Anthony Michael Hall

My dearest brother Anthony.
We were great mates as teenagers.
I say “Anthony Hall the Opera”
you had so many skills and interests,
you were so varied, so clever so determined.

You were tough and times were tough.
You were cheated on in so many ways, and it was only lately that you could be understood.

You were eager, enthusiastic and very funny.

A great cook, shearer, brick layer welder.

You loved a good Henry Bucks shirt from an op shop, and to gift something beautiful.

The people you knew I knew, around and about the truth of love swells around us.

You are sorely missed and we live confounded by the losses.
Your loving younger sister Louise Mary Carmel XXXX

Dear Lucy and Joseph,
You will not remember me but your beautiful mother Josie worked at St Patrick’s in Griffith with me years ago. I remember her meeting your dad and how happy they were. I spent time out at the Griffith house with your mum & dad visiting especially when you both were born and your mum was sick.
You dad would call in to visit on some of his earlier return trips back to Griffith with you both, to say hello. And then he would drop into the pharmacy, where my husband worked, to say a quick hello. I was shocked to hear today for the first time, after reading the Area News, that your dad had passed back in May. So sorry and sad to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you ever come back to Griffith, please look us up. Your parents were very proud if you and you were very much the centre of your father’s life, after your mother’s passing. Do take care and thinking of you both and your grandmother,Moya, and all family. Maryanne & John Dodd

Dear Lucy & Joseph,
Wonderful family memories of a time long ago with dad & mum – so sorry to hear of dad’s passing – he’s left a beautiful legacy in you both~ in our thoughts & Prayers
Freda,Tim, Lilly,Paul & Remy, Alex & Paige, Lewis & William O’Gorman xx

With fond memories of dear Ant

Thinking of you Lucy and Joseph at this time
Go gently

My thoughts are with Maryrose and George, Lou. Tim and Chris.
With love
Kate Cullinan

To Joseph and Lucy.
So sad to hear of Anthony’s passing. Our family has great memories of Anthony’s time spent at Trentham in his youth at our farm. Actually his shearing career commenced while he was working for Martin . Also memories of meeting Josie during the early years of his marriage.

Thank you Joseph for letting me know of his passing. Have passed on the news to the rest of my family who knew him well.

May he Rest in Peace.

To Lucy and Joseph. Sorry for your lose of your father Anthony. He was a very kind man. He gave my kids beautiful experiences on his farm picking raspberries and digging up unusual potatoes. He always made time for us. May he rest peacefully. Love to you. Liz, Denis, Megan and Matthew Skrokov

So sorry for your passing.
You have left behind two wonderfully kind and smart children that have many loving memories to cherish. May you now be at peace xx

deepest sympathy to the family ,Anthony you always said hello whenever we saw you ,we have lots of fond memories over the years from George st .
Annette, and Garry Taylor

Very sad to hear the news of your passing. It’s been a long time since Longernong, but you are well remembered for being you. Condolences to your family and friends.
David Mullany

Much respected member and freind of our group at Longerenong College Horsham. In our younger years we all gained from his example of hard work, determination, strong values and caring. Often up for some good natured mischief and a laugh. No doubt a great legacy and example left for his family.

Condolences to Lucy, Joseph and family.

So sorry that you are no longer physically with us Anthony. You had many obstacles in your life including at the end but you demonstrated great generosity and humanity throughout that life. You were unique. Our lives are richer for having known you. We hold on to the many good memories of our times spent together.
Thank you Anthony.

Clare, Thomas, Patrick, Sarah, Kathleen and Tom Keogh.

Life on this earth was not easy but you did your best. Simplicity, generosity and an eye for detail marked your life. A top shearer now resting in peace.
Bryan and LIz Hanrahan