QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY 1960s - 2007 ...

I was out the university in April 2007 and took these photos. The dry grass in the central Grand Court is a result of the drought in the last ten years. Brisbane was on Level 5 water restrictions with no houses, commercial or institutional centers being watered. That has all changed now with immense amount of rain over South East Queensland at Christmas time.

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I was out visiting my son Anthony in July 2008. Anthony is studying at the University. I took some photos of the surroundings, gardens and lakes which are on the Campus now compared to the 1960's and 1970's.

The surroundings, gardens and lake can viewed here. There has been a lot of rain since the previous photos in April 2007!!

Some of the current buildings can be viewed here ....

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The Book: 'The Mayne Inheritance' by Rosamond Sieman

1977 Uni of Qld Press, Box 6042 St Lucia www.uqp.uq.edu.au


.... e-mail from Gay Grillmeier ....

.... It is about the Mayne family story, and the end result was that James Mayne donated a lot of money to Qld University so that they could buy the land at St Lucia. The Mayne Hall at the Uni is named after this family. The book contains a fascinating story ( I won't tell you why it is fascinating), a lot of the very early history of Brisbane. The big home this family lived in is now the Wesley Hospital.
It is a must read for all people who have ever attended the Qld Uni. May be some one could read the book and give a review of the book. I would be happy to do that but I don't have a copy of the book. I borrowed it.

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Old Photographs via Max Brinsmead

Old Photographs via Max Brinsmead

... QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY 1960s - 2008...
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Note: Click on the individual photograph and
it will come up to a half or full screen size.

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Clyde Rock

Pam Marjorie Austin Max

Moggill Rd The Gap

Moggill Rd The Gap

Moggill Rd The Gap

David Mee Lee

Medical School

Max & Pam 2006

Max & Pam 1969

Jan Johnston

Jan Johnson


Bronwyn & Max

Bronte Beach 1969

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Stories via Ken Aitken on the Shack and

Past University Days at Queensland University 1970 - 1974

The Wheels Story from 1970 -1974:

http://thewheelsstory1970to1974.blogspot.com/

The F.J Holden Story 1974:

http://fjholdenstoryfrom1974.blogspot.com/

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QUSDAS REUNION

at Maranatha Recreation Camp

www.maranatha-camp.com

August 22^nd - 25^th 2008

Dear Fellow Colleague

A Reunion is being planned for those associated with the organisation known as QUSDAS (Queensland University Seventh-day Adventist Society). It is being viewed as an inclusive event for anyone who had this common church and tertiary student or staff affiliation during the 1960s and 70s. Those who had a close association with this group are also invited. We hope it will provide an opportunity to renew contact and friendships. All, no matter what is their current creed, belief or non belief, are welcome. It is not an SDA church or a University sponsored event. It is for anyone who would enjoy themselves by coming

Max Brinsmead came up with the idea and found a few of us who were also keen. We see it as providing an opportunity to

· Share journeys, life paths and experiences

· Review the history of QUSDAS

· Hear from significant persons who contributed and advised the society in its early days

· View memorabilia and share music.

The planning committee is calling for people interested in giving a talk to send us the topic or an abstract by early June, with some indication as to how long they wish to talk for. Submissions will be considered and a program developed e.g. several short presentations with a common theme or focus followed by group discussion. The Planning Committee will then select papers and or topics with the most general appeal. Max Brinsmead is the contact person for submissions at demwb@midcoast.com.au. A further call for papers will be made in the near future. This is a first notification to stimulate thought!

We are planning to arrive at Maranatha camp, Wappa Falls Rd via Yandina on Friday afternoon 22^nd August and have three full days - Saturday and Sunday with Monday at the Sunshine Coast. We had the idea of talks and group discussion plus informal time together. Attendees may stay on in Brisbane after the weekend for further socializing and discussion. Wendell Rosevear has offered his home at St Lucia for an after reunion event.

It has been suggested that we use a blog website to put any material up beforehand so that we can get some idea of where people are, who might be coming and what we might expect before the event.

Ken Aitken has set up a website for our use. Go to http://qusdas.blogspot.com/

There are instructions on the website as to how to use it. If you are confident and experienced with the Internet you can start up your own post with text and or photos. It can include hyperlinks to a pre-existing website. The suggested text is about your journey from the QUSDAS days until the present time. Alternatively, you can send your text and photos to Ken at aitkken@gmail.com who can post them for you. If you don’t have an e-mail facility then you can send photos and text to Ken at 1606 Chambers Flat Road, Chambers Flat Q 4133.

Areas that will need to be organized are: program, music, menu, entertainment, attendee list and registration, finances and house keeping. If any are interested in getting involved beforehand, please contact us and we will put you in touch with others also interested in the same area.

You will remain on the e-mail list for further updates by pressing the read receipt button that you have seen the e-mail, or send a specific email acknowledging this one if you wish. If we do not hear back from you, we will mail you by paper with updates. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this Reunion but who is not on our contact list then please pass this on.

Much enthusiasm has already been generated for this event and we look forward to linking up.

Best regards

Ken Aitken (Blog Site Editor)	Nonie Hodgson (Convenor)	Bronwyn Evans
Austin Grillmeier	Geoff Catton	Max Brinsmead

QUSDAS REUNION Planning Committee 15 March 2008

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Personal History of Gay Grillmeier .....

Personal History of Gay Grillmeier .....

My name is Gay Grillmeier. I am a sister of Nonie Hodgson and Chip Hedges and Joy Dove. I attended Queensland Teachers Training College from 1959 to 1960, and taught Home Economics at Cavendish Road High School from 1960 to 1963.

I married John Grillmeier (brother of Austin) in 1963, moved to Cooranbong and lectured at Avondale College till 1966.

We then lived in a variety of places in NSW, including Picton, Murwillumbah, Menindee and Inverell. Four wonderful children were born during this time.

In 1988 we moved back to Cooranbong where I lectured at Avondale College till 2005. I loved every moment of my teaching time there and miss the staff and students, now that I am retired.

John and I were divorced in 1995, and I have enjoyed being 'a woman of independent means' during the past 12 years. I have had the privilege of visiting Italy, USA, Antarctica, Nepal, Peru and Africa.

Am looking forward to meeting up with friends from the past and staying a few days at Maranatha.

Gay Grillmeier gaygem@aapt.net.au

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Personal Life Journey of David Mee - Lee

Personal Life Journey of David Mee - Lee

Personal Life Journey ....

See David's website at: http://www.dmlmd.com/index.html David Mee-Lee, M.D. is a board certified psychiatrist. He is certified by examination of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

See the blog site http://davidmeeleespersonallfejourney.blogspot.com/


See his paper he is presenting at the Reunion:

http://personalintegrationofgod6.blogspot.com/

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Warren and Esther Lane photos and Life Story

Warren & Esther Lane’s Life Story

We have had a very wonderful life. We met at a Youth Camp, enjoyed QUSDAS together, before having four daughters who have since introduced us to four great sons-in-law and fourteen grandchildren who are all one could desire.

Warren: In 1957 I joined the Queensland Government as a cadet Draftsman, and graduated as dux with Civil Engineering in 1964. I was then responsible for groundwater investigation and licensing in parts of Queensland. In 1983 I was appointed Farm Water Supplies Engineer, later I was involved in surface water hydrology and flood studies. In 1986 I was appointed Queensland Manager of Forward Planning investigating sites for future dams, and water supply schemes for urban water supplies, irrigation, power stations, and mining projects. designing farm dams and irrigation systems.

Esther: I taught for 41 years in all areas from pre-school to university, arranged recognition of my Avondale qualifications for the University Queensland, worked outback on mini-schools, and was one of the 21 teachers selected to establish the Queensland State Pre-school I learned a lot from the handicapped in Endeavour and TAFE. Work with the immigrants & refugees at TAFE gave system. Tremendous satisfaction. I also spent seven years teaching English on and off at University. I loved the years as a volunteer teaching in Korea, after retirement. I am still involved in of volunteer work with ADRA in the field of applied linguistics, and migrants.

As a family we enjoyed:

• Camping – Pathfinders taught them to cope in any situation & later overseas
  

• Travel – In about 30 countries we saw how happiness was gained. It was fun
  

• Music – An age champion organist; another, lead flautist in Qld champion high school band
  

• Dreams – so many of those fun and work dreams, have come true. Its unbelievable

• Studying – we have 28 university degrees, as well as many certificates & diplomas

• Discussions – adult degrees and children’s topics were discussed around the table
• Speech & Drama; eisteddfods, family, church & class parties

• Space on our Brisbane hectare house block.

• Opening our home to others – QUSDAS, university students, needy, lonely, great people.

• Peace of mind
  

Our family all rejoice in the love of God. We have appreciated the SDA Church’s love, teachings, philosophies, values and opportunities over the years.

We really appreciate the time spent with QUSDAS and the positive approach to life.

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Dr. Paul Westacott .....

Dr. Paul Westacott .....



Dear Friends,

My apologies for being unable to attend the reunion. I have lived in Canada since 1981. After moving here I completed my post graduate training in anesthesia. I currently practice in Cambridge, a city of about 130,000 and have been here 22 years.

My wife, Deborah, teaches nursing. We have 2 children, Laura age 17 and Elizabeth age 15. The children were orphaned in the early 90's during the civil war in the Central American country of Guatemala. We adopted them as babies. Please see a recent family photo taken during a visit to the Grand Canyon.

My best to all of you,

Paul Westacott.

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