Scotch College

ALTSON Richard (Rick) (Õ47)
BALFE Ian Matthew (Õ63)
BAYFORD Alwin Livingstone (Õ32)
BERRY Richard Guy (Õ55)
BEYER Peter Morton (Õ46)
BROWN Peter Richard (Õ61)
CARTER Raymond Clarence Whitbourne (Õ36)
CHAPPLE Victor Alexander Robinson (Õ30)
CHENHALLS John Tregear (Õ36)
CONROY Mark Houghton (Õ36)
COOPER Dr Howard Windham (Õ77)
EDWARDS William Henry (Õ34)
GARDINER Frederick James (Õ31)
GEDDES Stewart Eskdale (Õ38)
GILCHRIST Rhett Douglas (Õ89)
GUEST Stephen Harding (Õ64)
HACK Robert James (Õ47)
HANSFORD Peter James (Õ47)
KEAN John Thomas (Õ38).
LANGHAM Donald William (Õ30)
LECKIE John Baldwin (Õ38)
LLEWELLYN Keith Munro (Õ33)
MARSHALL John Bain Gordon (Õ43)
McCLURE John Noel (Õ41)
McGREGOR Marc Lawrence (Õ94)
McKNIGHT Ian Duncan (Õ54)
McNIE Kenneth James (Õ45)
MERRY Hugh Geoffrey (Õ57)
MOORE Dr Alan James William (Õ38)
OÕBRIEN Dr Edmund Noel (Õ42)
PAXINOS Dr Anastasios (Tass) (Õ81)
REID Muir Pemberton (Õ33)
REID Richard Patrick (Õ25)
ROBERTS Thomas Lucian Hugh (Õ40)
SCOTT Robert Ernest (Õ35)
SELBY SMITH OBE Emeritus Professor Richard (Principal 1953-64)
SHARP Leiton Wilmot (Õ28)
SHEPHERD Arthur Ross (Õ36)
STANLEY Brian Keith Frederick (Õ43)
VANDELEUR Neville Ormsby Henderson (Õ29)
WALL OAM John Maxwell (Õ41)
WHITE Alan Maxwell (Õ34)
WILSON Keith McKinley (Õ27)
WINTERBOTTOM Henry Donald (Õ49)

Richard Altson (’47) was born on 14 April 1929 and attended Scotch from 1938–49. Rick rowed in the 1946 4th VIII. He married Josephine Gran. His brothers were at Scotch: Bruce (1934–42) and David (1938–48), as was their father, Josiah Shire Charles John Altson (1911–18; died 1 February 1986), and uncles Morris (1898–1907; died 7 June 1959) and David (1902–10; died 23 September 1969). Rick’s sons followed him at Scotch – Grant (1966–71) and Charles (1968–73; d. 28 September 1980), as did his nephew David (1971–80) and his grandson, Charles, is in Year 7. Rick died on 15 August 2005.

Ian Matthew Balfe (’63) married Irene Ann Kennon at Scotch on 14 March 1969. His son provided the following obituary: Ian was born on 14 November 1945 and attended Scotch with his twin brother Peter from 1960 to 1963. He enjoyed his school life and his achievements, which included appointment as an under officer in the cadet corps.

He started work as a chartered accountant, became company secretary for Clyde Industries in the late 1960s and was appointed managing director at Hemingway Robertson Institute in 1970. He then moved to the insurance industry and was appointed general manager of Swann Insurance in 1982. He moved through a succession of senior executive insurance appointments with Commercial Union to become managing director of CGU insurance in 1996.

Ian was CEO of one of Australia’s major insurance companies through a period of major reform in the insurance industry. He dealt very successfully with continuous change within the industry and led the company through a very successful period, making a significant contribution to the insurance industry peak bodies at a national level.

He was a person who believed strongly in the balance between work and family life and relaxation. His holidays and leisure time were sacrosanct and he placed great value on family and friends.

Ian had a very strong emotional connection with Scotch College from his school days and the very strong friendships that he forged during that period. This was reinforced during his association with the school when his son Andrew was there from 1988 to 1995.

Ian died on 19 September 2005 just short of his 60th birthday after a six-month battle with a brain tumour. He is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Catherine, his son Andrew, as well as his granddaughter Charlotte.

Alwin Livingstone Bayford (’32) was born at Omeo on 5 November 1914, the son of Scotch Junior School teacher John Airey Bayford (staff 1909–45; died 9 September 1956). Alwin left Camberwell Grammar School to attend Scotch from 1929–32, where he was a member of Lawson House. Alwin served in the AIF from 1940–44, and was a sergeant in the 2/1 A A REG. On 5 October 1946 he married Lesley Annette Langman (died 24 October 1971). In 1946 he obtained his BCom at Melbourne University. Alwin was the proprietor of Bayford Motors, which was commenced by his uncle, Dick Bayford, in 1917. Alwin was its managing director from 1946–76, with Ford dealerships in Preston and Coburg. By 2003 the Bayford Group also had two Volkswagen dealerships, the city Peugeot franchise, a large spare parts business, and 315 employees. It is the oldest family-owned dealership in Australia. A keen golfer, Alwin was noted at the 1971 Public Schools’ Golf Day for scoring a hole-in-one. Alwin’s brothers Jack (1922; died 2 October 1996) and Milton (1929; now aged 93) attended Scotch, as did Alwin’s sons Hugh (1956–67) and Lindsay (1959–71). Alwin died on 3 September 2005.

Richard Guy Berry (’55) was born on 20 June 1938 and attended Scotch from 1950–55. Richard died on 18 July 2005.

Peter Morton Beyer (’46) was born on 29 October 1928 and attended Scotch from 1935–46. He played in the Junior School XVIII in 1941, and in 1973 was the president of OSCA’s Peninsula Branch. Peter was the managing director of Henry Beyer. Peter’s brothers attended Scotch: Charles (1927–34) and Carl (1929–38; died 18 March 1996), as did his cousins John (1935–44; died 24 February 1996), Richard (1940–46) and Tom (1938–49; died 17 May 2005), and uncles: John (1908–?; died 18 January 1975) and Guido (1910–19; died 6 May 1956). Peter’s son, Mark, was at Scotch from 1970–73. Peter died on 18 August 2005.

Peter Richard Brown (’61) was born at Wangaratta on 31 January 1945, and boarded at Scotch from 1959-61. He followed his father John (1929-33; died 7 May 2004) at Scotch, as did his brothers John (1956–58), Ross (1962–65) and Roger (1970–73; died 14 August 1990), son Nicholas (1994–97) and nephew John (1982–85). Peter died on 13 November 2005. A detailed obituary by Sue Wallace and Peter Hawthorne appears below:

The Scotch Family has suffered a great loss following the death of Peter Brown< (’61) of the well-known family of wine makers. Peter, 60, of Milawa, died from injuries when his motorcycle collided with a four-wheel-drive and a horse float on Sunday 13 November near Benalla. He was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital but did not regain consciousness.

One of four sons of the late Patricia and John Brown, he grew up on the family vineyard at Milawa which dates to 1885. Peter was a director of Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard and Peter Brown Family Vineyards which includes All Saints Estate, St Leonards and the Indigo Cheese Factory.

He is survived by three children, Eliza, 32, the sales and marketing manager for All Saints Estate and St Leonards, Angela, 29, who has her own graphic arts business in Melbourne and Nicholas, 25, a winemaking student at Adelaide University. They described their father as a ‘charismatic man who made the most of every day of his exceptional 60-year life. He was an adventurer, he loved to fly and explore the world,’ they said. ‘He was creative, innovative and a caring man who will be missed by all who have met him.’

Peter liked a hands-on approach to the business. A trained viticulturist, he was keenly interested in new trends and was instrumental in establishing Australia’s highest and coldest commercial vineyard at Whitlands. His eldest brother, John Brown, said Peter had made a great contribution to the viticultural side of the business and his death was a tragedy. Younger brother Ross Brown, chief executive officer of Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard, said his brother ‘had the capacity to think outside the four dots and although he sometimes surprised us with his plans, six months down the track, we would think what a great idea he had’. Winemakers of Rutherglen deputy chairman Chris Killeen said Peter Brown brought innovation, vision, wonderful ideas and energy to the area. Colin Campbell of Campbells Wines said he had the deepest respect for Peter, who made ‘big moves to make big things happen.’

Peter and his family contributed enthusiastically to the success of the OSCA North-East Branch Dinners. Condolences are extended to the entire Brown family.

Raymond Clarence Whitbourne Carter (’36) was born at Clifton Hill on 19 February 1920, the son of a mechanic. He attended Scotch from 1935–36, and served the RAAF in World War II from 1941–45, as a flying officer in the 6 RAAF Hospital when demobilised. Raymond married Norma Coxhill at Scotch on 11 October 1941. A daughter, Gaye Rogers, said he was ‘very proud to be associated with Scotch’, and that among his prized possessions were a Scotch scarf and badges. Raymond lived at Bright, and died on 1 August 2005.

Victor Alexander Robinson Chapple (’30) was born at Murrumbeena on 31 December 1913, and attended Scotch from 1928–30 as a member of Lawson House. He became a solicitor following graduation from Melbourne University in 1936. Vic married Sylvia Olive Santilla in 1941. In 1942 he enlisted in the AIF, and was a captain in the Australian Army Legal Corps, where he wrote army regulations. He was discharged in 1946. Vic’s brother Edward (also a solicitor) also attended Scotch (1920–23; died 2 October 1995), as did his nephew Ian (1962–66), and uncle, Alexander Wilson (1884–85; died 28 November 1939). Vic died on 19 October 2005.

John Tregear Chenhalls (’36) was born at Echuca on 4 June 1917 and boarded at Scotch in School House from 1933–36. He was a house prefect in 1935 and 1936, and was a cadet. In 1941 he graduated from the Pharmacy College. John served in the AIF from 1942–47 as a lieutenant, and was a pharmacist in the 10 Field Ambulance when demobilised. He survived his wife, and had one daughter. John died on 9 September 2005.

Mark Houghton Conroy (’36) was born at Heidelberg on 22 June 1920, and attended Scotch from 1935–36. He served in World War II in the AIF as a private, and was in the Aust. D C R S Works when demobilised. Mark lived at Mount Waverley and died on 26 July 2005.

Dr Howard Windham Cooper (’77) was born on 6 March 1960, and attended Scotch from 1966–77. He was a member of the 1977 Athletics team, a member of the Cross Country team, a house prefect, dux of British History, and winner of the Frank Fleming Memorial Prize. Howard graduated MBBS, MPM and was a FRANZCP. He was Director of Child Psychiatry Training at the University of Melbourne. Also at Scotch were Howard’s brothers Michael (1968–79) and David (1970–82), all of whom followed in the footsteps of their father, Dr Graham (1938–42). Howard died on 20 September 2005.

William Henry Edwards (’34) was born at North Fitzroy on 21 August 1916, and attended Scotch from 1930–34, entering on a Government Junior Scholarship. This paid the fees of the school of his choice. Bill’s father wanted him to attend MGS, but while taking a break from sitting MGS’s entrance exams, Bill stood on a rockery and incurred a groundsman’s sarcastic comment that ‘you don’t have to stand there – there are six acres of ground where you can walk around’, so Bill walked out and went to Scotch. At Scotch he was secretary of the Science Club, and organised numerous excursions to places such as government laboratories, railway workshops, and breweries. He recalled that boys would swim at lunchtime during summer, but that they were ordered to wear togs when the St. Catherine’s headmistress complained that her girls were using binoculars to look at the Scotch boys. Bill was part of the guard of honour at Headmaster Littlejohn’s funeral in 1933. In 1934 he was dux of Scotch, and he became one of her oldest surviving duxes. Chemistry teacher ‘Tort’ Jamieson inspired Bill’s study of chemistry, which he studied at Melbourne University, and then taught at the Gordon Institute of Technology in Geelong. He eventually headed the Gordon’s Chemistry department, and also at Deakin University, where a library is named after him. Bill accumulated a number of international honours during his career. In 2004 Bill made contact with Scotch for the first time since 1934, and donated his cap, blazer and Scotch badges. He was married to Gladdie for over 40 years. Bill died on 16 September 2005.

Frederick James Gardiner (’31) was born at Heathcote on 13 July 1916 and attended Scotch in 1931. Frederick worked as an architect. On 18 November 1952 he married Beryl Constance Spillane at Scotch. Their marriage of 52 years was ended with Frederick’s death on 18 October 2005.

Stewart Eskdale Geddes (’38) was born at Brighton on 2 November 1923, and attended Scotch from 1929–38. He was a Cub at Scotch in 1932, and a member of Lawson and Lawson-MacFarland Houses. Stewart obtained his Certificate of Electrical Engineering at Swinburne, and became the officer in charge of the SEC’s Operator’s Training School. He was a member of Probus (Berwick) – associate MAIM, and a CMF member for 10 years, with the rank of captain in the RAEME. Stewart married June Nancy Goddard at Scotch on 3 April 1948. His son, Ian, attended Scotch from 1975–78. Stewart died on 29 August 2005.

Rhett Douglas Gilchrist (’89) was born on 29 September 1971, and attended Scotch from 1977–89. A member of Field House, he played cricket, volleyball, and was an umpire, with an interest in drama. His twin brother, Rohan (1977–89), was also at Scotch. Rhett died on 22 October 2005.

Stephen Harding Guest (’64) was born on 21 December 1946, and attended Scotch from 1959–64. Steve joined the Department of Supply, and at the age of 19 was almost killed when buried alive on a construction site. He became a cadet journalist at the Geelong Advertiser. He worked for the Ararat Advertiser, and when it folded he became a warder at the Ararat prison to remain in Ararat with Charlene, whom he later married. They had twin daughters. In 1981 he was appointed media officer to State ALP opposition leader Frank Wilkes, but arrived on his first day at work to learn his first task was to announce a leadership coup by John Cain (at Scotch 1947–48). The ALP’s 1982 victory was due in part to the winning of crucial country seats, to which Cain attributed Steve as having played a key role. He joined Cain’s media unit to promote the ALP’s new policies. In 1987 Steve became public affairs manager for the Victorian Sawmillers’ Association, and did battle with greenies, armed with a strong factual knowledge and love of the bush. He resigned in 1994 to establish a consultancy, and later moved to Point Lonsdale. In September 2004 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer of the oesophagus, and on 11 July 2005 he reignited the euthanasia debate with a call to ABC Radio. He was invited to the studio for an interview with Jon Faine, and Steve’s manner of explaining his right to die with dignity resulted in a minority of callers disagreeing with him. He also met with euthanasia campaigner Dr Rodney Syme. Steve’s brothers, John (1955–59) and Andrew (1957–62), were at Scotch, as were his nephews William (1991–95) and Douglas (1994–96). Stephen died at home at Point Lonsdale on 27 July 2005.

Robert James Hack (’47) was born at Hartwell on 19 December 1932, and attended Scotch from 1947–48. At Scotch on 1 October 1971 he married Frances Allison Brown. Robert died on 23 July 2005.

Peter James Hansford (’47) was born on 20 June 1931, and attended Scotch from 1944–47. He married Judith Magnus at Scotch on 16 February 1957. Peter’s sons Marc (1976–84) and Karl (1978–84) followed Peter at Scotch, and his Sheppard cousins also attended: Kenneth (1932; died 5 April 1987), James (1942–43) and Robert (1944–46; died 16 March 1946 aged 16 due to a bicycle accident). Peter was a real estate agent and an investor. He died on 3 September 2005.

John Thomas Kean (’38). The following information has been supplied in addition to the obituary in the September 2005 Great Scot:

While at Scotch, John played cricket, football and athletics. He applied for and won a boarding scholarship to Scotch aimed at people in the community who might not otherwise have the good fortune to go to a school such as Scotch. He studied architecture at Melbourne University that was interrupted by his war service. He served in Darwin in the AIF during 1943–44 when Darwin was attacked by air raids from Japan. He went back to university and completed his degree. John bowled for the Old Scotch Bowling Club and regularly attended the OSCA Annual Dinner and OSCA luncheons. He leaves his wife Jean and two daughters, Jo and Libby.

Donald William Langham (’30) was born at Essendon on 29 January 1915, the son of a cattle dealer, and attended Scotch from 1929–30. He served in the AIF as a private from 1942–44, and was demobilised when in the 9 Company ASC. His nephew William (1959–61) was also at Scotch, as were his Burnet cousins – James (1919–21; died 24 February 1956), John (1921–22; died 8 April 1970) and Donald (1924; died 27 February 1984). Donald died on 12 September 2005.

John Baldwin Leckie (’38) was born at East Malvern on 9 May 1920, and attended Scotch from 1934–36 as a member of Lawson-MacFarland House. John married Alewis Curtis at Scotch on 4 July 1942, and enlisted in the AIF the following day. He was a captain in the 6 Australian Advanced Workshop when he was discharged on 18 October 1945. John became general manager of S.A. Cheney Pty Ltd. He was a member of Melbourne Legacy from 1968–69, president of the North Balwyn RSL, president of the North Balwyn RSL Bowls Club, and the 1997–98 OSCA Bowls selector. John had cancer for several years, and in his final year moved to Sydney to live with his son, Rowan, who attended Scotch from 1956–62. John died on 16 June 2004.

Keith Munro Llewellyn (’33) was born at Alexandra on 6 October 1916, and attended Scotch in 1933. He served as a sapper in the AIF from 1942–44, and was in the 2/1 A Army Topographical Survey Company upon demobilisation. Keith married Linda Joyce Friday. His brother, Ian, (1927; died 29 June 1977) was at Scotch, as is Keith’s grandson, Huw Llewellyn, who is in Year 12. Keith lived in Ballarat, and died on 6 September 2005.

John Bain Gordon Marshall (’43) was born at Elsternwick on 20 August 1926, and attended Scotch from 1940–43. He was 1943 Form Captain of IX Comm. John’s son Ashley (1971–76) followed John at Scotch, as John had followed his brother William (1933–36). John died on 15 September 2005. His son-in-law, Michael Andrew, provided the following further information:

John was dux in his class in the years 1942–44 and he won the school prize in Commercial Principles. John finished twelfth in the state in Matriculation and was awarded the Commercial Travellers’ Association Scholarship to Melbourne University where he completed his honours degree in Commerce. John’s remarkable career at the National Australia Bank spanned over 40 years, rising to Chief General Manager Strategy and Planning. He scripted its transformation to be Australia’s leading financial institution in the post-Campbell Report era, overseeing the merger with the CBC, the acquisition of four European banks and the Chase NBA and Nominee Securities alliances. John served as director of the First National Resource Trust, Eastern Aluminium, National Australia Limited, and Australian Unity. John’s great passions in life were his family – Margot, his wife of 51 years, Mardi, Ashley, his four grandchildren – Philip, Danielle, Monique and Cameron – Kingston Heath Golf Club, and collecting unique wine. He worked tirelessly for the Institute of the Blind and supported the Melbourne University Graduate Union.

John Noel McClure (’41) was born at Armadale on 28 December 1924, and attended Scotch from 1938–41. In 1942 he enlisted in the RAN, and was discharged in 1946 as an able seaman on the HMAS Lonsdale. John married Beverley Stoll at Scotch on 21 September 1962. John died on 27 August 2005.

Marc Lawrence McGregor (’94) was born at Yea on 23 September 1975, and boarded at Scotch in Arthur Rob from 1992–94. He was a member of Morrison House. An uncle, L.W. Browell, is a member of the Scotch staff as Minor Works Coordinator. Marc died tragically on 20 July 2005. His family has supplied the following information:

Marc attended Scotch as a boarder in Arthur Robinson House between the years 1992 – 1994. He was Captain of Bowls in 1994, was a keen footballer and played saxophone. Upon leaving Scotch, Marc followed a successful career as a refrigeration mechanic, which took him interstate for a number of years. Although enjoying the lifestyle up north (especially the fishing!!) Marc returned to Melbourne a couple of years ago to be closer to family and friends. He continued to follow many outdoors interests and sports and kept in touch with a number of his Scotch mates. A gentleman and a rogue, we remember Marc’s infectious grin, quick wit and good humour, selflessness, and enormous generosity. Marc was not one for ‘tiptoeing around the edges’. Everything he set his mind to was done with passion and gusto and he wrung every little bit out of life that he could. We mourn his loss terribly but celebrate his life, a life well-lived and much loved.

Many members of the Scotch community attended the funeral service, held in the McGregors’ hometown of Yea, to celebrate Marc’s life and to support his parents Rob and Therese, his sister Camille, their extended family and many friends.

Ian Duncan McKnight (’54) was born on 19 June 1936, and attended Scotch from 1947–54. He spent most of the last 20 years living in Thailand, and was best known there for editing and producing the Guide to the East magazine in the early 1990s. For the past 10 years he was assistant manager of the Café Royale. Ian’s brother, Graham (1947–56) was at Scotch, as was their father Hugh, a teacher at GGS and MLC (1920–23; died 10 October 1963), and his uncle Duncan (1919–21; died 18 March 1985). Ian died on 31 August 2005 in the Chonburi Hospital, Chonburi, Thailand, as a result of complications from lung cancer. The final rites were performed at the South Pattaya Road temple on 6 September 2005.

Kenneth James McNie (’45) was born on 27 July 1929, and attended Scotch from 1943–45. Kenneth was an accountant at Jennings Industries. Kenneth died on 14 October 2005.

Hugh Geoffrey Merry (’57) was born at Sydney on 12 January 1940, and attended Scotch from 1950-57. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Donald (1925; died 28 February 2002), as did his brothers Andrew (1956-64; died 27 December 1970 in a London car accident) and Paul (1956-66). Also at Scotch was Hugh’s grandfather William (1882-84; died 25 March 1954) and great uncles John (1876-78; died 25 October 1934) and James (1878-?; died 6 July 1938). Hugh died on 5 October 2005.

Dr Alan James William Moore (’38) was born at Armadale on 10 December 1920, and attended Scotch from 1935–38. He obtained his BSc at Melbourne University in 1941, and his PhD at Cambridge in 1947. Alan became Senior Principal Research Scientist in CSIRO’s Division of Tribophysics at Melbourne University, and was also on the Committee of Convocation from 1979. From 1982–83 he was Visiting Fellow at Wolfson College, Oxford. He married Judith, and his son Richard (1972–77) attended Scotch, as did and do his Elder grandsons: Sam (1998–2003); William (Year 11) and Edward (Year 8). Alan died on 4 October 2005.

Dr Edmund Noel O’Brien (’42) was born at Ballarat on 18 December 1924, the son of a school inspector, and left Melbourne HS to attend Scotch from 1941–42. Noel rowed in the 1st VIII in 1942, in which year a series of challenge races were rowed instead of the usual Head of the River race, due to wartime restrictions. He also played in the 2nd XVIII, and was a cadet. In 1945 he enlisted in the RAN, and was a sub lieutenant on the HMAS Gladstone when discharged in 1947. Noel obtained his MB BS at Melbourne University in 1952, and became a FRACP and FRCPath UK. Noel married Elizabeth. He was a member of the Amateur Rowing Association from 1970–90, and the British Olympic Committee from 1976–89. He wrote on cardio-respiratory physiology and sports medicine. Also at Scotch was Edmund’s second cousin and godson John Alexander McCulloch (1963–68; died 22 October 1998). Edmund died on 8 October 2005.

Dr Anastasios (Tass) Paxinos (’81) was born on 10 November 1963 and attended North Balwyn PS, then Scotch from 1976–81. He made a great contribution to Scotch as a member of the 1979–81 Athletics teams, the 1981 1st VIII, and as a 1980 Form 5 Officer and 1981 Prefect. He returned to coach the 3rd VIII, and rowed at intervarsity and interstate levels. Tass studied medicine at Monash and was a resident at the Alfred Hospital. In 1994 he married Joanne, and in 1995 he qualified as an orthopaedic surgeon. After working as a locum orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Melbourne and Dandenong Hospitals, he and his family spent three years overseas and interstate from 1996, during which he completed specialist fellowships at Exeter and Oxford UK, Salzburg in Austria, and at the St George Hospital in Sydney. Tass became a lecturer in the Department of Surgery at the University of NSW. In 2001 he joined the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, but continued work at the Dandenong and Kilmore Hospitals. He was involved in the Victorian Orthopaedic Registrar Training Program, was treasurer of the Victorian branch of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and a member of the Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society at Oxford. Tass was the father of sons Samuel, Peter and Timothy, and daughter Zoe. His brother, Constantine (1981–87) was also at Scotch. Tass died on 6 October 2005, and a celebration of his life was conducted at CGS on 15 October 2005.

Muir Pemberton Reid (’33) was born at Middle Park on 25 July 1917, and left Melbourne HS to attend Scotch in 1933. He married Nancy Irene, who died on 23 April 2005. Muir lived at Carnegie, and died on 11 June 2005. He was buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery on 17 June 2005 with his wife.

Richard Patrick Reid (’25) was born at Richmond on 17 March 1908, and attended Scotch from 1916–25. He followed his father Dr Peter (1874: left to GC; died 18 July 1930) to Scotch, as did his brothers Thomas (1913–20; died 28 June 1972), Peter (1913–21; died 24 June 1986) and George (1915–23; died 4 February 1949), and their uncles William (1874: left to GC 1875–82; died 22 August 1952), Samuel (1874: left to GC; died 24 March 1931) and Walter (1874: left to GC 1879–85; died 1 August 1934). Richard married Edith Laurel Weaver at Sydney in 1937. He enlisted in the AIF and served from 1941–44. He was discharged as a corporal in the General Details Depot. Richard lived at Nyngan, NSW, where he was known in his final years for his insistence upon a green birthday cake to mark his St Patrick’s Day birthday. Richard died at Nyngan, aged 97, on 25 June 2005. He was located several months too late in a continuing search for all ‘missing’ Old Boys, and was among the top 10 oldest known Old Boys.

Thomas Lucian Hugh Roberts (’40) was born at Pembrokeshire, Wales, on 14 August 1922, and attended Scotch from 1938–40. Hugh served in the AIF from 1941–43, and was a private in the Signals 3 Corps when discharged. He became a Presbyterian minister, and in 1963 was minister of St James Presbyterian Church at Herne Hill, Geelong, where he laid the foundation stone of the new church. Hugh’s brother John (1940–43; died 24 June 1990) was also at Scotch (and also a minister), as were his nephews Peter (1972–79), Peter’s twin brother James (1972–78), John (1973–79), Stephen (1976–86) and David (1977–87). Hugh died on 13 October 2005.

Robert Ernest Scott (’35) was born at Kew on 26 November 1919, and attended Scotch from 1934–35. Robert served in the AIF from 1940–45 as a private, and was in the 3 LT A/A Regiment upon demobilisation. Robert died on 26 September 2005.

Emeritus Professor Richard Selby Smith OBE was born on 13 June 1914 and was principal of Scotch from 1953–64. His sons Christopher (1953–60) and Peter (1953–65) attended Scotch, as did his grandson Hugh (1988–91). Richard died at Hobart, Tasmania on 22 October 2005, and detailed tributes to him can be found in earlier pages of Great Scot.

Leiton Wilmot Sharp (’28) was born at Canterbury, the son of a commercial traveller, on 20 December 1911. He attended Scotch from 1924–28. His brother, Keith, attended Scotch from 1924–32, and is now 90 years old. Leiton died on 14 July 2005.

Arthur Ross Shepherd (’36) was born at Surrey Hills on 26 February 1920, and attended Scotch from 1934–36. Ross enlisted in the AIF at Moonyoonooka, Western Australia, in 1942, and was a staff sergeant in the HQ 4 AUST DIV upon his discharge in 1946. Ross died on 6 August 2005.

Brian Keith Frederick Stanley (’43) was born at Camberwell on 28 June 1925 and left Camberwell Grammar School to attend Scotch from 1939 to May 1943, when he left to join the AIF, in which he served as a private until 1947. He was in the 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion upon demobilisation. His brother, Bruce, attended Scotch from 1940–44. Brian died on 10 September 2005.

Neville Ormsby Henderson Vandeleur (’29) was born at Essendon on 10 July 1913 and left Trinity Grammar School to attend Scotch from 1927–29. He was a member of the Scotch Orchestras of 1928 and 1929. While living at Forbes, NSW, he enlisted in the AIF in 1942, and was a private in the Volunteer Defence Corps upon discharge in 1945. Neville lived at Nagambie, and was recently ‘re-discovered’ during the ongoing process of searching for ‘missing’ Old Boys. Neville died on 9 October 2005.

John Maxwell Wall OAM (’41) was born at Cardigan, Victoria, on 1 August 1924 and attended Scotch from 1936–41. He boarded in Arthur Rob. John served in the RAAF from 1942–46, and was a corporal in the 6 Radio Installation and Maintenance Unit upon demobilisation. He became a chartered accountant, working for Flack & Flack (later Price Waterhouse), becoming its Tasmanian manager after a period of work in the UK. John returned to Melbourne, and for many years was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church in Malvern. An office bearer of the Association for the Blind (now Vision Australia), on 12 June 1989 he was awarded the OAM for service to people with visual impairments. John died on 16 October 2005.

Alan Maxwell White (’34) was born at Canterbury on 24 July 1919, and attended Scotch in 1934. From 1940–45 he served in the AIF, and was a gunner in the 2/2 Australian Heavy A/A Regiment upon demobilisation. Alan’s brothers Ian (1942–44) and Geoffrey (1951–54) also attended Scotch, as did his Jacobs uncles: Eliezer (1899–1901; died 1954) and Morris (1900–02; died 15 July 1953), nephews: Russell (1968–73) and David (1972–77), Reid nephews: John (1954–61) and Ian (1960–67; died 16 November 1979), and White great nephews Charles (Year 9) and Andrew (Year 7). Alan died on 26 August 2005.

Henry Donald Winterbottom (’49) was born at Lilydale on 26 August 1932, the son of Ernest Winterbottom, the Lillydale Shire Secretary. Don attended Scotch from 1946–49. His brother, John, was also at Scotch (1935–39; died 19 January 1995). Don died on 22 August 2005.