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The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age     29 November 2008 

A story about an unusual walking concept appeared in the travel sections of these newspapers today. There were a couple of references to Alan, once recorded as 'the indomitable Waddell'. The story is at
www.smh.com.au/travel/the-sport-of-atozedding-20081127-6j54.html

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New Photos
(added on these dates)

(For the full list for 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 see Photos Added.)

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9 TV Network’s Getaway 13 November 2008

A short tribute, including saying that Alan 'was one of Australia's greatest characters', was screened at the end of their last program for this year's series.

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The Sydney Morning Herald    12 September 2008 - Alan's Obituary

The Herald has a daily half-page story, called "Timelines", about a usually well-known person who has recently died. Today's page concentrated on Alan's unusual early life experiences, as detailed by lifelong family friend, Ian Pollard, and the series editor. The obituary can be seen here on The Sydney Morning Herald's website or here on walksydneystreets.net.

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader    9 September 2008

The Leader carried photos from their previous stories and some kind comments after Alan's passing. The story also appears on their web site

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Village Voice    8 September 2008

The inner western newspaper's tribute to Alan showed him next to Sydney's most colourful traffic signals box. 

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Nine Network Today Show     5 September 2008

A segment about Alan's walking life was shown nationally this morning in Nine's Today show. Alan's family greatly appreciate the kindness shown to him by all journalists and photographers. They made him feel at ease, even though he was always very worked up before any media request. This was because he worried that he would let them down by being too nervous to speak properly or not being able to carry out the wishes of the photographer..

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Daily Telegraph     5 September 2008

The Telegraph's tribute to Alan included a treasured photo of him near the northern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can see the story and photos here

The same item was carried by Brisbane's Courier Mail.

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Radio    5 September 2008

702 ABC Sydney and 92.5 ABC Central Coast broadcast an interview with Cumberland Newspapers' editor-in-chief, Simon Holt, in which he said that everyone should get out on the streets and go for a walk in honour of Alan. Tributes were also broadcast by 2GB and 2CH.

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Mt Druitt & St Marys Standard    3 September 2008

The Standard named Alan as "one of [its] favourite personalities" in its 11th item about him.

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Alan's Passing     2 September 2008

Alan died peacefully at 3.00 this morning from complications after a successful hip replacement. In memory of Alan we will retain the site and continue to add accumulated photos of his discoveries. We trust that this will still help to brighten your day and encourage exercise in the interests of better health.

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Visitors to Walk Sydney Streets - Photos

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