Strathdon Community: Richard E McGarvie Hostel

Hostel naming

NEWS ARCHIVE

On the 1st February 2004, the Hostel located at 19-23 Jolimont Road was offically named "Richard E McGarvie Hostel". Speakers were Mr Richard McGarvie (a son of the late Richard E McGarvie),Mr Geoff Grinton Chairperson Uniting Church Presbytery of Maroondah, Mr John Brooks CEO Strathdon Community and Rev Kerry Bounds. Afternoon tea was served in the Community Centre to family, residents and prominent representatives from the legal profession who were present at the offical naming ceremony.


	1. The newly named "Richard E McGarvie Hostel" at 19-23 Jolimont Road. 2. L to R, Rev Kerry Bounds and Mrs Lesley McGarvie. 3. The family of Richard E McGarvie, including children and grandchildren; Mr Geoff Grinton Chairperson Uniting Church Presbytery of Maroondah, Rev Kerry Bounds, Mrs Lesley McGarvie, Mr Richard McGarvie and Mr John Brooks CEO Strathdon Community.

Richard Elgin McGarvie (1926-2003), AC, Former Victorian governor and Supreme Court judge, . He is survived by Lesley, their children Richard, Michael, Robyn, Ann, grandchildren and his brothers Bruce, Graham and Neil.

Obituary written by Xavier Connor, AO, QC, a retired judge of the Federal Court and a friend of Dick McGarvie.