Syd Heylen (25 May 1922, Renmark, South Australia - 4 December 1996) was an Australian actor. He remains best known for his role as "Cookie" Locke in the television series "A Country Practice", as well as releasing a number of albums in the 1980's containing songs such as "Who's Sorry Now" (to which the D-Generation quipped "anyone who bought the album!.) Wikipedia
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At 16, he joined the Army, eventually serving on the Kokoda Trail in the 39th Infantry during WW2. He later joined the Army entertainment troupe. www.imdb.com/name/nm0382256/