John Marsden: A Literary Legacy
Explore the life and legacy of John Marsden, a beloved Australian author and educator whose works, like the Tomorrow series, inspire and empower young readers
MACNAB, Emeritus Professor
Dr Francis Auchline, AM
June 21, 1931 – April 27, 2023 (aged 91 years).
Loved husband of Sheila, adored and amazing father of Iona, Heide and Angus, fabulous father-in-law of Tadasu, Peter and Lucrezia, treasured Francis/Mumsdad of Isamu, Syrah, Oscar, Jacob, Marli, Hanna, Luca, James and Sandro.
Son of James Donald and Mary Ann Louisa McNabb of Baringhup West, brother of Marjory, Lorna, Donald, Mary, Betty, Jean (all dec.) and Ian.
Founder of the Cairnmillar Institute 1961,
Executive Director 1961 – 2015.
Minister of Prahran Presbyterian Church 1960 – 1970.
Executive Minister of St Michael’s Uniting Church, Collins Street, Melbourne 1971 – 2016.
‘An exhilarating experience!’
Celebration of life details to follow.
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