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{{Infobox soap character {{Infobox soap character
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| nickname = Alf<br />Stewie (by Vinnie Patterson) | nickname = Alf
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'''Alfred Douglas "Alf" Stewart'''<ref></ref> is a ] on the ] ] '']''. The character has been played by actor ] since the pilot episode in 1988, and is one of the last remaining cast members. '''Alfred Douglas "Alf" Stewart'''<ref></ref> is a ] on the ] ] '']''. The character has been played by actor ] since the pilot episode in 1988, and is one of the last remaining cast members.


Alf primarily works at the Summer Bay Surf Life Saving Club (the "surf club") behind the ]. Alf primarily works at the Summer Bay Surf Life Saving Club (the "surf club") behind the ], and also owns a bait shop and takes part in recreational fishing.


Alf is most known for his use of declining Australian slang whilst sporting some spiffy orange overalls and shouting down a walkie talkie without actually helping. His most famous quotes are "strewth", "stone the flamin' crows", "flaming mongrels", "flaming galah", "flaming heck", "Give me strength", and "fair crack of the whip". He also refers to anyone under twenty as yahoos, coots or hoons (e.g "Flamin' yahoos from the city come in and smash the place up"). He is commonly known for his use of declining Australian slang with sayings such as "strewth", "stone the flamin' crows", "flaming mongrels", "flaming galah", "flaming heck", "Give me strength", and "fair crack of the whip".

He is a strong pillar of the community and is on the Surf Club Committee.

Alf previously was married to ] before her death in 2000, and more recently found an interest in ] who was revealed to be only using him for his money.

Characters ] (who now lives interstate), and ] are his granddaughter, and after a large look at the history of the family, ] was found to be his half-sister.


==References== ==References==

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Soap opera character
Alfred Stewart
File:RMAlf.jpgRay Meagher as Alf Stewart
Portrayed byRay Meagher
Duration1988-
First appearance17 January 1988
Pilot
In-universe information
OccupationBartender at the Surf Club and Fisherman at the Bait Shop.
ParentsGordon Stewart
(father, deceased)
Sarah-Jane Stewart
(mother, deceased)
SiblingsMorag Bellingham
(sister)
Celia Stewart
(sister)
Barbara Stewart
(sister)
Debra Stewart
(sister)
Colleen Smart
(half-sister)
SpouseMartha Baldivis
(1969-1985, deceased)
Ailsa Hogan
(1988-2000, deceased)
ChildrenOwen Dalby
(son, deceased)
Duncan Stewart
(son)
Ruth Stewart
(daughter)
Quinn Jackson
(daughter)
GrandchildrenEric "Ric" Dalby
(grandson)
Martha MacKenzie
(granddaughter)
Nieces and nephewsLance Smart
(nephew)
Maureen Evans
(niece)
Alan Fisher
(nephew, deceased)
Rebecca Nash
(niece)
Bobby Marshall
(niece, deceased)
Sam Marshall
(adoptive great nephew)
Seb Miller
(great nephew)

Alfred Douglas "Alf" Stewart is a fictional character on the Australian soap opera Home and Away. The character has been played by actor Ray Meagher since the pilot episode in 1988, and is one of the last remaining cast members.

Alf primarily works at the Summer Bay Surf Life Saving Club (the "surf club") behind the bar, and also owns a bait shop and takes part in recreational fishing.

He is commonly known for his use of declining Australian slang with sayings such as "strewth", "stone the flamin' crows", "flaming mongrels", "flaming galah", "flaming heck", "Give me strength", and "fair crack of the whip".

He is a strong pillar of the community and is on the Surf Club Committee.

Alf previously was married to Ailsa Hogan before her death in 2000, and more recently found an interest in Bridget Simmons who was revealed to be only using him for his money.

Characters Ric Dalby (who now lives interstate), and Martha MacKenzie are his granddaughter, and after a large look at the history of the family, Coleen Smart was found to be his half-sister.

References

  1. Character Middle Names - Reference - Home and Away
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