Lieutenant Colonel Robert Scobie VD (MID) was born in Oakhampton, received his education at local schools and was among the first students at Maitland Boys High School in 1884. Concurrently, he joined the School Cadet Corps and other community organizations.
Until his death at Lone Pine in 1915, Scobie resided at "Stirling" in West Maitland. Scobie served his community in the military for 31 years, encompassing his service in the militia, Boer War, and the World War. He was highly regarded, earning the esteem and respect of both his men and his community.
His contributions were commemorated through various means, including the naming of the Rutherford Army Depot as "Scobie Depot" and an honor by the Australian War Memorial with a recent "Last Post Ceremony".