VOLUME 9 No. 1 THE NEWSLETTER OF THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL OLD BOYS ' ASSOCIATION

SPEECH NIGHT - 1984. The Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Robin Gray distributed prizes and awards and then addressed the audience of 1,200 students, staff, parents and guests who packed the City Hall, Hobart.

S C H 0 0 L ACHIEVEMENTS S U M M A R Y 1 9 8 3

The results speak for themselves and we consider, the publishing of the followin g , from the 1983 Headmaster's Report would i nterest Old Boys not in constant contact with the School. Congratulations to the Headmaster, Staff, Coac hes, Students and Sporting teams:

ACADEMIC RESULTS The pleasing feature of the 1983 academic results was the suc­

cess gained by a large number of students . Most students who matriculated gained many more than the minimum number of sub­jects - several as many as ten level Ill subjects at H.S.C.

Four students gained places on the University Exhibition List. Con­gratulations are due to A. Fysh (4th), A. Atk ins (8th), M. Elias (11th) and R. McDougall (29th). As well , A. Fysh , M. Knevett and M. Elias appeared on the University list of Prizes awarded as a result of H.S.C. examinat ions.

First year students give indications of emulating some of their Up­per Sixth Form counterparts- B. Smith , A. Shepherd and A. Yan with three or more credit results in Level Ill subjects are well on their way to matriculating with excellent overall achievement.

School Certificate results for 1983 suggest that the standards of excellence are being maintained. Twelve students gained six or more Credit awards in Level Ill subjects- four, P. Anderson, J . Boot, D. Elias and J . Tisch , set very high standards by gaining Level Ill Credit awards in all nine subjects taken .

Several students distinguished themselves in competitions: D. Elias, by winning First place in State and National Mathematics com­petitions; and six students by winning sections of the Science Talent Search .

SPORTSMASTER 'S REPORT lt is pleasing to be able to report on another successful year for

Hutchins on the sports field . Major successes were gained m the following sports: Athletics, Australian Rules, Basketball . Cricket. Cross Country, Rowing , Soccer, Swimming and Tennis .

INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION Athletics : Southern & State Champions Aust. Rules: 1st XVIII Southern State Premiers. Grade 7

Div. I Premiers Basketball : Matric League Champions & S.T.I.S.S.A.

Open Premiers Cross-Country: Champion School

Open Team Champions . Under 14, Under 13 & Under 12 Champions

Rowing : T.I.S.S.A. Champion School Head of the River VIII Open IV, Open L.W. IV. U16 VIII ,

U16 L.W. IV. U14 IV, U13 IV Rugby: U16 & U12 Champions Squash: B Div. I Premiers

U15 & U13 Premiers Soccer: First XI Southern Champions Swimming : Southern Champions Table Tennis: Div . 2 Southern Premiers Tennis : Southern Premiers Special Award for Cricket: A.W. Bowes

OBITUARY It is with sincere regret that we have to report the deaths of the following, since the last issue of "Hagenta & Black":

BENNISON Thomas j, (Jack) BRAMMALL C.C.D. (Doug) CHAPMAN David H. HALLETT William G. HOWARD Walter KAY Lindsay F. KERR H .A. (Alan) ~.(D()UGALL A (Archie) NETTLEFOLD Colin S. PERKINS David B. PREUSS Ronald E. REX Kenneth E. SADDLER J.A. (Jack) SLADE George W. STRUTT David W.

1925 - 2125 1915 - 2125 1939 - 3518 1959 - 4907 Queen's 1927 - 2837 Queen's 1913 - 1949 1918 2262 1920 2436 1924 2672 1919 2318 1914 2074 1930 3082 1940 3544

Jack Bennison, retired, Sandy Bay, well known yachting authority. Doug Brammall, retired, Canberra, eldest son of "Chook", journalist of international standing. David Chapman, Longford, artist, formerly Preston ~btors, Melbourne. Bill Hallett, Hollow Tree, farmer, result of a motor accident. Walter Howard, retired, Queensland, was Oldest Old Boy, 96,National Mutual Insurance. Lindsay F. Kay, Lindisfarne, printer, managing director,Cox Kay. Alan Kerr, Dynnyrne, retired, member 80 club, accountant, former W .M. HOBL 48TC. Archie McDougall, retired, USA, Rhodes Scholar, legal authority. Colin S. Nettlefold, Queensland, retired. David Perkins, Hobart retired farmer. Ran Preuss, Melbourne, formerly of Kingston Beach, hotelier. Ken Rex, Melbourne, medica, formerly of New Norfolk. Jack Saddler, Adelaide, retired, 80 club. George Slade, Lenah Valley, W.M. Masonic. David Strutt, Taroona, Assistant Manager, Wrest Point, O.B. 's Football Club.

HUTCHINS OLD BOYS' LODGE Extract from letter received from Jim Moir, Secretary of the Old Boys Lodge:

'We feel that it would be of interest to include in "H & B" the fact that an Old Boy of the School, Ewen Cummins, was Initiated into Freemasonry in March, and that Jonathan Williams, an Old Boy, hopes to Affiliate with the Lodge in April~

On a sadder note, it may be worth mentioning that the Lodge lost three members by death over a very short period, these being Jack Bennison, Alan Kerr, and Lindsay Kay.

The Hutchins Old Boys' Masonic Lodge was founded in 1926 and is Number 48 on the Register of Lodges under the Grand Lodge of Tasmania. The Lodge is made up essentially of Old Boys of

AROUND THE BRANCHES Always a quiet period in the early part of the year. With the Headmaster due to attend a meeting in Perth in March, arrangements were put in "train" for a function, but, at the "last moment meeting transferred to the Eastern side of Australia. Discussed with Br. Secretary, Angus Johnson and regretfully cancelled. However, it appears that the Western Australian Branch will have a function between 27th August and 6th September, as John Anderson, Headmaster of the Junior School will be attending a conference in Perth. Members will receive final details with Annual Report etc. in July.

NORTH-WEST BRANCH: ~~mbers are reminded of the Annual Re-union to be held at the "Beachway" Motel, Ulverstone, on Friday 11th May at 6.30pm. Information already forwarded. Help Bill Friend by advising him IMMEDIATELY, whether you are attending.

Branch Office Bearers 1983/4 or contacts:

North-West: President: Lyn Bowden, Hon Secretary: W.J. (Bill)Friend, 28 Dime St., Ulverstone. North: President: Alan Abbott, Hon. Secretary: A.E. (Tony) Gibson, 19 Newstead Crescent, Launceston.

Huon: President: Wynne Hay, David Jackson, Hon. Secretary, Surges Bay.

Victoria: President: Alex McLaren; Hon Secretary; Harry Shepherd, 76 South Parade, Blackburn. New South Wales: David Salter, 9a Warrangi Rd., Turramurra, or Greg Bateman, 17 Valley Rd., Lindfield. Queensland: President: J.P. (Paul) Mitchell; Hon. Secretary: Damon Thomas, 21 Ashburton Street, Chapel Hill.

South Australia: David Lane, 41 Russell Ave., Hazelwood Park or Peter Denholm, P.O. Box 263, Stirling.

Western Australia: Angus G. Johnson, 17 Tyre!! St., Nedlands.

Canberra: Scott Bennett, Dept. of Political Science, School of General Studies, ANU.

the Hutchins School and it offers an excellent means of remaining an active member of the school family, as well as membership of a world-wide fraternity.

The Lodge supports the school in many ways and enquiries for membership are always welcomed. Such enquiries should be addressed to any of the following officers for 1983-84:

W.M. Brian Butler · (252734) I. P .t.4. Picton Hay ( 235250) Secretary Jim Hair (725275) Treasurer Minty Johnson (232416) Other officers include: I.P.M., Picton Hay; S.W., David Bennison; J.W., Bob Avery; Chaplain,

Treasurer, Minty Johnson; Secretary, Jim tAoir; D.C., Bob Purden; S.D., Robert Dick; J.D. Jeff Boyes; I.G., John Millington; Tyler, Don Bitcon; Senior Steward, Ralph Spinner. '

H.S.O.B.A. PROGRAMME 1984 Settled Dates:

LUNCHEONS, Friday - 18th Hay; 24th August; 15th December.

RE-UNION, N.W.Br - Friday 11th Hay. !38th ANNIVERSARY DAY - Assemblies, Junior School,

Birthday Cake. COCKTAIL PARTY, Hutchins Family, Auditorium -

Friday 3rd August. RE-UNION, Nth. Br. Launceston - Saturday 11th

August. ANNIVERSARY CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday 5th August,

O.B ' s Communion, Chapel. - Evensong, Cathedral.

BENEATH THE /VIED TOWER DAVID KIRBY, formerly Deputy Under Treasurer has been appointed Auditor General. BRUCE HOUSE, who was a member of the 1983 Australian lightweight rowing VIII which came 2nd in the world championships at Duiseberg awarded the Mercury -WD & HO Wills Stars of Sport Awards - Rowing. JACK (RUBBA) KELLAWAY, in hospital at the beginning of the year sent his regards. Used to make an annual trip as a crewman - Sydney/Hobart Yacht Race.

G.P. FITZGERALD, born in 1843 and educated at the School founded Fitzgeralds - celebrated its cent­ennial in March. TED HALE selected to represent Tasmania in the President's Cup (single sculls) at the 1984 King's Cup Regatta. First time for 10 years, has been successful on six previous occasions, mainly as representing N.S.W. MICHAEL WERTHEIMER, FRCS, FRACS, after two years at Glasgow, now living at Ashford, Kent, to further his surgical knowledge.

W.J.M. (BILL) SENIOR, who rowed in the School's lst VIII and represented the State in Rugby Union football, is now Senior Base Pilot, Kerema Gulf Province for Douglas Airways. In the Gulf Province Provincial elections, Bill stood for the seat of Kikori. He was elected for a four year term and now holds the portfolio of Minister of Finance and Planning. Don't confuse Bill with fatherW.J.M. (JOHN) who was at school in 1933. John's younger son, Robert, is in his final year at Hutchins. Port Moresby Real Estate address will find BRIA~ HULL. Another Life Member who did not advise of his change of address. JOHN B. PHILLIPS, who, was on his way home to Durban, South Africa, after a world tour dropped down to Hobart late December, but had to return to Melbourne to catch his plane home on the day of the December luncheon. Sent a telegram, which was read out at the gathering. Address: 649 Currie Rd., Durban. 4001.

NIGEL ABBOTT, appointed Representative Honorary Colonel, RAM . .C. To be Honorary Colonel of a Corps is quite an achievement, recognising the outstanding services and high esteem the officer is held by his Corps and Australian Army. J.T. Wertheimer was a local director of the AMP Society for many years. Will young JOHN (JACK) follow in Grandfathers footsteps. He is an AMP representative, doubling as a house master in the Boarding House and rowing coach of 2nd VIII. C.G. (TIM)BRETTINGHAM-tvOJRE, formerly Master of the Supreme Court, has been appointed a puisne judge of the Tasmanian Supreme Court. He was admitted to the Bar in 1948. He was 23 years Master of the Supreme Court.

JOHN E. HENSHELWOOD, City Engineer, Devonport. leaver of 1961. !AN WATCHORN appointed Manager of the Savings Bank of Tasmania, Murray Street.

Visitors from Toowoomba, included BOB BREWSTER, Headmaster of C of E Grammar School (Junior) and A.P. (PACOY) BRAlviMALL, a former President of the OBA and Board Member.

Other mainland vi si tors include CLYDE T IMt.AINS, of Toukley, NSW; DAVID LARDNER, Canberra; W.A. (BILL) HARRISON, G.W. (GEOFF) COLMAN, Melbourne, FRANK WATTS, Sydney, also A.J. (JACK) LEWIS.

Noticed amongst those listed in the conferring of degrees, Uedical School: Batchelor of ~~edical Science: DAVID T. FINKELDE, THhJTHY G. JACKSON, JULIAN M. PETERS, ROSS L. RICHARDSON; Batchelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Surgery: ANDREW D.S. GIBSON, TIMOTHY R. IKIN, IAN A.C. CREESE, B.Com.llB. STUART MACKEY, B.A. LLB.

SHERMAN YOUNG, a student of the University of New South Wales (Dec. 1983 results: 3H.D's, 2D's,lC) has been granted a Shell Scholarship for three years.

We hear regularly from GEORGE HODGSON, now of 12 Fletcher Street, Applecross, W.A. Those mentioned in his most recent letter Angus Henry, Norm. Westbrook, George ~AcKay, Max Bull, Tom Bastick, Arthur & Tom Turner, Greg Tyson, Lyn Bowden and his under 14 football team. Regards and best wishes. Amongst the list of prize winners and scholar­ship University awards 1983 were: Faculty of Economics and Commerce: IVAN COLHOUN, MARK E.J. SHEARMAN, f.:tARK JOLLEY; Faculty of Law: JONATHAN J.P. HARREX; Faculty of Science: STEVEN A. LEVIS; Faculty of Medicine: Travelling Scholarships: DREW B. RICHARDSON, BRUCE R. BEATTIE; Prizes: JULIAN M. PETERS, JOHN A. BALLANTYNE.

LIONEL WOOLNOUGH was fortunate in the Mercury cricket competition in January - won a cricket bat autographed by Sir Donald Bradman & Bradman's book .

ARCHIE ~ .. ax:>UGALL, 1924 Rhodes Scholar recently died in West Virginia, USA. He never returned to practice law in Tasmania. "Thumb sketch" of his career: Master of arts degree and a law degree, Oxon. 1927-29 Commonwealth Fund Scholarship. 1931-35 Lecturer in law, Victoria University of

Manchester. Admitted to the Bar 1932. 1934-35 1936-40

1940-41

1944-45 1946-49 1949-50

Examiner in law at London University. Legal Advisor Iraq, Ministry of .Foreign Affairs; professor international law, Iraq Law School. Legal counsel, New York, British Pur­chasing Commission. Head of British Purchasing Commission Legal Counsellor, British Embassy, Cairo. Assistant legal adviser, British Foreign Office.

Took out American citizenship to practice at law in the United States Supreme Court.

JOHN ALEXANDER, B.V.Sc., B.Sc., M.R.C .V., who, in recent years has been employed in the Veterinary Services, South and North, Sultanate of -Oman, has returned to Australia. Now with . Randwick Veter­inary Laboratories, Beaconsfield, N.S.W. DAVID BULLOCK, Won gold medal, 2000m Steeplechase, TAA championships, also member of Sandy Bay 4xl00 relay. RICHARD SHARPE has accepted the invitation to join the Old Boys 1 Committee, taking the place of Andrew Gibson, now medica in Launceston.

RICHARD CLAXTON has been studying in Sydney with Alice Waten at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He auditioned for the Australian Youth Orchestra and was accepted for their European Concert Tour for 1984. The Orchestra is to play in Yugoslavia, Austria, Germany, France, in Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival, and at the Prom Concerts in London where the conductor will be Sir Charles Mackerras. The tour begins in July. Richard also auditioned and was accepted into the specialised DSCM Performance course at the Conservatorium of Sydney in December for which there are only 12 place~ available.

SPEAKING OF SPORT News of H.S.O.B. Sports Clubs

Football

The Season has commenced with results to date indicating that Hutchins will figure prominently in the final series. Both teams won their opening games, whilst the 1st team followed up with a comfortable win against OTOS. What a change to start off the 1984 season.

The roster is printed for general information:

March 31 April 7

14 21 28

May 5 12 19 26 27

June 2 9

ll 16 23 30

July 7 14 14 21 28

Aug. 4 ll 18 25

v Dominic - won v OTOS - won v Friends - won v St. Virgils - at TCA v University - at Hutchins

Bye v OHA - Hutchins v Dominic - at Hutchins TAFL (S/D) v Huon, Cloremont v OTOS - at New Town High v Friends - at Hutchins v North v South, at Cloremont v St. Virgils - at TCA v University - at University

Bye v OHA - at Geilston Boy v Dominic - at Dominic v TAFL v VAFA - NTC, Lounceston v OTOS - at Hutchins v Friends - at Friends v St. Virgils - at Hutchins v University - at Hutchins v Bye v OHA - at Hutchiris

Final series commences

Officials 1984: President : Bob Avery; Vice­presidents: Richard Shorpe, P.T. Hares; Hon. Secretory: Peter Hopkins; Hon Treosurer:Stuort Groney; Committee: S. Andrewortha, S. Camm, L. Edwards, R.W. Fay, A.J. Granger, A.I. Nicholas. Coaches: John Clennett, Seniors; Mathew Foster, Reserves.

Rugby

The Hutchins Old Bvys Rugby Union Club appear set for another enjoyable and successful year. Dr. Nick Elliott (coach 1984) notes that the attendance at training could improve, however, in the first game of the season we defeated last year•s premiers convincingly. ANY NEW PLAYERS would be welcome and should contact Simon Barker, ph. 251871. Former members of School teams or Old Boys of other clubs interested in playing this code of football please note, contact Simon. Just don•t think about it, ACTION is the pass word.

Cricket Lions Captain Rod Heodlam hod a great year by leading the club aggregate runs scored and winning the lion batting average at 30.66. Tim Burbury also did well recording the only century for the year (l08.DOSA 11) and capturing the Blacks batting averages. Gory Grant, Jomes !kin and James McLeod also batted well in patches.

Morcus Turnbull was awarded the Team Encouragement Award for his excellent performance in capturing 23 wickets for the season. Marcus was the leading wicket taken in both sides.

Congratulations also go to Gory Grant who won the Lions bowling averages and to ~~rtin Forgden who won the Blocks bowling averages. Martin also captured 7 for 53 against OVA and 6 for 52 against DOSA 1. Richard Baker and Anthony Docking also returned some fine bowling figures throughout the season.

The season ended on a high note with the Lions defeating Old Launcestonion Blues in the annual cricket match. The Lions won by 27 runs thanks to fine batting efforts by Rod Heodlam, Scott Young and Kerry Smith. This was the first time the Lions hove won the trophy for two years. Rod Heodlam won the Scott Palfreymon Memorial Trophy for his fine innings of 77 runs. The Blacks lost by only four runs to O.L 1 s Blocks. Dovid Brommoll, Rob Russell and Jim Kinstler all batted very well.

TROPHY WINNERS:

The John Muller tAemorial Trophy: Kerry Smith. The Mason Cox Memorial Trophy: Nick Heath. The Nigel Johnston Trophy: James !kin.

• An interested spectator, complete with straw boater, was Mr Michael Hodgman, MHR

(Lib., Denison)

SPORT AT SCHOOL SUMMER SPORTS 1984.

This has been a most successful year so for for the school. There has been been participation in all sports with the lack of opposition in under age Tennis being the only weak spot. The Swimming team set us on the way with a good win in the Southern Championships and then followed up with an even more convincing win in the Island ~~eeting. In the meantime the Soiling team dominated the Inter School event with wins in both the individual and team events. Croig Clifford was our most successful team member and his individual win was outstanding in view of the strength of his opposition.

Mr. Brommoll continues to produce excellent Cricket teams and this year was no exception. After some close games in the Southern roster the team went to Burnie to ploy in the State Final. After scoring over three hundred runs in the first innings, we put Morist into bot and they were dismissed for less than one hundred and fifty. The whole team finally played to its full potential and outclassed the opposition.

Tennis has seen an upsurge in interest since we started using the new courts. Once again we won the Southern Title and travelled North ~o meet Marist in the State Final . The opposition proved too strong and we lost by five rubbers to one. Our team for next year looks to be even stronger than this year•s so we con look forward to more success in the future.

D. Hoskins.

"TO ROW ON A RIVER" At the Southern School Regatta, held a week before the Head of the River, School crews won ll of the 12 races, and, which one did we lose, the lst VIII's . This was history repeating itself, as at the Head of the River in Launceston in the early 1960's, it looked as if history would or could be made by Hut chins winning the "Card", but, the lst VII I could not complete the clean sweep.

Head of the River . Whether you are a ~upporter of the Hydro Electric Commission or not, it must be conceded that the HEC, in the first place made it possible for the Lake Barrington course and venue to be developed as a top rowing centre. It was not a lake before the HEC moved in, but, one does not hear of any credit being given to the prime movers.

A glorious setting, a wonderful c·rowd of spectators and an excellently run regatta, fifteen events, noon start and the Head of the River race started right on time at 3.45p.m. Whereas in the Southern regatta, Dominic was the only School to defeat Hutchins, on 14th April, Scotch/Oakburn, Grammar & ~~arian/St. Patricks showed that in the future they will be worthy opoonents.

Underl3 IV's: Div 1, 2nd to Scotch 2, 2nd to Scotch 3, Hutchins

Under 14 IV's Div 1, 2nd to Scotch, 1.7 secs. 2, 2nd to Scotch, 1.6 secs. 3, Hutchins

Under 16 Lightweight IV's;-Under 15 IV's Div 1, 3rd to M/St. Pat's.

2, Hutchins Under 16 IV's Div 1, 4th to Grammar

2, 2nd to Grammar Under l6VIII's Hutchins Open Lightwe ight IV's Hutchins Open IV' s Div 1 Hutchins H of R VIII ' s Hut chins Aggregate points trophy: Hut chins

Since VIII' s were instituted for the "Golden Fleece Cup", four year spans have been common: Friends 1959-62; Hutchins 1964-67; Hutchins 1969-72; Grammar 1976-1979; Hutchins have broken this sequence by making it five in a row 1980-84.

Congratulations are offe red to the Master in Charge of Rowing, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Stephens, coaches, crews and all those parents who have over the past three months run up hundreds of kilomete rs of car running to training venues, Franklin, Launceston, Devonport and Lake Barrington regattas . Thanks should also be recorded to the School matron and bus drivers, who, have helped in no small way to the smooth operation of rowing activities.

FIFTH HEAD OF THE RIVER TITLE TO HUTCHINS

Coach happy to miss Cup presentation

When the victorious Hutchins Head Of The River eight crew gathered at the· cup presenta­tion at Lake Batrington on Sat­urday, the man they consistent­ly praised was absent.

The crew's coach, John Verney, was unaminously -hailed as the best schoolboy rowing tutor in the State.

A retiring ·man , v ·erney had watched the race from the half-way mark on shore and was content to re­mai n where he was during the pres­entation.

The claims of his oarsmen are sup­por ted by Verney's impressive record .

The Head Of The River victory was Verney's second in succession, which brought his total to eight .

The win was Hutchins' fifth in suc­cession, wh ich equals the re~ord for consecutive wins set by Fnends m the I \l60S, when they were coached by Verney. . .

" It's pleasing to be associated with the crew that equalled my old school's record," Verney said. "A win in thi~

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race is always very satisfying," he said.

Verney said his crew had rowed the race according to schedule.

"We set out to dominate the race and that is what we did," Verney said.

"When we put on the pressure we moved clear and stayed there.

He lauded the efforts of the second placed Dominic crew.

"They rowed very well and should continue to improve," he said .

Verney said the demands the sport placed on coach and crew were exact­in~.

'The crews have to give 100 per cent and the coach has to adopt a pro· fessional attidude.

"The sport is a science and to keep up with the developments takes time and energy."

His Hutchins crew has dominated racing this season with wins in the Cock Of The Mersey, The Mercury Cup and a thi rd placing in the nation­a l titles at Lake Barrington last. month. ·

Hutchins crew in their shell at the end of race - Bow, Glen Moroney; No. 2, Stewart Hutcheon; 3, PhiUip Pearce; 4, lan McMahon; 5, Matthew Grant; 6, Michael : Hughes; 7, Adam Bentley; stroke, Edward Burbury; cox,

Geoffrey Hoskings.

The victorious sweep of Hutchins crews at the Head Of The River regatta at Lake Barrington on Saturday brought back fond memories for two for­mer pupils.

Hutchins won the Head Of The River and was a dear win ner in the aggregate point's trophy.

Pictured above, Mr J . L. Hudspeth, from Launces­ton {right), and Mr J . M. ·Radcliff, from Devonport, hoth ha ye long Hutchin 's legacies.

Press coverage throughout the rowing season has been extensive and at times complimentary to the Hutchins crews. The excellent feature which we have re-printed here, tells the story of the climax of the season.

DEVELOPMENT IS THE STORY OF OUR LIVES

Development of spaces in which to teach, development of curriculums for the enrichment of learning opportunities, development of media and teaching aids designed "to get the message across". The pictures on this page illustrate a few of the more recent developments at Hutchins.

Almosf since the Technical Block was completed in 1977, its facilities have been stretched to its limit. Recent extensions allow space for motor and general mechanics, fibreglassing, decorating and general engineering.

WANTED By the Technical Dept. -Gifts of -: Motor Mower or Outboard Engines past the prime of life and due to be pensioned off and capable of being bolted to a bench.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW- The new 'bay window ' added to the Senior Library, provides much needed additional study area. The light and outlook has changed the whole atmosphere of the building.

A major upgrading of the School 's computer facilities took place In 1983. BBC Micro-computers are hooked to a computer net­work through a file server.

WANTED

By the Computer Centre, Gifts of workable B & W or Colour T.V.'s, with UHF capability.

The newly installed Yamaha Keyboard Music Laboratory allows class-teaching of keyboard performing skills. Twenty students consoles are linked to a master console which allows the teacher to monitor and instruct Individual performers.

WHEN OLD BOYS WERE YOUNG BOYS. This page of photos from the School Archives may stir some

memory cells and start you playing the naming game.

ALL SCHOOLS' FUNCTION "College Colours" Dinner Ball

Old Scholars Associations of Independent Schools located in Hobart have joined together to organise a Dinner Ball, at the new Wrest Point Convention Centre on Friday, ll th tv1ay 1984.

Old Scholars Associations representing the follow­ing Schools are involved: Collegiate, Dominic College, Fahan School, Friends School, Hutchins School, Mt. Carmel College, Sacred Heart College, St. f,•1ary's College, St. Virgil's College.

It is intended that this function will be an annual event and become recognised as one of the principle social events of the year.

A combined Old Scholars Association existed in the 1930's and it is intended that the "College Colours" Committee which is composed of represent­atives of each Association will continue into the future and arrange combined functions for ALL Old Scholars to meet and renew old and establish new friendships.

The function has been given the title of "College Colours" and the theme will be expressed through the display of School Banners and Flags and table decorations, etc. in school colours.

Proceeds will be divided equally between the Lord Mayor's Annual Appeal to assist the needy and the Associations concerned.

Dress will be Dinner Suit for men and tickets will be $30.00 single . A four course meal plus coffee and wine or soft drink will be provided, plus dancing to the Don Gurr Quartet from 7.30p. m.

Make up a party NOW and join in the spirit of "College Colours" and ensure our School is well represented.

Invitations are being extended to the Principals of the nine School's .involved, to attend.

It is intended that ticket sales will be comple ted by the 30th April, so don't delay as each Association initially has been allocated only a limited number of tickets.

Host Association for 1984 is Old Virgilians, 1985 Collegiate Robert Dick & "Hinty" Johnson (Treasurer) represents the HSOBA.

OLD BOYS' COMMITTEE 1983-84

President: Robert Dick, Websters, Liverpool St., - Ph 380200.

Vice-Presidents: Geoff Burrows, Burrows & ~Aeek, 93 Elizabeth Street, - Ph 343087. Leith Thompson, 94 Grosvenor St., -Ph 231368 or 86 Collins St., - 237411.

Hon. Secretary: Ray Vincent, 13 Greenlands Ave., Sandy Bay­Ph 236988.

Hon. Treasurer: F.J.E. (Minty) Johnson, 67 Davey St., -Ph 232~-16

Ex-officio: The Headmaster, Rev. Dr. Dudley Clarke, The Hutchins School, 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay -Ph 251626.

Senior Prefect- 1983, Andrew Atkins, 471 Sandy Bay Road, - 251963.

Old Boys' Board Representative: Richard Pringle-Jones, 15 Norfolk Cres., -Ph 251437 or P.S. Shadforth & Son, 86 Collins St., - 345444.

Committee: T.S. Bruce Boyes, Tinderbox Rd., Piersons Point, - Ph 293533. Wynne Hay, Southport, 7116 - Ph 983165 or 311 Churchill Ave., Ph 253819. Tim Jackson, 1/2 Elboden St., S. Hobart. Nigel Mallett, ' Karingal', Grove 7106- Ph 664326. Ross F. Read, 9 Wellesly Street, South Hobart, Ph 232210 or D.MR - Ph 303584. Richard Sharpe, 24 Derwentwater Ave., Sandy Bay, Ph 251236 or Office 232377. Clive Simpson, 1284 Acton Rd., Cambridge, 7170-Ph 485058. Max Staunton-Smith, Magnet Court Electrical, 17 Magnet Court, Ph 237022 or 2a Elboden Street, -Ph 232258. Tom Vincent, 23 Parliament Street, - Ph 236255.

SUB-CC*~~ITTEES (President & Secretary, ex officio on all sub-committees): BOARD APPOINnAEtH: Vice­Presidents, W.W. Hay. EXECUTIVE: Vice Presidents, Hon. Treasurer. DINNER DANCE (Hutchins Family Cocktail Party), V/Pres. Burrows (Convenor), M. Staunton-Smith, T. Vincent. LUNCHEON: B. Bayes, W. Hay, R. Sharpe, RE-UNia~ V/Pres. Thompson (Convenor), R. Read, C. Simpson, T. Jackson, N. Mallet. SPORTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES­Football, Cricket,Rugby, Debating. All Sub-committees have power to eo-opt additional members.

OLD BOYS' LUNCHEON FRIDAY 18TH MAY 1.10 P,M,

In the Boarding House Dining Room

We don't want the problems of the last December luncheon

EVERYONE MUST BOOK

The Ladies Committee cannot cope with last-minute bookings

DO TWO THINGS NOW - MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY

AND PHONE THE VINCENT$ - 236988

$2.00 a head - for the best value and best company in town

- BOOKINGS CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 16TH HAY -