Gatton graduate, RAAF aerodrome construction team in the islands to the north (bulldozer driver), technician/researcher at the CSIRO research stations at Ivanhoe and Katherine, active in the RSL, loyal Lodge member, superior gardener (large pumpkin) and poultryman, farmer and cattleman, supporter of agricultural shows, keen fisherman. Devoted husband and father and grandfather. I learned a lot from you and appreciated your friendship as a colleague and a neighbour (1951-57) and your and Ingrid's generous hospitality when we visited in 1998. Farewell Flip - you will be missed. We extend our condolences to all the family, especially to Ingrid and Kyra.