Obituaries

RETIRED champion shearer and first ever Wool Monarch of Sheepvention, David “Daffy” Ryan passed away in Queensland earlier this week, on January 4, aged 76.

RECOGNISING a familiar name in death notices often refreshes memories of a key event in the lives of both parties. That was the case last Saturday when some of us here at the Spec learned of the passing of Rachel Malseed on November 22, aged 87.

FOR some it’s a big step to move from public service into the hurly-burly of private enterprise.

BRIAN Jacobson, who passed away two weeks ago, aged 76, will be remembered as a legend in local football and cricket circles – and a devoted family man.