Last day for registering for lectures and paying fees for the first semester (except conservatoire and all years of medical and dental courses except the first). Essays for the Bowen Prize and theses for the David Syme Prize, for the Grimwade Prize, for the Bertram Armytage Prize, for the Ormsby Hamilton Radio 'Prize and for the Harbison-Higinbotham Scholarship to be submitted. Last day for admission to the examination in human and comparative dental anatomy and to the supplementary examination in Materia Medica and practical pharmacy.
The last day of registration for exams in general and special pathology with bacteriology for the PhD in the first part of post-. Last day to register for Annual Examinations, Doctoral Dissertation Examination, McBain Scholarship (Zoology) and Medical and Dental Examinations commencing in October. The last day to register for university scholarships and for the December high school and matriculation exams.
Anatomy and Surgery, and for submitting grants from nervous systems and medical research funds.
HISTORY oF THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Melbourne was founded by Act of Parliament in January, 1853, but two years of preparatory work were required
The pioneer students kept their first two terms in the Exhibition Building under the guidance of three professors, who had been brought
Additions made to the north wing of the quadrangle in 1874 finally gave the Engineering students a home and provided increased accommodation for the library.
In 1880 the University had about 300 students ; and although ďuring the next ten years the number did not rise to much over 500,
A Professor of Music was appointed in 1890, and a Conservatorium was established under his auspices four or five years later ; but it was
Since the beginning of the present century the progress of the University has been remarkably rapid. During the first ten years
By 1920 this was over two thousand, and the authorities were at their wits' end to provide the necessary teaching accommodation. The last
Temporary buildings were hastily purchased and removed to the
In 1880 the university had about 300 students; and though the number did not rise much above 500 for the next ten years. HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY 13 University grounds, and strong protests were made to the government about the inadequacy of the existing arrangements. The result was the addition of the Art, Anatomy and Agriculture blocks, while new buildings have recently been erected for the Geology, Metallurgy and Botany departments.
From 1930 the University's growth was rapid, with little interruption due to the severe economic depression of 1932-3 and today.
Since 1930 the growth of the University has been rapid, with little interruption from the severe economic depression of 1932-3, and to-day
That in brief is the story of the University, a story of small beginnings, slow early development, and a sudden leap into maturity
The University of to-day is one to which all its members from the
THE ORGANIZATION oF THE UNIVERSITY
The governing body of the University is the Council. It determines the general academic and administrative policy and conduct of the
The Council consists of thirty-two members, eight appointed by the Governor-in-Council, ten elected by Convocation, three elected by the
The Chancellor is the Chairman of the Council, and is the official head of the University. The Council acts principally through its
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the University
He exercises a general superintendence over the educational and administrative affairs of the University, and is responsible for the main-
The Standing Committee of Convocation is a committee of graduates established to consider legislation passed by the Council, and it may
THE ІRGANIZATIІN OF THE UNIVERSITY 15 groups of graduates organized in Faculties for electoral purposes. The
THE UNION
Function
The Union is an organization of students, graduates and members of the staff, which seeks through its activities and its headquarters (for
The objects are set out in the Constitution (Section 2) as follow
Through the Union it is hoped that the University, which has an established reputation for its excellent professional and technical training,
The full Constitution of the Melbourne University Union can be found in the University Calendar.)
History
The Union was founded in 1884, but owing to the lack of suitable buildings it failed to achieve the prominence in University life anticipated
Rogers—in fact, it generated such interest that the University of Whales and many people outside supported the call.
Union Management
The management of the Union is vested in a Board of Management (Constitution, Section 7)
The Board consists of (Section 8) : The Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, or some other of fi cer appointed by the Council, the Warden
Membership
Student membership of the University Union is virtually com- pulsory. By regulation of the University Council all students taking
Е24,000 of this amount still needs to be raised and is a loan to the Union from the University Council.
Under the Constitution of the Union (Section 3) membership of the Union is also open to past and present members of the University
The Board may elect honorary members (Section 4), and honorary life members (Section 6)
Fees Entrance Fee
Annual Subscriptions
For all students attending evening lectures (including lectures
PERMANENT OFFICERS oF THE UNION
The Warden
THE UNI O N HІUSE 19
The Secretary
The Housemistress
The Catering Manageress
The Theatre Manager
The Stewards
THE UNION HOUSE
THE EWING ART GALLERY
The only conditions made by Dr. Ewing when making his magnifi- cent gift to the Union were that the collection should be kept intact and
The Art Gallery is approached by stairs leading from bath stage exit lobbies of the Union Theatre
ROWDEN WHITE LIBRARY
The collection already includes fiction, plays, biography, works about many of the fine arts, collections of essays, works on the cinema
This collection of art works was given to the Union by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The collection of books is being added to
English, American and Australian periodicals are available in the Library shortly after publication
No books or periodicals may be taken from the Library at all, or bags, coats and hats taken into the Library
It is hoped that the collection of books will be greatly increased by donations to this fund
THE UNION THEATRE
The Union Theatre is the only real University theatre in Australia
It is fully equipped with modern apparatus for the presentation of drama, talking pictures and recorded music. It is well suited for
It is hoped that the facilities offered by the Union Theatre will enable the University to become a living force in the theatrical life of
The Union Board of Management has delegated the control of the theatre ta the Theatre Guild Standing Committee, and the Committee,
Ewing when he made his magnificent gift to the Union was that the collection should be kept intact and. The Con"immittee elects Union members to the Guild which provides the technical service of the Theatre. The Theater Manager is the chief executive officer of the Union for all matters affecting the Theatre.
The Theatre Manager is the chief executive officer of the Union for all matters affecting the Theatre
Although the Theatre may, under certain circumstances, be hired by non-University people, it is the policy of the Board to give preference
The scale of charges for the use of the Theatre may be obtained from the Theatre Manager or from the Union Office. No charge is
The Theatre Guild Standing Committee for 1940
Mr. Desmond Connor, Theatre Manager
Mr. Keith Macartney, Dramatic Adviser
CATERING DEPARTMENT
The Union offers to its members a number of first-class meal and refreshment services in the Cafeteria, Buffet, Dining Room, and
The catering department is not run for profit. The charges are fixed to cover operating expenses and no more
This suite of rooms comprises a small reception hall at the top of the stairs rising from the west wing door, a reception room and dining room with accommodation for 60 people. The dining room can be divided by folding doors to enable two parties to be held at the same time. This room is available to all members and is becoming more popular with clubs and societies and other member groups for ceremonial and other special dinners and sherry parties.
Reservations, at the Union Office, must be made in advance to avoid disappointment, and the type of meal together with the price (rising from 2/6 per head) must be arranged with the Catering Manager.
Tobacco and Cigarettes
Liquor
Special Dinners, Luncheons, and Suppers
UNION FACILITIES
Billiards (Ground Floor—East Wing)
Chess
Guests
OBJECTS OF THE UNION 23 without the express permission of the Warden, no member shall entertain more than three guests at the same time."
Lost and Found
Men's Cloak Room
Newspapers
Showers and Towels
Telephone Messages
Public Telephones
Women's Locker Room
GRADUATE ORGANIZATIONS
The chief graduate organization of the University is the Union
Its graduate members, once organized in the Melbourne University Association, are now organized in the Graduates' Section of the Union
This Section has a membership of over 1,100, many of whom are life memběrs, and is active in arranging monthly luncheons and evening
By special arrangement with the Melbourne University Old Commerce Students' Association and the Victorian Women Graduates' Association,
DONATIONS TO THE UNION DURING 19 з 9
Books for Rowden White Library
THE STUDENT BODY
STUDENTS' REPRESEN ТАТIVE COUNCIL
The Secretary of the Union is Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, but is not a voting member of the Council.
34th STUDENTS' REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL, 1940
Members of S .R.C
COMMITTEE OF MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY _
WOMEN
The Committee of Melbourne University Women is the women's representative body, dealing with all matters directly concerning the
It is responsible for the welcoming of women Freshers, the Women's Ball, Stunt Night, the women's sports, and any other functions which
COMMITTEE OF MELBOURNE U ЛП VERSTTY WOMEN 1940
Lastly, there are the College magazines
Farrago'
Melbourne University Magazine'
Speculum'
Res Judicatae'
Cranks and Bolts'
The Science Review'
The Sports Union Year Book'
STUDENT FESTIVALS Freshers' Welcomes
Commencement
STUDENT FESTIVALS jґ 31 The week's festivities begin with the Bal Masque on Monday evening._, This =' is followed during the week by the Blues Presentation Ceremony, 'Freshers' Sports, Commencement Ball, the final match between the University Cricketers. The Victorian Women's Graduate Association is hosting a dinner and the union's graduate section is holding a special luncheon in Union House ahead of Saturday's graduation ceremony.
The Revue
First Term Shows
In the lecture halls and the Union Theater, the University and College Dramatic Clubs present plays for short seasons. It is suggested that films be shown every Friday night during the school year, except on those occasions when the theater is booked for dramatic presentations. The various Inter-'Varsity sports carnivals are held at Easter and during the May and August holidays.
Dances and dinners are organized to entertain student athletes from other countries and usually a combined university team is selected to play a Victorian amateur team in each sport.
THE NATIONAL UNIJN oF AUST
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS •`;`
The objects of the National Union are to represent the students of Australia nationally and internationally ; to co-ordinate student
The National Union holds an Annual Conference, usually in January, at which all students may attend to discuss selected topics
The Council, which is the governing body of the National Union and is appointed by the governing student bodies of each University, meets
Amongst the more important activities of the National Union are the making of a survey of the scholarship position in all States with a
The National Union has instituted a text-book buying service whereby students may, on application to the general secretary, import
The National Union proposes to arrange a University Drama Festival, to take place in Melbourne as soon as a time suitable to all
Office-bearers, 1940
THE WOMEN oF THE UNNERSITY WAR APPEAL
CØEERS FOR GRADUATES
Every effort is made to convince the commercial world that men with legal training are of value in commercial positions, but unless a young man has a brilliant education or can wield some influence, he will find it difficult to exercise of his profession. Arts graduates mainly find work in the teaching profession; each year a few join the Commonwealth Public Service; and very occasionally men and women become absorbed in journalism and broadcasting. If a student intends to take up teaching as a career, particular attention should be paid to the choice of subjects.
If we remember that one of the main purposes of a college education is to produce a man or woman who will become a leader of society at a later date - a man or woman who will have a trained and orderly mind and who will have obtained a broad cultural outlook, we must admit that the most desirable situation would be one in which every student could take an art course before proceeding to one of the professional courses. As financial and other considerations will not allow all of us to do this, a warning should sound that unless students, especially men, can complete an excellent course and find a career in university teaching and research, they should consider the Bachelor of Arts degree as a stepping stone to another more specific professional degree or for the careers already mentioned. It is sincerely hoped that in future the business men of the city will realize the value of the trained mind (which is the result of any college course, whether specifically professional or not), and that they will be willing to take in men and women in their companies at the age of 21 or 22, knowing that their value in business will soon exceed that of the boys and girls admitted at 16 and 17 who have not received a higher education.
Female graduates have always presented a problem for the employment board (apart from the arts and science graduates who attend classes), as only a limited number of science graduates are engaged in purely technical work. However, there is a very strong and constant demand for female candidates who are able to perform secretarial duties. This naturally implies a skill in typing and shorthand, and it is most necessary to emphasize the importance of these additional achievements if female graduates expect to obtain gainful positions at the end of their course.
Every week, the board of directors is looking for someone who is able to perform the duties of a private secretary, and the salary for such a position varies from €3 to €15 per week. Those female graduates who expect to be employed as secretaries should consider taking typing and shorthand studies early in the course. Attending a higher business school for a month or so during the first or other longer vacations would make it possible to acquire the elements of typing and shorthand, and practice in the following months would not interfere with academic studies and would enable the graduate to take up a job. shortly after graduation.
CAREERS FOR GRADUATES 37 There are certain qualifications which are always asked for by
THE CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Every member of the Union has the right to attend the meeting of any affiliated General or Faculty society, but voting at elections and on any
All students are welcome at the meetings of the Sреci а l societies, but the conditions of full membership are defined by the constitutions
Steel Lockers
Letter Boxes
The Union House has ample accommodation for every type of public meeting, society and committee. Rooms available, with approximate seating capacity, are: Union Theater (500), Men's Lounge, First Floor, Center Block (80-evenings only), North and South Club and Society Rooms, First Floor, East Wing (60 each), Board Room, Ground Floor, East Wing (30). Representatives of clubs and societies and other groups of members wishing to book accommodation for meetings should apply to the Union Office, where they can make reservations in the Union Journal of these rooms for the time and date required.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ( Una ffilia t еd )
CAR CLUB (A Class)
CHESS CLUB (A Class—General)
The cost of these luncheons, which are generally attended by about sixty students, is 1/6 per head. The Society co-operates with the teaching staff in promoting the interests of Commerce students in general, and aims to create links of mutual understanding between those in the business world and members of the University.
CDNSERVATІRIUM STUDENTS' CLUB
DEBATING SOCIETY
DENTAL STUDENTS' SOCIETY
DRAMATIC CLUB
These are usually held in Union House on Tuesday evenings approximately every three weeks. If you aspire to the glories of greasepaint, you'll naturally be an active member. If you are interested in literature and drama, in glamor and having a good time, you will inevitably come to M.U.D.C.
ENGINEERING STUDENTS' CLUB
EVANGELICAL UNION (E.U. )
FINE ARTS SOCIETY
FRENCH CLUB (A Class General)
GERMAN READING CIRCLE (Der Deutsche Leseverein)
HISTORICAL SOCIETY (A Class—General)
ICE SWAYING CLUB (Unaјўіliated )
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SOCIETY (І.R.Ѕ.)
LABOUR CLUB (C class SØ ecial )
LITERATURE CLUB (A Class—General)
MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY (A Class—General)
MEDICAL STUDENTS' SØCIETY (M.S.S.)
MELBOURNE UN IYERSITY RIFLE S (M.U.R.)
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 45 countries; to give students the opportunity to express their views and present papers on their experiences and work; and to organize excursions to various mining and metallurgical plants. All students, especially those taking Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy courses are invited to these meetings, which are always a source of interest and information.
NEWMAN SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (N.S.V.)
PHIE ІSØPIIICAE SOCIETY (A Gass General )
46 MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY UNION HANDBOOK To further the practical side of the subject, excursions are held to engineering and manufacturing firms, and in the near future the club hopes to inaugurate an annual exhibition, to give students an idea of practical work. that they can expect during their years of research.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS SOCIETY ( Р.Q.Ѕ.)
AUSTRALIAN STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT (Ѕ.C.М.)
Upstairs in the House of Unions is a library where students can borrow books for free.
UNIVERSITY CAMP FOR ASSОCIAТED GRAMMAR SCHC0LS
UNIVERSITY CAMP FOR PUBLIC SCHØLS (C Class ,Sp ecіal )
SPORT
Under the aegis of the Sports Union and the Recreation Grounds Committee, practically every branch of sport is played by students at the
The University is fairly well equipped with sporting facilities, but considerable improvement is necessary. The main oval is available for
UNIУERSI ТY C ІМРЕТ I ТIІNS
Inter-'Varsity Sport
In addition to the regular metropolitan inter-club games, the University sporting clubs take part in the annual Inter-'Varsity sporting
All the clubs enrolled with the Melbourne University Sports Union, except the Women's Athletic Club, take part in the Inter-'Varsity
The Council of the Association, consisting of two representatives from each University Sports Union, meets monthly in Sydney, The Council
It is the usual practice for a Combined Universities' team to play a State team at the conclusion of each Inter-'Varsity carnival
Inter-Collegiate Sport
Inter-Faculty Sрort
THE SPORTS UNION History
Although the first sporting club was founded in 1859, and the first Inter-'Varsity contests were held in cricket and rowing in 1870, the
Members of the Teaching Staff, single-subject students and past students may be elected to membership on payment of an annual sub-
Life Membership is attained on payment of 15 annual subscriptions or of ill in one sum
The Sports Union Council
The Sports Union Council, as at present constituted, consists of
The Sports Union Council supervises the activities of all the sports clubs ; awards Blues and Half -Blues to members who compete in Inter-
Award of Blues and Half - Blues
All clubs now competing in Inter-'Varsity contests sanctioned by the Sports Union Council are entitled to recommend for the award of a
The awards are made by the Sports Union Council on the recom- mendations of the Blues Advisory Boards. The Men's Board consists
The performances of each member of the team in the Inter-'Varsity contest
The performances of the team as a whole in such contest, and the result of the contest
The performances of the individual members of the team in question in other competitions in the same class of sport during the preceding twelve months
Such other circumstances as the Boards may see fit
The Boards may consult the Committee or Selection Committee of any club, or any person whom they may see fit
A recommendation for award may be made in the case of a member who has competed for his club in a branch of sport for which no event
Wearing of Colours
Every member of the Sрorts Union is entitled to wear the Sports Union colours and the ordinary members' blazer. Honour blazers
The Sports Union Year Book
THE RECREATION GROUNDS COMMITTEE (R.G.C.)
The Vice-Chancellor, the President, Secretary, Treasurer of the Sports Union, the Registrar, and the Heads of the Colleges are members
SPORTS CLUB PROSPECTUSES Athletic Club
Wom en's Athletic Club
Women's Baseball Club
Women's Basketball Club
Boat Club
Cricket Club
Football Club
Golf Club
Hockey Club
Woтеn,'s Hockey Club
Lacrosse Club
Rifle Club
Rugby Club
Ski Club (men and women)
Swimming Club
Women's Swimming Club
Tennis Club
Women's Tennis Club
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION AND SERVICES
MELBOURNE U ЛП VERSTTY PRESS AND BOOK ROOM
MISCELLANEOUS
Concession Fares
Car Parking
Ønínerstі
PLAN OF
ROAD
Ibourne
UND$ •
INDEX
59 НisТoЁrcAL Sоciеty, 42
R.C., 27 ; Union, 18
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