R K Birnie (Prefect, 1909).
Born at Hawthorn on 31 July 1890, he was the son of Norman Birnie and Barbara nee Irving. He was educated at Melbourne Grammar School and as a day student at Geelong College from 1905 till probably 1909. His address at enrolment was listed as laurel Bank Parade, Geelong. At College, he played in the 1st Football XVIII for three years from 1907 to 1909, was a member of the 1st Cricket XI in 1909 and a School Prefect in 1909.