Obituary 1995

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was metal to provide a ground-plane for
some of his antennas.

He is well remembered for his
friendliness and respected for his many
achievements. Deepest sympathy to his
wife, Norma, and his family.

C M King VK4CK

William Herbert Erwin VK3WE

Bill became a silent key at the age of
80. He passed away in Geelong Hospital
on 12 July 1995 after a short illness and
will be greatly missed by his radio friends.

Bill was born in Stawell, Victoria in 1915
and was first licensed in 1959 when he
passed his limited certificate. In 1964 he
passed his AOCP certificate, when Morse
code tests were at 14 wpm.

Bill was a school teacher for many
years and became principal of several
schools before his retirement.

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He was president of the Geelong Radio
and Electronics Society in 1968 and 1969.
It was during this time that the Society’s
new rooms were officially opened.

Bill was also involved in the John Moyle
Memorial Contest each year. The GRES
were set up in transmitting and receiving
and he used to loan the Society his
caravan to house the 80 metre
equipment, which added style to the
station.

His first radio shack was built at one
end of his garage and measured 3 feet
by 4 feet. He used to reckon it was the
smallest shack in the world. All the
equipment in this shack was home brew,
including an AM transmitter and power
supply, receiver and tuner. The shack and
equipment are still intact and workable.
His new shack in the house is neat and
efficient.

Bill was made a life member of the
Geelong Radio and Electronics Society in
1970 and was a very active instructor of
the classes for candidates preparing to sit
for their NAOCP exams.

Bill was actively involved in the local
Herne Hill Uniting Church for many years,
at working bees and evening fellowship
activities. Bill is survived by his wife Fran,
son Ralph, and daughter Lorane and
grandchildren.

Bill Bond VK3BWS

C (Charles) Harrisson VK7CH

Charles, known to all as Snowy, was
first licensed in 1927 as VK7CH. He was
transferred to Shepparton, Victoria by the
Bank of Australasia, his employer in 1934,
and became VK3CN. During this period
ne had always been an active and
proficient CW operator and enjoyed
chasing DX on all the HF bands.

After the war Snowy was transferred
back to Tasmania and was fortunate
enough to get his original call VK7CH
back again. He also renewed his other
pastime, yachting. He and Bob O’May
VK7OM (now deceased) visited many of
the more remote rivers and islands to the
rugged west and south of our island,
always with their ham gear which got
plenty of use. He was also Tasmanian
QSL manager for many years, a position
he had to retire from only recently due to
ill health.

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