This just in from Ian Bosler:
We stayed at Hill End for a few days this year, visited the old stomping grounds and rekindled fond memories of previous trips. The last few trips, we visited Brian Hodge and said hello, but, unfortunately, this time, the old bugger wasn't around to greet us.
I have attached a pic of his grave site. It wasn't all that old, and locals said he was awaiting ground settlement for the placement of a headstone. I remember his shiny, ruddy complexion as he breasted the bar at The Royal.