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Irrigation reformer left indelible mark

Malcolm Gallasch is credited with almost singlehandedly changing the future of the irrigation industry in south-eastern Australia.

OBITUARY

Malcolm Gallasch, First Mildura Irrigation Trust engineer/manager

Born September 22,1932 – died June 22, 2024

By former irrigator Richard Evans

AFTER the recent passing of Malcolm Gallasch, it is now time to reflect on and recognise his significant engineering and innovative skills which have allowed irrigators to access ‘water on order’ or ‘water on demand’ in the pumped-ir...