CURRIE, William John (1855-1887)William Currie, son of pioneering pastoralist and College supporter,
John Lang Currie (1818-1898), was enrolled at Geelong College in 1867.
He is listed as William Currie of Larra Cressy in the Annual Report Prize Lists as follows:
1867 3rd, Latin, 4th Class.
Alexander Henderson in 'Hendersons Australian Families' briefly described him:
William John Currie, was born at Geelong, Victoria, 1st May, 1855; educated at Geelong College and Cirencester College, England; took up a pastoral career, and owned a property at Wilcannia, New South Wales. He was a member of the first exploratory expedition to New Guinea.
William John Currie died on 13th July, 1887, while on a visit to Japan. Unmarried (as of 1941).
His brothers
John Lang Currie (1856-1935), and
James Cedric Currie (1860-1907), were also educated at Geelong College.
Sources: 'Hendersons Australian Families', Volume 1, p171.