Community, Development and Alumni Reunions Hong Kong Reunion In November 2017, Newington College Old Boys gathered at the Shanghai Fraternity Association for lunch. A special thank you to Dr Ronald Lu (ON 1962) and Mr George James (ON 1957) for making the event happen. A great time was had by all. Class of 1958 (including Classes of Members of the class of 1958 at their 60 Year Reunion 1957 & 1959)—60 September in a room decked out with Test team, he toured South Africa where Year Reunion black and white decorations, old school they played 20 matches. The Wallabies In February 2018, the reunion group photographs and memorabilia. tied the series with the Springboks, gathered for a College tour before lunch A total of 18 were able to attend winning two and losing two Tests. The including Mr Brian Atkinson (ON 1955); 1963 Wallabies became the first touring in the Phillip Davis OAM Year 12 Study team to beat the Springboks in two Centre. A special thank you to Mr Niel Mr Peter Britton (ON 1951); Mr Barry Burling (ON 1958) for sharing his stories Carr (ON 1954); Mr Allan Clements consecutive Tests since 1896. from his time at Newington. (ON 1966); Mr George James (ON 1957); The reunion was a great success and Mr Desmond McDonald (ON 1961); was enjoyed by all. It was a great 2017 Orange Mr Stuart Mosely (ON 1960); Mr Jeff opportunity to renew friendships, and Reunion Nash (ON 1953); Mr Peter Oates (ON our thanks go to George and Bianca for 1954); Mr John Southwell (ON 1955) organising everything. We hope a similar As part of a trip to Cobar, Mr George and Mr John Williams (ON 1958). reunion can be arranged in the future. James (ON 1957) and his wife Bianca Each ON spoke about their school years Mr John W. Southwell (ON 1955, decided to meet with “two or three” ONs and the period since. A highlight was theBursar 1980–1999) for a light lunch in Orange. A few days address by John Williams (ON 1958), later and after assistance from the who was an impressive athlete at Business College, he had contacted 23 ONs from school. After leaving Newington, he was the Orange area. The group met at the the recipient of a Rugby scholarship. In Breakfast hears historic Duntryleague Guest House in 1963, as a member of the Wallabies about AI The first ONU Business Breakfast for 2018 was held at King & Wood Mallesons in March. Hosted by ONU President Mr Alex Baykitch AM (ON 1982), the guest speaker was Hon. Robert Webster JP (ON 1969). Robert’s topic was The Evolving Career Path and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Robert discussed his own ever- evolving career path, from farmer to politician to lobbyist to partner at Korn Ferry. He stressed the need for individuals to be adaptable to change and said emotional quotient was as important as intelligence quotient in being a successful leader. Robert answered many questions regarding how we work with AI, where we can identify the benefit of humans versus artificial intelligence, the roles of Boards and the current political and Mr Martin Vockler (ON 1987), Mr Gilbert Morgan (ON 1958), Mrs Vaune Morgan and economic environment of Australia. Mr Rod Bosman (ON 1978) at the 2018 Singapore Reunion 62| NEWS AUTUMN 2018 | OPPORTUNITY