The Old Southportonians Review No. 138 SUMMER 2011 Old boys gathered, exchanged memories and had a great time. That is what will be remembered
Old Southportonians Association Council 2011 Founded 1907 OSA COUNCIL 2011 President Paul Wood (Del 80-84) Vice-President Peter Lockhart (Tho 62-65) Hon. Secretary Nathan Quartermaine (McK 96-99) Hon. Asst. Secretary Brodie Cunningham (Tho 02-07) Hon. Treasurer Damien Moffrey (Wal 81-88) Hon. Asst. Treasurer Ashley Quinton (Kai 84-85) Patron Jake MacRonald (Tho 49-57) Immediate Past President V. Bruce Wright (Rad 76-85) NON-EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS Hon. Editor Review Bruce Rogers (McK 58-62) Membership Development Scott Andrews (Wal 94-98) Young Old Boys Representative Dominic Buckland (Kai 98-10) ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS James Kennett (Wal 70-74) Ian Browne (Del 82-83) John Hillier (Atk 78-87) Christopher Johnstone (Bid 79-90) Tony Burchill (Rad 78-84) Ross Norman (Del 85-89) Simon Nicholls (Tur 80-86) Jock Beveridge (Atk 86-89) James Stewart (Del 93-97) Paul Veivers (Del 75-80) Vaughan Oxenford (Mel 80-84) OLD BOYS ON SCHOOL COUNCIL F.D. Perrin (Rad 78-84) V.B. Wright (Rad 76-85) P.A. Graham (Tho 59-65) M.M.A. Blumenstein (Mau 88-92) G.C. Rix (Wal 72-77) School Archivist Lesley Walker Auditor WHK Audit & Assurance, Carrara St, Benowa EDITORIAL COMMITTEE The Old Southportonians Review B. Rogers (McK 58-62) K. Hailey (OSA Coordinator) LAYOUT & DESIGN Csquared Design BRANCH REPRESENTATIVES BRISBANE J. MacAulay (Del 94-96) D. Fielding (McK 83-87) CENTRAL WEST NSW R. Nicholls (Tur 80-88) CENTRAL WEST QLD W. Chandler (Del 48-58) M. Macmillan (Del 83-86) DARLING DOWNS B. Battersby (Kai 77-79) D. Greenup (Del 82-86) FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND T. McInnes (McK 80-86) M. Trout (Kai 76-80) HONG KONG W. Parfitt (Mel 78-82) B. Michael (Rad 80-93) Kaye Hastie (Ex TSS Staff) LOCKYER VALLEY A.G.M. Kemp (Tho 56-63) Mrs A.A. Kemp LONDON D.G. Serafini (Mel 88-98) S. Douglas (Tho 83-91) C. Faes (Tur 83-84) MACKAY G. McKinnon (Tur 80-84) NEW ZEALAND R. Mehta (McK 88-92) J. Mcllwain (McK 75-83) NORTHERN RIVERS NSW P. Kerkenezov (Del 57-65) NORTHERN TERRITORY N. Eames (Mel 57-65) NORTH QUEENSLAND R.A.W. Lyne (Tho 69-74) PAPUA NEW GUINEA C. Burgess (Kai 85-88) ROCKHAMPTON D.J.D. Rodgers (McK 01-05) ROMA N. Cameron (Bid 85-89) S. Gray (McK 49-52) D. Jones (Del 75-78) SINGAPORE C. Poetzscher (Wal 83-87) SOUTH AUSTRALIA H. Muller (McK 49-52) D. Jones (Del 75-78) SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND S. Fraser (McK 71-74) G. Webster (Tho 57-63) STANTHORPE P.C. Blundell (Tho 75-79) SUNSHINE COAST M. Elks (Del 73-74) SYDNEY J.M. Hawker (McK 59-63) I. Lambert (Wal 74-78) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA G. Tweedie (Del 63-65) VICTORIA W.N. Adderley (Del 59-68) L. Meerkin (JS 42-47) WESTERN AUSTRALIA S.J. Conran (Bid 89-93) WIDE BAY D. McIver (Del 48-52) D. Chandler (Del 87-92) HIDDEN CREEK Manager Clinton Cronk Enquiries (02) 6679 3469, 0410 622 125 clinton.cronk@tss.qld.edu.au OSA OFFICE OSA Coordinator - Mrs Kris Hailey The Southport School, Winchester Street, Southport QLD 4215 Tel 07 5531 9803, Fax 07 5591 2124, Email osa@tss.qld.edu.au Web link www.tssoldboys.com.au Keep in touch 2 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Contents From the President Pg 4 Editorial Pg 5 From the Headmaster Pg 6 Keeping in Touch Pg 7 Cover page Pictured Murray Murdoch (Tho 57-62) Garth Davidson (Del 48-58) John Wettenhall (Tho 51-55) Archie Douglas (Tho 56-61)* Lance Look (Tho 56-61)* Alastair Bassingthwaighte (58-60)* Ian McLaren (55-61)* *Celebrating their 50 Year Reunion ARTICLE Reunion Weekend Pg 8-13 TSS Foundation Pg 14 Branch Functions Pg 15 Race Day Pg 16-17 Bursaries Pg 18 Mentors Update Pg 19-21 Births, Baptisms and Weddings Pg 22-23 REFLECTIONS By Bert Cockerill Pg 24 MEMORIES Pg 25-26 Request to share your ideas Pg 27 CALENDAR Dates to remember Pg 27 OLDEST OLD BOY William Slane Pg 29 PERSONAL NOTES Pg 30-31 Bill Chandler Pg 32-33 SPORTING UPDATES Reds Pg 34-38 TSS SCHOOL NEWS Pg 39-41 OBITUARIES Pg 42-45 BEQUESTS Donald Stuart Scott Pg 46-47 FINANCIALS Pg 48-51 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 3
From the President It is a pleasure to be able to write an overview of the Old Southportonians activities for the last edition of the OSA magazine for 2011. I d like to start by giving our newest Old Boys a warm and heartfelt welcome to the Old Southportonians Association a community you will be a part of for ever. With our Young Old Boys program and the developing support through the OSA Online Community for mentoring, study and work experience, please do not wait five to 10 years before you tap into this valuable resource. I m sure you will all agree that time has flown by this year. The year started with floods in Queensland and New South Wales, a cyclone in North Queensland, an earthquake in New Zealand and a tsunami in Japan, not to mention a number of other natural disasters that happened both nationally and internationally throughout 2011. The positive from all of the devastation was the way our community come together and offered assistance to those in need. These events were covered in depth in our first edition of the OSA magazine, published in May this year. As we are all aware, the economic turmoil of the United States of America and Europe is having severe effects on not only Australia, but the rest of the world. Despite the doom and gloom, we all continue on with our lives. It causes us to reflect and take stock of what is important to us our family our community. TSS community remains strong, as does the School Spirit, and this is evident with the continued and ever-increasing numbers of Old Boys that visit the School and gather for various events held at the School and all over the world. This year, the OSA, along with the Branch Representatives, have held functions in Perth, Port Moresby, Mulgowie, Katherine, Toowoomba, Hervey Bay, Barcaldine, Cairns, Sydney, London, Hollywood and Northern Rivers. The Old Boys community remains in constant contact with the OSA Office through quarterly newsletters and bi-annual magazines. Every day we receive notification of addresses from lost Old Boys through our recently introduced TSS Old Boys website, narrowing the gap of Old Boys missing from our database. These events take an enormous amount of preparation and I would like to again thank all involved. The Reunion Weekend this year was very successful and was one of the biggest gatherings of Old Boys at the School. This proves that more Old Boys are realising the importance of remaining in contact with the OSA their community. The range of Old Boys who visited the school is vast; from our newest Old Boys who left in 2010 to our oldest Old Boys who left over 60 years ago or more. A very special and unique event involving the Older Old Boys is organised every year and this year, over 40 Older Old Boys received the OSA commemorative tie, which is presented to Old Boys who were enrolled at the School 60 years or more ago. The special tie is graciously accepted and worn by those recipients with immense pride. At this year s Old Boys weekend I had the pleasure to invite immediate past president Bruce Wright to present Bill Chandler with the Mervyn Dane Collings award. This award has only been presented four times and is only awarded to those who have contributed enormously to the OSA and the School over many years. More detailed information can be found in this publication. Congratulations Bill. The OSA Mentor program saw a number of very generous and accomplished Old Boys give their time and knowledge, speaking to TSS students this year. The TSS Old Boys network is an incredible source of knowledge and has a wealth of experience that the School holds in high regard. The School, in conjunction with the OSA Office, is keen to tap into every Old Boy who is prepared to help guide the young students of today through their various decisions that they must make in the later stages of life at school. We sincerely thank all those who were involved the names and details of these caring Old Boys who were involved in the OSA Mentor program, is published on page 21. We strongly encourage more Old Boys to become involved in the OSA mentor program the rewards are priceless for both you and the students involved. For more information, contact the OSA Office. 4 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Editorial I wish we had kept in touch. How often do we hear those words when we read of a good friend who passed on? Because of our busy lifestyles, it seems almost too hard to keep in touch with our old friends while being in the business of making new ones. Even when you eventually get to be a senior, over 60, you are sometimes so busy you cannot think. Everyone knows how that feels. This is about keeping in touch it s about remembering that which is important to you and about looking back in pride at your achievements while you were at our school. Our magazine is important for cementing friendships that have been forged over time and introducing new friends to our circle. The OSA Review makes it easy for you to keep in touch by reporting all the OSA news and including some favourite columns like Bert Cockerill s Reflections and whether you are into swimming, rowing, football, tennis, cricket or any sport, you ll most likely find something about your favourite pastime here. Remember, keeping in touch is so important if you have any old Southportonians in your circle of friends, make sure they know about the Review and all the news contained therein. Enjoy your read. Bruce Rogers (McK 58-62) Editor Contributions Welcome We are always interested in what you have been doing with your life, news of your travels and who you have caught up with from TSS. All contributions should be directed to: OSA Office, TSS, Winchester Street, Southport 4215 or email to osa@tss.qld.edu.au The OSA publishes personal notes in good faith as a service to the school community and to the alumni. The OSA accepts no responsibility for publishing information in this section of the magazine that may be erroneous, incomplete or false. From the President the President cont. The OSA Council and Committee have worked hard again this year to keep the OSA on track financially. The introduction of one fundraising event each year has helped to raise much needed funds for those families who would like to provide their boys with the same education they were fortunate enough to receive. The bursaries are awarded annually to students who have a connection with the TSS community. The OSA Race Day is a very successful event held in October each year and provides much needed funds that are allocated to families in need. This has never been more important for our community especially in times like these. Thank you to all those in our community who supported this event. Sincere thanks to our major sponsor, SmartPrint Fleet Management, for their generous support to this very worthy cause. Thank you for the support of the School Council and in particular the Headmaster, with whom the OSA has been working directly with resolving matters facing the School and the OSA. It has been a pleasure working with all involved this year in my first term as OSA President. A special thank you to Kris Hailey for all of the incredible work she does for the OSA, not to mention keeping me in line as well. Mention must also be made to the staff of The Southport School who actively help support the OSA and endorse the undeniable value our association adds to the School. The OSA s strategic plan presented to the School Council last year included the implementation of a full-time OSA Coordinator to assist with communicating and providing support to all members of the OSA. The OSA Office has been instrumental in coordinating and maintaining contact with our members, and this has helped to keep our community up to date with events and the continuing projects taking place at the School. Before I conclude, I would like to mention that this year we have seen the passing of quite a few members of our community. To those of you in our community who have lost loved ones this past year, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Finally, on behalf of the OSA Council and myself, I d like to wish our entire TSS community, Old Boys and families a very merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous 2012. All the best, Paul Wood (Del 80-84) THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 5
From the Headmaster He is not missing. He is here. These words formed part of the address given by Lord Plumer in 1927 at the unveiling of the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres in Belgium. The Germans needed to control Ypres to go on and take the Channel Ports through which British support was flooding into France. Several battles were fought, including the battle referred to as Passchendael. British and Commonwealth soldiers often passed through the Menin Gate (Menenpoort) on their way to the front lines, some 300,000 of them died in the battles. Ninety thousand of these soldiers have no known graves. The Menin Gate Memorial s Hall of Memory contains names on stone panels of 54,896 Commonwealth soldiers who died in those World War I battles around Ypres, but whose bodies have never been identified or located. Ten Old Boys are named on those stone panels. Following the Menin Gate Memorial opening in 1927, the citizens of Ypres wanted to express their gratitude towards those who had given their lives for Belgium s freedom. Every evening at 20:00 hours, buglers from the local fire brigade close the road that passes under the Memorial and sound the Last Post. In 1993, well before our time at TSS, Kate and I visited a number of the World War I battlefields. As a non-historian I was initially a somewhat reluctant visitor to that part of the world, yet very quickly I came to realise what an important place it is for Australians. The greetings and gratitude from the locals when they found out we were Australian was amazing. To see streets in these small French and Belgian towns named after Australian cities was quite surprising. To learn about the role of our soldiers on the Western Front was very educational, while being both inspiring and sad at the same time. At Menin Gate the 8pm service was particularly moving. I am pleased that next year a contingent of over 40 boys from Years 5 to 12, and staff and parents, will participate in a music and cadet tour of the Western Front. The choir will sing at a number of churches and ceremonies, including being a part of the Menin Gate ceremony singing the hymn and laying a wreath. It has been arranged that one of our boys will play the Reveille on that night; a great honour for the School. The names of the Old Boys at Menin Gate will be located by the boys, as will the five graves of Old Boys at the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, where a TSS Ceremony of Remembrance will also be conducted. The group will also visit a number of other sites where Old Boys lie or are commemorated, including Albert, Flanders War Museum, Fromelle, Le Hamel, Dernancourt and Pozieres. It will be a wonderful trip and one that key organiser and Head of the Preparatory School Mr Jeff Symms hopes may be a regular educational tour on our program. Thank you - As I write this article I am looking out my window at the newly completed Bennett Building (to the west of the Dixon Administration Building) housing the Year 7 Centre, Visual Art Centre and the Leadership Development facilities. Thank you to the many Old Boys who philanthropically contributed to this wonderful new threestorey facility. The Year 7 Centre will house staff from now until late next year, during which time the old Sheil building will be demolished and a new Student Services, staff room, Robotics and Drama building will be completed. In 2013, the Year 7 boys will move into their new Year 7 Transition Program Centre and join the secondary School. Between the appeals to refurbish Delpratt House, rebuild the River Centre and build the new Bennett Building, 2010 was the most successful philanthropic year in recent history. Again, my thanks, and the thanks of the School Council, to all who have helped make this happen. Best wishes Greg Wain Headmaster 6 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Online www.tssoldboys.com.au Keeping in Touch Many of you will have been visited our new online community database www.tssoldboys.com.au in recent months to update your profile, post photos, search for your schoolmates, check events, functions and meeting dates and even join the Super XV footy-tipping competition. The OSA Office encourages all TSS past students to seek out the website, which has limitless potential in developing a solid networking support system for all Old Boys. Joining this community database is completely free and all Old Boys are invited to register. Log on and update your profile, add a picture and your bio, update your contact details so you will receive all the latest enewsletters, emails and invitations to various events. For more info, contact the OSA Office on osa@tss.qld.edu.au Footy Tipping Top 3! 1 Congratulations to the top three placed Old Boys in the Super XV footy-tipping competition. Points Name Peer year 88 Kevin O Dowd 1999 87 David Watts 1969 86 Timothy Borten 1988 A big thank you to our sponsors, Bendigo Bank, Burling Brown Architects and Baker, Affleck, Moffrey Chartered Accountants, for providing the prizes. Well done to all involved and we hope you will all join in again for the next footy-tipping competition. 1 PHOTO - The very happy Kevin O Dowd pictured accepting his prize from Bendigo Bank Relationship Manager Peter Kai-Nielsen. THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 7
Reunion Weekend 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 PHOTO - Reunion family BBQ on TSS river ovals. 2 PHOTO - Jake Ogburn 3 PHOTO - Ryan Corrigan, Dave McClymont, Jack Rankin 4 PHOTO - Gladiator Challenge 5 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW PHOTO - Delpratt Breakfast on Clock Tower lawn
Reunion Weekend Old Boys gathered, exchanged memories and had a great time. That is what will be remembered... 1 This year, crowds of Old Boys descended on campus to reignite and invigorate the Spirit that is definitely alive and well in TSS Old Boys, both young and old. A reunion is many things to many people. Its major significance, though, is to keep contact with traditions and have a sense of place. Renewing acquaintances with people and travelling to the places that were once so important in our lives helps refresh our perspective on what has happened to us since our schooldays. We also have a chance to give our significant other, a glimpse into our past. The Generations Dinner was the start to a very busy weekend of events. Situated this year in the brand-new Old Gym Café were over 150 second, third and fourth-generation families. The venue, while not the traditional place for the dinner, was very well accepted and was nicely decorated in school colours, with photos from archives displayed on photo boards around the entire area. The next scheduled event was the traditional Older Old Boys assembly. Here we had 50 Older Old Boys attend, along with their wives and families. These Older (and wise) gentlemen commenced school 60 years ago and were therefore eligible to receive the Commemorative Older Old Boys tie. All those 1951 Old Boys who were unable to attend were posted their commemorative tie. After assembly, lunch followed for all the OOBs and their families in the Dining Hall. Bert Cockerill (McK 46-55) was thrilled to do the traditional Roll Call and kept everyone entertained recounting stories that have grown over the years. still managed to entice over 50 Old Boys to share morning tea and a chat with the Acting Headmaster, Mr Alan Parsons, joined by Mrs Kate Wain. The Rediscovery Tour of the School saw over 50 Old Boys visit the various new and old buildings on campus. The Reunion Family BBQ on the River Ovals at lunchtime was a huge success. Entertainment was provided by Young Old Boys singer Jake Ogburn (Mel 00-07). A gladiator challenge and jumping castle was provided for the children, as well as Mr Whippy ice creams for everyone! The Old Boys Reunion Dinner on Saturday evening took place in the Dining Hall and saw over 180 Old Boys and partners attend this very special annual dinner. At the dinner, Old Boy and staunch supporter of TSS Bill Chandler (Del 48-58) was presented with the very prestigious Mervyn Dane Collings Award by Past President Bruce Wright. A very deserving award for a man who has served the School and OSA for over 50 years. Pictures do speak louder than words these photos help to capture how successful the 2011 Old Boys Weekend was 2 Saturday commenced with the Delpratt Breakfast organised by Phil Ward, Delpratt housemaster, with the most ever on record of Old Boys attending. Next function was the Headmaster s morning tea after such a large breakfast, we 1 2 PHOTO - Fraser Perrin, Rev Canon Bruce Maughan, Bruce Wright, Paul Wood PHOTO - Conrad Brown, Brodie Cunningham, Alex McCowan, Dean Counter, Josh Perring, Alex Uruchurtu THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 9
Seated Row: Peter Larner (Junior School 1948-52), Bill Laver (McK 1943-46), Edward Kernke (Del 1945-49), Sam Pollard (Del 1945-48), Bob Akes (Del 1945-47), Keith Gill (Del 1945-47), Tom Eady (Del 1944-48), Graeme Parry (Tho 1943-51), Trevor Dover (Del 1942-43), Ian Bucknell (Junior School 1939-41), Ray Lewis (Tho 1938-40), Peter Fletcher (McK 1937-41), Jim Dover (Del 1937-39), Ellis Goldman (Tho 1935-39), Alan Radcliffe (Tho 1927; 1935-39) Second Row: Paul Brown (Del 1948-51), John Douglas (Del 1948-52), Tom Frith (Del 1948-50), Roger Harding (Mitre 1948-50), Errol Steinhardt (McK 1948-50), Peter Dowling (Tho 1946-48), Bill Campbell (Tho 1947-56), Neil Goldsmith (Del 1947-53), Bert Cockerill (McK 1946-55), John Walker (McK 1946-50), Charles Eden (McK 1946-48), John Taylor (McK 1945-51), Bob Andrew (Del 1945-51) Third Row: Lew Cooper (McK 1949-55), A. Gavan Lahey (McK 1943-49), Alan McWilliam (Del 1945-48), Spencer Sutton (McK 1948-50), Graeme Rylance (McK 1950-56), Jake MacRonald (Tho 1949-57), John Austin (Tho 1950-53), Garth Davidson (Del 1948-58), David Miller (Tho 1948-54), Neville Hawkins (Del 1950-51), Sandy Taylor (Tho 1949-53) Fourth Row: John Roberts (McK 1950-51), Bill Chandler (Del 1948-58), Captain Ralph Derbidge (Junior School 1951-52), Peter Lengenberg (Del 1951-54), John Wettenhall (Tho 1951-55), Frank Young (Tho 1951-52), Rad West (McK 1951-54), Kevin Davies (Del 1951-54), Des Neill-Ballantine (Del 1951-54) 1 Seven of those who commenced in 1951 were presented with the Commemorative Older Old Boys Tie by Vice-President Peter Lockhart. Captain Ralph T Derbidge M.B.E.R.A. Junior School 1951-52 Mr Frank Young Thorold 1951-52 Mr Kevin Davies Delpratt 1951-54 Mr Peter Lengenberg Delpratt 1951-54 Mr Rad West McKinley 1951-54 Mr Des Neill-Ballantine Delpratt 1951-54 Mr John Wettenhall Thorold 1951-55 1 Older Old Boys presented with their Commemorative Old Boys tie Seated Row: Rad West (McK 1951-54), Captain Ralph Derbidge (Junior School 1951-52), Peter Lengenberg (Del 1951-54), Frank Young (Tho 1951-52) Second Row: Kevin Davies (Del 1951-54), Des Neill-Ballantine (Del 1951-54), Peter Lockhart, OSA Vice-President (Tho 1962-65), Missing from photo John Wettenhall (Tho 51-55) 10 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
1 PHOTO - Four generations: Lleyton and Lawrence Sehmaish-Lahey, Gavan and Greg Lahey (portrait of Thomas George Lahey) 2 PHOTO - John Millroy 3 PHOTO - Generations Dinner in Old Gym Cafe 4 PHOTO - John Wettenhall and Graeme Rylance 5 PHOTO - Reunion Dinner in the Great Hall 1 2 5 3 4 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 11
The 2011 Old Boys Reunion Weekend proved to be an eye-opener with recent new building work and the boatshed looked great. I wonder if they use as much fuel in winter as some of the boys did in 1971. 1 1 PHOTO - Kevin Fowler, George and Judy Gowing Kevin Fowler (McK 67-71) writes I met up with George Gowing and his wife Judy for morning tea and we then went on a discovery tour with the Deputy Headmaster, Alan Parsons. He was a very vibrant man and if he is typical of the teachers at TSS then they are a lucky group of boys. Some of our vibrant teachers were there as well and Creepy Crowther was still wearing his rubber-soled shoes. The Luncheon was the source of many tall tales after I met up with Denis Stephenson, Wally Campbell, Peter Evans and Stewie Wells. We beat Ipswich Grammar at the Rugby and I heard that a few others from 1971 were at the game. Chris Calderwood was one of them. It was good to see and hear the boys cheering on their team. The Reunion Dinner saw Shane Salmon, Shane Rushbrook and Alan Postle with his wife Karen add to the numbers. We lamented the fact that there were not a lot of Old Boys from 1971, so we proposed that an effort should be made to see if that could be rectified for the next event. I did wonder what to expect at the reunion and I was pleasantly surprised with our discussions and memories that came back to me. I look forward to next time. Anthony Delaney (Wal 85-91) writes What an excellent weekend I had catching up with Old Boys, particularly with my 91 class peers. Yes some with a little less hair, some with larger waistlines, and some that haven t changed at all. But most importantly, there were lots of laughs, good times reminiscing, and it was great to hear how the next chapter in each person s life has developed. I m already looking forward to our 30- year reunion. 2 Brian Hardiman (Del 1960) writes Congratulations on organising a great weekend in late July. I could say without fear of contradiction that all the 1961 alumni had a very good weekend well done. We started on a very positive note with a Friday evening gathering at Lance and Laney Look s home, where they very generously catered for 50-60 61ers and their partners. I was asked for feedback on the catering and service and I am pleased to say it was fine, and one of my close friends from the class of 61, Don Williams (McK 59-61), a professional caterer much of his life, said as much. One comment though regarding the Reunion Dinner; for many of us it was a unique opportunity (to attend) and not being able to hear guest speakers in the Dining Hall was unfortunate. Overall, I thought the organisation of the Reunion Weekend went very well, from the first point of contact until the last, and congratulations for that. On Sunday we were again hosted by Lance and Laney on their boat they were extremely generous. Sincere thanks to the year group coordinators for all their efforts in contacting their classmates and encouraging them to attend the 2011 Reunion Weekend 2 PHOTO - Ben Mack, Collin Myers & Lance Look Tom Lawton (Tho 79-81) writes Coming back to the school and meeting up with old and sometimes forgotten classmates was a fantastic occasion, It made me thankful for my opportunity 30 years ago and proud to have such close and dear friends. I haven t laughed like that for years. 12 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Messages from those unable to make the Reunion Weekend Tony Gill (McK 68-71) Sends his very best wishes to his year group as he is unable to attend the Reunion Weekend. Tony says he has owned fine art galleries for 16 years now. He and his wife Jane own Art of Cairncross just outside Maleny and are often busy organising satellite exhibitions as far afield as Chinchilla and the Stockman s Hall of Fame at Longreach. Tony would love to meet up with any TSS Old Boys along the way. He says he has a fascinating life, always full of new discoveries and great characters both artists and clients! Greg Tweedie (Del 63-65) Emailed to advise he is currently living in Los Angeles and is unable to make the reunion. He passes on his best wishes to all who attended. James Fountain (Rad 00-02) Has been living overseas for the past three years and is unable to make this year s reunion. Dr Matthew Meerkin (She 42-47) writes My apologies for not responding earlier, but I have just arrived back from overseas. Unfortunately I will not be unable to attend the TSS Old Boys reunion. You would not believe this, but I was walking around Pompeii on a very hot day a few weeks ago and someone tapped me on the shoulder to ask if I really went to TSS. I was wearing a white TSS cap. Of course I said yes and this guy responded saying his son (standing with him) was also at TSS and in the same house in the Junior School as I was Shepherd House. They were a lovely family. Such a small world. I m sorry to be missing the reunion. Dan Morahan (Kai 95-01) Had full intentions to attend the reunion, however, unfortunately had to cancel due to work commitments. Dan passes on his best wishes to his 2001 year group. John Morison (McK 55-59) Wrote to say he received the letter regarding his 50-year reunion. Thanks for inviting me but, unfortunately, we will be away travelling in Western Australia. Hope you all have a great time. John Williamson (Del 50-53) Emailed to advise he is unable to make the reunion this year. Justin Andrew Kidd (Kai 78-81) Emailed to say he would be in China while the reunion was on, but passed on his best wishes to his year group. Mark James Stigwood (Del 68-69) Emailed classmate and 1971 year group coordinator Chooky (Kevin Fowler) I will have to decline the invitation to attend the reunion, as I now live in Tanzania, East Africa. Ross Sheil (Del 47-50) Sadly, I cannot be with you for this year s celebrations. Please present my apologies and give my warm regards and best wishes to everybody. THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 13
TSS Foundation OSA McWhirter Cup Golf Day 1 1 2 3 PHOTO - REGULAR PLAYERS Trent Pevy (Atk 94-98), Richard Brown (Mel 90-97), Simon Anderson (Tur 92-98), Garth Trathen (Mel 93-98), Jason Pohl (Wal 95-06), Hilton Pohl (Wal 95-99), Jon Llewellyn (Sur 92-98) PHOTO - WINNERS OF THE 2011 OSA MCWHIRTER CUP L to R Mark Westcott (Tho 66-74), Jim Twentyman (Tho 66-73), John Elks (Del 72-74), Murray Elks (Del 80-84) PHOTO - 1968 GROUP Doug Murphy (McK 61-68), Phil Mahoney (McK 67-68) and Jack Cooper (Tho 64-68) By Gerry Northausen, TSS Foundation Coordinator 4 PHOTO - WINNERS OF THE 2011 FOUNDATION GOLF DAY David Wood, Wayne Washington, Peter Middleton, Jonathan Pitt This year 100 players competed in the Annual Foundation/ OSA McWhirter Cup Golf Day at RACV Royal Pines. Again we were lucky with the weather and a great time was had by all. The winners of the McWhirter Cup were Old Boys Mark Wescott, John Elks, Murray Elks and Jim Twentyman with a score of 106 pts. Runners-up were our sponsor Beric Lynton, Paul Weel, Matthew Busby and Tom Pickett with a score of 103 pts. Congratulations also to Simon Livingstone who won the OSA NTP on Hole 7. The Foundation Golf Trophy was won by the George Laurens (GC) team of David Wood, Wayne Washington, Peter Middleton and Jonathan Pitt with a score of 110 pts, followed closely in second place by Terry Jackman, Peter Arnison, Des Power, Gary Medley with 109 pts, followed closely in third place by Rob Whitton, Paul Sanders, Steve Wyndham and Dan Whitton from Fast Proof Press with a score of 108 pts. 3 2 Congratulations to all those who won on the day and a huge thank you to all sponsors, especially our major sponsor, Beric Lynton and Bruce Lynton BMW, our players and RACV Royal Pines Resort. We look forward to seeing you all again next year. 4 14 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Branch Functions 1 PHOTO - Caravans camped at Hidden Creek Hidden Creek a piece of paradise If ever you were going to see the real Australia without travelling thousands of kilometres, you can do it right here in S.E. Queensland This is a part of Hidden Creek, the place where dreams really do come true. Some of our friends, including our own Kerry Eddowes (Queen of the Clock Tower), took time out to visit this beautiful place. It has to be one of the best-kept secrets in Australia. Contact the OSA for more information on how to get there and how to enjoy this excellent piece of paradise. Toowoomba Reception Tony Watt Director of Community Relations and Headmaster Mr Greg Wain hosted a reception for current, prospective and past parents as well as Old Boys at Gips Restaurant in Toowoomba on Wednesday, September 7th. Westech (Barcaldine) Function Bill Chandler (Del 48-58) and his ever- helpful wife Julann banded together to cater for a bunch of Old Boys and current parents at the Westech Field Day, Ken Wilson Pavilion, on Tuesday, September 13th. Cairns Branch Function Tony McInnes (McK 80-86) and Michael Trout (Kai 76-80) welcomed 20 Old Boys, partners and children to a fabulous family BBQ at Paradise Palms Resort & Country Club at Kewarra Beach, just outside of Cairns on September 17th. Tony reports It was a great event that went to plan. Great mixing with all TSS Old Boys enjoying themselves and sharing all the usual boarding anecdotal stories. Robert Bryett was replaced (subbed) by young Old Boy (2008 vintage) Harry Blundell, who is Peter Blundell s son/ James Blundell s nephew. It was encouraging to see quite a few new faces this time from far and wide that did not attend our 2010 inaugural Cairns reunion. We were fortunate to have John & Sue Warner formerly of Cairns up visiting us from Brisbane where they now live. John is the son of our recently passed Oldest Old Boy Jack Warner. The Warners are a fourth generation TSS Family. In 2012 we aim to get a bigger attendance with our Old Boys in Cairns and the Far North. London Function The UK OSA Representative, David Serafini, arranged a very successful London Branch function with special guest in attendance, Mr Greg Wain, Headmaster of The Southport School, on October 19th. Fourteen Old Boys attended the function, which was held at The East India Club in London. The Old Boys in attendance were: Mark Beames (Rad 1985), Kieran Blight (Del 1994), Stephen Cadell (Tho 1998), Sam Douglas (Tur 1991), Christian Faes (Sur 1994), Douglas Gadaloff (Del 1985), James Illing (Kai 1998), Andrew Look (Mau 1999), Carey O Dowd (Del 1996), David Serafini (McK 1998), Michael Squirrell (Del 1993), Stewart Tan (Sur 1989), Aaron Weisz-Koves (Tho 1994), Anthony Whittaker (Del 1987). Branch News PHOTO - Headmaster Mr Greg Wain speaking at the London Branch function On Thursday, March 31, the Class of 54 gathered at Maleny for a luncheon. Those present were Sandy Taylor, John and Libby Robertson, Kevin Davies, Des Neill- Ballantine, Radley and Jill West, Margaret Wyman, David Walker, Fred and Allison Reichert, John and Di Falconer and David and Elwyn Miller. David Miller reports It was a most enjoyable day, a great venue, beautiful countryside and tasty food. Radley West is hoping for a special reunion in 2014 and asks that all members of the class of 54 mark this special occasion in their diaries as it may be our last opportunity to get together. 2 2 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 15
Race Day Quotes Jason Ganis, Managing Director of SmartPrint says SmartPrint Fleet Management and staff had a great day at the races and OSA did a sensational job with the function and promotion. We look forward to sponsorship in the coming years! Susan Presto says The food, fashion and photo with the winning horse all contributed to a fabulous day at the races for OSA Race Day! Everybody had a fantastic time, and win or lose on the track, everybody left smiling! Thanks for a GREAT day! Tom Ray says... Thanks to you (Kris) and your colleagues for organising such an enjoyable OSA Race Day as you did last Saturday. If there was a tote for the world s worst punter I d be odds on favourite for winner. Fortunately that was no matter for me in being there - for all the $5 bets I lost with the bookie throughout the day - it was worth the opportunity to have a fantastic day out with old friends and even a few past teachers. I ll look forward to coming back next year! Phil Ward (current Delpratt Housemaster) says Jan and I had a delightful time thank you. It was amazing to catch up with all the old boys from the late 80s and early 90s and to hear of all their wonderful successes in life they are all very grateful to us which was nice of them to say. Good to see many of them sending their sons back to us. 16 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Thank you to our major sponsor: The OSA Race Day was held on October 1st at the Gold Coast Turf Club. The weather held out and the track was dry, allowing all seven races to run on the day. All guests were able to watch each race from the first-class viewing deck of the Winner s Circle Room, providing great trackside entertainment for all the 140 guests from the local community who supported the OSA s only fundraising event for the year. Many guests did not go home empty-handed, with over 30 raffle prizes drawn during the day. All prizes were generously donated by our local community, with prizes worth hundreds of dollars up for grabs. An auction of a limited edition TSS Reds players jersey was outbid by none other than keen Reds and TSS supporter, OSA President Paul Wood. The Race Day provided a chance for all guests to enjoy a good meal, plenty of drinks, a chance to place a bet on any of the seven local races and numerous interstate races, have a chance to network and catch up with many people from the Gold Coast community, all while supporting a very worthwhile cause. Villotti Photography; Outermark Australia; Konc Hairdressing; Esteem Day Spa Marina Mirage; Coca-Cola; Streets; Gold Coast Alfa; Coolamon Mining; Pelican Waters Golf Club; Negoriants Fine Wine Shippers; Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa; Shuck Seafood; Gold Coast Turf Club. Thanks must also go to the Table Sponsors: SmartPrint Fleet Management (Major sponsor); Bendigo Bank (Race Sponsor); Stewart Silver King and Burns; Midway Metals; RPS; ISCS; KordaMentha; Anthony Delaney Lawyers; Yeats; Burling Brown Architects; Ross Wolbers; Outermark Australia; The Southport School; Aussie Home Loans, Toowoomba. No doubt, due to the success of the day, everyone will be back next year! The OSA is the only Old Boys association in Australia to offer bursaries to students wishing to enrol at The Southport School and all funds raised from this event go towards the OSA Bursary fund. Bursary conditions apply. Applications can be found of the TSS website. Inquiries can be directed to the OSA Office; Tel 07 5531 9803. Thanks must go to the businesses who contributed to the extensive list of prizes that were raffled off on the day: THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 17
OSA Bursaries Applications close April 13, 2012 Each year the OSA offers up to: One Nimmo Bursary One Tritton Bursary Seven General Bursaries The Dr J R Nimmo Bursary This Bursary is a two-year Bursary for students beginning Years 11 & 12 in 2013. The Bursary has an indicative value of $3000 per annum, and is only available to students who intend to pursue a career with a Medical or Science degree. The continuation of the Bursary, into the second year, is subject to performance. The Tritton Bursary This Bursary is available to boys entering Years 9 or 10 in 2013, and the applicant need not to have had a direct family descendant who was or is an Old Boy of the School. The Bursary has an indicative value of $3,000 per annum, and is for a maximum of two years. The continuation of the Bursary, into the second year, is subject to performance. Please be advised that OSA Bursaries are limited to two successful applications per qualifying student. The OSA Bursary is valid for one year thereafter; you must reapply for consideration for a second year. Successful applicants for either Academic, Music, Creative Art, Sport, Foundation Scholarships, General and Country Boarder Bursaries are not eligible to receive an OSA Bursary. Applications close on Friday, 13 April, 2012, and successful applicants will be notified by mail. All applications must be sent to: CHAIRMAN OF THE OSA BURSARY COMMITTEE OSA OFFICE, THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL WINCHESTER STREET SOUTHPORT General Bursaries For consideration of a General Bursary (an indicative value of $1000-$3000) an existing student or a new applicant needs to have a family member who is either attending The Southport School or is an Old Boy of the School. A family member shall include a direct line descendant and/ or brothers. The criteria for the selections, except for the Nimmo Bursary, will be based upon financial needs. A financial assessment will be required, so please provide as much relevant and supportive income and asset information as possible. All applications are strictly confidential, and will be reviewed only by the members of the OSA Bursary Committee. 18 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW
Mentors Update 1 TSS Business guest speaker Mr Craig Hobart spoke to TSS students and this report was written by current TSS student, Brodan Tanner 1 PHOTO - Craig Hobart talking to TSS Business Students In August, TSS students were privileged with the honour of meeting TSS Old Boy Craig Hobart. Mr Hobart shared with us the knowledge that he had acquired through past experiences, as well as recommendations on how to achieve our goals and ambitions in life. Mr Hobart started his schooling life at The Southport School, and then went on to study at the University of Queensland, before graduating from the Macquarie School of Management. Since then he has had numerous jobs in the funds management industry and is currently the Managing Director at Tyndall Investment Management, one of Australia s biggest fund management corporations. He claimed that his accomplishments had come from following some simple techniques. The most important was to try and be effective and efficient in everything you do. Mr Hobart also stated that being accountable and responsible for your behaviour, utilising leadership position, implementing tactical and strategic techniques to achieve goals, and presenting yourself appropriately, were all distinctive factors between success and failure. However, the three most memorable attributes that I took from the lecture were sticking at it, involving yourself and taking opportunities, and doing something you are passionate about. In order to succeed, you must first be willing to fail. This quote really encapsulates the strong, recurring message that is engraved into the members of the Business Leadership Passport Program. Not a single person will go through life without making mistakes. Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Donald Trump and Bill Gates are some of the most well-known and influential business leaders of our generation. But what do they all have in common? They all possess the ability to learn, and move on from their mistakes. Try and fail, but don t fail to try. Stephen Kaggwa. Another characteristic carved into Mr Hobart, and all past and present students of TSS, is to involve yourself and take all the opportunities that present themselves to you. While at school he involved himself in rugby and rowing, making it on to the first teams for both sports. He stated, In life there are two different types of people, those who make the best of opportunities, and those who sit back. There are also those who succeed, and those who fail. Outside of school, opportunities are not so apparent. You have to go out and find them. But by taking on challenges in your life, you will quite often reap the rewards. Mr Hobart stressed the importance of this final point. He stated that to truly succeed in something you must have a strong passion for it. If you do not enjoy something, then you will not be very motivated to do it. This is true in all of our lives and applies to school, work and other activities we involve ourselves in. All the boys in the lecture came out with a strong understanding of the requirements to achieve their dreams and ambitions in life. Mr Hobart concluded with a passionate and motivating statement: Don t look back and think what could have been. Know that you made the best decisions, tried your best, and took all the opportunities you could. On behalf of every person in the Business Leadership Passport Program, I would like to thank Mr Hobart for coming in and sharing his experiences and knowledge with us. THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW 19
OSA Mentor Network written by Mike Halpin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OSA Mentor what a great title! What does it mean and why are we trying to set up this system of connecting present students with members of the OSA? What s involved and what s the commitment? TSS has been a leading school on the Gold Coast for over a century. We have a distinguished body of Old Boys, successful in the many facets of life. Some have done amazing things in their lives; many are inspirational people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share. Many have established successful and long-lasting businesses here on the Gold Coast, while many others have moved back to home communities or overseas to make the most of the opportunities that have come their way. Some may see their lives as reflecting just a normal life, while others may recognise that their lives have been anything but normal whatever that means. We want to hear your story! We want the current crop of TSS boys to benefit from your life s journey, to maximise their learning opportunities while minimising the pitfalls along the way. At TSS, like every other school, we have Year 10 boys who need to make important decisions about which subjects to study for the last two years of their schooling. We have Year 12 boys who are about to enter the post-secondary phase of their lives, which involves a working knowledge of the myriad pathways and careers surrounding them. You were there once, and you, too, had to make these decisions for some it wasn t so long ago and perhaps the mistakes you made are still fresh! For others, maybe you had a dream run and ended up where you are now because of well-made decisions made at critical times. Maybe some had a helping hand along the way, which made the climb a bit easier. Some may still be struggling to achieve those elusive goals. Perhaps some may feel that if they had their time over again then they would do it all differently. Whatever your situation, the OSA Mentor Network could become an invaluable way of sharing your experiences, so please consider registering your name and details with Kris Hailey (OSA Office) or Mike Halpin (Office of Vocational Education and Training), so that current TSS boys can make informed decisions based on the sound, practical knowledge and experience of those who have gone before them. Mike.Halpin@tss.qld.edu.au Tel: 5531 9896 Kris.Hailey@tss.qld.edu.au Tel: 5531 9803 I thank you sincerely in advance for any time you may be able to give. 20 THE OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS REVIEW