Farewells
ANDERSON, Ian Hamish (1959-2021) OGC 1973 Ian was born in 1959 to Diane and Bruce (OGC 1936) of Glenrowan. Ian followed his father and brothers to attend The Geelong College as a boarder at Mackie in 1973, commencing in Form III. He received multiple Coles House Colours having served as vice-captain of the 2nd XI Cricket team and 2nd XVIII Football team.
BARBER, Angus William (1938-2021) OGC 1953 Coming from Birchip, Angus Barber was enrolled as a boarder, along with his twin brother Keith, in 1954. Starting in Form IIA they both boarded in Warrinn. Angus was a successful farmer and remained lifelong friends with fellow OGCs. He was married to Mary and they have four children.
BARBER, Keith Samuel
HEARD, David Andrew Cory (1956-2021) OGC 1970 After a prolonged illness, OGC and veteran Melbourne community radio broadcaster David Heard died on Sunday 12 September 2021 surrounded by loved ones. David came from Noradjuha in the Wimmera to board at the College from 1968 to 1973. He followed his brother Edwin (dec) OGC 1963 and his father Cory (dec) OGC 1930. As a founding member of 107.6 PBSFM, Australia’s second largest community radio station, David served on the Board of the station as well as the programming committee. He was instrumental in recruiting a number of announcers including fellow Old Geelong Collegian Hugo T. Armstrong (OGC 1984). Along the way, David was the recipient of several radio-based awards, including the 2013 Community
Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Community Radio Award and the 2013 106.7PBSFM Mick Geyer Award for his specific and sustained service to broadcasting. A long-term resident of Fitzroy North, David’s contribution to the music industry and the community broadcasting sector was again recognised in 2014 with the City of Yarra declaring David Citizen of the Year. Never one to seek the limelight, week after week, David unflinchingly shone the light on his passion, the music and the musicians. In many ways he can be credited for helping to shape the international reputation of the alt-country scene in Melbourne. - D. Jacobson
(1938-2020) OGC 1953 Keith Barber was enrolled as a boarder, along with his twin brother Angus, in 1954. After the 1955 school year Keith decided to return to the family farm at Birchip. Keith was a successful farmer and kept in touch with his school friends. He was married to Helen and they have three children.
BARNET, Kenneth William (1943-2021) OGC 1959 Ken Barnet boarded at the College for two years. Serving on the 1st XI Cricket and 1st XVIII Football teams, he received multiple Morrison House and School colours. Ken played for Shepparton Football Club. He was part of the 1963, 1964 and 1965 Premiership sides, a Life Member, and served as their secretary. Ken married Cheryl and they have two daughters.
BRUSHFIELD, Peter Robert (1947-2021) OGC 1962 Peter was enrolled at the College from 1962-1965 and received the Sun Youth Art Award. Peter went on to have a career in art and teaching. He taught at several high schools including Westbourne Grammar, and the Austin Gray Centre at The Geelong College. Peter exhibited in solo and group exhibitions and in 1974 he received the NSW Regional Galleries Prize. Ad Astra Issue No 141
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