Allan Scott
- Died Oct 28, 2008
- Mount Gambier, Australia
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From the Port adelaide website...
THE PORT Adelaide Football Club has extended its deepest sympathies to the Scott family following the passing of Allan Scott in Mount Gambier this morning.
President Greg Boulton said Allan Scott would always be held in the highest esteem at Alberton, where the club’s headquarters bear his name.
“Allan Scott was and always will be a hero of the Port Adelaide Football Club – it’s that simple,” Boulton said.
“Nobody has supported this club the way Allan did throughout what was a wonderful life.
“The fact Port Adelaide grew from a suburban footy club into an ultimately successful one on the national stage was largely thanks to Allan Scott.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Allan’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
Joint Club Patron and a Life Member of the Port Adelaide Football Club, Allan Scott has been actively involved since the early 90’s and as a supporter throughout his life.
As the largest financial contributor in the club’s history, Allan Scott’s generous donation facilitated construction of the Allan Scott Power Headquarters – the state of the art training and administration centre at Alberton Oval.
In addition Allan Scott’s tremendously successful business, Scott’s Transport, was the Power’s joint major sponsor from 1997-2007
In 2008 his generosity extended to the next generation of Port Adelaide’s finest through the establishment of the Allan Scott Player Development Academy.
“Allan’s legacy is forever captured in the history of our football club while it is simultaneously aligned with its future,” Greg Boulton said.
“We will all miss him dearly but never forget what he has done for our football club.”
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The Rev'd Leon ROWE, Anglican priest
The Rev'd Fr Leon ROWE (Nov 01, 2008)
Thank you Alan! May you rest in Peace. Amen
My Memory
Robyn Cooper-Radke (Oct 29, 2008)
My memories of you will always be that, memories.
You will never be forgotten and will always be alive in my heart.
I will miss you Uncle Allan. May you R.I.P.
Deepest condolances to Aunty Grace & family.
Robyn Cooper
Darwin
He was a man's man
James Goodman (Oct 28, 2008)
TRUCKING magnate Allan Scott died yesterday, aged 85, after a long illness.
A World War II veteran with wide interests including sport and philanthropy, Mr Scott died in Mount Gambier, in South Australia's southeast, surrounded by his family.
Often referred to as "the grandfather of Mt Gambier", Mr Scott ran an assortment of companies from the city, with interests in transport, media and retail.
Beginning with one truck 56 years ago, Mr Scott steadily became a national operator.
In 1986 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and named South Australian of the Year. He was named an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order in 2006.
The awards recognised his services to transport, including lobbying for improved infrastructure and heavy vehicle driver safety training, as well as his donations to sporting, medical research and aged care organisations.
Mr Scott also owned the Mt Gambier newspaper -- The Border Watch -- as well as the Penola Pennant and South Eastern Times.
South Australians knew him for his strong support for the Port Adelaide AFL team, although his relationship with the club was not always smooth.
Horse racing was another passion.
The Morphettville racecourse in Adelaide's southwestern suburbs was renamed Allan Scott Park in 2005 as part of a multi-million-dollar sponsorship deal.
Premier Mike Rann said Mr Scott had led an extraordinary life. "He was one of our leading business magnates. He's someone who was known for his outspoken views but also for his unbounded generosity."
Mr Scott is survived by his wife, Grace, and four children.