Letter from Ray Rutherford-Smith

DPHS Staff, about 1935. Caption supplied by Ray Rutherford-Smith (see his article “He would point to his head …”)

I can identify many of the people, some with total confidence, some with less. I shall list them, giving two asterisks when I am absolutely certain, one asterisk when I am moderately sure.

Back Row: l to r: Mr Scofield (or some similar name), who took over as Physical Education instructor at the retirement of Sergeant-Major Wells, who called it “Drill”. Next . . Unknown (Could it be Mr Wilkinson?). Next, Mr. L. B. Durrant**, teacher of Standard Via. Next, Mr. E. I. Wilson**, Senior Woodwork master. Next, Mr. van der Walt**, teacher of Afrikaans.
Middle Row: l to r: Unknown, though possible Miss Ball. Next, Unknown; though just possibly Miss Eve Langley, who taught Std. IVa (daughter of A.S. Langley, sister of Noel). Next, Mr. “Tug” Wilson**. Next, Mr. “Freddy” Shaw**. Next, Unknown. Next, Miss Miller** (with “headphones”) who presided over Std. I. Then two Unknowns.
Front Row: Mrs Surgeson*. Next, Mrs Edwards**. Next, Miss Beanland**. Next, Mr Bullimore**. Next, Miss Fraser**. Next, Mrs Haafin (sp. ?)*. Next, Miss McKenzie**
On the grass: Unknown. Next Miss Dora Jackson** (Music teacher and also teacher of Std. IIIa)

Ray Rutherford-Smith