Lynnette Brown (Peters)
6/1/1936 – 3/8/2023
Lynnette attended Queen’s from 1948 to 1952 as a boarder. The eldest of five children, she was later joined by her younger sister Norita. Her family were fourth-generation farmers from the Lake Bolac district, and Lynnette always spoke fondly of her time at school.
In her first year she lived in Cuthbert House, then moved to Manifold House. She recalled the excitement of being allowed up into the tower to view the snow and her great admiration for the Headmistress, Miss Woodbridge. Fair and respected, Miss Woodbridge knew every girl by name, encouraged good manners, and fostered a love of reading with the library overseen by Mrs Urquart.
Sundays were marked by attending services at Christ Church Cathedral, with boarders walking in an orderly queue dressed in hats, gloves, and full uniform. Life at Queen’s was busy and enjoyable, full of activities beyond routine classes. Lynnette remembered her Leaving Certificate exams at the Town Hall as intimidating, but she achieved strong results and left with many lifelong friendships.
After school she trained as a nurse at The Alfred in Melbourne and later gained her Midwifery certificate. With her husband Peter, Lynnette lived in many places, England, Geelong, Whangārei (New Zealand), Durban (South Africa), Brunei, Sydney and Perth before retiring to Sydney in 1994. Together they raised three children Christina, Melissa, and Simon.
Despite her many moves, Lynnette retained a deep love for Lake Bolac, Ballarat, and the family and friends who lived there, returning often to visit throughout her life.
Words provided by Lynnette’s husband Peter.
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