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EMG WINTER
LUNCHEON:
FRIENDS
REUNITE
A genial event in the Boykett Room
More than a touch of serendipity played a role in
bringing together the three Boykett brothers, Graeme
(’62), Peter (’53) and John (’48), to the Boykett Room –
named for their brother David Boykett OAM (’52)†, bronze
medallist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games – to
revel in the insight and wit of Scotch Archivist Paul
Mishura at the East Melbourne Group Winter Luncheon in
the Cardinal Pavilion on Wednesday 5 June.
The Boykett brothers found themselves in Melbourne
at the same time, and they joined a full-to-capacity
gathering of EMG members, who were regaled with
some fascinating, individual stories about how particular
artefacts have come the way of Scotch Archives, the vital
role Archives plays in the history of a school as significant
as Scotch, and the transformational impact the new
development will have on Archives’ capacity to do its job
with acuity and enhanced flair – all delivered with Paul’s
own flair and drollery.
Those of us who work with Paul know only too well his
exceptional ability to instantaneously (no exaggeration)
provide us with chapter, verse, dates, context, personal
history and foibles on any obscure Scotch request we
may pose of him. His reservoir of knowledge about all
things Scotch is legendary. How marvellous to be able
to share a glimpse of what he does day in, day out
for the Scotch community with a highly receptive and
appreciative audience.
That Paul and his loyal team of volunteers have
survived the antiquated and frigid conditions of 2 Morrison
Street for so long is a credit to them all, and a testament
to the passion with which they collectively approach their
role as stewards of the School’s history.
As is always the case when old friends are given an
opportunity to reunite with ease, familiarity and a delicious
spread, a genial and lively atmosphere prevailed. It is,
of course, especially delightful to be able to enjoy this
convivial burst of fellowship in the midst of the Melbourne
winter.
PATTY WALLACE-SMITH
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1. GRAEME BOYKETT (’62), PETER
BOYKETT (’53) AND JOHN BOYKETT
(’48) UNDER THE PHOTO OF OLDER
BROTHER, DAVID BOYKETT (’51) IN THE
BOYKETT ROOM. 2. BILL MCNAUGHTON
(’55), DAVID TENNENT (’57), KEITH
WEYMOUTH (‘44). 3. BARBARA HOLDER,
TIM SHEARER (’85), WENDY HILTON-
WOOD. 4. DON LARKIN (’62), DAVID
HUGHES (‘61). 5. NAN RODD, MAURICE
FARROW (‘46). 6. PAUL MISHURA
ARCHIVIST, KEN JASPER (‘55).
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