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The following obituaries have been written by family or friends; except the obituary for Mrs Astrida Erika Cooper, which was written by the Scotch Archivist, Paul Mishura, and the obituary for Mr Ian David McMurtrie, which was written by Great Scot Assistant Editor, David Ashton. URQUHART, Donald John Campbell (’60). Born 14.9.1943, SC 1955-59, died 29.4.2019. WALKER, Peter Addenbrook (’42). Born 1.5.1926, SC 1936-43, died 13.7.2019. WARDLAW, Henry Ralph (’46). Born 15.2.1929, SC 1935-47, died 9.7.2019. WATT, Randal James (’40). Born 1.11.1920, SC 1935-38, died 13.6.2019. WEST, John Noel (’41). Born 11.12.1923, SC 1933-40, died 31.5.2019. WHITTAKER, John Wellesley (’54). Born 17.1.1937, SC 1952-53, died 28 May 2019 at the Royal Darwin Hospice, Darwin, Northern Territory. WHITE, Geoffrey Keith (’52). Born 26.7.1934, SC 1947-52, died 2.4.2019. WILSON, David (’51). Born 9.6.1934, SC 1948-50, died 26.7.2019. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Archives needs more volunteers to join its busy volunteer team, which includes Old Boys of various eras, wives, and grandmothers. Volunteers with some computer literacy are urgently required. All volunteers must accept Scotch policies and complete a Working with Children Check. The Archives are open from Monday to Friday and volunteers’ hours are flexible. Please contact Paul Mishura on 9810 4470 or email: [email protected] for more information. BAKER AM, Clifford Aubrey (’45) Cliff’s brother, Geoff, wrote: Clifford Aubrey Baker was born at Wonthaggi on 16 April 1928, and left Warragul High School to attend Scotch for one year, in 1945. He boarded in Arthur Robinson House in Terms 2 and 3, becoming a member of Littlejohn House, and joining his younger brother Geoffrey (SC 1945-48). A brilliant student, he was Dux in Mathematics and equal Dux of the School, with Alan Howard Boxer (born 13 December 1927, SC 1940-45, died 28 June 2014). Winning a resident scholarship, he attended Melbourne University’s Ormond College, graduating in Arts and Science in 1949. Later, through part-time study, he qualified in Civil Engineering. In 1950, Cliff commenced work at the Commonwealth Department of Works Research Laboratories. An early project was designing and supervising the installation of a cathodic protection system for Darwin’s main wharf. His achievements in applied research and laboratory testing led to 40 years of volunteer work for the National Association of Testing Authorities and the Executive Board of the Standards Association of Australia. He provided impetus and a guiding hand to improving technology and testing standards, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1999. From 1957 to 1988 Cliff worked for Humes Limited. Initially in charge of concrete research and developments at their Westall laboratories, he developed the world-first high-frequency vibration process for spun concrete pipes, and the first process of lining them with plastic (for sewerage). From 1989, his consulting firm provided concrete technology advice to businesses in Asia, Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. Meanwhile, Cliff managed the annual household collection of Red Cross donations in the City of Monash, visiting the schools and encouraging the students to be collectors. For over two decades he helped the Uniting Church of Glen Waverley run its Annual Fair, and leisure time activities for elderly citizens. On 28 January 1956 Cliff married Maisie Emily Jordan at St Saviour’s Church, Meander, Tasmania. They raised three daughters: Maree, Cheryl and Helen. Maisie died on 26 September 1996, and Cliff died at Glen Waverley on 13 August 2019. Cliff’s nephew, David Baker, attended Scotch from 1974 to 1983. CAMPBELL OAM, Colin Bruce (’62) Colin’s wife, Prue, wrote: Colin Bruce Campbell was born at Corowa, New South Wales on 24 September 1945. Following education at Rutherglen, he boarded at Scotch from 1959 to 1961 in Arthur Robinson House as a member of Littlejohn House. Also at Scotch were his brother Malcolm (SC 1957-61) and nephews Andrew Malcolm Campbell (born 4 August 1971, SC 1986-88, died 15 October 1999) and Roger (SC 1989). Colin received his Diploma of Agriculture (Dookie, 1964) and his Diploma of Oenology (winemaking) at Roseworthy, South Australia (1967). As fourth generation winemakers at Campbells Wines (established at Rutherglen in 1870), Colin, together with Malcolm, the viticulturist, brought new skills to the business. They fostered a proud tradition of family winemaking, specialising in wines reflecting Rutherglen’s distinctive character. Colin’s lifelong passion was to have Rutherglen muscat recognised worldwide as the unique wine of Australia. He led development of a classification system for these rare wines to ensure quality. His innovation and winemaking skills extended beyond great fortified wines, into redefining Rutherglen white wines, as well as the intensely complex durif. Colin crafted wines including Bobbie Burns Shiraz and Rutherglen Muscat, which many of the Scotch Family enjoyed through his special offers and generous donations. www.scotch.vic.edu.au Great Scot 95