Scotch College

Obituaries

Jim Allan ('39)
Keith Buller ('33)
Frank Campbell ('32)
Ron Doig ('38)
Bruce Forge ('33)
Allen Frean ('32)
Mac Gordon ('33)
Peter Gray ('52)
Robert Hare ('30)
Fraser Hercus ('38)
Alan Hurley ('30)
Peter Robertson ('38)
John Somerville ('37)
Jack Thomas ('41)
Peter Turner ('37)
Geoff Watson ('37)

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After leaving Scotch, Ron Doig ('38) commenced studying law at Melbourne University, but his studies were interrupted by the War. He enlisted in the AIF and served in the Middle East. Upon his return, he completed his law degree and was admitted to practice in 1949. He practised law for 48 years. He was highly respected in his profession, and was widely known as a caring and compassionate human being.

He is survived by his loving wife Valda, and daughters Robyn and Cheryl and sons Geoffrey ('61) and Robert ('65). Three of his grandsons have attended Scotch, Cameron ('91), Rohan ('89) and Lachlan in Year 11.

Frank Campbell ('32) died on 24 January last, just one month after his 81st birthday.

Frank enjoyed his school years at Scotch, especially singing in the Glee Club. He had piano and singing lessons after leaving school and became a tenor in the St Paul's Cathedral choir. He studied at Melbourne Technical College in both the printing and art schools. During 1941-46 he was in charge of Publications, Army Education Service. After the war he returned to spend his study and working years at RMIT. He was lecturer in typography & graphic design in the Art School.

Graeme Roberts ('57) died on 8 December last after a brief illness, at the age of 58.

Following graduation as a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University, and qualifying as a chartered accountant, Graeme joined the accounting firm founded by his father Malcolm ('17) which is now known as Mann Judd. Graeme was

Chairman of the firm in Melbourne for the last 14 years.

He pioneered the development of computer systems for his firm, including superannuation and share registry software. He was well known to the optometry, osteopathy and physiotherapy professions in his capacity as Registrar of their respective state boards.

Graeme was a self-taught but accomplished musician and was Treasurer of the Australian Youth Orchestra for many years. He is survived by his daughter Louise, and son Philip ('90).

 

 

Peter Turner ('37) passed away whilst on holiday in Adelaide on 21 November last. He had been married to Patricia for 52 years and was looking forward to being present at the service of marriage re-dedication held at Scotch late November.

When at school, Peter was a member of an all cadet crew which defeated adults from the army, navy and air force, so the Cardinal Pavilion was of special interest to him.

Mac Gordon ('33) had a long and varied life in journalism, publishing and public relations.

During World War II he was a writer and sub-editor on the Australian Army journal Salt. Post war he worked at The Age, transferred to the Argus and, later, to the Sydney Daily Telegraph as Melbourne representative. Mac left the metropolitan press to establish his own publishing and public relations business, being closely involved with the development of the self-service and supermarket movements through his journals Storecraft and Food Store News. His book Poets in Uniform is a valued contribution to the memory of war servicemen's poetry. Mac's activities included being a past councillor of the City of Prahran.

Duncan Wade ('25) died last November aged 88 years. He was Dux of Scotch Junior School in 1921 and was the youngest child of Harington Wade who commenced in Year 7 at Scotch in 1861.

In the early 1950s Duncan joined Melbourne University Press and was responsible for the publishing and production of many fine books. His interests included bushwalking, tennis, the development of his own library of several thousand books, and in particular, photography. His photographs were regularly selected to be hung in international exhibitions. His mastery with black and white photography was recognised by the National Gallery of Victoria, which purchased 14 of his works in the 1970s.

He is survived by four children, and nine grandchildren including Michael ('94) and Jamie ('96).

Keith Buller ('33) passed peacefully away on 15 September last at the age of 82, at home with his family. He leaves his wife Vi of 57 years, a son and two daughters. He spent his life in the eastern wheat belt of Victoria, with his own farm of wheat and sheep.

Alan Hurley ('30) passed away on 24 November last, in his 83rd year. He was proud of his old school, excelling at swimming and football, and as a past member of the committee of the Melbourne Football Club, he followed the Demons' fortunes passionately. He is survived by two daughters and a son.