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News Bulletin 18/2/20101. Gerry Hazlitt – Haileybury’s first Test Cricketer Last Monday the glitterati of past and present Australian cricket met in the palatial surrounds of the Crown Palladium in Melbourne to celebrate the awarding of the Allan Border medal. That morning, a small group of people gathered at the humble west Sydney gravesite of one of Australia’s earliest and most ill-fated test cricketers. This is the burial place of fast bowler Gerry Hazlitt, a shooting star of early last century, who took 7 for 25 against England at Lord’s in 1912, including a devastating spell of 5 wickets for one run. The son of an actor father and a musical mother, he was a childhood prodigy at Haileybury College, at the time a tiny school in one of Melbourne’s beach suburbs. His curving “swerve” balls earned him a place in the Victorian team in 1906, when he was still at school. Even then he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart problem, which subsequently plagued his sporting career. He went on to represent Australia on a number of occasions despite his handicap. In 1910, at the age of 21, he married and moved to Sydney, and later had two daughters. With Honours in Latin, English and Greek he had a first-class knowledge of the Classics, and this combined with his cricket fame enabled him to secure work as an Assistant Housemaster at King’s School Parramatta, which later gave him leave to play in the 1912 test series in England. His weak heart preventing his enlisting at the outbreak of World War One, but his caring and friendly manner, combined with his hero status, made him a figure of respect with all the students at King’s whose lives he touched. Tragically, late in 1915, he developed broncho-pneumonia, and died in October that year at the age of 27. Hazlitt was buried at St Thomas’ Church of England in Enfield. His death followed that of the legendary batsman Victor Trumper by just a few months. It was only in recent times that his surviving family discovered the location of his grave, which had fallen into disrepair. On 15 February, representatives from Haileybury and King’s visited the gravesite and joined with his family to unveil a plaque suitably recognising the memory of a largely forgotten early Australian cricketing star. 2. Congratulations Jon Holland and James PattinsonThe OHA congratulates Old Haileyburians Jon Holland (2005) and James Pattinson (2008) on their recent selection in the Prime Ministers X1 team that played recently against the West Indies in Canberra. 3. OHA Facebook pageDid you know that the OHA has a facebook page? Did you know that the OHA has a facebook page with over 600 members? Simply titled Old Haileyburians Association, this is a great opportunity to connect with many former students from your era. 4. Remembering Sheila CornishThe OHA is saddened by the recent passing of Sheila Cornish, widow of Richard Cornish (previously Head of Junior School at South Rd and then Principal of St Leonard's College). Sheila died early on Tuesday 9th February, of complications following knee surgery. 5. Vale Warren Whatmough (OH’86)The OHA is also saddened by the passing of Warren Whatmough who passed away on February 11. Warren was an outstanding swimmer for Haileybury. Funeral details have yet to be released.6. OHA Breakfast - Guest Speaker Adam Elliot (OH '89) Bookings are coming in in droves for the OHA Breakfast featuring 2004 Acadamy Award winner and 2010 nominee, Adam Elliot. The event will be held at The Bentleigh Club, Yawla St, Bentleigh on Thursday 22 April. An invitation can be found here. We advise that if you are wishing to attend this function that you book asap as places are limited. Prices start from $50. Bookings can be made by clicking on the following link; https://regonline.activeglobal.com/oha_business_breakfast Non members are welcome to attend at a cost of $75. 7. OHA Bowls The 37th Annual Public Schools Old Boys Association Bowls Tournament will be held on Sunday 28th March at Kew Heights Bowling Club. The OHA will once again be entering a team following our very creditable performance last year. There are still places available on the team. If you are interested, please contact Mark Thompson via email to mark.thompson@sensis.com.au 8. Class of 1970 ReunionWe were delighted that over 50 members of the Class of 1970 joined the festivities for their 40 year reunion last week. Members were invited to both a relaxed dinner at the Brighton Hotel and also to the Founders Day Assembly on the following morning. Those present were astounded in the changes in the School, given that for some it was their first time back at Haileybury in 40 years. Whilst the morning was terribly hot, many availed themselves of a tour of the School ably led by the School leadership group. This event has developed an outstanding tradition and we look forward to welcoming the 1971 group into the Forty Years On Club in 2011. 9. Upcoming OHA events Sunday 28 February - Sincock Cup Tuesday 16 March - Head of the River Morning Tea. Friday 19 March - Class of 1960 (50 year) Reunion. Friday 19 March - 25 year Cricket and Tennis Premiership reunion.Sunday 28 March – APS Old Boys Bowls Tournament.Thursday 22 April - OHA Breakfast featuring Adam Elliot.· Please note that the OHA Winery Tour has been deferred until October, 2010.Should you have any queries in regards the OHA or Haileybury, please do not hesitate to contact me. Russell Davidson Director of Development and Alumni RelationsExecutive Director Old Haileyburians Association 9213 2218 Submitted by: Russell Davidson Gerry Hazlitt - Haileybury's First Test CricketerGERRY HAZLITT - HAILEYBURY'S FIRST TEST CRICKETER Last Monday the glitterati of past and present Australian cricket met in the palatial surrounds of the Crown Palladium in Melbourne to celebrate the awarding of the Allan Border medal. That morning, a small group of people gathered at the humble west Sydney gravesite of one of Australia’s earliest and most ill-fated test cricketers. This is the burial place of fast bowler Gerry Hazlitt, a shooting star of early last century, who took 7 for 25 against England at Lord’s in 1912, including a devastating spell of 5 wickets for one run. The son of an actor father and a musical mother, he was a childhood prodigy at Haileybury College, at the time a tiny school in one of Melbourne’s beach suburbs. His curving “swerve” balls earned him a place in the Victorian team in 1906, when he was still at school. Even then he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart problem, which subsequently plagued his sporting career. He went on to represent Australia on a number of occasions despite his handicap. In 1910, at the age of 21, he married and moved to Sydney, and later had two daughters. With Honours in Latin, English and Greek he had a first-class knowledge of the Classics, and this combined with his cricket fame enabled him to secure work as an Assistant Housemaster at King’s School Parramatta, which later gave him leave to play in the 1912 test series in England.His weak heart preventing his enlisting at the outbreak of World War One, but his caring and friendly manner, combined with his hero status, made him a figure of respect with all the students at King’s whose lives he touched. Tragically, late in 1915, he developed broncho-pneumonia, and died in October that year at the age of 27. Hazlitt was buried at St Thomas’ Church of England in Enfield. His death followed that of the legendary batsman Victor Trumper by just a few months. It was only in recent times that his surviving family discovered the location of his grave, which had fallen into disrepair. On 15 February, representatives from Haileybury and King’s visited the gravesite and joined with his family to unveil a plaque suitably recognising the memory of a largely forgotten early Australian cricketing star.
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