BURROWS, Timothy Michael (1942-2024) 
Courtesy A McArthur

Tim boarded at the College from 1956 to 1958. During his time here he  boarded in Warrinn House, played cricket and football, and rowed in the 1^st VIII. He received multiple rowing honours including Shannon House rowing colour, rowing cap, School rowing colour and rowing honour.

Tim Burrows (known as “Burra”) was a much liked, well known and fearless character when he was a boarder at Geelong College from 1956 to 1958. Under no circumstances would he shy away from a challenge particularly when it came to “stretching the rules”. He had a wonderful sense of humour and a deep resonant laugh.

Very strong for his age he was an exceptional rower and had the bow seat in the 1958 1^st VIII. This crew came second to Melbourne Grammar in the 1958 Head of the River.
Tim was brought up at Mount Melville, a sheep and cattle property near Cavendish in the Western District of Victoria. After school he worked as a jackeroo at some famous pastoral properties including Chatsworth House near Mortlake in Victoria. He was the Overseer at Boonoke near Deniliquin in NSW.

He spent the majority of his adult years in the South Island of New Zealand where he was a farmer and a stock agent. He was an excellent sportsman playing cricket and golf. He also coached junior rugby.

Tim was one of a rare breed – he became a legend in his own lifetime.

Tim married Penny White and they have four children, Richard, Simon, Christina and Sam.

After a long period of ill health, Tim died at home in Geraldine, New Zealand.

By Alistair McArthur, retired educator and lifelong friend of Tim Burrows since they were at Geelong College together in the 1950’s. Many thanks for contributions from friends and Tim’s family.

A McArthur, Pegasus, OGC 1956.