Re: Bob Merchant update
  David Batho

I haven’t seen Bob since I was about 17 or 18, when I was doing work experience at the Railway Archives. He was always friendly and didn’t make me feel like a fool (unlike some other enthusiasts…). I’m 61, so I’m guessing Bob is about 20 years older than me?

I am sorry to hear he has had a fall, but glad to hear he is in recovery. I hope he’s soon back on his feet.

David


> On 22 Jan 2021, at 9:57 am, Mal Rowe mal.rowe@...> wrote:

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> David Critchley writes:

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> To all Bob's friends... an update.

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> Bob was moved, rather hastily, to President Private Hospital at Kirrawee (Cnr of Hotham Road and President Avenue, Kirrawee - Ph (02) 9521 7788) late yesterday afternoon. He will remain at this hospital undertaking twice daily rehabilitation until the Doctors are satisfied he can function independently.

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> Visiting him is going to be problematic, so it is best to ring him at the Hospital. Please note this hospital has strict visitor numbers. He is allowed ONE visitor PER DAY and maximum 30 minute visit only. Visiting hours are 3pm - 6pm daily only.

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> Craig Parkinson and I visited him late this afternoon (don't ask me how). We found him sitting up and generally in good spirits, although the enormity of the fall and subsequent operation is taking its toll. He told us he is progressing well with rehab and thanked everyone from throughout Australia and New Zealand that has sent their kind regards.

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> He has been reading some magazines, but declined my offer today of bringing in some old 'Trolleywire' magazines for him to read. I don't know why? They are a good read.

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> David Critchley

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