Mr Jack Colin LAMROCK, (21 April 2003, aged 75 years)

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Jack Lamrock joined the DASF in PNG in 1949 after graduating in Agricultural Science at Sydney University. His first posting was as an extension officer to the Mekeo Rice Scheme and by the time he left in 1975 to commence a new career at the University of Queensland he had long been a divisional chief in the Department and had made a significant contribution to the development and expansion of agriculture in PNG.

In 1952-53 he attended the Imperial College of Agriculture in Trinidad and on his return to PNG was posted to Madang and then Lae. He next went to Rabaul as New Guinea Islands Regional Agricultural Officer and fostered the rapid expansion of cocoa as a cash crop amongst the indigenous people, particularly the Tolais and in Bougainville. He played a prominent part in the establishment and growth of Vudal Agricultural College. Jack was a physically imposing man and his size and strength were matched by his intellect, energy and integrity. He is survived by his wife Shirley and family.

Syd Saville (Una Voce - June 2003)