Predictor 1,018 Posted December 13, 2013 Hey, is it true that Gough Whitlam was in an Australian movie in 1937? Does anyone have the footage? According to his wiki page, the movie was called "The Broken Melody" Well, I'll be damned! I had never heard that piece of trivia before. IMDB lists it as The Vagabond Violinist The Broken Melody (original title). He played 'Man in Nightclub'. I found this picture on a Facebook page. Appearently, he is the guy furthest from the camera in this scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 13, 2013 I wonder how many of the other people in that pic are still alive.Not many,if any I'll bet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 16, 2014 I must admit this is someone who I am only aware of from discussions on this forum. Was he well liked down under? He was the only PM to ever be sacked... He was before my time but he was a polarising figure. The majority opinion seems to be he had a lot of extremely good ideas that he tried to implement too quickly and his inept ministers bungled most of them. On the other hand, there is a persistent rumour, reinstated most recently by the likes of John Pilger and Jean Bricmont, that the CIA played a part in the sacking of the Whitlam government as he was too anti-US for their liking... Then again, maybe not: http://www.theage.co...0409-2hjjt.html Then again, maybe so: http://johnpilger.com/articles/the-forgotten-coup-and-how-the-godfather-rules-from-canberra-to-kiev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 17, 2014 I must admit this is someone who I am only aware of from discussions on this forum. Was he well liked down under? He was the only PM to ever be sacked... He was before my time but he was a polarising figure. The majority opinion seems to be he had a lot of extremely good ideas that he tried to implement too quickly and his inept ministers bungled most of them. On the other hand, there is a persistent rumour, reinstated most recently by the likes of John Pilger and Jean Bricmont, that the CIA played a part in the sacking of the Whitlam government as he was too anti-US for their liking... Then again, maybe not: http://www.theage.co...0409-2hjjt.html Then again, maybe so: http://johnpilger.co...anberra-to-kiev Interesting overview of the various claims and their respective merits here: http://workers.labor.net.au/78/c_historicalfeature_whitlam.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 17, 2014 Just found this academic paper on the issue. It talks specifically about the dismissal and about the line between investigative journalism and conspiracy theories in general. Very interesting conclusions indeed: http://www98.griffith.edu.au/dspace/bitstream/10072/2432/1/32006_1.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted March 18, 2014 Just found this academic paper on the issue. It talks specifically about the dismissal and about the line between investigative journalism and conspiracy theories in general. Very interesting conclusions indeed: http://www98.griffit...2/1/32006_1.pdf That was truly a fascinating read, I read whilst I was eating and almost spilled my tacos all over the keyboard, I was that captivated..Although I'd have to say that one hopes that investigative journos approach their material objectively, they investigate evidence and report sound conclusions; which, to any reasonable person (should that person exist), would arrive at the same conclusion if, or when, confronted with the same evidence. Conspiracy theorists, on the other hand, approach evidence by attempting to shape it to suite a particular agenda, this ranges from the crack-pot to the misinformed/uninformed, a la FOX NEWS. Conspiracy theorists hold on to this and often dismiss genuine evidence to the contrary as additional conspiracy. In terms of the Nixon and Ford administrations meddling in the politics of other nations, one only needs to look at examples in South America, South East Asia and the Middle East for evidence that this was going on all over the world at this time. but it was a fascinating read. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 24, 2014 More allegations from some communist website: http://www.wsws.org/...4/boyc-m24.html http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2012/08/nixo-a30.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 27, 2014 May I be the first to congratulate Mr Pincher on the occasion of his 100th birthday tomorrow. It wil be interesting to see if he's able to take part in any festivities to mark this momentous occasion. His absence may indicate that he won't be around for his 101st birthday ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,595 Posted March 27, 2014 May I be the first to congratulate Mr Pincher on the occasion of his 100th birthday tomorrow. It wil be interesting to see if he's able to take part in any festivities to mark this momentous occasion. His absence may indicate that he won't be around for his 101st birthday ! Do you think Mr Pincher will be reading the Mr Whitlam thread then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 27, 2014 Shit.Just realised I posted on the wrong thread.Should have been the Chapman Pincher thread.Mind must have been somewhere else. I don't suppose someone could move it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,595 Posted March 27, 2014 Shit.Just realised I posted on the wrong thread.Should have been the Chapman Pincher thread.Mind must have been somewhere else. I don't suppose someone could move it? If someone does move it, please delete my posts, otherwise I shall look like the complete w***er, not Guest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 28, 2014 This is just too funny now to be moved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 28, 2014 I'm watching him on channel 4 news now.Frankly I have to say I am shocked by his physical appearance. Shocked by how strong and healthy he is ! I'm afraid Chapman won't be helping to end deathlists drought any time soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 10, 2014 Nothing new on the health front, but it's the 11th of July over in Australia and Gough Whitlam is 98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 10, 2014 Nothing new on the health front, but it's the 11th of July over in Australia and Gough Whitlam is 98 happy birthday Gough. Many happy .. forget that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted September 25, 2014 http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/10547860/AC-DCs-Malcolm-Young-in-care-for-dementia -Gough is in a care home specializing in Dementia and Malcolm Young of ACDC is reportedly a fellow resident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted September 25, 2014 http://www.stuff.co....re-for-dementia -Gough is in a care home specializing in Dementia and Malcolm Young of ACDC is reportedly a fellow resident. Complete loss of short term memory? Must be the effect of all the drugs over the years.... And the drugs.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 27, 2014 http://www.stuff.co....re-for-dementia -Gough is in a care home specializing in Dementia and Malcolm Young of ACDC is reportedly a fellow resident. Complete loss of short term memory? Must be the effect of all the drugs over the years.... And the drugs.... Didn't realise Gough Whitlam was a junkie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Abdullah Curry Muncher Posted September 27, 2014 http://www.stuff.co....re-for-dementia -Gough is in a care home specializing in Dementia and Malcolm Young of ACDC is reportedly a fellow resident. Gough Whitlam's been there since 2010. http://www.dailytele...8d3b24d375b94c3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jason Posted October 20, 2014 RIP Gough good innings airman, barrister, pm, statesman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Always tomorrow here Posted October 20, 2014 Yep, he's gone. http://www.theguardi...-dies-at-age-98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 374 Posted October 20, 2014 At last we have another hit, 98 years of age is a fantastic innings though, not many reach that age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 20, 2014 http://www.theguardi...-dies-at-age-98 Gough Whitlam Dies at Age 98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted October 20, 2014 Blinking heck... Points on the way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted October 20, 2014 That was fucking quick, have they got some auto-update thing on the front page now? They should use the headline "Gough up" haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
