Minutes of a Christmas Dinner meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 19 December 2018 at 1830 at University House

Present: OAFs Barlow, Falvey, Hickey, Lee Dow, Larkins, Tjia, Topp and Wood

Apologies: OAFs Beard and White

Minutes of previous meeting: Not mentioned, therefore accepted.

Agenda: There being no agenda other than enjoying and end-of-year dinner together, important matters were embedded within the table hubbub as paraphrased below:

• Assembling punctually OAFs were welcomed with champagne (see following item) with which absent OAFs Beard and White were toasted, and OAF Wood was congratulated on his ‘all clear’ received from a check-up that day.
• Champagne was provided by Prof Deli Chen (from China) – one bottle which was mistaken as two. The token was appreciated and thanks ethereally conveyed to Deli. A proposal was put that OAFs confirm their policy of absolute transparency and acknowledge that bribes gifts are welcomed from future prospective OAFs. Ensuing discussion suggested that such largesse should not simply be ‘welcomed’ but ‘obligatory’. The outcome was unclear.
• Moving to the table, each OAF received a package, presumably left by SC, which they proceeded to open revealing the inaugural commemorative tribute, the ‘OAFmug’ as per the image:
• The matter of the AgriFood Award initiated by OAFs not being given the prominence expected by the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and its sponsor not being content, was raised and it was resolved to call for a meeting with the ATSE President and CEO in February 2019 involving three OAFs and the sponsor.
• The subject of OAFs meeting at venues other than University House was raised in association with a comment about the cuisine. Attention was drawn to the words on the SOAF letterhead insignia as a summary of the Constitution indicating that any venue is acceptable. Various urban and rural options were tossed around.
• The OAFish Award was clarified as relating to ‘an event resulting from not acting one’s age’ and therefore excluding any age-related complaints.
• Other elements of the wide-ranging discussion included: the potential benefits of boys entering school a year later than girls, and the effects on some OAFs who had been schooled among older peers; erstwhile colleagues including a figure from ILFR days; possible new SOAF initiatives, and various other important matters.
• The occasion was duly recorded photographically as follows:

• The meal cost $60- per OAF, a frugal outcome thanks to the donated champagne.

 Date of next gathering: To be determined by the Secretary

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Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 24 October 2018 at noon at University House
1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Lee Dow, Larkins, White and Wood
2. Apologies. OAFs Beard, Hickey, Falvey, Tjia and Topp
3. Minutes of the meeting of 19 September 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting
OAF Barlow has recently returned from a very enjoyable holiday in the Kimberleys.
OAF Larkins has recently returned from two weeks of ‘grandparenting’ in Ballina where it rained most of the time. He continues to reflect on the imbalance of male and female students at home and from overseas and the reasons why this imbalance is occurring (Secretary’s note – perhaps this will cease to be an issue as we move into the era of gender neutrality when individuals will not even be assigned a gender at birth).
OAF Falvey continues to travel extensively, this time to Africa to chair the board of ILRI in Nairobi. He recently attended a reunion of MPW colleagues and has now retired from the Hassad board.
OAF Lee Dow attended a recent conference of regional universities and spoke of Cathy McGowan’s (Federal MP for Indie) idea of a commission for regional universities.
OAF White has continued to work on the book ‘Healthy soils for healthy vines’, which is almost finished. He has also been involved in some consulting work for vineyards.
OAF Wood expounded on his entrepreneurial activities in the world of truffle growing, developing a range of truffle products and selling them.
5. Matters Arising
None
6. Other business.
It was agreed that the OAFS ought to have a Christmas dinner. The secretary was to ascertain available dates from the Fellows and make a booking at University House.
7. Date of next gathering
Please see the calendar below.

Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 19 September 2018 at noon at University House

1. Present. OAFs Beard, Falvey, Larkins and White
2. Apologies. OAFs Barlow, Hickey, Lee Dow, Tjia, Topp and Wood.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 25 July 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting

OAF Beard continues to be busy with strategic planning for the Melbourne School of Engineering. She attended the Dookie Open day and met the new Head of Agriculture and Food. Dookie now has 100 students in residence and the current second years have expressed a wish to have longer at Dookie.

OAF Larkins now has a certificate of occupancy for his new house in Yea. He has been organizing talks for a Probus Club (average 82 years). He continues to write about educational matters for the Martin Institute. Amongst other things, he has pointed out that women now significantly outnumber men at all levels of higher education and he poses the question – what does this mean for society in the years ahead?

OAF Falvey has taken 13 flights around to various destinations in the past few weeks. Time spent in departure lounges has allowed him to continue to collate recollections from the La Trobe agricultural science intake of 50 years ago (FASI), celebrated with a recent dinner of survivors.

OAF White has recently returned from a vacation in Noosaville, Queensland. He and Annette drove up and back, noting the effect of the ongoing drought on the countryside in NSW and Qld. Contrary to first impressions, he now thinks that in his book ‘Call of the Reed Warbler’, Charles Massy has a valid point to make about the failures of agricultural land management in eastern Australia – more of this anon.

5. Matters Arising

None

6. Other business.

OAF Falvey tabled a complimentary copy of Carolyn Rasmussen’s book ‘Shifting the Boundaries’, a history of the University of Melbourne from 1975 to 2015.

7. Date of next meeting

Please see the calendar below.OAF White, Hon Sec

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 25 July 2018 at noon at University House
1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Falvey, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins, Tjia, White and, by invitation, student travel award winners Anna Kosovac and Pablo Alvarez Hess.
2. Apologies. OAFs Hickey, Topp and Wood.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 13 June 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting
OAF Beard continues to be busy with strategic planning for the Melbourne School of Engineering and staffing of the Fisherman’s Bend campus. She and husband enjoyed a splendid vacation in the Kimberley.
OAF Larkins’s has published a paper on trends in international student numbers for the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, which he has subsequently circulated to the OAFs.
OAF Falvey has recently visited Thaksin University in Thailand and Singapore, endured some interminably long telephone conference calls and participated in the 50 year reunion of the first intake of agriculture students at La Trobe University. He has also published an Opinion Piece on agricultural education in ATSE Focus.
OAF Barlow commented on the University Advancement Office’s plan to raise $50 million for the development of Dookie campus. There is an intention to write a review of Charles Massy’s book ‘Call of the Reed Warbler’.
OAF Kwong Lee Dow has contributed a chapter to the book ‘A Secondary Education for All’, which has been sponsored by the Victorian History Council.
OAF White has recently completed a two week visit to Spain and the UK, attending an International Terroir Congress in Zaragoza, visiting the vineyards of La Rioja and family in North Devon. He has offered to assist OAF Barlow in writing a review of the Massy book.
5. Matters Arising
Anna Kosovac and Pablo Alvarez were congratulated for their achievement in winning a travel award. They briefly summarized the topics of their Ph D studies and spoke about the conferences they would be attending overseas this northern summer. They were very grateful for the financial assistance provided by the travel awards.
There was further discussion about how best to counter the negative story about Australian agriculture that is presented in Charles Massy’s book.
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The review of guidelines and publicity strategy for the ICM Agrifood Awards was briefly discussed.
6. Other business. There was no other business.
7. Date of next meeting
Please see the calendar below.
OAF White, Hon Sec
Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 13 June 2018 at noon at University House
1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Falvey, Hickey, Larkins and White
2. Apologies. OAFs Tjia, Topp, Wood and Kwong Lee Dow.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 9 May 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting
OAF Beard continues to be busy with strategic planning for the Melbourne School of Engineering and serving on other committees. She and husband are planning a vacation in the Kimberley.
OAF Hickey has been assisting with the running of his son’s small business in Perth.
OAF Larkins’s book on the History of International House was successfully launched on 10 May. He is shortly to go on vacation in Ballina.
OAF Falvey has been entertaining grandchildren on his estate.
OAF Barlow’s knee operation was successfully. While convalescing he read Charles Massy’s book Call of the Reed Warbler, which is a litany of the disasters of modern agriculture in Australia. He intends to write a review.
OAF White has continued to work on a new book on soils and viticulture and consulting in the wine industry. He has offered to assist OAF Barlow in writing a review of the Massy book.
5. Matters Arising
(ii) The successful candidates Drs Anna van de Wouw and Shu Kee Lam for the ICM Agrifood awards were presented with their awards at the ATSE dinner on 13 June. A photo of the candidates and OAFs is posted on the website.
(ii) The student Agriculture Fellows’ Travel Awards went to Anna Kosovac and Pablo Alvarez Hess. The secretary has contacted both and they will be invited to lunch after they return from their travels in July-August.
(iii) OAF Falvey submitted an excerpt from final chapter of the Agriculture History book as a contribution to the discussion of the Future of Agricultural Education in Australia. He intends to submit it as an Opinion Piece.
6. Other business – OAF Larkins suggested that a condensed review of Charles Massy’s book could be submitted to the ATSE Newsletter and the full version published in the Review Section.
7. Date of next meeting
Please see the calendar below.
OAF White, Hon Sec
Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 5 April 2018 at noon at University House
1. Present. OAFs Falvey, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins, Topp, White and Wood
2. Apologies. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Hickey and Tjia.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 1 March 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting
OAF Wood has been busy with truffle activities – growing them, developing new truffle products and planning their promotion and marketing.
OAF Falvey recently attended the Bolac Eel Festival. He is currently contemplating his new book, perhaps on agriculture and philosophy.
OAF Kwong Lee Dow has been examining data on the numbers of international students enrolled at Australian educational institutions. International students are now a major source of income for Australian universities. He noted that there is a building boom at the University of Tasmania.
OAF Larkins reminded us that his book on the history of International House will be launched by Alex Chernov AC QC on 10 May. He has become the co-ordinator of speakers for a Probus club meeting at Kew Golf Club.
OAF Topp continues with fund raising for St Vincent’s Hospital. He recently visited a few micro-distilleries in Hobart preparatory to undertaking the Three Capes’ walk.
OAF White has continued to work with co-author Mark Krstic in writing a new book on ‘Healthy soils: healthy vines’, as well as other viticultural activities. He recently visited Brisbane where he was surprised to find a copy of The Saturday Paper for sale in an outer suburb general store.
5. Matters Arising
(i) The OAFS contingency fund has been established under the secretary’s name at the Bank of Melbourne and currently has a balance of $400.06. One member of OAFS has yet to pay.
(ii) Nominations for the ICM Food and Agriculture awards close on 13 April.
(iii) OAF Barlow has arranged a meeting with Brian Leury to be updated on progress on these awards for 2018 and whether the OAFS will have an opportunity to participate in the selection process.
(iv) OAF Topp reported that OAF Beard had asked whether he was willing to read a draft of a discussion paper on agricultural education.
6. Other business
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There was a brief discussion about legacy gifting and how this might best be done.
OAF Wood was mentioned as a potential recipient of the 2018 OAFish award.
7. Date of next meeting
Please see the calendar below.
OAF White, Hon Sec

Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 1 March 2018 at noon at University House
1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Falvey, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins, Topp and White
2. Apologies. OAFs Hickey, Tjia, Wood.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 25 January 2018. It was noted that John Cary had declined our invitation to join the OAFS. Accepted. OAF Falvey reminded us that this meeting marks the 4th anniversary of the foundation of the OAFS.
4. Activities since last meeting
OAF Barlow has been busy with various home activities. He reported that an advisory Gateway Panel in NSW of which he was a member has morphed into an independent Planning Commission, of which he is a member. This commission will recommend on new mining applications affecting agricultural land and may be able to recommend on applications for urban development that affect agricultural land.
OAF Beard reported that she was being kept busy with her input to the implementation plan for the Melbourne School of Engineering Strategy 2025. She noted the favourable comments made to her by Ian Blair about the Faculty history book.
OAF Falvey visited Thailand where he gave, by his account, a very good paper at a conference at Thaksin University. He subsequently attended a week of CGIAR meetings in Morocco before enjoying some follow-up tourism with wife Simone.
OAF Kwong Lee Dow has been having a quiet time since the last meeting.
OAF Larkins was pleased that the book on the history of International House is now being printed in China. It is due to be launched by Alex Chernov AC QC in May. He is now chairman of an environmental wetland trust at Yea. His new house in Yea is nearly ready to be occupied.
OAF Topp noted that this year is the 125th anniversary of the foundation of St Vincent’s Hospital. He intends to take the opportunity to renew the hospital’s contacts with past supporters and to promote fund raising, with the Governor as patron.
OAF White has continued to work with co-author Mark Krstic in writing a new book on ‘Healthy soils: healthy vines’, as well as other viticultural activities.
5. Matters Arising
(i) The ICM Food and Agriculture awards are now open for nominations (closing 13 April). The importance of having a good field of applicants with a better gender balance than in the
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inaugural round was emphasized. The awards will be made at an ATSE Innovation dinner on 13 June in Melbourne.
(ii) We are unsure whether the new Agriculture Fellows Travel Awards were advertised by the Faculty earlier this year. OAF Barlow undertook to follow this up with Brian Leury.
(iii) OAF Beard has produced a preliminary draft of a discussion paper on agricultural education that will be completed for our next meeting.
6. Other business
OAF Falvey raised the question of OAFs’ fund raising to cover minor expenses, e.g. the oafs.live subscription to WordPress.com. It was agreed that each OAF contribute $50 this year for this purpose. Contributions from OAFS Beard, Lee Dow, Larkins and Topp acknowledged; OAF Falvey had already paid the WordPress account of $47.88. The Secretary to account for the monies.
Note from the Secretary – OAF Hickey reported there were no nominations for the 2017 OAFish award. He hoped this would continue.
7. Date of next meeting
It was decided (nem. con.) to have the next meeting on Thursday, 5 April.
OAF White, Hon Sec

Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 25 January 2018 at noon at University House

1. Present. OAFs Beard, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins, Tjia, Topp and White; by invitation John Cary

2. Apologies. OAFs Barlow, Falvey, Hickey, Wood.

3. Minutes of the meeting of 8 November 2017. Accepted.

4. Activities since last meeting

A warm welcome was given to Teresa Tjia who has agreed to join the Society of OAFs.

Attention was drawn to the note and photograph on oafs.live of the Christmas dinner on 20 December 2017

OAF Beard noted the announcement of a new campus to be established at Fishermans’ Bend Melbourne where the Engineering Faculty will be in partnership with Australian industry. This will be incorporated into the implementation plan for the MSE 2025 strategy.

OAF Kwong Lee Dow has thankfully recovered from his illness before Christmas. He anticipates starting work as an adviser to the Victorian government on the funding for non-government schools.

OAF Larkins reported that his book on the history of International House is at last with the printers. He has sold his house in Flowerdale and his new house in Yea is nearing completion.

OAF Tjia reported she is now working for Victoria University. Previously as General Manager of the School of Land and Environment, among other things, she had been responsible for the archiving of all VCAH student records. She is now travelling regularly to and from Perth on family business.

OAF Topp continues to keep in touch with many university personnel and to work part time for St Vincent’s Hospital.

OAF White has continued to work with co-author Mark Krstic in writing a new book on ‘Healthy soils: healthy vines’ as well as other viticultural activities. He and Annette recently had a very rewarding visit to Palmerston North and other parts of the north island of New Zealand.

5. Matters Arising

(i) The Faculty history book. OAF White noted that a pdf was available on amazon.com for the princely sum of $1. More reviews are anticipated. Because the bookdocuments the Faculty’s history from an insider’s perspective, members agreed it had been a very worthwhile exercise. 2

(ii) There was no further information on the Agriculture Fellows Travel Awards. OAF Barlow is reminded to follow up on this – have they been incorporated into the Faculty’s generic student awards?

(iii) OAF Beard agreed she would produce a discussion paper on agricultural education – where to now, what new initiatives? for the next meeting.

6. Other business

There was no other business.

7. Date of next meeting – see calendar below.

OAF White, Hon Sec

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Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 1 March 2018 at noon at University House

1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Falvey, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins, Topp and White

2. Apologies. OAFs Hickey, Tjia, Wood.

3. Minutes of the meeting of 25 January 2018. It was noted that John Cary had declined our invitation to join the OAFS. Accepted. OAF Falvey reminded us that this meeting marks the 4th anniversary of the foundation of the OAFS.

4. Activities since last meeting

OAF Barlow has been busy with various home activities. He reported that an advisory Gateway Panel in NSW of which he was a member has morphed into an independent Planning Commission, of which he is a member. This commission will recommend on new mining applications affecting agricultural land and may be able to recommend on applications for urban development that affect agricultural land.

OAF Beard reported that she was being kept busy with her input to the implementation plan for the Melbourne School of Engineering Strategy 2025. She noted the favourable comments made to her by Ian Blair about the Faculty history book.

OAF Falvey visited Thailand where he gave, by his account, a very good paper at a conference at Thaksin University. He subsequently attended a week of CGIAR meetings in Morocco before enjoying some follow-up tourism with wife Simone.

OAF Kwong Lee Dow has been having a quiet time since the last meeting.

OAF Larkins was pleased that the book on the history of International House is now being printed in China. It is due to be launched by Alex Chernov AC QC in May. He is now chairman of an environmental wetland trust at Yea. His new house in Yea is nearly ready to be occupied.

OAF Topp noted that this year is the 125th anniversary of the foundation of St Vincent’s Hospital. He intends to take the opportunity to renew the hospital’s contacts with past supporters and to promote fund raising, with the Governor as patron.

OAF White has continued to work with co-author Mark Krstic in writing a new book on ‘Healthy soils: healthy vines’, as well as other viticultural activities.

5. Matters Arising

(i) The ICM Food and Agriculture awards are now open for nominations (closing 13 April). The importance of having a good field of applicants with a better gender balance than in the 2

inaugural round was emphasized. The awards will be made at an ATSE Innovation dinner on 13 June in Melbourne.

(ii) We are unsure whether the new Agriculture Fellows Travel Awards were advertised by the Faculty earlier this year. OAF Barlow undertook to follow this up with Brian Leury.

(iii) OAF Beard has produced a preliminary draft of a discussion paper on agricultural education that will be completed for our next meeting.

6. Other business

OAF Falvey raised the question of OAFs’ fund raising to cover minor expenses, e.g. the oafs.live subscription to WordPress.com. It was agreed that each OAF contribute $50 this year for this purpose. Contributions from OAFS Beard, Lee Dow, Larkins and Topp acknowledged; OAF Falvey had already paid the WordPress account of $47.88. The Secretary to account for the monies.

Note from the Secretary – OAF Hickey reported there were no nominations for the 2017 OAFish award. He hoped this would continue.

7. Date of next meeting

It was decided (nem. con.) to have the next meeting on Thursday, 5 April.

OAF White, Hon Sec

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 Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 5 April 2018 at noon at University House

1. Present. OAFs Falvey, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins, Topp, White and Wood
2. Apologies. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Hickey and Tjia.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 1 March 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting

OAF Wood has been busy with truffle activities – growing them, developing new truffle products and planning their promotion and marketing.

OAF Falvey recently attended the Bolac Eel Festival. He is currently contemplating his new book, perhaps on agriculture and philosophy.

OAF Kwong Lee Dow has been examining data on the numbers of international students enrolled at Australian educational institutions. International students are now a major source of income for Australian universities. He noted that there is a building boom at the University of Tasmania.

OAF Larkins reminded us that his book on the history of International House will be launched by Alex Chernov AC QC on 10 May. He has become the co-ordinator of speakers for a Probus club meeting at Kew Golf Club.

OAF Topp continues with fund raising for St Vincent’s Hospital. He recently visited a few micro-distilleries in Hobart preparatory to undertaking the Three Capes’ walk.

OAF White has continued to work with co-author Mark Krstic in writing a new book on ‘Healthy soils: healthy vines’, as well as other viticultural activities. He recently visited Brisbane where he was surprised to find a copy of The Saturday Paper for sale in an outer suburb general store.

5. Matters Arising

(i) The OAFS contingency fund has been established under the secretary’s name at the Bank of Melbourne and currently has a balance of $400.06. One member of OAFS has yet to pay.

(ii) Nominations for the ICM Food and Agriculture awards close on 13 April.

(iii) OAF Barlow has arranged a meeting with Brian Leury to be updated on progress on these awards for 2018 and whether the OAFS will have an opportunity to participate in the selection process.

(iv) OAF Topp reported that OAF Beard had asked whether he was willing to read a draft of a discussion paper on agricultural education.

6. Other business

There was a brief discussion about legacy gifting and how this might best be done.

OAF Wood was mentioned as a potential recipient of the 2018 OAFish award.

7. Date of next meeting

Please see the calendar below.

OAF White, Hon Sec

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 Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 9 May 2018 at noon at University House

1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Falvey, Hickey, Kwong Lee Dow, Larkins and White
2. Apologies. OAFs Tjia, Topp and Wood.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 5 April 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting

OAF Falvey has travelled to Ethiopia and Kenya on ILRI business.

OAF Kwong Lee Dow celebrated his 80^th birthday in the week past – warm congratulations Kwong.

OAF Beard continues to be busy with strategic planning for the Melbourne School of Engineering and serving on other committees.

OAF Larkins’s book on the History of International House has been published and is to be launched by Alex Chernov AC QC on 10 May. He brought a copy of the book for inspection. He is writing an article on international students for the Martin Institute.

OAF Barlow has been serving on an independent planning commission set up by the NSW government.

OAF Hickey has recently returned from a most enjoyable cruise around New Zealand on the Queen Mary.

OAF White has continued to work on a new book on soils and viticulture and doing consulting work in vineyards.

5. Matters Arising

(ii) An impressive selection of male and female candidates has been nominated for the ICM Food and Agriculture awards, to be decided soon.

(ii) OAF Barlow had reported between meetings that the student travel awards were now listed in the Faculty’s offerings.

(iii) OAF Beard’s draft paper on the Future of Agricultural Education in Australia was circulated for discussion. Questions were raised such as who was the paper intended for – local (Melbourne), Victorian, national; would a program encompassing the environment in its broadest sense be accepted in a university where faculty rivalries are endemic; does agriculture need a new model for teaching at the tertiary level; what are the constraints in offering agriculture at the present time; are there any champions of ideas for change? Janet will reflect on the discussion.

6. Other business – none
7. Date of next meeting

Please see the calendar below.

OAF White, Hon Sec

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 Minutes of a meeting of the Society of OAFs held on 13 June 2018 at noon at University House

1. Present. OAFs Barlow, Beard, Falvey, Hickey, Larkins and White
2. Apologies. OAFs Tjia, Topp, Wood and Kwong Lee Dow.
3. Minutes of the meeting of 9 May 2018 were accepted.
4. Activities since last meeting

OAF Beard continues to be busy with strategic planning for the Melbourne School of Engineering and serving on other committees. She and husband are planning a vacation in the Kimberley.

OAF Hickey has been assisting with the running of his son’s small business in Perth.

OAF Larkins’s book on the History of International House was successfully launched on 10 May. He is shortly to go on vacation in Ballina.

OAF Falvey has been entertaining grandchildren on his estate.

OAF Barlow’s knee operation was successful. While convalescing he read Charles Massy’s book Call of the Reed Warbler, which is a litany of the disasters of modern agriculture in Australia. He intends to write a review.

OAF White has continued to work on a new book on soils and viticulture and consulting in the wine industry. He has offered to assist OAF Barlow in writing a review of the Massy book.

5. Matters Arising

(ii) The successful candidates Drs Angela van de Wouw and Shu Kee Lam for the ICM Agrifood awards were presented with their awards at the ATSE dinner on 13 June. A photo of the candidates and OAFs is to be posted on the website with links to various publicity (see Initiatives page).

(ii) The student Agriculture Fellows’ Travel Awards went to Anna Kosovac and Pablo Alvarez Hess. The secretary has contacted both and they will be invited to lunch after they return from their travels in July-August (see Initiatives page).

(iii) OAF Falvey submitted an excerpt from final chapter of the Agriculture History book as a contribution to the discussion of the Future of Agricultural Education in Australia. He intends to submit it as an Opinion Piece.

6. Other business – OAF Larkins suggested that a condensed review of Charles Massy’s book could be submitted to the ATSE Newsletter and the full version published in the Review Section.
7. Date of next meeting

Please see the calendar below.

OAF White, Hon Sec

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