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InAeternumThe Wyvern Society Newsletter – April 2010

Inside this edition: Wyvern inspires Queen’s community Queen’s appoints Sugden Society Patron Queen’s and Malaysia: still enjoying a long and proud association

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In Aeternum – April 2010

W yverns will recall with fondness, I am sure, the College’s annual Commencement Dinner. For

many reasons it is invariably a happy occasion. There is the promise of a new year. Returning students are catching up with friends and meeting the new members of the community. Freshers, after all the excitement of O’Week, are settling down to their very first week of University study. Scholars of the College are delighted to receive scholarships that will encourage them to give of their best as they commence their academic work for the year.

As I write this report, last night’s dinner is still fresh in my memory. It was indeed a most enjoyable event, greatly appreciated by all those present, including a number of guests and donors to the College. No less than 60 scholarships were awarded. Each time I announced a recipient, thunderous applause broke out, led by the table at which he or she was seated, all the members of which stood up in unison. It was particularly appreciated that Dr Margaret Parnaby was present to award this year’s Parnaby scholarships, financed from the generous bequest left to the College by her parents, Dr Owen Parnaby, the fourth Master, and his wife Dr Joy Parnaby. Looking down on us from his portrait, the late Master would have been most pleased with what his and Joy’s money was now being used for.

On their return to College, students very often asked me whether I had a nice break, to which I answered, ‘well, it was quite a while ago’. In fact the months of January and February are always rather busy, as we process the results of the previous year, select the new students from a large pool of applicants, determine the scholarship

recipients and generally get things ready for the new year. This year we have a group of 94 new students, almost exactly the same as the 95 we received last year. Everyone agrees that they are a great bunch. I am also very confident of the calibre of the student leadership this year, under the leadership of Amy Haywood and Nick MacRae. It is particularly promising that we have a large group of third years this year, nearly 50 in total. We can look forward to a more mature College.

Much of the conversation in this part of the world still focuses on the many changes at the University that are being introduced through the new ‘Melbourne Model’. This year is the third year of the new undergraduate programs that were started in 2008. Next year will be another crucial year, as the University rolls out the graduate programs which are the second main part of the model. These courses will be directed towards the professions such as doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect and so on, in addition to the research higher degree courses that already exist.

Of course for many years Queen’s has had graduate and postgraduate students as members of the Senior Common Room. At present we have 16 such students. But their numbers are likely to increase, as their numbers at the University increase. The restructuring of the University’s entire teaching program is an enormous challenge for the College. We fully support its aims and wish to work together with the University as it is implemented. But as yet our focus has been mainly on undergraduate students. That has to change. We will be creating a Middle Common Room, as the number of graduate students at the College gradually increases.

In this perspective it is exciting that our building plans are starting to take more and more concrete shape. Both new graduate accommodation and improved academic facilities are urgently needed. As you have already heard, the designs made by John Wardle and his team of architects are truly exciting. Their work will mean that iconic new early 21st century buildings will be added to the architecturally impressive assemblage that the College has already. As things stand, it will not be possible to complete the entire project in one go. We are planning to turn the first sod for the first of the two graduate residences in December. That will be an exciting moment.

But until then it promises to be a full and exciting year. A highlight of the year already is the arrival of two new indigenous students at the College, Torie McWilliams-Murray from Swan Hill and Josef Eggers from Alice Springs. Both are participating in the BA Extended program, which has been set up by the Faculty of Arts working together with Trinity College and the other Colleges. No less exciting is the fact that Shaun Moate, our indigenous scholar in 2005–07, has joined high table as a tutor and mentor. I would not be surprised if Shaun was the first indigenous Australian ever to sit on high table, but I stand to be corrected on this.

In addition I would also like to mention that the College has been working together with the other Colleges to introduce a modest non-resident program. We had 12 applicants, half of whom joined the other freshers in O’Week. The initiative was taken in response to the call of the University, which recognises the great university experience that College students have and wishes it to be spread more widely within the Colleges’ limited possibilities.

On a more personal note, Gonni and I are looking forward to our annual trip to the Netherlands in June, when we hope to see our grandson again after having to say goodbye to him in late December. But we do manage to see him on Skype. He is still wondering about the strange sounds and sights in front of him, but we can see that he is benefiting from excellent Dutch nutrition. I am also looking forward to visiting Hong Kong on that trip (including a Wyvern dinner) and also making a trip to Tokyo in August, where I will be attending the triennial conference of the International Plato Society.

The Wyvern Society is to be congratulated on persuading its President, Archwyvern David Scoullar, to stay on for his fourth year in office. David has been doing an outstanding job, both in leading the Society and on Council. Working together with the College’s ever-active Development department, the Society has planned a large number of events. I look forward to meeting a large number of Wyverns and old friends as the year unfolds.

David Runia, Master

Master’s Report

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Commencement Dinner 2010

Tim Crowe (2010, Commerce), recipient of The Latham Scholarship with Graeme Latham

Samantha May (2008, Medicine), receiving the Os Nelson Scholarship from Dr Pauline Turner, Principal of The Geelong College

Nick MacRae (2008, Commerce), recipient of the 2010 Rex Johnson Prize from Queen’s Fellow, Professor Ronald Farren-Price AM

Anna Fry, (2010, Bachelor of Environments), recipient of one of the Brown Regional Scholarships, with President of Council, John Castles AM

Recipients of the Invergowrie Women’s Scholarship, Chelsea Mullens (2010, Arts) and Erin Miller (2010, Science), with Mrs Ruth Bunyan AM

Travis McCarthy (2007, Arts), receiving one of the Parnaby Scholarships from Dr Margaret Parnaby, daughter of the late Dr Owen Parnaby

The College’s 123rd Commencement Dinner was held in Eakins Hall on Wednesday 3 March. Among the special guests present were Dr Margaret Parnaby (daughter of the late Dr Owen Parnaby); Dr Pauline Turner, Principal of The Geelong College; Mrs Ruth Bunyan AM, Trustee of the Invergowrie Foundation; and Mr Graeme Latham, donor of the Latham Scholarship.



Entrance Scholarships 2010

Una Porter (half fees)Andrea Morrison (Environments) Launceston GrammarJessica Cao (Arts) Penrhos College WAMcComb/Hockey (half fees)Stephanie Jackson (Music) Assumption CollegeDr Cedric Vear Scholarship (third fees)Daniel Kissane (Biomedicine) Tallangatta SCInvergowrie Women’sErin Miller (Science) Tallangatta SCChelsea Mullens (Arts) Girton GrammarFalkingham Foundation (major)Lois Pickering (Arts) St Hilda’s WAJames Foundation (major)Xavier Hatch (Biomedicine) The Geelong CollegeJamison Foundation (major)Luke Plant (Biomedicine) Newhaven CollegeDunhill (Biomedicine) (minor)Angus McCormack Guildford Grammar WAMacartney (Arts) (minor)Andrew Robertson Cranbrook SchoolHemmy (Science) (minor)Cavelle McKenzie The Geelong CollegeMax Hargreaves (Engineering) (minor)Jed Arbuckle Warracknabeal SCLatham (Commerce) (minor)Tim Crow Scotch College

Brown Regional (minor)SW – Sophie Brough (Science) Matthew Flinders SCW – Anna Fry (Environments) Ballarat GrammarNE – Nicholas Haines (Arts) Caulfield Grammar & Lucy Baird (Arts) Wangaratta SCNW – Matthew Campbell (Commerce) Girton GrammarSE – Monica Roberts (Science) Traralgon SCMetro – Gabrielle Sing (Arts) MetroInterstate – Amelia Cobb (Arts) International Grammar NSWInternational – Samuel Wells (Environments) Wellington College NZ

Master’s School Scholarship (major)Sarah Park(Professional Communication) Rochester SCE. J. Smart (Geelong College)Samuel Profitt (Arts) The Geelong CollegeE. J. Roberts (Methodist Ladies College)Emily Flood (Arts) Methodist Ladies CollegeChoristers (minor)Chris Fieldus (Arts 1)Elizabeth Castles (shared) (Arts 1)Beth Condon (shared) (Arts 1)

Continuation Scholarships 2010

Os Nelson Scholars (half fees)Philippa Brumby (Arts 3)Samantha May (Medicine 3)

Major ScholarshipsSam Skinner (Science 3) Master’s discretionLinda Nguyen (Dentistry 4) Johnstone-NeedTyrone Ghaswala (Science 3) Master’s discretionAlyssa Dixon (Science 3) T E MoranKatherine Stevenson (Arts 2) OakleyLydia Pathmanathan (Medicine 2) Johnstone-NeedJoel Fichera (Science 2) Past scholarsClay Trembath (Environments 3) Callister

Minor ScholarshipsAlistair Little (Engineering 3) LilfordHannah Ryder (Arts 2) Master’sMadeleine Babiolakis (Media & Communications 2) Master’sRyan Beresford-Wylie (Commerce 3) TweddleAnna Van Veldhuisen (Music Performance 3) LangtonAndrew Farrington (Medicine 3) F.H. MoranWilliam Moore (Science 2) Lilford

Dr W S Rickards scholarship for a Biomedicine or Psychology student (minor)Sophie Jennings (Psychology – Applied Science 3)

A. J. Roberts (Wesley College)Sam Barlow (Commerce 2)

Parnaby ScholarshipsTom Calvert (Engineering 3)Alyssa Dixon (Science 3)Amy Haywood (Arts 3)Hong-Rui Lee (Commerce 3)Alistair Little (Engineering 3)Travis McCarthy (Arts 3)Alec Michaelle (Environments 3)Linda Nyugen (Dentistry 4)Anna Van Veldhuisen (Music Performance 3)

Special Scholarships 2010

IndigenousJoseph Eggers (BA Extended 1)Torie McWilliams-Murray (BA Extended 1)Fellows’ Scholarship for academic excellence (major)Luke Zappia (Science 3)Fellows’ Scholarship for potential in leadership and service (major)Amy Haywood (Arts 3)Rex Johnson prize (minor)Nick MacRae (Commerce 3)Leslie Hurley Scholarship for final year medicineMin Kim (Medicine 6)Hague Theological ScholarshipEmily Fraser (Grad Theology)Lionel Philip Asian Languages Scholarship (Full Scholarship)Max Lavery (Honours Arts)Master’s BursariesLaura McAloney (Science 2)Katrina Martin (Science 2)Joshua Wilkosz (Engineering 2)Alice Cavanagh (Dramatic Art 1)Leopold Bailey (Arts 2)

The University of Melbourne Scholarship Holders 2010

NationalGabrielle Sing (Arts 1)Lucy Shaw (Engineering 1)Archer Moore (Science 2)Tyrone Ghaswala (Science 3)Raymond Pritchard (Engineering 3)

Faculty Access ScholarshipChelsea Mullens (Arts 1)Luke Plant (Biomedicine 1)Torie McWilliams-Murray (BA Extended 1)Josef Eggers (BA Extended 1)Maggie Webb (Arts 2)Scott Williams (Arts 2)Andrew Cameron (Physiotherapy 3)Samantha May (Medicine 3)Michael O’Malley (Medicine 3)Samuel Skinner (Science 3)

Kwong Lee Dow Scholars 2010 (First year Uni only)David Fidge (Commerce)Cavelle McKenzie (Science)Torie McWilliams-Murray (BA Extended)Luke Plant (Biomedicine)Monica Roberts (Science)Gabrielle Sing (Arts)Jack Reynoldson (Science)

Academic Scholarships 2010


A t the end of his recent Monday Evening Program talk the U.S. Consul-General, Michael Thurston,

was asked one last question. “What’s a typical day for you?” That got me thinking…

Left Study at 6:30 p.m. J Wing abuzz and so ambled through 0J, 1J, and 2J. People already suiting up for President’s Turn, young minds exercised by Amy Haywood’s call for an ‘A’ theme. Came across Arabs, an African, Anonymous, an Assassin, an Apartheid pair and Sarah dressed in The Age. ‘Alfalfa’ too clever for words.

Arrived home, St Hilda’s reminding all how close they be. Called Vice-Principal. Noise ceased after 30 minutes. Queen’s music at least Quad bound. Labs jumping by 9:00 but bass remained moderate. Newman cannot complain. Much fun and games. Music off at 12:15, chants by 12:30.

Merry students emptied into Quad and, with GC urging, headed off to corridors. Only a few headed off-campus to kick on. Most stayed in. 3J, 2nd North, Tweddle and East drew attention. All just happy but volume up. Communal priorities.Headed home. 1:05.

College cranks slowly most mornings, especially after Turns. Still, many things to

do. Merry-go-round of meetings, tutorial swaps and pastoral concerns. Large and small planning intersects with myriad enquiries. Soon time for main office to shut.

Left Study at 6:30 p.m. Introduction to Cinema Studies locked out (N402) so take four flights to solve problem. Meet Pharmacy in Tower East and sit in on formulae. Key advice though is “do no harm”. Pass some punters eating on the slab – Eakins popular. Happy, contented but tired students on a balmy evening. Visit the Lade, heads down with Management and Chemistry 101.

Unlike previous night, College quiet, calm, studious. Even St Hilda’s subdued. Check on more classes. Laptops purring. Time to walk dog Whitley. Spy pair working in Kernick. Meet and greet three seeking out Emporium. Assignments equal chocolate at this hour. Head past Jack Clarke on Oval walk, hailing three tutors on balcony reflecting on evening’s classes. University not that deserted, bike bells and familiar voices ring out. Bump into Angus outside Beaurepaire Pool. Works at Royal sterilising surgical equipment two shifts p.w. Responsible. Admire part-time work with full time studies.

Whitley refuses to do second lap. Sits and waits. We greet The Master’s son Anthony walking by Queen’s. Chat about the hour.

Head back through Quad. Not empty but people considerate. Spy same two students studying in Kernick. First year Joe introduces friend from outside Queen’s. Reading Democracy, French Revolution in particular. Greeks, Locke, Rousseau, Jefferson, 1788 – 1901 – 1967. Indigeneous lads understanding change over time. Marvelous.Headed home. 1:05.

What’s a typical day for Queen’s? It ranges wide and it’s never merely 9 to 5. You need to be in sync with that.

Dr Philip Mosely, Vice-Master

Vice-Master’s Report

W hen Peter Boag joined the Queen’s community as a young Law student back in 1964,

little did he realise that decades later he would be leading his College and its “Lifting Our Sights” Campaign as its lead donor (to date), in a remarkable display of philanthropic support.

“I went to Queen’s largely by default. I was a day boy at Wesley College and knew next to nothing about University Colleges. A friend from Wesley was in residence at Queen’s in my final year at school, and encouraged me to apply for residency should I go to Melbourne University. And as the saying goes, the rest is history. My own time there was in one sense transformational, recalls Peter. “I think back on all the fun, camaraderie, the diversity of students and the wonderful preparation for life that those years gave to me. Many of those friendships forged years ago are still strong today.”

I think that the collegiate existence at the University of Melbourne is a great experience and one that I value very highly. For students to thrive, it is vital that they are

part of a cohesive residential community. Under the current leadership, the College is providing a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment which enables them to bond with others, find affirming experiences, and share in the excitement of a vibrant young community.

By giving to the College’s “Lifting Our Sights” Capital Campaign, the Annual Giving Appeal and the College’s bequest programme, I know that I am helping current and future students. I feel it is a very worthwhile thing to do. I therefore encourage my fellow Wyverns to join with me in supporting these programmes too, at whatever level they can. Together we can make an extraordinary difference to the place that has had such a positive impact on our own lives.”

Wyvern inspires Queen’s communitywith Campaign contribution

Peter Boag (second from the right) with the Master, Paul Wiegard (far left) and Christopher Leach



All share a strong desire to see their College achieve its main aims:

> to become one of the most outstanding academic residential communities of its kind in Australia

> to provide the best possible environment for students to pursue their studies at university

> to foster a diverse residential community that offers our students support and encouragement, intellectual and spiritual development, as well as generic and life skills in preparation for their roles in the broader society.

The potential for greater diversity within our residential community, and the College’s long overdue need to build state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for its current and future students has been recognised. Two main areas have been identified which will yield decisive results:

An Academic/Cultural Centre:

Placed strategically on the College’s south-western boundary with the University, the proposed Centre will provide students with an environment that is rich in IT and incorporates a library that merges with informal spaces, lounges, new tutorial rooms and a cafe. Two music rehearsal rooms will adjoin a multi-purpose 200 seat lecture theatre and performance space – much needed by our many talented students.

Graduate accommodation:

At the same time, there is also a pressing need for superior residential accommodation for graduates in Law, Engineering, Medicine and students in other professional courses, who otherwise may not consider a collegiate education. At a time when students are studying longer and more intensely before joining the work-force, it is crucial to be able to offer facilities that will encourage students to stay at College and attract others who are undertaking graduate courses.

With the introduction of a Middle Common Room, our students will be encouraged to remain longer with us, creating an overall broader mix of ages within the community, thereby enhancing the opportunities for mentoring of our younger students.

The College is enormously grateful to these volunteers for their sustained support, commitment and passion in helping to bring these exciting plans to fruition.

Under the direction of Chairman, Christopher Leach (1973), the committee consists of David Runia (Master, 1969); Tim Blood (1968); John Castles (President of Council, 1966); Frank Opray (1965); Peter Boag (1964); Jillian Crowe (1973); Paul Wiegard (Deputy Chair, 1988); James Garde (1982); and Sue Felton, Director of Development.

The faces behind our “Lifting Our Sights” Campaign…

Every six weeks, a team of dedicated Wyverns quietly meets upstairs in the newly-renovated Stafford Room to discuss, review and provide guidance on all aspects of the College’s multi-million dollar “Lifting Our Sights” fundraising campaign. Men and women with a strong love for, and commitment to their College, all of them volunteers.


Christopher Leach (1973)

Christopher Leach was educated at Carey Grammar School and then attended Melbourne University, during which time he resided in Queen’s in 1973 and 1974. After leaving university, Christopher took the reins of his family’s food processing business upon the untimely passing of his father.

He ran the operation for 25 years before selling it to a public company in 1999. Christopher is now a professional investor in equities and property and is in a very active semi-retirement.

Christopher has had a long personal history of involvements with many voluntary organisations, specialising in fundraising. These have included St John’s Homes Childrens’ Foundation, the Liberal Party of Australia, the Order of St Lazarus and its charitable arm, Green Cross, and St Catherine’s School, whose appeal and development committee he chaired for six years. He is currently a board member of UNICEF Australia and previously chaired its Neo-natal Tetanus project. Christopher became Chair of the Queen’s College Capital campaign in 2008. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003 for his fundraising contributions.

Christopher is a passionate golfer of limited capacity and a keen bridge enthusiast. His other interests include literature, history and wine. He has been married to Mary-Louise for 25 years and they have two children, one of whom is currently at the University of Melbourne.

Timothy Blood (1968)

Tim was a resident at Queen’s from 1968 to 1971 and after completing his degree in Mechanical Engineering he joined Petroleum Refineries of Australia as a Project Engineer. From 1976 to 1993 Tim worked for a number of companies within the Engineering and Construction sector and became Managing Director of John Holland Holdings Limited in 1990.

In 1993 he joined P&O as the General Manager of the West Swanson Container Terminal. He transferred to Sydney with P&O in 1998 and became Managing Director of P&O Ports for Australia and New Zealand in 2002. Then in 2005 he also became Chief Executive Officer of P&O Australia Limited and Chairman in 2006. He was a member of the Business Council of Australia.

Throughout his time with P&O, Tim introduced significant changes to the way in which P&O operated and to the way in which its union based employees were engaged, thereby lifting P&O Australia’s performance to become one the five key regions within the P&O Global Group. He retired from P&O in 2007 and returned to Victoria and now lives at Daylesford. He is married to Jenny and has two daughters Jessica and Lisa.

Tim has continued his love of the theatre and was a founding Director of The Goodfa Business Theatre Company that performed at the Queen’s Centenary dinner.

Prof David Runia (1969)

David Runia is the seventh Master of Queen’s College at the University of Melbourne, a post which he has held since 2002.

He was born in the Netherlands in 1951, but moved to Australia with his parents in 1956. He grew up in Geelong, where he attended Newtown State School and The Geelong College. In 1968 he was Dux of the school. The next year he began studying at the University of Melbourne. He was a resident scholar of Queen’s College from 1969 to 1971. In seven years at the University he completed a BA (Hons) in Classics, an MA and a DipEd. In 1977 he returned to the Netherlands, where he completed a Doctorate of Letters in 1983 in Ancient Philosophy. For many years he was engaged in teaching and research in the Netherlands, the United States of America and Germany. He is recognised as a leading specialist in the history of ancient philosophy, and particularly on the thought of the Jewish-Greek philosopher Philo of Alexandria. He has written numerous books and articles and is the editor of various journals and book series. In 1992 he was appointed Professor of Ancient and Medieval philosophy at the University of Leiden. From 1995 to 1999 he was Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. In 2002 David Runia returned with his wife and two sons to Australia (his daughter still lives in Amsterdam). In addition to his role as Master of Queen’s, he was also appointed Professorial Fellow in the School of Art History, Cinema, Classics & Archaeology in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne. He is a member of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.



Peter Boag (1964)

After completing his law articles and being admitted to practice in early 1969, Peter finished with the law on that day, and commenced working at J Boag [Clothing] P/L., a family clothing manufacturing business, which still continues today but as an importer.

He retired from an executive role at the end of 2005, but continues as non-executive chairman.

Peter’s many interests include reading and book collecting, bird watching, fishing, particularly fly fishing for trout, bushwalking, skiing, and travel in general, with an emphasis on ‘expedition’ type travel.

He has a particular interest in education and has been eternally grateful for the very good education he received at Wesley College, followed by a rich and rewarding undergraduate experience at Queen’s College from 1964 – 1967, whilst studying law at Melbourne University.

Peter wholeheartedly supports the vision of the Master, Professor David Runia and the College Council with the “Lifting Our Sights” Campaign, and believes it is critically important for it to be successful to ensure Queen’s College remains at the forefront of a university residential college.

John Castles (1966)

John was born in the Riverina. He attended Wesley College then had a sojourn in the country post his matriculation. He returned to the University of Melbourne to study architecture and was resident in Queen’s from 1966 until 1972. After leaving College he lived in the UK, returning to Australia at the end of 1974. He established his own practice, with a particular interest in medical facilities.

He has been Chapter President (1992-93)and National President with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (1996-97); National Chairman of the Australian Council Building Design Professions (1996-97); President of the Australian Council of Professions Australia (2001-2003); Chairman, Standards Australia Limited; a member of the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem and a Member of the Advisory Board, Committee for Melbourne.

He continues his long and illustrious association with Queen’s College as President of Council and as a Queen’s Fellow. A former tutor (1971) and President of the Student Club (1969), John is married with two daughters – his younger daughter Elizabeth is a first year resident at Queen’s.

Frank Opray (1965)

Frank practises as a consultant to independent and international schools and to sporting bodies on governance, finance, marketing and fundraising opportunities. Previously he was Director of Development at Wesley College Melbourne and subsequently at Carey Grammar School Melbourne.

Prior to these appointments he spent many years in finance, market research and management consulting. For three years he was a Council member and Treasurer of Wesley College, Australia’s largest school with over 3,500 students.

Frank holds a B.Com from The University of Melbourne and is a qualified accountant. He volunteers his time as President of the Queen’s College Foundation and as Honorary Secretary in Australasia and Asia for the British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc, New York.

He regularly presents papers at educational administration conferences in Australia, Asia and Europe.


Paul Wiegard (1988)

Paul attended Peninsula Grammar School, and was a resident at Queen’s from 1988 – 1991. He is a Past President of the QCS&SC (1991).

A Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director of Madman Entertainment with Tim Anderson (1988). Madman is Australia’s leading distributor of anime, Asian cinema, Australian and global independent film and specialises in the wholesale distribution of DVD movies into retail and rental stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. The company has released around 50% of Australian feature titles in the past three years, with Paul feeling a great sense of pride in the Australian content.

Other rights management activities undertaken by Madman include licensing for Television, VOD, Hotel, Airline and Merchandise.

Paul has been Deputy Chair of the “Lifting Our Sight’s Campaign” since 2008 and supports the College’s Annual Giving Programme in his capacity as a Wyvol.

James Garde (1982)

Originally from Mildura, James was resident at Queen’s from 1983 to 1985, serving on the general committee in his final year. In between college sport, labs turns and inter-floor volleyball, James studied Commerce as an undergraduate and subsequently completed a Masters degree in Finance. He joined Price Waterhouse upon graduation and stayed at the firm through several roles including a four year stint in London. He is now a partner in PwC’s Corporate Finance group specialising in mergers, acquisitions and capital raising. James is married with three children aged between 4 and 10 and his interests include family activities, his horses, llamas and garden at the family’s property on the Mornington Peninsula, and various community involvements including a role as Vice President of Noah’s Ark, an organisation supporting children with additional needs.

Jillian Crowe (1973)

Jillian graduated in Law from the University of Melbourne in 1975, and later in Arts. She commenced work in general law as a solicitor, and in 1978 she joined the Criminal Law Branch of the Crown Solicitor’s Office—the forerunner of today’s Office of Public Prosecutions. For several years, she was the Officer-in-Charge of all sexual assault prosecutions in Victoria, especially the offences of rape and incest. She sat on various Law Reform references dealing with the reform of rape laws in Victoria.

In 1983 she joined the Victoria Bar, where she practiced as a Barrister, mainly in Criminal law. In 1988 she was appointed a Magistrate. She is currently the Regional Co-ordinating Magistrate at Heidelberg Magistrate’s Court.

She was the Chair of the Professional Development Committee of the Magistrate’s Court of Victoria for 5 years and has served on a number of the Court’s committees. She has assisted in on-going judicial education for the Judicial College of Victoria.

She was, from 1989 until 2010, an elected Representative of the graduates in law on Melbourne University’s Committee of Convocation, and was previously a member of the ABC’s National Advisory Council. She is a member of the International Association of Women Judges.

Jillian has always had a love of the criminal law and the human stories that flow from it; she is interested in how crime has an impact on all the individuals concerned, and upon the wider community. She is married to Peter Champness, whom she met when they both in lived at Queen’s College, and has two daughters.



A student at Queen’s from 1950 to 1952, subsequently a tutor and Fellow of the College, Scotty is well known amongst the Queen’s community and is frequently present at College activities. His granddaughter Kristen (2004), and his grandson Marty (2008), are Wyverns. He has spent most of his professional life at the Royal Melbourne Hospital but with surgical spells in the UK, USA, South Vietnam, PNG, India and Thailand.

In accepting the appointment, Scotty said he believed the Bequest Programme was essential for the long-term viability of Queen’s. “Dr Sugden started planning the future of Queen’s, where we benefited so greatly – being able to study in the University

precinct, involved in the camaraderie of the College and taking part in so much fun – from pranks to meetings of the Sports and Social Committee. Queen’s is not able to boast a large number of high-flying financiers, so it is all the more important for each of us to do the best we can for our successors in the College which nurtured us. I encourage all Wyverns to give serious consideration to making a bequest for the College in their wills.”

The College is particularly grateful for the support of the J & J Merrigan Trust and particularly, Trustee and Wyvern Gavin Harrison (1961), for generously supporting the Bequest Programme.

Queen’s appoints Sugden Society Patron

“What I enjoyed most of all at Queen’s were the innumerable discussions with many fellow students, particularly at lunch times and at evening suppers. There are too many to name all, but I wish to mention Daryl Palmer, an Arts student from Geelong and Syon Benjamin, a Medical student from Perth in particular. During these times, most students and tutors appeared to have time to ponder the issues of the day and to consider them in an open way, generally seeking after truth, however broadly defined. I regard this aspect as at the heart of College and University life. My bequest to Queen’s is in the hope that this same dialogue, so greatly encouraged by our first Master, Edward Sugden, continues in the current and future eras.”Jim Richardson (1956)

The College is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr D G (Scotty) Macleish AO as Patron of its Sugden (Bequest) Society.

Scotty Macleish (1950)

“In the end, it’s not about the money. It’s about the future. In the midst of incalculable social dislocation, there is one pillar of wisdom, and that is the desire, or the will, to continue education to its ultimate level. That is why I have embraced Queen’s as a significant aspect of my estate. The reward for me is to know that somehow my bequest has advanced the pursuit of learning”.Denis Connell (1971)

Frank Shann AM (1963)Garry Warne AM (1963)Leslie Bolitho AM (1968)Richard Gross AM PP

Queen’s College Australia Day Honours


Recent Wyvern Reunions

Angus Mason & Tom Hutchinson at their 10 year reunion (2000)

Cam Ingram, James Waugh & Elizabeth Ryan at their 10 Year reunion (2000)

Current parent and Wyvern Ian Roberstson (1974) with Wendy Mosely and Philip Mosely and Marcella Robertson & Keith Horrocks (1969)

Nick Macrae (2008) with his mum Dinie and grandparents Barry & Adrienne Solomon at the Geelong Reunion

Barry Fagg (1970) & Jan Fagg, with Ken Nall (1946) & Marjorie Nall & Michael Betts (1970) at the Geelong Reunion

David Copolov (1969) & guest speaker Gerald Irvine (1964) at the Geelong Reunion

Liz de Fegley, Jo Pizzi, Annabelle Hargreaves Maddie Foster & Maddie George at the Young Wyverns 2005-2009 Reunion

Jenny Blood, Gordon Alderson (1963), Tony Oakley (1965) and Tim Blood (1968) at the Geelong Reunion

Rod Sims (1969) and Graeme Wood (1969) at the Sydney Reunion



QCS&SC President – Amy Haywood

T he castle breathed a long and overdue sigh of relief at the end of last year. All the comings and

goings, events and activities had rumbled through the halls for nine months of the year. Our castle was well and truly tired and in need of a rest.

It’s been a few months now since we all left, and I have a sneaking suspicion that now the castle is missing us. The halls just aren’t the same without the many funny photos personalising the walls, without

the sound of laughter from down the corridor, or the rush of students along the thoroughfare to uni. Now, the castle stands impatient, ready to welcome in over 200 undergraduates.

This will be the third time I return to that big old castle we call home. Every time I return shocked at how much has happened and how much has changed in just a year.

In my first year I was pent up with nervous energy, predictably late to my own induction and with little knowledge of the city (Lygon Street sounded like a foreign street many miles away at the time). In my second year I was so excited to be back with all my friends again and to enjoy all the events I knew were coming. Now it’s my third year and I’d like to say I’m a lot wiser and more mature, but that’s probably not true. Instead, I’m still excited, but this time, I can’t wait to introduce a whole new group of 90 plus to the castle. The O’Week team is primed and ready to introduce our newest members to the traditions we know and love, in the hope that they will come to love Queen’s as much as we do.

So it’s crazy to think about where we all might be at the end of this year. I am assured that it’s going to be a packed year ahead.

In terms of the General Committee this year, there are a lot of plans brewing. Our team of nine has already been in

full swing since the end of last year. A massive amount of work has been put into reworking our pool room into Queen’s first functional gym. By the start of the uni year we should also have a new third year study space to accommodate the increased importance on third year studies due to the Melbourne Model. Other projects are also on the drawing board including a music room and redevelopment of the Nicholas Laboratories.

There are also some less tangible goals that I think we’re all working towards. I hope that for this year like the years previous, Queen’s is still a safe and happy place to be. I hope our unique culture continues, where we all actively get to know one another and honestly want the best for each other.

At the end of this year, I’ve got some idea of where I’ll be. I’ll officially be a Wyvern, having left Queen’s for the last time. I’ll be learning how to cook for myself (a scary concept at the moment) and clean and put the bins out in the so-called ‘real world’. But I also know that a lot will have changed since now. So whilst I can feel the energy as the cogs start turning over for a new year and I’m anticipating all the ups and downs, I can’t wait to see where we all are when the next year rolls around.

Amy Haywood

QCS&SC President 2010

A massive amount of work has been put into reworking our pool room into Queen’s first functional gym.


Thoughts on Italy and Queen’s– a cultural study by Emily Frawley (2007)

I taly and Queen’s. The first thing I noticed was a distinct difference in the spelling and pronunciation of the

two places. Italy has three syllables whilst Queen’s has one (or sometimes two in the case of ‘‘Que-een’s’’ when you’re really dragging it out to make a point). However, when you look at them phonetically: /itli/ and /kwinz/, you notice that they both have the same ‘i’ sound. This might sound basic, it may even sound profoundly idiotic of me, but I actually took a very difficult yet interesting subject that examined these kinds of differences and how they affect language.

I can now boast fluency in three different languages. My first language is English. In 2007 I moved to Melbourne and learned the unique dialect of Queen’s, and, after a semester of exchange I am now also fluent in Italian. The differences in structure and approach are perhaps best portrayed in the following sentences;

English: Hello friend, would you like to participate in a social outing with me?

Queen’s: Ayyy mate? Na na na you wouldn’t come out. Yeah boi.

Italian: Ehi amore, vuoi fare un giro con me stasera?

Both cultures have unique communities that instantly make you feel welcome. At Queen’s I fell in love with the people and the artistic and sporting opportunities. In Italy I fell in love with the people and the travel and eating opportunities. I mean no disrespect to the catering staff at Queen’s, but the lasagna in Italy is much better.

After my initial excitement upon arrival at both places, I eventually had to concede that my reasons for being there were study-related. I knew before I got there that the Università di Bologna is the oldest in Europe but it didn’t prepare me for the fact that I

would be taking my theatre studies classes in a marble-staircased, fresco-ceilinged palace. A lot of the time I was having so much fun that it hardly felt like I was studying at all. When exams rolled around I realised how much easier it is to retain information when you enjoy it. Despite all this, I did get nostalgic a few times and I will never forget the excitement of getting a phone call from an ecstatic group of fellow Queeners after we won all four of the men’s and women’s rowing.

I learned many things on my exchange, got myself lost and found again travelling through the country, made some life-long friendships and discovered some fantastic recipes. It was just as special to be welcomed back to the castle though, fresh from my time away and with a renewed appreciation for what makes the two places so special to me.

Emily Frawley (2007)

In 2009 Emily travelled to Bologna, Italy for a semester of exchange. She returned to Queen’s in second semester of 2009 to finish a third year of college. She has since completed her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Italian and Creative Writing.



MADS Revue 2009

I t was the 10th of September as the cast, filled with nerves and excitement, prepared to walk out on stage for the

opening night of Cabaret. This was it, the moment that over 100 Queeners had been tirelessly working towards for five months. As the Emcee (Daniel Condon) first poked his head through the curtains, illuminated by the spotlight, it was clear that all the hard work had paid off.

Directed by Adam Russell, Cabaret had it all. The biennial MADS musical had jazz, gin, gorillas and a cross dressing Emcee interwoven with Nazis, the Kit Kat Klub and a love story. When Clifford Bradshaw (Daniel McKimm) visits Germany from America to work on his novel, he meets the mysterious and fascinating Sally Bowles (Ruby Awburn) at the Kit Kat Klub. She soon moves into Cliff’s room, rented from Fraulein Schneider (Elizabeth Crompton) who soon gets engaged to Herr Schultz (Marty Macleish), a loveable Jewish fruit seller. The flat is shared with Fraulein Kost (George Keily), who makes a living entertaining sailors, much to Fr. Schneider’s dismay. Meanwhile, every night at the Kit Kat Klub the Emcee and the cabaret girls entertain the patrons, providing an escape from the Nazi uprising. Ernst Ludwig (George Fforde), a close friend of Schneider’s, reveals his political tendencies with dramatic consequences.

Behind the scenes, hoards of students worked day and night to bring the show together. They made up every team; publicity, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, backstage, construction, front of house, orchestra and cast, and the show would not have been possible without each and every student. The time and effort put in by everyone over the five months shone through in the final product, which proved to be something none of us will ever forget and something we are all incredibly proud of.

Thanks must go to everyone involved for all the hard work put in. Amongst many others, special thanks are in order for Adam Russell and Dave Kelly (Director and Assistant Director) who worked tirelessly to bring the show together. In addition, gratuitous amounts of thanks go to my co-producer, Rick Hodgson, who was always 100 percent committed to the show and absolutely integral in ensuring its success. Finally, thank you to the audience who came out and witnessed what Queen’s has to offer. After all, what good is sitting alone in your room?

Tyrone Ghaswala – Producer

The time and effort put in by everyone over the five months shone through in the final product, which proved to be something none of us will ever forget and something we are all incredibly proud of.


G ladys came to Queen’s in 2005 as a fresher from Perth and this year has been appointed as the

College’s Director of Music. She has just completed her Bachelor of Music (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Economics) at The University of Melbourne. One of her roles this year, along with Matthew Champion (Choir Director), is to oversee the College Concert Series. “This is a very exciting project – the concerts will present sublime music from established and emerging Australian artists”.

Gladys herself is an emerging young musician – she is in high demand as an associate artist, having established her talents at the university and around Melbourne in various competitions and concerts. Her love is playing chamber music and has a few ensembles at any given time. “It combines two of my favourite things – beautiful music and friends!” Additionally, this year she will be a repetiteur intern at The Opera School, which is based in Richmond.

Queen’s appoints new Director of Music, Gladys Chua

The Pryor Family: still supporting Queen’s,four generations on…

Queen’s is proud of the strong connections it has maintained with many Wyvern families. Four generations later, the Pryor family continues to support our students…

In 1994, after a meeting between the then Master Rev Dr John Henley and Emeritus Professor Dr William Pryor AO (1945), the William and Vera Pryor Bequest for Fellows and Scholars was established by their twelve children and grandchildren who attended Queen’s College between 1938 and 1992. The Bequest commemorated and expressed its gratitude to William and Vera for encouraging and supporting the tertiary education of these family members, including residence at Queen’s College.

The following twelve members of the Pryor family have all been residents: – Dr Gordon Pryor (1939, dec), Dr William Pryor AO (1945), Mr Allan Pryor (1942, dec), Mr James Pryor FRCS (1946, dec), Mr Geoff Pryor (1966), Dr Ian Pryor (1965), Mr Ken Pryor (1968), Ms Judy Pryor (1973), Mr Richard Pryor (1979), Dr Stephen Pryor (1981), Mr Matthew Pryor (1985), and Ms Annie Pryor (1990).

Mr Rowan Pinkerton (2007), son of Stephen (1981), heads the next generation of former residents of this family at Queen’s.

The Bequest, now disbursed in the form of a Scholarship and with the consent of the Pryor family, has recently been altered in purpose to now support a continuing undergraduate student from regional Victoria in residence at the College.

Given the significant percentage of country students who apply to Queen’s for residence, the College remains extremely grateful to all members of the Pryor family for this continued generosity.



M atthew Champion, member of the SCR and Director of the Queen’s College Choir

was intrigued to discover a handwritten manuscript of Henry Purcell’s dramatic cantata “A paraphrase on the XXVIIIth of the First Book of Samuel” in the Sugden Heritage Collection. Purcell’s cantata is perhaps the only extant musical depiction of the story of the Witch of Endor.

Matthew recently completed a M.A. thesis “Nicolas Jaquier and the Flagellum Haereticorum Fascinariorum: Burgundian Witchcraft Theory and Culture” and is now working with Professor Charles Zika on an Australian Research Council Discovery Project, “The Living Dead: witchcraft and apparition in European culture”.

The Purcell manuscript was acquired by Dr. Sugden in 1910, and is inscribed on the fly leaf, “Cha. Wesley. The gift of Dr Boyce.” Dr. Sugden confirmed that the autograph is that of Charles Wesley junior, son of Charles Wesley and pupil of the well known eighteenth century organist and composer Dr. William Boyce.

Why this particular piece of music was given to Charles Wesley is a mystery. Matthew hopes to arrange a public performance of this little-known piece for three solo voices and chorus later in the year.

Treasures of the Sugden Collection: Henry Purcell and the Witch of Endor.

Matthew examines the rare Purcell manuscript


Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman arrived at Queen’s in 1940 and became the first Malay to graduate in Medicine in 1945.

After serving at Horsham Base Hospital, “Ish” as he was known in College by his friends, returned to Johor Bahru in 1947, and entered politics at the state level, joining UMNO after Tunku Abdul Rahman took over the party in 1951. He became Member of Lands, Mines and Communication, and also Natural Resources in 1953. After the first general election of 1955, he became Minister of Natural Resources and then of Commerce and Industry. In 1957, he was sent as ambassador to the USA, and as a permanent representative to the United Nations. Soon after his return to Malaya, he became Minister for Foreign Affairs.

In 1960, he became Minister of Internal Security (later called Home Affairs). He received the title of “Tun” in 1966, but left the Cabinet in 1967 for health reasons. He was born with a faulty heart valve and suffered from recurrent neck cancer. He was recalled after general elections

and functioned as Deputy Director of Operations of the emergency council formed after racial riots, taking over his old position of Minister of Home Affairs. He served as Deputy Prime Minister under Tun Abdul Razak in 1969, taking over the additional portfolio of Trade and Industry in 1973.

Tun Dr Ismail passed away of a heart attack on 2 August 1973, when he was acting Prime Minister of Malaysia, a position he often held throughout the first 16 years of the country’s history. He was 58 years old and became the first to be buried at the Heroes Mausoleum. He is one of only six Malaysians to have been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Melbourne and is survived by his wife Norashikin Seth and his two daughters and four sons.

Ish’s grandson, Sayf (of eldest son Tawfik and his wife Rubina), resided in Queen’s in 2007. Another grandson, Azzedene, of second son Tarmizi and his wife Zariati, also joins us as a fresher this year.

The College holds a collection of letters in its archives, written by Tun Dr Ismail and sent to his family in Malaya between 1938 –1946. The book is based on his private papers and on numerous interviews with his relatives and with people who knew him well. It has inspired the musical “Ismail the Last Days: A Musical Journey”, which was performed at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC) in 2008, directed by Joe Hasham.

YB Dato’ Mustapa Mohamed is another most distinguished Malaysian alumnus of the College. The eldest of a family of five, he was born near Bachok, a village in Kelantan, a state on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. In 1970, he won a Colombo Plan scholarship to pursue his tertiary education at the University of Melbourne.

He says: “It was a turning point in my life. Studying in Australia opened up a new world of possibilities. I gained a first-rate education which has stood me in good stead throughout my career. Over the past 35 years, I was able to serve my country in different capacities in the Ministries of Finance, Entrepreneur Development, Higher Education, Agriculture, International Trade and Industry and the Prime Minister’s Department.

My experience in Australia extended well beyond educational pursuits. I met people from different backgrounds and shared in their cultures and ideas. As I was immersed in an environment wholly different from what I was used to, I learned to see things from a broader perspective.

In my present role as the Minister of International Trade and Industry, I often find myself drawing on these experiences in my engagements with government and industry leaders from all over the world. Undoubtedly, my experiences in Australia helped define me professionally”.

Dato’ Mustapa graduated from the University of Melbourne with first class honours in Economics in 1973 and later obtained his Masters degree from Boston University, in Development Economics in 1982. He was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Commerce degree in Entrepreneur Development by the University of Melbourne on 23 May 1997 – the first Malaysian to receive such an honour. He is the author of several books on the Malaysian economy and politics.

Dato’ Mustapa was elected an Honorary Fellow of Queen’s in 1995. He is married to Datin Khamarzan Ahmed Meah and has four children.

The College continues to have strong ties with the family of Tun Dr Ismail as well as Dato’ Mustapa through the Master, David Runia. When the Master is in Kuala Lumpur, the College continues to build relationships with education institutions in Malaysia through the good office of Dato’ Mustapa. Furthermore, Dato’ Mustapa’s generous hospitality also enables the College’s Malaysian chapter to organise Wyvern reunions.

Queen’s and Malaysia: still enjoying a long and proudassociation. A tribute to two important Wyverns.

Dato’ Mustapa Mohamed (1970)Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman (1940)

David Runia in KL with Norashikin Seth, widow of Tun Dr Ismail on his left and Badariah Ismail on his right with sons Ariff Ismail (at left) and Zamakhshari Ismail behind.



D r Edward Sugden made an indelible mark on Queen’s, not only as its first Master but by establishing

many of the traditions which continue today. 18 writers have documented his achievements in the volume The Master: the life and work of Edward H. Sugden which was launched in the Junior Common Room on 16th November last. 90 people gathered for this important event. After a welcome by the current Master, Prof David Runia, the main speaker was introduced by Rev’d Dr D’Arcy Wood.

Professor Geoffrey Blainey’s writings on Australian history are among the most significant contributions to that field. He spoke enthusiastically, with almost no reference to notes, about the life of Sugden and his impact not only on the College but on the Methodist Church and the life of the City of Melbourne. Professor Blainey was Chair of the College Council from 1971 to 1989, and his association with the College covers many decades.

The editor of the book, Associate Professor Renate Howe, then spoke of the exacting task of drawing together the various contributions to what she calls “a collective biography”. She acknowledged the invaluable help given to the authors by Louise Elliot, former librarian of the College, and Jennifer Bars, the current College archivist. She also referred to the Sugden Heritage Collection, housed in the College, the basis of which is Sugden’s own extraordinary library but which has been extended to include many 20th century works on theology, history and especially Methodism. This Collection will continue to be a great resource for researchers.

The “collective biography” is published by Uniting Academic Press, a new publisher in Melbourne, and its representative Hugh McGinlay spoke to the gathering. He confessed to knowing nothing about Sugden when he began working with the College’s Publications Committee, but said that, as he read the various chapters, he

warmed to Sugden as a man and developed a great respect for his many-sided contribution to the life of Melbourne and its first university.

Emeritus Professor Ken Inglis AO (1947), has written of the book “The Master takes us far beyond the borders of institutional history to illuminate the musical, theatrical and artistic life of Melbourne over half a century…”

The book, of 269 pages, contains dozens of photos and other illustrations and has a useful index. An extensive Bibliography lists Sugden’s many writings from 1884 to 1935, the year of his death.

D’Arcy Wood (1959)

The Master can be purchased for $35.00 from the College’s Development office on 9349 0754.

The life and work of Edward H. Sugden

Geoffrey Blainey (1946) Ken Inglis (1947), Vi Sutherland & Lawrence McIntosh (1951)

David Runia, Renate Howe and D’Arcy Wood (1959)

“What a delightful read. Edward Sugden emerges in The Master as an urbane compassionate Christian who stretched the horizons of his foundation students into people with wide vision.”Rev Fr Michael Elligate Parish Priest,

St Carthages University Parish, Parkville


Observing Australia: 1959-1999

Author: Professor Ken Inglis, AO (1947) – (Queen’s Fellow)Inglis has written pioneering studies on religion, news media, war and memory, and national

identity and recently published the bestseller, Sacred Places. Observing Australia will appeal to readers interested in the media, Aborigines, Australian identity and war.

Crossing Cultures: Conflict, Migration and Convergence

Author: Professor Jaynie Anderson (ed.) – (Queen’s Fellow)Crossing Cultures is a compilation of the conference papers from the 32nd

International Congress in the History of Art. It is an examination of the effect of globalism on art and art history. Covering all aspects of art it explores the themes of conflict, migration and convergence in the visual, symbolic and artistic exchanges between cultures throughout history.

High Elevation Mixed Species in Victoria’s State Forests – Silviculture

Reference Manual No. 2 Author: Sebire & FaggThis manual consolidates

important aspects of the ecological, silvical and silvicultural knowledge of the HEMS forests. It assists foresters and natural resource managers to rapidly pick up the knowledge of those who went before them and will also serve to refresh the interests of anyone who has had involvement with these magnificent forests.

The world credit crisis: understanding it, and what to do

Author: W. Max Corden AC (1947) – (Emeritus Professor, Queen’s Fellow)This paper explains the world credit crisis in four stages: too much credit – an international perspective; too much risk – reaction to low

real interest rate; the fatal flaw – the new complex financial instruments; and the panic-bank lending dries up.It also discusses the relationship of this crisis to the often-expected crisis of the global

imbalances, and outlines policy implications

Mountain Ash in Victoria’s State Forests – Silviculture Reference Manual No. 1

Author: Flint, Andrew & Fagg, PeterThis publication is an important benchmark contribution to the development of sustainable wood production silviculture for Victoria’s Mountain Ash forests. This technical reference manual is a pragmatic synthesis of research and operational knowledge designed to assist field foresters and forest officers in planning and supervising silviculture operations.

Balanced Growth A History of the Department of Economics, University of Melbourne

Edited by Professor Ross Williams, (1960) (Queen’s Principal Fellow)

This book provides a history of the Department of Economics: its staff and students, curriculum, contributions to economic theory and policy, governance and funding. The narrative is set in the context of the world outside the department, of higher education policy in Australia and the state of the economy.

Treasured Island : 175 years of growing up in Guildford

Author: Laura Peden Nolan (1984)

The 175-year history of Guildford Primary School (the oldest, continuing school in WA); childhood experiences in Guildford; the development of Guildford and its place in WA history; and the development of education in WA.

Blackstone and his Commentaries: Biography, Law, History

Author: Professor Wilfrid Prest (1959) – (Queen’s Honorary Fellow)William Blackstone’s Commentaries on

the Laws of England (1765-9) are regularly cited in the judgments of superior courts of review and provide historians with an account of the role of law, lawyers and the courts in the imperial superpower that was England. This book explores the life and character of Blackstone, the nature and sources of his jurisprudence and the impact of his great book.

Uniform Evidence Law: Text and Essential Cases

Author: Peter Bayne (1961) and John AndersonThis new edition builds on the work of Peter Bayne, the author of the 1st edition. It

continues his style of integrated discussion of the uniform Evidence Acts with evidentiary principles to achieve a seamless analysis of the law.

Malaya’s First Year At The United Nations: As Reflected In Dr Ismail’s Reports Home To Tunku Abdul Rahman

Dr Ismail’s writings and speeches, and his letters to the

Tunku. See page 16 for more on Dr Ismail’s life.

Additions to the Wyvern Collection



The Annual Giving Appeal is the bedrock fundraising program at the College, providing an opportunity for every member of the community to provide direct support to current students in a given year. No gift is too small and each donation is tax deductible.

Currently, the College receives no financial support from the Uniting Church, the Government or the University.

Therefore, to enable Queen’s to continue its tradition of providing a first-class collegiate education, we must rely on the generosity of Wyverns, friends, current and past parents, and staff.

Some new initiatives will be incorporated into the program this year, aimed specifically at raising income and participation levels. These include:

The introduction of The Master’s CircleMembership of the Circle will include any member of the Queen’s community who donates $1,000 or more to the Appeal in a given year. (Gifts may be made via a new direct debit method, i.e. $100 deductions over a 10 month period).

Members will benefit from a unique relationship with the College, receiving invitations to a number of special events aimed at celebrating and honoring all those who are making a vital difference to our students. Importantly, the Circle will become an important and distinguished symbol of the College’s philanthropic heritage and its exciting future.

“Challenge” giftsWe are very grateful to John Hicks (1954) and Denis Dowty (1956) who have agreed

to ‘challenge’ all those in their respective peer year to match their personal contribution of $1,000 each.

Increased number of WyvolsOur 43 volunteers range from 1950 to 2000 peer year. They do a wonderful job, working as advocates for the College.

Collectively, they encourage their peers to support Annual Giving (all Wyvols are donors themselves), assist the Development Office with address updates, and encourage others to attend our events. By year end the number of Wyvols will increase to 80.

THANK YOU to all those who support the Appeal. Your donation does make a difference and is enormously appreciated.

Wyverns at Large April 2010

Annual Giving at Queen’s

CLASS OF 1961NASH, TimothyTimothy says he is “now an old age pensioner focusing on grandchildren, golf and the Italian language in that order – all of the above in Sydney.”

CLASS OF 1984CAMPBELL, JamesAfter a post-doc in France and four years with CSIRO in Brisbane James left science to complete an MBA at Melbourne Business School. This led to two years with the international management consultancy Booz Allen & Hamilton, then to a year in biotech venture capital. James joined the listed biotech company Chemgenex Pharmaceuticals in September 2002, promoted to COO in 2005 and CFO in 2009. He is married to Kelly with two children; Emma (May 2000) and Thomas (August 2002). Living in Geelong.

CLASS OF 1987ZHANG, BingBing is now living in Melbourne, with wife Kathryn, son Oliver (born 1998) and daughter Louise (born 2001). He is now working as an IT program manager in Melbourne.

CLASS OF 1991INGLIS, NicholasNicholas says: “Baby (Elle) is almost two now, and loves to climb. Soon she will be dating motor

cyclists and slamming doors. Her mother (Dimitra) is still building railways, and I am still a geek. But I love being a geek! She does not know it yet, but Elle will also love being a geek.

Won my first Australian championship last week in the lightweight double scull. I am still getting over having won a national championship. Did enjoy beating the young kids.

Am still living in Richmond, working in Richmond, and rowing at Powerhouse. So my daily travel is mostly on foot. Has been good for weight loss. I hope to be down helping out with the Queen’s rowing season again… Just don’t let anyone know that it has almost been 20 years of running between being a fresher and being a responsible adult.”

CLASS OF 2000HAWKER, EmilyEmily is currently contracting at UniSuper in a project communications and marketing role. She finishes up in April before moving on to the next challenge in her life – motherhood! Emily and Cameron are expecting their first child in June.

SUTTON, ChrisChris is working as an organisational psychologist within the corporate team at the Social Security Appeals Tribunal, National Office. He is living in Thornbury.

TREWELLA, EmmaEmma has been working as a Registered Nurse in Brisbane and is now travelling around Southeast Asia on her way to the UK for a working holiday.

CLASS OF 2003DAINTON, LauraLaura is studying Postgraduate Psychology and working as a Research Assistant in Melbourne.

CLASS OF 2007MOREY, MatthewMatthew is living in Darwin which he says is great fun and a very different place to Melbourne. He is continuing his medical studies for which he is currently conducting a research project into the reporting of respiratory symptoms in an Indigenous setting. Matthew says: “Living in a house has also been a change and I have learnt to cook and clean and wash my clothes (finally). My Mum is very proud!”

He has played football in Darwin and is making the most of being somewhere different, trying to travel as often as possible – and is only two hours from Kakadu! Matthew says it is frustrating living by the beach and not being able to swim because of all the jellyfish but a stunning local swimming pool makes up for it.

Please go to our website at: www.queens.unimelb.edu.au to update your details on the Wyvern database.


Queen’s College provides a full conferencing service for both formal and informal events, functions, and dinners.

Meet in one of our newly renovated rooms or dine in our magnificent dining hall with soaring ceilings and lots of ambient light. Our historic Junior Common Room (JCR) with its beautiful wood panelling and stained glass windows, is perfect for your every need, from lectures to three course formal dinners, all fully catered for in-house.

The Conference Department at Queen’s College has been very busy over this last summer. Just days following the students’ departure at the end of November, the historic hall and corridors of Queen’s College have been host to a plethora of conference groups and events, the last of which departed just days before the students return for O’Week in mid-February, most notable amongst these groups were:

> Cricket Victoria Underage Championships > Australian Volleyball Secondary Schools Cup > Melbourne University – Student Union, VCE Summer School

> The University of Melbourne’s: Melbourne Welcome Program

> New Career Practitioners Training Program > 11th Australasian Polymer Summer School

Queen’s has a reputation for its hospitality, providing individuals with comfortable accommodation in single student study bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities over the mid-semester and summer break. At a glance, Queen’s can provide: > Accommodation for up to 210 people > Large array of conference rooms > Limited visiting scholar accommodation year round

> Fully catered formal dinners and events.

Additional information can be found at: www.queens.unimelb.edu.au/conferences

Conferencing & Events at Queen’s College

Frank HofheinsConference Coordinator

Queen’s College, The University of MelbournePhone: +61 3 9349 0752Mobile: +61 0409 143 308Email: [email protected]



Manfred’s family emigrated to Melbourne in September 1938 to escape the Nazis. He lived in Queen’s from 1941 – 1945, moving there when he was only 16. “I used to play the organ every week in the Chapel and loved it! I studied Music then Engineering. Queen’s was a lovely place where I could study and have fun. I had permission to play the piano in the (then) library.”

His musical talent was recognised by a series of awards, concerto performances and prizes one of which provided a three-year graduate fellowship to the Juilliard School of Music in New York in 1946. After graduating from Juilliard, Manfred retreated to a small log cabin at 6,000 feet altitude in the solitude of Wrightwood, California. There he learned Bach’s Goldberg Variations and other works.

Moving back to Australia in 1950 where he studied at the Melba Conservatorium, he again went to the US in 1952, this time to Princeton where he was invited as a graduate student in the Music Department, and was issued a green card, to pursue his studies in the Psychology of Music, with a Fulbright and Smith-Mundt Award.

There he became aware of the work of G. Becking, who in 1928 had published a sensitive, if nonscientific, study of distinctive motor patterns associated in following the music of individual composers. It was this work that led, in the late 1960s, to Manfred’s scientific sentographic studies of what he termed composers’ pulses, as their motor manifestation, in which Pablo Casals and Rudolf Serkin were to be his first subjects.

Young Manfred had a personal letter of introduction to Albert Einstein from an elderly lady in Australia, with whom, in her youth, Einstein had exchanged poems. Soon Einstein invited him repeatedly to dinner at his home, and a friendship sprang up between the two men. Manfred played for Einstein on his fine Bechstein piano, especially Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert. He loved Manfred’s Mozart and Schubert, in particular. In 1953, Manfred toured Europe with great critical success, playing the Goldberg Variations. The tour ended with a solo concert before an audience of 2,500 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, which had just been built.

In 1964, the University of Melbourne awarded Manfred the degree of D.Sc, a degree superior to Ph. Ds. In 1977, he was offered a substantial role at Sydney’s New South Wales Conservatory, initially connected with the International Piano Competition held at the time in Sydney. Manfred moved to Sydney in what proved to be the beginning of 10 fruitful years of research and music making. In 1978, he gave performances of both the Goldberg Variations and the Diabelli, as well as works of Mozart.

Reaching retirement age in Sydney, he left to be Professorial Associate in the Psychology Department at Melbourne University, becoming Sugden Fellow at Queen’s from ‘87 - ‘90 where he met Richard Pestell (1987), who later helped him to become Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University (Manfred still holds this role).

Manfred returned to the United States in 1991, settling in Sonoma. It became his aim gradually to make music better than had ever been possible before: to empower the computer in an enterprise of historic proportions to incrementally improve, and increase in profundity, the musical interpretations of great works of our music heritage. With computers, this work of increasing musical perfection could span years, decades, and even centuries.

Manfred has also kept up his own playing of the piano. In 2002, he gave a very substantial concert program as a memorial for a prominent resident of Sonoma. In 2007, at the age of 82, he developed new exercises for piano playing away from the piano, which may permit the improvement of piano technique even for octogenarians. He married in 1951, divorced in 1972 and has three children Darius, Neville, and Raphael, and eight grandchildren.

The College is extremely grateful to Manfred for his generous donation of two copies his book, the Super Conductor, a CD of the Bach Goldberg Variations and a CD of the Diabelli Variations.

Sue Felton, Director of Development

Queen’s Wyverns: where are they now?

Nestled in a quiet street up in the hills of Sonoma, California, lives Wyvern Manfred Clynes (1941 – 1945), a scientist, inventor and musician, best known for his innovations and discoveries in the interpretation of music and for his contributions to the study of biological systems and neurophysiology. I met up with Manfred in late November 2009. Here is a little of his fascinating life story…

Sue Felton with Wyvern Mandred Clynes(1941) at his home in Sonoma


Josef Egger is from Alice Springs, where he attended Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College during his secondary years. He was the first ever indigenous School Captain at the school and was also elected Sports Captain in his final year but declined this role due to already having been Sports Captain the previous year. In 2007, Josef was one of 30 students selected to the Alice Springs Partnership for Success program, affiliated with the Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation – an aspirant program for indigenous students who wish to continue on to tertiary studies after the completion of Year 12.

In local community sport he has played A grade AFL for the Federal Sporting Club, Alice Springs. In 2008 he was awarded the Under 17s Best & Fairest CAFL Medal. In that same year, he was awarded the Matthew Neck Memorial Award for students displaying excellence in all areas, e.g. leadership, sport, academic and music.

In January 2009 he was one of 20 students selected Australia-wide to attend the University of Newcastle Indigenous Engineering Summer School. Upon completion of this inspiring experience, he was selected to give a Vote of Thanks to the Governor General on behalf of all participants. He is keen to pursue a career in Education.

Torie McWilliams-Murray is from Swan Hill, where she attended Swan Hill College and was School Captain, a Peer Skills Leader and a Year 12 Forum member. She received Academic High Distinctions in Years 7, 9, 10 and 11, with Academic Distinction in Year 8. She played netball and basketball up until Year 10.

She has participated in the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program which has provided her with an opportunity to stay in a few colleges, including Queen’s. Before joining the College community Torie said that “Queen’s College has beautiful grounds and it would provide me with a unique experience. I would also find it beneficial to stay so close to the University and be surrounded by people my own age as I will have to move from Swan Hill to attend tertiary education. The extra tutoring and support would also be a great help to me in my first year of uni and first year away from home”.

The College is delighted and fortunate this year to welcome back Shaun Moate (2005), who has taken on the role of Mentor to our indigenous students and Commerce tutor.

Queen’s remains extremely grateful to those donors who support its Annual Giving Indigenous Scholarship Fund.

Queen’s continues to provide pathwaysto Indigenous students

Once again, Queen’s is pleased to participate in the University of Melbourne’s BA (Extended) program, providing residential places to two new students.


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In Aeternum

April 2010 Edition

ISSN 1832-2301

Editor: Sue Felton

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Queen’s College

The University of Melbourne,

College Crescent, Parkville Victoria,

Australia 3052

Telephone: +61 3 9349 0500

Facsimile: +61 3 9349 0525

Drink Flask $18.00(insulated with Queen’s College crest)

Mug $10.00(ceramic with Queen’s College crest)

Silk Woven Bow Tie $30.00(navy with gold Wyvern)

Queen’s College History $35.00 (by Dr Owen Parnaby 1945)

Key Ring $15.00(black/silver engraved or silver rectangular feminine style)

The Master – the Life and Work of Edward H Sugden $35.00(edited by Renate Howe)

Silk Woven Tie $40.00(navy with gold Wyvern)

Umbrella $30.00(olive green with Queen’s College crest)

The College has been saddened to receive news of the death of a number of Wyverns and friends of Queen’s.Dr William G Holdsworth Medicine (1928)Mr Philip Loh Science (1941)Dr A. Murray Bird Dental Science (1944)Dr Helen Church Medicine (1945)Dr (Alan) Douglas McCutcheon Medicine (1947)Mr Ken W Thompson Arts (1947)Mr Jeffrey S Thomas Science (1948)Mr David W Thomas Science (1954)His Honour Judge John H Barnett Law (1963)Ms Rhonda F Black Planning (1988)The Hon Sir Edward Woodward AC OBE QC (Donor and late husband of Honorary Fellow, Lois Lady Woodward 1944)

Friday 14 May – Boat Club DinnerWednesday 26 May – Visit to Bendigo GalleryFriday 28 May – Parents’ Cocktail PartySunday 13 June – Hong Kong DinnerFriday 16 July – 25 Year ReunionFriday 23 July – 30 Year ReunionFriday 13 August – Brisbane ReunionFriday 20 August – Medical Dinner

Thursday 9 September – Adelaide ReunionFriday 8 October – Wyvern DinnerSunday 24 October – Afternoon with FriendsFriday 29 October – Parents’ Cocktail PartyFriday 5 November – 40 Year ReunionSunday 28 November – Advent ServiceFriday 3 December – 50 Years & Beyond Luncheon

Queen’s College Forthcoming Events 2010

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