BURBAGE, Brian Edward

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1. Brian and I both worked at the Gordon TAFE many years ago. Brian was instrumental in establishing the first Union for the non teaching staff of the College which, from memory, was named VCUSA but now NTEU (National Tertiary Education Union). He advocated strongly for the well-being and conditions of staff.

   Brian was the first to be appointed to the position of Librarian following the move of the Institute section to Waurn Ponds, and the establishment of the Gordon Institute of TAFE.

   My condolences to Brian’s family and friends. I hope this next stage of his journey was a peaceful one and he is now in a far better place.

   Mary Crane June 29 2022 12:18 pm

2. We Have enjoyed caring for Brian in the Dilayisi Unit at the Epworth Hospital for many years. We know he particuly enjoyed traveling to the UK during this period and was surprised at how well that worked for him. Brian enjoyed great relationships with his volunteer drivers and Dialysis staff and was always engaged in intersting converstaion. We hope Brian rests peacefully. From Ingrid and the Dialysis Team.

   Ingrid June 30 2022 9:59 am

3. I along with my fellow patient transport drivers brought Brian into Epworth Hostpital waurnponds each Monday, Wednesday and Friday for dialysis for a number of years until Covid stopped us..
   we had many talks about inverleigh,s history as my wife’s family the Harts were from there..Brian was very knowledgeable and informative on many subjects in our 30 minute drive.
   He was looking forward to seeing his families again in England and WA..a great gentleman

   Laurie Hill.

   Laurie Hill June 30 2022 3:05 pm

4. Fond memories of Brian as a mentor when I commenced work at the Gordon in 1980. A wealth of knowledge and with the patience of a saint.An absolute gentlemen
   My condolences
   Len Mogic

   Len Mogic July 1 2022 11:03 am

5. I knew Brian since I was 18 at the Beckenham Liberal club, such good times and also each time he made the trip back home for a curry.
   Both my sister and I will miss him, hope he has a good send off.
   Paul Nash

   Paul Nash July 3 2022 8:26 pm

6. I had the privilege of caring for Brian as his GP for 25 years. He was uncomplaining and always a font of eclectic knowledge. Science, travel, current affairs and of course his passion for propagating orchids inevitably embellished each encounter. I will miss him.

   Michael Roberts July 4 2022 8:08 am

7. I met Brian in 1972 when he took a camping trip to Morocco, and I was the one-person crew: tour guide, driver, etc. It was a really fun group, we had a great trip, and Brian was a terrific contributor, though we didn’t stay in touch. Ten years on, both he and I had migrated to Australia, and one day I showed up in his library at Gordon to try to sell him an information service. Half way through our meeting he said “you don’t remember me, do you?”. And of course we spent the rest of the morning recalling people and places from that Moroccan adventure. Happy memories, did he still have photos, I wonder? Sad to read of his death.

   Richard Barber September 12 2023 10:41 am