HAMBLING, Bruce Robert (1949-2010)
HAMBLING, Dr Bruce Robert (1949-2010)
Bruce Hambling, dentist, of Kerrie, Victoria was killed in a gyrocopter crash in South Australia on 2 May 2010. The son of a Geelong wool classer and estate agent, Bruce first went to East Geelong State School before enrolling at the College where he was a day student from 1960 to 1967. In his final year at College, 1967, he was a Cadet corporal in A Company, a member of the Rowing, Library and Debating Committees and, as a Shannon House member, earned House Colours in both Athletics and Football. In 1966, he was a member of the Cross Country Team and was notable as earning the 'Best Shot' Prize in shooting, in 1967.
He afterwards studied at Melbourne University, graduating in dentistry in 1974. The following year he commenced practicing dentistry in Moonee Ponds where he continued until his untimely death.
Bruce Hambling, dentist, of Kerrie, Victoria was killed in a gyrocopter crash in South Australia on 2 May 2010. The son of a Geelong wool classer and estate agent, Bruce first went to East Geelong State School before enrolling at the College where he was a day student from 1960 to 1967. In his final year at College, 1967, he was a Cadet corporal in A Company, a member of the Rowing, Library and Debating Committees and, as a Shannon House member, earned House Colours in both Athletics and Football. In 1966, he was a member of the Cross Country Team and was notable as earning the 'Best Shot' Prize in shooting, in 1967.
He afterwards studied at Melbourne University, graduating in dentistry in 1974. The following year he commenced practicing dentistry in Moonee Ponds where he continued until his untimely death.
Source
The Age (Melb), 5 May 2010; Herald Sun (Melb), 6 May 2010; Ad Astra June 2010.