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14-02-2008, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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G'day all,
Just writing to get the very sad news out that the wonderful Smoky Dawson passed away yesterday at 94 years of age after a short illness. Just a private memorial at the moment but there will be a public one in a few weeks. His lovely wife Dot is still alive and is 101 years old.
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14-02-2008, 01:55 PM
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A great Aussie character.
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14-02-2008, 03:33 PM
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Dear ol' Smokey - what a guy, what a life.
Sad to hear of his passing but you've got to smile at the longevity of his fantastic life and the happiness he brought to so many people. True class.
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14-02-2008, 04:16 PM
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aint that the truth. i saw it on the news this morning and thought " oh please don't say he's passed away" a sad day in the country music world. condolences to dot rest in peace partner.
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14-02-2008, 04:25 PM
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Location: brisbane
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R.I.P, dont know his music but i am sure he will be missed..
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14-02-2008, 05:54 PM
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take my hat of to the man,we have lost one of the greats
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15-02-2008, 12:23 AM
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playing in my big shed
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i am sure he will be greatly missed both emotionally as a friend to many and also as a mentor to many of the music industry from the young starters to the long term players. when you hear interviews , smokey mostly seems to get a mention.
a real pioneer that never retired.
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15-02-2008, 09:13 AM
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And here I was thinking a "smokey dawson" was something you did in woodwork
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21-02-2008, 11:09 AM
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B1 - J & D Services
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brim, Victoria
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This little bit was in the news yesterday...
Hopefully some of us can get there, 99% sure it will be in Sydnet somewhere... 'A public memorial will be held next month around March 19, which would have been Dawson's 95th birthday.'
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Smoky Dawson Has Died At 94...
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