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1. I I I THURSDAY AGE NOVEMBER 16, 2000 TODAY. LIFE TIMES 7. TV guide and I OBITUARIES Tributes Celebrations Operating Hours: Mon Fri 7.30am 8.00pm Saturday: 7.00am 1.00pm Sunday: 12.00pm 8.00pm 1124 for Death HOCKING, David Roy (Dave). 1 920.

Passed away, peacefully after a long Illness. Much loved husband of Iris (Nat). Peter, Ruth, Sue-Sue. JanFather and father of Jan, John, Ricky. Roly, Tony.

Fritz and grand. father of Leillah, Maddy, Daniel, Emily, Jesse. Melanie, Rohan and Cassi. Sadly Missed HOCKING, D. R.

(Dave) VX18087 Served years AIF. First with Artillery Survey, later Commandos. Born. 18 August 1920. Eldest surviving son of Olive and Fred Hocking of Ivanhoe.

Much loved brother of Philip, Eric and Clifford. HOCKING, David (Dave) Dearly loved brother of Eric. Brother-Inlaw of Shiela and fondly remembered uncle of Lisa, Michael, Caroline, Philip (dec), Judith and Geraldine. HOCKING, Dave. At rest.

The battle over. Go Lorna, with our Naomi love. Phil and family, David Jan Greg and family. HOCKING, Dave. With deep sadness, farewell to my long friend.

Hugh Thomson. HORNE, Ellen. 44. Died tragically In Brisbane 13.11.2000. Partner of Nicky.

We have known you for years. You were way too clever, always courageous and sometimes took way too many risks. The years passed and you traded the city for the country, with visits to the beach, walks with your dog Finn and now you are walking somewhere else. You will have peace at last. Lots of love from some of your best friends.

Cris, Maggie and Kassa and of course your beloved Nicky. Service notice to follow. LEE, Albert Walter. Died 12.11.2000. Tired and weary, you made no fuss, you tried so hard stay with us.

God closed your eyes and laid you to rest, and we all know He took the best. Love Manny, Carmel, Jennifer. Bernadine, Belinda and Michael. McKENZIE, Mavis. After years of suffering and just 9 days before your 74th birthday you Just couldn't stay any longer.

At last He was ready for you. We will miss you Mais. Brother Gus, sister-In-law familles. and friend Joan, McKENZIE, Mavis Margaret. -On November 14 at Knox Private Hospital.

Loving wife Jack (dec), loved sister of Valda, Gus, Teeny (dec). Colin and Robert. Sisterin-law of Bruce. Joan, Peggy, Lorraine and Wilma. Aunty of Kerin, Paula, Jennine, Tracey, Michael, David, Peter, Greg, Dale and Sharon.

Funeral to be held Blair Springvale Crematorium. Friday November 17th at 2.15pm. Mannings Funerals McKENZIE, Mavis Margaret. You have been so tired Mavis, but now you are at peace. We will miss you and your sense of humour always.

Our love Valda, Bruce, Kerin, Murray, Paula, Craig, Donna, Dave, Callum and Cecily. Call (03) 9604 GARDNER, I Norman Kenneth. Passed away Summary of Death Notices AITCHISON, Alexander Malcolm BARNES, David Thomas (Dr) CROSSLE. Robert George DOUGLAS, Malcolm Roy DOVEN, Michael James GARDNER, Norman Kenneth GAUDIN, John Arthur HAYES, Ursula HEADENIRUDGE, Alice May HOCKING, David Roy HORNE, Ellen LEE, Albert Walter McKENZIE, Mavis Margaret MALONEY, David Andrew NICHOLLS, John O'BRIEN, Beryl Catherine O'CONNOR, Joy (Maria Joy) PALMER, Kenneth Archibald PEDERICK. David Alexander PHILLIPS, Jacki (Beryl) REDDIN, Colette STROM, Alan Gordon THEOFANIS, Golfo WARD, Irene Lesley WAXMAN, Anna WOOD, Joyce Deaths AITCHISON, Alexander Malcolm.

Loving father of Lennie. father-In-law of David. loving grandfather of Brett and Nicole. A great man who cared and loved us all through the good and the bad. We will all love you forever Sandy, You can now finally rest In peace.

Something you truly deserve. In our hearts a always. Jennie, David, Brett and Nicole. At Peace BARNES, Dr. David Thomas, (peacefully) on November 2000, aged 76 years.

Loved husband of Dorothy and Cathy Christopher, (dec.) brother Father of Judy. CROSSLE, Robert George November 12, 2000, at Armidale, former T.A.S. Master. Husband Roma, father of and Loulsa. Aged 92 years.

Thanksgiving Service to be held at the Armidale School Chapel, at 2.00 p.m. Today, Thursday (November 16, 2000) PIDDINGTONS A.F.D.A. (02) 6772 2288 DOUGLAS, Malcolm Roy. The President, Executive and members of the Police Association mourn the passing of Detective Sergeant Douglas and extend their deepest sympathy to his family. At rest DOVEN, Michael James.

13.6.85 15.11.00. At Home. Loved son of Anne and John. Loved brother of Phillip. A laugh, grin, a joke or two, that's the way we'll remember you.

Thinking of you always Michael. WIDOWS of ex-servicemen who served overseas in wartime, their dependent children, are invited to contact LEGACY when seeking advice or assistance in respect of personal or family problems. Funeral Notices or MALONEY, David Andrew. 82 Squadron R.A.A.F On November 14th. at Hamilton suddenly, aged 75 years.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Janet. Loved and loving father of Bruce. Jillian, Nita and their familles. NICHOLLS, John. The strength and resillence of of the Murray Pine he planted will keep the memory of this gentle blond giant forever Belinda and John, Ben and Carrie, Josh and Emily.

Bervi (nee Dwan). peace. fully, Loving wife of Gil (dec). Loved mother of Sharon and darling nanna to "You Justine and Andrew. were always us and will always be with us until we see you Loved mother of Sharon mother-in-law of "Always a "Rest peacefully" O'CONNOR (Fewster) Joy (Maria Joy).

Loved wife of Pat, mother of Terry. Barry and Trevor, mother-in-law of Karen, Pam and Jenny, grandma of Sally, Dean, Lachlan and Lauren. Passed away peacefully Forever In our memories. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. PALMER, Kenneth Archibald.

On November 12, 2000 at Ballarat. Loved husband of Dawn. Loved father of Anthony, Sheridan, Dianne and Megan. of Lyn, Philip, Graham, and loved grandpa of his eleven grandchildren. Always remembered As Ken wished he was privately cremated at Ballarat on November 15.

2000. Mr Trevor Gunthorpe kindly officiated. PETER TOBIN FUNERALS BALLARAT 5333 3101 MEMBER AFDA NSM PEDERICK, Alexander. Passed away on November 14 2000 at Alfred Hospital aged 33 years. Loved son of Frank and Mary, brother to Ross, Kathy and Gina.

Brother-In-law of Lyndon and Nell and uncle to Alice and Isabelle. What you gave us we will always cherish, what you take is our everlasting love. Rest in Peace. PHILLIPS, Jacki (Beryl). Aged 87.

Passed away peacefully on 15 November, 2000 at Cabrini. Prahran. Loved wife of Lew (dec), much loved mother of Marylou, Sue and John (dec), beloved sister of Betty Burnett, admired motherin-law of Raymond and Gayle. loving and adored grandmother to Nick and Sarah, James and Kirsten and GG to Joshua, Skye, Ari and Jackson. Her wonderful zest for life touched all who knew her May Her Dear Soul Rest In Peace FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH Perpetuate the memory of loved ones by contributing towards medical research into diseases such as cancer, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Acknowledgement made to donors and bereaved. Donations of $2 and over are tax deductible and may be forwarded to: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, PO Royal Melbourne Hospital, 3050. Ph: 9345 2555 There comes a time when everyone is lost for words. No matter how prepared you think you are for losing someone close to you, the reality is very different. You can't think of anything except the enormous loss you feel.

It's certainly no time to think about what you'll say in the papers. And if you place your tribute in The Age, you won't have to. We have a range of verses, logos and symbols for you to choose from. They're sensitive and sincere and you'll find one that's perfectly appropriate for your situation. Choose the verse you want by calling The Age Tributes section on 9604 1124 or speaking to your funeral director.

Seize the day. I Mavis Jackson, MBE A 132243 for Celebrations REDDIN, Colette. A most cherished member of "Les Amies Colette was full of wonderful memories and stories about the French community. Melbourne. She will be sadly missed by all.

REDDIN, Colette. The President and the Director on the Alliance Francaise de Melbourne wish to express their condolences to the family and friends of Colette Reddin who died on Monday November. We particularly regret her passing because of her long and valuable service to the Alliance Francalse de Melbourne. STROM, Alan Gordon. We will miss a truly fine gentleman and uncle.

Much loved and respected by Robyn, David and their familles. THEOFANIS, Golfo. You Inspired us with your unconditional love, your compassion, your beauty, your dignity and your strength. Deeply missed, forever in our hearts. Lee, Jan, Courtney and Michael.

WARD, Irene Lesley. Peacefully at Ballarat on November 14th 2000 aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Walter for 53 years. Dearly loved mother of Barton and Lyndell. Loving mother-in-law of Robert and loving Ma of David.

Loved Sister of Dorothy (dec) and Elvie (dec). Remembered with love by all her family. WAXMAN, Anna. Passed away at Cabrini Hospital on Wednesday November 15 2000. Mother of Stella, Cynthia, Linda Adele.

and Grandmother of husband Peter; Michael, Stephen. Adam, Martin. (dec), Great-grandmother of Juanita, Ari, Joel, Blanca, Serena, Jacinta, Emma. Mother-In-law of David and Barry. No more suffering, now resting in peace.

WOOD, Joyce. The Committee and Members of Woodlands Golf Club deeply regret the passing of their esteemed member Mrs Wood. In Memoriam BIRD, Leonard Lester. In memory of my father whose spirit with me very day. Lorilee.

VON SCHOENBERG, Donald. Always remembered. Lorilee Von Schoenberg. Died. ICHOLSON, 16th John November Alan.

1999, In loving memory of my, darling husband and beloved father of Alexander and Lucy, Thank you to our friends relatives for their love and care over the past 12 months. Vivienne, Alex and Lucy Funeral Notices AITCHISON. The Funeral Service for Mr. ALEXANDER MALCOLM AITCHINSON will be held in the W.D. Rose Chapel.

221 Charman Road, Cheltenham on MONDAY (November 20) at 12 Noon. W.D. ROSE FUNERALS Cheltenham 9584 2222 BARNES. A Funeral Service for the late Dr. DAVID T.

BARNES will be held at the Holy, Trinity Anglican Church, Clarendon Street, East Melbourne at 11 a.m. on MONDAY (20th November 2000) Private Cremation GIPPSLAND FUNERAL SERVICES A.F.D.A. (Scott Rossetti) SALE 5143 2477 DAY. The Funeral Service for Mrs. SHIRLEY DAY wil be held in the Le Pine Chapel, 981 Burke Rd Camberwelll (Cnr Victoria TOMORROW FRIDAY (November 17th) commencing at 2.30pm.

A private cremation will follow Le Pine Camberwell 9882 2321 Member AFDA A Service for the late MICHAEL JAMES DOVEN will be held at the McCormack Chapel, Highett St, Mansfield on MONDAY (November 20th) at At the conclusion of the Service the cortege wHl leave for the Mansfield Lawn MANSFIELD FUNERALS Mick Ann McCormack (03) 5775 1066 AFDA HEADEN Funeral for Mrs ALICE MAY HEADEN wIll be held in the Drayton and Garson. Chapel, 339 Burwood, TOMORROW FRIDAY 2.30 p.m. (November 17th) Private Cremation DRAYTON GARSON FUNERALS Burwood 9808 HOCKING. The Funeral Service for Mr DAVID ROY HOCKING will be held In the Boyd Chapel. The Necropolis Springvale TOMORROW FRIDAY (November 17) at 11.30 a.m.

Donations In Ileu of flowers to Eastern Palliative Care Association, A FUNERALS Mulgrave 9562 1055 Australian Owned Notices. MALONEY. A Funeral Service for the late DAVID MALONEY Is appointed leave the Uniting, church, Hamilton, on FRIDAY (November 17th) after a Service commencing at 1.00 p.m. for the Hamilton Lawn Cemetery. Servicemen are respectfully Invited to attend.

F. GREED SONS A.F.D.A HAMILTON (03) 55721053 O'BRIEN. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs BERYL CATHERINE O' BRIEN wIll be offered at St Joan of Arc's Church, chr New and Sts. Brighton TOMORROW FRIDAY (November 17) at 12noon. The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Cheltenham General Rd Cemetery (Reserve entrance).

HERBERT KING SONS Herbert Graeme King Family Owned Since 1853 RICHMOND 9428 1244 PEDERICK. The Funeral Service of Mr DAVID ALEXANDER PEDERICK will be held in the John Allison Monkhouse Chapel Caulfield corner of Bambra and Glenhuntly Roads FRIDAY (November 17) at 2.00 p.m. Following will leave for a Committal refreshments the cortege Service in the Blair Chapel at the Necropolis Springvale arriving approx 3.45 p.m. welcome or donations to Schizophrenia Fellowship of Victoria would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.

JOHN ALLISON MONKHOUSE BALWYN 9606 6466 PHILLIPS. The Funeral of JACK! (BERYL) PHILLIPS arrive at the Necropolis Springvale (17 November 2000) for a service to commence at 10:30 a.m. In the Renowden Chapel. Minyan will be held at Temple Israel, 76-82 Alma Road. St.

SUNDAY (19 November 2000) at 6:30 p.m. NEWISH FUNERALS ST KILDA (03) 9883 6237 RICKARD. The Funeral Service Miss ANNE FREDA RICKARD will be held at Our Lady Of the Assumption Church, Centre Dandenong Cheltenham THURSDAY. (November commencing at 1 In lieu of flowers donations to Monash Research Details available at Church. Private Cremation BELL FUNERAL SERVICES 9562 3224 The Funeral of Mr ALAN GORDON STROM will be held at the Necropolis (Renowden Chapel) Princes Highway Springvale on MONDAY (November 20) with a service commencing at 11 a.m.

TOBIN BROTHERS AUSTRALIAN OWNED Malvern 9576 0433 Member AFDA THOMAS. Funeral Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Dr GEORGE ANTHONY THOMAS will be offered at the Church of Mary Immaculate. Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe on TUESDAY (November 21) at 1 p.m. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for Cremation at the Fawkner Crematorium Memorial Park (Crick Chapel), Sydney Road, Fawkner. Rosary will be recited In Tobin Brothers Chapel.

816 Doncaster Road (cnr D'Arcy St) Doncaster on MONDAY EVENING (November 20) at 7 p.m. TOBIN BROTHERS AUSTRALIAN OWNED Doncaster 9840 1155 Member AFDA WARD.The Funeral Service for Mrs IRENE LESLEY WARD will be held in Our Chapel. 25 McKenzie St. Melton (cnr Palmerston St) TOMORROW FRIDAY (November th) commencing at 1 p.m. A Private Cremation will follow.

No flowers by request. If desired, donations to the Alzheimers Assoc. Envelopes available at chapel. IN THE CARE OF CHARLES CRAWFORD SONS BACCUS MARSH MELTON 5367 6733 9747 8866 WAXMAN. The Funeral of ANNA WAXMAN will take place FRIDAY (17 November) at 10.00 am.

at Springvale Cemetery. Browns Road, Chevra Kadisha. ZEEVAARDER. The Funeral Service for Mr JOHAN (JOHN) ZEEVAARDER will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, 160 Gold Street, Clifton Hill, TOMORROW FRIDAY (November 17) at 2.00 p.m. followed by a private cremation.

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Nev. Debbie and Penny. MAGENIS Ellen and George, CONGRATULATIONS your Diamond Wedding Anniversary. love from Judy, Barry, Richard and Amanda MAGENISGeorge and Ellen, 16th November. 1940.

St Benedict's Anglican Church, Glandore, South Australla. Births SYMONS IT'S A BOY HARRISON ERIC SYMONS Born to parents Rohan and Sharda and sister Uma. Thanks to familles, Dr. Dobriansky and Leanne Scott. Lost Found Animals LOST 2 SMALL 13 PUGS In Coburg In Mon Fawn colour.

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Spencer Tullamarine Pis call Andrew 0417 849 496 theage.com.au Seize the day. Timor leader scorns shift PANE skateboarders to hit road Brain Australia's drain IT crisis A Boy! NICHOLAS POTTER Celebrate on the front page. Just place a celebration notice in The Age and you will be able to buy a full color, personalised front page laminated poster to celebrate births, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and milestones for $76.50 (including GST and postage) or $71.50 (including GST with pick-up from The Age). Call 132 243. Scientist, International House founder, Lyceum Club president 21-7-1913-6-8-2000 She was widely honored and loved for her community work, spanning six decades, in the service of some of Melbourne's key institutions.

By JAMES KILPATRICK Mavis Jackson dedicated her energetic 87 years to Melbourne institutions and the people within them. She was born on July 27, 1913, in Masulapatam, India. Her father, Lieutenant (later Commander) Walter Swan, and her mother, Alice, spent a 30-year career with the Royal Navy in British India. She and her brother were sent to boarding school in Melbourne, in her case to Methodist Ladies' College, Kew. She enjoyed MLC, and during 1931 enrolled in science at the University of Melbourne.

Here she made lifelong friends and expanded her networks, beginning a 60-year involvement with the university. During this time she also joined Lyceum Club (Melbourne) and began a 60-year contribution. Her interest was always in the workings of institutions, particularly working out who fitted in where, and then motivating the right people to get things done. Jackson graduated in 1935 and began a career in I R. E.

G. "Pat" Russell Judge and advocate in East Africa 10-9-1904-28-9-2000 microbiology. With the outbreak of war in 1939 she joined a Volunteer Aid Detachment, working as a microbiologist. During this time she met and, in 1942, married Alan Vaughan Jackson, at that time a pathologist in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps and later chairman of pathology services at the Alfred Hospital. While she officially left the workforce after marrying, st she had already established a reputation for getting involved.

In 1950 she was invited to join the planning committee for International House, which was to become the college for both Australian and international students at Melbourne University. Lyndal Pascoe, who was involved in fund-raising, was "happily sucked along in the slipstream of her enthusiasm" for International House, and loved people and who drew remembers "someone who them into her causes through the force of her personality and her genuine enthusiasm. She had a talent for organising and always gave 110 per cent." Here she developed a reputation as a catalyst, particularly for fundraising. In the 1960s, at a time of life when some people might have thought of slowing R. E.

G. "Pat" Russell, who has died aged 96, was a High Court judge in Uganda from 1965 until 1975 and in 1970 presided at the inquiry into the curious affair of the British diplomat Brian Lea. Russell had moved to Uganda shortly after the war to set up his own legal practice. After his appointment to the bench, he conducted several judicial inquiries. None aroused as much interest as that into the case of Lea, who had fallen in with a plan fake his own abduction to draw attention to the plight of Ugandan Asians who held British passports but were unable to obtain entry to Britain.

Russell later held an inquiry into President Milton Obote's arrest and detention of five of his ministers in 1966. The hearing was held in camera and Russell's findings were never revealed; the former ministers remained in detention until 1971 when Obote was overthrown by his army commander, Idi Amin. In 1973, Russell was in his chambers in the High Court in Kampala when Uganda's Chief Justice was taken by Amin's soldiers from the adjoining room and murdered. This experience perhaps influenced Russell in his decision to decline Amin's invitation to stay longer in Uganda. Instead, he moved to Kenya, where he practised as an advocate until he was 91.

Robert Ernest Gordon Russell was born in Dublin in 1904 and went to Imperial Services College where he excelled at cricket and boxing. I Derek William (Bill) Griffiths A generous man with a big heart, a fine mind and a quick wit, Bill Griffiths was a pioneer in his field and active in many charity functions, events, children's outings and telethons. Born in Malvern, Griffiths was the eldest of three sons to parents Barbara and Herbert. Educated at Melbourne High, he joined Glazebrooks Paints and completed his diploma of science at Melbourne Technical College. He spent two years in England with the company, where he furthered his studies in the field of paint.

As technical director of the company, he kept Glazebrooks at the cutting edge of technological advances and introduced many innovative products, including Tanox House paint with no white lead. In 1959, Griffiths started his own business, National Paint Products Pty Ltd. With factories in five states and several overseas licences, his company flourished. He sold the company to Wattyl in 1976 and in 1981 he started Evergard Industries. With 65 years of experience in paint, Griffiths down, she got busier.

In 1962 she returned to her scientific background by establishing the cytology unit at the AlfredHospital. She continued as head of this unit until 1977. She served as a member of the board of management of the Yooralla Children's Hospital, School, 1954-60, of the National Council of Women 1957-60, and of the executive, Anti-cancer Council of Victoria, 1967-84. In 1966 she served as president, Victorian Society of Cytology. In 1967 she was created a member of the Order of the British Empire, in recognition of her community service work.

She was twice a member of the general committee of the Lyceum Club and in 1973-75 served as president. During the 1980s, honorary life membership of the Lyceum Club was conferred on her and she was honored during one of the club's "living treasures'. From 1973-79 Mavis Jackson was chair of council of International House. In 1977 she was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal, also for community service. Throughout all of this Mavis Jackson remained an dedicated wife and mother and, in later years, a confessed "biased Tribal in her loyalties, she always spoke of "the "the "the and "the She always asserted her place within the group, and this usually developed into a leadership role.

Her husband, Alan, predeceased her by three months. Her children, Ian, Prue and Trevor, and eight grandchildren, survive her. James Kilpatrick is a grandson of Mavis Jackson. peacefully. Dearly loved son of Margaret and Charles (both dec), loved partner of Alma- May for 37 years, friends for life.

Beloved father of Colin. Ian and Shane. Softly within the shadows. there came a gentle call, with farewells unspoken, you gently left us all. Our grateful thanks to the staff of Andrina Nursing Home, Brighton.

GARDNER, Norman Kenneth. Loved Dad of Colin, grandad of Kristy. Love and miss you very much, see you Normie. GAUDIN, John Arthur 809782 NZEF. Dental Corps.

The President and members of the Balwyn RSL regret the passing of a long serving committee man and member and extend their deepest sympathy to their family. LEST WE FORGET HAYES, Ursula. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ursula. Our thoughts are with Max, Catherine, Ben and Natalle. the Flanagans HEADEN RUDGE, Alice May.

26.12.1912 15.11.2000. Loved wife of John and BIll (dec). Loved mother of Wendy, John and Chris. of Gerald, Peg and Peter. Great friend and Nan of Alan, Ange and Drew.

Loved grandmother of Kirstie, Simon and Adam Hall. Johnathon and Tim Rudge, Nikki, Tara and Julia Britain. Loved step. mother, mother-in-law and grand mother of Lols, Peter, Alicia (dec), David and Genevieve Lumley. Elaine, David, James and Daniel Rowlands.

Helen, Richard. Theo and Charlotte Williams. Our darling Nan is now resting. HEADEN, Alice May (Rudge) Loved mother and mother of John and Peg. Dear nan to Johnno and Kirsty.

Tim and Emma. Thinking of you always and our wonderful family times together. Pat took his matriculation examination for training as a solicitor in Nairobi, where his father was practising law. He returned to England and after being admitted as a solicitor went back to Kenya and set up a practice at Nakuru in 1927. He moved to Kisumu in 1933.

His work: allowed time for cricket, golf and mountaineering. In 1930 he was a member of only the third party to reach the summit of Mount Kenya. On the outbreak of war in 1939, he enlisted as a private in the King's African Rifles. He was mentioned in dispatches during the campaign in Ethiopia that enabled Emperor Haile Selassie to return from exile in 1941. He was promoted to lieutenant-colonel in the 1 British military administration in Ethiopia and charged with establishing a judicial system.

Medieval conditions and limited resources made this a formidable task. The Emperor, however, was impressed by Russell's efforts and offered him the Presidency of the Ethiopian High Court when Britain withdrew from Addis Ababa. Russell declined. Pat Russell's first wife Hilary died in 1961. He is survived by his second wife Elizabeth, whom he married in 1962, and by two sons from his first marriage.

TELEGRAPH. remained with the public service until 1975, retiring as a. chief inspector of wineries. His lifelong membership of an extelegraphist group allowed him earned a reputation for instigating change and was respected throughout the industry in Australia and overseas. As in business, Griffiths to keep an active interest in pursued all his life endeavors Morse code.

with commitment, passion and Thomas married Elizabeth dignity. He embraced his (Betty) Cunningham in 1947 membership with Hawthorn and twin daughters, Sandra and Football Club's Confreres, the Rae, were born in April, 1949. club's oldest social group, first One week later Betty died due as a committee member and to postnatal complications. He. then president from 1980-82.

raised his daughters with much A sportsman himself, he loved love with help from his cricket and lacrosse. He widowed mother Ida. married Callum Walton and In 1960 he married Beryl they lived in the same home in Howell, who lived next door, Greythorn for 53 years. Their and they celebrated their 40ch children were Julie John wedding anniversary in Apriland Sue. this year.

Bill worked until his death, He had an endearing habit of constantly pursuing innovation throwing French or rhyming and truly living by his slang into his conversations Melbourne High School motto with his daughters. He loved "Honor the crosswords, gardening and excelled at snooker and Vernon Ernest billiards. He travelled through Thomas Australia's outback, supported, the Essendon Football Club and' Telegraphist in his earlier years had enjoyed 11-4-1924-24-9-2000 rowing. Thomas was committed to his Vern Thomas (also known as church and served as treasurer Dick) was born in West for 17 years. and lived there most Beryl, his Brunswick of his life.

families, and all who knew him daughters and their Thomas left school at 14 and will treasure the memory of joined the Post-Master General their special friend. He died as a telegraph messenger. He aged 76 after a long illness. Readers are invited to contribute obituaries ofeither 450 or 700 words. which should include dates of birth and death.

Contact TIMES editor John Messer at 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, 3000: by fax (03 9601 2482). disk, or email: jmesser a theage fairfax.com Shorter obituaries (up to 200 words) on local identities and family me should be submitted to Dhana Quinn on 9601 2753 or fIx 96C1 2482 4.