Comments on: Tribute to Errol Battersby (aka Jim Beam)

By: Steve Symons

Steve Symons — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:58:08 +0000

Wow, I really need to start watching/reading the news more. I only just found out, 5 1/2 years late, that Jim died. He used to live down the road from me in Yokine, 25+ years ago. He actually lived next door to a school friend of mine, and that’s how I first met him. Always friendly and one of the nicest celebrities I have ever met. He even wrote a personal reference for me when I was applying for jobs. So devastated to hear of his passing. Just wish I had kept in contact with him after we moved out of the area. Belated sympathies to his family and friends.

By: Jim Slade

Jim Slade — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:04:26 +0000

It was very sad to read this website which referred to the passing of Errol Battersby whom I worked with at 5 KA in Adelaide. I didn’t know him as Big Red, but I can understand how the name evolved. As for “Jim Beam” I can only ponder. RIP Errol. Jim Slade

By: brendan donnellan

brendan donnellan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:51:57 +0000

Today, March 13, 2013. I am honestly saddened by the news. I did not know. He was a great bloke and great drinker. We had some fantastic times. God I wish I had known about his passing. My sincere condolences to all his mates. If you need to contact me, email me. beedee@iinet.net.au

Saddended

Brendan

By: simon reeve

simon reeve — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:59:06 +0000

Ken, Gary, Mouse, Murray and all
My father told me of Jim’s passing a couple of weeks back and I’ve only just discovered this incredible website thanks to Lesley Bradford. It’s wonderful that the big fella can be remembered in such a way and belatedly I add my condolences to those who were close to him. Jim was a damn fine fella, a superb radio talent and larger than life in every way. He was always very good to me as a young buck and I have very fond memories of the man who reminded me in the nicest possible sense of a Big Red version of Baloo from The Jungle Book!
RIP Jim.
Simon Reeve