In Passing
Hanif Mohammad,Bob Kiley, Richard Holland, Pete Fountain
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Britain's wealthiest aristocrat Duke of Westminster dead at 64
Duke of Westminster owned vast tracts of Mayfair and Belgravia
Journalist Falconer a fine 'knockabout bloke' and news all-rounder
Newspaper journalist who knew how to take a knock
Ricci Martin later sang his father's hits and told stories in a tribute show
Ricci Martin released an album, Beached, produced by Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys.
On stage and in the lecture theatre, Professor's love of literature shone
Emeritus Professor David Bradley died just short of his 91st birthday. One of the four founding members of the Department of English at Monash University.
Surf king always his own man
Midget Farrelly was regarded as the patriarch of Australian surfing
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Suzanne Wright, Clara Agnelli, Vice Admiral Robert Squires,Seymour Papert
Barrie was the voice of Postman Pat and others
Ken Barrie was the voice of Postman Pat but also impersonated Elvis and Roy Orbison.
Gay rights activist who enabled Woodstock music festival
Tiber: "Coming out in the summer of 1969 was the most dangerous yet liberating thing that ever happened to me."
Masterful musician inspired those he taught and left a lasting legacy for other teachers
Donald Britton's 20-year tenure at Melbourne Grammar laid the foundations for what is widely known as an outstanding school music offering. But he also contributed to music education more broadly and was awarded an OAM for his services.
Top Gun pilot was a hero of the skies
John Allen was a pilot for the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, flying planes off aircraft carriers in high seas during World War II.
Scholar's success in breaking down language barriers
Dr Sedat Mülayim, the head of the RMIT University translating and interpreting programs, died after a five-month battle with cancer.
Love of all-things military was in war historian's blood
Jeff Grey displayed a profound grasp of the history of warfare across several centuries and most continents.
Director of The Sweeney starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman
Tom Clegg directed The Sweeney, Van der Valk and Minder.
Musician who was in tune with top comedy
Tomlinson wrote vocals 'I'm a lumberjack and I'm ok, I sleep all night...'
Versatile Falk's roles went from Macbeth to Star Wars monster
Ronald Falk 1935-2016
Midwife's caring nature extended beyond her duty
Jenny Kirkham's loving, caring nature gave her and enjoyment of looking after babies and the elderly.
Coach Carlile drove Gould, Fraser, Devitt and Rose to success
Carlile was a world authority on stroke technique
Queen who went from chicken farm to suburban Swiss housewife
Queen in exile who became a market gardener then started a poultry farm
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James Alan McPherson, Kate Granger, Commander Peter Wippell, Denis Dubourdieu
Manager of Blue Oyster Cult who coined the phrase 'heavy metal'
Pearlman claimed to have been the first writer to use the phrase "heavy metal" to describe music.
Fearless judge had the 'wisdom of Solomon' and despite many accolades was truly humble
It is not possible in a few words to do justice to Alan Goldberg's outstanding life.
Gaye along with siblings all found Hollywood stardom
Gaye appeared in The Glenn Miller Story, Get Smart and I Dream of Jeannie
Billionaire helped build Mars Inc into the world's largest confectionery company
Forrest Jr. and his brother are credited with making Mars a diversified global empire
Eucalyptus expert honored with tree named after him
Such was his contribution to the knowledge of the eucalyptus genus that the 'Brooker's Gum' or Eucalyptus brookeriana was named in his honor.
Sir Roger Moore 'heartbroken' after step-daughter dies from cancer
The famed actor has paid tribute to his step-daughter Christina Knudsen after her death from cancer.
F!NK designer Robert Foster leaves brilliant legacy
F!NK designer Robert Foster leaves behind a brilliant legacy that goes well beyond his iconic water jug.
Hollywood's voice behind the screen, dies at 86
Nixon was the voice behind Audrey Hepburn, Deborah Kerr and others
Filmmaker with a passion for the Pacific
Filmmaker with a legacy of work that represents an invaluable film and photography archive on the cultures and traditions of the Pacific islands.
Bloomingdale was a high-octane doyenne of the Social Register
Bloomingdale shared soirées, holiday gatherings and family occasions with the Reagans.