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THE SWINBURNIAN | Journal of the Swinburne Technical College—Junior School

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Vol II. DECEMBER, 1923. No. 2.

O F F I C E - B E A R E R S : Prefects:

E. M. Clyne, H. J. Tribe, A. R. Tarrant, E. Prince.

Form Captains:

Al, Weickhardt; A2, Robinson; Bl, Mains-bridge; B2, Munt; B3, Herbert; B4, Hunter; B5, C. White; B6, Roff; CI, Bunning; C2, Petherbridge; C3, Stenning; C4, Roberts; C5, Hughes; C6, E. Gibson; C7, Symonds.

Football Captain.

R. Roff.

Magazine:

Mr. Rofe (Organiser), H. J. Tribe (June issue),

E. Clyne, W . L. Weickhardt (Joint Editors,

December, 1923), A. R. Tarrant (Sub-Editor),

E. Prince (Assistant), A. Robinson (Sports),

E. Thomas (Assistant Sports).

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EDITORIAL.

This, our third half-yearly issue, though a little late, is with us again. Our paper has now become an institution. W e are glad to have some sketches from the pens of our own

artists reproduced in these pages. The only thing we regret is that no second or third year boys attempted any sketching. After two or more years of training in drawing, it makes us wonder what the trouble is, or whether it is merely coincidence, and that they are still more gifted in other " more im­portant " directions. May we venture to ask the engineers how are they going to sell their productions if the " poor artist " does not well illustrate their advertising and publicity matter in these days of keen competition. W e have been very pleased to see several

old boys passing through the rooms of the college from time to time, and are glad to know that the S.O.C.A. is in full swing again after a period of quiet. Dances and smoke nights seem to be, the order of the day, as well as the usual meetings. Very many of our old boys are doing exceptionally well in various fields of enterprise and endeavour, and we are always glad to hear from them. One of our old boys, Victor Dowling, was

successful in a five mile walking championship held recently. The inter-grade games have been extremely

popular amongst us, and we all owe Mr. Boanas our utmost thanks for the presenta­tion of the " Perpetual Challenge Cup," which adds a keenness to the Sport. A very good idea for improving the design

work of the second-year boys was thought of by Mr. Cook, our design master. He arranged a competition for the best shape—filling on serious or humorous lines. Entries were sent

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in each week, and points were allotted for merit. The winner received a handsome box of artists' materia's at the end of the year.

W e take this opportunity of offering all good wishes to Mr. Geoffrey Ubergang (wood­work), who left us during the term, and of welcoming Mr. Evans, who has assumed his duties in Mr. Ubergang's place. Our Editor for 1923 was Horace Tribe. He

left us fairly late in the term to begin activities in the greater world. He was a good organiser and had a faculty for getting " copy" from unexpected sources. He was wise in his choice of fellows for the particular job in hand, and always found plenty to do himself. W e wish him very well indeed. W e are glad to publish an article on swim­

ming and resuscitation by one of the second-year boys. Anything like a railway-crossing or other sensational accident arouses every­one's surprise and indignation, but the drown­ing tragedies—with us each season—are not nearly so sensational, and are viewed very calmly by all but the participants. Yet it is so easy to learn to swim, and, having learned, it is one's duty to learn the methods of life saving and resuscitation. Anyone who has seen a drowning accident will not readily for­give himself if, through his lack of training, he should be unable to give assistance. Swim­ming is such very good fun, too. When you go into the water recklessly, and you can't swim, remember that it is not only yo-ir own life you are playing with, but also that of your probable rescuer. Have you any right to take liberties with his life?

THE EDITOR.

FORM NOTES. Al.

Mr. McKay was heard to remark that some day he intended to allot a class-room to early class to keep tidy, and perhaps to brighten it with decorations. This, we think, excellent, but perhaps it could be carried too far. Thus we might see Room 8 represented as

King Tut's Tomb, minus, however, the pre­cious articles that were found there, except certain gems of wisdom that had strayed from the Chem. Lab. Room 7 as a South American forest would

be very effective, with luxuriant orchids nod­ding their heads amongst tropical vegetation. To be in keeping with the atmosphere obtained, a gramophone would be reeling off some touch­ing tunes. More probably still, Egyptian style

would be the fashion, set off with a few pyra­mids, to afford Mr. Gray a first-class oppor­tunity of instilling into the minds of the pupils certain geometric truths. It is rumoured that he has a theory as to how the original pyra­mids were built. By reason of the stone steps leading to it,

one can easily imagine 20a presented " a la cave man" style, and there might be a few troglodytes knocking around, which on closer inspection would reveal themselves to be the masters. Gramophone concerts are popular, and, be­

sides this, many boys are availing themselves of the feast of literature offered by the library and its branch, the Magazine Club, at dinner time.

The lad, relieved of his studies, Now sat on his stool at ease,

With a copy of " David Copperf.eld " Extended across his knees.

A suggestion made by a member of this class was to employ a gramophone for use in study as wel! as in pleasure. Thus, instead of speaking on entering the room, the master would only have to switch on, and the lads of the class would hear the Swinburne Teachers' Choir render:

I want some work done, Do me some, Do me some, Do me some, Do me some,

Do! to the tune of a popular rag.

Writing on the matter of seeking work, I would not advise any boys to take up teach­ing, with all due respect to the members of the profession, for: Heads of masters all remind us W e should choose our work with care,

Or, departing, leave behind us Half a natural crop of hair.

L.W.W. A2.

W e are now the smallest grade in the school, but quality, not quantity, counts. At our carpentry lessons, we have made

several instructive models, including a case­ment frame and sash. Such knowledge will be useful later.

At our building drawing lessons we have drawn the plan, elevations and sections of a four-roomed weatherboard cottage. W e then drew the details of doors and windows. All of these looked well when coloured. W e have

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also drawn the plan, elevations and sections of a five-roomed timber residence.

At chemistry we have been doing blowpipe experiments, and Mr. Jones says that we will keep on having them until we are all blown out. In the inter-class sports, though the smallest

grade, we were runners-up in dodge-ball. W e started off by beating C6, having at the finish one of our side out and only one of their men in, and we continued successfully until beaten by B6. In the first round of basket ball we beat C5

after a good game. Our second point came by a throw from a penalty. The ball rolled round the hoop a couple of times, keeping us all in great suspense, and then went through, which, we admit, was 'our luck.

A.L.H.-A.H.R.

Bl.

Being a brainy and exclusive faction, we merely take a tolerant view of the sporting side of school-life. Seeing we can obtain all prizes in other directions, we allow these underlings more than a fair chance to get such things as cups, etc., for they say it is right to let children amuse themsjelves harm­lessly by imagining themselves as above their ideals (i.e., Bl). The only drawback, and a very trying one to this otherwise satisfactory scheme, is that they go beyond imagining, and have the impudence to affirm that they are our superiors in sport. But, knowing this is thin gas, we smi'e up our sleeves and quietly pocket all the scholastic honours.

'"ROOTER."

B2. This is B2, the best of the second years

(in our opinion), who have managed to squeeze into these columns edgeways. As you know who we are, why not know what we are? W e came off second best in the dodge-ball,

being heaten by A2 in the second game, but in basket-ball we were victorious over C7. N o w for a peep at work. W e have been

going strong at woodwork lately, being ahead of B4 and B6. Three " lean to " buildings were taken home

.n the same tram one fine afternoon, and caused a great sensation. Luckily, the car was rather empty, or the bearers may have had to pay carriage for them. Falconer (one of the three) tried to avoid the conductor by climb-.ng inside of his, but, owing to the fact that :: was only a framework, he was unsuccessful.

The conductor asked if they were taking a few week-end houses away for the holidays.

" A sense of humour" still plays havoc among us. R.F.C. is no longer needed, as the weather is warming up. A n epidemic of wire­less mania is spreading rapidly.

K.T.

B3.

W e are still leading on points for the Boanas Cup. In the first dodge-ball competi­tion we were champions, and in the second we were beaten in the semi-final. B3 is par­ticularly interested in the Circlos, in which we consider the grade to be well represented. In athletics we expect to win a good percentage of the events, and we hope to establish several records. B3's class record is fair, considering that most of our best have been promoted or have left. The home-work records are good, the position being fourth and average per­centage seventy-two. No other class can come anywhere near us,

because we have got Smart (A.) lately. There is a rumour afloat that Charles Stuart, who was beheaded in 1649, is still alive, and has been seen by all the school. Tasker, an amateur electrician, is trying to manufacture A. Bell.

Hodges, our prefect, reported Bailey for Holden on to a V. R. Tate carriage when coming to school.

H.H.-W.M.

B4.

W e have had a great loss through " Teddy " Hunter leaving.

In the circlos competition we did fairly well, coming third. In the first round we won., The second round resulted in a draw, and we played off, our team, Grummit and Cole, winning brilliantly. However, in the semi-final we were beaten by one game. At the annual sports we did poorly with a first, two seconds, and one third. W e wish the next B4 better luck.

C.J.R. B5.

In the last term's examinations, Bromell came first and Gill second. They hope to pass the Junior Technical Examination, to be held at the end of the year.

Freame won the 220 yards handicap, thus bringing up the total of our points. H e also came third in the 220 yards championship and second in the 440 yards championship. Shultze ran second in the egg and spoon race, and also in the "apple in the tub" race. H e won

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his heat in the Siamese race, but was not successful in the final. Grubb and Summers came second in the boot jumble and 100 yards

respectively. W. GALLEY.

B6.

W e have been most successful in the dodge-ball competition, being undefeated. W e a'so did well in basket-ball in defeating B2 and also BS, the scores in the latter case being a record. At the time of writing, an encounter with B4 is not far off, and we have great ex­

pectations. Cricket is here, and, if we can combine with

BS, we will defeat any other two sections that challenge us, as was the case last year. One chap in B6 made 58 not out against B3 and B4, showing great prowess in the wielding of the willow. W e did very well in the annual sports, con­

sidering that there were but three entrants from our grade. Roff, Course and Merrill re­presented the class, the latter, unfortunately, not winning any points. Course gained two seconds and two thirds, a total of six points. Roff finished with eight firsts and one second, this giving thirty-four points. Altogether we scored forty points, which was rather good. B6 were fortunate enough to get the bye

in the first round of Circlos, and were success­ful in the second round, after an exciting finish with C6. W e have missed our great basket-ball for­

ward, Carter, since he left.

R. ROFF.

CI. Here we are again! Christmas is near, and

we are now having the most important exams. of the year. It seems but a few days since the previous exams, were held. Our class has come forward in the sports.

W e won the Circlos competition. Our team consisted of Bunning, Naismith, Rogers and Bishop.

When it was announced that we were to be drilled every playtime we did not like the idea; but when we had to drill Friday after­noons, we were really sad.

J.C.

C2.

The class, on the average, is doing well in the way of study, but it should be able to do better considering all the intelligent boys in the section. Home obtained second place

in the examinations, and three other boys tied for third. In sports, the class is somewhat behind the

times, but this will soon be remedied.

K. SAVAGE.

C3.

We are the wonder of this modern age, Sprinkling of worker, and artist, and sage; At cricket we make our opponents move, But at basket and dodge ball we'll have to

improve. W e keep here a creche, where the babies sit, In whom light of wisdom remains unlit. A few of our names, to brighten these lines, Are as welcome as sauce to one who dines. When we ride in " Hansford," we do "Nott"

go fast, But a " Walker " can't beat us, for he always

comes last.

W e have two types of " Harris," one only of " Scott,"

But without our " Curly," we'd be a bright lot. CI have a " Bishop," but we have a " Pope," So that we are better, but they have some hope.

J.A.

C4.

In our practical work, there is a friendly rivalry between a few of our grade. They all try to make as many models as possible. In the class work there is also a keen rivalry

between the boys who covet the top place in the class.

In the Circlos competition our first match was a draw, but when it was played off the other grade won.

W e have in our class, shall we say, an animal? Perhaps Mr. Beal would prefer to call him a monkey. His name is Query, and his record for asking questions is thirty per lesson. W e challenge any other grade to pro­duce from their ranks a questioning animal in any way equal to our own pet, " Query."

I. D. McC.

C5.

When we last made our appearance in the " Swinburnian," we were known as one of the best grades for sport. This time we again scored we!l in the games we played. Our first game of dodge-ball was against C3, and we had an easy win. Then, about a week after­wards, we played A2 in the second round, and were beaten.

Now we come to school work. The three top boys in the last examinations were M. Middecoat, H. Hughes and V. Stenning. The

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writer believes that in the next examinations the number of good percentages in our grade will be increased.

H. H U G H E S .

C6.

W e are C6, and are glad to say that we are improving in our school work. One of our masters also re-echoes the glad news. W e have had two boys promoted from C7. In our grade there is a boy so small that

we often lose him in the shavings of the wood­work room. In sport we are lucky, for we have had a

bye in dodge-ball, but were beaten in the second round by A2. Our luck held, and we drew the bye in

basket-ball, and hope to wipe out the defeat from A2. The form played one football match, which

was against C5, and we won by 21 points to 9

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C7.

In school work we have been improving. Some of our masters have doubts on this point, but it is really so. W e have a number of small fellows in oiur

grade, and this counted against us in basket­ball, where we met the overgrown youths of B4.

F.S. & E.T.

THE TRIP TO GEELONG. A very enjoyable day was spent by the

members of the senior football team, who journeyed to Geelong, accompanied by Mr. Carmichael, on Saturday, August 4, for the purpose of meeting the Gordon Technical School in a friendly game. The match commenced at 10.30 a.m. under

promising weather conditions, and resulted in

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a seven point win for Swinburne after a hard-fought game, which was played in a very friendly spirit. The scores of the match ap­peared in the sporting edition of the " Herald."

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After the match we were the guests of the home team at a dinner at the Albion Coffee Palace. W e then saw the Geelong-Colling-

wood match. It being necessary to meet at Geelong station

at S.4S p.m., we left the big match at three-quarter time. Special mention may be made of certain players, particularly Ga'ley and Roff.

H.F.

OUR MASTERS. Who has an orchard far away, But teaches Physics through the day?

Our master! W h o tells you with a roar and frown To put that board and T square down?

Our master 1 W h o teaches those perspective rules That seem so strange, and make us fools?

Our master! W h o writes those Chem. notes on the board, Which in the final get us floored?

Our master! W h o talks of thirty-five inch sparks, Of X-ray plants and electric arcs?

Our master! W h o wields the plane in manner deft, In place of one not lately left?

Our master! W h o grace bur " Coll." each day by day And coach us in our work and play?

Our masters! L.W.W.

O N T H E SPORTS. When at the sports one is struck with the

idea that they are apt to hang fire somewhat; they don't seem to go off spontaneously. The reasons for this, and there are several, are not hard to find. It is expected of you to be punctual in daily life, and so, when visiting a function like this, it is surprising to find events IS to 20 minutes behind schedule. This shoiuld be able to be remedied by the officials of the day, for it is absolutely necessary to see that the programme is speeded up to get all the events through. Another thing, and very imoortant, too, is

the attendance. A goodly gathering of parents and their offspring to support and give colour to the proceedings is necessary, and it rests with the boys themse'ves to bring along their supporters. Of course, much is dependent on the weather, and no meeting is likely to be eminently successful without the attendance of Old King " Sol." W e have twice running been unlucky in that respect.

Again, one would like to see some novel events introduced, which would lend a spice of hilarity to the occasion, for, though once very amusing, the spectacle of the fat boy diving for the apple is beginning to pall. Would it not be possible for someone of an inventive turn of mind to devise some new feature, both original and entertaining? Some­thing of this kind is needed to make things go with a swing, for, although very interesting to the competitors and their friends, the track and field events are rather apt to be dull, and something out of the ordinary is needed to keep up the interest of the spectators.

However, if the programme is carried through speedily and punctually, with the aid

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of fair weather and a good attendance, the meeting is likely to become a day not to be regarded as a holiday from school, but a good day to remember—a day on which keenness, skill and endurance are in strong evidence.

L.W.W.

RHODES SCHOLARS.

As indicating what may be done when one has courage and arribitiorf, we quote from the " Herald" the records of three Rhodes Scholars, all State School boys at the begin­ning of their careers:—

W . A. Family's Record,

" West Australia has reason to be proud of the Murphy family, of Boulder City. It has given the State two Rhodes scholars. " Mr. Cyril Murphy, who has been chosen

as the scholar this year, is the product of the Goldfields High School—the Superior State School—which is open to all boys with suffi­cient ambition to seek elevation above the rank and file. The fact that he was selected from a long list of candidates, including Uni-

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versity graduates, is a tribute to his capacity for learning, and to the school he attended. Another brother was the Rhodes scholar last year, and, like Cyril, he, too, is a State School boy. Sons of a- working miner, who died «K>me time ago of phthisis, they have achieved well-merited distinction. " In view of the special circumstances sur­

rounding Mr. Cyril Murphy's case, the Com­monwealth Government has provided him with a free passage to London. The grant was made upon the representations of Mr. A. E. Green, the Federal member for Kal-goorlie."—Reprinted from the " Herald."

Mr. C. M. Focken.

Fifteen honours, with ten exhibitions, three proxime accessit, and two second class hon­ours is but part of the scholastic record' of Mr. C. M. Focken, 1922 Rhodes scholar, dur­ing his four years at Queen's College. Ever since he left the Middle Park State School, then under Mr. Thomas Coans, each year has brought a string of prizes to the youthful genius. In 1917, while at Wesley, he obtained the

Wrn. Draper Scholarship, the Dr. Felix Meyer prize in Physics, and the McColl Scholarship

for Queen's College. In the following year he was dux of Wesley, gained the Walter Powell Scholarship, and finished by heading, the Government Senior Scholarship list. While at; Queen's College he was twice awarded the T. E. Moran Scholarship for the candidate who did best in the annual examinations. In addition he gained the Professor Wilson prize in mathematics and natural philosophy, and a bursary in mining engineering.

On the athletic side he represented his col­lege for three years in tennis, and was this year University tennis doubles champion with R. J. Holyman. In the college second crew he rows a " good stick." As secretary of the College and University Tennis Clubs, and member of the Sports Union Council and Recreation Grounds Committee, he has had good training for the treasurership of the S.R.C. next year. , He makes the fourth Rhodes scholar from

Wesley, and the seventh from Queen's. Mr. Focken will continue his study in mathematics and natural philosophy in Melbourne next year to complete the B.Sc. degree, and he proposes tc go to Oxford early in 1924. There he will do a course with research work in natural science. He has left for England.

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SWIMMING. Swimming is one of the healthiest sports

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be able to concentrate on the particular actions of the stroke he is interested in. The body, when the lungs are filled with air, floats easily in the water, and once the beginner is able to float and breathe easily at the same time, he can then turn to the means of propulsion through the water. The stroke should be practised in two parts:

(a) The leg action, (b) The arm action.

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of water at the beach. Breathing when swimming is the most im­

portant factor, and must be given special attention. The body should not be kept stiff, but should be held loosely, so that the arm and leg actions are not hampered. The beginner cannot learn to swim by only

reading articles such as this (which can but point out the best mode of procedure), but by practice, whether under the tuition of a good swimmer or alone, using his intelligence. Practise in quite shallow water, and move out into deeper water as skill and confidence is

gained. G. HERKES.

LIFE SAVING. The first thing in life saving is to learn how

to resuscitate an apparently drowned person. This is necessary, as you never know when you may be called upon to restore some per­

son's life. Perhaps the body has been brought from the

water by a swimmer who knows nothing of resuscitation, or maybe too exhausted to render aid. Then, if there is no one there who can

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render aid, the person will be beyond recovery by the time the doctor coiries.

The commonest and best method of life saving is that of Schaefer's. There are six things that have to be done:—

1. Have somebody telephone for a doctor. But don't wait for him. Get to work yourself instantly.

2. Rush the patient to fresh air, where you can lay him down.

3. Wipe out his mouth with your finger or handkerchief, and draw the tongue out. This is done so that the air passages are left clear.

4. Lay the body face downwards, with the head in the crook of the arm. See that the mouth and nose are not in the sand.

5. Kneel down astride the patient's hips. Place your hands on the small of the back, at the end of the ribs. Keep your elbows stiff. Lean gradually forwards, letting your weight come gradually on to your hands. This wit' compress his chest cavity and drive air out of his lungs. Then suddenly remove your hands. His ribs will spring back to their normal posi­tion, thus increasing the chest cavity and draw­ing air into the lungs. Repeat this s'owly and regularly about twelve times a minute—i.e., one cycle every S seconds.

6. If the weather be cold, or if resuscitation be kept up for long, cover your patient with a blanket or some coats. If it is possible, get some aromatic spirits of ammonia and pour some on a handkerchief and then hold it under his nose. Don't try to give stimulants to an unconscious person; you will simply pour what does go down into his windpipe.

G. HERKES.

SWIMMING CERTIFICATES.

W e have great pleasure in announcing that the Education Department has awa~ded swimming certificates to the following boys, and we take this opportunity of congratulat­ing them on their proficiency, and wish them success in their further efforts towards full efficiency:—-

Senior Certificate:—Kenneth R. Mann, Keith O. Renshaw, John H. Gaton, Herbert H. A. Whinam, Alexander Provan, John Kane, Gor­don Herkes, Gilbert Steele, Walter J. Wilt­shire.

Junior Certificate:—James Forsyth, Leonard Naismith, John Kane, Robin Gray.

DETENTION.

When you're waiting half your day In Room Nine or Nineteen A,

And you think things 'twould be better not to mention,

Some silly dope will say: "Well, why don't you go and play?"

I can't, you see, because I've got Detention."

You feel a silly fool, As you sit upon a stool,

And you say, with vicious feeling and inten­tion,

" W h y not the rubber tubing, Or the good cane rule?

They're a dashed sight better than Detention."

So you sit down and you swat, You do an awful lot

(You've been kept in, of course, for inatten­tion).

At last you've done " suffish," And most heartily you wish

There was never such a thing as that Deten­tion.

A.R.B

10 THE SWINBURNIAN

TH E VILLAGE BURGLAR.

Under the spreading chestnut tree, The village burglar lies.

The burg'ar, a crafty man is he, With whiskers on his eyes.

The muscles of his brawny arms Keep off the little flies.

Going home one winter's night, He sees an open door.

An overcoat hangs in the hall, So he creeps along the floor.

A moment later he is out, And then the deed is o'er.

Coming from a football match, He sees a five-pound note;

The note is with a gentleman, In the pocket of his coat.

He creeps the intervening space, And takes the fiver out.

But a little " Bobby," on his beat, With measured steps and slow,

He sees the burglar's little game, And quickly lets him know.

He takes him to the prison cell When the evening sun is low.

Begging, borrowing, burglanng, He tells a woeful tale.

Now at leisure he repents, With many a sorrowing wail.

Something attempted, something done, Has earned him six months' jail.

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Our Slogan: "Every day and in every way we grow greater and greater."

Early in June a small band of Old Collegians gathered together and re-formed the Swin­burne Old Collegians' Association. The com­mittee worked with great enthusiasm, and the results were self-evident in the two very suc­cessful dances which were held during the

past months. The committee is now arranging a smoke

social, to be held at an early date (further par­

ticulars later). Several of the Old Boys were present at

the annual sports meeting, and the col'egian spirit seems to be rapidly developing. More or less pleasant memories are revived

by such saying as the following:— " Send you down to F grade." "Get rid of it." " Drop the acid on." " Precisely so." "Take one hundred lines." "Outside the door, Sonny!" " Just a gentle reminder." The sight of the committee collaborating

over some obtuse problems of association management is a revelation of what mature minds can accomplish. It is hoped that this will inspire the students of the present gene­ration to emulate the actions and deliberations of the men who have made the old school famous through the world. George Alsop is one of our old Swinburnians.

He was for two years in the Junior Technical' School, and one year in the Senior Day Course. He then studied in the Architectural evening classes for two years. W e congratulate him on his success in winning the first prize of £75 in the St. Kitda Council's competition for a war memorial to be erected at the end of" Fitzroy Street.

ROBIN HOOD. Last November the management of the

Princess' Theatre offered eight prizes of the value of one guinea each for an essay on the film entitled " Robin Hood." Swinburne College, of course, was well re­

presented by one of our joint editors (L. W . Weickhardt), who was one of the successful essayists.

Where do all those strays go that enter the yard? Only the Department of Domestic-Economy knows.

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Quite the simplest form of arithmetic is addition, some common examples' being:—

Water to milk, Sand to sugar, Insult to injury.

The next step is subtraction, which is the method of taking one thing from another, such a s —

A bone from a bull dog, A box of matches from the Chem. Room

(don't forget to return them). These two are particularly dangerous

examples. * * *

W e were glad to hear from " our Miss Moynham " (now Mrs. Cox), who wrote say­ing how she had thoroughly enjoyed reading through the previous issue of the " Swin-burnian," and sent all kinds of good wishes to her dear friends at the College.

On our last sports day it was apparent that large mouths, huge chests and swimming abilities were an absolute necessity in the app!e-in-the-tub race. A regular " Ragg" took place—first place.

W e learn the poor fellow who passes along the street in front of the college, emitting loud cries from time to time, is really a very sad case indeed. Mr. Rofe is inclined to believe that in his youth he made too deep a study of perspective, and that he has been affected in this way for a number of years.

On the resignation of Mr. Geoffrey Uber-gang from the staff of the Junior School, to take up work of -his own, his fellow-members of the staff made him a presentation of a carpenter's tool bag. There were many ex­pressions of goodwill, and Mr. Ubergang re­plied suitably in appreciation of the token of remembrance from his fellow-workers.

Mr. Ubergang had to face a similar ordeal when the boys called him to a gathering of their own, and presented him with a token of their esteem.

* * *

While we are writing on this subject, we must not omit mention of still another pre­sentation from the boys of B6 to a member of their class, Roff, form captain and captain of the football team. This took the form of a gold medal; inscribed with his initials and the year.

* * *

W e learn with pleasure that another mem­ber of our staff, Mr. Norman Carmichael, is to be married on 21st of December. The members of the S.T.S. staff gave him a sil­ver sugar bowl and a kit bag with many expressions of good-will. W e all wish him every happiness.

* * *

Mr. Allen Jordan, one of the few remaining single members of the Senior School staff, joined the ranks of the old married men on December 18. The Senior staff made him a gift of a case of stainless cutlery. T o him also we offer our very best wishes.

* * *

The new caps for 1924 seem to be meet­ing with great favour. The red and gold monogram on the green cap has a much superior appearance to the old cap with the ribbon running frdm front to back. This used to lose its newness very rapidly.

* * *

It has been rumoured that Alf. Morris de­clares that he intends donning the apparel that proclaims the rran when he returns next year. Is that a promise or a threat?

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Ernie Thomas has intentions of joining the Senior School next year. He desires all those who know it to keep it a secret that lately he has been spending a considerable portion of his dinner hour playing ping-pong.

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Abusing Frank Gosling, it is said, is like pouring water on a duck's back.

* * *

The proudest class in the school is B6. Some say they have little enough to be proud of, but, anyhow, the critics cannot deny that the little won them the coveted Boanas Cup.

* * *

Curly Roff's captainship was, undoubtedly, the chief factor in B6's success. His class­mates recognised this, and, by the way cf proof, presented him with a handsome gold medal as a token of their esteem. Curly, as a captain, was no mere figurehead.

* * *

R. F. Cox still persists in emphatically deny­ing thati he has any connection with the Richmond Football Club. He has asked me to point out the red in his colour—not yellow and black.

* * *

Rogers and Griffiths, of CI, propose spend­ing their Christmas vacations far from the madding crowd in a secluded country resort— Tongio West. The question arises; do they consider us a madding crowd?

* * *

A new humorist has been discovered in C4. In reply to a question concerning the mean­ing vof the term " aide de camp," he replied, "An 'aide de camp' is next to the general when the general isn't there." He must have been Irish.

'Yowf'Yan'. THE Feasr0

THE CROOKS. W e come from haunts of hoots and screams, W e make a sudden sally,

And sparkle out among the desks To bicker down the alley.

By thirty rooms we hurry along, Or slip along the bannisters;

By twenty steps we hurry down On half one hundred splinters.

Till last by Phillips' seat we fly To those who think they're clever;

For boys may come, and boys may go To 19a for ever.

W e chatter over difficult sums, And all about some theorem;

W e always sham we have sore thumbs, And so we do not fear 'em.

With many a curve the strap doth fall On many a quivering poor hand,

With many a yell and squeal and bawl, While there's a hollow for more hands.

W e chatter, chatter as we go With boys both dull and clever,

For boys may come and boys may go To 19a for ever.

W e wind about, and in and out The desks and forms we're scaling,

And here and there a lusty shout, And here and there a wailing.

The boys that we pass on our track, They hoot us as we travel,

And many a time our shins we crack And skin them on the gravel.

We're drawn up in a line, and go To those who think they're clever,

For boys may come and boys may go To 19a for ever.

W e steal by lawns and grassy plots, W e glide among the bushes,

W e crush the small forget-me-nots Whene'er we make our rushes.

W e slip, we slide, we gloom, we glance Among the deepest shadows;

At every sound we hear we glance, And make off through the meadows.

W e murmur under summer skies. And on the banks of streams.

We're drowsy as the river glides, Our minds full of day dreams.

And out again we rush to go To join those who are clever,

For boys will come and boys will go To 19a for ever.

W.M.-L.P.

14 THE SWINBURNIAN

LOOKING AHEAD. W e learn on going to press that the world

is expected to come to an end on Friday next at 4 p.m. sharp. Advance bookings for good seats to view the spectacle from aerobuses are likely to be heavy, and readers are advised to secure their seats now. After witnessing the performance, passengers will be conveyed to Mars in aerocraft specially fitted with oxy-generators, and the new gravitation adjusting

apparatus. Stop Press.

The end of the world has been postponed, a mistake arising through the Science Insti­tute using ready reckoners made in Germany. The end of the world is definitely fixed for Tuesday week at 12 noon. Tickets already purchased will hold good for the revised date.

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By " Woodbutcher." A technical college, as we all know, is for

training us to be skilled tradesmen. There are quite a number of branches of trades that can be followed, but this article is for the benefit of the carpenters, commonly known as " wood-butchers," and rivals of the so-called "file-

grafters." All boys doing the carpentry course do more

or less a little joinery at home, and most joints are fitted with glue. Well, g'ue-pots range from 9/6 to as nvuch as 2Z-I-, which is pro­bably beyond most amateur cabinetmakers.

A very simple glue-pot that proves very satisfactory I made from merely two tins of different dimensions. Procure a good-sized tin with a tight-fitting lid (a Nestle's Lactogen tin is thevery thing) for the main water container, and another smaller one of about 3in. diameter and about 4in. deep, with a fairly wide rim, for the glue. Place the small tin centrally over the iid of the larger tin, and trace out shape of bottom of small tin. Next cut this shape out with a pair of tin cutters. The small tin should then fit in with about l/32in. to spare all round, and the rim of the small tin prevents the latter from passing right through the hole. The glue-pot is now ready for use. Pour cold water in large tin till about three-

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THE SWINBURNIAN 15

ON THE SUBJECT OF "STEWING." It is in the nature of some boys that they

must work very hard indeed to keep up with their studies at school; others have the doubt­ful advantage of being able to sail through •examinations with a minimum of effort. These latter are not always so fortunate later when studies become more specialised and more difficult. At this stage those who have had to plod in the past now forge ahead un­afraid of the hours of study necessary when one is equipping oneself with high professional qualifications. Those of our readers who are due to leave

school at the end of their second year to occupy for a time some desk or workshop bench in the city, will be wise in their day if they reach out instantly a grasping hanc for knowledge of their trade or profession. No detail is too small for their notice, no breadth of outlook too wide for their fear­less consideration. The best man will win— the man with the expert knowledge and the ability to use it.

Knowledge is power! Gain your special knowledge and feel the confidence and as­surance that follows in its wake. H e who hesitates 13 lost, but with knowledge of your subject you don't hesitate. W h y should you? You are sure of yourself. You have a grip of your subject that arouses attention from others—the best kind of publicity.

Get as much of your knowledge as possible while you are young—while you are on the . right side of twenty. There are many joy­ous distractions after that age—not many years away either—and one is entitled to en­joy them freely. But here is the catch. If you have not completed your studies before this tkne, these same pleasures will ensnare you, and when you would turn again to con­template study you will find it is ten times more difficult, and there.will be ten thousand demons dragging at you to return to the rea­sonable pleasures of the ordinary cheerful soul. If you give in it will be good-bye for a number of years to that ambition which was yours, until one day you may perhaps awake to the years that are slipping by and wonder why you have been sleeping for so long when there is a busy, world, where is oppor­tunity almost for the asking, awaiting her keen children who search for her 'diligently.

It has been m y pleasure to keep in touch with some big Australian business men. They pass periodically from Australia to England,

to the United States, to the Continent. They have a keenness of vision, and unswervingly search for what they want. What they have they hold, and they have proved themselves a match for the keen Yankee on his own ground. It is men like these, men with a breadth of outlook, keen as a needle, who are a source of inspiration to the observant fellow. Later, when you meet men like these, cul­

tivate them "where possible. They are not the kind of people to bother with foolish ostentation, but they will read a man instantly and know his value or otherwise. Keep in touch with them—they are like a glowing fire on a winter's night, and they radiate a keen­ness that stirs one to further efforts. Con­tact with such minds is the best 'stimulant to be found.

G.R.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. " X.N."—Yes, we noticed the quiet industry

of the men rolling the cricket pitches at the Glenferrie ground on sports day. Their atti­tude seemed to b e —

For men may bat, and men may bowl, But we roll on for ever.

" Bereaved."—The following may be suitable for an epitaph:— Little Willy, from his mirror, licked the mer­

cury all off, Thinking in his childish error it would cure

his whooping cough. At the funeral, Willy's mother remarked to

Mrs. Brown: " 'Twas a chilly day for Willy when the mer­

cury went down." * * *

" A.S."—You are right concerning Queen Elizabeth. She was known as "Black Bess," but never won the Derby. At the close of her life she died, and never smiled again.

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" D.R.Ink."—Concerning saloons. See under, " Haunts and Homes of Famous Men."

REJECTED CONTRIBUTIONS. A. Brook..—Sorry, not quite good enough;

try again. A. Falconer.—Your verse on B2 is not suffi­

ciently worked up.

W e wish to acknowledge having received a letter from the former editor, L. Bishop. Owing to lack of space, we are unable to print.

10 THE SWINBURNIAN

A SHORT HISTORY OF SWINBURNE JUNIOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL FROM

1916 TO T H E E N D OF 1918.

By our Head Master.

In the first issue of " The Swinburnian" a brief account of the history of the school from 1913 to 1916 was given, and now an attempt is made to continue the record.

In 1917 the new students admitted num­bered 114, and about 100 boys returned for their second year course. The following are some of the 1917 quota:—Frank Pullen, L. Gillison (who excelled on the art side), Char­lie Gale (who is now doing the medical course at the University), Alan Downing (who takes a leading part in the Swinburne Old Collegians' Asociation), J. C. Uren, J. Carr, Victor Dowling (who has made a name for himself in amateur athletics), Arthur Hedley, Charlie Meeking, G. E. Moore, Ken Rooney, Wilfred Tate, Theo. Tucker, H. Knott, L. Hodson, Arthur Hogg, C. Howard, A. Hen-nett, Robt. M'Lellan, R. Milledge, J. Long, Bradley Tharle (who is now in the motor business at Dandenong), N. Westmore, H. Wesslink (who is now in South Australia). Nineteen hundred and eighteen witnessed

the admission of 174 new students, and it may be of interest to recall some of the names of those lads, many of whom gave a great impetus to the sporting side of our school. Laurie Barnett was our champion weight-putter; Robert Brain (now at Yallourn), Tom Cleland (who did well in the Senior Engineer­ing School), Milne Cameron (who went to Longerenong Agricultural College), William Ewart, Wally Edwards, Herbert Golding, George Giles (who distinguished nimself in the Senior Engineering School, and who will begin teaching science at South Melbourne Technical School in February), Leonard Grant, Hector Gray, Will Harrison, Allan Kempton, Charlie Mason, Jack M'Inerney, Frank Middleton, Wilfred Pickford (who ex­celled in all athletics), K. Quibell, L. Rogers, Stanley Setford, William Taylor, A. J. Thomp­son, William F. Williams (who is now an architect), Alan Warner, J. V. Wood, B. Wat­son, F. Widdicombe, Charlie Mann (who gained many points for the school in the " Winner Cup " competition, and who is now in an architect's office).

It is very gratifying to hear of the very large number of these 1918 students who are now filling very important positions, and who

will always be a splendid advertisement for our school, and their success should be an impetus to the lads who now occupy the desks which these former students filled.

Many of the old boys find time to visit the College, and derive much pleasure in going through the rooms and meeting some of their old teachers. The teachers are always pleased to see any of the old boys and fo have a chat about old times.

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T H E BREAK-UP B A N Q U E T A N D CONCERT.

To celebrate the break-up of the College the annual banquet and concert was held at the Hawthorn Hall on Thursday, December 21. Three tables, on which were all kinds of good things, were arrayed attractively along

the hall.

Mr. McKay obliged the assembly with a speech, in which he gave the leaving pupils some excellent advice to assist them in their wider sphere. Mr. Tranthim-Fryer also spoke on the importance of technical school education, especially Swinburne Technical education. (Cheers.) The main part of the proceedings then began, and before the on­slaught of the boys, the piles of cake and soft drink soon disappeared. The concert, the items of which were rendered by the boys, then began, one item of interest being the bagpipe playing of E. Yorston, of CI.

The concert was followed by the presenta­tion of prizes and certificates. Then Mr. Boanas presented the Boanas Cup to " Curly " Roff, who is the captain of B4, the winning class. Mr. Tranthim-Fryer then presented sports certificates to the various successful contestants, and at the conclusion of the pre­sentation, the assembly broke-up, having eu joyed an interesting- afternoon.

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