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Vigorous fighter for the conservative cause

Andrew Hay

Andrew Hay, a key figure in the loans scandal that led to the downfall of the Whitlam Goverment, went on to be a champion of economic rationalism and the business community.

Lawyer's vision had international influence

Judge Christopher Weeramantry and his wife Rosemary accept a gift from Australia Sri Lanka Council member Ian Fry to ...

Former Monash law professor Judge Christoper Weeramantry was a towering intellect who pushed the boundaries of international law. His vision and his capacity to motivate lawyers and educators around the world to accept changes in legal practice earned him many awards.

Lifelong champion of traditional jazz

Tony Standish, enthusiast for traditional blues and jazz

Tony Standish, who has died aged 85, was a lifelong devotee of blues and traditional jazz who inspired many local record collections.

Surgeon outstanding in his specialty

Jim O'Collins, leading urologist

Jim O'Collins contributed to the remarkable progress in treating the urinary system made during his years in that specialised field of surgery.

In Passing

Irvine Sellar owner of the Mates fashion boutique on Carnaby Street, London, in 1969.

Irvine Sellar, Emmanuelle Khanh, Aileen Hernandez

In Passing

An eye for the sharp single: Peter Richardson playing against New Zealand at Old Trafford, 1958.

Peter Richardson, Mildred Dresselhaus, Thomas Lux.

In Passing

Lord Christopher Thynne was comptroller of the Longleat estate, in Wiltshire, for 17 years.

Lord Christopher Thynne, Stanley Bard, David Burwell,