Caitlin Stone
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The founders: Ian Clunies Ross
Sir Ian Clunies Ross (1899-1959), known to IHers from the ‘Clunies’ building, was a veterinary scientist and administrator. He was also the first chair of the International House Council. Clunies Ross’ involvement with International House can be linked to his interest in international affairs and involvement with the Rotary Club of Melbourne. In 1950 and […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2022/10/28/the-founders-ian-clunies-ross
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When was the first IH play?
The International House Drama Club staged its first play in 1964. The Teahouse of the August Moon played at the Union Theatre from 30 April until 2 May. All the male roles were taken by residents of International House. In the absence of female IH residents, the lead female role was played by University of […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2022/08/26/when-was-the-first-ih-play
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Ida and Ted Scheps
In 2022 as we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Scheps Wing, we should also remember Ted and Ida Scheps. Theodor Alexander (Ted) Scheps (?–1969) studied at the South Australian School of Mines and Industries, later part of the University of Adelaide (“School of Mines”, 1906; University of Adelaide, 2022). In 1907, he began working […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2022/06/28/ida-and-ted-scheps
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The founders: Samuel Wadham
Sir Samuel Macmahon Wadham (1891–1972) was Professor of Agriculture at the University of Melbourne and the second chair of the International House Council. Wadham oversaw the expansion of International House during the 1960s. As his biographer L .R. Humphreys writes, International House’s “great decade of expansion was made possible by [Wadham’s] persistence, sagacity and ability […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2022/06/08/the-founders-samuel-wadham
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International House and the International Club
During the planning years for Melbourne’s International House, many community groups and organisations were keen to support the cause. One of these was the International Club of Victoria. The International Club was established in 1932 by Ivy Brookes (née Deakin) (1883-1970) and Jane McMillan (?-1950) (International Club of Victoria, 1932). Brookes was inspired by International […]
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