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● Mal Walden, Dan Webb and David Johnston were at the Kingston Hotel, Richmond, on Sunday for a reunion of former employees of radio station 3DB. More than 75 people attended the function for the station. 3DB was awarded its broadcast licence 90 years ago in 1925, but did not make its debut on-air until February 27, 1927.. The station was originally owned by Druleigh Business College, hence the callsign "DB". The original studios were located in Capital House, Swanston Street, Melbourne. In 1929, 3DB along with 3UZ participated in experimental television broadcasts using the Radiovision system. More photos, Pages 38 and 39.

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Real estate agent disqualified Observer for 3 years after trust troubles In This 140-Page Edition

Long Shots: Melbourne’s own 3DB ......... Page 8 News: Secrets ‘under the clocks’ .......... Page 9 Yvonne: Wedding day confessions ........ Page 10 Confidential: Hinch’s autograph hunt .... Page 11 Observer Readers’ Club: Win Rob’s CD .. Page 12 Long Stories: Ballarat’s biscuits ........... Page 13 Travel and Wine: Davis Ellis reports ...... Page 14 Victoria Pictorial: Tramway memories ... Page 15 Gavin Wood: West Hollywood latest ...... Page 19 Whatever Happened To: Lorne Green ..... Page 20 Radio Confidential: KIIS star’s TV job ... Page 40 3DB Reunion pix Country Music Local Theatre Top 10 Lists

‘Lips’at The Owl and Cat Theatre in Richmond

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■ Aaron McDonald’s estate agent’s licence was last week cancelled, and he is disqualified from holding a licence for three years.

He is to be prohibited from being an officer in effective control of an estate agency business, and any further licence will prohibit him receiving trust monies, or operating a trust account.

McDonald was reprimanded after he admitted he had failed to ensure trust account audit reports were carried out for a period of three years.

McDonald continued to carry on an estate business after being previously suspended, according to Elizabeth Wentworth, Member of the Victorian Civil andAdministrative Tribunal.

His previous company, Aaron McDonald Real Estate Pty Ltd, was placed in liquidation last year.

The Tribunal said that while McDonald and his company traded whilst unlicensed last year, their clients lost the protection of the Victorian Property Fund.

“Mr McDonald engaged in conduct that is unprofessional or detrimental to the reputation or interests of the estate agency industry.”

The Tribunal heard that when first quizzed about the overdue audit reports by a Consumer Affairs inspector, McDonald expressed surprised, and blamed Jag Accountants.

The accountancy firm said they were not engaged by the company to undertake the audit, and they were not qualified auditors.

McDonald later nominatred Rajesh Verma as auditor, but Mr Verma told Consumer Affairs that he had not received any paperwork.

ConsumerAffairs Victoria received an allegation that there was a $20,000 deficiency in the trust account.

Ms Wentworth said McDonald showed a high level of carelessness towards CAV inspectors. Turn To Page 11

Latest News Flashes Around Victoria

Drunk hurled rocks

■ Angry Herne Hill drunk Stuart Rahill, 46, who hurled rocks at a V/Line employee’s car after missing his train was drinking four litres of wine a day, a court has heard. He was fined $1000 on a number of charges, reports the Geelong Advertiser.

Bomb threats

■ A bomb threat sent from a hacked student email at St Paul's Anglican Grammar School prompted student evacuation warnings last week at Traralgon and Warragul campuses, reports the Latrobe Valley Express.

Iconic pub for sale

■ One of Ballarat’s most iconic pubs, the Peter Lalor Hotel, is for sale, reports the Ballarat Courier. The 800 square metre building is open for expressions of interest through Colliers International, with the cut-off date set for Friday, December 4.

Thief filmed self

■ Timothy Hore, of Golden Square, who filmed himself on the CCTV system he was stealing from his neighbour’s home will spend six months in jail, reports the Bendigo Advertiser. Hore had 22 pages of prior criminal history

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Mike McColl Jones ● Lauren Berkeley in Lips. Photo: Olivia Floate ■ Lips, an original Australian work “that beyond the theatre. keeps women on our stages and violence to This event is officially supported by the the page” is being presented from November White Ribbon campaign as an echo never to 17 -21 the Owl and Cat in Richmond. commit, excuse or remain silent about vioWritten and directed by Riannon Berke- lence against women. ley, this powerful piece of theatre has united Merchandise will be sold at performances two generations of talented women from the to commemorate White Ribbon Day. Berkeley family to create strong, challenging Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of and engaging roles for women on stage. violence, adult themes/course language.

Lips showcases the darkness and injustice Not suitable for children under 15 of a violated domesticity.

Venue: The Owl and Cat, 34 Swan St, RichThe work confronts an audience by forc- mond ing them to experience the state of tension, Dates and Times: 8pm November 17 – 20; discomfort and threat that the characters 7.30pm and 9.30pm Saturday November 21. onstage have had to endure.

Adult: $28, Concession: $26, Group 4+: $24, Leaving all with a sense of relief and cer- Member $20 tainty that this state of tension, which once Bookings: www.owlandcat.com.au aired can be left behind, not to be repeated - Cheryl Threadgold

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● Susan Tate, Kerrina Chadwick and Doug Aiton at the 3DB reunion ■ Long before 3AW adopted the ‘Melbourne’s Own’ moniker, the motto was used by iconic radio station 3DB. (It was the late Keith McGowan who suggested the use of the ‘positioning statement’ to 3AW bosses, when the statement was under challenge by Steve Price’s ill-fated Melbourne Talk Radio).

3DB was a Melbourne institution before becoming just another music station in 1988, when it became 3TT, then TT-FM, then Mix 101.1, then KIIS. For generations, Melbourne tuned into 3DB to hear identities including Dick Cranbourne, Geoff editor@melbourneobserver.com.au McComas, Don Kinsey, with Ash Long, Editor John Stewart, Monty Blandford, Maurie “For the cause that lacks assistance, Callard, DanWebb, Ernie ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance Sigley, Ric Melbourne, For the future in the distance, Stephanie Deste, Ron And the good that we can do” Casey, Bill Collins and Lou Richards.

The 3DB roll-call included John Eden, Geoff Corke, Mal Walden, David Johnston, Keith Livingston, Bert Newton, Mickie de Stoop, John Vertigan, Tedd Bull, Graham Kennedy and Richard Coombe.

Perhaps you might remember Lawrence Cos- ■ “The secret of life is not to do what one likes but tin, Barry Ferber, Charles to try and like that which one has to do.”

Skase, Peter Surrey, Gerald Lyons, Paddy O’Donnell, Hal Todd and ■ “Except when learning to swim, it’s good to start Geoff Cox. 3DB ex-staff came to- at the bottom.” gether for a reunion on Sunday. More than 75 attended the function at the Kingston Hotel, Rich- ■ “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and mond. peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow Amongst them were with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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■ Magda Szubanski will talk about her new book, Reckoning, at Eltham Community Centre at 7pm on Wednesday, November 11.

■ There will be a special advance screening of Hotel Transylvania 2 at the Metro Boronia Cinemas this Saturday (Oct. 31). See our inside back page.

■ Melbourne Singers of Gospel will perform at MLC Kew on December 5.

Rozzi Bazzani has authored a biography about Melbourne TV-radio producer Hector Crawford, who was responsible for shows including D24, Homicide, Division 4, Matlock Police, The Sullivans and The Box. Rozzi, who some will remember will remember from her 3AK days, has published the book, at $39.95 through Australian Scholarly ● Hector Crawford Publishing.

Who remembers the 3DB host Maurie Callard who hosted The Friendly Door? His colleague Dan Webb tells us Maurie and his wife Gwen lived at Yalla-Y-Poora, situated between Ararat and Beaufort. The property is featured in a book, The Constant Renovators, published by Melbourne University Press.

Melbourne entertainer Reg Gorman, accompanied by the Observer’s own Kevin Trask, will fly to Queensland for Diana Trask’s concert at the Twin Towns at Tweed Heads (NSW) on Friday next week (Nov. 7).

Arts columnist Julie Houghton and husband Allan Smith have been holidaying this week at Cabarita Beach, northern New South Wales.

Melbourne Observer reader Wally Andrews of Railway Pl., Williamstown, wrote to say he enjoyed seeing the photo of the ‘Beetle’ rail motor (Oct. 14). Wally enclosed a photo of a ‘dog box’ carriage for the interest of “those of us who remember these wonderful old electric trains that used to run our suburban lines many years ago before our ‘Metro’ trains took over.”

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● A ‘dog box’ suburban electric train Sunday morning ABC Radio host Ian McNamara is releasing a new CD, Get On With It Macca ($24.99), but he laments that the ABC Shops that would normally sell the production are soon closing. The CD can be ordered through the ABC website.

Melbourne Observer country music columnist Rob Foenander has released his second CD,

By Request 2. It includes 14 tracks including Devil Woman, Unforgettable, To Love Somebody, She Wears My Ring, The Wonder Of You and There Goes My Everything. The Observer is giving away five CDs in a reader competition this week. Turn to the Observer Readers Club page.

Christine Melnikas, 54, of Mernda, has been found guilty of 1049 charges relating to the theft of $200,000 from the Banyule and Districts Netball Association. She is being assessed for a communitybased order after appearing before Judge Rachelle Lewitan of the County Court.

Actress Maureen O’Hara has died at the age of 95. She had appeared on the That’s Entertainment radio program broadcast by 96.5 Inner FM, based at Heidelberg.

Our uneducated Long Shot for the Melbourne Cup: Our Ivanhowe, quoted by TAB.com.au at $21 for the win and $6 for the place.

Michael Storer, former manager of a Foun tain Gate fruit and vegetable shop, has gone to Facebook, to allege health standard contravenetions of the store. They are denied by the proprietors.

Victoria’s senior Freemasons have been in Perth at the weekend for Western Australia’s installation of their Grand Master. Amongst those attending were Victorian Grand Master Hillel Benedykt, and Deputy Don Reynolds.

The Royal Melbourne Phiharmonic will hold a Cup Day Classical Cabaret Fundraiser from 6.30pm on Tuesday (Nov. 3) at the Drill Hall, 239 A’Beckett St, Melbourne.

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Seven Deadly Sins Briefs Arrest

■ Melton detectives have arrested a man following an alleged burglary at a Brookfield early learning centre.

Police executed a warrant at a house in Melton West and arrested a 40-year-old Melton West man.

Stream

■ The Seven Network confirms live streaming of all of its broadcast channels 24 / 7.

"We are delivering our content to our audiences anywhere, anytime, on any device," said Tim Worner, Seven West Media’s CEO.

105 quit

■ Swan Hill wine grape growers are increasingly abandoning the industry as continually low prices make it difficult to justify growing the crop, reports the Swan Hill Guardian.

Some 105 have quit as more than 3700 acres across the region have been discarded in the past two years.

Vines have been ripped out.

■ Any show called Seven Deadly Sins is bound to catch an audience's attention.

For one night only on Friday November 6, Victorian Opera presents Kurt Weill's and Bertolt Brecht's work Seven Deadly Sins, featuring international cabaret diva Meow Meow.

With backing from the graduating class of Victorian Opera Developing Artists, KateAmos, Carlos E. Barcenas, Jeremy Kleeman, Nathan Lay, Elizabeth Lewis, Emma Muir-Smith, Michael Petruccelli, Cristina Russo and Matthew Tng, Meow Meow will take the audience through a journey of these dark but tantalising sins.

To give the work an Australian flavour, each sin is represented by an Australian city - Perth is Anger, Canberra is Pride, Adelaide is Gluttony, Brisbane is Sloth, Sydney is Lust, Hobart is Envy and Melbourne is Greed.

Directed by young director Cameron Menzies, Seven deadly Sins showcases Meow Meow as Anna, a woman in search of fortune who succumbs to temptation.

As a curtain raiser, audiences will enjoy some new Australian works from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra's Composer Development Program Julian Langdon, Mark Viggiani, Jessica Wells and Ian Whitney.

All music will be performed by Orchestra Victoria, under the baton of Tahu Matheson. www.victorianopera.com.au - Julie Houghton

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

‘Under the clocks’ footage is secret

● Meow Meow appears as Anna in Seven Deadly Sins.

Chapel Royal concerts ■ Melbourne-based Australian Chamber Choir has just returned from a successful European tour, and is gearing for its final performances in 2015.

Titled Chapel Royal, the concerts will feature an orchestra of period instruments and will be performed in Geelong's Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, on Sunday (Nov. 1).

A week later (Sat., Nov.7), the same program will be heard in Macedon's Church of the Resurrection; and on Sunday, Nov. 8 in Middle Park's Our Lady of Mount Carmel. All concerts begin at 3pm.

The program will feature music sung by Britain's Chapel Royal choir, including masterpieces by Handel, Gibbons, Byrd, Purcell, Tallis and Australian-born late Master of the Queen's Music, Malcolm Williamson.

THE BARREL

● Jacob Lawrence

Popular works such as Zadok the Priest and My Heart Is Inditing will be heard to the accompaniment of baroque trumpets, oboes and bassoons.

Conducted by founder Douglas Lawrence, the concert is something of a family affair, with performances from Lawrence's wife, acclaimed harpsichordist Elizabeth Anderson, and tenor son Jacob Lawrence, who is forging his own career as a classical singer.

Jacob conducted the choir twice on the recent tour and he heads to Sydney next year to sing in Pinchgut Opera's producer of the opera Armida next year.

The 18-member choir comprises six sopranos, four altos, four tenors and four basses, and always delivers a fine performance.

Further information and booking details are at www.auschoir.org

Conditions for Carboodle

■ The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has imposed conditions on the Australian credit licence of Green Light Auto Group Pty Ltd which trades as Carboodle.

ASIC’s surveillance uncovered Carboodle’s systems and procedures were not sufficient to ensure it was complying with national consumer credit laws, including meeting its responsible lending obligations.

It failed to obtain written consent to enter a property when repossessing leased motor vehicles.

The licence conditions will require Carboodle to appoint an independent compliance consultant to review its overall compliance arrangements.

● Flinders Street Station ■ A citizen seeking video footage of the Flinders Street Station entrance has been denied the request on the grounds that the material is exempt “:and could reasonably be expected to endanger the security of any premnises”.

Aaron Willner asked the City of Melbourne to provide the footage for a 24-hour period relating to Friday, September 12 last year.

The City of Melbourne said the footage contained on a ‘USB’ stick was exempt. Victoria Police joined the case, heard by Justice Greg Garde at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, as an “intervener”.

Justice Garde said one of the Tribunal’s tasks was to decide whether the conclusion expressed in a certificate issued by Victoria Police, claiming an exemption from releasing the footage, can be supported by logical arguments.

Part of the case was heard in public; legal representatives of the parties also requested that part be heard in private.

Publication of information or documents tabled in the private session is prohibited.

Two witnesses were called in the private session by the City of Melbourne, according to Justice Garde’s order published on the internet.

Willner said he was a contract urban planner, who also practised street photography. He operates a website and Facebook page under the name of ‘A Certain Blindness’.

Willner told the Tribunal he wanted to use the CCTV footage in a public exhibition at which he expected no more than 100 people would attend.

He said his selection of the September 2014 date was random. He believed the footage would provide excellent documentation of contemporary everyday life in Melbourne, with people going about their lives in a public environment.

“I am not satisfied that anything adverse to the applicant (Willner) is shown in the evidence,” said Judge Garde. “He has every right to present his photography and material in any lawful way that he sees fit, including by website and blog.

“He is perfectly entitled to present his own views as to political, social and community issues in or out ofAustralia.

“His rights are protected by the Charter rights of freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief, and this right to hold an opinion without interference.”

Judge Garde said” “The entrance to Flinders Street Station (the clocks) is an iconic and popular Melbourne and Australian landmark ... it is a possible, even likely target for a terrorist attack in the unfortunate event that one should occur”.

The disclosure of the CCTV footage would permit the idebtification of the precise location of the cameras, he said.

Disclosure of the footage would reveal the tilt, swivel and scanning capacities of the cameras, and provide information to the facial recognition capabilities of the CCTV equipment.

■ Evidence was offered in the public session of the Tribunal hearing that Willner had learned the Arabic language for 1½ years in Morocco. Some of his photographs were on an ‘Arabist’ website - run by ‘student of Arabic and Islam’ Matt Schumann - that examined the revolution in Egypt.

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Tales from the day I was married

Yvonne’s Column

■ It seems like only yesterday that Melbourne Town was going mad with excitement at the thought of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

And here it is upon us again. And it also coincides with my wedding anniversary, My man and I both had demanding professions and trying to fit the wedding in with the time that was available was nigh on impossible, Finally, a city church took pity on us and agreed to perform the ceremony at the only time available: 5pm on Cup Eve, Otherwise there were no other times available until after Easter the following year.

So we took it. Knowing that time was at a premium.

Teenage tunes

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■ When the groom walked in the side door to take up his position in front of the minister, he could see behind the organ screen.

Seated at the very grand pipe organ was a young girl in school uniform playing with much gusto. She looked as if she had stepped straight out of a St Trinians film: tunic, school hat and lisle stockings.

Nervous as he felt, it was hard to control his mirth at the incongruous site of a young schoolgirl being responsible for such a wonderful repertoire.

Finally the service was over and we walked down the long aisle to strains of more glorious music.

Peter felt that despite the exorbitant fee we were being charged, she was worth it.

I meant to follow up the story of the young musician not only in charge of the historic pipe organ, but playing with such dexterity.

yvonne.lawrence@bigpond.com cigars. We made many friends that night.

One very inebriated guest from another table bailed up my new husband as he was exiting the toilet, and proceeded to give him the facts of life, just in case he wasn’t aware of the birds and the bees.

It was hysterical, but Peter managed to extricate himself without hurting the feelings of the very intoxicated, but well-meaning elderly gentleman.

Cutting the ‘cake’

Facts of life ■ I’ve more time now, and I’ll enjoy finally having a conclusion to a story that has amused dinner guests for many years.

Finding the venue for the wedding reception caused us some angst at such short notice.

Fortunately I was lamenting our dilemma to Vi Greenhalf, a good friend who had just received a cancellation for a large group at her famous Walnut Tree restaurant.

She said she would love to have us celebrate the wedding at her restaurant.

And she gave us a night to remember.

Once the other very merry diners realised we were a wedding party, they all joined in, sending over bottles of champagne, brandy and

Colouring in ■ Something old is new again colouring books are back in vogue this time for adults.

Already New Idea, Bettter Homes and Gardens and Women's Weekly have published themed colouring books.

Publishers claim this innovation in print will help adults chill out and de-stress from Iphones and digital distractions. So sad we need to develop means of therapy to help placate technology.

Summer city

■ Every time Peter and I would dine at the Walnut Tree after that we’d fall about thinking of that special night when an entire restaurant became our unintended guests, and danced until the wee small hours.

I hadn’t thought of a cake, but I knew that Nana would expect a wedding cake, but we were almost at zero hour.

But this time another friend came to the rescue. She gave us a magnificent prize-winning iced ‘wedding cake’ at a minute’s notice. Unfortunately it had been made for a competition and had been iced over cardboard forms.

There were many oohs and aahs as the cake was brought to the table. Peter and I knew by then that there was no cake inside. Everything would have been fine except Peter’s grandmother was getting tired and was wanting to go home but wouldn’t leave until the cake had been cut, Somehow we managed to tell her a very con-

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■ Spin the time tunnel back to 1978 and up comes Summer City - the cult surfie movie filmed along NSW surf beaches. Cast included an unknown Mel Gibson along with John Jarratt, Steve Bisley, Abigail, radio dj Ward 'Pally' Austin, and Phil Avalon.

The film - screened in local halls - helped propel Gibson to try his luck in Hollywood. Most of the other Aussies went onto bigger and better productions.

No mention of Russel Howcroft amongst the cast.

Slice of life

■ The next day I bought a large slab of Adams fruitcake and little containers for posting, spent time cutting it up in slices to fit, and sent them off to our guests.

Until now, our secret has been safe.

But I digress, Fortunately the sun had gone down because tourists in Melbourne for the races were enjoying the sights in horse drawn carriages.

I’ve always felt so sorry for the horses if the weather turns out to be hot.

At the turn of the century when the motorcar was still a long way off, horses were everywhere.

The clip-clop of horseshoes on the wooden blocks of city streets, the jingle of the harnesses was commonplace.

Those magnificent Clydesdales gaily decorated for a procession were familiar sights and sounds for Australians everywhere.

Older citizens will remember the horse drawn bakers cart, the iceman. Even the ‘night man’.

There were strict rules for caring for a horse.

The delivery horse should be watered and fed before the driver had breakfasted to allow rest and feeding before beginning the day’s work.

Think of the horse ■ At noon the horse should have a full hours

Santa drone

■ It's time to start counting the number of sleeps 'till Santa arrives.

Hottest new item on the male front -particularly teenagers is to get a drone - gift wrapped and ready to fly off upon instructions.

In the US they expect to sell 700,000 drones this Christmas.

In Australia, Ballerina and Me is expected to be a top seller. Toy is a child-size doll that attaches to ballet students’ ankles and wrists enabling youngsters to fine tune their ballet moves 24/7. An Aussie invention the toy is selling worldwide. ballerinaandmedoll.com.au

Home grown

Big bucks

■ The going price for a major overseas celeb appearing at your marquee at the Melbourne Cup starts at a cool $250,000 plus celeb travelling at the pointy end of the plane.

vincing story as to why the cake couldn’t be cut at that time.

● Russel Howcroft

■ One time Executive Producer for Kerry Packer's Channel Nine , David Hil,l has been chosen as joint Producer of the 2016 Academy Awards, February 28, 2016.

Hill has been described as a ' true visionary and once-in-a-lefetime force of nature ' Hilly left the Packer stable to work overseas for Murdoch, then to LA where he was involved in six Superbowls, and now the Academy Awards. The Awards are seen in 225 countries.

rest, watered and fed another feed of oats. His hoofs should be examined during working hours, and care should be taken to blanket the horse whenever he is sweating and compelled to stand in an unsheltered place.

Before the introduction of the motorcar, horse troughs, hitching posts, and municipal manure collectors were common sights in the city streets.

I don’t know how recently horse drawn carriages became the favoured novelty experience offered to tourists.

The owners I’m sure love their horses, and treat them well. After all, it is their livelihood.

But are there are no regulations to be followed for the poor old horse?

I’ve seen horses standing in the blazing heat waiting for a customer with not even a tree to give the poor animal some shelter.

I’m concerned that the horse was not meant to compete with cars trams and fumes in extremely busy city streets.

Before the car took over, the horses came under strict regulations so that they were well looked after.

It amazes me that there are many people who really can’t see anything wrong with horses in the city. Think of the poor old horse.

Advice for Mayor

■ Being fortunate to spend a few hours at the Brewery and learning all about the magnificent Clydesdales was an absolute pleasure. I spoke with the carer and the amount of time and effort that was given to those superb horses was quite amazing.

The carriage horses require more than just the superficial attention that the motorcars receive. I’ll never forget the sight of a distressed carriage horse lying on the ground not being able to get up.

What branch of officialdom is responsible for policing the care of the horses in the city?

They should also be looking after the welfare of these carriage horses. I’d bet a pound to a penny that if the horse was due for an hour break, and a customer came along wanting to sightsee around the city, the horse’s lunchtime would be forgotten, It’s cruel and inhumane to allow horses to live and work in today’s polluted urban setting.

What happens if the horse is spooked? Horses are not meant to work in such conditions.

Sorry Lord Mayor, I’d like to see the horses taken from our streets and let them enjoy their life away from the city traffic, noise and fumes which is so unnatural for them.

- Yvonne Lawrence

Showbiz Extra Review: Masquerade ■ Why do people go to the theatre?

If it is to provoke deep thought and appreciate the creativity and beauty of elaborate costumes, haunting original music and talented acting performances then Masquerade might just be the show.

However for a family fun show that can leave you feeling happy and singing along, perhaps not.

Whilst this show at the Southbank Theatre was aimed at families with children aged from nine it is a dark play with violent undertones, cynical characters and not a lot to warm the heart.

I would suggest a mature piece for an older audience.

The play is based on Kit William’s book of the same title.

A mystery where clues are hidden in the pictures.

I have not read the book and can therefore comment only on the adaptation and additions made by playwright Kate Mulvany.

Masquerade is a story of lost and unfulfilled dreams, the most poignant beautifully sung by 11-year-old Joe (the very talented and perfectly cast Jack Andrew).

The set is functional and used cleverly at times, lighting is used to good effect particularly highlighting the heat of the sun and cool of the moon.

A unique feature of this produc-

tion is the inclusion of the orchestra members as characters.

Zindzi Okenyo is a stand out, engaging the audience with poise in al her five roles and Nathan O’Keefe provides some much needed comic relief in his effervescent and endearing role An interesting piece of theatre, ful of clues to solve which had my companion and I leaving the theatre with a lot more questions than answers.

- Review by Elizabeth Semme

Lady Kitty at the Cup ■ Lady Kitty Eleanor Spencer will fly in as a special guest of the Emirates Marquee at the 2015 Melbourne Cup on Tuesday (Nov. 3).

Thirty years to the day that Princess Diana attended Flemington for Melbourne Cup Day, her niece will grace the English-themed Emirates Marquee in the Birdcage, and will watch the ‘race with VRC Chairman Michael Burn.

Daughter of Earl Spencer and first wife, former model Victoria Lockwood, Lady Kitty Spencer is the first cousin to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry.

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Confidential Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Foreign Bodies

● Alan Chambers and Marika Marosszeky in Foreign Bodies.

Photo: Dan A'Vard ■ The fine collaborative talents of playwright Andy Harmsen, director Chris Baldock, and actors Marika Marosszeky and Alan Chambers, achieve powerful, compelling theatre in their latest work Foreign Bodies, playing at The Owl and Cat Theatre until October 31.

Presented by Sly Rat Theatre and set in steamy, volatile Mumbai, India, Foreign Bodies is promoted as ‘a seductive and seditious study of primal urges and exoticism’.

Young Australian journalist Martin has been assigned by his newspaper to interview recently retired famous American porn star, Arizona Snow.

A one-time fan of Arizona’s porn movies and books, Martin is now confronted with the real person, her strengths, vulnerability, thoughts and resentments..

Harmsen’s beautifully flowing dialogue explores the controversial topic of pornography from various angles.

Particularly poignant is Arizona’s admission of thinking about her parents and school to escape the reality of ‘performing’ with others in her cinema genre.

Harmsen’s clever connection between India and pornography as two entities that remind people of their bodies, triangulates with Mumbai’s troubled streets, creating palpable tension during discourse between Arizona and Martin.

Marika Marosszeky (Arizona) and Alan Chambers (Martin) deliver wonderfully naturalistic performances.

Melbourne theatre is indeed fortunate to have young performers of this calibre.

The artistry of Baldock’s masterly direction, Andy Harmsen’s sound design and Wally Eastland’s lighting, transform a small performance space into both the exterior of Mumbai streets and interior of Arizona’s hotel room.

Patrons are mostly seated on colourful cushions, and the colourful décor and imposing gold on black backdrop of Shiva the God, create a definite feel of being in India.

Foreign Bodies is a great example of very wellpresented intimate theatre. Don’t miss it.

Warning: The play contains violence, nudity, sexually explicit action and language. Adults only.

Performances: Until October 30 at 8pm, October 31 at 5pm and 8pm Venue: The Owl and Cat, 34 Swan St., Richmond Tickets: $26/$22 (+ booking fee) Bookings: www.trybooking.com/155361 or email Facebook: www.facebook.com/slyrattheatre - Review by Cheryl Threadgold

Teacher struck off

■ The Melbourne Observer has previously reported on the jailing for five years of Eltham North teacher Graeme Keith Harder on 12 child sex charges.

The Victorian Institute of Teaching last week placed a notice in the Victoria Government Gazette that Harder had been disqualified from teaching and his registration as a teacher in Victoria was cancelled.

The Victorian Institute of Teaching must disqualify a registered teacher from teaching and cancel their registration where that person has been convicted or found guilty of a sexual offence.

Hinch collects signatures to register political party

■ Brodacaster Derryn Hinch says he has collected more than 500 signatures needed to register his new political organisation - The Justice Party.

“Within 10 hours of the launch we had more than the official 500 members’ signatures needed from enrolled voters to meet Australian Electoral Commission demands for a new party,” Hinch said.

“There was a small technical hitch when we had to go back to some people for their middle names as they appeared on the electoral roll.

“Within the first week we had 114,000 visitors to our new Facebook page and plenty of Twitter traffic on @justicepartyau” Hinch is getting into the swing of being a politician.

One of his first acts was to ask for fans to donate money to fund his political ambitions.

Next act was to ask for people to vote for him. Hinch has long campaigned against voting.

His next act was to immediately take 10 days’ leave, returning on November 1.

Already sounds like a politician.

Whispers

Not on register

Derryn awaits nod

● Derryn Hinch

No car parking

■ Justice Party leader Derryn Hinch acknowledges that the Australian Electoral Commission has to first register his organisation before he and his supporters can advance.

“To all you people who have signed up as members and offered to be volunteers we will get back to you,” Hinch said.

“To the 33 would-be candidates so far: Until the AEC registers us an official party and gives us the green light to run Senate candidates in each state and territory next year, I’m wasting your time and energy taking it any further.

“But, a tip: Send me a breakdown of your past experience and your hopes for the future as a Senator. And, if you’re really serious about answering the call, then get a Working With Children permit.” Meanwhile, Hinch is on leave.

Real estate agent tust account troubles The agent, Aaron McDonald, now in his 30s, said that when he started the business he had no experience in managing the accounts or financial affairs of a real estate office, and that he was not aware of trust account auditing requirements.

The Tribunal heard that audit reports for McDonald’s business for 2012 and 2013 remain outstanding.

Ms Wentworth said McDonald showed a “high degree of carelessness” towards Consumer Affairs inspectors.

Ms Wentworth said that “of even more concern” was that McDonald continued to trade despite being suspended: “Mr McDonald’s evidence about his reasons for doing so was unsatisfactory.”

McDonald said his personal and professional life were “a train wreck”.

McDonald said he had suffered anxiety and depression, had sought counselling for hbis marriage, and his wife had experienced a miscarriage.

McDonald had since found work as an agent’s representative with Allen’s Real Estate. A company director, Grant Lynch, provided a letter to support McDonald.

Ms Wentworth said she had concernes whether McDonald was fit to work as an agent’s representative in the short to medium term. “His level of incompetence ... are of great concern.”

Lack of colour

Rumour Mill

● The Age newspaper has cut back on subeditors. Who would have guessed?

Press clipping: Editors Victoria ● From Page 7

● Steve Price ■ 3AW Nights presenter Steve Price ends his MondayThursday 8pm-10pm show with a pre-recorded announcement identifying as ‘Steve Price Media’.

Whispers is unable to find any such business name on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission index or the Australian Business Register.

Hear It Here First

SEN racing ahead

■ Melbourne sports radio station SEN 1116 seems to have caught oposition station RSN napping with a thorough coverage of the Spring Racing Carnival.

SEN’s racing coverage has included calls by Bryan Martin, with comments by Doctor Turf and Kevin Bartlett, plus more paid adverising spots than you could a jockey’s whip at.

● Neil Mitchell ■ If 3AW morning host Neil Mitchell wonders why he has been losing ratings results to 774 ABC presenter Jon Faine, he need look no further than a segment last week when he sent a program producer to a W.H. Smith store to find an adult colouring book. Hardly edgeof-the-seat broadcasting.

To Court

● Bryan Martin

BMW: ‘monies due’ ■ BMW Australia Finance Limited has requested a Registrars’ Hearing session at Melbourne Magistrates’ Coyrt at 10.30am today (Wed.) where it is due to allege “monies due” by Julia Frances Alexander.

Countdown ■ There are only 7 more Melbourne Observers until Christmas.

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Long Stories

No 2

Melbourne Observer Editor Ash Long, now in his 60th year, looks back at a lifetime of memories.

Ballarat ideal for biscuit making

■ Long's Biscuit and confectionery firm was founded by James 'Lolly' Long in 1854.

In 1854 the year of Eureka, James Long started a baker shop in Main Rd near Eureka St., Ballarat.

According to a Federation University reseach item, Tom Williams, a confectioner who had worked at the firm for 50 years from the 1920s until it closed, recalled that Long was remembered for his gingerbread cakes made in the shape of dogs and cats with currants for eyes Williams also recorded all his recipes in tiny hand-written diaries.

The recipes have since been transcribed and students in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology) course at the University of Ballarat chose a few to recreate in August 2009.

Some of the lollies the students wished to recreate included vanilla and strawberry taffy, milk danties, sponge sugar rock, raspberry chip and rock candy In 1870, Long bought the Golden Gate Hotel which he demolished soon after and built a large brick factory on the corner of Victoria St and East St in Ballarat East.

James Long started in business as a confectionery maker; with premises located (according to the Australasian Federal Directory) were located on Victoria St, Ballarat.

In 1904 James Long and Co. had depot branches in Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong, Maryborough, Fremantle (WA), Adelaide (SA), Launceston (Tas.), Hobart (Tas.) and

The Sunshine name continues to live on today with recipes and such still being used by other companies.

Ollie's Lollies make a lolly that uses the same recipe as Sunshine, as well as the experiments completed by University of Ballarat Bachelor ofApplied Science.

The large site remained vacant throughout the 1990s with various development proposals failing, until in 1999 the Ballarat City Council approved a plan for the site which included a supermarket, shops and some residences along East St. Part of the original building and wall was retained in the development. ● A busy morning at Long's Biscuit and Confectionery Factory, circa 1904.

Brisbane (Qld). James Long was Biscuit Factory was destroyed by a facture of an excellent brand of dry civic-minded and served as mayor of fire. The damage was estimated at cracker biscuits.

“Climatic conditions at Ballarat, £12,000.

Ballarat East in the 1870s.

In addition to the plant and machin- which is about 1600ft. above sea level, He retired in 1895 and moved to Portland where he also became ery mass stocks of flour, sugar and are regarded by the company as ideal for the manufacture of the biscuits" [ Mayor and owner of Burswood in other materials were destroyed .

The manager was G. B Lawry.

At least 80 hands were thrown out Portland On Sunday, January 22, 1939, a On March 3, 1916, he passed of employment. Although the fire destroyed the factory in its place a finely deliberately lit fire at the premises deaway at Burswood, aged 86.

After James Long’s death, his son constructed modern factory was built stroyed the workshop and caused Mr. T.P. Long took over the business with the most up to date equipment of £6200 damage.

In 1947 Sunshine Biscuit Co and in 1921, its name formally the time The success of the company was merged with George Farmer and Co. changed to the Sunshine Biscuit and Confectionary Pty Ltd controlled by outlined by the Melbourne Argus in to form the Ballarat Products Company and production continued to ex1938; Long and Adam Ramage.

"The company does a large vol- pand with more equipment imported After the Sunshine Biscuit and Confectionary Pty Ltd took owner- ume of business in the Wimmera and from overseas.

In 1952 it was employing 250 workship it became a household name Western district.

“In the course of its manufacture ers, the same figure as in 1966 and in around the country and it continued to make its popular biscuits and sweets. of varieties of biscuits the company 1977 the factory was converted to a The factory was damaged by fire uses 1000 tons of flour a year and large dry pet food factory by Arnott Harper supplies of milk, eggs, and butter, Pty Ltd. twice.

The factory became known as the On March 7, 1923, the Sunshine which are bought mostly from the disFriskies plant. The companies life tricts around Ballarat “It is noted chiefly for the manu- came to an end in 1991.

Factory had range of products

■ Some items produced by Long and Co. were: ■ Long's Cream Crackers (a biscuit of creamy richness) ■ Long's Me-Le Wafers (made from malted wheat) ■ Long's Bi-Bi Rice (the childrens biscuit) ■ Long's Vanilla Coffee (‘a distinct specialty’) ■ Long's Currant Luncheon (a tip-top fruit biscuit) ■ Long's Cracknels (light and palatable) ■ Long's Milk Flake (‘just the thing with cheese’) ■ Long's World-famed Cough Drops (have stood the test for 40 years (from 1904)

Father fell off horse

● James Long

■ Before his move to Ballarat, James Long had to endure the death of his father.

After drinking at a Colac hotel, James Long Snr fell from a horse, striking his head on the ground, and dying almost instantaneously.

James Long Snr’s death is recorded in a Geelong Advertiser story from December 16, 1857, and headlined ‘A Heartless Case’: “An inquest was held by H.E. Nankivell, Esq., coroner for Colac, at the Victoria Hotel, on Wednesday last on the body of James Long, who was killed the day previous by a fall from his horse.

“It appeared that the deceased had gone to Colac that day with Mr Joseph Trotter, of South Stoney Rises, in whose family he was tutor.

“They left Colac about 4pm to return home, and the accident happened before they got out of the township.

“The first witness proved he saw the deceased fall off his horse, and the person with whom he was riding, got off his horse, and raised him up.

“This person then rode of, as he supposed, to get aid, but finding he did not return, he (the witness) then went to a cottage nearby, and asked if they would take the deceased in, oir give him some assistance, which they refused to do.

“Another man also came up without rendering any assistance. The deceased was bleeding profusely from the nose, mouth and ears, and was to all appearance dead.

● The Ballarat factory facade in 2006. Photo: Ash Long

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Aussie wine tops list in Nova Scotia ■ In his continuing search for the more weird and wondrous in this world, David Ellis says that with its French connections from the past, you’d think the biggest selling wine in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia would be French.

But you’d be wrong, and when you switch your bet to Nova Scotian’s favourite drop coming from across the border in the good ol’ US of A, you’d be wrong again … even though California, that produces something like 2.65-billion bottles annually, is the 4th biggest wine-maker in the world after the countries of France, Italy and Spain and is right on Canada’s doorstep.

Because in truth, the biggest-selling wine in Nova Scotia hails not from Europe, America, South Africa, South America nor even Canada itself, but from Australia’s Hunter Valley – McGuigan Wines’ Black Label Shiraz now outselling at C$10.99 a bottle, any other wine sold in the Province.

And in another province, Saskatchewan, enthusiasm amongst the locals there for a McGuigan export-only Heritage Road Bloodstone Shiraz, has made it the second-biggest selling wine in that province.

McGuigan Wines’ Chief Winemaker, Neil McGuigan was uncharacteristically coy when we asked him what this meant in bottle-sales and didn’t want to talk numbers.

But he did tell us that his Black Label Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are on a nice roll too – so much so in fact, that they’re now in the Top 5 of all Australian wine sales not only in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan, but right across most of Canada.

Seadreaming

● Sea dream tucked into Monte Carlo marina

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Observer Wines & Liqueurs

with David Ellis

Cab. Merlot for that lamb roast ■ Peter Logan has added a Cabernet Merlot to his portfolio of Apple Tree Flat wines from the Mudgee area in the high elevation Central Ranges of NSW, the latest maker to turn to this increasingly popular blend that many consider to be one of the great varietal combinations.

Although he’s been making a very more-ish Merlot for some time, its Peter’s first use of Cabernet Sauvignon and he certainly hit pay-dirt with this first harvest as it came from the 2013 vintage – and that was one of the most sensational in Mudgee for many years.

Those who enjoy Cabernet Merlot will find this a really rich, mouth-filling blend while still being medium bodied, the palate reflecting the roughly equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend, and all about flavours of rich dark blueberries and raspberries, dark chocolate, thyme and a fresh earthiness.

At just $13 it’s an excellent and well-priced drop to put on the table with a lamb roast.

One to note

■ Small family-owned Pipers Brook Vineyard in north-eastern Tasmania has released a lovely sparkling from the 2009 vintage that was a cool to mild one in this southern-most of our winemaking regions, and considered by many as a year better for sparkling wine production than for table wine.

A blend of Champagne’s “Holy Trinity” of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier, this rewardingly fresh bubbly has a fine, persistent bead and creamy texture, and is a drop that Chief Winemaker, René Bezemer said back in 2009 was made with ageing potential in mind of something like ten years.

Being half-way there now, you’ll find this 2009 Pipers Brook Vineyard Sparkling already well worth popping the cork at $37 for partyroom celebrations, or as a starter at the table for special-occasion dining. And if you’ve no reason to open it now, it will only get better with a few more years in the cellar…

Pictured

■ Cabernet Merlot is one of the great varietal combinations, and this new player on the market is well worth trying.

■ Pop the cork on this cool bubbly from Tasmania’s north-east if you’ve reason for celebrations now, if see it simply get better over the next few years.

■ Eight days aboard the world’s Number 1 boutique mega motorcruiser, SeaDream I in May of next year includes a day and an overnight aboard in both St Tropez and Cannes on the French Riviera, and another day and a night in Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco.

Departing Barcelona in Spain on May 14 2016, this unique sailing also includes a day at Roses on the Spanish Costa Brava, a day each in Sete Cassis and Antibes in France, and ends in Nice on the French Mediterranean coast eight days later.

SeaDream I has just 56 staterooms for a maximum 112 guests served by 95 crew for this Springtime in the Mediterranean sailing, with prices beginning from US$5287pp twin share.

Included are drinks from the open bars, wines with lunch and dinner power and sail water-sports where locally permitted, a 30 international course golf simulator, onboard gratuities, and Government charges and taxes.

For full details see travel agents or visit www.seadream.com

Gallery opens until Nov. 7

■ A fascinating collection of photographs of legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor – many of which have never been publicly shown before – has just opened at London’s Getty Images Gallery to raise funds for her Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF.) Founded by the actress following the death of actor friend Rock Hudson to AIDS in 1985, in the 30 years since the Foundation has distributed closeto US$20m to 700 AIDS organisations world-wide.

Many of the images at the justopened London exhibition provide little-known insights into the actress who was tireless both in her working and behind-the-scenes private lives And they include one taken at Epsom Racecourse in England in 1957 of Taylor with third husband, film producer Mike Todd, together with “best of friends” actress Debbie Reynolds and her then-husband, the singer Eddie Fisher.

Mike Todd was the only one of Elizabeth Taylor’s eight husbands that she did not divorce … he beat her to it by dying in a plane crash in New Mexico in 1958, and a year later singer Fisher suddenly walked out on Debbie Reynolds to marry the widow Taylor (who by then, we would suspect, was anything but Debbie’s “best of friends.”)

The Elizabeth Taylor photographic exhibition is open until November 7 at the Getty Images Gallery, 46 Eastcastle St, that’s close to Oxford Circus in Central London.

Entry is free, with a percentage from sales of images on show going to ETAF. - David Ellis

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Victoria Pictorial

Trams Nostalgia Collection

● Cable trams: High St, Thornbury, at Dundas St.

● Washing trams at Elwood depot.

● Steam tram, back beach, Sorrento.

● Electric tram on Mount Alexander Rd, near Ascot Vale

● Horse tram. Lydiard and Sturt Sts, Ballarat.

● Cable trams. Cnr Bourke and Spring Sts. 1901.

● Swanston St, Melbourne.

● Cable tram originally from Northcote, later North Carlton-St Kilda line

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AIRPORT WEST, 3042. Airport West Newsagency.

53 McNamara Ave, Airport West. (03) 9338 3362.

AIRPORT WEST, 3042. Airport West Nextra. Shop 73-74, Westfield Shoppingtown, Airport West.

(03) 9330 4207.

ALBERT PARK, 3206. Dundas Place Newsagency.

188A Bridport St, Albert Park. (03) 9690 5348.

ALBURY, 2640. Albury Newsagency.

ALTONA, 3018. Altona Newsagency. 84-86 Pier St, Altona. (03) 9398 2912.

ALTONA EAST, 3025. East Altona Newsagency. 63 The Circle, Altona East. (03) 9391 3316.

ALTONA MEADOWS, 3028. Central Square Newsagency, 1 Central Ave, Altona Ameadows.

(03) 9315 8022.

ALTONA NORTH, 3025. Alrona North Newsagency.

22 Borrack Sq, Altona North. (03) 9391 2291.

ARMADALE, 3143. Highdale Newsagency. Shop 1, 969 High St, Armadale. (03) 9822 7789.

ASCOT VALE, 3032. Ascot Vale Newsagency. 208 Union Rd, Ascot Vale. (03) 9370 6485.

ASCOT VALE, 3032. Ascot Lotto & News. 217 Ascot Vale Rd, Ascot Vale. (03) 9370 8558.

ASHBURTON, 3147. Ashburton Newsagency. 209 High St, Ashburton. (03) 9885 2128.

ASHWOOD, 3147. Ashwood Newsagency. 503 Warrigal Rd, Ashwood. (03) 9885 4662.

ASPENDALE, 3195. Aspendale Newsagency. 129 Station St, Aspendale. (03) 9580 6967.

AUBURN, 3123. See Hawthorn East.

AVONDALE HEIGHTS, 3034. Avondale Heights Newsagency. 5 Military Rd, Avondale Heights.

(03) 9317 8274.

BACCHUS MARSH, 3340. Bacchus Marsh Newsagency. 138 Main St. (03) 5367 2961.

BALACLAVA, 3183. Carlisle Newsagency. 272 Carlisle St, Balaclava. (03) 9593 9111.

BALLAN, 3342. Ballan Newsagency. 133 Ingles St, Ballan. (03) 5368 1115.

BALLARAT, 3350. Bridge Mall Newsagency. 6870 Bridge Mall, Ballarat. (03) 5331 3352.

BALLARAT, 3350. NewsXPress Ballarat. Shop 20, Central Square, Ballarat. (03) 5333 4700.

BALLARAT, 3350. Williams Newsagency. 917 Sturt St, Ballarat. (03) 5332 2369.

BALWYN, 3103. Balwyn Newsagency. 413 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9836 4206.

BALWYN, 3103. Belmore Newsagency. 338 Belmore Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9857 9729.

BALWYN, 3103. Yooralla Newsagency. 247B Belmore Rd, Balwyn. (03) 9859 8285.

BALWYN NORTH, 3104. Burkemore Newsagency.

1060 Burke Rd, Balwyn North. (03) 9817 3472.

BALWYN NORTH, 3104. Greythorn Newsagency.

272 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North. (03) 9857 9894.

BALWYN NORTH, 3104. North Balwyn Newsagency.

77 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn. (03) 9859 1983.

BANNOCKBURN, 3331. Bannockburn Newsagency.

(03) 5281 1625.

BARWON HEADS, 3227. Barwon Heads Newsagency. 43 Hitchcock St, Barwon Heads.

(03) 5254 2260.

BATMAN. Batman Newsagency. (03) 9354 1269.

BAYSWATER, 3153. Bayswater Authorised Newsagency. Shop 21, Bayswater Village. (03) 9729 1773.

BELGRAVE, 3160. Belgrave Newsagency. 1704 Burwood Hwy. (03) 9754 2429.

BELL PARK, 3215. Bell Park Newsagency. 21-23 Milton St, Bell Park. (03) 5278 4032.

BELMONT, 3216. Belmont Newsagency. 132A High St. (03) 5243 1385.

BENNETTSWOOD, 3125. Bennetswood Newsagency. 79 Station St, Bennettswood. (03) 9808 3391.

BENTLEIGH, 3204. Central Bentleigh Newsagency.

395 Centre Rd, Bentleigh. (03) 9557 1453.

BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. Centrefield Newsagency.

939 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East. (03) 9563 7607.

BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. Chesterville Newsagency.

299 Chesterville Rd, Bentleigh East. (03) 9570 1983.

BENTLEIGH EAST, 3165. East Bentleigh Tatts & News. (03) 9570 5951.

BERWICK, 3806. Berwick Newsagency. 29-31 High St, Berwick. (03) 9707 1311.

BLACK ROCK, 3193. Black Rock Newsagency. 606 Balcombe Rd. (03) 9589 4266.

BLACKBURN, 3130. Blackburn Newsagency. 116 South Pde, Blackburn. (03) 9878 0101.

BLACKBURN SOUTH, 3130. Blackburn South Newsagency. 108 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn South. (03) 9877 2110.

BORONIA, 3155. Boronia Village Newsagency.

Shop 22A, 163 Boronia Rd, Boronia. (03) 9762 3464.

BOX HILL, 3128. Newsline Newsagency. Shop 70, Box Hill Central. (03) 9890 2217.

BOX HILL, 3128. Whitehorse Plaza Newsagency.

G35, Centro Shopping Plaza, Box Hill. Phone: (03) 9899 0593.

BOX HILL NORTH, 3129. Kerrimuir Newsagency.

515 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill North. (03) 9898 1450.

BOX HILL SOUTH, 3128. Box Hill South Newsagency. 870 Canterbury Rd, Box Hill South.

(03) 9890 6481.

BOX HILL SOUTH, 3128. Wattle Park Newsagency.

164A Elgar Rd, Box Hill South. (03) 9808 1614.

BRIAR HILL, 3088. Briar Hill Newsagency. 111 Mountain View Rd, Briar Hill. (03) 9435 1069.

BRIGHTON, 3186. Gardenvale Newsagency. 168 Martin St, Brighton. (03) 9596 7566.

BRIGHTON EAST, 3187. Highway Newsagency.

765B Hawthorn Rd, Brighton East. (03) 9592 2054.

BRIGHTON EAST, 3187. East Brighton Newsagency.

613 Hampton St, Brighton. (03) 9592 2029.

BRIGHTON NORTH, 3186. North Brighton Authorised Newsagency. 324 Bay St, North Brighton. (03) 9596 4548.

BRUNSWICK, 3056. Lygon Authorised Newsagency. (03) 9387 4929.

BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055. Melville Newsagency.

418 Moreland Rd, West Brunswick. (03) 9386 3300.

BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055. Theresa Newsagency.

34 Grantham St, Brunswick West. (03) 9380 8806.

BULLEEN, 3105. Bulleen Plaza Newsagency. Shop 29, Bulleen Plaza. (03) 9850 5521.

BULLEEN, 3105. Thompsons Road Newsagency.

123A Thompsons Rd, Bulleen. (03) 9850 1882.

BUNDOORA, 3083. Bundoora Centre Newsagency.

Shop 3, 39 Plenty Rd, Bundoora. (03) 9467 1351.

BUNDOORA, 3083. Bundoora Newsagency. 1268 Plenty Rd, Bundoora. (03) 9467 2138.

BUNYIP, 3815. Bunyip Newsagency. (03) 5629 6111.

BURNLEY, 3121. Burnley Newsagency. 375 Burnley St, Burnley. (03) 9428 1669.

BURWOOD EAST, 3151. East Burwood Newsagency. 16 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East.

(03) 9808 7284.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Burke Road Newsagency.

(03) 9882 3671.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Burwood Newsagency. 1394 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9889 4155.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Camberwell Centre Newsagency. 628 Burke Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9882 4083.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Camberwell Market Newsagency. 513 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell.

(03) 9813 3799.

CAMBERWELL, 3124. Zantuck Newsagency. 732 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9836 4953.

CAMBERWELL EAST, 3124. East Camberwell Newsagency. 188 Through Rd, Camberwell. (03) 9836 2495.

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

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.

L AVERTON, 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 Centra 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. 161 163 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. Watergarden 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.

TOORAK, 3142. Hawksburn Newsagency. 529 Malvern Rd, Toorak. (03) 9827 3569.

TOORAK, 3142. Toorak Village Newsagency. 487 Toorak Rd, Toorak. (03) 9826 1549.

TORQUAY, 3228. Torquay Newsagency. 20 Gilber St, Torquay. (03) 5261 2448.

TOTTENHAM, 3012. Braybrook Newsagency. 127 South Rd, Tottenham. (03) 9364 8083.

TULLAMARINE, 3045. Tullamarine Newsagency 199 Melrose Dr, Tullamarine. (03) 9338 1063 UNDERA, 3629. Undera Newsagency. (03) 5826 0242.

UPWEY, 3158. Upwey Newsagency. 18 Main St Upwey. (03) 9754 2324.

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

VERMONT, 3133. Vermont Authorised Newsagency. 600 Canterbury Rd, Vermont South (03) 9873 1845.

VERMONT SOUTH, 3133. Vermont South Newsagency. 495 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South (03) 9802 4768.

WALLAN, 3756. Wallan Newsagency. 59 High St (03) 5783 1215.

WANDIN NORTH, 3139. Wandin North Newsagency. 18 Union Rd. (03) 5964 3339.

WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152. Knox City Newsagency Shop 2080, Shopping Centre. (03) 9801 5050 WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152. Wantirna South Newsagency. 233 Stud Rd.. (03) 9801 2310.

WARRAGUL, 3820. Heeps Newsagency. 6 Victoria St, Warragul. (03) 5623 1737.

WATSONIA, 3087. Watsonia Newsagency. 93 Watsonia Rd, Watsonia. (03) 9435 2175.

WATTLE PARK, 3128. See Box Hill South.

WERRIBEE, 3030. Werribee Newsagency. 16 Station Pl, Werribee. (03) 9741 4644.

WERRIBEE, 3030. Werribee Plaza Newsagency Shop 37, Shopping Centre, Werribee Plaza. (03 9749 6766.

WEST MELBOURNE, 3003. North Melbourne Newsagency. 178-182 Rosslyn St, Wes Melbourne. (03) 9328 1763.

WESTALL, 3169. Westall Newsagency. 148 Rosebank Ave, Westall. (03) 9546 7867.

WHEELERS HILL, 3150. Brandon Park Newsagency. Shop 28, Wheelers Hill. (03) 9560 5854.

WHEELERS HILL, 3150. Wheelers Hil Newsagency. 200 Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill. (03 9561 5318.

WHITTLESEA, 3757. Whittlesea Newsagency. 59 Church St. (03) 9716 2060.

WILLIAMSTOWN, 3016. Williamstown News & Lotto. 16 Douglas Pde, Williamstown. (03) 9397 6020.

WINDSOR, 3181. Windsor Newsagency. 71 Chapel St, Windsor. (03) 9510 2030.

WONTHAGGI, 3995. Wonthaggi Newsagency. 27A McBride St, Wonthaggi. (03) 5672 1256.

WOORI YALLOCK. Woori Yallock Newsagency. (03 5964 6008.

YARRA GLEN, 3775. Yarra Glen Newsagency. (03 9730 1392.

YARRAVILLE, 3013. Yarraville Newsagency. 59 Anderson St, Yarraville. (03) 9687 2987.

YEA, 3717. Yea Newsagency, 78 High St. (03 5797 2196.

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A hit at Whitehorse Spring Festival Freemasons support NOSH

● OFA Grants Manager, Natarla Reid; OFA Chief Operating Officer, Steve Clifford; with David Gibbs.

■ The Freemasons’ Foundation has donated $5000 to Open Family Australia so that the not-for-profit organisation can continue to support the young people of Wyndham.

More specifically, the funding will assist with operating the NOSH (Nutrition, Outreach, Support and Health) mobile street-outreach service, which provides: crisis support, blankets, food and warm clothing to young people experiencing poverty and disadvantage, family violence or homelessness.

The program is staffed by highly specialised street outreach workers both in the day, and in the evenings, and targets "hot spots" where young people congregate such as parks, railway stations, under bridges (where young people are sleeping rough) and shopping malls in order to support their immediate and longer term care needs.

● Craig Mason of Quest Lodge and Shearn Leong of Clifton Hill Lodge standing at the Freemasons Victoria stand.

■ The sun was out for the Freemawere standing by to answer all sorts sons at the Whitehorse Spring Festiof questions, Craig saying that most val on Sunday, October 18. knew little of the great fraternity.

With a 4m x 2m tent resembling a Emergency services crews from mini Lodge Room, the community was the SES, Victoria Police and the Metintrigued to find out more. ropolitan Fire Brigade were all there Co-ordinator Peter Atkin said that allowing the community to get inside he was pleased with the interest in the the trucks, pull the horns, activate the tent, saying afterwards that they resirens and fiddle with all of the highceived 19 names of people who would tech gadgets. On November 8, Freelike to attend the Masonic Open Day masons Victoria will be participating (date to be arranged) which is planned in the Maroondah Festival in to be held at the Maroondah Masonic Craig Mason of Quest Lodge and Croydon, and on November, 22 at Shearn Leong of Clifton Hill Lodge the Lilydale Show.

Centre.

Cyclone Pam Fund enables library

● Victoria Police officers at the emergency services stand at the Whitehorse Spring Festival

Clunes supports health service

● The Lodge delegation being led onto the school grounds ■ October was a great month for Lodge of Discovery, Freemasonry and the pupils of Suango School in Mele.

It was seven months ago that a category five tropical cyclone swept past the island of Efate in Vanuatu and seriously damaged or destroyed the school buildings in the community.

Now, with the generous donations of many individuals, Lodges and Masonic organisations around the world, Lodge of Discovery was able to give back to Mele a new library and media room.

The new building has been relocated away from the rear of the grounds, close to an area of swampland, to a new site more central to the other buildings where it now overlooks Port Vila Bay. The build took around three months to complete and came in within budget.

The verandah is additional to the original plans as it was felt it was more practical for the school especially when it rains.

The delegation from the Lodge was brought on to the school grounds by traditional dancers and after a welcome song by the pupils, were given typical salou salou garlands.

There were speeches by the school head teacher as well as the two local chiefs who all reiterated the importance of the library to the community and their gratitude to Freemasonry for making it possible.

Lodge Master, Rick Burns spoke in the Ni-Vanuatu language of Bislama about the worldwide membership of Masonry, about life-long learning, the charitable nature of Freemasons and how the Lodge was particularly drawn to helping out the school by funding the library.

To show their appreciation, members of the Lodge and the building team were presented with traditionally woven mats, a custom in Vanuatu.

The most senior member of the Lodge, Alan Churchill, was chosen to represent Freemasonry as a wider organisation and cut the ribbon to the building, thereby granting the school its new library.

■ Residents of Clunes will benefit from a donation by the All Nations Masonic Lodge to support welfare programs at Clunes Community Health Centre.

The Masonic Lodge has for some years been making a donation in support of emergency requirements such as food vouchers and short term accommodation to meet the needs of the local community.

The donation was matched dollarfor-dollar by the Freemasons Foundation with a total of $600 presented to Trish Collocott, CEO of Hepburn Health.

"This is an invaluable contribution which will provide support for vulnerable people in our community,” said Trish.

"We greatly appreciate the longstanding support of the Clunes Masonic Lodge."

The cheque was presented by Ray Jessup and Gary Elliott.

"The staff at Clunes Community Health provide a great service to the Clunes community and we are very pleased to support their work," said Ray.

● Gary Elliott presents Hepburn Health CEO, Trish Collocott, with a donation to support the Welfare Program at Clunes Community Health Centre.

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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West Hollywood

Halloween in West Hollywood ■ Hi everybody, from my suite at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites comes this week's news.

Highest-paid comedians

Biggest party of year ■ The largest Halloween street party in the world happens in West Hollywood.

Every year on October 31, 500,000 people take to the streets of Santa Monica Blvd. to enjoy the wild costumes and uninhibited crowds at the West Hollywood Halloween ‘Carnaval’.

The Carnaval features live entertainment on multiple stages, food vendors, and photo stations and the bars along Santa Monica Blvd. take part with drink specials and patio parties.

Admission is free to this world-famous event. Put on your Halloween best and come join the party. This year's theme - The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The Carnaval runs from 6pm until 11pm. After the official party is over, most nearby bars and restaurants continue with the festivities until closing time.

Last year's West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval included six stages of live entertainment, featuring performers including drag-queen old-school hip-hop DJs Chico's Angels, local fashion writer and singer Jessi Jae and her band The Ruckus and the Queen of the Carnaval-businesswoman and television personality Lisa Vanderpump.

The Ramada Plaza Hotel and Suites is Halloween Central.

Enjoying the festivities are Ramada staff, Sales Manager Joanna Ciocan, Managing Director Alan Johnson and Guest Relations Manager Christina Cazan.

Simon Colwell signs on

● Ramada staff, Sales Manager Joanna Ciocan, Managing Director Alan Johnson and Guest Relations Manager Christina Cazan.

● Simon Cowell ■ He has plenty of experience assessing wannabe superstars so it's not exactly surprising that Simon Cowell just scored a seat at the America's Got Talent judges' table.

The American Idol mastermind will replace Howard Stern in the forthcoming season, joining Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B as they endeavor to discover the next great act.

Adele’s cover art

GavinWood

■ Continuing to build the pre-release buzz, Adele gave fans another tasty treat less than a month before her new album 25 hits stores.

The Rolling in the Deep dame uploaded the cover art for the record to her Facebook page, adding, "25 out November 20. I'm so bloody excited!! X." I love her because she is so natural and not affected by the business …yet.

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

Creating a beast

■ Producers, writers and a director from 1990s franchise claim they are each "entitled to share in a percentage of the profits" The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films are cult classics from the '90s, but the producers, writers and a director behind the "heroes in a half shell" movies are now demanding payment from Warner Bros.

Producers Kim Dawson and Gary Propper, director Steve Barron, writers Bobby Herbeck and Todd Langen and an heir to producer Graham Cottle filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the distributor of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993).

The filing states that the six plaintiffs were "entitled to share in a percentage of the profits earned from one or more of the pictures through their international as well as domestic exploration."

"Defendant Warner Bros. possesses certain rights and obligations to domestic distribution of the pictures. Those obligations include the responsibility to account to and pay Fortune Star monies resulting from rights it acquired to the domestic exploitation of the pictures."

■ Watch out, boys. You don't want to mess with Vin Diesel's daughter.

Aside from the fact that Hania Riley Sinclair's dad is Vinfreaking-Diesel, the 7-year-old is already taking whatever precautions are needed to make sure she can defend herself in any given situation. And who better to help her with that than "auntie" Ronda Rousey.

The Fast & Furious star revealed that his daughter has been training with the current UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion in judo, whom he'd met on the set of Furious 7, and it seems to be paying off.

"First of all, I feel sorry for anyone that has to date my daughter," Diesel began. "I wouldn't want that on my worst enemy because I'm just that kind of dad. I've been thinking about this since the day I cut the umbilical cord, and because of that, I made a decision early on that I was going to do everything in my power to empower her to handle it herself."

In comes Rousey. "Because of her 'auntie' Ronda Rousey, she is now an orange belt with stripes in judo. I'm dealing with it early. I'm creating a beast and I want her to be able to say 'No means no,'" the famous dad said.

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Seinfeld, who currently stars in the digital Crackle series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, tops Forbes' list of Highest Paid Comedians.

Seinfeld hauled in $36 million from June 1, 2014 and June 1, 2015. It attributed the haul to Seinfeld, which Hulu purchased the rights to for $160 million, as well as his touring and Coffee revenue.

Coming in second place was Kevin Hart, who amassed $28.5 million in the same period.

Chalk the huge payday up to his substantial draw for live shows and films such as Think Like a Man Too and The Wedding Ringer.

Funnyman Terry Fator came in third with $21.5 million, thanks mostly to his residency at Las Vegas' Mirage Hotel, which fattens his wallet to the tune of $20 million a year.

Puppet-friendly comic Jeff Dunham and Last Comic Standing judge Russell Peters tied for fourth on the list, each hauling in $19 million.

Parks and Recreation alum Aziz Ansari took sixth place with $9.5 million. Much of that was the seven-figure advance he received for his book Modern Romance.

With $9 million, Louis C.K. was seventh, for which he can thank his FX series Louie as well as coffer stuffing deals with Netflix.

‘Gabriel Iglesias’ is living large at Number 8 on the list with $8.5 million, thanks to a heavy-duty tour schedule and film appearances.

There is money in making people laugh. Try it sometime you could make it on the list one day.

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■ Lyon Himan Green was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 100 years ago.

He was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants and he was known as Hyman during his school years.

He started acting in drama productions whilst attending Queens University in Kingston.

After graduation Hyman accepted a fellowship at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.

He returned home two years later and started working as a news reader at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation where he became known as ‘The Voice of Canada’. He was now using the stage name of Lorne Greene.

In 1938 Lorne married Rita Hands and they had two children. During the war years Lorne served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

After the war he returned to radio and invented a stopwatch that worked backwards to allow announcers to gauge how much time they had time available to close a program.

In 1953 he was in a Broadway production of The Prescott Proposal and co-starring with Katharine Cornell at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Lorne scored roles in television dramas and then appeared in films such as The Silver Chalice, Autumn Leaves, Peyton Place and The Trap.

After a guest role in the television series Wagon Train he was asked to play ‘Ben Cartwright’ in the new western Bonanza.

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in the role. The series ran from 1959 till 1973 and it became one of the most popular shows on television.

He was a father to three sons living on a ranch called The Ponderosa sometime after the American Civil War. The sons were originally played by Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts and Dan Blocker.

Elvis Presley was a big fan of the show and visited the set.

Following his divorce from Rita he married Nancy Deale in 1961 and they had a son.

Lorne was earning a huge salary from Bonanza and became extremely wealthy through investments in real estate and other projects.

He built a house in Arizona which was a

● Lorne Green replica of The Ponderosa. In 1964 he had a number one hit song titled Ringo and this led to a series of popular albums.

Lorne Greene visited Australia several times.

Lorne appeared as a guest on The Dean Martin Show. Dean and Lorne sang songs and did some ad-lib dialogue as they sat on two very undisciplined horses. It was brilliant television Dean said he wanted to be on Bonanza and Lorne replied that he would make a great guest star.

Dean quipped, "I don't want to be a guest star I want to be a son." It was hilarious.

After Bonanza finished Lorne went straight into a new television crime series Griff where he played a private detective.

He had a small role in the film Earthquake playing opposite Gregory Peck and Ava Gardiner.

Lorne found fame again when he starred as ‘CommanderAdama’ in the futuristic television series Battlestar Galactica for several years.

He was a guest star on many television shows such as The Love Boat, Highway To Heaven and Police Squad. His last acting role was as a lawyer in Dallas.

Lorne Greene died in Santa Monica in 1987 at the age of 72 from pneumonia complications following surgery for an ulcer.

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■ I've always loved gum trees, especially red river gums, which sprout along the Murray and its billabongs, and also along the dry waterways of the Centre.

Now there is a lady in Alice Springs, environmental science student Erin Westerhuis, who is examining the health and the viability of these trees.

I'm trying to actually grasp and understand what she is doing - it's a bit of a mystery to me.

She's hired a helicopter to take thousands of photos and a couple of hours of video of the trees in the river beds.

"We flew for about 25 kms along Roe Creek and Palmer River at about 50 metres altitude. This was in addition to an extensive ground-level sur-

vey during which I examined thousands of trees".

She wanted to test "whether assessments of river red gum characteristics from oblique aerial images accurately reflected the measurements gathered at ground level.

This was related to a broader aim to develop a survey methodology appropriate for monitoring river red gum communities in Central Australia.

Her hypothesis, as to whether fire and introduced buffel grass has a deleterious effect on the health and functionality of the river red gum, is yet to be tested.

A bit mysterious to me but I hope it works out.

The Outback Legend

■ The typical 4x4 in the Australian bush was always, in my youth, the Land Rover.

They were everywhere - the only four wheel drive you'd ever see rumbling along bush roads.

Then, however, good old Toyota began to flex its muscles, not only on the urban bitumen, but in the bush as well.

The Land Cruiser virtually took over in the bush, and most cockies chose them.

But the Land Rover still doggedly hung in there, with a few cool models being occasionally introduced. First there was the County, then, a few years back, the Discovery raised many eyebrows, and today this model continues to sell well.

Now there is a promotional tour of the Territory, with 12 Discos galloping across the desert.

There will be 100 road crew, and 50 international media to be beamed across Europe.

German citizens were given the opportunity to join this trek, and 100,000 of them applied for the just six positions available.

So not only good exposure for Land Rover, but the Territory as well.

bourne 10 years ago from the UK and bought an old Mitsubishi Magna, ‘Sammy’, and has been driving it around ever since.

"It's been a good camping car, and everyone's removal car," he said, but his wife has decided that they need a family car, so that's it for Sammy.

They're having a "last hurrah" road trip to the Outback.

So he's decided to leave him in Alice Springs, and he's got it on e-Bay for $68.

He reckons that the parting may bring a tear to his eye - "it will be an emotional time. I might have a final minute in the car myself," he said.

■ In any Outback town there are old car wrecks littering the landscape. All the communities around Alice Springs have dozens of them.

On all opal fields I've ever been to they're also everywhere, but they are generally sacrosanct because most miners are bush mechanics and they often need them for spare parts.

Now there may be another one on its way to Alice.

Matt McShane arrived in Mel-

■ The good old Masters’ Games are about to be up and running again.

So a couple of ambassadors, Daryl Somers and Dawn Fraser, are in town supporting the event.

Dawn's been at every one since their inception in 1986, so she's no stranger to the event.

The Masters' Games are always recognised as a double edged sword by the town. Although they do bring many visitors, and fill up the hotel

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rooms, they don't do much for the overall economy.

The roads are often closed for certain events, which creates some frustration, and then because these local Aussies take up all available hotel rooms, there is no room for any international visitors, so no business for or any of us traders relying on these Germans and Americans.

However, there was certainly a degree of excitement in town, and many local oldies joined in the fun and ran about ovals, and kicked and threw and hit balls around.

But the visitors weren't entirely thrifty - but they spent most of their money on alcohol and condoms.

In fact, as I have previously noted, the first year they bought the town out of the latter.

Next year all the traders stocked up their shelves. However the athletes remembered the last drought so they all brought their own.

■ From the time of my later teens on, I always smoked. And so did everyone else.

And so it was for me and everyone else for the next 20 years or so. They were only about three bob a packet, so they were no great strain on the budget.

I gave up a few times, usually on a Monday. Then came Friday night at the pub, I'd ask a mate for a puff of theirs, then, bot one. Then I'd buy a packet and that was that.

Then one night Anne and I had food poisoning - the worst I've ever had.

The next day just water; the day after that chicken noodle soup, and the third day light meals. But no smokes. I thought to myself: "I haven't had a smoke for three days - why don't I not have another one?” So I didn't, and never have. That was about 30 years ago.

Now things have socially changed - pariah status. Not amongst the aboriginal population, though. 40 per cent of them smoke on a daily basis. Rural Health Minister Fiona Nash said; "Tobacco smoking is the most preventable cause of ill health and early death amongst aboriginal people."

So there is a $10m campaign afoot to try and reduce this. It's reckoned 20 per cent of all deaths in this community is attributable to smoking, so let's hope this works.

- Nick Le Souef ‘The Outback Legend’

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Continued From Last Week The conviction of my coward conscience when I see that man in a professional light, is, that he knows all the statistics of my teeth and gums, my double teeth, my single teeth, my stopped teeth, and my sound. In this Arcadian rest, I am fearless of him as of a harmless, powerless creature in a Scotch cap, who adores a young lady in a voluminous crinoline, at a neighbouring billiard-room, and whose passion would be uninfluenced if every one of her teeth were false.

They may be. He takes them all on trust.

In secluded corners of the place of my seclusion, there are little shops withdrawn from public curiosity, and never two together, where servants’ perquisites are bought. The cook may dispose of grease at these modest and convenient marts; the butler, of bottles; the valet and lady’s maid, of clothes; most servants, indeed, of most things they may happen to lay hold of. I have been told that in sterner times loving correspondence, otherwise interdicted, may be maintained by letter through the agency of some of these useful establishments. In the Arcadian autumn, no such device is necessary. Everybody loves, and openly and blamelessly loves.

My landlord’s young man loves the whole of one side of the way of Old Bond-street, and is beloved several doors up New Bond-street besides. I never look out of window but I see kissing of hands going on all around me. It is the morning custom to glide from shop to shop and exchange tender sentiments; it is the evening custom for couples to stand hand in hand at house doors, or roam, linked in that flowery manner, through the unpeopled streets. There is nothing else to do but love; and what there is to do, is done.

In unison with this pursuit, a chaste simplicity obtains in the domestic habits of Arcadia. Its few scattered people dine early, live moderately, sup socially, and sleep soundly. It is rumoured that the Beadles of the Arcade, from being the mortal enemies of boys, have signed with tears an address to Lord Shaftesbury, and subscribed to a ragged school. No wonder! For, they might turn their heavy maces into crooks and tend sheep in the Arcade, to the purling of the watercarts as they give the thirsty streets much more to drink than they can carry.

A happy Golden Age, and a serene tranquillity.

Charming picture, but it will fade. The iron age will return, London will come back to town, if I show my tongue then in Saville-row for half a minute I shall be prescribed for, the Doctor’s man and the Dentist’s man will then pretend that these days of unprofessional innocence never existed. Where Mr. and Mrs. Klem and their bed will be at that time, passes human knowledge; but my hatter hermitage will then know them no more, nor will it then know me.

The desk at which I have written these meditations will retributively assist at the making out of my account, and the wheels of gorgeous carriages and the hoofs of high-stepping horses will crush the silence out of Bond-street — will grind Arcadia away, and give it to the elements in granite powder.

CHAPTER XVII— THE ITALIAN PRISONER The rising of the Italian people from under their unutterable wrongs, and the tardy burst of day upon them after the long long night of oppression that has darkened their beautiful country, have naturally caused my mind to dwell often of late on my own small wanderings in Italy. Connected with them, is a curious little drama, in which the character I myself sustained was so very subordinate that I may relate its story without any fear of being suspected of self-display.

It is strictly a true story.

I am newly arrived one summer evening, in a certain small town on the Mediterranean. I have had my dinner at the inn, and I and the mosquitoes are coming out into the streets together. It is far from Naples; but a bright, brown, plump little woman-servant at the inn, is a Neapolitan, and is so vivaciously expert in panto-mimic action, that in the single moment of answering my request to have a pair of shoes cleaned which I have left up-stairs, she plies imaginary brushes, and goes completely through the motions of pol-

Charles Dickens ishing the shoes up, and laying them at my feet.

I smile at the brisk little woman in perfect satisfaction with her briskness; and the brisk little woman, amiably pleased with me because I am pleased with her, claps her hands and laughs delightfully. We are in the inn yard. As the little woman’s bright eyes sparkle on the cigarette I am smoking, I make bold to offer her one; she accepts it none the less merrily, because I touch a most charming little dimple in her fat cheek, with its light paper end. Glancing up at the many green lattices to assure herself that the mistress is not looking on, the little woman then puts her two little dimple arms a-kimbo, and stands on tiptoe to light her cigarette at mine. ‘And now, dear little sir,’ says she, puffing out smoke in a most innocent and cherubic manner, ‘keep quite straight on, take the first to the right and probably you will see him standing at his door.’

I gave a commission to ‘him,’ and I have been inquiring about him. I have carried the commission about Italy several months. Before I left England, there came to me one night a certain generous and gentle English nobleman (he is dead in these days when I relate the story, and exiles have lost their best British friend), with this request: ‘Whenever you come to such a town, will you seek out one Giovanni Carlavero, who keeps a little wine-shop there, mention my name to him suddenly, and observe how it affects him?’ I accepted the trust, and am on my way to discharge it.

The sirocco has been blowing all day, and it is a hot unwholesome evening with no cool seabreeze. Mosquitoes and fire-flies are lively enough, but most other creatures are faint. The coquettish airs of pretty young women in the tiniest and wickedest of dolls’ straw hats, who

lean out at opened lattice blinds, are almost the only airs stirring. Very ugly and haggard old women with distaffs, and with a grey tow upon them that looks as if they were spinning out their own hair (I suppose they were once pretty, too, but it is very difficult to believe so), sit on the footway leaning against house walls. Everybody who has come for water to the fountain, stays there, and seems incapable of any such energetic idea as going home. Vespers are over, though not so long but that I can smell the heavy resinous incense as I pass the church. No man seems to be at work, save the coppersmith. In an Italian town he is always at work, and always thumping in the deadliest manner.

I keep straight on, and come in due time to the first on the right: a narrow dull street, where I see a well-favoured man of good stature and military bearing, in a great cloak, standing at a door. Drawing nearer to this threshold, I see it is the threshold of a small wine-shop; and I can just make out, in the dim light, the inscription that it is kept by Giovanni Carlavero.

I touch my hat to the figure in the cloak, and pass in, and draw a stool to a little table. The lamp (just such another as they dig out of Pompeii) is lighted, but the place is empty. The figure in the cloak has followed me in, and stands before me.

‘The master?’

‘At your service, sir.’

‘Please to give me a glass of the wine of the country.’

He turns to a little counter, to get it. As his striking face is pale, and his action is evidently that of an enfeebled man, I remark that I fear he has been ill. It is not much, he courteously and gravely answers, though bad while it lasts: the fever.

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As he sets the wine on the little table, to his manifest surprise I lay my hand on the back of his, look him in the face, and say in a low voice: ‘I am an Englishman, and you are acquainted with a friend of mine. Do you recollect —?’ and I mentioned the name of my generous countryman.

Instantly, he utters a loud cry, bursts into tears, and falls on his knees at my feet, clasping my legs in both his arms and bowing his head to the ground.

Some years ago, this man at my feet, whose over-fraught heart is heaving as if it would burst from his breast, and whose tears are wet upon the dress I wear, was a galley-slave in the North of Italy. He was a political offender, having been concerned in the then last rising, and was sentenced to imprisonment for life. That he would have died in his chains, is certain, but for the circumstance that the Englishman happened to visit his prison.

It was one of the vile old prisons of Italy, and a part of it was below the waters of the harbour.

The place of his confinement was an arched under-ground and under-water gallery, with a grill-gate at the entrance, through which it received such light and air as it got. Its condition was insufferably foul, and a stranger could hardly breathe in it, or see in it with the aid of a torch. At the upper end of this dungeon, and consequently in the worst position, as being the furthest removed from light and air, the Englishman first beheld him, sitting on an iron bedstead to which he was chained by a heavy chain. His countenance impressed the Englishmen as having nothing in common with the faces of the malefactors with whom he was associated, and he talked with him, and learnt how he came to be there.

When the Englishman emerged from the dreadful den into the light of day, he asked his conductor, the governor of the jail, why Giovanni Carlavero was put into the worst place?

‘Because he is particularly recommended,’ was the stringent answer.

‘Recommended, that is to say, for death?’

‘Excuse me; particularly recommended,’ was again the answer.

‘He has a bad tumour in his neck, no doubt occasioned by the hardship of his miserable life. If he continues to be neglected, and he remains where he is, it will kill him.’

‘Excuse me, I can do nothing. He is particularly recommended.’ The Englishman was staying in that town, and he went to his home there; but the figure of this man chained to the bedstead made it no home, and destroyed his rest and peace. He was an Englishman of an extraordinarily tender heart, and he could not bear the picture. He went back to the prison grate; went back again and again, and talked to the man and cheered him. He used his utmost influence to get the man unchained from the bedstead, were it only for ever so short a time in the day, and permitted to come to the grate. It look a long time, but the Englishman’s station, personal character, and steadiness of purpose, wore out opposition so far, and that grace was at last accorded. Through the bars, when he could thus get light upon the tumour, the Englishman lanced it, and it did well, and healed. His strong interest in the prisoner had greatly increased by this time, and he formed the desperate resolution that he would exert his utmost self-devotion and use his utmost efforts, to get Carlavero pardoned.

If the prisoner had been a brigand and a murderer, if he had committed every non-political crime in the Newgate Calendar and out of it, nothing would have been easier than for a man of any court or priestly influence to obtain his release. As it was, nothing could have been more difficult. Italian authorities, and English authorities who had interest with them, alike assured the Englishman that his object was hopeless.

He met with nothing but evasion, refusal, and ridicule. His political prisoner became a joke in the place. It was especially observable that English Circumlocution, and English Society on its travels, were as humorous on the subject as Circumlocution and Society may be on any subject without loss of caste. But, the Englishman possessed (and proved it well in his life) a courage

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Observer Classic Books From Page 21 very uncommon among us: he had not the least fear of being considered a bore, in a good humane cause. So he went on persistently trying, and trying, and trying, to get Giovanni Carlavero out. That prisoner had been rigorously rechained, after the tumour operation, and it was not likely that his miserable life could last very long.

One day, when all the town knew about the Englishman and his political prisoner, there came to the Englishman, a certain sprightly Italian Advocate of whom he had some knowledge; and he made this strange proposal. ‘Give me a hundred pounds to obtain Carlavero’s release. I think I can get him a pardon, with that money.

But I cannot tell you what I am going to do with the money, nor must you ever ask me the question if I succeed, nor must you ever ask me for an account of the money if I fail.’ The Englishman decided to hazard the hundred pounds. He did so, and heard not another word of the matter.

For half a year and more, the Advocate made no sign, and never once ‘took on’ in any way, to have the subject on his mind. The Englishman was then obliged to change his residence to another and more famous town in the North of Italy. He parted from the poor prisoner with a sorrowful heart, as from a doomed man for whom there was no release but Death.

The Englishman lived in his new place of abode another half-year and more, and had no tidings of the wretched prisoner. At length, one day, he received from the Advocate a cool, concise, mysterious note, to this effect. ‘If you still wish to bestow that benefit upon the man in whom you were once interested, send me fifty pounds more, and I think it can be ensured.’ Now, the Englishman had long settled in his mind that the Advocate was a heartless sharper, who had preyed upon his credulity and his interest in an unfortunate sufferer. So, he sat down and wrote a dry answer, giving the Advocate to understand that he was wiser now than he had been formerly, and that no more money was extractable from his pocket.

He lived outside the city gates, some mile or two from the post-office, and was accustomed to walk into the city with his letters and post them himself. On a lovely spring day, when the sky was exquisitely blue, and the sea Divinely beautiful, he took his usual walk, carrying this letter to the Advocate in his pocket. As he went along, his gentle heart was much moved by the loveliness of the prospect, and by the thought of the slowly dying prisoner chained to the bedstead, for whom the universe had no delights.

As he drew nearer and nearer to the city where he was to post the letter, he became very uneasy in his mind. He debated with himself, was it remotely possible, after all, that this sum of fifty pounds could restore the fellow-creature whom he pitied so much, and for whom he had striven so hard, to liberty? He was not a conventionally rich Englishman — very far from that — but, he had a spare fifty pounds at the banker’s. He resolved to risk it. Without doubt, GOD has recompensed him for the resolution.

He went to the banker’s, and got a bill for the amount, and enclosed it in a letter to the Advocate that I wish I could have seen. He simply told the Advocate that he was quite a poor man, and that he was sensible it might be a great weakness in him to part with so much money on the faith of so vague a communication; but, that there it was, and that he prayed the Advocate to make a good use of it. If he did otherwise no good could ever come of it, and it would lie heavy on his soul one day.

Within a week, the Englishman was sitting at his breakfast, when he heard some suppressed sounds of agitation on the staircase, and Giovanni Carlavero leaped into the room and fell upon his breast, a free man!

Conscious of having wronged the Advocate in his own thoughts, the Englishman wrote him an earnest and grateful letter, avowing the fact, and entreating him to confide by what means and through what agency he had succeeded so well.

The Advocate returned for answer through the post, ‘There are many things, as you know, in this Italy of ours, that are safest and best not even spoken of — far less written of. We may meet some day, and then I may tell you what you want to know; not here, and now.’ But, the two never did meet again. The Advocate was dead when the Englishman gave me my trust; and how the man had been set free, remained as great a mystery to the Englishman, and to the man himself, as it was to me.

But, I knew this:— here was the man, this sultry night, on his knees at my feet, because I was the Englishman’s friend; here were his tears upon my dress; here were his sobs choking his utterance; here were his kisses on my hands, because they had touched the hands that had worked out his release. He had no need to tell me it would be happiness to him to die for his benefactor; I doubt if I ever saw real, sterling, fervent gratitude of soul, before or since.

He was much watched and suspected, he said, and had had enough to do to keep himself out of trouble. This, and his not having prospered in his worldly affairs, had led to his having failed in his usual communications to the Englishman for — as I now remember the period — some two or three years. But, his prospects were brighter, and his wife who had been very ill had recovered, and his fever had left him, and he had bought a little vineyard, and would I carry to his benefactor the first of its wine? Ay, that I would (I told him with enthusiasm), and not a drop of it should be spilled or lost!

He had cautiously closed the door before speaking of himself, and had talked with such excess of emotion, and in a provincial Italian so difficult to understand, that I had more than once been obliged to stop him, and beg him to have compassion on me and be slower and calmer.

By degrees he became so, and tranquilly walked back with me to the hotel. There, I sat down before I went to bed and wrote a faithful account of him to the Englishman: which I concluded by saying that I would bring the wine home, against any difficulties, every drop.

Early next morning, when I came out at the hotel door to pursue my journey, I found my friend waiting with one of those immense bottles in which the Italian peasants store their wine — a bottle holding some half-dozen gallons — bound round with basket-work for greater safety on the journey. I see him now, in the bright sunshine, tears of gratitude in his eyes, proudly inviting my attention to this corpulent bottle. (At the street-comer hard by, two high-flavoured, able-bodied monks — pretending to talk together, but keeping their four evil eyes upon us.)

How the bottle had been got there, did not appear; but the difficulty of getting it into the ramshackle vetturino carriage in which I was departing, was so great, and it took up so much room when it was got in, that I elected to sit outside. The last I saw of Giovanni Carlavero was his running through the town by the side of the jingling wheels, clasping my hand as I stretched it down from the box, charging me with a thousand last loving and dutiful messages to his dear patron, and finally looking in at the bottle as it reposed inside, with an admiration of its honourable way of travelling that was beyond measure delightful.

And now, what disquiet of mind this dearly-beloved and highly-treasured Bottle began to cost me, no man knows. It was my precious charge through a long tour, and, for hundreds of miles, I never had it off my mind by day or by night.

Over bad roads — and they were many — I clung to it with affectionate desperation. Up mountains, I looked in at it and saw it helplessly tilting over on its back, with terror. At innumerable inn doors when the weather was bad, I was obliged to be put into my vehicle before the Bottle could be got in, and was obliged to have the Bottle lifted out before human aid could come near me. The Imp of the same name, except that his associations were all evil and these associations were all good, would have been a less troublesome travelling companion. I might have served Mr. Cruikshank as a subject for a new illustration of the miseries of the Bottle.

The National Temperance Society might have made a powerful Tract of me.

The suspicions that attached to this innocent Bottle, greatly aggravated my difficulties. It was like the apple-pie in the child’s book. Parma pouted at it, Modena mocked it, Tuscany tackled it, Naples nibbled it, Rome refused it, Austria accused it, Soldiers suspected it, Jesuits jobbed it. I composed a neat Oration, developing my inoffensive intentions in connexion with this Bottle, and delivered it in an infinity of guardhouses, at a multitude of town gates, and on every drawbridge, angle, and rampart, of a complete system of fortifications. Fifty times a day, I got down to harangue an infuriated soldiery about the Bottle. Through the filthy degradation of the abject and vile Roman States, I had as much difficulty in working my way with the Bottle, as if it had bottled up a complete system of heretical theology. In the Neapolitan country,

where everybody was a spy, a soldier, a priest, or a lazzarone, the shameless beggars of all four denominations incessantly pounced on the Bottle and made it a pretext for extorting money from me. Quires — quires do I say? Reams — of forms illegibly printed on whity-brown paper were filled up about the Bottle, and it was the subject of more stamping and sanding than I had ever seen before. In consequence of which haze of sand, perhaps, it was always irregular, and always latent with dismal penalties of going back or not going forward, which were only to be abated by the silver crossing of a base hand, poked shirtless out of a ragged uniform sleeve.

Under all discouragements, however, I stuck to my Bottle, and held firm to my resolution that every drop of its contents should reach the Bottle’s destination.

The latter refinement cost me a separate heap of troubles on its own separate account. What corkscrews did I see the military power bring out against that Bottle; what gimlets, spikes, divining rods, gauges, and unknown tests and instruments! At some places, they persisted in declaring that the wine must not be passed, without being opened and tasted; I, pleading to the contrary, used then to argue the question seated on the Bottle lest they should open it in spite of me. In the southern parts of Italy more violent shrieking, face-making, and gesticulating, greater vehemence of speech and countenance and action, went on about that Bottle than would attend fifty murders in a northern latitude. It raised important functionaries out of their beds, in the dead of night. I have known half-a-dozen military lanterns to disperse themselves at all points of a great sleeping Piazza, each lantern summoning some official creature to get up, put on his cocked-hat instantly, and come and stop the Bottle. It was characteristic that while this innocent Bottle had such immense difficulty in getting from little town to town, Signor Mazzini and the fiery cross were traversing Italy from end to end.

Still, I stuck to my Bottle, like any fine old English gentleman all of the olden time. The more the Bottle was interfered with, the stauncher I became (if possible) in my first determination that my countryman should have it delivered to him intact, as the man whom he had so nobly restored to life and liberty had delivered it to me. If ever I had been obstinate in my days — and I may have been, say, once or twice — I was obstinate about the Bottle. But, I made it a rule always to keep a pocket full of small coin at its service, and never to be out of temper in its cause. Thus, I and the Bottle made our way.

Once we had a break-down; rather a bad breakdown, on a steep high place with the sea below us, on a tempestuous evening when it blew great guns. We were driving four wild horses abreast, Southern fashion, and there was some little difficulty in stopping them. I was outside, and not thrown off; but no words can describe my feelings when I saw the Bottle — travelling inside, as usual — burst the door open, and roll obesely out into the road. A blessed Bottle with a charmed existence, he took no hurt, and we repaired damage, and went on triumphant.

A thousand representations were made to me that the Bottle must be left at this place, or that, and called for again. I never yielded to one of them, and never parted from the Bottle, on any pretence, consideration, threat, or entreaty. I had no faith in any official receipt for the Bottle, and nothing would induce me to accept one. These unmanageable politics at last brought me and the Bottle, still triumphant, to Genoa. There, I took a tender and reluctant leave of him for a few weeks, and consigned him to a trusty English captain, to be conveyed to the Port of London by sea.

While the Bottle was on his voyage to England, I read the Shipping Intelligence as anxiously as if I had been an underwriter. There was some stormy weather after I myself had got to England by way of Switzerland and France, and my mind greatly misgave me that the Bottle might be wrecked. At last to my great joy, I received notice of his safe arrival, and immediately went down to Saint Katharine’s Docks, and found him in a state of honourable captivity in the Custom House.

The wine was mere vinegar when I set it down before the generous Englishman — probably it had been something like vinegar when I took it up from Giovanni Carlavero — but not a drop of it was spilled or gone. And the Englishman told me, with much emotion in his face and voice, that he had never tasted wine that seemed to

him so sweet and sound. And long afterwards, the Bottle graced his table. And the last time I saw him in this world that misses him, he took me aside in a crowd, to say, with his amiable smile: ‘We were talking of you only to-day at dinner, and I wished you had been there, for I had some Claret up in Carlavero’s Bottle.’

CHAPTER XVIII— THE CALAIS NIGHT MAIL It is an unsettled question with me whether I shall leave Calais something handsome in my will, or whether I shall leave it my malediction.

I hate it so much, and yet I am always so very glad to see it, that I am in a state of constant indecision on this subject. When I first made acquaintance with Calais, it was as a maundering young wretch in a clammy perspiration and dripping saline particles, who was conscious of no extremities but the one great extremity, seasickness — who was a mere bilious torso, with a mislaid headache somewhere in its stomach — who had been put into a horrible swing in Dover Harbour, and had tumbled giddily out of it on the French coast, or the Isle of Man, or anywhere. Times have changed, and now I enter Calais self-reliant and rational. I know where it is beforehand, I keep a look out for it, I recognise its landmarks when I see any of them, I am acquainted with its ways, and I know — and I can bear — its worst behaviour.

Malignant Calais! Low-lying alligator, evading the eyesight and discouraging hope! Dodging flat streak, now on this bow, now on that, now anywhere, now everywhere, now nowhere! In vain Cape Grinez, coming frankly forth into the sea, exhorts the failing to be stout of heart and stomach: sneaking Calais, prone behind its bar, invites emetically to despair. Even when it can no longer quite conceal itself in its muddy dock, it has an evil way of falling off, has Calais, which is more hopeless than its invisibility. The pier is all but on the bowsprit, and you think you are there — roll, roar, wash! — Calais has retired miles inland, and Dover has burst out to look for it. It has a last dip and slide in its character, has Calais, to be especially commanded to the infernal gods. Thrice accursed be that garrisontown, when it dives under the boat’s keel, and comes up a league or two to the right, with the packet shivering and spluttering and staring about for it!

Not but what I have my animosities towards Dover. I particularly detest Dover for the selfcomplacency with which it goes to bed. It always goes to bed (when I am going to Calais) with a more brilliant display of lamp and candle than any other town. Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham, host and hostess of the Lord Warden Hotel, are my much esteemed friends, but they are too conceited about the comforts of that establishment when the Night Mail is starting. I know it is a good house to stay at, and I don’t want the fact insisted upon in all its warm bright windows at such an hour. I know the Warden is a stationary edifice that never rolls or pitches, and I object to its big outline seeming to insist upon that circumstance, and, as it were, to come over me with it, when I am reeling on the deck of the boat. Beshrew the Warden likewise, for obstructing that corner, and making the wind so angry as it rushes round. Shall I not know that it blows quite soon enough, without the officious Warden’s interference?

As I wait here on board the night packet, for the South-Eastern Train to come down with the Mail, Dover appears to me to be illuminated for some intensely aggravating festivity in my personal dishonour. All its noises smack of taunting praises of the land, and dispraises of the gloomy sea, and of me for going on it. The drums upon the heights have gone to bed, or I know they would rattle taunts against me for having my unsteady footing on this slippery deck. The many gas eyes of the Marine Parade twinkle in an offensive manner, as if with derision. The distant dogs of Dover bark at me in my misshapen wrappers, as if I were Richard the Third.

A screech, a bell, and two red eyes come gliding down the Admiralty Pier with a smoothness of motion rendered more smooth by the heaving of the boat. The sea makes noises against the pier, as if several hippopotami were lapping at it, and were prevented by circumstances over which they had no control from drinking peaceably. We, the boat, become violently agitated — rumble, hum, scream, roar, and establish an immense family washing-day at each paddlebox. Bright patches break out in the train as the

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From Page 22 doors of the post-office vans are opened, and instantly stooping figures with sacks upon their backs begin to be beheld among the piles, descending as it would seem in ghostly procession to Davy Jones’s Locker. The passengers come on board; a few shadowy Frenchmen, with hatboxes shaped like the stoppers of gigantic case-bottles; a few shadowy Germans in immense fur coats and boots; a few shadowy Englishmen prepared for the worst and pretending not to expect it. I cannot disguise from my uncommercial mind the miserable fact that we are a body of outcasts; that the attendants on us are as scant in number as may serve to get rid of us with the least possible delay; that there are no night-loungers interested in us; that the unwilling lamps shiver and shudder at us; that the sole object is to commit us to the deep and abandon us. Lo, the two red eyes glaring in increasing distance, and then the very train itself has gone to bed before we are off!

What is the moral support derived by some seagoing amateurs from an umbrella? Why do certain voyagers across the Channel always put up that article, and hold it up with a grim and fierce tenacity? A fellow-creature near me — whom I only know to BE a fellow-creature, because of his umbrella: without which he might be a dark bit of cliff, pier, or bulkbead — clutches that instrument with a desperate grasp, that will not relax until he lands at Calais. Is there any analogy, in certain constitutions, between keeping an umbrella up, and keeping the spirits up? A hawser thrown on board with a flop replies ‘Stand by!’ ‘Stand by, below!’ ‘Half a turn a head!’ ‘Half a turn a head!’ ‘Half speed!’ ‘Half speed!’ ‘Port!’ ‘Port!’ ‘Steady!’ ‘Steady!’ ‘Go on!’ ‘Go on!’

A stout wooden wedge driven in at my right temple and out at my left, a floating deposit of lukewarm oil in my throat, and a compression of the bridge of my nose in a blunt pair of pincers, — these are the personal sensations by which I know we are off, and by which I shall continue to know it until I am on the soil of France. My symptoms have scarcely established themselves comfortably, when two or three skating shadows that have been trying to walk or stand, get flung together, and other two or three shadows in tarpaulin slide with them into corners and cover them up. Then the South Foreland lights begin to hiccup at us in a way that bodes no good.

It is at about this period that my detestation of Calais knows no bounds. Inwardly I resolve afresh that I never will forgive that hated town.

I have done so before, many times, but that is past. Let me register a vow. Implacable animosity to Calais everm — that was an awkward sea, and the funnel seems of my opinion, for it gives a complaining roar.

The wind blows stiffly from the Nor-East, the sea runs high, we ship a deal of water, the night is dark and cold, and the shapeless passengers lie about in melancholy bundles, as if they were sorted out for the laundress; but for my own uncommercial part I cannot pretend that I am much inconvenienced by any of these things. A general howling, whistling, flopping, gurgling, and scooping, I am aware of, and a general knocking about of Nature; but the impressions I receive are very vague. In a sweet faint temper, something like the smell of damaged oranges, I think I should feel languidly benevolent if I had time. I have not time, because I am under a curious compulsion to occupy myself with the Irish melodies. ‘Rich and rare were the gems she wore,’ is the particular melody to which I find myself devoted. I sing it to myself in the most charming manner and with the greatest expression. Now and then, I raise my head (I am sitting on the hardest of wet seats, in the most uncomfortable of wet attitudes, but I don’t mind it,) and notice that I am a whirling shuttlecock between a fiery battledore of a lighthouse on the French coast and a fiery battledore of a lighthouse on the English coast; but I don’t notice it particularly, except to feel envenomed in my hatred of Calais. Then I go on again, ‘Rich and rare were the ge-ems she-e-e-e wore, And a bright gold ring on her wa-and she bo-ore, But O her beauty was fa-a-a-a-r beyond’ — I am particularly proud of my execution here, when I become aware of another awkward shock from the sea, and another protest from the funnel, and a fellow-creature at the paddle-box more audibly indisposed than I think he need be — ‘Her sparkling gems, or snow-white wand, But O her beauty was fa-a-a-a-a-r beyond’ — an-

Observer Classic Books other awkward one here, and the fellow-creature with the umbrella down and picked up — ‘Her spa-a-rkling ge-ems, or her Port! port! steady! steady! snow-white fellow-creature at the paddle-box very selfishly audible, bump, roar, wash, white wand.’

As my execution of the Irish melodies partakes of my imperfect perceptions of what is going on around me, so what is going on around me becomes something else than what it is. The stokers open the furnace doors below, to feed the fires, and I am again on the box of the old Exeter Telegraph fast coach, and that is the light of the for ever extinguished coach-lamps, and the gleam on the hatches and paddle-boxes is THEIR gleam on cottages and haystacks, and the monotonous noise of the engines is the steady jingle of the splendid team. Anon, the intermittent funnel roar of protest at every violent roll, becomes the regular blast of a high pressure engine, and I recognise the exceedingly explosive steamer in which I ascended the Mississippi when the American civil war was not, and when only its causes were. A fragment of mast on which the light of a lantern falls, an end of rope, and a jerking block or so, become suggestive of Franconi’s Circus at Paris where I shall be this very night mayhap (for it must be morning now), and they dance to the self-same time and tune as the trained steed, Black Raven. What may be the speciality of these waves as they come rushing on, I cannot desert the pressing demands made upon me by the gems she wore, to inquire, but they are charged with something about Robinson Crusoe, and I think it was in Yarmouth Roads that he first went a seafaring and was near foundering (what a terrific sound that word had for me when I was a boy!) in his first gale of wind. Still, through all this, I must ask her (who WAS she I wonder!) for the fiftieth time, and without ever stopping, Does she not fear to stray, So lone and lovely through this bleak way, And are Erin’s sons so good or so cold, As not to be tempted by more fellow-creatures at the paddlebox or gold? Sir Knight I feel not the least alarm, No son of Erin will offer me harm, For though they love fellow-creature with umbrella down again and golden store, Sir Knight they what a tremendous one love honour and virtue more: For though they love Stewards with a bull’s eye bright, they’ll trouble you for your ticket, sirrough passage to-night!

I freely admit it to be a miserable piece of human weakness and inconsistency, but I no sooner become conscious of those last words from the steward than I begin to soften towards Calais.

Whereas I have been vindictively wishing that those Calais burghers who came out of their town by a short cut into the History of England, with those fatal ropes round their necks by which they have since been towed into so many cartoons, had all been hanged on the spot, I now begin to regard them as highly respectable and virtuous tradesmen. Looking about me, I see the light of Cape Grinez well astern of the boat on the davits to leeward, and the light of Calais Harbour undeniably at its old tricks, but still ahead and shining. Sentiments of forgiveness of Calais, not to say of attachment to Calais, begin to expand my bosom. I have weak notions that I will stay there a day or two on my way back. A faded and recumbent stranger pausing in a profound reverie over the rim of a basin, asks me what kind of place Calais is? I tell him (Heaven forgive me!) a very agreeable place indeed — rather hilly than otherwise.

So strangely goes the time, and on the whole so quickly — though still I seem to have been on board a week — that I am bumped, rolled, gurgled, washed and pitched into Calais Harbour before her maiden smile has finally lighted her through the Green Isle, When blest for ever is she who relied, On entering Calais at the top of the tide. For we have not to land to-night down among those slimy timbers — covered with green hair as if it were the mermaids’ favourite combing-place — where one crawls to the surface of the jetty, like a stranded shrimp, but we go steaming up the harbour to the Railway Station Quay. And as we go, the sea washes in and out among piles and planks, with dead heavy beats and in quite a furious manner (whereof we are proud), and the lamps shake in the wind, and the bells of Calais striking One seem to send their vibrations struggling against troubled air, as we have come struggling against troubled water. And now, in the sudden relief and wiping of faces, everybody on board seems to have had a prodigious double-tooth out, and to be this very instant free of the Dentist’s hands. And now

we all know for the first time how wet and cold we are, and how salt we are; and now I love Calais with my heart of hearts!

‘Hotel Dessin!’ (but in this one case it is not a vocal cry; it is but a bright lustre in the eyes of the cheery representative of that best of inns).

‘Hotel Meurice!’ ‘Hotel de France!’ ‘Hotel de Calais!’ ‘The Royal Hotel, Sir, Angaishe ouse!’

‘You going to Parry, Sir?’ ‘Your baggage, registair froo, Sir?’ Bless ye, my Touters, bless ye, my commissionaires, bless ye, my hungry-eyed mysteries in caps of a military form, who are always here, day or night, fair weather or foul, seeking inscrutable jobs which I never see you get! Bless ye, my Custom House officers in green and grey; permit me to grasp the welcome hands that descend into my travelling-bag, one on each side, and meet at the bottom to give my change of linen a peculiar shake up, as if it were a measure of chaff or grain! I have nothing to declare, Monsieur le Douanier, except that when I cease to breathe, Calais will be found written on my heart. No article liable to local duty have I with me, Monsieur l’Officier de l’Octroi, unless the overflowing of a breast devoted to your charming town should be in that wise chargeable. Ah! see at the gangway by the twinkling lantern, my dearest brother and friend, he once of the Passport Office, he who collects the names! May he be for ever changeless in his buttoned black surtout, with his note-book in his hand, and his tall black hat, surmounting his round, smiling, patient face! Let us embrace, my dearest brother. I am yours e tout jamais — for the whole of ever.

Calais up and doing at the railway station, and Calais down and dreaming in its bed; Calais with something of ‘an ancient and fish-like smell’ about it, and Calais blown and sea-washed pure; Calais represented at the Buffet by savoury roast fowls, hot coffee, cognac, and Bordeaux; and Calais represented everywhere by flitting persons with a monomania for changing money — though I never shall be able to understand in my present state of existence how they live by it, but I suppose I should, if I understood the currency question — Calais EN GROS, and Calais EN DETAIL, forgive one who has deeply wronged you. — I was not fully aware of it on the other side, but I meant Dover.

Ding, ding! To the carriages, gentlemen the travellers. Ascend then, gentlemen the travellers, for Hazebroucke, Lille, Douai, Bruxelles, Arras, Amiens, and Paris! I, humble representative of the uncommercial interest, ascend with the rest. The train is light to-night, and I share my compartment with but two fellow-travellers; one, a compatriot in an obsolete cravat, who thinks it a quite unaccountable thing that they don’t keep ‘London time’ on a French railway, and who is made angry by my modestly suggesting the possibility of Paris time being more in their way; the other, a young priest, with a very small bird in a very small cage, who feeds the small bird with a quill, and then puts him up in the network above his head, where he advances twittering, to his front wires, and seems to address me in an electioneering manner. The compatriot (who crossed in the boat, and whom I judge to be some person of distinction, as he was shut up, like a stately species of rabbit, in a private hutch on deck) and the young priest (who joined us at Calais) are soon asleep, and then the bird and I have it all to ourselves.

A stormy night still; a night that sweeps the wires of the electric telegraph with a wild and fitful hand; a night so very stormy, with the added storm of the train-progress through it, that when the Guard comes clambering round to mark the tickets while we are at full speed (a really horrible performance in an express train, though he holds on to the open window by his elbows in the most deliberate manner), he stands in such a whirlwind that I grip him fast by the collar, and feel it next to manslaughter to let him go. Still, when he is gone, the small, small bird remains at his front wires feebly twittering to me — twittering and twittering, until, leaning back in my place and looking at him in drowsy fascination, I find that he seems to jog my memory as we rush along.

Uncommercial travels (thus the small, small bird) have lain in their idle thriftless way through all this range of swamp and dyke, as through many other odd places; and about here, as you very well know, are the queer old stone farmhouses, approached by drawbridges, and the windmills that you get at by boats. Here, are the lands where the women hoe and dig, paddling canoe-wise from field to field, and here are the

cabarets and other peasant-houses where the stone dove-cotes in the littered yards are as strong as warders’ towers in old castles. Here, are the long monotonous miles of canal, with the great Dutch-built barges garishly painted, and the towing girls, sometimes harnessed by the forehead, sometimes by the girdle and the shoulders, not a pleasant sight to see. Scattered through this country are mighty works of VAUBAN, whom you know about, and regiments of such corporals as you heard of once upon a time, and many a blue-eyed Bebelle.

Through these flat districts, in the shining summer days, walk those long, grotesque files of young novices in enormous shovel-hats, whom you remember blackening the ground checkered by the avenues of leafy trees. And now that Hazebroucke slumbers certain kilometres ahead, recall the summer evening when your dusty feet strolling up from the station tended hap-hazard to a Fair there, where the oldest inhabitants were circling round and round a barrel-organ on hobby-horses, with the greatest gravity, and where the principal show in the Fair was a Religious Richardson’s — literally, on its own announcement in great letters, THEATRE RELIGIEUX. In which improving Temple, the dramatic representation was of ‘all the interesting events in the life of our Lord, from the Manger to the Tomb;’ the principal female character, without any reservation or exception, being at the moment of your arrival, engaged in trimming the external Moderators (as it was growing dusk), while the next principal female character took the money, and the Young Saint John disported himself upside down on the platform.

Looking up at this point to confirm the small, small bird in every particular he has mentioned, I find he has ceased to twitter, and has put his head under his wing. Therefore, in my different way I follow the good example.

CHAPTER XIX— SOME RECOLLECTIONS OFMORTALITY I had parted from the small bird at somewhere about four o’clock in the morning, when he had got out at Arras, and had been received by two shovel-hats in waiting at the station, who presented an appropriately ornithological and crowlike appearance. My compatriot and I had gone on to Paris; my compatriot enlightening me occasionally with a long list of the enormous grievances of French railway travelling: every one of which, as I am a sinner, was perfectly new to me, though I have as much experience of French railways as most uncommercials. I had left him at the terminus (through his conviction, against all explanation and remonstrance, that his baggage-ticket was his passenger-ticket), insisting in a very high temper to the functionary on duty that in his own personal identity he was four packages weighing so many kilogrammes — as if he had been Cassim Baba! I had bathed and breakfasted, and was strolling on the bright quays. The subject of my meditations was the question whether it is positively in the essence and nature of things, as a certain school of Britons would seem to think it, that a Capital must be ensnared and enslaved before it can be made beautiful: when I lifted up my eyes and found that my feet, straying like my mind, had brought me to Notre-Dame.

That is to say, Notre-Dame was before me, but there was a large open space between us. A very little while gone, I had left that space covered with buildings densely crowded; and now it was cleared for some new wonder in the way of public Street, Place, Garden, Fountain, or all four. Only the obscene little Morgue, slinking on the brink of the river and soon to come down, was left there, looking mortally ashamed of itself, and supremely wicked. I had but glanced at this old acquaintance, when I beheld an airy procession coming round in front of Notre-Dame, past the great hospital. It had something of a Masaniello look, with fluttering striped curtains in the midst of it, and it came dancing round the cathedral in the liveliest manner.

I was speculating on a marriage in Blouse-life, or a Christening, or some other domestic festivity which I would see out, when I found, from the talk of a quick rush of Blouses past me, that it was a Body coming to the Morgue. Having never before chanced upon this initiation, I constituted myself a Blouse likewise, and ran into the Morgue with the rest. It was a very muddy day, and we took in a quantity of mire with us, and the procession coming in upon our heels brought a quantity more. The procession was in

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Observer Classic Books From Page 35 the highest spirits, and consisted of idlers who had come with the curtained litter from its starting-place, and of all the reinforcements it had picked up by the way. It set the litter down in the midst of the Morgue, and then two Custodians proclaimed aloud that we were all ‘invited’ to go out. This invitation was rendered the more pressing, if not the more flattering, by our being shoved out, and the folding-gates being barred upon us.

Those who have never seen the Morgue, may see it perfectly, by presenting to themselves on indifferently paved coach-house accessible from the street by a pair of folding-gates; on the left of the coach-house, occupying its width, any large London tailor’s or linendraper’s plate-glass window reaching to the ground; within the window, on two rows of inclined plane, what the coachhouse has to show; hanging above, like irregular stalactites from the roof of a cave, a quantity of clothes — the clothes of the dead and buried shows of the coach-house.

We had been excited in the highest degree by seeing the Custodians pull off their coats and tuck up their shirt-sleeves, as the procession came along. It looked so interestingly like business. Shut out in the muddy street, we now became quite ravenous to know all about it. Was it river, pistol, knife, love, gambling, robbery, hatred, how many stabs, how many bullets, fresh or decomposed, suicide or murder? All wedged together, and all staring at one another with our heads thrust forward, we propounded these inquiries and a hundred more such. Imperceptibly, it came to be known that Monsieur the tall and sallow mason yonder, was acquainted with the facts. Would Monsieur the tall and sallow mason, surged at by a new wave of us, have the goodness to impart? It was but a poor old man, passing along the street under one of the new buildings, on whom a stone had fallen, and who had tumbled dead. His age? Another wave surged up against the tall and sallow mason, and our wave swept on and broke, and he was any age from sixty-five to ninety.

An old man was not much: moreover, we could have wished he had been killed by human agency — his own, or somebody else’s: the latter, preferable — but our comfort was, that he had nothing about him to lead to his identification, and

that his people must seek him here. Perhaps they were waiting dinner for him even now? We liked that. Such of us as had pocket-handkerchiefs took a slow, intense, protracted wipe at our noses, and then crammed our handkerchiefs into the breast of our blouses. Others of us who had no handkerchiefs administered a similar relief to our overwrought minds, by means of prolonged smears or wipes of our mouths on our sleeves. One man with a gloomy malformation of brow — a homicidal worker in white-lead, to judge from his blue tone of colour, and a certain flavour of paralysis pervading him — got his coat-collar between his teeth, and bit at it with an appetite. Several decent women arrived upon the outskirts of the crowd, and prepared to launch themselves into the dismal coach-house when opportunity should come; among them, a pretty young mother, pretending to bite the forefinger of her baby-boy, kept it between her rosy lips that it might be handy for guiding to point at the show. Meantime, all faces were turned towards the building, and we men waited with a fixed and stern resolution:— for the most part with folded arms. Surely, it was the only public French sight these uncommercial eyes had seen, at which the expectant people did not form EN QUEUE. But there was no such order of arrangement here; nothing but a general determination to make a rush for it, and a disposition to object to some boys who had mounted on the two stone posts by the hinges of the gates, with the design of swooping in when the hinges should turn.

Now, they turned, and we rushed! Great pressure, and a scream or two from the front. Then a laugh or two, some expressions of disappointment, and a slackening of the pressure and subsidence of the struggle. — Old man not there.

‘But what would you have?’ the Custodian reasonably argues, as he looks out at his little door.

‘Patience, patience! We make his toilette, gentlemen. He will be exposed presently. It is necessary to proceed according to rule. His toilette is not made all at a blow. He will be exposed in good time, gentlemen, in good time.’ And so retires, smoking, with a wave of his sleeveless arm towards the window, importing, ‘Entertain yourselves in the meanwhile with the other curiosities. Fortunately the Museum is not empty to-day.’

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Who would have thought of public fickleness even at the Morgue? But there it was, on that occasion. Three lately popular articles that had been attracting greatly when the litter was first descried coming dancing round the corner by the great cathedral, were so completely deposed now, that nobody save two little girls (one showing them to a doll) would look at them. Yet the chief of the three, the article in the front row, had received jagged injury of the left temple; and the other two in the back row, the drowned two lying side by side with their heads very slightly turned towards each other, seemed to be comparing notes about it. Indeed, those two of the back row were so furtive of appearance, and so (in their puffed way) assassinatingly knowing as to the one of the front, that it was hard to think the three had never come together in their lives, and were only chance companions after death. Whether or no this was the general, as it was the uncommercial, fancy, it is not to be disputed that the group had drawn exceedingly within ten minutes. Yet now, the inconstant public turned its back upon them, and even leaned its elbows carelessly against the bar outside the window and shook off the mud from its shoes, and also lent and borrowed fire for pipes.

Custodian re-enters from his door. ‘Again once, gentlemen, you are invited — ‘ No further invitation necessary. Ready dash into the street.

Toilette finished. Old man coming out.

This time, the interest was grown too hot to admit of toleration of the boys on the stone posts.

The homicidal white-lead worker made a pounce upon one boy who was hoisting himself up, and brought him to earth amidst general commendation. Closely stowed as we were, we yet formed into groups — groups of conversation, without separation from the mass — to discuss the old man. Rivals of the tall and sallow mason sprang into being, and here again was popular inconstancy. These rivals attracted audiences, and were greedily listened to; and whereas they had derived their information solely from the tall and sallow one, officious members of the crowd now sought to enlighten HIM on their authority. Changed by this social experience into an iron-visaged and inveterate misanthrope, the mason glared at mankind, and evidently cherished in his breast the wish that the whole of the present company could change places with the

deceased old man. And now listeners became inattentive, and people made a start forward at a slight sound, and an unholy fire kindled in the public eye, and those next the gates beat at them impatiently, as if they were of the cannibal species and hungry.

Again the hinges creaked, and we rushed. Disorderly pressure for some time ensued before the uncommercial unit got figured into the front row of the sum. It was strange to see so much heat and uproar seething about one poor spare, white-haired old man, quiet for evermore. He was calm of feature and undisfigured, as he lay on his back — having been struck upon the hinder part of his head, and thrown forward — and something like a tear or two had started from the closed eyes, and lay wet upon the face. The uncommercial interest, sated at a glance, directed itself upon the striving crowd on either side and behind: wondering whether one might have guessed, from the expression of those faces merely, what kind of sight they were looking at.

The differences of expression were not many.

There was a little pity, but not much, and that mostly with a selfish touch in it — as who would say, ‘Shall I, poor I, look like that, when the time comes!’ There was more of a secretly brooding contemplation and curiosity, as ‘That man I don’t like, and have the grudge against; would such be his appearance, if some one — not to mention names — by any chance gave him an knock?’ There was a wolfish stare at the object, in which homicidal white-lead worker shone conspicuous. And there was a much more general, purposeless, vacant staring at it — like looking at waxwork, without a catalogue, and not knowing what to make of it. But all these expressions concurred in possessing the one underlying expression of LOOKING AT SOMETHING THAT COULD NOT RETURN A LOOK. The uncommercial notice had established this as very remarkable, when a new pressure all at once coming up from the street pinioned him ignominiously, and hurried him into the arms (now sleeved again) of the Custodian smoking at his door, and answering questions, between puffs, with a certain placid meritorious air of not being proud, though high in office. And mentioning pride, it may be observed, by the way, that one could not well help investing the original sole occupant of the front row with an air depreciatory of the legitimate attraction of the poor old man: while the two in the second row seemed to exult at this superseded popularity.

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BORN IN SAWDUST Audrey at Spiegeltent

● Kelly Cupo (left) is Liz and Hester van der Vyver plays Audrey in Audrey Hepburn and I Consider Our Assets at The Melba Spiegeltent, Collingwood.

Photo: David Harris ■ Hollywood comes to Collingwood in the new Aussie musicalAudrey Hepburn and I Consider Our Assets being presented at The Melba Spiegeltent from October 29 – November 7.

Set in Melbourne, the musical features 14 original songs, eight performers backed by a four-piece band, and a choir featuring members of the Grace Notes Singers.

Originally written as a poem by award-winning playwright Gayelene Carbis (Best Funny Poem at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival), the work developed into a play and then over the last seven years has transitioned into a musical via a series of moved readings, workshops and audience and industry feedback.

The story follows lead character Liz O’Sullivan, the girl from Glenhuntly, whose family is obsessed with Hollywood movies, and Audrey Hepburn – her father’s ideal woman.

After a relationship breakup Liz is forced into therapy by her over- protective family. Her very handsome therapist Rod bears a striking resemblance to Hollywood heartthrob Rock Hudson – causing Liz to fantasise about what a real man is and why she doesn’t want to commit to marriage with her current partner Len, who just wants a simple suburban life.

When Liz’s idol Audrey Hepburn ‘appears’ in Rod's office offering advice on love, and how to find a real man Liz completes her journey to self-acceptance. She realises her life is not about ‘What would Audrey do?’ – but the direction in life she needs to choose for herself.

Co-writer and Director Noel Anderson says: “An Australian musical is a rare beast, especially one with original music. Priscilla, Dusty and Shout were all successful Australian shows but they used well-known pop tunes, they had no original score. Audrey is the real thing, like the classic musicals, only it’s being created right here in Melbourne, right now.”

Musical direction is by John Grant and choreography

by Caroline Hawke.

Written by Gayelene Carbis based on her original play, the show is co-written and adapted by Noel Anderson, Geoff Main and Cerise De Gelder, with music and lyrics by Geoff Main and additional lyrics by Cerise De Gelder.

Noel said creating an original musical has to be one of the most challenging projects in the Australian performing arts industry.

“However we are all very excited to finally see eight years of dedication bring Australia’s newest musical to the stage.”

Dates: Six performances to November 7 Location: Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood Tickets: $35 to $55 – group discounts apply Information and bookings: www.audreypopmusical.com - Cheryl Threadgold

By CHERYL THREADGOLD

● NICA student Elke Uhd will perform in Born in Sawdust.

Photo: Aaron Walker ■ National Institute of Circus Arts Australia’s talented graduating artists of 2015 will be stepping back through the history of circus in the new production Born In Sawdust.

It will play for a limited season at the state-of-the-art National Circus Centre in Prahran from November 18-25.

Born In Sawdust is a Russian phrase to describe someone born into the circus.

Directed by internationally acclaimed director Gavin Robins, this new production will celebrate the rich histories of both circus performers and their trainers, which have been shaped by the spirits living in the sawdust floor beneath them.

While creating the concept for the show Gavin Robins drew inspiration from a local source.

Robins explains: “Stories from the traditional circus worlds of the NICA trainers have been our muse for this work.

“NICA trainer Kostya Ibraguimov, who sadly passed away last year, provided inspiration for this performance’s thematic material.

“The lineage of our trainers and mentors is what makes the shadows of our past materialise into the here and now.”

Born In Sawdust incorporates digital technology to explore the interplay of projected silhouettes and live circus performance.

The performance acrobatically intercuts between the shadows of the past and the performers of the present only to discover how connected these two worlds are.

The striking digital projections have been developed by students from Swinburne University of Technology’s Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Film + TV) under the guidance of Program Coordinator Lisa Robins.

This production has also seen collaborations between NICA and Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Costume for Performance and Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services students.

Born In Sawdust is a rare opportunity to see Australia’s emerging circus stars perform a range of old and modern skills including aerial hoop, handstands, highwire, clowning and object manipulation, aerial straps, dance trapeze, tumbling, hula hoops, multicord, and slings.

Venue: NICA National Circus Centre, 39-59 Green St, Prahran Dates: November 18-25 Times: Wed – Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1.30pm and 7.30pm (70 min.

No interval) Tickets: Adult - $36.00, Concession - $29.00, Child U16 $24.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children) - $96.00, Family (2 adults, 3 children) - $115.00, Groups (min. 10 people) - $27 per person Preview (17 Nov) - $15. Parental Guidance recommended (PG) Bookings: www.nica.com.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Fiona wins Aria

● Fiona Jopson ■ Melbourne soprano Fiona Jopson had the best night of her life last week, when she won Australia's oldest prestigious classical singing competition, the Herald Sun Aria.

Born in Scone, New South Wales, the 30-year-old singer won third prize in the 2012 final, so taking out the top honour in 2015 has put her on top of the world.

By chance, I was sitting directly in front of Fiona's parents, Kay and Greg, who had driven all the way from Scone to support their talented daughter.

Their cries of delight when the result was announced added to the magic of the night in Hamer Hall.

Fiona won a cash prize of $12,500 and $22,500 for overseas study, which she plans to use to return to Italy for further study, after an initial trip last year.

Accompanied by Orchestra Victoria, conducted by Richard Divall, Fiona sang dramatic arias by Massenet and Verdi, thrilling the 2000-strong crowd, and wearing a black lace gown designed especially for her by Linda Britten.

Runner-up was tenor Boyd Owen, with counter-tenor Maximilian Riebl taking out the third place encouragement award.

- Julie Houghton

Showbiz Briefs

■ 3AW breakfast program co-host Ross Stevenson, 58, and partner Sarah Fallshaw, are expecting a second child next year. Ross has two teenage sons from a previous marriage.

■ Melbourne television industry identity, Nigel Dick, 87, hosted a cocktail function on Saturday to celebrate the completion of his doctoral thesis. He is a former chairman of HSV 7, Southern Cross Communications and chief executive of GTV 9, TCN 9 and the Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand.

■ Deborah Clay has left Southern Cross Austereo to take up a senior news management role at the Australian Radio Network.

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● Lynne Butler and Effie Mineo

● Pam Wood and Judy Dyer

● Doug Ackerly and David Beckwith

● Morris Allen and Sue Allan

● Shirley and Ian McGregor

● Bruce McKay and John Vertigan

● Noel McGrath and Chris Welsh

● Ewen Cameron and Clem Allan

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● Anna Micallef and Maria Srbinovaski

● Susie Howard and Denis Scanlan

● Warwick Prime and Dean Reynolds

● Peter Cox and Cathie Cox

● Anita Reynolds and Jenny Prime

● Meir Abramovitz and Shez Cantlie

● Robert Anderson and Ian Nicholls

● Keith Livingston, Mark Skurnik and Chris Lewis

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New TV role for KIIS star

Country Crossroads

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info@country crossroads.com.au Rob Foenander

Country Jamboree

■ The Caravan Music Club will be transformed into The Grand Ole Oakleigh as a posse of Melbourne's finest country musicians join forces for a glorious and authentic salute to the giants of country music.

This Grand Ole Opry-style night features the music of Hank Williams, George Jones Patsy Cline, Loretta Lyn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, the Carter family, Willie Nelson and much more.

This Saturday (Oct. 31) at the Caravan Music Club.

Lachlan’s new album

■ Award-winning Melbourne band Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes announce they are launching their new album via ABC Music/Universal in November.

Titled The Mountain, Lachlan has been described as a songwriter with true authenticity, whose songs are filled with characters, back stories and sub plots, flavoured with dustbowl balladry, old school country and nu-folk undertones.

Kyabram Festival soon

■ The annual Kyabram RV (recreation vehicles) and Country Music Festival will take place from November 5-8 at the Kyabram Showgrounds.

A multitude of artists will perform over the four-day event including some of the countries well known and loved country music favourites.

More info: www.kyrvcountry.com.au - Rob Foenander ■ The plaque at Sunbury - commemorating the late entertainer Billy Thorpe’s involvement at the 1970s pop festival has been stolen for a second time.

■ Singer Colleen Hewett performed to much success at Bendigo late last week. Expect it to be the first of many selfproduced shows.

■ Grant Johnstone has taken on on the newly created role of ACE Radio Head of Content. Mat Cummins has been promoted to be the Group Content Director, and Ant Middlemiss is now Group Content Director - Digital. Ant will also continue to oversee all digital content and corporate image for ACE Radio. Lauren Buckley has been appointed Group Promotions Director, reports Jocks Journal.

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Wednesday Thursday October 28 October 29 ■ Actress Julia Roberts was born in 1967 (48).

Australian boxing champion Les Darcy wsas born in 1895. He died aged 21 in 1917.

Actress Joan Plowright was born in England in 1929 (86).

US musician Charlie Daniels was born in 1936 (79).

■ American actor Richard Dreyfuss is 68 (1947).

Actress Kate Jackson (who starred in Charlie’s Angels) was born in 1948 (66).

Actress Winona Ryder was born in Winona, Minnesota, in 1971.

Simpsons voice artist Dan Castanella is 58.

● Dave Hughes ■ KIIS Drive co-host Dave Hughes has been named as 2016 compere for Australia’s Go Talent.

Hughes will combine his radio work with the TV role on the Nine Network.

SEN ads ■ SEN 1116 has gathered a powerful portfolio of advertisers for its Spring Racing broadcasts headed by Bryan Martin, who is also fronting This Is Your Racing Life on Saturday mornings.

Commercials include the lucrative Sportsbet spots, and ads for the new G1X racing channel.

Meeting

● Hamish Blake and Andy Lee

Have Southern Cross learned nothing?

■ Southern Cross Austereo were the proprietors of the radio stations responsible for the Royal prank call after which British nurse Jacinta Saldanha ended her life.

There were government inquiries, and soothing noises from the radio network that prank calls were a thing of the past.

Yet, late last week Fox 101.9 afternoon broadcasters Hamish Blake and Andy Lee were at it again ... making prank calls, phoning people and pretending to be someone other than who they are.

The pair were giggling like school girls. Is this the best that Southern Cross-Austereo can assemble?

Truly, A Moveable Feast

■ The annual general meeting of Pacific Star Network shareholders - operators of SEN and 1116 - is due to be held on Friday November 27 at the Richmond studios.

Gossip ■ Is a former senior female radio advertising sales executive about to make a comeback?

■ Some of Radio Eastern 98.1’s overnight music selection is first-class ... so why don’t station leaders get with the times and provide a streaming service so listeners can tune in online? The best they can offer listeners at the moment is the online message: “Make your own aerial .... it’s easy and fun.”

● Simon Owens ■ 3AW Nightline and Remember When producer Simon Owens is standing in as Australia Overnight presenter for two weeks as Luke Bona takes leave.

Simon is being joined by Andrew McLaren, who ran the shift with Mark Petkovic until February this year, when they were replaced.

McLaren is now hosting the 10am-2pm shift on sister station Magic 1278 ... as well as appearing simultaneously on the Friday Lunch segment on Denis Walter’s 3AW afternoon show.

Petkovic has re-joined the Macquarie Media radio network, doing production work for Magic 1278.

Owens will next month celebrate 20 years as producer for Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady.

He has come a long way since joining 3AW in 1995.

Far from the shy bank teller, Owens is sounding quite cocky as a presenter.

ABC briefs ● Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts (centre) travelled to the Kew home of 3AW presenter Ross Stevenson (left) on Saturday to appear on A Moveable Feast co-hosted by Kate Stevenson.

■ The Money News program, hosted by Ross Greenwood on 3AW, seems particularly out of place on Melbourne SpringSummer nights, 7pm-8pm, especially on Fridays.

■ Hillary Harper, 774 ABC weekend morning host, certanily crammed her Saturday program with women’s issues last weekend. It was certainly ‘turn-off’ content for half the population.

■ Gaven Morris has been appointed as the new Director ABC News. Craig McMurtrie is now Deputy Director.

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■ US actor and director Henry Winkler, most famous as ‘The Fonz’, was born in New York in 1945 (70).

Singer Doug Parkinson was born in Newcastle, NSW, in 1946 (69).

Actor Garry McDonald, best known as Norman Gunston, was born in 1948 (67).

■ Australian snooker champion Eddie Charlton was born in Merewether, NSW, in 1929. He died aged 75 in 2004.

US TV newsreader Dan Rather was born in Texas in 1931 (85).

Actor Michael Landon (Little House On The Prairie) was born in 1937.

Sunday Monday November 1 November 2

Tuesday November 3

■ Gary Player, the South African golfer, who won the Grand Slam (US Open, US Masters, US PGA, was born in 1935.

John Bell, the Australian stage actor, was born in 1940.

Australian country music singer John Williamson was born in 1945 (70).

■ Shannon Reid, forradio producer, enjoys her birthday today.

Actor Charles Bronson was born in 1921. He died aged 81 Singer Lulu (Marie L awrie) was born in Glasgow in 1948 (67).

Actress Rebecca Gilling was born in Sydney in 1953. She is 62.

■ Ian Maurice, formerly of Brisbane radio station 4BC, celebrates today.

Racing driver Alan Jones was born in Melbourne in 1946 (69).

Singer K D (Kathryn Dawn) Lang was born in Canada in 1961 (54).

She is a frequent visitor to Australia

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

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Instead Of A Love Poem

● Adi Sappir and Lee Kofman ■ Following the success of their previous poetry reading, storytelling and music event, Instead Of A Love Poem, featured by The Jewish Writers Festival and Glen Eira Storytelling Festival, musician Adi Sappir and author Lee Kofman are taking it to The Butterfly Club on November 12.

The show is to celebrate the profound and subtly provocative work of the great Israeli poet, Yehuda Amichai.

Since the day it was established, Israel has been in a constant state of conflict. Therefore it is no surprise that sometimes it is being perceived as a war zone, and is associated with violence.

Growing up in Israel, Lee and Adi share a broader perspective on this place and its culture. They felt an urgency to shine a light on a positive aspect of Israeli culture through the work of a truly wonderful poet - Yehuda Amichai.

Amichai received the prestigious Israel Prize for Poetry for effecting “a revolutionary change in poetry’s language.” Among his many other honours and awards, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize.

Amichai became known as an accessible poet whose work translated into many languages. American poet Ed Hirsch stated that Amichai “is a representative man with unusual gifts who in telling his own story also relates the larger story of his people.”

In this show, Amichai's life story and poetry themes will be told and discussed by Lee, while Adi will be performing his composed poems on cello and voice and provide musical accompaniment to some of the readings.

Performance: November 12 at 7pm Venue: The Butterfly Club, Carson Place, off Little Collins St, Melbourne Tickets and booking: https:// thebutterflyclub.com/show/instead-of-a-love-poem - Cheryl Threadgold

Carmen Sweet ■ Expressions Dance Company's breathtaking production under the direction of internationally acclaimed choreographer Natalie Weir, to composer Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite, interprets Bizet’s music and the story of the free-spirited femme fatale, Carmen.

Jack Ziesing as the Soldier Don Jose, meets and falls in love with Carmen. After a sensual and passionate flirtation with him, Carmen, danced by Elise May, playing a wiser, mature and darker side of the character, meets and falls in love with the famous Matador Escamillo, Benjamin Chapman.

The two men vie and fight for her favours.

Carmen’s alter egos are then displayed, brought to life by dancers Michelle Barnett as the sensual dominant and fiery side, and Rebecca Hall, the carefree, young and flirty side of Carmen.

With the alter egos exposed and experienced by Don Jose and Escamillo, betrayal, lust, jealousy and revenge follow.

A fortune teller, Daryl Brandwood appears and reveals to Carmen, her ill-fated future.

Expressions Dance Company is Queensland’s premier contemporary dance company and Artistic Director Natalie Weir has assembled a superb cast for this touring company of Carmen Sweet.

The skill, physical strength and stamina required to perform and interpret her intricate and demanding choreography with lifts and throws executed with daring and courage, grace and complete trust in each other, sets the standard for the future of Australian contemporary dance.

The company is touring Victoria, SouthAustralia and New South Wales during October and November.

- Review by Rita Crispin

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● Guest artists Peter and Gloria Jordan.

The Heidelberg Allstars is a group of ■ Husband-and-wife entertainers Peter and Gloria Jordan will be guest artists talented entertainers aged from 50 years for the HeidelbergAllstars variety show onwards. Many are ex-Tivoli and In The Best of Broadway at the Banyule Melbourne Tonight performers, who Theatre, Heidelberg, opening Novem- delight audiences with their dancing, singing, choirs and big production numbers. ber 13.

Performances: Friday, November 13 Gloria choreographs the couple’s original routines, which this year include at 1.30pm, Saturday, November 14 at a lively song, tap and comedy routine, 7.30pm and Sunday, November 15 at and an energetic jazz/ ballroom number. 2pm.

Venue: Banyule Theatre, BuckingPeter and Gloria also run a well-established, highly successful music teach- ham Drive, Heidelberg.

Tickets: $25 adults, $10 child ing studio, and share a passion for creatBookings: Call Pat 9435 6638. ing and teaching individually designed - Cheryl Threadgold wedding dances for brides and grooms.

The Yellow Wave

● Keith Brockett and John Marc Desengano in The Yellow Wave.

■ 15 Minutes From Anywhere presents an invasion story like no other in their subversive adaptation of Kenneth Mackay’s 19th century novel, The Yellow Wave, the second production as part of Melbourne’s new Poppy Seed Festival.

Directed by Beng Oh and written by Jane Miller, The Yellow Wave was published in 1895, subtitled A Romance of the Asiatic Invasion of Australia.

The story tells of love, heroism and sacrifice as Australia is invaded by a Russian ‘Mongul’ horde.

At its beating heart is a doomed love triangle between two remarkable men and one extraordinary woman.

The story unfolds as our beloved wide brown land is overrun in this exciting but prescient tale of war, romance and boat arrivals, a scenario that taps into some current-day political beliefs.

Performance Season: November 17-29 Venue: The Butterfly Club, Carson Place, Melbourne Bookings: poppyseed.net.au - Cheryl Threadgold

Project: Hysteria

Sally-Anne stars ■ Six characters in turn reveal themselves on stage in Us, a new work by playwright Margaret Hickey presented as part of La Mama’s Explorations, a season of worksin-progress.

Matthew Emond directed a talented ensemble cast of Natalie Carr, Travis McMahon, Ned Napier, Daniel Rice, Sally-Anne Upton and Janet Watson Kruse.

All make the most of the material they have to work with and there are some fine performances.

Travis McMahon is perfect as the salt-of-theearth junior footie coach longing for what could have been.

Ned Napier is terrific as the hopelessly optimistic aspiring young footballer. Both bring genuine pathos to their roles.

The problem lies within the play itself which is not a play but a series of

● Sally-Anne Upton in Us. Photo: Mary Helen Sassman monologues. The monoThere are some genulogues themselves are a inely funny moments and mixed bag of character some truly poignant mostudies, some work bril- ments. liantly, some do not work But there is also cliché at all. and caricature which, at Occasionally there is a times, feels gratuitous. hint that these characters There is a condescendmay be connected in ing tone in the portrayal of some way only to realise some of these ‘everyday that any connection was Australians’. accidental and not part of And while the idea any overarching plot. seems to be to present a There is no stereotype and then reveal overarching plot. Charac- the real person underter, to debunk an old chest- neath, some never emerge nut, is not everything if from the pigeonhole they there is no plot to bring are placed in. them together.

- Kathryn Keeble

● Fleur Murphy ■ TBC Theatre and the inaugural Poppy Seed Festival present Project: Hysteria, the ambitious and inspiring presentation of two rarely performed one-act plays by Tennessee Williams – The Pretty Trap and Interior: Panic at the Trades Hall Ballroom from November 10-22.

Considered precursors to The Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee’s one-acts not only give entrancing and curious insight into the seeds of his greatest works, but they offer a beautifully fragmented glimpse into the mind of the man that created them.

Directed by Alister Smith, the cast includes Trudi Boatwright, Luke Cadden, Damien Harrison, Annie Last, Fleur Murphy, Edward Orton, Vaughn Rae and Jessica Redmayne.

Where: Trades Hall Ballroom, 54 Victoria St., Carlton When: November 10-22 Bookings: poppyseed.net.au - Cheryl Threadgold

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Top 10 Lists

What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs

● Prince Sado (Yoo Ah-in) and King Yeongjo (Song Kang-ho) confront one another in the outstanding period drama The Throne. very well, and this buoyancy keeps proceedings fun and fast-paced.

■ (M). 125 minutes. Now showing This approach means means howin selected cinemas. ever that any further character develSouth Korea's official submission opment is pushed to the side, and as for the Best Foreign Film category at such everyone, especially those surnext year's Oscars, The Throne is im- rounding Petit, feel somewhat onepressive, superior film-making, made note. for movie-goers who want more than Gordon-Levitt (The Lookout / The mere surface-level thrills.

Dark Knight Rises) is excellent, conSet in 1762, this fascinating drama veying Petit's energy and passion with (based on true events) gets off to a utter conviction, and Ben Kingsley is highly-charged beginning when King wonderful as Petit's Czech mentor, Yeongjo (Song Kang-ho) commands Papa Rudy. that his estranged son, 27-year-old The CGI re-creation of the World Prince Sado (Yoo Ah-in) be locked Trade Centre buildings is astounding inside a large wooden rice chest. and completely believable, and you This unusual punishment occurs af- have to keep reminding yourself that ter the King hears of an assassination these structures no longer exist. attempt that the Prince, deemed menThe walk itself? Zemeckis pulls tally unstable by many around him, out all the stops here, and what we almost carried out. experience is truly astonishing.

As the Prince is imprisoned in this If you see just one film in 3D (and confined space over the following IMAX), this is the one. eight days, we see through multiple You actually feel that you are 110 flashbacks the changing relationship stories above the ground, and you are between father and son. with Petit during his hair-raising, heartThe intelligent screenplay, which stopping walk. offers a different point-of-view on the Zemeckis and his technical crew subject matter, is then handled with deserve immense praise for their inexceptional skill by director Lee Joon- credible work, but beware if you sufik (who helmed the terrific King And fer from vertigo.

The Clown, which is available on RATING - ***½.

DVD), allowing each character and their plight to develop fully.

Performances are superb. Song Kang-ho , known in the west through ■ (MA). 119 minutes. Now showing hits such as The Host, Memories Of in cinemas.

Murder and Snowpiercer, is absolutely More tragic romance than frightincredible as the King, and is well- ful ghost story, this latest effort from matched by Yoo Ah-in (Veteran / director Guillermo del Toro is cerPunch) as the emotionally crushed tainly lavishly mounted, but its elaboPrince. rate trappings eventually crush a rather Everyone makes the most of their simple tale. screen time, resulting in a story that The story centres on Edith feels satisfyingly complete.

Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), who afTechnically the film is flawless, ter falling for the refined charms of from its beautiful cinematography to Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), its gorgeous production and costume is married and whisked away to Endesign. gland, specifically the ominous The Throne is compelling view- Sharpe estate, which is nicknamed ing, and should be sought after by any- Crimson Peak. one who wants serious, substantial enAlso living at the house is Sharpe's tertainment. sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), RATING - ****½. whose behaviour appears cold and intimidating.

Soon a number of dark secrets will be revealed. Crimson Peak unfortu■ (PG). 123 minutes. Now showing nately offers no surprises, scares, or in cinemas, including IMAX. even a sense of eerie tension, as del Philippe Petit is a great showman Toro seems to get lost in the dazzling who loves what he does with great atmospherics and eye-popping set depassion. sign, causing the film to bog down and Who better then to present his most feel overly protracted. famous accomplishment than Robert A loving ode to Edgar Allen Poe Zemeckis, another great showman and Mario Bava, with additional nods who definitely loves what he does with to The Haunting (1963) and Dario great energy and ability.

Argento, Crimson Peak is not a diNarrated by Petit (Joseph Gor- saster like some critics have stated, don-Levitt), we see how he became it's just not up there with del Toro's enamoured with the art of high-wire best work, such as Pan's Labyrinth, walking, and the moment where he The Devil's Backbone and Hellboy. first came across the soon-to-be-comRATING - *** pleted Twin Towers.

- Aaron Rourke The rest of the film deals with how DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supplied this obsessive individual managed to

by Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle carry out his insane task.

Street, Balaclava. Earlier films by Zemeckis seems more interested Guillermo del Toro and Robert in bringing to life the joy Petit has for Zemeckis are available on DVD, as his craft, and how that joy drove him is King And The Clown. For to concoct bigger and more dangerinformation or bookings on these ous high-wire challenges. titles please call 9531 2544, or check On this level, Zemeckis succeeds online at videovisiondvd.com.au

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● Paul Dano and John Cusack (pictured) are sensational as the tormented younger and older Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson in the superb biopic Love & Mercy.

FILM: LOVE & MERCY: Genre: Biography/Music/Drama.

Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti.

Year: 2014.

Rating: M. Length: 121 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: Engrossing and moving portrait of Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson in the 1960s who struggles with emerging mental health issues as he attempts to craft his music, but by the 1980s he is a broken, misdiagnosed, confused and heavily medicated man under the watch of shady therapist. Paul Dano as the 1960s Wilson and John Cusack as the older Wilson are both absorbing with a performance each of searing conviction and realism. Elizabeth Banks is also a standout as Wilson's compassionate girlfriend as well as Paul Giamatti as the obsessively dominating therapist. "Love & Mercy" is not your normal music biopic.

It's power derives from a hugely intelligent and brutally honest screenplay, from the book by Brian Wilson, well grounded, firm, focused and respectful direction by Bill Pohlad, beautifully balanced editing and pacing, superb period detail, and a knockout soundtrack. This is not the best biopic of this year, but one of the very best biopics of any year, ultimately a totally original, stimulating, emotionally exhilarating and highly entertaining experience!

FILM: POLTERGEIST: Genre: Horror/Thriller.

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kennedi Clements, Jared Harris.

Year: 2015.

Rating: M. Length: 93 Minutes.

Stars: ** Verdict: Remake of the 1982 Steven Spielberg-Tobe Hooper film of a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces who come together to rescue their youngest daughter after being taken captive. Why? Did anyone read the script? All the striking elements of the original version: the intelligently entertaining screenplay, genuinely gripping atmosphere and thrills, escalating nail-biting tension, wonderfully believable performances, brisk and biting dark humour and unforgettably whimsical and ultimately shattering music score by Jerry Goldsmith, have all been totally thrown to the wind in this dumb CGI riddled remake. Seriously flawed screenplay, blandly tediously and lifeless performances and poor direction don't make this a homage to the original, but more of a yawn-inducing and laughable slap in the face. Rent or buy the 1982 version again.

FILM: THE BRIDGE AT REMAGEN: Genre: War/Action/Adventure.

Cast: George Segal, Ben Gazzara, Robert Vaughn, Bradford Dillman.

Year: 1969.

Rating: PG. Length: 115 Minutes.

Stars: **** Verdict: This is as exciting as WWII Saturday matinee movies can get!

All too forgotten and hugely underrated action packed true story of the Allies and their attempt to stop the Nazis from blowing up the last bridge across the Rhine two months before the end of WWII in an attempt to prolong the war. Well balanced drama, action and humour thanks to an intelligent screenplay, standout performances, especially between stars George Segal and Ben Gazzara, and superb direction by John Guillerman. Jaw dropping battle sequences have to be seen to be believed, and features another knockout and unforgettable music score by the great Elmer Bernstein. Trivia: The real bridge (Ludendorff) collapsed into the Rhine river only days after the famous battle.

Crimson Peak

The Walk 3D

THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. THE MARTIAN. 2. THE INTERN. 3. CRIMSON PEAK. 4. LEGEND. 5. BLACK MASS. 6. THE WALK. 7. MISS YOU ALREADY. 8. GOODBYE MR. LOSER. 9. ODDBALL. 10. SICARIO.

NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: OCTOBER 22: ALEX & EVE, BRIDGE OF SPIES, BURNT, THE LOBSTER, GLOBE ON SCREEN: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: GHOST DIMENSION. OCTOBER 29: AUTOBAHN, MISTRESS AMERICA, SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE, THE DRESSMAKER, THE LAST WITCH HUNTER. THE DVD AND BLU-RAY TOP RENTALS & SALES: 1. JURASSIC WORLD [Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard].

2. MAGIC MIKE XXL [Comedy/ Channing Tatum, Matthew Bomer, Amber Heard].

3. SAN ANDREAS [Action/ Dwayne Johnson, Paul Giamatti].

4. POLTERGEIST (2015) [Horror/ Thriller/Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt].

5. SPY [Comedy/Adventure/Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne].

6. WOMAN IN GOLD [Historical/ Drama/Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl].

7. THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON [Action/Sci-Fi/Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth].

8. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD [Action/Tom Hardy, Charleze Theron].

9. FAST & FURIOUS 7 [Action/Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson].

10. ALOHA [Comedy/Drama/Romance/Bradley Cooper/Rachel McAdams].

Also: DANNY COLLINS, COP CAR, ENTOURAGE, TOMORROWLAND, PITCH PERFECT 2, SHAUN OF THE SHEEP, INSURGENT, EX MACHINA, A ROYAL NIGHT OUT, CHILD 44.

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: LOVE & MERCY [Music/Drama/ John Cusack, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti].

TERMINATOR GENISYS [Action/ Sci-Fi/Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke].

THE VATICAN TAPES: [Horror/ Drama/Djimon Hounsou, Michael Pena].

NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON BLURAY THIS WEEK: LOVE & MERCY [Music/Drama/ John Cusack, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti].

TERMINATOR GENISYS [Action/ Sci-Fi/Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke].

TERMINATOR GENISYS 3D + BluRay [Action/Sci-Fi/Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke].

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL: 40th Anniversary [Comedy].

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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

‘Carrie The Musical’ at Fab Nobs Shakespeare In Saigon

Melbourne

Observer ACCOMPLICE

SHOWS

■ Fab Nobs Theatre Inc: Carrie the Musical Until November 7 at Fab Nobs Theatre, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Bookings: fabnobstheatre.com.au or 0401 018 846.

■ Stageworx Theatre and Have You Seen It? Productions: First Date (Musical - Australian premiere) October 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.

■ FosterArts Music and Drama Association (FAMDA): The Peppercorn Tree (by Alison Campbell Rate) Until November 1 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, 70 Main St., Foster.

Director: Bernadette Grainger. Bookings: 0435 535 867.

■ Nova Music Theatre: Grease Until 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/ ● Ai Diem Le portrays Thanh Nguyen in Shakespeare $25. Bookings: 5232 2077.

In Saigon opening in Strathmore on November 12.

■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Man Who Came to Dinner Photo: Al Burkun (by George S Kaufman and Moss Hart) October 30 - November ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) presents 14 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Jeff Melbourne playwright Cenarth Fox’s play Shakespeare In Saliba. Bookings: 1300 131 552.

Saigon from November 12- 22 at the Strathmore Commu■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Sunshine Boys (by Neil nity Hall.

Simon) November 6 - 21 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers This love story with a difference will also be directed by Rd., Parkdale. Director: Ewen Crockett. Tickets: $24/$22.

Cenarth Fox and is described as being ‘Pygmalion in Footscray with a nod towards Educating Rita’.

Bookings:www.mordialloctheatre.com The story tells of a retired English Literature teacher (with ■ MLOC Productions: Jesus Christ Superstar November 6 - 14 a penchant for the Marx Brothers) falling on hard times. He at the Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Rd., Elwood. Director/ meets a newly arrived young woman, one of the original boat Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell; Musical Director: Matthew people from Vietnam. Neither speaks the same language.

Hadgraft. Bookings: www.mloc.org.au How they communicate is a mix of mirth and misunder■ The Colac Players Inc: The Inheritance (by Hannie Rayson) standing, until along come the words of a playwright called October 28 - 31 at COPACC, Gellibrand St., Colac. Tickets: $30/ Shakespeare. $25. Bookings: 5232 2077.

Shakespeare In Saigon was successful as a one-act play with three characters, and now playwright Fox has re-written ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Man Who Came to Dinner the work as a two-act play with six characters. The play in (by George S Kaufman and Moss Hart) October 30 - November this new form is being staged by STAG for the very first time.

14 at Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd., Malvern. Director: Jeff Playwright, composer, author and director Cenarth Fox Saliba. Bookings: 1300 131 552. has previously presented his original plays Betty’s Birthday, ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: The Sunshine Boys (by Neil Scrubbers and The Merry Widows for STAG and has had Simon) November 6 - 21 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers successful seasons of several other original plays and musiRd., Parkdale. Director: Ewen Crockett. Tickets: $24/$22. cals throughout Melbourne.

Bookings:www.mordialloctheatre.com His plays, musicals and books are performed and sold around the world mainly in Britain, North America, Africa, ■ Pensive Productions: The Crucible November 12, 13, 14 at New Zealand and Australia. the Northcote Town Hall. Bookings: wwwpurelypensive.com.au STAG welcomes back Shirley Cattunar and Carmel ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group: Shakespeare in Saigon Behan to its stage, along with newcomers Alastair Rice, Ai (written and directed by Cenarth Fox) November 12 - 22 at the Diem Le, Sarah Cooper and Kaye Mills. Settings are by Strathmore Community Centre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Tony Leatch and lighting by Rob Mc Donald.

Strathmore. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 9382 6284 Performance Dates: November 12 – 14, November 19 – ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Barefoot in the Park (by Neil 21 at 8pm, November 15, 22 at 2pm Simon) November 12 - 28 at the Brighton Arts and Cultural CenVenue: Strathmore Community Centre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts, Strathmore tre, Carpenter St., Brighton. Director: Leslie Batten. Bookings: Tickets: $20 adult, $15 concession ($2 discount off full 1300 752 126 www.brightontheatrecompany.com price tickets for groups 10+) ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Accomplice November 13 - DeBookings: 9382 6284 www.stagtheatre.org/reservations cember 5 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Gregor McGibbon. Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au DANIEL CLARKE 1300 784 668.

■ St Kilda’s Theatre Works bids farewell to Daniel Clarke, ■ Peridot Theatre: God of Carnage (by Yasmina Reza) NoTheatre Works Creative Producer and CEO. vember 20-21, 25-28, December 2-5 at 8pm, 2.15pm matinees Daniel will step down from the position after almost five years on November 22, 28, 4.00pm twilight matinee November 29 at in the role in March 2016, and will move to Arts Centre Melbourne the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Director: Tim as Programmer, Performing Arts from March 16.

Long. Bookings: 9898 9090 (if using a mobile) or by email to Daniel started at Theatre Works in April, 2011 and in January peridotboxoffice@yahoo.com.au 2016 will launch his fifth and final program for the St Kildabased organisation.

AUDITIONS In his time at Theatre Works, Daniel has helped cement Theatre Works’position both nationally and internationally as a highly ■ Encore Theatre: The Dining Room (by A.R. Gurney) Noregarded organisation that supports the development and presentation of diverse and ambitious live performances from our most vember 15 at 1.30pm and November 16 at 7.30pm at Fleigner Hall, 31-39 Highland Ave., East Oakleigh. Director: Horrie Leek. visionary independent artists.

Under his leadership, Theatre Works has exponentially in- Audition bookings: 0412 474 255. creased all sources of income including box office, philanthropic ■ Essendon Community Theatre: Five Women Wearing the support and private donations, and turnover for the organisation Same Dress (by Alan Ball) November 16 at 7pm, November 29 has increased by 171 per cent. at 6pm and December 1 at 7pm at the Bradshaw Street CommuDuring his tenure, Daniel has supported the artistic development of many artists who are now working across the indepen- nity Hall, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Natasha Boyd.

Audition bookings essential: 0413 188 513. dent mainstage and independent festival circuits.

Daniel says he has had an extraordinary time at Theatre ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Killing Jeremy Works. “I have dedicated my life to this very special organisation (by Bridgette Burton) November 23 at 8pm at the STAG Thefor the last four and a half years. atre, Cnr Loeman and Napier Sts., Strathmore. Director: Kris “I have had the privilege of working with so many brilliant Weber. Audition bookings: Kris@krisweber.com artists and look forward to remaining connected to the amazing ■ Frankston Theatre Group: The Odd Couple (Female) (by independent arts sector in my new role at Arts Centre Melbourne.”

Daniel says he wants to thank the Theatre Works Board, staff Neil Simon) December 13 at 1pm and December 14 at 7pm at and all the artists he has worked with through his time at the The Shed, Cnr Somerset and Overport Rds., Frankston. Directheatre. tor: Ray Thompson. Audition bookings: 0419 304 650.

● Gregor McGibbon, director of The Basin Theatre Group’s Accomplice, opening November 13.

■ The Basin Theatre Group presents the comedy thriller Accomplice from November 13-December 5 at The Basin Theatre, Dongalla Rd, The Basin.

Written by Rupert Holmes and directed by Gregor McGibbon, Accomplice begins in Dartmoor England, at the stylish weekend retreat of the affluent Derek and Janet Taylor.

Adultery and murder are in the air, but we will soon learn that all is never as it seems in this electrifying game of trickery and misdirection.

Who is the hunter and who the hunted…and precisely who is the title character of Accomplice?

Performance Season: November 13-December 5 Venue: The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin Tickets: $25 (Groups of 10+ $20) Bookings: www.thebasintheatre.org.au or 1300 784 668.

VIVA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL ■ In its first year, the Viva Mexico Film Festival will be screening the best of contemporary Mexican cinema at the Backlot Studios in Southbank, Melbourne, from November 11 to 15.

Director of the Viva Mexico Film Festival, Sarah Connor, says the festival’s film line up will include an exciting mix of genres providing a glimpse into modern day Mexico as seen through the eyes of creative Mexican filmmakers.

“We are sure that the Australian audience will enjoy our selection, each film with a very distinctive Mexican flavour,” says Sarah.

The film festival in Melbourne kicks off with a screening of Gueros at the Backlot Studios. This black-and-white road movie won the First Feature of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival and stars the Mexican actors Tenoch Huerta, Sebastian Aguirre and Leonardo Ortizgris.

On Friday November 13 the festival will be showing a special screening of the highly acclaimed Mexico’s Most Wanted at Cinema Nova in Carlton.

This is an exciting, fast-paced crime thriller about the most notorious outlaw in Mexican history and the federal cop who is on his case.

Director of Operations of the Festival, Jose Briones, says “Film is a very important industry in my country and we are proud to be able to share some of the most acclaimed, contemporary Mexican films with our audiences in Perth and Melbourne in this, the first year of our festival. We aim to take the festival to Sydney next year and to expand to other Australian cities as we grow.”

Tickets for the films cost $20. They are on sale through Eventbrite.com.au and can be accessed by the festival website www.vivamexicofilmfestival.com and Facebook page Viva Mexico Film Festival.

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The end for Wentworth Park?

■ An overhaul of inner areas of Sydney Harbour could spell the end of the iconic Wentworth Park greyhound track.

Sydney's Bays Precinct would be revitalised under a plan which has been worked on for the past 18 months by government agency Urban Growth NSW. Their report outlines redevelopment possibilities for various areas over the next 20 -30 years, including the Wentworth Park area, home to greyhound racing in Sydney.

The greyhounds are a tenant at the Wentworth Park complex, and plans indicate that the site is expected to remain as public space.

However what form that takes remains to be seen. Given that Wentworth Park has been identified as "a crucial piece of the city's open space", pressure could be applied to turn this area into much needed parkland, rather than the existing commercial greyhound operation.

Governments can quite easily send a racing club packing from any particular site, as occurred with the Olympic Park dog track in Melbourne two decades ago, and more recently with greyhound racing and trotting on the Gold Coast.

On the flip side, the NSW greyhound industry might be interested in heading down the same path as their city trotting counterparts did, by relocating out of the city to a suburban area, on a parcel of land they can call their own.

Sydney's industry owned Harold Park trotting circuit was sold and turned into a housing estate in 2010.

Wentworth Park greyhounds have

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ther breaches of rules relating to the treatment and care of greyhounds.

The Stewards' panel are seeking a review of the case, stating that "the penalty imposed was manifestly inadequate and that the disqualification period should not have been wholly suspended."

GRV CEO Alan Clayton said his organisation was disappointed with the outcome of the investigation.

“Although the length of the disqualification appears significant, the fact it has been wholly suspended allows Mr Keel to be able to immediately continue participating in the industry despite the finding of guilt for striking a greyhound,” Clayton said.

“There is no place for animal cruelty in greyhound racing and the community, and indeed the industry, expects more of its participants,” he added.

been a part of the Sydney social scene for decades, and the venue has been the home of the sport in the harbour city since greyhound racing ceased at nearby Harold Park in 1987.

Presently greyhound racing at Wentworth Park is hampered by several factors, including traffic issues, delays on race nights caused by fireworks displays at nearby Darling Harbour, rowdy crowds of drunk city revellers, and problems caused by existing as a tenant, including partici- ■ Smart youngster Dalgetty won the pants and spectators having to pay to Geelong Cup Final last Friday night park their vehicles on-course on race as an odds-on favourite. nights.

Working early to find the lead from box one, Dalgetty held his rivals at bay to win in 25.60 seconds for the 460 metre journey.

■ Greyhound Racing Victoria stewDalgetty is another smart dog for ards will appeal the sentence handed top trainer Jason Thompson, and down to trainer Brad Keel by the Rac- looks set for bigger wins. ing Appeals and Discplinary Board, Also last Friday night, the Lismore after Keel was found guilty on two Cup was staged in northern New charges of striking a dog earlier this South Wales. year.

That feature event was won by loThe RADB handed down a cal dog Kingsbrae Nelly for trainer disqualifcation of 18 months to Keel, Toni Northfield.

Kingsbrae Nelly's all-the-way vichowever determined that the ban be wholly suspended subject to no fur- tory broke ended the domination of

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Queensland trained dogs in the race, the visitors having won 13 of the past 17 editions of the event.

Top carnival

■ Sandown Park Racing Manager Michael Floyd tells me the club is all set for a bumper Melbourne Cup Carnival over coming weeks.

The $50,000 Shootout is being staged on Thursday night, November 6, while Melbourne Cup Preludes are currently underway as the best dogs from across Australia vie for qualifying positions for the big event, held on Friday night, November 20.

One such Prelude winner from last Thursday night, Sulzanti, turned in an outstanding display to win in a time of 29.09 seconds.

Trainer Jamie Ennis said after the race connections will pay the entry fee for the winner-take-all Shootout race.

The Sandown complex looked a treat when I dropped by last week, and a feast of great racing and entertainment awaits greyhound fans during November.

Cup Eve

■ There are a host of changes to the regular racing calendar over the coming week.

Changes to look out for include the shift of Traralgon from this Saturday night back to Friday afternoon - as there is a horse racing meeting at Traralgon on Saturday.

The Meadows will stage their traditional Melbourne Cup Eve race meeting on Monday night, while on

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Cup Day itself, there will be greyhound racing at Sandown Park (late afternoon) and at night at Sale and Cranbourne.

Sale in particular are looking forward to a big day - their complex will host a full day of Cup festivities from early morning with the greyhounds at night sure to attract a big audience.

Upcoming race meetings

■ Wednesday: The Meadows (Day), Cranbourne (Night), Ballarat (N); Thursday: Bendigo (D), Ballarat (D), Shepparton (T), Sandown Park (N), Friday: Traralgon (D), Bendigo (T), Geelong (N); Saturday: Shepparton (T), The Meadows (N); Sunday: Sandown Park (D), Healesville (D), Sale (T); Monday: Ballarat (D), Traralgon (T), The Meadows (N); Tuesday: Sandown (T), Sale (N), Cranbourne (N).

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Melb. Cup bound for Japan?

■ Another of our expensive 18-carat gold Melbourne Cups could be heading back to the land of the Rising Sun on Tuesday.

The favourite, Fame Game, is definitely the one to beat in the "two-miler", 3200 metres with a superb record at that distance, and a lot more.

His run in the Caulfield Cup had to be seen to be believed, after nearly coming down on his nose at the 400 metres, yet picked himself up, and his rider Zac Purton guided him to an excellent run just behind the placegetters.

All along his connections and jockey, Zac Purton, have said that the Melbourne Cup is the one that will suit him and the longer they go the more he gets into his stride.

Prior coming to Australia, Fame Game, ran second to one of the best stayers in Japan, Gold Ship, over the Cup distance beaten only .one-third of a length after drawing barrier 14.

One of Australia's top jockeys, Craig Williams, who will ride another Japanese entrant, Hokko Brave, in the Cup, has openly stated that Fame Game is the best stayer in the world, and that increases my confidence.

The equal second favourite, Caulfield Cup winner Mongolian Khan, will be hard to beat even going up a kilo in weight for his sensational win.

Although his breeding doesn't say he will get a strong 3200 metres, the stable is more than confident.

I spoke to his trainer, Murray Baker, in the press room at Flemington about both races.

He thought at that stage he was better suited in the Melbourne Cup, a view shared by his jockey, top New Zealand hoop, Opie Bosson.

Without a doubt that was one of the best rides ever in a big race

by Bosson, when he clicked Mongolian Khan up at the 600 metres went around them, making it a staying test, which proved spot on.

The runner-up in

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● Tarzino Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 of $10.00. Of the others you have the consistent galloper, and ■ As we hit the the Pat Hyland- streets with this copy trained, Lizard Is- of the Melbourne Observer, I will be in land.

Hyland has a big Bendigo for the Club's opinion of Lizard Is- Jayco Bendigo Cup land, who has been meeting.

I love working with most consistent of late running second in the the Club who are so Caulfield Guineas be- switched on through hind possibly the best their CEO, Jason three-year old in Aus- Paech, and Operations tralia, Press State- Manager, Peter Bull, and a great team at ment.

He then buttered up the track.

The day is always to run a great second behind the very smart great with plenty of filly from the Hayes entertainment and alstable, Sacred Eye, ways great fields.

I hope to see you who appears to have a mortgage on the there.

Oaks atFlemingtonon the Thursday after the Cup. He only got beaten ■ The Mornington a length, and is by Racing Club is gearleading sire, Sebring, ing up for a big day on a Golden Slipper win- Sunday November 1 ner, now becoming a with the running of prolific producer of their Peninsula Cup. I have the pleasure horses that can stay of working for the Club also.

Of the others you on the day, always a can't leave out the great one, with plenty Leon Corstens- of entertainment and trained Pay Up Bro, action in a serene atwho ran a great third mosphere.

The Club's CEO in the Geelong Classic behind Extra Choice, Angela Cleland does a after coming from the great job with her staff extreme outside of the on a very busy and fun 16 runners over day.

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Trip to Paris, showed his ability at his first start in Australia, with a brilliant burst at the end of the 2400 metres to run a great second, and like Fame Game the distance of the Melbourne Cup will be more to his liking.

After leaving Caulfield on the Friday after I did a phantom call of the Cup for the Thoroughbred Club, I was introduced to the blind gentleman, who owns Trip to Paris.

He had a slight dig at me as I had his horse in the call to the last 200 metres, but he missed the place.

He said he will nearly win it the next day.

He missed by half a length, so he was just about spot on.

His record speaks for itself, and he will stay as long as your mother-in-law, and three starts back before arriving in Australia won the coveted Goodwood Cup over 4003 metres at Ascot, England.

He is in the same camp as the Mel-

bourne Cup runnerup on three occasions, Red Cadeaux, trained

by Ed Dunlop.

The Melbourne Cup will suit him right down to the ground; especially the distance and weight won't worry him.

On the next line is another international, Snow Sky, who ran fifth in the Caulfield Cup. The five year-old trained by renowned English trainer, Sir Michael Stoute, is not without a chance with a strong fifth, and will be better suited at Flemington, with the services again of Damien Oliver.

One I am definitely warming to is the exinternational, now with Lee and Anthony Freedman, in Our Ivanhowe, a strong third in the Caulfield Cup, and bought by connections to win another Cup Melbournefor Lee Freedman who has already won five.

A good friend of mine, Johnny O'Neil, is a part-owner, and I would love to see it win

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for him, Lee, Anthony and other part-owners.

For many years now I have noticed the first five over the line in the Caulfield Cup, if they run in the Melbourne they do run well.

This year it was Mongolian Khan, Trip to Paris, Our Ivanhowe, Gust of Wind and Snow Sky. I am sticking with Fame Game, Trip to Paris, Mongolian Khan, Our Ivanhowe, and Snow Sky.

Hopefuls ■ The Mick Pricetrained, three year-old, Tarzino, heads the markets for the Victoria Derby to be run this Saturday at

● Mongolian Khan Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754

● Fame Game Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 Flemington. The son Gloaming Stakes in of New Zealand sire , great style at his home Tavistock, has shown track at Rosehill over his camp enough to 1800 metres. say that he should be He is by leading able to handle the trip sire Encosta De Lago, of the Victoria Derby out of Soho Secret, over 2500 metres. and throughs back to Prior to his un- the New Zealand bred placed run in the mare, Lucky Owners.

Caulfield Guineas he He has started nine had taken all before times for four wins him having won and two seconds and Two of his first greatly impresses me three starts with a third. with his stamina and in He is bred to stay my opinion will have in a very strong stable, no trouble of getting but like all these three- the 2500 metres of the year olds they have Derby as he settles got to be able the grind well. of 2500 metres around An interesting runthe big Flemington ner is the Western track.

Australian three-yearAnother problem is old, Kia Ora Koutou, the barrier draw with an impressive type, only 300 metres to the who has won all his first turn, when they four starts, one of them jump. over 2200 metres.

Tarzino was enOf all the runners in gaged at Moonee Val- the Victoria Derby, he ley on Saturday as we is without a doubt the went to press. one that should get the On the second line trip. of betting is one I am He is by a Victoria warming to, and that is Derby winner, Blackthe New South Wales friars, who was youngster, Vanbrugh, trained by the late Peanother from the pow- ter Hayes, and his erful stable of dam Kia Ora Miss, is Australia's leading out of a Melbourne trainer, Chris Waller Cup winner in Jeune. at Rosehill.

How ironical, as Her has greatly im- Jeune was trained by pressed me with his current leading powerful runs over his trainer, David Hayes, last two outings in the to win the 1994 1600 metres bench- Melbourne Cup. mark 70 race over So there is one that 1600 metres, then but- will definitely stay the

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Racing Briefs

In the death-seat ■ Long Forest duo Andy and Kate Gath brought up three wins in succession with improving Grinfromeartoear/Ballroom Belle gelding Vae Victus at Maryborough on Monday, taking out the Bob Osborne Safe Family Pace for C0 class over 2190 metres.

Sent forward from gate six to assume control, Vae Victus was untroubled in accounting for Lets Jazz It Up which trailed and a death-seating Justlike Charlie in 2-00.7.

Treaded for journey ■ Toolern Vale's John Justice landed the Louise Stanley MLA Tolerance 3-Y-0 Pace over 2190 metres with Always A Virgin/Seductive gelding Hoo Nien, leading for most of the journey from outside the front line to score from Hot To Rock (gate two) which trailed after leading out, with Casino Tommy third after parking in the open. The mile rate 2-00.2.

Strong victor ■ Craig Demmler's smart ex-Kiwi 5-Y-0 Muscle Mass/Starcus mare Zhenya was a strong victor of the Goldfields Radio 99.1FM Trotters Handicap at Maryborough forT3 or better over 2190 metres in a mile rate of 2-02.

Settling mid-field from 10 metres, Zhenya faced the breeze from the bell, proving too strong at the finish for Soaked (three wide last lap) and Queens Vacation which trailed the weakening leader Monsieur Deville.

Took concession ■ At Ararat on Wednesday, Melton's Beau Tindale was victorious with Four Starzzz Shark/Oh Ren Ishi 5-Y-0 gelding Im Intense in the Ararat Show Society Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2195 metres.

Taking a concession for Jason Lee, Im Intense was driven with aggression from gate two to lead and was always travelling comfortably.

Kicking clear at the straight entrance, Im Intense coasted to the wire by 1.1 metres over a death-seatingArk and Daddywho which trailed the winner. The mile rate 2-00.9.

Plenty of celebrations ■ There would have been plenty of celebrations at Maryborough on Monday October 19 after Simone Innes was successful aboard 9-Y-0 Falcons Icon/ Sandra's Soky gelding Classic Icon in the Bristol Hill Motel Respect Your Partner Concessional Drivers Pace for C1 class over 1690 metres.

Trained at Bunbartha by John Newberry, Classic Icon from gate four was given a lovely trip trailing the pacemaker Sir Dasher Dee, before using the sprint lane to prevail by 3.5 metres over the leader in a rate of 1-57.3, with Blisstar (one/four - three wide last lap) third.

5 out of 8 winners ■ Thursday's Wangaratta HRC fixture held at Shepparton was huge for the Goulburn Valley area which provided five of the eight winners on the card.

Nanneella trainer Col Godden's 5-Y-0 Ponder/ Clearwater Isle gelding Blazing Orion was victorious in the Chicken Time Wangaratta Pace for C1 class over 2190 metres in what was a blow-out for punters.

Driven by Josh Duggan, Blazing Orion raced by the Godden family and starting from the extreme draw, came from last at the bell to be six wide on the final bend, before swamping his rivals to record a 2.7 metre margin over Del Rosario and Current Assessment in a mile rate of 1-59.6. The Supertab trifecta paid a dividend of $3650.40.

■ At Maryborough on Monday, Ararat's Michael Bellman snared the Maryborough Rotary #Sayno2familyviolence Pacers Handicap for C2 or better class over 2190 metres with honest 6-Y-0 Dawn Ofa New Say Fake Trick gelding Witzend.

Aiken greets Maryborough judges ■ Week in - week out Avenel trainer David Aiken is in the winners’ stall and it was no different at the Maryborough meeting on Monday October 19, when former Kiwi 4-Y-0 Angus Hall/Leithe Ellen mare One Yankee Hall greeted the judge in the Central Victorian Transporters "Safe Communities" Trotters Mobile for T0 & T1 class over 2190 metres.

Having her second outing since crossing the Tasman, One Yankee Hall (gate four) settled with the perfect trail one/one, however Josh Aiken was not happy with the tempo and vacated the prime spot to park outside the leader Miss Cosmos (gate six).

Cruising to the front approaching the final bend, One Yankee Hall scored by 12 metres in advance of Neville Welsh's Aldebaran Midnite which trailed the leader, easing away from the markers on turning, with Spirit Walker (three wide last lap) third.

The mile rate 2-03.7.

Battled

■ Kilmore based best mates Tom Parnell and Kevin Weidenbach, along with sisters Rita Burnett and Rosie Weidenbach snared the quinella in the Franks Footwear Wangaratta Pace for C1 class over 1690 metres at the Wangaratta HRC fixture held at Shepparton on Thursday.

Tom is the trainer of five year old Royal Mattjesty/Amarooka Jazz gelding Giant Steps driven

by Rita which defeated Egyptian Art driven by Kevin and trained by Rosie.

Leading easily from the pole, Giant Steps was untroubled to lead throughout in a mile rate of 1-57 to register a 15.6 metre victory over Egyptian Art which battled on courageously after racing in the open, with Artismee (four wide home turn off a three wide trail last lap) 2.6 metres away in third place.

Hat-trick

■ Avenel's Wayne Potter was also a Shepparton winner, when 4-Y-0 Changeover/Kiwi Rose gelding Glenferrie Boss brought up a hat-trick of wins by taking the Travel & Cruise Wangaratta Pace for C2 class over 1690 metres.

With Mark Pitt in the sulky, Glenferrie Boss from the extreme draw was sent to race in the open, before outstaying his rivals to score by a half neck in 1-58.9 over Top Venue and Brother Rabbit.

Baker’s Delight

Harness Racing

This Week’s Meetings

■ Wednesday - Ouyen @ Swan Hill. Thursday Kilmore, Friday - Shepparton, Saturday - Melton, Sunday - Bendigo, Monday - Geelong/Terang, Tuesday - Yarra Valley/Nyah @ Swan Hill/Cobram (non TAB)

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Stargaze

■ Popular owner/ breeder Ian Kitchin and close friend Ken Adams shared in a double at the Geelong trots on Tuesday, following the victory of Senor Macray in the Jims Mowing 131546 3Y-0 Pace over 2100 metres and highly promising 4-Y-0 Ponder/Wya Mya Macray gelding Tee Cee Bee Macray in the Jim's Hedge Trimming Pace for C1 class over 2100 metres, both trained at Bacchus Marsh by Alan Tubbs and driven by daughter Amy. Senor Macray led throughout from gate two in defeating the hot favourite Four Starzzz Forsa which had every chance after trailing the winner into the straight and easing outside him on turning. Rocknroll Gold finished third after racing in the open. The mile rate 1-56.9.

Alan's wife Kate also shares in the ownership.

Tee Cee Bee Macray was eased at the start from gate six to settle three back in the moving line, with polemarker Steely Blue and Streamliner (gate two) burning out to contest the front running with Streamliner eventually crossing.

Easing three wide in the final circuit, Tee Cee Bee Macray coasted up to the leaders approaching the home turn, putting the result beyond doubt in a couple of strides as he raced clear.

Although inclined to stargaze and turn off in the straight, Tee Cee Bee Macray had 3.5 metres to spare on the wire. Fire Up Franco (one/one) finished second, with Streamliner holding down third. The mile rate 1-59.2.

Tee Cee Bee Macray gave part-owner Brian Dobson who hasn't been keeping in the best of health recently a lift, as well as the other owners Paul Dobson and Boris

Rushed ■ Six year old home bred Modern Art/Me Doli Kit gelding Super Zeck returned to the winners list for Dunnstown's David Murphy in the Jimsmowing.net Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2570 metres in a rate of 2-05.3.

Stepping cleanly from 20 metres to possie three back in the moving line, Super Zeck was sent forward with a rush approaching the bell to cross and lead for the final circuit, easily accounting for Left Right Aandcentre (three wide from the tail in the last lap) and Pocket Of Fortune which found the front mid-race before taking a trail at the bell.

Cracker ■ Former Kiwi 7-Y-0 Live Or Die/Shareta gelding Bushi finished all over the top of his rivals to snare the Jim's Rubbish Removal Pace for C2 class over 2100 metres for Melton's Lance Justice in 1-58.8.

Driven by stable foreman Jason Hackett, Bushi was taken back off the gate after starting outside the front row to settle at the tail of the field, with the speed acracker in the early stages as Sniggihdis and Lake Eyre engaged in a two horse war, with Sniggihdis winning out.

Trailing Saxon Warrior three wide approaching the home turn, Bushi finished his race off well to register a 1.8 metre victory in advance of a game Lake Eyre and Courageous Eagle (three back the markers) along the sprint lane.

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■ Del Rosario, Ark, Hells Confession, Lake Eyre, Sunday Service, Ritzy Fitz, Rory Mach, Franco, Blisstar.

Momentarily held up ■ Katandra duo Jeff and Ben Gledhill snared the Toil & Soil Garden Supplies Wangaratta Pace for C0 class over 2190 metres with 6-Y-0 McArdle/ Abbreviated mare Slice Of Life in a rate of 2-01.8.

Given a soft trip one/one from inside the second row, Slice Of Life was momentarily held up on turning, but gained a split shortly after to run home strongly and score by 1.6 metres in advance of a death-seating Aurore and the hot favourite Hells Confession who's effort was outstanding after galloping in the first lap when about to assume control.

Head to spare ■ Astute Kialla trainer Peter Hornsby combined with stable reinswoman Stacey Towers to land the Linger AWhile B & B Wangaratta Trotters Mobile for T0 class over 1690 metres with very honest 4Y-0 Great Success/Zesta gelding Alex The Great.

Taking over from polemarker Mister Chisholm shortly after the start, Alex The Great (gate two) was never headed, refusing to give in when tackled

by Sunday Service approaching the home turn, with the pair going stride for stride to the wire.

Giving plenty, Alex The Great had a head to spare, with Mister Chisholm 8.6 metres away in third place. The mile rate 2-01.2.

Rewarded for run ■ Badaginnie trainer Marg Davies' 9-Y-0 Conch Deville/Flickering Flame gelding Dabbsey was rewarded for some consistent performances of late by winning the Aqua Peel Wangaratta Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2190 metres.

Taking a concession for Bendigo's Ash Manton, Dabbsey was sent forward to race outside the leader Kains Boy at the bell, before surging clear on the home turn to score by 4.4 metres in a rate of 2-06.4 over Rumbaron from mid-field, with Conchs Critter running her usual honest race to be a neck away third after a cosy passage on the back of the pacemaker after pinging away to lead as the tapes released.

Possied mid-field ■ Kialla trainer Geoff Martin has 5-Y-0 Kenneth J/Seductress gelding Provocator racing in career best form, bringing up a hat-trick by taking the Quickgas (Australia) Wangaratta Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2190 metres.

Again with Josh Aiken taking a lift, Provocator possied mid-field from gate six, with Christian Torado leading from gate three.

Held up on turning, Provocator sprouted wins when the field opened up, charging to the wire to record a 6.3 metre margin from a death-seating Goodtime Bobby and Rory Mach in rate of 1-59.6.

Impressive win ■ Terang trainer Marg Lee and nephew Glen Craven scored a most impressive victory with home bred four year old Christian Cullen/Melita mare Keayang Mercedes in the Jims Mowing Free Quote Pace for C0 class over 2100 metres at Geelong on Tuesday..

First up since last December, Keayang Mercedes (gate 5) raced in the open for the entire journey, cruising clear on straightening to record a 11.4 metre victory in advance of Premier Rose (one/) and Comical in a rate of 1-58.1.

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