When Did Geoffrey Chard Die?

Geoffrey William Chard was an Australian operatic baritone. He was a founding member of the National Opera of New South Wales in 1951, performed in England from 1961, and joined the English National Opera in 1969. He returned to Australia in 1985, performing major roles with Opera Australia. He had a broad repertoire of 140 roles but is especially remembered for contemporary opera, creating 13 roles in new operas.