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23-09-2010, 12:33 PM
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What's green is gold
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The reports say he was but names have not been released as of yet. Confusing
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...d-in-car-crash R.I.P The original croc hunter. A true Aussie icon Quote:
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23-09-2010, 12:47 PM
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RIP.
He was a great inspiration to me, and my family. The times I met him up in Broome were pretty memorable, and regardless of what various people have to say about him, he was a great man. |
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23-09-2010, 12:49 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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That's sad...
An inspiration to many... RIP
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23-09-2010, 12:56 PM
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What a shame! I used to love watching his documentaries on a Sunday afternoon when i was a kid. He really got me into learning about nature and it's creatures. He will be sorely missed. Atleast he leaves behind a treasure trove of learning and information.
RIP.
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23-09-2010, 01:05 PM
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i grew up watching Malcolm and his dog Bindi, this is a sad day for me
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23-09-2010, 01:25 PM
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That is unbelievably sad news. Like so many others, I grew up watching this original croc hunter.
What the heck is going on with Aussie Icons - Peter Brock, Steve Irwin? 
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23-09-2010, 03:53 PM
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23-09-2010, 01:33 PM
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R.I.P
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23-09-2010, 05:48 PM
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R.I.P malcolm. it was a pleasure meeting you many years ago.
condolances to his family and friends ......
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23-09-2010, 06:37 PM
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R.I.P
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23-09-2010, 06:46 PM
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RIP. He was one of the greats.
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23-09-2010, 06:49 PM
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sad to hear the news. I liked his docos and met him once at his croc farm in Broome.
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23-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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Pity the fool
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I'm pretty upset about this. I grew up watching Malcolm Douglas on the small screen in his budget documentaries. Gave me a yearning to travel and consider the environment instead of treat it like a commodity.
RIP.
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23-09-2010, 08:50 PM
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RIP malcolm
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23-09-2010, 09:34 PM
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R.I.P. Malcolm. I was always a huge fan...he was the original, the real deal. I remember watching him on TV many a time as a young fella and his shows were still on air in recent years as repeats. Was such a straight up guy too....i learnt alot of interesting and helpful things watching his shows, always with his faithful dog. Condolences to his family and friends.
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23-09-2010, 09:42 PM
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Hmmmmmmm!!
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Was a shock this morning to me.
I heard about it from a work colleague, as Mal's brother works in the Industry I work in. I know his brother/son (Taz Douglas V8SC) well, as we sponsored Taz, on his Formula Ford days. Their family has been hit with a lot of bad luck. Wish it would stop. Condolences. |
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24-09-2010, 08:21 AM
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If it ain't broke........
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RIP, loved his doco's.................
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24-09-2010, 08:43 AM
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Very Sad. RIP
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24-09-2010, 09:37 AM
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RIP Malcolm Douglas.
Another Aussie icon gone too soon.
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24-09-2010, 02:42 PM
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Punch it baby, punch it.
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Sad to hear, I grew up loving his documentaries. The news said he was killed when his car hit a tree on his property...but his Toyota Troopie hardly had a ding in it when they showed it on a flat top being taken away.
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24-09-2010, 02:48 PM
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Malcolm Douglas made Witchetty Grubs look like tasty treats from the Milk Bar - great memories of watching his docos as a kid. Will be missed.
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24-09-2010, 02:49 PM
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sad news,i heard he got pinned between a tree and the cruiser.
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24-09-2010, 05:32 PM
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Sad day indeed, i grew up watching his docos he was the original croc hunter. Nature will be at a loss without him
RIP
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Malcolm Douglas killed in car crash..
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