Predictor 1,007 Posted June 4, 2013 Hey, is it true that Gough Whitlam was in an Australian movie in 1937? Does anyone have the footage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,469 Posted June 4, 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" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 4, 2013 hurry up and die! no hits for 2 months.deathlist is dying again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted June 4, 2013 hurry up and die! no hits for 2 months.deathlist is dying again! Oh do fuck off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 885 Posted June 4, 2013 hurry up and die! no hits for 2 months.deathlist is dying again! Oh do fuck off. If he came up to you and you punched him in the face, he'd probably just pick himself up, walk over again with a broken, bloodied nose and go "hey, great punch!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted June 4, 2013 hurry up and die! no hits for 2 months.deathlist is dying again! Oh do fuck off. If he came up to you and you punched him in the face, he'd probably just pick himself up, walk over again with a broken, bloodied nose and go "hey, great punch!" No, no, no. If he came up to me and I punched him in the face, he would not get up again, of that you can be sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,269 Posted June 4, 2013 I have this weird thing that goes on in my head. Certain things/name/objects cause me to link words to them, even phrases/mental pictures. Gough Whitlam is an excellent example. I cannot see or hear his name without thinking of that "Morning lump of phlegm" smokers sometimes cough up when they have brushed their teeth. Why?! That's disgusting but good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 4, 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,950 Posted June 4, 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'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted July 10, 2013 Happy 97th birthday to Gough ! Could it be his last though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,096 Posted July 10, 2013 Happy 97th birthday to Gough ! Could it be his last though? Yes, it will definitely be his last 97th birthday! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,365 Posted July 10, 2013 I was surprised to see him make 96, let alone 97. Goes to show how odds-defying them world leaders can be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 10, 2013 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2013 Maybe the news of Tony Abbots election victory will finish him off.He's not going to live long enough to see Labour back in power anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 885 Posted September 7, 2013 Maybe the news of Tony Abbots election victory will finish him off.He's not going to live long enough to see Labour back in power anyway Is there no way we can permanently banish this cretin, perhaps track him down and block this site from his computer...or perhaps just kill him 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2013 Maybe the news of Tony Abbots election victory will finish him off.He's not going to live long enough to see Labour back in power anyway Is there no way we can permanently banish this cretin, perhaps track him down and block this site from his computer...or perhaps just kill him are you referring to Tony Abbott or Gough Whitlam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,950 Posted September 8, 2013 Maybe the news of Tony Abbots election victory will finish him off.He's not going to live long enough to see Labour back in power anyway Is there no way we can permanently banish this cretin, perhaps track him down and block this site from his computer...or perhaps just kill him It's against the rules in most dead pools. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 885 Posted September 8, 2013 Maybe the news of Tony Abbots election victory will finish him off.He's not going to live long enough to see Labour back in power anyway Is there no way we can permanently banish this cretin, perhaps track him down and block this site from his computer...or perhaps just kill him It's against the rules in most dead pools. Mores the pity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,132 Posted September 8, 2013 Would it be possible for a kindly Mod ( should you exist ) to change this fellas name to 'C'ough Whitlam? Every time I see this fellas name Im having to hold myself back from trying to bring up a fur/phlegm ball. Its pissing me off. Help!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the watcher Posted September 8, 2013 Gough Whitlam is the closest to a Clive Dunn we currently have! At least he doesn't sing "Grandpa". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,840 Posted September 8, 2013 Gough Whitlam is the closest to a Clive Dunn we currently have! At least he doesn't sing "Grandpa". Neither did Clive Dunn. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,365 Posted November 27, 2013 First update on Gough in over a year and a half with him issuing a statement on his party. All the health stuff is early in the article. AT 97 and in the twilight of his life, Gough Whitlam still goes to his office high above William Street in Sydney a few days each week. His former colleagues visit from time to time. As do his four children - Antony, Nicholas, Stephen and Catherine. Moving slower these days, and often in a wheelchair, he resides in an aged-care facility in Sydney's east. He has good days and not-so-good days. Australia's longest-lived former prime minister has not consented to an interview for several years. He is no longer writing. His last public statement was a tribute to his wife of almost 70 years, Margaret, who died last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 28, 2013 First update on Gough in over a year and a half with him issuing a statement on his party. All the health stuff is early in the article. AT 97 and in the twilight of his life, Gough Whitlam still goes to his office high above William Street in Sydney a few days each week. His former colleagues visit from time to time. As do his four children - Antony, Nicholas, Stephen and Catherine. Moving slower these days, and often in a wheelchair, he resides in an aged-care facility in Sydney's east. He has good days and not-so-good days. Australia's longest-lived former prime minister has not consented to an interview for several years. He is no longer writing. His last public statement was a tribute to his wife of almost 70 years, Margaret, who died last year. It was very thoughtful of them to provide a health update when the committee is busy pondering who should go on the 2014 list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,651 Posted November 28, 2013 First update on Gough in over a year and a half with him issuing a statement on his party. All the health stuff is early in the article. AT 97 and in the twilight of his life, Gough Whitlam still goes to his office high above William Street in Sydney a few days each week. His former colleagues visit from time to time. As do his four children - Antony, Nicholas, Stephen and Catherine. Moving slower these days, and often in a wheelchair, he resides in an aged-care facility in Sydney's east. He has good days and not-so-good days. Australia's longest-lived former prime minister has not consented to an interview for several years. He is no longer writing. His last public statement was a tribute to his wife of almost 70 years, Margaret, who died last year. It was very thoughtful of them to provide a health update when the committee is busy pondering who should go on the 2014 list. Well before I began frequenting this site I had no idea who he was so his inclusion in the list should raise his public profile. There is no such thing as bad publicity unless of course you are Ian Watkins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 5, 2013 97 is very fucking old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
