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Kilvington 1940s

Victoria Swann (Class of 1968)

The adorable Swann sisters, Janine and Victoria.
The adorable Swann sisters, Janine and Victoria.

The Troll Doll below is one of my favourite pieces to date. Thanks to Victoria for this special piece of history.

 

Introducing, Petunia Clotilde Samantha Pobjoy. Named by Janine Swann, Petunia was taken to all sports events as the mascot for Burman House. The Burman badge is not from the correct era. If you have a Burman House badge, circa 1968, please consider donating it so Petunia can wear it proudly.

Troll Doll - Burman Mascot
Troll Doll - Burman Mascot

 

Rosemary Wright (nee Robinson), Class of 1950

Along with Rosemary's delightful story on page two, we are delighted to share the following photos that Rosemary shared with us.

 

Rosemary and Cecily (both in the following photos) are firm friends to this day and very rarely miss a Walsh Club gathering.

Kilvington Tennis Team 1948. L-R: Rosemary Robinson, Shirley Watkins, Judy Williams and Cecily Close.
Kilvington Tennis Team 1948. L-R: Rosemary Robinson, Shirley Watkins, Judy Williams and Cecily Close.

 

Kilvington Prefects 1948 L-R Cecily Close, Kathleen Dickenson, Rosemary Robinson and Judy Willams.
Kilvington Prefects 1948 L-R Cecily Close, Kathleen Dickenson, Rosemary Robinson and Judy Willams.
Kilvington Group Photo 1940s
Kilvington Whole School Photo 1940s
Kilvington Group Photo 1940s
Kilvington Whole School Photo 1940s

Dr Pat Phair, Class of 1947

Many thanks once again to Dr Pat Phair, peer year 1947, who brought along these treasures to the Walsh Club lunch in March. The beautiful embroidery work was done by Pat herself at just eight years of age.

Embroidery by Dr Pat Phair (Johansen) age 8 years.
Embroidery by Dr Pat Phair (Johansen) age 8 years.

Lauren Zuegn (nee Crutchfield), Class of 1999

Our thanks to Lauren who kindly delivered a treasure trove of memorabilia earlier this year. There are some very interesting and delightful items to share here.

A selection of prospectuses
A selection of prospectuses
Assembly and induction programs
Assembly and induction programs
Mrs McKie Tribute Cover Page
Mrs McKie Tribute Page 1&2
Mrs McKie Tribute Page 3
Mrs McKie Tribute Cover Page
Mrs McKie Tribute Page 1&2
Mrs McKie Tribute Page 3
Alumni Newsletter 1997
Alumni Newsletter 1997

Ruth White (nee Cumming), Class of 1956

Below is an original letter of reference written for Ruth by Mrs McKie in 1954. 

Letter of reference
Letter of reference

Archiving and memorabilia

We have formed an Archiving sub-committee in preparation or our 2023 Centenary. If you have anything you think might be of interest or would like to join the committee, please contact Deb Duce at duced@kilvington.vic.edu.au to discuss.