MARTIN, William Alexander (1923-2014)

Martin William Alexander was a great grandson of the Rev James Forbes, the first Presbyterian Minister in Victoria and founder of Scotch College, Melbourne.

Born at Wynyard, Tasmania on 26 April 1923 to parents, Dr Colin Hasler Martin and Alice Lorraine nee Creswick he attended Melbourne Grammar School before entering College as a boarder from 3 June 1936 until December 1941 where, as a member of Form IV, he coxed the 1st Rowing VIII in 1941 and played with the 2nd Football XVIII. The previous year he had coxed the 2nd Rowing VIII.

‘Alec’ died at ‘Cooinda Village’ Benalla, aged 90 years on 18 March 2014.

Paul Mishura; Age (Melb) 20 March 2014; Ad Astra July 2014 p45. OGC 1938.