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Jack Gordon Hides David Henry ‘Paul’ Landa QC ‘Don Lane’ OBE Robert ‘Rob’ John Guest Papua New Guinea Politician Morton Donald Isaacson Performer Explorer TV Legend

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Born in Port Moresby, Papua, second of Born in St Peters, , the third of Born in New York, USA to a Jewish father Born in , England, he moved to the seven children of Horace Herbert four children to Maurice, a grocer born Jacob Isaacson and a Catholic mother Dolly. New Zealand with his family at 13. In 1968 Walk Hides, and Helena Marie. He was a Roman at Belfast, and Fay (Frania), née Tyk, who Raised in , by his mid-teens he Guest joined the band The Shore Thing. He Catholic, a fine swimmer, a sprint runner was born in Poland. He was educated at decided he would be in show business. signed with Polydor records in 1972 and Men’s Health Theme and an amateur boxer. Kogarah High School and Sydney Boys’ He entertained at parties, played varsity released his debut single “House of Cards” High School in 1956–58, before studying football and basketball, and later gained a written by Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue. In July 1925, Hides joined the Papuan for a Bachelor of Laws at the University scholarship. Public Service as a cadet clerk and in May of Sydney. He joined the Australian Labor Guest appeared on New Zealand radio 1926 transferred to the Government Party at 18. He was admitted to the Bar on After college, Isaacson worked in New York charts and starred for many years on Secretary’s Department as a cadet 1 August 1975. nightclubs but was then drafted into the US television shows including Happen Inn. Rob patrol officer. Appointed patrol officer Army at 21. He formed a double act with moved to Australia when cast in the role of in February 1928, he became assistant Landa married Annika (Anne) Veronica a soldier, which went on to win a contest ‘Jean Valjean’ in Les Misérables, for which resident magistrate, 2nd grade, in Sendro, a Hungarian-born chemist, on that earned them an appearance on The he received a Green Room Award for Best February 1934, serving in succession. He 17 December 1967 at the North Shore Ed Sullivan Show in 1955. After service, he Male Performer in a Leading Role. first demonstrated outstanding qualities Synagogue, Lindfield. In public life, he used toured all over the country entertaining of leadership and bushcraft on a series of the name Paul to distinguish himself from troops. After touring Australia for three and a half patrols from Kerema in 1930-31 into the his cousin David Landa, a lawyer. years, he was cast as ‘The Phantom’ in partially unexplored Kukukuku country. Isaacson returned to New York nightclubs Phantom of the Opera, going on to play In 1973, Landa was elected to the New where he adopted his stage name “Don the role to great acclaim, for a record 2,289 In 1932, on 20 September, Hides married South Wales Legislative Council as a Lane”, after fellow entertainer . performances over 7 years. In the midst Margeurite Montebell Priestley in Labor member. He became Minister for He worked his act throughout of this run, Rob was awarded Best New Liverpool, , and together Industrial Relations, Minister for Planning and . Lane moved to Honolulu for Zealand Theatrical Performer of the Year they had two children. and Environment and Vice-President of his first headline offer and contract as a solo twice for his roles in both Les Misérables the Executive Council. He also became the performer. A Nine producer gave Lane the and The Phantom of the Opera. In 1994, Rob In 1935 Hides was personally chosen by Government’s Leader in the Upper House; chance to fill in for the last six weeks of a talk received an OBE for his services to the New Lieutenant-Governor Sir Hubert Murray it was believed at the time that he was the show on Sydney television. Zealand Entertainment Industry. In 1998/9 to lead an expedition into the last large youngest ever. Landa became Education Rob reprised the role of ‘Jean Valjean’ in unexplored region of Papua. It was the Minister in 1980, Energy Minister in Tonight with Don Lane was a precursor the 10th Anniversary production of Les last major exploratory expedition in 1981 and Attorney General in 1983. As to The Don Lane Show, which is still the Miserables in Australasia. Rob has more Papua-New Guinea to be carried out Education Minister, Landa distributed highest rated variety program in Australian than 40 roles to his credit. without radio or aerial support. Upon native trees to schools to enable hands- television history. In 1975, Lane’s role made returning from the most dangerous patrol on environmental education to school him the most highly paid performer on Rob passed away from a stroke at 58 with ever carried out in Papua, Hides was the children. In 1984, he transferred to the Australian television. met Lane his family by his side. Guest was appearing centre of intense publicity and was widely lower house, winning the seat of Peats. He on-set, where there was instant on-screen as the Wizard of Oz in the Australian criticised for the bloodshed. The loss of was appointed QC on 19 November 1984. chemistry. The show featured big musical premiere production of the hit Broadway life during several of his journeys might numbers, notable guests including via musical , which had opened in have been avoided by better planning and Landa was a keen swimmer and runner, satellite interviews and comedy sketches. in July. He posthumously more caution. and he enjoyed theatre and music. It is He helped young local entertainers establish received the 2009 Helpmann award for Best Macquarie Park believed that he suffered a heart attack themselves, including . The Supporting Actor. In 1937, Hides led a private prospecting while playing tennis at 43. He was survived show was cancelled despite still having expedition up the Strickland River to find by his wife and their daughter, and his strong ratings. Throughout his life, Guest encouraged North Ryde gold he thought he had seen earlier. His funeral was held at the Chevra Kadisha, young artists and was involved in over two companion David Lyall became seriously Woollahra. He also pursued film, US television and hundred masterclasses and performances Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium ill and they were forced to retreat. Lyall radio, and found success as a sportscaster on with young soloists, musicians, and choirs. passed away on 17 September. Hides Since 2004, the David Paul Landa Australian TV for various sports codes. Lane’s His legacy lives on through the advice and Cnr Delhi and Plassey Roads, North Ryde NSW 2113 returned to Sydney and in the following Memorial Scholarship for Pianists has deteriorating health from Alzheimer’s led support he offered young professionals as 1300 389 888 | [email protected] | nmclm.com.au year, he passed away from pneumonia. been awarded to a piano finalist in the to him passing away on 22 October 2009 in their own careers developed. In his time, Hides wrote four successful Symphony Australia Young Performers Sydney. He was remembered as a generous books based on his experiences, with the Awards. The Paul Landa Reserve at Pearl performer and personality. Follow us @NorthernCemeteries last published posthumously. Beach was named in honour of his service. Tag your photo with #WalkNorthernCemeteries N

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S Explore the many notable and special individuals buried within Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium. This tour celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity and a sense of belonging for everyone. 4 Northern Cemeteries is a not-for-profit organisation with five unique cemetery sites, four located on Sydney’s North Shore (including Macquarie Park) and Sandgate Cemetery located in Newcastle. Tours with different themes will be available throughout the year, so you can join different tours. Group tours and walking tours can be organised upon request email [email protected]. For more information, visit northerncemeteries.com.au or call 1300 389 888. 3

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Given the nature of the cemetery ground surfaces, power wheelchair users won’t be able to complete this walk. A manual wheelchair user or pram user may need to take their time or bring assistance.

Those with young children are encouraged to use a carrier instead of a pram.

If you use any other type of mobility aide, such as crutches or a walking frame, you will need a reasonable

level of cardiovascular fitness to complete this walk. NORTH RYDE TRAIN STATION