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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2010, 09:05:13 PM »
Yes, we have lost a true aussie icon. RIP Malcolm Douglas

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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2010, 09:14:04 PM »
Malcolm was one of the very few people one TV who could realistically be termed a genuine bushman. That is a term that has been bandied about fairly easily, but Malcolm ticked all the boxes. He made no pretenses about being what he was, but I know he was fairly hard on motor cars. Apparently he finished up by being pinned between his Troopie and a tree, but I'm sure it's the sort of way he would have wanted if he'sd had the choice. Most outdoor people have a fear of growing old and withering away in a retirement village. Not Malcolm.
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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2010, 09:19:51 PM »
A tragic loss to Australian bush/fishing/outback culture a sad day indeed,I remember being taken to the Alhambra theatre Stones Corner Brisy in about grade 3 or 4 1967 or 68  for a school trip to see Across the Top, which I believe was one of his greatest works but loved watching all of his stuff and feel privilaged to have grown up watching it.
Thank you and
RIP Malcolm

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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2010, 10:14:41 PM »
He felt like a friend, even though no meeting ever took place. He inspired, and left his mark. That bit will carry on. Hands on, and no shirt - true Aussie sign posting. Films and docos- captivating and educational. I remember some statistics from another site- his name drew more views than any other modern hot topic. The main comments based on the 'raw', 'real' material he shared. No bullshit, just bull dust. My hat is off. I also lost a few tears today- that highlights the affect one human being can have on another - miles away.
Malcom Douglas is possibly the reason I own a room full of film cameras. Today's event may spark some future work inspired by such an adventurer.
Cheers to a good chunk of Australia, and a motivator of an individual kind.
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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #19 on: September 24, 2010, 08:52:00 PM »
Mmmm If only we could do half as much as Malcom had done in his life the world would be a much better place. I remember the early shows he made, fantastic. Still in shock and very sadly missed. Now Steve has a mate to fish with  ;D Sadly missed indeed Brett

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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2010, 07:41:11 PM »
Malcolm grew up in Dulwich Hill and went to a good school.
At a very early age he managed the riverina branch of a big rural company,
arriving at big sheep stations with a carte blanche cheque book to buy the entire clip.
He then heeded the call of the wild and headed north working and supporting himself as a pro shooter.
After his first doco took off he soon established as an authentic identity later to become a national treasure.
He had a sense of humour that wasn't always apparent.
One time heading north to Broome from Sydney he called in at my place on Bribie for a cuppa.
A dead ringer fibreglass cast of a 22footer, moulded from some monster croc, sat on the roof rack of his
troopie. The gathering of neighbours were utterly convinced by the account that it had been tranquilised and
he had to call in (a time before mobile phones) to arrange another drum up the track before it came to.
The bloke across the road made the astute observation that while the roof racks looked adequate, the
ropes would be tested should it revive prior to it's next drink.

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Re: Malcolm Douglas
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2010, 06:40:41 AM »
Not hard to imagine that story coming out of Malcoms mouth ;D

 

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