ill always be greatful to allan for getting my son into a great job, he was a great mentore for him he turned up for work everyday as he knew thre'd be hell to pay if he did'nt, thanks to you allan jeremy has stepped up. patti spong. RIP.

As a former member of the South East community, may I express my appreciation for Alan Scott the great benefactor. In 1986, the State Sesquicentenary (150) for South Australia, Scouts and Leaders from Christ Church Anglican Church Mt Gambier (SA) cycled to Adelaide as part of its study on transport. As well, the Scouts took a message from the Mayor of Mt Gambier and personally delivered it to the Mayor of Adelaide, along with an official reception at the Adelaide Town Hall. The Scouts wrote a record of the journey, titled "Ride, Boys, Ride" (borrowed from the poetry of Adam Lindsay Gordon). A copy of this booklet is at Anglican Church- Mt Gambier and acknowledges the generosity of Alan Scott, who made the journey to Adelaide possible by his generosity. Thank you Alan! May you rest in Peace. Amen

Pia Akerman | October 29, 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.