Objects of Substance - The Wilkinson Safe

Pauline Hertzberg, Senior Boarder, c 1913/1914

Olga was born a year after Pauline, in 1897. She made the newspapers several times. Her first appearance was in an article from 1903, titled, ‘A Bright Little Queenslander’; she was 6 years old. It referenced her passing of the preliminary music exam of Tr inity College, London, ‘receiving special praise’ for her playing. Moreover, while at BGGS, Olga excelled in sports, particularly Swimming, Lifesaving and Tennis. She won prizes for Tennis (the School Championship and Doubles), Languages and Music Improvement.