Episode 39 - Brian Murrell

An eclectic patchwork of experiences across his 73 years have shaped Brian Murrell’s life and through them all he has always held true to his connection to nature, the bush and waterways.

Shaped by his childhood memories of a self sufficient, sustainable upbringing on his parents’ farm Inglewood Noss Road he is comfortable and proud to be considered an Enviromentalist.

Brian’s jovial recalling of numerous childhood misdemeanors and lucky escapes with his five siblings highlight a different era as does his early working life at 15, where work-safe practices in the timber industry were a far cry from the stringent processes of today.

Joining the army as a teenager Brian despite his excellent marksmanship with a rifle was quickly earmarked for special forces signalling and although posted to Canberra, Watsonia, Puckapunyal and Singleton travelling back to Casterton was paramount. Mick and Kaye Murrell’s “ Copperwood Room”was the place to be at weekends and meeting wife of Vicky has shaped the past 48 years together. Three daughters, running Murrells Milk Bar/ Delicateseen/ Vic Roads Bus Depot and for 27 and half years seeing foot fashion come and go in their shoe store.

Tireless Passion however for our natural jewels have earmarked his commitment to the Casterton Community. As a member and indeed Vice President of Friends of the Glenelg 2005-2025 he has been Instrumental in the development and maintenance of our beautiful Ess Lagoon and Junction Walking track where the Glenelg and Wannon Rivers meet.

Brian’s wealth of knowledge of the Hummocks, Bailey’s Rocks, Rocklands The Junction ; The Rivers biodiversity and even his fishing tips are wrapped in his belief that ‘Mother Nature Knows Best”