The Fairbridgian - Magazine of the Old Fairbridgians' Association - 1950 to 1956
Issue No. 1 in July 1929 pictured Kingsley Fairbridge, the Duke and Duchess of York visiting Fairbridge, the football team, Wellington Cottage boys and Kingsley demonstrating tree pruning.
By 1936 the Old Fairbridgians' Magazine had a circulation of 650, including 100 copies sent to England, and came out twice a year.
The magazine was a valuable link for Fairbridgians as it highlighted the activities, achievements and whereabouts of Old Fairbridgians and kept them up to date with school news. The tradition continued for many years. Here is a selection of pages from some of the magazines over the years.
| The Fairbridgian - Summer 1950 | |
| OFM50S01 | Old Fairbridgians' Association Patrons, Vice Presidents & Committee - 1950 |
| OFM50S02 | President's Letter - Rhodes Fairbridge |
| OFM50S03 | Principal's Letter - Mr W.G. Mein |
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Editorial A Tribute to Kingsley Fairbridge |
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New Parties Old Fairbridgians' Association Membership Form |
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Re-Union of July 29th 1950 Photo: Justice Walker, W.G. Mein, Dr Rhodes Fairbridge, Mrs Ross McLarty, Professor Cameron, Bob Charles Photo: Professor Cameron Photo: George and Kath King, and daughter |
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Re-Union of July 29th 1950 (cont) Photo: Mr Healy, Miss Dennehy, Bernard Gibbon, Mrs Niblock Photo: Albert Elliott, Edith Jones and Mrs Newberry Photo: Mrs L. Thames, Mr and Mrs Stacy |
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Perth Clubroom Notes Photo: Mr J.P. Stratton with Mr Justice Walker Photo: Mr J.P. Stratton starts the music |
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Football Teams Visit Fairbridge Photo: Doris Campbell with Jimmie Double Photo: Norm Ridley, David Ashcroft, K. Murray and John Bell |
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Football Teams Visit Fairbridge (cont) Photo: "The 'Scotties' play the first of the visiting buses into the School" Photo: "Promising Players - some of the Schoolboys" Photo: Ken hardy presents a basketball to Patricia Sweetman and Vivien Russell |
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Football Teams Visit Fairbridge (cont) Personal Pars |
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| The Fairbridgian - Winter 1951 (** Added Dec 2008 **) | |
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Old Fairbridgians' Association Patrons, Vice Presidents & Committee - 1951 |
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Photo: Mr Bernard Gibson - Vice Presindet and Country Representative |
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A Note from the President - Rhodes W. Fairbridge News - But Not From The Antarctica He had A Clue Twelve Things To Remember |
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Acting Principal's Letter - E.S. Healy I Know Something Good About You |
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Editorial For Your Information |
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| OFM51W06 | What Fairbridge Has Done For Me - by D. Finlay |
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Acknowledgments |
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A letter from Bernard Gibbon Using Criticism as a Step Ladder |
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Farm School Transport - Past and Present Photo: Mr & Mrs Kingsley Fairbridge Photo: Mr McLarty's Dray |
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Farm School Transport - Past and Present (cont) Photo: The Old Reo Photo: "New" School Bus 1937 Photo: New School Bus 1950 |
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Personal Pars |
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Weddings Photo: Mr & Mrs Eric Webster Photo: Betty Bridges with her husband Mr Ron Bell Photo: Mr & Mrs Tug Wilson Photo: Mr & Mrs K. Dearlove |
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List of O.F.A. Life Members Letter from Mr Thos. H. Brayn - Aftercare Officer |
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Personal Oddities |
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Obituary - Mr Arthur Matthews |
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| The Fairbridgian - Winter 1953 (** Added Dec 2008 **) | |
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Old Fairbridgians' Association Patrons, Vice Presidents & Committee - 1953 |
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Photo - The Rev. Donald Finlay |
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Principal's Letter - A.E. Ball, Principal |
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Editorial New Parties ANZAC Day |
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Clubroom Doings Mandurah Camp |
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Farm School Notes |
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School and Old Fairbridgian Memorial New Members Racehorses We've Never Heard Of |
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Acknowledgements The Lessons of Misfortune - by Patience Strong |
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Personal Pars |
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Personal Pars (cont) Photo - J. Minty with horse |
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Personal Pars (cont) Births Weddings A thought from John Galsworthy |
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Pinjarra Club House |
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| The Fairbridgian - Winter 1954 | |
| OFM54W01 | Old Fairbridgians' Association Patrons, Vice Presidents & Committee - 1954 |
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Principal's Letter - Mr A.E. Ball Notices |
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Editorial The Clock |
| OFM54W04 | Personal Pars |
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Personal Pars (cont) Presidential Address - A.J.Cousins |
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Presidential Address - A.J.Cousins (cont) Weddings |
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Letter to Miss Dennehy from Raymond G. Ginns Club Room Notes |
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Children's Section: Letter from Pam Children's Section: Sporting Activities at the School by M. Tombleson |
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Children's Section: Personal Pars Children's Section: Children's International Friendship Club |
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Chrissie by D.K. Gilwhite |
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Chrissie (cont) Mandurah Camp Alwyn Bridges anecdote |
| The Fairbridgian - Winter 1955 | |
| OFM55W01 | Old Fairbridgians' Association Patrons, Vice Presidents & Committee - 1955 |
| OFM55W02 | Photo: Mrs Kingsley (Ruby) Fairbridge |
| OFM55W03 | Principal's Letter - Mr A.E. Ball |
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Editorial President's Letter - Bill Newberry Association Blazers |
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| OFM55W05 | The Club House at the Farm School - Principal, Mr A.E. Ball |
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Special Notice Through Other Eyes Wanted - A Doll by John Lee |
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Wanted - A Doll by John Lee (cont) Letter to Miss Dennehy from Wm. A. Watt Death Notice - Maurice Hunter |
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Farm School Notes |
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Personal Pars |
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Personal Pars (cont) New Arrivals |
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Farewell to Dr Rhodes Fairbridge Photo: Dr Rhodes Fairbridge |
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| OFM55W12 | Photos: Annual Reunion 1955 |
| OFM55W13 | Photos: Annual Reunion 1955 |
| The Fairbridgian - Summer 1956 | |
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Old Fairbridgians' Association Patrons, Vice Presidents & Committee - 1956 |
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Mr Newberry Retires The President Speaks - Tim Purser Obituary - George Bish, Herbert Bloomfield |
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The Annual Report |
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The Annual Report (cont) Farewell, Mr Ball |
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The Principal's Message - Mr A.E. Ball |
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The Principal's Message - Mr A.E. Ball (cont) The Fairbridgian Family Jumble sale notice |
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Association Gossip |
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Association Gossip (cont) |
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Reunion Distinguished Visitors |
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Back to Fairbridge Day |
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You and Your Badge by Malcolm Harding. |
A History of Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Western Australia
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