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the snow. Did we have a good time? We sure did. had lunch and again proceeded to the snow. OneMonday evening was spent in the Rec . Hall, dancing, member of the party was here forced to abandonsinging, games and cards were all in order.his trousers and take on a rug as a kilt.A most enlightening trip was made to Beechworth. Thursday we trooped up to see trees being felledThis culminated in a visit to the Beechworth Ceme­ and also to go over the timber mill. After lunchtery. There were about three hundred graves we set off again for the tobacco farm. Unfortunatelybelonging to the Chinese who were killed during the because of the time of year all we saw were somegold rush riots.beds where, we were informed, tobacco had beenDuring the afternoon most of the girls prepared planted. However all of the group were giventhemselves for the local dance. We provided an tobacco leaves and I am sure they will be willin gM.C. (our friend Jim Henry) and the programme, to rent them out as aids. After tea we listened toprepared by the Social Committee. The locals pro­ a very enjoyable talk on the timber industry whichvided, (1) more talent; ( 2 ) the band; (3) the supper. was followed by a concert and Scavenger Hunt.Lyn and Syd managed to get all of us to the danceon time at 8 o'clock and by the time the locals Friday, much to everyone's disappointment, wearrived we were exhausted.returned home.Wednesday was our day to visit Kiewa and the Two people to whom much of the success of thispower station. After being shown over power station trip is due are Mr . Gleeson and Miss Papworth. Wenumber four we adjourned to Falls Creek where we thank them both.FebruaryMarch" AprilMay "" JuneJuly "AugustSeptemberOctober14th16th22nd24th1st18th28th29th12th19th23rd26thlOth11-12th19th2nd21st27th5th14th2nd6th9th16th29th30th31st1st4th13th18thNovember " 1st6thSTRUANTH E COLLEGE YEARSecond years and I.T .C.'s began yet another year.First Years' commenced College. The initiation assembly conducted by severalwell-known Second Years' made a lasting impression.First combined assembly where official welcomes were lavish.The Second Years' have noticed the First Years'!Anyway they threw them a dance.The wisdom of the students is inestimable. Orme Lind was elected V.T.U. representative.It could have been Government House, but actually it was the Welfare Associatlon'sGarden ~arty.After a concerted effort of the Social Committee at the "Bunny Hop " the boysat the Menzie's E0YS' Home were wearing slippers.Inter-College Swimming Carnival.I'm glad I lead a "student's life" because the life of an M.P., as described byMr . Roberts Dunstan at Assembly, sounded hectic.Interests of all sporting enthusiasts were catered for when Julius Patching,Olympic Games Official at Rome, spoke at Assembly.The picnic at Cowes was fun!Winter sport commenced.The desperate plight of the Congo's Medical Services was the subject of SurgeonHaughton's speech."Our Town," a Mrs. Brown production was a success on all levels.The June holidays began; "Not with a bang, but a whimper."Well, it's only Term 2!First Year Exams - a shock to many.Pastor Doug Nicholls spoke of the problems facing today's Aborigines.Between parties most managed to attend the College Ball at St. Kilda Town Hall.Mr . Ernest's address on the Kibbutz started many heated arguments aroundthe College.Australian Boys' Choir performed in the College Hall.Dr . Murphy from Glen Donald spoke on the problem of the deaf child in ourcommunity.It was more than a few lost souls in the snow-e-officially the College Snow Trip.All those for whom the pass mark was an "a" listened attentively to the visitorsspeaking on extensions.The morning was wasted; Mr. Cerutty didn't arrive.Wrapping herself gracefully around the microphone. Miss Allerton spoke aboutaffectation and etiquette.The High School children, the students. the lecturers, the locals. everyoneenjoyed "The Gondoliers."With a six week teaching round behind. the Second Years' and numerous assignmentsahead, the holidays assumed a new importance.College tours extended into Term 3."Oedipus Rex" - indeed a pleasant surprise.Out with your broomsticks. hats and magic wands and make haste to theCollege dance.A night of slide showing and tour reminiscences.Stephen Murray Smith, editor of "Overland" and former editor of the "TeachersJournal" dealt some body blows at Australian anomalous censorship laws . Inpassing some sacred cows such as Anzac Day came in for a beating.(Continued overleaf)Page Thirty-seven