POWLING, David Robert (1942-2015)
The son of Ernest Brendon ‘Bob’ Powling (1909-1981), grazier of ‘Troon’ near Port Fairy, David attended Toolong State School before boarding at Geelong College from 10 February 1955 to September 1959 where he became a College Cadet Corps corporal (QM). At enrolment his address was 'Troon', Port Fairy.
Post-schooling, David jackarooed in the Western District while playing football with Port Fairy. He moved into the stock and station industry and developed a very successful career over fifty years. David was highly regarded for his keen appraisal of livestock and was a close friend and confidant to many on the land, including a host of Old Collegians.
David Robert Powling, livestock agent of ‘Bo-My’, Hamilton died on 11 June 2015.
The son of Ernest Brendon ‘Bob’ Powling (1909-1981), grazier of ‘Troon’ near Port Fairy, David attended Toolong State School before boarding at Geelong College from 10 February 1955 to September 1959 where he became a College Cadet Corps corporal (QM). At enrolment his address was 'Troon', Port Fairy. Post-schooling, David jackarooed in the Western District while playing football with Port Fairy. He moved into the stock and station industry and developed a very successful career over fifty years. David was highly regarded for his keen appraisal of livestock and was a close friend and confidant to many on the land, including a host of Old Collegians.
David Robert Powling, livestock agent of ‘Bo-My’, Hamilton died on 11 June 2015.