The time has come for another issue of the magazine, but we are forced to admit that, despite the hopeful prophecies voiced in previous issues of this, and of other publications, we are still under the cloud of industrial and commercial depression which has enveloped the whole world and has darkened the outlook on life of millions of human beings. An economic depression, however, is really only a mental attitude resulting from a loss of confidence among the people themselves, and, until that confidence can be restored, no amount of interference by Governments in limiting the unprecedented extension of credit can launch us again on a rising tide of prosperity, a prosperity which, we hope, will be lasting and based on sound financial principles.
The School, however, continues its noble work of educating youth to face the problems of existence, and, judging by the success of most of those who have passed through this well-loved institution, we come to the conclusion that it has performed its duty well. On us it leaves an indelible and unmistakable stamp — the mark of a fine Public School.
When we leave, the school presents us with two invaluable gifts — the knowledge and principles which we have acquired and the traditions which have been bequeathed to us as a legacy from former students. For our own advantage we should use the former; the latter we should preserve and uphold both for our own good and for the benefit of succeeding generations. When we take our place in public life we should realise that it lies in our power to influence the course of thousands of young lives, and we should regard it as a sacred duty to furnish them with an abundance of that which exercises such powerful persuasion — the influence of good example.
The 36th Annual General Meeting (1934) was chaired by the President, Mr. G. S. Crouch, supported by Vice-Presidents Messrs. W. T. Evans and others. The meeting elected Mr. R. C. Hancock as President for the coming year (1934–35), and Mr. J. E. England as Vice-President; Mr. G. S. Crouch, the retiring President, continued as a Vice-President.
Old Boys' Association (Founded 1898).
Reginald Heber Roe Memorial Bursary — Founded by the O.B.A. in memory of R. H. Roe, M.A., Head Master 1876–1909; tenable three years.
1934 Roe Bursary: P. L. Dixon (the 1933 First XI cricket captain; "Winner of the Reginald Heber Roe Scholarship").
First-ever award (1933): T. J. N. Foley — "The first award of the Reginald Heber Roe Memorial Bursary was made on Foundation Day. It went to T. J. N. Foley, who has justified his selection by a very creditable First Year at the University."
(Dux of 1933 / Lilley Gold Medallist: N. C. Hancox.)
Both 1934 issues carry Old Boys' registers; not reproduced here.
Source: The Brisbane Grammar School Magazine, June 1934 and November 1934 (two termly issues, combined). Notation: Bracketed "(year)" = year of ENTRY. School Captain 1934: first-named School Prefect was J. D. Austin (June 1934). Head Master: Stuart Stephenson, M.A.
In this era, an Old Boy's year designation was the year he entered Grammar; the convention today is the year he finished. A boy who started in 1993 and finished in 1997 was (93) but is now '97.
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