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WALPOLE, David (1935-2024)

WALPOLE, David (1935-2024)

David boarded at the College from 1950 to 1952. An academic student, he often placed in the top students of his class. He was also involved in in the rowing program and reached the rank of corporal in the cadets.

Following school David went on to farming at Laceby before returning to study medicine. He graduated M.B.B.S. in the late 1970s and started General Practice in Melbourne.

David passed away 27 June 2024, aged 89 years.

Sources: Herald Sun 1 July 2024, Pegasus, Ad Astra, OGC 1949.
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