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Ilial" PREAMBLI: 3 change in the organization of the magazine. btaff this blear has rewl-Fed In a more bmited number 4

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people involved in its production -1-his par. Howeverj although #rj -th·€ work was shared amongst few. (+ was a adi Heal -bly -*7 many. -to whom +he editors e>itencl their thanks.

J editorial: the editora Sr. Jane: KY!5 -1-lill - photographg: Maria Kelly. staff : Marte 0'5hea.

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House: Marie O'ahea_ photograph: Saskia Br,ght

rmatric: Mart 0'5hca and. Url Tobfas.

ore'ative: Lln -Tb b}aE. and. Ang be Brennan, sooial services : Sr. Leonie

) religion : Sr. Leonia. (artwork) Sue +16 qht. deba+Ingi grue ¥ranci6 and Marl-ine -8Aornrn·e .

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"Odds and ends: Mrs. M. Willis .

sport: Jill Reynolds and. eatj Wania.

Loreto Jubilee: Sr. Leonte.

art: Saskia Bright.

musio : Kris tlill , Mr. Blake. and. Rosemarg -la ranto.

production : Kris -111 N .

librarg: Mrs. S. Star]Ing.. photographgM.Ke,119 3 K, Moore.

Toorakanrooin" i Janet Whiting and compang.

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Lin Tobias.

outaide : Lin -Tobias.

dram·a : Mra. Reid, -

F+10+DevaphY: Katrina Moore, M. Kelle.

photographg : Sarah. Winsh)p and. Sallg Wales.

Wednesdag Programme: Mark O'Shea ara Sue tsworth. kasi- -puplls : Kris +11 11. parents associa-Mon s KEs -1-111.

news of 1-he Chaptr : An@e Brennan.

In Mernorlarn: Marie O'shea.

e.ditorb -page = Lin 1-bblas - photograph: Gag Wallis. .thanks are, due abave all to Mrs *Plar*en, -ths met under-ated editor, also +0 -1-he -1-BAng gen) us 04- Sue Starl'rrg and Sue Iswort)3

1-0 4-1-hg teale ®r eli hn.r co-operation j to Sr Jene tar her

patience, and -particular'!3 -to Maria ke\}9 and 1-he photo#aphg

class. and not forge-Hing -those who assisted ir. Leonte. anal

-those who sulorn,+ted orist nal arhotes and artworks ....../

EDITORIAL

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you may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at

night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evils, lunatics, or know your honour

trampled in the sewer of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then - to LEARN. That is the only thing which the wind can ever exhaust, never alienate,

never be totured by, never fear or distrlist, and never dream of regretting.

MERLIN - "the once and future king".

Being at school means being bound to a building, living in a self-contained environment, wearing a uniform and growing up in a climate of conformity for a large percentage of your young, then adolescent life. Yet whatever the trappings

that trim our education, it is ideally a never ending process. It is a time of valuable experience both forgettable and unforgettable; a time of discovery of both yourself and others.

School is a foundation, a beginning where the world outside the gate looms large, foreboding and yet irresistably exciting, but once left is sometimes forgotten, or regretted; looked back on in jest or pride or humour. The old uniform is soon

discarded and loosely tied acquaintances follow another route; yet school memories linger and that initial thirst for education, the human need to constantly learn, is subtly welded into our minds and drives us ever forward in hungry pursuit of it.

Just so, the school magazine is a solid, material memory, a record of one year in your fleeting school life sometimes funny, sometimes sentimental but always

nostalgic. All students are soon forced to barter school days for a place in the outside world, to trade an unbecoming uniform for the attire of a member of the

workforce. Yet those things not so easily traded are the potential to keep learning, the personal memories of the days of books and teachers and that incriminating

photo of you with your school fellows on one of the following pages ......

THE EDITORS ...

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL School Principals are notoriously busy and almost impossible to hold down for more than five minutes and our Sister

Jane is certainly no exception. Close to the deadline of the magazine the editors were still trying to perform the impossible and gain enough time with Sister Jane for an interview.

Having finally caught her sitting down, we fired questions

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and scribbled answers for a whole ten minutes and were then

sent away to write the following article. If it seems brief

or in any way incomplete it is because the editors were unable to receive the whole story from start to finish in a ten minute interview. However, we hope the article enables those who see Sister only in her authoritarian role to appreciate the other sides of her life ...

Sr. Jane Kelly.

Mandeville Hall was herself born in Melbourne and educated

In her position as Principal of this Christian school community, Sister Jane believes that certain qualities are

at this school. Her school days at Mandeville began in Grade I at a Mandeville Hall much smaller than the one the present

essential in order that the true christian ideal, which is behind the very establishment of the school, remains the

Sister Jane Kelly, Principal of the Senior School here at

students know today. After matriculating Sister Jane, then Jane Kelly, was accepted into Melbourne University to study

Arts. Having completed about eighteen months of her course, she decided to enter the Loreto Order. She left Melbourne

University and moved to the Loreto Novitiate at Norman-hurst in Sydney. The move to Sydney was necessary since at the time there was not a novitiate in Melbourne, as there is now:

Sister Jane remained in Sydney at the novitiate for three years, in which time she grew to know Sydney, especially Normanhurst, very well indeed. After her three years in Sydney, Sister Jane returned to Melbourne and wishing to complete her Arts course and gain her degree enrolled as a resident at St. Mary's College and so once again became a student at Melbourne University.

Sister Jane left Melbourne University having gained her Diploma of Education and her first appointment as a teacher was onto the staff of Mandeville Hall which she joined in

dominant factor. Such qualities include a definite philosophy which incorporates the christian ideal and which can be seen in all the different areas of the school. Sister also believes

that tradition and a pride in the history of the school are important elements adding to the necessary experience of any member of a school community like Mandeville Hall. She maintains that an insight into the workings of human relationships is necessary to all people endeavouring to establish any type of community. Finally, Sister Jane gives top priority to maintaining a sense of humour in situations which call for it. She sees this necessary on her part as well as on the parts of the other staff and students.

As principal of an educational, as well as a christian institution, Sister Jane would like to see the school system catering for individuals and their requirements as well as those of larger groups of people. She would primarily like

1969. From 1969 to the end of 1971, Sister Jane was in

to see education as not merely giving students knowledge for the sake of doing so, but as leading students to develop

charge of third formers for two years and spent one year in

an increasingly broad and more open attitude to life and its

charge of fourth formers. Also during her first period of time

experiences. Also, very importantly, Sister believes education

at Mandeville Sister taught Australian History to the Matricu-

should give students the capability to sometimes withdraw

lation students of the various years. Sister Jane worked under

from everyday living and be able to contemplate their lives and be at peace with themselves. Sister sees secondary school education as only the beginning to the development of such

two Principals during these first years of hers at Mandeville both of whom have been prominent figures in Mandeville's past, in the persons of Sister Margaret Hannan, now Principal

capabilities in students.

at Claremont in Western Australia, and Sister Anne MePhee,

of the senior school in 1973 and has completed a further

Sister Jane Kelly then is now well acquainted with Mandeville Hall and the students are becoming increasingly aware of her progressive ideas and her ability to get things done.

Undoubtedly Mandeville Hall owes a great deal to Sister Jane

three years at Mandeville.

and would now indeed be lost without her.

a member of the General Council of the I.B.V.M. Then in

1972, Sister Jane left Mandeville for a year and returned to

Normanhurst. Sister took up her present position as Principal

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VICE CAPTAIN:

SCHOOL CAPTAIN:

JANE LAMANDE:

KSENIJA PERKICH:

Sister Jane's smallest

The Bernadette Devlin

right-hand man and

of the matric council,

frustrated head of an

equally

our somewhat radical

frustrated

council. However this

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allows her to cash in 94 on threats of bribery.

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ANNETTE HILL:

PRUEAHERN: Prue would have to be one of the most energetic members of the form and is seen

Has curious habit of

juxtaposing laughing and talking in her own distinctivedialect, and is the person respons-

constantly going from

basketball to tennis

ible for colourful car-

courts eating her in-

toons

appearing in fellow students text

lunch of

evitable chicken. Famous for

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ity to get jokes, and "Braille"

neat

Possessing a motley collection of

books.

her incredible inabilher

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nicknames Annie is one of a band of com-

pulsive matric 'dood-

notes. Prue hopes to

lers' and the most ex-

do Physiotherapy next year and is eagerly awaiting for her first dissection class.

perienced in the field

KRIS HILL:

ANNA LAVELLE: A veritable walking

of blind-dates.

Kris would be known as one of the more

progressive has She

matrics.

graduated

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dictionary, encyclopedia and various oththat ingredients

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make up the complete intellectual, Anna has the most original, anti-

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osed that too much

which she compulsive-

washing has caused a serious shrinkage of

ly bestows upon her

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more ignorant counterparts. Queen of the

her hair. Kris doubles as a man when the

practical

occasion calls for it -

master of the seering gaze, she is the proud

for example Professor

Lady".

and

waiti rig patiently for her to get her license.

MICHELE

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JILL REVNOLDS:

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They say an "apple a

whose ravenous appe-

day..." but 10 per day

tite is leanin, toward

must excuse Jill even

the consumption of and chem. maths

from

pitched laugh, Jill is yet another energetic

comprehensiontoproceed, by self invitat-

ion, into classes in which she does not

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belong. A superman

rising blood pressure yet it conjures UP

many victims in the

pursuit of "Truth, JusLayet ways" and our born

matric of which we are all so jealous. A constant red face does

little to disguiSe her

whose muscles claim

tice and the Unique

Medibank. A

sunny face with a high

books. Enjoys beyond

natural

joke

mother of a yellow Ford Escort which is

Higgins in "My Fair

The eternal stomach

doubts as to whether it denotes over heated-

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or intense em-

barrassment.

baby who has led yet another

Mandeville

swimmingteam to victory...

LIN TOBIAS: MARYLA STELMACH: Who can fathom the mind that lurks be-

W ./.Wer

This is the girl seen about the jetting face framed school, with spectacles, and indented with a cav-

hind thosedarkglasses

ernous mouth famed

and who is distracted

for saying too much,

from walking in Sr. Maureen's shadow onIv to unleash her uni-

quewit u,on matrics?

Almost a creature sent

from another happier, , lanet

attired

in a

fluorescent beanieana armea witn a water pistol, Maryla's one-ina-rnill ion personality

is appreciated beyond even her wildest im

agination.

her

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in her possession the

too loud, too often at the

wrong

time.

Mystifies one and all with tall stories, adjectives, unbelievable art works and is easily detected by her laugh

in a theatre - we hope Lin's stories will reach

ter heights and Will someone

emerge to solve the mystery of "who is Margaret Macquail?"

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The girl with a serious

expression of perplexed

school. Envied by lazier friends for her in-

- yes our Byrnsie is

full of surprises.

Studying to be a vet,

happily

around in her favourite environment - the

sports field. Frequently seen hovering over lockers trying to borrAll.4' I

as "Toady", Kate is the ideal of all prospective fencers in the

coloured bobby-socks

from the grind-stone a transformed person bouncing

Affectionately known

lied Maths in a pair of

during Dany emerges

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KATE COADY:

CAROLYN BYRNES L.egend has it that shel once attended Appi

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she regularly practises on her cat, her dogs

satiable sportiness yet a constant annoyance to locker companions

and her fellow stud-

who are subject to

ents who never live to

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proud

aroma of her collection of used runners; one who

ow a pair of runners.

keeps her friends in stitches at her typically naive comments.

Foiled again Kate!

Dany is the picture of (ill-equipped) sporting

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TIME KAREN CANESTRA: Kaz is a distinct individual of the smaller

"Well I look at my watch it says nine twenty-five and I

variety who fraternwith izes regularly people twice her size.

think, "0 God I'm still alive" ...

One may wonder if people really do have this same reaction to discovering what time it is as the man in these lines from

Yet there is no under

estimating this stunt- Cd

a song of David Bowie's. Do they really in the normal course

ed "Pizza Queen" who learns judo in an e ffortto scareoff over

of life, constantly seem astonished at the fact that they are

confident foes. Is yet Tom another Tiny Thumb

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who5e voice

and laugh amplify her

still alive, or do they take that fact for granted?

Do people value time? How can something be held valuable

when one has no positive idea of what it actually is? Time has been written about, talked about, sung about, bandied

insignificant stature...

about, laughed and cried about, yet always with a new angle on it. To present an example I shall take the old favourite Father Time. This conjures up a benign old gentleman methodically distributing hours, days and years to all and

KATE

K sundry. Now consider another view, again as quoted from

CONNAUGHTON: Seen frequently leav-

Mr. Bowie.

ing through the back gate but less frequent-

"Time he's waiting in the wings, He speaks of senseless things His trick is you and me-boy"...

"Time the sniper in the brain, regurgitating drain Incestuous and vain, and many other last names."

Here are two views, one representing a saucy trickster

ly returning yet when within the confines of

the school walls Kate can be found either in her

hibernating

scarf or surgically attached to a common

room chair. Devours

food as though it were going out of fashion and resorts to nervous-

waiting to pounce, and the other a vicious and dangerous

finger nothing better is on the menu.

"something" that is out to wreak havoc.

It does not matter which way you see it, the fact remains

ly munching nails

when

that time equals life. That fact that "we all receive the same amount of it each morning" means next to nothing. The terrible part is that the "same amount" is passing away, and

TEASIECOUGHLIN:

with it, our lives, but how and why is it passing. How and why.

These two words have helped man create the world as he knows it. Each man must discover why and how he must or is living, and when he can live as he wants, when he lives

If Teasie was a partI

timestudent last year,

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she has now success-

fully graduated to beingtheresident absent student on the Mandeville

so that he is fulfilled, then and only then does he learn the value of life/time.

How-

campus.

ever, she Still "sports all thedetached vagueness of an

artistic

Such glib words. Some say only children know the value

genius", has a complete change of hair colour, and still manages to parade her wardrobe

eccentric even

in school

uni-

form.

of time as they live for the moment at hand. Others argue that age brings wisdom and only then does one see how one's

ROWN ING.

youth was wasted and that as the years passed time became more important and more valuable. Still others say when

young "I have my whole life ahead of me. "I fake my time" and when old, "I've only a short timeleft I'll dowhat I want, Let me take my time".

KATHY DIETRICH:

ARY LOU

The eternal "Go-Bet-

DANCKERT:

Marylou playshockey, plays basketball and plays on our nerves.

A fast talker and a

slow walker Marylou iggles

her

way

through life. Marylou loves to wear jewellery °41/1./.

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but

she

knows her limit, and he school rules, so takes

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more than

18 carats (and a few otatoes) to school.

ville's

two

DEBBIE FARRELL:

Hailed as the individ-

ween" with the vo i ce b etween Man de- ITIL#7

quiet

ual

responsible

for

' keeping the'Twisties!'

'Wlqllilk<1 industry solvent, and

loudest Ill

voices, Kathy always I I 0 whota kes herfrust ra11 tion conveniently escapes lip

out

prosecution in class ers. (Her friends pay the penalty.) Sports

upon

the

· drums. Member of the

up and coming Hell's

from frustrated teach-

Angel generation, her uses "Speedy" bike to disguise her made hairdo's incrediblecapacity for whispersthanksto the „ being slow, of which the impatient queues man who invented the ,44* 2 ea-„e„*r

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Nt stairs are the living 1 evidence.

strain of school life.

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LEANNE DAUKSA:

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The proud possessor

her neath a head of "au-

of an exuberant cham-

ing tinlidly from be-

tortions upon

chair, pen in hand,

eleon personality, Le-

spect ac les propped on *E 111111111111111111 burn"hairand possnose lookina like the

anne alternates betw-

essing a constant crav-

een

statueof Women's Libing for Maths problems in preference to exIll-IProudly

erty.

pounds her articulate

practising the

martialarts on bruised

friendsto flitting fairy

food. Except for riop-

like in

shoes.

ballet

opinions on every sublesof scandal radiating Melbourne from ject known to man.

this creature is known

increases her mattie-

per day and the un-

Partial to chocolate,

..11 Finds her best envir- Grammar, she daily onment in social sIUd-

ies and her most per- matical and chemical opponent in

sistent

Mr. Hegener.

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and Lin try their singing talents.

Who is right? How should one spend one's life? Should one count the minutes as they pass and cry if they go too

BERNIE

fast - or should one try to lead an existence as close as

possible to one's ideal and accept the fact that everything

takes time? These pages are fulll of questions and suggestions is e rider

with sometimes a sketchy answer and other times no answer at all. The reason being that I have none, or such a one as

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herexistence to a con-

up in an effort to explain the complicated workings of the

Nevertheless, I believe that time is neither a "sniper" nor - an elderly father figure nor a trickster but a combination of these and many others. Time passes and yet it is always there, if not for me for some one. Time is not a division of a

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is so contradictory that my words would trip themselves human mind.

FALVEY:

Mandeville is still re-

covering from Bernie's initial impact in '73.

Suffering from intermittent relapses into mental hysteria to keep her sanity, Bern

stant input of Peanutbutter. Crazy about

Fhat

TODd

and

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"Hamlet"

Bernie's laugh is only drowned by Leanne's, and her constant chat-

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clock's face or a shadow on the ground and cannot be

ter, antics and body contortions are surpassed by no one yet believed to be in existence.

counted. Every day there is a five o'clock and a shadow. Time for us is our lease of life.

MARY FORREST:

"Does anybody really know what time it is?

Mary's surname is justified since the open aii, a horse and Mary areone. Holdingmany

Does anybody really care?"

titles in the classroom

Ksenija Perkich.

Mary

is the

"Oscar

Maddison" of matric.

Whether with batter-

ed hat or dirty shoes she is the same love-

a part of nature, and to try to blend in, yet to be myself, an individual identity.

I live

to watch a little bee land on a flower,

to see a blade of grass creep across the path

I live to communicate with people

the messiest locker on the floor and who sav-

agely

"Be

screams

when

Quiet"

being

disturbed.

for people are the vitality of life.

with its shadow

to watch an insect find a partner

able character who has

I live to

hear the birds in the trees

and wonder how he manages to even see her because the expansive environment is so BIG-

watch a mouse run from a cat see the sun that sustains alllife

and,he is so small.

GARVEY:

MANDY

I live

I live

to feel the bleakness of the winter

to feel the power of that which is greater

which prepares me for the joy of summer to grow my violets and rejoice over each new

than me

to protect that which is lesser than me

cravings which range »

leaf,

and to be a part of the whole system

ato sauce in Lit. to a

to delight in the sparkle of the deepest friends eyes.

we call life.

I live

I am born from loving

to watch others live

I cannot live or love by myself u.

to be part of the world,

A big eater and a big

talker who effectively witholds her profound until opinions provoked.

Suffers from

from prawns and tom-

ing Social Studies.

I am part of living

So I live

to be part of other living things.

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Jenny Ryan.

CHRISTINE

SUE HEYLAN:

A more conservative

GEILESKY:

member of the class

Tall and slim Chris is

Sue is generally a quiet student who livens in time for UP "The Young and the

-DEBBIE-FOSTER:

but

prone

to

rare

always

found at

bursts of boistrous be-

school at the crack of

haviour whose laugh-

dawn doing work or doing nothing. Being

ter can best be termed as

uncontrollable

an

giggle. Has the class with bated waiting breath for yet another change of hairstyle

and is the favourite class

member

with

whom to talk about

food as she hopes to embark

on

a

Restless".

Rumour

has it that she has a violent streak and so

a happy character who lovesa laugh she keeps

contributes to duster m o I emodel fights, cule throwing in the chem. IMI where she

in condition with the nerve racking Echoshin Game, hitting and during hockey

fatally wounded a fell-

Indonesian practising on unsuspecting Ger-

student.

Always neat and tidy she is the "Felix Unger" of

man students.

the form.

OW

career

as a home-economics teacher.

j

dozen doughnuts dur-

24 1

2

I

LOU KEELAN:

SUSAN ISWORTH:

LOU HOGAN: by her head of natur-

She's the baby of the family but the grand-

Lou 15 the ambiguous "Flash Gordon"of the

al curls, her old school

ma of the class. She

form due to her in

coat and her Mickey

has permanent reserv-

mouse watch. She is

ed seats in the back

credible speed! Every morning Lou saunters

living proof of a lic-

of every class, except,

iii with a

orice addict for whom

of course, for Art, where the front pro-

that

Lou is

characterized

science has

medical

yet to find a Lou

is at her effici-

reluctance the

class

tage point for arguHair

and nailed to her seat

vides the best advan-

cure.

does

credit, and is the last of Bo Peeps sheep to be dragged into class

colour

ent best on the netball

ments.

court in her arabesquecum-defence position

and style change fre-

Loved for herserene

due to the

detachrnent Lou is our

quently

sister.

dressing

to Deb.

notes

Clous

mascot Giraffe ...1

ready access to a hair

and at writing mali-

Her

ability to combine

in General.

studies with a volatile social life earns her an "

%§=m@=@==m

A

"

in

"Social

Studies".

A POOR PLAYER; A WALKING SHADOW This girl could be easily 3XY's number one

against the magnificent, jagged rocks

enemy as her "phone finger" and relentless determinationempow-

of the sea.

er her to whisk away

[ stop, remembering ...

every free record album

his brilliant, blue eyes stare out into his

An

available.

-

as tlle powerful surf pounds mercilessly

MONIKA JANOSI:

ever-green movie buff, a lunch bag full of degastronomical

Boundless World; his hands lie stiff

lights, an avid eater of raw vegetables and an afflicpossessing tion to dance and sing

Open wishing to grasp the life he will soon

around the clock are

lose.

onlya few of Monika's

yet knowing it has always been out of his reach,

distinctive personality traits.

they may blaine Me as his body lies cold in

LEANNEKENNEDY:

transparent rock waters,

An ever present bundie of nervous energy

small ripples from around his head.

equipped with fluttering eyelashes, curly

It seents to

red hair, erratic gait, hand sweeping gestures and a rapidity of speech that defies

iii e

that only now is he able to reflect on what lias happened in the last months; on what he has done

the norms of human

comprehension. Marhas influence

to himself.

di's

caused her also to re-

Maybe he lies better there.

treat to her cat with

he may have told me he wished to find

her unique brand of conversation.

Life

by giving in an- endless. bustling world; lie may have said pleasure comes through doi ng things

-

1 cannot renieniber.

he never stopped to reflect his actions;

AMANDA LEWIS: Manda's friends claim

he never had tirn e

she is good at saying :0 a lot without saying anything at all! Often in need of professional removalists to amputate her frorn her fav-

to enjoy the sweeter moments of life.

As time passed.

I could

ouritenooks and cran

nies in the

library Manda's hair is living proof of the virtues

change into a Machine,

of the blow-drier and her

blazer

see

the man I had once loved more tlian myself

his mechanical hands were reaching out

pocket

holds everything except the kitchen sink.

Enjoys swapping Lit. theories with Mary B.

to draw me into his world,

where nothing I believed in existed ...

I could not bear to see this happen to us 1 could only leave him Carola Bloch.

FIONA McARTHUR:

:2.li /

true

frown or raised eyebrows due to the fact

iculous in most mem-

that

bers of the form. In

understand

-2/ 9»

class

with

i1

tales

and

favours

versations. Always in

doins

disagreeing, nothing and

45

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noise. Having a natural

cing giggle and a diffpair of shoes every day. Dedicated tobeing non-conformerent

ist,

washing

mello" exams.

during

the

free into

guilty

conscience. succeeds Rarely but effectively prevents

others from working just to make her feel

warm place in t-nany-

hearts to her generous supply of "Cara-

spends herself

working to satisfy her

hungry pursuit of companions to

local shop. She suce eeded in winning a

A

Liz

periods valiantly brain

accompany her to the

talent in twisting sentences she has many

friends apologising for what they didn't say while she Sives the world a pat on the back with a hockey

comrades with a pier-

doesn't

ence but once outside

resorts to

a,reeing, work and sil-

t

btl

"why?", a frequent ' 'you're kidding" thrown into the con-

she

Greets common room

who has an incessant

which inspire the rid-

tall

LIZOLSZEWSKI:

A quiet trish kassie,

afro, Fiona tells many

stick.

r

DEIRDREMURPHY:

Looking like the statue of liberty with an

at ease.

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CHRISTINE

LIZ McGOLDRICK:

CATHY

LEHNINGER:

One of the common

MORTENSEN:

from

Mexico" is following -.4*,4 toroos in arkls,out the Joe

"Chrissy

mathematical

with

Heard constantly fum-

bling in a blazer pock<

- s- Can n /I ./. *3244xu*©¢-

precision in the foot- /*.0 1.2ȴ

school gate in a different style shoe every

etful of loilies, Cathy Will remembered be for the habitual crack-

I #F day. A vocabulary of Kev Kavanaugh, the is aiming for honours I343 I

ling sounds which rise mysteriously from her person. Her gift of dry k

of the geometric kind. ·„52 I gestures of Aunty Jack

Forsakes the slide rule :I and the overall charac-

1 teristics of Monty Py- 4 +

panyol'Matys; &22. ' thon

wit often embarrass-

for a

provide

ingly leads her into saying too much. Renowned for her pAn-

to take up her posi-

tion

the

on

netball

court. We have her

/ be found loitering ¢ , around the local milk-

working on a mathe-

matical theory on the Ili1111111111111111011111 game that will ensure F fool p roof v i ctory.

barrestockingtheconblazer

tents of her

propounding

ciples

good hard work and

V

for her good taste in sick jokes Cathy app:

pocket

lies all the above to

her Indonesian Classes.

Alone

The old man sits, staring out to sea,

Yet I'm choking, being strangled, Forced to give up my individuality, Only to be sucked up by that huge vacuum

His gaze scans the sand and the rocks

CAROL

And extends over the blue water.

Hunian Equality ...

Stop!

NAUGHTON: When not hidden behind

Grasp on to something, while you still possess the power to manipulate your own limbs.

The sunseekers have gone now

being the eldest member of the family, Car01's mischievous face and

And the old man wonders.

outrageous to believe in,

suffering

or

from the traumas of

The seagulls take their place

1 read and hear every day that it is

of art

a pile

books,

chuckle

cheeky

heralds the coming of

herself usually accom-

Something, anything.

panied by Sned runn-

Why is he left remaining

Man bates man.

He believes in and desires evil.

a few Ing behind.

paces

47:1 /

Alone, sitting on his old cane chair

Am 1 searching for something that isn't there?

Do 1 care?

At the end of his verandah?

But

Isolation . Is it because he like the view

That I know does exist

KERRYN O'CONNOR:

And enjoysjust sitting?

It's due to a lack of communication There is a cure,

Is a walking lesson of

Wouldn't he really like to run down

Consolation.

toleranceandtranquility to her more frustrated friends, but will go

And frolic in the shallows

A mind is singular, None are identical

As lie see the young children do?

To try and bring them together as one is Madness.

down

He would indeed, but

broadcast

secrets un-

intentionally, and, as

It only results in

such

He knows he is too old.

Confusion

in match-

making history as instigating the perfect pair of '75. Sports the eyes of "Bambi" and the to personality match, but is proneto

is the best

in-

former of all thescandal in down-town Ess-

Frustration

endon.

The very real scene before him now

Anger Violence.

Michele Layet.

May as well be a water colour MARIE O'SHEA:

LOST CHILDREN

Hanging on his wall. for

Because of her willingness to participate

Orphan autumn leaves.

in anything that pre-

Whose bitterness turns them brittle and brown, He can't even hear the lapping of' the water Gold with anger. red like a wound with sadness.

Or the cries of tile birds any longer Left to the parenthood of Nature's elements

vents her from doing too much schoolwork

Fathered by a cruel, cold whipping wind

Mag. She is also heard to propound to crest-

He's become a prisoner of old age

Who. like a sheep dog

too often, she eagerly offered her services as

an Ed. for this year's

fallen

suicidal

cases,

"What a tangled web

Herds them into bruised bundles.

Mothered by the soaking autumn rains Whose harsh love drains away their colours.

Sadly they stare to the trees above.

And not even the beauty before him ->

we weave". and the

Can move him to escape.

workroom

advanphilosophical tages of the library floor -

a retreat often taken

on "Rainy Days And

Crying in course crackles throughout the autumn season,

Kris Hill.

For the stark, bare. boughs like naked arms

Mondays" aided by the other terrible two second years.

Have not the strength to gather their lost children back.

Lin Tobias.

MIRTA PERIS:

TRACEY

Pint-Sized

or

metric

conversion,

litre-sized

Mirta

due or

to

lives in the

hope of someday

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Merts flirts-with-Berts - 111&-2

-

meeting her fairy-god-

being

and

mother

shirts,hasagoodsense

granted - her

sonality and inevitab- - >4:-

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Often mistaken for a = 3 /I

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of humour, lively pet-

CATHY ROBINSON:

QUIN:

Tracey

ikil

three

wishes in life. An enstudent

ly a heisht complex. I

Tracey is a potential

Form 1 she still enter- I

don't know.

Sh. descrites bersen as '•in-

tains

high

hopes

(for

=

we

-

breakfast, dinner and

I telligent, beautiful and

tea) of,rowing a little taller.

--

ut;'r blue 1SjhZ witty" - in addition these

three wishes? ...

Sports all the detatched vagueness of a disguised genius espec ially in the field of English. One wonders from which

hidden

inside Cathy Rob, burst such crea-

spring

tive talent. Leader of

a ring of clothes swappers this girl is known i to go to any lengths; i endure any form of suffering to procure a Freddo frog.

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JENNY

DEIRDREROGERS:

DOMINIQUE SILK: 1

RYAN:

Newest theory on J.R. Domp ossesses that el- 11 it has yet to be disIs that she was discovered why Deirdre usive formula which ']

is alv,ays the rn eat be- 4 1 1=:8m2mE20*EigggE*01 covered uponarnush-. e., allows her to eat huge , " clutching a

room

at the mercy of Michele

on

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Anna on the Geraldine

other

amounts and maintain K

1 a slim figure. Although

quieter than most she i

I cover away to com-

With

Sr.

aL

chemistry book. Un-

1 she has yet to disis an avid author of ' original and amusing . ,

other.

A readiness to attack

'

-

fortunately for Jenny

one side and

bine

and

unsuspecting

artistic

verses about her fri- 'f and acquain-

talents

ends

mathematical

tances, most of whom A can be found congregating at Ksenija's or k

genius. Vaguely obliv-

teachers with a barr-

ious to the world she

age of complex ques-

tions is her favourite Is content to examine

venue of revenge.

her

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"IT'S TIME WE STOPPED". 2

Caught up in the bustle and hurry of life we fall into all

routine of being continually on the move. The older we get . 5 the more hectic our existence becomes, until finally we are i

BELINDA SHILLITO:

unable to keep up the pace, and we stop. But as we stop ] S

A wide cheshire grin and

£%/I'll'll//'

that

we see the beauty and perfection around us - of people, of 9 ,

distinctive

husky whisper betray Bin

time

every

Grc5@1|U PeS

she

seeks spelling tuition from patient friends ah

in

back row. the Known to give ballet

regularly

exhibitions H

down

the

common

before

room

fatter

and lessgraceful audiences.

progress, of memories, and of flowers. Was our "prime" 1.1 really in our busiest years, as Miss Jean Brodie would assure I c us, of late teens through to middle age? Are we to reach it in ' 2

hum rel our years of retirement? Or did we experience it in our 1 is fine, when we're in a hurry. Often, however, it's 1 1 @ns E oneSpeed step forward and two steps back, as our mistakes stand 1 1 if we sq, dressers will have you know, "More hurry means less speed" - 1 -9 first

five

years?

1

as encumbrances. As any mother running late for the hair- A I

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hair, and a hole in our stockings, all result from a mad rush $ t

in the final minutes. Theatre goers will be well aware of the c as 4 d W( k

PATRICIA SMREKAR: =%.W

inimitable

The

"Spike"

scruffy panter who shuffles in during the second scene, gropes ' i

t

who adver-

tises the virtues of the humble

a famous saying in the world of the late. A slip in the shower, 1 1 smudged mascara, a torn blouse, a forgotten book, windswept 1 1

past three enthralled viewers, sits on an impatient man's lap, 1 j

blade

razer

and THEN finds he (or she) is in the wrong row. The commo- ·t tion continues for another five minutes, during which every- i

hair cut. Amalgamates her talents to become

the roller skating ballet dancing, Italian speaking, impressionwho ist her bops

way through matric.

Inseperable from the humble transistor Pat

4, N

is 3XY's greatest pat-

one within hearing or viewing distance loses the atmosphere f c

of the touching declarations of love made by Clark Gable i a

to Vivien Leigh, and instead turn their irritations to the f r

amusing, but comparatively unromantic scene made by the { c

late arriver. When (we shall say for argument sake) HE settles [ g

riot.

down, all those around him are able to stop and observe the i s

beauty on the screen - that is until he later opens his crunchy ·f potato chips.

A new Scene ! Our theatre goer is now seen twenty-seven i

SUE SPRING: Sue never 'springs' in-

years later. At the Ripe old age of sixty-nine he may be J observed- leaving-the local bowling club twice a week. He is i approaching his fifth year of retirement, and he moves more

to action but always tackles day to day with the problems same slow pace. The

slowly now, 'but less clumsily, Yes, that dreaded enemy, .3

eccentric clown with

Arthritis, has finally caught up. He mumbles, coughs and I

a large streak of pure genius, her work is

splutters as he waddles from side to side down the footpath. [

heavily inscribed with ,

nonsensical "doodles". never Sue fails to

"There is the old complainer", he hears one young whipper- 1 snapper shout out, as the boy peddles vigorously past, the . 1 old man tries to wish his arthritis onto the boy! He thinks of '

amuse with her pure-

.4,· 44 e.g. boiling sweet corn ly ridiculous

habits

1 4% in a beaker in the

himself as being badly done by, until he sees his neighbour. a

man of similar age, being wheeled past in a chair. This neigh- 1

bour has been crippled all his life. He stops. Memories fly back, and he remembers all the good times. The fun he had, !

.

the jokes he played, the people he knew, and the things and so time flowed ROSEMARY TARANTO This

Taranto

Amongst

many

un-

nicknames printable Mardibeams constant-

of our form who can

ly from behind her

play Bach, Chopin and

gold rimmed specs and

Beethoven all at the

bouncesaround to the

same tjme and produce Leo Sayer. mad, mad girl who

tuneof an ever errupt-

ing giggle. Amongst her Blackburn associ-

has a permanent suntan, Rosie lives *et-

ween bouts of serious 1 concentration, convul- p

sive giggling and two- 4 hour phone calls.

1/

I.

forming a liquid hour .

TESTER: from

Sorrento is the only professional musician

Ai

measured by the dull drip of minutes

MARGARET

ates she is a constant source of spicy scandal and is known to hold conferences (in-

cognito) with her cat.

that continued, (but oh, so slowly)

' ei

to fill the empty hours ahead *-1S

and as time trickled, the sun spilt into the sky

and busy day gathered it back into a burnished ball 1 and rolled it over the horizon.

Then night, garbed in black, but burnt by stars · held the moon aloft, like a lantern

io as if to seek a speck of split sun 2 which Day, his careless wife, had overlooked.

Lin Tobias.

JOANNA

ANNE SNEDDON:

SZWEDE:

LOUTAYLOR:

1 Not to be confused withthe

Can be seen every Sneddon who morning donning her

spear headed the Liberal

f

party, this gir!

lives

1

up

name,

by

to

Is

social studies.

,

noted

by

an

"Oh,

i

her

don't

hand, dripping wet hair, jumper around

last in

her

neck and blazer

precariously attached

de-

innocent

to

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shoulder. A

one

bundle of effervesc-

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room.

stealing

a

terrible

1

it

j

forherabilitvtnsmil[

·

of

has

best

ten in the common 3

Lou's

most

fervent

secret ambition is to

tab-

fri-

cisms, more often off than on the subject in question and is ofroom to partake of a hasty Chat-and-Chew.

ence, Jo is famed for "Three

9

whiz-kid, Lou has still not lost the knack. Almost trishe enlivens lingual her classes with witti-

attire at the bus stop

with shoes and tie in -/

engaging

1 political arguments in

A former

;

4

become a fluffy white rabbit witli pink ears.

- ends brothers. Envied fy

during

the

most

34

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9

- verse conditions. .

I

lie saw all highlight to him the fortune for which he should be so grateful. He is past the age of experience but he is able ; to remember - his crippled neighbour can only recall pain and loneliness.

LENORE TIERNAN: For 95% of the time

5 Absorbed in his thoughts he passes the young girl at the

assumes Norny the facade of sentinat

side of the path, quite unaware of her presence. She also

of stoic silence, yet when the topic turns to nieces, Norny instantly becomes enliv-

waddles. but not because of arthritis, it's because of her

nappies. With the loving eyes of her mother to observe danger for her, she is perfectly free to explore and wonder

ened

and it takes a

combined effort to re-

at the world around her. As her two year old would have you

turn her to her quiet self.

Often seen d i-

know, life at this age is full of exhausting new experiences.

vorced from her little

At the end of each day these budding inventors have learnt

engaged in "aunty-talk"

group

strictly

: a range of exciting events, from holding a fork to running

and

swapping notes with Jo on their res-

' under the table without hitting one's head. Busy, busy - it's no wonder that they are worn out by the end of the day!

Tuesday, of course, is their day of rest, and our young lady

pective nieces.

has time to stop. Like all human beings, this show down of pace enables her to see the world without it being obstructed by problems, such as how to tie bows. The beauty of nature overwhelms her and she wonders why she has never noticed

ANNE WHITTY: Picture a girl with a countenance, gentle bearing an,[ subdued personality now imagine a fiery

placid

it before. In her mature little way she thinks, "Maybe God just made "em this morning", but the flowers have always

034*

Hawt h or n su p porter

been there.

with a look that can 1, t kill when your views

If we keep moving or involving ourselves too much in ourselves we will be fulfilling our lives, both of the present and future. Experience and action when opportunities allow means memories in later life. We must constantly remind

:i

don't coincide. Now

melt them altogether -into a Mandeville uni-

form a nd y ou k n ow who I'm talkingabout.

ourselves of the need to check our existence and fill in any gaps. We must learn to appreciate what we had or what we

still possess. In short, we must take time to "smell the Jane Lamande.

flowers."

i Moments in my life ...

Fiona MacArthur.

and thus humanism was an essential factor towards renaissance

MARY ELLEN WILKINSON:

__ development ... rain and smudged grey skies

Melon is a young lady

sweet tang of evening air and flat notes

who lives for tennis, and panic making cakes. Her hobbies in-

at choir practice trudging down a hill with rounded shoulders and mottled

clude

getting high marks in all her sub-

purple legs.

jectsand panicking be-

dissertations on La Vie Quotidienne from an open door or

ally in an active mood,

fore tests. Occasion-

Melon participates in duster fights, scream-

something above my head. days of chalk and scarves, snow, redhands and sniffling noses

duffle coats and detentions, squeaking doors and

ing down the corridor to the tune of "1'm

surprised at you" from 3 4

muddy entrance halls.

teachers, and finishing A her outrageous behav- A

chilled cheeks and blown up skirts, black and red taxis

iour with a blush.

with exhaust fumes coffee and smoke smell of sweet

security like ... but was the renaissance really the rebirth?

reality strikes hard like an acid dagger through the heart back to cruel conglomerations of orange and blue and cobwebs in my eyes.

xe

GAY WALLIS:

One

"RAYNE"

wonders

JANE WILDEN: how

Due to an over suppb

school work finds a

of nervous

place in Gay's mind

Jane moves from point

each drop of rain . which isdominated by sport, sport and more is a tear from a cloud,

progression of erratic fits and starts. Some

sport and four legged

abead of sweat * people

of this

(commonly

94

ofa /6'kiI/ 231/lil il' be put down on tape; 03/<1 pends

runners

or extracted by the tourniquet f and a school uniform . which of a teasing, summer sun ........

gym

her

slowed down and play-

ed backwards in order

homewith

to

her books in middleof

Olympic Park or astride her mare "Lady".

Lin Tobias.

through

speech which has to

tunic, Gay is

more at

she

the remainder she ex-

feet accustomed only

consists

energy

managestoexhaust on the sports field and

known as horses to us

from a worried heaven's brow. lesser mortals). with Spat, in a burst of cord, winter anger to wearing

energy,

A to point B in a

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FORM V "THEY'RE SO DIFFERENT"

They're so different They make me feel so alone They do things differently.

They laugh when I do it my way

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I am surrounded by smirks and evil stares.

It hurts

Oh God how it hurts.

I feel confused

All tangled up inside They laugh and laugh and laugh Never smiling always laughing.

I don't know their tongue But Iknow

I feel what they are saying

Their expressing eyes give them away.

They think my kind don't have feelings.

S. Antonie, T. Zaccari, K. MacDonald, J. Gleeson, A. MeNamara.

Bernie Carroll,

F. Falvey, M. Deagon, A. Harrison.

ECCENTRICITY

To state categorically what eccentricity is, would be to assume that the norm for social behaviour was clearly defined and determined. As it is not, I question, on principle, any

judgements made about a person's state of mind.

Who is to say what is normal? In this world full of changes and conflicts, nothing remains stable. Standards drop, minds broaden, people change, and so does their behaviour.

The insane are classified as insane, because they see nothing wrong with things that are universally decreed as

anti-social. Perhaps it is we who have our minds bent, perhaps they see more clearly than any of us. Christ would have been different from his peers. He was a stranger obsessed with preaching his messages to the masses. He subjected himself to humiliation and death for what he believed in. That was not

normal, suicide is associated with mental disturbance; Christ

WELCOME TO SUNNY AUSTRALIA

The rain drizzled down, they stood on the dock. The crowd thronged around them, yet they were ignored. They were alienated by speech, dress and customs. They were full

of hope for their new life about to unfold. Little did they know of the intolerance and racial prejudice already present in the Australian society, poverty, obvious and extreme, and industrial disputes disrupt his work and home. His pay will be

halved, the pay that supports his family, and copes with inflation. Nearly every day, no matter where they are,

the Australians show themselves as the racially prejudiced bigots that they are ....

Welcome to Sunny Australia.

Lee Coleman.

let others kill him; perhaps he was thought of as eccentric, or

a trifle mad. But we, who have learned and accepted his ways, see him as the light in the darkness, the Saviour of the World.

Ignaz Phillip Semmelweis, implored interns to wash their hands before examining pregnant women. He had seen that they were spreading infections and were thereby killing

the women in their thousands. It was such a simple measure, but also humiliating; the others laughed at him, jeered him and thought that he was mad. Today, antiseptic is thoroughly observed by medics and laymen alike. Ignaz was a brilliant and devoted man; the world he lived in eventually drove him to suicide. How ironic! He mixed with the bigots and the

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prejudiced and the warped, but he, with his ideals, was labelled "deranged". But the longer he lived and tried to reach these

people the more erratic his behaviour came.

Insanity is the extreme of eccentricity. Who hasn't wanted to be different from others, be an ihdividual, to do their own thing? Judging by the widespread occurrence of struggles for freedom, change and the loudening cries of people wanting individuality, it would seem that eccentricity, or mild insanity,

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is rife.

The pity is the poor things never even know what's wrong with them.

J. Whiting, S. Leber, M. Davis, K. Haas.

Anne Stratton.

M. L. Scally, E. Wright, C. O'Shaughnessy.

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simple, dear reader. I have been requested to write an

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I am sitting here, this fine sunny Sunday, spiritually refreshed after a visit to the local place of worship. My mouth is

like? Football, television, reading and not having to write magazine articles over my weekends. In fact, as you are

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tears that spring to mine eyes on the remembrance of the

final tragic Saturday prevent me from doing such. I am on a diet so I try to keep the thought of edibles from my mind.

Television ! Ah, I will write on television. But what is to

G. Fuscaldo S. Wales F. Godsell J. Winsh-p J. Henke

be said? Everyone has been killed on No. 96, Class of '75 scrapped and now no replays. And most devastating cut of all, Shirley Temple's film of "Curley Tops" (remember Animal Crackers in my Soup?) did not appear as scheduled. All

A. Manly, M. Freston R. Jones.

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that is left is reading. An admirable repast, but obviously

Flabby wiggling arms are nhked Unwilling hairs, cut for the season, choke in powder

my intake of Joseph Conrad and Mad Magazines have done

nothing to improve my own literary style, as you have by

Cries of"yes it's good dear 'it squ'rming starfish

now no doubt noticed. But now, I notice I have used up a

seen 100 times in summers before

good quantity of ink and paper not writing about "anything

yet always new and different X

I like". Mrs. Planten's -request has met with its just deserts.

sticky icy pole papers cling desperately to rubber thongs, never smooth rocks encrusted with stubborn mussels, only suntan bottles lying idle, suffocatingin the sand

Helen Gaynor.

burning feet running on the melting roads h.:.

shop door bell, clanging at each new visitor. 1 Heavy blankets, dormant inithe cupboard sand on the shower floor, never dry towels

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F. Phillips, J. Tar ant, K. Beave, W. Lockett.

C. Davison S. Keech J. Pe kich.

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J. Pleasance, M. Bloome M. Honan J. Bu ke P. England

P. O'Neill, K. O Connell J. Per-110.

M. Kelly, S. Bu ke J. Dewan

ADVERTISING VIRTUE

STUPENDOUS, FANTABULOUS TUFF and COOL,

She would give all she had

Don't tell me thest guys went to school

Except that which you want If by doing so

I looked them all up in Roget s Thesaurus

She would have you back.

I really don't know if he meant to bore us,

You would go well, she and you

But I looked and looked and they were never there

And it would last long.

I can't imagine that they really don't care

Open your heart, not your mind,

If they kill off our English. Their grammar, I'm bound,

And see what you really want

In any old grammar book will not be found.

Is it her or the other.

They use adjectives no-one has heard before

For she will give you pleasure, Though not the kind you seek

They leave out full-stops, commas and more.

But still it will be pleasure.

With washing firms, white isn't plain, it is not -

And who knows,

Its SUPER-WHITE, BRILLIANTITE, WON'T LEAVE A DOT!

One day you may have that as well.

With food its called YUMMY and SCRUMMY and NICE -

Cathy Nederveen

I know that my tummy just calls it rice Not GLUGGY or FLUFFY, I'm perfectly sure.

If I met those guys I'd show 'em the door.

But that is the problem, no-one knows who Has made up these gimmicks, no-one's a clue.

If we knew 'em, we'd get 'em, we'd CRUNCH 'em and BASH'em, I'd get their new 'tato-cut' peeler and MASH 'em.

Kids are the ones who believe what is said -

These guys can't have one brain in their head.

They suck us all in till we're lost in a daze

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No option but try to buy our way out of the maze.

But who's got the MOOLA, the MONEY, the CASH? To buy our way out of this mountain of trash?

We're sinking, but fast, in a rotten old boat And the ad, friends are standing around us to gloat At the millions they've made, and the millions we've lost, We're surviving its true, but at such a cost!

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We're losing our minds and our power to choose This is the one thing we should never lose.

A. Pitt, J. 0 Shaughnessy A. King G. Murphy.

B. Carroll, M. O Shea C. Du ham

So hang onto your senses, and, right or wrong, Tell the ad. men to JUMP - back where they belong! !

Mary Lou Scally

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ALIENATION

The children overflow with life;

Laughter pours from every mouth, Face glowing, bodies moving

In an exquisite expression ofjoy.

Hopscotch, skippy, chasey, hide-and-seek.

Children jumping, playing, running; Faces smiling, bodies panting With the emotion and excitement of youth.

In a corner sits a boy, His face is a blank.

He watches the others, And a shadow falls on the world.

But the day is bright and sunny Life is too fast and too exciting for anyone to pause and reflect On the alienation of another.

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M. Dav-s, C. Culligan S. Lee, G. Pahlow, K. Hurley.

M. Tange L. Hornman, S. Fo est, J. A undell.

THE FISHE AN

The old man sits on the mossy rock he has fished from for ten years. Alone, with the mountains soaring up into the skies. He shivers as the icy crisp air blows through his clothes. He puts on his woollen jumper and prepares himself

for the rest of the day, opening boxes of bait and line.

Silently he casts his fishing rod into the water almost mechanically, he is so used to doing this every day. The sun shoots

a ray of light through the trees as it rises over the mountains.

The scales of a fish shimmer as the light catches them,

making a silver line of rippling water. The fisherman pulls his line tighter as the fish is caught by the sharp rock. Trying to free itself is no advantage to the fish as it finds itself tangled even more in the green line. Gradually it tires as the fisherman raises the line and drops it into his bag. He will

repeat this process for the rest of his life until he cannot

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continue.

Rosemary Ley.

THE EGGS AND US

Sunday morning is a delightful time as we all rise late and amble into the kitchen for a late breakfast. However, last

Sunday it was to be "Egg Day" and so we all commenced a discussion on the cooking of eggs.

Daid said, "soft-poached on toast!"

Mum said, "hard-boiled in a cup !"

Greg said, "fried sunny side up !"

I said, "fried sunny side down!"

Helen said, "scrambled!"

Caroline said, "yuk!"

Leathery, gorgeous, crunchy, munchy, soft, ruined, addled; on and on it went as we debated this difficult problem "Of the Egg and Us!" With the argument see-sawing as one egghead could predict, mum beat a retreat to the fridge. Out came

the dozen and - crash ! So all the king's horses and all the

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king's men were munching tea, toast and honey again.

Catherine Self.

M. A. England J. Newman F. Hill J. Hogan S. Tomk-ns.

B. O'Sullivan C. O Regan M. Taranto.

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[. King, G. Cremean, A. Quin, L. Bergin, M. Midgeley.

Sallman, S. Ryan, E. Fuscaldo.

A. Mortenson, C. Mooney, K. Scully, V. Reed, M. Wood.

L. Pavlich, C. Sneddon, G. Brennan.

AN OLD WOMAN

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Ruth Fetherstonhaugh.

BIANCA

You came to me softly, slinking across the lawn I remember the feeble-winter sun

Rippling through your fur -

Like the fresh breeze that had just swept You into my life.

At first you gazed like a startled faun

When I tried to tickle your chin Then, slowly the wild green fire

Smouldering in your eyes, softened, And your purr rose throatily, Piercing through my heart.

When night closed upon us You leapt elegantly onto my bed.

I could feel the slight pressure of your paws As you crept up to your favourite spot Nuzzling warmly against my neck

Your purring undulated through my head and Gently drew me into sleep.

Then like the cruel sudden steel of a frost

The long summer of your life was over and the Dying leaves of autumn fell. Glassy, empty eyes 5%3

Gazed into mine but did not know me.

Oh, Bianca, I was there, loving, hoping, praying that My love could strengthen what frail hold you had on life.

I thought you slept, you looked so serene,

I did not know the green fire hidden behind your lids, was gone In a second my dream was shattered, a second of numbing finality And pain that stretched on and on and the broken glass of a Lost love shattered into

Eternity.

Genevieve Kennedy.

K. Lombard, J. O'Connor, H. Buis, G. Kennedy, E. Johnson.

J. Castellini, C. Pitt, F. Keech.

FORM IV A FIELD MOUSE

I felt so small and innocent as I looked around the surround-

ings. I felt so useless and unable to contribute anything. My life was a waste. Then I spotted a hawk - its beady eyes glaring at me. It was ready to attack, I could tell. Then down it swooped. I looked around for shelter - there was only a group of rocks about four yards away. Could I make it in time? I dashed towards them - it was my only hope. I

made it to a clump of bushes, but that would not shelter me.

I must make it to the rocks. I ran again, seeing the bird coming closer towards me. I had made it, but were my

eyes deceiving me? The bird kept coming and then - splat! it hit the rocks. Blood spurted everywhere. It was obviously

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dead by the amount of blood lost. The feathers became bloodstained, and as I realised what I had done, it occurred to me that I could now roam these fields without terror

running through me, I was a murderer, but proud of it.

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Traci Hannigan.

G. McCann, K. Tiernan, G. Leonard, A. Mansour, T. Hannigan.

R. Featherstonhaugh, R. Ley, T. Reidy,

TIME

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There is time for everything, Timu for things to be done, Time for wrongs to be righted And time for peace and love.

Every moment lived to its fullest Can bring memories to the old

And a challenge to the young.

Gabrielle Nix.

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F. Mantello, M. Bartley, H. Morrissy.

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Do they say "I'm sorry" Because it's the right thing to do Or are they true?

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Well, that's that, and what's next?

People, cruel or kind -

THE CAT

Is life a joy

The cat moves silently across the floor. Its head turns slightly to one side then to the other, watching and waiting

Or is it full of hate and cruelty.

for its innocent prey It stands qu'etly behind the door with its head held proudly high like a man waiting for his Knight-

It's announced someone's died

hood. It hears a sound, but does not move.

It can smell its prey and can sense it coming - nearer, nearer. Without hesitation the cat springs from behind the

For a minute faces are serious, A minute later

door into the shadows and darkness of the hall and pounces

Who cares - everyone's laughing again.

neatly on its prey.

Cleverly it attacks it, and then kills it so that only the lifeless body remains.

The cat has found victory and with long, slinky strides, proudly glides away.

Angela Mansour.

Who cares - it's not anyone close to you.

That's life they say That's people.

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6.1 P MeNamara H. Zacca - C. Hu ley S. Ba-ley.

M. Burke A. Con'grave, P. Elliot

THE SEA

EELINGS

The sea is a beautiful colourful sght to see

n high on life,

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M. J. Sp ing L. Fox, A. M. F-tzge ald K. Wetzler R. M-dgley.

when the sun does down and the moon comes out.

light as the clouds.

n free as the wind, r from the crowds.

But when there's a storm, there are dark black clouds And waves fiercely sw'rlng around.

n blue now,

The rain rushes down to the sea below.

-eel the depression and hate.

But when the storm dies away

ie world's black and grey,

there is silence and no one around to upset this Happiness.

io longer feel great.

Grania Burke

y heart is tender. y tears are so soft.

FORM THREE MATHS CLASS

y senses are tingling.

Hustle, shuffle, commotion.

"Open books page 153"

n in love and aloft.

-eel indifferent,

y senses are numb. ieither hear, speak or care, r I have been left, r another one.

Anna Conigrave, Frances O'Neill.

"Excuse me sir, but can you help me?" xy equals 4, gradient is 5 "Be quiet and listen, or we'11 never thrive" Desk lids banging and biros clicking Bellringer is watching the clock ticking.

10,9,8, not long to wait.

7,6,5, seconds to go.

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"Dinnilggg!"

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DESOLATION

The leaves withered, the grass dried, died.

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And still the sun blazes, burns.

Formerly rich soil,

blowing in clouds thick enough to blind.

Gone are the people, their houses crumbled,

as did the last memories of them, long ago.

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Memories gone, like the leaves fell and fall from the trees.

And the sun, without reason, Skehan J. Hope Allan F. Ta-t J. Keys E Johnstone.

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still blazes and burns ...

Peta J. Elliott.

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V. Kortlang, E. Mulcahy, V. Brennan, C. England, L. Meldrum.

F. Doyle, M. Checcuci, J. Deany.

THE CAT

It stretches, basking in the sun

And, washing fur It rolls and notes the passage of a fly As slumber crashes on its eye, Too weak to keep them open,

it notes the passage of a fly.

It purrs and shows its gleaming fangs As waking and moving around

THE WITCH

It notes the passage of a fly.

A dark elusive shadow

Its paws move and striking quick

A creature of the night

He eats his early m.orning snack

Her hair as black as ebony

And notes the passage of the fly And gracefulness it leaves behind As it turns around to sleep again, Having noted the passage of the fly'.

An evil, wicked sight

Yet she was strangely beautiful

Though one you should despise Her eyes were dark and mysterious

Lucinda Castaldi.

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Wendy Elford.

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H. O'Shaughnessy, K. King, C. Gourvelos, F. O'Neill, S. A. Naughton.

M. Curtain, L. Moore, J. Haas.

T. Collin, S. Walsh, M. Burke, M. Clark.

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P. Culligan, A. MeDermott, B. Demediuk, W. Elford, W. A. Sleeman.

F. Quennoy, S. Heath, P. Kiernan, S. Hess. A. Jones.

M. Nagle, J. Tarrant, P. Kevin.

V. Whelan, D. Murray, F. Hewison.

CONFORMITY

The surf rustled, the waves roared.

And yet another surfie, reached for his board.

The groups jammed.

The fans bopped.

The dancing sharps, with their hair short on top.

The freeway screeched.

The bikies met.

On their powerful bikes they're now set.

The peace signs shined, The flowers sold.

So many hippies, both young and old.

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These young kids grouped by their looks. h

Anyone can set them apart, by the board, bike or short haired look.

Anne Fitzgerald.

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THE WOMAN FROM THE MARKET FAIR

A crisp, spring day with sunny skies,

and a jolly smiling face with sparkling eyes.

A big wide grin and rosy round cheeks, A plump fat body a jumble of meats.

She had a bright red skirt made of market silk,

and a pink complexion as smooth as silk.

The girls gathered round with a happy air, Listening to the woman from the Market Fair.

She told them of her happy days, When she wasn't married and had her ways.

L. Antonie, M. Eichorn, L. Taylor, A. Carrington, A. M. Cosgriff, B. Sinclair, P. Pleasance, L. Jordan.

And as the sunset crept through the sky, You could hear her coming and whistling by.

Linda Warschauer

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THE BEGINNING OF A NEW DAY

The day had dawned once again upon me, The sky was still grey

My bedroom windows still had frost upon them The sun was still rising in the eastern sky My world had just begun to awaken.

C. Curley, M. Hunt, C. Gleisner, C. O'Shea.

A. Callander, R. MeMahon, A. Fay.

Lisa Mulcahy.

MY ISLAND

I stood before the crowd,

The hustling, bustling crowd, I saw faces

Lonely, frightened faces And then I knew it wasn't for me I couldn't stand the crowd.

I wanted to go to an island A solitary island.

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No crowds No faces

No one except me, Me and my island.

If only I could escape.

Escape the deadly crowd.

No chance. I was caught, Caught like a clown No way out The world was still going around.

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Prices rising, loser's gaining

It's never spitting, always raining

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Have now shot to fifteen -I.

What we can afford is now the question Would anybody like to offer a suggestion?

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Who will be its next victim?

Could it be Mr. Whitlam?

Francesca Doyle, Vicki Brennan.

S. Blake, A. Schall, J. Collins, E. Carolan, B. Nossal.

G. Burke, M. J. Rogers, B. Lory, U. Rowe

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C. Brenan, S. Height, S. Trescowthick, M. Whelan.

J. Hunt, P. Molloy, A. Taylor.

F. Peris, H. Self, K. Gilligan.

LOVE

CATTLE TRACKS

Love is often found in nature

Along the hardened cattle tracks,

Like the stately trees on hills, Maybe talking to each other As they sway.

Up to the dusky dawn,

When you see two birds fly by, Probably singing love on high,

Under the shade of a dying tree,

The cattle dream of lost and loved ones.

Its not too soon to mourn.

They wait for time to come.

They search the far horizon, For the early morning sun.

You can often learn a lot From their love.

Love you give to those who are dear, Love you give when you want a cheer.

Hopefully you will receive

The farmhouse is standing tall.

Love one day.

Into the misty morn.

In the distance, over the hill,

It also waits for dawn to come,

So when you know that love is near,

Catriona Brennan

Look and listen closer with an ear.

Do not brush it to one side,

But receive it, then, it, give To those who live.

Cathy Quinn.

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Winds scream and angry seas pound against cliffs.

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A figure can be seen from the shore,

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Someone's hungry; beware fish, beware.

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The sky is blue with spots of white and grey.

Happily ducks and chickens play on a fine Spring day.

Footsteps approach, a man can be seen.

M. Antonie, M. Leonard, G. Byrne, A. Lethbridge.

J. Malady, S. Lodge, P. Kiernan.

He is holding a rifle against his cheek.

Someone's hungry; beware my feather friends, beware! !

Joanne Grogan

FORM II THE CYCLONE

Warnings had been circulating throughout the city but the people of Darwin had paid no heed to the urgent messages.

The news flashes had warned everyone that the possibilities

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of such a disaster seem trifling.

Suddenly ear piercing winds surrounded Darwin's terrified

inhabitants. Shattering shrubs from a triumphant cyclone enveloped the bewildered Darwin people.

As though trying desperately to purify the city by wiping all buildings from their original positions the cyclone sucked through the town like a huge vacuum cleaner.

In a furious rage the mournful wind showed no pity upon the people struck with the overpowering waves of panic as they huddled together in their devastated houses.

Later, when the storm subsided the grotesque landscape showed clearly the suffering and anxiety of the past hours.

The concrete foundations stilts under the raised houses

had been twisted as easy as if they had been pipe cleaners.

As the people emerged froin their shelters a weird scene met their eyes. Telephone poles lying at unearthly angles, cars smashed beyond recognition, wires dangling helplessly from crumpled poles and roofs sheltering squashed furniture.

Natures force is inexplicable. It's power and merciless

L. M'ller M, Panos J. Franki, G. McK-nnon.

J. Byrnes, C. Sheehan C. Longmire.

ALONE

He walks down the street

destruction of a city seems purposeless. In reality it may

Shuffling his feet.

be the beginning of a new life for the people of Darwin.

Unwanted, unknown.

How do we know there is not a reason behind the devastation

Nowhere to call home.

and complete obliteration of a city?

People stare, Do they care.

Helen Edwards.

Or is it just his imagination, Giving out a figuration,

Of life, Of people,

B LOW, B LOW,

Of the world.

THOU WINTER WIND Christine Vella

MEMORY

THOU ART NOT SO UNKIND AS MAN'S INGRATITUDE

Behind the veiled face, the wrinkles of age and worry.

Behind the drawn blind, an only l'ght.

Behind the bunch of roses, the remembrance of a happier life.

Behind the exclusive hat, the sun whch no longer shines, is shaded.

SHAKESPEARE "AS YOU LIKE IT"

Behind the theatre glasses the look 'nto the future.

Judith Reid

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Time is very p ecious It is a wonderful thing

DESOLATION

It quivered

That can never be bought

like a dewdrop

There is time for everyth ng Time for things to be done Tlme for wrongs to be righted

on a blade

of grass It ran

And time for peace and love

slowly, down her cheek

Every moment lived to its fullest

like a tint caterpillar

Can bring memories to the old And a challenge to the young

threading its way

through a jungle of weeds Gabrielle Nix

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Wild and beautiful horses,

It was just

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as though

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a dam had

But man has caught this wdling beast,

burst in her mind

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It all began on a piece of paper with blue print from my father's friend, inviting a group of old school friends and their families to Albury for the long weekend.

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Without any hesitation, on a fine winter morning, the trip became reality as we set off with mixed and negative feelings.

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kind country service and a warm, comfortable place to sleep.

Six kilometres apart, on either side of the Murray River with a population of 38,000, Albury-Wodonga is two towns consisting of excellent facilities, good schools, hospitals and

But as the time came to pass, we found new life long friends,

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churches. Needless to say, both cities have magnificent scenic attractions such as the Hume Weir and Woolshed Falls.

This is how I found Albury-Wodonga in '75. However, the population of the two towns is expected to increase to nearly 200,000 by the year 2000. The reason for this is MWAy#Wk*442 =12%3**me,Barpl

because Albury-Wodonga is planned to become a major growth centre as part of the decentralization policy adopted by the Federal Government in '72.

S. Clarerough, J. Reid, C. Hart.

G. Blake, J. Little, M. Ley.

This scheme alarms me as I prefer Albury-Wodonga as two quaint, picturesque communities and not as a busy, confused

city twice the size of the present city of Geelong.

Joanne Grogan.

HE'S A MAN

His strong burly figure rides along the blue horizon, With his cobber and his horse.

LOOK WHAT HAPPENS

He rides the sunburnt hills

The sand was like silk, the sun like gold.

In his semi-nomadic life.

Warm was the air, calm was the bay.

Across the bronzed domain,

Sifting the sand, the water felt cold.

He lives a state of loneliness,

He watched for the gulls as they swooped for their prey.

With only the voice of his cobber and a Mopoke to be heard.

This is his life.

It is harsh land with stretching plains and rigid cliffs, That will only take the strong.

The dunes were whispering to the music of the wind, Then humming, then droning when the tune became louder.

The waves began roaring, then clashed with the wind.

The waves split out into parts like powder.

He lives this life with pride.

Cathy McKinnon.

The storm had hit, the sky grew grey.

The bay was no longer calm, the air not warm.

The airborne gulls ceased to swoop for their prey.

All the life ceased because of the storm.

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M. E. Peppard, A. Bailey, S. Scally, F. O'Grady, C. Pahlow.

E. Wray, K. Jordan, C. Vella.

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M. Murray, K. Neal, M. R. Tighe, F. Reidy,

E. Wraith, A. Lamana, C. Sim.

L. Winstanley, S. Del-Favero, J. Murphy.

MR. NOBODY

Poor little Mr. Nobody, No-one ever talks to him NEVER ALONE

As I was walking home last night, I spotted a poor old man. His hat was tilted on his head and he looked very sad.

So I asked him kindly "Can I help?" But all he said was "No".

Then he changed his mind, looked up and said "But please don't go". I asked him what the matter was and he said "I've no friends, I've no-one to go home to, no-one to think of me." But I said "Nonsense, don't you see? Wherever you are, God will be." I asked his name and he said "Joe" and

He lives and sleeps In his little purple bin And he only comes to see me At night when its dark and dim.

He's always bright and neVer dull But never comes in the day Because he says he can't see.

and don't be sad again. Remember in the world there is a lot of good and bad, but if you are a faithful man, you'll

I said one day when it was fine And gay, "Oh, its such a lovely Day, do please come out and play."

Then he decided he might as well, So he jumped out of the bin, And then he yelled with glee

never be alone or sad".

"I can see, see, I can see!"

then I said, "Go home, go home and rejoice with the Lord

Jane Cosgriff

Susan McKechnie.

THE THAW

When the sun gets up - it moves the wolves that howl the hoot of an owl

the stars so bright I

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the roosters crowing as morning dwells around the cows so freezing cold.

the hooves of horses clop on the·cobblestones the kelpies yelp as they drive the sheep the stockmen whistle

the rabbits scurry

the dewdrops thawing is a sign of M. Ryan, M. O'Shaughnessy, M. L. Walker, S. A. Shaw, G. Costigan.

J. Toussaint, C. Blake, F. Brittain.

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Sue Hannigan,

FORM I ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

Towering spirals, nearly the tallest in the world forming perfect peaks ever so high stretching as if to touch the sky

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windows of the colour of amber

glistening in the morning sun some of all colours

p-cturing a famous saint peaked arches framing the windows the doors and the walls of stone blackened and old

some with inscriptions some with nothing at all statues of angels hanging from the ceiling

heads of holy people secured on the walls

C. Long, J. Nederveen E. 0 Regan M. deCastella C. Blanden, A. A nold, A. Condo .

columns of stone columns of marble columns clustered

columns standing alone.

Sara del Favero.

I THINK BLACK IS NICE

Black is the night, black is not l'ght, Black is a cat with a very arched back,

Black is a bat that squeaks in the dark, Black is a witch that zooms through the air, Black is a cloud that's full of rainwater, Black is a texta run out of colour, Black is the colour your little sister ends up

SNOW

when she has been at the paints all day,

The Snow is white

Black is the colour of smoke and smog of the factories around Footscray,

with a beautiful shine, like a Pussy on the hearth

Black is' the colour of a dull day,

by the Stove

Black is nice, though it gives you

The Snow, the Snow

a really lonely feeling when you're sad,

is a place where you go

I think black is nice.

and Skate and Ski and

Andrea O'Halloran.

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M. Byrnes, C. Lee, C. Gressley.

G. Seabrook, A. Ley, S. Hannigan.

E. Metzner, M. Hurley, M. Leber, K. Burke.

THE MOON

THE LONELY FEELINGS ON YOUR OWN

A. O'Halloran, J. Gebbie, K. Winship, J. Davies.

On a night of clear skies

The whispering of the wind,

See the moon glisten and shine

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I often wonder what it would be like

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the water creep into the cabins below. Slowly but surely the storm subsided, the waves died down. They had no more trouble that night.

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Three minutes to go before the whistle will blow And the score is twenty-six all

Opposition have got the ball, their passes are swift And high. "Come on, team, we're not shy!"

They're trying their high throws once again But we leap into the air and, exhausted, Toss the ball to each other.

Two minutes to go and we've got the ball, Pass up to the goal ring, swift, smoothly past The other team. "Oh, no, they have it now, its

L_ Joanne Dorrington, Denise Owen, Alison Moon, Elizabeth Blackie.

Donna Magree, Genny Straford, Sandra Lee, Jane Cosgriff.

In their goal ring!" Oh, it missed - what Excitement, what suspense we have the ball Once more.

One minute to go and we're halfway there, It's in the ring and the goalers are good.

The defenders are too unfortunately Ah, it missed ! We've got it again - missed again - we've got to get it in!

It circles the ring again and drops in!

Whissssssstle !!!!!

MEMORIES

Carolyn Long.

I stepped up into a large elegant-looking carriage, and sat down upon the velvet-covered seat, prepared to enjoy my first day away from home. Having led a sheltered life as I was an

only child, the shock of my parents having died of scarlet fever had shaken me badly. My rich Aunt Harriet had taken me out of duty to her younger sister rather than love.

In two hours, I arrived at Mutwithly Manor. The coachman helped me out and delivered me safely to the front door, and left me with a cheery "Goodnight, Miss!"

My aunt received me coldly and showed me into a large

forbidding dining -room not at all like home. My cousins who had been awaiting my arrival, greeted me cheerfully and beckoned me to sit down. After a cold supper of beef and pineapple custard, I retired to bed, excusing myself by saying that I felt weary after the long journey.

After changing I snuggled down into the large cold fourposter bed and thought about how I would get on without Marna and Papa. Their last words to me were "God Mess

you, child, and may the Lord protect you." I fell asleep feeling serene and peaceful.

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A calm quiet breeze the cold winter freeze wind it moves the clouds

bustles the trees lifts off roofs

and whips the seas wind

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C. Need, S. Barker, H. Davy, T. Magee.

S. Fetherstonhaugh, J. Bowes, E. Fetherstonhaugh.

R. Westmore, A. Roche, S. McKechnie.

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SOCIAL SERVICE THE FORM II RECORD NIGHT

MAYTIME FAIR

The Mandeville stall this year at the Maytime Fair was

"Happy Days" inspired the idea for the Form II Record

extremely successful, as over $250 was raised. Goods were

Night set in the Rock'n'Roll era. We had it on a Friday night in July.

As we all know Arthur Fonzeralli (Fonzie) is extremely popular, so he made a guest appearance with his girlfriend,

collected by the Form Fives from all classes throughout the school. This year goods were contributed by Exacto and the Form Four and Five leatherwork and jewellery classes.

Mandeville was also in charge of the fairy floss machine

this year. The girls that worked on this found it to be a very sticky job !

Thanks to everyone who contributed and to the Form

Fives who organized and helped serve on the stall. We thank also the helpful Form Ones for their assistance on the day.

Deb. Fonzie was played by Tony Height. Mark Trescowthick honoured us with his presence as a D-Jay. We also had Sr. Jane, Sr. Leonie, Miss Howard, and Mrs. Dowd. We were all very appreciative of their help.

By 7.30 p.m. the main hall was packed with seventy girls dancing, screaming and eating. Suddenly there was a hush and in walked Fonzie. There were screams and cheers from

This year, as in previous years, the Fifth Form girls are

everywhere. So it went on, records, dancing and talking About 8.30 some of the girls went into the luncheon area for roller skating. When Fonzie decided to do his hair there was panic! Where do we get a mirror? Sr. Jane to the rescue!

The time flew very quickly and by 9.30 p.m. everyone was

attending dances at Turana. The dances are held on the first

leaving.

Friday of each month when a group of fifteen girls go to

Turana from 7.30 to 10.00. Supper is provided by the girls.

The proceeds of it went to Tally-Ho Boys Home and the Minus Children Appeal. We raised $75 altogether. It was a

The boys that the girls dance with are from a section of

fantastic effort.

TURANA

Turana known as the Coolibah Section.

The dances have been very successful and well appreciated by the boys. Our thanks to Sister Maureen, Janet Whiting and

Every good thing has to come to an end and everyone

left feeling really great ! It was so good that lots of girls wanted to have another one.

Cathy Nederveen for organizing everything.

Sue Trescowthick.

KOOYONG COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE BLIND TO THE STUDENTS OF LORETO COLLEGE

In the beginning of the year a fete was held at the Kooyong Community Centre for the Blind to raise money for equipment

and the general running of the centre. The Centre is subsidised by the Government but money from the public is also needed.

The Form Five girls,with the help of Sister Maureen,ran a stall at the fete. $9,000 was raised. $500 of this sum was raised by the Mandeville stall.

May we, the staff and clients in the Craft Area at the Blind Citizens' Community Centre at Kooyong, through your own magazine, say thank you to the students who have participated in helping us, by carrying out the manual tasks asked of them this year.

The clients wished to use mosaic tiles in bright and

"trendy" colours, in their craft work. These had to be purchased, fixed to sheets of cardboard, and one of the jobs asked of you was to remove them individually, wash: and sort them - a very tedious job, but a necessary one.

DOWN TOWN FORM 2

Many of our clients like to make covered coat hangers.

For these they need many, many metres of nylon denier,

In the second term Form 2 Blue organized a way to raise money for Sr. Margaret Hill at Cobden Street, South Melbourne.

Sr. Margaret teaches at a Primary school in South Melbourne.

In July she moved into a house in Cobden Street to help parents and their children.

First we had a stall in which many people participated.

cut and rolled laboriously into large balls, for them to take home and knit into strips to cover the hangers, another job which you willingly performed.

These are only two examples where you have assisted, and again we do sincerely thank you.

Then we had a raffle. The tickets were five cents each and

(Mrs.) Marion Arthur,

the raffle was won by Gay Wallis. A $7 record voucher was the prize. Last but not least we had a Spellathon in which the whole of Form 2 took part. There were a hundred words to learn and only 50 being asked. Altogether the amount

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raised was $285.

When we had raised the money we invited Sister Margaret to a Mass here at school. Sister Margaret was very grateful

and reminded us that we were very lucky, but she was glad

Wednesday afternoon "Social Service" continues to be a very rewarding part of school life.

work. She would be able to buy gym mats for sport at her

The centres visited by our Form V and IV girls are Kooyong Community Centre, Dame Mary Herring Spastic Centre, Villa

school, and pay for some holiday outings.

As Sister Margaret is a past pupit of Mandeville we feel proud that she is giving us the lead in thoughtfulness for

We have become part of the scene in all these places and feel very glad to be involved with so many people who care

that we were also generous. Our money would help her in her

others.

Lisa Brophy, Robin Anne Liddy.

O'Neill and the Jesuit Mission Office - Power Street.

for others.

The photos opposite indicate the variety of our involvement and the joy it gives to us.

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"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may profe wthat is the

will og God, what is good and acceptable and AAN" (Paul, Romans 12, 1:2). The aim of the course is c¢ndthe*in this quotation. The development of pluralistic socittifflns jtltered 1.1: the traditional out

and response of peopitald insqtutions,

induding-lht Catholic Church. Nowadays, EFfristians* »snould bumpamd-1J- - e rsonal sensitivity and discerr toward n$oral 'g. The highest level of this prciless

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before yourself and God.

Information should be accumulated, advice sought ,#%*f

time spent in prayerful reflection. No matter how #*ical

any decision may be, the Christian must have Fgit*Mn the V-1-

guiding presence of the Spirit "Behold I am with you always, to the Clow (Matthew 28,3:20).

the age".

The Christian can recognise a presence that #God, when, after having made a decision he experienc#p' a true inner / peace

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to educate dlmir chi*64 Sbut amon®411 the agencies of education the schodi-9 1 AF€cial importance. By virtue of its very purpose, while it cultivates the intellect with unremitting atttiition, the school ripens the capacity for right judgement, provides an introduction into the cultural heritage won by past generations, and promotes a sense of values.

By creating friendly contacts betweekskidentrodivT--.r temperament and background, therelihol fosters a willingness

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cultural, civic and religious groups, and the entire human community".

(Document of Vatican II on Education).

We at Loreto Toorak have tried to engage in this "joint participation" through various opportunities offered during 1975. Some of these are noted here.

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CONSCIENCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH

From Father Brian Johnstone's talk to the Matriculation students. June 30th., 1975.

We are, of our rather human nature, a basically simple and easily contented group. We crave affection and approval; terrified of rejection we shrink from our own individuality.

Naturally there is an obvious 31*p€!Mence of a child on its

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parents, but as Father .Te,er,ne pointed out - "if we

always simply follow *400 soffeone else wants and expects,

we will never becom*Al pe®te"

Real people, v*fpeople/e individuals who are not afraid of their own co¢*ciences ag are able to accept the responsi-

bility of thil#tng for th*selves. These people are "selfdirected", a#*gainst the #o lower levels of pleasure seeking

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and confo#ity, which ii# often combined - pleasure being

needed t@*eward confoi#ity. However, pleasure can demand non-col*rmity, just a*conformity need not always ensure

perso/ pleasure. Perli®s conformity does not bring with it

the »Derficial satisr Mion of knowing that in conforming security of not making a decision.

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*stem of non-groyi?

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2/a situation and i#jotential development, then individuality or conscience is**ourage to stand firmly by one's convictions.

"A perso¢*#ke that does not need to be always looking

1 for appro,**r herself or trying to make sure others keep

on lovin¢•r. She can start to think of others and of loving

them. **illy personal conscience thinks, but about others and

0¢*heeds, not just about self."

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Of recent years many people have felt the need to pel. ically re-examine their religion and perhaps to adjust

thinking and their attitudes in the light of the Documents 9§ produced by Vatican II. Such an opportunity was offered to the Loreto parents on Sunday, 3rd. August, when Father

Patrick Bishop S.J. conducted an all day Seminar.

Father Bishop began the day with a brief survey of

the history of the Church, reviewing the pressures placed on

CATCHETICS

TRY**ar eight students from Form 5 attended a ten week

course irking Catechetics to Primary School Children.

her at the Reformation, and explaining how these had resulted in the Council of Trent enforcing a conservative, disciplinary

The ela#§**er€*044%?alle College, r*e; ;rydtrE

This attitude has prevailed until Vatican II when the defensive

group¢ >ther¢14brolie ®*Neifs alter groups to discuss the week'*lopib. *49 p** gi¥mgfhe jiettures was Father Michael

outlook, a "tightening of the belt", to prevent further heresy.

outlook was swept away and the door opened for dialogue to take place with other churches.

During the day Father Bishop answered any questions from _ parents and provoked much lively discussion. One interesting and difficult question he was asked was to define "Love", both of God and of one's neighbour. His answer was that when one

"accepts that one is accepted", then one has received and - given unqualified love.

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DEBATING

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Kathy Haas, Caryll O'Shaughnessy, Sue Ryan.

Janet Whiting, Helen Gaynor, Ruth Jones.

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Cathy Culligan, Sally O'Brien, Julie Burke.

FORM 4 DEBATING

FORM 5 (2) TEAM This debating team completed a successful round of debates

this year. In fact, they won four out of four debates in which they participated. The team was Helen Gaynor, Janet Whiting and Ruth Jones. They debated against many schools including: Presentation Convent, Windsor, Lowther[ Hall,

Essendon, Fitzroy High School and Sienna College. In their final debate they defeated Lowther Hall by an amazing 67 points!

Some of the topics debated were: "That it's getting better", "That suburbia has won", "That schooling interferes with

education", "That education is wasted on the young", and

This year the debating class entered two form four teams in the Debators Association of Victoria. Both teams were in

"C" Grade. The members of the first Loreto team were Jane

Arundel, Christine O'Regan, Margaret Tange and Vicky Tzimas. The second Loreto Team members are Bernadette

O'Sullivan, Catherine Self, Leanne Hornman, Gabrielle Pahlow, and Joanne O'Connor.

The opposing teams were from Salesian College, Genazzano, Lowther Hall, Wesley, Carey, and Chadstone High School.

Topics debated were: 1. That time is against us.

2. That parenthood is no longer a joy.

"That it has all been done before". The fourth round was a

3. That politics and morality don't mix.

secret topic, where the debating team students assembled one hour before the debate was due to begin. The team

4. That contentment is a curse.

members were given the topic and a dictionary, and sent into separate rooms where the preparation took place. As the action photos revea15 the Loreto speakers are fiery, spirited, and very persuasive, and we wish them every success in the finals.

5. That man is nature's worst mistake.

There were five rounds and the two teams have completed these and done well. The finals are early in third term and we hope to be successful' in these. Also in third term, we are

planning several more lunch-time and social debates.

LUNCHTIME DEBATING

"That short people have more advantages than tall people".

This was the topic presented and debated by the members of the Wednesday Debating Class on Thursday, 12th June.

The positive case was humorously led by Sue Ryan, who was ably supported by Sally O'Brien and Cathy Culligan.

Members of the negative side were Helen Gaynor, Caryll O'Shaughnessy and Kathy Haas. Humour was used to good effect by both teams.

Sue Ryan, a pint size 5'2", informed us of a horrific experience she had on her way to school during 2nd. term,

when three bullet shots grazed the top of her hat. This she 44¥

used as a convincing argument for the affirmative. Helen Gaynor told us of her many advantages in being litre size 6' tall, and then Caryll being of average height, appeared on the scene, and maintained a constant flow of humour which won her best speaker. The debate ended with a few melancholy words on how she has become a connoisseuse of tie knots.

When all members had spoken we were left wondering FORM 4 DEBATING C(2)

Joanne O'Connor, Lea-Ahn Hornman, Bernadette O'Sullivan, Gabrielle Pahlow, Cathy Self.

whether our height was to our advantage or not. Our minds were soon made up for us by the adjudicator's decision: Lin Tobias awarded the debate to the negative team.

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This year the Form 5 debating teams entered a debating competition organized by the Victorian Debator's Association. The B 1

team included Fiona Warburton, Martine Blomme, Prue Francis, and Marian Freston. Five rounds were completed, and our team travelled to debates held both at Loreto and other schools. These included Presentation Convent, Cheltenham High, and three famous boys'. schools: Wesley, St. Bede's, and Peninsular Grammar.

Our brilliant team had many victortes, and the final debate was our only downfall. The debator Mr. T. Spoon - who was quite a stirrer once said. "You can't win 'em all!" We are hoping though, that we will make the finals, despite our one defeat.

We would like to thank Sr. Geraldine, Sr. Maureen and Margaret Tange for their constant support.

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This year two out of four debating teams reached the Finals in the Victorian

Schools' Debating Competition. This was quite an achievement considering that it

was the girls' first year in competition debating. The teams were Form Five B(1) team: F. Warburton (Captain), M. Blomme, and P. Francis, and the Form Five B(2) team: J. Whiting (Captain), H. Gaynor, and R. Jones. In the Quarter Finals the B(1) team will be debating against Doveton High, while the B(2) team will debate against Presentation Convent. The topics for the finals are: Quarter Final:

"That Insecurity breeds Initiative".

Semi Final:

"Secret Topic"

Final:

"That Ocherism Is An Australian Asset."

We wish the two teams every success in the Finals! !

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Mandeville again competed in the Inter School Athletics held at Olympic Park on 6th April. Excitement and enthusiasm were in the air as many supporters huddled under umbrellas or crowded into the stand to chee their team to victory.

Among other schools competing were Genazzano St.

Columbas, Sacre Coeur and Kilmaire. Compet ng on the synthetic track was an important factor in that niany records were broken on the day. In both the track and feld events there were outstanding performances by girls from all age

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for Mandeville girls to prove their ability on the track and we hope their present success will cont-nue.

THE BRONZE MEDALLIST TEAM

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BACK: H. O'Shaughnessy, A. Moon J. Ta ant D. Mu ay L. Hogan, S. Blake L. Be g-n F. McGlade S Naughton.

3RD: M.E.Fuscaldo G. Pahlow, J. C on'n J. Hogan C Mortensen, A. King, K. C on'n C. Mooney C. O'Shaughnessy.

2ND: K. Coady, J. Henke, A. Qu-nn L. Taylo M. Ferguson, M. Layet, G. Robinson, M. Kehoe M. Clark, C. Owen J. Pe illo.

FRONT: F. O'Neill, P Kev'n, S. Anton'e J. W'lden, G. Wallis (Capt.)

D. Brown, (V. Capt.) B. Lory S. Hess, C. Sneddon, J. Arundell.

JUNIOR ATHLETICS TEAM

BACK: C Walsh M. Leona d N. Sp 'ng K. Donnan, C. Hart.

3RD: D. Quin A. P'enkos, G. N'x T. Wilden, M. Anton'e C. Pahlow,

S. Lodge.

2ND: K. Winship D. Owen L. B ophy J. Reid A. Chancellor, C. Stewart, H. Edwa ds C. Qu-n A. 0 Halloran.

FRONT: E. Blackie C. Blake, M. Ley P. Wallis G. Wallis (Capt.), A. Ley, G. Blake C. Lee D. Mag ee.

SPORT SWIMMING

In many instances Mandeville was beaten to a place by a

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fraction of a second. To ensure even greater success next

this year, swimming competitions

year, swimmers should commence training as early as possible.

were held against small teams from

major boys' and girls' schools in the area, at the Malvern Pool. This gave all, competitive training and our young swimmers their first chance to represent Mandeville.

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of the House Sports, swimming coach Roly Simpson and team man-

ager Mrs. Schaefer chose a team to represent the school at the Catholic Secondary Swimming Championships. We had strong swimmers in each age group and it was gratifying for future years, that there was great strength in the Junior ranks, especially Erin Macdonald from the Junior School.

Our swimming and diving team easily defeated their nearest rivals Presentation Convent, Windsor, winning the Catholic Swimming Championships for the third year in succession, and breaking many records.

SWIMMING TEAM

BACK: S. Walsh, M. Ferguson, K. Gray, G. Robinson, K. Donnan.

3RD. M. Antonie, M. Eichorn, K. Lombard, J. Curtain, L. Coleman, M. Burke, B. Lory.

2ND. S. Lodge, C. Pahlow, J. Keys, G. Pahlow, P. Francis, J. Henke, L. Antonie, M. Leonard, L. Brophy.

FRONT. C. Hurley, K. Jordan, T. Quin (V. Capt.) M. Layet (Capt.)

L. Jordan, G. Robinson, E. MacDonald.

Swimming Captain Michele Layet and Vice Captain Tracey Quin holding the Inter-School Swimming Trophy.

After intensive training a smaller team was selected to represent the school at the All Schools Victorian Championships held on 6th April. A record number of seven teams

DIVING TEAM

P. Culligan, G. McCubbery, J. McCubbery, B. Binental.

qualified for the finals and returned to Olympic Pool the same evening hopeful of obtaining a coverted medal. However, only the Under 15 Breaststroke Relay team was successful and gained a silver medal.

INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING SPORTS

This year our swimming sports were held at the Hawthorn Pool. The winning house was Mulhall, followed by Mornane,

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A lot of work was put into organising numerous cheer squads and as usual the relays warranted the most attention.

The Adele Holywood Award for the best individual performance was jointly won by G. Robinson and K. Jordan. Both these girls broke swimming records. It was obvious to both

spectator and competitor that swimming at Mandeville had improved greatly as a result of training during the school

holidays. For the not so proficient, a 33 metre race was introduced in each age group and gave everyone a chance to participate. The day was ceremoniously concluded when Jane

Lamande in top hat and tails introduced those entertaining matrics in their bizarre novelty race.

Thanks goes to all who participated, Mrs. Schaefer and staff who assisted, Sister Leonie who tended to dominate the loud SILVER MEDALLIST TEAM

K. Jordan, P. Francis, K. Gray, M. Burke,

speaker system, the Swimming Captain, House Captains, and the Timekeepers.

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one team each from Form III, IV and VI. The teams showed great

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Form IV also reached the semi-final but were defeated

by Santa Maria.

Form III's won the semi-finals but were defeated in the

Grand Final by Genazzano.

FORM III ASSOCIATION NETBALL TEAM

Due to training and the support of the coaches, Sr. Elizabeth Keane and Sr. Anne Anderson the teams showed

great potential in Netball.

Form Vs played inter school matches. They defeated

BACK: G. Ryan, P Kev n A Skehan, M. Nagle, W. Sleeman.

FRONT: A. Moon M. Bu ke J. Ta ant R.A. MeMahon C. Bennett.

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Form III's have also played 'nter school matches, and won

Ann F-tzge ald has umpired for the Form III s each Satu day throughout the season.

against Kilmaire Merton Hall Sacre Coeur and St. Mchaels.

, She has gained he Umpires Certificate. To have k. such an expe ienced umpire in the school is much app eciated by the Netball teams.

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BACK: L. Taylor, M. Layet L. Hogan K. Pe k-ch G Wallis.

FRONT: K. Coady C. Mo tensen, J. Reynolds, P. Ahe n D. B own.

Under the observant and paternal eye of Mr. Crowe, the coach the team played interschool matches. They so far have been successful in winning five matches and losing one.

The team spurred on by early successes challenged the over confident, taller but of course less experienced staff team. It wes one day of the year that student spectators will treasure as they took their seats and were confronted by the male members of the staff in shorts rather than the usual well

tailored long pants and suits. Although the staff were a rather ragged looking team they soon distinguished themselves as first class athletes with speed but with NOT so much accuracy when shooting for goal. The staff of course had advantages; first, Mr. Groom is rather tall but then again he was very polite; secondly, Mr. Crowe showed rare signs of having

played the game before but he wasn't quite the gentle and affectionat.' person the students had experienced in class. f

But the prr ressional talent of the students proved too much as thoy drew away to a convincing win over the humiliated and crushed staff team.

OLYMPICS! HERE WE COME! /

Jo Henke, Form V, deserves hearty conghtulations for being chosen as a representative in the Australian Skiing Team, to compete in the winter Olympics in Insbruch next year. Jo has been skiing for fourteen years and before com-

peting in the Olympics, she will be training with the French team.

Fiona Mantello is also a Skiing Champion, and has been selected for the Australian "C" Team. She has been chosen FORM IV ASSOCIATION NETBALL TEAM

STANDING: Sr. Anne Anderson, B. O'Sullivan, J. Hogan G. C eameart.

SITTING: M. Fitzgerald, M.E. Fuscaldo, M.A. England, F. Keech, F. Hill, C. Mooney.

to ski in America for two months. We wish both Jo and Fiona

the best of luck for the future, and hope that the other skiers we have at Mandeville will follow in their footsteps.

SPORT INTER SCHOOL TENNIS

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Our open tennis team started off the season by playing Toorak College at Mt. Eliza early in March.

A high standard of fencing has been maintained this year even

though we have lost our coach Maitre O'Brien. However we hope

After this we played about once

a week for the rest of the term.

in the next few years we will see

In·this time we beat St. Michaels', Lauriston, Genazzano and Toorak

his return to the school scene.

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Merton Hall and St. Catherine's. It

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was the first time for many years we had played the Grammar schools.

We really enjoyed playing them

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CAPT: Kate Coady.

For the second successive time

our senior team consisting of Kate

CAPT: Prue Ahern.

Coady, Mitzi Ferguson, and Cathy Sneddon has won the

and hope it will continue in future years.

15 section of the Victorian School Girls championship; overall the teams did very well, Linda Goltz, Sara Scally and Fiona O'Grady won this section. Yet the members of the three other teams deserve full credit for their participation

interest from these forms.

Victorian Opeh Schools Girls Championship.

For the first time this year we entered 4 teams in the under

in the competition. Lets hope we can win back the shields

Our U/15 team also played a few matches during first term and they showed much potential by winning each match. In lower forms tennis was played frequently in the

summer months and there seems to be a great amount of

PENNANT TENNIS TEAM

This year we had four teams competing in the V.C.L.T.A.

again next year.

Sunday morning pennant. We had two teams of matric girls

the teams throughout the competition and we would also

and two of Form II girls. None of the teams reached the

We thank the parents of the fencers who have supported

like to thank Mrs. Schaefer and the school for the purchase of new masks and foils which were greatly needed.

finals but the experience of play was beneficial to all as they

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4TH: E. Wray, S. Scally, M. Whelan, S. Walsh, L. Goltz.

3RD: M. Hepworth, F. O'Grady, J. McCarthy, J. Purbrick.

2ND: A. Pienkos, S. Parker, K. Bond, M. Cheong.

FRONT: K. Coady (Capt.), L. Beggs, L. Wraith, C. Blandan, E. Blackie,

TENNIS "A" SCHOOL TEAM

BACK: M. King, S. Winship, A. Quinn, G. Creamean.

FRONT: M. Midgely, P. Ahern, D. Brown, J. Henke.

M. Ferguson, ABS. C. Sneddon.

SOFTBALL

Another softball year has drawn to a close, with Mandeville

now having four teams. The Form II's have become very

enthusiastic this year and have played a number of inter-form

matches with an occasional win. The Forms V and VI have mastered the art of softball. The Form Fives have both the

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and rarely play an interform match but this is put down

to"too much work". However they have played a few matches within the form and performed with their usual vigour.

It is not hard to realize tlmt muscles and cunning of the coming forms will present hard opposition in the years to come.

TENNIS "B" SCHOOL TEAM

BACK: A. Manly, J. Sallman, J. Perillo, J. Pleasance, M. Kelly, J. Burke.

FRONT: E. Fuscaldo, J. Reynolds, L. Keelan, S. Wales.

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Forms 2,3,4 and 6 have been

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plunged into the season · with a great deal of enthusiasm which was not daunted by the volumes

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Form 4's are so keen that they are

The Senior team played Saere Coeur and Merton Hall, but were defeated by both. However, our

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have been introduced to Newcome, which is a variation of Volley Ball,

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CAPT: Carola Bloch.

team was defeated by Rusden, Merton Hall and Sacre Coeur. An

and this is being played very eagerly.

In the future we hope that the enthusiasm for Volley Ball will grow to greater proportions, and that it achieves

outstanding feature of the team was Margaret Tange, whose face appeared to be attracted to both hockey ball and stick.

The Form 3 team was most successful in competition,

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defeating Lauriston and drawing with Bentleigh. Anne Quinn was aclaimed a true Mandeville hockey player when she

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Sadly, Mrs. Schaefer's prom se to have the ball mounted could not be fulfilled as the ball belonged to Lauriston.

We gratefully acknowledge the help encouragement and

coaching of Mrs. de Soysa. Her coach*ng the compulsory blue tracksuit and hockey socks and the enthusiasm of the

players, are proving that hockey has found its place in school sport

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BACK: M. Layet A. Wh'tty F. McArthur L. Keelan C. By nes, C. Geileskey.

VOLLEY BALL A' TEAM

FRONT: M. Pe *s A Garvey C. Cloch M.L. Danke t R. Curley.

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1975 has been a very happy and successful year. We opened the season w'th Mulhall swimm ng to victory for the second year running in the Inter House meet, and Mandeville scoring a decisive victory in the Inter School meet. Swimmers and divers excelled and the relay teams were outstanding.

We also won, by more than eighty points, and for the third year in succession, the Inter-School Athletics.

Once again, there were a number of excellent individual performances and the relay teams ran brilliantly. The School

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highlights of the season was the Staff/Students senior basketball (a sport introduced by Mr. Crowe ) match and we also had several teams competing in the Association Netball Saturday afternoon matches where all teams reached the

finals. We are grateful for Srs. Anne Anderson and Elizabeth Keane's help and interest. The Ski team skiied under the Loreto colours and defended the Public Schools title they won in 1972. I'd sincerely like to thank all who have aided me VOLLEY BALL FORM IV 'A' TEAM

J. Cuttler, A. Trotte, J. C on-n C. Owen K. Cronin, P. Lewis.

throughout the year.

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As we are all aware, this year we are celebrating the Loreto Centenary.

A part of the celebrations occurring throughout the

year there was the first Loreto Music Camp.

This occasion was to give students from Loreto schools all over Australia who take a particular interest in music an opportunity to meet and share music together.

On the Sunday there was an excursion to Ballarat where the group visited Mary's Mount and Sovereign Hill.

At the daily lunchtime concerts in the school hall, students performed a large range of solo and ensemble music.

During the week students prepared orchestral and choral works for the concert at Monash University on August 21 st. There was another concert on Friday 22nd at the Great Hall, Montsalvat. This concert consisted of Chamber Orchestra's representing the different schools throughout Australia. The girls were able to attend sectional orchestral tutorials under qualified professional musicians and there were chamber music classes during the camp. The standard was of an exceptionally high standard and all who participated enjoyed themselves extremely.

We thank Mr. Brian Blake, Camp Director, Sr. Deirdre Browne, in charge of the choir, and all the numerous Loreto teachers who contributed so greatly to the success of the camp.

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A large number of music students studying with music teachers at the school passed the examinations of the Australian Music Examination Board Candidates ranged from Preliminary Grade to A Mus A and successful candidates included 47 violinists (23

with an "A" grading) 34 pianists (5 with "A" grading) 4 cellists (1 with "A" grading) 4 flautists (2 with "A"grading) and 16 theory students 7 gaining honours Clarinet, oboe, bassoon and french horn students will be attending examinations next year

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PRODUCTION MY FAIR LADY

This year, Mandeville»chool production was an adaptation of Lerner and Lowe's "My Fair Lady". It was a large scale production with a cast totalling over three hundred students.

It began with weekly rehearsals in the first weeks of term for soloists, choirs, dancers and the orchestra. Such rehearsals continued until all these efforts were combined and the

results were seen in two performances on 23rd -and 24th June. These two performances were very polished and professional and were the result of obvious hard work and

dedicated effort on the parts of Mr. Blake, Sr. Carina and Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. Stonehouse and Mrs.

O'Donaghue. The sets, for which we owe thanks to Mrs. Dowd, were most authentic and added the necessary atmosphere for such a musical.

Congratulations to all the cast members for an excellent job, especially the principals some of whom were Matrics, including Geraldine Anderson, Michele Layet, Cathy Mortensen, and Kris Hill. Others among the principals were Julie Tarrant, Sue Ryan, Ruth Jones, Elly Fuscaldo, Vicki Brennan and Gay

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The 1975 Production, then, was undoubtedly a success and I'm sure was thoroughly enjoyed by all who saw it.

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11 7 Every class is now using the library, and this will prove

The library is tb all students a most miportanti :part Oftlill

especially helpful for the younger students who are encouraged

to learn to know where books are kept. As part of the

school life, and provides countless books and facilities for *8+* assignments. project work, or just mere pleasure. It is very busy every day, and is well run by our two hard-working and dedicated librarians - Mrs. Planten and Mrs. Starling.

"Wednesday Programme", a library science group is conducted in the library and both theoretical and practical instruction dn the organization and use of the library is given.

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bought thisyear, has proved invaluable and has been constantly -used by all subject areas and levels. We hope that next year we may be able to expand this particular area.

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TO)@[2%[rAM#@@ORD Mounting expenses, lack of finance, shortage of writers, recalcitrant Journalism Class members make the task of

producing Toorakanrooin a fun-filled, thrill-packed guidance adventure this year. Having been very fortunate to begin the year under the guidance of the late Mr. Condon, we

anticipated every week's lesson with gay hearts and dancing feet. One of the lessons to be learnt first in Journalism apparently is that one must have initiative, enthusiasm - inspiration!

We loved our typical class routine: reading Vogue, criticising the models, discussing the models, discussing shops and clothes while frustrated editors stood at the front of the class and

screamed for attention, but to no avail, not an ELLE or an ANNABELLE escaped their searching gaze.

Despite these handicaps a miracle was performed and the

first issue for 1975 of "Toorakanrooin" was released in May and was met with a lack of response unparalelled in the annals of the school. However, "Toorakanrooin" did gain some firsts: the first issue contained an original article by

Allan Marshall, and the second issue (which will be out by the time this magazine goes to press) contains an article written exclusively for "Toorakanrooin" by NORMAN GUNSTON.

The "Toorakanrooin" staff proved themselves to be hardworking, intelligent, witty, resourceful and up with the latest fashion.

As Father Brown says in "The Purple Wig", Journalism largely consists in saying "Lord Jones Dead" to people who never knew Lord Jones was alive. v

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SNOWBALLS

THE RECORD AFTERNOON

It was not that long ago that I was a sweet uninhibited young thing, but then that fateful mission arose: There was once a time, not in the too far distant past,

Saturday afternoon, what a better way to spend it!

At two o'clock we came laden with food and records. It was

our record afternoon for Entally. Our big aim was $ 100

and we were confident we would get it, (with each child

when on hearing the word snowball, my mind conjured up games in the snow and picnics and lots of happy children

bringing a dollar, how could we miss!).

eating cakes, but since that fateful day when I was assigned as commander of the snowball mission my mind has become

of happy girls. It might have taken a while for the music to

distorted.

begin, but when it started it never stopped. The booming

Toorakanrooin was badly in debt and so we thought we'd hold a Snowball drive to raise money. The day started off alright. We drafted a letter, and then typed it and then we went to roneo it off. At this stage we were still young and innocent and were not yet the "Mr. Hydes" that we were to

voices of Skyhooks shook the foundations, not to mention

become.

The hall was already filled with a friendly atmosphere

the flying skirts and tapping feet matching the beat. Even Mrs. Heggie tried out her dancing talents.

Those who did not join in the dancing took part in sports such as basket ball, tennis, volley ball and newcombe. The Form Six's basket ball match was another pastime. Games and

Two days after we sent the forms out we began receiving replies. On the forms we had left space for Name & Form amount enclosed and how many dozen required. For the snowballs we had decided to charge 85c a dozen. From some people we received really helpful replies e.g. I, Mary require

dancing were tiring, so the thought of food and drinks was

1 dozen snowballs. I enclose $ 1.15 and am in Form 2.

disappeared with her hands over her ears.

I realize that the organisers of the drive should have known which Mary in Form 2 the lady meant but unfortunately we were having an off day that day. By the fifth day we had orders for about 180 dozen snowballs and so we ordered 200

dozen snowballs. Unfortunately after these snowballs had been ordered we received requests for another 40 dozen which we could not fill. I apologise to these people as we

welcoming. The tables were neatly laid with Coke, Fanta and

a wide selection of food that was well appreciated. Dancing and games began again, this time partners swung around to

"Rock Around The Clock", while Sr. Leonie smilingly Mrs. Keogh counted out our money, $95. Mother Superior

willingly gave us $5 to make $100! How proud we were when Sr. Antoninus showed us a cheque for over 1,000 Rupees which would buy the children of Loreto in India a few extras.

Maureen O'Shaughnessy, Marie-Louise Walker,

realise it was our fault that their forms were but a week late.

Tuesday was the best day. That was when the snowballs

arrived. The Journalism Class stayed behind to pack snow-

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coconut, and gooey marshmallow was ground into the floor all this had to be cleaned off before we could go home.

Wednesday was also fun - trying to distribute 200 dozen snowballs between girls in 19 different classes - no mean feat.

They tell me we accomplished it, although by the 2nd half of this literary masterpiece you may have noticed that I have turned into an outcast of society. At the moment I am attending rehabilitation classes twice a week and they tell me I am doing well, although if I get closer to a snowball than a mile I suddenly begin to shake and ????

PRODUCTION "MY FAIR LADY"

From the beginning of 1975 till mid June, Forms One to Six were working on a school production,

"My Fair Lady" which included an orchestra, a drama-acting and ballet groups as well as a behind stage group including teachers and pupils.

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From the 13th of February until June 14th every Wednesday from 11 a.m. till 12 noon, various different groups practised hard. From the 2nd of June onwards, groups of girls were taken to Her Majesty's Theatre for costume fittings.

The next week on Wednesday June 11 th we went to our first practice at the Civic Centre. Between the other three practices at the Civic Centre we were all practising madly. Finally on Sunday June 22nd it was the premiere

night; everything ran smoothly on both Sunday and Monday nights. Congratulations, it was a great success.

Jane Deany.

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THE ARENA THEATRE

In July, the Arena Theatre visited the Forms 1 and 2.

Four actors from the theatre performed a play called "Rocky Forr".

It was about a young boy, named Bernie, wanting to seek fame and fortune by becoming a Rock 'n' Roll star.

All Bernie wanted to do was play Elvis records, whilst all the others studied for the Matric exams. Of course, Bernie

failed while his girlfriend, Julie, passed, left school and became a society journalist.

After Bernie left school, he picked up many odd jobs, until finally, his big chance camel Julie arranged a singing audition, and he got it. He rose to fame and went to the top of the charts with his songs. He took on the name of Rocky

COMMON ROOM

To begin with, the Matrics of '75 would like to extend a warm thank you to the pleas made by our predecessors for a common room. In reply to their well-organized and touching campaigns, and the consent of Sr. Jane, the Matrics of this and future years now have a room of their own.

Our cosy hole is situated directly above the staff room - a move which may have been a misfortune, or intelligent strategy, on the part of the teachers. We tend to believe the former, for the noise we project tends to weave its way down the stairs and through the walls, into their studies. The "Matric madness" that goes on in there is, no doubt, amusing entertainment.

Forr, but all this went to his head, and he became selfish

After many hours of debates and discussions at the beginn-

and money hungry.

Then his popularity began to drop with Julie, his manager,

ing of the year the common room was painted with the latest in reds, whites and blues. Stepping from the classroom tonings

and the public, and he dropped out of the popscene altogether.

With no money, he was employed as a caretaker and he realized that the pop scene wasn't what it was made out to be

We enjoyed the play very much, and we hope that the Arena Theatre will return next year.

Theresa MeGee, Simone Barker, Genny Bowes.

of brown and brown, it comes as a pleasing surprise. Not

only is it "cosmically trendy" but it is also practical.

It is well equipped with tables, chairs, rugs and a heater and, most importantly jugs for tea, coffee and soup - the stimulants which have kept many heads above water this year.

The common room is rarely a place for study, but is the source of many, varied discussions. Privacy is unheard of, and it has enabled the form to get to know one another a lot more. When missing, one can usually be found in the common room, as it provides the only place where one can do and say as one likes.

On behalf of the Matries, I make a request that in the years to follow our tiny hideaway will be given the loving care we have bestowed upon it this year - treated tenderly

it will respond generously. I hope it gives as much pleasure as we have had in it.

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On.oan Child, who is the federal

Labor*rate of Henty in Victoria,

spokeof fifth formers and members of stal@%311¥*0©m#% talk on a topic which must undoub*diuha ihe undivided attention of all her

femin in Society. She spoke confidently

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to the fiftl.Her views on the

difficulties fac@21*l t 'n the same vein as

Mrs. Child's, however Senator "Guilfoyle had numerous statisties, results of surveys about women and their roles today,

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Lit MR. GORTON'S TALK

States rights versus centralism was the main contention in Mr. Gorton's discussion on August 18th, however this was

quickly widened to embrace a whole range of government and parliamentary functions, and Australia's foreign policies in general. The audience consisted of representatives from Malvern High School and Sacre Coeur - also our Senior students and Staff.

Mr. Gorton's listeners, while not possessing his knowledge

in the rather confusing field of politics, did match his political enthusiasm, as was indicated by their attentive interest and

probing questions. After such an informative talk we can only hope that a little of Mr. Gorton's knowledge has rubbed off on us, and that our understanding of government is

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clarified somewhat.

Marie O'Shea.

THE FORM IV'S TRIP TO ANGLESEA

SOCIAL '75

The dim rays of the early morning sun glanced through the

Time - 7.30 p.m.

Place - Camberwell Civic Centre

wet clouds and caught each corner of the raindrops glistening

Occasion - Combined Forms 5 and 6 Social

on the basketball court. The small brown huts huddled

After a much-lamented absence, an old tradition of

Mandevjlle was revived on May 27 this year - the humble

school social. Along with much discussion, endless red-tape, and constant threats of cancellation, the venture slowly took shape under the inspiration (and frustration!) of the Matric. council. However, to the surprise of the latter, and despite all the apprehension, the evening was a great success and enjoyed by staff and students alike.

The business skills of Wilma Lockett and Jane Wilden enabled us to hire two bands whose music enticed even the

more conservative members of staff from their seats. I was

assured it was a case of "If you can't beat them, join them!"

Each hour seemed to increase the fun (and the deafness!), and it all seemed to consolidate the opinion for the return, on a

permanent basis of the combined Fbrms 5 and 6 social.

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together in the morning mist; whispering and muttering among themselves, of the coming event that was to change their nine

rooms so much. The Anglesea surf crashed against the jagged rocks. Huge two foot waves treating the suntanned surfies . to a promising weekend.

The day was Friday October 3rd. The event, a bunch

of young, charming but noisy blondes and brunettes enriching the Anglesea seaside with their three day stay. The cooks were delighted; never before had they seen so many burnt noses and badly stacked dishes. The German Shepherd was delighted

for never before had he eaten pumpkin, chop bones and jelly all together. The potatoes were peeled magnificently by amateur but eager damsels.

The stay was further enriched by the delightful presence of Sir and Lady Miller along with Dame Reid. The pretty students were enraptured by the thought of a personal "belting across the backside", for being too noisy.

The weather was perfect. Lovely sunny weather and sand in the shoes. Picnic lunch, barbecue, roast dinner and a visit from Sisters Jane and Maureen, Mrs. Schaefer, Miss. Stewart

and our old friend Mrs. Opie.

There were tears and grumbles when the time came for the dreaded departure. More tears flowed when Mr. Miller broke it to us that he had to take his car home instead of accompanying us in the beautiful bus. That very bus then squashed a

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And as the dim rays of the evening sun retreated a strange peacefulness fell over the camp.

The quiet seemed almost foreign.

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We left for Sydney on The Spirit of Progress at 7 p.m. on

Friday evening - spent 13 hours on the train and then commenced the first day of lectures and discussions. At 11 o'clock that evening they were still going on despite the unresponsive audience, most of whom were asleep on the floor after 40 hours without sleep. We had recovered by the next day and the seminar resumed on a more coherent level.

The days we spent in Sydney took form in a variety of

ways. We had informal discussions, panel presentations of the themes, guest speakers and films. All these activities helped to broaden our present views on certain subjects and gave us the opportunity to present our own ideas which we hope may have influenced others.

The seminar covered all that was expected of it and was

certainly valuable in itself, but looking back, I think most of us see it as an exercise in human relations. We got to know each other much better and appreciated the opportunity of getting to know the family with whom we were billeted.

We found time to see Sydney and meet a lot of new people.

If any of us had a complaint it was that the seminar did not last for twice as long.

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MATRIC RETREAT MAY 1975

Nestled in a holiday cabin called "Grantulla", seated upon 1

a wooded hill in Kallista was the chosen site for the matric §

retreat and provided the secluded hermitage for us to thrash

out our questions on God, religion, morality in a relaxed ;'41;¥ff i

informal atmosphere. Under the guidance of Father Brennan , r«04'

and no accompanied by most of the matric 'the venture was doubt rewarding to those who took teachers part in it, M 11*Ky*I 41 li:

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providing a stimulus to reflect on their lives to that stage °*6#aa wd ju1*2=-:-6a and speculating on what the future could offer them.

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For the matrics, retreats were not new and it showed all the

potential of being as good as ones of the past; yet inadequate I «»%*trtrt> &81/liWIMAI#Illl,biBIM,Nli,imi

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H.M.S. PINAFORE

For the first time, the Musical and Drama Staff of Mande-

ville have this year succeeded in producing two excellent productions. The second of these, begun almost immediately after the finish of "My Fair Lady", was Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. Amazingly, this second production, produced in such little time, was a wonderful success and equally well produced in all aspects as the first production of the year.

The principals, who owe thanks once again to Mr. Blake, Mrs. Stonehouse, and Mrs. Elliot, included the talents of

Edwina Wright, Marion Freston, Ruth Jones, Sue Ryan, Elly Fuscaldo, Sarah Winship and Suzanna Lee.

Congratulations must go to all staff and students who made both H.M.S. Pinafore and "My Fair Lady" possible.

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In May and June of this year Melbournians witnessed the

greatest exhibition of modern paintings ever put together.

It was a "once in a life time" experience and thousands of enthusiastic art lovers benefited from it.

They were collected from many parts of the world, mainly from "The Museum of Modern Art" in New York and other

private New York collections. They also came from other American States, London, Australia and Paris.

The painting varied from the soft, blending colours of Manet to the striking, bold colours of Matisse. Even though the exhibition was dedicated to abstract impressionistic work, I think many people were captured by the charm of "The

Little Girl in White" by Renoir. Other paintings among the collection were done by Picasso, Van Gogh, Klee, Gaugin, and Mondrian, just to name a few.

Even though the security was very tight, I think everyone must agree on the fact that it was set out superbly. There was enough room to walk right back and to view the paintings from various angles. They were all marked clearly with: The Painting's name, the Artist's name, and dates and the Donator(s) Name(s).

I'm sure everyone who visited this unique exhibition would have returned home with a greater and fuller appreciation of modern art.

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Anne Muirhead.

NEXT TIME WE'LL WIN

You'd never realise the trouble our success in the semi-

final caused, but eventually we all managed to arrive in time

for the siren (just!). We played on the indoor courts and our supporters squashed in along the sidelines. Unfortunately the opposition had a much louder cheer squad. It was a close game and at half-time the atmosphere was tense. Genezzano POOR MANS MASS

On Friday the 6th of June Form 3 attended the Poor

Man's Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. We had agreed that each

of us would bring a tin of food to give. When we arrived there we found that many others schools had the same idea.

Some news reporters and camera men thought it would make a good story so they came along too. The church was filled to capacity and the gothic architecture and stained glass windows were fascinating and beautiful. At the offertory a representative from each school carried some groceries to the altar. This annual mass on the feast of the Sacred

Heart gives the school a great opportunity to unite together and help people less fortunate than ourselves and grow closer to God in the same process.

was a few goals in the lead and the crowd hushed but not for long. They had the upper hand and stayed in the lead.

But our valiant team never gave up, thanks to Mrs. De Soysa's encouragement and advice.

After the game it was a rather weak group of Forms 3 who stood and watched Sister Leonie present Janet with a ribb on declaring us runners-up. It has been a really good season for us, and on behalf of the team I would like to thrnk

Mrs. Schaefer and Sister Leonie for the organisation, Anne Fitzgerald for being a great umpire and emergency player, and Janet Tarrant, our captain, and also Mrs. De Soysa and Meg Sleeman deserve many thanks for coming to Royal Park and cheering us along. Thanks also to the many other girls who played throughout the year. Next year we'll get there and WIN !!!

j DRAMA DRAMA AND COMMUNICATIONS What is a course like this all about? What do the students

do? How do they gain from the subject?

The aim of the Drama and Communications course is to

give the students experience and confidence in communicating with others, in forms other than the written word and to

From the area of action - communication through physical means, we investigated how the voce could be used to

convey moods, emot'ons and thoughts effect*vely. The girls have read poems aloud and presented formal and nformal talks to the class as well as taping nterv'ews based on fctional situations.

encourage a critical appreciation of media which communicate with us in a similar way.

Television, films and theatre have come under our scrutiny this year, not just the technicalities - the choice of suitable background music, continuity, make-up and the portrayal of different characters, but the basic ideas actually being conveyed and how successful this communication has been.

In conjunction with this exploration of the media we have had a lighting demonstration at the Drama Resource Centre a talk by Mrs. Donagllue and an excursion to Channel 2.

Drama may imply the training of an actress. However for us it is the exploration of ourselves and others around us.

Basically all the drama student has to work with is herself.

She is required to show much more of what is inside her than in most other subjects. Many of us spend a great deal of our own lives hiding what we really feel and think. Drama demands that a student reveal what she usually keeps hidden while encouraging her to be acutely aware of other people their movements, mannerisms, what they say, what they

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Drama provides the students with the 6pportunity to draw upon their real-life experiences as well as making them more aware of reality by continually entering the realism of fiction and fantasy.

We then entered the realm of stuatonal drama. Students,

either individually or 'n groups were given s-tuations ranging from those within the g-rls' experiences such as The Doctor's Waiting-Room" or ' The Camp ng Trip ' to situations outside

their experience range such as 'Ev et on from your flat" or "Trapped in an elevator ' which taxed their imagination and encouraged time to feel empathy with people going through similar experiences.

Documentary drama is another area which explores personal and social situations but wth the main aim of leaving the audience with a comment on the issue under investigation.

Racial prejudice, the death penalty and pollution were some of the issues the, girls chose to comment on with the aid of mime, situational drama, poetry and even newspaper clippings.

In contrast to the freedom of these relatively unstructured

exercises the girls then elected to work on short one act

plays, to explore character portrayal within the confines of set dialogue. Small groups each appointed a director responsible @8®

for casting and directing the play. While rising to the challenge of portraying their respective characters realistically the girls gained insight into all that is involved in the staging of a play stage directions, costumes, scenery, stage properties and so on.

Girls enthusiastic about formal theatre then had the

At the commencement of the course the students participated in activities centred on mime. The successful comm-

unicatioils of ideas, emotions and entire stories depended on the girls ability to use movement and facial expressions

opportunity to participate in one act plays with the boys from St. Kevin's. These plays are to be staged late in October after dedicated rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

In 26. final section of this course, the girls will be expected to create and produce their own dramatic works, whether they are silent movies, documentary dramas or formal plays - 6-1/W

which they have written.

The production of silent movies then followed with the

It is hoped that by the completion of the course the girls will have gained greater self-confidence and self-awareness and a more sensitive approach to the thoughts and feelings

Although the films were not without flaws, the films gave the girls the opportunity to experience first hand, the problems involved in film-making - bridging time gaps, continuity and

girls have found the Drama and Communications course as

clearly and realistically.

girls working in groups to produce their own melodramas.

so on, as well as seeing themselves acting.

of others in the community. Consequently I hope that the entertaining and as rewarding as 1 have.

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develop our concentration and vsual perception.

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students in First form. Each cast has its own director who was

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GOOD FRIDAY

I stood, that Friday, On the side of the road,

Trying to see through the excited crowd.

I didn't know, I couldn't see

What was happening to this man.

As I peered through the crowd, I saw him with the cross on his back.

Then the crowd hid the sight, I didn't know. I couldn't see

What was happening to this man.

I saw him again,

On the ground this time,

Then the crowd hid the sight, I didn't know, I couldn't see

What was happening to this man.

I ran ahead in the direction of the hill, And I could see what the soldiers did,

But I turned my back to them, Because then I did know, I could see

What was happening to this man.

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Amanda Gilligan.

I am about to tell you about the only time I was ever put

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inside a cage. You see, I am a nightingale and nightingales

just can't bear to lose their freedom for one hundred and fifty days. Anyway, it's just as well I did or I wouldn't be

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One bright sunny morning I was catching ladybirds with my wife when suddenly some weird creatures who called themselves Shem, Ham and Japhet came and coaxed us into an affair that they called an ark. We walked inside and were escorted to a bamboo cage. There we remained for forty days and nights of rain and about one hundred and ten days and nights of floating as we waited for the water to subside. The birds were fed twice a day so I really don't have much to complain about except the sound of the rain beating a tattoo

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released on Mount Ararat and we flew away singing songs of joy and freedom.

Catherine Ralph.

Grade 5.

THE RIDE

"He's alive ! He's alive !" yelled Jane in the most excited voice. "He's alive!"

The old horse, whose cream coat was now silver, whinned and went over to Jane and nuzzled her. Jane was so excited as

she jumped on his back and walked him out. As soon as she'd

THE WIND

The wind comes with a roaring sound, Pushes you over and knocks you down.

Sings you to sleep late at night.

Wakes you up with a terrible fright!

shut the gate, he took off in full canter.

Stephanie Ryan.

They went out of the paddocks and up into the mountains

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where the tall green grass was trampled under the great horse's hoofs. Out of a small bush path a kangaroo appeared and seemed to want to race them, but he was no match for the great horse who now seemed like a yearling. His mane glittered in the golden sun and it was clasped by the grubby hands of a girl who had never had such a ride !

At length she dismounted for she was tired and wet with

SUNSET The sun feels warm.

I think insects like the sun.

Butterflies fly around and lie on leaves in the sun.

But I go down to the beach and the sun cannot get me.

perspiration, but the horse was so full of energy he frisked

In the evening the sunset is bright

about as if he were a lamb. It took Jane at least five minutes

It is very pretty.

to calm him down, but as she was about to get on, he cantered off into the bush and was never seen again.

It turns into colours,

Red, pink, purple, orange and blue.

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written just before her death in 1915, in whigh she assures

all future Loreto girls of her con'cern.

19th July, 1875.

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L to R: Gayle Bannon, Johanna Dale, Brigid Clarke, Kay Cooper,

Elizabeth Ley, Sarah Gardiner, Karen Mountain, Felicity Byrnes.

BACK ROW: L. to R: Caroline McConnachie, Sue Kiernan, Melissa Carrington, Caroline Self.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Gillian Vella, Fiona MeGrath, Leonie Zaccari, Cathy Canestra.

IN THE COLD MORNING

Thump! Down the hall-way, bang goes the door. Richard

bursts into my room. "It's seven o'clock!" he yells in my ear, but I think his clock must be wrong; it's probably about half past six.

But I feel warm and snug so I wriggle down further into my bed. The blankets are too warm to leave now! Oh, I think I'd better get out before it gets too late. Are you ready?

Here I come! Ten...nine...eight...seven...six...five... I'm out

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Suzanne Elford.

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L. toR: Marcia Reed, Jo Coates, Philippa Spring, Kathy Garretty, Siobhan O'Shaughnessy, Paula Cosgriff, Shaaron Dalton.

THE VIEW FROM MY BEDROOM

Waking up one morning, I looked out my window towards the distant mountains that were partly covered in a fine mist. Out of the clear blue sky the sun shone brightly on

the soft green hills and a sweet smell of freshly mown grass BACK ROW: L. to R: Dina Midglev. Melissa Chip, Martina de Campo,

Diana Grogan, Jenni Munster, Wendy Miller.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Sally Ann Grinblat, Margaret-Mary Martin, Katie Cody.

reached my nose. I could hear the pounding of the waves crashing wildly on the jagged rocks, sending a delicate spray

high into the sky. I thought how lucky I was to live amid such beauty.

Marcia Reed.

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FRONT ROW: L. to R: Theresa Blake, Camille Wood, Sarie Chancellor,

L. to R: Shireen Armstrong, Georgina Mighell, Deborah Toner, Susan

Philippa Corby, Cathy Cross, Felicity Mantello, Julie Denison.

SECOND ROW: L. to R: Kate McKinna, Emma Wales, Fiona Conroy, Daniela Valmorbida, Angela Kelly, Anna Wilkinson, Maria Roche.

Thornton, Cathy O'Brien.

Centre Front: Suzanne Bice.

AND SLOW THINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL

And slow things are beautiful The grass in the meadow, The stars at night,

They twinkle so slowly and so bright.

When I walk by a river it ripples so slowly And when I'm in bed Time seems so slow.

The chatter is slow in an old people's home A child as she toddles along all alone;

The drop of water when the tap is left on Slow things are beautiful.

Julia O'Shaughnessy.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Gabriella Orsini, Suzanne Cronin, Kristina Parkes, Cecily Tange.

SECOND ROW: L. to R: Anna Bowes, Claire Langlands, Maris-Stella Naughton, Melissa Whelan, Jacqueline Olschyna.

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FRONT ROW: L. to R: Anne Hicks, Caroline Woodley, Anna MeGoldrick, Patricia Mortensen.

L to R: Katrina Fox, Amanda Gilligan, Loretta Petraitis, Hermi Rabl, Melissa O'Connor, Julia O'Shaughnessy, Terrie Hamilton-Smith, Amanda Ryan.

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BACK ROW: L. to R: Sally Ahearn, Kate Reidy, Anne Marie Williams,

Marita Long.

Andrea MacKinnon, Rachel Burke.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Louise Whelan, Marcia Riordon, Tory Doyle,

FRONT ROW: Bernadette Quinn, Eliza Bennett.

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Today I discovered an unusual and interesting tree. It

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the thinner it becomes. It reminds me of a pin with that small steel part at the top. Because the tree is small you don't notice it when you first walk by. It is hiding away behind a wall like a small boy playing hide and seek. It is mainly dark brown in color but here and there there are some light brown

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A WET EVENING

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BACK ROW: L. to R: Ruth Spillane, Kathy Kloester, Sarah Danckert, Amanda Regan.

FRONT ROW: L. to R. Louise King, Caroline O'Shea, Sarah Garretty.

feel as if they are covered with ice. Suddenly the darkened clouds become sheets of rain and pounce on my head as I

run for shelter on the porch. The gutters become filled as the water rushes down the pipes. At last I'm inside, snug and comfortable, watching the blowing trees and the hail crackling along the garden path. It's so good to have a warm home.

Christina Conquest.

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BACK ROW: L. to R: Anna Curtis, Erin Macdonald, Anne Adams, Madeleine Fogarty.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Dominique Delany, Dominique Hurley, Celia Gandolfo, Karen Hicks.

BACK ROW: L. to R: Loreto Wilden, Anna Mulcally, Anna Tait, Elizabeth Chisholm.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Pam Hanrahan, Maria Lisa Coperchini, Carolyn Walsh.

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BACK ROW: L. to R: Kathy Rainford, Caithlin Murray, Brigid Curtain.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Belinda Cooke, Mary Gaynor, Virginia Borghesi, Kate Wrigley.

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The sand is scratchy and damp, Like a rough cover on an electric lamp.

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Happiness is having fun.

Happiness is when you help someone hurt or sad, And happiness is when you play with your friend, And a colourful rainbow after a shower, And a person that loves.

Catherine Bradley.

BACK ROW: L. to R: Margaret McGlade, Amanda Height, Lisa Trainor, Rosemary Kiernan.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Leone Elford, Catherine Nicholson, Virginia Longmire.

GREEN

Green is the colour of grass and trees, Green is the colour that you always see, Green is the colour used in a game, Or the colour in a flame.

Green is the colour I like best

And I see green from east to west.

Green is the feeling of openness, freeness and happiness.

Sarah Makeham.

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Gold is the sunshine bright and clear, Gold is a ring bright with fear, Sometimes Gold is a king's crown so grand with hundred carot gold brand, Gold is yellow's mother,

Gold is money the colour of honey, Beautiful gold.

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GRADE 3 WHAT I LIKE BEST

What I like is love. Love is the best thing in the world.

It means nice things like joy, happiness, laughter, manners and lots,more. Other things that are nice are for example having friends, food, mum and dad, brothers and sisters. All these are from God. Another thing I like best is God. Yvonne Chepul.

WHAT I LIKE BEST

I like my little koala bear that goes with me to bed.

I like my clock that's got an alarm that goes ding-a-ling.

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GRADE 3 THE SNAIL

The snail has a head, a back, and a tail, And it also has a house to trail,

It goes to sleep in its house at night, And wakes up early in the morning light.

I saw it crawl along the grass when I was about to mow, But instead of running it went as slow as slow.

It hates the sun which shines so br ght, But it loves the moon whth comes out at night.

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fantastic beautiful, lovely world.

A pound of fun.

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And lots of wonderful people of all ages to love.

Monique Ryan.

GRADE 2 MY SPECIAL WISH

One day, on a weekend, I tried to think of something to do and then I got an idea, it was a good idea. I asked Mum if I

could go to the woods, she sa-d I could. So I went to the woods where I found a wish ng pond. I had a wish, I wished that I was a lovely fairy.

Emma Duffy.

WHEN I GROW UP

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THE DAY I FELL OFF MY OAK TREE

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thing ran over me. I was so afraid I nearly jumped out of myself! It flattened my creases out. What a shame, I died.

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When I grow up I want to be a nurse because I want to help lots and lots of people. I like help ng people when they are very, very sck. I help my mummy when she is sick and she

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BACK ROW: L. to R: Sally Ralph, Simone Messina, Anna Page, Lisa Ginies.

FRONT ROW: L. to R: Andrea Carnovale, Antoinette Bongiorno, Melissa Machowicz.

LOVING GOD MOTHER SUPERIOR'S FEAST DAY

To celebrate Mother Superior's Feast Day in the Junior School, the children had a film called "The Zoo Robbery" and this is the story.

One day six children were travelling in a boat along the

God loves us and I love him. But how does he know we

love him? He knows by the way we behave and the things that we do. We love him for the things he does for us.

When we go to Mass we hear the priest say "This is my

river. One of the boys was looking through his binoculars when

Body" and then he will say "This is my Blood".

he saw a man carrying·a big box. He did not know what it was so he told the other children to take their bicycles and go and find out. They discovered that this man and his friends had stolen an animal called "Yang-Yang" from the zoo. After a long adventure the children found Yang-Yang and took him

Jesus said you must be kind to all people.

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back to the zoo.

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OUR VISIT TO THE MUSIC BRANCH

One day my class and I went on an excursion to the Carlton Music Branch. We were going to sing Jelly.

The person who recorded our song, was Jose, she was tall and had dark black hair. After we had sung our song we were allowed to play all the instruments. When we were leavigg Le

sang our Party Parting Song. We went back to schoollfy'bus

and sang all the way home.

Lisa White.

MY FRIEND AND I

I love my friend very much. Her name is Sarah. She is very nice. I have other friends too but I like Sarah better.

Happiness is having a friend. I have a class full of friends.

A friend is a happy person. There is a big world full of friends. To have a friend is to be happy with God. A friend is for playing with and for me to make happy.

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Sophie O'Shaughnessy.

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MY TRIP ON A SWING

I hopped over the fence and ran to my swing; I jumped over the seat, sat down and took my feet off the ground Whish! Whish! I went flowing through the wind;

It's pressure fiercely pressed against my face till it looked red I swung higher and higher and higher still My feet touched the bough of the tree; I could see over the brick wall;

I could see Mrs. Wallen putting out her washing!

Lots of poppies were looking at me from below And a row of spiky bushes were trying to catch me.

I looked over into the little lane

Where ferns and green massed grass were covering small

I have a mouse,

A very special mouse, He pricks his claws into my jumper.

He has one one - only me.

And my friends have no feelings; They just turn away And scream and yell the whole day through; So now you know how I feel I talk to my mouse and he talks to me; We seem to understand each other.

But tomorrow he has to go And I will be lonely once more, But he will still remember me.

Kay Cooper, Grade 6.

yellow flowers TOUCH

And a pussy was playing with a ball.

Swish! Swish! The wind billowed again; Now I felt cold ... chilly... frozen!

I can touch a pony with the help of my hands, Emma Wales, Grade 6.

AND SLOW THINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL

And slow things are beautiful,

I can touch, rough, bumpy

sharp, smooth, slimy things.

I like most of all to run my hand along a wall, You feel all kinds of things, Dry, cold and sharp,

Like the slow drop of rain, Like a babe's eyes closing as it lies in bed.

That's the feel of a wall to me.

Like the tiger creeping through the grass waiting it's prey, Like cows munching grass on a hot summer's day, And the snail's and tortoise's slow, steady pace,

The crisp bark falls off as I climb up.

I also like to climb a tree, The things I do with my hands Are wonderful.

And the lazy breeze as it lingers among the trees, And the waves as they creep on the shore

Sarah Meehan, Grade 4.

And as we grow from babies to people Slow things are beautiful.

Anna Wilkinson, Grade 6.

THE SUN

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JUNIOR SCHOOL A VOICE IN THE MIST

It was silent as I lay in my narrow bed. Suddenly there was a loud bang which sounded like the roaring of a lion.

I sat up puzzled and bewildered. Outside I heard footsteps and a voice saying, "Coming outside". This was repeated over and over then suddenly it stopped. I scrambled out of bed and my feet patted along the cold lino. As I unlocked the door the voice started again. Because the mist was so thick I found it difficult to see. Bang! I bumped into a tree then fell

on something cold and hard. I woke up on the floor It had only been a dream. »' 357 f 2

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SITTING IN A CAR AT NIGHT

Constantly I hear the raindrops plop; The street lamp is shining on them, Making them look like stars.

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Getting bigger as they pick up other raindrops.

The bus left school at 9.30a.m and we arr*ved at 10.40; after

The night is dark and black But I can see the street lamp Shining down on the top of the car.

I feel as if it s damp in here And the wind s howling all around.

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Afterwards we went on a walk with Mr. Lloyd, a warden of Sherbrook Forest; he told us many interesting things about the forest and we helped him collect rubbish and noxious weeds in large hessian bags.

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Then Mr. Van der Zee gave us a magic show before we went off to bed.

Next morning we went on a three and a half hour walk

through the forest and took pictures of the scenery and of trees, birds and creeks. After a delicious lunch we played for the rest of the afternoon and some of us even had a swim

when the sun came out. We left for home at 4p.m.; it was a very happy two days.

Caroline Woodley, Grade 6.

A COLD MORNING

As I leave for school in the morning the sky is dark and a thick blanket of fog hangs over the street. My hands are cold

and I have goose pimples on my legs. Fresh air fills the world and gusts of wind fly around me. The cobwebs look dull and grey but suddenly the sun shines for one minute and the webs glitter. As I reach the tramstop I hear the cars whizzing by, people talking and some crickets croaking. At last the tram comes and when I am on it I look at the people

walking in the slushy puddles. When it is time to get off I suddenly feel cold again. As I walk past the houses I often look to see the dew on the lawn and some icicles on the trees.

Finally the sun bursts through the fog and I am in a world ofbloom again.

Mary Gaynor, Grade 5.

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Arts, Melbourne.

BEALE, Kathy.

2nd Year Matric, Mandeville.

BEEBY, Sue.

Teaching, Christ College.

BLAKE, Julianne.

Employed.

BURKE, Janine.

Kindergarten Teaching.

BURKE, Debbie.

Cordon Bleu Cookery Course

Emily MacPherson College.

KNORR, Kristin.

KIFT, Janie.

KELLY, Frances.

Secretarial Practise, Holmes.

Tourism, William Angliss

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LACHAL, Pam. Nursing.

The following is a letter by a 1974 Matriculation student LEAHY, Anne. who, having been accepted into Melbourne University, decided Commerce, Melbo

to defer rather than, as she puts it, waste a year. It is interesting LEE, Michelle.

Victorian College of the Arts.

to note that up until five years ago, universities refused to MacDONAGH, Barbara. allow prospective students to defer. Moreover, until recently, Arts, Latrobe. deferring simply was not considered by most students - MacLAREN, Fiona.

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Science, Monash.

Kathy Hill, by deferring, has done what I am sure many MARSH, Jill.

past students would have liked to have done, if the oppor-

Economic/Politics, Monash.

CINCOTTA, Maria.

tunity had been made available to them.

NEWING, Cathy.

Medicine, Melbourne.

CLITHEROW, Debbie.

Employed.

In the following letter, Kathy states what she considers the advantages of deferring, at the same time admitting that such a decision would not suit everyone. If the decision to defer is made with a view of using the year to look for a

NOONAN, Debbie.

Physical Education, Rusden.

NOSSAL, Katrina.

COADY, Jane.

Teaching, Christ College.

COONEY, Leesa.

Teaching, Toorak Teachers College.

COUGHLIN, Therese.

2nd year Matric, Mandeville.

CROOK, Sally.

2nd year Matric, Taylors.

CUSTAN€E, Patrice.

Biological sciences, LaTrobe.

Arts, Melbourne.

really suitable course or future career, then I agree that it O'HALLORAN, Julie. may indeed, be the best decision; but the fact that many who defer never actually get back to the university, must

Arts/Law, Monash.

O'SHAUGHNESSY, Janet.

also be considered.

O'SHEA, Maree.

Nursing.

2nd year Matric, Mandeville.

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Interior Design.

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Arts, LaTrobe.

PARKES, Karen.

Music, Melbourne Conservatorium. Business Studies.

PEPPARD, Judith.

DURKIN, Marie.

Arts, Monash.

Employed.

PERILLO, Licia.

Science.Monash.

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FRANCIS, Rowena.

SCHAVONI, Vicki.

Science, Melbourne.

GANDOLFO, Denise.

Tourism, William Anglis.

GIANNINI, EIisabetta.

2nd year Matric, Corowa.

GILL, Robyn.

Employed.

GIOVANNINI, Nanette.

Teaching, Christ College.

Teaching, Burwood Teachers College.

STELMACH, Wanda.

Science, Monash.

SULLIVAN, Hilary.

Graphic Arts, Prahran Tech.

TARRANT, Maria.

Commerce, Melbourne.

m THOMSON, Maree.

GOLTZ, Karen.

Nursing.

2nd year Matric, University High.

HILL, Kathryn.

Employed.

HO, Merilyn.

Science, Melbourne.

ISWORTH, Sue.

2nd year Matric, Mandeville.

TUCKER, Ingrid.

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VELLA, Marielle.

Science, Monash.

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H.S.C. as I found out last year, is a full time job, and the

pre-occupation with getting it made the question of what my career was to be, a minor concern. I didn't realize just how little I had thought about what I wanted to do, or what I was suited to, until I made an embarrasing visit to a Career and

Appointment Officer at Monash University (who was very good by the way). He promptly advised me to defer and defer I did.

Basically I did it because I didn't want to waste a year of

my time (and the taxpayers money) in a course to which I was not suited and then have to go through all the red-tape of changing to another one I didn't like either. But many other arguments in favour of my decision soon became apparent.

For instance, besides having the time to look for a course that I really feel would interest me (I haven't found one yet)

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during and after my course than most students because of the various jobs I have held down this year.

Just as important (well nearly) these jobs have told me a little about myself and given me experience in many areas.

For example I've tried my hand at waitressing, housekeeping and kitchen work (to the surprise of many), taken, and given up Italian and diving lessons, been a celebrated member of the unemployed, been to India, had dysentry, am presently managing an antique bead shop, and in short, done all the things I could not have done without seriously impeding· my progress had I been at university, and all in six months.

One argument I can visualize being used against deferring at university is that vast numbers of those who defer end up never going but I can see that as a good thing anyway. I'd

like to hear somebody with opposite views, but to me the

studentships and bonds available. Even if I'm not eligible

progression from secondary school to university should not be effected until you get to know yourself, your likes and dislikes and the alternatives and opportunities in the big,

for any of these I will have more money at my disposal both

wide world that exists beyond the classroom.

I can shop around for various allowances, scholarships,

PARENTS ASSOCIATION Dear Loreto Parents,

This has been a most profitable and enjoyable year for the Parents' Association of this school. As president, I would like to thank and congratulate those mothers on the committee, and those who have given their time and support to me, for all the hard work they have done over the past year. The following is a brief outline of my year in office.

SOCIAL EVENTS

In first term we had a Luncheon and Parade of Ski and Tennis clothes at the home of Mrs. Zaccari in Toorak. This

was a great success both socially and financially.

During second term we had a sneak preview of the movie

"Paper Tiger" followed by supper and wine. We made a profit of just over $ 1000 which was a splendid effort.

No doubt this profit would not have been possible ' without

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In the third term we held our Annual Dinner Dance at the

Southern Cross Ballroom. As always this was a very popular and gay night. This year we were lucky enough to have

Brian May and a twelve piece band from the A.B.C. orchestra.

GENERAL MEETING

The Parents' Association has remained chiefly a fund raising committee and as always welcomes any help and suggestions. Similarly we would appreciate any new members as there are always vacancies at the end of each year and all new mothers are most welcome. I would be grateful for

more support from the parents of students at the school, at our functions and General Meeting. ********

To Sister Beatrice, Sister Jane, Mrs. Crosbie and members of staff my sincere gratitude for the help given to me during the year. On behalf of the committee I would like to thank Sister Rita for her afternoon teas with which she so willingly

provided us after each committee meeting.

Throughout my year as President I have been most grateful for the support of my committee and would like to thank

them for making my year a happy and successful one.

Barbara Burke, President.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Towards the end of 1974, a group of fathers of Mandeville students approached Sister Beatrice with the idea of assisting the school in an advisory capacity. Their idea was that they, through their various professions, whether accountant or doctor, might be able to advise Sister Beatrice and Sister Jane on business and financial matters related to the running of the school. This suggestion, a completely new idea, received considerable thought and deliberation from Sister Beatrice, who looked at the idea of an advisory board,

or group, of fathers from all aspects in order to ensure that her decision would benefit the school community.

Sister Beatrice did give the "go-ahead" for the establishment of the board and application forms for nominees for the first Loreto Advisory Board, as it was to be called, were included in the final newsletter for 1974. Fifteen applications were received and accepted and those fifteen members, as well as Sister Jane who is the secretary of the board, and Sister Beatrice, held their inaugural meeting in February 1975.

Since then, the Loreto Advisory Board, has met on a number of occasions and is proving a most worthwhile and

successful addition to the parent representative groups in the school.

Mrs. Barbara Burke

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

It is often said that each year goes more quickly than the last. This is certainly the case for me this year and I find it hard to believe that my term of office as Secretary is already drawing to an end.

The Committee have had a busy and varied year with our President, Mrs. Burke branching out into something different with a "sneak preview" Film Premiere held in the second term.

This function proved to be most enjoyable and it was disappointing that the response from parents at the school was at an all time low. It must be remembered that the Committee's

efforts benefit every child at the school and more enthusiasm

from school parents would be much appreciated. I know there are many demands on parents these days but school days are over for each child so quickly and surely there is much to be gained if parents are involved and interested in the school their children attend. It is so important to meet the child's friends and also the parents of the friends and what better way than at one of these functions.

Mrs. Burke has worked very hard indeed to try and keep the Tuck Shop working but this is proving a more difficult job each year as fewer mothers seem to be available to help each week. Of course we are fighting a losing battle with our favourite word of the moment "inflation" as prices are soaring and constantly changing, making ordering and marketing more difficult each week. There have been various moves

throughout the year to change the Tuck Shop operation but the staff are still keen to have the mothers in charge.

However, this will only work out if there is more co-operation and more mothers prepared to help out.

This is my last year on the Committee so I wish the next

Secretary good luck and as much pleasure as I have had with the job.

Gweneth Henke. Secretary: Loreto Parents' Association.

SR. ANN MePHEE Students of the more senior classes of Mandeville will

remember Sister Anne McPhee as School Principal of a few

years ago. She occupied this positigl during the years 1970,

1971 and 1972, being replaced by the present Principal Sister Jane Kelly. Since then, Sister Anne's career has, perhaps,

become rather obscure to those left behind her. There were

vague rumours of her in Sydney, and then in Ireland,

and so, as students who remembered her, it was most exciting for us to see her back at Mandeville for a while in the middle

of this year. We took the opportunity, of course, to ask her for some details to present to you in our yearly magazine.

She has been occupied, since leaving Mandeville, with many complex and important activities. Having spent 1973

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as Mother Superior at Loreto, Normanhurst, she was n 1974, elected as a member of the General Council of the

I.B.V.M., which necessitated her leaving Australia fo Dubl'n to begin her six years of office. There she must ass-st in

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finalising the arrangements for setting up a House in Rome.

Although the bulk of her schoolyears was spent at a Brigidine School, she did complete her secondary educat on

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when she did her matriculation at Loreto Abbey Mary s Mount Ballarat. A widely-educated person, Sster Anne studied Arts at Melbourne University while she also unde took a Librarian's course. This was followed by a pe 'od of employ

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Novitiate at Normanhurst, and after three years train ng,

Sister Anne went to St. Mary's College, completed a degree

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in Science, and received her Diploma of Education. In 1966

we first met her at Mandeville where she stayed for seven

years as a member of staff and finally as Principal of the school. And what is Sister Anne doing now? I took the opportunity of writing to her in June to find the answer to just this question and received from her a detailed description of her present very interesting position.

In Dublin, Sr. Anne is fully occupied with the work of the General Council. It is characteristic of religious orders, that

those in the position of General, Provincial, Superior and so on, have Advisory Councils. These provide support and assistance for the one in authority in the making of decisions, formation of policies and various other aspects involved in the smooth running of a religious institute. Sr. Anne is a member of such a Council. The Generalate consists of seven

people, four of whom are members of the council, the three remaining being the Mother General herself, a secretary and a treasurer.

I have mentioned only the Irish Generalate but the Mary Ward Institute has three Generalates - the Irish with its

centre in Dublin, the Roman in Rome, and the Canadian

in Toronto. The Canadian and Irish branches have approximately 1500 members each, and the Roman over 3,000, and

these Generalates constitute the major centres of the Institute.

Actually, the I.B.V.M. is spread out almost on a world-wide basis. The Australian Province is one of nine which make up

the Irish Generalate and these provinces with their foundation dates are as follows: - Ireland (1822), India (1842), Mauritius (1845), England (1851), Australia (1875) - hence this year's centenary celebrations, South Africa (1878), Spain (1889), Kenya (1921), and Arizona (1954).

At the most recent General meeting (known as the General Chapter and attended by delegates from the nine provinces and held'at Loyola, Spain, in 1974) it was decided to transfer

the centre of the Irish Generalate to Rome on an experimental basis.

Many other inte natonal orders have the r Generalates centred there and by lv'ng the e, one s *n touch with people

in similar positions and in immedate contact with their thinking, question ng and attitudes. The seven people referred to previously will form ths new community in Rome.

The work of the order 's not confined to schooling and education and there is much done to aid hospitals, orphanages, clinics, various types of par'sh and mission work is done, and service given in the area of tertiary and adult education.

Sister Anne has had no direct contact with Irish schools as

she has been wholly absorbed with her work in the Council.

She does not see a return to Australia in the near future

although of course, we were very grateful for the short time we had her here during the winter months, but she assures us she will eventually be coming back to Australia, maybe even at some stage to Mandeville (she told us she does miss us and of course, we miss her.) However, at present, her work keeps her busy, and the General Council members bear a heavy burden. So we thank Sister Anne for being kind enough,

despite a heavy schedule, to answer our questions, and we wish her much satisfaction in her tasks, and send her the affectionate remembrances of all those from Mandeville who

remember her with deep regard.

Angie Brennan.

IN MEMORIAM "For whom the bell tolls" - Sister Marianne Newton I.B.V.M. Few members of the Loreto Toorak community were better known and loved by past and present pupils than

S. M. Marianne - who bravely made her last journey to enter a happy eternity on March - 12th of this Centenary year to , which she had looked forward most eagerly. I deliberately used the word "journey" - for we see her constantly on the

way - whether, armed with paraphernalia to set up films in the Lecture Theatre - or hurrying on call to tend some f casualty from the sports area. She seemed always on the go from St. Metthews, her den, to all sections of school or house -

seemingly regardless of her great physical disability that for years meant torture, since a street accident had resulted in an artifical limb.

She was mistress of all aspects of visual education, specialising in tapes, e.g., of the A.B.C. broadcasts that so often were on the air at times unavailable for school time-tables. She loved

recording lectures and so amassed a library of spiritual "givings" that will enrich us for years to come. She was keenly interested in the mechanics of all such technology and, indeed, Philips were at her beck and call.

Before we were blessed by a secretarial member of staff and a secretary's office, it was Sister Marianne who typed

all needed test papers; provided the Past Pupils' Association with multifold copies of their notices - and was ever ready to give assistance to the staff who came to rely on her in their need of "multiple copies".

And the shop ! For years she ran this awkward adjunct of school affairs until Campion Press became responsible agents.

She was infirmarian, too; for nuns and girls who benefited from the attentions of the trained nurse who was as kind as she was efficient - and who never hesitated to refer the

sufferer to further professional care - often accompanying "casualties" to Dr. Patrick's surgery.

But, in later years, her main interest was in Catechetics.

To afd in this she sedulously attended theological and scriptural courses - but, when you saw her set out for Prahran

or East Malvern State Schools, your eyes would open wide at the amount o f equipment she carried: records, musical especially; and tapes. No wonder the children were interested in her lessons! She would go to no end of trouble in decora-

tions for First Communions; in covering prayer books, and typing certificates: her typing was part of her very being.

MOTHER BERNARDINE CALLINAN I.B.V.M.

Mother Bernardine had her heart's desire when she went

peacefully to God early in the morning of Sunday, October 5th.

Suffering from a fractured hip, the result of a fall, she had been taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where she remained for some weeks. When it became apparent that she could not recover, she was transferred to Caritas Christi, the Hospital for the Dying, in Kew. Those who have never seen this Hospital may like a little description of an ideal place to die. Passing through a beautiful garden, one enters a large circular room, with patients' rooms opening from it. At 11.45 a.m. every day,

Mass is celebrated in the centre of the large room, the beds of the patients who are well enough being wheeled into a position where all can follow the Mass. Those who are able,

of course, rece'ive Holy Communion daily.

During the whole time of her illness Mother Bernardine had visitors not only from Loreto, but from her own family.

When conscious, she was her old self, decided and emphatic, affectionately grateful for letters and the flowers which arrived in abundance from relatives and past pupils.

On her 89th and last birthday, she said to a member of this Community who wished her a happy birthday, "Won't it be lovely if this is the last, and I spend the next in Heaven!

Pray for that, but whatever He wills."

Mother Bernardine was the first Mistress of Schools at

Toorak, but spent most of her active religious life in Loreto, Normanhurst. She left behind hosts of devoted friends, both

old and young who valued her friendship, and her vital

interest in their joys and sorrows. In spite of the burden of her years, almost complete blindness and increasing deafness, her personality remained to the end "fully alive."

Her funeral Mass was celebrated in our Chapel on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary - a most apprdpriate day, as her Rosary was seldom out of her hands. At the Mass, her

nephew, Fr. Anthony Callinan, was the principal celebrant,

assisted by our Chaplain, Father Kevin King; S.J. Sister Carina officiated at the organ, and the children sang sweetly and reverently.

May she rest in peace.

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But she suffered all the time, as doctors knew, and visits

to hospitals became more and more frequent. The last visit to the St. Vincent's where, as Sister Peg Newton, she had nursed for years, was fraught with pain, but rich in spiritual help. There were many visitors; she had cheer for all. As a

Our thoughts, our sympathy and our prayers are with the families of those who have died earlier this year:

nun who had known her when she was receiving treatment

in Benalla wrote: "I have always had a deep appreciation of her courage and cheerfulness and a deep love for her. She was always an inspiration in the way she bore her sufferings - always ready to share what she had - truly she shared herself whole-heartedly with all her friends."

Requiem in the convent chapel was almost a unique Loreto gathering, including past pupils from her own days at Mary's Mount; those who had nursed with her as Sister Peg at St. Vincent's; the many friends who had proved their

devotedness to her especially in her last weeks of suffering and her own loved relatives. The Mass, was concelebrated.

Nuns from both Ballarat houses - and from all the Melbourne

houses united in earnest prayer with the Holy Sacrifice -

MR. WILLIAM CONDON - father of Ellen MISS JULIE COUGHLIN - of the Form VI Class in 1970 MRS. BARRY ENGLAND - mother of Caroline MRS. CECILIA GIRDLER - sister of Mr. Brian Blake

MR. JOHN HUNT - father of Jenny, Marcia and Claire MR. RONALD MORRIS - father of Nicola and Fiona

MRS. JOAN SHEPPARD - mother of Kate MR. TREVOR STEWART - brother of Miss Val Stewart

DR. JOHN FETHERSTONHAUGH - father of Ruth, Sally and Elizabeth - and of past pupils Pamela, Helen and Joan.

children lined the drive - and reverently watched the last

journey. It was a sad afternoon: but, oh, there was joy that dear Sister Marianne was free of suffering - may she

keep her solicitude for us all - in the warmth and gratitude of Heaven - without tapes or records - in Life Eternal.

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FROM FRUSTRATED TO MADNESS

I wish when I am given something to type and take the trouble to take home that portable but HEAVY typewriter, the article was

firstly, legibly written and secondly, at least a little litterate. It is beyond my comprehension why studants are chosen to write an article for our magasine and do not possess the necessary mentall faculties to put 2 words together. I look up words I do not know and all spelling errors obvious in this formal complaint are all due to the incompetence of the typist! ! (The author and typist being the one and the same! !) After carefully deciphering the hand writing I attempt to find NO ! : find the missing verb or lost fullstop or comma.

Deadlines are hard enough to meet let alone having to re-write an article, and I'm only a volunteer helper !Q ! I pity the previously unsuspecting editors.!.!.!.!

P.S. Good luck wonder - workers Eds., you deserve A's in all your H.S.C. subjects - especeilly ENGLISH! ! !

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We are indebted to the following for their services through the year and for their general support of our magazine.

A.N.Z. BANK,

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236 Chapel Street, Prahran, 3181.

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MYER MELBOURNE. LTD., 314-336 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3001.

CAMPION BOOKS PTY. LTD.,

253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000.

NORMAN BROS. PTY. LTD., 347 Napier Street, Fitzroy, 3065.

COLES & GARRARD PTY. LTD., 376 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000.

PETERS ICE CREAM,

254-294 Wellington Road, Mulgrave, 3170.

FOUR ' N TWENTY PIES,

P.O. Box 41, Flemington, 3031.

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TOORAK STATION HARDWARE, H. FRANCIS & CO.,

22 Beatty Avenue, Armadale, 3143.

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MR. V. GANDOLFO (Chemist),

HALEY SCHOOLWEAR PTY. LTD.,

121 William Street, Melbourne, 3000.

160 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000.