Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted March 11, 2018 Tasmanian cricketer-turned-politician Tony Benneworth dies in a boating accident: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-11/tasmania-boating-incident-kills-two-men/9535762 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,562 Posted March 12, 2018 Australian novelist Peter Temple, aged 71. Authors thread name too obviously but here for DJL - bigger name in Australia than here, apparently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted March 14, 2018 On 21/12/2011 at 07:34, Davey Jones' Locker said: "Broadcaster Derryn Hinch has ended his five-month court-imposed silence by using his Twitter account. On the stroke of midnight (AEDT), Hinch hit the Twitterverse with a tweet from his account, @humanheadline. "He's back. New Liver. New Life. Same old #Hinch. Fresh attack on bad law. And the magistrate was wrong. Life in this old bastard yet," he said." Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-21/hinch-ends-five-months-silence-with-tweet/3741214 Back in the headlines: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-15/derryn-hinch-falls-from-car-brain-trauma-drinking-wine/9549716 Drinking after a liver transplant... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 14, 2018 ? Why else would you want a new one? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted March 15, 2018 12 hours ago, charon said: ? Why else would you want a new one? At least he is giving it a good test drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,080 Posted March 27, 2018 On 1/14/2018 at 16:06, Joey Russ said: John "Cocksy" Cocks and Tommy Raudonikis seems like good suggestions methinks... A few folks have chosen John 'Cocksy' Cocks for one pool or another (he is on Gris Gris for example).By the sounds of this, he is fine. Looks like you can pencil him for a health review in 2019. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,272 Posted March 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: A few folks have chosen John 'Cocksy' Cocks for one pool or another (he is on Gris Gris for example).By the sounds of this, he is fine. Looks like you can pencil him for a health review in 2019. SC Doesn't say anything different health wise than what is already known though. Still, I always thought he had a small chance of making it to 2019, so if he makes it then, it wouldn’t surprise me, but it’s not gonna be because of that article... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 1, 2018 Jocelyn Newman is jostlin' through the pearly gates: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-01/jocelyn-newman-senator-howard-minister-dies/9608418 She was responsible for giving birth to Campbell Newman... Obviously did not believe in smacking to spawn that tosser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,094 Posted April 11, 2018 Australian academic David Goodall turns 104 and his only wish is to die: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/david-goodall-is-104-but-takes-no-pleasure-in-getting-older/9614344 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_W._Goodall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 18, 2018 Darrel Eastlake is dead https://wwos.nine.com.au/2018/04/19/08/23/darrell-eastlake-dies-legendary-nine-sports-commentator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_T 254 Posted April 19, 2018 Will Darrell get a DDP QO? Considered him in passing for this year....he has been in my 50 for a few years, but wasn't sure whether he was quite the obit material (despite being Australian-seems most half noteworthy Aussies get a mention). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,272 Posted April 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Dr_T said: Will Darrell get a DDP QO? Considered him in passing for this year....he has been in my 50 for a few years, but wasn't sure whether he was quite the obit material (despite being Australian-seems most half noteworthy Aussies get a mention). Because he’s Australian, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,080 Posted April 26, 2018 Former deputy premier and Labor stalwart Terry Mackenroth has revealed he has been diagnosed with a lung tumour. Mr Mackenroth said the tumour was discovered while he was seeking treatment for pneumonia at the Mater Hospital last week. It comes 20 years after he first fought and conquered lung cancer in 1998. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Former deputy premier and Labor stalwart Terry Mackenroth has revealed he has been diagnosed with a lung tumour. Mr Mackenroth said the tumour was discovered while he was seeking treatment for pneumonia at the Mater Hospital last week. It comes 20 years after he first fought and conquered lung cancer in 1998. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,094 Posted April 30, 2018 On 11.4.2018 at 22:25, gcreptile said: Australian academic David Goodall turns 104 and his only wish is to die: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/david-goodall-is-104-but-takes-no-pleasure-in-getting-older/9614344 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_W._Goodall Fast track to Dignitas: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/30/david-goodall-australia-oldest-scientist-to-end-own-life-in-switzerland Edit: Obviously easiest deadpooling points ever - too bad I already submitted everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,272 Posted April 30, 2018 Typical. After my team is sent, of course someone notable announces something that means their life is ending soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,171 Posted April 30, 2018 That's not fair! I'm gonna kill him... ah, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,062 Posted April 30, 2018 On 4/26/2018 at 12:27, Sir Creep said: Former deputy premier and Labor stalwart Terry Mackenroth has revealed he has been diagnosed with a lung tumour. Mr Mackenroth said the tumour was discovered while he was seeking treatment for pneumonia at the Mater Hospital last week. It comes 20 years after he first fought and conquered lung cancer in 1998. SC Days later... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,272 Posted April 30, 2018 Another one I didn’t include on my Windy City team, mostly due to not knowing what type of lung cancer he had... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,619 Posted April 30, 2018 Ha, I thought to myself "Vanessa Goodwin 2019?" when the news was announced. Guess not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,272 Posted April 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, Phantom of the Midway said: Ha, I thought to myself "Vanessa Goodwin 2019?" when the news was announced. Guess not... More like the Fiona Richardson of 2018 then... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted April 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Days later... FFS! I just put him in my Deathlist Cup team about half an hour ago. Back to the drawing board 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,080 Posted April 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Joey Russ said: Another one I didn’t include on my Windy City team, mostly due to not knowing what type of lung cancer he had... It was worse than the lung cancer he had 20 years ago. I am certain of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,080 Posted April 30, 2018 58 minutes ago, DevonDeathTrip said: FFS! I just put him in my Deathlist Cup team about half an hour ago. Back to the drawing board what time was it in Australia? I think you got a winner chicken dinner lol. Hey turn that thing in so I can field a team in 5-4-3-2-1 DP. You got an hour. lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,094 Posted April 30, 2018 Even a Daily Mail obit, via AP Australia... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-5675895/Tributes-flow-Qlds-Terry-Mackenroth.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
