HOUSE NAMES AT COBURG HIGH
In 1923 the school adopted the house system in order to give greater facility for competition in sport.
The houses were originally known only by their colours; Blue, Gold, Green and Maroon.
In 1961 it was decided to name them after ex-students who had made a distinguished contribution to the community.
The names chosen were:
The houses were originally known only by their colours; Blue, Gold, Green and Maroon.
In 1961 it was decided to name them after ex-students who had made a distinguished contribution to the community.
The names chosen were:
BAYLISS [Blue]
Professor Noel Bayliss spent his early secondary years at Coburg High School. He finished his secondary education at Melbourne High School where he was dux of the school in 1923. He went on to Melbourne University where he studied science with great success, ultimately being awarded the Victorian Rhodes scholarship for 1926, taking him to Oxford where he achieved a first class honors degree. In 1930 he was awarded a fellowship for post graduate study and research in the U.S.A.
He returned in 1933 with a Ph.D from the University of California and was then Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Melbourne University. In 1938 he was appointed Professor of Chemistry at the University of Western Australia and held that post until 1970. During this time he was responsible for the teaching program and later conducted much important research.
During his illustrious career he was awarded many honours, including a C.B.E
Click on his photograph for more info.
Professor Noel Bayliss spent his early secondary years at Coburg High School. He finished his secondary education at Melbourne High School where he was dux of the school in 1923. He went on to Melbourne University where he studied science with great success, ultimately being awarded the Victorian Rhodes scholarship for 1926, taking him to Oxford where he achieved a first class honors degree. In 1930 he was awarded a fellowship for post graduate study and research in the U.S.A.
He returned in 1933 with a Ph.D from the University of California and was then Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Melbourne University. In 1938 he was appointed Professor of Chemistry at the University of Western Australia and held that post until 1970. During this time he was responsible for the teaching program and later conducted much important research.
During his illustrious career he was awarded many honours, including a C.B.E
Click on his photograph for more info.
BOWER [Gold]
John Bower was dux of Coburg High School in 1926 and after a brilliant career at Melbourne University he graduated with B.Sc in 1933 and M.Sc in 1934. He was then awarded the "1851 Scholarship" [often called the Rhodes Scholarship of Science] to Cambridge University. At Cambridge he moved to the forefront of British research in physics and obtained his Ph.D in 1939.
At the outbreak of World War 2 he entered the Royal Air Force with the rank of Wing Commander, being mentioned later in the British official publication "Science at War"
Later, after 15 months on loan to the R.A.A.F in the last stages of the war, he became Senior Lecturer in Physics at Melbourne University. He was also Secretary of the Federal Government's National Radiation Committee .
His sudden death in 1947, at the age of 45, cut short a brilliant career as one of Australia's leading scientists.
The Melbourne Herald paid tribute to him under the heading "He lead the way in Atom Research"
Click on his photo for more info.
John Bower was dux of Coburg High School in 1926 and after a brilliant career at Melbourne University he graduated with B.Sc in 1933 and M.Sc in 1934. He was then awarded the "1851 Scholarship" [often called the Rhodes Scholarship of Science] to Cambridge University. At Cambridge he moved to the forefront of British research in physics and obtained his Ph.D in 1939.
At the outbreak of World War 2 he entered the Royal Air Force with the rank of Wing Commander, being mentioned later in the British official publication "Science at War"
Later, after 15 months on loan to the R.A.A.F in the last stages of the war, he became Senior Lecturer in Physics at Melbourne University. He was also Secretary of the Federal Government's National Radiation Committee .
His sudden death in 1947, at the age of 45, cut short a brilliant career as one of Australia's leading scientists.
The Melbourne Herald paid tribute to him under the heading "He lead the way in Atom Research"
Click on his photo for more info.
CARTER [Green]
While at Coburg High School, Doris Carter achieved distinction in both sport and study, becoming school athletic champion and then entered the Education Department as a teacher.
After leaving school, she became one of Australia's leading women athletes. She was chosen to represent Australia in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and the Empire Games in Sydney in 1938. She was also a member of the Victorian Women's Hockey Team from 1937 to 1939. She was General Manager of the Australian Women's Hockey team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
During the Second World War she enlisted in the W.A.A.F and served with such distinction that from 1951 to 1960 she held the position of Director of The Woman's Royal Australian Air Force.
She crowned an exceptionally talented career in several fields by her appointment, in June 1960, as General secretary of the Y.W.C.A
Click on her photo for more info.
While at Coburg High School, Doris Carter achieved distinction in both sport and study, becoming school athletic champion and then entered the Education Department as a teacher.
After leaving school, she became one of Australia's leading women athletes. She was chosen to represent Australia in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and the Empire Games in Sydney in 1938. She was also a member of the Victorian Women's Hockey Team from 1937 to 1939. She was General Manager of the Australian Women's Hockey team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
During the Second World War she enlisted in the W.A.A.F and served with such distinction that from 1951 to 1960 she held the position of Director of The Woman's Royal Australian Air Force.
She crowned an exceptionally talented career in several fields by her appointment, in June 1960, as General secretary of the Y.W.C.A
Click on her photo for more info.
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REED [Maroon]
Ron Reed entered Coburg High School in 1916. He was regularly among the brightest students and was dux of the Intermediate Certificate class in 1919. He also excelled at sport, being mentioned as a leading batsman in the cricket team and on another occasion heading the goal kicking list in the football team After leaving school he entered the Education Department as a teacher and after service in a number of high schools, he returned to Coburg where he was highly regarded as a teacher. His ability carried him to the highest ranks of the teaching service. He joined the Board of Secondary Inspectors, returning to Coburg High in 1957 in charge of the board of inspectors looking after the school. He became Assistant Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools and eventually retired as Director of Secondary Education. Click on his photo for more info. |
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