"Sir" John Walsh

[Paul Theroff]

Just for the sake of reading about an eccentric:

Obituary of an Australian eccentric using the title "Sir", though he says he isn't claiming to have been knighted, and also the title "Duke of Ronceray".


WALSH, John Francis Patrick Cyril Colclough (Sir John Walsh of Brannagh)

Publication: Herald Sun
Date Listed: 4/9/2025
Location: Clifton Hill
04/11/1939 - 13/08/2025
Sadly missed by his partner Pauline, brothers Kevin, Brian (dec) Dennis and nieces, nephews and friends
Rest in Peace

source: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/walsh-john-francis-patrick-cyril-colclough-sir-john-walsh-of-brannagh/6321493/


His entry in Who's Who calls him "Duke de Ronceray".

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Here is one story about his troubles:

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/dec/16/pensioner-who-accused-judges-of-conspiring-against-him-avoids-jail-on-norfolk-island


There are many stories about him online for those interested in reading more.