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From an article in The Times for 2 Dec 1971
DR ROBERT LAWRENCE Missionary in China
W.G.B. writes:
Courage and abiding love of service to God and country and his family, dominated Robert Lawrence, who died recently at Swanage.
Continue reading “Robert Lawrence (1896-1904)”OXFORD MAIL – Wednesday January 8th, 2003, p13 by Monica Sloan
Noted musician wins knighthood
AN ACCLAIMED musician and composer from Oxford has received a knighthood from the King of Norway.
Continue reading “Norway honours composer”December 1945
We regret to report the death in an aircraft crash near Rochefort im France of Wing Commander Jack Halliday on his return home to be demobbed after service in India.
A well-known figure in Oxford sport, he was captain of our School football and cricket teams, and even before leaving school had found his place in the County Cricket eleven, of which team he was elected Captain in 1938.
In 1933 he went up to Merton where he was a Postmaster and Ewelme Exhibitioner and in 1936 he took 2nd class in Maths Mods. In 1935 he was awarded his cricket blue.
Before joining up, he was on the staff of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.
(Vol XXXVIII. i, December 1945 No 126)
Tony Jones writes:
“Robin played for the Old Oxford Citizens R.F.C. for several years. He served in the Fleet Air Arm as a pilot and did his training at Culham Air Field.
He owned a small plane and was flying until recently.
He was in business as a Surveyor and Valuer.”
Michael played scrum-half for the First XV in 1945, 1946 and in 1947
Mike Chew writes:
“Tony was an indefatigable worker as a member of the COSA Dinner Committee, arranging the Autumn Reunions along with his wife, and we have much to tank them for. We shall miss Tony.”
Mike Chew writes:
“Michael was one of the oldest of COSA’s Old Boys when he passed away in 2012.”
David Cook writes:
“John will be remembered by those who knew him as a tall private person, who was devoted to the Scout Movement when school demands were completed. He died after a period of illness with cancer.”
Alan Trinder writes:
“Maurice was in my form at School and was known for his sense of humour. He attended the COSA Reunions, until back trouble prevented him from driving. He lived in Havant.
This photo shows Maurice (seated) at one of the Reunions. He should also be remembered as a founding member of COSA.
Bryan Webb (1945-50) writes:
“Jim had lived in Canada for many years. Jim, Bryan and David Green last visited Oxford in 2012. He died in 2014.”