Blackshaw, Colin Willoughby
ASC 1905
Character of the Eleven
The following is an “edited” extract from a Bathurstian article. This editor, has highlighted those names recognised, of our particular group. Some localities and properties may have incorrect spelling due to indistinct reproduction.
'Old Bathurstians.'
BIRTHS.
Edgley. — October 27th, at Dorrigo, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Edgley, a daughter. Ranken. — At Labasa, Fiji, on the 4th July, the wife of R. G. Ranken, of Wai-ni-Kow, of a daughter.
Marriages. Rouse-Newman.— June 15th, at St. Philip's Church, Sydney, by the Rev. Canon Bellingham, M.A., Stanley Bernard, youngest son of the late Richard Rouse, of Guntawang, Gulgong, to Florence Amy, third daughter of Robert Albert Newman, of Cossington, Neutral Bay, Sydney. Sloman-Randell.— At St. Andrews' Cathedral, Sydney, on 31st October, by the Rev. Hillhouse Taylor, Charles W. Sloman to Heleonor Dalton Randell, third daughter of Mr. William Randell, of Bathurst. R. G. Sands (Captain of First Australian Infantry Regiment and A.D.C. to the Chief of the General Staff) has presented us ' with the new cover that adorns this issue of the ' Bathurstian.' Among school magazines, it is the most handsome cover that we have come across, and gives an unfortunate editor something to do in his efforts to bring the inside of the 'Bathurstian' up to the level of its outside. We offer Captain Sands our heartiest thanks, and we take this opportunity of once more extending an invitation to Old Boys to assist the Editor to improve the literary matter. Sydney Old Boys, at the annual dinner in July, gave C, W. Sloman a warm welcome, and he deserved it, for his attendance cost him a journey of nearly 300 miles. Think of that, you Old Boys who live in the suburbs, and shrink from a journey of a dozen miles to attend the dinner.
This comes from a late issue of the Sydney ' Bulletin ' : — ' Sydney Journalist Charlie Bean's book on Australian Wool (On the Wool Track) gets a good notice from the London ' Spectator,' which praises the writer's ' strong, vigorous style.' Bean has left Sydney to look after the 'Herald's' copy from London, and starts off with a series of readable 'yarns,' via America.'
The Headmaster lately, had. a letter from Jack Barton, who is doing good work away out back, on Cuttabiinda, near Brewarrina.
R. T. Wade (Rev.) has left Barker College, where he has done good and telling work for some years. .He has taken a Curacy under Mr. Beck, of Darlinghurst, Wade's enthusiasm, ability, and power of standing hard and continuous work, should make him a success in his present position; but one cannot help regretting that those same qualities arc lost from his first profession, in which he would have made his mark.
Bruno Holt's engagement to Miss Ivy Webb, of ' Ilathrop,' Bathurst, is announced. Also that of Hubert Thompson to Miss Suitor, of Eurona. Dr. W. Seldon, better known to his con temporaries as Bill Sell, visited the school during the late Michaelmas holidays, but, unfortunately, found everyone away. Seldon was a pro- minent member of Gregson's (Old Daz’s) team, away back in 1896 and greasy dumb-boll, of basket and sticks, and the handles of picks.
Of the two Gregsons we only hear of their steady plodding at the work they have chosen, viz., Mining and Electrical Engineering. Neither of them has, as yet, found his Bullfinch. W. H, or ' Daz,' as he was generally known, was for some time working at Cobalt, in Ontario, one of the richest silver fields in the world, and, subsequently, at Bruce Mines, on L. Huron; then he went to Royal View (coal-mining) near Lethbridge, in Alberta, and, subsequently, took a ' summer's job ' of surveying in the mountains of Idaho, U.S.A., whence he is now on his way back to Australia. His experiences, have been varied and valuable. He has found, amongst other things that the winter climate of North America is not the serious objection which many people in Australia think it to be and that Australia does not possess all the insect pests in the world. He has found, too, plenty of kindly friends in every place he has visited, as well as much curiosity about his native country entertained by numbers with whom he has been in contact.
E. J., ' Rid,' since he left Cornell University, has been living at Schenectady, in the State of New York, where he is working for the General Electrical Company, who employ over 15,000 work people.
Edward Gregson knows it intimately; always a keen cricketer he finds many among the employees of the General Electric Coy., who, hailing either from Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada, still take an interest in this pre-eminently British game ; they have a cricket club and a fine cricket field.
We .quote the following from the ' Bulletin.' The marriage of Mr. Tom Storie Dixson, a younger son of the tobacco king, to Miss Ruby Turland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Turland, of Milson's Point.
Tom Dixson writes: -'I noticed in the last number of the 'Bathurstian' that I stroked the last .Inter-State .eight: I regret to slate that such is not a fact— Mr. Ward being the successful oarsman; I am afraid my only performances this year have been crowned with disappointment, as I was coach to the St. Andrew's crew which came second, .and I was also one of the coaches to the University crew, which also came second. Perhaps you meant the champion eights which I had the luck to get home with last December.' Dixson also sends us an extract from the 'Sportsman' with' reference to Paddy Lane — who, by the way, passed his 4th year law examination at the Varsity last December. The extract reads as follows: — 'Last, scene of all. Sans every thing that goes to make a bowler ordeal.
Congratulations to Hussey Cunningham, who is now heir to a baronetcy. We quote the following from the ' Bulletin ' with reference to the father of H. B. and W. A. (the present dux of the College). ‘The succession of Mr. W. E. Cunningham, of Young, N.S.W., to the 'Fairlie-Cuningham baronetcy suggests the number of British aristocrats that we entertain unawares. Hardly anyone knew that the unobtrusive owner of Winderrrtere was heir to a. fairly ancient title.'
R. G. V. Shaw, sending a post-card from London, says: — 'Have reached England after nearly five months travel through Japan, Canada and the United States. I was a fortnight with my brother; he is getting along first-rate, looks well, and wishes to be remembered to Old Bathurstians.'
Bob Dulhunty. Writing from his survey camp some distance out of Sofala, describes his journey----. Bob goes onto make some nice remarks about the great improvement of the' Bathurstian---.
Congratulations to Hon. C. G. Wade in obtaining such an easy victory at the last State elections. On his visit to Bathurst on October 5th last, he commenced his speech by saying, ' 1 am an old All Saints' College boy.' No wonder he had such an enthusiastic meeting! During the last elections we were told an interesting story about W. S. Kelk, who was the unsuccessful Liberal candidate at Blayney. In the earlier days of our history there was 'a fairly deep well not far from the College, and down this, 'one afternoon, a little child saw fit to tumble. A large I crowd, including the mother, gathered round the mouth of the well, but no one could sec any way of giving assistance. The mother, who was in a terrible state, was imploring that someone go down the well and rescue the child, but no one seemed anxious to take on the job. At last W. S. Kelk, and several other All Saints' boys, just out from afternoon school, strolled by. Taking in the situation at a glance, Kelk at once offered to go down. After what seemed an interminable time to those waiting at the top, he reappeared with the child in his arms, safe and unharmed. He was greeted with ringing cheers by those who witnessed his action, and the next morning, at school, he was publicly congratulated by Rev. Bean for his heroic action. Kelk has now resigned from the Justice Department, and is engaged in the business of a land agent in Sydney.
Mr. Vine-Hall, who left us last Easter, has taken up work at the King's School, in connection with the Preparatory School. . .
Bert Vallack was good enough to send us a postcard photo of the lacrosse team with which he was playing last season judging by his photo, he doesn't seem to have altered much.
Malcolm Elder, who left us at Michaelmas, came from 'way down the South Coast to view the sports once more. He took part in the Old Boys race, but had no luck Cessation from work does not seem to have had any physically ill effects so far.
We were pleased to have a short visit from Bruce Webb the other day. He came down to Bathurst for a dance, but made himself even more useful by umpiring for us at cricket next day.
Monk Dowell has taken to the teaching profession. For some time he drilled useful knowledge into the mind of small youths at Kelso, but was transferred to Narromine early in November.
E. Ward has renewed his connection with the College, and now conducts our cadet drill.
Eric Scott .left Bathurst a few weeks ago. He has given up the bank, and is going on the land down Albury way.
P. L. Suttor (Chap)' has 'left 'the Church of England Gram mar School. He, together with W. Tinning and B. T. Heavener, are playing regularly with our XI. Several Old Boys are taking part in the local Senior Cricket competitions. C. Durack is doing good work with Tarana. He made 74 not out against us early in the season. Hubert Thompson plays with the Bathurst Club, and Colin Blackshaw with the Federals. Alan Lindsay played with the Dubbo District Hockey Club against Sydney some time ago. Alan is leaving Dubbo and is going to try his luck on the Southern line, at Wagga. He paid the College a short visit a few days ago and did some good barracking for us at cricket. By the way, we are much indebted to Alan for some jottings which he gave us with reference to O.B's.
Eric Glasson was staying with us for a day a week or two ago.
N. Edgley is managing Murrunguhdie Station, Dubbo, and is doing good work on it. . Lauchlan McKinnon and his brother are still in the vicinity of Dandaloo.
· The Bathurst Times 10/12/1910 P.4
Died. 12/8/46