Vic Garth (9 September 1912 – 10 April 2005) was town crier in Hobart, Tasmania, for more than 20 years, until his death in April 2005 at the age of 92. Though battling cancer for several years, he continued to greet cruise ships as they arrived, and frequently appeared at Hobart's Salamanca Market on Saturdays. In 2003 he became known as the oldest town crier in the world.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Hobart seeks passionate loudmouths". abc.net.au. ABC Tasmania. 30 July 2005. Retrieved 30 April 2010. [dead link]
External links
edit- T Wayne Fox, "Oldest town crier honored", Church News, 25 September 2004
- "World's oldest town crier has no plans to retire" - AAP[dead link]
- "Hobart Council pays tribute to town crier" - ABC Online
- John L. Hart, "Town's crier a good member-missionary", Church News, 5 July 2003
- "And also for mention..." - QUEST
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