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BAKER, Gerald Richards (1938-2021)

BAKER, Gerald Richards (1938-2021)

G Baker, Relay team 1955

G Baker, Relay team 1955


Gerald studied at College from 1950-1955. A keen athlete, he was a member of the Athletics and Relay teams, and enjoyed his years rowing at school. He was under 15 Champion in Athletics and was awarded the Athol J Wilson trophy. Gerald went on to study Wool Classing at the Gordon Technical College. He farmed at Pt Wilson and later at Bamganie. He was a 50 year member of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. Gerald was married to Sheila (dec) and they had four children.


Sources: S Wishart 21 May 2021, Geelong Advertiser 22 May 2021, Pegasus, OGC 1953.
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