Donations

SHELLEY BARKER ON BEHALF OF KEITH AUSTIN BARKER (OSC 1917)

Donated by Shelley Barker and the Barker family in honour of Keith Austin Barker (OSC 1917) memory.

This locket was awarded to Keith Austin Barker (OSC 1917) for bravery due to saving two young women from drowning at Keane’s Point Jetty, Peppermint Grove.

He was working on his father’s tennis court at the time of the incident, located at the corner of Forrest Street and the Esplanade. He heard shouting from the water and ran in to help, a distance of between 6 – 800 metres.

He received commendation from the Royal Humane Society and this gold locket from Mr W. Lean of the Palladium Theatre.

EDWINA RYAN ON BEHALF OF PETER HARDIE (OSC 1949)

The works of Austin H Platt, an Australian printmaker. He etched many Australian buildings, particularly schools after the

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Collegiate Etching and Fine Arts Studio began to sell etchings of schools. Specifically, he has etched Collegians’ House and another building of the school.

They belonged to Peter Hardie (OSC 1949) and were donated by his daughter, Edwina Ryan.

WAYNE RENALDS

The painting was based off a combination of a historical photograph of Jane from 1896, items from the College Archives, and furnishings from Collegians’ House.

The palettes belong to Miss Clements, used when she was painting Jane Alexander.

Melissa added a slight smile to Jane’s expression, reflecting her position as a welcoming guardian overlooking the school.

These photo boards feature Scotch College students from Year 1 to Year 12, and all staff from that year. The 1997 one marks the Centenary Year for the school.

Belonged to Wayne Renalds sons’, Michael (OSC 1998) and Chris (OSC 2004).

Donated by Wayne Renalds.

JANE ALEXANDER PORTRAIT AND PALETTES

Portrait of Mrs Jane Alexander, Founder of Scotch College. Painted by artist, Melissa Clements in oil on linen between July –October 2023.

• Sea scouts memorabilia

• Air scouts memorabilia

• Civil defence memorabilia

• Wool Classing

• First World War letters, documentation

• Boer War memorabilia (1899-1902)

• Afghan & Middle East War memorabilia

• Wedding photographs at Scotch College chapel

The fact she is the founder is embodied via the books from the school’s archives, additionally her reading the first prospectus. Other elements such as her faith and heritage have also been emphasised, through the iris flowers and brooch, representing the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

Her portrait was unveiled on Founders’ Day at Scotch College in Collegians’ House, 20 October 2023. This marked the school’s 127th anniversary.

Wish to see more from archives at Scotch? Please come by to visit our collection at Memorial Hall’s Heritage Centre by appointment.

Have any photos, documents, or memorabilia of your time at Scotch you would like to donate? Contact our archivist Kyle Shuttleworth at archives@scotch. wa.edu.au