Kenneth George DAVIDSON

As a fellow Carltonian, Ken will be much missed by my wife, Shelley, and me. We will always be very grateful to him for having, as Editor of "Australian Rationalist", provided us, along with like-minded volunteers, with a substantial forum via two major articles in the Spring 1996 issue to express our concerns over the compromising of the heritage qualities of the Royal Exhibition Building represented by the construction of the new Melbourne Museum in the Carlton Gardens. These closely...

Dear Lesley & family, I mourn your loss of Ken. He was one who was very perceptive and told the truth which sometimes would have been very inconvenient for politicians from both sides. In the early 2000s, when country rail lines were being "upgraded", Ken was quite scathing when double track was altered to single & gauge convertible sleepers were not installed. Ken saw the value of future proofing. As a long serving member of the ALP Transport Policy Committee, I appreciate the fact that Ken...

Very saddened at the news of Ken´s passing - my condolences to the family. Like thousands of Age readers I always enjoyed Ken´s perceptive column, and mourned the end of his quality journal D!ssent. If only he had moved into politics!

We were at dinner one time and he was telling me all these amazing things he did in his life, and while it was a little boring because I was so young, I think he just wanted someone who would listen. Looking back at it now I would listen to a million more hours of him talking. I really enjoyed the (while limited) times we talked and his own unique way of reassuring me when I was upset/worried. I already miss you lots Grandpa.