12 May 2020

Dr MARJORIE O'NEILL (Coogee) — Norman Charles 'Nob' Hill a 75 Year Long Service Member and last of the Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club's [CSLSC] WW11 Servicemen, passed away on Saturday 28 March 2020. Born on 23 April 1924 Norm lived in Coogee and Randwick most of his life. Schooled at Coogee Public and Randwick High where he captained cricket and rugby teams. He played grade for Randwick Rugby and later was on the board of Directors of the Randwick Rugby Football Club. Norm was accepted into the RAAF at 18, training as a wireless operator and air gunner. He flew Avro Anson planes out of Scotland, patrolling for German U Boats, and later joined Bomber Commands 467 Squadron and the Lancaster Bombers. Norm served as Gear Steward, VC and then Club Captain of CSLSC. A foundation member of the Penguins Winter Swimming Club and, with Rupert Mudge, formed the Coogee Minnows. Awarded the 1907 Foundation Medal for contribution to the Club. A proud Australian who served both the CSLSC and Country with honour. The Eastern Suburbs is a far richer place for having you Norm. A good man, greatly respected, one of nature's gentlemen. May you rest in peace.