Death Impends 7,975 Posted November 17, 2015 Won't lie, the Mail's dedicated Aussie section was my main rationale for picking Harry Beitzel this year. Though he was critically ill almost a year ago because of age reasons (rather than cancer ones) and still alive today, presumably making that gamble all for naught regardless of his obit chances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,982 Posted November 18, 2015 Aussie journalist/campaigner Adele Horin has updated her website to announce she is suffering from a recurrence of lung cancer and that her prognosis is poor. Her illness has been mentioned in the Daily Mail and I would imagine they will note her inevitable demise as well in their handy for deadpoolers Australian section. Most deathpoolers will be hoping Someone Like Her,with late stage cancer will last long enough to see Skyfall for at least 6 or so more weeks so they can be Rolling In The Deep points in 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 20, 2015 Hall of Fame horse trainer Jim Maloney dead at 90. SC http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/hall-of-fame-trainer-jim-moloney-dies-aged-90/news-story/bcf43fe38f497b189bf4b6613772bc7a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted November 20, 2015 During a discussion at work today about Captain Beaky looked up Keith Michell - turns 89 at the beginning of next month. Retired in 2010. Sadly, he won't 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 20, 2015 Shite. ******takes pen and pad out********* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted November 20, 2015 Bloody hell*, Keith Michell was one of my theme team jokers for 2016! And may I say, Hissing Sid was all over the playground when I was growing up. Nevertheless, believe he's a DDP hit this year when there's a QO. (*Ron Weasley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,582 Posted November 20, 2015 During a discussion at work today about Captain Beaky looked up Keith Michell - turns 89 at the beginning of next month. Retired in 2010. Sadly, he won't Bloody Hell indeed (not Ron Weasley). Will all of his six wives turn up to the funeral? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,582 Posted November 20, 2015 During a discussion at work today about Captain Beaky looked up Keith Michell - turns 89 at the beginning of next month. Retired in 2010. Sadly, he won't Guardian Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted November 21, 2015 I don't have time to read through this whole thread (even though I'm sitting in alone on a Saturday night) but I'm assuming Australian media owner Reg Grundy (b. 1923) has been mentioned in this thread? Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg_Grundy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted November 21, 2015 I don't have time to read through this whole thread (even though I'm sitting in alone on a Saturday night) but I'm assuming Australian media owner Reg Grundy (b. 1923) has been mentioned in this thread? Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg_Grundy You are the first to mention him in this thread and indeed, anywhere on this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted November 22, 2015 Aussie journalist/campaigner Adele Horin has updated her website to announce she is suffering from a recurrence of lung cancer and that her prognosis is poor. Her illness has been mentioned in the Daily Mail and I would imagine they will note her inevitable demise as well in their handy for deadpoolers Australian section. Most deathpoolers will be hoping Someone Like Her,with late stage cancer will last long enough to see Skyfall for at least 6 or so more weeks so they can be Rolling In The Deep points in 2016. Guardian reports her death. http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/22/journalist-adele-horin-dies-aged-64-after-succumbing-to-lung-cancer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 22, 2015 The Daily Mail has an Aussie section? Okie dokie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 22, 2015 I don't have time to read through this whole thread (even though I'm sitting in alone on a Saturday night) but I'm assuming Australian media owner Reg Grundy (b. 1923) has been mentioned in this thread? Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg_Grundy You are the first to mention him in this thread and indeed, anywhere on this site. The reason being that I thought he was already dead! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 22, 2015 The Daily Mail has an Aussie section? Okie dokie. Yes, the Guardian and the Daily Mail have both launched online Aussie editions in the last few years, spreading their crap to our shores. (Still, it beats the crap Murdoch was spewing out in his previous near-monopoly on our print media market.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_T 254 Posted November 23, 2015 Reg Grundy made my personal 50 for the first time this year. No reason other than being old. Other random old Aussies on the watch list are Flo Bjelke-Peterson, Lou Richards, Sir Ninian Stephen (ex G-G) and Bob Hawke (turns 86 in a couple of weeks and seems to be aging rapidly). None of those are front page news I know. My hit rate with random old Aussies is not great-I think Joyce Jacobs (Esme from A Country Practice) is the only Aussie hit I have struck who I picked purely on the basis of age. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_T 254 Posted November 23, 2015 One of the better shots for 2016 is Betty Cuthbert. The attached article is from May this year and certainly the timbre of the article suggests that she may be on the slide. Ironically, Ron Clarke is quoted and he died less than a month after the article's publication. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/betty-cuthbert-multiple-sclerosis-and-the-gift-of-rhonda-gillam/story-e6frg8h6-1227346823288 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 23, 2015 Reg Grundy made my personal 50 for the first time this year. No reason other than being old. Other random old Aussies on the watch list are Flo Bjelke-Peterson, Lou Richards, Sir Ninian Stephen (ex G-G) and Bob Hawke (turns 86 in a couple of weeks and seems to be aging rapidly). None of those are front page news I know. My hit rate with random old Aussies is not great-I think Joyce Jacobs (Esme from A Country Practice) is the only Aussie hit I have struck who I picked purely on the basis of age. Yep, all of them except for Sir Ninian are on my list of Aussie suggestions for the Death List (which will know doubt be completely ignored by the Committee). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 9, 2015 Australian politics is nuts! Australian politics is nuts!The last 5 years have been Rudd-Gillard-Rudd again-Abbott-Turnbull. Better than 5 straight years of Cameron or Blair... Well, obviously more exciting. In most European countries (except maybe Italy), you rarely see politicians fall from grace without general elections. I will certainly miss Abbott's earthy sense of humour (concerning the Aboriginals etc.) and his "raw and honest" diplomatic style (shirtfronting Putin and the like). Turnbull apparently has a bit of a temper so we will see how that turns out. It is on again! Abbott starting to destabilise Turnbull, according to this opinion piece: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-10/sparrow-why-abbott-called-for-a-reform-of-islam/7015854 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 12, 2015 Conversationist Harry Butler dead at 85. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-12/conservationist-harry-butler-dies-of-cancer-at-85/7023708 He co wrote the son 'Sun Arise ' with Rolf Harris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted December 12, 2015 Conversationist Harry Butler dead at 85. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-12/conservationist-harry-butler-dies-of-cancer-at-85/7023708 He co wrote the son 'Sun Arise ' with Rolf Harris Coversationist eh? Should have had a chat with Rolf. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 13, 2015 Former South Australian premier and treasurer John Bannon has died after a long illness, aged 72. SC http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-13/former-south-australian-premier-john-bannon-dies-aged-72/7024684 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted December 22, 2015 Carol Burns, best known for playing Franky Doyle in Prisoner: Cell Block H, but played many roles on stage and in various UK series such as The Bill, Taggart and Hannay, has died aged 68 from cancer. http://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/article/Australian-Actress-Carol-Burns-Passes-Away-at-68-20151221 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 22, 2015 How the hell Prisoner Cell Block H hasn't it's own thread I do not know, but I'm somewhat new here SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Carol Burns, best known for playing Franky Doyle in Prisoner: Cell Block H, but played many roles on stage and in various UK series such as The Bill, Taggart and Hannay, has died aged 68 from cancer. http://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/article/Australian-Actress-Carol-Burns-Passes-Away-at-68-20151221 I am shocked and saddened by that news. I was a massive fan of Prisoner and she was one of the most iconic characters in it, even though she was only in the first 20 episodes she was constantly referred to for the rest of the 8 year series, a great testament to Carol Burns acting skills. R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 27, 2015 the former health minister Jim Carlton has died at 81 http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/12/27/10/12/former-federal-mp-jim-carlton-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
