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Vol. XX—No. 1 FEBH.UARY 26th. 1951 Registered at G.P.O,, Brisbane, for transmission by post as a periodical.

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"YfTELL, Freshers, you are now being orienlaled. You have just received your programmes, timetables, h a n a b a ^ , "Sempfer Floreats, concise advice, inilial setbacks, etc., and are nov/jcstling in a confused fashion on the. Kidnexji^\7n.Bri?rV

bane may be new to you, but you must by now hove some inklings of the life before you, and surely you •amsQfegiiihing" to ask yourself . . . "

Just what sort of a University is this?

ScC'Ueced all over the face of Brisbane, glumly replies the Old Hand.

YES its true enough. Open the U.Q, Union Handhook, that

most useful storehouse of informa­tion on the life before you, inside and outside of lecture-rooms, and turn to page 78.

Here you find a town map which indicates five separate academic areas. Another two are omitted—St. Lucia University, five miles to tho south-west by bus, and Yeerongpilly Vet. Science Station, miles out in the never-never as the crow flies. Does this matter? you may ask. Yes, for I think it runs counter to the whole conception of a University.

Now firstly, I'm not going to howl against the authorities. They have their vision of a future university community in the magnificent academic seclusion of St. Lucia, and its a noble vision if you believe in magnificent academic seclusion. (Personally, I think we should be closer to the city, that the nerves of the citizens might be shattered by our occasional foi-ays. It's the only way to make a University a living and vital force within the community; microcosm within cos­mos.) So while St, Lucia Is being built, faculty by faculty, the student body is drastically split.

Only one community can be said f0 contain anything of a cross-section of University life—St. i;̂ Ai and here it's a fragmentary me at best. The other Academic areas have

little community life, permanent or otherwise. The nndergrads in the technical faculties, and especially medicine, spend their days being shuttled from lecture-room to prac-room by bus and tram.

The results are plain enough, . I would say that the bulk of the sec­ond and third year students in the technological faculties have not de­veloped—have not been changed at all by the fact that they are now attending a University and not a high school. They probably still play In the local tetmis club, still go to the local dance, and are still in love with the typist next door, i thing that the University student should be more alive, more objec­tive, more tolerant, more critical than the general public. He should come to the University not only for specialist knowledge, but also to come in contact with the wider views that might make him a more hitelllgent citizen.

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Life and Torpor Here is one thing even professors

admit—there is no real clashing be­tween academic interests and stu­dent affairs. It seems fairly true that (1) Intelligence, interest, in­itiative, in youth—can't always gen­erate itself spontaneously.

(2) It can't be divided into cur-ricular and extra-curricular activ­ities- In other words, those students who take the most intelligent in­terest in their studies as themes to be enjoyed and intelligently sa­voured are those who take the live­liest interest in the world about them, in the affairs of their fellow-men. The swots and drudges who see the University only as a degree-shop often do well in exams, but in the outside world they usually end up as the mediocre, the second-rate,

That's why an active intelligent student community, microcosmos as training-ground, is absolutely essen­tial for any university worthy of the name. And a divided student body not flourishing as a united com­munity cannot flourish. (The Qld. student body, by the way, has quite a substantial reputation as being the most reactionary, mediocre, apathetic in Australia),

Because the scientific and hu­manistic sections of our com­munity cannot mix during the working day, can't exchange view­points and Interests, the arty types are bloodless, the technical types devitalised philistines. The two 'n'orlds stagnate unconnected.

I have attacked the idea of St, Lucia, But since it is our future home, it is there the only hope lies. Life may be able to flourish in a mausoleum. Now of course, its life is restricted, small, shallow, and barren.

PctrUng Admonitions

"Well, Freshers," says the editor wearily, "What parting admonitions have I for you?" Here they are . . .

(1) Acquire roots—unfortunately, of course, at St. Lucia. Join a few clubs and attend a few meetings. Get to know the place and the peo­ple. Make the Union buildings at least, a hive of life.

(2) The weekly newspaper as a possible link and rallylng-point for the student community. The Con­stitution of the University of Queensland Students' Union states—

The function of "Semper Ploreat" shall be, inter alia: (a) To report student and univer­

sity news. . (b) To provide a channel for the

expression of student ophiions. Let the roar of your voices drown

the bleatings of the editor.

A message to Students - -

The University of Queensland has becomie a complex insti­tution with a wide range of functions. Though, gradually, sec­tion after section is being centralised ai St. Lucia, various depart­ments still remain on their ori^ncd sites. Under present-day conditions and circumstances it is not easy to forecast with o degree of definiteness when there will be complete centralisation at St, LucicD of all University activities.

Of their own experience in the management of their own student affairs, student bodies know how separation of units adds to the worries and expense of administra­tion. But initiative and resource can lessen disadvantages even if tempor­ary arrangements of an expediency nature have to be made.

The academic year 1950 was a dif­ficult and onerous one for those charged with the carryhig-on, man­agement and control of the Uni­versity. Complications, financial and otherwise, were accentuated by the coming to fruition of certain de­velopments inaugurated in 1948 un­

der the Five-Year Plan of the Uni­versity. But problems are being solved steadily and frustrations are being overcome. Tliere is a sense of satisfaction that the Senate's for­ward moves were timely; there is comfort In the thought of some­thing attempted, something done, . In its dealings with authorities and in its handling of delicate situa­tions, the Senate was watchful to conserve the interests of students and to keep the University the apex of the system of education in Queensland.

W, PORGAN SMITH, Chancellor,

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fTiUE apparently impossible task of •*- providing for all three schools of thought wlthfn the one organis­ation has been undertaken for the past fifty years by the S.CM.

Its efforts have been attended by success in Universities all over the world, due largely to its methods. Our principle is that truth cannofi be imposed; it must be discovered. The process of discovery involves the holding together in fellowship of those who differ from each other in all sorts of ways. There may be shorter cuts to certainly, but if certainty is reached by shut-ing the eyes and ears, it is of all things most dangerous. If you do not believe in God.

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Students who-not only become in­terested in the Christian solution of the world's problems, but decide that it is worth trying in their own lives, may become full members of the S.M.M.; and the Australian C.S.M. is a constituent body of the World's Student Christian Federa­tion (founded in 1895), which has one million members in over forty countries.

If you're interested, be sure not to miss the S.CM. Freshers' Wel­come to-night at 7.30 p.m., in the Med. School Refectory, Victoria Park. There will be folk danc­ing, singing, games, and a few words of welcome and explana­tion. Supper will be provided. Catch a tram to the General Hospital where you'll be met by a bearded gentleman.

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Freshers, what did you think of Orientation Week? Did it stink? Was it paradise? Tell us in Sem­per Ploreat. But pray, do not ex­ceed 250 words unless you really have an axe to grind; in that case, come and grind it with us first.

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Semper needs staff: At least five fresher reporters, some ar­tists and cartoonists, and an official photographer (expenses paid).

The Editor sleeps In the day­time in the room adjoinbig St. Lucia Refectory.

COPY DATE LINE WEEKLY AT THE FOLLOWING DEPOTS AND TIMES

St. Lucia: Office next Refec­tory, Thursday, 3.45 p.m.

SI. Lucia: Box in Main Foyer, Tnursday, 3.45 p.m.

Herston: Medical School, Foyer Box, Tliursday, 3 p.m.

Dental College: Common Room, near Coca-Cola Stand, Thurs­day, 4.30 p.m.

George Street; Semper Office, Thursday, 4.45 p.m.

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EIGHT UNIVERSITY TYPES Here are eight oi the most eminent' chafacteis m the Univer­

sity. Unfortunately, they all know it. However, you are invited 1o give them the responsibilities they don't deserve. Never give them any privacy. Mc&e their lives nuserable. If you ever want to squeal about anything, squeal to one of them.

Cut this section out and tack it up beside Rita Hoyworth, Bui if you are a lady, turn it to the wall when undressing.

Peter Holljnffsworth, president of the Union. A nonentity. Why he is president of the Union we haven't the faintest idea. If you asked him anything about Union affairs he would probably query: "What Union?" However, he is a fine up­standing type of Australian man­hood and is a member of all the right Institutions; is tolerated at John's College.

Steve Hocking, Union secretary and National Union international officer. An earnest clean-cut young man with poetic eyes and a low im­passioned vibrato voice. Is shocked by .man's inhumanity to man. is not tolerated at Emmanuel College,

Mick Ewing, Retiring member of National Executive and thus a big

John Qulnlem. Editor of the rag you are now reading. Has an ob­scure past; however, he has never been to Korea. He dislikes T. S, Eliot. Buzzes in and out of St.

wig in his ov̂m right. Father of all Lucia with a lecherous lope and is evening students. Personal confi­dant of Archbishops and Prime Ministers. A master of English prose. Is feared at the Supreme Court, but

but is greatly loved in the southern greatly respected in the southern Universities, 1 Universities.

neither loved nor respected in southern Universities.

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The President's Message On behalf of the Univeisily of Queensland Union I loke

great pleasure in welcoming you, the Fiesheis of 1951, to our University. I hope your stay here will be successful and active, and in ail ways a very happy one.

Bruce Kynnston. Medical vice-president. The only intelligent medical student I have ever met. The only one of these eight who ia not a hoodlum, a demagogue, and a bum, I commend him to you «s one of the few gentlemen in the University of Queensland.

Alan McCracken. St. Lucia vice-president. As you see, hie honesty equals his looks. (1) An intelligent jEober (somethnes) young man; <2) something of a mystery in the southern Universities; -(3) should Jiave been drowhed at birth.

At this stage in your University life it is likely that you will be somewhat bewildered; I "iiope that in the Orientation Course we will be able to help you fit into the new routine so that you will be able to gain most from University life.

There is another aspect to Uni­versity life apart from lectures, and in a wav this is just as important in University education as academic work. I shall call this the "Cor­porate Life" of the University.

In the old established Universities of Oxford and Cambridge every student must live at a college. A student is uprooted from his every day environment and placed in a new and exciting society, which dominates his life for several years. A society composed of students of many different faculties and ideas with ample time for discu.ssions and meetings, where the student under­goes a period of "expansion and eX' hilaration."

In our University most of you will arrive by tram or bus for lectures at 9 aim., and the same-trams and buses will carry you home after lec­tures, at 5 p.m.; you will be doing the same things and living in the same environment in which you have lived for years,

Students have realised this lack in their University system, and to encourage a corporate life they have formed the University of Queensland Union. Every student must become a member of this Union, a Consti­tution and Regulations have been drawn up and undergraduates elect a Union Council, with a President, Vice-Presidents and an Honorary Secretary, which speaks for the stu­dent body as a whole in its relation with the" University authorities and the outside world. The Union Is affiliated with the National Union of Australian University Students, with which we try to work as closely as possible.

The Union runs refectories in hose of our scattered outposts where it is fhianclally possible to do so, where students can congregate for luncheon and snacks and discuss all sorts of subjects beyond the scope of the courses they are study­ing.

The Sports tjnlon has also de­veloped to deal with the sporthig side of University life, and there have sprung up & host of societies, some cultural, such as the Dramatic,

Union for finance and you Pres'hers. being members of the Union, may also become members of these Con­stituent Clubs without any further charge—so it is only up to you to make the EFFORT and take an in­terest in sucli bodies.

For the other clubs you have to pay a small annual subscription, but both the money and the effort are well spent if you join one or twc of the clubs that interest you.

Two other bodies have more re­cently been established, fhe Queens­land University Squadron and the Queensland University Regiment, both of which do a great deal to fos­ter a more vital corporate life within our University.

As the term proceeds you will find that the Union provides many other functions for your benefit, in co­operation with Faculty Societies, the sports clubs and many other clubs dances, some free; balls, din­ners and other entertainments pro­vide an adequate .social life.

"Semper Ploreat," your newspaper, is published weekly by the Union; support it with letters to the Editor and articles on subjects with which you are familiar.

There is an annual magazine. "Galmahra," in which is printed the best writing by students during the year, providing plenty of scope for the talents of aspiring authors.

Another Union publication is the Hand Book, which you have now received; it will be invaluable to you as a guide, so keep it and refer to it when puzzled.

Another way in which the Union tries to foster this corporate life is by the establishment of its own College, which has been running successfully for the past four years.

The most formidable obstacle con­fronting the progress of the Union and the provision of a corporate life is lack of enthusiasm—tradition has come to call "student apathy." You can't work everj' day of the week or study every night, and I hope that in the nights you take off you will make the most of such ex­tra curricular activities that we can offer, thereby gaining something and at the same time giving something to foster this side of University life. I also hope that, in the afternoons in which you play sport, you will play for University and in all these things you can very definitely help to add to the prestige of the Unl-

John Heussler. Secretary of the Sports Union. Was at St. John's. Otherwise a good type.

Jock Emmett. Local National Union secretary. Does Med. Likely to go a long way in the wrong di­rection. Opinion of two eminent. Sydney Uni. students—Male: that poor . Female: I just can't re­sist his giggle,

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Sporting SPORTS umcN

On behalf of the University Sports Union I extend a hearty welcome to all of you who ore commencing a course a t the University.

Although study is of prior Im-i portance, it is not altogether wise for you to exclude sport entirely from your activities during your stay at the University. You will find University sport not only of infinite value to your health, but also it gives you a chance to meet your fellows from the other facul­ties within this University.

Here at the University there are sports which are either new to you or are not catered for extensively at the secondary school you at­tended, so here is your chance to have a go with the best training facilities on hand to help you.

Because you have not played a sport before is no excuse for nob trying. All clubs will give new players a good try-out and a fair go.

The University sends teams to all inter-varsity contests and this year teams will go to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart representing cricket, boxing, baseball, tennis and rowing, to mention only some of tho touring clubs. Ask any student who has been on one of these trips ind I am sure he will tell you in glow­ing terms of such trips.

Rumours of cliques existing in the various clubs are dispelled by the numbers of Freshers who win inter-varstiy trips and places in A Grade sides.

The Sports Union is the central controlling force of all clubs, and meetings are held regularly to keep

Women's Hockey URESHERS, this club should have ^ a particular appeal for you, offering a sport which Is probably completely new to most of you.

Hockey is claimed to be the fast­est field game in the world and so provides plenty of excitement and thrills.

The club enters two or three teams in fixtures each week, and every member is sure of a place in a team. The matches are played at Marchant Park on Saturday after­noons and practices are held once a week at Victoria Park. During sec­ond vac. a team is sent to represent

' Queensland at the Inter-Varsity Carnival. Last year a team was sent to Hobarfc and a perfectly marvellous time was had by all. This year the club will be sending a team to Ade­laide,, so come along all of you and n̂ow us -what you can do; a trip

South is well worth having. During first term the annual

seven-a-side carnival, organised in conjunction with the Men's Hockey Club, is held at St. Lucia, and is Invariably a roaring success. All students come along; any know­ledge of hockey being a strict disad­vantage. During second term we be­come slightly more serious and hold the Inter-Paculty Competition, also in conjunction with the Men's Club.

So Freshers, come along **** ^*lP to swell the dub membership. We'll be glad to see every one of you at our meetings and practices. Watch the notice boards and "Semper" for further Information.

GILL DAVEY, President U.Q.W.H.C.

activities running smoothly. On enrolment you automatically

become a member of the Sports Union, with a fee of £4/4/-, with no refund and this entitles you to membership of all constituent clubs. The money helps to cover the ex­penses of the upkeep of St. Lucia ovais, inter-varsity trip grants and individual club expenses.

Many of the clubs are losing their high positions in the different sports in Brisbane fixtures, so that it is up to you, Freshers, to try and help put the University back on its sporting pedestal,

WEP. HARRIS, President. U.Q.S.U.

DRAMATIC SOCiETYI Freshers,

The Unlverelty Dramatic Society is a body in whose activities you can participate with active and sat­isfying enjoyment.

As a member of the University Union you are automatically a mem­ber of the Dramatic Society, with no further fees or expenses to worry about.

You can only extract the full pleasure and enjoyment from your membership by participating in club activities with keenness and enthusiasm.

You don't have to be over-brim­ming with talent to fl.t into the So­ciety—and we can assure you that everyone who joins will be able to work in the Society's plays during the year.

If you can, come to the Freshers' Welcome by the Dramatic Society and you may learn anything you want to know about the Society. And don't miss the first week

play—the fun-packed melodrama-"Sweeney Todd". MARGARET COLLINS, President.

ANN HAMILTON. Secretary.

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rpHIS is an appeal on behalf of •*- the University of Queensland Riilc Club to lovers of lethal wea­pons, and those who wish to per­fect any skill they may possess in the use of same.

(Sjualifications for membership of the Riflle Club arc slender. All you require is an interest in shooting, no matter whether club shooting, sporting shooting, the conversion of rabbit and Too shooting into hard cash, or as a member of the ser­vices, or the school cadets.

Every Saturday afternoon, com­mencing at the beginning of Term I, the Rifle Club provides targets and ammunition at the Enoggera rifle range. If you do not have your own rifle and sight, we will even find that for you.

Later in the year inter-Paculty competitions will be held, and -every month there is a handicap event, for a club trophy.

In May (first vac.) the inter-Var­sity competition will be held, and the team is chosen from the best scorers of the first term shoots.

If you want to get in the Queens­land team, start shooting as early as you can, as a certain amount of practice will come in very handy.

We are short of members this

year, due to lack of co-operation between the Rifle Club and the University examiners, so all new members are welcome.

Watch "Semper" for the date of the first general meeting, to be held early in Term I, and come along if you are interested. Any further information may be

gleaned by ringing;— Alan Card, XU1559 (president);

Morton Coleman, LM4644 (secre­tary); Reg Pascoe, PW2044 (cap­tain); R. L'Estrange. X3555 or X3185 (treasurer).

ALL STUDENTS invited to

FRESHERS' WELCOME DANCE Cloudlands, Friday.

Tickets free from Enquiry Offices,. Union Office, Area Vice-Presidents,. Semper Office.

NEWMAN WELCOME Queensland University Newman.

Society Welcome to Freshers, Clay-field, Memorial Hall, Wagner Rd., Clayfield, Thursday, Marcii 1st, at. 6.30 p.m. Buffet Tea and Dance,

All Freshers are cordially invited, to be the guests of the Society,

ACADEMIC HIGH MASS St. Stephen's Cathedral, Sunday,

4th March. Procession assembles 10.45 a.m. Please wear Academic Dress if

available. J, F. FITZGERALD, ^nr,

Hon, Secretary.

EVENING STUDENTS "Semper Ploreat" will be avail­

able to you from certain depots at St. Lucia and George Street. How­ever, if you specially desire the paper to be posted to you, send your name and address to the Union Office.

Table Tennis THE U.Q.T.T.C. has its two main

tables In the Men's Common Boom, George St., one tabic at St. Lucia, and one at the Medical School, Herston.

The tables may be used by all Union members. Nets, bats, and balls are available for a very small charge.

Main club activities are;— Participation in Brisbane fixtures,

from A Reserve Grade down, de­pending upon the number who wish to play.

Annual championships (singles and doubles).

Annual inter-Varsity, matches (held this year in Melbourne dur­ing second vac.)

Dates for annual general meet­ing and practice nights will be ad­vertised in "Semper",

C. S. HAUGHTON, President, U.Q.T.T.C

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I.R.C. rpHESE letters, l.R.c, are short -*• for the International Relations Club—a club to which you auto­matically belong when you join the Union. That is one reason why you should support the LR.C. and at­tend its meetings and discussion groups.

May I suggest a few better reasons?

You have come, here to be edu­cated—not merely to learn engi­neering or medicine, but to acquire a broad and comprehensive back­ground for living, part of that background, surely, is an intelligent interest in international affairs. The I.R,C. exists to foster that interest among students.

It will sponsor speakers at Itmch hour meetings during the year to which we hope you will come in or­der to hear well-qualified people speak on subjects of importance to us all. It will run discussions on controversial topics, at whidh you can express your own point of view to your fellow students.

The LR.C. sponsors an excellent library which can be found in the History Seminar Room on the top floor of the Arts building at St, Lucia. Here books and pamphlets on cmrent aflfairs can be borrowed by applying to the secretary of the Department of History.

The I,R,G, is your club—your money supports it, it exists for your benefit. It is up to you to support It.

Further information can be had from the president—the Revd. T, C. Vockler, Arts H (X2593), or the secretary—Miss Margaret Blrrell, Arts m .

The first meeting: of the term vill be addressed by Colln Clark Watch for further announce­ments.

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WOMEN^'CLUB nno welcome the women Freshers •*- of 1951 and to acquaint them with fellow club members, the Uni­versity Women's Club is holding a luncheon at 1 o'clock to-dayt Mon­day, In the George St. Refectory.

As women students at the Univer­sity, you have automatically become members of this club, a constituent body of the Union, so we do hope to see you to-day, and at the other club functions during the year.

These include an annual dance, held in the first term' in conjunc­tion with the Men's Club; an after­noon tea in second term, when the Club entertains prominent Brisbane women representing so many fields of activity; and finally, in third term, a farewell to final year women students.

It Is becoming traditional that these functions be attended by tor­rential rain or tram strikes, and sometimes both; however, they help realise the Club's alms to provide a common interest for all women students at the University, and at the same time to extend that in­terest to the work and social acti­vities of the staff wives and of women outside the University.

With this end in view, we hope that this year the Club will become less of a "St. Lucia" afl̂ air, but rather, a uniting factor in an un­fortunately divided University.

Premier representatives from the various faculties will be elected to the organising committee at the first general meeting.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th, at 7.15 p.m.

All members and any intending members are cordially invited.

W. M. COLEMAN, Hon. secretary, U.Q.R,C,

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