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Beyond the bow tie

Nathan Faiman delves into the rich life story and legacy of Alan Goldberg.

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Alan Goldberg
Alan Goldberg, 2014 Jacqueline Mitelman. © Jacqueline Mitelman
Melbourne University study group, c. 1959 [Ron Castan and Alan Goldberg on left]
Melbourne University study group, c. 1959 [Ron Castan and Alan Goldberg on left]
Alan’s graduation from Melbourne University, c. 1962 [L-R: Jenny Goldberg, Alan Goldberg, Margery Goldberg, Geoffrey Goldberg]
Alan’s graduation from Melbourne University, c. 1962 [L-R: Jenny Goldberg, Alan Goldberg, Margery Goldberg, Geoffrey Goldberg]
Alan’s graduation from Yale University, 1964
Alan’s graduation from Yale University, 1964
Yale University Graduation Book, 1964 [Alan bottom-right]
Yale University Graduation Book, 1964 [Alan bottom-right]
Alan and Rachel on their wedding day, 1967
Alan and Rachel on their wedding day, 1967
Ron Castan
Ron Castan, 1996 Francis Reiss. © Estate of Francis Reiss
Portrait of Alan, c. 1985
Portrait of Alan, c. 1985
Alan sitting at his desk at Aickin Chambers, Melbourne, c. 1990
Alan sitting at his desk at Aickin Chambers, Melbourne, c. 1990
Alan’s appointment as judge at the Federal Court of Australia, 1997 [Alan sixth from the right]
Alan’s appointment as judge at the Federal Court of Australia, 1997 [Alan sixth from the right]
Award of Life Membership of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra August, 2013
Award of Life Membership of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra August, 2013
Portrait of Alan taken by his wife, Rachel Goldberg, c. 2014
Portrait of Alan taken by his wife, Rachel Goldberg, c. 2014
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