Pioneering broadcaster Hugh Cornish, the primary particular person on Queensland tv, has died aged 90.

Most lately a resident on the Renaissance Retirement Village at Victoria Level, he died this week.

Mr Cornish delivered the primary Queenslan tv broadcast from 9 at Mt Coot-tha on August 16, 1959, however no tape exists of that second.

“Good night Brisbane, welcome to tv,’’ he reportedly mentioned earlier than the state’s first tv information story.

He was the host of Brisbane Tonight, a profitable media govt, TV and radio presenter, sequence producer, program supervisor voice over artist, fundraiser and composer. 

When analog tv indicators had been switched off on Might 28, 2013, Cornish was introduced again to formally swap off the transmission sign.

His son Tim Cornish mentioned on a social media put up he was “the best gentleman you may ever hope to satisfy….
“Final night time we misplaced one of many remaining burning stars.”

Managing director of 9 Queensland Kylie Blucher mentioned “His face and voice turned a trusted presence in numerous properties. For many years, he introduced heat, professionalism, and dedication to Channel 9’s display screen.:
Veteran newsman Brett DeBritz mentioned, “All people who grew up within the sixties and seventies knew his face. He was the man who introduced native present affairs to Channel 9, and he was additionally an entertainer. Lots of people owe their careers to him.” 

In 2001, he was awarded the Centenary Medal and later named a Queensland Nice from the state authorities. 

Supply: Courier Mail, Every day Mail