Tom Kruse Dies at 96.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/30/3257508.htm?section=justin (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/30/3257508.htm?section=justin)
Very sad to see old timers like this go...
bit of his 1954 doco
http://aso.gov.au/titles/documentaries/back-of-beyond/clip1/
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2011/01/22/1225992/651399-tom-kruse.jpg)
They certainly dont make them like that anymore...
I'll have to read the book Last Mail from Birdsville - the Story of Tom Kruse that I've had at home for a while and havent got to yet...
RIP.
Edit: bit of a write up on him from earlier this year
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/on-the-beaten-track-in-pioneer-australia/story-fn6bqpju-1225992659128
RIP, if it wasn't for blokes like Tom Kruse we wouldn't have such a great history in this country.
Lost, I have read his book. Around I did the time Birdsville track in 07'.
Cheers
RIP.
Ive only just finished reading the book "Mailman of the Birdsville Track"
His a true Aussie Legend.
RIP to a real life busman
R.I.P. Tom
96 thats not a bad innings
R.I.P Tom
Great read Tom's book
regards sheeds
RIP Mr E. G . Kruse . Thank you for all you have done .
Top bloke and a great read, will have to get it off the shelf again and remind me of his feats
GG
It was only two weeks ago I picked from our local library the DVD of "Back of Beyond"..the story of Tom Kruze..they bred em tough back then. RIP Tom
RIP Tom. We are have a beer in your honour in Maree tonight.
I'm part way through re-reading his book. a truly inspirational character.
RIP Tom, I must get a copy of "Last Mail from Birdsville"
R.I.P. Tom. With out people like you our outback would never have survived you are a true legend. We have been to Marree and have photo's of your beloved truck. Will never forget you.
Suziq.
Another outback legend passes. RIP...
They must have one amazing Outback touring company upstairs these days....
FYI: - http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com (http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com)
Also for $54.95 the RFDS have DVD copies of the "The Back of Beyond Collection" if you're interested, see http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com/bobc_orderartifacts.html (http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com/bobc_orderartifacts.html) or http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/Shop-Item-Details.html?ItemID=652&CategoryID=32 (http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/Shop-Item-Details.html?ItemID=652&CategoryID=32)
Quote from: wiseone on July 01, 2011, 08:37:30 PM
FYI: - http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com (http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com)
Also for $54.95 the RFDS have DVD copies of the "The Back of Beyond Collection" if you're interested, see http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com/bobc_orderartifacts.html (http://lastmailfrombirdsville.com/bobc_orderartifacts.html) or http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/Shop-Item-Details.html?ItemID=652&CategoryID=32 (http://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/Shop-Item-Details.html?ItemID=652&CategoryID=32)
nice find wisey.
I'll order the lot for our club library in a few weeks. money going to a good cause is a bonus.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/legendary-outback-posties-last-run/story-fn7x8me2-1226090225985 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/legendary-outback-posties-last-run/story-fn7x8me2-1226090225985)
Quote from: D4Dhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/legendary-outback-posties-last-run/story-fn7x8me2-1226090225985 (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/legendary-outback-posties-last-run/story-fn7x8me2-1226090225985)
Would be good to get a group together and do some form of "mail run" to make some $ for RFDS in his name.
R.I.P. Tom read a story about Tom awhile ago what a out back legand
Had a DVD copy of "The Back of Beyond" for a while now, kids complained the TV was broken because it was only showing B&W *lol*
R.I.P Mr Kruse