Author Topic: 100,000 posts (Read 1148 times)

Wild Rose · « **on:** April 06, 2025, 05:53:40 PM »

Congratulations Kev Murphy for achieving 100,000 posts

Well done that is a lot of jokes and other stuff

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2025, 06:33:31 PM »

Impressive Kev..

I may have to reduce the count to a mere 1000..

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2026, 09:35:44 AM »

I note that Kev has been absent for a bit.
Did he finally run out of jokes ?

Williamson · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2026, 10:47:43 AM »

Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on January 23, 2026, 09:35:44 AM

I note that Kev has been absent for a bit.
Did he finally run out of jokes ?

Many, many calls & messages from Russell, Jonathan and me to Kev have not been answered. I emailed VicPol at Portland for a welfare check, received a response saying he’s okay.

That was in October, I've emailed VicPol again.

Williamson · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2026, 01:18:18 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on January 23, 2026, 10:47:43 AM

That was in October, I've emailed VicPol again.

Just received another email from Portland VicPol ....

Mr MURPHY does not reside in Portland any longer.

Apart from the obvious, ie. Kev has moved from Portland, I hope it does not mean worse. Don't suppose there is any way of finding out anything definite either way.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2026, 03:00:47 PM »

I guess the only way to find out is to drive there and hopefully speak to his neighbours...

If only it wasn't so far away...

Williamson · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2026, 03:28:08 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 23, 2026, 03:00:47 PM

I guess the only way to find out is to drive there and hopefully speak to his neighbours...

If only it wasn't so far away...

May be a letter to neighbours. Anyone know how to write a letter these days? There might be a Youtube video.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2026, 03:51:59 PM »

With the price of stamps these days it might be cheaper to drive there...

Williamson · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2026, 03:56:27 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 23, 2026, 03:51:59 PM

With the price of stamps these days it might be cheaper to drive there...

If you're prepared to pay the fuel bill, I'll forgo the cost of the stamps.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2026, 04:59:50 PM »

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2026, 05:54:03 PM »

I'm sure you could find out via the department that handles births deaths marriages etc in Victoristan.

Williamson · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2026, 06:15:07 PM »

Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on January 23, 2026, 05:54:03 PM

I'm sure you could find out via the department that handles births deaths marriages etc in Victoristan.

Yeah, but that assumes the worst case scenario.

From a quick look at the BDM.vic.gov.au website it seems that there is not a public register of deaths, you need to apply for a death certificate, to do that you need to be eligible to apply, ie. a family member (ie. we ain't eligible), and then go through a few hoops and over a few hurdles, as well as pay a fee. And then wait a coupla weeks.

In the meantime, I hope Kev isn't reading these posts - although if he his, I expect a prompt, and not very complimentary post from him.

Come on Kev, get stuck into us callous, insensitive, morbid bastards.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2026, 04:11:36 PM »

I tried to ring Kev just after the National Rally in Toowoomba and never got a response

Wild Rose · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2026, 04:14:23 PM »

Last time he was on OzSTOC was 28th September last year

Williamson · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2026, 09:06:45 PM »

Messaged the strawberry farm at Portland, they are not sure if they know Kev, asked for photo, I can’t find one, anyone got a good pic?

Brock · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2026, 09:32:54 PM »

I havent heard from Kev for a while, and dont have his number.

OK, Found his number but it goes to message bank

ppopeye · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2026, 10:09:39 PM »

I am going to be in or near Porrland in a week or so and will try and say hello. Does anyone have Kevs address.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2026, 10:23:49 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on January 23, 2026, 01:18:18 PM

Quote from: Williamson on January 23, 2026, 10:47:43 AM
That was in October, I've emailed VicPol again.

Just received another email from Portland VicPol ....

Mr MURPHY does not reside in Portland any longer.

Apart from the obvious, ie. Kev has moved from Portland, I hope it does not mean worse. Don't suppose there is any way of finding out anything definite either way.

Quote from: ppopeye on January 30, 2026, 10:09:39 PM

I am going to be in or near Porrland in a week or so and will try and say hello. Does anyone have Kevs address.

He doesn't reside in Portland any more Gary.

See Williamsons post above .

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2026, 10:32:18 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on January 30, 2026, 09:06:45 PM

Messaged the strawberry farm at Portland, they are not sure if they know Kev, asked for photo, I can’t find one, anyone got a good pic?

I think the strawberry farm changed owners and that's why Kev stopped servicing their computers and why his supply of strawberries stopped.
So chances are they wouldn't really know him but I guess we have nothing to lose by showing them a photo...

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2026, 10:40:59 PM »

Quote from: ppopeye on January 30, 2026, 10:09:39 PM

I am going to be in or near Porrland in a week or so and will try and say hello. Does anyone have Kevs address.

I have it, Garry...

It's 2/70 Hurd St, Portland.

Even if he's not in Portland anymore it might be worth calling around to talk to his neighbours.
He was pretty thick with the one opposite his Unit.

Also might be worth talking to the local motorcycle shop as he was on really friendly terms with the owner.
Probably worth asking at the Woolworths Supermarket next door as well as he was very well known there.

Fingers crossed we can get some answers...

Williamson · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2026, 07:20:45 AM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 30, 2026, 10:32:18 PM

..... we have nothing to lose by showing them a photo.

He's not hard to recognise, aye?

I also found this one on his FB page (inactive since 2023),

Last time I remember Kev riding to an RTE was Ararat June 2023.

Sent both pics to the strawberry farm, hopefully I'll hear back soon.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2026, 08:59:28 AM »

I contacted the local bike shop and, as far as he knows, Kev is in Melbourne.
He did say more but I won't go into details here...
He also said he received your email, Michael so if he finds out any more, he'll let you know via email...

Wild Rose · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2026, 01:25:55 PM »

Williamson · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2026, 02:05:50 PM »

Have thrown the net a little wider in search of any information re. Kev's health and whereabouts, will post more info as it's received.

Nigel · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2026, 07:27:01 PM »

It's been a while since I spoke with Kev. Just rang, and went to the message bank straight away. Not surprised!
Not sure what the next step should be, privacy laws blah blah blah.
I read, thats its possible he`s in Melbourne atm.
Haven't been across this thread for a while, so I`m a lot out of touch in many areas.
So any news from any source will be welcome.
Thanks.

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Author Topic: 100,000 posts (Read 1148 times)