Ringaroo June 2014 Old Collegians News

Ballarat Clarendon College 06/14 25Reunions1 23Hong Kong Thursday 9 January 2014 - JW Marriott Hotel1 Howard Lam, Ling Chi Lam 2 Man Chon Ma, Ling Chi Lam, Yat Hong Chiu, Man Fai Ma 3 William Cheng, Ford Wong, Robert Ts’o1 2 3430-Year Saturday 22 February 2014 - Macfarland Hall1 David Collinson, Dianne Meek, Andrew Lazarus 2 Bob Boyer, Fiona Boyer (Crawford), Bob Northey 3 Michael Godfrey, Melinda Godfrey (Grose)4 Rosanne Muller, Sue Ogilvie (Sharp), Liz Kelly, Joanne Flannery (Brown)1 23Rowing Reunion Saturday 1 March 2014 - K.D. Baird Boat Shed1 Kizanne Davies, Simone Allan (Webb), Simone Byrne (Titheridge), Tania Coltman 2 Peter Clift, Terry Benjamin 3 John Freeman, Bill Davies, Sari Baird,Marlene Davies, Robert Evans, Nola Freeman

26 Reunions Reunions12 3Clarendon Ladies Saturday 3 May 2014 - David J Sewell Pavillion1 Principal David Shepherd, Joy Coburn (Brazenor) 2 Beverley Neil (Rickard), Jill Grierson (Stringer), Yvonne Murray (Driscoll) 3 Back row: Jick Sloane (Chirnside),Yvonne McDonald (Holmes), front row: Robin Dobson (Oliver), Alison Thompson (Nicholls), Fiona GordonStawell Reunion Wednesday 14 May 2014 - Stawell Trackside Bar & BistroUpcoming 2014 5-Year ReunionReunion Dates Saturday 26 July 20-Year Reunion Saturday 30 August 10-Year Reunion Saturday 18 October

Ballarat Clarendon College 06/14 27Gifts to Clarendon… 1. 2. 3. 5. 4. 6.Thank you to the following peoplewho have generously donated itemsto our collection in recent times.In the following notes, the initials BC stand for Ballarat College, CPLC forthe Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College, and BCC for our present school.Peer years (ie the year the peer group would have completed Year 12)appear in brackets after names.Anderson, Robyn Rogers, Bruce (BC 1955)The Minervan June 1934 Photograph of Ballarat College Dorm taken 5 December 1953 – PaulBenjamin, Terry (BC 1963) Anderson (1955), Graeme Turner (1954), Keith Alexander (1955), Ian McCollDocumentation originating from Terry’s appointment as Chairman of (Prefect) (1953), David Morrison (1955), Mac Fawcett (1955), Lyndonthe Ballarat Clarendon College Foundation, including plans, property Varney(1955), Bruce Rogers(1955), Max Beyer(1955), Tony Fraser(1954)titles, correspondence, reports, photographs, newspaper clippings,school publications, etc. Photograph of Private Annual Reunion 2013 - Lyndon Varney, Mac Fawcett, Bruce Rogers, David Morrison.Coutts, William (BC 1959)Ballarat Clarendon College Football Premiership Teams laminated placemat Walker, Lynette (CPLC 1945)Ballarat College Speech Night 1919 program and prospectus CPLC lapel pinBallarat College Prospectus c1920s Photographs of John S Walker (1941), Stan Walker (1907) and Harold Walker (1912) in uniform (4.-6.).The Minervan 1928, 1953 - 1964 Newspaper clippings relating to Stan Walker’s service as inauguralRingaroo May and December 1994, May 1995, December 1999 manager of the Department of Social Services Rehabilitation Centre at Mt Martha 1945 - 1955.Flynn, MolliePhotograph of John Jackson (1888) and fiancée Therese Martin (3.). Letter from Flight-Lieutenant Colin McKenny to John S Walker’s parentsJohn was the recipient of the Ballarat College Cup in 1887 (1.). after John’s accidental death, after completing his wings course, at Point Cook 23 January 1943 (2.).King, Lesley (CPLC 1940)Framed print, signed by artist, of original Mair Street property. Book prizes awarded to Lynette – 1940 Dux of Form, 1941 Leadership, initiative and proficiency on work and sport (2 vols), 1942 History prize,Ringin, Jeannie 1944 Physical culture, 1945 Dux of school (3 vols).LP recording of Ballarat Clarendon College Concert Band. Recorded 1984 Casual photographs of fellow prefects 1945 –Coralie (Griffith) Owen, June Bowman, Gwynion Robertson, Gwen (Goodwin) Eastwood and Margaret Calder and Lynette Walker, (Head Prefect).

28 Old Collegians News These notes were compiled by Heather Jackson for the District. Eleanor was a member of 1953, Sergeant 1954 and Unit Officer of Platoon with assistance from Di Hook and Elspeth the Ballarat Cornish Association and Victoria No 1, 1955. Stevenson-Matthews. They include news League as well as a Ballarat Red Cross driver. received to mid-May 2014. She held the position of Mayoress of the City Gillian (Skewes) McOmish (1961) on 15 April of Ballarat during her husband’s terms of office 2014, mother of Carolyn (1987) and Richard To ensure information is published please notify 1957-58, 1967-68, 1972-73 and 1977-78 supporting (1985), sister of Helen (1960), David (1964), the school of any death, engagement, marriage her husband in a lifetime of community service as Margaret (1966) and Christine (1968). Gillian or birth, and receipt of a personal-information they raised their family together. entered Clarendon in 1948. update is always welcome. Judith Marion (Wotherspoon) Smith (1942) Gregory Stuart Coish (1967). Gregory attended Deaths on 12 April 2014, wife of Ross, daughter of Jack the school as a day student 1962 – 1964 and as (1914) (dec) and Madge (Dearden) Wotherspoon a boarder 1965 - 1967 gaining his matriculation Where the information is known, notification (1914) (dec) and niece of Vera (Wotherspoon) in English Expression and Literature, Geography, of the death of an Old Collegian will include the Emery (1912) (dec); aunt of Patrick (1977) and European History and Social Studies. He went on name of the spouse, the names of all children, Simon (1976) Wotherspoon. to study at the Secondary Teacher’s College. but only the names of grandchildren if current or past students. Michael Robert Cooke (1955) on 19 February Donald Grant 2014, husband of Jill, son of David (1920) and Gulline (1979) Eleanor Margaret Pat, nephew of Jack Alan (1923); Brother of on November 6, (Pollard) Chisholm Patricia (1950) (dec) and David (1953). Father 2013, husband of (1937) on 12 of Michael (1989) and Louise (1986), Robyn and father February 2014 wife grandfather of Lily (2013) and current of current students of Jack Chisholm student Alexander Harvey. Isabella, William (1937) (dec) and Mick entered the school as a junior in 1944 and Hannah; son mother of Heather and graduated in 1955. He was a Prefect in his of Graeme and Boyd (1963), John final year and Vice-Captain of Garbutt House Lib, brother of (1966), Anne 1954 – 55. Mick played with the 1st XVIII 1951-55, Linda Fitzpatrick Burch (1973) and his drive from the centre playing a significant (1980), Sally Lees (1983) and Heather Phillips Elizabeth Bandy role in the school’s historic win against St Pats (1987). Uncle of Emily Lees (2008), Kate Lees (1980), mother-in-law of Hugh Burch (1973) and in 1954. After leaving school he went on to (2013) and current student Samantha Lees. grandmother of Andrew (1990) and Anthony play 16 games for the Kangaroos from 1959- Don boarded at the school 1974 – 1978. Don Boyd (1993) and Claire (2010) and Matthew 1960. Other sporting achievements at school left school at the end of Year 11 to complete a Bandy (2013). Eleanor studied at Clarendon included the 1st XI in 1952, athletics 1953-55 and farm apprenticeship. He pursued his lifelong from 1933 before leaving to train as a milliner the Cadets Corp, attaining positions of Corporal passion for agriculture running the family farm at Patterson Powell and Morsheads. Enlisting and serving on a number of committees and with the Australian Army, Eleanor served as organisations including Wimmera Machinery a nurse during World War 2 at the Watsonia Field Days Committee, Dooen CFA, Vic No-Till Barracks and the Victoria Park field hospital. Farming Association, Wimmera Conservation Eleanor engaged extensively with the Ballarat Farming Association and Longerenong Landcare. community. She was a foundation member and at times president of the Ballarat Orphanage Lachlan Campbell Carter (1984) on 10 December Auxiliary, the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery Women’s 2013, husband of Nicole Brady, father of Claudia Association and the Central Ladies Bowling and Zoe Carter; brother of Michael (1986), Club, a foundation member of both the Anthony (1987) and Rohan (1988). Sovereign Hill Interiors sub-committee and the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Brent Donald Scott Craggs (1991) on 25 February Commissioner of the Wendouree District Girl 2014. Brother of Arran (1991) and Sia,uncle of David Guides Association as well as Commissioner (2011) and current students Susan and Anita.

Ballarat Clarendon College 06/14 29Engagements Lauren and Scott Wright (1996) - a son Ian McKenzie (1960) is now retired and living atBelinda Cameron (2003) to Joe Nolan Charlie James Mount Martha Victoria enjoying a sea changeAnna Kulman (2005) to Jack Pang from cattle properties in Central NSW and the Hannah (Tippett) (2002) and Nick Macartney Queensland Gulf.Marriages - a daughter Charlie HannahJane Kearney (2001) to Ryan Stevens (1998) Please note the following correction to page 156Michelle Oakham to Byron Wallis (2002) Kate (Barr) (1999) and Glenn Jenkinson of our recent book One Hundred and Fifty Years:Angela Hunter to Alexander Pike (2005) - a son James Alex Ken Baird (1930) and David Baird (1932) wereVictoria Clyne to Anthony Notman (1995) first cousins.Jane Nelson (2002) to Alexander Cairns Michelle (Harbour) (2001) and Mick KennedySara Webster (2006) to Fraol Aliko - a daughter Eva Audrey Karen and Nathan Wallis (1996) - a daughter Isla Georgie Michelle McClure (2006) - a boy Harley Thomas Bye Sarah Louise and Alistair Douglas Sharp (1999) - a daughter Matilda Louise SharpSara Webster on her wedding day What they’re doing now (chronological) Alumni website allowing Old Collegians to stay inBirths Eve Bentley (2013) has gained a place at the contactEliza Sewell (1999) and Shaun Phillips University of Tokyo. Eve has accepted the offer- a daughter Harriet Lila and will travel to Tokyo in August and will be Ballarat Clarendon College has launched a new only one of two Australians studying at the alumni website to allow Old Collegians to stayAbbey (Trembath) (1999) and Anthony university. in contact with the school and keep up-to-dateHammon (1999) - a son Ted Hunter with upcoming school reunions and events. Jessie Dixon (2013), who is studying Nursing/Katherine and Adam Donnan (1994) Paramedics at the Australian Catholic The new website also allows Old Collegians to- a daughter Pippa Rose University, has won the George Alexander search for friends from the same or different Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is peer years and includes a business directoryPrue and Nick Freeman (2001) - a son valued at $15,000 and is open to full time, first for Old Collegians to advertise their businessHenry Edward year rural undergraduate students whom have to our alumni. attained an ATAR of at least 75.Amanda (Thompson) (2002) and Brenton Ward To log in as a member on the site, please visit- a daughter Lucy Joan Class of 1984 www.alumni.clarendon.vic.edu.au or go to the school website www.clarendon.vic.edu.au andLauren and Dru Quinlan (1996) - a son Charlie Ace Jacqueline Hosking is a self-employed children’s follow the links to the alumni page. Once there author and poet you will need to click the “register” button. Megan Brooks works as a Pathology Collector Should you have any problems logging in or for St John of God Health Services. have any queries about the site, please contact Alumni, Events & Auxiliaries Coordinator Georgina Playstead is currently employed in retail. Ross Henderson on (03) 5330 8200 or email [email protected] Joanne (Brown) Flannery is working as a dietician in Western Australia. Christopher Murphy is a Group Manager with Dairy Australia.