Don Seccombe (television presenter)
Australian television presenter
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Donald Alexander Leslie Seccombe (22 February 1931 - 30 December 1993) was an Australian Logie Award-winning television presenter.
Don Seccombe | |
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Don Seccombe, 1954 | |
| Born | 22 February 1931 |
| Died | 30 December 1993 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | television presenter |
| Years active | 1949 to present |
| Known for | working at the Nine Network's Brisbane station, QTQ-9 |
| Television | Nine News, I've Got a Secret, A Flood of Memories |
Early life
He is best known for his association with QTQ-9 in Brisbane where he worked from 1962 to 1985.[1] During this time, Seccombe anchored Nine News, hosted the game show I've Got a Secret and presented documentaries.[2]
When he was paired with Melody Iliffe on Nine News in the 1960s, it's believed they formed the first male/female newsreading duo in Australia, which is still seen on many news bulletins throughout Australia.[3]
Seccombe is often remembered for his coverage of the 1974 Brisbane flood.[4][2] In one piece to camera at a flood damaged home, Seccombe was left on the verge of tears as he surveyed a private library of books which were destroyed by floodwaters.[5]
With Frank Warrick, he co-hosted A Flood of Memories - a television special reflecting on the tenth anniversary of the floods in 1984.[5]
Prior to joining QTQ-9, Seccombe worked in radio. Seccombe and his natural and relaxed style of delivery first came to attention in the late 1940s when he was a newsreader for the Queensland Radio News Service.[6] He later hosted shows on 4BC in the 1950s including I Love Movies and the music quiz show Stop the Music.[7][8]
In 1967, Seccombe won a Logie Award for Most Popular Male Personality (Queensland).[9]
Personal life
He retired in 1985.[2]