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    Kerry Packer. Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer AC (17 December 1937 – 26 December 2005) was an Australian media tycoon, and was considered one of Australia's most powerful media proprietors of the twentieth century. [2] The Packer family company owned a controlling interest in both the Nine Network and the publishing company Australian ...

  2. Dec 28, 2005 · Tue 27 Dec 2005 19.14 EST. The Australian business tycoon Kerry Packer, who has died aged 68 following a long period of ill health, loved gambling, whether in the boardroom or the casino. In doing ...

  3. Dec 27, 2005 · Kerry Packer, who became Australia's richest man by turning a magazine and television inheritance worth millions into a diverse business worth billions, died yesterday in Sydney. He was 68.

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  5. May 2, 2017 · Packer eventually hired 70 players for 16 “Supertests” and 38 one-day games over two seasons. View image in fullscreen Kerry Packer in Sydney in October 2005, two months before his death at ...

  6. Explore the life and legacy of Kerry Packer, a controversial and influential Australian media mogul who overcame a difficult childhood and became a billionaire. Learn about his achievements, controversies, personality and family from his former associates and friends.

  7. Dec 27, 2005 · Packer's 70s revolution Kerry Packer was the man who dragged cricket kicking and screaming into the modern media era. His World Series instituted gaudy uniforms and replaced red balls with white ...

  8. Dec 26, 2005 · The Australian media mogul and cricket entrepreneur, who created World Series Cricket and the one-day game, passed away on Boxing Day in 2005. He was known for his media influence, his wealth, his gambling and his love of cricket.

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