare them for a life in a boarding school. You could say we are "breakin' 'em in". But whatever your
interpretation, we have a job and a purpose and we try to execute it to the best of our ability.
The year commenced on a good note with a trip to the coast (Nambucca Heads) within the first three weeks. The trip
was of one day duration and all returned sunburnt and tired, but on the whole - happy, with the knowledge that they hadenjoyed themselves. Other such weekend outings included: roller-skating, bush-walking, a hike to Mr. Hunt's property
(which was followed by a barbecue and bonfire), and camping on sites along the Booroolong Creek about 30 kms west ofthe city. I personally wish to thank Mr. Thorvaldsson, Mr. Leworthy and Mr. Campbell for their time and supervision onthese overnight camps. The boys involved have greatly enjoyed them.
There was one glorious week in Term II when the whole of Year 7 went on an excursion to Mount Seaview. As thiswas at the time of the H.S.C. Trial, the Seniors of Junior School were much relieved. The week was enjoyed by both the boyswho went and the Masters and Seniors that remained.
The T.A.S. Chapel Choir recruits many young talented boys from Junior School each year, and 1981 saw a large num-ber of our young singers portray their qualities. The choir sings weekly in the school Chapel services as well as annually atthe city's cathedrals and churches on outlying properties. They also had a 12-day tour during which the choir gave perfor-mances in Sydney, Tasmania and Victoria. I understand this was most successful.
Sport has always been an important factor at T.A.S. and many fine sportsmen have emerged from Junior School.Some of those who deserve special mention for their effort are: P.A. Cleland (who received no less that four awards at the1981 T.A.S. Annual Sports Prize Presentation), R.J. Browning (receiving three awards), M.T. Forsythe, D. MacDougall, A.B.Dance, R.M. Gill, F.R. Tambyrajah, A.J. Cross, A.M. McLean, L.J. Roberts, I.A. Crawford, and the many others who deserve tobe on the list. The Carter Cup (Junior Tennis Champion) was won by P.A. Cleland, and it should also be noted that theW.N.L. Taylor Cup (Open Tennis Champion) was won by B.J. Hollingworth, who is the Junior School Vice House Captain.Junior School seems to have taken out the Tennis for 1981. Competition in all other sports has been good and many tripswere organised. The T.A.S. G.P.S. team had a good contingent of Junior School boys who competed admirably.
Junior School has its fair-share of academics also. On Speech Day, awards were presented to: (Primary) - L.J.Roberts, D.J. Irvine, C.D. Nicholls, G.J. Hanson, B.S. Marks, J.A.S. Bowden, M.T. McMahon, R.D. Ward, A.B. Magill, M.F.Elderton, D.B. Hyem; (Year 7) - R.M. Gill, A.J. Cross, D.A. Johnstone, R.A. Lamont, C. Hempel, W.P. Dangar, M.T. Forsythe,A.B. Dance, A.S.L. Ross, and A.C. Anderson. The only other award for Junior School was the Coventry Cup (for Best All-Round Boy in Junior School), awarded to R.J. Browning. I guess he's our "SUPER-SACK" of 1981. Congratulations Richardand keep up the good standard.
In the Rangers Programme, the Year 7 boys enjoyed the activities of: Abseiling, Mapping, Compass, Self Defence,
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Camping, Sailing and Bicycle Safety. They obtained valuable knowledge and experience from this programme and a similaractivity will be provided by Cadets in later years.
A total of four Socials were held with the two Girs' Schools (P.L.C. and N.E.G.S.) and these were quite successful.The boys appeared to mix with the girls and a good time was enjoyed by all. I would like to thank Mr. Giltinan for hisorganisation and hope he is able to continue them in 1982.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people who are normally forgotten, but whose work shows so muchin the appearance and presentation of Junior School. They are the cleaning staff - Wal Stevenson and Carol Waters. Theirwork is never-ending, but they do it with a smile and show some pride. I thank you both and wish you all the best.
One person who must be recognised and praised is Sister Batchelor. Sister has done so much for Junior School thatto lose her would be a very great loss. She cares for both the body and soul of the boys. She will spend the day runningaround dormitories picking up things, repairing clothing, attending wounds, comforting homesickness, and so on. Sister
has been like a 'mother' to the boys and no one shows as much dedication as she does. I thank her immensely.
To conclude, I would personally like to thank Mr. Hunt for his endless support, help and dedication. I would also like
to wish Messrs. Giltinan, Leworthy, Thorvaldsson and Lloyd all the best and success for the future and thank them for theirhelp throughout the year. Thanks go to Mr. Campbell also, who left us at the end of Term II to carry out further studies witha Rotary Graduate Scholarship in Canada - all the best to you. My thanks go too to the boys for a successful year; I hope
they continue to do well in life. Finally, my fellow Seniors - Bryson Hollingworth, Stuart Ariff, John Nougher, Richard Brettand David Mills - deserve thanks for their support, help, encouragement, ideas and above all their co-operation throughout1981. Thank you for the opportunity also to serve in Junior School. I started there and finished there - it has benefittedme greatly.
Peter D. Wearne
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This year the performance of T.A.S. athletes was of a much higher standard than previous years. The many hours ofdedicated coaching and training were well rewarded. A great deal of thanks must go to Mr. Cash, Mr. Anstock, Mr. Rowling,Mr. Anderson, Mr. McConville and Mr. Nicholls for their association with T.A.S. athletes. I also congratulate the members
of the training squad who have responded to the coaching of the masters concerned.
The season commenced with the annual School Athletics Carnival. There were eleven records broken on the day. Thestrength of the competition throughout the day resulted in an exciting finish:
1st White, 2nd Abbott, 3rd Tyrrell, 4th Broughton
The champion and runner-up for each age group were:
Open: Champion - M. Hooton; Runner-up - A. WhiteU17: Champion - G. Park; Runner-up - R. OnslowU16: Champion - S. Makeham; Runner-up - J. MartinU15: Champion - S. Kent; Runner-up - J. MorseU14: Champion - P. Hawkins; Runner-up - I. BettsU13: Champion - C. Hempel; Runner-up - R. Browning
The Oliver Shield team was then chosen for inter-school meeting hosted by O'Connor High School. T.A.S.'s excellencewas reflected in the winning of each age group cup, and consequently the Oliver Shield itself. Some outstanding resultswere:
1. Betts broke both the U14 high jumps and hurdles records; P. Hawkins broke the U14100m. record; James Rouse broke the U16 1500m. record.
The highlight of the T.A.S. athletics season was the annual G.P.S. meeting at the Sydney Sports Ground. T.A.S. per-formed admirably, improving their placing and merit from last year. Ian Betts broke the U 14 hurdles record. Other excellentperformances were:
P. Hawkins - 2nd in both U14 200m. and long jump;S. Makeham - 2nd in U16 high jump;A. Linton - 3rd in U16 high jump;R. Browning - 2nd in U13 long jump;F. Tambyrajah - 2nd in U13 80m. hurdles.
In general. one could say that athletics is beginning to improve. Athletes are beginning to show loyalty and dedica-tion, and these, along with hard training, provide the makings of a good squad. I would like to thank Frank White for his fineexample set last year, and his influence on the athletes this year. Good luck in 1982.
Full Colours: M. Hooton, S. Broun, A. White, A. Roe, G. Park.
Half Colours: A. Skeggs, A. Carter, C. Schmidt, M. Pearce, J. Rouse, R. Onslow, S. Makeham.
M. Hooton - Athletics Captain
SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVALOPEN DIVISION
100m: 1. M. Hooton; 2. S. Broun; 3. D. Whalley: 4. S. Martin. Time: 11.1 secs.200m: 1. M. Hooton; 2. D. Whalley: 3. M. Chester: 4. M. Pearce. Time: 23.4 secs.
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Simon Makeham breaking a High Jump record.
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400m: 1. M. Hooton; 2. M. Pearce; 3. M. Chester; 4. C. Schmidt. Time: 52.4 secs.800m: 1. A. White; 2. C. Schmidt; 3. A. Smith; 4. M. Chester. Time: 2.06 secs.
1500m: 1. A. White; 2. M. Pearse; 3. J. Nougher; 4. R. Marshall. Time: 4.48.9 secs.3000m: 1. A. White; 2. A. Roe; 3. J. Winter; 4. M. Mair. Time 10.02.2 secs.Long Jump: 1. S. Broun; 2. N. Lawrie; 3. N. Farmer; 4. A. Carter. Dist: 6.04m.High Jump: 1. A. Carter; 2. P. Hicks; 3. S. Broun; 4. D. Whalley. Height: 1.74m.Triple Jump: 1. S. Broun; 2. A. Carter; 3. A. Smith; 4. C. Hill. Dist: 11.79m.Shot Put: 1. H. Payne; 2. A. Skeggs; 3. B. Richards; 4. B. Malseed. Dist: 11.95m.Discus: 1. A. Brooks; 2. J. Ritchard; 3. J. Goldsmith; 4. B. Richards. Dist: 27.80m.Javelin: 1. H. Payne; 2. B. Malseed; 3. B. Richards; 4. T. Grellman. Dist: 40.42m.110m. Hurdles: 1. M. Hooton; 2. A. White; 3. J. Stanley; 4. A. Smith. Time: 16.6 secs.
Relays:
Div. 1: 1. White; 2. Tyrrell; 3. Broughton; 4. Abbott. Time: 47.7 secs.Div. 2: 1. Abbott; 2. White; 3. Broughton; 4. Tyrrell. Time: 49.5 secs.
UNDER 17 DIVISION
loom: 1. G. Park; 2. P. Batchelor; 3. J. O'Neill; 4. D. Wright. Time: 11.7 secs.200m: 1. G. Park; 2. A. Cross; 3. R. Onslow; 4. J. O'Neill. Time: 24.1 secs.400m: 1. R. Onslow; 2. J. Winter; 3. J. Rouse; 4. A. Roe. Time: 56.3 secs.800m: 1. A. Roe; 2. J. Rouse; 3. A. Linton; 4. S. McIntosh. Time: 2.09.1 mins.
1500m: 1. J. Rouse; 2. A. Roe; 3. S. Ward; 4. D. Wright. Time: 4.38.6 mins.Long Jump: 1. G. Park; 2. S. McIntosh; 3. D. Wright; 4. S. Sharp. Dist: 5.85m.High Jump: 1. A. Linton; 2. J. Mills; 3. J. Stanley; 4. S. Komoll. Dist: 1.74m. Equal record.
Triple Jump: 1. D. Wright; 2. G. Park; 3. C. Morsley; 4. S. McIntosh. Dist: 12.11m. Record.
Shot Put: 1. R. Onslow; 2. C. Morsley; 3. J. Stanley; 4. S. Ward. Dist: 11.78m.Discus: 1. J. O'Neill; 2. R. Onslow; 3. J. McGowan; 4. J. Wiseman. Dist: 27.75m.Javelin: 1. T. Lindgren; 2. S. Powell; 3. S. Ryder; 4. D. Grellman. Dist: 38.18m.110m. Hurdles: 1. S. Tooth; 2. S. Laurie; 3. A. Dangar; 4. J. Wiseman. Time: 19.6 secs.Relays:
Div. 2: 1. Broughton; 2. Tyrrell; 3. White; 4. Abbott. Time: 51.7 secs.Div. 1: 1. Broughton; 2. White; 3. Abbott; 4. Tyrrell, Time: 47.7 secs.
UNDER 16 DIVISION
loom: 1. S. Makeham; 2. J. Martin; 3. M. Thompson; 4. S. Hartigan. Time: 11.9 secs.200m: 1. J. Martin; 2. M. Thompson; 3. S. Hartigan; 4. R. Price. Time: 25.0 secs.400m: 1. S. Hempel; 2. J. Martin; 3. P. Swinson; 4. B. Ridley. Time: 57.6 secs.800m: 1. S. Hempel; 2. S. Thomas; 3. S. McRae; 4. S. Smith. time: 2 mins. 21.3 secs.
1500m: 1. L. Witts; 2. S. McRae; 3. G. Stier; 4. S. Thomas. Time: 5 mins. 5.6 secs.Long Jump: 1. S. Makeham; 2. J. Martin; 3. P. Swinson; 4. I. Todd. Dist: 6.08m.High Jump: 1. S. Makeham; 2. S. McDouall; 3. W. Holcombe; 4. S. Smith. Height: 1.76m.Triple Jump: 1. S. Makeham; 2. I. Todd; 3. S. Hempel; 4. S. Thomas. Dist: 11.79m.Shot Put: 1. I. Chester; 2. J. Phanichewa; 3. D. Lake; 4. G. Browning. Dist: 11.5m.Discus: 1. I. Chester; 2. R. Price; 3. G. MacDougall; 4. J. Phanichewa. Dist: 26.95m.Javelin: 1. B. Wanford; 2. S. Richardson: 3. P. Swinson; 4. A. Duncan. Dist: 31.00m.
loom. Hurdles:B Div.: 1. J. Phanichewa; 2. B. Wanford; 3. R. Garnett; 4. S. Hartigan. Time: 17.7 secs.A Div.: 1. A. Crawford; 2. M. Schnellhaus; 3. D. Coupland; 4. A. Smith. Time: 16.6 secs. Record.
Relays:
Div. 2: 1. Abbott; 2. Broughton; 3. Tyrrell; 4. White. Time: 52.1 secs.Div. 1: 1. Broughton; 2. Tyrrell; 3. White; 4. Abbott. Time: 48,8 secs.
UNDER 15 DIVISION
loom: 1. S. Kent; 2. J. Morse; 3. M. Terbutt; 4. A. Todd-Perrott. Time: 12.8 secs.
200m: 1. S. Kent; 2. J. Morse; 3. A. Todd-Perrott: M. M. Terbutt. Time: 26.0 secs.
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The Tyrrell House team receiving plenty of House encouragement.
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400m: 1. S. Coglan; 2. T. Nicol; 3. S. Thackway; 4. P. White. Time: 62.7 secs.800m: 1. T. Nicol; 2. J. Winter; 3. S. Thackway; 4. C. Johnstone. Time: 2.19.1 secs.
1500m: 1. T. Nicol; 2. M. Mair; 3. J. Winter; 4. M. Rogers. Time: 4.50.6 secs.Long Jump: 1. J. Morse; 2. A. Todd-Perrott; equal 3. J. Hudson and G. Lewis. Dist: 5.08m.High Jump: 1. S. Bailey; 2. J. Morse; 3. M. Terbutt. Height: 1.55m.Triple Jump: 1. A. Todd-Perrott; 2. J. Jaquet; 3. R. Pollard; 4. J. Hudson. Dist: 10.57m.Shot Put: 1. S. Kent; 2. D. Alker; 3. S. Bailey; 4. G. Lewis. Dist: 11.51m.Discus: 1. S. Kent; 2. M. Terbutt; 3. D. Alker; 4. P. McCann. Dist: 25.14m.Javelin: 1. M. Croft; 2. D. Alker; 3. S. Green; 4. 0. Lind. Dist: 32.87m.100m Hurdles:
B Div.: 1. M. Crawford; 2. M. Johnstone; 3. A. Jones. Time: 18.1 secs.A Div.: 1. J. Jaquet; 2. D. Sinclair; 3. R. Evans; 4. S. Cox. Time: 17.7 secs.
Relays:
Div. 2: 1. Tyrrell; 2. Abbott; 3. Broughton; 4. White. Time: 54.7 recs.Div. 1: 1. Tyrrell; 2. Abbott; 3. White; 4. Broughton. Time: 51.0 recs.
UNDER 14 DIVISION
100m: 1. P. Hawkins; 2. I. Betts; 3. M. Anderson; 4. M. Forsythe. Time: 12.4 secs.200m: 1. P. Hawkins; 2. I. Betts; 3. M. Anderson; 4. J. Coupland. Time: 26.3 secs.400m: 1. J. Coupland; 2. A. McLean; 3. S. Clayton; 4. T. Anderson. Time: 64.8 secs.800m: 1. D. Crockett; 2. A. McLean; 3. R. Sendail; 4. S. Morris. Time: 2.26.8 mins.
1500m: 1. P. Cleland; 2. A. McLean; 3. M. Brennan; 4. D. Dejong. Time: 5 mins. 14 secs.Long Jump: 1. P. Hawkins; 2. M. Fullbrook; 3. M. Forsythe; 4. J. Barnier. Dist: 4.95m.High Jump: 1. 1. Betts; 2. P. Cleland; 3. M. Fullbrook; 4. N. Trestrial. Height: 1.46m.Triple Jump: 1. P. Hawkins; 2. M. Forsythe; 3. M. Fullbrook; 4. A. Hempel. Dist: 10.23m.Shot Put: 1. A. McConville; 2. C. Thompson; 3. J. Green; 4. D. Perrott. Dist: 10.67m.Discus: 1. C. Thompson; 2. A. McLean; 3. A. Anderson; 4. A. Hoult. Dist: 19.31m.90m Hurdles:
B Div.: 1. J. Coupland; 2. M. Forsythe; 3. P. Wilkie; 4. A. Hempel. Time: 16.4 secs.A Div.: 1. I. Betts; 2. S. Clayton; 3. R. Ward; 4. S. Morris. Time: 14.2 secs.
Relays:
Div. 2: 1. Abbott; 2. Broughton; 3. White; 4. Tyrrell. Time: 58 secs.Div. 1: 1. Broughton; 2. White; 3. Abbott; 4. Tyrrell. Time: 54.8 secs.
UNDER 13 DIVISION
100m: 1. C. Hempel; 2. R. Browning; 3. G. Breusch; 4. M. Hooton. Time: 13.9 secs.200m: 1. C. Hempel; 2. R. Browning; 3. M. Hooton; 4. J. Weeden. Time: 28.9 secs.400m: 1. C. Hempel; 2. G. Breusch; 3. R. Doyle; 4. D. Johnstone. Time: 66.4 secs.800m: 1. M. Brown; 2. R. Doyle; 3. G. Breusch; 4. C. Reed. Time: 2.35 mins.
1500m: 1. R. Doyle; 2. M. Brown; 3. G. Breusch; 4. C. Reed. Time: 5.26.8 mins.Long Jump: F. Tambyrajah; 2. S. Norman; 3. M. Hooton; 4. R. Stokes. Dist: 4.72m.High Jump: 1. F. Tambyrajah; 2. A. Hutton; 3. M. Brown; 4. D. Johnstone. Height: 1.35m.Triple Jump: 1. C. Hempel; 2. R. Browning; 3. F. Tambyrajah; 4. A. Hutton. Dist: 9.93m.Shot Put: 1. A. Hutton; 2. R. Stokes; 3. D. Hill; 4. B. Jeffery. Dist: 8.89m.Discus: 1. A. Hutton; 2. A. McGowan; 3. R. Browning; 4. G. Jackson. Dist: 16.00m.80m Hurdles:
B Div.: 1. A. Paffard; 2. B. Jeffery; 3. D. Sievers; 4. H. White. Time: 16.3 secs.A Div.: 1. F. Tambyrajah; 2. S. Norman; 3. Hooton. Time: 15.2 secs.
Relays:
Div. 2: 1. Tyrrell; 2. White; 3. Abbott. Time: 61.6 secs.Div. 1: 1. Broughton; 2. Tyrrell; 3. Abbott; 4. White. Time: 57.7 sec.
UNDER 12 DIVISION
100m: 1. D. Keighley; 2. L. Roberts; 3. A. Carruthers; 4. C. Magnussen. Time: 15 secs.200m: 1. D. Keighley; 2. L. Roberts; 3. C. Magnussen; 4. A. Carruthers. Time: 32.4 secs.
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400m: 1. D. Irvine; 2. L. Roberts; 3. C. Magnussen; 4. C. Nicholls. Time: 70.6 secs.800m: 1. D. Irvine; 2. L. Roberts; 3. C. Magnussen; 4. C. Nicholls. Time: 2.40.3 mins.
Long Jump: 1. L. Roberts; 2. N. Pollard; 3. T. Sellers; 4. M. Elderton. Dist: 3.81m.High Jump: 1. C. Magnussen; 2. C. Nicholls; 3. D. Irvine; 4. R. Jenner. Height: 1.25m.Triple Jump: 1. L. Roberts; 2. C. Magnussen; 3. A. Peterson; 4. C. Nicholls. Dist: 7.79m.Shot Put: 1. A. Carruthers; 2. P. Clarke; 3. M. Elderton; 4. A. Peterson. Dist: 7.53m.80m Hurdles:
B Div.: 1. L. Roberts; 2. C. Nicholls; 3. R. Jenner. Time: 17.7 secs.A Div.: 1. D. Irvine; 2. C. Magnussen; 3. A. Peterson. Time: 17.1 secs. Record.
Relay: 1. Abbott; 2. White; 3. Tyrrell; 4. Broughton. Time: 62.1 secs.
UNDER 11 DIVISION
50m: 1. A. Chouri; 2. B. Christian; 3. N. Melbourne; 4. I. Crawford. Time: 8.0 secs.100m: 1. B. Christian; 2. A. Chouri; 3. N. Melbourne; 4. I. Crawford. Time: 15.3 secs.200m: 1. B. Christian; 2. A. Chouri; 3. N. Melbourne; 4. I. Crawford. Time: 32.6 secs.Long Jump: 1. N. Melbourne, 2. B. Christian; 3. A. Chouri; 4. A. Rossiter. Dist: 3.70m.High Jump: 1. B. Christian; 2. A. Chouri; 3. N. Melbourne. Height: 1.14m.
UNDER 10 DIVISION
50m: 1. S. Gurner; 2. A. Chick; 3. M. Wolfer; 4. R. Belfield. Time: 8.3 secs. Equal Record.
100m: 1. J. Bowden; 2. A. Chick; 3. J. Perrott; 4. J. Busby. Time: 16.6 secs.Long Jump: 1. S. Gurner; 2. A. Chick; 3. J. Bowden; 4. M. Wolfer. Dist: 3.6m.High Jump: 1. S. Gurner; 2. J. Bowden; 3. A. Chick; 4. M. Wolfer. Height: 1.23m. Record.
U10/11 Relay: 1. Tyrrell; 2. Broughton; 3. White; 4. Abbott. Time: 67.3 secs.
U9 50m: 1. J. Bowden; 2. B. Wright; 3. S. Belfield; 4. B. Carruthers. Time: 8.6 secs.U8 50m: 1. N. Chouri; 2. L. Nicholls; 3. S. Matthew; 4. J. Bruesch. Time: 8.8 secs. Record.
U7 50m: 1. T. Wright; 2. B. Presnell. Time: 10.4 secs.U6 50m: 1. C. Griffith; 2. P. Smith; 3. N. Power; 4. J. Arnold. Time: 10.0 secs.
OLIVER SHIELD CARNIVALOPEN DIVISION
100m: 1. M. Hooton. Time: 11.4 secs.
200m: 1. M. Hooton; 2. G. Park. Time: 23.6 secs.400m: 2. M. Pearce; 3. C. Schmidt.800m: 1. A. White. Time: 2 mins 8 secs.
1500m: 2. A. White.High Jump: 1. S. Broun. Height: 1.74m.Triple Jump: 2. S. Broun.Shot Put: 1. A. Skeggs; 3. H. Payne. Dist: 12.06m.
Discus: 3. A. Brooks.Javelin: 1. B. Malseed; 3. H. Payne. Dist: 45.19m.110m Hurdles: 1. M. Hooton. Time: 16.3 secs.Relay: 1. T.A.S. Time: 46.0 secs.
UNDER 16 DIVISION
400m: 2. S. Hempel; 3. J. Winter.800m: 1. A. Roe; 2. J. Rouse. Time: 2 miss. 9 secs.
1500m: 1. J. Rouse; 2. A. Roe. Time: 4 mins. 31.1 secs.Long Jump: 1. S. McIntosh; 3. S. Makeham. Dist. 5.5m.High Jump: 1. S. Makeham; 2. A. Linton. Height: 1.75m.Triple Jump: 1. D. Wright; 2. S. Makeham. Dist: 11.99m.Discus: 2. J. O'Neill.Javelin: T. Lindgren; 3. S. Stevens. Dist. 41.43m.
110m Hurdles: 1. A. Crawford. Time: 17 secs.Relay: 2, T.A.S.
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UNDER 15 DIVISION
400m: 1. B. Ridley; 3. M. Schnellhaus. Time: 59.1 recs. Record.
800m: 2. S. McRae.1500m: 1. T. Nicol; 3. M. Mair. Time: 4 mins. 46.3 secs. Record.
Long Jump: 3. I. Todd.
High Jump: 1. S. McDouall; 2. W. Holcombe. Height: 1.55m.Shot Put: 1. P. Gordon; 2. S. Kent. Dist: 11.67m.Discus: 1. R. Price; 2. B. Wanford. Dist: 34.85m.Javelin: 1. S. Richardson; 3. B. Wanford. Dist: 34.09m. Record.
100m Hurdles: 3. J. Jaquet.Relay: 1. T.A.S. Time: 48.8 secs.
UNDER 14 DIVISION
100m: 2. J. Morse.200m: 2. J. Morse; 3. A. Todd-Perrott.800m: 2. S. Thackway.Long Jump: 1. J. Morse; 3. S. Bailey. Dist: 5.09m.High Jump: 1. S. Bailey. Height: 1.63m.Triple Jump: 1. A. Todd-Perrott; 3. J. Jaquet. Dist: 10.58m.Shot Put: 1. A. McConville; 2. D. Alker. Dist: 11.33m.Discus: 3. C. Thompson.100m Hurdles: 1. I. Betts. Time: 14.2 secs. Equal Record.
Relay: 1. T.A.S. Time: 50.7 secs.
UNDER 13 DIVISION
100m: 1. P. Hawkins; 2. I. Betts. Time: 12.3 secs. Record.
200m: 1. P. Hawkins; 3. I. Betts. Time: 26 secs. Record.
800m: 2. D. Crockett; 3. A. McLean.Long Jump: 1. P. Hawkins. Dist: 4.76m.
High Jump: 1. I. Betts. Height: 1.61m.Triple Jump: 1. P. Hawkins; 2. C. Hempel. Dist: 10.59m. Record.
80m Hurdles: 1. F. Tambyrajah. Time: 14.4 secs.UNDER 12 DIVISION
100m: 3. R. Browning.200m: 1. R. Browning. Time: 28.7 secs. Record.
800m: 2. R. Doyle.Long Jump: 2. D. Johnstone.80m Hurdles: 1. R. Browning. Time: 15.2 secs. Record.
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BASKETBALL
1981 has been a reasonably successful year for Basketball at T.A.S. A large number of boys has participated, and interms of competition we have had four teams (two junior, two senior) entered in the local Armidale Competition.
In the junior Winter Competition, T.A.S. teams performed extremely well, winning both the U13 and U15 divisions.Things are looking good for the future!
In the senior competition T.A.S. also achieved a good deal of success. Both teams played in the Winter and SpringCompetitions, virtually playing Basketball all the year round. The Firsts, though somewhat lacking in practice, owing toclashes with other sports, were runners-up in the Men's B Grade Winter Competition and won the Spring Competition. TheSeconds, though lacking in experience and general skills, played some enjoyable Basketball and gained valuable experience.
In matches with other schools, the Firsts lost narrowly to Ipswich Grammar and defeated St. Andrews.
Our thanks go to Mr. Toppin for his work with the Firsts and Seconds and to Mr. Hunt for his work with the juniorteams.
Full Colours: A. Skeggs, D. Whalley.Half Colours: I. Johnson, C. Morsley, I. Rajendra, J. Mills.
D. Whalley, Captain
BACK: I.V. Rajendra, C.J. Mills, J. Phanichewa. FRONT: I.B. Johnson, A. de L. Skeggs, D.W.B. Whalley, D.P.R. Evans.
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BUSH SPORTS
1981 was Bush Sports' first full year of existence and it was marked by a number of successes.
Persistent drought conditions forced the cancellation of several planned down-river expeditions but despite this wehad a very successful canoeing year.
A first term trip to the Macleay River allowed a number of novices to develop basic canoeing skills in very safe, lowwater conditions. These skills were thoroughly tested in white water conditions a couple of weeks later at Goolang Creek.It was pleasing to see how well most boys were able to handle the very wild white water.
In first term the Northern Schoolboys Canoeing Championships were held at Goolang Creek. Thirteen of our boysentered, mainly to gain experience since none had been previously involved in slalom competition. All benefited greatly andit was an added bonus to the group when four boys (D. Grellman, W. Cannington, R. Kirwood and R. Stanton) gained highplaces in the C2 Slalom and white water down-river races.
Early in Term 3 R. Kirwood and R. Stanton entered in the 111 km. Hawkesbury Classic. This is an annual gruelling flatwater canoe race from Windsor Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge. The race began at 4.00 p.m. in pouring rain and they paddledall night. Other competitors were highly amused by our boys' inappropriate slalom style canoe but they did extremely well,coming 16th out of 40, taking 11 hours 40 mins. to complete the race. Hopefully we will be able to take a larger contingentfrom T.A.S. to the 1982 event.
Four of our boys: Roger Stanton, Robert Kirwood, Bill Cannington and David Grellman, were fortunate in being able tojoin a group of old boys, old masters and current masters on a two-day expedition on the Nymboida River. The river washigh and the rapids very wild. Grellman and Cannington's C2 was snapped in two on one rapid but an hour's work with thefibreglass repair kit had them back in the water. The whole experience was most exhilarating for all.
Ted Hill, Robert Kirwood, Ian Seppelt and Peter Swinson successfully planned and completed a three-day 74 km. walk
in the rugged Aberfoyle and Guy Fawkes gorges. This allowed the first three to qualify for the expedition section of theirsilver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
An active programme of canoe building had been pursued throughout the year. Skill in the sport of canoe polo hasimproved steadily as a result of regular competition on the School dam. Map and Compass skills are improving steadily.
We look forward to an active year of expeditions - particularly small, challenging unsupervised ones in 1982.
Thirteen boys attended St. John's Ambulance classes and won their First Aid Certificates. These boys are now valua-ble assets to the group and the community.
The first four boys to win the T.A.S. Bush Sports Bronze Award received their awards at the Sports Prize Presentationceremony. They were R. Kirwood, I. Seppelt, R. Harris and M. Cole. The group was honoured by the presentation by Dr. Eric
Lindgren of Papua-New Guinea, of a unique "Story Board", hand carved with a Bush Sports theme. The board will bemounted and the names of Bush Sports Silver and Gold awardees inscribed on the base. It is called the Eric LindgrenAchievement Shield. Since Bush Sports awards are non-competitive, the Shield will be passed from House to House in rota-tion, spending a year in each. We are grateful to Mr. Lindgren for his gift.
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CRICKET
Master-in-Charge: Mr. R.T. HodgsonCaptain: A deL. Skeggs
1981 was a very successful year for cricket at T.A.S. During the year approximately 230 boys participated in this
sport. In term 1 there were thirteen teams competing in local competitions and in term 3, fifteen teams competed.
A summary of the Junior Cricket results appears below:
TERM I TERM III
No. No.
Grade of teams Position Grade of teams Position
Team played in grade in grade played in grade in grade
16A 16A 4 3rd 16A 4 =2nd16B 16B I 5 1st 16A 4 4th
16C 16B II 4 3rd 16B 4 4th
14A 14A 4 1st 14A 4 1st
14B 14B 7 =1st 14A 4 4th
14C 14B 7 3rd 14B 4 4th
14D 14C 5 1st -
13A 13A 7 1st
13B 13A 7 6th
12A 12A 5 1st 12A 4 1st
12B 12B 8 =4th 12B I 7 3rd
12C 12C 5 2nd 12B II 7 5th
10A 10B 7 3rd 10B II 4 2nd
Note: There was no 13s competition in Term I.
A total of eight premierships out of 19 grades contested were won during the year. The 14As and 12As won in bothterms. The 14As have only been beaten once in the past two years. This year saw the introduction of two-day games forthe 14A division run under the same rules as the senior competition.
In senior Cricket, T.A.S. provided two teams in Term I and three in Term Ill. The lsts and 2nds played in "A-ReserveGrade" and "B Grade" respectively in Term 1. In Term Ill a new system involving a four-grade competition was introducedinto the Armidale senior competition. T.A.S. had two teams in 3rd Grade and one (2nd XI) in 4th Grade. Third Grade playerswere graded of equal standard with 2nd Grade players for the purposes of the competition. Term Ill saw the advent of a"T.A.S. Masters' Team" which, along with the 1st XI, plays in 3rd Grade. It has made for some very interesting games when
the two teams play each other.
1st XI
Coach: Mr. R.T. HodgsonCaptain: A. deL. Skeggs
It was quite an honour for Adrian Skeggs to be made captain in Year 11, but he had been in the 1st XI since he was inYear 8 so his experience and ability made him an obvious choice. During the year he led the team well by example.
The 1980 team performed very creditably in their half of the 1980-81 season and the 1981 team continued the goodwork to enable the 1981 team to make the semi-finals of the A-Reserve Grade competition. Unfortunately they were beatennarrowly by Waratahs and so did not qualify for the final.
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For the 1980-81 season Chris Laurie (1980 team) won the "Armidale A-Reserve Grade Best Bowling Average" (7.17)
award and Adrian Skeggs (10.44) came second. In the same grade Adrian came 4th in the district in the batting averages
(54.0).
Over the year the team has performed very creditably (see Table of Results). At times Mr. Giltinan's assistance was
greatly appreciated.
To date, in the 1981-82 season the team has only lost one game out of the six competition games played. The mostmemorable win of the season was against Waratah Veterans who had not been beaten in two years. T.A.S. needed to score
ten runs in the last over of the day to win and did so with two balls to spare. Another excellent win was achieved against St.Kilda. They scored the big total of 317 but the T.A.S. team concentrated well in their batting to pass the St. Kilda score
with two wickets in hand.
The most encouraging aspect of this year's team, particularly in Term III, is that it included a number of Year 9 boys.
In the coming years the 1st XI should develop into an excellent team.
Full Colours: A. Skeggs.Half Colours: W. Trestrail, A. Cross, M. Hooton, A. Davidson, A. Smith, R. Marshall, M. Laurie, H. Payne, A. White.
Other boys to play at least two games for the team during the year included: I. Johnson, A. Chapman, G. Johnson, I.Todd, W. Holcombe, J. Morse, R. Pollard.
R.T.H.
1st XIBACK: M.M. Laurie, A.J.B. Smith, N.T.R. Payne, A.G. White. Mr. R.T. Hodgson. FRONT: A.C.W. Davidson, A.B. Cross,
W.J. Trestrail, A. de L. Skeggs, M.L. Hooton, R.J.A. Marshall.
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U16B 1 (Term 1)
This was an enjoyable season of cricket played with enthusiasm and spirit. The team was unbeaten, although therewere some close games, and finished the season at the top of the competition.
There were many good individual efforts in batting and bowling. In batting the best innings came from G. Holcombe,78 not out, but P. Swinson, A. Carter, S. Hempel, J. Wiseman and S. Laurie all had a number of good innings. J. Wiseman's
7 for 26 was the best bowling performance, with B. Wanford being the most consistent bowler. It was, however, the teamworking as a team which sent us to the top.
I would like to thank Mr. Nicholls for his efforts with the team and individual players; his experience helped us greatly.
14s
B. Wanford
In first term, the 13 and 14 years age groups were amalgamated but operated as separate age groups in third term.
In term one, the 14A (Captain R.E. Pollard), 14B1 (Captain A.B. McConville) and 14C (Captain R.A. Ward) won theirdivisions. These teams were particularly strong as there were 105 cricketers participating in practices.
In third term, three teams were fielded two in A grade and one in B grade. The 14A team completed the yearunbeaten, winning the premiership again. The 14B and 14C found the going tough, but showed remarkable improvement asthe term progressed.
R. Pollard, J. Morse, M. Crawford and P. Cleland represented Armidale during the year in matches with Inverell.
14A Results
Term I: TAS 219 (R. Pollard 103, J. Morse 104 n.o.)AHS 123 U. Morse 5-16 and 4-24)
TAS 5-229 (M. Crawford 115 n.o.)
Duval 110 (Pollard 3-27 and 1-66)
TAS 230O'Connor H.S. 141 (R. Pollard 4-15)
TAS 1-74
AHS 71 (M. Crawford 4.7) one day gameTerm III: TAS A 8-250 (R. Pollard 69, J. Morse 69, M. Curr 3-7)
TAS B 49 (R. Pollard 4-3, M. Mair 2-10) and 35 (1. Morse 3-5, M. Mair 3-9)
TAS 3-222 (J. Morse 52, M. Crawford 51, R. Pollard, 80 n.o.)AHS 61 (Pollard 4-5, D. Alker 2-0) 9-83 (D. Alker 3-14, M. Bennett 3-0)
TAS 177 (J. Morse 42, J.C. Johnstone 46 n.o.)O'Connor 84 (M. Mair 5-19. M. Crawford 2-13)
TAS 4-97 (R. Pollard 40 retired)AHS 90 (M. Crawford 4-14) one day game
TAS A 170 (R. Pollard 30, J. Morse 30)TAS B 114 (S. Bailey 30, D. Barkway 28. R. Pollard 3-16)
The enthusiasm and application of all boys in the group were very notable - good attendances at extra practice andcoaching on Thursday evenings were indicative of this keenness. The coaches were appreciative of the efforts made by thevarious captains and vice-captains; particularly R. Pollard and J. Morse of the 14A who led by example.
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2nd XIBACK: G.J. Pierce, J.A. Wiseman, I.R. Robinson, A.A. Geddes, G.S. Park, P.G. Hewson. FRONT: Mr. D.J. Anderson, B.A.W.
Malseed, M.R. Moffatt, H.L. Miller, D.J. Thompson, R.J.M. Onslow.
BACK: Mr. A.R. Horsley, S.D. McRae, N.J. Philp, I.J.W. Todd, R.W. Worboys, M.J. Terbutt, P.L. McCann, FRONT: J. Rouse,H.S. Tooth, G.M. Johnson. I.J. Chester, W.M. Holcombe, W.J. Sedgwick.
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14C
In Term 1, outstanding players were: M. Bennett, who twice retired (at 40 and 43 runs) and who gained at least onewicket in every game; N. Trestrail, whose best feature was bowling (3/6 in one match) but who retired once at 43 runs and
made a tidy score in most matches; J. Barnier (4/9, 4/17, 1/10); and M. Forsythe, a steady batsman. During the seasonevery boy's performance and style improved considerably. We thank Mr. Andy Hermiston and Mr. Bill Barnier and otherfathers for their interest and presence at matches, and for their interest in umpiring.
In Term 3, the U13 division or other U14 teams claimed most of Term 1's team. The new team was keen and verysportsmanlike, and despite the fact that, being forced to play in the 14B division against strong teams from Walcha, Duvaland Centrals, we lost every game, the interest remained vital and thus the season enjoyable. The outstanding players wereA. Murray (Capt.) who claimed ten wickets during the season, G. White (Vice-Capt.) who took 16 wickets and generallycould be depended on for a good batting score, and T. Moffatt who played steadily, and could always be relied on to make areasonable score playing a defensive game, and take a wicket or two. Once I. Pearse and N. Higgins got their eye in towardsthe end of the season, their batting improved impressively. We thank Messrs. Vivers and Pearse for taking the team to playWalcha at Walcha.
N.M.U 12A
The U 12A team won the premiership (on percentages) in Term 1, having lost one game out of seven. In Term 3, withone match to play, the team had lost two out of eight matches and were equal top of the ladder with two other teams. Thefinal match was, therefore, very exciting, and the team was successful in winning it and the competition.
The team has been extremely keen, sportsmanlike and ready to learn. Its main faults have been batting panic when indanger, and in the bowling - only recently - lack of penetration.
A.H.C.
U 12B 1
The U 12B 1 had a very successful year. They won the first term competition and came third in the third term com-petition. There were some notable performances:
Bowling: D. Close 3/2 against Ben VenueS. Grace 5/3 against Ben Venue
4/2 against Martin's GullyP. Conran 4/2 against St. Mary's
4/6 against Newling4/1 against St. Mary's
Batting: S. Grace 22 against St. Mary's32 (ret.) against Walcha31 (ret.) against Martin's Gully28 against Martin's Gully30 (ret.) against Drummond
P. Conran 31 (ret.) against Martin's GullyA. Ross 23 Against NewlingD. Close 26 against Martin's GullyG. Close 24 against Drummond.
A very enjoyable year!
R.J.G.
U 12B 2
Under the captaincy of R. Whitehead, the U 12B 2s have enjoyed a very satisfactory term's cricket. Many excellentperformances have been recorded in a season producing two wins from six games. R. Whitehead, the No. 1 wicket-keeper,also bowled with the figures of 4/9 against Uralla, while our other bowlers: P. Rossiter (2/6), R. Doyle (2/5), and P.Spencer (3/12) supplied good reinforcement throughout the season.
In the batting department, the innings of B. Jeffrey, 32 retired against Uralla, stands out, although fine performanceswere also recorded by T. Lugton, 31 retired, and A. Wolfgang, 16.
The general performance of the team improved toward the end of term, with K. Belfield. S. Lontis and P. Rossitershowing good ability in the field. Congratulations to all members of the team for a fine contribution to the organisation andrunning of the side and a happy season.
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I.A.L.
14ABACK: J.C. Johnstone, D.L.F. Alker, S.A. Bailey, M.R.P. Bennett. MIDDLE: R.D. Charman, F.R. Tambyrajah, D.J. Hawker,J.R. Evans, G.R. Gill, P.A. Cleland. FRONT: Mr W.A. Ward, D.W. Steffensen, S.A. Thackway, R.E. Pollard, J.R. Morse, M.D.
Crawford, M.J. Mair.
U/12ABACK: Mr. N.L. Roberts, G.J. Hansen. C.J. Magnussen, S.W. Norman, H.H. White, G.W. Close, L.J. Roberts, Mr. A.H. Cash.
FRONT: D. Keighley, D.1. Irvine, A.B. Dance, M.F. Elderton, R.J. Browning, R.B. Stokes.
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CROSS-COUNTRY
Cross-Country became a full-time sport for the first time in 1981 and 15 boys competed regularly in road and cross-country races at both club and inter-school level.
The team completed an unbeaten season by winning the Davis Hughes Cross-Country Shield for the eighth successiveyear. The result of the two events comprising the shield were as follows:
Inter-School Cross-Country Road Relay
1. T.A.S. 571 pts. 1. T.A.S. 45 pts.
2. Duval 1215 pts. 2. Duval 26 pts.3. O'Connor 1695 pts. 3. O'Connor 20 pts.4. A.H.S. 2190 pts.
(A different scoring system was used for these two events.)
A New Cross-Country course was designed in the Charleston Willows area and the school beat Downlands College andIpswich Grammar School in races held at this venue.
Eight athletes travelled to Sydney to compete in an inter-school race organised by The King's.School. T.A.S. won com-fortably beating Kings, St. Ignatius and Lake Oswego - a touring team from the U.S.A.
Although all the athletes are to a large extent undeveloped, several trained with determination and dedication. A. Roe
recorded several good wins in the senior age group while juniors A. Abrahams, T. Nicol, M. Mair, D. Lake and J. Winter havethe potential to be fine athletes in a couple of years' time.
Half Colours: A. White, A. Roe.
D. Anderson
GOLF
In its first year as an offical alternative. golf has established itself as a very popular and testing sport. Few gamespresent players with such an exacting test of co-ordination, judgment and self-control. Golf has attracted in excess oftwenty boys who have applied themselves to mastery of the game and played on tenaciously through autumn drought andwinter rain.
It is particularly encouraging to note that the bulk of golfers come from the Year 9 and 10 age groups who, in theirfinal years at T.A.S. should have the competence to compete in the several schoolboy events staged during the year.Already plans are being made to take teams to the schoolboys' tournament in Sydney next March and to participate in otherevents to which we have often been invited but were unable to attend.
With the likes of Andrew Cook. Richard Ward, Indra Rajendra and several others who already display a high degree ofcompetence, and the increasing number of our boys being accepted for membership in the Armidale Golf Club, we have nowthe basis for a strong competitive group.
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BACK: C.B.C. Sievers, I.V`Rajendra, C.M. Carson, I.M. Andrews, R.G. Ward, P.M. Morgan, B.P. O'Neill, J.F. Harris, B.L.
Kirkwood, J.N. Boydell. FRONT: J.R. Hyem, A.K.D. Cook, J.P. Marsh, J.R.L. Davies, J.C.C. Tambyrajah, P.T. McIntyre,D.S.S. Potter.
1981 RUGBY REPORT
1981 saw both an increase in the number of available games and a noticeable lift in the quality of performance duringthe rugby season.
The change in the Queensland term dates ensured quite a flow of visiting northern sides through Armidale.Difficulties were experienced in accommodating these teams but their presence did provide a vigorous season for many ofour A grade teams.
The new two round house competition was an excellent innovation and again the provider of further games for all boysplaying the sport. Serious consideration must be given to an overall coaching scheme in 1982. The large number of boyswho have enrolled in the John Hipwell Summer Rugby Camp at the university is a good indicator of the keenness shown forwell organised and well planned coaching procedures. Additionally, the boys who are ineligible for A grade sides must stillbe provided with similar standard coaching methods as those offered to the top group in each division. The possibility ofusing 1st XV members to assist in 1982 should be considered.
Thought might also be given to the introduction of seven-a-side House rugby in 1982. Such matches are fast, keenand develop a greater sense of positional play and co-operation between players. The touch-competition must be re-introduced and plans should be made by the senior pla;'ers to have such a sport included into the Hickson Cup competition.
By giving thought ta--these areas (coaching, sevens, touch) the oncoming season can be made quite full and exciting.
John Hipwell's selection in the 1981.82 Australian Rugby Team capped an outstanding return to rugby for this great;,layer Boys and staff alike took great pleasure in his selection (and of course, Greg Cornelsen's). Each day of the BritishTour staff and boys swopped information about our Technics man and assessed daily his chances and progress. All T.A.S.
joins in unison in congratulating John Hipwell on his memorable year of rugby. T.A.S. is very proud to be part of Hippy'ssuc:ess in this. his sixteenth year of international representation.
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Four of our senior boys were selected in the N.S.W. Open Schoolboys Country Rugby Team. Four also gained selec-tion in the U16 N.S.W. Country Team. The boys were:
N.S.W. Country Opens: T. Grellman
J. Ritchard (2nd successive year)A. Skeggs (2nd successive year)D. Thompson
N.S.W. Country U16s: A. Crawford
J. O'Neill
S. Tooth
B. Wanford
Some outstanding performances were recorded throughout the season. Mr. Giltinan's U13s were undefeated. This
team almost took out the state championship when it was beaten in the finals by the Queensland combined team. The U 13swere understandably awarded the BP Shield as the school's best rugby side in 1981.
The 1st XV recorded some exciting wins defeating Kings, Downlands, Armidale City and topped an excellent season by
downing Old Boys 25-0.
The open team developed an outstanding pattern in rucking. The method was introduced to compensate fordifficulties in gaining enough line-out possession to be effective against the taller, heavier sides. Some memorable andcourageous performances were recorded on Backfield in 1981 and it is hoped that similar rucking can be displayed by thenew team. Such skills will be required in abundance if the proposed tour of New Zealand eventuates in May 1982.
The U14s had a variable season. However, their defeats of Downlands, and, in the final match of the season, St.Andrews, were certainly compensation for earlier disappointments. Much work was done with this team area in the develop-ment of basic skills. Such coaching will bear fruit in future years.
1st XVBACK: M.W. Pearce, S.R.T. Martin, B.A. Carter. MIDDLE: S. Mcl. Broun, D.W.B. Whalley, A.G. White, AS. Wood, R.J.M.Onslow, T.J. Grellman. FRONT: M.L. Hooton, C.E. Schmidt, B.S. Richards, D.J. Thompson, A. de L. Skeggs, J.L. Ritchard,
Mr. K. McConville.
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2nd XVBACK: P.G. Hewson, S.R. Stevens, R.J. Hudson, M.M. Laurie. MIDDLE: Mr. R.J. Nicholls, A.B. Cross, A.C.W. Davidson,M.R. Moffatt, J.W.L. Baker, G.S. Park, D.C. Ferris. FRONT: C.1. Wilkie, J.C. O'Neill, N.J. Tuit, C.A. Hill, J.A. Goldsmith,
R.J.A. Marshall, A.C. Dangar.
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16ABACK: S.R. Stevens, M.P. lhompson, S.J. Makeham. MIDDLE: A.E. Linton, S.J. McDouall, R.M. Schnellhaus, P.R.Batchelor. G.R.C. McDougall, Mr. G.S. Harris. FRONT: A.C. Crawford, J.M.E. Stieger, H.S. Tooth, B.G. Wanford, R.W. Gar-
nett, B.A. Ridley, I1W. Todd.
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Our-'senior-juniors', the 16As had a variable season. The team suffered many unfortunate and lasting injuries and onlyoccasionally did the best fifteen take the field. Individual skills displayed throughout the season were notable and thoseentering senior rugby in 1982 will enhance those ranks if the individual skill level is maintained. Best and fairest for 1981was S. Tooth. The 16Bs had four wins and four losses with their best wins against Gunnedah. 34-4 and 38-0.
To all coaches, the School and the boys offer their sincere thanks for the time and energies expended so willingly. Weall look to 1982 for equal success and progress.
To Sister Batchelor and Sister Newbury, thank you for your concern and devotion and patience and the care given tothose who required it and often to those who didn't deserve it!
To Mick Brennan and band, our thanks for the care and preparation of grounds. A particular word of thanks is givenby the lsts for the watering that always occurred 24 hours before the match. Our injuries lessened remarkably because ofthis favour: tackling again became a pleasure!
1ST XV REPORT & ANNUAL STATISTICS
1981 began slowly and disappointingly. Defeats were recorded by Grammar and then St. Joseph's.
The following week saw a change in tactics. Much emphasis was placed on the team's ability to ruck efficiently andquickly. Mauling and line-out procedures were changed to overcome weaknesses brought about by size and experience.These changes proved to be the source of real success and Kings was the first team to suffer an unexpected defeat. TheIsts rucked magnificently and supported by some memorable tackling performances by Pearce and Whalley. Kings lost thematch 6-9.
The May Rugby Camp continued with the new face, the changed team. The camp was held at Saumarez thanks to theefforts of Mr. Graham White and the kindness of the property manager, Mr. Ron Maclean. This event was painful and test-ing but set the team heading in the right direction and with a degree of fitness that would win many matches for its mem-bers.
Term II saw the senior side play a type of rugby that was exciting to watch and was notable in its consistency. Theinteresting fact was the method matched all sides and gave each opponent a real problem in reaching an equal amount of
possession. Line-outs, scrums and even mauls were reduced in number because we did not have the members to gainpossession adequately by using the conventional sources. The highlight of the season must have been the lsts' defeat ofthe 1981 grand-finalists, Armidale City. The boys rucked its opposition into second place!
In similar fashion the team defeated Downlands for the first time since 1970 and closed the season with a memorabledisplay in downing Old Boys, 25-0.
Much of the 1st XV success is related to fitness. However, the support and backing given by Mr Nicholls and his 2ndXV add reasons again for the quality of the season's success.
1982 brings many hopes for the open team. A planned tour of New Zealand in May is an exciting prospect: theSaumarez Camp will be held over Easter and many exciting matches have been planned. If the new side can add to thequality of this year's side and can learn well from the lessons taught about fitness and rucking: if the new side can add tothe dedication shown in 1981. the new season will reach memorable heights.
1ST XV STATISTICS-
Matches played: 12
No. of wins: 6
No. of losses: 6
Total points for: 108
Total points against: 126
Total number of tries scored: 17
Numbers playing all 12 matches: 10
Number playing 7 matches (badges): 16
Highest best and fairest points: J.L. Ritchard - 13 points
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14ABACK: K.W. Gobbert, S. Coghlan, M.D. Crawford, J.R. Morse. MIDDLE: J.G.C. Jaquet, A.A. Todd-Perrott, P.K. White,S.D.C. Green, M.R.P. Bennett, Mr. M1 Keevers. FRONT: A.B. McConville, S.A. Thackway, D.L.F. Alker, J.R. Evans, S.A.
Bailey, D.R. Sinclair, D.A. Perrott.
13ABACK P R Wilkie. M C Brennan. M L Ritchard. T. McC. Anderson. MIDDLE. Mr. R.J. Giltinan, J.M.L. Green, R.J. Brown-ink. A M McLean. B.D Heagney. A.C Anderson, P.G. Hawkins, Mr R.N. Murray. FRONT: A.B. Dance. C.D. Williams. D.J.
Hawkins. DJ Crockett, M.T Forsythe. P.E. Carlon. J.R. Appleby.
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FULL COLOURS
RICHARDS, B.S. (Breakaway/Lock)Member 1st XV 1980-81. Played 11 out of 12 games. Northern N.S.W. Schoolboys 1st XV 80. Half Colours 80.
RITCHARD, 11. (Fullback/Five-eighth)Member 1st XV 1980-81. Played 12 out of 12 games. Northern N.S.W. Schoolboys' 1st XV 80, 81, N.S.W. Country
schoolboys' 1st XV 80, 81. Half Colours 80.
SCHMIDT, C.E. (Lock/Breakaway)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 12 out of 12 games.
SKEGGS, A. deL. (2nd Row)Member 1st XV 1980-81. Played 11 out of 12 games. Northern N.S.W. Schoolboys' 1st XV 80, 81, N.S.W. Country
Schoolboys' 1st XV 80, 81. Half Colours 80.
THOMPSON, D.J. (Front Row)Member 1st XV 1980-81. Capt. 1st XV 81. Played 10 out of 12 games. Northern N.S.W. Schoolboys' 1st XV 81, N.S.W
Country Schoolboys' 1st XV 81. Half Colours 80.
HALF COLOURS
BROUN, S.Mcl. (Wing)Member 1st XV 1981. Played 12 out of 12 games.
CARTER, B.A. (Breakaway)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 9 out of 12 games.
GRELLMAN, T.J. (Hooker)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 12 out of 12 games. Northern N.S.W. Schoolboys' 1st XV 81, N.S.W. CountrySchoolboys' 1st XV 81.
HOOTON, M.L. (Halfback)
Member 1st XV 1981, vice-captain 1st XV 81. Played 11 out of 12 games.
MARTIN, S.R.T. (Wing)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 8 out of 12 games.
ONSLOW, R.J.M. (Lock/2nd Row)Member 1st XV 1981. Played 12 out of 12 games.
PEARCE, M.W. (Outside Centre)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 9 out of 12 games.
WHALLEY, D.W.B. (Inside Centre)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 10 out of 12 games.
WOOD, A.S. (Front Row)
Member 1st XV 1981. Played 12 out of 12 games.
K. McC.
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1st VIIIBACK: P.G. Hewson, D.L. Moore, A.C.W. Davidson, M.R. Moffatt. FRONT: D.P.R. Evans, C.A. Hill, Mr. F.M. Horne, AS.
Wood, Q.C. Ferris.
2nd VIIIBACK: M.A.H. Cole, C.P. Filmer, P.D. Strelitz, J.A. McGowan. FRONT: R.J.M. Onslow, T.J. Grellman, Mr. F.M. Horne,
R.J.A. Marshall, A.G. White.
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SHOOTING REPORT
In 1981 the rifle team enjoyed a reasonably successful season of shooting.
Trials for the team began just before the Easter break and by the May holidays a team of 33 had been decided upon
for the season. The club shot regularly on Saturday mornings and achieved a good standard of shooting and coachingthroughout the whole season.
During the May holidays Andrew Wood and Malcolm Moffatt attended the Queen's Shoot in Sydney. They both re-ported the few days as being very beneficial and somewhat successful as good scores and a lot of knowledge was obtained
at the competition.
The first competition shoot for the club was held in Sydney against Shore. A group of ten shooters took part in theday and proved to be too strong for the Shore team as the final scores were 601.13 to 586.15 in our favour. On the returntrip to Armidale however Shore managed to even he score after a good day's shooting at the local range.
Later in the second term a team of ten shooters went to Dorrigo to shoot against a local team. The day proved to besuccessful as T.A.S. achieved a total of 593.28 to Dorrigo's 584 points.
The shooting camp was attended by a team of sixteen boys. Good weather conditions in both Armidale and Sydneyhelped produce a good camp at which the shooting and coaching both improved. The weather held out through the G.P.S.competition which produced some very good results. T.A.S. finished third in the Rawson Cup, fourth in the N.R.A. Shieldand second in the Buchanan Shield. Overall the "A" team finished fourth in the premiership. The "B" team was fourth in its
shoot for the "B" team's cup.
David Evans and Geoff Hewson were both selected in the G.P.S. combined team. The Bell-Allen Cup for highest "A"team aggregate was shared by David Evans and Geoff Hewson. The Annie Abbott Shield for highest "B" team aggregatewent to Andrew White. House shooting this year was extremely close as Abbott and White houses shared the victoryfollowed by Tyrrell then Broughton; the Cox Cup for the highest individual score was won by D. Evans.
The shoot against the Old Boys this year also was very close, however finally the school managed to defeat the OldBoys by three points after a long morning of shooting.
Full Colours: C.A. Hill, D.R. Evans, P.G. Hewson, A.S. Wood, M.R. Moffatt.Half Colours: T.J. Grellman, D.C. Ferris, D.L. Moore.
Our thanks to Mr. Horne and Mr. Ward who both put in many hours to help shooters improve and enjoy their shootingthroughout the entire year.
Charles Hill
SOCCER
Approximately 170 students were involved in Soccer during 1981. The 1st XI had a successful season despite itsyouthfulness - three of the team were in Year 9, three were in Year 10 and four other members in Year 11. However, theexperience gained by these younger players augurs well for the strength of Senior Soccer in future years, and the 2nd XIshould also have more depth as nearly all of the large U16 squad will move up into the Open division in 1982.
The two U16 teams had a varied season and unfortunately had to forfeit several matches owing to overlapping holi-days with the other Armidale schools, and also their commitments with the 1st XI.
The most promising news is the large number of players in the U14 and U12 divisions. Three teams were fielded ineach of these age groups and the respective A teams were extremely strong and contained some very talented players.There was keen competition to get into the teams and the depth of players meant that good utility reserves were alwaysavailable for games. Altogether there were nine teams fielded in the Junior Competition and it is encouraging to report thatall teams held their own and most teams had roughly the same number of wins, draws and losses to their credit - which isa goal that most coaches are trying to aim for.
W.S.M.
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1st XI
BACK: C.M. Johnson, Mr. J.A. Anstock, S.M. McIntosh. MIDDLE: C.W. Morsley, S.D. McRae, S.R. Ward, T.T. Lindgren,J.M. Stanley. FRONT: P.J. Mullen, J. Phanichewa, A.J.B. Smith, P.E. Hunter, I.B. Johnson, P.D. Wearne.
2nd XIBACK: I.R. Robinson, C.O. Shave, R.J. Brett, P. Raue. FRONT: D.E. Cook, P.D. Wearne, Mr. R.E. Hunt, B.A.W. Malseed,
D.R. Counsell.
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1st XI
This year saw the School put together a very young but talented 1st XI soccer team, who produced at times some very
good soccer.
In the local competition, their lack of maturity showed through and we sometimes let some less able opponents domi-
nate us owing to their size.
A lack of success in this competition didn't deter our efforts in inter-school matches. Cranbrook, unfortunately forthem, brought out our best and we defeated them 7-0 and 4-0. Our other match against a very strong Knox combination
resulted in a 3-5 loss.
P. Hunter was selected for G.P.S. 1st XI and A. Smith and I. Johnson for G.P.S. 2nd XI.
This year's match against the Old Boys was one to remember with the Old Boys filling their ranks with somecourageous rugby players who wanted some experience at "real football".
They were surprisingly effective but couldn't save the Old Boys from going down 0-1.
Results of the season:
Played Won Drawn Lost
Matches 12 3 2 7
Gaols for - 19Goals against - 28Top scorer - J. Phanichewa - 7
Our thanks for the season go to Mr. Anstock, our coach, and Mr. Marlin, Master-in-Charge Soccer, for their efforts andMr. Roberts and those Old Boys who filled in when needed.
Full Colours: P.E. Hunter, A.J.B. Smith, I.B. Johnson.Half Colours: P.J. Mullen, H.T.R. Payne, C.M. Johnson, J.M. Stanley, C.W. Morsley, S.M. McIntosh.
A. Smith
2nd XI
The 2nd XI of 1981 cannot be regarded as a team possessing exceptional skill and fitness, however it had the spiritand good nature that helps to produce a fine sportsman. Our games took on a social outlook and were enjoyed by bothsides.
Numbers from the Open division soccer were low, but enthusiastic volunteers from other sports always helped to fillthe vacancies. Our main players included: P.D. Wearne (Capt.), C. Shave W. Capt.), L. Miller, B. Malseed, R. Brett, I. Robin-son, P. Raue, S. Dahanayake, D. Cook, D. Counsell and Mr. Hunt. There are many others too numerous to mention, but Ithank them all for their participation, time and effort.
We were not solely a student body. Masters, such as Mr. Anstock, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Marlin, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Nicholls,
revealed hidden talents in the matches they played. I would like to offer special thanks to them for their much appreciatedsupport and guidance throughout the season.
My personal thanks to Mr. Hunt and the regular players for their consistent attendance and performance andespecially to Cameron Shave who, when I had commitments with the 1st XI, was always there to show his leadershipabilities and keep the team united.
Our goal scorers were: Mr. Anstock, Mr. Roberts, P.D. Wearne, S. Hempel and T. Johnson.
Finally, I would like to wish next season's players all the best and remind them never to forget that well-worn proverb:"It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game". The 2nd XI has always survived under this atmosphere andft is from this atmosphere that the team gains its strength.
P.D. Wearne, Captain
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16A
There were some very talented players in the U 16As but unfortunately this team didn't always play to its fullcapabilities or potential. They started well by being runners-up in the Norths' preseason carnival. They had a very goodchance of being runners-up in the Armidale competition but unfortunately there were four postponed matches which wecouldn't possibly catch up. This was because of different end-of-term breaks from the other State schools in the area andalso no less than six of the side were full time members of the 1st XI - a very busy schedule but at least it augurs well forthe future of the 1st XI to have so many young players in it.
The annual trip down to the Cranbrook School in Sydney over the Queen's Birthday Weekend was a great success andenjoyed by everyone although we lost 4-2 to Cranbrook and lost 4-1 to St. Andrews. Unfortunately the State selection trialswere on at the same time and we congratulate P. Mullen, S. Ward and S. McIntosh for not only representing the New Eng-land side but for also playing in the team which won the U16 State titles - the first major win by a New England juniorteam in many years!! Anyway, with the team at full strength they beat St. Andrews 7-1 on the return match.
P. Mullen has been outstanding in goal this year and S. McRae has been a determined player with a very high workrate - it is worth noting that they attribute their success to attendance at the Willie Wallace Soccer Training Camp (andnot to my coaching?). S. McIntosh, a newcomer to the School from Forster, proved to be an excellent Captain, tacticianand all-round player and he had invaluable support from the temperamental S. Ward who was a match winner on severaloccasions. It was good to see the return to Soccer of the speedy opportunist S. Hartigan who gave good support to 1.Phanichewa, a very quick and powerful striker. S. Hempel, S. Sharpe, B. Ridley, P. Heap, P. Brennan and particularly T.Lindgren put a lot of very hard training and work into the practices and games and they all improved significantly as theseason progressed. I would like to take the opportunity of thanking some of the parents who always braved the often coldand wintry conditions to give invaluable support to their boys and the team as a whole.
Results: 4 wins - 2 draws - 3 lossesAwards: Most outstanding - P. Mullen
Best and Fairest - S. McIntoshTop goal scorer - S. WardMost improved - T. LindgrenHighest work rate - S. McRae W.S. Marlin
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U 16B
This team was made up from a keen and enthusiastic squad of about 17 players of roughly equal ability - themajority of whom were still under 15 years of age. Besides the Wests team which proved to be far too strong for the divi-sion, T.A.S. performed creditably against the other three teams narrowly losing some matches and winning others in closelyfought-out and evenly-balanced tussles.
G. Johnson (goal keeper) with A. Mellor, T. Johnson, G. Browning and G. Croft usually proved to be determined andreliable in defence. P. Heap (Vice-Captain) was outstanding in the midfield and he was well supported by P. Beresford, A.
Perrott and B. Kirkwood who all became significantly more skilful as the season progressed. P. McCann on the wing playedvery well and put many dangerous crosses through to C. Wright (Captain), and A. Duncan who were the main strikers for theteam. S. Uther, S. Harvey, G. Lewis, A. Thompson and R. Stanton played with determination and enthusiasm and alsogreatly contributed to the overall success of the team.
The team set up many scoring chances and its main weakness was probably in not taking full advantage of some ofthe more straightforward scoring opportunities which were presented. However, they will have gained considerably fromtheir experience and should do well in 1982 as many of them will be in the same age group next year. C. Wright and P.Heap did a good responsible job throughout the season in helping to organize the team.
Special thanks must go to Bob Nicol who coached them at the beginning of the season and who unfailingly turned upto all their Saturday games and gave them enthusiastic and invaluable support.
Results: 4 wins - I draw - 6 lossesAwards: Most outstanding - P. Heap
Best and Fairest - C. WrightMost Improved - P. McCann
W.S. Marlin
U 14A
The U 14As had a very successful season finishing one point behind the winners in the local competition and runners-up in the Norths' pre-season carnival, runners-up in the Armidale end-of-season competition and performing very well in theWalcha Carnival.
There were many reasons for this excellent result and these were solid defence by goal keepers Jason Macarthur(beginning of season) and later Owen Lind, Michael Rogers (Captain), Peter Newbury, David McCumstie, Phillip Browningand Patrick Farrell. The midfield consisting of Colin Johnstone, Robert Pollard and Simon Morsley helped on numerousoccasions to provide good ball for our brilliant forwards Paul Cleland, Charles Hempel, Fred and Jeffrey Tambyrajah.
The annual trip to Cranbrook and St. Andrews in Sydney was enjoyed by everybody. A 7-0 loss to Cranbrook wasnullified by a 6-1 defeat of St. Andrews.
Our success this year was due to a strong nucleus of U 13A players of last year and the addition of skilled playersfrom other schools such as C. Johnstone, P. Cleland, J. Tambyrajah. Our congratulations to C. Johnstone and P. Cleland fortheir inclusion in the Armidale and New England representative sides.
Finally, thanks to those parents and supporters who supplied oranges, transport and wonderful support during theseason.
Results: 8 wins - 4 draws - 2 losses
Representative Honours: C. Johnstone - Armidale and New England U14 team
P. Cleland - Armidale and New England U14 teamAwards: Captaincy and Best and Fairest - M. Rogers
Most Outstanding Player - C. JohnstoneMost Consistent - R. PollardMost Improved - P. Cleland
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14ABACK: P.J. Browning, P.J. Farrell, P.A, Cleland. MIDDLE: D.C. Mills, J.C. Johnstone, C. Hempel, D.S. McCumstie, R.E.Pollard. FRONT: Mr. R. Hall, F.R. Tambyrajah, P.A. Newbury, M.B. Rogers, S.J. Morsley, J.C.C. Tambyrajah, O.G.R. Lind.
U 1481
The 14B1 Soccer Team has completed a most successful and rewarding season. Although the team was placed thirdin the competition, its success in terms of personal and team achievement was remarkable.
Good sportsmanship and dedication have characterised the team. Strong team spirit has evolved from the participa-tion of industrious individuals. Team members were rotated and drawn from a large training squad of eighteen members.
The forward line has been led capably by Michael Johnstone (the Captain) and has included James Uther, Ricky KentHeathe Zulian, Michael Fullbrook, David McCumstie, Rodney Charman, Andrew Hempel and James McKinnon-Matthews.McKinnon-Matthews is to be commended for his outstanding performance throughout the season.
Despite the sometimes formidable size differential between the halves and their opponents, Mark Anderson, RogerJackson, Justin Marks, Greg Nicol and Ian Pearse have employed physical skill and quick reflexes to ensure team control ofthe ball. Mark Anderson has performed superbly as Centre-half.
The back line has relied on only four players throughout the season. Andrew Croft, James Barnier, John-Paul Herbertand Paul Hume have all played creditably in this line. All have improved significantly to provide a strong defence for theteam.
Two goal-keepers, firstly Owen Lind and then Jason Macarthur worked hard for the team and maintained an admirablelevel of conscientious involvement and reliability.
As well as playing in the local competition, the 1481s played a successful game against Cranbrook during theCranbrook visit (T.A.S. lost 2-0), and participated in two carnivals, winning the Under 14s 2nd division in the Armidale andDistrict Soccer Association carnival.
It has been a great pleasure to work with such a group of dedicated, enthusiastic and professional young players. Onbehalf of the team I should like to thank Mr. Fisher (who supervised a trip to Walcha) and all those parents who providedtransport, refreshment and moral support during the season.
Awards: James McKinnon-Matthews - Most Consistent PlayerMichael Johnstone - Good CaptaincyMark Anderson - Most Reliable Player
A.A. Wilkinson
U 12A
It was a most interesting and enjoyable season for this team. Boys aged both 12 and 11 years made up the team withan experience range from four years of Soccer to some in their first season. Two of the newcomers, G. and D. Close showed
rapid development during their first season.
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Application to training brings reward and boys like C. Magnussen, H. White, D. Irvine and B. Hyem benefited in this
During the season a very determined defensive pattern emerged. R. Whitehead in goal showed great courage, and waswell supported by B. Jeffrey. A. Ross, M. Elderton and S. Grace.
Up front S. Norman and L. Roberts were achieving a good undertandipossible.
g owards the end of the season making goals
Memorable moments:A great fight back to 3-all after being down 3-1 against St. Andrews 13As.Beating last year's winners, Wests, 2-1 in the first game of the season.In atrocious weather. winning all four games to take out the Armida!e Carnival.
12ABACK: D.C. Mills, B. Jeffrey. D. Irvine. S.W. Norman, M.F. Elderton, Mr. N. Roberts. MIDDLE: H. White, A. Ross, C. Mag-
nussen, D. Close, L.J. Roberts, D.B. Hyem. FRONT: S.J. Grace, R. Whitehead, G. Close.
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Results: 7 wins - 3 draws - 2 lossesRepresentative Honours: S. Grace - Armidale U12 team
S. Norman - Armidale U12 teamL. Roberts - Armidale and New England U11 teams
Awards: Most Outstanding - L. RobertsMost Improved - B. HyemDedication - G. CloseDedication - D. Close
May I sincerely thank, on behalf of the boys, the willing band of day-boy parents for transporting the team each weekand generally supporting the lads during the season.
N. Roberts
U 12B
The team took some time to mould itself into a good combination but when it did it made the leading teams fight forevery match. In defence, A. Hardaker was solid and ably supported by N. Pollard and A. Carruthers with G. Wolfgang stavingoff many attacks with his ranging play. When the opposition did break through, S. Beaton displayed good goal-keepingability together with A. Taylor who filled the position on a number of occasions. In the half-backs, A. Taylor showed excel-
lent knowledge of his task and he was well supported by R. Jenner, G. Hansen and C. Nicholls. The forwards took time tocombine their efforts and L. Bowden, C. Wright and D. Johnstone were firing well towards the end of the season. In all, an
improved team who held their own about the middle of the table.
W. Howarth
U 12C
Full of enthusiasm and lacking in skill, the U 12C took on district teams which had been together for years. Our
Goalkeeper, T. Sellers, fearlessly faced the onslaught of enemy forwards. Gradually A. Peterson, P. Clarke and J. Weeden
learned how to tackle the forwards and relieve the pressure on the goal-keeper. Across the centre it was exciting to see
how D. Reeves, S. Lontis, D. McCumstie and K. Belfield improved their defence capabilities and turned defence into attack.
T. Lugton, a good natural goalkeeper, enjoyed playing with D. Keighley and P. Spencer in the forward line. This aspectof the game was found to be the most difficult - co-operation in planned attack - but our boys up front eventually suc-ceeded. The last game of the season against a most respected team, North Falcons, resulted in a 2-all draw.
Results: 0 wins - 2 draws - 5 lossesAwards: Most Outstanding Player - D. Keighley (Captain)
Most Improved Player - P. ClarkeF. DORE
U10
The U10 team was unsuccessful at the beginning of the season but soon welded itself together and by mid-seasonwas playing very good Soccer.
Most of the boys had been with the UlOs for two years and played as a team. They have developed skills which willhelp them when they move into the U12s next year. The boys in the team were: M. Johnstone, I. Crawford, A. Rossiter, A.Chouri, J. Perrott, B. Marks, S. Guerner, J. Busby, A. Reeves, J. Mitchell. N. Melbourne, S. Aggs, M. McMahon, J. Bowden, A.
Chick.
Our thanks to the parents for their support during the season and for the endless supply of oranges.
E.C.. M.B.
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1st IVP.G. Hicks, P.E. Hunter, B.S. Richards, R.L. Ritchard.
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O.I. Lake. A.P Brooks. A G Rodgers. A J McIntyre
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SQUASH
1981 has been yet another successful and productive year for squash at T.A.S. The overall standard has improveddramatically and it is pleasing to note the number of junior boys who have dedicated themselves to improving, with greatsuccess. In the senior years some boys have combined squash with another major sport, greatly strengthening the school'srepresentative teams.
The annual trip to Sydney once again was a rewarding venture. Successful games were played against Shore, Barker,and Cranbrook. An impressive showing of both sportsmanship and skill highlighted the success of the weekend.
As a result colours were awarded as follows:
Full Colours: P. Hicks. J. Ritchard.Half Colours: A. Brooks, B. Richards, P. Hunter. A. McIntyre, A. Rodgers
In closing, all the boys playing squash would like to thank immensely Mrs. Kidman. Mr. Marlin, and Mr. Fairfax, fortheir invaluable contribution and promotion of the game at T.A.S. throughout the year.
Jon Ritchard
SWIMMING
What was to prove to be a good season for T.A.S. swimmers began on Wednesday 25th February with the Inter-HouseSchool Carnival. Following the school carnival, the annual inter-school Monckton Shield meeting took place on Wednesday11th March.
CARNIVAL RESULTS
OPEN DIVISION
200m Freestyle: 1. A. Brooks: 2. C. Wilkie: 3. T. Grellman - 2m 43.4 secs.100m Freestyle: 1. J. Ritchard: 2. T. Grellman: 3. C. Wilkie - Im 04.8 sets.
50m Freestyle: 1. J. Ritchard; 2. C. Wilkie: 3. A. Brooks - 28.2 sets.100m Breast Stroke: 1. C. Wilkie: 2. N. Farmer; 3. A. Cross - lm 31.1 secs.50m Breast Stroke: 1. N. Farmer: 2. A. Williams; 3. A. Spicer - (Record) 43.2 secs.50m Backstroke: 1. J. Ritchard: 2. T. Grellman; 3. T. Hughes - (Record) 34.7 secs.50m Butterfly: I' J. Ritchard; 2. A. Smith; 3. J. Goldsmith - 32.7 secs.
16 YEARS
200m Freestyle: 1. D. Wilkie: 2. J. O'Neill: 3. H. Paffard - 2m 49.5 secs.100m Freestyle: 1. D. Wilkie: 2. J. O'Neill: 3. H. Paffard - lm 10.3 secs.50m Freestyle: 1. D. Wilkie: 2. A. Walker: 3. J. O'Neill - 30.1 secs.
100m Breast Stroke: 1. D. Moore; 2. A. Geddes: 3. A. Walker - Im 41.6 secs.50m Breast Stroke: 1. T. Lindgren; 2. D. Moore: 3. A. Geddes - 43.1 secs.
50m Backstroke: 1. T. Lindgren; 2. D. Lake: 3. H. Paffard - 36.6 secs.
50m Butterfly: 1. T. Lindgren: 2. D. Wilkie; 3. A. Spicer - 39.9 secs.
15 YEARS
100m Freestyle 1. B. Ridley: 2. I. Chester: 3. B. Wanford - Im 11.9 secs.50m Freestyle 1. B. Ridley: 2. I. Chester: 3. G. Lewis - 30.3 secs.50m Breast Stroke: 1. G. Lewis: 2. I. Chester: 3. C. Wright - (Record) 40.0 secs.50m Backstroke: 1 I Chester: 2. T. Rodgers: 3. G. Lewis - 40.0 secs50m Butterfly: 1. G Lewis: 2 B. Ridley. 3. D. Reeves - (Record) 36.2 secs.
14 YEARS
100m Freestyle 1 P Hawkins: 2 C Johnstone: 3 R. Jackson - Im 19 4 secs.50m Freestyle 1 C. Johnstone: 2. P. Paffard: 3. D. Sinclair - 34 6 secs.50m Breast Stroke 1. R Jackson: 2. M Johnstone. 3 C Johnstone - 44.7 secs.50m Backstroke i. M. Johnstone: 2 M. Crawford: 3. R Lindgren - 46.0 secs.
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13 YEARS
50m Freestyle: 1. P. Hawkins, 2. D. Ottley; 3. T. Anderson - 31.4 secs.50m Breast Stroke: 1. H. White; 2. D. Johnstone; 3. B. Hill - 53.8 secs.50m Backstroke: 1. D. Johnstone; 2. A. Hutton; 3. D. MacDougall - 45.4 secs.
SENIOR AND JUNIOR PRIMARY DIVISIONS-
12+ YEARS* 50m Freestyle: 1. L. Bowden; 2. A. Paffard; 3. C. Wright - (Record) 36.4 secs.11 and 12+ YEARS (SEN. PRIMARY)50m Breast Stroke: 1. L. Bowden; 2. A. Paffard; 3. T. Lugton - (Record) 47.4 secs.
8, 9 AND 10 YEARS (JUNIOR PRIMARY)50m Breast Stroke: 1. A. Chouri; 2. J. Bowden; 3. S. Gurner - (Record) 57.8 secs.* 50m Backstroke: 1. J. Bowden; 2. B. Christian; 3. A. Reeves - (Record) 52.5 secs.
11 YEARS
50m Freestyle: 1. D. Reeves; 2. L. Roberts; 3. A. Carruthers - 38.6 secs.
10 YEARS
50m Freestyle: 1. A. Chouri, B. Christian, I. Crawford - 45.3 secs.
9 YEARS
50m Freestyle: 1. J. Bowden; 2. A. Reeves; 3. A. Chick - (Record) 41.7 secs.
RELAYS* 4 x 50 Medley Open: 1. Broughton; 2. Tyrrell; 3. White - (Record) 2m 32.8 secs.
4 x 50m FreestyleOpen: 1. Broughton; 2. Abbott; 3. Tyrrell - (Record) 2m 08.2 secs.
16 Years: 1. White; 2. Broughton; 3. Abbott - (Record) 2m 17.5 secs.15 Years: 1. Abbott; 2. Broughton; 3. Tyrrell - (Record) 2m 10.1 secs.14 Years: 1. White; 2. Tyrrell; 3. Abbott - (Record) 2m 30.1 secs.13 Years: 1. Broughton; 2. Tyrrell; 3. White - (Record) 2m 38.4 secs.
12 Years: 1. Broughton; 2. White; 3. Tyrrell - 2m 49.5 secs.Primary: 1. Broughton; 2. Tyrrell; 3. White - (Record) 2m 49.5 secs.
* New Events
AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDED
Open - J. Ritchard 52 Points Runner-up C. Wilkie 34 Points16 Years - D. Wilkie 47 Points Runner-up T. Lindgren 41 Points15 Years - I. Chester 37 Points Runner-up G. Lewis 36 Points14 Years - C. Johnstone 26 Points Runner-up M. Johnstone 21 Points13 Years - P. Hawkins 26 Points Runner-up T. Anderson 14 Points12 Years - D. Johnstone 29 Points Runner-up A. Hutton 24 PointsSenior Primary - L. Bowden 31 Points Runner-up A. Paffard 29 PointsJunior Primary - J. Bowden 34 Points Runner-up A. Chouri 29 Points
HOUSE POINTS
Broughton 567 PointsWhite 413 PointsTyrrell 356 PointsAbbott 307 Points
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MONCKTON SHIELD 1981
A winning margin of 287'/2 points gave T.A.S. its ninth successive Shield win.
SENIOR
CUP
JUNIOR
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SUB-JUNIOR
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B.J. MATTINGLEY
CHALLENGE CUP
TAS 260 165%2 132 557'/2 557'/2
AHS 167 67 36 270 466
DHS 150 33 56 239 419OCHS 48 135'/2 26 2091h 413'/2
The B.J. Mattingley Challenge Cup scores are determined by adding }/ of the 1980 losing margin to the 1981 finalscore.
RELAY CUP - TAS 140, AHS 78, DHS 74, OCHS 56 Points
GOOD INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES FOR TAS
OPEN
50m Freestyle: J. Ritchard 2nd; C. Wilkie 3rd.50m Backstroke - J. Ritchard 1st.
100m Freestyle - J. Ritchard 2nd; T. Grellman 3rd.200m Freestyle - A. Brooks 2nd; T. Grellman 3rd.50m Butterfly - J. Ritchard 1st; C. Wilkie 2nd.
100m Breast Stroke - C. Wilkie 1st; A. Cross 3rd.4 x 50m Medley Relay - TAS 1st.4 x 50m Freestyle Relay - TAS 1st.
16 YEARS
50m Freestyle - D. Wilkie 2nd.50m Backstroke - T. Lindgren 2nd.
100m Breast Stroke - D. Moore 1st.100m Freestyle - D. Wilkie 2nd: J. O'Neill 3rd.50m Breast Stroke - T. Lindgren 2nd: 0. Moore 3rd.
200m Freestyle - J. O'Neill 1st; D. Wilkie 2nd.4 x 50m Freestyle Relay - TAS 1st.
15 YEARS
50m Freestyle - I Chester 2nd: B. Ridley 3rd.50m Backstroke - T. Rodgers 1st: I. Chester 2nd.
100m Freestyle - B. Ridley 1st: I. Chester 2nd.50m Breast Stroke - G Lewis 1st (Record). I Chester 2nd.50m Butterfly - G Lewis 2nd: B. Ridley 3rd.
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay - TAS 1st
14 YEARS
100m Freestyle - P Hawkins 1st50m Breast Stroke - R. Jackson 1st: M Johnstone 2nd
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay - TAS 3rd
13 YEARS
50m Freestyle - P Hawkins 1st (Record)50m Backstroke - D. Crockett 1st: T Anderson 2nd50m Breast Stroke - 0 Ottley 1st (Record)4 x 50tH Freestyle Relay - TAS Ist
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12 YEARS50m Freestyle - D. Johnstone 1st; A. Hutton 2nd.50m Backstroke - D. Johnstone 1st; A. Hutton 3rd.50m Breast Stroke - H. White 1st.
Colours for 1981 were awarded as follows:Full Colours: J. Ritchard. T. Grellman, A. Brooks, D. Wilkie, N. Farmer.Halt Colours: C. Wilkie. J. O'Neill. T. Lindgren.
The Richard William Laycock Challenge Cup for all round contribution to swimming was won by TAS Open Champion J.
Ritchard. The Carter award for Leadership and,effort was awarded to J. Ritchard.
The swimming for TAS did not end with the Monckton Shield. The University of New England Sports Union invitedTAS. NEGS. AHS and DHS to compete for two trophies for boys and two trophies for girls on 15th July. The programmeconsisted entirely of 6 freestyle relays and 6 medley relays. TAS succeeded in winning every male event on the programme
and received the Hanna Winter Swimming Shields.
Our'successful teams were:
FRESTYLE 12 and -13 YRS - 4 x 50 RELAYP. Hawkins. D. Ottley. T. Anderson, D. Crockett
FREESTYLE 14 and 15 YRS - 4 x 50 RELAYB. Ridley. I. Chester. G. Lewis. S. McDouall
FREESTYLE 16 and OVER
1. Ritchard. C. Wilkie, A. Brooks. D. Wilkie
MEDLEY
12 and 13 YEARS - 4 x 50 RELAYP. Hawkins (Freestyle). T. Anderson (Backstroke), M. Ritchard (Breast Stroke), D. Reeves (Butterfly)
14 and 15 YEARS - 4 x 50 RELAYB. Ridley (Freestyle), T. Rodgers (Backstroke), I. Chester (Breast Stroke), G. Lewis (Butterfly)
16 and OVER - 4 x 50 RELAYC. Wilkie (Freestyle). T. Lindgren (Backstroke), N. Farmer (Breast Stroke), J. Ritchard (Butterfly).
Special thanks to Mr. Murray, Mr. Fairfax and Mr. Arnold for their support and enthusiasm throughout the season.
F.A.D.
TENNIS
Tennis in 1981 has had satisfactory success. The seniors have lacked any really outstanding players, but have hadmore depth than in the last couple of years. However, our juniors show great talent and the future of tennis in T.A.S. is cer-tainly very bright. Without doubt, this is due to Mr. Hall's efforts to give the juniors the opportunity to play tennis in thelower years. The result of this programme. which is in the third year of progress, is already being shown.
The tennis team competed three times this year: twice against the Old Boys and against Ipswich Grammar. The firstmatch was against the Old Boys down at Tamworth. The day was a great success and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thedepth of tennis at T.A.S. this year showed and the Old Boys were narrowly defeated. I particularly wish to thank Mr. Hymanfor organising this. This match was used as a basis for the trip to Ipswich a few weeks later. The seniors were convincinglydefeated. however I feel this was due to the lack of competition we have had in comparison with them. The team was: J.Baker, B. Hollingworth (Capt.). P. Brennan and N. Lawrie.
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The juniors played Ipswich at T.A.S. Here we had the advantage, for the Ipswich boys were used to snythetic surfaces.
We had a convincing victory and this showed the promising talent in the lower years, in particular R. Jackson.
The Old Boys were defeated again at the end of second term.
Tennis has been given a big lift with the arrival of Mr. Rowling, the new Deputy Headmaster, at the beginning of sec-ond term. Mr. Rowling was coach of open tennis at Barker, Sydney. His experience has helped and will help greatly withtennis in the school. His Thursday afternoon coaching has given boys not playing tennis as a sport the opportunity to gainfirst-class coaching. Thank you very much Mr. Rowling.
I wish to thank Mr. Hall and Mr. Horne for organising tennis in the School.
1st IV: B. Hollingworth (Capt.), J. Baker, R. Jackson, P. Brennan.
2nd IV: J. Nougher (Capt.), N. Lawrie, P. McGown, J. Macarthur.
FULL COLOURS: B. Hollingworth - 1st VIII, 1979, 1st IV 1980-81.
HALF COLOURS: J. Baker - 1st IV 1981J. Nougher - 1st VIII 1980-81N. Lawrie - 1st VIII 1980, 1st IV 1981P. Brennan - 1st IV 1981
Open School Singles - B. Hollingworth defeated R. Jackson 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.Junior School Singles - P. Cleland defeated A. McGown 6-1, 6-1.Young talent - R. Jackson, P. McGown, J. Macarthur, P. Cleland B. Hollingworth
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Winners and runners-up in Senior and Junior Championships.
R. Jackson congratulates B. Hollingworth (Senior Champion). P.A. Cleland (Junior Champion) is congratulated by A.J.McGown.
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1st IVR.A. Jackson, J.W.L. Baker, N.A. Lawrie, B.J. Hollingworth, Mr. R.F. Hall.
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2nd IVJ.E.C. Macarthur, P.A. McGown, P.J. Brennan, J.C. Nougher, Mr. R.F. Hall.
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WATER POLO - 1981
Prior to 1981, water polo was an activity which was included in the swimming programme and played occasionally onSaturday mornings and during sport on Wednesdays.
This year, however, it has been very pleasing to have water polo acknowledged as an independent half sport. T.A.S.
was invited to participate in the first Winter Competition at the University this year and up to twenty boys have been activelyinvolved in the sport on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings for a full term.
The boys have shown their willingness and ability to participate and develop skills in the area of water polo, and theirperformance against more experienced teams in the 1981 competition indicates that there is great strength amongstyounger team members. The game will undeniably become an ongoing event within the school curriculum, now that theheated pool facilities at the University are available.
Many of the games were keenly contested and offer a total of eight competition matches, our number one teamentered the semi-finals, unfortunately to be eliminated at that stage by an experienced Robb College side.
The number two team had difficulties in defence and with attack, however the skills and fitness which the boysdeveloped over the period of the competition were encouraging. They will be a force to be reckoned with in 1982.
WATER POLO TEAMS 1981
T.A.S. No. 1: A. Brookes. T. Grellman (Captain), B. Malseed, J. Ritchard, A. Walker. B. Wanford, C. Wilkie, D. Wilkie, A.Williams.
T.A.S. No. 2: R. Carmichael, D. Crockett. A. Cross. A. Dangar. P. Hawkins, G. Park, M. Schnellhaus. G. Stier.
R.N. Murray
BACK: A.W.B. Williams, A.C. Dangar, P.R. Carmichael. R.M. Schnellhaus, B.G. Wanford, A.A. Geddes. MIDDLE: B.A.W.Malseed. S.J. Kent, G.A. Stier, A.B. Cross, I.J. Chester, A.B.L. Walker. FRONT: Mr. R.N. Murray, D.R. Wilkie, C.l. Wilkie,
T.J. Grellman, A.P. Brooks,.J.L. Ritchard, G.S. Park.
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Mr. Cash's Memories of Twenty Years at T.A.S.Sam Hudson, in an interview with Mr. Cash, asked him if he would relate some of his memories of 20 years at T.A.S.
as Headmaster.
Of significant events and moments of joy, Mr. Cash said:
"I would think that the first building development when Sir Robert Menzies came and opened White House was one ofthose great moments. It wasn't just the building but the better life that it provided, and every building we've put up sincehas been erected for that sort of purpose. It would be hard for you to imagine how boys lived without common rooms, with-out prep rooms, without games rooms and so on. When all the School was divided into three sections - Junior School,Middle School and Senior School there were no private bed-sitters for Sixth Form, no small dormitories. For example thelargest dormitory when I arrived was about 45, and most others tried to match it so that the building developments havegiven tremendously better conditions for living, more like a home, even though boys may not think so.
"The other incidents I bring to mind from the past over 20 years which have a memory for me are (in random order)the building of the turf wicket on Backfield. There was no turf wicket at all here or turf practice wicket. The Old Boys builtthe turf wicket and the boys built the practice wickets and one of the first events on the turf wicket was Bill King's score of200 runs in an A Grade Armidale District match.
"I remember things like in Rugby - the draw with St. Joseph's College; the most satisfactory victory over Shore inSydney when Bill King again shone. I remember the success of some of our former footballers like Howe and Cornelsenwho gained Rugby caps for Australia. -
"Among other things giving as much joy really as anything else has been the development of Music and of the Choirand of Musicals, of Technics, Art and Craft and Cabinet Making. I remember when I first came that I tried to get boysinterested in Craft, but at the time it was an uphill battle.
"I've always taken a pride in Cadets because it brings the School together, reluctant though they sometimes are to doit. I have taken great pride in all the Anzac Guards. We saw the sorrow, the return of the flags to the School in the year ofno Cadets, but even in that year we had a Guard, with a Band of three, formed to perpetuate the School's tradition in WarService. by boys in the School who insisted on having the normal Anzac Day Dawn Service.
"I take great pride in the success of H.S.C., particularly by that of 1980 when we had three boys who broke the soundbarrier - that is 90% average in all subjects - and taking one or one and a half subjects over the minimum required, andthat was in many subjects, not just the common ones, but in Ancient History, French, Latin, Physics, Chemistry, English,Mathematics. General Studies and other subjects too.
"Because I have been personally involved in training hurdlers I've been always interested in their success, and in everyyear that I've been here we've had one good hurdler at least. The names that I can remember are Payne, Cornelsen, White,and this year. Betts: all good in their own way and getting good places at G.P.S. Athletics. We have always been weak inour performance at G.P.S. Athletics, but sometimes we have had some phenomenal champions: Ross Lane in 1962 won themile by about 200 yards, only 0.6 seconds outside the record; another year, 1969, we had winners in both the Open 880yards and the mile and we've done well in some other aspects of Athletics too but we never can compete on an equal basiswhich is an essential pity. Boys do not appreciate the importance of this event.
"I think our 75th Anniversary was a milestone in our history. A pageant play was specially written by one of the
masters and produced by Mr. Graham in the open air - the first of the open-air performances - and great it was. I can
remember the Choir that year and the School as a whole singing superbly in the Cathedral. We had many special functions.
It was a great year for that. It was a bad year for the division of the Sixth Form and the hostility between day boys and
boarders, and also between those not in authority and those in authority. There was a hard year for us all. It was the Viet-
nam period. the anti-authority period. and though we did some marvellous things. most people can remember with some
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5. Information sheets were again a feature of training advice but because of the expense involved, were only issued toNCO's. A 100% issue was made for activities involving vital information for parents (such activities as the annual bivouacand annual camp). Briefings by officers were limited by alternative commitments but because of their importance to thesenior boys involved, briefings by officers must become a feature of the 1982 training programme. CUO and senior cadetbriefings were punctual and informative and again, a feature of the training years.
6. Training highlights must be Annual Camp. The Anzac Guard, the Passing Out Parade and the October Bivouacweekend. Officers and senior cadets will also rate highly the reconnaissance weekends held at Mt. Seaview and the trainingweekend held at Sydney University Regiment's depot at the University.
7. The reliance on 1980 training documents was noticeable and added to the quality of preparation. The additionalwork done on written plans must be maintained.
8. Some improvements are necessary. Training preparations and requests for stores must be streamlined. Lists and Q
requests are too limited and irregular in presentation to ensure the efficient operation of the Quartermaster's Store. Radioequipment requires constant checking and continual minor repairs. Personnel drawing radio equipment must test its effi-ciency before leaving for the activity - too many times during the past training period, officers have found that the issuedradio equipment was faulty. In fact. the need for care and repair was so constant, it now appears necessary to form a new
Signals Platoon.
9. The new Mauser 7.62 weapons were a great addition to the Unit's training equipment. Too often, we have been indifficulties trying to supply both weapons and 303 ammunition on former occasions. However, range procedures have to beperfected. And again, efficient radio equipment must be issued for this activity. The use and purchase of K-phones must beinvestigated in 1982. This line communication system also offers a Signals Platoon further activity in Bivouac periods.
10. Courses require testing. Each cadet should record a standard of achievement for each activity completed duringeach training year. Additionally. all cadets should be issued with certificates at the completion of their time with the Unit. I
suggest that this consideration be taken up by the Unit's admin. group and could become further activity to be completedby the HQ Platoon.
ANZAC GUARD
11. The following cadets were selected as the 1981 Anzac Guard:
Commander SUO R. Hudson
Guard CUD D. Cook Sgt. J. ViversCUD T. Hughes Cpl. A. PerrottCUD I. Johnson Cpl, P. BrennanCUD T. McDonald Cpl. P. SwinsonCUO M. Pearce Cpl. J. McGowanW02 A. Dangar Cpl. M. Rave
12. The 1980 Guard was awarded 80 points. The cadets worked morning and evening in preparation for the perfor-mances at School. at Dangarsleigh and on the 26th. at Wollomombi. Congratulations are extended to the SUO. 21CC andthe CSM on their efforts in training the Guard. The Guard's performance was again highly rated by the Armidale Ex-ServicesClub who has invited the Unit to present its Guard at Central Park Memorial Service, 25 April 1982.
PASSING OUT PARADE
13 This was a splendid occasion. The reviewing officer was Lt. Col. Rod Davis, the retiring commander of HunterRiver Lancers SUO Rodney Hudson completed a fine career of service when he rendered a faultless display as the 1981parade commander.
14 During this parade. Mr Bruce Moffatt presented the Unit with a cavalry sword to be presented annually to theCUO topping his training course set in February of each year.
I An award was also made by the Unit to S/Sgt. William Ward MM for his services to the Unit while posted as CQto New tng,Iand University Company S/Sgt Ward is currently serving in Darwin
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S.U.O. R.J. Hudson about to be awarded the Sword of Honour.
C.S.M. A.C. Dangar receives the Wyborn Pace Stick.
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16. During the Parade, the following awards were made:
Sword of HonourMoffatt SwordWears Sam BrowneWyborn Pacing StickRSL Trophy (Best PL)Tri-Shield (Best Cadet)Quota Shield (Best Shot)
CUO R. Hudsonaccepted by CUD M. PearceCUO D. CookW02 A. Dangar
5 PLCdt. M.1. MairCdt. S. Kent
ANNUAL CAMP
17. 1981 saw the Unit assume a huge task - that of taking itself on its own annual camp. Army facilities are nolonger available in November so we had the choice of changing our camp date or taking ourselves to Camp. The latterchoice was made.
18. Various sites were considered. However, four recces to the Mt. Seaview location determined this Wauchope areaas the site for 1981-82. The choice proved to be excellent for the area was different, warm but not excessively so and the
training facilities were excellent, the trekking areas were telling but memorable and the logistic arrangements were work-able.
19. Preparations were lengthy and the reconnaissances tiring. Yet all the work was worthwhile for the boys per-formed with courage, with determination, returning home tired but excited by the things they had personally accomplished.Both companies trekked over some hectic terrain and many times asked "Why?". Many found the answer in the knowledgegained both of self and of others. The camp was as tough as one could plan with safety yet it was also exciting and adven-turesome. The 1982 site is to be Mt. Seaview.
20. However, both local army officials and the OOC's of the Unit agree that far more logistic support is required by2Cadet Group - if the activity is to be restaged with adequate safety and efficiency. Radio communication proved to bethe greatest problem. The Unit suffered from poor power systems for the hand-held radios and operators were energeticbut untrained. Many important messages failed at the receiver end. Thus there now stands an urgent need for the Unit toimmediately form an active, well-trained Signals Platoon.
CONCLUSION
21. The Unit and its members owe a vote of gratitude to many people and institutions: we extend our thanks to theHunters (Gara), Coventrys (Camperdown), Stephens (Warrane) and the White family (Aberbaldie, Walcha). A special thank-you is passed onto the Clissold family, Mt. Seaview. We thank New England University Company, Hunter River Lancers,Armidale Rifle Club, the TAS P. & F. Association and the ladies of the TAS laundry. Thank you also to Mr. Bruce Moffatt,Mick Brennan and his workcrew and to Mr. Geoff Freak of The Armidale Express. To W02 Tony Lowe of Casino, to W02 BobMcNeilly and S/Sgt. Bill Ward MM of S_U.R. and to W02 Wilson of Hunter River Lancers our thanks for so many smallthings in times of need and for the continual advice provided so freely and willingly.
22. To the officers of the Unit, my sincere thanks for all your time and efforts. We wish the retiring officers well andespecially thank them for their services.
23. To the senior cadets. my personal thanks for the sincerity given in your commitment
24. I look to 1982 as a year where the routine of training will make its own course. We have tried enough newactivities and have written sufficiently to see the new year well prepared. Let us see it all turn over capably and efficiently.
25. Good luck to those joining with me in 1982 and thank you to those who joined with the past year to make yetanother strong link in this Unit's history.
K. McConville, C.O.
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C.U.O. M.W. Pearce receives the sword presented to the unit by Mr. B. Moffatt.
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Debating and Public SpeakingSCHOOL TEAMS IN 1981
1st: I. Rajendra, C. Morsley, D. Hill.Year 10: R. Kirwood, E. Hill, D. Hill, I. Seppelt, S. Hudson, S. Blanch.Year 9: P. McIntyre, S. Thomas, J. Winter.Year 8: I. Betts, S. Rajendra, M. Johnstone.Year 7: A. Hume, J. Deakin, G. Breusch, R. Lamont, D. Johnstone, M. Ritchard.
Captain of Debating: I. Rajendra
Most successful team: Year 9.
IN BRIEF:
1981 has been a most exciting year for debating at T.A.S. We have fielded seven school teams and these teams havedebated in three major competitions: the Tamworth Eisteddfod, a Sydney challenge round, and the Armidale,Inter-SchoolDebating Tournament. We also this year entered an unprecedented three candidates in the Lions' Youth of the Year Com-petiton in which Indra Rajendra won the Armidale division; and entered two public speaking competitions for the first time:the Plain English Speaking Competition and the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition. The School Senior Public Speak-ing was contested by 13 boys; the Junior by 5 and the Sub-junior by 6. We also held a mini-speech Eisteddfod in whichYear 7 and 8 boys entered, along with some girls from N.E.G.S.
It has been a very active and a very satisfying year.
"ONE SINGLE AND TWENTY HALVES, PLEASE"
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B. Fairfax, C.W. Morsley, R.A. Kirwood.
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In the last week of second term, seven teams flew to Sydney to compete against seven schools in the space of threedays: quite an awesome task, but the boys rose to the occasion magnificently. Out of a total of 42 debates, they won 26,almost two-thirds, and that against some of the best debating schools in Sydney.
On the first day, the boys spent the morning preparing at Sydney University. Afternoon saw us at Shore where 5teams debated, with wins to three teams. Our 1st team was beaten by only one point in a very closely contested debate.
That evening was a different matter altogether. Sydney Grammar has a formidable reputation in the debating arenaand they showed our 1st team in no uncertain terms that they deserved it. This was a resounding defeat, but it was to betheir last. The only consolation was that Derrick Hill learnt what it means to be really aggressive in a debate. Our otherteams fared very well on the night with wins to 10.1, 9, 8 and one of the Year 7 teams.
Tuesday morning was spent at Mr. Cornish's new school, S.C.E.C.G.S. Redlands where we had a very pleasant morning
but came out with only 3 wins to our credit, one of them going to a much improved 1st team.
Tuesday afternoon was the most exhilariting part of the trip. Five teams debated against St. Andrews CathedralSchool, and all five won, the lsts by a large margin - to their great pleasure.
Tuesday evening was spent at St. Ignatius, Riverview where we were first entertained to dinner and then treated tosome first-class debating. The result was 3 wins and 4 losses, but all debates were very close indeed. On this occasionPatrick McIntyre debated for both the Year 9 and the Ists, so that Derrick Hill could complete the Year 10 team. It was amost enjoyable evening at a most hospitable school, one with a tradition of over 100 years of strong debating.
Wednesday morning, seven very exhausted teams debated against North Sydney Boys' High. Much to our surprise,five teams won out of the seven. The two losses were the Year 7 teams and some of these boys had a sleep in the sick baystraight after their debate. Once again the hospitality was magnificent, and the school treated us to lunch and presented
the winning teams with pennants. This was the last debate for our Year 9 team who rounded off a superb 6 wins in a row.
The final event was a very rushed encounter at Knox where five teams only debated, with three wins. Adjudicationshad to be cut short as we leapt on the bus to head for the airport. Our haste was to no avail, however. We arrived late atthe airport, but fortunately when I telephoned from the northern approach to the Harbour Bridge, East-West agreed to delaythe plane.
So we returned, tired but triumphant, for the last day of term. I should like once again to record my gratitude to Mr.Cornish who provided his school's mini-bus and driver on the five occasions we really needed them - it was much appreci-ated.
RESULTS IN SYDNEY AT A GLANCE
Year 9 - 6 wins out of 6Year 8 - 5 wins out of 71st Team - 4 wins out of 7One year 10 team - 4 wins out of 5Total: 26 wins out of 42 debates.
ARMIDALE INTER-SCHOOL DEBATING TOURNAMENT
This tournament was inaugurated in 1979. It is held in the last few weeks of term and is intended to round off thedebating competition year. In 1980 T.A.S. won the Junior division of the competition with a Year 6 team going undefeatedthrough 4 rounds. In 1981 we entered three teams in the Senior division: our 1st team, a Year 10 team and a Year 9 team.All three teams won through to the semi-finals of the competition. There a patched-up 1st team of Kirwood, Rajendra andHill D., narrowly defeated a Year 10 team of Seppelt, Hudson and Blanch. In the other semi-final, our Year 9 team defeateda Duval team. Thus the final was between T.A.S. fists and T.A.S. Year 9 and, appropriately enough, and greatly to thehonour of the Year 9 team, the debate ended in a draw. This was a fitting finale to a most successful year.
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITIONS
The Plain English Speaking competition is a national competition open to all secondary schools. Indra Rajendra repre-sented T.A.S. in the Armidale region and he and Richard Kerr from Armidale High were both selected to speak in the NorthWestern Regional final.
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Indra was also successful in the Lions' Club Youth of the Year Award which is a competition based partly upon speak-ing ability - 2596 of the marks are for public-speaking - but also upon sporting, academic and cultural interest; qualitiesof leadership; knowledge of current events; and all-round personality strength. The majority of the marks came from a leng-thy interview with 5 judges who assess the candidate's all-round achievement. We were very honoured to be allowed toenter 3 candidates this year. They were Jon Ritchard in Dumaresq zone, Indra Rajendra and Tim Hughes in Armidale zone.Jon did well in his speech, but not so well in the interview. Tim did well all round and was congratulated warmly by thejudges; but Indra carried the day, winning through to the Northern N.S.W. final.
He is also to be congratulated on being invited to participate in the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition - amost prestigious competition in Sydney. This is the first time a T.A.S. boy has participated in this event, but Indra wasinvited because the debating masters of schools we visited in Sydney were so impressed by his performance. He performedvery creditably before three judges and an auditorium at Kings packed with over 1,000 people.
CLEMSON CUP
All three levels of the Inter-House Public Speaking were contested keenly this year. In the sub-junior there were 6entrants: 4 from Year 7 and 2 from Year 8. Donald Johnstone won the event with a very amusing speech on Ockers.Charles Hempel was second and Sundra Rajendra third. James Deakin, Ian Betts and Andrew Hume also spoke well.
In the Junior division there were only five entrants: Ian Seppelt, Sam Blanch, Patrick McIntyre, Derrick Hill and TedHill. The best four speakers all spoke twice: once in the afternoon and once in the evening. Patrick McIntyre and DerrickHill shared the honours with one win each and were declared equal winners of this division.
In the Senior division there were thirteen entrants of whom three were outstanding. Indra Rajendra won the overall
competition with a very witty speech on "The art of subtly changing the subject" which he presented with his usual con-trolled and polished manner. Chris Morsely gave a superb performance on the power of words or "What you always wantedto know about words but were too dumb to ask". For sheer entertainment value this was one of the best public speeches Ihave ever seen and Chris had the audience laughing helplessly. Derrick Hill was a little more serious on the subject: "If theycan send a rocket to the moon, why can't they ...?" but he introduced a great deal of variety into his subject and turned itwith considerable skill.
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These three speakers were outstanding and our adjudicator, Mr. Ford from N.E.G.S. found it very difficult to separate
Also good were Tim Hughes on "The Throwaway Society", Greg Pierce on "Money", Patrick McIntyre on "The Fan-tastic Feline" and Sam Blanch on "Gossip". Ted Hill, Tim McDonald and John Ritchard all spoke amusingly, but I would liketo especially commend Andrew Rodgers who spoke very seriously and with great thought on how to make the most of yourlife. This was the most carefully thought-out speech of the night and integrated insights from many fields of study - anexcellent effort.
INTER-HOUSE DEBATING
Participation here was a little disappointing this year. The sub-junior teams were mostly Year 7 boys who had little orno coaching from seniors in their houses: and some houses had trouble finding teams in the Junior and Senior divisions.This made the competition a little lack-lustre.
Abbott House proved too strong for the other houses in the debating - not surprisingly, perhaps, since they had thecaptain of debating to help organise their teams. Since Abbott was also strongest in the public-speaking overall, the Clem-son Cup goes to them very clearly this year.
I hope to see a strong encouragement of inter-house debating from the house seniors in 1982. All inter-housedebates will be held in first term.
This year's debating report would be most incomplete if I did not record my thanks and that of the debaters to Mrs.Kelk. Mr. Campbell. Mr. Wilkinson and Mrs. Macdonald for their assistance with adjudication and preparation of reams.Mrs. Kelk and Mr. Campbell, in particular. gave up much of their time to help with this.
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Drama
What happened in drama at T.A.S. in 1981? The short answer is 'quite a lot'. An answer as short as this however isscarcely enough to satisfy even those who value brevity as a virtue, so a rather more involved, but not necessarily moreaccurate account must be given. That being the case, where does one start? Well, even though it gets no marks for origi-nality, where better than at the beginning.
First term had scarcely begun before the first rehearsals for that great annual event The Queen Victoria Music Hall'started. T.A.S. is more than a school, it is a community of boys, staff, parents, old-boys, friends, and so on, who areinterested and involved in the well-being and life of the institution we call the School. The people mentioned in one way oranother work for the school ... the Music Hall is when they 'play' for the school. In 1981 they played hard. The large cast ofabout 40 performed well up to if not above the high standard of previous years. Musical numbers such as 'Robert E. Lee','Swanee', 'Camp Town Races', certainly broke through the sound barrier, whilst the choreographic magic in numbers suchas 'The Gee-Bung Gavotte', 'Tip-toe through the Cow-Pads', and 'Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay' produced a visual ectasy whichstunned and exhausted both audience and performers alike.
The melodrama "How Dotty Got Finished Off" was most enthusiastically received. It has been said that its successlay not in the skills of the Director, but in the accuracy (or good luck) of the casting. Whilst this may be fair judgment ofthe excellent portrayal of the parts of June Bally-Popkins, played by Maris Cash, of Sadie Nickers plays by Els Coventry, ofDotty by Libby Muller, of Docky played by Dick Hodgson, or of Hoppy played by Hippy; how could anyone think it could betrue of the wicked Bank manager, played by the Bursar, or an Italian Trapeze artist played by a well known Wollun grazier?
The five night 'season' in Armidale was highly successful. So too was the performance in the Tamworth Town Hall inaid of the Black and White Committee. The Armidale performances netted large profits for the T.A.S. P. & F., and the Tam-worth performances brought in a considerable profit for that well established local charity.
It is impossible to thank or congratulate all those who contribute to the success of the Music Hall. It is one of thegreat co-operative ventures of the school community, where boys, staff, parents, old-boys. friends, 'etcetera, etcetera,etcetera' work and play through the means of the 'stage' for the good of all.
Music Hall - Jockeys Hipwell, Hodgson, Muller and Scott.
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1.4Mikado - Pooh Bah (N. Farmer) and Koko (C. Morsley).
Second Term, and into that jewel in the crown of the Savoy Operas, 'The Mikado'. Last performed at T.A.S. in 1972with Peter Cousens as Ko-Ko (Peter now a well known star of Stage and T.V. in 'Timeless Land' and for The Sydney TheatreCompany 'Chicago', 'Hamlet', and 'Chinchilla' ... and watch out for 'Under Capricorn' on T.V. this year). The 1981 'Mikado'came well up to standard; in some ways it achieved new heights. The chorus work was without doubt the best for a long,long time, if not the best ever. Sets designed and painted by Debbie Hunt were outstanding, and the costumes, many ofwhich were made for the 1972 production by Kath Vickers and Heather Mair, were added to and enhanced by the outstand-
ing work of Leslie Chouri and her helpers. Without doubt the most visually exciting G. & S. we have seen at T.A.S.
The three little maids, David Reeves, Danny Otley and Mark Cleary almost stole the show. Mark Cleary as Yum-Yumgave what can best be described as an entertaining and innovative portrayal. He was well supported by Michael Johnstoneas Katisha, and adequately partnered by Tim Boydell, possibly the least experienced of the leads, as Nanki Poo. David
Wright as Fish Tush, Tim Hughes as The Mikado, and Neil Farmer as Poo-Bah, all sang and acted with assurance and con-viction and gave pace and energy to the production. Ko-Ko is meant to be the pivotal part in the play; it is a demanding role
and calls for a good singing voice, an actor who can play character without 'hamming', unflagging energy, and a built-insense of timing and theatrical sensitivity. Christopher Morsley's Ko-Ko will be long remembered. He gave all the thingsdemanded of him by the part, he injected his own originality, and the apparent effortlessness of his acting and 'stage busi-ness' belied a most controlled and highly-disciplined performance. The cast was at all times well supported by soundorchestral accompaniment under the direction of David Reeves.
The prospect of the end-of-year play was daunting. The traditional out-doors performance is not without its problemsand worries, and the weather is only one of them. This year's play. to be performed in the presence of the Governor-Generaland Lady Cowen gave an added sense of, dare I say it, 'drama'. Even though it was performed on a previous occasion atT.A.S.. "The Green Pastures" seemed to select itself as the right play for the occasion. It is high on the Headmaster's listof favourite plays. and possibly higher still on mine. Marc Connelly the playwright, gave the world more than just a playwhen he conceived and wrote 'The Green Pastures'. It has been described as a play 'majestic in its simplicity', 'light-heartedbut never irreverent', 'profoundly moving'.
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Mikado - Three little girls from school (M. Cleary, D. Reeves, D. Ottley).
There is no justification for performing a play out of doors, unless it is produced in a way which eventually leads anaudience to say, 'However could such a play be performed in a theatre?' this was the task we set ourselves with 'The GreenPastures'. That our aim was realised is in no small way due to the inventiveness and hard work of the stage and lightingcrew under the direction of Grant Harris and David Toppin.
We have always included in the end of year plays pupils from other schools, N.E.G.S. and P.L.C. in particular, andalong with our own boys we have also opened the doors to Music Hall people, or indeed anyone associated with the school.It was very gratifying to know that some of the cast of the previous 'Green Pastures', not least of all God himself (MalcolmBadgery) wanted to come back to perform once again in this year's production.
How does one adequately sum up this particular play. I confess I find I am not able to do so. Let me however make afew observations. I have never known a play to have such enormous impact on an audience. In comments made and in let-ters received the feeling has been the same - this is more than just a play. In a letter, a distinguished old boy commented,'the world should see this play'. In another letter Murray Foy, Director of the New England Theatre Company commented,'... not so much a play as a living theatrical pageant, which in the appropriate places moved me both to laughter and totears'. As Director I always had the feeling that those taking part had the feeling that they were part of something morethan just a play. The world owes the playwright, who died only last year, a great debt for "The Green Pastures".
Of our production, let me say that Malcolm Badgery as God was masterful, He performed with assurance, he revealedgreat depth of feeling, and brought to his portrayal a lightness of touch and timing, which endeared him to his vastaudience. Above all he was in every way convincing: a controlled and sustained performance of which any actor, amateur orprofessional, may well be proud. There were also splendid and endearing cameo parts from Chris Morsley as Moses, ScottMartin as Noah and John Wakefield as Gabriel. John McWilliam gave a thoroughly convincing performance as the crazedPharaoh, so too did Peter Hall as the King of Babylon. Good performances were also offered by Pip DeVeau, Liz Farmer,Fiona Allen, Trish Keoghan, Katrina Ridley. Tina Hart, and John Baker. In a programme which lists 55 named parts, it isimpossible to comment on every performance. As well as this, of course there were vast numbers in the crowd scenes, giv-ing a total of approximately 120 players.
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The audience reacted and responded well to the changing scenes. The impressively simple, yet somehow patheticjourney into the Promised Land; the spectacular and evocative scene in Pharaoh's Court; the charming, almost picture bookArk (with real smoke coming out the funnels): and of course the very convincing arrival of the bikies. The 'bikies' werealmost too convincing ... a large number of men in the audience actually wanted to go out and fight them off. One whoactually armed himself with a piece of timber to do just that, had to be restrained from laying about some valued membersof the cast.
Again Leslie Chouri excelled herself as Wardrobe Mistress, and as mentioned be(ure, the stage and lighting crews areto be specailly congratulated. Theirs is a seemingly endless task, and one which goes on long after the audience applausehas died down. Led this year by David Moore, they excelled themselves.
This has been a long report, but then 'quite a lot' happened in drama in 1981, and no doubt even more will happen in1982. In conclusion, a plea. We need somewhere to adequately keep and store the costumes, props, and scenery which weuse in our plays. How many people who gasped with pleasure and delight at the magnificent 'Mikado' costumes, wouldgasp in horror if they could see them now, pushed into dirty and inadequate cupboards, dusty, and sharing space with toolsand equipment, and saw-dust which rightly belongs to the stage-crew. Sadly, some costumes are unable to be used again.How many people who looked with pleasure on the majestic Tory-gate used in 'Mikado' or the wonderful Noah's Ark from'The Green Pastures' would grieve to know that they have been stored under the open sky, exposed to the wind and rain eversince, and will not be able to be used again. Can't something be done to remedy this? Let us hope that 'quite a lot' willalso happen in this area in 1982
D.L.G.
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The Green Pastures - Mr. and Mrs. Noah and De Lawd God Jehovah.
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Music Notes1981 will be remembered as a year of expansion and achievement for the Music Department. During the year, each
section of the department obtained a standard about which the school need make no apologies.
The first noticeable expansion in the Music Department was the increase in instruments. As well as increasing thenumber of violins, flutes, clarinets and brass instruments, the school obtained two new Yamaha pianos. During the year,the music department bought a sousophone and a cello to expand the range of instruments in the school orchestra.
The capacity of the music department was brought into the public eye early in the year with a School Concert held onApril 11, in the hall. With an audience of around 200, several groups and bands performed to make an enjoyable evening ofentertainment. Among these groups were the School Orchestra, T.A.S. String Quartet, the Chapel Choir, the School ConcertBand, T.A.S. Jazz Band as well as various solo performers and chamber groups.
While within the areas of success, one must not forget the efforts of the T.A.S. String Quartet. Under the direction ofMr. Roberts, the Quartet competed in the Tamworth Eisteddfod, where it gained first place in its section. The Quartet alsoperformed at other functions including Garden parties and social gatherings.
Another group which must not be overlooked is the T.A.S. Concert and Cadet Band. The Band performed admirably atAnzac Dawn Service, the Passing-Out Parade and other cadet gatherings. Many members of the Band competed in local anddistant activities, with several trips to Sydney involved. With Mr. Trevor Reid as Band Master, the band has become anactive group within the School. The purchase and donation of money for new instruments has been said to have helped the"prestige" of the band considerably.
Perhaps the most devoted group within the music department, and indeed the school, is the T.A.S. Chapel Choir.1981 showed the choir as being a capable and competent group, able to withstand the pressures and expectations of a pro-fessional group and a devoted choirmaster.
The choir began the year well, developing decent tone by regular rehearsals and weekly services in the chapel. Asusual, the choir lent itself to the public by performing at Services, Weddings and special occasions.
The first big event for the Choir was the Easter Carol Services held in the School Chapel on April 26, and in St. Mary'sCathedral on April 28. During Eastertide, the choir gave its traditional performances of "Procession of Palms" in the T.A.S.and N.E.G.S. Chapels.
Apart from performing in Armidale, the choir also visited other areas within the district. On June 15, the choir sang atHoly Trinity Church, Glen Innes, where it was well received. On November 1, the choir sang at Evening Prayer at All Saints'Church, Gostwyck. In both areas, the choir was praised highly and treated to a refreshing meal afterwards.
The highlight of 1981 for the Chapel Choir was its interstate tour in October. The tour encompassed twelve days and
involved travelling by road, air and rail in Sydney, Launceston, Hobart, Melbourne and Geelong. In Sydney, the choir"warmed-up" in the Chapel of P.L.C. Pymble with a short recital, after which, it gave a lunch-time recital in St. Thomas'Church, North Sydney. After an afternoon of free time and sight-seeing, the choir flew to Launceston, in the North ofTasmania where it sang at an evensong service in St. John's Church. After a bus journey to Hobart, the choir sang at St.David's Cathedral, a highly historic building. The itinerary for Melbourne was next, where the choir sang at Wesley College
and St. Paul's Cathedral. After Melbourne, the choir spent a weekend at Geelong Grammar School where it combined withthe Geelong Grammar Choir to perform a Bach Cantata.
After an enjoyable Bar-b-clue at the beach house of Mr. and Mrs. Cash, at Point Lonsdale, the choir returned toMelbourne for the 'plane journey back to Sydney, and then by car to Armidale.
The tour was highly successful in many ways, and the choir owes the deepest gratitude to Mr. Reeves, who, aftermany phone calls and letters made the trip possible.
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The Music Department is fast becoming recognised in places a long way from Armidale and 1982 promises to be moreexciting with an equal amount of success and achievement.
In Term II boys from the Music Department assisted with orchestral work in the T.A.S. Music Hall.
The Mikado" was produced at the end of Term II and was a great success. The musical demands are high both inchorus work and orchestrally and the time spent in rehearsal for this production was enormous. A separate account of"Mikado" is included in Drama Notes.
The School Orchestra now numbers around 30 players and they performed creditably in the two Armidale CombinedSchools Concerts held during Term II. They played "March from Scipio" and "The Pomp & Circumstance".
A trip was made by boys from Junior School who formed a choir and orchestra for the Junior Schools Music Festivalheld in the Sydney Town Hall. They performed three numbers from the Graham/Reeves musical "Ginger Meggs".
A feature of the Elective Music Programme in 1981 has been the increased activities in composition. All year 10 Elec-
tive Music have written three works covering string quartet, Band orchestration, and other Chamber Ensembles.
The Chambers Choral Sessions in the Chapel and St. Mary's Cathedral were of a very high order. The choir attractedsome 650 in the congregation at St. Mary's a lot of whom were public, not associated with the School.
At the end of Term III the Music and Drama Departments produced "The Green Pastures" which is noted under DramaNotes.
The Choir recorded Christmas Carols for N.E.N. Television presentation prior to Christmas Day.
- S. BLANCH
T.A.S. Round Australia Tour : 1981There are few thrills to equal that of a departure day, particularly when the expectant adventure involves Australia's
'Big Red' - Ayers' Rock. And Thursday August 20th 1981 was no exception. In fact, the most excitable of all proved to beour fearless leader: we had gone all the way to north Armidale, indeed, to P.L.C., when he realised that he had left the tra-vellers' cheques, the rosters, the addresses, the schedule, the briefcase - the lot - on the kitchen table. Raspberry Onewas a big, big one!
By lunchtime we had reached Goondiwindi. Someone mentioned cotton and Coultons, so why not! Ben and MrsCoulton were a little surprised to see a tourist coach (note, not bus ...) coming through the cotton buds or rather stacks ...
We lunched by the machinery shed while Mr. Mac and Ben argued rugby and the values of Abbott and White neither convinc-ing the other that backs could equal forwards or that White could even fit into the Abbott House hip pocket ... or was it theother way?? The boys were fascinated by the harvesting procedures and the sheer quantities of cotton stacked beside theroadway. We thanked the family and moved on to Queensland's Roma.
Night One was quite an adventure and tea was quite an experience being our first hot meal. Still, better days were
sure to lie ahead. The number system began with confusion and because of the late hour, we all bucked in to lend a hand.It was great to see 517845 helping 435755 - they did work well together ... And our decision to 'go it alone' at Roma wasboth sensible and easy and our 'beside-the-roadway-camp' brought one of the local engineers to enquire. This contact pro-vided T.A.S. with a future contact at the Moonie Gas Fields.
Day II was probably the hardest day of all. We were not yet hardened travellers so the 700 kms of Day II were a littletelling on the butts of all who carried them! We seemed to pass the same places hour after hour. However, tea was quickerand sleep rolled out very quickly but not before we had effectively attacked all the cafes of Longreach - they really saw us
coming for miles! Mr. Mac tells us that one of the sights was to sit in Ray Higgs' famous hotel (Higgs was Australia'sRugby League Prop Forward) and simply listen to him breathe! He was so big he was able to control the whole bar roomwith a smile. The next morning was an early start (5.00) but we were rewarded with probably the most spectacular sunrise
during the entire tour.
Lunch at Charleville was welcomed and we took time out to inspect the Flying Doctor Base and School. This inciden-tal stop was outstanding and listening to an actual radio (pedal type) lesson given to real outback children (and his replies).was fascinating. We left the base a donation and moved on to Mt. Isa.
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Day IV was action-packed. We had commenced the evening before with a huge tea of steak and more steak and moreice-cream and fruit salad and so on it went (boy, did we eat our way round Australia!) and a sing-a-long that must have hadthe whole caravan park wishing we had stayed in Armidale! So on Day IV we had our first "sleep-in" and get-your-own startto the day. But by ten o'clock we were on our way to the Mt. Isa Lookout and other town sights. We moved to Lake Moon-darra for an early lunch and it was there that Little Blue (King) decided to combat an inland clam - unsuccessfully! Inhis normal state of consciousness, Bluey, Mr. Ken and the wound joined with an ex-Australian rugby player, his son and avery old Holden for a dash to the local hospital. Blue and Fearless then waited two hours for the very quick memory ofsome Queensland medical service: one large shot into Bluey's butt and a taxi to the mine to join the main party. Thanks toMr. Katter, the federal member for the area, we were able to view the mines on the Sunday, a day not normally open to pub-lic inspections.
This huge industrial area really must be seen to be believed. We saw ingots of zinc that were worth $10,000 each andstacked shoulder high. And a slag heap now worth $40 million but only identified recently as of value. Machinery, con-structions and facilities were breathtaking. But we had to move on so we thanked our guide at the end of the circuit,passed him a quiet envelope so he might now enjoy his interrupted Sunday and again, we were off for the 'Centre'.
This next leg saw our driver, John Barwick (OB) perform magnificently. We left Mt. Isa at 3.30 p.m.; we had our eve-ning meal on the Queensland-Northern Territory border and breakfasted at the Devil's Marbles as the sun rose (withdifficulty) next morning. This stop was again memorable for we arrived in the dark and then lit a fire. However, this nor-mally simple procedure was just not that simple. Wood for fires is in extremely short supply - so many have done 'ourthing' that firewood within a mile of the 'Marbles is really hard to find. But then little will deter a T.A.S. boy - if he reallywants to - and so following the raiding parties we had one roaring fire to welcome in the morning. Under Mr. Williams'lengthy guidance we sang and sang and sang and performed and performed. While our driver slept we celebrated the 1200kms drive in the manner so described. And Mr. Mac's direction, or at least, request, to refrain from climbing the largest col-lection of marbles until sunrise, was generally accepted: there were only ten or so boys on the restricted height as the suncame in over the east!!
Breakfast on the morning of Day V was really the start of it all - one felt like being in the heart of Australia. The soilis certainly blood-red and there is a feeling that goes with that country that can only be felt by being there. Strangely, thefeeling returns whenever one recalls the trip or parts of the Centre - I guess that is one of the rewards that comes withmaking the jounley ... anyway we really felt "Big Red" in our blood from that point onwards.
Next stop was Barrow Creek where we expected our first sighting of N.T. aboriginals - not so. However, we did seethe famous pile of N.T. bull -. Lunch was in Alice and what a thrill that moment was. The Heavytree Gap Caravan Park isa notable spot and certainly central to all the activities offered in Alice Springs.
We did so much during the next two days; we saw much that remains in the memory forever. Our sighting of theaboriginal problem and the plight of these people were memories one can only solve by walking away ... well, we took in
some memorable and happy times too: we were at Standley Chasm just after midday and then back to Simpson's Gap hav-ing passed Namatjira's famous Twin Gums. We stopped at Flynn's Grave and listened with interest to the story concerninghis burial day; we went to the art Centre and the Telegraph Station and unforgettably, the Camel Farm. And don't let usforget the girls: wholesome, Sydney girls!!! Thanks to the happy positioning of our coach, we "lay" alongside a coach-fullof perfectly-matched, Pennant Hills girls!!! Chris Morsley's guitar (and I guess, Chris too), Teddy's cool water (?), Mac-Dougall's magic glasses and hat combination and the telling factor was the convincing tones of P.R. Carmichael's silvervoice. Hearts and pasts were swopped instantly and chaos reigned. In fact, Mr. K. joined the trend by inviting not one, nottwo, but the whole bus-load to tea! So we share our seats and our rump steaks and their carrots and their peas and theirpeaches and our ice-cream and so on it went. Teddy and Chris were first to sink while Cathy won everyone's heart!
But came Day VIII and we had to go. Such a day was happy and sad - sad for the love-smitten many and happy forus all - we were heading for the 'ROCK.
It appeared at 2.30 p.m. or thereabouts following lunch and the salt lakes and no aboriginals at Mt. Ebenezer. Thehuge monolith monster is breathtaking.
Our luck was really 'in' for the Musgrave Mountain tribe was at the 'Rock to trade their artifacts. However, the 'white-man' had not organised the profit and loss procedures when he arrived so we bought at prices that trebled the next day.Spears, lizards, shields were placed quietly away for memory and the recall of this fabulous time. Mr. Harris arranged forour party to spend some time with the actual tribe that evening. The experience was unique and certainly this original,uncomplicated desert tribe taught us things about peace and happiness and traditions and something of our heritage andour own native population that remains still pure and untouched by the evils of civilisation.
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Our first view of the 'Rock from Sunset Strip was disappointing. Clouds hampered the sun doing its "thing" on thecolour of the rockface. We were amazed by the number of coaches and people present. One coach driver stated the daywas a record with twenty-two coaches lined up side-by-side. Next morning and the climb to the top of Ayers' Rock was fan-tastic. First up was Jock Laurie. Mr. K. was in far better form and his time improved by some twenty minutes on the 1977effort. That one moment at the top of the Rock was certainly, the highlight of the trip. One feels achievement and freedomand belonging and part of something special out there: a feeling worth the memory and the effort and expense to get it ...
The afternoon took us to the Olgas and our first sighting of the Australian dingo in his natural environment. This
huge outcrop can be seen from Ayers' Rock and on its highest point stands above the Rock. However, little can equal thefirst sighting of Ayers' Rock.
We were disappointed with the camping facilities offered at Ayers' Rock. The site was dirty and poorly presentedwhile the showering facilities - like the toilets, were sub-standard. Recent investment into the location indicates that theAyers' Rock as we currently know it, may soon disappear. Talk of changes and limitations and costs and charges are a littledisturbing. One wonders if we will be able to see - or afford - another visit in 1985, our next scheduled tour date.
Day X took us out of the Centre and on to Victory Downs. Some of the boys spoke with the only tribal member left inthe area. The old-timer was actually cooking kangaroo!
Because the next section was lengthy and the manager of Victory Downs so unnecessarily grumpy, we drove out at 1
a.m. - though Mr. Ris and Mr. Mac knew little of the movement: they had become a little "tied" with some water-divinerswho (fortunately?) supplied only additives for the water.
The desert crossing was broken by a few hours in Coober Pedy. What a difficult life these people live and how tellingis their way of life with an annual rainfall of less that two inches per year. And we recall Coober Pedy for we lunched besideanother coach group as they ate their saveloy and single slice of bread for lunch. We felt embarrassed as we made our waythrough a four meat salad and 'back-ups' for the third and fourth time! How their mouths would have watered had wedecided on the odd day meal of rump steak sandwhich (and salad of course).
So the tour rolled on to Adelaide. Yet without the skill and quick thinking of our driver, all these grand memories mayhave ended: we had passed through Port Augusta and were moving easily along the welcomed tar road. Without warningthe front left tyre blew out and at one hundred kilometres per hour we went skidding forward on the bared rim. John Bar-wick stopped the coach within one hundred and fifty metres and without injury or damage of any kind. We were positionedbeside the roadway as though it was casually intended. That quick, expert and memorable action of the driver brought aspontaneous cheer and applause from every member on the coach. Certainly, a fantastic moment.
Then Adelaide. The next three days were quiet and relaxed and unfortunately, somewhat spoilt by the weather.However. we all enjoyed the freedom and the casual nature of the visit to this southern city. On the second day we movedfrom the coastline to the mountains as we took in all the city offered. We noted the strong German influence on thearchitecture and the notable presence of gardens established by public bodies such as local and city councils. The motorvehicle museum was an unexpected delight and an event to be included in future years.
And so the tour moved to a close. Day XV took us up and through the Barossa Valley where we stopped at the KaiserStuhl Winery and joined the last tour group through the famous Berry Fruit Juice factory the same afternoon. That eveningwe spent the night at Mildura.
Day XVI took us on to Forbes where we all joined in a small farewell party. The time was a little sad for it was a firstand a last: our group had bonded together in a way that remains unique and this moment was the end of it. Never again
would we listen with such un-delight to Mr. Williams' descriptions or with such amusement to the comments of Rhod Car-michael and his accurate imitations. It remains still a mystery how young Stieger made the distance, innocently, and a mys-tery to see Big Blue still lives with himself. Tired as we were, the prize-giving gave our final night the touch of humour itneeded.
When we left. we were told we would see much of Australia and its people. However, we were told that the most sig-nificant knoweldge we would gain, would be a new knowledge of ourselves. The warning was well given, the statement was
so true.
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State-wide Science CompetitionThis year was the first year of the State-wide Secondary Schools Science Competition run by the University of New
South Wales. The competition was in the form of a forty-question examination on school Science-related topics. Studentsin Years 7 to 10 were eligible to enter and each Year Group was considered separately. The designers of the test hoped thatit would identify and encourage those students with an interest in, and with ability in Science. The School entered fifty stu-dents in each Year Group.
Three boys obtained results in the top 196 of the State. These were Ross Lamont and Scott Morris in Year 7 and IanSeppelt in Year 10. Ian, in fact, came in the top 0.196, which means that he beat all but four or five other competitors out ofthe six thousand entered. A further 15% of our entry were placed in the top 1096 of the state while, most pleasing of all, ouraverage mark in each year level was above, and sometimes well above, the State average.
RESULTS
YEAR 7
Top 109o. M. Brown, J. Deakin, M. Fullbrook, A. Hutton, M. Jackson, D. Johnstone, R. Lamont, S. Morris, M. Ritchard, B.Vivers.
Top 2096: G. Breusch, C. Hempel, A. Hume, A. McLean, G. Nicol, S. Vivers.
YEAR 8
Top 10%: T. Anderson, G Dawson, S. De Silva, A. Hempel, I. Magee, C. Mason, D. Perrott, S. Rajendra.
Top 2096: I. Betts, P. Farrell. P. Hume, A. Marsh, A. Mountford, T. Nicol.
YEAR 9
Top 1096: J. Gates, S. McRae, S. Thackway, M. Thompson, J. Winter.
Top 2096: N. Hobbs, B. Kirkwood, R. Moore, A. Pidgeon, S. Thomas.
YEAR 10
Top 1090: P. Brennan, R. Carmichael, M. Cole, S. Hempel, D. Hill, R. Kirwood, R. Rajendra, I. Seppelt, J. Vivers.Top 20% P Beresford R Clift F Hill S Hudson D Lake S. McIntosh H Paffard S Smith I Stieger, S Uther C Winter.
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Junior School, Month by Month - Some HighlightsFEBRUARY
The Primary School took part very successfully in the P.S.S.A. Swimming Carnival winning the Small Schools Trophy,the Junior Boy Championship and overall collected 14 first, 5 second and 1 third place ribbons. The school swimming car-nival was held the next day - another successful and well organised event.
MARCH
The Sidetrack Theatre Co. visited the school and presented a stimulating production entitled "War of Words".
APRIL
For Holy Week we had visitors from St. John's College Morpeth who took class divinity lessons and chapels.
The impressive Anzac Day ceremony was held on Frontfield.
We celebrated Easter in services of Lighting the Paschal Candle and a Festival of Lessons and Carols.
JUNE
Cross Countries were held - first the school's own and then the P.S.S.A. In the P.S.S.A. we won the Senior Boys'Division. The Mt. Gravatt Reading Scheme was introduced into Years 1-4. Soccer was played against Cranbrook.
JULY
The Annual Armidale Schools Music Performance was held in the auditorium of Armidale High School. Our Junior andSenior Primary sang, the orchestra and jazz band took part and the Chapel Choir performed.
Year 7 went to Mt. Seaview for a week on their annual excursion.
The Young Australia Films screened "The Little Convict" for the Primary School.
AUGUST
Year 3-5 went on excursion to the Pioneer Village at Inverell. Gilbert & Sullivan performances were held in whichmany Junior School boys took part both in leading roles and in the chorus.
Rugby was played against St. Andrew's Cathedral School.
OCTOBER
The Junior School Choir and orchestra performed at the Junior Schools' Music Festival in the Sydney Town Hall.Whilst away they inspected Garden Island and visited Old Sydney Town.
The G.P.S. sports were held in Sydney at which some Junior School boys represented the school.
The Primary School play "Arthur and the Magic Sword" was presented.
The Chapel Choir went on tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania.
NOV./DEC.
The Primary School attended the annual combined Christmas Party with N.E.G.S. and P.L.C.
Year 7 boys were involved for a week in a Personal Development Programme.
Primary Speech Day was held in the Chapel Gardens and Mrs. Cash presented the prizes.
Year 7 attended the School Speech Day in the Lawrence Memorial Quadrangle when the Governor General, Sir Zelman
Cowen, gave the address and presented the prizes.
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A Diary of Events of Some Interest in 1981TERM 1 - WEEK 1
New Teaching and duty staff were welcomed in a packed Common Room at the pre-term Staff Meeting. Mark Har-rison returned to his old School to teach English and History; Doug Anderson came from South Africa to teach Latin and,
with his long experience as.a Cross-Country coach, that sport should now thrive; Mike Keevers came to assist in the
Agriculture and Geography Departments; Alan Huggins came to be part-time School Counsellor; Jack Evans was to beginhis new Approved Study for Years 11 and 12 - Advanced Cabinet and Furniture Making.
Year 7 were tested in English and Maths before being placed in their new classes.
WEEK 2
Years 10 and 11 attended a talk and a film presented by National Parks and Wildlife. The Cricket competition began.Tyrrell House spent Saturday and Sunday at Valla Beach. They stayed at the Caravan Park on Saturday night and enjoyedthe weekend despite cyclonic winds and strong currents.
WEEK 3
A group of current boys, Old Boys, past and present Masters went on a conoeing trip to the Nymboida. Among thosepresent were Messrs. K. Hardingham, G. Harris, R. Hodgson (and Mrs. Hodgson), D. Laird, B. and I. MacDougall, J. Turnbull,R. Perkins. Four boys (W. Cannington, D. Grel!man, R. Kirwood, R. Stanton) also went, and N.E.G.S. teacher Ann Cook; whois in charge of Duke of Edinburgh Award training at N.E.G.S. They took three kayaks and eight Canadians. A wonderful timewas had by all.
The Junior School was taken to Nambucca Heads and White House went to Sawtell during the weekend also.
WEEK 4
Simon Swinson (1980), having sat for a difficult examination for entry into French at Sydney University, and havingundergone an interview, was informed he could skip 1st year French and go straight into 2nd year.
Indra Rajendra and Tim Hughes were first and second respectively in the Armidale Section of the Lions' Youth of theYear quest. The P.S.S.A. Swimming Carnival took place, and also the School Swimming Carnival, which produced somerecord swims.
Mr. Ian Matheson, former Head of English, former Housemaster, now Senior Master Elect, all at The King's School,Ely, arrived at T.A.S. to begin his four weeks' stay. He came to learn, observe, help, teach, comment and advise.
Sixteen boys, with Messrs. Hardingham and Harris went on a canoeing trip. Boys participated in a collection for theNational Parks and Wildlife. A number of boys participated in an orienteering exercise at Mt. Duval.
WEEK 5
The Lenten Appeal for money to buy books for a school library in Melanesia began. This year, day boys participated bygiving during their Monday Chapel Services. The Armidale Show saw the usual exodus of Agriculture classes from theSchool. Angus Charlton came third in the Junior Cattle Judging.
WEEK 6
There was a Careers Market at the Town Hall and boys from Years 10, 11 and 12 attended.Bush Sports boys and masters went on a bushwalking tour in the New England National Park; they went to Diamond
Flat. Abbott House went to Valla Beach for the weekend and stayed overnight in caravans. Nine boys from Year 10 TyrrellHouse went to Ebor to learn and practise the finer points of abseiling. Mr. Nicholls and Mr. Anderson and a number of boystook part in the Thunderbolt Fun Run at Uralla. Places gained were: 1st and 2nd in the 5 km. course and 1st and 3rd in the10 km. course.
WEEK 7
A number of boys participated in the 5000m. run at U.N.E. A talk on Navy careers was given at the School tointerested boys. A group of boys attended an excercise day at Thalgarah put on by the Department of Sport and Recreation.Cadets went on an overnight bivouac - some to Eastwood State Forest, others to Camperdown. During the weekend, Mr.Hall and Mr. Horne took some tennis players to Tamworth to a tournament arranged by Old Boys. Mr. Brennan and Mrs.Jackson are to be thanked for driving some of the boys down for the day. The National Country Party held a Careers day atthe Armidale Ex-Services Club. Broughton House spent the weekend at Valla.
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WEEK 8
Mr. Matheson spoke at Sunday Chapel Services. He said:
"I am very grateful for the opportunity of speaking to you this morning. I hope that what I say about my country willbe of interest and what I say about yours will not appear impertinent. It is easy for tourists to form slick and superficialopinions. I intend to say something about the past and present state of Britain and say something of how Australia hasstruck me as I come to the end of an eight week working holiday. If we could combine the best of each we might make theCommonwealth and indeed the world a happier place to live in.
In the Epistle which the Headmaster has just read there are these words:
'So you must live like people who belong to the light, for it is the light that brings a rich har-vest of every kind of goodness, righteousness and truth.'
Later in the same passage St. Paul speaks of 'worthless things that men do that belong to the darkness'.
"One person who sought to do deeds of 'goodness, righteousness and truth' was a woman with the somewhatdifficult name of Etheldreda. In the year AD 673 she gained the permission of the Pope and her second husband to abandonher life in the world and fulfil her ambition of founding a nunnery and Abbey. She chose a rather improbable place for this,an inland island in Eastern England, twenty miles long and at its widest barely a mile, swept by fierce winds from the Eastand surrounded by treacherous marshes. I refer to the Isle of Ely, the isle of eels. No physical remains of this establish-ment exists to-day, though there are references in manuscripts to the severe rule of life she imposed on her nuns and to thefact that she gave instruction to the daughters of noble families. The nunnery with its abbey was sacked by the Danes in870.
"A hundred years later, Saints Ethelwold and Dunstan - more difficult names - were walking the length andbreadth of England visiting holy places and trying to re-establish the monasteries and nunneries that had been and wouldcontinue to be, such essential parts of English life. In due course they came to Ely and there they founded the monastery inthe very place where Etheldreda had been. The new Foundation was a Benedictine one following St. Benedict's rule of life.As was their custom they founded a school also; this we now know as The King's School and it is on the basis of this thatwe trace our history back one thousand and eleven years.
"Fifty years later we received our most distinguished pupil, Edward the Confessor. It is a source of some embarrass-ment to us that we have produced few famous people since, but I suppose it is something to have produced a King andSaint and we must be patient and await our turn.
"Two years after Edward the Confessor's death, Hereward the Wake was defending the Isle of Ely from the Normaninvaders and tradition had it that he made his last stand on Cherry Hill which is situated in the school's grounds. He was arough, renegade character and his men were uncouth and extrovert, so that the monks did not care to share their monasterywith such people and to their shame they guided the Normans through the perilous marshland paths, betrayed Herewardand the island fell to the Normans.
"Twleve years later the building of the present cathedral began, in 1081, which is why this year we have a very impor-tant celebration. They started at the west end and erected first the great Norman nave, twelve great round Norman archessupported by massive pillars, at the next level the triforium and on the top the clerestory; at the east end of the nave theybuilt a massive Norman tower. Also they built some of the monastery buildings, a number of which stand to this day andform part of our school. It is a measure of their faith and determination that the men who built the abbeys, cathedrals andmonasteries knew that it would not be in their lifetime and not in the lifetime of their sons that the work would be com-pleted. Unfortunately their faith was greater than their building skill and in 1321 the Norman tower collapsed. From amongtheir own monks they found a brilliant young man, Alan of Walsingham, who conceived the unprecedented scheme of erect-ing in place of the Norman tower a vast octagonal dome and. rising from the top of it, a lantern tower. The octagon and lan-tern of Ely are unique and tourists from all over the world come to see this architectural and engineering wonder, though
Alan of Walsingham would be surprised at being called either an architect or an engineer. Beyond the Octagon he built theChoir and he added extensively to the monastery buildings. When he had finished his work the Cathedral stood much as itdoes today. A few statistics: the Cathedral is 517 feet long - roughly the same as the main shopping street in Ely, thedistance from north to south at the transepts is 179 feet, at the West end there is a tower which rises 220 feet. A few yearsago it had to be shrouded in scaffolding for strengthening and restoration. If the poles used in this scaffolding had beenplaced end to end they would have stretched for 26 miles.
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"We pass on now to 1541 with the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII. Though no friend of the monks heappreciated the needs of education and to protect us, having plundered some of the monastery buildings, he gave us aRoyal Charter and inaugurated the Kings' Scholarships which we have to this day.
"The Commonwealth brought dark days to Ely and The King's School for, although he was a local man, Oliver Crom-well showed little mercy. He was responsible for one action that I hope you will not emulate this morning; a poor Mr. Hitchwas dragged from the pulpit in mid-sermon; the congregation were driven from the Cathedral; the doors were locked andremained so for several years until they were finally opened to provide additional stabling for his horses. A number ofreferences and a moderate dose of historical imagination allow us to believe that The King's School survived this bad time.
"Happiness and security returned with the Restoration and as if to emphasise this Charles II gave us another RoyalCharter. He had reason to be grateful to us for the Dean of that time lent him one thousand pounds of the School's money.This debt has never been repaid and we contemplated asking the present Queen to settle up. It was calculated in 1973 thata debt of one thousand pounds incurred in 1660, allowing for interest and inflation would now be worth a thousand millionpounds. This sum would enable the Bursar to solve a number of his financial problems.
"In 1973, Queen Elizabeth II visited The King's School and inaugurated the Queen's scholars.
"All that I have said so far belongs to the past. It is true that History weighs heavily upon us in Britain. Too much
awareness of the past can make one uncertain of the future. In Year 11 this week we found these words in Sophocles:
'We know that experience 'if trials past gives strength to present counsel.'
If the trials have been too severe and it the skein of History is too tangled, I venture to think that its message is often con-flicting, confusing and ambiguous. What is true of wine and cheese is true of civilisations also; some improve with age;others go distinctively off. If you read of the decline and fall of other civilisations you will see dangerous signs in the cur-rent state of our own; at such times men indulge in the 'worthless things that men do that belong to the darkness', to whichSt. Paul referred in the Epistle. What might these things be in modern terms? Here are some:
Rather than search for the fulfilment that comes from work, they exercise all theiringenuity in trying to get out of it.
They believe that a clever lie that succeeds is better than the utterance of a courageoustruth.
Rather than establish an international reputation based on honour and trust, theydevise a complex system of espionage and double-crossing.
Rather than enjoy the wonders of this world they seek an alternative and temporaryexistence that comes from drink and drugs.
Rather than use their increased leisure time constructively, they scoff at and scornthose who show enthusiasm.
Rather than envy the innocent ideals of their fellows, particularly the young, they try todrag them down to their own squalid level.
They prefer to be spectators rather than performers.Rather than harness their energies to all the causes that cry out for help, they squander
their strength in football crowd riots and gang warfare.
"These are some of `the worthless things that belong to the darkness'. They do not represent the activities of themajority, but of a minority. but one that claims unfair attention from the media of press and television.
"Apparently there is less news value in the more encouraging aspects of our national life:
The determination of our young people to travel the world.The vast sums that we raise for Foreign Aid and to help those in need at home, for
medical research and additional medical equipment.We are starting to reject the 'instant culture', the plastic society and are once again
becoming participants, seeking real commodities in the markets and a real life in our homes.The media overlook the intense efforts that are being made to conserve the environ-
ment and to cherish our architectural and artistic heritage.Unnoticed are the definite signs of a religious revival.
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'Surely these form part of St. Paul's 'rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteousness and truth'.
"I must now finally stand on thin ice: what have I seen in Australia over the last eight weeks, five of which have beenspent in New South Wales?
"It seems to me that you have enough History to exercise a guiding hand over your future.
"You have vast untapped resources needing only the energy and motivation of men and women to bring them to gooduse.
"Yours is a beautiful country with a superb country and a healthy population.
"If I may say so, without embarrassing you, you are a frank and friendly people, generous and hospitable. Myexperiences at T.A.S. have proved this to me beyond doubt.
"I have been stirred by meeting men and women who in twenty five years and less have, by the strength of theircharacters and the strength of their muscles, turned rough bush country into good farm land.
"I have met farmers who, though anguished by drought, are in faith and hope building irrigation schemes.
"I have met people who see no need to lock their doors.
"Here are people who do not believe Man is lord of the world because Man can destroy the world, but are humblebecause they cannot make it rain.
"Here are men who 'live like people who belong to the light'.
"But is that the whole story? Nearly, but not quite.
"When I listed some of 'the worthless things that men do that belong to the darkness', did you recognise evil forcesthat exist in Australia: did you recognise evil forces that exist within the gates of T.A.S.; did you recognise evil forces thatexist in your own hearts and consciences?
"You may have done. I have to admit that I did. We are again talking about minorities but noisy and powerful ones.
"How should we draw all this together? On this Mothering Sunday, we might well listen to the Lenten teaching of TheMother Church as she prepares us for the greatest of all Christian Festivals - Easter. They are easy lessons to understandbut hard to follow.
"We might understand better the interdependence of the Mother Country and the sons and daughters of the Common-wealth.
"It is my prayer that our two nations, in particular our youth, may apply themselves to the exciting adventure of living'like people who belong to the light, for it is the light that brings forth a rich harvest of every kind of goodness, righteous-ness and truth'."
Fifteen boys took part in a Cross-Country run at Guyra. A. Roe and D. Lake came 1st and 2nd respectively in the U17section and R. Doyle 2nd in the U13 section. Canoeists were away during the weekend at the State Championships, while a
number of Staff and boys took part in the Walk Against Want.
WEEK 9
The Debating teams went to participate in the Tamworth Eisteddfod (see Debating Report), as did some musicians.
WEEK 10
Year 11 Biology students went to Yarrahappini on a four-day excursion. A Soccer Coaching Clinic was held at T.A.S.by the Armidale United Soccer Club for U12 and U14 players. Mr. Peter Hickey and other club members are to be thankedfor their time.
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A School Concert took place. The School Orchestra and other T.A.S. groups entertained a large audience. Cadetswent on a second overnight bivouac to Eastwood State Forest and Camperdown.
WEEK 11
Four visitors from St. John's Theological College, Morpeth, including the Principal, Rev. David Garnsey, the Old BoyRoger Zohrab, came to conduct a Holy Week Mission at the School.
WEEK 12
The speaker at the Anzac Dawn Service was Mr. B.P. Coates, a Member of Legacy and Deputy Sheriff of Armidale. The
Service was well-attended, and the Anzac Guard and Band performed impeccably. The Cadets also took part in the CityAnzac Day March. Mr. R.A. Rowling, Deputy Headmaster Elect, attended the Service while visiting the School for theweekend. The Easter Carol Service and the lighting of the Paschal Candle took place on Sunday.
WEEK 13
Ipswich Grammar and T.A.S. took part in Tennis, Rugby and Cross-Country matches at both Schools. The ChapelChoir gave a recital of Easter and Liturgical music in St. Mary's Cathedral. Dr. J.W. Fox, president of the Armidale branch ofthe Alliance Francaise, gave a talk illustrated with slides to Year 9 French students. St. Joseph's 1st and 2nd XVs playedT.A.S. at T.A.S. Year 9 Geography students went to Wee Waa and Narrabri to visit Auscott and observe the processesinvolved in cotton production.
A luncheon was held by the P. & F. at Wakefield. Its purpose was to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cornish.The 1st and 2nd XVs went to Bathurst to play All Saints' College. There was an O.B.U. - P. & F. dinner at Narrabri
attended by a number of members of Staff. Work was begun on re-shingling the Chapel roof for which a Heritage grant of$12,000 was set aside.
WEEK 14
The King's School 1st and 2nd XVs visited the School as part of a Rugby tour, stopping to play T.A.S. on their way toBrisbane. We said farewell to Mr. Cornish.
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TERM II - WEEK 1
Mr Rowling was welcomed to the School.
WEEK 2
Music Hall performances took place for the School and the public. Trials for Country Representative teams took placein Sydney. Soccer teams played Cranbrook at both schools, while U16 Soccer Representatives went to Wyong to play. TheVocational Guidance programme got under way, as did the David Verco Competition.
WEEK 3
Those interested in Years 10 to 12 were given a careers talk by representatives from the R.A.A.F. The School Cross-
Country Run took place with Abbott winning by a small margin. The Chapel Choir sang in the Rev. David Bowden's HolyTrinity Church at Glen Innes on Sunday.
WEEK 4
The Junior section of Inter-House Debating was contested. A Sub-junior Mini-Eisteddfod in Public Speaking, proseand verse recital was held, with N.E.G.S. girls competing. Soccer teams played St. Andrew's and there was a School visitfrom St. Paul's, Queensland. The Scholarship Exams took place with a new format. Parent interviews and tours of theSchool took place throughout Saturday, and parents and boys were entertained to luncheon. A P. & F. luncheon was held inSydney at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Komoll.
WEEK 5
The inter-school Davis Hughes Cross-Country Run was held at Duval. The U14 and U15 teams went to Brisbane toplay the Tigers' Football Club teams.
WEEK 6
The Annual Schools Language Day took place at U.N.E. with French classes participating. A group of boys went toA.H.S. to hear Indra Rajendra participating in the Plain English Speaking competition. He came second. A Shooting teamwent to Sydney to shoot against Shore. Broughton House went to Mt. Seaview for the weekend.
WEEK 7
Various groups from the School took part in the Armidale Schools Music Festival. The Davis Hughes Road Relay tookplace. A number of boys were confirmed prior to the School's closing for Mid-Term.
WEEK 8
Years 10, 11 and 12 began half-yearly examinations. Rugby teams were exchanged with Downlands. Year 12 Historystudents attended seminars at U.N.E. in both Modern and Ancient History. Andrew Denniston and Guy Pottinger came fromRathkeale College in Masterton to stay until the end of term. Angus Geddes and Harley Payne left to attend Rathkeale in
their place.
WEEK 9
All of Year 7 went to Mt. Seaview for five days - this excursion appears to be becoming an annual event. It was
most successful. Year 11 was away on Work Experience - this, too, is now an annual fixture, in general of great value.
WEEK 10
Year 10 sat for their Reference Tests in English and Maths. T.A.S. made return trips to Sydney to play St. Andrew'sand Cranbrook at Rugby and Soccer respectively. "The Mikado" full dress rehearsal took place.
WEEK 11
Year 10 Cadets did their week's Work Experience. The film "The Last Tasmanians" was shown to boys in Years 8 to
12. Competition began in Athletics Standards
WEEK 12
The Cadets' Passing Out Parade was held and the inspection was carried out by Lieutenant-Colonel Rod Davis, retiring
C 0 of the Hunter River Lancers.10-7
O.B.U. Weekend took place. This was Mr. and Mrs. Cash's last such experience (as Headmaster and wife). The usualsporting events took place as also the Dinner, Dance and performance of "The Mikado". The Headmaster received a letterfrom Robert Harris, Regional Music Co-ordinator, in which he said:
"May I congratulate you, and through you, David Reeves, Jim Graham, other staff andstudents on what was for me a very enjoyable experience - my loss not to have been withthe 'T.A.S. G. & S.' in past years.
"May I also convey congratulations on the many other fine musical accomplishmentsof your school - the annual Music Hall, the more recent developments in Chapel Choir,orchestra, other singing groups, jazz band, brass programme - a list which sets the stan-dard to which other schools could well aspire."
Three boys received prizes in the Bank of N.S.W. Maths Competition while there were 32 Distinctions and 57 Credits.
WEEK 13
Year 12 Geography boys went on their annual excursion to the Hunter Valley to examine various aspects of industry inthe area - iron and steel manufacture, coal mining, power production, and the wine industry. The White House "RoundAustralia 81" adventurers departed for their holiday trip. A group of 20 debaters left for Sydney for a debating marathon.
TERM III - WEEK 1The Shooting team, after attending Shooting Camp during the last week of the holidays, went to Sydney for the G.P.S.
Competition at Long Bay Range. After the beginning-of-term Staff Meeting, the Staff was addressed by Dr. O'Neill on"Addictive Behaviour". Students of French in Years 11 and 12 attended the N.E.M.L.T.A. Senior Seminar at U.N.E. Inter-view Day for new 1982 boarders took place. Some boys assisted in the collection for the Freedom From Hunger Appeal.
The Bush Sports Group took part in some of the Carnivale celebrations at Gara Reservoir. Duke of Edinburgh candidatesassisted on the billy tea stand run by the local Duke of Edinburgh Committee. Twelve boys ran in the Tamworth Ten.
WEEK 2
A. White was made Vice-Captain of Athletics, and S. Broun joined the Committee. House teams were made up for theAthletics Carnival held on Friday and Saturday. Eleven records were broken and two equalled at the Carnival. Some Year 12
mathematicians attended the Mathematics day at U.N.E. On Sunday there was a folk evensong organised by the boys. Year12 Geography students attended an H.S.C. Schools' Day at U.N.E. It was announced that Indra Rajendra would representthe School at the Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition in Sydney.
WEEK 3
A Year 9 History class had an excursion to the Historical Resources Centre at Armidale C.A.E. The Oliver Shield Car-
nival was hosted by O'Connor High. The Handicap Cup, presented by Mr. Cash, was won by T.A.S. A group of athletes par-ticipated in St. Joseph's College Invitation Carnival. An O.B.U. dinner was held at Moree and again a number of Staff wentalong. A Highlight of this year's Moree visit was a luncheon on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cosh. This wenton despite the fact that Mrs. Cosh had been injured in a car accident the evening before on the way to the Moree dinner.
Unfortunately Ian Seppelt, who received a foot injury on Wednesday, was unable to accompany R. Kirwood and R.Stanton to Sydney for the 111 km. Canoe Classic on the Hawkesbury River.
WEEK 4
Year 9 went to Yarrahappini on their annual Science excursion. The boys worked very hard and at the same time had a
most enjoyable time. The Junior School Choir went to Sydney to sing at the schools' Music Festival, in Sydney Town Hallthis year. The G.P.S. Athletics team went to Sydney to take part in the heats on Friday and the main G.P.S. Carnival onSaturday.
WEEK 5
The Annual Leavers' Dinner took place. This year the seating for the dinner in the Senior Dining Room was arranged.There was a very large attendance (over 200) of parents, Council and Staff. The guest speaker was Professor Elkin. He
spoke amusingly. Mr. Cash and Neil Farmer also spoke.
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The Primary School Play, "Arthur and the Magic Sword" was put on for a large appreciative audience. The P. & F.held their General Meeting prior to taking their boys home for Mid-Term. The Chapel Choir left for their trip to Sydney,Melbourne and Launceston. This was the last week of formal schooling for Year 12, and the beginning of their stuvac forthe H.S.C.
WEEK 6
The Year 12 boys (or most of them) in School for stuvac worked very hard. There was an O.B.U. dinner in Tamworth.A local Old Boy had been commissioned to execute a painting to be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Cash at the dinner.
The Bush Sports group took advantage of a rise in river level to go canoeing on the Macleay. The Armidale Express-2AD-Sandon County Apex Fun Run took place. A. Roe was first in the 15-18 age group over 10 km; T. Nicol was first in the14-16 age group over 3 km. J. Winter, T. Nicol and M. Mair won the high school team honours; and the School won theSchool Participation Shield.
WEEK 7
The H.S.C. began. Year 8 went on a Science excursion to the Warrumbungles - again, much hard work, but alsomuch enjoyment. The purpose of the excursion was to introduce the geology of the New England, Peel Valley and Warrum-bungle areas. The boys also visited the Sidings Springs Observatory.
WEEK 8
The P. & F. donated a ball-throwing machine to the School. This created much interest among tennis players andcricketers and kept those who tried it on their toes. The finals of the Carter Cup and the W.N.L. Taylor Cup were held. Avolleyball coaching clinic was run by Mike Wykrota at the School forall those who wished to attend from Years 7 to 10.Year 11 and 12 Agriculture students attended the open day at the Department of Agriculture Research and Advisory Station
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WEEK 9
Years 10 and 11 began their yearly examinations. Years 7, 8 and 9 were also tested in a number of subjects.
WEEK 11
The Annual Cadet Camp began, most leaving on Saturday, but an advance party left the day before to set up camp and
make the necessary arrangements The Chapel Choir went to sing at a service in Gostwyck Chapel.
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WEEK 12
Non-Cadets in Year 10 did their week's work experience. The Personal Development Course for Years 7 and 11 alsobegan. This followed much the same format as last year with some additions and subtractions from the programme. Again,the cooking activity was most popular. Every afternoon saw the School besieged by those from other schools taking part in"The Green Pastures". Malcolm Badgery, John Wakefield and John McWilliam came back to play the parts they had played
in 1976 in the play.
WEEK 13
The Annual Carol Service was held in St. Mary's Cathedral. On Tuesday evening, the School welcomed Sir Zelman and
Lady Cowen, who later attended The Green Pastures". Primary Speech Day also was held on Tuesday with Mrs. Cash pre-senting the prizes.
On Wednesday, Sir Zelman Cowen was guest of honour and presented the prizes. After the ceremony, the Governor-General and Lady Cowen mingled with guests in the Chapel garden during morning tea.
There was a Staff dinner at the Ex-Services Club on Wednesday evening, and the following afternoon, games and abarbecue for all T.A.S. employees who could come. A six-hole golf course had been marked out by Mick Brennan and hisassistants, and while some golfed, others played tennis or just relaxed after a long term.
Mr. Herbert Croft presents David Thompson with the cup after the 1st XV victory during Old Boys' Weekend. Mr.Pat Coupland looks on.
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Old Boys NotesOBITUARY
We report with deep regret the death of the following:
W.J. MITCHELL, father of HUGH. He spent nearly his whole life on the land at Kingstown and was at T.A.S. 1919-21.In recent years he was in poor health so retired To Galloway Street, Armidale. He will be greatly missed, especially in thePresbyterian Church.
ALAN (A.A.S.) MITCHELL of Arrawatta, Inverell. He was at T.A.S. 1927-29, a contemporary of RON STEWART andOWEN WRIGHT. His sons ANGUS and ANDREW were at T.A.S. 1950-52.
J.R.W. BLOMFIELD, at T.A.S. 1921-22, was one of the sons of H.M. Blomfield, a solicitor. They came here all the wayfrom Bega, a long and trying journey in those days. His death was reported to us by PHILIP VERNON.
MICHAEL RYDGE, from Sydney, was a much younger O.B. He was here 1970-75.
D.J. McLEOD, of Jubilee Road, the father of GORDON. He collapsed in the Armidale Hospital while sitting with his wifewho has been in bad health for many years. She has now gone to Sydney to be with their daughter.
GEORGE HARRISON, of Tamworth, the father of HAMISH and MARK who were at T.A.S. 1967-74. He was Chairman of
East-West Airlines and died while on holiday in Europe. Mark is now on the T.A.S. staff.
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
GUY WILLIAMS whom we reported in last Binghi in Armidale Hospital for a long spell has made a remarkable recov-
ery; the last time we met him he was travelling at a rate of knots on crutches from the Hospital to T.A.S. Two other O.Bs.have also recently been run down on the roads.
GAVIN STRELITZ, son of DAVID, was involved in a dreadful accident near Tamworth when three passengers werekilled, one of them in Gavin's car. Gavin was mercifully and miraculously not seriously injured.
MICHAEL BRENT, an accountant working for Peat Marwick in Sydney, was run down on a pedestrian crossing by a
stolen car. Though seriously injured and in Sydney Hospital for a long time he also is making excellent progress and stoutlyrefuses to let his injuries interfere with his studies.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Dr. BOB ROBERTSON-CUNINGHAME on being elected Chancellor by the Council of the University of New England insuccession to Sir Frank Kitto. Our Rhodes Scholar of 1949 has been Deputy Chancellor of U.N.E. since 1971 as well as run-ning his Deepwater property.
JAMES BROMLEY on being ordained priest in Newcastle where he is Anglican chaplain at the University as well asdoing parish work. REG MAGOFFIN went down for the Service.
MARTIN PITT on being appointed Manager of the Australian Schoolboys Rugby tour of the U.K., Eire and the Conti-nent. Three of our boys were in the trial games but missed out on selection for the tour, all those chosen being fromSydney. Brisbane or Canberra. Surprisingly few were from the G.P.S. A healthy sign for Rugby?
CRAIG ATTWATER, son of BRIAN, on being appointed a School Prefect and House Captain of Lesley House at BarkerCollege next year. JOHN DICKSON writes cheerfully from that haunt of academe where he has been on the staff for 14 years
now He is pleased to know that our enrolments are so good and likes to receive The Armidalian as well as Binghi.
TIM HOUGH on his marriage in the Chapel to Debbie Roper of Mossman Street. DAVID ROSE took the wedding photofor the Express.
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RICHARD DOYLE of Barraba, younger brother of ROBERT, on his engagement to Prudence Hanna of Narooma.
BRIAN FITZROY on acquiring a daughter who arrived in Guyra Hospital on the eve of the O.B.U. Cricket matches, andto GRANT HARRIS on now being daddy to a second son.
TERRY COVENTRY on hosting a shearing school at Bailey Park where he supplies the wool-shed and sheep; the actualinstruction is done by very highly qualified and experienced men. An excellent scheme enabling young shearers to do theirvery important job faster and better. EDWARD WRIGHT, President of the local L.G.P.A., is also involved.
The MOFFATT family on a remarkable record of public service. HOWARD, of Myloe, Guyra, recently resigned after 11years as Chairman of the Armidale P.P. Board following 13 years as Deputy Chairman and 32 years as a Director. Elder sonPETER is a Councillor on the Dumaresq Shire Council, representing B Riding along with RICHARD WRIGHT, son of BRUCE,
while younger son BRUCE did two years as President of the O.B.U. and is now on the School Council. Not forgetting RON,Howard's brother, who was for 24 years on the Dumaresq Shire Council. Service to the community seems to run strongly inthe Moffatt veins.
R.G. (RICHARD) BLOMFIELD on writing Baal Belbora, the End of the Dancing, a history of the white settlement of theNorth Coast and the eviction of the aborigines, with whom he has the greatest sympathy. This fine book will doubtlesschime well with the present wave of feeling for the original Australians but one wonders if he has given adequate credit tothe Everetts and others who tried to treat the aborigines fairly as shown so clearly in ALAN CANE's book, 'Ollera`.
ODDS AND ENDS
LLOYD HANCOCK informs us that DON (D.P.) CAMERON is doctor in charge of Endocrinology at Princess AlexandraHospital, Brisbane, and would like to receive Binghi. All he has to do to achieve this estimable ambition is .........
BILL (W.B.) HUGHES tells us inter alia that thanks to the greatly improved weather and pastoral outlook he is nowrunning another steer for the Scholarship Augmentation Fund. We are most appreciative and hope that many more willfollow his excellent example. Can anyone think of a better use for a beast?
GRAHAM DONALD, who works for C.S.I.R.O., with wife Carol and sister Ruth gave invaluable assistance at the Mealson Wheels Christmas Party which was held in the Club building at Chiswick. All present were most appreciative and the old
folk loved Ruth's singing and guitar playing.
JON CRAWFORD writes that after 11 years with Burns Philp in P.N.G. he, with wife and two children, is returning toAustralia. He is going into the real estate business at Scarness, Queensland, and hopes to see any O.Bs. living or passing
through there. Address, c/- the P.O.
MICHAEL CREIGHTON was inspirer and director of the film 'A Puppet Pudding', based on Norman Lindsay's immortal'Magic Pudding'. We hear that the production introduced new and very effective techniques which made the famous charac-
ters, in puppet form, appear entirely natural and at home in the Australian bush, alias the Lindsay garden at Springwood.
When JIM GRAHAM produced 'The Green Pastures' at the end of year he was assisted by JOHN WAKEFIELD, son ofGERRY, and MALCOLM BADGERY who came respectively from Sydney and Brisbane to play the parts of Gabriel and God.
How inspiring to have O.Bs. returning to their old haunts to help in these activities, Malcolm having the very difficult andmoving part of God which he played when a boy here. And in the audience was no less an actor than PAUL GRIFFITHS whohas progressed far from his memorable performances on the T.A.S. stage.
JOHN ROBINSON is now in Melbourne where there is quite a number of O.Bs. His address is 34 St. Andrew Street,
Brighton, a far cry from his old stamping ground of Lismore.
JOHN CARGILL wrote from Pearcedale, Victoria, in reply to our recent inquiry that Dudley Persse was born in 1908 socould not have been the T.A.S. O.B. The latter might have been Dudley's father, C.D., or uncle de Burgh B.B. Persse. Healso pointed out that the elder TAIT brother was Gray, not Gary as shown in Binghi. That was a printing error. John andGray were great friends both at and after school.
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JIM (Square Deal!) SANDERSON writes from Cessnock sending best regards to any of his mates of 1932-3 vintage,and especially HENRY BELFIELD.
In reply to an inquiry of ours KEITH HYLAND writes that he is again in Bangkok after a spell in Sydney. We are gladthat he enjoys Binghi and still has a great regard for T.A.S. He sent a very generous contribution to the Farewell Gift fundfor Mr. and Mrs. Cash.
LOST SHEEP DEPARTMENT
We continue to get Binghis R.T.S. from all over Australia and even overseas. Can anyone help us to rediscover thewhereabouts of the following:
C.C.W. BLISS D.H. MOFFATT G.C. TOPP
G.W.C. AYLWARD K.W. PRING A.K. WOOD
R.A. BARWICK (Tim) D.J. PATERSON A.A. WOINARSKI
R.L. GRIFFITH W.B. RICHARD D.J. WHIT EWAY
K.J. GRIMMOND P.S. St. VINCENT WELCH M.E. ZALAPA ?
W.G. HANN D.J. STEWART-
Old Boys building a new fence around the cricket oval.
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Higher School Certificate 1981Subject Key: E English, M Maths, C Chemistry, P Physics, B Biology, Ag Agriculture, MH Modern History, Anc H Ancient
History, G Geography, Ec Economics, F French, Art Art, GS General Studies, L Latin, Mus Music (BSSS), SH SheepHusbandry.
Courses and Grades of Passes: The notation before the subject identification indicates the number of Units taken in thatsubject - 4, 3, 2, 2A, 1. The figure following the subject identification indicates the decile rank of the pass. For
example 2AE4 - 2A English decile rank 4 (i.e. in top 4096 in State - percentile band 61-7096); 3M5 - 3 UnitMaths decile rank 5 (i.e. in top 5096 in State - percentile band 51-6096). Neither Latin nor Sheep Husbandry indi-cated a percentile band.
ARIFF, S.K.: 2E9, 2M5, 2MH7, 1GS7, 2P8, 2C9.BARCLAY, C.D.: 2E4, 2M4, 2MH3, 2Ec3, 3G2, 1GS4.BOWMAN, M.G.: 2E9, 2M9, 2G6, 2Ag7, 1GS9, 2B7.BRETT, R.1.: 3E8, 2M4, 2F7, 2P8, 2C7.
BROOKS, A.P.: 2E9, 2M1, 3MH1O, 1GS5, 2P4, 2C7.BROUN, S.Mcl.: 2E9, 2M10, 3G10, 2Ag5, 1GS2, 2B4.CARTER, B.A.: 2AE10, 2AM5, 2Ec9, 2G7, 2Ag6, 2B8.CHARLEY, N.J.: 2E10, 2M10, 2Ec8, 2G7, 2P9, 2B6.CHESTER, M.N.H.: 2E10, 2M10, 2Ec9, 1GS10, 2P8,
2C8.
COOK, D.E.: 2E4, 2M2, 2Ec4, 1GS5, 2P4, 2C5.COUNSELL, D.R.: 2E9, 2M1, 2Ec5, 1GS4, 2P6, 2C7.
CROSS, M.D.: 2E10, 2M10, 2MH9, 2G9, 2P10, 2B8.DIMOND, G.R.: 2E7, 2M5, 2Ec3, 1GS5, 2P8, 2C9.FARMER, N.E.: 3E6, 3M9, 2MH3, 2P3, 2C6.FILMER, C.P.: 2E9, 2M8, 3G10, 3Ag9, 2B4.GARSIDE, D.R.: 2AE6, 2M7, 2Ag9, 1GS10, 2P10, 2G8.
GOLDSMITH, I.A.: 2E9, 2M8, 2MH9, 2G6, 1GS5, 2P8.GRELLMAN, T.J.: 2E9, 2AM5, 2Ec8, 2G6, 2Ag6, 2B8.HENDERSON, M.N.: 2E9, 2MH7, 2AEc5, 2G9,
2AMusl, 1GS6.HICKS, P.G.: 2E5, 3M3, 2MH2, 1GS2, 2P2, 2C2.HILL, C.A.: 2E7, 2M8, 2MH6, 1GS4, 2P9, 2C9.HOLLINGWORTH, B.J.: 2E3, 2M6, 3MH6, 2G3, 2F10,
1GS1.
HOOTON, M.L.: 2AE10, 2AM9, 2G10, 2Ag10, 1GS10,2B10.
HOWARTH, B.W.: 2E7. 2M3, 2F10, 2AMus2, 2P7,2C7.
HUDSON, R.J.: 2AE9, 2AMH10, 2G10, 2Ag10, 1GS10,2B10.
HUNTER, P.E.: 2E9, 2M10. 2AncH5, 2F10, 2P9, 2C9.
KOEPPEN, D.R.: 2AE10, 2AM10, 2AMH1O, 2G10,1GS10, 2B10.
LAURIE, M.M.: 3E10, 2MH8, 2AEc2, 3G10, 1GS5.LAWRIE, N.A.: 2E2, 3M1, 2MH1, 2P1, 2C1.LEWIS, S.G.B.: 3E9, 2M4, 2AMus2, 1GS5, 2P5, 2C7.MALSEED, B.A.: 2E10, 2AM4, 2G7, 2Ag9, 1GS8, 2B9.MARSHALL, R.J.: 2E9, 2M10, 2G5, 2Ag5, 1GS9, 2B5.
MARTIN, S.R.T.: 2AE1, 3M7, 3Ec2, 2G1, 1GS2.
McINTYRE, A.l.: 2E6, 2M7, 2AncH4, 2Ec5, IGS8,2P8, 2C8.
MILLER, H.L.: 2AE4, 2M2, 3L, 2P8, 2C7.MILLS, D.C.: 2E10, 2M10, 2AncH5, 2Ec4, 2P10,
2C10.
MOFFATT, M.R.: 2AE7, 2AEc7, 2G8, 2Ag9, 1GS9,2B9.
NOUGHER, 1.C.: 2E10, 2M10, 3Ag10, 2C10, 2B7.PEARSE, M.A.: 2E3, 2M1, 3MH8, 1GS2, 2P3, 2C4.RICHARDS, B.S.: 2E2, 3M6, 2MH4, 1GS1, 2P5, 2C3.RODGERS, A.G.: 3E8, 2AM4, 2MH6, 2F9, 2L10, 1GS3.
SCHMIDT, C.E.: 2E10, 2M8, 2Ec8, 2Ag9, 2C10, 289.SHAVE, C.O.: 2AE7, 2AM9, 2G10, 2SH, 1GS9, 2B10.SMITH, A.J.B.: 2E2, 3M4, 3MH8, 1GS4, 2P2, 2C2.THOMPSON, D.J.: 3E7, 3MH6, 2AncH1, 2Ec4, 2G5.TUIT, N.J.: 2E9, 2M1, 2MH8, 1GS8, 2P5, 2C8.WEARNE, P.D.: 2E10, 2M9, 2AncH8, 2AEc6, 2P10,
2C10.
WEBER, C.G.: 2AE9, 2M10, 2G9, 2Ag8, 2Art4, 2B5.WILLIAMS, A.W.B.: 3E10, 3G9, 2Art3, 1GS6, 2B5.WINDEYER, R.C.: 2E10, 2AM6, 2AMH7, 2G8, 2Ag7,
2B6.
WOOD, A.S.: 2E8, 2M6, 2Ec4, 2G1, 2Ag2, 2B5.WRIGHT, P.A.: 2AE9, 2AM9, 2AEc9, 2G9, 2Ag9,
2B10.
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School Certificate 1981Grades from 1 to 5 were awarded in English and Mathematics by the Board of Secondary School Studies on the basis
of Reference Tests conducted by the Department of Education of N.S.W. The first figure after each name denotes the grade
achieved in English and the second in Mathematics.
Abrahams, A.P. 2,2.
Batchelor, P.R. 3,3; Beresford, P.J. 3,2; Blanch, S.J. 1,1; Brennan, P.J. 1,2; Browning, J.E. 1,3; Burke, G.J. 4,2.Carmichael, P.R. 3,2; Carson, C.M. 4,4; Caughey, S.K. 4,3; Chapman, A.P. 3,3; Charlton, A.A. 1,3; Clift, R.S. 3,3; Cole,
M.A.H. 2,3; Coupland, D.H. 3,2; Crawford, A.C. 3,3.Duncan, A.J. 3,3.
Fennell, M.J. 4,4; Finlay, D.R. 3,3.Garnett, R.W. 3,4; Graham, A.J.E. 1,3.
Harris, R.B. 3,2; Hartigan, S.J. 3,3; Harvey, S.J. 3,3; Hawker, B.L. 3,5; Hempel, J.S.T. 1,1; Hewson, P.G. 3,3; Hill, D.E. 1,2;Hill, E.J. 1,1; Hillyar, A.D.M. 3,3; Hudson, S.B. 1,1; Hunt, D.C. 3,2.
Johnson, T.J. 3,3.
Kelley, J.J. 2,2; Kirwood, R.A. 1,2.
Lake, D.I. 1,1; Laurie, S.B. 4,3; Lind, A.S.R. 2,2; Lindgren, T.T. 1,2; Linton, A.E. 3,4.MacDougall, G.R.C. 2,2; Makeham, S.J. 3.4; McGowan, J.A.F. 3,3; McIntosh, S.M. 2,1; Mellor, A.J. 2,3; Mullen, P.J. 2,2.Nestler, M.R. 5,5.O'Keefe, G.L. 1.1; O'Neill, B.P. 2,4.Paffard, H.R. 3,3; Park, G.S. 4,3; Perrott, A.M. 2,1; Powell, S.J.W. 3,4.
Rajendra, R. 1,1; Raue, M.G. 3,2; Ridley, B.A. 3,3; Rodgers, T.W. 2,2; Rouse, J.T. 2,3; Ryder, S.B. 3,3.Schnellhaus, R.M. 3,3; Scott, K.J. 5.5; Sedgwick, W.J. 4,2; Seppelt, I.M. 1,1; Sharpe, R.S. 4,3; Smith, S.D.B. 2,2; Stanton,
R.R.J. 1,1; Stieger, J.M.E. 3,3; Strelitz, P.D. 4,4; Swinson, P.J. 1,1.Thomas, M.G. 3,2; Thompson, A.C. 4,4; Tooth, H.S. 4,3.Uther, S.D. 3.3.
Vivers, J.T. 2,2.
Walker, A.B.L. 3,5: Wanford, B.G. 2,2: Wilkinson, R.H. 4,5: Williams, G.M. 2,2: Winter, C.J. 3,2; Wright, C.P. 3,3.Yabsley, S.E. 4,4.
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T.D. Anderson, S. Andrews, D.W. Austin.
D.E. Barkway, M.J. Beasley, C.D.N. Barclay, J.N. Barnier, AS. Beaton, A.M.H. Belfield, K.M.H. Belfield, S.C. Belfield, J.N.Boydell, T.J. Boydell, M.D. Brown, D.A. Browning, R.J. Browning, G.J. Burke, A.J. Burrell.
K.D. Caldwell, P.E.A. Carlon, N.W. Cavill, A.E.B. Chick, S.D. Clayton, P.A. Clarke, P.A. Cleland, D.K. Close, G.W. Close, S.G.
Coglan, M.H.T. Connock, N.M. Corbett, S.J. Cox, I.A. Crawford, A.P. Croft, A.J. Cross.
P.A.S. Dahanayake, A.B. Dance, A.J. Davis, R.W. Dawson, J.B. Deakin, S.F. Deshon, S. de Silva, T.D. Dowe, D.W.M. Doyle,
R.B.M. Doyle.
C.J. Elder, C. Ellis.
M.T. Forsythe.
A.J. Geddes, R.M. Gill, P. Gordon, S.J. Grace, J.M.L. Green, M.A. Gummow, P.A. Gurtner.
G.J. Hansen, A.B. Hardaker, A.G. Harris, B.D.G. Heagney, D.B. Henderson, 1.-P. Herbert, S.J. Hickman, P.G. Hicks, L.D. Hill,M.D. Hill, B.E. Hill, D.T. Hisshion, C.A. Horsley, D.C. Hunt, A.D.M. Hillyar, M.S. Hooton, A.K. Hutton, D.B. Hyem.
G.H. Jackson, M.C. Jackson, B.E. Jeffery, K.D. Johnson, N.P. Johnson, J.C. Johnstone, A.J. Jones.
M.R. Kirwood.
R.A. Lamont, J.M. Laurie, D.A. Linton, S.P. Lontis.
G.A. McCumstie, I.D. McCumstie, D.R. Macready, G.R. McDouall, D.A. MacDougall, A.J. McGown, S.M. McIntosh, W.J. McKin-
non-Matthews, A.M. McLean, T.W.B. McLean, M.T. McMahon, C.C. Mason, S.R. Matthew, N.W. Melbourne, D.F.Mills, J.B. Mitchell, S.J. Morris, R.T.C. Morrish.
M.R. Nestler, G.J. Nicol.
B.P. O'Neill, D.L. Ottley.
J. Phanichewa, G.H. Pidgeon, S.J.W. Powell, E.J. Power, A.R. Peterson.
L.C. Rau, P.A. Raue, C.T. Reed, M.T. Reed, S.C. Richardson, M.L. Ritchard, A.D. Roberts-Thomson, A.L. Rossiter, P.J.Rossiter, J.T. Rouse.
T.R. Sellers, R.S. Sendall, S.A. Shannon, S.J. Shearer, D.I.N. Sievers, D. Sinclair, P.G.M. Smith, P.L. Southwell, P.B. Spencer,R.B. Stokes.
F.R. Tambyrajah, A.L. Taylor, M.G. Thomas, N.D. Trestrail.
B.T. Vivers, S.P. Vivers.
A.B.L. Walker, R.G. Ward, R.P.W. Warren, J.P. Weeden, H.H. White, R.J. Whitehead, C.J. Wilkie, D.R. Wilkie, P.R. Wilkie, R.S.
Williams, C.D.M. Williams, J.A. Wiseman, G. Wolfgang, J.C. Wunderwald, M.G. Wunderwald.
G.C. Yeomans.
H. St.C. Zulian.
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ValeteARIFF, S.K. 1977-81. White. Senior in Junior School. Prize for Outstanding Service, 81. Rugby, U14 77; Cross-Country
78, 81; Basketball 78; Cadets 77-80, Cpl. 79, C.U.O. 80; Orienteering 77-80, Brady's Award 77; Chapel Choir 79;School Cert. 79.
BARCLAY, C.D.H. 1981. White. House Senior. Cricket, 2nd XI 81; Year 12.
BATCHELOR, P.R. 1979-81. Broughton. Rugby, 3 XV 81; Athletics, Oliver Shield and G.P.S. 79, 81; Cadets 79-80; Year 10.
BOWMAN, M.G. 1980-1981. Abbott. House Senior. Biology Prize 80, Year 12.
BRETT, R.J. 1977-1981. Tyrrell. Senior in Junior School. Soccer, 2nd XI 81; Squash 80, 81; Cadets 77-78; Canoeing 80; G.& S. Plays 78, 79; Debating 78-80; Public Speaking 78-80; Chapel Choir 78-80; Contestant in "Youth of the Year",80; School Cert. 79.
BROOKS, A.P. 1976-81. Broughton. Day Boy School Monitor. Rugby, U14 77: Cricket, U16 78; Swimming, MoncktonShield 78-81. Half Colours 80, Full Colours 81; Athletics, Oliver Shield 76, 78-81, G.P.S. 76; Squash, 2nd IV 80, 81:Half Colours 80; Cadets 77-78: Bushfire Brigade 79: Debating 76: Bank of N.S.W. Maths Competition Prize 79. 81:School Cert. 79.
BROUN, S. Mcl. 1978-1981. White. School Monitor. Open Entrance Boarding Scholarship. Rugby, 1st XV 80-81, Half Col-ours 80, 81; Cricket, U16B 78, 79; Athletics, G.P.S., Oliver Shield 78-81, Vice Captain, Committee 81, Half Colours80, Full Colours 81; Squash 80-81; Shooting 80, 81; Cadets 78-79, Corporal 79; Canoeing 79-80; Stage Crew 78-80, Manager 80; House Colours 80-81; Merit Award; School Cert. 79.
CARSON, C.M. 1979-1981. Broughton. Rugby, U14 79; Basketball 80; Golf 80-81; Cadets 79-80; Year 10.
CARTER, B.A. 1974-1981. Abbott. School Monitor. Peter Beit Prize 81. Rugby, 1st XV 81, Captain 2nd XV 80, Best andFairest U16B 79, U14 New England Rep. Team 78, Half Colours 81; Cricket, U14B 78; Swimming, Monckton Shield
76-78, 80, P.S.A.A. 74-75; Athletics, Oliver Shield 76-77, 80-81, G.P.S. 81, Half Colours 81; Tennis, 1st VIII 81;Cadets 77-79, Sergeant 78; G. & S. 75, Chapel Choir 75; School Cert. 79.
CHARLEY, N.J. 1976-1981. Broughton. Swimming 80; Cadets 77-79, Cpl. 79; School Cert. 79.
CHESTER, M.N.H. Abbott. Year 12.
CLIFT, R.S. 1977-1981. Abbott. Prizes: General Proficiency 78, Agriculture 79, Distinction in Bank of N.S.W. Maths Com-petition 81; Rugby, U13A 78; Swimming, Monckton Shield 78; Cross Country 78-79; Tennis 81; Cadets 79-81, Cor-poral 81; Rangers 78; Shooting 81; Year 10.
COOK, D.E. 1975-1981. Broughton. Day Boy School Monitor. Soccer, 2nd XI 80-81, Referees and Sportsmanship Award;Cricket, U14B 77;'Tennis 79-81; Cadets, 77-81, Cpl. 78, Sgt. 79, C.U.O. 80-81, 2 I/C 81; Orienteering 78; SchoolCert. 79.
COUNSELL, D.R. 1976-1981. Tyrrell. Soccer, 2nd XI 81; Cricket, U14B 77; Tennis 79-81; Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 78;Bushfire Brigade 79; School Cert. 79.
CROSS, M.D. 1976-1981. Tyrrell. Rugby, U13B 77; Cricket U14B 78; Athletics, Oliver Shield 78; Cadets 76-80, C.U.O. 80;School Cert. 79.
DAVIDSON, A.C.W. 1977-1981. Tyrrell. Rugby, 2nd XV 81; Cricket, 1st XI 81; Shooting, 1st VIII 81; Cadets 78-80,Sergeant 80; Bushfire Brigade 81; School Cert. 80; Year 11.
DIMOND, OR. 1974-1981. White. Proficiency Prize 74; Soccer, 2nd XI 79; Cricket, U12B 74; Tennis 79-81; Cadets 77-78;Orienteering 78; Bushfire Brigade 79; Public Speaking 77; School Cert. 79.
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FARMER, N.E. 1977-1981. Broughton, Senior Prefect. Prizes: Geography 77-79, Music 80, Drama 80, All-Round Achieve-ment 80, English 81, Headmaster's Prize for Senior Prefect 81, Wales Bank Maths. Comp., Distinction 78, 79, Credit
80, 81; Rugby, 2nd XV 80; Cricket, U14B 77; Swimming, Monckton Shield 77-81, Captain 81, Full Colours 81;Cross-Country 77-81; Cadets 77-79, Anzac Guard 79, Sergeant 79; G. & S. 79-81, Lead 80, 81; Drama 80; Debating77-81; Chapel, Choir and Server 79-81, Head Chorister 81; Social Committee 80; Jazz Band 80; RepresentedArmidale District at Apex Youth Leadership Camp; School Cert. 79.
FENNELL, M.J. 1979-1981. White. Soccer, U16 81; Cricket U16 81; Cadets 79-81, L/Cpl. 81; Computer Club 81; Year 10.
FILMER, C.P. 1980-1981. Abbott. Geography Prize 80; Squash 80-81; Shooting, 2nd VIII 81, G.P.S. 81; Year 12.
FINLAY, D.R. 1979-1981. Abbott. Rugby, U14C 79; Cross-Country, 81; Tennis 81; Basketball 80; Cadets 79-80; Canoeing79-81, 2nd K1 79-81. 2nd D.R.R. 79. 3rd C1 81; School Club 81; Rangers 81, Camping Instructor; Year 10.
GARSIDE, D.S. 1975-1981. Abbott, Monitor. Rugby, 3rd XV 79; Cricket, U14B 77; Tennis, 1st VIII 78-80; Cadets 77;Bushfire Brigade 76; School Club 79; Sport Store Manager 80.81; School Cert. 78.
GOLDSMITH, I.A. 1976-1981. White, Senior. Rugby, 2nd XV 80-81, 1st XV 81, New England Representative Team U14 77;Shooting 80, 81; Cadets 77-79, L/Cpl. 78, Cpl. 79; Orienteering 76-80, Brady's Award 77; Flying 80-81, RestrictedPilot's Licence 81; School Cert. 79.
GRELLMAN, T.J. 1976-1981. Broughton, Monitor. Agriculture Priz, 77; Rugby, 1st XV 81, New England U16 Team 79,N.S.W. Northern Schoolboys' Team 81, N.S.W. Country Schoolboys' Team 81, Half Colours 81; Cricket, 2nd XI 81;Swimming, Monckton Shield 80-81, Full Colours 81; Waterpolo, 1st VIII 81; Shooting, G.P.S. 79-81, Committee 80-
81, Half Colours 81; Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 79; G. & S. 81; Sailing Instructor 80; School Cert. 79.
HAWKER, B.L. Abbott. Rugby U16 81; Cricket U14 79; Cross-Country 77-81; Tennis 81; Cadets 79-81, Cpl. 81; Year 10.
HENDERSON, M.H. 1976-1981. Broughton. Rugby, U16A 79, 80, New England Representative Teams 77-79; Soccer U1376; Cricket U13A 76; Swimming, Monckton Shield 79-80; Tennis 80; Squash 79; Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 76-77; G. & S. 80; Orchestra 80; Chapel, Choir 80-81; Social Committee 80-81, Head of Committee 81; Music, Head ofJazz Band 80-81; Music Hall Orchestra 81; School Cert. 79.
HICKS, P.G. 1981. Abbott, Senior. Squash, 1st IV 81, Full Colours 81. Year 12.
HILL, C.A. 1977-1981. Abbott, Captain, Deputy Senior Prefect. Rawson Cup 81; selected to attend The King's School, Ely,
82. Rugby, 2nd XV 80-81, Captain 81; best and fairest 81; Cricket, U14 77; Cross-Country 80; Shooting, 1st VIII80-81, Captain 81, half Colours 80, Full Colours 81; House Colours 80; Cadets 77-79, Cpl. 79; Bushfire Brigade 80;
Drama 80; Merit Award; School Cert. 79.
HOLLINGWORTH, B.J. 1976-1981. Tyrrell. House Vice-Captain, Junior School, School Monitor. English Prize 80; Open
Scholarship; Bank of N.S.W. Maths Comp. Awards 77-81; Exchange Student to Rathkeale, N.Z. 80; selected toattend Bembridge School 82; Rugby, 14A 78, U13 New England Representative Team 77; Cricket, 14B 77-78;Athletics, Oliver Shield and G.P.S. 76; Tennis, 1st VIII 80-81, Carter Cup 76, W.N.L. Taylor Cup 81, Full Colours 81;Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 77-79; Canoeing 80; Bushfire Brigade 79; G. & S. 76; Debating 77-79; Public Speaking
77-79: School Cert. 79.
HOOTON, M.L. 1976-1981. Tyrrell, Prefect, House Captain. Rugby, 1st XV 81, Vice- Capt. 81, New England Representative
Teams, U12 76, U16 80, Half Colours 81; Cricket, 1st XI 81, Half Colours 81; Athletics, Oliver Shield and G.P.S. 76-
81, Open Champion 81, Capt. 81, Full Colours 80, 81; House Colours 80; Cadets 77-78; Bushfire Brigade 80; Social
Service 79; School Cert. 79.
HOWARTH, B.W. 1975-1981. Broughton. Art Prize 76-78. Soccer, U14 77-78; Cricket, U14 78; Tennis, 2nd VIII 79-81;
Softball 75, 78; Cadets 77-80, Corporal 79, Staff Sgt. 80; Orienteering 76; G. & S. 78-80; Chapel, Choir 75-78, Head
Server 81: School Cert. 79.
HUDSON, R.J. 1976-1981. White. Rugby, 2nd XV 81; Cricket, 2nd XI 80-81; Athletics, G.P.S. and Oliver Shield 78, U15Champion 78; Cadets, 77-81, Cpl. 78, Sgt. 79, C.S.M. 80, S.U.O. 81, Wyborn Pacing Stick 80, Sword of Honour 81;
School Cert. 79.
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HUNTER, P.E. 1979-1981. Tyrrell, House Monitor. Soccer, 1st XI 80-81, Armidale U18 81, G.P.S. 1st XI 81, Half Colours80, Full Colours 81; Squash, 1st IV 80-81, Half Colours 81; G. & S. 81; School Cert. 79.
JOHNSON, T.J. 1980-1981. Abbott. Soccer, 168 81; Cricket 16B 81; Cadets 80; G. & S. 80. Year 10.
KOEPPEN, D.R. 1979-1981. Abbott. Tennis 81; Bushfire Brigade 79-80; School Cert. 79.
LAURIE, M.M. 1978-1981. Broughton, House Senior. Rugby, 2nd XV 81; Cricket, 1st XI 81, U16A Captain 79-80; Athletics,Oliver Shield 79; Cross-Country 81; Cadets 78, Bushfire Brigade 78-79; Drama 79-80; Chapel, Choir 79; SchoolCert. 79.
LAURIE, S.B. 1979-1981. White. Rugby, U16B 81; Cricket U16B 81; Cross-Country 81; Cadets 79-81, Cpl. 81; Year 10.
LAWRIE, N.A. 1976-1981. White. Prizes: Mathematics 77-81, English 77, History 78, Physics 80, 81, Captain of the School81; Keith and Dorothy Mackay Scholarship 77; Rugby, U14A 78; Cricket U14A 78; Cross-Country 76; Tennis, 1stVIII 81, Half Colours 81; Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 76-80; Bushfire Brigade 80; G. & S. 76; School Cert. 79.
LEWIS, S.G.B. 1976-1981. Abbott. Distinction and Credits Award in Bank of N.S.W. Maths. Comp.; Ceramics Award,Armidale Show 76; Soccer, 2nd XI 79; Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 77; Chapel, Choir 76; Drama 76, 80; School Cert.79.
LINTON, A.E. 1979-1981. White. Rugby, U16A 81, U14 New England Representative Team 79, U16 New England Repre-sentative Team 81, N.S.W. Country Squad 81; Swimming, Monckton Shield 79-80; Athletics, Oliver Shield andG.P.S. 79-81; Cross-Country 79-81; Basketball, U16A 81; Cadets, 79, 80; Aviation 81; Year 10.
McDONALD, D.A. 1977-1981. Abbott. Rugby, U16B 80; Cricket U13B 77; Cross-Country 80; Basketball 1st VII 81; Shoot-ing 81; Cadets 78-79; Social Service 80; Drama 79, 80; School Cert. 80; Year 11.
McGOWAN, I.A.F. 1980-1981. Rugby 16A 81; Tennis 81; Shooting, 2nd VIII 81; Cadets 80-81, Cpl. 81; Canoeing 80; FilmCommittee 81; Year 10.
McINTYRE, A.J. 1976-1981. White, House Vice-Captain, School Monitor; General Proficiency Prize 76; Rugby, U15A 78;Cross-Country 81; Squash, 2nd IV 81; Half Colours 81; Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 79; Canoeing 79; Bushfire Bri-gade 79; Social Service 76; Debating 78, 79; Film Committee 80-81, in charge 81; Aviation 80-81, RestrictedLicence 81; School Cert. 79.
MALSEED, B.A.W. 1979-1981. Broughton. Soccer, 2nd XI 81; Cricket, 2nd XI 80-81; Athletics, Oliver Shield 81; Waterpolo,1st VIII 81; Bushfire Brigade 79; Golf 80; School Cert. 79.
MARSHALL, R.J.A. 1976-1981. White. School Monitor. Prizes: Citizenship in Junior School 76, Agriculture 77, Outstand-ing Service 81; Rugby, 2nd XV 81; Cricket, 1st XI 81, Captain 2nd XI 80; Athletics, G.P.S. and Oliver Shield 76, 77;Cross-Country 76-81; Shooting, 2nd Vill 81; Cadets 77-80, Cpl. 78, Sgt. 79, C.U.O. 79-80; Social Committee 80-81;Stage Crew 77-80, Head of Lights and Stage Crew 79-80; Merit Award 81; School Cert. 79.
MARTIN, S.R.T. 1976-1981. Broughton, School Monitor, House Vice-Captain. Prizes: Economics 81, Howard TolhurstMemorial Essay (Economics) 81, Keith Lawrance Memorial Prize 81, Merit Award 81; Open Scholarship 76; Bank ofN.S.W. Maths Comp., Credit 78, 79, Distinction 80, 81; Rugby, 1st XV 81, New England U14 Rep. Team 77, Half Col-
ours 81; Cricket, U14A 77; Athletics, Oliver Shield 79; Cross-Country 79; Squash 79-81; Cadets 77-78; Duke ofEdinburgh Award 79; Bushfire Brigade 80-81, Captain 81; G. & S. 81; Drama 80, 81; Debating 78; School Club 79-81; Armidale Junior Council 79; House Colours 81; School Cert. 79.
MELLOR, A.J. 1980-1981. Abbott. Art Prize 80; Soccer, U16A 81; Cricket, U16B 81; Cadets 80; G. & S. 80; Art 80-81;Bushsports 80; House Tuckshop Committee 81; Year 10.
MILLER, D.J. 1977-1981. Tyrrell, Rugby, 1st XV 81; Athletics, Oliver Shield 78-80; Cadets 78-79; School Cert. 80; Year 11.
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MILLER, N.L. 1976-1981. Tyrrell, House Senior. Prizes: Latin 77-79, 81, French 77-79; Science 78, Chemistry 80, Keithand Dorothy Mackay Scholarship; Rugby, U15B 78; Soccer 2nd XI 79-81; Cricket, 2nd XI 79-81, Captain 81, U16BCaptain 78-79; Cross-Country 78-79; Cadets 77-78; Bushfire Brigade 79-81; Captain 81; School Cert. 79.
MILLS, D.C. 1976-1981. White, School Monitor, Junior Day Boys; Day Boy Bursary 76-79; Rugby, 3rd XV 81; Soccer,
Referee 78-81; Cricket U16B 79; Cadets 77-80, Cpl. (H.Q.) 78, Sgt. (H.Q.) 79, C.U.O. (Adjutant) 80; Adventure
Training Award 79; Orienteering 79; Canoeing 78; Social Service 76; Drama 80; Chapel Choir 76; School Cert. 79.
MOFFATT, M.R. 1976-1981. White. Rugby, 2nd XV 81, New England Representative Teams, U12 76, Vice-Captain, U14 78;Cricket, 2nd XV 81; Tennis 80; Basketball U14A 78, Vice-Captain; Squash 80; Shooting, 1st VIII 80-81, Half Colours80, Full Colours 81, selected to tour N.Z. 81; Cadets 77-80, Sgt. 79, C.U.O. Orienteering 77; Canoeing 78-79; G.& S., Chorus 76, 79, 80; Chapel Choir 76; Gymnasium Committee 81; Stage Crew 77-80, Assistant Stage Manager80; School Cert. 79.
MUIRHEAD, N.J.R. 1978-1981. Broughton. Rugby, 3rd XV 81; Tennis 80; Basketball 79; Bushsports 81; Cadets 78-79;Canoeing 81; Rangers 80-81, Head of Camping; School Cert. 80; Year 11.
NOUGHER, I.C. 1980-1981. White, Senior in Junior School. Cross-Country 80-81; Tennis, 1st VIII 80-81, Vice-Captain 81,Half Colours 81; Year 12.
PARK, G.S. 1977-1981. Broughton. Rugby, 1st XV 81, Northern District Representative Team 81; Cricket, 2nd XI 81, Cap-tain 12A 77; Athletics, Oliver Shield and G.P.S. 78-81, Championships: U15 79, U16 80, U17 81, Jenkins Cup 77,Half Colours 80; Tennis, Carter Cup 77; Basketball, 2nd VII 81; Waterpolo 1st VIII 81; Cadets 79-80; Year 10.
PEARSE, M.A. 1976-1871. Broughton, Prefect (Day Boy). Rotary Prize for Citizenship 81; Rugby, U16B 76-78; CricketU16B 76-78; Athletics, Oliver Shield 79-81; Cross-Country 79,80; Tennis 79; Squash 80; Cadets 77-78; BushfireBrigade 79; Drama 80; Debating 76-77; School Club 79, 81; School Cert. 79.
POWELL, S.J.W. 1981. Broughton. Rugby, U16C 81; Cricket U16B 81; Social Service 81; Year 10.
RICHARDS, B.S. 1975-1981. Tyrrell, House Senior. Prizes: History 77, Maths 80. Rugby, 1st XV 80-81, New EnglandRepresentative Teams, U12 75, U16 79, Northern N.S.W. Schoolboys' Open Team 80, 81, Half Colours 80, Full Col-ours 81; Swimming, Monckton Sheild 75-76; Athletics, Oliver Shield 75-78, 80; Squash, 1st IV 81, Half Colours 81;
Cadets 77-78; Orienteering 80; Social Service 76; Drama 78, 80, 81; School Cert. 79.
RYDER, S.B. 1980-1981. Abbott. Rugby, U14B 80; Cross-Country 80, 81; Tennis 81; Basketball, 3rd VIII 80, Captain 80;
Cadets 80; Social Service 81; Year 10.
RODGERS, A.G. 1976-1981. Tyrrell, Prefect, House Vice-Captain and Captain (3rd Term). Prizes: General Proficiency 76,
Science 79, French 80, 81, English 81, Peter Beit Prize 81, Merit Award 81; Rugby, 2nd XV 80; Cricket, 2nd XI 80;Swimming, Monckton Sheild 76-79; Tennis 78-79; Squash, 2nd IV 80, 81, Half Colours 80, 81; Cadets 77-78; Dukeof Edinburgh Award 79; Bushfire Brigade 79-81; G. & S. 81; Drama 79-81; Debating 76-79; Chapel, Choir 81;School Club 81: Bank of N.S.W. Maths Comp. Credit 79, 80; Pre-selection to A.C.A.E.; School Cert. 79.
SCHMIDT, C.E. 1976-1981. White, Captain, Prefect 81, G.A. Fisher Prefect's Prize 81, Merit Award 81; Rugby 1st XV 81,Captain U16A 80, New England Representative Teams 76, 78, Full Colours 81; Cricket, 2nd XV 80; Athletics, OliverShield and G.P.S. 79, 80, 81; Cross-Country 81; Cadets 77-80, Pin Commander 80, C.U.O. 80, R.S.L. Trophy for best
C.U.O. 80; Drama 80, 81; Films 80-81, in charge 81; School Cert. 79.
SCOTT, K.J. 1980-1981. Tyrrell. Rugby, 3rd XV 81; Tennis 80; Cadets 80-81, Cpl. 81; School Club 81; Year 10.
SHARPE, R.S. 1979-1981. Abbott. Soccer, U16A 81; Cricket, 2nd XI 81; Tennis 81; Squash 80; Cadets 79-80; Rangers
81, Q Store and Self Defence Instructor 81; Year 10.
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