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Obituaries

David Irvine an outstanding servant of the public
Ric Smith, Dennis Richardson
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David Irvine was remembered as a thoughtful and loyal friend. Picture: David Ellery
Burning rubber was only part of Chic Henry's busy life
Peter Brewer
Chic Henry, who brought the Summernats street machine festival to Canberra and in doing so, shifted entrenched perceptions of the national capital. Picture: Graham Tidy
Summernats founder Chic Henry dies at 75
Peter Brewer
Chic Henry at Summernats in 2008. Picture: Gary Schafer
Don Aitkin, Canberra academic and writer, dies aged 84
Jasper Lindell
Don Aitkin, who has died aged 84. Picture: Dean McNicoll
Albright rose to summit of diplomacy
Matthew Lee
Madeleine Albright was the first female US secretary of state. Picture: Getty Images
Henry Nix: A consummate environmentalist and an inspiring academic leader
Michael Hutchinson
Henry Nix. Picture: Supplied
The father of Questacon farewelled
Tim Gore, Sue Stocklmayer, Graham Durant, Rod Lamberts
Professor Mike Gore. Picture: Rohan Thomson
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Vale Roger Wettenhall, an implacable advocate for the teaching and study of public administration
Paddy Gourley
Professor Roger Wettenhall. Picture: Supplied
Ken Jones: A 'most upright and correct public servant'
Andrew Podger, Helen Williams and Mike Jones
Ken Jones spent 44 years working for the Australian Public Service. Picture: Supplied
Passing of Jan Brown, sculptor extraordinaire, marks end of era
Sasha Grishin
Jan Brown with some of her works at Canberra Museum and Gallery. Picture: Graham Tidy
Reflections on a man who changed my life
Graham Downie
Former Canberra Times journalist Graham Downie with the man that employed him, Ian Mathews, in 2012. Picture: Colleen Petch
A kind and careful editor, accurate to a 'T'
Jack Waterford
Former editor and editor-in-chief of The Canberra Times Ian Mathews. Picture: The Canberra Times
Taking the cellular to the masses
Mike Gore, Peter Janssens, Nick Smith, Peter Stewart and Sue Stocklmayer
Christopher Bryant has left a significant mark on the ANU's science faculties. Picture: ANU Archive
With a razor-sharp mind, Paul Barratt was dedicated to progressive governance
Elizabeth Minter
Paul Barratt at the Defence Department's Russell Offices in 1999, after his dismissal by the Howard government. Picture: Graham Tidy
A visionary of Australian film
Pip Deveson
Ian Dunlop with Pip Deveson at Yirrkala in 1982. Picture: Supplied/NFSA
A generous doctor with eyes on the sky
Dr David Hollands
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Dr Alan Cowan in 2013. Picture: Rohan Thomson
Deeply ethical and beautifully human
Sasha Grishin
Anne Zahalka, Mandy Martin (detail), 1990
Maev was a champion for vulnerable people
Patrick McArdle
Emeritus Professor (Ellen) Maev O'Collins leaves a lasting legacy of service to vulnerable communities in Australia and abroad. Picture: Supplied
Derek Wrigley, pioneering designer with a legacy across Canberra, dies at 97
Amy Jarvis
'When you design something, it doesn't matter how good it looks, if it doesn't work': Derek Wrigley. Picture: Supplied
Ross Taylor, a true 'giant' of Australian science
Nov 26, 1925 - May 23, 2021
Ross Taylor is presented the NASA flag in 2019. Picture: The Australian National University