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ffd* *"&g*$,see"see -d ilr" ,^$rir[on. Qirl" Qrornmcrr S"lrool MWKWffiWKR& For sonqtime flou stadents, and young people in general, haue been protesting about tltc state ol tbe world and its people. 'Ve baae been ilenouncing and destroying hitber-to rcspected traditions on the grounds that these castotTts are useless in today's society. In many instances no replacement has been suggested by our generation lor tbe social structilre ue haae torn doun. ' This proced.ure does not benelit society. If we demolish sometbing tbe result shoald be more usefurl than the demolished s*acture. U this is not so tben all ue baoe accomplished is an act of aandalism - leaaing the conrnunity poorer by our action. 'Wben ue attack sonetbine witb which ue cannot tgree ue rnast first deloe deeply into all aspects ol the situation. The tuture, as uell as tbe preseTtt, t?tust occupy oar tbougbts 4s ue deliberate/on tbe social structure. Perhaps that which ue denounce nou nay ba needed to lulfil its lanction in the luture as it has in tbe past. No-one can loretell tbe luture needs, material and spiritual, ol rnankind, but the seeds of the latare Iie in both tbe present and past. By destroying sontetbing ubicb, to tts, seeftts supefiicially inellicient or outdated ue rfta.y uell be ieopardizi.ng the luture ol th.e hurnan race. More and more we leel the need to saleguard the luture and' one tbougbtless act ol destruction ol sorne part ol the social stractule could mean tbe dillerence betueen greater achieuements by rnankind or obliuion. One, perhaps tbe only, uay ol iustifyine an attack or demolition of an accepted social structure is to saggest .another social stracture whicb uould perlorn the sorne function as tbe d.ernolished structure more elliciently and lrorn ubicb uould accrae greatff benelit lor mankind. In assessing the benefits, long terrn as well as sbort terrn, intangible as uell as naterial benelits should be considered. Il the suggestion is benelicial in all ways then ue are truly iustilied in attacking the old structure and presenting our fi,er.o structure in its place. Vhen mankind in gexeral and young people ifl particalar realize tbis then the lutare uill be more certain than it is at present. lf man can learn to look at bis social stractare witbout bias, accept the protests ol the loang, uho are the only people able to see society without inuoluernent, mankind will be able to benefit lron old and young alike witb all naking positiue contributions.

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During the year, providing a break fronr ordinary classroom learning, were several interest- ing and informative excursions to Dunwich, Highvale, the Brisbane Valley, Point Cartwright, Central Austrulia and Fruzer Island. We would like to thank the staff for making these excursions available to us. , Con gratulations must go this yeffi to those who have been successful icholastically : Cecily Greaves ( 5B ), who won The R"obert Funnel Medal , and Robyn Chenoweth (3C), Robyn Hanscomb ( 3C), and Elizabeth \X/oods ( jn ), who were awarded Trustees Scholarships. In the French Verse Speaking Competition, Diana Marshall ( 68 ), Anne Knyvetr (4C1 , and Helen Gehrmann (2C), gained places, #hil. in the German Verse Speaking Competition, Vivian Hyam ( 5C;, Eltzaberh Bingham (:e ;, Alison Do! ( 4C ), Patricia S7ebber ( 4C ), Helen Hayes (4-C) , and Alison Rowlands ( lC ;, were success- ful. In the Dickens Reading Competition held in June, Diane Stadhams ( 5A ), u/on the Senior section and Margaret Hoare ( 4C) was placed first in the Junioi secrion The school has also done very well on the sporting field. This yer was highlighted by the winning of the Interschool Athletics and, for the first time in many years, the Aggreg ate, Senior and Junior cups went to Grammar. With a lot of hard work, the girls showed their prowess in other fields as r,vell. In Basketball, Softball and Tennis a total of six pennants ,were uron. \ile would like to thank aLl the other schools who participated in any of the fnterschool fixtures and to congratulate the Brisbane State Hieh School on winning the fnterschool Swimming. In the Interhouse events, $(/oolcock won the Swimming, and Lilley the Athletics. Again in the singing, Mr. Speamitt kindly gave up his time to judge, and placed Griffith first in the closely contested competition. In June, Sir Alan Mansfield opened Com- monu/ealth Youth \feek and the Fifths and Sixths brought up the rear in the Annual Youth march, while, next duy, the Head Girls attended a Garden Parcy at Government House. In June, also, Grammar had the pleasure of welcoming Sharon Inaharu, an American Exchange Student, who stayed with us till the end of Second Term. School Day this year was a uronderful success and girls worked enthusiastically on a vanety of stalls. \X/e now thank all those visitors who came to support the school on that duy. \We thank, too, the Parents and Friends' Association for organi zing Careers Evening, for

This yearwe had the pleasure of welcoming at the end o{ first term, NIiss Shaw as Head- mistress during the absence of fuIrs. McDonald overseas. \We were also fortulrate to have Mrs. Adam, Mrs. Sharma, fuIrs. Blumson, Miss Lane, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. R.eville join our staff. Once agatn, the Second formers had the pleasure of being able to hear more of the A.B.C. concerts given at the City Hall. Our own School Concert proved a great success in June. For the first time in many years it was held in the school gymnasium and, thanlcs to Miss Lane's wonderful management behind stage (with the help of many of the Sixths ), the three nights were really entertaining and enjoyable. The Annual Combined Schools play with Boys' Grammar "school for Scandal" bv Sherid dn, was another of the more lighthearted of the school activities this year.

BaII Ballet at

Graduatlon

Concert

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the Senior Public Examination in L968. It vlas an occasion we will all remember. L969 has been a hard-working but rewarding yeat. $fle express our thanks to both Mrs. McDonald and Miss Shaw, as well as to the members of staff., and wish everyone the best of luck for the coming examinations. Memy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all ! - D.M. & J.W.

their help at the Sixth Form Dance and for all ;ili; *"it throughout the past ye^r. The Dance, however, would ttot have been possible without ;# g"iJu"i" of Miss Shaw and the Staff and u/e ;;;;J- o,rr appreciation to them for making our evening such a memorable one' Cn 24th September the school was honout.a with a visit fiom the Premier:- Mf. Bjelke- Petersen, who pres€nted Rebecca Kugelmas with It-,. [,itt.V Medal , for gaining the highest pass in

Graduatlon EaXt tsallet at the School Concert

courtesy of the Courier-Mait)

-(bv Youth March in Commonwealth Week

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lively speaker, and stressed the importance of thorougLn.tt ind accuracy in everything we do. He t.frittd.d the girls that the spiritual side of life uras ultimately more irnportant than material success, and asked them to femember that "Charucter is more import ant than ability." After the presentation, Rebecca thanked the Premier and .*pr.tsed her appreciation to her parents and teachers for lelplng- h.t achieve i.r...rt. Judith Sfard then thanked the Premier on behaf of the school, and cheers wefe called for Mr. Bjelke-Petersen and Rebecca. bV J"dith and Diana. The girls were deliehted when the Premier granted th? school a holiday to rnark the occasion,-and this was a fitting end to an enjoy- able ceremony.

The 24th Seprembelwas a memorable _d*V for Girls'' Gramrnar. Queensland's Premier, -Mf. Bjelke-P.r*rr.rr, paid hii first visit to the school to present Reb6cca Kugelmas rvith the L!119V Medal. Rebecca, who was dux of the school in Lg6$ topped i# Senior Public Examination with 7's in English, German, Physics, Chemistry' Mathematics I and Mathematics II. The presentation of the award was incor- pofated in^our morning Assembly. Dr. Hirschfeld, il. Chairman of Trustees, inmoduced the Premier and recalled a former pupil of the school, Jessie St.phenson, who also -g4l.d first place in the staie at the age of only fifteen. Mr. Bjelke-Petersen was an interesting and

Fresentatton of Lllley Medal to Rebeccs Kugelmas by ttre Fnernler.

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In June, Mrs. McDonald reached England after enjoying seeing Hong Kong with Gwat Tan, cruising through the Greek Islands, and exploring Rome under the guidance of Miss Fardon's sister. Reminiscing on her rip along the Dalmatian coast, "Dubrovnik u/as just a dream the loveliest place I've ever seen. The old town is completely walled no cars allowed inside and the Adriatic coast is superb I went to Montenegro, fascinating and extremely beautiful." In London she had " a lovely roorn over- looking the Thames and Battersea Bridge where it is fascinatine watching the traffic on the river and over the bridge." At a cocktail party in honour of Sir Alan and Lady Mansfield, Mrs. McDonald met Lady May Abel-Smith who asked after the welfare of the school. In Amsterdam, as guest of relatives of Mrs. Hoog-Antink and Mr. Timmermans, she u/ent on connected with the School heard of the death on 22nd Jrly, after a period of declining health ,- of Miss Mary Alexis Macmillan. Many of her friends associated with the School over ^ great number of years attended her funeral service on 23rd Jtly, while on 4th August, many more frorn -among the Trustees, Staff, Pupils, OId Girls and Parents and Friends were able to join with others in her wide circle of friends to honour her memory at a Memorial Service in St. John's Cathedral, and to offer their sympathy to her sister, Miss Jean Macmillan. Aftet graduating from the' University of Queensland in L9L9 with Honours in Modern Languages and Literature, Miss Macmillan taught first at her old school, the Rockhampton Girls' Grammar School, and then during 1925 in France at the Ecole Normale de Tours. She joined the staff of this school in January L926, and from 1930 until her retirement as a full-time member of the Staff in May 1.964, she held the position of Second Mistress. She continued to serve in a part- time capacity until December L965. From 1,930 until that time she was Senior English Mismess, teaching as well for much of that period, French, Junior History and Senior Modern History. From April to Decernber, L957, she filled the position of Acting Head Misffess.

a boat trip, visited Rylcs Museum, Kroller foIoller Museum, Ede, Eindhoven and Marken, saw the Van Gogh collection at Otterlo. The last letter came from Belfast, where Mrs. McDonald assures "I am not in danger haven't heard a shot and I do not know what a pemol bomb looks like. ft's all a very tragic business. " In the conclusion "I saw several beautiful gum trees on an old estate close to hete actually smelt them and felt quite homesick." Mrs. McDonald has been kept up to date with school events and she has shared with us the excitement of Inter-school Athletics, remem- bered us on School Day and was very interested in the presentation of the Lilley Medal to Rebecca Kugelmas. She intends spending Christmas with relations in Dorset. Those who knew her at the School, whether in past or more recent times, will remember with admiration, gratitude and affection one who was distinguished bv the highest and mosr selfless ideals of service, a wise and sympathetic coun- sellor whose time and talents were ever at the disposal of any who needed them, a staunch colleague, a wise Form Mistress, and a dedicated teacher of high distinction. Through her deep and abiding love of her main subject, English, she was able, down the long 4venue of the years, to lead many hundreds of girls along paths of delight, and to point the \May to wider and lovelier horizons, horizons which, with her fine, scholarly mind, she never ceased herself to scan, Through her generous donation of prizes for poetry in Second and Third Forms, younger girls, too, have been encouraged to discover the joy of creative poetical expression. So closely was Miss Macmillan identified with every side of school life, and so much did she enrich that life through her wide interesrs beyond the walls of the school itself, that all who knew her here could not but be conscious at her death of a deep sense of loss. But she herself, through the gallantry and high courage of her spirit to the end, has shown us how to rise above that feeling, so that ure cherish in our hearts the memory of one who can still lead us, with her, "To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield."

S, Jy'lurnoriarm Jy'lory AL'u Jy'lo"*;llo, It uras with great sorrow that all those

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Sixth form . . . Sfhat image does that bring to your mind? Staid prudes, rigid law-enforcers, . . . or merely normal human beings ? Tflhatever your opinion about uS, there is one thing you cannot deny - we were at least active this year, Swimming, lifesaving, softball, volleyball, tennis, debating, athletics, geographical, historical and zoological excursions, 'the Formal', School Day, and most of all Senior so many things to claim out attention ! Especi ally active was that brave breed, the sportswomen: people like Vicki Harris, Sally McGah.y, Gwenda Bradford, Alison Bruce and Deborah Stevens ( captains ), who churned through the water at tremendous speeds in our school swimming squad, then had to be revived with praise and glucose tablets when they staggered groggily out of the pool. Vicki, Alison, Deborah ( B captaid and Sally were not defeated, however, by the thought of once more entering that freez- ing water and joined Janet Robson and Gwenda Bradford (both captains ), Janet Sflallace and Vicki Gehrmann in the frigid delights of life- saving. Many of these girls gave 'highly distinc- tive' performances. We find, however, that lun Hutchinson, Karen Byth, Jrdv Sflard and Megan Venton seemed to enjoy flying through the air after loose softballs better than wriggling through watet. Iun, Jrdv and Megan played basketball as well, and Christine Haigh, Janet \Wallace, Tania Gay, Myra Davis and Janet Findlay ( B captain ) jcined them. Our tennis enthusiasts did wonder- fully this year and every team won its pennant. Those sixths involved were Jane Robertson ( A captain ), Karen Byth, Ian McCracken (B captain ) and Deborah Hawkins (C captain ). Our athletics team, with Barbaru Jordan ( fleet-footed captain ) , Jennifer Barnett, Iun Hutchinson, Frances Little, Jane Robertson, Elizabeth Davidson, Phillipa Sharman, Alison Bruce, Jrdv rff/ard, Myra Davis and Annelle Lewis led the school ro win the interschool competition. In conmast, the volley- ball team and the gymnastic team are two whose fates still hang suspended. Good luck to Linda Wickh am, Alison May and Frances Little (collec- tivety called 'The Bie Punch' ), who are our volley- ball stars-to-b., and to Marilyn Miller, our grace- ful gymnast.

All this rnay lead ro the impression that we are entirely sporrsminded. It is not ffue. Robyn stacey and Roslyn Hughes, for example, r€pre- sented us at a History conference held near sydney. From all accounts, they had a wonderful time and learnt something.tool And it seems that the same statement applies to a group of girls who tavelled to coolurn on a Geography excursion. The Fruzer Island trip - not entirely zoologically orientated also yielded its store of inforrnation as well as pleasure. \We had able representation in matters of Language since Diana Marshall rolled her French r's with such nicety that, much ro our delight, she came third in a French cornpetition. The talents of Ann Mores and Susan Allen in the realms of English language were revealed to grear effect in their debating activities, while almost the whole sixth form showed their skill in the concert both on and behind the stage. 'The Formal' and School Day were two such special occasions that no extended mention of them is needed. Everyone helped and the results were srardingly effective. Photographs could not completely caprure the dif{erence of atmosphere when our gym changed frorn a bare, functional sporting-room ro a spacious ball-room hung with gold chandeliers, gold-frosted balloons and angelic cupids. And the happiness of School Day activity is an infectious, elusive thing that cannot be captured in r,vords. Perhaps our impressions of these events have been affected bv the fact that in six weeks we leave. Everything, all this rush of acdviry will be finished. No more uniforffis, no more routine run by bells, no more morning assemblies, no more form misffesses, no more forms. All gone. And when we do leave, finally, if seems that each of us will have sorne personal part of it all locked away inside us as in an amber stone of memory. But particularly, we will all remem- ber our form mistresses, Miss Patersor, Miss Thomas, Miss Elliott and Miss McNam ara, and our headmismess Mrs. McDonald and during her leave of absence, our Acting Headmismess, Miss Shaw. They tried to give us a little wisdorn to face the rvorld we are going to. We can only say : Thank you.

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Sg many fifths cannor forget Their trip to "Central" even yet. To Mrs. Fallon we owe a debt Our thanks we give without regret From all within the fifth. And now, in thanks, we turn with pride To teachers who have been our guide And helped us to keep up our side - The side of all the fifthi. g"d.d,,gd G*,ea -rufes To those who leave after the Junior examina- tions, this yeffi will be one ro loo-k back on with exceeding pleasure, and those who go en to Senior will sffive to malce every year as successful as this one has been, for fourth formers. Sile started the year well, with five girls in the swimming team, fbur girls i" tti. lii.*r7ing - Maryaret Marriott ( IVD ) reaching the (c A" team and Pauline Harvey ( IVB ) in t6e ((A" softball tearn. Throughout second and third term the good work was carried or, with more girls competing in fnterschool sports. fn basketball we were represented in the " A" , ((8" and (6C" teams with Ruth Nielsen ( IVB ) and Margaret Marriott ( IVD ) reaching the ((A" team and Megan Burfein ( IVD), being a member of the cc6rr Premiership team. We are proud to announce that IVD, carried off the interform basketball bv defeating VB in the finals. Athletics and bali- games found many girls eager to participate and the d^y proved a most enjoyable otle. In the t_ennis, congratulations go to Glenn $Tebster ( B ), Catherine Imhoff (B ) and Julie Shaw (C ) - ali from IVC who were members of Premiership tennis teams. Fourth formers involved with fnterschool Gymnastics are Susan Nelson-Gracie ( IVA ), Ann Knyvett ( IVC ) and Margaret Sockhill ( IVD ), and we wish them every success. Second term, particularly, gave scope for girls with scholastic ability. Congratulations go to Jan Hawkins (IVA ), winner of the Geography Contest and also to Lorelei Ford, Cecilia Fearnley and Cathryn McKenzie who were all awarded Special Merits. Alison Don ( IVC ), gained first place in the German Poetry Competition, with Margaret Hoare (IVC ), Patricia Webber ( IVC ) and Helen Hayes ( IVC ) gaining third place and Peta Slaughter ( IVD ), receiving an Honourable Mention. Arltr Knyvett (IVC ) also did well in gaining second place in the French competition, Congratulations also go to Margaret Hoare ( IVC ) who won the Junior Section of the Dickens Reading. Debating also proved another strong

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On either side of fifth form lie The years when tension's mounting high, And as this year is slipping by, \)7e're glad we still can srand and cry, "Sfe're members of the fifth ! " Among the names of those who shone In tennis Sflendy Parkinson And Heather Andrew who have won Much glory for the fifth. And in the Basketball ((A" grade For three of us the practice paid, Sues Byth and Rutter keenly played. With Julie Dickinson they laid High honour on the fifth. For Bronwyn Robbins high reward \Who, with Barb Bingeman, has scored In life-saving, and has poured More glory on the fifth. Athletics proved a big success, And Heather Page, rffe wish to stress, rililith Susan Rutter helped to bless The school with victory and to press More triumph to the fifth. Another record breaking team, The senior ball-sames, gained their dream In "tunnel and zig" and thus did gleam Appraisal for the fifth. In softball ((A" grade there were few Like Mary Martin and Heather Andrew, Sue Byth and Julie Dickinson, too, \7ho played so hard and well; and threw More uedit on the fifth. In all the sports with which we've dealt, Keeness, vigour and spirit were felt By all the girls who this yeffi dwelt In form-rooms of the fifth. The Robert Funnel Medal went To Cecily Greaves, whose efforts, meant She'd topped her elector ate; and represent A 10 A's pass which would content Most of us in the fifth. In deb ating teams, we're pleased to tell, Cecily and Sue Byth did well And through their keenness honour fell On members of the fifth. To Vivien Hyam we sdy, "Well done!" The Goethe German prize she won. In "School for Scandal" there were none Sflho did more work or had more fun Than players from the fifth. The fifths have played an active part In choirs and orchestta, plays and art So now you see what's at the heart Of members of the fifth.

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point for fourth form with Christine Parnell ( ryC ) and Matgaret Hoare ( IVC ) in the ((A" team and Nicola Fulton-Kennedy ( IVC ), Peta Slaughter ( IVD ) and Gayle Smith ( IVD ) in the ((8" team. Sfle are no'w well into third term, with Junior looming forbiddingly before us, but we itill had time to show off our business prou/ess at School Day. IVA's La Bonbonniere, IVB's Maud Glutts Speak Easy, IVC's Calorie Corner and IVD's Real Thing, were all an undoubted success. Prominent in all our activities this year were our four form rnistresses - Miss \Walton ( IVA ), Miss Trotter ( IVB ), Miss Hebden ( IVC ) and Mrs. Carseldine ( IVD ) who have in all activities, encouraged and given invaluable support. To them we give our sincere thanks. \fle would also like to thank Miss Shaw for her encouragement and guidance while in her position as Acting Headmistress and hope that she has enjoyed her stay at Gramrnar. Sfe would also like to .thank all concerned in organi zing such outings as the showing of the College Players' production of the Merchant of Venice, and selections of the One Act Plays. The School Concert, Geology and Soap Factory excur- sions were aII so very enjoyable. Finally we would like to wish our fellow sufferers - the Seniors, the best of luck in their coming examinations, and we hope that every- body in the school has a Memy Christmas and a Happy New Year. trdf,"J ?" ys'w -,ry:res It has been a successful and enjoyable yeat for atl Third Formers, as we were well repre- sented in scholastic and sporting events. S7e proudly announce that three girls won Trustees' Scholarships and they were Robyn Chenoureth IIIC, Robyn Hanscomb IIIC and Elizabeth \Woods IIID. Several girls entered the French Poemy Cornpetition and the German Speaking Contest. We congratulate Alison Rowlands IIIC on_ gain- itg a second place and Robyn Hanscomb for being highlv commended. - - Vury of the Third Formers participated in so{tball, tennis, basketball, swimming, lilesaving, athletics and gymnastics. \fle would-iike to con- gratulate Glenda Stewart IIIA for gaining a position in the ((A" softball team, and the other girls who were in the ((B" softball team, which

v/on the pennant. Third Formers urere well represented in ((8" and ((C" basketball teams and we congratulate the ((C" team for winning the pennant. Deborah Handley IIID, u/on two blues, one for her outstanding s#imming abitritv and ;ft 6; her shot putt in the athletics. Jane Allen IIIC, gained the position of cap tain of-the fntermediate Athletics team and Roslyn Miller IIID and Annabelle Sfilliams IIIC, gained positions in the Gyrnnastics ((A" team, so we congratulate them all. A very successful d"y was had bv all on School Duy and all forms had a profitable and enjoyable time as each had entirely different ideas for raising money. !ile would like to thank our form mistresses: Miss Lane IIIA, Mrs. Fallon IIIB, Mrs. Chowdhury IIIC, Mrs. Knight IIID, and Miss Horton IIIA's first form mistress, for their help and guidance. Lastly, we would like to praise the school Captains, Prefects and School Councillors for the time and effort they have given all of Lrs. We wish the Sixth and Fourth Forms the best of luck in their coming examinations, and a, Memy Christmas and a H^ppy New Year is extended ro all. *S"co!,pJ f* yEM -nAres This year, 1969, has been a memorable one for all Second Formers. As we recall our first year at the Brisbane Girls' Grammar School 'we can say we have achieved many things. Although most of us have not had our name in the lirne- lights, we know we have succeeded in upholding the Grammar standard. The fnterschool Swimming Competition brought recognition to the school but not as successful as we had hoped. Ann Belcher of IIB received a half-pocket for her efforts in the school team. In the softball teams urere Maureen Gray ( IIB ), Anne-Louise Carlton ( IIC ), Barbara Durie ( IID ), Kristen Beveridg. ( IID ), Julie Enright ( IID); rnembers of the (68" Premier team, and Pheona Hegarty ( IIB ) and Gty \ilhitehead ( IIA ) of the ((A" team. This was well done as they won their positions against the rest of the school. The "Grade 8" basketball team, captained bv Shaaron Boughen ( IIC ) won the Premiership. Also captained bv Shaaron '\Iras the Junior Athletics team which also gained a 1st place.

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cates in the Mathematics Competition held by tfue Queensland Mathematics Teacl:ers' Association. The Second Form Stalls did extremely wetrl financi ally on School Day. Holding these stalls was a loi of fun and mosi of us look forward to School Day next year. \ilfe would like to thank our Form Mis- tresses: Mrs. Blumson ( IIA ), Mrs. Catt ( IIB ), Mrs. Middleton ( IIC ) and Mrs. Adam ( IID ) for their guidance and help during the past year. Sfle wish all students success in their coming examinations and especially those sitting for Junior and Senior Examinations. \X/e hope every- one has a Memy Christmas and a Happy New Year and to future Second Formers we hope that you have just as enjoyable a first yeat at Gtammar as we have had.

Sheree Rich ( IIC ) inceased the points bv her running abilities. In the Interhouse Athletics she was equal with tv/o othet girls for the School Athletics Ptize awarded to the girl gaining the highest individual score. This deserves a lot of commendation as Sheree was one of the youngest competitors. The Tennis team 'was not as success- ful as the other teams. The team, captained bV Gillian Thacker ( IIC ) tried very hard and showed. great team spirit despite their losses. Deborah Goakes of IIB is training hard for the ' Interschool Gymnastics team. $7e wish her well 'for the coming competition. Form wa$ also well represented. In the Alliance Francaise Competition, Helen Gehrmann IIC gained a well-earned 3d place. Helen and Christine Dawes of IIA, received Merit Certifi-

Miss f{ancy Shaw, ts.A. (Acting lleadmistress) and Members of Staff.

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€*rd**d *-ffid,cse *ru#es House Mistre.r.ter ; Miss Thomas, Miss Elliott, Miss Horton, Mrs. Chowdbury, Mrs. Sharma. House CaPtain : Christine Haigh Vice-Captains; Kaye Grayson, Roslyn Hughes. Sports Captaift.s : Julie Dickinson, Margaret Marriott. Debating Representatiae : A1ison Specht S.C.F . Represe,ntatiae : Margaret Maddisolr. This year we welcomed Mrs. Sharm a to take Miss Neil's place. Although this year was not as successful as previous ones, House Spirit has been as sffong as ever, especially in the Junior Section, which augurs well for the future. The first major event of the year u/as the House Swimming. Congratulations to the winners, Sfoolcock and to the members of our own team which acquitted themselves well in coming third. Debor ah Handley, a member of the Junior House won an individual cup which was well deserved. The next item on the agenda was a neul com- petition, Table-Tennis, which was won bv Gibson, Despite a good team, in Tennis and Basketball we were eliminated in the early round, Lilley even- ruaIly taking out both cups. In Second Term, the major competition uras the Interhouse Athletics, in which our team gave a fine display of running and ball-handling and came third to Lilley and \Woolcock Despite considerable uouble in atmacting numbers for the Choir, we finally came fourth in the Interhouse Singing Competition-thanks to the patient leadership of the Conductor Alison Specht and pianist Roslyn Hughes. The same problem 'was evident in the Gym- nastics team and we would like to thank the two girls who so willingly, came forward as last minute replacements. In a very interesting com- petition, Griffith House shone, with England com- ing in a valiant fifth. At last, victory was ours ! \fle '\Iron the Inter- house Volley Ball competition. Our performance in recent debates; makes us rnore hopeful of success in the Senior Debating Finals at the end of the year. \ile would like

to extend a warm welcome back to Adele \ilester- man, who has returned to us after a trip to America on a Rotary Scholarship. Adele is a member of our Debating Team. This year, we have started the sponsorship of a neu/ girl Kim Kyerng-bok, from Korea, who takes the place of Ku-Ki Sun, who is nou/ self supporting. S7e are now arcanging to send her a Christmas parcel. \fe would like to conclude bV thanking the House Representatives and girls for their co- operation throughout the year. Our sincere. thanks are extended to our House Mistresses Miss Thornas, Miss Elliott, Mrs. Chowdhury, Miss Horton and Mrs. Sharma for their support and guidance throughout the year. \fle vlere also pleased that Mr. and Mrs. England were able to attend both the Swimming and Athletics Carn- ivals and share the enioyment with rrs. , To England leaving school, in the future. House and especially to the girls we wish happiness and success *g#*se -rufes Gddsove House Captain : Julie Hunter. Vice-Captains.' Ann Moores, Rhelle Heading. So f.ar this year Gibson has failed to take out any major priies, except of course the coveted ping-pong championships. But rather than being disappointed in our lack of first places, I am very pleased with this year's house spirit and co- operation. The first sporting event this year was the interhouse swimming competition. Gibson came fifth in this event, with several of the junior girls doing very well and indicating better pros- pects for the house in the future. This was also evident in the athletics, when Gibson came afi improved foumh. Both basketball teams acquitted themselves well but unfortunately failed to reach the finals. Both tennis and volley ball teams were defeated in the first 'round, but provided good entertain- ment. I should like to thank Jennifer Vallis and Thea Faragher and the choir fot all the work for ,h; interh6,rr. singing competition, in which vre came third. c.M.H., R.M.I{., K.G., A.S.

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The debating team, under the supervision of Ann Moores, provided several verSr interesting and informative debates. Unfortunately neither of the tearns were finalists. One of the most pleasing things which Gibson has accomplished this year was the raising of twenty dollars to send to Abhay Kumar Parasnis, our "Save the Children" boy in India. The money was raised when we heard that Abhay was very eager to b.ry himself a cricket bat. We were told the prices bv Rusi Surti and the money was raised bv having a sw.eet stall. On behalf of the house, I would like to thank the house Misuesses, Miss McNam ata, Miss Hebden, Mrs. Carseldine and Miss Lane, for their co-operation in all house affairs. Finally, I wish the house the best of luck next year, and hope it keeps improving, as it Lras this year. JULIE HUNTER ,-ft*se -rufes Captain : Karen Byth. Vice-Captains; Janet Findlay, Sally Fraser. Sports Captain : Janet Findlay. Debatifts : Elizabeth Young, Nicola Fulton-Kennedy. Saae tlte Children : Jane McCormack, Jo-Anne Ingliss This year, L969, began with a resounding roar from the grandstands for every Griffith swimmer, and seems likely to end with just as much noise for our gymnasts and debaters. On the basis of such enthusiasm and willing partici- pation, I think our house displayed a great deal of spirit throughout the year and should be very proud of its achievements. Although we did not quite manage to win the swimming, due to a general team effort and the first placings of Robyn McClune, Robyn Scarr, Jo-Anne Ingliss, \flendy Page, Deborah Sturgess eind Janice Stobo, Griffith managed ro come with- in points of defeating \Toolcock, the winners. \fle did, however, win the Bumell Cup for the highest number of points gained in the relays. At the athletics carnival, our fortunes were not so good, and we enjoyably trotted through the afternoon to a well-established fifth position. G'fS{f^

Our congratulations go to Suzanne Nixon in the flying red socks who helped enormously in raising our meagre score and shared the cup for the highest individual points. This year, each team in the tennis competition played four games against every other team, and the house winning the largest number of games gained first place. Our players tried hard, but finished second behind a strong Lilley team who played consistently well throughout the series of matches. A sad fate met us in the first round of the table-tennis, the junior basket ball and the volley- ball where we were closely defeated bv Gibson, England, and England respectively. \7e managed to survive an exciting match in the senior basket- ball against England, only to be beaten in the final bV a brilliant Lilley team. As has been witnessed by our previous pro- minence in the singing competitions, we of Griffith house definitely have intellectual and artistic tendencies. Once again, under the able direction of Rhonda Pashen, w€ were led to victory. Our chances seemed to be ruined when our accornpanist, Antoinette Gustavsoll, uras "attacked" bv a horse and broke her hand; but thanks to the generosity of \X/oolcock house, we were able to bomow their accompanist, Jeanette Howman. Thanks \Toolcock! The only competitions as yet uncompleted are the gymnastics and the debating in which we wish all teams the very best of luck. Sfle again sponsored Cecelia Ratsowi from Basutoland through the "Save the Children Fund" organisation. She has written us several interest- ing letters and we have received newsletters about the country and a copy of her school report. She appears to be ^ very conscientious and well- behaved girl who appreciates all that we can do to help her. Finally, or behalf of the house, I would like to thank Mrs. McDonald, Miss Shaw and our house mistresses, Miss Patersofl, Mrs. Imhoff , Mrs. Knight, and Mrs. Blumson for their guidance and enthusiasm throughout the whole year. Best luck for L97 0, Griffith, and may you improve even further on the gains you made this year.

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tR d/**doood -f&*se *,V*res Captain : Jo-Anne Burton. Vice-Captains: Barb am Jordan, Gwenda Bradford.

€;dd"gu *f&d.sse -,ry:res Captain : Jane Robertsolt. Vice-Captains .' Rosamund Vidgen, Megan Venton Sports Captain : Megan Venton. Debatirrg : Susan Allen, Paula Presling. Saue the Children Fund : Elaine Don, Yenda Mewing. L969 was a successful yer for Lilley House in many fields. The House could achieve only fourth place in the swimming which was won bv $(oolcock whom we congratulate. A neur style of competition was introduced for the inter-house tennis. It proved successful and certainly suited Lilley who won comfortably. Our table-tennis team 'was beaten in the final by Gibson. Our Senior and Junior basketball teams won well from Griffith in the finals. ft was good to see so mahy girls participating in the Athletics. This undoubtedly contributed to Lilley's winning the Inter-house Athletics. The volleyb all team, despite a splendid effort, was beaten in the first round bv England who uron the competition, \flith wonderful conducting bv Elaine Don and an excellent house spirit shown bv the girls, Lilley did well in coming second in the singing. In debating, our Juniots lost the semi-final after a hard tussle-the Senior competition is not yet finished. Through its "Save the Children Fund" Lilley is sponsoring Michael Kakaso. Besides writing many letters to hi*, the House is also sending some blankets which should be most useful on cold nights. The enthusiasm of our competitors, the sup- port given to them and the willingness of the. girls to participate in House activities all conuibuted to a hrppy and pleasant year. I thank the House officials especially the Vice-Captains Rosamund Vidgen and Megan Venton - and all the girls for their support and loyalty. On behalf of the House, I express sincere appreciation to Miss Shaw and the House Mis- tresses, Miss tWalton, Mrs. Adam, Mrs. Fallon and Mrs. Middleton for their help and guidance, and Miss Lilley for her interest in our activities. - May L970 be a hrppy and successful year for Lilley House.

Senior Sports Captain : Barbaru Jordan. lunior Sports Captain : Sue Beeston Senior Debating Representatiue : Jeanette Howman. Iunior Debating Representatiae : Catriona McNeil,

Senior " SAue tbe Children": Heather Pollock Junior " SAue the Children" : Anna Beveridg.. For the first time in its history, I think, \Woolcock has had a very successful yeat. Sfle came first in the Swimming Carnival, winning three out of four of the cups. At the Athletics Carnival we came second and won the Relay Cup. Both these places were earned by ^ team effort for we did not have arLy really outstanding swimmers and only two runners, Barbara Jordan and Shetee Rich who shared first place in the individual cup. In the Volleyball competition we reached the finals and in the Basketball we were defeated by the eventual winners. Again, our two Tennis teams came third in the competition. Sport may be our field, but the finer arts certainly isn't. In the Singing competition, we came fifth. Many girls gave up their time to practise for this competition but f.ar more were reluctant to particip ate, I would like to thank all the girls who did give up their time, especially our conductor, Heather Pollock and our pianist, Jeanette Howman. I would like to thank the House Misuesses for their co-operation in L969. To the house, I would like to wish, on behalf of the Sixth Formers every success in future years.

(Bv courtesy of Queensland Railways)

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The earliest and perhaps most striking in- novation in the Council this yeat u/as the adoption of the idea of assigning one councillor to each forrn to be a link between the Council and the body of the school. Now , at the end, we all agree that this idea is really effective and gives more life to both the discussions and decisions in Council. AII of us hope that the same level of active participation as we had this year, will con- tinue. Through the form-councillors, the sixth form council is now approachable bv the school. It is up to the school to continue helping the sixths to help them. The following list shows all the changes in regulations that have been made in L96g : ( 1 ) The regulation length of the uniform is now five inches as measured from the floor when kneeling. (D The arer- about the fiction library is no longer 'out of bounds' at lunch-time. (3) tWatches may be wottt by the whole school on the conditions that they are clearly marked and that the owners realise that the

school accepts no responsibility for what- ever may happen. ( 4) Jumpers are now permissible as 'in- between seasons' outdoor weaf . ( 5 ) Sleeveless white dresses may now be worn at Speech night. ( 6 ) The aims of the Form VI Council were expanded and re-ananged and now stand as: (i ) To promote a sense of honour in the school whereby loyalty to that which is right, and self discipline, are encouraged. (ii ) To supplement the work of the Prefects in maintaining the order and discipline of the school. (iii ) To effect a liason between all sections of the school. (iv ) To seek interpretation and, where neces- sary, revision of the school rules. ( v ) To promote and to suggest ways and means of promoting the general welfare of the school

SCFTOOL COUNCIL (Left to Right) : Kaye Graysono Ann Moores, Susan NIen, Jo-anne Burton, Jill Baynes, Deborah l{awkins, Julie f{unter, Tania Gay, Julanne Watson, Lorraine Laurence. Mlddle Row (Left to Right) : Altson Bruce, Karen Byth, Robyn Stacey, Susan Spens€f,, Cheryl Smlth, fennlfer Sturgess, Jane Robertson, Margaret Maddlson, Vlckl Gehrmann, Janet Ftndlay, Gaye Jenson, Wendy McCaIIum, Alison May. Front Row (Idt to Rlght) r Allson Specht, Judlth Ward, Miss McNamara, Mlss Elllott, Mlss Shaw, MIss Thomas, Miss Paterson, Dlana Marshall,. Megan Venton. Back Row

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Riggs for their continuous help in the organisation of the Library. Thanks also should be given to Penelope Price for continuing her much-appre- ciated service in the Fiction Library. The School Day displays "Key to the Curricu- lum" in the Reference Library and "\X/ords, Words, \fords" in the Fiction Library showed the increasing importance of the library as a vital part of our school. The Book Stock at 'present is 12,000 but is increasing with the larger demand to be met. . \7e have long been used to considering our- selves the most adequate School Library in Queensland, but feel overshadowed nou/ bv the library "palaces" being completed, one at C.E.G.S. and the other at Brisbane Grammar School. Our next library outing will be to the latter to admire the carpeted floors, individual study carels, discus- sion rooms and all the latest in library equip- ment. \fle hope that LITA will be ^ yeaLr of con- tinued progress and expan3ion and that the madi- tion of donating a book to the library bv girls leaving school will be continued as a recognition of the importance of the library -GAYE JENSEN (VID), Secretary

$*G*de*s-,Mdes, gS$$ Boarders are best. \fle may not win all competitions, but Oh, how we trY! Athletics teams consist of numerous of the boarding species so do all other school activities. Really the "rec. room" rates our greatest joy this year. We are extremely proud of it' Dances, picnics, beauty contests, barbecues -we have ih"- all. The social highlight for the seniors was the formal dance with pre and post- ball parties. Thank You, all concerned. Enthusiastic work earned us a much prized television set. This is our school duy effort. Reviewing all this, L969, has flown happilv bv. So Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year €rdn"*%y *ry"fes As every year, we must thank the Lib_r-ar-y Representatives and the Book-binding - Club ,pi.t the guidance of Mrs. Needham and Mfs. to you alJ'.

PREFECTS Back Row (Ifft to Rlght) 3 Alison Bruce, Nison Specht, Nison May, Wendy McCallum, Karen Byth, Megan V€nlon. Front Row (Left to Right) : Judith Ward, Miss Shaw, Dlana Marshall. Head Glrls: Judith Ward, Dtana Marshall.

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representative in the for Australia' com-

Susan Byth was our "Jaycees" 'Youth SPeaks petition.

Lg6g has been a successful and enjoy-able -ttt. Oebating Club both in Inter-school Our first inter-school function was a very evening debating- against Gregory Ter- Both debaies resulted in wins for Grammar. Til Apex debates followed closely after this. The t.u* of Ann Moores, Susan Allen and Susan Btrh were narfowly defeated bV tY9 points in th" r..ond round by Toowong State Hieh School' We entered two teams in the- qD.U. gomPetition thir yeaf. The ((8" team of Gayle Smith, .Peta firlettt.t uri Nicola Fulton-Kennery di4. ysll and *"""three of their five debates. The ((4" team *lri.l, at first comprised Maryarer Hoare, christine P,*al and Cecily Greav.t, -ith Susan Byth and 4"" Moore, coming in laier, debated vefY r,vell to remuir "rdefeatel it its round and be defeated bV one poittt bV All Hallow's Convent in the r.ti-ii;rir.-- T# Jaycee's Debating tgaq of Dinah p.ioii.V, C".ilV -dt"urt.t and S-usan -Byth-reached ;f;;"A to,ttta but were defeated bv Brisbane Grammar School. year i;; ind Inter-house sPheres. "rrioyubi. ;;":

\ilithin the school the Inter-house competi- tion is proving very interesting especially in the Senior section* wheie competition is verv fierce. E,arly in the yeat v/e were vqy fortunate to have Mr. N. McAdam from the Queenql4nd De- 6rii"g U"io" give us two talks. Mr. McAdam has t"p, ",rp his interest in debating at -Grammar utl ttrtough the year and has been of immense assistance to al| teams. Our very grateful thanks must go to him. I would also like to thank Mrs. Blumson, Mrs. eJ"* and Miss Trotter and the Presid.gt, Aliron Specht for their smooth running - 9f the ;t"b u"d most appreciated support on debating nights. Alison and I wish all future Grammar teams the best of luck next Year. - ANN MOORES, Secretary

DEBATING TEAMS Back Row (Left to Right) : Nicola Fulton' Kennedy, Feta Slaughter, Gayle Smith' Mtddte Row (Left to Right): toIargaret floare, Cecily Greaves, Christine Parnell' Front Row (Left to Right) : Susan Nlen, Susan BYth, Ann Moores.

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#"cdssssc This year has been_ especially rewardilq foT *.*U"ru oi the School Orchestra. At the School eo"..tt in June, we prglentgd gulte - a varied ptogfamrne with 'Barcarolle" _bV Offenbach, thg tffi.h-fro* the overture to Handel's "occasional iiturot ia" , and the light-hearted "Cachucha" from ,Til Gondoliers" by Gilbert and sullivan. A r*utt ensemble played a period piece- by the Italian .o*oor"t vivaldi-('La Tempesta di Mare", _con- IJi; tot flute and strings. Christine Broughton v/as the soloist, and Jeanette Howman accom- nrrri.J on the ' cemb al9, a .beautiful sixteenth i""r"ry instrument whic}r we had the privilege of using for the item. Later in second Term, members of the Orches6a presented a lunch-hour concert which i;;ilJ.d Oi.ttesffal suites by Roman and Tomlins' tft. girtr in the Recorder group showed their

-,Mfes ability in the "Anna Magdalene Suite" bv Bach, and severeal girls presented the first movement of a Mozart sonata for piano and strings. The Soloist was Jeanette Howman, and string players were Diana Marshall, Janet Robson, Helen Marshall, Alison Don and Beverley Turner, while Alison Specht provided a firm bass on the recorder. School Day provided another opportunity for the Orchestra to perform. Music by Mendelssoht, Arthur Sullivan ( of Gilbert and Sullivan fame), and the seventeenth and eighteenth century com- posers Lully and Orne, displayed variety to suit alL tastes. As practice for Speech Night continues and the end bf a successfui year in music draws to ^ close, we would like to extend ogr special thanks to Miss McCormack who has directed and en- couraged us throughout the year.

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Back Row (Left to Rlght) : Ama Torembeek, Jano Nayler, Susan Parnell, fudth Mackay' lllkon Rowlands, Lytme Roblnson, Melanle Thtele,AlChrtsttne Helen Gehrmann, lennlfer Rabbilt, Thlrd Row (Left to Rlght): Jualith Straln, Janet Dyne, fayne Mackay, Jay Sllver, Jane Cowllshaw, Chrlstlne Broughton, Jilllan Davles, Judlth Hughes, Judtth Ayre, Barbar:a Whlte, Allson Specht. Seated (Left to Rtght) : Jan Harison, Padcla Webber, Juet Robson, Jeanette Howman, Dlana Marshall, Janlne Lonergan, Nlyson Crawford, Beverely Tunrcr' Frcnt (t€ft to Rtght) : Kaye Nlcholson, Roslyn Watt, Trlna Swaney, Barbara Stuart, BroNyn KlrkFrd, Sandra Pollock. Absent 3 Helen Marshall, Jennlfer Watts' Sharou Boughen'

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This year has been a busy one for the Madrigal Choir beginning with preparations for the Concert. At the concert '\r/e sang a madrigal, "April is in my Mistress' Face" by Thomas Morley and "Pass- ing By" by Purcell arranged bv Christine Stirling for three voices. We then combined our singing and acting talents in a satirical presentation of "The Ascot Gavotte" from "My Fair Lady" by Fferner and Hoewe. This consisted of tying to capture the feeling of the day, our faces remaining completely expressionless as fortunes 'were being lost or gained. Various girls possessed opera glasses or lorgnettes which they used to great effect. After the song was sung six girls in semi- costume promenaded in the affected fashion of the times; Allison Rowlands, Peta Slaughter and Alison Specht taking the part of the ladies with Celia Fearnley, Heather Page and Rhonda Pashen taking the part of the gentlemen. Miss Fredeticlr devised the most amusing bustle-train creations for the ladies which were worn with hats, umbrellas and our white dresses. The -gentlemen wore top hats and canied walking sticks. This segment proved to be most popular and although it 'was extrernely demanding we all thought it u/as worth the trouble. We had the honour of singing in St. John's Cathedral filling the role of choirboys at Miss Mac-

Millan's memorial service. \X/e sang Thomas Carn- pain's "Never \Weather Beaten Sail" and "Seek the Lord" (unaccompanied ). This was a most memorable experience for us all singing in such an inspiring setting. Our next performance was at School Day, singing as a whole choir some lighter numbers suitable to the occasior, "Copenhagen" by Loesser, "I Feel Pretty" from "Sflest Side Story" by Leonard Bernstein and repeating "April is in rny Mistress' Face". Then a group of ten older girls sang the madrigals "Tho' Philomela Lost her Love" by Thomas Morley and "The Falconer's Song" bv Bennet. \ile are now preparing same songs for Speech Night including an unusual one "Duetto buffo di du Gatti" by Rossini, a delightful rendition of which sung bv Elizabeth Schwartzkopf and Victoria de los Angeles has been recorded. The choir has novr a heritage and tradition which we, as sixth formers, members for all our school life, feel we are passing on to those following. The works we attempt are of beauty and, although most demanding, they are reurarding. Many thanks for our achievements must go to Miss Frederick who has been tireless in her work for us, helping us to reach het very high standards. - ALISON SPECHT, (VrB)

M.ADRIGAL CHOIR. tsack R.ow (Left to Rtght) : Miriam EXerbert, Dlana Marshall, Ceclly Greaves, ranette Haves''Ilran oDavrR, H'S#" "?iSrtinhlt"*"3#"#"HitilPt?" tHuRf*T' Ilfilddle Row (Left to Right) : Robin" Cook, Judlth Stlller, Ce ta Fearnley, Nllson Fashen, f{elen Sandercoe, Eever{gv_ _Tunter,_ Yvonne Morqlor! Rhy_t_ Steele, L;mn Greenfield, Jennifer Andrews, Barbara White. Seated (kft to Rlght): Margllgt- -Phllltps, _ Pe_!a- Slaggtter,_ Allson McKende, PrudFnc€ Verney, Jen Ttbbtts, Eltzabeth Mcvle, Roslyn Stalnes, Absent: Helel Marshall, fennlfer Beuney, Ileather Page, Jennlfer Watts, Sharou Boughen. Pamela Vandehoef, Janet Stern, L5mn Rowlands, Rnonda Fltkeathly, Klrsty

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