Nostalgia

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The Masters Apprentices

 

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Former Australian Captain and coach, and legend of Western Suburbs Cricket Club, has passed.
RIP

A special man among men.


Simpson, one of Australian cricket’s most influential figures, represented his country in 62 Tests between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4869 runs at 46.81 while taking 71 wickets. He captained Australia in 39 Tests, winning 12.

The New South Welshman famously came out of retirement aged 41 to lead an undermanned Australian team during the World Series Cricket era.

Former Australian cricket captain Bob Simpson dies aged 89

Australian cricket is mourning one of the country's greatest figures in the sport — former Test batsman, captain and coach Bob Simpson, who has died at the age of 89.

www.abc.net.au

 

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WOW!
I'd forgotten the simple old bus stop .........

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1956652538880483475

 

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Australia's first kidnapping/murder - shocked the nation back in the day

17 August 1960
Australian’s were sickened to learn that the son of a £100,000 lottery winner, kidnap victim, eight-year-old schoolboy Graeme Thorne’s body had been located after a £20,000 Reward had been offered….. (Article published in The Sydney Morning Herald 65 years ago today)

 

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John Denver
RIP

 

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