By Oliver Lees
Ex-Bulla shire council engineer and town planner John ‘Jack’ McKerrow’s passion for Sunbury was acknowledged at a Hume council meeting last week.
Hume councillor Trevor Dance moved a condolence motion after Mr McKerrow died earlier this month.
Mr McKerrow lived in Sunbury and Bulla for more than 50 years and worked within the Shire of Bulla council for 36 years.
The Shire of Bulla included both Sunbury and Bulla until 1994 when it was abolished, along with the Shire of Broadmeadows, and Hume council was formed.
Cr Dance said Mr McKerrow left an important legacy in the local community.
“John loved a good debate and his passion for Sunbury never deviated,” Cr Dance said.
“He befriended people who were diametrically opposed to him, he loved a conversation and debate.
“I look forward to exploring future options to see John’s contributions remembered.”
Mr McKerrow was involved with community organisations including the Sunbury Horse Show and the unit patrol for Sunbury Rescue Squad.
Cr Dance also recognised Mr Mckerrow’s contribution to Sunbury State School and Sunbury High School, in reference to the former titles of Sunbury Primary School and Sunbury College.
Mr McKerrow was also listed as one of the 175 Sunbury faces announced in 2012, an initiative which acknowledged community figures throughout 175 years of the town’s settlement.
