was minimal, as he died on the same day as Australian media personality Steve Irwin. Bibliography Thiele's literary works ranged from the early 20th century until the very early 21st century until just prior to his death in September 2006. The primary component of his work was children's literature and educational support for teachers and other authors, primarily educating in the areas of English, drama and Australian history. Legacy Can I Call You Colin, an authorised biography by Stephany Evans Steggall, was published in March 2004. The Thiele Library at the Magill campus of the University of South Australia was named after him many years before his death. The Senior Student Library which is shared by Golden Grove High School, Pedare Christian College and Gleeson College is named after and was officially opened by him on 10 May 1989. The road designated Highway B81 between the start of Highway A32 Main North Road just north of Gawler, and Morgan on the Murray River and passing through Kapunda and Eudunda, is named the Thiele Highway after him. The Secondary House Thiele at Matthew Flinders Anglican College is named in his honour. A house in the middle school of Trinity College, Gawler, North Campus is also named is his honour. See also Barossa German German Australians Awards 1977 Companion of the Order of Australia 1997 Dromkeen Medal 2001 Centenary Medal References External links University of South Australia. Colin Thiele Research Collection Colin Thiele's Home Page 1920 births 2006 deaths Australian children's writers 20th-century Australian non-fiction writers Australian male novelists Australian people of German descent Companions of the Order of Australia Writers from Adelaide Recipients of the Centenary Medal University of Adelaide alumni Writers from South Australia Royal Australian Air Force personnel of World War II 20th-century Australian novelists Australian educators 20th-century Australian male writers Royal Australian Air Force airmen Australian Army personnel of World War II Australian Army soldiers