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■ Matilda The Musical will commence performances at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from March 13.

The announcement was made this week the Royal Shakespeare Company, Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Michael Watt.

The show is the winner of more than 50 international awards, including 12 for Best Musical.

The RSC’s production of Matilda The Musical is currently enjoying a highly successful season in Sydney with standing ovations at every performance.

Matilda The Musical is based on the novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox).

It is the story of an extraordinary girl who armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

The show has proven an enormous success in London’s West End and on Broadway, where productions continue to play to packed houses.

Matilda The Musical opened to rave reviews in Sydney earlier this year.

Tickets for the Melbourne season will go on sale on Tuesday (Oct. 20) through Ticketmaster.

Guests on AC/DC tour ● Ben Paine, pictured with ‘Archie’, will portray Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar opening in Elwood on November 6 ■ MLOC Productions celebrates its 70th professional grade basketball court as the year by presenting the powerful rock musical stage. Ben trained for the role playing basketJesus Christ Superstar from November 6 - ball for two hours a day, five days a week for 14 at the Phoenix Theatre, Elwood. two months.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben finally committed to having a shot at lyrics by Tim Rice, MLOC’s show is directed trying his hand as a professional performer, and choreographed by Rhylee Nowell, with as well as following his love for the AFL, movmusical direction by Matthew Hadgraft. ing to Melbourne with his partner Bianca The coveted role of Jesus is played by Payne (same surname but different spelling) Tasmanian-born Ben Paine. in 2013.

Coincidentally in 1998 when Ben’s father But this ambitious goal was crippled when Graeme Paine, was marketing manager for a he tore the ACL in his left knee mere weeks professional production of Jesus Christ Su- before the big move. perstar at the Wrest Point Casino in Hobart, Unable to commit to any productions due 12-year-old Ben went to all four shows and to inability to move laterally with confidence, subsequently fell in love with musical theatre jump or kneel, Ben chose to focus on his caand Jesus Christ Superstar. reer as a registered nurse in ophthalmology.

As one of five children, Ben says for years Ben never lost his passion for singing, and any family trips in the car would be to the in 2014 was appointed a life member of the sound track of either Jesus Christ Superstar renowned Old Nick Theatre Company in Tasor Les Misérables. mania Ben’s first performance was as Charlie Knee repaired, Ben has since performed Bates in Oliver! and in 2000 he played his first in local artist David Peake's Song Cyclist for main role as Gavroche in an arena spectacu- the Melbourne Fringe at Chapel off Chapel, lar of Les Miserables, seen by 7000 people. played Melchior in Spring Awakening by This was followed by another two produc- Nuworks Theatre in Cheltenham and pushed tions of Les Mis in 2005 and 2008. his creative boundaries in David Peake's The Since then Ben has not had a period in his Big Gay Cruise as part of the 2015 life when he was not performing one to four Midsumma festival. musicals per year, dramatic works, comedies, Ben is thrilled to finally perform a lead role film television and radio. in the musical that started it all, in MLOCs Stand out performances included production of Jesus Christ Superstar Mungojerrie in Exitleft Productions (now the Performance Dates: November 6, 7, 12, Exitleft Performance Academy) Cats in 2007, 13, 14 at 8pm. November 7, 14 at 2pm, Nostarring Debra Byrne as Grizabella, and Ben vember 8 at 5pm received high praise from Andrew Lloyd Venue: Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Webber's Really Useful Group.

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■ Swedish rock band The Hives and Australia’s own Kingswood will join AC/ DC’sRock Or Bust Australia tour as special guests.

AC/DC will play Australian stadium shows in November and December.

Promoter Garry Van Egmond confirmed that the Melbourne performances at Etihad Stadium will be staged on Sunday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 8. Tickets are available from $99 to $159.

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Cannabis call ■ Otways farmers could develop Victoria’s version of Tasmania’s poppy industry after the State Government’s decision to legalise medical marijuana cultivation, reports the Colac Herald.

Crashed into house ■ An elderly woman is expected to have her driver’s licence reviewed after she crashed her silver Ford into a house at Hamlyn Heights, reports the Geelong Advertiser.

Doctor injured ■ The Corner Inlet community has been rocked by the news of the accident in which Dr Phil Worboys was seriously injured while cycling along the South Gippsland Hwy, reports The Mirror at Foster..

Weighty problem ■ Some 40 rooms at the new Bendigo Hospital will be kitted out to treat patients weighing up to 300 kilograms, reports The Advertiser.

Arsonist hunt ■ Police are yet to find a suspect responsible for a spate of recent haystack fires in the Mount Gambier region despite an increased presence in the area, reports the Border Watch, Some 80 people attended a community information meeting at Yahl Hall.

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Director Frank Howson has returned to Hong Kong for a film production.

● The ‘Beetle’ train at Fawkner in the 1960s ■ My Dad, the late Jim Long, joined the Army in May 1941.

He did some of his early training at Broadmeadows, working a 5½or 6-day week at the start.

He said: "To get back to camp after weekend leave it was necessary to get the electric train to Coburg and then catch the rail-motor to Campbellfield siding.

“The rail-motor was dubbed “The Spirit of Salts”. It was a matter of jumping off as quickly as possible and sprinting for half-a-mile (800 m) up hill along Camp Rd to be on parade by 0800 hrs."

My thanks to Ormond editor@melbourneobserver.com.au Butler who unearthed a with Ash Long, Editor 1950s photo of this AEC rail motor which ran from “For the cause that lacks assistance, Fawkner, through Gowrie ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance and the now demolished For the future in the distance, Campbellfield station, beAnd the good that we can do” fore making its journey to Somerton.

Our own Julie report shows Tate is on a Rail fan Guy Winter Houghton chimed in base salary of $498,000, confirmed that a ‘Beetle’ with: “A gush of report- plus a ‘retention fee’ of would have been the ve- ers? Or if they are cover- $430,000, plus directors’ hicle in 1941. ing arts, A Lovey of Re- fees of $72,000.

Observer reader Jacki porters?”

Chief Operating OfMarcon-Green adds: “I Wayne Binfield : “A ficer Adam Lang is being know the 'morgue train' at Junket of Journalists.” paid $909,073, comprising Fawkner Cemetery car$475,216 salary, $20,624 ried living passengers to annual leave. $18,783 suCampbellfield and perannuation, $1188 longSomerton after 'unloadterm benefits, and ing' coffins and mourners $393,262 options and at the cemetery. Picking rights. up mourners after it did a If he quits, he has to 'turnaround' at Somergive 16 weeks’ notice. If ton.” the company dispenses with his services, they must give 52 weeks’ notice.

■ Online I have seen The company reckons photos of Aussie 'journalit might post a $20-25 milists' who are soaking up lion profit for the year endfree hospitality in the US. ing June 30, 2016.

A number of the gushing scribblers are repeat ● Adam Land offenders; there is no way they can claim journalis- ■ Many 3AW listeners are complaining about the tic independence.

They are dudding their Nightline program ■ Cabcharge has bought readers/listeners/viewers, (hosted by Bruce especially by not con- Mansfield and Philip Dandenong Taxis. stantly disclosing their Brady) being cut by half, ■ Congratulations to self-generated conflicts- to make way for the Steve Harness Racing newspaPrice-Andrew Bolt show per which celebrated its of-interest Question: What is the being relayed from 40th anniversary last week. It started life as collective noun for free- Sydney station 2GB. The bosses in charge Trotting Weekly. bie-accepting reporters?

Rex Haw, former radio of these decisions are ■ Veterans’ Health newsman, suggested an Macquarie Radio Net- Week runs until Tuesday 'ego' of journalists. A work CEO Russell Tate (Oct. 18). 'whinge' of cameramen. A and COO Adam Lang.

■ André Rieu has a new 'cheat' of reporters The Macquarie annual album: Mio Angelo.

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Rock music legend Jade Hurley, who appears weekly on the Luke Bona overnight radio program on 3AW, is driving his way to Perth in his ‘Rockermobile’. His first gig in Western Australia is on October28.

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Breast Cancer Network Australia will host its annual Mini Field of Women to pay tribute to those affected by breast cancer and those who have lost their lives to the disease. The event will be held at 11.45am tomorrow (Thurs.) at 293 Camberwell Rd,Camberwell.

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Melbourne Music Week will be held at ACMI from Thursday, November 19.

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80 years of G&S opera Briefs Impaired

■ A Preston woman, 24, is expected to be charged with an array of drug, weapon and driving offences after she was nabbed on the Tullamarine Fwy in Brunswick West.

The P-plater undertook a drug impairment assessment and was found to be impaired.

Police searched her car and located a small quantity of ice, prescription drugs, a restricted poison and a knuckle duster.

She is expected to be charged with possessing drugs of dependence, possessing a restricted poison, possessing a prohibited weapon, driving whilst impaired, drug driving and other traffic offences.

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● Steve Price ■ Ah! The halcyon days at 3AW, almost done and dusted.

When Sydney starts to infiltrate, Melbourne radio loses its heart and charm.

Let's hope there are not too many more changes. I have always liked Pricey but not in that timeslot.

Helen Letos Port Melbourne

■ Glibert and Sullivan Opera Victoria is staging Patience at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre from October 1517.

This show has beautiful music, and lots of chuckles, as it is a satire on the English aesthetic movement of the 19th century, poking fun at fads and celebrity.

And romantic love, rural simplicity and military bluster also come in for the G and S 'taking the mickey' treatment.

I suspect the reason these shows are still so popular is that human foibles don't change much over the years, and librettist Gilbert was an acute observer of human behaviour and society.

Fine soprano Sabrina Surace takes on the title role, with G and S veteran Ron Pidock applying his significant talents to the comic baritone role of Bunthorne.

● Naomi Absalom, Judith Clark, Susan Marshall and Sabrina Surace.

Directed by Frank booked online at j.mp/ Robin Halls, Brett O'Meara, Andrew Blair, McCarty and conducted patience2015 or by callEmily Crawford, Naomi by Greg Hannan, Pa- ing 8470 8282.

Part of GSOV’s 80th Absalom, Kristen Ryan tience also has a country and Andrea Tappe com- performance at Mt anniversary year. www.gilbertand plete the cast list of solo- Beauty on October 24.

Ticket for the Darebin sullivan.org.au ists, along with the GSOV performances and be - Julie Houghton chorus.

■ The Andrews Sisters were synonymous with great melodies and catchy tunes from the war years, and they're coming to Chapel Off Chapel.

Well … almost.

They couldn't make it in person, so the Bugle Boys are coming in their place - Michael Dalton as Patty, Jon Jackson as Maxene, and Andrew Dessmann as Laverne will be frocking up, making up and singing up a storm in Bugle Boys - A salute to the Andrews Sisters.

This is a new Australian production that will debut on October 27 and run until November 1.

Michael Dalton is well known to Melbourne audiences as his alter ego, drag queen Dolly Diamond, and he has just finished a season of his acclaimed drama A Different Way Home in which he played a brother and sister in mourning for their mother - it was a dramatic tour de force by this fine actor.

Music and comedy have also long been part of Michael's tool kit so taking on Patty Andrews is an obvious career move.

Jon Jackson is known for his

with Matt Bissett-Johnson

‘Never pick a fight with a man who buys ink by the barrel and paper by the ton.’

Adviser banned

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THE BARREL

● From left: Jon Jackson (Maxene), Michael Dalton (Patty) and Andrew Dessman (LaVerne) five-octave range, meaning he can Fringe Festival. sing Peggy Lee songs or Bizet's faSlightly younger than his stage mous mezzo soprano aria, the 'sisters' he will bring comic timing Habenera from Carmen, and then and a fabulous red wig to his role as easily switch to a deep baritone for LaVerne Andrews. a Johnny Cash song.

These three performers are used Trained as a classical counter to being the star of their solo shows, tenor, he seems an ideal choice for so there should be a lot of bitchery, Maxene Andrews. witchery and good tunes when they Andrew Dessman has had a long join forces to present their Andrews history in music theatre and com- Sisters tribute. edy, having had several successful Book through www.chapel shows in arts festivals and comedy offchapel.com.au or call 8290 7000. festival, including Edinburgh - Julie Houghton

Teacher jailed

■ Eltham North teacher Graeme Keith Harder, 60, has been jailed for five years, with a minimum of three years, after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a young teenage boy in the 1990s.

The offences occurred at Apollo Bay, Ivanhoe, Eltham North, Melbourne, McCrae and Lorne between April 1, 1991 and April 22, 1992.

County Court judge John Carmody described Harder's ofending as "gravely serious" and a gross breach of trust.

Harder manipulated the boy through their common interests in scuba diving, kayaking and squash, to take advantage of him after school, on weekends and during school trips., Judge Carmody said.

■ The Australin Securities and Investments Commision has banned a former Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited adviser from providing financial services for five years.

ASIC’s action to ban Stuart Murray Jamieson is part of the Commission’s Wealth Management Project which is targeting compliance in the four major banks, Macquarie and AMP. An ASIC investigation of client files found Jamieson failed to provide a Statement of Advice within the required timeframe on more than 500 occasions, despite warnings from CFPL. Jamieson also engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct in April 2014 by not disclosing his previous employment with CFPL and their investigation into him when applying to become an authorised representative at Securitor Financial Group Limited. Jamieson has a right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision.

Liquidators move in

● Jamie McIntyre ■ The Federal Court late last week made interim orders appointing provisional liquidators to companies associated with Jamie McIntyre and 21st Century land banking companies.

SimonAlexander Wallace-Smith and Robert Scott Woods of Deloitte have been appointed as provisional liquidators to corporate respondents to theAustralian Securities and Investments Commission legal action commenced in August.

The respondents are: ■ Archery Road Pty Ltd ■ Bendigo Vineyard Estate Pty Ltd ■ Secret Valley Estate Pty Ltd ■ Kingsway South Holdings Pty Ltd ■ Melbourne Tarniet Estate Pty Ltd ■ Property Tuition Pty Ltd ■ Education Holdings Pty Ltd ■ Sourcing Property Pty Ltd Injunctions were made preventing all of the respondents, including Jamie McIntyre and Dennis McIntyre from promoting the five schemes ASIC is concerned about.

They are: Botanica, Secret Valley Estate, Oak Valley Lakes Estate & Resort, Bendigo Vineyard Estate & Resort and Melbourne Grove Estate.

The provisional liquidators have been ordered to provide a report to the court, ASIC and the respondents within 42 days, reporting on a number of matters including the solvency of the companies and the schemes, any money owing to investors and the likely return to creditors of the companies.

Jamie McIntyre, Dennis McIntyre and the companies all agreed to the orders.

The matter returns to court for a further directions hearing on December 4.

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Gold Coast

● Dave Thornton, Jeremiah Busniak and Dan Anstey. Fox 101.9.

● Ben Fordham, and Neil Mitchell of 3AW Melbourne.

● Jon Vertigan. 3YB Warrnambool.

● Tim Lane, Best Sports Presenter. 3AW Melbourne.

● Mike Fitzpatrick, Best Program Director. Triple M Melbourne.

● Daniel Brewer. Best Direct Salesperson. Easymix, Mildura.

● Tom Lewis and Dave Rogerson. Sports Event Coverage. K-Rock, Geelong

● Tim Blackwell, Kate Ritchie and Marty Sheargold

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Derryn asks for cash as he seeks politics job

Bitch Melbourne’s Secrets

Something in common

● Greg Hunt ■ Greg Hunt was a guest on the Steve Price Show, beamed into Melbourne’s 3AW from the 2GB Sydnet satellite.

Greg Hunt’s Chief of Staff/Press Secretary is Wendy Black, partner of 3AWnight-time returnee, Steve Price.

$10,000 fine, rego cancelled

■ Andrew Renn has had his builder’s registration cancelled and must pay a $10,000 fine following an investigation by the Victorian Building Authority.

Four allegations were found proven against Renn in relation to the construction of a timber deck, pergola, carport and associated landscaping at a property in Hawthorn.

The job was quoted at $120,000, which was agreed upon by the homeowners.

Once the quote was accepted, Renn requested a 50 per cent deposit to begin works. Legally, he was only permitted to request a 5 per cent deposit.

After numerous requests for additional payments and issues with the progress of works, the homeowners arranged an inspection which found that Renn had completed less than half of the contracted work.

This led to an investigation by the RBA into Renn’s conduct.

The allegations against Renn were that he: ■ failed to include required details in the contract ■ demanded and received a deposit of more than five per cent when the contract price was more than $20,000 ■ demanded and received a payment not directly related to the progress of the building work being carried out ■ failed to carry out his work in a competent manner and to a professional standard in that the building work was not carried out in a timely manner and was abandoned prior to completion.

The VBA referred the matter to the Building Practitioners Board for an inquiry into Renn’s conduct.

The BPB found the four allegations proven. Renn was fined $10,000, ordered to pay costs of $1058 and had his registration as a Domestic Builder – Limited cancelled.

■ After a lifetime journalism career in which he campaigned against compulsory voting, Derryn Hinch now wants your vote - and your money.

Hinch, 71, announced this week that he is standing for election as a Senator, and will campaign as Leader of the ‘Justice Party’.

Some critics immediately pondered if his previous jail sentences for contempt of court might disqualify him from election.

Hinch supporters say that his sentence was less than 12 months, so there is no impediment undern the Australian Constitution for him standing for election.

Hinch served a 50-day prison term last year for breaching a suppression order by revealing details of Jill Meagher's killer.

In June 2011 Hinch was convicted of breaching suppression orders against the names of two sex offenders, and was subsequently sentenced to five months home detention.

In 1987, Hinch served 12 days in prison and was fined $15,000 in 1987 for contempt of court after he publicly revealed paedophile Roman

● Derryn Hinch Catholic priest Michael Charles Glennon's prior conviction while a trial was still pending.

During his 2014 case, Hinch’s personal assistant Annette Philpott campaigned for members of the public to contribute towards Hinch’s costs.

There was no public listing of the donations made, or any taxation liabilities.

What people say about Derryn Hinch ■ Social media commentators were active this week with their views about broadcaster Derryn Hinch standing for the Senate. Hinch’s own Facebook page included these comments: ■ Cheryl Reynolds: “How the hell can someone who had served time in prison be able to go into politics and represent the people of this country? I'm confused.”

■ Lyall Oakenfull: “I don't like your support of Muslims and Islam so don't expect a vote from me.”

■ Kathy Rikkerink: “You have my vote as long as Pauline Hanson doesnt have a candidate in NSW Senate.”

■ Karl Peter Grimmer: “Team up with Pauline and you have my vote, In general I love both your views on different subjects ... What Australia needs is real people who say how it is and take action.”

■ David Dunn: “I hope they’re going to ride horses and have six shooters and do hangings.”

■ Yvan Aubertin: “What a joke. You were great years ago, not now, too late for you.”

■ Wayne Galloway: “You'd be the last thing Australia needs, you're a convicted criminal ... The male version of Pauline Hanson.”

■ Kevin Buckley: “Just looking for a pension.”

■ Jen Moran: “Derryn, you need to broaden your policies though, which should include, jobs, health, education, the economy, overseas aid. I agree with all your stance on the justice system, but most of those issues are a State government initiative.”

■ Wayne Mitchell: “What justice? I don't think so Darren you are like the rest of the politicians.”

■ Mark Knight: “Just wondering could your party also run on bringing back the death penalty because you support it. and could you join and endorse to this to your supporters?”

■ Roger Malcolm Brown: “Another parasite politician. Sure, why not? Beats using what brains you have left.”

■ Judy Iliffe Urrg: “What a load of BS. He's a criminal.”

■ Sara Toucan: “Isnt he a convicted criminal though who has spent time in jail? Does this limit him?”

■ Laurence Symons: “Enough idiots in Parliament now ,We do not need another one.”

Hinch is again calling for the public to donate to a Commonwealth Bank account under the name of ‘Justice Party’. BSB No: 063 - 215.Account No: 10425743.

A new website - www.justice party.com.au - says that the party will stand candidates in all states and territories in the federal election next year.

"The timing is right. Australians are fed up with the quality, or lack of quality, in our judicial system," Hinch said in a video.

The Justice Party will fight for a national public register of convicted sex offenders.

Hinch maintains it will not be a "one-issue party".

“My decision to go into politics is a result of all the support we received for last year’s Jail 2 Justice walk and the 160,000 people who signed the petition for a national public register of convicted sex offenders.” Hinch said.

Hinch intends to contest a Victorian seat.

“The Justice Party stands for justice and equality in so many areas of our lives,” said a media release at his Human Headline website.

Rumour Mill

Whispers

Foreign

● Steve Price ■ Radio man Steve Price continues to irritate his new Melbourne audience.

His Monday night program this week featured a caller talking about the trafic problems in George St, Sydney. ‘Talking Melbourne’ .... not.

Jailed

■ Andrew James Ford has been jailed for 23 days, and must serve a 15month corrections order, after falsely imprisoning his expartner Chenice Davies at Koo-WeeRup, reports the Pakenham Gazette.

Ford pleaded guilty before Judge Cohen of the County Court.

Courts

Hear It Here First

Scotch College goes to Court ■ Scotch College has requested a Registrars’ PreHearing Conference at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this morning (Wed.) where it is due to allege a civil debt is owed by Paul Wanosrocht Mitchell.

Nazareth College has asked for a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court this morning where it is due to allege a debt is owned by Rose Ochien.

What are the odds?

■ Sportingbet has put odds of 21-1 that Derryn Hinch (see story above) will be elected to the Australian Senate.

Countdown

■ There are only nine more Melbourne Observers until Christmas.

E-Mail: Confidential@MelbourneObserver.com.au

● Sir Peter Cosgrove ■ A national Courts and Tribunals Academy will be launched tomorrow (Thurs.) by Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Marilyn Warren, in Melbourne.

The Victoria University Sir Zelman Cowen Centre Courts and Tribunals Academy, the only one of its kind in the country, will work with courts and tribunals across Australia to improve the way they are administered and managed.

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One day Bridget just appeared

Yvonne’s Column

■ Her name was Bridget. A Gaelic name meaning strong and feisty.

And she was as Irish as Bailey’s Irish Cream. All of the above when rolled into one is an interesting woman with wild black hair, piercing blue/black eyes and skin the colour of parchment.

Her lilting brogue was enchanting. I could have listened to her all day. Mind you, you would never think of crossing her.

I had been thinking of Bridget recently, and even relating to Peter, the story of my early life, which included this crazy Irishwoman that I loved.

She had a curse for everything that happens in life. When I left for school, and living in Melbourne, I thought of Bridget often.

I can’t remember how or when she became so important in my young life, or indeed, how she came to be in our house so often.

Never quibbled ■ One day she just appeared. However, I do remember that she used to call in carrying a shopping basket that held her homemade butter and Mum would buy the lot.

I’m sure it was Bridget’s butter that made Mum’s cakes the talk of the ladies’ guild.

Over time, Bridget’s basket became filled with other items beside the butter. Mum never quibbled. She bought the lot.

I used to wonder what it was in the basket. I knew better than to ask. Whatever it was, it was Bridget’s entry into the kitchen and a chat with mum over a cup of tea.

Bridget’s speech was peppered with proverbs, traditional remedies, superstitions blessings and curses.

Listening whilst secreted under the big country kitchen table was a joy, almost beyond belief for a youngster whose ears were always at the ready for something that she shouldn’t hear.

Bridget encouraged me to believe in fairies.

They were her constant companions every waking moment, and she respected them.

Eggshells are a favourite hiding place for fairies, according to Bridget. Always break the shell when you have eaten an egg, so that a fairy cannot take up residence in it.

I never found out why.

Fridays for fairies ■ Fairies are most powerful on a Friday. Never speak ill of them on that day because they can

The squeeze ■ International model and local lady Miranda Kerr has been seeing a lot of her latest fella, Evan Spiegel.

According to Forbes Rich List Spiegel aged 25 is the youngest billionaire in the world.

With a couple of buddies he developed the Snapchat digital platform four years ago. If you're unsure what Snapshot is about ask your teenage kids.

Aussie, Oi Oi

■ Production is underway for a series of TV commercials to be shown in overseas markets promoting inbound tourism to Australia.

Budget is $40 billion to cover exposure in China, UK, Japan, US and New Zealand.

For fans of David Attenborough he will feature in a three part tele nature series on Australia.

Series is scheduled to go to air pre-Christmas.

with Yvonne Lawrence

yvonne.lawrence@bigpond.com hear everything. Perhaps that’s what I was doing wrong this year. I wasn’t expecting the fairies and consequently I’ve had a bummer of a year.

Remember that I was an only child, and my friends were the kids from the rural school that I attended. But I only saw them at school.

So I made my own amusement. Fortunately I liked to read, so I was happy and contented every minute.

Besides, the animals were my friends, and of course my dog Wookie was my constant companion.

He knew everything that I was thinking, and didn't become upset when I would cry into his wiry fur. Then he would lick my face and I would laugh. A wise old dog was he.

So imagine, Bridget enters my life at a time when I was looking for a friend. She was like nobody I had ever met.

Watchful eyes ■ The thought of boarding school hung over my head like measles. I didn’t want to go, but the moment Bridget said I would love it and the fairies agreed that they would watch over me, I couldn’t wait to get on the train.

Trying to describe Bridget to my much older schoolmates was difficult. They loved hearing about her, and it wasn’t long before every girl could quote superstitions and charms with abandon.

Curses were high on their list, but they were

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Predictions ■ Time won’t permit me to tell you some of the things she predicted. She was never wrong.

Some of her sayings made you think, such as, ■ A son’s chair in his father’s house is sturdy and well cushioned. A father’s stool in his son’s house is always low and hard.

■ There’s many a farm that grew bigger through the lace of a daughter’s petticoat.

■ Never eat a cricket on your hearth. His family will eat your socks.

■ The tallest flowers hide the fiercest nettles.

■ Dance with the girl that has the looks, but marry the one with the farm.

■ Discord is less painful than loneliness.

■ There is not a tree in heaven that is higher than the tree of patience.

■ It is a lonely washing that has no man’s shirt in it.

■ Long loneliness is better then bad company.

■ A guest should be blind in another man’s house.

with John O’Keefe

● Rupert Murdoch

Big bucks ■ Cost of a 30 second spot in the AFL Grand Final telecast on the Seven national network was in the vicinity of $150, 000 . Imagine the millions Toyota paid for their one day in October. And how priceless was the performance of our own Mike Brady despite a sound problem ?

Some 2.635 million viewers watched the Granny on TV but viewers were down on 2014.

To add to AFL's woes is stat that the NRL Grand Final attracted a larger audience.

Rupert’s pay

● Miranda Kerr

Irish fighters

■ Bridget had many charms for curing whooping cough, toothache and stomachaches.

A charm to cure stomachache is to simply tie a bunch of mint around the wrist. Or perhaps you can chop up nine hairs from a black cats tail, mix with water and drink the mixture.

■ A secret buried in a sober heart can come to life on drunken lips. Aint that the truth!

■ Whisky is a cure for everything but sadness.

■ Donegal girls have been given a special dispensation by the pope to wear the thick part of their legs below their knees. I can’t even imagine what this means.

■ Never ask a fox to mind the hens.

■ A golden ring can tie a man as tight as any chain.

There have been terrible moments in Irish history. Unimaginable suffering, but through it all, Ireland produced talented writers, poets, musicians, dancers, and many people like Bridget, who are fighters. Of course religion was a force to be reckoned with. There is a multitude of saints, sinners and soldiers.

What a surprise

■ Despite their centuries of trials and tribulations and cruel treatment by the English overlords, their spirits were not dampened.

Even the dreadful catastrophe of the potato famine when entire villages literally starved to death did not break them.

Hundreds of thousands of them turned their back on everything they knew, and transported themselves and their culture to far-flung parts of the world where they established themselves and became important figures in business and politics. One example is the Kennedy family.

I know that if I pick up a book written by an Irish authour, the plot will be miserable. I dare anyone to read Angela’s Ashes and not shed a tear.

But despite all of this they have still managed to retain their optimism, their belief that whisky is a cure for everything but sadness, and they always know of a sure thing at the racetrack. Sadly, I lost touch with Bridget, and after a while she stopped calling on mum with her homemade butter and just disappeared – a bit like a Gypsy really.

Hopefully she found a partner, and life became a bowl of cherries for her.

As Bridget use to say “May you be through the gates of heaven before the devil knows you’re dead”.

- Yvonne Lawrence

Observer Extra Welsh Choir Comes with Tahu Rhodes will perform the Territory ■withTeddy the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir

OK

Jeff’s Shed ■ At a time when international trade is all important it seemed weird planning to run the China-Australia Trade Expo at Jeff's Shed..

Held over the Grand Final weekend it started on a Public Holiday, followed by the AFL Grand Final, and on the Sunday the Expo was open for four hour sonly.

careful that they were not uttered within earshot of our teaching nuns. I can’t imagine what the punishment would have been if they had overheard.

It was during this time that I discovered a word from a book I was reading that described Bridget to a T: Fey, meaning a little bit odd, being able to see into the future particularly a death or a calamity.

■ The begging of a ship is a board, of a kiln is a stone, of a kings reign salutation; and the beginning of health is sleep.

■ There's money in the media and movies. Take home pay for CEO , 21st Century Fox, Rupert Murdoch was $A39.8 million, added to this was a further $5.1 million from News Limited.

■ The Press Council considered whether its Standards of Practice were breached by the publication of an online article in NT News on May 12 headlined “Overly keen motorist roots car's exhaust pipe" and a homepage item linking to the article headlined “Keen motorist exhausted after root”.

The article contained an embedded video featuring a clothed man kneeling behind a car apparently engaged in a sex act with the car’s exhaust pipe.

The article referred to a man who had “made love to more than 700 vehicles”.

The Council noted that while publications must comply with the Council’s Standards, including the style and readership of a publication is to be taken into account when applying these Standards.

The Council accepted NT News has a distinctive style and noted it has processes for considering whether and how to publish potentially contentious material, and its action to remove the material in response to the complaint.

In the circumstances, the Council concluded that the article was not substantially offensive and did not breach the Council’s Standards in relation to General Principle 6.

at the Melbourne Recital Centre on November 15.

Cash compo

■ More than 35,000 Cash Converters borrowers will share in a $23 million payout from Australia’s biggest payday lender, after the Federal Court this week approved the settlement secured by class action specialists Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

Lectures

■ The upcoming Marcus Clarke Lecture series will be held as part of the celebrations for the Melbourne Athenaeum Library’s 175th birthday

Amazing Grace

■ Songstress Grace Knight has announced two concerts to launch her new solo album. She will perform at Bennetts Lane this Saturday (Oct. 17) and Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick on Sat., Nov. 28.

Bookshop

■ Author Drusilla Modjeska appeared last night (Tues.) at Eltham Bookshop to launch a new book.

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100 Years Ago Wodonga and Towong Sentinel Friday, October 15, 1915

Weather.--A storm broke over Wo donga on Monday. There was a fair amount of' lighning, but little or no thunder, and rain set in steadily about l0 o'clock, continuing until midday on Tuesday. On Tuesday 37 points were registered, and an additional 115 fell up to midday.

PERSONAL. Private J. Carkeek, Vodonga, was here on week.end leave on Saturday and Sunday, and returned to Bondigo camp on Monday.

Mrs. Sheldrick, relict of the late Thomas Sheldrick, died in Bairnsdale, on Tuesday. Deceased and her husband were well known in Wodonga many years ago, Mr. Sheldrick being a railway engine-driver.

● Moe. Flags St. Looking east. `1920.

Word Of The Week

Birthdays/Celebrations

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■ Thursday, October 15. Craig Bennett.

Trivia Challenge ■ Friday, October 16. Jane McLaren, Trevor ■ 1. How many countries are larger than Sinclair.

Australia?

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■ Monday, October 19. Ash Long. Ros ■ 3. Australia has the world’s largest sand Marsden. island. What is its name?

■ October 22. Susan Webster, Ashburton.

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WODONGAWEST. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) School Re-opened.

The State school has jest been opened again after three weeks holiday. Mr. W. Robinson, the head teacher, has been undergoing a period of military drill and physical training in Melbourne, under the direction of the Defence department.

Patriotic.

The treasurer of tie State schools Patriotic Fund (Wangaratta district), is pleased to be able to state th at the Wodonga West state school is well at the head of the list for his district, and it is hoped the fund here will reach the £100 mark in the course of thee next few weeks.

School Improvements.

The echool committee is at present making arrangomonts for the re moval of the old gallery and a new floor to be placed in tile school at cost immediately. The Public Works inspector (Mr Pooley, Bechliworth) is to inspect tbe building this week.

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Travellers’Good Buys

with David Ellis

Losing your heart in the Cotswolds ■ Whohasn’t visited England and had their heart stolen by the enchantment of the Cotswolds?

Less than two-hours west of London this wondrously picturesque region stretches from the magnificent Roman town and Georgian city of Bath in its south, to embrace Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, the kingmaker's castle of Warwick, the historic academia of Oxford, and Winston Churchill's childhood home, Blenheim Palace.

It’s a region of history, culture and the quaintest of limestone villages hidden in idyllic valleys, of magnificent old castles and of oh-so-stately homes … timeless places that snuggle-up against rolling hills, where pastures are fenced within mossy stone walls, and come summer, green fields turn to checker-boards with the gold of ripening crops.

To fully appreciate the Cotswolds, touring by car is a virtual must – with plenty of time to take it all in.

But forget the motorways. Instead, drive the narrow, hedged, single-lane roads that link villages signposted with such names as Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-Water, Moreton-inMarsh…

And quickly discover that weekly outdoor produce markets are big in the Cotswolds, every Tuesday Moreton-in-Marsh hosting the

● Houses in the Cotswolds’ village of Lacock date back to the 14th century.

Melbourne

Observer Wines & Liqueurs

with David Ellis

$100 buy for that big occasion ■ It’s not often we get to enjoy more than a small tasting glass of a $100 a bottle red, but just this month we shared the full bottle of just such a wine with a mate celebrating a birthday – a Big birthday – and he surprised us even more with the revelation he’d got a second bottle in the cellar for his granddaughter’s 21st in 2030.

Lucky granddaughter, and lucky everyone else who’ll be there for the occasion, for this Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 is up there with the very, very best of them, and winemaker Wayne Stehbens reckons it’s only going to get better over the coming 15 to 18 years.

Justifiably proud, Wayne says this wine’s the result of a vintage in Coonawarra that was one of the finest on record, an early, warm, dry and low yielding one that led to fruit of intense aromas, great depth of flavours, and fine tannins. And from all this he selected only the most outstanding parcels of fruit from specific vineyard rows.

A wonderful benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, this 2010 Odyssey is all about concentrated blackcurrant aromas, mocha oak complexity – some parcels of the fruit were ‘double oaked’ to increase flavour complexity – and dense chocolaty tannins. At $100 enjoy on its own for that special occasion or celebration, or if you are after a food match, think about beef spare ribs braised in a port wine sauce.

One to note ■ With summer just around the corner, a great drop to think about with seafoods, salads and lighter meal options is Verdelho, a wine whose homeland is Portugal – in particular the island of Madeira – and which does exceptionally well in our NSW Hunter Valley.

And one particularly good one to look for is a McGuigan Bin Series No. 6000 Verdelho 2014, a wine that’s full-bodied, fruit-driven, refreshing and easy drinking, with lovely fruit salad and lime flavours and a zesty finish.

At $13 it’s a great match with oysters to start, followed by a good smoked trout salad.

Pictured ■ Benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon you’ll find ideal with beef spare ribs braised in a port wine sauce.

■ Great with oysters to start, and a smoked trout salad for mains.

region’s largest, while in Stow-on-theWold a cross in the main square is a reminder of the town’s medieval market-place heyday – originally placed there to ensure ancient traders conducted their businesses fairly under the sight of God. Bourton-on-Water is probably the most popular village in the Cotswolds and with the River Windrush running through its centre, often referred to as “the Venice of the Cotswolds.”

And lovely little Lacock in the south, sits amid farming land that’s been worked for countless thousands of years … the town itself recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as having a-then population of under 200, two mills and a vineyard.

Today its many 13th century limewashed, two-storey stone-and-timber buildings are connected to each other like a chain, front doors opening directly onto street pavements, and slate roof tiles giving the impression of layers of burnt toast.

Yet while Lacock is a magnet for tourists it’s so small you can walk around it in a quarter-hour, discovering on your walk the old lock-up in which drunks were once thrown to sober-up, medieval St.Cyriac’s church, the one-time workhouse, and the 14th century tithe barn where farmers gave part of their crops as a tax to the lord of the manor.

And a timbered, 15th-century wool merchant's house is now "The Sign of the Angel," a restaurant and B&B in the main street.

Lacock is also a favourite with film makers, its picturesque streets and historic cottages unsullied by TV aerials, overhead cables, or yellow lines on streets to spoil filming scenes. Appearances have included in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, two Harry Potter films, Wolfman, and most recently in a series of Downton Abbey.

Some of the Harry Potter scenes were also shot in Lacock Abbey that was founded in 1232 as a nunnery and whose Abbey church was demolished in 1539 during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of Catholic monasteries.

Fortunately the Abbey’s cloisters sacristy, chapter house and monastic rooms survived, and today it also houses the Fox Talbot Museum of Photography, dedicated to William Henry Fox Talbot who invented the positive-negative photographic film process here in the mid-1830s.

In 1916 William’s son Charles bequeathed to his niece, Matilda Talbot the Abbey and almost the entire village, which the Talbot family then mostly owned, and she in turn gifted Abbey and village to the National Trust in 1944.

And do ensure a call at the historic George Inn that opened for business in 1365 and is one of the oldest licenced pubs in England. It’s retained much of its ancient character including original beams – and a medieval open fireplace still features a “dog wheel,” a bizarre spit for cooking meat over the fire, with the spit being turned constantly by dogs running on a treadmill…

Like the rest of the Cotswolds, the George Inn is a great pub for a grand country meal… and on hearing you’re an Aussie, the friendly locals will generally turn the conversation to something like: “Australia, eh? Had a cousin went out there once. Lives in Sydney, name of .”

- David Ellis with David Potts

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Melbourne People

‘A Different Way Home’ Opening Night. Chapel Of Chapel.

Photos: Betty Sujecki.

● Liza Lakusa and Sofia Monkiewicz

● Vito Mattarelli and Eleni Arraam

● Reg Gorman and Judith Roberts

● Timothy Springs, Altina Chidzey and Tod Strike

● Michelle Van Raay and Simon Parris

● Glen Hosking and Peter De Groot

● Susan Ball and Sue Wilkinson

● Lulu and Kathy McClatchy

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Historic celebration

● From left: Don Reynolds, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, Hillel Benedykt ■ Some thought they'd never see the day when the 300 Albert St site in East Melbournewould be redeveloped.

Some have even been heard to say "I'll see it to believe it." The Dallas Brooks Centre may still be standing, but an historic celebration was held on Wednesday October 8 to officially showcase the plans for the iconic development.

Held at Cumulus Inc. on Flinders Lane, the event saw stakeholders from Bates Smart, Mirvac and Freemasons Victoria come together to celebrate the milestone that is the highly anticipated permit approval to redevelop the site in East Melbourne.

Grand Master Hillel Benedykt, joined by Deputy Grand Master Don Reynolds and members of the Freemasons Victoria planning committee Peter Atkin and Garry James, and Keith Murray, said that he was delighted to have the support of all of the parties and individuals involved in the project.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Mirvac and Bate sSmart in this historic redevelop of the Masonic Centre of Victoria, which will not only provide a new and exciting home for Freemasons in Victoria, but it will enhance our ability to provide services to our members," he said.

Mirvac CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz said that Mirvac, along with renowned architects Bates Smart, who were responsible for The Melburnian on St Kilda Rd, have reunited to deliver what will be a timeless, sophisticated, residential landmark.

Mirvac General Manager Christian Grahame, who has been working on the project from the beginning said: "This is going to be Mirvac’s flagship development, and it will be Freemasons Victoria's flagship for the upcoming generations".

Hillel benedykt said” "We are creating our organisation's history as we speak. Together, as this iconic and historic project is developed we will add depth, substance and strength to the statement - Freemasons Victoria is an amazing place".

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Harold does it again

■ Life Education's 'Harold' was out and about again on Wednesday (Oct. 7), much to the delight of the children from Galilee Regional Catholic School in South Melbourne.

Harold and his crew were temporarily located at the school to provide preventative drug and health education programs and information to students and parents.

Freemasons Foundation Victoria Board Member Timothy Clark was also there to present a big cheque for $8000 to Life Education CEO Michelle Wood and Board Member Lindsay Beer.

"We're proud to support Life Education,” Tim said. "A visit to the mobile Life Education van enables students to learn about the importance of health and are better able to identify risks to make informed decisions".

Life Education Victoria is a community-based, independent

● CEO Life Education Michelle Wood with ‘Harold’, Freemasons Foundation Director Tim Clark and Life Education Board Member Lindsay Beer. organisation that receives very little "Sessions are age specific and segovernment funding. quential with written and electronic CEO Michelle Wood said that the resources provided to support both donation will fund approximately 450 students and teachers in the delivery primary school aged children to at- of ongoing drug education in their tend their local mobile Life Educa- classroom". tion program, which will be located Lindsay Beer said that if our chilacross the state.

"Approximately 200,000 children dren and young people are to live acand 18,000 families take part in the tive and productive lives, it is so impreschool, primary and secondary portant that they learn to make safer and healthier choices. programs each year", she said.

Unlikely visitors at Coppin Centre

Bacon and eggs for Breast Cancer Awareness

■ Bacon and eggs, fruit and cereal, coffee and tea were in abundance at this year's Monash Gully District Think Pink Breakfast.

Hosted by District Co-Ordinator Lionel May and Peter Julier, the breakfast, held at the Waverley Masonic Centre attracted more than 130 guests.

With a wishing well, a raffle, an auction and Think Pink Pins and Bears on sale, the event raised a whopping $3500, to be donated at the end of the month to the Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

"The event has been very successful,” Lionel said. "I am over the moon with the support from Freemasons, their family and friends".

Lionel's wife Carol, Peter's wife Lynne and member Don Jennings kept the bacon sizzling in the kitchen, while Bill Stevenson, Sashi Sanmugathas and Kevin Fowler worked the barbecue outside.

Keeping things coordinated was Jim Puohotaua, Graham Flaherty and Alan Ambrose.

More than 10 Lodges were represented at the event, of the 19 in the District.

"This was our first Think Pink Breakfast, but it has been so success-

● Peter Julier draws the raffle in style ful that we have decided to make this an ongoing event from now on,” Lionel said.

Adding to the buzz of the morning, were the 47 motorbike riders and their passengers from the Victorian Masonic Motorcycle Association who had come along to support the cause.

The group headed off after breakfast on a 36 kilometre cruise northeast of Melbourne to St Andrews, some bikes adorned in pink, to raise awareness of breast cancer and to Think Pink!

● At right: Mya G. Grayly with her new little companion Billy and (above) Ben Quick gets a cuddle with Levi.

■ Geese, ducks, chickens and sheep were among the visitors to the Coppin Centre on Thursday (Oct. 8).

Among the farm troop were goats, rabbits and a piglet, all of whom made good use of the Coppin Centre lawns.

It just so happened that Sue Benedykt and Mya G. Grayly were there to enjoy the furry fun, and of course Freemasons Victoria's Ben Quick and Mya G. Grayly couldn't resist a cuddle.

The animals were provided for two hours to the Coppin Centre residents who miss out on the emotional and tactile experience that close contact with animals can bring.

Leigh's Farmyard Friends is available to schools, kindergartens, birthday parties and shopping centres. The hassle free service is inexpensive and a great way to entertain children, the elderly or those with a disability.

Call Leigh's Farmyard Friends on 9466 3412 or 0402 705 568 to book your petting zoo today.

To find out more about Freemasonry, how to become a member, or attend upcoming public events, please visit www.freemasonsvic.net.au Or ‘like’ our FaceBook page www.facebook.com/freemasonsvic for the most up to date information.

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Who will you meet in WeHo? ■ Hi everybody and welcome to this week's news from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites in West Hollywood.

How do you get a visa?

Earth, Wind and Fire ■ When you are out having lunch you never know who could be at the next table. \ Two celebrity hot spots are Craig's on Beverly and the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard.

On this occasion we were having lunch at the Chateau Marmont and sitting at the next table was a musical living legend.

The original member of Earth, Wind and Fire, Verdine White, the energetic bass player and singer of the band was having lunch and talking about the band's upcoming tour.

Verdine is the younger brother of the bands originator Maurice White who is the original lead singer.

Pictured at lunch at the Chateau Marmont is fan Paul Birchall with Verdine White from Earth, Wind abd Fire, and Ramada MD Alan Johnson.

● Paul Birchall with Verdine White from Earth, Wind abd Fire, and Ramada MD Alan Johnson.

Taylor Swift tops Kim

GavinWood

● Taylor Swift ■ "Thanks so much guys. I'm pretty sure this is just because I have cute cats though," the singer tells her fans.

Taylor Swift, who arrives in Melbourne early December, proved she is really is the princess of social media by reaching the impressive milestone of 50 million Instagram followers, topping both Kim Kardashian and Beyonce.

In fact, the number of people following Swift's whimsical musings and fluffy cat photos is now larger than the population of many countries, including Canada, Australia and Spain.

"50 million followers! Thanks so much guys. I'm pretty sure this is just because I have cute cats though," Swift told her fans.

Kardashian is next in line with 48.4 million followers, while Beyonce Knowles rocks in with 47.5 million, partially due to her adorable family photos with Jay Z and Blue Ivy. Having won the summer with her sell-out 1989 tour and taking down Apple with a biting letter, the Bad Blood singer is now set to dominate the onset of winter by appearing on her first GQ cover.

Swift shared the smoldering photo on Instagram and by that evening had already earned 1.1 million likes for it.

"If you don't take Swift seriously, you don't take contemporary music seriously," writer Chuck Klosterman says in the accompanying article.

"There's simply no antecedent for this kind of career: a cross-genre, youth-oriented, critically acclaimed colossus based entirely on the intuitive songwriting merits of a single female artist."

Good luck with the visa ■ If you are considering a move to Los Angeles, (good luck with the visa application) or just coming over for a holiday then I have got a special deal for you.

We would love to see you at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood.

I have secured a terrific holiday deal for readers of the Melbourne Observer.

Please mention Melbourne Observer when you book and you will receive the 'Special Rate of the Day'.

Please contact: Joanna at info@ramadaweho.com Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood

From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd

Big award for Reese

● Reese Witherspoon ■ Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey will present his Mud co-star Reese Witherspoon with the American Cinematheque Award.

Country music star Kenny Chesney will provide musical entertainment during the award show, which will also honour Jeffrey Katzenberg with the first annual Sid Grauman Award, acknowledging his achievements in the motion picture industry.

Witherspoon was the unanimous choice of the Cinematheque Board of Directors selection committee, for her work both as actor and producer under her Pacific Standard production banner.

McConaughey himself won the award on 2014, joining a distinguished group that includes Steven Spielberg, Robin Williams and Denzel Washington.

Since 1986, the organisation has annually honored a filmmaker who is fully engaged in his or her work and is committed to making a significant contribution to the art of the motion picture.

Funds raised benefit the year-round programming of the non-profit cultural organization, the American Cinematheque.

The executive producers of the show are Paul Flattery, Barbara Smith. Irene Crinita is serving as producer, while Corrinne Mann is the event producer.

The presentation will take place October 30 at 7 pm at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

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■ I get asked this on a daily basis. Here is a clear and concise way to start getting your application in shape.

LA based attorney Fuji Whittenburg explains the hurdles foreigners must clear to work on US productions Many of our favourite filmmakers and artists are from abroad - from Argentina to Australia. And many American filmmakers go abroad to create, promote and sell their films. This cross-border fluidity has been mutually beneficial for all sides - from artists and studios to the fans and consumers. The globalisation of Hollywood is a good thing, enhancing international cultural exchange and deepening our appreciation of films worldwide.

After your last movie experience, when you stayed in your seat to watch the credits, did you stop to think about the names rolling down the screen at the end of the film (that is. Cinematographer, Director of Photography, etc.), who they are and how they got there?

Probably not, but it was probably not very easy. Not only have these individuals built strong enough careers worthy of landing work in a blockbuster film, but beyond that, they very likely had to undergo a rigorous visa application process to land themselves the illustrious O-1 visa to be able to actually work in the US. In motion pictures and television, the O-1B visa is the most common visa category for artists of "extraordinary achievement" like actors, writers and VFX artists.

What does it take to land an O-1 visa these days? Well, quite frankly, a lot. Not an unjustifiable amount, but more than you may think. Because it is so case specific, I cannot give you the exact formula for putting together a viable O-1 visa application, but for the sake of illustration, I will try.

■ Each O-1 petition must have a US sponsor or petititioner. This can be an agent/manager/representative, employer, studio, label, production company, etc. You need to submit a contract confirming the terms of the representation or employment. Self-sponsorship is not permitted.

■ You have to prove that you have work lined up. You cannot apply for an O-1 to come to the US for the sole purpose of auditioning or making pitches.

■ You should include an itinerary detailing your future work in the US. ■ For each event/project, you should include the name of the production, anticipated start/end dates, and work location.

■ If publicity and/or appearances are related to your work, you should mention this to your attorney - include all related activities.

■ Corroborate your itinerary with deal memos. US Citizenship and Immigration Services will look to your itinerary when determining the length of your visa so the more the better.

■ The maximum length of a visa is three years, but USCIS may limit your approval to the duration of your projects. Your visa should be renewable indefinitely.

■ You need to provide objective, primary documentation of "extraordinary achievement". The exact amount of evidence will vary based on your particular field, but you have to meet at least 3 of the 6 criteria.

Types of evidence include, but are not limited to: ■ Credits (IMDB printouts for yourself and your films/projects) ■ Lead roles in distinguished productions for distinguished organisations (past and future), with letters from directors and press about the event/production.

■ National/international awards and nominations, with information about the award/organization/festival as well as past nominees/winners.

■ Reference letters from experts in the industry, detailing specific accomplishments. General fluff letters will not carry as much weight.

■ High salary compared to others in your field (top 20 percent), with pay stubs, tax returns, reports, etc.

■ Evidence of commercial success in terms of ratings, box office figures, chart listings, financial figures and social media popularity.

■ Published material by or about you, including reviews, interviews, and "Chat With an Expert" columns - with English translations.

■ Proof of service as a judge at an industry festival or competition.

Appearance of your work at festivals or other well-known industry events also helps with your application.

Each O-1 petition to the USCIS must include an advisory opinion from the relevant management organisation (usually the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers) and labour union.

It typically takes three to five days, with a fee varying from $250-$500.

■ Generally, the O-1 process has two stages: filing the petition and supporting documents, and then attending a visa interview and obtaining a visa at a U.S. consular post abroad.

USCIS takes about 2-6 weeks to adjudicate the petition. Regular government filing fee is $325. For an additional filing fee of $1225, USCIS will adjudicate your petition within 15 calendar days - approve, deny, or, issue a request for evidence.

To conclude, you need to make it as easy as possible for the officer to approve your case. Be thorough and stay organized. Approval will ultimately rely on the strength and credibility of your evidence combined with a dash of good luck, but armed with the right tools, this list should give you a very decent shot.

For newcomers, start building your portfolio of credits, keep record of all press and honors, and accept all invitations from the media. For more established professionals, you should now have a better understanding of the O-1 process so you can start organizing your visa.

And as always, consult an experienced immigration attorney for a more thorough analysis of your eligibility. You thought it was easy to come over here to America and work. There are so many steps to climb and so much paperwork to compile it's no wonder many give up. I hope that gives you some help. It is tough to become a star. I wish you all the luck in the world.

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■ When American composer Richard Sherman was in Melbourne for the opening of Mary Poppins I had the great pleasure of sitting with him at a grand piano in the Sofitel Hotel.

Richard turned to me and said, "Kevin, you may recall this song I wrote for Annette Funicello, it was called Tall Paul" and then he played it for me - what a great moment.

I always liked Annette Funicello and I always thought I was older than her - but I was wrong - we were both born in the same year.

Annette Joanne Funicello was born in New York in 1942. When Annette was four the family moved to California where they lived in a caravan park until her father found work.

Annette took dancing lessons, learned to play drums and did some modelling work.

Walt Disney wanted amateurs and not professional child actors for The Mickey Mouse Club television series and invited her to audition after he saw Annette in a local production of Swan Lake.

Annette was cast in the show in 1955 and soon became one of the most popular Mouseketeers - she was getting 6000 fan letters a month and was known by her first name.

Annette was featured in several serials on The Mickey Mouse Club including The New Adventures of Spin and Marty.

Annette was quoted as saying -"The Disney studio wasn't like other studios. It was just like home - it always had a small-town, family at-

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mosphere." Annette Funicello began making recordings on the Disneyland and Buena Vista labels.

Her hit songs included Tall Paul, Pineapple Princess and Oh Dio Mio. After The Mickey Mouse Club finished in 1959 she began making films and co-starred in The Shaggy Dog with Fred MacMurray and Tommy Kirk.

She had a romance with Paul Anka and it has been said that it inspired him to write his songs Puppy Love and Put Your Head On My Shoulder.

Annette had regular roles in the popular television series Zorro and Make Room for Daddy.

In 1963 she made her first ‘beach film’ co-

● Annette Funicello starring with Frankie Avalon in Beach Party. The film was so popular that spawned a series of films, Muscle Beach Party, Bikini Beach, Pajama Party, The Monkey's Uncle and How To Stuff A Wild Bikini.

In 1965 Annette married Jack Gilardi, who was PaulAnka's agent and they had three children together.

During the 1970s Annette had cameo roles in television shows such as The Love Boat, Love American Style and Fantasy Island.

In 1978 she appeared in a series of advertisements for Skippy peanut butter.

Annette and Jack were divorced in 1983 and in 1986 she married Glen Holt who was a horse trainer and breeder.

Sadly in 1992 Annette announced publicly that she was suffering with multiple sclerosis.

Over the 25 years that Annette battled the disease she lost the ability to walk and speak.

In 1995 a telemovie of her life was produced A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story.

In 2013 Annette Funicello passed away peacefully from complications due to her multiple sclerosis. Her family and her best friend Shelley Fabares were with her.

People talk of her beautiful smile, her bravery and her caring for others.

Annette Funicello was inducted as a Disney Legend and has a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

PS: Nice to meet Beverley at The Diana Trask Show at The Whitehorse Centre and thanks for your kind comments about the column.

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To listen, go to www.innerfm.org.au and follow the prompts.

Breakneck speed in the Outback

■ It's started again. A half-million dollar GT Bentley was flown into Alice Springs for a bit of high speed and hot and dusty testing. With a film crew to record it all.

And some big spending hangerson as well, so that it's estimated that the local Alice Springs economy has been boosted by a couple of hundred grand.

And that is all very welcoming just like the old days when there were about 20 car manufacturers who would descend upon the town in the latest, camouflaged models. They'd all love to buy opals so I loved them all.

By the time the film clip has been shown around the world, with this beast travelling at 330-kmh, Chief

Minister Adam Giles reckons it will be worth a couple of million to the NT economy.

Let's hope that this is just a harbinger for many more of these car manufacturers to once again bring their topsecret new models over to the perfect testing roads of the Centre.

There was nothing more exciting than to be driving along at a sedate 150-kmh in my trusty Patrol, when whoosh, as a Porsche or a hot Hyundai would rush by at breakneck speed.

■ Now there is a new industry about to rear its head in Alice Springs mountain biking.

Granted there aren't too many mountains around the local desert, but the hardy individuals who subscribe to this sport are generally adventurers who are just as much at home in the red sandy desert as they are up and down mountain tracks.

So now Adam Giles has unveiled a master plan for the official development of the sport.

"From the dramatic landscapes and red dirt of CentralAustralia to the tropical reserves of the Top End, the Territory is the perfect backdrop for mountain bike riders".

"The master plan will identify the commercial and social opportunities and benefits for local residents as well, with the potential to create more active and healthy lifestyle opportunities."

I know my mate Paul was one of these. He'd hop on his machine, and, with one of his mates from the Base, would venture out along bush tracks to many of the local gorges and chasms, armed with a small swag, and set up in front of a campfire for the night.

And then a night under the stars, pedalling off back home at dawn.

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Gary Higgins wants about $100m spent on such a centre in Alice Springs.

And another chap, Scott McConnell, who is the CEO of the Ngurratjuta Ingkerreke Aboriginal Corporation is right in on it too.

Currently there is just talk about something happening, but it's getting louder and more enthusiastic.

And Mr. Giles has also weighed in, saying that it should be modelled on the National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. One can spend days in the whole place.

I've been there and I'll go along with ■ There's a place in New Mexico that. called the Indian Pueblo Cultural Centre, which tells the story of the 19 ■ Cats again. There is a small island native American communities which in the Top End called West Island, in inhabited the local area. Inside there the Gulf of Carpentaria. Rachel are permanent and temporary exhi- Paltridge, from Desert Wildlife serbitions, collections, murals, line vices, has just returned from a visit to dances and demonstrations, jewellery, this little outpost. exhibition centres and the Institute for In 1994 some idiot introduced four pet Pueblo Indian Studies. kittens to the island. Of course, shortly There are a few people around thereafter the animal population dewho are saying that Australia should clined drastically. start thinking about doing the same Now there's a cat control program, and thing here. the traditional owners of the li--

Anthawirriyarra Sea Rangersare running this. They are baiting the cats, the only place in the NT where this is happening.

"Now," Rachel says, "small animals have really built up. We thought everything was extinct on the island, and now we're getting lots of small animals.

They've got other methods of figuring out how many of the little creatures are still roaming around. They use their aboriginal skills to track them, and trap them, and they photograph them with night cameras. Most of them there are grassland mellomys, delicate mice and water rats.

And as a last resort, they bring in specially trained detector dogs to track the predators down.

■ Over the years I've noticed, and sometimes been a part of, certain crazes. There were yo-yos in primary school, and then a few years later Coca-Cola yo-yos lasted for a while in secondary school. I remember "walking the dog" and "around the world". A big deal for us kids.

Then I always played alleys (marbles) throughout primary, and into secondary school. There were blood reels, tors, and tommies. I don't know whether kids still indulge in this - a pity if they don't, I reckon.

And also there were model planes for a while. I had a balsa-wood Hot Rod which I had built myself, with a Frog 150 motor.

Davy Crockett hats were also worn by all and sundry, as were Ivy League caps. And Canadian Jackets for the would-be toughies.

And then, in modern days, the Rubik's Cube. The fellow who invented never made a cent from it, living as he did in the Communist East.

I reckon he was a genius, as was anyone who could work it out.

And then there were stupid hula hoops. I was never able to get them to work for me, and still can't.

However now, in 2015, there's Tuesday Night Hula Hoopingin Alice Springs.

Doug McDougal saw them being made out of agricultural pipes in Mexico: "There'd be nanas and kids and heaps of people involved, so I thought it would be a fantastic idea."

So now, every Tuesday night, on the banks of the Todd, anyone can join in on the fray.

I think I'll pass on this one.

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‘The Uncommercial Traveller’ by Charles Dickens Continued From Last Week This mysterious man was known by his pudding, for on his entering, the man of sleep brought him a pint of hot tea, a small loaf, and a large knife and fork and plate. Left to himself in his box, he stood the pudding on the bare table, and, instead of cutting it, stabbed it, overhand, with the knife, like a mortal enemy; then took the knife out, wiped it on his sleeve, tore the pudding asunder with his fingers, and ate it all up.

The remembrance of this man with the pudding remains with me as the remembrance of the most spectral person my houselessness encountered. Twice only was I in that establishment, and twice I saw him stalk in (as I should say, just out of bed, and presently going back to bed), take out his pudding, stab his pudding, wipe the dagger, and eat his pudding all up. He was a man whose figure promised cadaverousness, but who had an excessively red face, though shaped like a horse’s. On the second occasion of my seeing him, he said huskily to the man of sleep, ‘Am I red to-night?’ ‘You are,’ he uncompromisingly answered. ‘My mother,’ said the spectre, ‘was a red-faced woman that liked drink, and I looked at her hard when she laid in her coffin, and I took the complexion.’ Somehow, the pudding seemed an unwholesome pudding after that, and I put myself in its way no more.

When there was no market, or when I wanted variety, a railway terminus with the morning mails coming in, was remunerative company.

But like most of the company to be had in this world, it lasted only a very short time. The station lamps would burst out ablaze, the porters would emerge from places of concealment, the cabs and trucks would rattle to their places (the post-office carts were already in theirs), and, finally, the bell would strike up, and the train would come banging in. But there were few passengers and little luggage, and everything scuttled away with the greatest expedition. The locomotive post-offices, with their great nets — as if they had been dragging the country for bodies — would fly open as to their doors, and would disgorge a smell of lamp, an exhausted clerk, a guard in a red coat, and their bags of letters; the engine would blow and heave and perspire, like an engine wiping its forehead and saying what a run it had had; and within ten minutes the lamps were out, and I was houseless and alone again.

But now, there were driven cattle on the high road near, wanting (as cattle always do) to turn into the midst of stone walls, and squeeze themselves through six inches’ width of iron railing, and getting their heads down (also as cattle always do) for tossing-purchase at quite imaginary dogs, and giving themselves and every devoted creature associated with them a most extraordinary amount of unnecessary trouble.

Now, too, the conscious gas began to grow pale with the knowledge that daylight was coming, and straggling workpeople were already in the streets, and, as waking life had become extinguished with the last pieman’s sparks, so it began to be rekindled with the fires of the first street-corner breakfast-sellers. And so by faster and faster degrees, until the last degrees were very fast, the day came, and I was tired and could sleep. And it is not, as I used to think, going home at such times, the least wonderful thing in London, that in the real desert region of the night, the houseless wanderer is alone there.

I knew well enough where to find Vice and Misfortune of all kinds, if I had chosen; but they were put out of sight, and my houselessness had many miles upon miles of streets in which it could, and did, have its own solitary way.

CHAPTER XIII— NIGHTWALKS Some years ago, a temporary inability to sleep, referable to a distressing impression, caused me to walk about the streets all night, for a series of several nights. The disorder might have taken a long time to conquer, if it had been faintly experimented on in bed; but, it was soon defeated by the brisk treatment of getting up directly after lying down, and going out, and coming home tired at sunrise.

In the course of those nights, I finished my education in a fair amateur experience of houselessness. My principal object being to get

Charles Dickens through the night, the pursuit of it brought me into sympathetic relations with people who have no other object every night in the year.

The month was March, and the weather damp, cloudy, and cold. The sun not rising before halfpast five, the night perspective looked sufficiently long at half-past twelve: which was about my time for confronting it.

The restlessness of a great city, and the way in which it tumbles and tosses before it can get to sleep, formed one of the first entertainments offered to the contemplation of us houseless people. It lasted about two hours. We lost a great deal of companionship when the late publichouses turned their lamps out, and when the potmen thrust the last brawling drunkards into the street; but stray vehicles and stray people were left us, after that. If we were very lucky, a policeman’s rattle sprang and a fray turned up; but, in general, surprisingly little of this diversion was provided. Except in the Haymarket, which is the worst kept part of London, and about Kent-street in the Borough, and along a portion of the line of the Old Kent-road, the peace was seldom violently broken. But, it was always the case that London, as if in imitation of individual citizens belonging to it, had expiring fits and starts of restlessness. After all seemed quiet, if one cab rattled by, half-a-dozen would surely follow; and Houselessness even observed that intoxicated people appeared to be magnetically attracted towards each other; so that we knew when we saw one drunken object staggering against the shutters of a shop, that another drunken object would stagger up before five minutes were out, to fraternise or fight with it. When we made a divergence from the regular species of drunkard, the thin-armed, puff-

faced, leaden-lipped gin-drinker, and encountered a rarer specimen of a more decent appearance, fifty to one but that specimen was dressed in soiled mourning. As the street experience in the night, so the street experience in the day; the common folk who come unexpectedly into a little property, come unexpectedly into a deal of liquor.

At length these flickering sparks would die away, worn out — the last veritable sparks of waking life trailed from some late pieman or hot-potato man — and London would sink to rest. And then the yearning of the houseless mind would be for any sign of company, any lighted place, any movement, anything suggestive of any one being up — nay, even so much as awake, for the houseless eye looked out for lights in windows.

Walking the streets under the pattering rain, Houselessness would walk and walk and walk, seeing nothing but the interminable tangle of streets, save at a corner, here and there, two policemen in conversation, or the sergeant or inspector looking after his men. Now and then in the night — but rarely — Houselessness would become aware of a furtive head peering out of a doorway a few yards before him, and, coming up with the head, would find a man standing bolt upright to keep within the doorway’s shadow, and evidently intent upon no particular service to society. Under a kind of fascination, and in a ghostly silence suitable to the time, Houselessness and this gentleman would eye one another from head to foot, and so, without exchange of speech, part, mutually suspicious.

Drip, drip, drip, from ledge and coping, splash from pipes and water-spouts, and by-and-by the houseless shadow would fall upon the stones

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that pave the way to Waterloo-bridge; it being in the houseless mind to have a halfpenny worth of excuse for saying ‘Good-night’ to the toll-keeper, and catching a glimpse of his fire. A good fire and a good great-coat and a good woollen neckshawl, were comfortable things to see in conjunction with the toll-keeper; also his brisk wakefulness was excellent company when he rattled the change of halfpence down upon that metal table of his, like a man who defied the night, with all its sorrowful thoughts, and didn’t care for the coming of dawn. There was need of encouragement on the threshold of the bridge, for the bridge was dreary. The chopped-up murdered man, had not been lowered with a rope over the parapet when those nights were; he was alive, and slept then quietly enough most likely, and undisturbed by any dream of where he was to come. But the river had an awful look, the buildings on the banks were muffled in black shrouds, and the reflected lights seemed to originate deep in the water, as if the spectres of suicides were holding them to show where they went down. The wild moon and clouds were as restless as an evil conscience in a tumbled bed, and the very shadow of the immensity of London seemed to lie oppressively upon the river.

Between the bridge and the two great theatres, there was but the distance of a few hundred paces, so the theatres came next. Grim and black within, at night, those great dry Wells, and lonesome to imagine, with the rows of faces faded out, the lights extinguished, and the seats all empty. One would think that nothing in them knew itself at such a time but Yorick’s skull. In one of my night walks, as the church steeples were shaking the March winds and rain with the strokes of Four, I passed the outer boundary of one of these great deserts, and entered it. With a dim lantern in my hand, I groped my well-known way to the stage and looked over the orchestra — which was like a great grave dug for a time of pestilence — into the void beyond. A dismal cavern of an immense aspect, with the chandelier gone dead like everything else, and nothing visible through mist and fog and space, but tiers of winding-sheets. The ground at my feet where, when last there, I had seen the peasantry of Naples dancing among the vines, reckless of the burning mountain which threatened to overwhelm them, was now in possession of a strong serpent of engine-hose, watchfully lying in wait for the serpent Fire, and ready to fly at it if it showed its forked tongue. A ghost of a watchman, carrying a faint corpse candle, haunted the distant upper gallery and flitted away. Retiring within the proscenium, and holding my light above my head towards the rolled-up curtain — green no more, but black as ebony — my sight lost itself in a gloomy vault, showing faint indications in it of a shipwreck of canvas and cordage. Methought I felt much as a diver might, at the bottom of the sea.

In those small hours when there was no movement in the streets, it afforded matter for reflection to take Newgate in the way, and, touching its rough stone, to think of the prisoners in their sleep, and then to glance in at the lodge over the spiked wicket, and see the fire and light of the watching turnkeys, on the white wall. Not an inappropriate time either, to linger by that wicked little Debtors’ Door — shutting tighter than any other door one ever saw — which has been Death’s Door to so many. In the days of the uttering of forged one-pound notes by people tempted up from the country, how many hundreds of wretched creatures of both sexes — many quite innocent — swung out of a pitiless and inconsistent world, with the tower of yonder Christian church of Saint Sepulchre monstrously before their eyes! Is there any haunting of the Bank Parlour, by the remorseful souls of old directors, in the nights of these later days, I wonder, or is it as quiet as this degenerate Aceldama of an Old Bailey?

To walk on to the Bank, lamenting the good old times and bemoaning the present evil period, would be an easy next step, so I would take it, and would make my houseless circuit of the Bank, and give a thought to the treasure within; likewise to the guard of soldiers passing the night there, and nodding over the fire. Next, I went to

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Observer Classic Books From Page 19 Billingsgate, in some hope of market-people, but it proving as yet too early, crossed Londonbridge and got down by the water-side on the Surrey shore among the buildings of the great brewery. There was plenty going on at the brewery; and the reek, and the smell of grains, and the rattling of the plump dray horses at their mangers, were capital company. Quite refreshed by having mingled with this good society, I made a new start with a new heart, setting the old King’s Bench prison before me for my next object, and resolving, when I should come to the wall, to think of poor Horace Kinch, and the Dry Rot in men.

A very curious disease the Dry Rot in men, and difficult to detect the beginning of. It had carried Horace Kinch inside the wall of the old King’s Bench prison, and it had carried him out with his feet foremost. He was a likely man to look at, in the prime of life, well to do, as clever as he needed to be, and popular among many friends.

He was suitably married, and had healthy and pretty children. But, like some fair-looking houses or fair-looking ships, he took the Dry Rot. The first strong external revelation of the Dry Rot in men, is a tendency to lurk and lounge; to be at street-corners without intelligible reason; to be going anywhere when met; to be about many places rather than at any; to do nothing tangible, but to have an intention of performing a variety of intangible duties to-morrow or the day after. When this manifestation of the disease is observed, the observer will usually connect it with a vague impression once formed or received, that the patient was living a little too hard. He will scarcely have had leisure to turn it over in his mind and form the terrible suspicion ‘Dry Rot,’ when he will notice a change for the worse in the patient’s appearance: a certain slovenliness and deterioration, which is not poverty, nor dirt, nor intoxication, nor ill-health, but simply Dry Rot. To this, succeeds a smell as of strong waters, in the morning; to that, a looseness respecting money; to that, a stronger smell as of strong waters, at all times; to that, a looseness respecting everything; to that, a trembling of the limbs, somnolency, misery, and crumbling to pieces. As it is in wood, so it is in men.

Dry Rot advances at a compound usury quite incalculable. A plank is found infected with it, and the whole structure is devoted. Thus it had been with the unhappy Horace Kinch, lately buried by a small subscription. Those who knew him had not nigh done saying, ‘So well off, so comfortably established, with such hope before him — and yet, it is feared, with a slight touch of Dry Rot!’ when lo! the man was all Dry Rot and dust.

From the dead wall associated on those houseless nights with this too common story, I chose next to wander by Bethlehem Hospital; partly, because it lay on my road round to Westminster; partly, because I had a night fancy in my head which could be best pursued within sight of its walls and dome. And the fancy was this: Are not the sane and the insane equal at night as the sane lie a dreaming? Are not all of us outside this hospital, who dream, more or less in the condition of those inside it, every night of our lives? Are we not nightly persuaded, as they daily are, that we associate preposterously with kings and queens, emperors and empresses, and notabilities of all sorts? Do we not nightly jumble events and personages and times and places, as these do daily? Are we not sometimes troubled by our own sleeping inconsistencies, and do we not vexedly try to account for them or excuse them, just as these do sometimes in respect of their waking delusions? Said an afflicted man to me, when I was last in a hospital like this, ‘Sir, I can frequently fly.’ I was half ashamed to reflect that so could I— by night.

Said a woman to me on the same occasion, ‘Queen Victoria frequently comes to dine with me, and her Majesty and I dine off peaches and maccaroni in our night-gowns, and his Royal Highness the Prince Consort does us the honour to make a third on horseback in a FieldMarshal’s uniform.’ Could I refrain from reddening with consciousness when I remembered the amazing royal parties I myself had given (at night), the unaccountable viands I had put on table, and my extraordinary manner of conducting myself on those distinguished occasions? I wonder that the great master who knew everything, when he called Sleep the death of each day’s life, did not call Dreams the insanity of each day’s sanity.

By this time I had left the Hospital behind me,

and was again setting towards the river; and in a short breathing space I was on Westminsterbridge, regaling my houseless eyes with the external walls of the British Parliament — the perfection of a stupendous institution, I know, and the admiration of all surrounding nations and succeeding ages, I do not doubt, but perhaps a little the better now and then for being pricked up to its work. Turning off into Old Palace-yard, the Courts of Law kept me company for a quarter of an hour; hinting in low whispers what numbers of people they were keeping awake, and how intensely wretched and horrible they were rendering the small hours to unfortunate suitors.

Westminster Abbey was fine gloomy society for another quarter of an hour; suggesting a wonderful procession of its dead among the dark arches and pillars, each century more amazed by the century following it than by all the centuries going before. And indeed in those houseless night walks — which even included cemeteries where watchmen went round among the graves at stated times, and moved the tell-tale handle of an index which recorded that they had touched it at such an hour — it was a solemn consideration what enormous hosts of dead belong to one old great city, and how, if they were raised while the living slept, there would not be the space of a pin’s point in all the streets and ways for the living to come out into. Not only that, but the vast armies of dead would overflow the hills and valleys beyond the city, and would stretch away all round it, God knows how far.

When a church clock strikes, on houseless ears in the dead of the night, it may be at first mistaken for company and hailed as such. But, as the spreading circles of vibration, which you may perceive at such a time with great clearness, go opening out, for ever and ever afterwards widening perhaps (as the philosopher has suggested) in eternal space, the mistake is rectified and the sense of loneliness is profounder. Once — it was after leaving the Abbey and turning my face north — I came to the great steps of St. Martin’s church as the clock was striking Three. Suddenly, a thing that in a moment more I should have trodden upon without seeing, rose up at my feet with a cry of loneliness and houselessness, struck out of it by the bell, the like of which I never heard. We then stood face to face looking at one another, frightened by one another. The creature was like a beetle-browed hair-lipped youth of twenty, and it had a loose bundle of rags on, which it held together with one of its hands. It shivered from head to foot, and its teeth chattered, and as it stared at me — persecutor, devil, ghost, whatever it thought me — it made with its whining mouth as if it were snapping at me, like a worried dog. Intending to give this ugly object money, I put out my hand to stay it — for it recoiled as it whined and snapped — and laid my hand upon its shoulder. Instantly, it twisted out of its garment, like the young man in the New Testament, and left me standing alone with its rags in my hands.

Covent-garden Market, when it was market morning, was wonderful company. The great waggons of cabbages, with growers’ men and boys lying asleep under them, and with sharp dogs from market-garden neighbourhoods looking after the whole, were as good as a party. But one of the worst night sights I know in London, is to be found in the children who prowl about this place; who sleep in the baskets, fight for the offal, dart at any object they think they can lay their their thieving hands on, dive under the carts and barrows, dodge the constables, and are perpetually making a blunt pattering on the pavement of the Piazza with the rain of their naked feet. A painful and unnatural result comes of the comparison one is forced to institute between the growth of corruption as displayed in the so much improved and cared for fruits of the earth, and the growth of corruption as displayed in these all uncared for (except inasmuch as everhunted) savages.

There was early coffee to be got about Coventgarden Market, and that was more company — warm company, too, which was better. Toast of a very substantial quality, was likewise procurable: though the towzled-headed man who made it, in an inner chamber within the coffee-room, hadn’t got his coat on yet, and was so heavy with sleep that in every interval of toast and coffee he went off anew behind the partition into complicated cross-roads of choke and snore, and lost his way directly. Into one of these establishments (among the earliest) near Bowstreet, there came one morning as I sat over my houseless cup, pondering where to go next, a

man in a high and long snuff-coloured coat, and shoes, and, to the best of my belief, nothing else but a hat, who took out of his hat a large cold meat pudding; a meat pudding so large that it was a very tight fit, and brought the lining of the hat out with it. This mysterious man was known by his pudding, for on his entering, the man of sleep brought him a pint of hot tea, a small loaf, and a large knife and fork and plate. Left to himself in his box, he stood the pudding on the bare table, and, instead of cutting it, stabbed it, overhand, with the knife, like a mortal enemy; then took the knife out, wiped it on his sleeve, tore the pudding asunder with his fingers, and ate it all up. The remembrance of this man with the pudding remains with me as the remembrance of the most spectral person my houselessness encountered. Twice only was I in that establishment, and twice I saw him stalk in (as I should say, just out of bed, and presently going back to bed), take out his pudding, stab his pudding, wipe the dagger, and eat his pudding all up. He was a man whose figure promised cadaverousness, but who had an excessively red face, though shaped like a horse’s. On the second occasion of my seeing him, he said huskily to the man of sleep, ‘Am I red to-night?’

‘You are,’ he uncompromisingly answered. ‘My mother,’ said the spectre, ‘was a red-faced woman that liked drink, and I looked at her hard when she laid in her coffin, and I took the complexion.’ Somehow, the pudding seemed an unwholesome pudding after that, and I put myself in its way no more.

When there was no market, or when I wanted variety, a railway terminus with the morning mails coming in, was remunerative company.

But like most of the company to be had in this world, it lasted only a very short time. The station lamps would burst out ablaze, the porters would emerge from places of concealment, the cabs and trucks would rattle to their places (the post-office carts were already in theirs), and, finally, the bell would strike up, and the train would come banging in. But there were few passengers and little luggage, and everything scuttled away with the greatest expedition. The locomotive post-offices, with their great nets — as if they had been dragging the country for bodies — would fly open as to their doors, and would disgorge a smell of lamp, an exhausted clerk, a guard in a red coat, and their bags of letters; the engine would blow and heave and perspire, like an engine wiping its forehead and saying what a run it had had; and within ten minutes the lamps were out, and I was houseless and alone again.

But now, there were driven cattle on the high road near, wanting (as cattle always do) to turn into the midst of stone walls, and squeeze themselves through six inches’ width of iron railing, and getting their heads down (also as cattle always do) for tossing-purchase at quite imaginary dogs, and giving themselves and every devoted creature associated with them a most extraordinary amount of unnecessary trouble.

Now, too, the conscious gas began to grow pale with the knowledge that daylight was coming, and straggling workpeople were already in the streets, and, as waking life had become extinguished with the last pieman’s sparks, so it began to be rekindled with the fires of the first street-corner breakfast-sellers. And so by faster and faster degrees, until the last degrees were very fast, the day came, and I was tired and could sleep. And it is not, as I used to think, going home at such times, the least wonderful thing in London, that in the real desert region of the night, the houseless wanderer is alone there.

I knew well enough where to find Vice and Misfortune of all kinds, if I had chosen; but they were put out of sight, and my houselessness had many miles upon miles of streets in which it could, and did, have its own solitary way.

CHAPTER XIV— CHAMBERS Having occasion to transact some business with a solicitor who occupies a highly suicidal set of chambers in Gray’s Inn, I afterwards took a turn in the large square of that stronghold of Melancholy, reviewing, with congenial surroundings, my experiences of Chambers.

I began, as was natural, with the Chambers I had just left. They were an upper set on a rotten staircase, with a mysterious bunk or bulkhead on the landing outside them, of a rather nautical and Screw Collier-like appearance than otherwise, and painted an intense black. Many dusty years have passed since the appropriation of this Davy Jones’s locker to any purpose, and during the whole period within the memory of

living man, it has been hasped and padlocked. I cannot quite satisfy my mind whether it was originally meant for the reception of coals, or bodies, or as a place of temporary security for the plunder ‘looted’ by laundresses; but I incline to the last opinion. It is about breast high, and usually serves as a bulk for defendants in reduced circumstances to lean against and ponder at, when they come on the hopeful errand of trying to make an arrangement without money — under which auspicious circumstances it mostly happens that the legal gentleman they want to see, is much engaged, and they pervade the staircase for a considerable period. Against this opposing bulk, in the absurdest manner, the tomb-like outer door of the solicitor’s chambers (which is also of an intense black) stands in dark ambush, half open, and half shut, all day. The solicitor’s apartments are three in number; consisting of a slice, a cell, and a wedge. The slice is assigned to the two clerks, the cell is occupied by the principal, and the wedge is devoted to stray papers, old game baskets from the country, a washing-stand, and a model of a patent Ship’s Caboose which was exhibited in Chancery at the commencement of the present century on an application for an injunction to restrain infringement. At about half-past nine on every week-day morning, the younger of the two clerks (who, I have reason to believe, leads the fashion at Pentonville in the articles of pipes and shirts) may be found knocking the dust out of his official door-key on the bunk or locker before mentioned; and so exceedingly subject to dust is his key, and so very retentive of that superfluity, that in exceptional summer weather when a ray of sunlight has fallen on the locker in my presence, I have noticed its inexpressive countenance to be deeply marked by a kind of Bramah erysipelas or small-pox.

This set of chambers (as I have gradually discovered, when I have had restless occasion to make inquiries or leave messages, after office hours) is under the charge of a lady named Sweeney, in figure extremely like an old family-umbrella: whose dwelling confronts a dead wall in a court off Gray’s Inn-lane, and who is usually fetched into the passage of that bower, when wanted, from some neighbouring home of industry, which has the curious property of imparting an inflammatory appearance to her visage. Mrs. Sweeney is one of the race of professed laundresses, and is the compiler of a remarkable manuscript volume entitled ‘Mrs. Sweeney’s Book,’ from which much curious statistical information may be gathered respecting the high prices and small uses of soda, soap, sand, firewood, and other such articles. I have created a legend in my mind — and consequently I believe it with the utmost pertinacity — that the late Mr. Sweeney was a ticket-porter under the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, and that, in consideration of his long and valuable services, Mrs. Sweeney was appointed to her present post. For, though devoid of personal charms, I have observed this lady to exercise a fascination over the elderly ticker-porter mind (particularly under the gateway, and in corners and entries), which I can only refer to her being one of the fraternity, yet not competing with it.

All that need be said concerning this set of chambers, is said, when I have added that it is in a large double house in Gray’s Inn-square, very much out of repair, and that the outer portal is ornamented in a hideous manner with certain stone remains, which have the appearance of the dismembered bust, torso, and limbs of a petrified bencher.

Indeed, I look upon Gray’s Inn generally as one of the most depressing institutions in brick and mortar, known to the children of men. Can anything be more dreary than its arid Square, Sahara Desert of the law, with the ugly old tiledtopped tenements, the dirty windows, the bills To Let, To Let, the door-posts inscribed like gravestones, the crazy gateway giving upon the filthy Lane, the scowling, iron-barred prison-like passage into Verulam-buildings, the mouldy rednosed ticket-porters with little coffin plates, and why with aprons, the dry, hard, atomy-like appearance of the whole dust-heap? When my uncommercial travels tend to this dismal spot, my comfort is its rickety state. Imagination gloats over the fulness of time when the staircases shall have quite tumbled down — they are daily wearing into an ill-savoured powder, but have not quite tumbled down yet — when the last old prolix bencher all of the olden time, shall have been got out of an upper window by means of a

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CANTERBURY, 3126. Canterbury Newsagency. 104 Maling Rd. (03) 9836 2130.

CARISBROOK, 3464. Carisbrook Newsagency. (03) 5464 2293.

CARLTON, 3053. Lygon Authorised Newsagency.

260 Lygon St, Carlton. (03) 9663 6193.

CARLTON NORTH, 3054. Princes Hill Newsagency.

607 Lygon St, Carlton North. (03) 9380 1419.

CARLTON NORTH, 3054. Rathdowne Newsagency.

410 Rathdowne St, Carlton North. (03) 9347 2630.

CARNEGIE, 3163. Carnegie Newsagency. 58 Koornang Rd, Carnegie. (03) 9568 5256.

CARNEGIE, 3163. Patterson Newsagency. (03) 9557 5794.

CARNEGIE, 3163. Southern Distribution & Delivery Service. 669 North Rd, Carnegie. (03) 9576 7044.

CARRUM, 3197. Carrum Newsagency. 514 Station St, Carrum. (03) 9772 7696.

CARRUM DOWNS, 3198. Bayside Distribution. (03) 9782 6333.

CAULFIELD EAST, 3145. Caulfield Newsagency.

14 Derby Rd, Caulfield East. (03) 9571 6194.

CAULFIELD NORTH, 3161. Junction Newsagency.

69-71 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield North. (03) 9523 8546.

CAULFIELD SOUTH, 3162. Booran Road Newsagency. 177 Booran Rd, Caulfield South.

(03) 9578 3195.

CAULFIELD SOUTH, 3162. South Caulfield Newsagency. 792 Glenhuntly Rd, Caulfield South.

(03) 9523 8701.

CHADSTONE, 3148. Supanews. Shops A42 and A49, Chadstone. (03) 9569 5858.

CHADSTONE, 3148. Holmesglen Newsagency.

637 Warrigal Rd, Chadstone. (03) 9569 7365.

CHARLTON, 3525. Charltopn Newsagency. (03) 5491 1680.

CHELSEA, 3196. Chelsea Newsagency. 403 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea. (03) 9772 2621.

CHELTENHAM, 3192. Cheltenham Newsagency.

332 Charman Rd, Cheltenham. (03) 9583 3276.

CHELTENHAM, 3192. Southland Newsagency.

Westfield Shoppingtown, Cheltenham. (03) 9584 9433.

CLAYTON, 3168. Clayton Authorised Newsagency.

345 Clayton Rd, Clayton. (03) 9544 1153.

CLIFTON HILL, 3068. Clifton Hill Newsagency. 316 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill. (03) 9489 8725.

COBURG, 3058. Coburg Newsagency, 481-483 Sydney Rd, Coburg. (03) 9354 7525.

COLAC, 3250. Blaines Newsagency, Colac. (03) 5231 4602.

COLDSTREAM, 3770. Coldstream Newsagency.

670 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream. (03) 9739 1409.

CORIO, 3214. Corio Village Newsagency. Shop 27, Corio Village, Corio. (03) 5275 1666.

COWES, 3922. Cowes Newsagency. 44 Thompson Ave, Cowes. (03) 5952 2046.

CRAIGIEBURN, 3064. Craigieburn Newsagency.

Shop 9 Mall, Craigieburn. (03) 9308 2132.

CRANBOURNE, 3977. Cranbourne Newsagency.

105 High St,Cranbourne. (03) 5996 8866.

CRANBOURNE NORTH, 3977. Thompson Parkway Newsagency. Cnr South Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne North. (03) 5996 0055.

CROYDON, 3136. Burnt Bridge Newsagency. 434 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon. (03) 9870 6140.

CROYDON, 3136. Croydon Newsagency. 158 Main St, Croydon. (03) 9723 2001.

CROYDON NORTH, 3136. Croydon North Newsagency. 5 Exeter Rd, Croydon North. (03) 9726 6030.

DANDENONG, 3175. Lonsdale Newsagency. 250 Lonsdale St, Dandenong. (03) 9792 1897.

DANDENONG, 3175. Lucky Winners Lotto. 118 Hemmings St, Dandenong. (03) 9792 4628.

DANDENONG, 3175. Doveton News & Lotto. (03) 9792 4937.

DEER PARK, 3023. Deer Park Newsagency. 823 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park.(03) 9363 1175.

DENILIQUIN, 2710. Deniliquin Newsagency and Bookstore. (02) 5881 2080.

DIAMOND CREEK, 3089. Diamond Creek Newsagency. 62A Hurstbridge Rd. (03) 9438 1470.

DINGLEY VILLAGE, 3172. Dingley Newsagency.

79 Centre Dandenong Rd, Dingley Village. (03) 9551 1184.

DONCASTER, 3108. Shoppingtown Newsagency.

Shop 34, 619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster. (03) 9848 3912.

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. East Doncaster Newsagency. 74 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East. (03) 9848 3174.

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. Tunstall Square Newsagency. Shop 4, Tunstall Square, Doncaster East. (03) 9842 2485.

DONCASTER EAST, 3109. The Pines Newsagency.

Shop 35, 181 Reynolds Rd, Doncaster East. (03) 9842 7944.

DROMANA, 3936. Dromana Newsagency. 177 Nepean Hwy, Dromana. (03) 5987 2338.

DROUIN, 3818. Burrows Newsagency, Drouin. (03) 5625 1614.

DRYSDALE, 3222. Drysdale Newsagency. High St, Drysdale. (03) 5251 2776.

EAGLEMONT, 3084. Eaglemont Lucky Lotto, News & Post. 68 Silverdale Rd. (03) 9499 2589.

EDITHVALE, 3196. Edithvale Newsagency. 253 Nepean Hwy. (03) 9772 1072.

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Newsagency.

348 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 8335.

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Elsternwick Office Supplies.

433 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 6495.

ELSTERNWICK, 3185. Ripponlea Newsagency. 78 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick. (03) 9523 5649.

ELTHAM, 3095. Eltham Newsagency & Toyworld.

958 Main Rd. (03) 9439 9162.

ELWOOD, 3184. Elwood Newsagency. 103 Ormond Rd, Elwood. (03) 9531 4223.

EMERALD, 3782. Emerald Newsagency. Main St, Emerald. (03) 5968 5152.

EPPING, 3076. Dalton Village Newsagency. (03) 9408 8877.

ESSENDON, 3040. Essendon Newsagency. 15A Rose St, Essendon. (03) 9337 5908.

ESSENDON, 3040. Roundabout Newsagency. 94 Fletcher St, Essendon. (03) 9370 5305.

ESSENDON NORTH, 3041. North Essendon Newsagency. 1085 Mt Alexander Rd, North Essendon. (03) 9379 2243.

FAIRFIELD, 3078. Fairfield Newsagency. 99 Station St, Fairfield. (03) 9481 3240.

FAWKNER, 3060. Fawkner Newsagency. 54 Bonwick St, Fawkner. (03) 9359 2046.

FAWKNER, 3060. Moomba Park Newsagency. 89 Anderson Rd, Fawkner. (03) 9359 1595.

FERNTREE GULLY, 3156. Ferntree Gully Newsagency. Shop 2, 69 Station St, Ferntree Gully. (03) 9758 1343.

FERNTREE GULLY, 3156. Mountain Gate Newsagency. Shop 9B, Ferntree Gully. (03) 9758 4427.

FERNTREE GULLY UPPER, 3156. Upper Ferntree Gully Newsagency. Shop 3 Ferntree Plaza. (03) 9756 0171.

FITZROY, 3065. Fitzroy Newsagency. 337 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. (03) 9417 3017.

FITZROY NORTH, 3068. North Fitzroy Newsagency.

224 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North. (03) 9489 8614.

FOOTSCRAY WEST, 3012. Kingsville Newsagency.

339 Somerville Rd, Footscray West. (03) 9314 5004.

FOREST HILL, 3131. Brentford Square Newsagency. 29-31 Brentford Sq., Forest Hill.

(03) 9878 1882.

FOREST HILL, 3131. NewsXPress Forest Hill. Shop 215, Western Entrance, Forest Hill. (03) 9878 2515.

FOUNTAIN GATE, 3805. Fountain Gate Newsagency. Shop 1157 (Level 1), Fountain Gate. (03) 9704 6408.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Beach Street Newsagency.

239 Beach St, Frankston. (03) 9789 9736.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Foote Street Newsagency. c/ - Bayside Distribution Services. (03) 9783 4720.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Frankston Newsagency. 5 Keys St, Frankston. (03) 9783 3253.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Karingal Hub Newsagency. c/ - Bayside Distribution Services. (03) 9776 7744.

FRANKSTON, 3199. Young Street Newsagency. 78 Young St, Frankston. (03) 9783 2467.

GARDENVALE, 3186. See Brighton.

GARFIELD, 3814. Garfield Newsagency Pty Ltd. 77 Main St, Garfield. (03) 5629 2533.

GEELONG, 3220. Geelong Newsagency & Lotto.

139 Moorabool St, Geelong. (03) 5222 1911.

GEELONG EAST, 3219. East Geelong Newsagency.

78A Garden St. (03) 5229 5109.

GEELONG WEST, 3218. Manifold Newsagency.

Shop 2, 132 Shannon Ave, Geelong West. (03) 5229 5897.

GEELONG WEST, 3218. Murphy's Newsagency. PO Box 7133, Geelong West. (03) 5229 1973.

GISBORNE, 3437. Gisborne Newsagency. Shop 20, Village Shopping Centre. (03) 5428 2632.

GLADSTONE PARK, 3043. Gladstone Park Newsagency. Shop 164. (03) 9338 3921.

GLEN HUNTLY, 3163. Glenhuntly Newsagency.

1164 Glenhuntly Rd, Glenhuntly. (03) 9571 2551.

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Glen Waverley News.

Shop L2, 65 Glen S/C, Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley. (03) 9802 8503.

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Kingsway Newsagency.

65 Kingsway, Glen Waverley. (03) 9560 9987.

GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150. Syndal Newsagency. 238 Blackburn Rd, Glen Waverley. (03) 9802 8446.

GLENFERRIE, 3122. See Hawthorn.

GLENROY, 3046. Glenroy Newsagency. 773 Pascoe Vale Rd, Glenroy. (03) 9306 9530.

GRANTVILLE, 3984. Grantville Newsagency. Shop 4, 1509 Bass Hwy, Grantville. (03) 5678 8808.

GREENSBOROUGH, 3088. Greensborough Newsagency. Shop 4-5 Greensborough. (03) 9435 1024.

GREENVALE, 3059. Greenvale Newsagency. Shop 4 & 5, Cnr Mickleham & Greenvale Rds, Greenvale. (03) 9333 3154.

GROVEDALE, 3216. Grovedale Newsagency. 19 Peter St. (03) 5243 1480.

HADFIELD, 3046. Hadfield Newsagency. 120 West St, Hadfield. (03) 9306 5007.

HAMPTON, 3188. Hampton Newsagency. 345-347 Hampton St, Hampton. (03) 9598 1239.

HAMPTON EAST, 3188. Hampton East Newsagency.

412 Bluff Rd, Hampton East.(03) 9555 2821.

HAMPTON PARK, 3976. Hampton Park Newsagency. Shop 3, Park Square, Hampton Park. (03) 9799 1609.

HASTINGS, 3915. Hastings Newsagency. 56 High St. (03) 5979 1321.

HAWTHORN, 3122. Glenferrie Newsagency.669 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. (03) 9818 2621.

HAWTHORN EAST, 3123. Auburn Newsagency. 119 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East. (03) 9813 4838.

HAWTHORN EAST, 3123. Auburn South Newsagency. 289 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East.

(03) 9882 2009.

HAWTHORN WEST, 3122. Hawthorn West Newsagency. 44 Church St, Hawthorn. (03) 9853 6098.

HEALESVILLE, 3777. Healesville Newsagency.

(03) 5962 4161.

HEIDELBERG, 3084. Heidelberg Newsagency. 128 Burgundy St, Heidelberg. (03) 9457 1098.

HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. Heidelberg Heights Newsagency. 35 Southern Rd, Heidelberg West.

(03) 9457 2063.

HEIDELBERG WEST, 3081. The Mall Newsagency.

Shop 18, Heidelberg West. (03) 9457 4244.

HIGHETT, 3190. Highett Newsagency. 2 Railway Pde, Highett. (03) 9555 1010.

HIGHTON, 3216. Highton Newsagency. 7 Bellevue Ave. (03) 5243 4824, HOPPERS CROSSING, 3030. Hoppers Crossing Newsagency. 31 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing. (03) 9749 2652, HUNTINGDALE, 3166. Huntingdale Newsagency.

291 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale. (03) 9544 1175.

HURSTBRIDGE, 3099. Hurstbridge Newsagency.

800 Main Rd. (03) 9718 2045.

IVANHOE, 3079. NewsXPress. 194-196 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe. (03) 9499 1231.

IVANHOE EAST, 3079. East Ivanhoe Newsagency.

262 Lower Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe East. (03) 9499 1720.

KEILOR, 3036. Centreway Newsagency. 59 Wyong St, Keilor East, 3033. (03) 9336 2451.

KEILOR, 3036. Keilor Newsagency. 700 Calder Hwy, Keilor. (03) 9336 7930.

KEILOR DOWNS, 3038. Keilor Downs Newsagency.

Shop 3, Keilor Downs Plaza, Keilor Downs. (03) 9310 9955.

KEW, 3101. Cotham Newsagency. 97 Cotham Rd, Kew. (03) 9817 3840.

KEW, 3101. Kew Newsagency. 175 High St, Kew. (03) 9853 8238.

KEW NORTH, 3101. North Kew Newsagency. 93 Willsemere Rd, Kew. (03) 9853 9383.

KEYSBOROUGH, 3173. Parkmore Newsagency.

Parkmore Shopping Centre, Kensington. (03) 9798 4311.

KILMORE, 3764. Kilmore Newsagency. 41 Sydney St. (03) 5782 1465.

KILSYTH, 3137. Kilsyth Newsagency. 520 Mt Dandenong Rd. (03) 9725 6218.

KINGSVILLE, 3012. See Footscray West.

KNOX CITY. See Wantirna South KNOXFIELD, 3180. Knoxfield Newsagency. (03) 9764 8260.

KOO-WEE-RUP, 3981. Koo Wee Rup Newsagency.

44-48 Station St, Koo Wee Rup. (03) 5997 1456.

LALOR, 3075. Lalor Newsagency. 364 Station St, Lalor. (03) 9465 2698.

LARA, 3212. Lara Newsagency. 44 The Centreway, Lara. (03) 5282 1419.

LAVERTON, 3028. Laverton Newsagency. 12 Aviation Rd, Laverton. (03) 9369 1426.

LEOPOLD, 3028. Leopold Newsagency. 45 Ash Rd, Leopold. (03) 5250 1687.

LILYDALE, 3140. Lilydale Newsagency. 237 Main St. (03) 9735 1705.

LOWER PLENTY, 3093. Lower Plenty Newsagency.

95 Main Rd. (03) 9435 6423.

LOWER TEMPLESTOWE, 3107. See Templestowe Lower.

MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Newsagency. 114 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. (03) 9509 8381.

MALVERN, 3144. Malvern Village Newsagency.

1352 Malvern Rd, Malvern. (03) 9822 3761.

MALVERN, 3144. Winterglen Newsagency Malvern Lotto. 167 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern. (03) 9509 9068.

MALVERN EAST, 3145. Central Park Newsagency.

393 Wattletree Rd, Malvern East. (03) 9509 9842.

McCRAE, 3938. McCrae Newsagency, 675 Point Nepean Rd. (03) 5986 8499.

McKINNON, 3204. McKinnon Newsagency. 148 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon. (03) 9578 4478.

MELBOURNE, 3000. Mitty's Newsagency. 53 Bourke St, Melbourne. (03) 9654 5950.

MELTON, 3337. Melton Authorised Newsagency.

383-385 High St, Melton. (03) 9743 5451.

MELTON, 3337. NewsXPress. (03) 9743 5451.

MENTONE, 3194. Mentone Newsagency. 24 Como Pde, Mentone. (03) 9585 3494.

MERLYNSTON, 3058. Merlynston Newsagency. (03) 9354 1532.

MIDDLE BRIGHTON, 3186. Middle Brighton Newsagency. 75-77 Church St, Middle Brighton.

(03) 9592 1000.

MIDDLE PARK, 3206. Middle Park Newsagency.

16 Armstrong St, Middle Park.

MILDURA, 3500. Klemm's Mildura Newsagency.

(03) 5302 1004.

MILL PARK, 3082. Mill Park Authorised Newsagency. Stables Shopping Centre, Cnr Childs Rd & Redleap Ave, Mill Park. (03) 9436 4400.

MITCHAM, 3132. Mitcham Newsagency. 503 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham. (03) 9873 1108.

MOE, 3825. Yeatman's Newsagency. 3A Moore St, Moe. (03) 5127 1002.

MONT ALBERT., 3127. Mont Albert Newsagency.

42 Hamilton St, Mont Albert. (03) 9890 1140.

MONTMORENCY, 3094. Montmorency Newsagency.

41-43 Were St. (03) 9435 8893.

MONTROSE, 3765. Montrose Newsagency. 912 Mt Dandenong Rd. (03) 9728 2057.

MOONEE PONDS, 3039. Puckle Street Newsagency.

45 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. (03) 9375 2264.

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Mordialloc Newsagency.

574A Main St, Mordialloc. (03) 9580 5141.

MORDIALLOC, 3195. Warren Village Newsagency.

87 Warren Rd. (03) 9580 3880.

MORELAND, 3056. See Brunswick.

MORNINGTON, 3931. Mornington Newsagency. 97 Main St, Mornington. (03) 5975 2099.

MORNINGTON, 3931. Scribes Newsagency. Shop 1/10, Mornington Village, Mornington. (03) 5975 5849.

If your local newsagency is not listed, and you would like them to stock the Melbourne Observer, please ask them to contact All Day Distribution, phone (03) 9482 1145.

MORWELL, 3840. Morwell Newsagency. 176 Commercial Rd, Morwell. (03) 5134 4133.

MOUNT ELIZA, 3934. Mount Eliza Newsagency.

102 Mount Eliza Way. (03) 5974 2347.

MOUNT MARTHA, 3934. Mount Martha Newsagency. 2 Lochiel Ave, Mount Martha. (03) 5974 2347.

MOUNT WAVERLEY, 3149. Pinewood Newsagency.

Shop 59, Centreway Shopping Centre, Mount Waverley. (03) 9802 7008.

MOUNTAIN GATE, 3156. See Ferntree Gully.

MT EVELYN, 3658. Mt Evelyn Newsagency. 1A Wray Cres. (03) 9736 2302.

MULGRAVE, 3170. Northvale Newsagency. 901 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave. (03) 9546 0200.

MULGRAVE, 3170. Waverley Gardens Newsagency. Shop 44, Waverley Gardens, Mulgrave. (03) 9547 5773.

MURCHISON, 3610. Murchison Newsagency, Murchison. (03) 5826 2152, MURRUMBEENA, 3163. Murrumbeena Newsagency. 456 Nerrim Rd, Murrumbenna. (03) 9568 1959.

NARRE WARREN, 3805. Narre Warren News & Tatts. Shop 1 Webb St, Narre Warren. (03) 9704 6495.

NEWCOMB, 3220. Newcomb Newsagency, Geelong. (03) 5248 5434.

NEWMARKET, 3031. Newmarket Newsagency. 294 Racecourse Rd, Newmarket. (03) 9376 6075.

NEWPORT, 3015. Newport Newsagency. 6 Hall St, Newport. (03) 9391 2548.

NIDDRIE, 3042. Niddrie Newsagency. 455 Keilor Rd, Niddrie. (03) 9379 3840.

NOBLE PARK, 3174. Noble Park Newsagency. 22 Douglas St, Noble Park. (03) 9546 9079.

NOBLE PARK, 3174. Variety Newsagency. 1268 Heatherton Rd, Noble Park. (03) 9546 7916.

NORTH BALWYN, 3104. See Balwyn North.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. See West Melbourne.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. Haines Street Newsagency. 46 Haines St. (03) 9328 1195.

NORTH MELBOURNE, 3051. News On Errol. (03) 9326 3744.

NORTHCOTE, 3070. Croxton Newsagency. 509 High St, Northcote. (03) 9481 3624.

NORTHCOTE, 3070. Northcote Newsagency. 335 High St, Northcote. (03) 9481 3725.

NORTHCOTE, 3070. Northcote Newsplaza. (03) 9481 7130.

NUNAWADING, 3131. Mountainview Newsagency.

293A Springfield Rd, Nunawading. (03) 9878 7887.

NYAH, 3594. Nyah General Store. (03) 5030 2230.

OAK PARK, 3046. Oak Park Newsagency. 120 Snell Grove, Oak Park. (03) 9306 5472.

OAKLEIGH, 3166. Oakleigh Newsagency. Shop 61-63, Oakleigh. (03) 9563 0703.

OAKLEIGH EAST, 3166. Oakleigh East Auth.

Newsagency. 190 Huntingdale Rd, East Oakleigh.

(03) 9544 4322.

OAKLEIGH SOUTH, 3167. Oakleigh South Newsagency. (03) 9570 5833.

OCEAN GROVE, 3226. Ocean Grove Newsagency.

82 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. (03) 5256 1779.

PAKENHAM, 3810. Pakenham Newsagency. 99 Main St, Pakenham. (03) 5941 1243.

PARKDALE, 3195. Parkdale Newsagencxy. 238 Como Pde. (03) 9580 1724.

PASCOE VALE, 3044. Pascoe Vale Central Newsagency. 110 Cumberland Rd, Pascoe Vale.

(03) 9354 8472.

PASCOE VALE, 3044. Coonans Hill News/Tatts/ Post Office. 67 Coonans Rd, Pascoe Vale South.

(03) 9386 7465.

PASCOE VALE SOUTH, 3044. Paper N Post. Pascoe Vale South. (03) 9354 1432.

PEARCEDALE, 3912. Pearcedale Newsagency.

Shop 14, Pearcedale Village Shopping Centre, Pearcedale. (03) 5978 6343.

POINT COOK, 3030. NewsXPress. (03) 9395 0424.

POINT LONSDALE, 3225. Point Lonsdale Newsagency. 99 Point Lonsdale Rd. (03) 5258 1159.

PORT MELBOURNE, 3207. Port Melbourne Distribution. (03) 9681 8122.

PORTARLINGTON, 3223. Portarlington Newsagency. Shop 1, 60 Newcombe St, Portarlington. (03) 5289 2892.

PRAHRAN, 3181. Prahran Market Newsagency.

Shop 3A Pran Central, Prahran. (03) 9521 1200.

PRESTON, 3072. Northland Newsagency. Shop 3, Northland Shopping Centre. (03) 9478 2693.

PRESTON, 3072. Preston Newsagency. 377 High St, Preston. (03) 9478 3001.

PRESTON, 3072. Preston Town Hall Newsagency.

411 High St, Preston. (03) 9470 1630.

PRINCES HILL, 3054. See Carlton North.

QUEENSCLIFF, 3225. Queenscliff Newsagency. (03) 5258 1828.

RESERVOIR, 3073. Reservoir Newsagency. 22 Edwardes St, Reservoir. (03) 9460 6317.

RESERVOIR, 3073. Broadway Newsagency. 279 Broadway, Reservoir. (03) 9460 6510.

RHYLL, 3923. Rhyll Newsagency. 41 Lock Rd, Rhyll.

(03) 5956 9205.

RICHMOND, 3121. Swan Street Newsagency. 108 Swan St, Richmond. (03) 9428 7450.

RICHMOND, 3121. Vernons Newsagency. 308A Bridge Rd, Richmond. (03) 9428 7373.

RINGWOOD EAST, 3135. Ringwood East Newsagency. 52 Railway Ave, Ringwood East.

(03) 9870 6515.

RINGWOOD NORTH, 3134. North Ringwood Newsagency. 182 Warrandyte Rd, North Ringwood. (03) 9876 2765.

ROBINVALE, 3549. Robinvale Newsagency. (03) 5026 3264.

ROCKBANK, 3335. Rockbank Newsagency. (03) 9747 1300.

ROSANNA, 3084. Rosanna Newsagency. 135 Lower Plenty Rd, Rosanna. (03) 9459 7722.

ROSANNA EAST, 3084. Banyule Newsagency. 55 Greville Rd, East Rosanna. (03) 9459 7027.

ROSEBUD, 3939. Rosebud Newsagency. 1083 Nepean Hwy, Rosebud. (03) 5986 8359.

RYE, 3941. Rye Newsagency. 2371 Point Nepean Rd, Rye. (03) 5985 2013.

SANCTUARY LAKES, 3030. Sanctuary Lakes Newsagency. Shop 16, 300 Point Cook Rd. (03) 9395 4055.

SALE, 3850. Sale Newsagency. (03) 5144 2070.

SAN REMO, 3925. San Remo Newsagency. 105 Marine Pde, San Remo. (03) 5678 5447.

SANDRINGHAM, 3191. Sandringham Newsagency.

58-60 Station St, Sandringham. (03) 9598 1246.

SEAFORD, 3198. Carrum Downs Newsagency. (03) 9782 6333.

SEAFORD, 3198. Seaford Newsagency. 124 Nepean Hwy, Seaford. (03) 9786 1220.

SEDDON, 3011. Seddon Newsagency & Lotto. 74 Charles St, Seddon. (03) 9687 1919.

SEVILLE, 3139. Seville Newsagency. 654 Warburton Hwy. (03) 5964 2236.

SHEPPARTON, 3630. Lovell's Newsagency. 246 Wyndham St, Shepparton. (03) 5821 2622.

SOMERVILLE, 3912. Somerville Newsagency.

Shop 24, Plaza, Eramosa Rd West, Somerville.

(03) 5977 5282.

SOUTHBANK, 3006. Melbourne Central Newsagency. 292 City Rd, Southbank. (03) 9690 3900.

SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205. Clarendon Newsagency. 276 Clarendon St, South Melbourne.

(03) 9690 1350.

SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205. South Melbourne Newsagency. 358 Clarendon St, South Melbourne.

(03) 9690 7481.

SOUTH MORANG, 3752. South Morang Newsagency. 17-19 Gorge Rd. (03) 9404 1502.

SPRINGVALE, 3171. Springvale Newsagency. 321 Springvale Rd, Springvale. (03) 9546 9235.

ST KILDA, 3182. Esplanade Newsagency. 115 Fitzroy St, St Kilda. (03) 9525 3321.

ST KILDA, 3182. St Kilda Junction Newsagency.

52 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda. (03) 9510 1056.

ST KILDA, 3182. Village Belle Newsagency. 161163 Acland St, St Kilda. (03) 9525 5167.

ST LEONARDS, 3223. St Leonards Newsagency.

Foreshore Rd, St Leonards. (03) 5257 1604.

STRATHMORE, 3041. Napier Street Newsagency.

313 Napier St, Strathmore. (03) 9379 2603.

STRATHMORE, 3041. Strathmore Newsagency. 15 Woodland St, Strathmore. (03) 9379 1515.

SUNBURY, 3429. Sunbury Authorised Newsagency. 14 Brook St, Sunbury. (03) 9744 1220.

SUNSHINE, 3020. Sunshine Newsagency. 3/282 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine. (03) 9312 2654.

SUNSHINE SOUTH, 3020. South Sunshine Newsagency. 22 Tallintyre Rd, Sunshine. (03) 9312 1629.

TAYLORS LAKES, 3038. Watergardens Newsagency. Shop 92, Bay B (Near Safeway), Taylors Lakes. (03) 9449 1122.

TEESDALE, 3328. Teesdale Newsagency. 1071 Bannockburn Rd. (03) 5281 5230.

TEMPLESTOWE, 3106. Templestowe Newsagency.

122 James St, Templestowe. (03) 9846 2486.

TEMPLESTOWE LOWER, 3107. Macedon News & Lotto. 25 Macedon Rd, Lower Templestowe. (03) 9850 2720.

THORNBURY, 3071. Normanby Newsagency. 703 High St, Thornbury. (03) 9484 2802.

THORNBURY, 3071. Rossmoyne Newsagency. 406 Station St,Thornbury. (03) 9484 6967.

TOORADIN, 3980. Tooradin Newsagency. 94 South Gippsland Hwy, Tooradin. (03) 5996 3343.

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From Page 20 Fire Ladder, and carried off to the Holborn Union; when the last clerk shall have engrossed the last parchment behind the last splash on the last of the mud-stained windows, which, all through the miry year, are pilloried out of recognition in Gray’s Inn-lane. Then, shall a squalid little trench, with rank grass and a pump in it, lying between the coffee-house and Southsquare, be wholly given up to cats and rats, and not, as now, have its empire divided between those animals and a few briefless bipeds — surely called to the Bar by voices of deceiving spirits, seeing that they are wanted there by no mortal — who glance down, with eyes better glazed than their casements, from their dreary and lacklustre rooms. Then shall the way Nor’ Westward, now lying under a short grim colonnade where in summer-time pounce flies from law-stationering windows into the eyes of laymen, be choked with rubbish and happily become impassable. Then shall the gardens where turf, trees, and gravel wear a legal livery of black, run rank, and pilgrims go to Gorhambury to see Bacon’s effigy as he sat, and not come here (which in truth they seldom do) to see where he walked. Then, in a word, shall the old-established vendor of periodicals sit alone in his little crib of a shop behind the Holborn Gate, like that lumbering Marius among the ruins of Carthage, who has sat heavy on a thousand million of similes.

At one period of my uncommercial career I much frequented another set of chambers in Gray’s Inn-square. They were what is familiarly called ‘a top set,’ and all the eatables and drinkables introduced into them acquired a flavour of Cockloft. I have known an unopened Strasbourg pate fresh from Fortnum and Mason’s, to draw in this cockloft tone through its crockery dish, and become penetrated with cockloft to the core of its inmost truffle in threequarters of an hour. This, however, was not the most curious feature of those chambers; that, consisted in the profound conviction entertained by my esteemed friend Parkle (their tenant) that they were clean. Whether it was an inborn hallucination, or whether it was imparted to him by Mrs. Miggot the laundress, I never could ascertain. But, I believe he would have gone to the stake upon the question. Now, they were so dirty

that I could take off the distinctest impression of my figure on any article of furniture by merely lounging upon it for a few moments; and it used to be a private amusement of mine to print myself off — if I may use the expression — all over the rooms. It was the first large circulation I had. At other times I have accidentally shaken a window curtain while in animated conversation with Parkle, and struggling insects which were certainly red, and were certainly not ladybirds, have dropped on the back of my hand. Yet Parkle lived in that top set years, bound body and soul to the superstition that they were clean.

He used to say, when congratulated upon them, ‘Well, they are not like chambers in one respect, you know; they are clean.’ Concurrently, he had an idea which he could never explain, that Mrs. Miggot was in some way connected with the Church. When he was in particularly good spirits, he used to believe that a deceased uncle of hers had been a Dean; when he was poorly and low, he believed that her brother had been a Curate. I and Mrs. Miggot (she was a genteel woman) were on confidential terms, but I never knew her to commit herself to any distinct assertion on the subject; she merely claimed a proprietorship in the Church, by looking when it was mentioned, as if the reference awakened the slumbering Past, and were personal. It may have been his amiable confidence in Mrs. Miggot’s better days that inspired my friend with his delusion respecting the chambers, but he never wavered in his fidelity to it for a moment, though he wallowed in dirt seven years.

Two of the windows of these chambers looked down into the garden; and we have sat up there together many a summer evening, saying how pleasant it was, and talking of many things. To my intimacy with that top set, I am indebted for three of my liveliest personal impressions of the loneliness of life in chambers. They shall follow here, in order; first, second, and third.

First. My Gray’s Inn friend, on a time, hurt one of his legs, and it became seriously inflamed.

Not knowing of his indisposition, I was on my way to visit him as usual, one summer evening, when I was much surprised by meeting a lively leech in Field-court, Gray’s Inn, seemingly on his way to the West End of London. As the leech was alone, and was of course unable to explain his position, even if he had been inclined to do

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so (which he had not the appearance of being), I passed him and went on. Turning the corner of Gray’s Inn-square, I was beyond expression amazed by meeting another leech — also entirely alone, and also proceeding in a westerly direction, though with less decision of purpose.

Ruminating on this extraordinary circumstance, and endeavouring to remember whether I had ever read, in the Philosophical Transactions or any work on Natural History, of a migration of Leeches, I ascended to the top set, past the dreary series of closed outer doors of offices and an empty set or two, which intervened between that lofty region and the surface. Entering my friend’s rooms, I found him stretched upon his back, like Prometheus Bound, with a perfectly demented ticket-porter in attendance on him instead of the Vulture: which helpless individual, who was feeble and frightened, and had (my friend explained to me, in great choler) been endeavouring for some hours to apply leeches to his leg, and as yet had only got on two out of twenty. To this Unfortunate’s distraction between a damp cloth on which he had placed the leeches to freshen them, and the wrathful adjurations of my friend to ‘Stick ’em on, sir!’ I referred the phenomenon I had encountered: the rather as two fine specimens were at that moment going out at the door, while a general insurrection of the rest was in progress on the table.

After a while our united efforts prevailed, and, when the leeches came off and had recovered their spirits, we carefully tied them up in a decanter. But I never heard more of them than that they were all gone next morning, and that the Out-of-door young man of Bickle, Bush and Bodger, on the ground floor, had been bitten and blooded by some creature not identified. They never ‘took’ on Mrs. Miggot, the laundress; but, I have always preserved fresh, the belief that she unconsciously carried several about her, until they gradually found openings in life.

Second. On the same staircase with my friend Parkle, and on the same floor, there lived a man of law who pursued his business elsewhere, and used those chambers as his place of residence.

For three or four years, Parkle rather knew of him than knew him, but after that — for Englishmen — short pause of consideration, they began to speak. Parkle exchanged words with him in his private character only, and knew noth-

ing of his business ways, or means. He was a man a good deal about town, but always alone.

We used to remark to one another, that although we often encountered him in theatres, concertrooms, and similar public places, he was always alone. Yet he was not a gloomy man, and was of a decidedly conversational turn; insomuch that he would sometimes of an evening lounge with a cigar in his mouth, half in and half out of Parkle’s rooms, and discuss the topics of the day by the hour. He used to hint on these occasions that he had four faults to find with life; firstly, that it obliged a man to be always winding up his watch; secondly, that London was too small; thirdly, that it therefore wanted variety; fourthly, that there was too much dust in it. There was so much dust in his own faded chambers, certainly, that they reminded me of a sepulchre, furnished in prophetic anticipation of the present time, which had newly been brought to light, after having remained buried a few thousand years. One dry, hot autumn evening at twilight, this man, being then five years turned of fifty, looked in upon Parkle in his usual lounging way, with his cigar in his mouth as usual, and said, ‘I am going out of town.’As he never went out of town, Parkle said, ‘Oh indeed! At last?’

‘Yes,’ says he, ‘at last. For what is a man to do?

London is so small! If you go West, you come to Hounslow. If you go East, you come to Bow. If you go South, there’s Brixton or Norwood. If you go North, you can’t get rid of Barnet. Then, the monotony of all the streets, streets, streets — and of all the roads, roads, roads — and the dust, dust, dust!’ When he had said this, he wished Parkle a good evening, but came back again and said, with his watch in his hand, ‘Oh, I really cannot go on winding up this watch over and over again; I wish you would take care of it.’ So, Parkle laughed and consented, and the man went out of town. The man remained out of town so long, that his letter-box became choked, and no more letters could be got into it, and they began to be left at the lodge and to accumulate there. At last the head-porter decided, on conference with the steward, to use his master-key and look into the chambers, and give them the benefit of a whiff of air. Then, it was found that he had hanged himself to his bedstead, and had left this written memorandum: To Be Continued Next Issue

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BABIRRA’S ‘BOY FROM OZ’ John’s own show

● John Thorn ■ After 30 years being in the background of the finest Australian cabaret, (Meow Meow, Bob Downe, Spontaneous Broadway, Pastel Vespa, Miss Dorothy) the multi-award winning John Thorn has finally got around to doing an original solo show.

Background Boy showcases John’s immaculate song writing and sublime musicality as he presents a score of his new songs road tested around the world (Dublin, Edinburgh, Paris, Cleveland, Toronto and Calgary), including selections from his latest Adelaide Cabaret Festival hit, Looking For Lawson.

With John firmly in the foreground on piano and lead vocals, he will also be joined by special guests. The hourlong performance will be a combination of witty comedy pieces bittersweet ballads, musical settings of Henry Lawson poems, and songs inspired by the 1920s.

Tipping his hat to such greats as Randy Newman and Hoagy Carmichael and directed by Australian and West End legend, Sally Bourne, Background Boy will delight all, evoking wit and sophistication of the best ‘New York style’ cabaret.

Composer, producer and musical director, John has won numerous awards for his work, including the 2006 Melbourne Green Room Award for Mark Trevorrow’s show It’s About Time as the musical director and the 2011 Best Cabaret at Melbourne Fringe Tommy Bradson’s show Pirate Rhapsody Mermaid Requiem as composer.

Performance Dates: October 28 – November 1 at 7pm Venue: The Butterfly Club,15 Carson Place, Melbourne Tickets: www.thebutterflyclub.com - Cheryl Threadgold

By CHERYL THREADGOLD

● Jonathan Guthrie-Jones at front with company in The Boy From Oz. Photo: Gavin D Andrew ■ Babirra Music Theatre’s The Boy From Oz plays until Saturday (Oct. 17) at the Whitehorse Centre, with the season sold out before opening night.

Such is the popularity of the wonderful story of Peter Woolnough, the country boy from humble beginnings who reached great heights of fame as entertainer and song-writer PeterAllen.

Credit also to Babirra Music Theatre’s fine reputation with a trusting public booking the show out early. They will not be disappointed.

Director Chris Bradtke succeeds beautifully in aiming to remain true to playwright Nick Enright’s original concept of embedding a selection of PeterAllen’s most memorable songs and life story into an intimate, concert style production.

Bradtke’s vision is enhanced by Brenton Staples’s set and Meredith Cooney’s costume design.

Jonathan Guthrie-Jones expertly nails PeterAllen’s role in his own mega-talented style, using intelligent flair to engage with his audience in relaxed manner.

He captures well the varying moods of Allen’s songs from sentimental to upbeat, commanding the stage with his presence.

Melanie Ott portrays Liza Minnelli with incredible believability, using her wonderful singing and acting to immerse her audience in Liza’s world.

Caleb Waterworth, 12, is terrific as Young Peter Allen.

Adrienne George (Judy Garland), Gabrielle O’Brien (Marion Woolnough) and Shaun Kingma (Greg) also deliver strong performances, as do Jayne Murphy and Peter Roberts (Valerie and Dee Anthony), Johnathon White (Chris Bell) and Rick Howden (Wally Bell) and the talented ensemble.

Trio members Verity Brown, Bianca Bruce and Nicole Kapiniaris present great harmonies, move well and brighten the stage.

The dancers perform choreographer Louisa Mitchell’s enjoyable routines with gusto. Tailem Tynan is particularly outstanding.

Two more big stars who helped this show sparkle are musical director Danny Forward’s wonderful orchestra, and Jason Bovaird’s stunning lighting design.

Jason is recently returned from Broadway after working on Amazing Grace and undertaking further studies. Wow factors in Jason’s brilliantly clever design include choreographed lights dancing to the music, and spectacular changing colours.

Congratulations Babirra Music Theatre. www.babirra.org.au - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

Meet Thomas Banks

● Thomas Banks. Photo: Gemma Osmond.

■ Platform in conjunction with Straightjacket Productions presents Someone Like Thomas Banks from October 31-November 8 at fortyfivedownstairs.

The desire to find love is universal, so what happens when you start looking for love and you live with a disability?

Thomas Banks is 24, gay and looking for love. He also lives with cerebral palsy.

This is the moving and poignant story of Thomas Banks and his quest for love.

This one-man show is also a story about online dating and hook-ups, disability advocacy and finding your true voice.

His search for love is made all the more difficult when what you say is not always understood, but online he has found a way he can be himself, and people can understand what he is saying – online, he looks and sounds like everyone else.

Technology is vital not only in his life but also in the show – it’s a way for Banks to communicate to the world at large and with his audience.

On stage, he uses a range of communication devices including: projected text, a Lightwriter, spoken word, animation and social media.

When the technology is removed and we hear Banks speak those listening can discover that not unlike a crystal radio set their ears have been tuned in and they understand him after all.

Someone Like Thomas Banks has been written by Gaylene Carbis from the writings of Thomas Banks. Dramaturgy by Nina Barry Macauley and adapted for Performance at Fortyfive downstairs by Director Lucy Freeman.

Performance Season: October 31-November 8.

Venue: fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

Tickets: $40/$30/$20.

Bookings: 9662 9966. www.fortyfivedownstairs.com/ More information: www.pyt.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Ross and John take top national radio award ■ Greg Newman reports that 3AW Melbourne’s top rating breakfast team, Ross Stevenson and John Burns won the Best On-Air Team (Metro AM) at the 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. on Saturday.

Ross could not attend as he

recovering from a back injury.

Best Current Affairs Presenter was won by 3AW’s Neil Mitchell.

Nova’s drive team, Kate, Tim and Marty (Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell and Marty Sheargold, won the award for Best Networked Program, and Tim Blackwell took home an additional ACRA for Best Mu-

Country Crossroads info@country crossroads.com.au Rob Foenander

Red Hot Summer ■ Some of Australia's best known performers will join together on Saturday, January 23 at Mornington Racecourse.

Jimmy Barnes, Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour and the Badloves will share the stage with the show commencing 12 Non. The Red Hot Summer Tour will travel around the country. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

Halloween at P. Vale ■ The Pascoe Vale RSL will host a special Halloween night on October 30.

Popular band The Dalton Gang and a floorshow featuring Michelle Gardiner and Dave Moore will entertain the crowd.

Patrons are encouraged to dress for the occasion.

Badfolk Club Berwick ■ Berwick and District Folk Club exists to provide entertainment and to contribute to the community through the folk genre (predominantly acoustic music), supporting amateur and professional artists/musicians.

Concert nights are held on the third Friday of the month (excluding January).Doors open 7.30pm. Music starts 8 pm at the Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Rd, Berwick.

Entry: $12; guests $8. Members and spot acts. Prices may vary depending on artist.

- Rob Foenander

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■ English actor Sir Roger Moore is 88 (1927).

Comic Mary Hardy was born in Warrnambool in 1931. She died aged 53 in 1985.

Sir Cliff Richard was born as Harry Webb in India in 1940 (75).

Steak knife man Tim Shaw was born in Sydney in 1961 (54).

■ US actress and director Penny Marshall was born in 1941 (74).

Richard Carpenter, US singer, was born in 1946 (69).

Australian singer Bob Hudson was born in 1946 (69).

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, was born in 1959. She is 56 today.

sic or Entertainment Presenter.

The night was hosted by comedian and actor Stephen Curry.

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25 years

■ Heidelberg-based community radio station 96.5 Inner FM will celebrate 25th birthday with an event at the Banyule Theatre, 10 Buckingham Drive, Heidelberg at 2pm on Saturday, November 28..

This will be a fun variety show not to be missed, featuring some performers and station presenters in a special concert .

Tickets are $20 each. For bookings, please phone 8838 0072.

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Saturday October 17

■ The late Max Bygraves was born in 1922.

The popular English singer and comedian died in 2012.

Oscar Wilde, the Irish wit, was born in 1854.

Angela Lansbury, the veteran American actress Daisy, is 91.

■ American dramtist Arthur Miller was born in 1915.

He died aged 89 in 2005. He was married to Marilyn Monroe for four years.

US actress Rita Hayworth was born in 1918, and died in 1987 (68).

Singer Gary Puckett is 73 today (1942).

Sunday October 18

■ US rock n roller Chuck Berry is 89 (1926).

Actor George C Scott was born in 1927. He died aged 71 in 1999.

US actress Pam Dawber (Mork and Mindy) is 64 (1951).

Singer-dancer Jackie Love (Immelman) is 54.

Monday October 19

Tuesday October 20

■ Happy birthday to Melbourne Observer Editor Ash Long. He is 59.

Poet Adam Lindsay Gordon was born in The Azzores in 1833, and died aged 36 in 1870.

Cricketer Bill Ponsford was born in 1900.

He died aged 90 in 1991.

■ Hungarian-born Hollywood actor Bela Lugosi was born in 1882. Died aged 73 in 1956.

The late Dr Joyce Brothers was born on this day. American singer Wanda Jackson is 78. Her best seller was Let’s Have A Party.

Australian actor Mark Hembrow is 60.

Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of Jocks Journal for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates.

Jocks Journal is Australia’s longest running radio industry publication.

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Review: No Exit

Jeremiah’s Tuesday

● Steven Kennedy in Jeremiah’s Tuesday. Photo: Bernard Peasley

● Kim Formato (Inez) and Xander James (the Valet) in No Exit.

Photo: Rory Adams ■ In a windowless room, a valet explains to a journalist, Garcin, that this is eternity. ‘So this is it?’Garcin asks. ‘This is it,’ the valet tells him.

He is soon joined by two women, Estelle and Inez.

All three are dead. There are no thumbscrews, there is no rack, but this is hell. And, as Garcin tells us, “Hell is just other people.”

Secrets taken to the grave are soon revealed. Having evaded responsibility for their actions in life, they cannot avoid living their shame in death. There is no need for torture chambers or fire and brimstone, each character is to be eternally tormented by the others.

Each knows exactly the psychological barbs to persecute their companions and is equally plagued in return.

Unable to change the circumstances that sent them to hell, without windows, mirrors or any other reflecting surface, Inez, Garcin and Estelle spend eternity seeing their failings reflected back to them through the judgment of the others.

Director Roslyn Dobelsky does a good job pulling this play together. Matt Rossner’s Garcin is both braggadocios and needy; Kim Formato’s Inez, a lesbian who turns women against their male partners, is both bitter and sarcastic, and Tilly Legge’s Estelle, a ‘man-eater,’ is calculating and manipulative.

One of the problems with this production is that it needs a more claustrophobic set than is possible at the cavernous Scratch Warehouse. The other problem is its relevance.

Written in occupied France in 1943, Jean Paul Sartre’s existential one-act play has not travelled well. Apart from Estelle, who seems to be the sole truly evil character, this could be an episode of Big Brother or worse, Geordie Shore. Hell indeed.

- Review by Kathryn Keeble

Carmen Sweet ■ Hawthorn Arts Centre is inviting audiences to spend the night with the definitive seductress of the stage, Natalie Weir’s Carmen Sweet, as she weaves her stunningly wicked enchantments through one of Expressions Dance Company’s and Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s most loved productions, on Saturday (Oct. 17).

Carmen’s sultry persona is reimagined by six EDC dancers, retelling the iconic tale of Spanish naïve soldier Don Josè who had his heart ignited by the fiery Carmen.

Josè persists to tame the freedom-loving beauty and when she leaves him for the famous matador Escamillo, all three are immersed in jealousy and revenge.

The production is performed to Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite, a gripping arrangement of Georges Bizet’s original score of Carmen.

Natalie Weir’s Carmen is a free spirit; dangerous, volatile and vulnerable, brought to vivid life by three dancers playing her different states of mind and alter egos.

8pm. Saturday October 17. $50 Full, $42.50 Concession. www.hawthornartscentre.com.au/event/ carmen-sweet/ Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn - Cheryl Threadgold

Chris Baldock stars in provocative play ■ Sly Rat Theatre presents Foreign Bodies from October 23-31 at the Owl and Cat Theatre.

Written by Melbourne playwright Andy Harmsen, this provocative tale of sex, porn, politics and lust is directed by award-winning Mockingbird Theatre Artistic Director, Chris Baldock.

Foreign Bodies is set in a hotel room in Mumbai, where retired Americanporn star, Arizona Snow, awaits the arrival of Martin, a young Australian journalist, and some-time fan.

Terror reigns on the streets below as Martin and Arizona become entangled in a net of fantasy, power games, intrigue and danger, revealing the dark side - the underbelly - of the sex trade and its cloistered worshippers.

An award-winning director of more than 50 productions, Chris Baldock’s name is synonymous with successful shows.

His love of theatre began in his homeland New Zealand, where his inspirational primary school teacher of three years was involved with community theatre.

Chris says he was shy, but this teacher helped him come out of his shell and fostered a love for theatre. Chris joined classes at a local theatre company and says he has never looked back.

Although having played lead roles, Chris prefers directing to acting.

“Starting with a vision and then breaking all the elements down in order to create something special and entertaining is more fulfilling to me as it encapsulates the talents and hard work of so many people to get there. It makes me very proud of everyone.”

Chris says it was years of nagging from others that inspired him to move from community theatre to independent theatre.

“I had people telling me I should be doing more with my craft, but I never had the belief in myself.

“When The Laramie Project won the Green Room Award in 2006, I started looking at my abilities in a different light.

Then I finally took the leap and haven't looked back.”

In saying that, Chris has lots of love and respect for the Williamstown and Heidelberg community theatre companies where he still enjoys directing shows.

“They gave me so much. I like to give back to them as much as I can,” he says.

Chris says independent theatre is hard work with limited funding and resources and it is easy to see why most compa-

■ The Butterfly Club’s intimate downstairs performance space was the venue for writer/director Stefan Mrowinski’s black grotesque monodrama Jeremiah’s Tuesday.

Presented by Black Stamp Theatre, Melbourne audiences were treated to an outstanding performance by Steven Kennedy before the production is staged in New York City in the United Solo Festival on October 21.

Set in the future, Mrowinski’s play aims to uncover the satirical nature of a dictator in a metaphysical way while poetically exploring the demise of representative democracy.

The theme of water used symbolically and metaphorically throughout the narrative refers to rain, a tsunami, a bucket of rainwater and people, in fact the whole world, drowning.

Jeremiah’s character depicts life’s darker side, with bursts of paranoia and reference to his mother liking his name ‘because it has a ring of tragedy about it’. His father, a gardener, was asphyxiated by his jealous flowers while watering them.

Social and cultural observations comment on power, religion, the environment, economics, political systems and varied topics of interest.

However, I doubt audiences left the theatre with a clear understanding of this play. I didn’t, even having taken notes throughout the one hour show.

But the marvellous thing about this theatre experience was Steven Kennedy’s powerful, memorable performance, his loyalty to the script, and effective engagement with the audience.

In 2012, Mrowinski and Kennedy felt the Australian political landscape was changing and a hint of fascism was in the air. They reversed the setting to the future, changing the protagonist at the core of the piece from a socialist/communist dictator to a democratic dictator.

Courageous in concept and beautifully poetic at times, the narrative mostly comes across as obscure and immersed in self-indulgent creativity.

This is a shame. I believe some rejigging to reveal clearer understanding of Jeremiah’s story would liberate the audience from secrecy to fully enjoy Steven’s splendid acting and appreciate the script.All the best to Stefan and Steven for the New York City performance.

- Review by Cheryl Threadgold

Glengarry Glen Ross ● Award-winning director Chris Baldock. nies have a short shelf life.

“But there are so many forms of independent theatre and there is so much creativity out there, I cannot see it dying away any time soon.”

Chris says he is excited to be staging the Australian premiere of Andy Harmsen's provocative new play, Foreign Bodies for Sly Rat Theatre.

“By turns intoxicating and thrilling, this Australian premiere will leave you breathless."

Chris is currently directing Black Diva Power for a regional tour, and co-producing and featuring as Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream which will be an outdoor production in conjunction with the City of Maribynong for late January 2016.

And Mockingbird Theatre returns next year with some exciting productions.

Performance Season: Preview: Thursday October 22 at 8pm, Opening Night: Friday October 23 at 8pm. Saturday October 24 at 8pm; Sunday October 25 at 5pm; Tuesday October 27- Friday October 30 at 8pm; Saturday October 31 5pm and 8pm Where: The Owl and Cat, 34 Swan St, Richmond Tickets: $26.00 Full / $22 Concession, (+ Booking Fee) Preview Thursday October 22 $15 Bookings: www.trybooking.com/ 155361 Warning: The play contains violence, nudity, sexually explicit action and language. Adults Only.

- Cheryl Threadgold

■ There are many community theatre companies which choose plays according to the gender of the characters required.

It’s not so much that a good man is hard to find but rather that any man will do. Companies often choose female dominated scripts.

Playhouse Players choose plays which require an abundance of males and not only attract them but do so with elan.

Only eight gentlemen in this real estate swearathon and an outstanding ensemble they were. It was a team show with strong performances throughout.

And we heard everything; every effing and blinding thing.

The key to successfully performing this play is the naturalness of the dialogue and here the entire cast excelled.

They became the obnoxious and conniving rectum-orifices they were. Okay the cop and customer were ‘normal’but the rest wallowed in their smarmy, selfish personas.

The timing and pace was near perfect and doubly impressive this being the opening night.

The actors were at home on the set looking as if they’d been cursing there forever. And speaking of cursing, is there a realtor anywhere who knows more than one adjective? Just one? Oh no, not one!

I missed the intent of having dim or less bright lighting in certain parts of the stage and was disappointed at the size of the audience but not their enthusiasm.

Finding an audience can be tricky. Finding a quality cast in a quality production is not the case should you attend this production.

Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet, presented

by Playhouse Players Inc. Directed by Andrew Burns and Paul O’Halloran Performance Season: Until October 26 Venue: Richmond Library Theatrette, 413 Church St, Richmond Tickets: $28/$25. Bookings: www.playhouse players.org.au or phone 8759 4821.

- Review by Cenarth Fox

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● Oscar winner Helen Mirren is outstanding in the superb historical biographical drama Woman in Gold.

FILM: WOMAN IN GOLD: Genre: Historical/Drama.

Cast: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl, Charles Dance.

Year: 2015.

Rating: M. Length: 109 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: Superb drama based on a true story starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren as Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who was forced to flee Vienna during World War II, and decades later, has taken on a mission to reclaim a painting the Nazis stole from her family: the famous Lady In Gold, a portrait of her beloved Aunt Adele. Helen Mirren is right at the top of her game and Ryan Reynolds is an equal standout as the young lawyer who is compelled by her extraordinary case. Intelligent screenplay, outstanding cinematography, most notably the Viennese locales past and present, as well as production design and period detail, all excel under the sensitive and respectful guidance of director Simon Curtis (My Week With Marilyn). "Woman in Gold" is a haunting, poignant and entertaining portrait of yet another of the many brutal injustice's at the hands of the Nazi's during WWII, the arrogance of Government, the power of redemption and an extraordinary woman.

FILM: TOMORROWLAND: Genre: Action/Adventure/Family/Fantasy.

Cast: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy.

Year: 2015.

Rating: PG. Length: 130 Minutes.

Stars: ** Verdict: A teenage girl bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor join forces to embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a Utopia somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. Walt Disney "Tomorrowland" theme park inspired big screen fantasy adventure is a hugely muddled, confusing, preachy, bland and uninspiring odyssey. A disappointing effort from the usually reliable co-writer and director Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol). "Tomorrowland" is genuinely an ambitious effort filled with futuristic eye-candy, heartfelt optimism and hope, but it stumbles almost immediately into a soulless and emotionless "children are our future" monotony due to a seriously convoluted plot and unconvincing execution. George Clooney and cast give it their best, but overall, it fails completely in lifting us to the heights it ultimately promises.

FILM: THE GAZEBO: Genre: Comedy/Crime.

Cast: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Carl Reiner.

Year: 1959.

Rating: G. Length: 100 Minutes.

Stars: ***½ Verdict: Delightful and hilariously engaging dark comedy of a TV writer who end up all sorts unexpected strife and ends up having to bury a blackmailer under the new gazebo in his suburban backyard, but due to a series of further mishaps, the nervous writer can't let the body rest there. Brimming with plot twists and one comic gem after another, especially as everything goes wrong so he queries Alfred Hitchcock on the phone for some what do I do with a dead body advice. Screen veterans Glenn Ford and Debbie Reynolds are in top form, as are John McGiver and comic great Carl Reiner adding to the macabre merriment. This botched perfect crime mystery is a joy, a corpus delicti of laughs from beginning to end!

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Movies, DVDs With Jim Sherlock and Aaron Rourke

Warriors, come out to play

Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. THE MARTIAN. 2. THE INTERN. 3. ODDBALL. 4. PIXELS. 5. PAN. 6. MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS. 7. EVEREST. 8. SICARIO. 9. THE VISIT. 10. BLINKY BILL THE MOVIE. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: OCTOBER 8: BLACK MASS, LEARNING TO DRIVE, MISS YOU ALREADY. OCTOBER 15: CRIMSON PEAK, LEGEND, THE WALK, UNINDIAN.

● The influential 70s action film, The Warriors, screening soon at the Astor Theatre.

■ The Astor Theatre is screening (48 Hrs / Dexter TV series), Hill regutwo superb cult favourites on Mon- lar David Patrick Kelly (48 Hrs / Last day (Oct. 19).

Man Standing / Commando), and The main feature is the 1979 hit Deborah Van Valkenburgh (Streets The Warriors, and will be followed Of Fire).

by The Monster Squad, the 1987 fanThough The Warriors shows a tasy adventure which despite being particular world that has changed conunfairly ignored by movie-goers at the siderably over 36 years, what hasn't time, now has a strong, dedicated changed is its ability to entertain, in fanbase. For more information, please an individualistic way a lot of films call 9510 1414. just don't do anymore.

The Warriors (R) (1979). 92 minutes. *****.

The Monster Squad (M) (1987).

Controversial in its day, this 82 minutes. ****½. colourful, extremely well-crafted acA gorgeous love letter to the fation flick may now lack the graphic mous creatures at Universal Pictures, edge demanded by youthful audi- The Monster Squad is one of those ences today, but it most definitely de- wonderfully memorable viewing exserves its place in cinema history. periences that unfortunately a lot of Set over one exhausting night, the people are unaware of. story centres on The Warriors, a gang The story is a classic film fan's dewho, like many others, have been light. The world is under threat when summoned to New York's Central Dracula, The Wolf Man, Park to hear a speech from the al- Frankenstein's Monster, The mighty Cyrus (Roger Hill), who heads Mummy and the Creature From The the most powerful gang in the city. Black Lagoon team up to destroy The turn-out is enormous, and mankind.

Cyrus calls out to them to join forces, But the Count didn't expect resisover-power the police, and take over tance from a group of young kids, the Big Apple. Chaos takes hold when whose obssession with comic books Cyrus is shot by the psychotic Luther and legendary monsters makes them (David Patrick Kelly), who subse- the only ones who can defeat these quently blames The Warriors for the infamous villains. assassination.

There is so much fun to be had Now on the run, The Warriors have with The Monster Squad. to try and make it back to their home Lavishly mounted, with impressive turf (Coney Island), but will have to make-up effects by the late Stan Wintake on a slew of enraged gangs along ston (Aliens), and visual effects by the way, all convinced that this un- Richard Edlund (Ghostbusters), this known group were the ones that pulled spares no expense in bringing its fanthe trigger. ciful tale to the big screen.

The Warriors is a brilliant example But what makes this really work is of taut, focused film-making. With co-writer/director Fred Dekker's genumany modern action movies need- ine love of the material, keeping a lessly bloated to an ungodly length nostalgic smile on the viewer's face (Michael Bay, are you listening?), this while smartly working those classic is beautifully paced and edited to per- elements into a modern setting. fection.

This makes a terrific companion Co-writer/director Walter Hill piece with Dekker's horror/comedy (Hard Times / Southern Comfort / 48 homage Night Of The Creeps (1986).

Hrs), who is a huge fan of the leaner If you have never seen The Monnoir films of the 1940s and 50s, em- ster Squad, now is the perfect time to ploys a similar approach, and man- do so, as you get to experience the ages to tell an epic tale within a com- film as it was always intended to be; pact running time. on the big screen.

Hill, in collaboration with cinemaIf you have seen it, then the same tographer Andrew Laszlo, captures deal applies, as you've most likely the various New York locations with only viewed it on video or DVD (I skill and style, giving its set-up an im- remember seeing this in a huge Hoyts mediate sense of tension and danger. cinema with around five other As is expected from Hill, the plen- people). tiful fight scenes are tough and exIn any case, just go along and enpertly choreographed. joy a satisfying night of high advenThe cast acquit themselves well, ture and classic thrills. with standout turns from James Remar - Aaron Rourke

THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. SAN ANDREAS [Action/ Dwayne Johnson, Paul Giamatti].

2. WOMAN IN GOLD [Historical/ Drama/Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl].

3. SPY [Comedy/Adventure/Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne].

4. ALOHA [Comedy/Drama/Romance/Bradley Cooper/Rachel McAdams].

5. THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON [Action/Sci-Fi/Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth].

6. DANNY COLLINS [Drama/Comedy/Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Christopher Plummer].

7. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD [Action/Tom Hardy, Charleze Theron].

8. FAST & FURIOUS 7 [Action/Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson].

9. TOMORROWLAND [Sci-Fi/Adventure/George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie].

10. ENTOURAGE [Comedy/Drama/ K evin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Dillon].

Also: PITCH PERFECT 2, SHAUN OF THE SHEEP, INSURGENT, EX MACHINA, A ROYAL NIGHT OUT, CHILD 44, RUN ALL NIGHT, AGAINST THE SUN, AGE OF ADALINE, KUMIKO: THE TREASURE HUNTER. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: JURASSIC WORLD [Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard].

COP CAR [Thriller/Kevin Bacon].

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLURAY THIS WEEK: JURASSIC WORLD [Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard].

JURASSIC WORLD 3D + 2D [Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard].

COP CAR [Thriller/Kevin Bacon].

GILDA [Film Noir/Classic/Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford].

THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI [Film Noir/Classic/Orson Welles, Rita Hayworth].

JESUS OF NAZARETH [Drama/ Mini-Series/Robert Powell, Laurence Olivier].

WENTWORTH: Season 3.

NEW RELEASE AND RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD THIS WEEK: GILDA [Film Noir/Classic/Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford].

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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

‘Boy From Oz’ by Barbirra A DifferentWay Home

● Michael Dalton as Leslie and Maureen in A Different Way Home.

Photo: Betty Sujecki ■ Jimmie Chin's A Different Way Home is a moving account of family, love, loss and sibling interaction. Originally written as a one act, one man radio show, such was the response to the themes of prejudice, grief and bitterness that an extra act was provided and it was transferred to the stage.

One actor plays the roles of the elderly Leslie and his sister Maureen, the interval allowing for this transformation to take place. This makes the challenge enormous for any character actor to differentiate between the vocal and physical attributes of both and be convincing.

Michael Dalton handles this superbly with his adoption of the female being, perhaps, the more convincing. This is helped by the second act being more emotionally confronting highlighting that these acts were not written at the same time.

This difference doesn't necessarily matter. Indeed, the counterpointing of the two perspectives - Leslie's isolated life and the recollection of his mother's death contrasting with Maureen's bitterness when her mother and brother refused to attend her wedding - allows the audience an insight into the values and attitudes of an insular, suburban home in England that, somehow, stood still in time.

The setting is simple with the period pieces of period furniture suggesting the aching tiredness of an unchanging past.

The two characters know which seat theirs is suggesting long held roles, practices and routines. Nothing else, by way of set, is required.

The lighting modulates but doesn't need to drastically change.

The one annoyance is the disembodied amplification of Dalton's voice coming from a speaker overhead. For such a personal play, this jars. We even heard the biting of the lozenge Maureen sucks upon and the rummaging in her handbag. This takes the play's intimacy to an unnecessary level.

Two lives, one actor and an insight into family make this a play worth seeing. Added to that, it's the Australian premiere.

Venue: Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran - Review by David McLean

MELBOURNE CINEMATHEQUE ■ The Melbourne Cinémathèque presents Close to the Frozen Borderline: The Cinema of Philippe Garrel, the first Australian retrospective to explore this important French director’s career.

It is being staged from October 21-November 4.

Featuring works from Garrel’s two main phases, the Cinémathèque’s season assembles rare and imported 35mm prints to chart both the director’s post-’68 avant-gardism and his later, searingly honest autobiographical work.

The former period is shaped by his romantic and artistic collaboration with the singer, actress and songwriter Nico while the later features actors from Garrel’s famous family, including his father Maurice Garrel and son Louis Garrel.

- Contributed

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SHOWS

■ Babirra Music Theatre: The Boy From Oz Until October 17 at the Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading.

Bookings: www.babirra.org.au ■ CLOC Musical Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone Until October 17 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au or call 1300 362 547.

■ Encore Theatre Company: The Ghost Train (by Arthur Ridley) Until October 24 at the Clayton Theatre, Cooke St., Clayton.

Director: Andrew Ferguson. Book: 1300 739 099 (9am - 9pm).

■ Hartwell Players:The Dining Room (by A. R. Gurney) Until October 11 at Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Drive, Ashwood. Director: Laura Bradley. Tickets: $18/$12. $20/ $15. Bookings: 9513 9581 www.hartwellplayers.org ■ The Melbourne Festival: Until October 25 For full details visit www.festivalmelbourne ■ Playhouse Players Inc: Glengarry Glen Ross Until October 26 at the Richmond Library Theatrette, 413 Church St., Richmond. Directors: Andrew Burns and Paul O'Halloran. Tickets: $28/$25. Book: playhouseplayers.org.au or phone 8759 4821.

■ Croydon Parish Players: My Fair Lady Until October 17 at Mahon Theatre, Aquinas College, Great Ryrie St., Ringwood.

Director: David Williams; Musical Director: Lydia Saroto. Tickets: $30/$26. Bookings: www.CroydonParishPlayers.com ■ Stageworx Theatre and Have You Seen It? Productions: First Date (Musical - Australian premiere) October 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 at 8pm at Stageworx Theatre, 3/21 Stud Rd., Bayswater. Director: Trish Carr; Musical Director: Andrew Houston; Choreographer: Kim Annette. Tickets: $35/$32. Bookings: 9729 8368.

■ OSMaD: Oliver! October 15 - 24 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College, Hawthorn. Director: Barbara Hughes.

Bookings: www.osmad.com.au ■ Fab Nobs Theatre Inc: Carrie the Musical October 23 - November 7 at Fab Nobs Theatre, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater.

Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au or 0401 018 846.

■ FosterArts Music and Drama Association (FAMDA): The Peppercorn Tree (by Alison Campbell Rate) October 23 - November 1 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, 70 Main St., Foster. Director: Bernadette Grainger. Bookings: 0435 535 867.

■ Nova Music Theatre: Grease October 24 - November 8 at the Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Bookings: www.novamusictheatre.com.au ■ The Colac Players Inc: The Inheritance (by Hannie Rayson) October 28 - 31 at COPACC, Gellibrand St., Colac. Tickets: $30/ $25. Bookings: 5232 2077.

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Man Who Came to Dinner (by George S Kaufman and Moss Hart) October 30 - November 14 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Jeff Saliba. Bookings: 1300 131 552.

■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Sunshine Boys (by Neil Simon) November 6 - 21 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Rd., Parkdale. Director: Ewen Crockett. Tickets: $24/$22.

Bookings:www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ MLOC Productions: Jesus Christ Superstar November 6 - 14 at the Phoenix Theatre, Elwood. Director/Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell; Musical Director: Matthew Hadgraft. Bookings: www.mloc.org.au/jcs or 9551 7514 ■ Peridot Theatre: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) November 20-21, 25-28, December 2-5 at 8pm, 2.15pm matinees on November 22, 28, 4.00pm twilight matinee November 29 at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Tim Long. Bookings: 9898 9090 (if using a mobile) or by email to peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au

AUDITIONS ■ Peridot Theatre: Two and Two Together (by Derek Benfield) October 26, 28 at 7pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Cheryl Richards. Audition bookings: 0412 133 071. \■ Encore Theatre: The Dining Room (by A.R. Gurney) November 15 at 1.30pm and November 16 at 7.30pm at Fleigner Hall, 31-39 Highland Ave., East Oakleigh. Director: Horrie Leek.

Audition bookings: 0412 474 255. \■ Essendon Community Theatre: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (by Alan Ball) November 16 at 7pm, November 29 at 6pm and December 1 at 7pm at the Bradshaw Street Community Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Natasha Boyd.

Audition bookings essential: 0413 188 513. \■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Killing Jeremy (by Bridgette Burton) November 23 at 8pm at the STAG Theatre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Director: Kris Weber. Audition bookings: Kris@krisweber.com \■ Frankston Theatre Group: The Odd Couple (Female) (by Neil Simon) December 13 at 1pm and December 14 at 7pm at The Shed, Cnr Somerset and Overport Rds., Frankston. Director: Ray Thompson. Audition bookings: 0419 304 650.

● Phillip Curtis ■ Having laid bare his battles with depression, obesity and confused sexuality in his smash hit 2014 debut show Who is Poshlopez?, Phillip Lee Curtis returns to the Butterfly Club with his new show,. .. And Why Do I Care? which promises to be equally camp, twisted and hilarious.

Directed by Michelle Brasier, and written and produced by Phillip Lee Curtis, …And Why Do I Care? sees Phillip shed the need for an alter ego (PoshLopez) and tackle the stage himself, no topic off limits.

From a 58kg weight loss to a tummy tuck at 24, Phillip is able to tell his story from his own point of view, giving a more honest account of his struggles.

But while he is more than happy to discuss his past, he is far more interested in finding out what happens next.

What happens once you’ve achieved your goals? Is it everything you ever wanted? And the big question, was it all worth it?

Phillip explores his newfound confidence and the life he fought so hard for, from the realities of plastic surgery, life in the LGBT community, and the one subject that continues to elude him, love.

Featuring songs from artists including Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez and the Spice Girls (to name a few), …And Why Do I Care? is a celebration of life, pop music and triumph that promises to take the audience on an adventure to self discovery while prompting them to reflect on their own lives and achievements.

To add to the multi-faceted show and reflect life's ever changing path, Phillip opens it up to the audience to pick the ending, meaning no two shows will be the same.

Performance Dates: November 4 – 8 Time: 7pm Cost: $25-32 Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com/show/and-why-do-i-care

CHILDREN ARE STINKY ■ Circus performers Malia Walsh and Chris Carlos may be strong and talented, but they are also fun, fun, fun. This is important when you’re putting on a kids’show. Children Are Stinky is the duo’s first collaboration, performed during the school holidays at La Mama Courthouse. Fingers crossed there will be many more shows to come, because this one was a gem!

The plot goes like this - daggy kids’ show hosts Kylie and Jason (aka Walsh and Carlos) are putting on a show when they catch a whiff of something, well… stinky. They spend the next forty five minutes on a mission to discover the source of this smell, which they suspect is coming from their small audience members.

It’s a clever premise for showcasing the pairs’ many skills - hula hooping, juggling, dare-devilish stunts with chairs and astonishing lifts. Walsh and Carlos never loses sight of that key ingredient …fun. It’s great to see familiar tricks being performed in fresh and humorous ways, further enhanced by the cheerful set design of Hamish Fletcher.

Part of the charm of Children Are Stinky is that Walsh and Carlos just seem to get kids. They get that kids like fart jokes, and feeling brave, and proving adults wrong, and doing silly, random things like sitting on balloons until they pop. The show is a fun, empowering celebration of all these things, oh…and being stinky too.

- Review by Catherine McGregor

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■ A regular question that is asked by Victorian trot followers week in - week out is : "When are the trots at Tabcorp Park Melton returning to a permanent Saturday night fixture" ?

This has been a bone of contention with both industry participants and trots supporters since the opening of the venue on July 5, 2009.

Victoria has tried various nights of the week including disastrous Thursdays a number of years back, plus both Friday's and Saturday's at Moonee Valley - the Saturday being the most successful.

New South Wales always raced on a Friday at Harold Park and again at Menangle when the track opened, however in more recent times they have concentrated on Saturday nights and the occasional Sunday afternoon for feature meetings which must be the best scenario otherwise they would revert to Friday's if agreed to by the gallops.

Harness Racing Victoria CEO John Anderson is adamant that Saturday night turnover cannot match a Friday meeting, however in recent times figures released have shown a marked improvement on Saturday fixtures - last year's Summer Of Glory Carnival proved that.

With the input of an increasing number of gallop meetings on a Friday night, it could prove advantageous for our sport to give it a three or four month Saturday night try just to determine what the future holds.

Should Saturday nights return to Melton, the attendance would most certainly increase with the bugbear of having to negotiate traffic problems on a Friday alleviated.

Turnover means everything in the three racing codes and an added turnover incentive could be the introduction of a four state quaddie involving Tabcorp Park Melton, Tabcorp Park Menangle, Albion Park Queensland and Globe Derby Park in Adelaide which could easily create a bigger interest in harness racing - something the industry desperately needs.

Crowds mean nothing these days as the majority of punters bet mainly through the various outlets available such as the TAB or Corporate Bookmakers, with only major carnivals and big meetings attracting an attendance on course. In saying that, the atmosphere created by a good attendance adds glamour and excitement to the meetings.

Come on HRV - give Saturdays a try and look at the result.

Home at great rate

■ At Bray Raceway Ballarat on Friday, Hamilton's David Lewis was successful with smart Jeremes Jet/ Whodyou 4-Y-0 mare Mistressofillusion in the J & A Mazzetti Painting Pace for C1 class over 1710 metres.

First up since June, Mistressofillusion with stable reinsman John Caldow aboard, was taken back from gate four to possie three back in the moving line.

Despite making the final bend very wide, Mistressofillusion rattled home at a great rate to register a 3 metre victory in 1-56.4 over Fire Up Franco which trailed the pacemaker and third placegetter Babalaas Jack.

Monegeetta's David Miles was in the winners stall following the victory of 4-Y-0 Shadow Play/Broadway Gal gelding Another Broadway in the Victoria Equine Group Pace for C1 class over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Tuesday.

Starting from the extreme draw, Another Broadway settled at the tail of the field, with polemarker Wills Son leading for Phillip Martin.

Setting off three wide solo racing for the bell, Another Broadway led for the last lap, registering a 8.2 metre victory in advance of Current Assessment (one/one at bell) and Life Long Voyage which ran his usual honest race for third. The mile rate 1-58.7.

All the way at B’rat

■ The Brent Lilley/Anthony Butt combination landed the Katrina & Darren Fitzpatrick Stables Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2200 metres at Ballarat on Friday With former Kiwi 6-Y-0American Ideal/Jaz Tanner gelding Eric Clapton, leading virtually all of the way from gate three to nose out Glenferrie College from three back the markers and a death-seating Presidentialsecret in 1-54.7.

O’Keeffe elation at Horsham trots ■ Tears of joy ran down the faces of Cobden parents Diane and Laurie O'Keeffe at Horsham on Monday October 5, following the running of the Wimmera Roadways Pace for C0 class over 2200 metres, as son Kieran landed his first winner from a limited number of drives when lightly raced 9-Y-0 mare Sentimental Hope greeted the judge in a mile rate of 2-01.6.

A daughter of triple Inter Dominion winner Our Sir Vancelot from Sentimental Dame trained by Laurie for the O'Keeffe family, Sentimental Hope was given a sweet passage just off the speed in the moving line from gate two, travelling kindly throughout the race.

Easing wide on straightening, Sentimental Hope ran home strongly to register a 11.6 metre victory over the hot favourite Writeaboutchelsea which faced the breeze from the bell, with well supported polemarker Nymeria 1.5 metres away in third place after leading.

Sentimental Hope carried the colours of late grandfather Jim O'Keeffe who scored many victories a number of decades back with a two handy mares Proud Stella and Jillian Frost.

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Harness Racing

This Week’s Meetings

■ Wednesday - Bendigo, Thursday - Echuca, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Nyah (Cup) @ Swan Hill, Sunday - Kilmore, Monday - Maryborough, Tuesday - Geelong.

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sion. Travelling beautifully, Uptight gave his rivals the slip on turning to register a 13.5 metre untouched victory over Its Not Dark Yet who was having her 3rd start in five day and Happy Hombre with parked for the final circuit. The mile rate 205.9.

Top run

■ Glencoe (Mt Gambier) duo Barry and Jayson Finnis landed the Bunnings Horsham Wayne Lane Pace for C0 class over 2200 metres at Horsham with 4-Y-0 Art Official/Jewel Of Destiny gelding Officianado in a rate of 2-00.8.

Settling well back in the field from gate three on the second line with ■ Woorndoo trainer Bob the polemarker Broady Mahncke had a welcome Bill leading, Officianado change of luck when Real ws sent forward mid-race Desire/Lady Butler filly to lead from the bell in acDundees Desire greeted counting for Wotplanetthe judge in the Moor Bulk rufrom (one/one) and Haulage 3-Y-0 Pace over Chrissysbungalally (one/ 1700 metres. three).

Driven by Emma Hamblin, Dundees Desire from the pole enjoyed a nice trip on the back of the ■ Underrated Mingbool pacemaker and favourite (Mt Gambier) trainer Big Boy Bobby (gate four), David Drury loves crossbefore gaining a split on ing the border each seastraightening and finishing son to take our cash and best to defeat Donaricca 7-Y-0 Blissful Hall/Spe(one/one - outside leader cial Effects gelding home turn) by a head, with Whats The Big Idea who Big Boy Bobby a disap- was a revelation when pointing third a half neck joining the stable last away. The mile rate 2- year, took out the Westvic 02.5.

Pix - Kerryn Manning Pace for C4 & C5 class over 1700 metres.

Taking a claim for ■ Terang's Mattie Craven Melton based Zac has 5-Y-0 Armbro Vari- Phillips, Whats The Big able/My Fashion Plate Idea first up since Janugelding Uptight going great ary, led throughout from guns at present, bringing gate four to blitz his rivals up two wins in a row by in a slashing mile rate of taking out the Wimmera 1-55.7, 2.7 metres in adMail Times Trotters vance of the hot favourite Handicap for T0 or better Duke Of Albany (one/one class over 2200 metres.

- three wide hometurn) With Chris Svanosio in with Myrniongfirecracker the cart once again, Up- a game third after racing tight coming from 10 in the open, albeit 8.6 metres wasn't rushed and metres away. allowed to balance, before pressing forward to assume control in the back straight on the first occa ■ Kerryn Manning's re-

cent Kiwi import Linda Lovegrace obliterated the Horsham track record in the Conways Horsham Alex Ashwood Pace for C1 class over 1700 metres.

Despite racing in the open from gate four, Linda Lovegrace a 4-Y-0 daughter of Bettors Delight and Linda Grace, cruised to the front on straightening to score from Peter Manning's Our Bedrock which gave a sight in front after opening up a huge margin midrace from gate three.

Lisandros (one/one) finished third. The margins 20.1 X 3.3 metres in a mile rate of 1-54.8.

Nice trip

Strong

No rush

■ Terang owner/trainer Tony Harrison's very smart Modern Art/Moroni 5-Y-0 entire Clark Griswold resumed with a strong victory in the Betta Home Living Horsham David Drury Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2200 metres in a mile rate of 202.4.

Having his first outing since May, Clark Griswold taking a concession for Jason Lee led throughout from outside the front line to score by 2.6 metres from Oasis Dream which raced outside him and actually headed him on turning.

Witzend (three back the markers) finished third 11.9 metres away.

Took claim

Margin

To follow ■ Glenferrie College, No Trumps No Glory, Allies Mate, Exotic Native, Witzend, Pretty Little Lucy, Glenferrie Arch.

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■ At Kilmore on Thursday, Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley was successful with smart Sportswriter/Uncork 4-Y-0 gelding Streamliner in the Bingo Every Friday @ Trackside Pace for C0 class over 2180 metres.

Getting fitter with every run, Streamliner raced by a number of locals including Alexandra Hurley and Paul Hodgson, was given a sweet passage by Anthony Butt from inside the second line trailing the poleline pacemaker Upwardly.

Using the sprint lane, Streamliner raced clear to score by 5.4 metres in 2-00.3 over Upwardly and Fiery Blue Chip from mid-field.

Headed the field ■ Chintin trainer/driver Steve Cleave snared the Kilmore Show Society Raceday October 29 Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2180 metres with 6-Y-0 Modern Art/Flamingo Rose gelding Springfield Tattoo in a rate of 1-58.5.

Given an easy time one/one from gate six with Lohi Liz (gate one heading the field, Springfield Tatoo let rip three wide in the back straight to lead on the final bend, safely holding his rivals at bay to record a 2.6 metre margin in advance of Willow Robyn from last, with Mister Rufus running on late to snatch third.

Used sprint lane

■ Local trainers Scott Dyer and Glenn Douglas provided winners at Lord's Raceway, Bendigo on Wednesday - Dyer taking the Bendigo Party Hire Pace for C1 class over 1650 metres with Sheer Strength and Douglas the Evolve Accounting Pace for C0 class over 2150 metres with Saint Grace.

Four year old Shadow Play/Kateeshar gelding Sheer Strength led throughout from gate four with Ellen Tormey in the sulky to record a 4.4 metre victory in 1-57.6 from Ronal Borg which trailed, with Realy Under Fire third after trailing the pair to give the Bendigo area the quinella..

Saint Grace a 4-Y-0 daughter of Grinfromeartoear and Torridon bred and raced by Swan Hill's Noel Watson, led out from gate two, before being eased to take a trail on stablemate Smooth Mikaela.

Using the sprint lane, Sain Flash overpowed Smooth Mikaela in the shadows of the post to score by a half neck in 1-59.8, giving the stable the quinella.

Robert Rothacker's Architecture finished third off a three wide trail last lap to again give Bendigo the trifecta.

Heavily backed

■ Bold free running six year old Mach Three/Executive Lady gelding Uroc Mman chalked up his 6th success in 23 outings, when victorious in the Poggaharness Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Tuesday.

Trained and driven by Bagshot (Bendigo) based Warren Cochrane, Uroc Mman led throughout from the pole to just last from a most unlucky Allies Mate from last after locking wheels with Lost In Bangkok as the starter released the field, with the heavily backed favourite Vienna Star (one/one - outside winner home turn) a half neck away in third place.

The mile rate 1-59.2.

Finishing burst

■ Boort HRC Secretary John Davidson who trains at nearby Dingee, was successful at Bendigo with home bred 5-Y-0 Tennotrump/Miss Laura Loo mare Miss Fisher.

Starting outside the second line, Miss Fisher driven by Bendigo based Ellen Tormey came with a slashing finishing burst from last to swamp her rivals in accounting for the leader Good Looka and a death-seating Rebel Starlight in mile rate of 2-04.

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World history with $1m prizes ■ Champion dog Fernando Bale created world history last Friday night, October 10 by becoming the first dog to pass $1 million in prizemoney with a win in the Adelaide Cup Final.

The $75,000 first prize purse sends Fernando Bale's earnings to $1,006,110 in winning his seventh Group One race.

And there is really no telling how much more Fernando Bale could end up winning - it appears only injury or retirement to stud could derail even more prizemoney going to the Wheeler and Dailly families, who own and train the dog.

Amazingly, it is only eight months since Fernando Bale won his first big race, the National Derby in Sydney.

Since then, he has dominated any challenge put in front of him.

It would appear likely that Fernando Bale heads to the upcoming Topgun and Melbourne Cup races - from there it is up to connections as to whether they push on with the dog, still only young at two and-a-half years of age, into 2016.

Last Friday night, Fernando Bale jumped from box six, and in only his second race on Adelaide's Angle Park circuit, worked hard to cross the pack at the line the first time, opening up a strong lead down the pack before racing away to win clearly.

A big crowd packed into the home of greyhound racing in Adelaide to witness this world class chaser in action, and they erupted with a huge roar when Fernando Bale had the race won down the back.

Social media also experienced Fernando fever before and after the event.

Fernando Bale is clearly the good news story of greyhound racing in 2015 in a year of lowlights.

made up of: ■ Six participant representatives, including trainers, breakers, rearers, breeders and owners ■ Two Club representatives ■ An independent and experienced greyhound veterinarian ■ The Greyhound Owners Trainers and Breeders Association (GOTBA) Secretary ■ Two GRV officers: the Chief Executive and the General Manager – Clubs and Membership Greyhound Racing Victoria expect to establish the group by midDecember with a view to commencing operations in January next year.

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Member forums held earlier this year, along with reports into the industry from the Chief Veterinary Officer and Racing Integrity Commissioner, have highlighted the need to make significant changes to the greyhound racing industry.

Greyhound Racing Victoria will establish a formal consulation group made up of industry representatives,

Although racing is held on the grass track year around, the October long weekend in New South Wales is when Coonamble comes alive.

Five race meetings were conducted across three days - two on the Friday, one on the Saturday and a two meeting session on the Monday holiday.

The Global Maiden Series was the highlight, with a large number of qualifying heats.

Tanga Tokaam took out the $10,000 first prize in the Final for trainer Helen Pullman.

Trainer Charmaine Roberts landed the quinella in the Coonamble Cup with Rodney Keeping and Urban Cargo.

gram continues to enjoy great success - for the 12 months ending in June a record number of 847 dogs were adopted.

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■ Sad to hear of the passing on one of greyhound racing's finest gentlemen, Graeme Jolly, who died after a difficult battle with cancer.

Graeme enjoyed good success as a trainer, with a career highlight winning the first Australian Cup staged at The Meadows, with Mandatario, in 1999.

He and his wife Sue were particularly interested in greyhound coursing, especially at Lang Lang, where they both worked at race meetings.

■ September's Go The Blue Dog Our condolences are extended to campaign raised $62,500 for the ProsGraeme's wife Sue, daughters, Clare, tate Cancer Foundation of Austra- ■ The Greyhound Adoption Pro- Nicole and Lauren, grandchildren lia. gram was judged best Commercial Saira and Isaac, and family.

During the month each winning Exhibitor at the Royal Melbourne - Kyle Galley dog wearing the blue (four) rug earned Show. $500 for the charity.

The GAP stand boasted a backyard Greyhound racing clubs will con- theme, and proved very engaging with tinue to stage a Man Up for Prostate the large crowds in attendance each Cancer event during October, as they day, no doubt due to the friendly greycontinue to raise awareness for this hounds who relaxed in a pleasant en■ Wednesday: Wednesday: The worthwhile cause.

Meadows (Day), Bendigo (Twivironment. light), Cranbourne (Night), Ballarat GAP representatives were on hand (N); Thursday: Shepparton (T), to answer enquiries about the process Sandown Park (N), Warrnambool of adopting a greyhound.

■ One of country Australia's most (N); Friday: Bendigo (T), Geelong Among the other highlights of the successful events, the annual stand were a continuous video screen, (N), Saturday: Traralgon (T), The Coonamble Carnival, has been staged Weber BBQ giveaway, the chance for Meadows (N); Sunday: Sandown for the forty-third time.

Park (D), Healesville (D), Sale (T); interested persons to register for furRecord crowds packed the New ther information on GAP, giveaways Monday: Ballarat (D), Traralgon South Wales circuit for the Carnival, and posters of greyhounds currently (T), Shepparton (N); Tuesday: bringing back memories of days gone available for adoption.

Horsham (T), Geelong (T). by with a big bookmakers ring in op- Kyle Galley The Greyhound Adoption Proeration.

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SIMPLY THE BEST ■ Outstanding galloper Winx, as predicted, blasted them out of the water in the Epsom coming from near last in the recently run Epsom Handicap in Sydney.

The star mare emerged as the one to beat if her trainer, Chris Waller, heads her that way, in the Cox Plate to be run at Moonee Valley on October 24.

Beautifully bred by top sire, Street Cry, Winx overcame a near fall when making her run at the point of the turn when she struck trouble, when making her run at the home turn.

She took off around about the 600 metre mark and was moving quickly with her run when the mishap occurred.

As her jockey Hugh Bowman put it "It was an awful scrimmage turning for home," Bowman said.

"I admit I closed my eyes for a split second hoping for the best, because all hope is your horse can still finish on".

"For her to pick herself up after that and put herself back into the race before bursting through like she did, it was pretty special".

Winx was sent out the $3 favourite for the Epsom after her stunning first-up win in the Group Two Theo Marks Stakes, when she came from last in a field of 14 at the 300 metre mark to win in one of her greatest performances.

It followed a winter campaign which produced many outstanding efforts including an awesome win in the Group One Queensland Oaks.

Prepared by record breaking horseman, Chris Waller, Winx was purchased by connections for $230,000 from the Coolmore Stud draft at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

She was bred by the Camilleri Family Fairway Thoroughbreds - the same breeder as champion colt, and fellow Gold Coast champion, winner of the Golden Slipper, Vancouver from the Gai Waterhouse camp.

As mentioned earlier the lightly raced

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sire, Street Cry, Winx is now the winner of eight of her 14 starts and her earnings have shot to almost $1.8 million.

She is raced by Waller's clients and well known owners Peter Tighe, Richard Treweeke and Debbie Kepitis.

Winx is the only winner to date for her dam, the twice stakes winning Al Akbar mare, Vegas Showgirl, as I mentioned in an earlier column, beautifully named.

Vegas Showgirl is a half-sister to stakes performer, Black Magic Maggie.

Without a doubt she has one of the best finisher's I have ever seen in my many long days at the track.

No stop

■ Superstar sprinter, Buffering, now eight year-old proved the old saying that age doesn't weary them when an outstanding winner of the Moir Stakes yet again.

With the win he took his stake earnings

to over $5.1 million, an incredible effort as he races out of Brisbane under the care of top trainer, Rob Heathcote.

In winning the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley, he showed he has lost none of zip as he showed blistering speed throughout to win from a wide barrier in the 1000 metre sprint, just outside the track record.

The performance was outstanding, considering as it was his first start after a long lay- off after an injury.

Future options for Buffering in Melbourne, include the Manikato Stakes on Cox Plate eve, and the Darley Classic, while features in Perth and the Gold Coast over summer are on the cards.

A son of Mossman, Buffering was bred by wellknown racing administrator, Kevin Dixon and sold through his Racetree draft at the 2009 Magic Millions Mixed Gold Coast yearling sale for only $ 22,000.

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The Moir stake was his fifth at racing's elite level.

Buffering is the pin up performer from four named foals for the 100 per cent winner producer, Action Annie.

A daughter of Anabaa, Action Annie, was a Sydney winner over 1200 metres, prior to be being retired to stud.

She is a half-sister to the stakes performers, Don't Go Crazy, and Instant Strike, and hails from the family of Group One winner, Relaxed Ges-

● Winx winning the Queensland Oaks earlier this year.

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Big day ■ I am looking forward to a great day's racing at Bendigo this Saturday October 17 , with the Club celebrating their beachwear day at their popular track only an hour and a half from Melbourne.

I will be working for the Club supplying tips for the program on the big screen as well as several other areas at the track.

The Operations Manager, Peter Bull, who does a great job for the Club arranging everything, is very pleased with the way things have fallen into place.

The Club with good weather predicted is hoping for a big crowd at the picturesque track.

Peter told me that most of the bookings for marquees and other areas are booked out and book-

ings were very strong.

The StarFM Battle of the Bands contestants' winner, The Knots, will provide the entertainment during the afternoon.

They are a fivepiece band, who will be playing a variety of music, and featuring the talented singer, Georgy Henshall on lead vocals.

The big screen on course will not only cater for all the action from Bendigo, but also the Caulfield Cup program.

The Club has arranged the usual run of buses to leave Bendigo to the track from 11am, and return back to the City after the last race.

I am eagerly looking forward to a great day at one of the best racetracks not only in Australia, but in my opinion, the world.

If you want a great day out ring the club on 5448 4209.

I would love to see you there.

- Ted Ryan

■ Classy Shepparton owned 5-Y-0 Majestic Son/Steffi Jay gelding Majestic Ess Jay was ultra impressive in winning the Central Tyre Service Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2190 metres at Shepparton with Chris Alford in the sulky.

Having his first outing since May, Majestic Ess Jay trained at Myola by Graham McDermott started from a 30 metre equal backmark, settling with only Spidergrace behind him apart from Antilogy which was tailed off after a bad beginning.

Commencing a forward move three wide solo at the bell, Majestic Ess Jay was assisted by the pacemaker Michaels Mename going off stride approaching the home turn allowing Secret Kiss which had been parked to stride clear.

Given full rein in the straight, Majestic Ess Jay raced away over the concluding stages to record a stylish 11.2 metre victory over Secred Kiss, with Dabbsey running his usual honest race to finish third.

The mile rate 2-04.7.

■ Another local winner on the night was Kialla's John Hallam, when honest 8-Y-0 Modern Art/Our Beach Baby gelding Modern Lebron scored in the Neatline Homes Pace for C1 class over 1690 metres in a rate of two minutes even.

Driven the way he likes by Bec Bartley, Modern Lebron led from the pole, before surrendering mid-race to A Special Dream to receive the run of the race.

Using the sprint lane, Modern Lebron prevailed by a half neck over a game Classic Icon which raced parked from the bell. Nicky Maguire (three wide home turn) third was a disappointing third.

■ At Bendigo on Thursday, Elmore owner/ trainer Jim Beecroft combined with Tooleen reinsman Nigel Milne to land the Kilmore Turf Club 22nd November 3-Y-0 Trotters Mobile over 2180 metres with promising Federal Flex/Black Curfew filly Jay Bee Flex.

Beginning safely from gate three, Jay Bee Flex was able to move around Mizurri (gate five) shortly after the start to lead for most of the trip, accounting for Rift Valley (three back the markers after a bad beginning) by 2.6 metres, with Mizurri in a rate of 2-05.9.

- Len Baker

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TAURUS (APR 21 - MAY 21) There is an array of opportunities heading your way career wise. Think about what you want from your life, as decisions you make now shape your future. Phone calls bring unexpected offers.

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) You've been so stressed lately that it's been hard for you to think straight. From today, you feel more positive and you take steps to gain control of your life again.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) You're taking on more than you should. Remember my friend that it is better to do a little well, than it is to do a lot badly. Accomplish one thing at a time and success will follow.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUG 23) I know you don't want to hear the advice that close ones are trying to give to you, but they're only trying to help. Could it be the truth hurts? Be true to you. Open your eyes.

VIRGO (AUG 24 - SEPT 23) You don't feel in control of the situation which has developed, but you can and will if you take action today. Admit what you want. You've been agreeing to something you should never go along with.

LIBRA (SEPT 24 - OCT 23) Relationships which have been going through a hard time start to take a turn for the better as lines of communication open up again. A new face is set to be a major part of your future.

SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 22) Instead of trying to sort out what won't budge in your life, try working on the things you can change instead. An offer of help from a surprise source today brings a smile.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 - DEC 21) The need for excitement could see you pushing the limits in life. Just make sure you know how far is too far to go. Remember last time Sagittarius? Leos link to better work offers.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 20) Old friends re-enter your life and help you to feel good about yourself. There is plenty of fun to be had and it's time you allowed yourself to have some again.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21 - FEB 19) Things are not going to go to plan today, so try to have a laid back attitude. By being flexible you can still get what you want, just be ready to take a different route.

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