Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

[by video link] I rise today to acknowledge the life of a great man, Bert Brownlie. He was a courageous World War II veteran and a valued member of the Northern Beaches community.

Bert moved from Glasgow to Australia at the age of one. He always considered himself a real Aussie. Inspired by the service of his father, George Brownlie, in World War I, Bert highly valued service to his country and has been praised for his own efforts on our behalf. He has also been praised for his respect for others who have served for Australia to keep us both free and alive.

Mr Brownlie first worked as a motor mechanic in Crows Nest before volunteering for the RAAF in 1943 at the age of 18. He was posted to Tocumwal, in New South Wales. He served as a flight mechanic, where his main responsibility was working on B-24 Liberators. After being discharged in 1946 Mr Brownlie continued to contribute through his service within the local community. Residing in Warriewood Valley, he was a valued member of Pittwater RSL and the wider community. Vale Bert Brownlie.