Robert (Angus) Talbot was at Newington from 1949 to 1953. He graduated LLB from Sydney University in 1959, was admitted to the Bar in 1982 and appointed a Judge of the NSW Land and Environment Court in 1992, serving for 15 years. He retired from the Bench in 2007. Angus has been a long standing member of the ONU, serving as President in 1997- 98. In 1999 he was appointed as an ONU representative on the College Council, a position he has served with distinction for the past 15 years. Angus was Deputy Chairman of Council from 2002 to 2007 and served as Chairman to this year end, having earlier announced his retirement. Angus’ term as Chairman has seen ‘Floreat Newingtonia’ writ large. The physical presence of Newington and her educational reputation is without compare. He has brought wise counsel, diplomatic, judicial and governance skills and experience to bear on all his official Council responsibilities and has been a firm advocate and visionary
for the future direction of the College. As Chairman, Angus was responsible for the appointment in 2009 of Dr David Mulford as Headmaster. Dr Mulford has been most fulsome in his praise of the support, wisdom and friendship of Angus Talbot. It is with great pride that the Newington Community has the opportunity to recognise a lifetime of community service with the awarding of the 2013 Newington Medal to
this fine Newingtonian.