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36 Volume 34OldCollegiansNewsThese notes were compiled by Heather Deaths and Angus (2011), Alex and Izzie; son Jackson and Renae Nolan with assistance of Alexander (1920) and Jean Clarkefrom Di Hook.They include news received Where the information is known, (Leishman) (1926) (both dec) andfrom December 2016 to May 2017. notification of the death of an Old brother of John (1956). Alistair boarded Collegian will include the name of the at Ballarat College 1944-1951. To ensure information is published, spouse, the names of all children, please notify the school of any death, but only the names of grandchildren Alan Harold Davidson (1952) on 30engagement, marriage or birth. if current or past students. November 2016. Husband of Marlene,Personal-information updates are father of Barry, Jan and Debbie; brotherpublished as space permits. Obituaries Winston Edward Loveland (1938) on of Ian (1951). Alan attended Ballarathave been provided by family 17 January 2017, husband of Lilian (dec), College 1948-1950.members. father and father-in-law of Beth and Bill, Bruce and Kate, and Jill. Winston Eve Mary Corbett (McLennan) (1955) Peer years (the year the peer group attended Ballarat College 1932-1936. on 24 March 2016, wife of Max; sister would have completed Year 12) appear Winston’s life story is featured on of Sandy. Eve boarded at Clarendon in brackets after names. page 14 of this issue of ringaroo. PLC 1951-1952. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Barbara Lilian Thompson (Walter) Colin John Winnell (1961) on 28 Januaryreaders are warned these pages may (1946) on 25 December 2016, wife of 2017, husband of Marlene. Colin attendedcontain names and images of deceased Barry (dec), mother of Suellen, David Ballarat College in 1958.persons. and Andrew; sister of Leila Guymer (1940) and Elinor Stanley (dec) (1942). Murray James Collins (1962) on 6 Additional Old Collegians Barbara boarded at Clarendon PLC August 2016, son of Dave and Ivy (both news can be found 1941-1946. She was Head Prefect, deceased), brother of Dorothy (dec) and on our alumni website Kennedy House Captain and winner of Don. Murray attended Ballarat College alumni.clarendon.vic.edu.au the Coulter Cup in her final year. A very 1960-1962. competent sportswoman, Barbara was the ‘go to’ person if any sporting team Matthew Edward Powell (2002) on 5 were short of players! Barbara excelled February 2017; son of David (1973) and in all areas. The Coulter Cup was Lorraine, brother of Robert (2003) and awarded annually to a girl holding the Emma. Matthew attended the school leading place in ‘work, sport and above 1993-2000. all moral character’. Barbara went on to study music at the Melbourne Thomas David Nugent (2007) on 20 Conservatory of Music and played November 2016; son of James Nugent tennis for the University of Melbourne. and Diane Gibney, brother of Libby Barbara was an appreciated member of (2005). Thomas attended the school the Stawell Old Collegians group and 1999-2007. will be missed by all who knew her. Hayden Dean Tolley (2016) on 27 Alistair George Clarke (1951) on 8 January 2017; son of Lee-Anne and Neil December 2016; husband of Cynthia, Tolley, brother of Frazer and Davis. father of Sally Neilson (1978) and Alistair Hayden boarded at the school 2013 – (1976) and grandfather of Sam (2010) 2016. A service in his memory was held at the school on Friday 10 February 2017.

37 01 03 02 01 David Dyer 02 Matthew Powell 03 Hayden TolleyA. David P Dyer (Principal 1960-1966) Ballarat a culture of strict Presbyterian Ryder Cheshire Foundation andObituary supplied by daughter, driven rules and expectations, such as Community Aid Abroad (now Oxfam).Elizabeth Fahie. the prohibition of boarders playing sport on Sundays, many of which During these years, the Headmaster’sDavid Dyer, Headmaster of Ballarat he challenged head on. He also residence was ‘Dumbarton’ in SturtCollege from 1960 to 1966, died challenged some of the barriers that Street and living ‘on site’ meant thatpeacefully after a short illness on 19 had historically existed between Heads family and professional life were deeplyNovember 2016. His funeral was held of other independent schools - Catholic entwined. Staff members recruitedseveral weeks later at St Carthage’s and Protestant - and between from overseas and their families livedChurch in Parkville. non-Government and Government with David and Betty and their systems. Ballarat College enjoyed a children, whilst more permanentDavid was born on Easter Sunday particularly close relationship at that accommodation was found for them.in 1927, in Giggleswick Settle, the time with the girls’ school, Clarendon, Council meetings were held in thesecond child of Marjorie and Arthur, and he worked closely with then dining room of Dumbarton (with Bettya Headmaster and World War I veteran. Headmistress, Miss Margaret McPherson. expected to keep the children quietAt the end of WWII and following a and serve supper at a designated pointperiod in the Fleet Air Arm of the Navy, The young Headmaster stepped into in the proceedings) and the childrenDavid attended Brasnose College, his new role as very much a ‘hands on’ enjoyed the extended ‘playground’ ofOxford, where he read English and leader, focussing immediately on such the school grounds in their adventuresHistory. He left for Australia in 1951 essentials as would improve the school with the children of staff, who livedas a ‘ten pound Pommy migrant’ and amenities for both boarders and staff. within other parts of the school.taught at St Peter’s College Adelaide, In 1962, the E.D. Mackinnon Buildingwhere he met and married Betty was opened by then Prime Minister, Leaving this close and caringMcFarlane. In August 1960, David Sir Robert Menzies. David had a community was a wrench for thewas appointed to the position of determined streak that identified a family, but in 1966 David was appointedHeadmaster of Ballarat College, problem and doggedly saw it through to the position of Head of Camberwellwhere he remained for 6 years. to resolution. Contrary to the advice of Grammar School in Melbourne, where locals, he commissioned the replanting he remained until 1987. In retirement,Ballarat College of the early 1960s of a sports ground in the middle of he and Betty returned to live inwas a regional boarding school that summer and defied the elements Buninyong and subsequently Ballarat,had been hit hard by the downturn to ensure its successful growth by where they remained for 27 years,in the rural economy. On his arrival personally moving watering systems rekindling old friendships and engagingat the school, David and his family every two hours, setting his alarm to in social justice efforts anew includingexperienced the warmth of a get up during the night. In 1965, David work with the community’s homelesswelcoming community that offered and members of the school council and support of asylum seekers andlifelong friendships, kindness and toured much of the Western District, refugees. David was a foundingsupport. The friendliness of Western gathering support for the school’s member of the Ballarat branch of theDistrict farmers, parents of boarders, Centenary Building Appeal. David’s Asylum Seeker Support Network.who would visit with produce from strong commitment to social justicetheir properties, to talk about their was evident even as a young man and David’s contribution to education boys and with invitations to visit he became personally involved with did not end at the front gates of thewith his family, was overwhelming. and led the school’s support of the school and, through his involvement However, David also encountered in on a range of government appointed

38 Volume 34 committees during the 1970s and career, he developed a new way to use are based on feedback from 1980s, he was awarded an Order of soil tests in agriculture and worked as supervising senior doctors, along with Australia medal in 1983. After his an expert witness in agriculture and the intern’s input into the hospital and retirement, David continued to environment. Recently, Robert ability to go above and beyond. Damian participate on school councils and developed an interest in aviation which plans to stay on in Ballarat next year as boards (including the Clarendon led to an Australia-wide business in a surgical resident. College Council) and became a five Australian states and involvement mentor for young Principals and in the investigation of aviation Matthew Nigro (2007) has been those aspiring to positions of incidents and accidents. recognised for his hard work and leadership. Throughout his life, David dedication by winning a student award retained an unswerving belief that Jessica Downey (1997) is the Planning at the Ballarat Base Hospital. The educational opportunities must be and Coordination Manager at Wengfu award also recognises Matthew to be just, inclusive and open to all and he Australia and lives in Melbourne with at the top of his clinical school. worked tirelessly to achieve this. her husband, Ivan, and daughter, Tilly. David was also focussed on the most Jorden Heys (2012) recently graduated important relationships in his life, Amy Maiden (1997) is returning to from The University of Melbourne with with his wife of almost 59 years, their Australia after a decade in London. She a Bachelor of Music (Hons) majoring in children, their partners and is currently the General Manager and composition. He has recently been grandchildren. Co-CEO of the Australian Theatre for awarded a commission from the Young People (ATYP). In 2016, Amy Melbourne Conservatorium of Music At his funeral service, his great accepted the Helpmann Award for best and Melbourne Recital Centre for a friend, Father Bill Edebohls, reflected touring production for their play chamber work to be premiered in 2018. that “David was the man he was Sugarland. Amy started 2017 by taking because he lived and died giving a two scholarship winners to Los Angeles Todd Jacobsson (2012) has been cast in damn.” He is forever loved and to represent ATYP at G’Day USA as part the Australian production of The Book remembered by his wife, Betty, of an initiative she formed with Rebel of Mormon. children, Elizabeth, John and Sarah, Wilson and Rose Byrne. and seven grandchildren. Dale Hinkley (2013) was awarded a Amy Garner-Buchanan (2003) has Rural Finance Scholarship to assist himEngagements recently moved to London to study a with his agriculture studies while at Masters in Classical Acting at the university. Dale is studying a BachelorHamish McGregor (1987) to Kirsty Villis London Academy of Music and of Agriculture at the University of Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Later this year, Melbourne. His degree major isAnthea Richmond (1994) to Michael Quinn she will perform for agents in London, Agriculture Science, focusing on plant New York City and Los Angeles. and soil science, and includes timeBirths studying at the Dookie campus. The Chris Tobing (2003) co-founded scholarship has also helped Dale crossHollie (Troon) (2003) and Dallas Doolan NusantaRun in 2013 with Jurian Andika paths with chief executives, grain- a son, Ziggy William by running 53km from the National brokers and insurers. After his degree, Monument (Monas) in Jakarta to the Dale hopes to forge a career inWhat are they doing now? Bogor Botanical Garden in Bogor, West agronomy, while continuing to help on Java, raising $13,000. Late last year, 200 his parents’ farm.Robert Cumming (1966) has runners ran a 145km route, Cirebon toundertaken an agricultural career, Purwokerto, raising money for the Jenelle Payne (2013) recently graduatedwhich involved research with CSIRO in purchase of a 760-square-metre plot of with a Bachelor of Science at thesoils and agronomy. In addition to land to construct the Intan Permata University of Adelaide and is nowpublishing over 35 scientific junior high school building. They have studying a Doctor of Veterinarypublications, Robert was also the NSW already raised $67,200 so far of their Medicine extended masters degree.director for the Australian Soil and $150,500 target.Plant Analysis Council. In his later Jack Walker (2014) has toured the United Damian Johnson (2007) was named as States with the James Morrison Academy one of two interns to win an award at Orchestra and is looking to study in Texas. the Ballarat Base Hospital for his hard work and dedication. The intern awards

39Kate Douglas (2015) received the Young trumpeter, James Morrison.The course Citizen of the Year Award for the will enable Jack to learn and performNorthern Grampians region. with many other great jazz musicians From top to bottom Rory Elliott, Oliver Coad, including Ross Irwin (The Cat Empire) and Anita Craggs, Chelsea Byrne, Gemma DavidsonAlexandra Moore (2015) was awarded a Morrison himself, as well as study incontract for the 2017 Australian Ballet areas of improvisation and musicology. Six Old Collegians (2016) receivedCompany season. Later in 2017, Jack will musically direct a scholarships at the Swinburne production of Company for University Scholarship presentations Simon McWilliam (2015) has Warrnambool’s Holiday Actors. in May 2017. Vice-Chancellor’scommenced a Bachelor of Fine Arts Excellence Scholarship - Rory Elliott(Dance) at VCA in 2017, after Mira Stephens (2016) has commenced and Oliver Coad; Deans’ Outstandingcommencing a Bachelor of Film and a Bachelor of Music, classical Achievement Scholarship - GemmaTelevision at Swinburne in 2016. performance on tenor saxophone, at Davidson; Science, Technology, the University of Melbourne. Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)Georgia Ballinger (2016), Sammy Mitchell Scholarship - Anita Craggs and(2016) and Beth Tucker (2016) were Lachlan Taylor (2016) was our nominee Brandon Rich (absent at presentation);selected to audition for Top Class Dance for the Senior Student of the Year in and Access Scholarships - Chelseaafter receiving A+ for solos in 2016. the 30th Annual Awards for Byrne and Gemma Davidson. Contribution to Education sponsoredOlivia Cunningham (2016), Rory Elliott by the City of Ballarat and the(2016), Julia Kittelty (2016), Ashlen Australian College of Educators.Plumridge (2016) and Kate Walker (2016) Lachlan has commenced hisall had pieces of art selected for the Next undergraduate medical degree atGen Exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery. Monash University and we wish himNext Gen showcases the very best Art, every success.Studio Art,Visual Communication Designand Media work from the region. Harry Wrigglesworth (2016) hasAshlen’s photographic series, Through commenced a Bachelor of Arts (Audiothe Eyes of a Child, received the Production) at the Australian College ofPhotography award. the Arts. He will be learning about the theory of sound as well as applying thisLouis Edwards (2016) has commenced knowledge in a more practical settingat the Victorian College of the Arts, through studio recording, mixing, andstudying a Bachelor of Music, majoring mastering; running live productions;in Jazz and Improvisation. and manipulating sound in the post-production stage of video editing.Riley Fitzgerald (2016) is starting a The skills he acquires will allow him toprofessional year with the Royal New go on to work in professional recordingZealand Ballet Company. studios, work with musicians or actors in live performance contexts or evenLachlan Mansell (2016) had three work in post-production at studios,on-the-spot offers through auditions such as Paramount Pictures.and is attending RMIT this year.Sarah Perkins (2016) is starting a seniorprofessional year at the QueenslandBallet company.Jack Quail (2016) was accepted into theJames Morrison Academy, a specialistjazz institution led by virtuoso jazz

40 Volume 34Class of 1987 Elena Snow (Lagogiannis) is a Business Natalie Lamont (1996) is Director of Manager at Eva Tilley Memorial Home. Planning and Change Management Fiona Anderson is a supervisor at at Samsung in Europe.Deakin University. Anthony Webb is an accountant at MAS Tax Accountants, Ballarat. Catherine Littlejohn (2013) is an Au PairGillian Block (Bradford) is a Youth in Camden, London.Justice Worker (currently on maternity Class of Clarendonleave) at the Department of Health and Emma Littlejohn (2013) is an Au Pair Human Services. Joan Baumber (Berwick) (1939) recently in Hanwell, London. celebrated her 95th birthday. JoanTania Coltman is living in Melbourne continues to volunteer for her church Phoebe Uebergang (2006) is awith her husband and three teenage as secretary and is still involved in the paramedic at London Ambulancedaughters. U3A (Natural Resources), Independent Service NHS Trust. Retirees and Probus. She has sevenCatherine Faull is a Personal grandchildren and was recentlyAlarm Response Monitor Officer accompanied by her granddaughter at Safety Link. to the Clarendon Ladies Reunion.Michelle Green (Hemming) is an Art Valerie Case (Fraser) (1954) continues toTeacher and VCE coordinator at Ballarat be involved with her church, assistingClarendon College. with the flowers, and also the Campbells Creek Bowling Club.Leanne Keem (Middleton) is anEditorial Production Coordinator at Jan Kerr (1968) is an artist at On theFairfax Media. Tiles Craft.Jennifer Loughnan (Carpenter) is a Frances Lawson (Bell) (1936) was theBusiness Manager at Sacred Heart guest speaker at the recent ClarendonCollege, Yarrawonga. Ladies Reunion. Frances will celebrate her 99th birthday later this year.David Lumsdon is a teacher at BendigoSenior Secondary College. He is taking Dr Christine Tippett, AM, (1963) has2017 off work to travel. been acknowledged by the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, whichKerryn McGillen (Campbell-Jones) is a celebrates the outstandingDirector of Music at Siena College, achievements of women in Victoria.Camberwell. She was acknowledged for her work in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. ChristineHamish McGregor is a builder at was the first female president of theMcGregor Building. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians andGabrielle Morrissey (Menzies) is an Gynaecologists in 2006. She helped tooffice administrator at Yu Fish Pty Ltd. establish the Monash Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit in the 1990s andMary-Lou Quayle is a nurse at was the Chairwoman of expert panelNazareth House. on abortion law reform in 2008. In 2010, Christine was made a Member ofJohn Rowland is an army officer with the Order of Australia.the Defence. LondonBronwyn Salter (McBeath) is aRegistered Nurse at Ballarat Health Thomas Crabtree (2006) is a seniorServices. surveyor at Transport for London.Jamie Sleep operates a plumbingbusiness in Ballarat, employing 10 staff.