Albert
Watson
(Bert)
Newton
AM MBE
Born in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Ancestors 
Son of Joseph James Newton
and Gladys Irene (McNulty) Newton
Brother of
Alice Mary Newton, [private brother (1920s - unknown)], [private brother (1920s - unknown)], Robert Newton and Elizabeth Newton
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 83
in Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Profile last modified
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Biography
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Albert Watson 'Bert' NEWTON was born on 23 July 1938 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia to Joseph Newton and Gladys McNulty. The youngest son of six children.
Patti McGRATH and Bert NEWTON were married on 9 November 1974 at St. Dominic’s Church, Camberwell, Victoria, Australia. They have 2 children.
He passed away on 30 October 2021 at O’Neill House in Prahran, Victoria, Australia.
Bert was well respected and considered a national icon in Melbourne. On a rainy day in Melbourne, 12 November 2021, a state funeral for Bert was held at St Patrick's Cathedral[1]. The night before, the lights at many theatres in Melbourne were dimmed out of respect in a salute to "our dear old Bert". The service was televised on the 7 Network. Due to Covid-19 restrictions only 500 people were invited to attend. Not only members of the Government and show business and radio personalities attended but also many from behind the scenes such as cameramen and makeup artists who had worked with Bert were included.
Bert loved people and people loved Bert.
AWARDS
The Logies (originally known as TV Week Logie Awards) are the Australian Television awards that began in 1959. They are annually awarded and voted for by both public and the entertainment industry covering 20 categories. From inception till his death Bert amassed a total of 36 Logie Awards in various categories (national and state). From 1966 until 2020 Bert hosted 20 of the award shows[2].
Gold Logies (The highest honour)[3]
- 1979: Winner - Gold Logie for The Don Lane Show 9 Network
- 1981: Winner - Gold Logie for The Don Lane Show 9 Network
- 1982: Winner - Gold Logie for The Don Lane Show 9 Network
- 1984: Winner - Gold Logie for The Don Lane Show 9 Network
- 2006: Nominated - Gold Logie for Good Morning Australia Network 10
- 2007: Nominated - Gold Logie for Bert's Family Feud and 20 to 1 Network 10
In 1988 Bert was inducted into the Logie Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution and achievements in the TV industry[4]
The Mo Awards are Australia's entertainment industry awards, which began in 1975
- 1996 Supporting Musical Theatrical Performer
HONOURS
- 1979: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his work in the performing arts (15 June 1979)[5]
- 2006: Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the entertainment industry as a presenter, actor and comedian, and through support for a range of medical research and charitable organisations (12 June 2006)[6]
Sources
Notes: Due to Australian Privacy Laws additional sources will follow as available.
- ↑ State Funeral: Department of Premier and Cabinet https://www.vic.gov.au/state-memorial-service-bert-newton-am-mbe
- ↑ Wikipedia: "Logie Awards" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logie_Awards (accessed November 15, 2021).
- ↑ Wikipedia: "Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Logie_Award_for_Most_Popular_Personality_on_Australian_Television (accessed November 14, 2021).
- ↑ Wikipedia: "Logie Hall of Fame" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logie_Hall_of_Fame (accessed November 15, 2021).
- ↑ Wikipedia: "1979 Birthday Honours" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_Birthday_Honours (accessed November 14, 2021).
- ↑ Wikipedia: "2006 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Queen%27s_Birthday_Honours_(Australia) (accessed November 14, 2021).
- Wikipedia contributors, "Bert Newton," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bert_Newton&oldid=1054876979 (accessed November 14, 2021). Wikipedia:Bert Newton
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4895246 Wikidata: Item Q4895246
- Warner Bros. International Television Productions, 2020, Who Do You Think You Are, Season 9, Episode 11 (2), Albert Watson (Bert) Newton AM MBE, screen date 26 May 2020, SBS One, Australian domestic broadcast
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