Melbourne, Victoria
ZACHARIAHRichard Francis Harry20.3.1945 - 09.04.2025Of Mortlake.Formerly of Sydney and Adelaide.Much loved son of Joan and Harry Zachariah (both dec.).Adored brother of Sue (dec.), Jane, and Amanda (dec.).A colourful character, respected journalist and writer, and lover of life.Always...
Read MoreGreat guy good mate and I had a lot of time for Richard . I´m sorry I could not attend the funeral.but rest in peace my good mate Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
May 04, 2025 | Friend
We go back to kindergarten and to the Western District - enjoyed your book on that world, Richard, and seeing you again in Port Fairy not all that long ago. Hoped we would meet again. Travel well.
Tony Milner
April 30, 2025 | Friend
As one who is related to one of the 'vanished' Western District squattocracy families that Richard catalogued in his excellent 2017 work (and this in a way which seems reminiscent of Book II of Homer's Iliad) - a tome that effectively bookends Margaret Kiddle's fine social history, 'Men of Yesterday' - I remain (as I trust do others) grateful to him for the survey (and essentially 'analysis') that he gifted us with, while the elegance which he exhibited in his writing of it, testifies to him...
Marcus Adamson
April 23, 2025
Jane Unfortunately we are unable to attend Richards funeral today but we will be thinking of you. We extend to you our Sympathy and Condolences. We remember him with fondness and the bright and entertaining times we enjoyed together. Kind Regards The Barry Family
Pauline & David Barry
April 22, 2025 | Friend
I'm reading Richard's 'The Vanished Land' (pub. 2017) to which I was alerted after news of his passing. It is, of course, very well written and a major contribution to Australian history. Vale.
Russell Guy
April 21, 2025 | Other
The condolences to the family from an admirer of the journalist and the writer who made history come alive in such an extraordinary telling in the Vanished Land. Vale Richard and thank you .
Simon Thackray
April 18, 2025
To Jane very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I still have great memories of growing up in Brighton and visiting your parents with our parents Hazel and Ken Arnott. So sorry for your loss. Best wishes from Glenys OCallaghan. née /Arnott/.
Glenys OCallaghan
April 17, 2025
i got to know richard when he was afooty commentator wih graham eddy at 3tr sale.iwas involved with bairnsdale footy club in the 1980s.a lot of happy memories and he always gave our club good coverage.r.i.p. good friend.
kevin deery
April 14, 2025 | Friend
I remember Richard working alongside Maggie Tabberer on TV. A great pair !
Ian Lange
April 13, 2025 | Other
