1970 School Magazine

.. Lr, & Captains - VOLLEYBALL TEAMS J. Benny, "8" R. Lister SuJu* J{ubry C"nfereytce

the other hand, the boys slept in the more primitive, banack-like junior dorm. The food, prepared bv the Brothers, was delicious and, fortun ately, in gteat abundance. Great numbers of students often went for walks in the freeztng cold, misty mornings to explore the extensive grounds, containing richly col=oured autumn trees . Between lectures, stu- dents played highlv disorganized games of men's basketball, volleyball (?) and soccer. The conference afforded the opportunity to meet people with varying opinions and attitudes to Ufa, hirtory and politics. Political opinion varied 'greatJ,y - from Nazism and totalitarianism to Cofrmunism and Pacificism. A number of students and lecturers wefe wearing badges from the then-recent Moratofium. Among the students was a Malaysian prince who was seriously( ? ) considering establishing a Malaysian Empire. Southern girls vrefe better prepared for the climate, with tf,eir wardrobes of -warm midis and maxicoats, than the slightly blue Queenslanders. It proved an invaluable experiense in that it made us acutely aware of the relevance of History and our own fesponsibilities to our fellow man now and in the future. \7e hope that the girls who go to future History Conferences enjoy themselves as much as 'we.

Chevalier College is a modern, rambling boy's school, set in enormous grounds in the country outside Bowral, N"S This is where the Sixth Annual History Conference was helcl for five days from the 5th to the 10th May. Together with representatives from a number of New South \Wales and Victorian Schools, there were students from Somerville House, Glennie, Fairholme, St. Hilda's and Churchie. There were approximately 100 students present, of which the majority were girls. Alas. The aim of the conference was to confront interested students with the problems contained in history and to broaden their outlook. Follow- ing from this, the theme of the conference was "Ifran's Huma nity /Inhumanity to MaIt". Each duy three lectuies bV different distinguished speakers, discussions and films were held. Among tlre lectures were "Caste and Dissent in India", "fdeology and History", "The Reign of Terror", "slavery-and Anti Slavery", "Roman Intolerance of early Christians" and "Pacificism, Non Violence and Civic Dissent". A debate ("History is Bunk" ) and small group discussions were held discussions which were often continued in the dormitories. The girls slept ( or uied to ) in tb. HUGE, heated, titiot boys 'dormitories on the second floor of a neul block, above the chapel, library, billiard room, recreation room and showers. On

_ ANDREA NEILSEN, SUSAN THOMSETT, SUZETTE COATES, PENELOPE PRICE.

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