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Gordon River Gorge with Ronnie Morrison

by Jack and Jude 11 Feb 15:08 UTC
Filming on the Gordon River with Ronnie Morrison and Franz Docherty © jackandjude.com

While shooting the Garry Kerr film "Two men in a Punt" we travelled upstream on the Gordon River in SW Tasmania to the Denison River. Travelling in 5 m tinnies with 60 hp outboards, the lead piloted by Ronnie Morrison carrying the sound lady and Jack and Jude, followed by his son, Deek taking the cameraman and producer.

This journey traversed the narrow Gordon River Gorge where we encountered enormous overfalls. Exciting and dangerous as well, but Ronnie Morrison's knowledge and skills saw us safely through and return.

Sadly, a few weeks ago, our good mate and mentor, Ronnie Morrison passed away peacefully in his sleep. A lover of Nature and his fellow travellers, Ronnie will be greatly missed. His work improving the community will be remembered with sincere appreciation. Cheerio Ronnie, we hope your're smiling down upon us from a front row spot in heaven.

This article has been provided by the courtesy of jackandjude.com

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