OBITUARIES

Lewis (Ludwig) Lustig, B.D.Sc., L.D.S. 26 June 1932 – January 2020 MHS 1946-1949 Lewis migrated to Australia in 1938 with his family from Germany where his family had lived for many generations. His father was […]

Noel Rex Delbridge 14 November 1932 – 15 November 2020 MHS 1946-1949 Noel was a well-rounded student, involved in the Junior Photography Club, a noted sportsman in athletics, football and cricket (1st XI, 2nd XVIII, […]

Milton Moon AM 29 October 1926 – 6 September 2019 MHS 1943 Milton came from University High School, but just for fourth form. He went onto study painting and drawing at the Central Technical College […]

Vale – David Keith Hoinville OAM 6 December 1928 – 15 July 2019 MHS 1946 Graham transferred from Box Hill High School to complete his Matric, which he did with Honours in English Expression and […]

Vale – David Lea 4 July 1935 – 15 January 2021 MHS 1949 – 1952 ‘Teacher, academic, politician, sportsman, gentlemen and poet’ David Lea was born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire (UK) on 4 July 1935. He […]

Vale – Michael Solomon Gudinski AM 22 August 1952 – 2 March 2021 MHS 1969 MHSOBA is deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of distinguished Old Boy, Michael Gudinski AM. A member of […]

Vale – Dr. Janet Prideaux MHS Staff 2000-2015 Past Assistant Principal of Melbourne High School, Dr Janet Prideaux passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2021. She will be fondly remembered by generations of grateful students […]

Vale – Keith Wickenton (14 August 1939 – 1 December 2018). MHS 1954-1956 Keith’s connection with Melbourne High School started before he attended, when in 1952 he along with his brother travelled to Europe with […]

Vale – Stewart Crawford Merrett (9 July 1943 – 15 June 2020). MHS 1957-1960 Stewart was a noted actor from his early days at MHS, involved in House Dramatics for Yarra and the school play. […]

Vale – Peter Ernest Simpson (14 April 1939 – 20 October 2020). MHS 1953-1955 Peter attended Gardiner Central School and was noted early on for his mathematics skills. He was a member of the Cadets, […]