Faces of the GV: Bill Robbins

By Kady Hadjab

Apr 2, 2024

Hi Bill, where were you born?

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I was born in 1944 in what was formerly known as the Belgian Congo (it is now the Democratic Republic of Congo).

Where do you live?

I live in Mooroopna.

Where did you grow up?

All over the place! I lived in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand before coming to Australia.

How did you end up in Shepparton?

I went back to the United States after the Democratic Republic of Congo achieved independence in 1960. When I travelled to Australia, the ‘banter’ immediately made me feel at home. I did a trip around Australia and moved to Tatura first before settling in Mooroopna.

What do you do with yourself?

I was an English teacher before I retired. I now volunteer once a week at Shepparton English Language Centre. All the kids are extremely intelligent and brilliant. I enjoy it.