The Geelong Grammar School community remember Garth proudly and affectionately as a dedicated student (1936-48), exceptional sportsman, active Old Geelong Grammarian (OGG Committee 1963-83, OGG President 1972-74, OGG Fellow), member of School Council (1971-80), and an enthusiastic supporter of our School, particularly as long-serving President of the Pincott Club (1977-92), and instrumental in the foundation of girls’ rowing at GGS.
Garth rowed in the 1st VIII in 1948, and went on to row for Australia, winning a bronze medal in the men’s eight at the 1956 Olympics. A two-time national champion and King’s Cup winner with Victorian crews, he was inducted into the Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame in 2010.
A community stalwart, Garth served as President of the Old Geelong Football Club (1962-66 and 1969-72) and President of the Anglesea Recreation and Sports Club (1991-2010), later inducted as an official “Legend” of the Old Geelong Football Club.
On behalf of the Geelong Grammar School community, we send our condolences to Garth’s family.