Ra Ra Rasputin 99 Posted October 3, 2009 Things not looking too good for Jon Stevens (Noiseworks/INXS). Apparently, complications have set in after emergency heart surgery. Full story here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Australian Posted October 24, 2009 G'Day everyone. Australian war hero Edward Kenna VC died last night aged 90. Lest we forget. People who fight in wars are NEVER heroes. One of the truly great Australians, Margaret Holmes, died last month, aged 100. Her fame has increased greatly in recent times, due to the biography published a few years ago and her recognition in State Parliament. Here is the Sydney Morning Herald obituary for the great peace activist: http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/...91002-ggg6.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted October 24, 2009 People who fight in wars are NEVER heroes. In your mind, perhaps. To me, people who start and/or orchestrate wars are never heroes. People who fight in them who display courage and/or perform bravely over-and-above the call of duty are, by definition, heroes. Unless, of course, I completely misunderstand the definition of the word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 24, 2009 People who fight in wars are NEVER heroes. In your mind, perhaps. To me, people who start and/or orchestrate wars are never heroes. People who fight in them who display courage and/or perform bravely over-and-above the call of duty are, by definition, heroes. Unless, of course, I completely misunderstand the definition of the word. All together now.."We will be Heroes, just for one day..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) Then there is this woman... http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/04/05/2535192.htm Even if she has the world record, she can't go on forever. One day there will be a power blackout... Looks like she exhaled her last breath. Edited October 31, 2009 by Magere Hein Quotefix -- MH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted November 11, 2009 Clen Denning (98) died on the 9th - he was last surviving member of the Fitzroy football club's 1944 premiership team. Somewhere on this site is mentioned the passing of another of the team members earlier this year, but I can't find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted November 11, 2009 Clen Denning (98) died on the 9th - he was last surviving member of the Fitzroy football club's 1944 premiership team. Somewhere on this site is mentioned the passing of another of the team members earlier this year, but I can't find it. Here you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted January 8, 2010 Actress Monica Maughan has died. She's best known in the UK for playing the nice-but-dull inmate Pat O'Connell in Prisoner Cell Block H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted January 30, 2010 Herman Rockefeller saga has turned ugly he was the late inclusion of my predictions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ra Ra Rasputin 99 Posted February 3, 2010 Skip! Go an' get dad! Hurry! The creator of Skippy has just died aged 91. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted March 23, 2010 Lady Sonia McMahon, had a recent tumble... Lady McMahon also has cancer, which has spread to her lungs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted March 24, 2010 Aussie elite mountain biker and former world solo 24-hour champion James Williamson died while competing in South Africa. Well, not really, he died in his sleep apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted March 25, 2010 The "Invincible Cricketer" is not that invincible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Davy Jones' Locker Posted March 31, 2010 From cask to casket: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1226277...-cask-wine-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Davy Jones' Locker Posted April 3, 2010 Brett Whiteley's mum, Beryl: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/01/2863082.htm Lady Sonia McMahon: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/03/2863549.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted June 7, 2010 Adriana Xenides, Wheel of Fortune's letter turning skirt dies on the table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted July 9, 2010 Strewth! There's an unholy courtroom squabble going on over the Australian national anthem. Yes clearly we have nothing better to do down here. My prediction is that the Kookaburra will have the last laugh, as per usual. For anyone wanting to compare the two songs here is the classic Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree. You were correct. More chundering and less plundering would have served Greg Ham and his pals better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 15, 2010 I would have thought Sir Charles Mackerras worthy of a mention, very much an Aussie despite having been born in New York. Still very active at the ripe old age of 83 - maybe he should start taking it easy! Macka is "absolutely delighted" to be appreciated by Auntie. Dead Thanks for all the wonderful music, mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted July 25, 2010 Does anybody know if Kitty Bluett is still alive? There's no date of death for her but there are two years of birth (1922 and1916). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Applecool Downunder 10 Posted August 16, 2010 Alf Howard dead at 104. The last surviving member of Mawson's Antarctic expedition of 1929-1931. Died early July but just discovered. Would have picked for DDP but doubted he'd get an obit in UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted August 16, 2010 Alf Howard dead at 104. The last surviving member of Mawson's Antarctic expedition of 1929-1931. Died early July but just discovered. Would have picked for DDP but doubted he'd get an obit in UK. Already reported here. Sorry, I realise it was a bit tucked away in that thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted September 23, 2010 Malcolm Douglas famed outback adventurer and the ORIGINAL croc hunter may have been killed in a car crash today. Due to the remoteness of the crash location there may be glimmer of hope he survived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 7, 2010 Australian glam rocker William Shakespeare has died of a heart attack aged 61. His career never really got going again after he was convicted of underage sex in 1975. He went on to suffer mental health and alcoholism problems before ending up homeless. Hyperion to a Satyr. Or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ra Ra Rasputin 99 Posted October 19, 2010 Apart from already battling with MS, Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has now been diagnosed with breast cancer. In fairness, she looked in fine fettle the other week on "Spicks And Specks", but a combination of the two diseases isn't the best recipe for life. (Edited to correct info and not look such a twit. Thanks Honez). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted October 20, 2010 Apart from already battling with breast cancer, Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has now been diagnosed with breast cancer. Uhm... one in each then? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
