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AC GCL , which was written by the Scotch Archivist , Paul Mishura .
1963-71 ), Marten ( SC 1964-74 ) and David ( SC 1966-77 ).
Marten continued his sporting interests as Captain of the Old Scotch Cricket Club for 10 years , and President for a further five . He played for the Old Scotch Football Club ( 1947-53 ) and was in the 1949 and 1951 Victorian Amateur Football Association ’ s state teams . Marten was chosen in the 1951 All Australian team . In 1953 he coached the Old Scotch Under 19 team to the finals . Marten served on the VAFA ’ s tribunal for 29 years and received a Certificate of Merit for his service . In 2000 Marten was named in the OSFC ' s Team of the Century .
On 29 May 1954 Marten married Barbara Louise Moore at Scotch . A registered builder by trade , he developed a very successful company that included a joinery shop and picture framing business . He built an addition to the Scotch Scout Hall .
Marten was a member of Commonwealth Golf Club for over 50 years and was instrumental in setting up , and then running , the ' Commonwealth Floggers '. This group of golfers raised thousands of dollars for charity . He embraced new technology , using his computer until his death . Marten ' s mind remained strong and active , but his body had worn out .
Marten died at Camberwell on 5 April 2021 . He is survived by his wife and sons .
He had a good innings .
BEVERIDGE , Richard James (’ 61 )
Richard ’ s wife , Robyn , wrote :
Richard was born on 2 March 1944 at St George ’ s Hospital , Kew , the son of James Paton and Elaine Dorothy ( nee Sykes ) Beveridge . He attended Ashburton and Hartwell State Schools before attending Scotch from 1956 to 1962 as a member of Monash House . Richard was Form Captain of 2C and 3 French in 1957 and 1958 respectively .
He was a keen competitor in athletics , a member of the Military Band , the School
Orchestra , and the Music Committee and was 1962 House Music Captain . Richard was also a Scout , and an enthusiastic contributor to the Melbourne Gang Show from 1958 to 1964 . Richard ’ s brother , Peter Leonard Beveridge ( born 21.11.1940 , SC 1952-57 , died 25.1.1965 ) attended Scotch , as did cousins , and his son , Tim ( SC 1986-93 ).
On 24 April 1971 , Richard married Robyn Anne Bettles at Thames Ditton , England .
He had a long and successful career in advertising and market research , becoming a Fellow of the Market Research Society in 2000 . His vast market research experience led Richard to help study Old Boys ’ thoughts on Scotch and OSCA to inform OSCA ’ s decision-making . He was a member of the OSCA Council from 2002 to 2013 , becoming its 2006 Senior Vice President and , in 2007 , its 65th President . In 2017 he was made an OSCA Honorary Life Member .
Richard was a lifelong learner who was curious , creative , and embraced life . His creativity was expressed in his love of art , music and theatre . He had a strong desire to make theatre more accessible to the local community , and was actively involved in the local equivalent of The Gang Show , Camberwell Showtime , from 1990 to 2001 , serving on the Executive Committee and helping to build scenery . In his later years Richard enjoyed painting for pleasure , and became a prolific artist with the Malvern Artists ’ Society .
The Scotch Family knew Richard as ‘ The Producer ’ and – along with Tim Shearer (’ 85 ) – founder of the Old Scotch Music and Drama Club ( OSMaD ). It debuted in the James Forbes Academy ( JFA ) with Les Misérables in 2008 . OSMaD ’ s annual productions have provided creative opportunities , given much pleasure to hundreds of people of all ages , and have drawn OSCA ’ s clubs and societies together . Former Principal Gordon Donaldson said that OSMaD has ‘ established a legacy which is truly substantial ’. Tim Shearer remembered Richard for his ‘ wise counsel , warmth , courage in the face of adversity and generous spirit ’ and that he was ‘ quietly confident Richard will be looking down from his front row seat , urging the show to go on . He deserves a standing ovation .’ He was a much loved and respected ‘ Uncle Richard ’ to many young cast and crew .
After a difficult battle with cancer , Richard died on the morning of 1 May 2021 at Cabrini Palliative Care , where , one week earlier , he and Robyn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family , Hannah , Tim and wife Bonnie , and grandsons Harrison and Thomas , and his sister Elizabeth . His funeral was held on 15 May , with refreshments fittingly held in the James Forbes Academy .
CAMERON , William Charles (' 46 )
Bill ' s sons , Hugh (' 80 ) and Lachlan (' 84 ), wrote :
Bill was born at Hawthorn on 5 August 1928 . Initially educated at Maffra Higher Elementary School and Sale High School , the Great Depression and rural Victorian life left an indelible impression on Bill , especially gratitude for life ' s simple pleasures .
Fortunate that his parents believed in giving children a good education , in 1944 Bill was sent to Scotch , which he loved . Initially a day boy , in Term 2 he left Lawson House to board in School House as a member of Littlejohn House , of which he became 1946 Captain . Bill played in the premiership 1945 1st XVIII , and the 1946 1st XVIII , and competed in the 1946 Athletics team . He was a 1946 School Prefect . Also at Scotch was his brother , Donald Euan Cameron ( born 19.6.1933 , SC 1947-50 , died 20.5.2012 ).
Bill hoped to study Medicine , and achieved the required marks , but prioritised playing football and earning money . Working for Shell , he played football for Old Scotch , and hoped to join Carlton , where his father , Christopher Aldane Nickels Cameron , played in 1913 . However , zoning rules tied him to St Kilda , which rightly refused to transfer him , as he won St Kilda ' s best first year player award in 1948 .
Bill won ' most fearless ' awards in 1949 and 1950 – accolades that suited his approach to life . He played 61 games , scored two goals , and received two Brownlow medal votes before work
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