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Skase dies

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Johnsy

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My first thought was GOOD!!!, but this is a bit harsh so I hope he died a lonely death.

Johnsy
 
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legend

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I am probably being very unkind but I still remain a little sceptical. Does this mean his famil are free to return to Australia?
 

Willow

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My first thoughts were, 'hey, whaddya know? The guy really was sick!'

While there always should be respect for the deceased person's family, in Skase's case, there should be more thought given to the lives which were destroyed byhis dodgy dealings.
I still think the Aust govt can still sue his estate. But whether or not they do remains to be seen.
lol. Offcourse there's a rumour going around that he's not dead at all.

 
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Bomber

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Just heard our humble leader JH on the radio, sounding all apologetic and sincere (..."it's not always plesant when someone dies"...). I basically agree that if he was under suspicision of wrong-doing, then you should own up. Isn't that what you try to instill into your children from a young age, honesty?

He was the man who built Port Douglas (my home town) though, right down to planting palm trees up and down the main road.

This will be one of those 'where were you when _____ died?' days.

You take what you get
You get what you please
It's better to die on your feet than live on your knees
(Power and the Passion - Midnight Oil)
 

Willow

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Here on the Gold Coast he was responsible for many constructions where none of the tradesmen got paid. He even had the aucacity to call one particular project 'The Mirage'. Apparently, he thought this was quite humorous.
I'm toldwas also responsible for the construction of Carrara Stadium, originally so he didn't have to travel to Brisbane to watch the Brisbane Lions.
No one got paid for working on that little project either.
 
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Bomber

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The resort group which he owned/rorted/screwed up/bankrupted was called Mirage Resorts, that may be the case with your Gold Coast development Willow.
 
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tigger

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It is a conspiracy theory, he is really livingin New Zealand with a certain member of this forum. I have eyes everywhere......
 
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Bomber

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Just got this from one of my university friends. VERY FUNNY

[INSERT HERE - DEATH MARCH TUNE]

Dearly Beloved
We're here today to mourn the passing of one of Australia's greatest men, Christopher Ronald Skase. We neither knew his middle name, nor ever tried to guess it. But I, as presider of this fanficul ceremony, have pulled it, just like Skase did his millions, from out of the air.
"Chris" as he was known to his most dear friends - which numbered close to pretty much zero at times - was not just a conman, as respectful as the occupation is, but he was a magician. Indeed, this interest in his life was rarely known by others. He admired Hudini of all the great magic artists. In particular, he admired Hudini's act of turning millions and millions of other people's money into an airfare to Majorca, a luxury home, bodyguards, and even fake medical reports that were relied upon in court. As Pixie, his loved wife, once heard him remark - "Copperfield who?...I've screwed everyone over without them even knowing." Ah, our Chris, he was a kidder wasn't he? {insert laughs of love and cherishment}.

"The Defendant", as he was known to most Australian authorities,
particularly enjoyed outdoor sports. He competed several times in the Spanish veteran games, taking delight in his favourite sport of wheelchair basketball. His specially modified chair, which held oxygen masks, oxygen containers and even his "quick
getaway" brief, made him a personality to be adored. We'll never forget the time he took his wheelchair to court and pretended to be Spain's new funny man of comedy "I'm really sick" he said. Haha, that funny man he was!
And what of the failed Quintex Empire and the millions of Australian's taken for a ride on his "Wheelchair of Lovin'"? Well, quite simply, they are allunanimous in their desire to attend today's gathering. The high voltage wire that surrounds his open coffin evidence that all Australian's want, as Bondy once called him, this "Bastian of Society" to remain in his eternal resting
place.
Ladies and Gentleman, personal friends, Pixie - who must remain behind today after today's service to pay, yes pay, her outstanding funeral expenses on her husband's behalf - and the Australian Government I leave you with this: We'll never really know how much this greatly loved and cherished man will be missed. My confidante, and personal friend, the Attorney-General of Australia asks that in closing I read this small statement on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia.
"Dear Fellow Australians,
You'll be pleased to know that Satin has, as of this date,
officially signed the Extradition Treaty Between Australia
and Hell. We'll still pursue the bastard!"
Thank you ladies and gentleman, that concludes today's service.

("Hey Pixie, you bitch, come back here. You better pay up or we'll send this
stiff on the next plane to Prison County ... Capital - Sodomy City.")


 

Willow

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Bomber:
I'm not from the Gold Coast. I moved here about 3 years back. You probably know I'moriginally from Sydney.
But my folks moved up here a number of years earlier and I remember my father telling on the phone that he was trying to get some work done on his driveway. He had tried a few tradesmen butthey were all preoccupied with The Mirage Resort.
Out of frustration, he told one guy, 'but, I'm going to pay you!'
The word even then was that Skase never had any intention of meeting his debts.

 
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Bomber

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I didn't know you were a GC local, Willow, sincere apologies.

Up here in NQ strict building legislations are being introduced to ensoure that places like Port Douglas, Cairns and Mission Beach don't become "..the next Gold Coast..", so I can see where you're coming from.

Cheers
Bomber
 

imported_Beast

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Jesus, in a twelve month period the crooks of Bullfrog, Porky Morgan and now Skase have moved on not to bother us again.
Come on Rupert, where is my quadrella!
 
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Beast,
Love to halves in the quadie with you.Your complete lack of sentiment for these bastards is spot on.
This bullshit about being respectful to the dead is way beyond me.They spend a good portion of their lives behaving psychopathically towards others and when the pricks cark it,we are supposed to be overcome with melancholy.f**k that.
The respect one gets paid when they die should be equivalent to that they showed to others when they were alive.
Well, for these turds lets try zero.
 
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legend

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Have a look at this photo. It must have been taken after his death becuase he looks bloody shocking.


 
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Beast, Peter Moore did make a few bad decisions in the SL war. He also loyally served the game for 30-40yrs and was a great clubman...He was a hero for many young kids growing up with Canterbury and did a lot for the game. Calling him a Crook is a bit harsh. A bit of respect wouldn't go astray, sure, he was a shrewd businessman, but he also did a hell of a lot for the game....
MFC.
 
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Hass

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The Bullfrog did a lot for the game, but what he did was bordering on criminal.

Cheers.
 

imported_Beast

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MFC- I suppose I was a bit harsh, and he did keep Canterbury on top in 80s and most of the 90s. In respect of Bullfrog I will let bygones be bygones, Rupert however is another story..I'll be patient with him!
 

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