KERR, John Beaty (? – 1909)


John Kerr first taught at the Flinders School under G F Link in 1876 where he had previously matriculated and was a teacher at the Geelong College from 1889 to 1909, Vice-Principal from 1904 and supervisor of the lower school. His nickname was ‘Joker’. While at College he continued studying at Melbourne University gaining a BA in 1896. In April 1909, Pegasus reported that he had been ill for over six months, and was in a critical condition and the following issue reported his death in May 1909.

The Kerr Sundial was named in his memory.

Redmond, G McLeod. Geelong College: History, Register and Records Jubilee, 1911 pp 52-53 Obituary – Pegasus June 1909 p 3.