Donald Anderson
1972 - 1974
1972 - 1974
Donald (Don) Anderson
1953 - 1977
In 1973, Donald was awarded Best Third Year Apprentice.
He was highly creative; his talents included custom-building surf-boards, carpentry, and making stained glass windows and leadlight lamps.
Some may remember Don bringing surfboard blanks to school to saw and glue with the help of Bill Margetts and Dave Hayes. Don undertook his apprenticeship with Platt of Parkdale.
He was also an active member of the Beaumaris Sea Scouts and Brighton Athletics Club and attended Haileybury College.
Don Passed away on January 30, 1977, at the age of 23 following a hang gliding accident. He had been training for a competition at Mt Kooroocheang near Ballarat.
He is remembered very fondly by his many close friends and family including siblings Robert, Jill and Ken, for his generosity and adventurous outlook on life.
Following his accident Don’s parents Dr Ross and Joan Anderson funded the yearly Don Anderson Award for Best Third Year Apprentice.
He was highly creative; his talents included custom-building surf-boards, carpentry, and making stained glass windows and leadlight lamps.
Some may remember Don bringing surfboard blanks to school to saw and glue with the help of Bill Margetts and Dave Hayes. Don undertook his apprenticeship with Platt of Parkdale.
He was also an active member of the Beaumaris Sea Scouts and Brighton Athletics Club and attended Haileybury College.
Don Passed away on January 30, 1977, at the age of 23 following a hang gliding accident. He had been training for a competition at Mt Kooroocheang near Ballarat.
He is remembered very fondly by his many close friends and family including siblings Robert, Jill and Ken, for his generosity and adventurous outlook on life.
Following his accident Don’s parents Dr Ross and Joan Anderson funded the yearly Don Anderson Award for Best Third Year Apprentice.
