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    Kerry Packer has died

    By Will 3 years ago, at the end of December Leave a comment on this post

    Kerry Packer, the most influential member of the Packer dynasty, has died aged 68. Packer’s father, Frank, established the country’s first TV station. He leaves the business, and a lot of money, to his son James.

    Packer founded the World Series in 1977, which caused a right ol’ ruckus.

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    3 Responses to “Kerry Packer has died”

  • Wraye wrote:
    December 27th, 2005 at 12.58 am

    Father of the pyjama parties, wasn’t he? Remember the WIndies in shocking pink outfits. God how I laughed. Still, thanks to Packer, the authorities no longer take professional players quite as lightly as they used to do (except perhaps in Zimbabwe- nuff said)

  • Alan R wrote:
    December 27th, 2005 at 4.19 pm

    Perhaps the best tribute would be a funeral which lasts just 20 minutes instead of an hour, and instead of black, mourners would wear pastel colors. :-)

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    December 28th, 2005 at 10.33 am

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