People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse People:

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Richards, Ronald Morgan (Ron) (1928–2000)

journalist and newspaper executive

Ronald Richards, (middle), with journalist Phil Dickie on his left and lawyer Douglas Spence on his right

Ronald Richards, (middle), with journalist Phil Dickie on his left and lawyer Douglas Spence on his right

published with permission of News Corp.

Biographical Entries

Related Entries in NCB Sites

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Ronald Richards, (middle), with journalist Phil Dickie on his left and lawyer Douglas Spence on his right

Ronald Richards, (middle), with journalist Phil Dickie on his left and lawyer Douglas Spence on his right

published with permission of News Corp.

Life Summary [details]

Birth

2 September, 1928
Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Death

19 May, 2000 (aged 71)
Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (kidney)

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Education
Occupation or Descriptor
Awards
Key Events
Key Organisations
Workplaces