'Gentleman' councillor Bill Harrington dies
 Baw Baw News   By // 13:04, Saturday 22 June 2013

MOUNT Worth ward councillor Bill Harrington has been hailed as “a true gentleman” by the Baw Baw Shire Council after he died last night.

In a statement to media, CEO Helen Anstis said the council stalwart and active community member would be missed.


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“It is with great sadness that I acknowledge that our longest serving councillor, Bill Harrington, passed away last night,” Ms Anstis said.

“Bill has served on council since the first elections following amalgamation.

“Bill was a dedicated husband and father, a well respected Justice of the Peace, and active member of the community, participating on many sporting club and community boards.

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“Bill was a true gentleman: quiet; witty and passionate. He will be missed by many in our community and especially within Council.”


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Mr Harrington was also heavily involved in the arts, serving on the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and often seen at art events around the shire.

A countback will take place to determine who takes up Mr Harrington’s place on the council.


Pictured: Mr Harrington, centre front, with his fellow councillors after being sworn in for his last term as councillor late last year.


Pictured: Mr Harrington, right, admiring artwork donated to the council by Phil Henshall. Seen here with Cr Murphy.


Pictured: Ms Anstis presents Mr Harrington with an award acknowledging his 2008-2012 term as councillor.


Pictured: Mr Harrington laying a wreath at this year’s ANZAC Day ceremony in Trafalgar.

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14 responses to “'Gentleman' councillor Bill Harrington dies”

  1. Wombat lyons says:

    He was very active on the community and will be missed by many

  2. Isabel Robertson says:

    Bill was a past President of the Rotary Club of Trafalgar and a valued and active member of the club. He will be sadly missed by all Rotarians and friends of Rotary.

  3. Way sad. R.I.P. 🙁

  4. Tony says:

    Bill was a man I am extremely glad to be able to categorise as a true friend. He will be sadly missed and I offer my condolences to his family

  5. Heartfelt sympathy to Bill’s family for their loss.
    He was a longstanding member of our Society with an involvement with involvement the early days of it’s installation and the restoration of Wesley of Warragul.

    Vale Bill Harrington.
    From the Committee and Members of the Warragul Theatre Organ Soc. Inc.

  6. So sorry to hear this news. Bill was a great and dedicated contributor to our community life. Sympathy to Bill’s family in their loss.

  7. Sue Jacka says:

    Our love and prayers to Eleanor and family. Such a loss to our community too. Bill was a friend, an active and committed member of so many local groups and he always made time to listen and respond to the people he served on council.
    He’ll be missed for his wisdom, faith and humour- as well as his music at Trafalgar Anglican Parish.

  8. I will miss seeing your face at community events. Thanks for standing up and making a difference.

  9. Julie Grant says:

    Bill was a great advocate for his community and his loss will be felt far and wide. He was an honourable Councillor with whom you could disagree during debate but resume friendly relations (and chook chat) with out of the Council chamber later. I and many others will miss him.

  10. Glenn Rodda says:

    I will miss our impromptu chats Bill.No matter where or when you always had time for a chat.I will remember the long chats years ago at Old Gippstown. Sleep well friend. Condolences to Eleanor.

  11. mary young says:

    So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. A very nice fair man with a great sense of humour.

  12. lynne hestdal says:

    i will remember bill for all the times he came to social events at tetoora and seaview halls, he was one of a kind and i will miss him very much

  13. Thorpdale Community Newspaper says:

    Thorpy Community Newspaper regret the passing of our friend, supporter and contributor, Bill Harrington.You gave so many years of wise council and were always prepared to listen. Thanks Bill and condolences to Eleanor and family.

  14. Glenn Van Dord says:

    im sorry to hear concillor bill i want to past to his sympantly to his family my thought and my prayers with his family at moment