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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 42
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From the Archives
In Australia, uniforms are part of almost every school around the country. Some uniforms are casual. Growing up in Queensland, I was grateful for the cotton dresses of my state primary school throughout summer. For secondary schools, particularly Catholic and independent private schools, the uniforms tend to reflect the English/ European traditions of full length trousers, or skirts with stockings, long sleeve shirts with ties, blazers and hats of all varieties.
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Here at De La Salle College, our uniform started as a single or double breasted suit; long trousers for senior boys and ‘knickers’ for the juniors, with the striped College tie and cap. At the end of the 1960s the uniform included “regulation cap, tie, socks and pullover, black shoes or boots, grey overcoat or rain coat, De La Salle College blazer which may be worn during warm weather in place of the grey suit coat”.
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Yes, the blazer was a new addition and still optional!
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Throughout the 1970s, the uniform shifted away from the grey suits and has been undergoing change since. As you can see from the photo, the college tie has also changed radically over the decades. This is a selection of ties from different eras. The introduction of a different tie for Year 11 and 12 happened during the 1970s, and the Old Collegian Association also have a unique design for their members to wear.
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(45 shillings in 1933 would be the equivalent of approximately $257 today)
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