Guest Guest Posted March 23, 2012 Gough Whitlam pictured attending his wifes funeral-he looks in a bad way.Probably won't last much llonger poor old sod.. http://www.theaustra...f-1226308360300 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted March 23, 2012 Gough Whitlam pictured attending his wifes funeral-he looks in a bad way.Probably won't last much llonger poor old sod.. http://www.theaustra...f-1226308360300 Yes it looks like the fire in the belly has finally burnt out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 24, 2012 Vince Lovegrove has been killed in a car crash http://www.noise11.c...cident-20120325 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted March 25, 2012 Vince Lovegrove has been killed in a car crash http://www.noise11.c...cident-20120325 More on Lovegrove's demise here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 1, 2012 Former deputy Prime Minister of Australia Lionel Bowen has died at 89 http://news.ninemsn....onel-bowen-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted April 1, 2012 Former deputy Prime Minister of Australia Lionel Bowen has died at 89 http://news.ninemsn....onel-bowen-dies Not exactly a household name on the other side of the world, but a deeply significant death down under, I guess. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted April 1, 2012 Former deputy Prime Minister of Australia Lionel Bowen has died at 89 http://news.ninemsn....onel-bowen-dies Not exactly a household name on the other side of the world, but a deeply significant death down under, I guess. regards, Hein True, not a household name, but slightly significant that he was a minister in Gough Whitlam's cabinet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,998 Posted April 2, 2012 http://www.noise11.c...-at-75-20120402 Australian Music Legend Jimmy Little passes away at 75 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 2, 2012 http://www.noise11.c...-at-75-20120402 Australian Music Legend Jimmy Little passes away at 75 That is a bit of a shock. I didn't realise he was sick. I guess he won't be paying long distance rates when he uses the Royal Telephone anymore. Arguably the biggest Aussie death of the year so far, possibly eclipsing Stynes. Both exceeded the confines of the chosen fields, Stynes through charity work and Little by being the first Aboriginal to break through into the white man's music industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 2, 2012 It is on the ABC now. "Royal Telephone was the first song by an Indigenous performer to top the pop music charts and become a mainstream hit with white audiences. It was recorded in the 1960s when Aboriginals were not recognised as citizens." Apparently his wife only died a few months ago, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 2, 2012 Sing it one last time, Jimmy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 8, 2012 Troubled actor Matthew Newton has been arrested and charged in the United States after allegedly resisting police and trespassing on property in Miami. Newton's lawyer, Chris Murphy, confirmed the arrest on Twitter, saying the troubled actor was in Miami to attend arranged appointments with medical experts. Mr Murphy says Newton was dining with an Australian when he was arrested for an alleged minor misdemeanour. He says four witnesses say Newton was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. "Matthew Newton charged and released for returning to seating area after being warned to leave. Non-violent resist alleged," Mr Murphy said on Twitter. "Witnesses including owner confirm no alcohol or drugs. Newton asked for police blood test to confirm." The arrest comes just weeks after Mr Murphy failed in a bid to have an Australian assault charge against the actor dealt with under the Mental Health Act. Newton is charged with assaulting a Sydney taxi driver in December last year. Mr Murphy has previously said that Newton had moved to a "peaceful mid-western community" in America to escape from the media glare at home. Newton is the son of show business couple Bert and Patti Newton. First posted April 08, 2012 12:26:49 I wonder who will die first out of Bert and Matthew? Seems like an each-way bet at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 8, 2012 Fashion magazine guru Sheila Scotter dead at 91: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-09/sheila-scotter-dies/3938694 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 15, 2012 Big Aussie death tonight: Murray Rose has gone. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-15/swimming-great-rose-dies/3951294 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhoamI 35 Posted April 19, 2012 Greg Ham singer/songwriter/actor, best know for being member of Men At Work has died. http://www.smh.com.au/victoria/greg-ham-found-dead-in-house-20120419-1x93x.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted April 19, 2012 Greg Ham singer/songwriter/actor, best know for being member of Men At Work has died. http://www.smh.com.a...0419-1x93x.html He's also the one behind the flute solo in "Down Under" and the sax solo in "Who Could It Be Now?" among other tunes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 20, 2012 Some famous rugby player named Lynagh is apparently in a critical condition after having a stroke: http://www.abc.net.a...-lynagh/3963332 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest 123 Posted April 20, 2012 Greg Ham singer/songwriter/actor, best know for being member of Men At Work has died. http://www.smh.com.a...0419-1x93x.html He's also the one behind the flute solo in "Down Under" and the sax solo in "Who Could It Be Now?" among other tunes I always thought the little flute solo to be the best part of the song!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 23, 2012 Troubled actor Matthew Newton has been arrested and charged in the United States after allegedly resisting police and trespassing on property in Miami. Newton's lawyer, Chris Murphy, confirmed the arrest on Twitter, saying the troubled actor was in Miami to attend arranged appointments with medical experts. Mr Murphy says Newton was dining with an Australian when he was arrested for an alleged minor misdemeanour. He says four witnesses say Newton was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. "Matthew Newton charged and released for returning to seating area after being warned to leave. Non-violent resist alleged," Mr Murphy said on Twitter. "Witnesses including owner confirm no alcohol or drugs. Newton asked for police blood test to confirm." The arrest comes just weeks after Mr Murphy failed in a bid to have an Australian assault charge against the actor dealt with under the Mental Health Act. Newton is charged with assaulting a Sydney taxi driver in December last year. Mr Murphy has previously said that Newton had moved to a "peaceful mid-western community" in America to escape from the media glare at home. Newton is the son of show business couple Bert and Patti Newton. First posted April 08, 2012 12:26:49 I wonder who will die first out of Bert and Matthew? Seems like an each-way bet at the moment. Arrested again for punching someone out as the downhill spiral continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 26, 2012 Mark "Chopper" Read (54) - Ex-convict, apparently he only has a few years left in the tank. Chopper Read is claiming this morning that he has terminal cancer and may only have weeks to live: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-27/mark-chopper-read-has-cancer/3975232 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 26, 2012 Mark "Chopper" Read (54) - Ex-convict, apparently he only has a few years left in the tank. Chopper Read is claiming this morning that he has terminal cancer and may only have weeks to live: http://www.abc.net.a...-cancer/3975232 we'll put him on next years deathlist then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,998 Posted April 26, 2012 Mark "Chopper" Read (54) - Ex-convict, apparently he only has a few years left in the tank. Chopper Read is claiming this morning that he has terminal cancer and may only have weeks to live: http://www.abc.net.a...-cancer/3975232 *crosses fingers on a UK Obit* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted April 27, 2012 Mark "Chopper" Read (54) - Ex-convict, apparently he only has a few years left in the tank. Chopper Read is claiming this morning that he has terminal cancer and may only have weeks to live: http://www.abc.net.a...-cancer/3975232 *crosses fingers on a UK Obit* I could do with another hit in the DDP as well - I would like to see him get a state funeral, definitely a worthy candidate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted May 3, 2012 Edith Bliss, a reporter from Simon Townsend's Wonder World, died today. I can't really recall her at all - she was on in the early days of the show. It led me to wonder about Simon himself though and his Wikipedia page has some interesting information: "In recent years Townsend has suffered three strokes. In August 2005, he told ABC TV he feared the next stroke might kill him." Pity - by all accounts he is an absolutely top bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 4, 2012 Digby Wolfe has died http://www.smh.com.a...0504-1y3gq.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
