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LAIDLAW, Robert Stoddart (1932-2021)

LAIDLAW, Robert Stoddart (1932-2021)

Robert was born to Adam and Jean Laidlaw in 1932, their fourth son. Following his older brothers, Robert boarded at The Geelong College from 1945 to 1949, finishing in Form IVA. He was a member of Shannon House and received house football colours in 1949. A year prior he was named Dux of Form III. Robert would follow his family into farming around Willaura. He married Palma and they have three sons who all attended the College and a daughter who attended Morongo.

Robert passed away 9 November 2021, aged 89 years.

Sources: G. Laidlaw 2021, Pegasus, OGC 1947.
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