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1991. Father Bob with singer Angry Anderson and social worker Les Twentyman at the footy in Melbourne raising money, and awareness, ahead of Homeless Week. Photo: Brett Faulkner
Father Bob: A life in photos
One of Melbourne’s most colourful and beloved characters, Father Bob Maguire has died, aged 88. We take a look back a remarkable life dedicated to helping others.
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1993: Father Bob at the Open Family Foundation.
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1995: Father Bob at the launch of new TV commercal for the Open Family charity. Photo: Richard Cisar-Wright
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1997: Father Bob blesses the Crown Casino Complex and its surrounds. Photo: Craig Borrow
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2003: Father Bob with his dog Franklin. Photo: Sharon Walker
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2004: Father Bob Maguire.
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2005: TV personality John Safran, with Father Bob Maguire, in Sydney to promote TV show "Speaking In Tongues".
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2005: Father Bob and John Safran in a promotional photo for the SBS show 'Speaking in Tongues'.
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2006: Father Bob Maguire performs the blessing of the animals in South Melbourne. Photo: Ian Currie
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2007: Father Bob Maguire with artists Kylie McKenna, Jared Bryan, Darren Smith and Hayley Russell ahead of performing The Father Bob Rap at a Twilight Variety Club show. Photo: Craig Borrow
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2008: Father Bob Maguire was subjected to abuse and aggression as more people looking for help from his already-stretched charity and sometimes had to be turned away. Photo: Aaron Francis
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2009: Father Bob Maguire ahead of his 75th birthday.
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2009: Father Bob Maguire at Saint Peter and Paul's church in South Melbourne. Maguire was facing pressure from the-then Melbourne Archbishop, Denis Hart, to resign but refused.
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2009: Father Bob Maguire weighs into a debate on whether football should be played on Good Friday. Maguire said yes, as long as the match starts after 3pm service. Photo: Craig Borrow
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2009: Father Bob Maguire celebrates mass at Saints Peter and Paul in South Melbourne in September, 2009.
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2009: Father Bob Maguire and Li Cunxin on the red carpet for the premiere of Mao's Last Dancer. Photo: Julie Kiriacoudis
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2009: Father Bob Maguire promoting Leader’s Feed Melbourne Campaign. Photo: David Smith
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2009: Father Bob Maguire with his dog Franklin after it was agreed he could stay on as parish priest of Saints Peter and Paul Church in South Melbourne until 2012.
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2009: Fr Bob Maguirec composes a letter to the then-Melbourne Archbishop after refusing to resign from the parish. After a compromise was reached, Fr Bob was allowed to continue to serve until 2012. Photo Jay Town
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2009: Father Bob with Aussie boxer Henry Nissen. Photo: Tim Carrafa
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2009: Father Bob Maguire gives his annual Christmas message.
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2009: Father Bob at Dundas Newsagency, Albert Park. He says it's not a sin to pray to win lotto. Photo: Jon Hargest
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2009: Father Bob at Melbourne Storm training at Princes Park. He takes a drink of Cooper Cronk's gatorade after blessing him with water. Photo: Colleen Petch
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2009: Father Bob promoting the annual Feed Melbourne Campaign.
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2010: Father Bob Maguire, 76, received a Council of the Ageing award for helping the underprivileged.
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2010: Father Bobat Brighton Baths.
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2011: Father Bob behind his desk at his South Melbourne parish after being named Victorian of the Year.
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2011: Father Bob Maguire with his latest innovation, a drive-through confessional at his South Melbourne church. The stunt was just a bit of fun for April Fool’s Day.
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2011: Father Bob Maguire, 77, delivers his final Christmas Mass service before his forced retirement in January 2012. Photo: Stuart McEvoy
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2011: Father Bob after being named Victorian of the Year.
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2012: Street artist Luke Cornish, who goes by the moniker E.L.K, with his Archibald Prize entry of Father Bob Maguire. Photo: Bob Barker
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2012: Father Bob has his own bobblehead.
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2012: Father Bob Maguire enjoying a bowl at Fitzroy. Photo: Matt Murphy
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2012: Father Bob reads from a resignation letter as he announces his retirement. Photo: Fiona Hamilton
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2012: Father Bob Maguire announces his retirement.
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2012: Father Bob Maguire with a portait of him painted by Peter Ferrier for the annual Archibald Prize. Photo: Craig Borrow
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2014: Father Bob Maguire and long-time collaborator John Safran at Middle Brighton Baths ahead of the Bayside Literary Series. Photo: Chris Eastman
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2016: Father Bob joined Mark Ceff for the annual toy run at Victoria Park delivering charity and goodwill to those who need it most over the festive season. Picture: Christopher Chan
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2017: Mem Rivers and Father Bob in the community kitchen in South Melbourne. Photo: Wayne Taylor
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2019: Father Bob Maguire addresses the Extinction Rebellion 'Climate Rally' in solidarity with the Global Climate Strike in Melbourne, Friday, May 24, 2019. Photo:. David Crosling/AAP
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2020: Father Bob at his charity offices in Albert Park. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
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2020: Father Bob at his charity offices in Albert Park. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
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2020: Father Bob recovering after eye surgery in Melbourne. Picture: Supplied
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Father Bob. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
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2021: Father Bob, 86, was forced to hand in his driver’s licence after being dobbed in by a member of the public for poor driving. Picture: Jason Edwards
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