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CORNES, Robert Justin (1972-2019)

CORNES, Robert Justin (1972-2019)

R Cornes, Concert band 1989

R Cornes, Concert band 1989


Robert Justin Cornes was born 23 November 1972, son of Ian and Janet. Robert began at Geelong College for Year 9 in 1987, the same year his father started teaching Accounting at Senior School. His older sister Louise also attend the College (OGC 1988).

Robert was in Wettenhall House and was awarded the Junior House Colour Award in 1987. In that year he was also on the U15 Football Team and Tennis Team. In his final year at College, 1989, Robert played saxophone in the Concert and Stage Bands. He received House Music Colours that year.

Late of Currimundi, Queensland, Robert Cornes passed away in Brisbane 21 July 2019, aged 46 years.

Sources: Geelong Advertiser 3 August 2019, Pegasus, OGC 1990.
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