BURDETT,
Graham Stanley (1928-2026)
Graham boarded at the College from 1942 to 1944. He won
the ER Sparrow Cup in 1943 as the U14 athletics champion, was cox of a rowing
crew, and was involved in the Glee Club performances including Yeoman of the
Guard and The Gondoliers. Following school, he managed Coles’ stores around
Australia, including time as an Associate Director. Throughout his life, Graham
had fond memories of his time at the College and life as a boarder. He was
married to Betty and had a daughter.
Graham passed away 3 September 2026, aged 97 years.
Source
The Age 19 September 2026, D. Burdett September 2026, Pegasus, Ad Astra, OGC 1944.