Professor Stuart Macintyre AO, FAHA, FASSA Late of Brunswick West
Professor Stuart Macintyre died on 22 November 2021 aged 74 years.
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Desmond Moore — 13 December 2021
We cannot afford to lose really good Historians so Stuart's passing is a serious blow for the propagation of Australian History
Kerry Taylor — 1 December 2021
I was very lucky to work with Stuart at the Heritage Council these past few years. I was always struck by his encyclopaedic memory, his kind and unassuming demeanour and his punctuality! Australia has lost an intellectual giant who never forgot the delight of people and family. Vale Stuart.
Jon Bloomfield — 30 November 2021
A lovely, kind and generous man; a wonderful companion to Martha; principled in his beliefs and dedicated in his work: we will miss him. We send our love and deep sympathy to Martha, May and Jessie. Very best wishes from Jane Woddis and Jon Bloomfield
Nathan Gardner — 30 November 2021
Thank you, Stuart, for being such an excellent teacher of history and of how to live a good and meaningful life.
Ann Curthoys — 30 November 2021
Stuart was such a major figure and influence in the field of Australian history, as so many others have said. I especially thank him for helping us better understand the history of the Communist Party. He will be so much missed.
Owen Bevan — 30 November 2021
It is with sincere sadness that am reflecting upon the too early passing of a special first cousin, Stuart. His mother and mine were very close sisters and during my childhood years I was fortunate to benefit from that circumstance, even though our two families resided in different capital cities. In our adult years I have been well aware of Stuart's quite astonishingly brilliant achievements and the accompanying respect and regard in which he has been held across Australia and, I'm sure, beyond its shores. He was always much loved by his Aunty Margaret who frequently sang his praises among family and friends at every opportunity. Thank you Stuart and may you rest now in God's care and keeping.Your admiring cousin, Owen
Rosalie Triolo — 30 November 2021
Thank you, Stuart for all you did for Australian History - and for History in Australian schools,Rosalie.
Jude Bloomfield — 30 November 2021
Mary's exquisite tribute summed up to me Stuart's most endearing human qualities which imbued his historical research, writing, teaching and public roles as much as his relationship to his kids and grandkids - his curiosity about the world and people, desire to understand and share his knowledge and sense of adventure. Personally I will always be grateful for the support he and Marthe gave me as a young student in Cambridge who felt socially at sea and hospitality when I visited Australia. I will remember Stuart's gentle... and not so gentle mocking of absurdity ... his courage and enlarged empathy in the face of his painful illness. Condolences and long life to Martha and all the family Love Jude (London UK)
Sally Young — 30 November 2021
I will always fondly recall tutorials in Stuart's book-lined office as a student. More recently, I will never forget examples of his wisdom, kind words and encouragement. The speakers today drew a wonderful picture of a rich, full life, filled with rewarding work, passionate interests and loving family and friends. My deepest sympathies to Jessie and to Stuart's family.
Erik Eklund — 30 November 2021
Stuart examined my PhD thesis and he always remembered my name at Labour History conferences for which I was eternally grateful. I was sorry I wasn't able to come to the service. He was a model scholar and a good citizenship and will be sorely missed.
Phoebe Kelloway — 30 November 2021
Stuart supervised my thesis, and I'm grateful for his guidance, encouragement and patience. He was very generous with his time, and I'll miss his insights. I'm fortunate to have been one of his students. Thank you, Stuart. Vale. My deepest condolences to Martha and Stuart's whole family, his friends and colleagues.
Kate Ing (Ne Proctor) — 30 November 2021
I feel privileged to have been related to Stuart. I am a first cousin on his Mothers side of the family.I have fond childhood memories of Aunty Alison, Uncle Forbes, Stuart, Sandy and Clem (Jamie) driving out from Hawthorn to visit us at our family home Woodleigh Estate Mt Evelyn for barbecues or Christmas get togethers. He even had a way of leaving a stamp on my memory of him back then. I also feel privileged that we were briefly reunited at my fathers funeral in 2013. He approached me then with his warm and generous open heart to take time for conversation amongst the 200 present in the room. Love and sincere condolences to all the Macintyre family.
Dr Jan Penney — 30 November 2021
A lovely service. Special tribute from Jan Penney who was one of the other historians who served as chair of the Heritage Council prior to Stuart together with Graeme Davison.Vale Stuart
Shane Cahill — 30 November 2021
I was the beneficiary of Stuarts's wisdom, kindness and boundless generosity as a thesis supervisor. Thank you Stuart for all of your patience in guiding me through the challenges of research and writing in so many enjoyable and enlightening discussions at the corner at University House.
Jody Ellis — 30 November 2021
As a post graduate student attending Stuart's tutorials some years ago, I will always remember his kindness, generosity and warmth. He will be missed by so many. Sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Michael Evans — 30 November 2021
Stuart's life and work has been a model for a generation of historians, including me, and will continue to be so. I've always enjoyed and benefitted from each of my contacts with Stuart over the years.
Max Ogden — 30 November 2021
I only knew Stuart slightly until about 3 years ago, when Michael Beahan & I sat down with him one day to get this advice as to how we might access an ARC grant to research & write the history of union education. We had floundered for a few years before this discussion.He was immediately enthusiastic and via his wisdom and guidance, we received that grant, & every cent we asked for. Then Stuart played a significant role in establishing the major themes of the study, and the people we would employ.We have just completed the first very good conference arising form the study, but unfortunately Stuart was too ill to participate. However when the project is completed shortly, Stuart will have played a large role in assisting another important element of labour history to be recorded, and it will fit well with so much of his previous labour history studies. He was such a wise and pleasant person to have worked with, even if it was only for 3 short years.
Sandra McComb — 30 November 2021
Stuart is remembered warmly on so many occasions through his contributions to publishing in Melbourne and beyond. I valued so highly his advice and reflections over the years.
Chris Healy — 30 November 2021
Thank you Stuart for your example as a patient supervisor, an exemplary teacher, a writer who made history matter and a wise colleague. My condolences to Martha and your family. Chris
Olivia Tasevski — 30 November 2021
I was lucky enough to be taught by Stuart during my history honours year in 2014. Aside from having an outstanding intellect and being a wonderful writer, Stuart was also a kind, thoughtful and generous teacher and human being and this is how I will remember him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Sianan Healy — 30 November 2021
Farewell Stuart. Your kindness and generosity to your students and colleagues will not be forgotten; nor will your immense contribution to Australian history.
Kate Darian-Smith — 29 November 2021
Stuart will be so missed. A kind and generous friend and colleague, and extraordinary history. My warmest sympathies to Martha and family.
Nick Matteo — 29 November 2021
Having lived across the street for almost 40 years, I have seen first hand the rigour, time and dedication that has resulted in Stuart's extraordinary contribution in service of our Australian project.I will miss his neighbourliness - warm, a constant open countenance and funny. An entertaining quip or anecdote always at hand. A man who wore his learning lightly.I will miss his daily run. The lanky, slightly stiff armed gait disappearing down the street, often accompanied by a delighted canine companion maned usually after some hero or other from the pantheon of Stuart's mighty Brown and Gold.But mostly I will miss Stuart's face framed neatly in his study window as he worked lit from beneath by a soft lamp light that shone for the front of his home providing to us outside a constant and enduring comfort that all is well.
Carolyn Rasmussen — 29 November 2021
Farewell Stuart. Australian history - past and present - has been immeasurably enriched by your wide-ranging contributions.
Susan Hemer — 29 November 2021
I am sorry that I am not able to be there in Melbourne today. Best wishes to you all, and I'll be online with you.
Ellen Warne — 29 November 2021
Stuart was an inspirational historian whose contribution to the discipline and national debates mattered. He was also a huge influence at the University of Melbourne.
Shurlee Swain — 29 November 2021
Fond memories of a fine historian and a valued colleague and friend. Sympathies to all the family
Field Rickards — 29 November 2021
A wonderful colleague and fellow runner. Sincere condolences to Martha and family.
Sheila Fitzpatrick — 29 November 2021
Stuart is irreplaceable. Apart from his erudition and openness, I will particularly remember his generosity.
John Lamb — 29 November 2021
My apologies for not being able to get down to Melbourne. Stuart's support and guidance was appreciated.
Anne Beggs-Sunter — 29 November 2021
Stuart was a great champion of Australian history, and an inspiration to so many students. His warm smile will be greatly missed,
Margaret Jolly — 29 November 2021
Dearest Martha, family and friends. As we agreed I will be with you all virtually this morning and hope to come to Melbourne to be with you in a few weeks time. Stuart was extraordinary - not just a brilliant and prolific historian and an inspiring teacher and mentor to so many but a witty, generous and good man worthy of your adoration. Hugs Margaret
Jon Piccini — 29 November 2021
Vale, Stuart Macintyre. Who was instrumental in my becoming a historian, and played such a vital role as supporter and mentor in the lives of so many. My condolences to family and friends.
Gareth Evans — 29 November 2021
Martha and familyDeepest condolences from Merran and me on your heartbreaking loss. Stuart was not only an irreplaceable giant of Australian historical scholarshiip, with so much more still to give, but a thoroughly decent and principled human being. And one who was rather kinder to me - maybe because we were both Hawks tragics - than to most of my ideologically-backsliding colleagues in the Hawke-Keating governments. Had hoped very much to be personally present at Ormond today but didn't beat the Covid numbers cut. But will be very much there in spirit, as will be thousands of other Australians, to mourn the passing of one of our truly greats.
Ruth Robles McColl — 29 November 2021
Stuart is remembered for being a wonderful man who made us laugh out loud and scream down the hills at Aireys !! Though I knew he was important, I never really knew Stuart, the esteemed professor, he was always the funny man who told scary stories and took us on thrill rides at the beach we are forever grateful to have been a part of your lives when we came to Australia xx
Lucinda Peterson — 29 November 2021
Vale Stuart. Among many things, a thoughtful and wonderful Heritage Council Chair, a proud dad and grandpa and a tragic Hawthorn supporter. Lovely person. Rest easy now Stuart.
Martin Crotty — 29 November 2021
My condolences to family. Like so many others, I'll be forever grateful for Stuart's support and generosity. A terrific scholar, but so much more.
Stephen James — 29 November 2021
Dr Macintyre, as I knew and addressed him in the mid-1980s at the University of Melbourne, was a warm, generous and insightful teacher and supervisor. I will always remember him fondly. A great historian and defender of the humanities. Vale Professor Macintyre.
Damien Welch — 29 November 2021
I was lucky enough to work for Stuart during his time as Chair, Heritage Council Vic. No matter the occasion, Stuart was always generous, erudite, modest and on point and I marvelled at his incredibly broad knowledge of history and place. A great and good man. Vale.
Penny Russell — 29 November 2021
Measured, gracious, generous and wise, Stuart has shaped Australian history for a generation. He will be sorely missed.
Diane Kirkby — 29 November 2021
Stuart was a rare and memorable combination of intellect, grace, humour, great generosity and political commitment. These qualities made him a good friend and an inspirational mentor. I was a beneficiary like so many others and feel fortunate indeed to have known and worked with him. My sincere condolences to Martha and the family on their loss.
Tyson Retz — 29 November 2021
Stuart would take visiting scholars to the MCG to see a live AFL match. At halftime they would climb to the top of the highest tier and look down over the centre of Melbournes sporting culture. Upon returning to our seats with him and two German historians several years ago, I asked Stuart how many people have you brought up here? 100s he replied, casually and almost dismissively, as if the question aimed to quantify his generosity. Stuart was preternaturally generous, but he was also dutiful. He acted out of a profound sense of the moral obligations of every situation. His generosity was an expression of his moral consciousness. That is the person I will miss.
Jonathan Ritchie — 29 November 2021
I am one of the many students who had the great good fortune to have been supervised through my PhD by Stuart. Always on the ball; ever interested in my work; supportive, probing, but invariably friendly - he has been my role model, the target to aim for if never to achieve. Thank you, Stuart. I wish I was able to say this to you directly over a glass of red at University House, but I will always be deeply grateful.
Colin Filer — 29 November 2021
My fondest memory of Stuart dates from the time when he came to stay in my flat in Glasgow when he was researching one of his lesser-known works, Little Moscows. It must have been 1978. Each morning, Stuart would stride out of the flat on his way to collect the memories of some ancient Scottish communists who had briefly occupied the commanding heights of a couple of local councils in the 1930s. And each evening he would return with some enchanting tales of times long past. Stuart's laconic sense of humour, always present in the stories that he told, was a perfect antidote to the miserable sectarianism of Glaswegian Marxists in the late 1970s, as we struggles in vain against the terrible dawn of Margaret Thatcher's reign over the Disunited Kingdom. And the same laconic sense of humour, now applied to the state of his own body as well as the state of the world, was still present when I last saw him in July. Goodbye Stuart.
Dr Deborah Jordan — 29 November 2021
I first came across Stuart in his role as Ormond college tutor, I an irreverent undergraduate. Like so many, though, over the years I grew to recognise and respect his integrity, his compassion, his mentorship, and his enormous contribution to Australian History.
Janet Butler — 29 November 2021
I was a recipient of Stuarts generosity and kindness when he mentored me, an unknown to him until then, in navigating the ARC grant application process. I have never forgotten, and am deeply saddened by his loss. My condolences to his family.
Brian Aarons — 29 November 2021
Stuart, friend and comrade, you made a huge contribution to Australian history, especially Australian labour history, and more widely to the progressive public discourse around and for a more just and fair society. You were also a kind, generous and thoughtful human being. We will greatly miss you but your legacy will live on, not only in your prolific output of publications but also in the many people and institutions that you helped, nurtured and developed. You will be with us in spirit as we keep walking along the path that you traveled with us for so many and yet too few years. I regret that an injury prevents me from traveling to Melbourne to attend your memorial in person, but I will be present online ... and definitely in spirit. Vale comrade: it was a full life well lived.
Desley Deacon — 29 November 2021
Two memories of Stuart:I was visiting the department at his invitation. He excitedly told me about the wonderful article by Marilyn Lake he was about to publish. It was 'The Politics of Respectability: Identifying the Masculinist Context.'A younger colleague who knew Stuart and Martha when they were first married remembering them as her ideal of the married couple.
David Lowe — 29 November 2021
Stuart's remarkable corpus of work will continue to help shape our historical thinking and questioning. And his generosity towards others, including younger scholars and historians in the making, was inspirational. It's hard to imagine a greater exemplar of collegiality. Deep sympathy to Martha and family.
Sandra Goldbloom Zurbo — 29 November 2021
Stuart showed me a great kindness when dad was dying, a gesture Ill never forget. I also wont forget your dry, droll wit. Fond memories.
Michael Fabinyi — 29 November 2021
My sincere condolences to Martha and family. I was always struck by Stuart's warmth and generosity, and was very saddened to hear of his passing.
Hugh Taylor — 28 November 2021
I have know Stuart since we were at Scotch. We shared time at Ormond and being on the faculty at Melbourne University. He was a lovely person, considerate and fun to be with who made enormous contributions to our society in so many ways. My sincere condolences to Martha and his family.
Liz Aird — 28 November 2021
Stuart was a fine human being. His contribution was great. We will miss him.
Laura Tamakoshi — 28 November 2021
My condolences and love for you, Martha, and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Peter Conrick — 28 November 2021
Stuart was my tutor in European History A in 1970. He was a gifted teacher who inspired confidence and belief that I could cut it at Melbourne. He belongs in the Australian equivalent of that special corner of Highgate cemetery.
Paige West — 28 November 2021
Sending so much Love and Peace to Martha and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Deborah Gewertz — 28 November 2021
The few times Fred and I met Stuart, we found him warm and welcoming -- engaged and engaging. My deepest condolences.
Dora Kuir -Ayius — 28 November 2021
Condolences from me and my family. Our prayers are with you, Jess and Mary and your extended family. Mipla sore stret long yu.
Christine Owen — 28 November 2021
Deep condolences to Martha and family. I penned a little memory of Stuart to honour the time you were all in Fremantle so many years ago. Very very sad occasion. https://fremantleshippingnews.com.au/2021/11/26/stuart-macintyre-and-his-freo-days-a-memory-not-an-obituary/
Katie Holmes — 28 November 2021
There are so many ways in which Stuart shaped the discipline of History in Australia: as a thinker, writer, teacher, thesis examiner, editor, advocate. Much of that is known and seen. As so many people have commented, his mentorship of younger scholars, including myself, was extensive and generous. He has helped shape the careers of so many historians and in this way his influence on the discipline has been even more profound and lasting. Australian intellectual life is much diminished by his passing.
Simon Foale — 28 November 2021
Sending sincere condolences to Martha and family. For such an intellectual giant, Stuart was always humble, personable, warm, witty and, of course, interesting.
John Hanan — 28 November 2021
David Hanan and John Hanan send their condolences to Martha and family.Stuart was an exceptionally nice person
Alan Atkinson — 28 November 2021
His influence was enormous, especially for a scholar, and all of it for the good. Like many others, I owe him a great deal. Alan Atkinson
Peter Edwards — 28 November 2021
An outstanding contributor to every dimension of historical scholarship. Condolences to his family and all who miss him.
alastair davidson — 27 November 2021
A perfect gentleman;a fine scholar; a comrade ses heures; with a generosity of heart and intellect that ensure that he will be long remembered.Let us pray for a worthy heir to, and in, Ausrralian history
Iain McIntyre — 27 November 2021
Vale, Stuart. Although his many publications had a clear impact on Australian history he also made a huge contribution through the support and help he offered to so many. He will be indeed be sorely missed. Condolences to all who loved him.
David McCallum — 27 November 2021
We played together at school, he went on to make an enormous contribution to history writing. I valued hugely his work on the left, and he left a great legacy for students. Vale, Stuart
Lynne Wrout — 27 November 2021
Dear Martha, Mary, Jessie and family, my thoughts are with you on this sad occasion. Stuart was always encouraging and generous and will be sorely missed. Vale, Stuart
Verity Burgmann — 27 November 2021
Stuart's legacy will be immense. For half a century, from his Young Turkish 'Radical History and Bourgeois Hegemony' in Intervention in 1972 to his forthcoming The Party, his influence on history writing has been profound and his generous help to others legendary. After our meeting in 1980 at 'The Communists and the Labour Movement' conference, he became my dearest and wisest workmate. I will treasure his memory. Condolences to his family and to other friends who loved him.
Melissa Connor — 26 November 2021
Dear Martha & family, my thoughts are with you during this sad time. Ill hold dear my memories of Stuart.
Jude Connor-Macintyre — 26 November 2021
Ill never forget that spectacular holiday in Melbourne, staying on your couch. It was a wonderful winter and special memory. Youre a true inspiration.Lots of love, your great nephew.
Alison Downham Moore — 26 November 2021
Stuart was always a kind and supportive scholar to other historians, particularly those early in their career. His warmth, intelligence, erudition and kindness leaves traces of his spirit in the hearts of so many of us. He did much good for the Australian humanities.
David Palmer — 26 November 2021
A great historian of Australia. And a wonderful person. Stuart was a lifeline for so many labor historians, myself one. We will miss him.
David Murray-Smith — 26 November 2021
Vale Stuart and condolences to Martha and family. Wise, warm, strategic and generous, among his more storied achievements, Stuart - as sometime Board Chair - made a critical contribution to the sustainability of Overland in troubled times; having also i understand previously played a similar role with Meanjin. His counsel was invariably deeply considered and of enduring value. I'll miss the knowing sparkle in his eyes.
Elizabeth Kennedy nee Newland — 26 November 2021
Dear MarthaI was very saddened to learn of the death of Stuart who was my history tutor in the 1970s at Uni of Melb. What an inspiration he was ! and what a wonderful historian. He made me love the study of the Russian revolution I was your and Stuart's student when you took Ormond College tutorials -I remember Stuart and you as very much a couple -it is wonderful to know that you have had many years together and raised your girls and now have many grand children I hope your family provides you with much love comfort and joy at this sad time With sincere sympathyElizabeth
Tony Taylor — 26 November 2021
Vale, Stuart. To me you were a devoted paterfamilias and a generous professional mentor who led an inspirational academic life that brilliantly combined research, reflection, analysis and action.
Neville Norman — 26 November 2021
Great friend and exact contemporary at Ormond in the middle 1960s and Uni colleague all our academic lives. Deepest sympathy to his family. Neville Norman (Economics and 1966 Ormond)
Martin Munz — 26 November 2021
Husband, father, brother, gentleman, scholar, staunch comrade, peerless friend and counsel. From A Proletarian Science, 1980, to The Party: The Communist Party of Australia from Heyday to Reckoning, forthcoming, Stuart illuminated the general from the particular. In seemingly effortless and lucid prose enlivened with acerbic observation and drollery he communicated to general and specialist readers alike through a stream of written work of erudition and theoretical sophistication. It used to be said that 36 people, by virtue of their fidelity to principle and community, integrity, kindness, generosity and wisdom justified each generation, if not Stuart then who?
Judith Smart — 26 November 2021
Thank you to Stuart for all the wonderful work he did for heritage and for his longstanding public activism in support of critical history throughout the so-called history wars. I'm personally greatly indebted to Stuart for his faith in nominating me to edit Australian Historical Studies back in the 1990s. And I have been grateful over many years for his assistance to the Victorian Historical Journal as a referee and patron. I will miss his wisdom and his wide-ranging and profoundly humanist contributions to so many historical debates, but remain grateful for the body of work he has bequeathed us.
Christopher Sheil — 26 November 2021
I met Stuart shortly after he examined my PhD thesis in 1988 and we were in regular touch ever after, up until only three months ago (when he wrote - now so terribly sadly - the he was 'able to work again for most of the day and feeling optimistic'). My admiration for Stuart is limitless, my debts are unpayable, the loss is irreplaceable. Vale teacher, comrade and friend. Deepest condolences to Martha and family.
Michael Beahan — 26 November 2021
Farewell to a fine historian and a warm, gentle, and generous man. Scholarship has lost a stalwart too early. Condolences to his family and those who loved him as I did.
Meredith Burgmann — 26 November 2021
Stuart was a great historian and educator. He was funny and modest and a terrific person to have on your trivia quiz team. He was a good friend and a True Believer to the end
Andrew Milner — 25 November 2021
Stuart was a good socialist, a fine labour historian and, in his day, a very good cricketer. Of all his books I most enjoyed "Little Moscows" and "A Proletarian Science", but no doubt his sadly unfinished history of the CPA will prove his main legacy. John Iremonger once quipped that there could be no better Ernest Scott Professor of History than the earnestly Scottish Stuart Macintyre. Condolences to all who loved and admired Stuart.
David Abraham — 25 November 2021
I met Stuart when we were both resident students in Ormond College. I later had the privilege to serve on the Ormond Council with Stuart. He was a devoted and very loyal member of the Ormond College community and served the Ormond community with distinction and great judgement and leadership.
Tanya Josev — 25 November 2021
Vale Stuart, brilliant scholar and the kindest of people. As one of his doctoral students, I deeply appreciated his gentle advice and encouragement. Despite his relentlessly busy diary, he always had time at a moments notice for a chat, or to read a draft, or to have a chuckle over some archival oddity. For me, the legacy he leaves us is not just in his body of work - powerful, beautiful, incisive writing though it is. It is his wonderful sense of collegiality, of utter decency, his intellect and leadership, that will also never be forgotten. Thank you so much, Stuart. My deepest condolences to all of Stuarts family.
Sandy Gillam — 25 November 2021
Much respected lecturer and tutor, from way back during my university days. You were always generous with your time, ever so patient and encouraging. The body of work you leave behind will continue to inspire new generations of historians.
Rassem Asmar — 25 November 2021
A great comrade , historian and humanist whom I havent met personally , but becomes well known to all through his contribution to our history and an inspiration to our young generations to years to come , will be greatly missed ,heart felt condolences to his family , academia and all socialists Australians .
Zora Simic — 25 November 2021
I had the great honour and privilege to teach a course with Stuart when I was just starting out. He was so generous with his time and knowledge, with colleagues and with students. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Vale Stuart Macintyre.
Dennis Altman — 25 November 2021
deep condolences to the family, and warm memories of a great historian
Robin Derricourt — 25 November 2021
Stuart was a great humanist and a generous and wise adviser alongside his importance as a powerful intellect and guiding light in his discipline. My sympathies to Martha and family in their loss.
Larry Stillman — 25 November 2021
Nancy and I are real sad to hear this. Memories of Stuart: when I visited him and Martha and a new baby in Cambridge in the very cold winter of 1973 and the nice local pub; then he stayed with us in Somerville (by the other Cambridge around 1985); and some very good help over the years since coming back here. A real loss to the country, history and progressive thinking. Larry Stillman/Nancy Otis.
Bronwyn Benn — 25 November 2021
Stuart was one of my lecturers/tutors when I was studying undergraduate history a very long time ago. He was always very kind and encouraging to us young students. I remember him with warmth and respect, and have watched with admiration his subsequent career and transformation into one of Australia's most eminent historians.
Nick Fischer — 25 November 2021
I did not know Stuart well but he played a significant role in my scholarly journey, first as a historian and writer to read, admire and emulate; second as an examiner of my PhD thesis; and third, when he generously agreed to launch my book in 2016, which he did with much grace and thought. Condolences to his family and friends and congratulations Stuart on a life well lived.
Rueben Berg — 25 November 2021
Stuart was very welcoming to me when I joined the HCV and I always appreciated his deep knowledge and insights in-regards to history and heritage. Wurruk
Peter Rose — 25 November 2021
Stuart's many contributions to Australian Book Review over the past forty years were always edifying, engaging and admirably punctual. Of all the reference works I commissioned at OUP in the 1990s, The Oxford Companion to Australian History was the most considerable. Working with Stuart (and his fellow editors Graeme Davison and John Hirst) was a privilege. His stamp on the discipline is immense, our collective loss keenly felt.
Geraint griffiths — 25 November 2021
You will always be remembered for your lasting contribution to the history of the working people of Australia.
Suzanne Fairbanks — 25 November 2021
Deep condolences to the Macintyre family with sincere appreciation for Stuart's work with the University of Melbourne Archives. Vale Stuart. Rest in Peace.
Boris Frankel — 24 November 2021
I first met Stuart over 50 years ago at Monash and then met up with him and Martha in Cambridge during the 1970s as he began to apply that phenomenal appetite for work that produced numerous publications over subsequent decades. Like hundreds of others, I thank Stuart for his generous support that he somehow managed to fit in to his teaching, research, family and social life. The young Stuart in his tweed jacket and pipe always looked incongruous for a left-winger in Australia. Yet he contributed much more to supporting socialist and labour causes than many a so-called faux 'workerist' who fell by the wayside while Stuart long kept alive his valuable public contribution to progressive causes. Deepest sympathy to Martha and family.
Jenny Hibben — 24 November 2021
When I talked with you earlier this year Stuart, you exuded your usual optimism and eagerness for learning. I shall miss you and will always appreciate your generous help and kindness as my PhD supervisor and beyond. I'll miss your laugh too, such joy in it. Love to your family at this sad time.
Ruth Balint — 24 November 2021
Stuart, you were an enduring inspiration to me throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate studies and my career as an historian. Warm, generous and brilliant, we were all so lucky to have you in our world.
James Walter — 24 November 2021
Stuart was a public figure and historian of immense significance. His energy and industry were an inspiration. But he was, above all a generous and supportive colleague, mentor and friend to so many of us, who remain forever in his debt. Vale Stuart, and deepest sympathy to the family.
Bernadette Maher — 24 November 2021
Stuart, thank you for being so generously in my life in recent times. You will not be forgotten. So sorry that you had to leave us too soon.
Stella Barber — 24 November 2021
Stuart was unique in the inspiring and generous encouragement he extended to all students. He was wise, witty, kind, and gentle. Personally, he offered support to me throughout my career in history, encouraging me first to do honours, then masters and more recently a PhD. He inspired so many and will be greatly missed. Vale Stuart Macintyre.
Neville Yeomans — 24 November 2021
He was a towering figure, with encyclopaedic knowledge. He was endlessly generous of his time to the many of us who were so privileged to be among his doctoral students. He coped with his illness with such braveness and optimism. We have all lost a friend and mentor, and as Janet said on Tuesday, an unforgettable actor in Australian historical dialogue.
Gabrielle Murphy — 24 November 2021
It was a privilege and a pleasure to work with Stuart when he returned to the History Department after his tenure as Dean of Arts. He was gentle, generous and dignified, always putting his students' interests and needs first. And, of course, his intellect and scholarship was without peer. Vale Stuart Macintyre.
Stewart Gill — 24 November 2021
I enjoyed working with Stuart for many years on our joint passion for Scottish History and Scots in Australia. His friendship and support will be missed by many. His legacy through his scholarship will live on. RIP.
John Sinclair — 24 November 2021
Stuart was an exemplary scholar, an inspiration to his generation and the next. Gone too soon.
Peter McPhee — 24 November 2021
Stuart made a seminal contribution to our understanding of Australian history and inspired legions of students and colleagues. He also provided governance and vision to libraries, historical associations and the University. We will remain in his debt in all these ways.
Snow Barlow — 24 November 2021
StuartThank you for your friendship and collegially which I shall miss deeply
Erica Mehrtens — 24 November 2021
It was a privilege to work with Stuart when I first joined the history department in 1990; from attending his inaugural lecture as Professor, to listening to some of his lectures, and working with him on a daily level. He was a first rate administrator as well as eminent historian. He was always appreciative of the administration team and genuine in his demeanour and attitude. Plus he had a great sense of humour. Vale Stuart.