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Finally we would like to thank Miss Rohde and Mr. Law for the aid they
have given in the past year. We congratulate the winning house, Kennedy, also
Oxley and Cunningham for the good sportsmanship they have shown. We wish
all the students every success in the forthcoming examinations. So until next
year — Au revoir !

OXLEY
HOUSE MISTRESS : Miss Lenihan.
HOUSE MASTER : Mr. Taylor.
HOUSE CAPTAINS : Carol Bryning, Alan Preston.
The Boys' Swimming Carnival found Oxley, despite a great effort by indivi
dual swimmers, gaining only third place — a reversal on last year's fortunes.
Notable efforts were those by Alan Preston (open champion), Peter Castleton
(unde 16 runner-up), and Richard Ledger (under 15 runner-up). The Vice
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Captain, Keith Haidle, was responsible for the excellent organisation of the Oxley
competitions.
The Athletics Carnival proved to be a very exciting struggle, in which
Cunningham boys obtained first place, followed by Mitchell House. For Oxley,
Harry Rozulkhans, David Moore, Ian Nutley, John Mackay and Alan Preston were
placegetters in many events. Congratulations to John Macka/ for equalling the
under 16 high jump record.
In the A and C Grade football teams, Oxley fielded Frank Whatley, Vice
Captain — A Grade, Les Ball, John McColl, Alan Stamp, Keith Haidle and
Rod Elmes. We were also well represented in the weight divisions of
Inrer-school football. Les. Ball, John McColl, Frank Whatley, C Grade Captain,
and Tony Murray also showed their ability in inter-school cricket teams.
The last day of August was set aside for the cross country. Alan Preston
was the eventual winner, while I. Nutley, R. Hovey, G. Bailey and G. Bell filled
places in the first thirty. Oxley was runner-up to Mitchell, who had a very
decisive points win. Perhaps Mitchell will raise her red standard at the end of
the year.
This year, a cute little fellow by the name of Puff came to Oxley House on
the morning of the Athletics Carnival. Resplendent in mauve ribbons, with his
beady eyes aglow, he surveyed the day's proceedings from the top of the Oxley
flag. He saw Karin Jordana win the under 14 championship with a total of
30 points and two records to her credit. In the ball games, Kennedy was our
greatest rival, and although we were defeated in the end, our girls acquitted
themselves well, especially the under 15 age group. Their excellent standard is
due to house Vice-Captain Sandra Hopkins, who trained them so well.
Among the other girl champions, Oxley produced Carol Bryning, Lynne Murray,
Suzanne Hunting, Michelle Jordana and Mary Atkins. Carol was open swimming
champion, and Michelle and Mary represented the school in tennis.
In the Girls' Inter-house Swimming Carnival, Oxley obtained second place
with a total of 206 points. Thanks go to all the girls for their excellent co-opera
tion, especially in regard to the qualifying races.
Grateful thanks also are extended to Miss Lenihan and Mr. Taylor for their
invaluable assistance throughout the year.
Finally, we would like to shake hands with Kennedy, who have proved them
selves without a doubt. Congratulations to Kennedy for a job well done.
This Page generously donated by BENJAMIN'S PHARMACY, Bay Terrace,
Wynnum.

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