Dr. Eric Leonard Unthank BSc B.Ed PhD 10 December 1923 – 25 April 2019 Eric Unthank, a notable teacher at Melbourne High during the 1950s has died aged 96. Eric served in World War II, […]

Vale – The Honourable Keith Colin McKenzie, CMG 1921 – 2019 MHS 1936 – 1937 Keith came to Melbourne High School from Box Hill High School to complete his Leaving Hours, which he did successfully, […]

Noel Alexander Melville MHS 1947 to 1948 25 October 1932 – November 2022 We are saddened to hear of the passing of Noel Melville, who passed away at the age of 90. While Noel attended […]

Vale – Michael E Humphries – BA LLB B Ed M Ed Grad Dip Lib 10 April 1946 – 28 April 2020 MHS Staff 1982 – 2000 Michael Humphries who died after a short illness […]

Vale – Owen Wallis Spurway, T.S.T.C.(Arts and Crafts), Dip.A. 10 January 1941 – 5 April 2019 MHS Staff 1973 – 1974 Owen’s family was connected with Kyneton, where his grand-father, Robert Spurway, a builder, had […]

Vale – Wesley Milton Miles 1 June 1939 – 20 January 2020 MHS Staff 1960 – 1963 Wesley joined the Education Department in 1956 after completing his Bachelor of Science and Diploma of Education at […]

Vale – Alfred Ernest William Swan, B.A., B.Ed. 20 January 1927 – 11 February 2020 MHS 1941 – 1944 MHS Staff 1961 – 1966 Alfred was a student at Henley Beach State School in South […]

Vale – Dr. Brian Alexander Brigham (25 August 1944 – 11 July 2020). MHS 1962 – 1963 Brian transferred from Waverley High School to complete his Matriculation, for which in his Honours year (or the […]

Vale – Dr. Charles Meyer M.A. Dip.Ed. G.Dip.E.S.L. Ph.D 22 February 1938 – 28 July 2020 MHS 1951-1954 Charles’ parents were from Insterburg, East Prussia, migrating to Australia in August 1938 when he was 5 […]

Peter David Brereton, B.A., M.Ed. 5 May 1930 – 15 January 2020 MHS 1944 – 1947 Peter previously attended Caulfield North Central School and quickly became involved in school life, captaining the Forrest House junior […]