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Pip Inge (2006) married Nick Collins on 13 November 2021 at Flinders in Victoria. Youcanread all about Pip on pages 26-27 inthisRuyton Reporter edition.

Births

Elliot John Lipshut, parents Martin and Shelley

Elliot John Lipshut was born 14 January 2021 to parents Shelley Lipshut (Sutherland, 2007) and her husband Martin, at St Vincent's Private Hospital. 'We are very much enjoying the first few months with our little boy and look forward to all the exciting changes to come!'

Amelia Willow Smith

Amelia Willow Smith, born 30 March 2021, is the third child and second daughter for Andrea Fiorenza (1998) and Aaron Smith. Archer was born in 2015, Ava in 2017 and Amelia just in time for Easter last year. Grace Victoria Doyle was born on 14 October 2021 to Katharine Doyle (Hansen, 2003) and her husband Hugh (Trinity, 2003). Grace is a younger sister to five year old Charlotte who attends Ruyton in Prep and three year old William who attends Trinity ELC.

Grace Doyle

are you expecting a future olDruytonian?

To ensure you receive a place for your child at Ruyton, we encourage you to enrol your child as early as possible after birth. Formore more information about enrolment and toapply online, please go to www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/admissions.

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Deaths of Old Ruytonians, former staff members and others who have made a significant contribution to Ruyton of which theSchool is aware are listed here. Obituariesfor the names in italics below appearon the following pages ofthis edition. BAULCH, Margaret (Crawley, 1946) Born 15.11.1925, RGS 1940-1943, Died 10.3.2021 BOWEN, Vera (Fawcett, 1943) Born 16.09.1926, RGS 1937-1943, Died 8.10.2021 Vera’s sister Norma Leslie (Fawcett, 1944) attendedRuyton COLLIVER, Jocelyn (Bedford, 1952) Born 23.09.1935, RGS 1940-1952, Died 18.4.2021 Jocelyn’s daughter-in-law, Vicki Colliver (Sallmann,1981) attended Ruyton GLOVER, Robyn (Loton, 1963) Born 6.6.1946, RGS 1953-1963, Died 11.06.2021 Robyn’s sisters Elizabeth Fekete (Loton, 1970) andKathryn Loton (1974) attended Ruyton GUILFOYLE AC DBE, Dame Margaret (McCartney) Born 15.05.1926, Died 11.11.2020 Dame Margaret’s daughters, Georgina Guilfoyle (1973), Anne Bowtell (Guilfoyle, 1975) and her granddaughters Jenny Bowtell (2006) and LizzieBowtell (2008) attended Ruyton McLEOD, Gay (1966) Born 14.4.1949, RGS 1955-1966, Died 5.3.2021 Gay’s sister, Belinda Anderson (McLeod, 1973) attended Ruyton REEVE, Susan (1994) Born 16.7.1976, RGS 1983-1994, Died 1.09.2021 Susie’s mother Kate Reeve (Marx, 1966), aunt LynRoman (Marx, 1962) and cousin DianaRoman (1996) attended Ruyton ROUESSART, Jacqueline (Pavlis, 1993) Born 23.4.1975, RGS 1986-1991, Died 10.9.2018 WATERS, Patricia (Menzies, 1951) Born 1.8.1933, RGS 1938-1949, Died 30.8.2020 Trish’s sisters Margaret Clarke (Menzies, 1957), Judith Kuehne (Menzies, 1967); cousin HeatherHenderson (Menzies, 1946)

If you have any updates of Old Ruytonians’ deaths, or wish to send an obituary to the School, please contact the Alumnae Relations and Bequest Manager, Kate Nixon by email at nixonk@ruyton.vic.edu.au or telephone on (03) 9819 2422.

our olDest known olD ruytonians are …

(as at 26 November 2021) Beryl Neely (Adams, 1937), born 11 July 1920, Aged 101 from Mansfield VIC Edward (Ted) Holmes, born 7 November 1921, Aged 100, attended Little Ruyton 1928- 1930

Dame margaret georgina constance guilfoyle ac DBe (mccartney)

Born: 15 May 1926; Died: 11 November 2020 ‘She opened doors for Australian women whichwill never be closed again’ Dame Margaret Guilfoyle’s ties with Ruyton were close. She was a parent and grandparent of Ruyton as well as being a generous friend tothis School and its community. From speaker at the first Induction Service for Year 12 held at St Paul’s Cathedral in 1988, to her role as a distinguished Australian invited to dedicate the John Bate Physical Education Centre in 1993, Dame Margaret’s grace, composure andmeasured wisdom gave style, dignity and depth to every occasion. Her abiding interest inthe power of education to bring joy, fulfilment and success in life never waivered.

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1926, Margaret was the second of three children whoimmigrated to Australia with their parents, Elizabeth and William McCartney, settling in Melbourne in 1928. Her father died, some eight years later, a calamitous event no doubt prompting Margaret’s observation many years later that ‘at any time, a woman must becapable of independence’. Employed by the age of 15 as a secretary, sheattended night classes at Taylors and RMIT, qualifying as an accountant and becoming the senior accountant at an export promotion company. While pursuing this career, Margaret had married Stan Guilfoyle with whom she had three children, a son, Geoffrey and daughters, Georgina (1973) and Anne (1975) who attended Ruyton. Subsequently Anne’s daughters were to be enrolled at the School in Selbourne Road – Jenny (2006) and Lizzie (2008). In the meantime Margaret’s interest in politics, led to her rise through the ranks of office bearers in the Liberal Party and subsequently toher election in 1970 to the Senate to which she was ultimately re-elected four times, retiring in 1987. It was in the parliamentary area that this remarkable woman was to shine a steady, bright, clear light of intellect, combined with an excellent sense of humour and astute judgement, motivated by her commitment to equity and fairness. She was the first woman to hold a cabinet-level ministerial portfolio in Australia and was successively Minister for Education (1975), Minister for Social Security (1975-1980) and Minister for Finance (1980 – 1983). She had great influence on successive federal budgets as well as legislation for family allowances and the development ofthechildcare sector.

In her last three years as a backbencher intheSenate, Margaret studied Law at ANU and having obtained her degree subsequently served on a number of Boards including the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, the Mental Health Research Institute and the Victorian State Opera. She chaired the Judicial Remuneration Tribunal and with former Victorian Premier Joan Kirner led a campaign to secure more nominations for women in theAustralian Honours system. It is a privilege to offer this tribute to Dame Margaret Guilfoyle, a mentor and exemplar to inspire future generations of women; hers is an enduring legacy. There is no more appropriate way to conclude than with her own words:

‘Equal participation of women in the

Parliament, in the whole of community life, can only lead us to a better understanding of humanity to the fulfillment of the aspirations that we would have for a civilized society’ Vale Dame Margaret. Prue Gillies AM Principal 1985 to 1999

patricia waters (menzies, 1951)

Born 1 August 1933; RGS: 1938-1949; Died30August 2020 The following obituary is an abridged version ofsome memories of Trish from her siblings, John, Margie, Jim and Judy. Trish was born in 1933 and was the eldest of five siblings spread over seventeen years. Thefamilyhome was in Princess Street, Kew. Bread and milk were delivered by horse and cart and with no car until the early 50s after World War Two, shopping was done using an old pram which had previously been used for the five children. Trish left Ruyton in 1949 so walking toand from School was the norm for her.

Kindergarten for all five children was Little Ruyton, with the girls attending Ruyton andtheboys at Trinity. Margaret Clarke (Menzies, 1957) and Judith Kuehne (Menzies,1967) are Trish’s sisters. Trish’s mum acquired a Mini Minor in the 50s and the family home in Kew was purchased around the same time. Times were tough during the war periods and being the eldest, Trish bore the brunt of this with hand me down clothes from cousins and added responsibility. A big treat was when the family were taken to see Annie Get Your Gun in the early 50s, followed by Oklahoma and South Pacific. Therewere fabulous fun times with the family singing musical scores with great gusto. John remembers ‘escorting’ Trish to dancing classes at Ruyton on Saturday nights, a 2km walk there and back at night and the next day practising ‘three quarter turns’ around the large dining room table. Margie’s first day of school at Little Ruyton was supervised by Trish and she remembers a very capable older sister who could make all her own clothes. Trish left Ruyton after completing her Intermediate and attended Stotts Business College where she excelled. She worked in the Melbourne CBD, CSIRO and at Shell. Margie has wonderful holiday memories when Trish visited her in London which was Trish’s first overseas trip. Trish kept a diary and referred to this holiday for many years thereafter. Trish met and married Bruce Waters and had three children, Ian, Janet and Barbara. Trish and her family lived in Myrtleford and Trish worked at the Myrtleford Shire and had a reputation as a very loyal and hardworking employee. Jim remembers spending the summer school holidays in Myrtleford with their big sister and her family. Judy, 17 years younger, also remembers visits to Myrtleford visiting a favourite aunt in whom she couldconfide.

Sadly, Trish died in residential care in 2020 after having caught COVID-19. She was always willing to be outrageous and entertaining and will be fondly remembered by her family.

Menzies siblings, left to right: Jim, Judy, John, Margaret and Trish (seated). Taken at Margaret’s 80th birthday celebration.