Obituaries
Joined pleasure, happiness with integrity and a nobility of spirit
Frances William Paine earnt the respect of all he met and the deep love and affection of his family. Professionally, he worked in several industries including manufacturing, theatre, newspapers and charity.
- by Vivien Gaston
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Faye Schulman: Fought Nazis with a rifle and a camera
The photographer said: “Jews did not go like sheep to the slaughter. I was a photographer. I have pictures. I have proof.”
- by Sam Roberts
TV presenter was also leading travel agent and mother of 10
Mary became one of the first women on Australian television to host, with producer Kay Kinane, a show that brought the world to women in their home.
- by Mark McGinness
Playwright took complex issues to a young audience
David Holman had a warm-hearted and infectious grasp of meaningful storytelling for children.
- by Geoffrey Rush, Alan John and Neil Armfield
Olympic trailblazer Rick Mitchell dies aged 66
Rick Mitchell was the last Australian male runner to win an individual Olympic medal on the track. He passed away on Sunday night from prostate cancer.
- by Michael Gleeson
Saw life as an exciting journey of discovery
George Tippett was not driven by ambition; he just had the flexibility and the confidence to say “yes” to opportunities and ideas. In his 93 years, he enriched many people’s lives and left the world a better place.
Inventor of the Post-it note dies aged 80
3M produces in the region of 50 billion Post-it notes every year.
Living Legend winemaker defined by Sherlock Holmes deerstalker
Kevin Sobels was a fifth-generation descendant of an influential German immigrant wine family.
- by John Lewis
Max Mosley dominated Formula One and waged war on the tabloid press
Mosley sued the News of the World after it revealed he took part in a “sick Nazi orgy”.
Fascinated by the history of Mentone
Leo Gamble’s knowledge of our local history was unparalleled, and he presented it to the community in several significant books, all of which are eminently readable.
- by Peter Ratcliff
Writer with a passion for PNG and polo
Contracting COVID-19 put paid to plans to return to Sydney to resettle with his wife Ana.
- by Tom Breen