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ptobler

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Eugenio Calabi - mathematician - known for the Calabi-Yau manifold - September 25th, at 100

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21 Oct 23 11:55

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@ptobler said
Eugenio Calabi - mathematician - known for the Calabi-Yau manifold - September 25th, at 100

William Hayden, 90.
Australian almost-prime-minister who sacrificed his own Prime Ministerial career for the sake of political unity. Became a Governor-General instead. Quoted as saying that cutting ribbons wasn't nearly as exciting as parliament.
Originator of the "drover's dog" quote in the 1975 Australian political storm.

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21 Oct 23 15:05

Bobby Charlton, footballer

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ptobler

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21 Oct 23 22:10

@kewpie said
William Hayden, 90.
Australian almost-prime-minister who sacrificed his own Prime Ministerial career for the sake of political unity. Became a Governor-General instead. Quoted as saying that cutting ribbons wasn't nearly as exciting as parliament.
Originator of the "drover's dog" quote in the 1975 Australian political storm.

Hi, actually the quote refers to Bill Hayden's statement that even "a drover's dog" could lead the Labor Party to victory in 1983

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22 Oct 23 00:48

@ptobler said
Hi, actually the quote refers to Bill Hayden's statement that even "a drover's dog" could lead the Labor Party to victory in 1983

You're right, too many media repetitions caused a brain fart. Were you around for both events?

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22 Oct 23 05:39

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23 Oct 23 13:50

Bobi
World’s oldest known dog dies aged 31 after being saved from shallow grave as pup

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/23/worlds-oldest-known-dog-dies-aged-31-after-being-saved-from-shallow-grave-as-pup

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25 Oct 23 15:11

Richard Roundtree
Shaft dies @ 81

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/richard-roundtree-cause-of-death-age-shaft-b2435502.html

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@Kewpie
Yes I was! My mum took me to the protest following the dismissal of Gough Whitlam in 1975 - I was there when he gave his "...and nothing will save the Governor-General" speech - I was 9

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