2019 ANZAC List (Score: 11/50)

[WhoamI 35]

Aussie Cricketer Bruce 'Roo' Yardley has died of cancer, aged 71. He was International player of the year 1981/82

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-27/australian-cricketer-bruce-yardley-dies-age-71/10945318?section=sport

[WhoamI 35]

Geoff Harvey former music Director for Channel 9, who worked on the Mike Walsh Show, The Don Lane Show and numerous others, has died aged 83.

 

https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/tv-musician-geoff-harvey-dies-aged-83/news-story/eaf10c234c513d7b6b079cbaa3cb8ebf

[WhoamI 35]

Three days before a Federal election, Bob Hawke has died aged 89 yrs old.

 

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-16/bob-hawke-dies-former-australian-prime-minister-and-labor-leader/6562902

[WhoamI 35]

Kiwi International Rugby League Player, Quentin Pongia has died, aged 48 yrs, after losing a battle with cancer.

 

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/warriors/112828166/former-kiwis-prop-quentin-pongia-passes-away-after-cancer-battle

[Lewd_Squirrel 331]

Since you have Butch Miller, why not his tag partner, Luke Williams?

[Heef 166]

Looks like we're up to six hits with Bob Hawke and Ron Elvidge.

[Joey Russ 7,229]

1 hour ago, Heef said:

Looks like we're up to six hits with Bob Hawke and Ron Elvidge.

Now 7 with Anne Hamilton Byrne

[WhoamI 35]

And may she rot in hell!!!

 

[WhoamI 35]

Bill Collins - Australia's Mr Movies has died in his sleep, aged 84.

 

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/mr-movies-bill-collins-dead-at-84/news-story/8aa028f4c007dbfe17dc7367fa3fc088

[Redrumours 861]

4 hours ago, WhoamI said:

Bill Collins - Australia's Mr Movies has died in his sleep, aged 84.

 

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/mr-movies-bill-collins-dead-at-84/news-story/8aa028f4c007dbfe17dc7367fa3fc088

A crap movie too many,then.

[Heef 166]

Up to 8 with Brian Lochore

[CaptainChorizo 1,985]

If this list continues for 2020 here are some new names worth considering

Marie Bashir.b 1930
 Second longest-serving Governor of New South Wales

 

Donald McAlpine b 1934
Oscar nominated Cinematographer(Moulin Rogue)

 

Luciana Arrighi b 1940
Oscar winning Production Designer(Howards End)

 

Elizabeth Chong b 1931
Celebrity Chef

 

Geraldine Cox b 1945
Humanitarian/Founder of Sunrise Cambodia Orphanage

 

Bruce Reid b 1946
Aussie Rules Team Doctor caught in a doping scandal now dying of cancer

 

David Gulpilil b 1953
Award winning actor who might not make 2020

 

 

Melissa Jaffer b 1936
Prolific charecter actress

 

Kate Harcourt b 1927
DNZM Awarded Actress

 

Marise Chamberlain b 1935

Bronze medal winner in 800m at the 1964 Olympics for NZ

 

 

[WhoamI 35]

Paul Cronin - (Dave Sullivan to many) has passed away aged 81 yrs old. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-14/paul-cronin-the-sullivans-dies-aged-81/11513336

 

Also Johnny Raper the great St George and Australian Rugby League player is in a home for permanent care fighting dementia, since last year.

 

[Heef 166]

9th hit with Reg Watson. Don't think I've missed any other hits at this stage.

[WhoamI 35]

Aussie actress Anne Phelan, best known for 'Prisoner" has died aged 71 yrs old. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-28/actor-anne-phelan-dies-aged-71/11647132

[Joey Russ 7,229]

Hits 10 and 11 happened I believe with Clive James and Stuart Fraser

[WhoamI 35]

More sad news for the Kiwis. One of New Zealand's most beloved Olympian Peter Snell has passed away aged 80.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/118196968/new-zealand-athletics-legend-peter-snell-dies-aged-80

[Heef 166]

11 out of 50 for the first run at the ANZAC list, it would seem.

 

A bit late to start this year's on time, but if people would like to message me with their list of names for 2020 then I'll throw up a new list by the end of January.

[WhoamI 35]

4 hours ago, Heef said:

11 out of 50 for the first run at the ANZAC list, it would seem.

 

A bit late to start this year's on time, but if people would like to message me with their list of names for 2020 then I'll throw up a new list by the end of January.

Could I suggest the following?

Sir Roger Owen Douglas b. 5 Dec 1937 New Zealander

Sir Robert (Bob) James Charles b. 14 Mar 1936 New Zealander

Neal Blewett b. 24 Oct 1933 Australian

Bob Rogers b. 03 Dec 1926 Australian

Jean Hurring (née Stewart) b. 23 Dec 1930 New Zealander

Frank Prihoda b. 8 Jul 1921 (Olympian) Australian

David Gulpilil b. 01 July 1953 Australian

Don Burrows b. 8 Aug 1928 Australian

John Raper b. 12 Apr 1939 Australian

Ray Lawler b. 23 May 1921 Australian

Marjorie Jackson-Nelson b. 13 Sept 1931 Australian

 

[Heef 166]

Any more for any more for the 2020 Anzac list?

 

@Davey Jones' Locker

@Dr_T

 

I'll drop in Chorizo and Whoami's suggestions into last year's master list to see what the model drops out, but still 10 days to go to get any suggestions in.

[CaptainChorizo 1,985]

Here are some suggestions

 

Marie Bashir.b 1930
 Second longest-serving Governor of New South Wales

 
Donald McAlpine b 1934
Oscar nominated Cinematographer(Moulin Rogue)

 

Luciana Arrighi b 1940
Oscar winning Production Designer(Howards End)

 
Elizabeth Chong b 1931
Celebrity Chef

 

Geraldine Cox b 1945
Humanitarian/Founder of Sunrise Cambodia Orphanage

 

Bruce Reid b 1946
Aussie Rules Team Doctor caught in a doping scandal now dying of cancer

 

Melissa Jaffer b 1936
Prolific charecter actress

 

Kate Harcourt b 1927
DNZM Awarded Actress

 

Marise Chamberlain b 1935
Bronze medal winner in 800m at the 1964 Olympics for NZ

 

Charmaine Solomon b 1930
Queen Of Asian Cooking

 
Bruce Beresford b 1940
Award winning film director(Breaker Morant,Driving Miss Daisy etc)
 

Cliff Green b 1935

Screenwriter of Picnic At Hanging Rock/Order of Australia recipient

 

Derek Denton b. 1925

Order Of Australia awarded Scientist

[Joey Russ 7,229]

Gavin Robertson (Aussie cricketer with glio) isn’t a bad shout. Also David Gulpilil is a must

[alt obits guy 3,371]

New Zealander actor Levi Holley is selling his possessions to pay for his brain cancer treatment.  And given the Australian Open is on, how about Rod Laver?

[Sir Creep 7,070]

I kept him my wee secret but that secret was out Jan 1 (didn't have the balls to put him on DDP for obvs)
Deane Sutherland - guitar player for Satellite Spies, some Kiwi outfit from 25 years ago.  Given a few months to live, the Big C.  

[Toast 16,155]

Earlier tonight I was watching an episode of the old Tales Of The Unexpected which featured Maggie Fitzgibbon.  Remembering her from various things, I looked her up to find that she is apparently still alive and if so, 91 today!  (30 January).  Anyone have any news of her?