YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 3, 2015 Ok my Australian friends, I need some help here (unless anyone actually has a news story on this). There is a death notice for Alex Scott, actor, here: http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?pid=175190011 I think it's the same guy, the sons mentioned on his wiki page tie in with the names on the death notice, published 1 July. He was in Romper Stomper and The Abominable Dr Phibes, in respect of the latter he was in Phibes with Edward Burnham whose death was just announced. Any fairly decent news Down Under to confirm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 4, 2015 Ok my Australian friends, I need some help here (unless anyone actually has a news story on this). There is a death notice for Alex Scott, actor, here: http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?pid=175190011 I think it's the same guy, the sons mentioned on his wiki page tie in with the names on the death notice, published 1 July. He was in Romper Stomper and The Abominable Dr Phibes, in respect of the latter he was in Phibes with Edward Burnham whose death was just announced. Any fairly decent news Down Under to confirm? I had a quick look and couldn't see it in any of the major news sources, mate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 4, 2015 Thanks for looking DJL. Who knows, it might break out or pass unnoticed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted July 7, 2015 Ok my Australian friends, I need some help here (unless anyone actually has a news story on this). There is a death notice for Alex Scott, actor, here: http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?pid=175190011 I think it's the same guy, the sons mentioned on his wiki page tie in with the names on the death notice, published 1 July. He was in Romper Stomper and The Abominable Dr Phibes, in respect of the latter he was in Phibes with Edward Burnham whose death was just announced. Any fairly decent news Down Under to confirm? I had a quick look and couldn't see it in any of the major news sources, mate. Found this: http://www.mtc.com.au/interact/blog/2015/06/news-vale-alex-scott/ I was ahead of you by 4 days Guesty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted July 14, 2015 Alby Schultz at 76 http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/former-federal-member-for-hume-alby-schultz-dead-aged-76-20150714-gic3vr.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 21, 2015 Frank Lost fell off a stage the other night and has now been diagnosed with a blood clot: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-21/frank-lowy-undergoes-surgery-for-blood-clot-in-brain/6636266 Lowy is famous/infamous for: 1. Being a billionaire property developer. 2. Being a former Israeli commando. 3. Allegedly having Mossad links. 4. Being head of Football Federation Australia. 5. Being head of the Westfield Shopping Centre group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted July 21, 2015 Frank Lost fell off a stage the other night and has now been diagnosed with a blood clot: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-21/frank-lowy-undergoes-surgery-for-blood-clot-in-brain/6636266 Lowy is famous/infamous for: 1. Being a billionaire property developer. 2. Being a former Israeli commando. 3. Allegedly having Mossad links. 4. Being head of Football Federation Australia. 5. Being head of the Westfield Shopping Centre group. *looks down at keyboard* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 21, 2015 Frank Lost fell off a stage the other night and has now been diagnosed with a blood clot: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-21/frank-lowy-undergoes-surgery-for-blood-clot-in-brain/6636266Lowy is famous/infamous for: 1. Being a billionaire property developer. 2. Being a former Israeli commando. 3. Allegedly having Mossad links. 4. Being head of Football Federation Australia. 5. Being head of the Westfield Shopping Centre group. *looks down at keyboard*Stupid autocorrect on this tablet... It is Lowy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guylevesque 18 Posted July 21, 2015 Abbott government MP Don Randall has been found dead according to Twitter, I'm waiting for a link now.EDIT: There, we go http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/abbott-government-mp-don-randall-found-dead-20150721-gihgds.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted July 26, 2015 Author, journalist and screenwriter Bob Ellis has said he may only have weeks to live after being diagnosed with liver cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 27, 2015 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. Vinegar Tits my dear, you may be interested in the great Prisoner reunion of 2011: http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8219303 Great watch! My sister picked Patsy King (governor Erica Davidson) in her DDP list so I'm very pleased to see she's looking in fine health. Quite surprised at how old Elspeth Ballantyne (Saint Meg) looked however - I know she's a couple of years older than most of the cast, Davo and Lizzie excepted, but she seemed and sounded rather frail. I was a massive fan of Prisoner Cell Block H when it was on late at night in the UK.Never missed an episode.Lizzie was my favourite character Vinegar Tits, NaG and the other "Prisoner" fans on this thread will be interested/shocked/horrified to learn that one of the stars of the show is up on child sex charges, according to this morning's news headlines: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-28/prisoner-star-maggie-kirkpatrick-charged-with-child-sex-offences/6652464 "In a statement, police confirmed the 74-year-old had been charged with two counts of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency with a person under 16." Maybe she really will end up being a prisoner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ra Ra Rasputin 99 Posted August 3, 2015 Rumours going round Australian strains of Twitterverse (yes...I know...) that Helen Reddy has been diagnosed with dementia and in care. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted August 22, 2015 Yet more quality contenders: Bart Cummings - born 1927 - most famous and successful horse trainer in Australian history. Alan Bond - born 1938 - infamous corrupt businessman and convicted criminal. Renee Geyer - born 1951 - soul singer who could have had massive international career but fell into huge amount of substance abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. Really was the Amy Winehouse of her day. Apparently clean now but, like some of the others I have listed, it must have shortened her lifespan somewhat, I would presume. Dick Smith - born 1944 - entrepreneur, aviation guru and all-round annoying, supercilious git... Still flies his helicopter everywhere - surely his luck will run out one of these days and he'll crash the bloody thing... Bob Jane - born 1929 - racing car driver and founder of tyre retail chain. Both he and his wife are rather unpleasant people, based on all accounts. Here is an example: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/19/2469320.htm Some on the internet say it was a lavender marriage, anyway... Allan Moffatt - born 1939 - one of the older racing car drivers from the heyday of Bathurst. Ron Hamence - born 1915 - oldest living test cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Neil Harvey - born 1922 - famous cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Arthur Morris - born 1922 - famous cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Arthur Morris has died, aged 93. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-test-cricket-legend-arthur-morris-dies-aged-93-20150821-gj58uz.html One DDP team heads for the pavilion of points. Once there's a qualifying obit. Edit: Which is now. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/australia-test-great-arthur-morris-dies-aged-93-010001230.html#HyWwoEK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 22, 2015 Yet more quality contenders: Bart Cummings - born 1927 - most famous and successful horse trainer in Australian history. Alan Bond - born 1938 - infamous corrupt businessman and convicted criminal. Renee Geyer - born 1951 - soul singer who could have had massive international career but fell into huge amount of substance abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. Really was the Amy Winehouse of her day. Apparently clean now but, like some of the others I have listed, it must have shortened her lifespan somewhat, I would presume. Dick Smith - born 1944 - entrepreneur, aviation guru and all-round annoying, supercilious git... Still flies his helicopter everywhere - surely his luck will run out one of these days and he'll crash the bloody thing... Bob Jane - born 1929 - racing car driver and founder of tyre retail chain. Both he and his wife are rather unpleasant people, based on all accounts. Here is an example: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/19/2469320.htm Some on the internet say it was a lavender marriage, anyway... Allan Moffatt - born 1939 - one of the older racing car drivers from the heyday of Bathurst. Ron Hamence - born 1915 - oldest living test cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Neil Harvey - born 1922 - famous cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Arthur Morris - born 1922 - famous cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Arthur Morris has died, aged 93. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-test-cricket-legend-arthur-morris-dies-aged-93-20150821-gj58uz.html One DDP team heads for the pavilion of points. Once there's a qualifying obit. Edit: Which is now. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/australia-test-great-arthur-morris-dies-aged-93-010001230.html#HyWwoEK I'll raise yer... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 25, 2015 Senior Catholic bishop Geoffrey Robinson terminally ill with cancer: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-23/child-abuse-royal-commission-bishop-geoffrey-robinson/6716058 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 29, 2015 Yet more quality contenders: Bart Cummings - born 1927 - most famous and successful horse trainer in Australian history. Alan Bond - born 1938 - infamous corrupt businessman and convicted criminal. Renee Geyer - born 1951 - soul singer who could have had massive international career but fell into huge amount of substance abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. Really was the Amy Winehouse of her day. Apparently clean now but, like some of the others I have listed, it must have shortened her lifespan somewhat, I would presume. Dick Smith - born 1944 - entrepreneur, aviation guru and all-round annoying, supercilious git... Still flies his helicopter everywhere - surely his luck will run out one of these days and he'll crash the bloody thing... Bob Jane - born 1929 - racing car driver and founder of tyre retail chain. Both he and his wife are rather unpleasant people, based on all accounts. Here is an example: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/19/2469320.htm Some on the internet say it was a lavender marriage, anyway... Allan Moffatt - born 1939 - one of the older racing car drivers from the heyday of Bathurst. Ron Hamence - born 1915 - oldest living test cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Neil Harvey - born 1922 - famous cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Arthur Morris - born 1922 - famous cricketer and member of the Invincibles. Arthur Morris has died, aged 93. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-test-cricket-legend-arthur-morris-dies-aged-93-20150821-gj58uz.html One DDP team heads for the pavilion of points. Once there's a qualifying obit. Edit: Which is now. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/australia-test-great-arthur-morris-dies-aged-93-010001230.html#HyWwoEK Bart Cummings dead https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/29383549/bart-cummings-passes-away/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 29, 2015 Fuck fuck fuckity fucking fuck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 29, 2015 Yet more quality contenders:Bart Cummings - born 1927 - most famous and successful horse trainer in Australian history.Nearly time for our annual check-up on Bart's health. Unbelievably, he still appears to be going strong and has entered a horse in this year's Cup. Go Bart go!It is that time of year again... Bart didn't have a horse in the Cup this year but that doesn't stop our annual health check! Here is a photo of the old boy from a few days ago. Do we think he will last another year?It is that time of year again... Here is our annual Bart Cummings health check for 2014:We are sure that the guy on the right isn't just some kind of twisted puppeteer?No more annual health check photos. RIP Bart. Yet another big Aussie death for this year: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-30/bart-cummings-dies-aged-87/6735292 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 29, 2015 Bert's been released from hospital.Doesn't matter he's still going on my DDP.Just came across this amusing piece from last year: Bert Newton given LSD for mental collapse: book http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/bert-newton-given-lsd-for-mental-collapse-book-20141023-11at6m.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 29, 2015 Yet more quality contenders:Bart Cummings - born 1927 - most famous and successful horse trainer in Australian history.Nearly time for our annual check-up on Bart's health. Unbelievably, he still appears to be going strong and has entered a horse in this year's Cup. Go Bart go!It is that time of year again... Bart didn't have a horse in the Cup this year but that doesn't stop our annual health check! Here is a photo of the old boy from a few days ago. Do we think he will last another year?It is that time of year again... Here is our annual Bart Cummings health check for 2014:We are sure that the guy on the right isn't just some kind of twisted puppeteer?No more annual health check photos. RIP Bart. Yet another big Aussie death for this year: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-30/bart-cummings-dies-aged-87/6735292 Detailed obit now up: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-30/bart-cummings-a-legend-of-his-time/6735314 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted August 31, 2015 Only in Australia would a horse trainer receive a state funeral! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-31/cups-king-bart-cummings-to-be-honoured-with-state-funeral-in-sy/6737152 http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2015/08/31/nsw-considers-state-funeral-for-cummings.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted September 7, 2015 Pascale Honoré, known as the 'duct tape surfer' who overcame her disability to fulfil her dream of surfing and thus received lots of internet fame, has died in hospital at 52: https://au.news.yahoo.com/sa/a/29455946/australias-duct-tape-surfer-dies-in-hospital/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 8, 2015 Camel racing pioneer Noel Fullerton has died, aged 81. http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/tributes-pour-in-for-camel-racing-pioneer-and-grandfather-of-quorn-murder-victim-noel-fullerton/story-fnii5yv4-1227517724288 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,540 Posted September 9, 2015 Clive Palmer courtcase postponed due to the mining magnate's "ill health". Dunno what they mean, he looks as fit as a fiddle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 9, 2015 Clive Palmer courtcase postponed due to the mining magnate's "ill health". Dunno what they mean, he looks as fit as a fiddle: A bass fiddle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
