Life Governors

The most prestigious recognition of commitment and dedication to EGHS is the award of Life Governor.

Mr G Anderson	Mrs R de Fegely	Mrs W Heard	Mr A T O'Neill
Mrs P Armstrong	Mr W H Deneys	Mr H J Hutchinson	Dr M Plunkett
Mrs B Bates	Mr O L Duckett	Mrs J Jenkinson	Mr D Reid
Dr G Bertuch	Mrs P Ervin	Mr W Jones	Mr R Roberts
Mr H Bright	Mr J Evans	Mrs L King	Mr R O Scherer
Mr A. T. Bryant	Mr N Faneco	Mrs R Knight	Mrs S Shannon
Mrs J Burke	Mrs C Forster	Mr G Laidlaw	Mr K P Shea
Mr P Carthew	Mr I.R. Foster	Mrs M Leslie	Mrs G Shields
Mr R Carthew	Mr L.G. Gason	Mr B McCutcheon	Mr W H Studd
Mr L Clark	Mr D Haddow	Mrs D P McDougall	Mr B R Tivey
Mrs J Cole	Dr R Handscombe	Mr G E Millear	Mr N Tosch
Mrs N Dalkin	Mrs S Handscombe	Mrs J Millear	Mrs V Tosch
Mr I Daly	Mrs A Hanson	Mrs A R Milvain	Miss K Turner
Dr F P De Crespigny	Mrs K T Harvey	Mrs M Murray	Mr E M Wilson
Mr C de Fegely	Mrs M Heard	Mrs J Nunan

Long Serving Doctor Farewelled

EGHS Life Governor and Ararat Hospital 'Building for the Future' Community Appeal Patron Dr Frank de Crespigny was farewelled by the Ararat Medical Fraternity, Health Service and Community prior to moving to Geelong after 88 years association with Ararat and District.

Over 91 years the de Crespigny family have served as doctors and surgeons in the community, commencing with Dr Frank de Crespigny Snr 1919 - 1963, Dr Frank (also known as Phillip) de Crespigny Jnr 1946/47 - 1988 and Dr Richard de Crespigny 1981 - 1988.

In addition to his 41 years of service as a Doctor, Dr de Crespigny was also a City of Ararat Councillor serving 13 consecutive terms, including 2 terms as Mayor. Dr de Crespigny was also an Ararat Hospital Committee member and former President and Vice President.

As part of the presentation Dr de Crespigny was presented with a Certificate of 'Notable Service' Award.