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TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT Interview with personal hero
● Julie Houghton with Bryn Terfel ■ When you are an arts journalist, you have the privilege of meeting many big names. It's just a rather delicious part of the day's work and it doesn't faze you because you do it all the time. But every so often you meet someone who is a personal hero, and that's when the butterflies start racing around your stomach. Such a hero for me is the most famous classical bassbaritone in the world at the moment, golden-voiced Welshman Bryn Terfel. While his usual haunts are the big opera stages in Europe and America, Bryn was in Melbourne to sing a concert of Wagner and Beethoven with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra last week, so this was my chance to meet someone I have admired for many years. While I was nervous at the prospect of meeting the man for whom the names Jose Carerras, Placido Domingo and Dimitry Horostovksy are the equivalent of my Melbourne Observer colleagues, there was no need for the butterflies - he was charm itself. While very happy to talk about his love of music and how even he wondered if he should go back to the family sheep farm in North Wales because the singing caper didn't seem to be working out in those very early days, he's just a normal bloke who loves Melbourne's golf courses. On previous trips to Melbourne he has met up with a small coterie of golf-mad musicians who try to outdo each other on the golf course, and Bryn's eyes took on a wistful look when I asked him if there were things in his life he still wanted to achieve? Apparently getting that golf handicap down to single figures looms large on that list. Melbourne is justly proud of its fine coffee tradition, and it seems we have a new Welsh fan, as Bryn waxed lyrical about the quality of the breakfast coffee he had drunk, and whipped out his phone to show me the picture of that coffee, with a beautifully artistic face that had been created on top of the froth! Earlier in the week, Bryn visited the Melbourne University Faculty of Music classical voice students, who have all been wandering around on Cloud Nine at the fact that this master of voice took time out to talk to them. What makes Bryn Terfel so special in person is that while he does hundreds of media interviews, he makes the interviewer feel like there is nothing else he would rather be doing than answering your questions - a rare and precious skill. So as Bryn Terfel departs our shores for America and later singing part of the Ring Cycle in Munich in July, he leaves behind even more devoted fans, a happy barista, and golfing buddies who will do their best to see he doesn't achieve that single figure golf handicap. - Julie Houghton
By JULIE HOUGHTON
● Hamish Gould as Joseph and Tom Fyfield as Pharaoh
Palace Of The End at Theatre Works ● Philip Gould ■ They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. That seems especially appropriate in a production of the delightful early Lloyd Webber/Rice musical Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat that opens soon at Huntingtower School Performing Arts Centre. Singing the lead role of Joseph is 19-year-old tenor Hamish Gould. Does the name Gould ring a bell? If you saw the marvellous Chitty Chitty Bang Bang recently you may recall there was another Gould in that production - former Young Talent Time and London West End star Philip Gould, in the role of The Toymaker. Hamish is the oldest of Philip and Kate Gould's six children, who have all performed with their parents, giving the clan the nickname of the von Goulds! Hamish is currently studying a Bachelor of Music degree in classical voice at Monash University, so it seems the Gould family singing gene is featuring strongly in the next generation, and Hamish certainly has that one in spades. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is a musical romp through the biblical story of Jacob's favourite son, his nasty brothers and an Elvis-type Pharaoh who ends up as Joseph's saviour. It's a rare musical that can be enjoyed by anyone from 4 to 104, with catchy harmonies and lots of colour and movement, but this one fits that bill. The key role of the narrator who guides the audience through the show is sung by a lady with a terrific voice, Gabi Thompson and Tom Fyfield as a handsome Pharoah. Musical direction is by Lynley Bramble with choreography from Carly Watson and overall direction by Peter Thompson. It's being presented by HOSA - Huntingtower Old Students' Association - and includes a large number of former students, plus a good sprinkling of Huntingtower parents and friends, and a delightful chorus of junior school children making up the children's choir. Performances are May 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7.30 pm with a matinee on May 18. Tickets available online at www.huntingtower.vic.edu.au or by calling the school on 9807 8888
■ March 2013 marked 10 years since the invasion of Iraq by the coalition forces and this June sees Theatre Works present the Australian premiere of Judith Thompson’s critically acclaimed Palace Of The End – a trio of monologues that tell the stories of three people forever impacted by the war in Iraq. The first of these monologues is titled My Pyramids, inspired by the media circus around Lynndie, England, the US soldier who was convicted of abusing detainees at Baghdad’s Abu Ghraib prison. Harrowdown Hill, the second piece, is drawn from the well-publicised events surrounding the death of the British weapons inspector David Kelly, who allegedly committed suicide after being involved in a government scandal. Instruments Of Yearning tells the story of Nehrjas al Saffarh, a well-known member of the Communist Party of Iraq and a mother of four. She was tortured by Saddam Hussein’s secret police in the 1970s. She died when Americans bombed her home during the first Gulf War. In 2009 Palace Of The End received the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize in the US. Directed by Theatre Works Creative Producer Daniel Clarke, Palace Of The End features Eugenia Fragos (The Slap, Dead Europe) as an Iraqi mother; Hannah Norris (My Name Is Rachel Corrie) as an American soldier; and Robert Meldrum (STC, Bell Shakespeare) as a British microbiologist and weapons inspector. Dates: June 6 – 16 Times: Tue to Sat 8pm, 15 June 2pm, 12 ,16 June 5pm Preview: Wed June 5 at 8pm Price: $32 full , $25 conc, groups 8+ and under 30yrs / $20 school groups / $20 preview (plus booking fee) Bookings: theatreworks.org.au or 9534 3388 Venue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda - Cheryl Threadgold
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thing. I couldn’t quite articulate it. “I certainly didn’t feel any loyalty to management, but I felt that I would almost be dudding the audience if I did it. Which is putting tickets on myself, “I suppose because within a week, they would’ve got somebody else. “But seriously, one reason was loyalty to the audience and the second was I am not inherently a risk taker. And I didn’t think that MTR was a good idea the way they were doing it.”
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BECCY SIGNS NEW DEAL
■ Australian music poster girl Beccy Cole has signed a new deal with new country music label Ambition Country. The deal coincides with Beccy’s latest CD release Beccy's Big Hits and will feature 14 of her most popular tracks including her hit Poster Girl. The CD will be launched on May 17 to coincide with a national tour that includes Beccy performing at the Hallam Hotel on July 12.
TASTE OF TAMWORTH
■ The 2013 series of A Taste of Tamworth concerts hits Hallam Hotel on Friday, July 26. This year, the shows are billed as three multi-award winning acts coming together for one big concert. Featured acts will be Golden Guitar winners Carter and Carter, Travis Sinclair and new ABC artist Jayne Denham. All artists perform solo and then join together for a Grand Finale. Tickets available from the Hallam.
FOSTER, ALLEN IN TOWN
■ Ireland’s most famous and succesful duo Mick Foster and Tony Allen will perform at the Palms At Crown on Saturday, June 22. Their blend of easy listening country, folk and soft pop has seen the guys sell more than18 million records making them one of Ireland’s biggest music exports. In the same league are fellow acts U2, The Corrs and Boyzone. Tickets available at Ticketek.
RENEGADE JANE
■ Jane Denham has released her new CD Renegade with ABC Music Australia. Jane takes the listeners on a journey of rock and country on her third album release, and first with ABC. Special guest and well know Aussie rocker Shannon Noll also appears on the album. - Rob Foenander
■ Hervey Bay cooking couple Dan and Steph Mulheron narrowly defeated Sunshine Coast siblings Jake and Elle Harrison in Sunday's Grand Final of My Kitchen Rules on Sunday night.
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Wednesday, May 1 ■ Canadian actor Glenn Ford was born in 1916. He died in 2006, aged 90. Australian actor John Meillon was born in Sydney in 1934. He died aged 55 in 1989. US singer Judy Collins is 74. Actress Rita Coolidge was born in 1944 (69).
● Neil Mitchell ■ Neil Mitchell was told by 3AW bosses to “f--- off” when he told them he had received an offer to join challenger Melbourne Talk Radio. Mitchell, who hosts the 8.30am-Noon slot on 3AW, reveals the response in an interview with Peter Saxon at www.radioinfo.com.au, just released to the public. “I thought seriously about it because they offered me ridiculous money, and although money is not my main motivator, it was hard to knock back. “It was a very, very generous offer and they behaved impeccably in the way they dealt with me. “3AW management didn’t help their cause when I told them about the offer, they told me, “Well, f--- off then.”
Hoax nurse blamed DJs ■ London’s Sun newspaper reports the tragic royal nurse found hanged after receiving a hoax phone call left a note blaming two Australian DJs for her death. Jacintha Saldanha wrote
● Jacintha Saldanha that prankster radio hosts Michael Christian and Mel Greig "were responsible" for her suicide. The Sun said: “She also called for the pair to be forced to pay her mortgage. “The presenters called the King Edward VII hospital, pretending to be the Queen and Prince Charles and tricked
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Didn’t think MTR would win ■ Neil Mitchell continued: “I think that part of the problem was that I didn’t think that MTR would work. “That sounds smart arse now, but I really didn’t think it would I work. “I didn’t think they had the right concept for it and I did feel - I said this on air at the time - I felt a sense of loyalty to the audience… which is a strange
Jacintha into getting information about the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge. “The call was broadcast and made headlines around the world but just three days later, 46-year-old Jacintha was found dead. “The note, penned by hand, was written for her hospital mangers and one of three suicide letters the mum-of-two left. “It read: "Please accept my apologies. I am truly sorry. Thank you for all your support. “I hold the Radio Australians Mel Greig and Michael Christian responsible for this act. "Please make them pay my mortgage. I am sorry. Jacintha." The Sun reported: “Jacintha lived in Bristol with her husband Benedict Barboza and their two children Junal, 17 and Lisha, 14. “Traumatised Greig has yet to return to work while Christian quietly took on a low-key role on a daytime music show at a radio station in Melbourne in February. “An inquest into Jacintha's death was due to start this week but has been adjourned.” ■ Michael Christian is identified only as ‘MC’ on the Fox 101.9 website.
● Mel Greig and Michael Christian
■ Community station 3CR reveals how much it costs to operate a public broadcasting outlet in the annual report, published at its website. 3CR, chaired by James McKenzie, turns over about $660,000 annually, with about $200,000 raised at last year’s Radiothon. Some 65 per cent of funds comes from donations, studio and transmitter hire, training fees, merchandise sales and raffles. Melbourne
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■ Author Alan Marshall (I Can Jump Puddles) was born in Noorat in 1902. He died aged 81 in 1984. Actor Ray Barrett was born in Brisbane in 1927. He died aged 82 in 2009. Soccer player David Beckham was born in London, England, in 1975 (38). Wife Victoria says this week that people must think she is ‘cow’.
■ Crooner Bing Crosby was born in 1903. He died aged 74 in 1977. Folk singer Pete Seeger was born in New York in 1919 (94). Lead singer with the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli, was born in 1937. Cricketer David Hookes was born in 1955. He died aged 48 in 2004.
■ British comedian Eric Sykes was born in Lancashire in 1923 (90). Belgium-born Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn was born in 1929. She died aged 63 in 1993. Oldest of the brothers, Jackie Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1951 (62). The brothers visited Melbourne last month.
■ American actress Alice Faye was born in New York in 1915. She died aged 83 in 1998. Australian runner Cliff Young was born in Victoria in 1922. He died aged 81 in 2003. American actress Ann B Davis was born in 1928 (87). Comic Michael Palin was born in 1943 (70).
■ Actor Stewart Granger was born in London in 1913. He died aged 80 in 1993. British comic actor Sid James was born in South Africa in 1913. He died aged 62 in 1976. NZ-born actor Alan Dale was born in 1947. The exNeighbours star is 66.
■ US actor Gary Cooper was born in 1901. He died aged 60 in 1961. Argentinian radio and film star Eva Peron was born in 1919. She died aged 33 in 1952. Pop and jazz singer Teresa Brewer was born in 1931, and died in 2007 (76). Singer Marty Rhone (Karel Van Rhoon) is 65.
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Observer TV, Radio, Theatre Showbiz Latest Melbourne show business news - without fear or favour The Spoiler WENTWORTH DEBUTS
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Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven ■ Monday, May 6. In the wake of the police charges, the Turner family implodes. Paul's life is spiralling out of control as things go from bad to worse. ■ Tuesday, May 7. Kyle tries to clear Georgia's name as he wants to get their relationship back on track. Amber and her family realise they still have the support of their neighbours. ■ Wednesday, May 8. Amber convinces Chris she is not interested in him; Karl worries about Steph. Steph uncovers information that could destroy Lucas and Vanessa's relationship. ■ Thursday, May 9. Callum does a lousy audition for Rani's play but Bailey does a great one; Toadie and Sonya return to find that Lauren blames Sonya; Steph ensures that Lucas finds out Vanessa's secret. ■ Friday, May 10. Georgia's new plans makes Kyle fearful of their future; Callum's romantic hopes with Rani take a bittersweet turn; Vanessa and Lucas continue to argue about their future together.
Home and Away ■ Monday, May 6. Indi tries to play cupid with Dex and April, however when April finds out about Steph and Dex having sex at work, she is less than impressed. John finds out that adopting Jett alone is going to be difficult, but he doesn't want to settle for just fostering him. ■ Tuesday, May 7. Indi gives up matchmaking and hooks up with Chris. Roo warns Indi Chris might think their casual fling is serious. Dex and April are both ecstatic to realise they feel the same way about each other. Adam is alive and out for vengeance from Brax and he's using Ricky to break up their family. ■ Wednesday, May 8. Zac tries to suss out what Lachlan's interest in Rosie is about. Ricky plants a gun in Casey's flat and also photographs Kyle doing an illegal job. ■ Thursday, May 9. Double Episode. Lachlan comes through for Rosie, and Mullens is finally charged for assault. Heath finds out from Darcy that Connie has accused him of stealing money and Jett is upset that the adoption has been put on hold. Maddy and Spencer get back together.
LOCAL THEATRE AUDITIONS
■ Mount Players, Macedon: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harling), Information Evening/ Read Through: Tuesday, May 7 at 7.30pm at 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Auditions: May 19 from 9.00am - 12.00noon and May 21 at 7.00pm. Director: Natasha Boyd. Audition bookings: 0413 188 513 or gisborne@bookbonding.com.au ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Laying the Ghost (by Simon Williams) May 19 at 5.30pm; May 20 at 7.30pm at the Strathmore Community Hall, Corner Loeman and Napier Streets, Strathmore. For further details visit www.stagtheatre.org ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Night Must Fall (by Emlyn Williams) May 19 at 2.00pm at audition venue tba. Director: Lesley Batten. Audition enquiries: 9598 4636. ■ Peridot Theatre: The Wisdom of Eve (by Mary Orr) May 5 at 6.00pm at the Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Road, Mount Waverley. Director: Annette De Boer. Audition bookings: 9752 1563. ■ The Basin Theatre Company: Lend Me a Tenor (by Ken Ludwig) May 22 at 7.30pm at The Basin Theatre, corner Simpson and Doongalla Roads, The Basin. Director: Joe Tuppeney.Audition bookings: 0408 336310. ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Morning Departure June 3, 4 at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Gaentano Santo. Audition bookings: 0419 529 208. ● More auditions on Page 79
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Some 2.95 million viewers tuned in to the winner’s announcement on My Kitchen Rules on Sunday night. Production company WTFN is acquiring Melbourne-based production company The Film Company.
■ Wentworth debuts tonight on Foxtel’s SoHo. The 10-part series is being billed as a reimagining of Prisoner, which ran on Network Ten from 1979 to 1986. The new series stars Catherine McClements. it has been created Lara Radulovich and David Hannam. Filming took place at a purpose built prison-type set, in Clayton. The characters have changed. Erica Davidson is now a much younger lawyer. Doreen Anderson is now an Aboriginal character. Jim Fletcher is now Matthew Fletcher. Lizzie Birdsworth is now listed as ‘Liz’ Birdsworth. Meg Jackson is now the Governor. The show will feature a young Bea Smith arriving at prison for the first time. The famous steam press has survived the transition to the new series. Dea Smith is played by Danielle Cormack. Franky Doyle is played by Nicole Da Silva.
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● Wentworth debuts tonight at 8.30pm
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● Andrew McLaren Channel 9’s Today show had much fun at the expense of 3AW nightman Andrew McLaren who told Neil Mitchell that Mrs McLaren is called ‘Ookie Pookie Pumpkin’ when Andrew wants “something more than roast lamb”. Radio fans - in sufficient numbers for it to be a worry - are telling Derryn Hinch’s Facebook page that they have switched away from Tom Elliott’s Drive program on 3AW. Some have opted for Smooth 91.5 FM, others for the ABC. Country music star George Jones died this week in Nashville, Tennessee, more than a week after being hospitalised with a fever and irregular blood pressure, his representatives said. He was 81. Jones had a long list of country hits including He Stopped Loving Her Today and She Thinks I Still Care. He also was known for his tumultuous marriage to country singer Tammy Wynette and his bouts with alcoholism. Nightline and Remember When cohost Philip Brady had a second cataract operation at a inner-suburban private hospital on Friday. His co-host Bruce Mansfield enjoyed a birthday on Wednesday. Bruce is now in his 70th year. Jack Charles vs The Crown will be presented at The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds at 8pm, Saturday, May 11. Uncle Jack Charles is an Australian legend: veteran actor, musician, Koori elder, who tells his life story.
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Observer Showbiz What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs
● Deliverance: 40 years later, and still as terrifying and disturbing as ever. The stars of the chilling classic back together again for a 40th anniversary reunion (from left to right) Ned Beatty, Burt Reynolds, Ronny Cox and Jon Voight. FILM: ALEX CROSS: Genre: Action/Crime/Mystery. Cast: Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Jean Reno. Year: 2012. Rating: PG. Running Time: 8101 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **1/2 Verdict: Based on the novel and character created by James Patterson, this is a fiercely uninspiring and mediocre romp of a psychological detective Cross, who this time is pushed to the brink of his limits, that threaten his family, as he tangles with a fskilled serial killer who specializes in torture and pain. This is a disappointment, it comes across like an episode of the all too many TV cop shows we've seen in abundance. And even though there are a few exciting and intense moments throughout, it sadly misses the intensity and menace originally brought to the screen with Morgan Freeman in the title role of Alex Cross in the far superior Kiss the Girls in 1997 followed by Along Came a Spider in 2001. FILM: DELIVERANCE (40th Anniversary): Genre: Drama/Thriller/Adventure. Cast: Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronnie Cox. Year: 1972. Rating: R18+. Running Time: 106 Minutes. Format: DVD & BLU-RAY. Stars: **** Verdict: Captivating, nail-biting and controversially iconic Oscar nominated thriller of a journey of four city friends intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake by going canoeing on a river-rafting trip into a dangerous American back-country area, which becomes a desperate and brutal battle for survival. Exceptional performances from the entire cast, beautifully filmed and superbly directed by veteran John Boorman (Excalibur, Hope and Glory, Point Blank, Hell in the Pacific). The 'Duelling Banjos" number is absolutely haunting and the film a compelling experience from beginning to end. This is one you will never forget! FILM: SPY THRILLERS: Triple Pack: Genre: Thriller/Action/Drama. Cast: John Voight, Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Jones, Susan George. Year: Assorted Years. Rating: M. Running Time: 335 Minutes (Approximately). Format: DVD. Stars: ***1/2 Verdict: Fascinating and mostly compelling triple movie pack box set that includes Frederick Forsyth's classic thriller The Odessa File starring John Voight as a journalist who infiltrates the ex-Nazi organization Odessa, followed by Christopher Jones in the truly underrated Cold War spy drama The Looking Glass War filled with double-crosses and plot twists based on the bestseller by John Le Carre, and finally the quirky James Bond-ish pot-boiler When Eight Bells Toll starring Anthony Hopkins from the novel by Alistair MacLean. All up though, a good solid selection filled with action, thrills and a few unintentional giggles. FILM: INHERITANCE: Genre: Documentary/Historical/War. Cast: Monika Hertwig, Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig. Year: 2006. Rating: TBC. Running Time: 75 Minutes. Format: DVD. Stars: **** Verdict: This is the extraordinarily powerful and heartbreaking story is of Monika Hertwig and a legacy of hatred. A soft spoken and gentle woman and her journey trying to come to terms about the father she thought was a war hero. The man she never knew turned out to be the evil Nazi commandant, Amon Goeth, most notably portrayed by actor Ralph Fiennes in Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. Monika meets up with Helen Jonas-Rosenzweig, Amoth Goeth's constantly beaten Jewish house-made in the remains of the concentration camp and his once luxurious villa. The end result is a brutally honest, gut-wrenching and emotion charged experience of a Nazi legacy and a journey to change it, one that will leave you quite shell-shocked long after it's over.
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THE HUNT ■ (MA). 111 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on May 2. Having taken a year to reach our shores after its triumphant screening at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012, Australian audiences can finally embrace The Hunt, a fiercely intelligent and quietly powerful drama that will be one of the best films for 2013. Mads Mikkelson stars as Lucas, a 40-year-old divorcee who lives in a small Danish town, a well-liked member of the community and happily works at the local day care centre. Lucas gets along with both the staff and the young children, and he is gradually entering a new relationship with fellow colleague Nadja (Alexandra Rapaport). When a simple, innocent incident occurs between Lucas and Klara (Annika Wedderkopp), the young daughter of neighbour and long-time friend Theo (Thomas Bo Larsen), the girl responds by telling day care superior Grethe (Susse Wold) a childish lie, a lie that will see him accused of something unthinkable. As the townsfolk start to turn on him, Lucas begins to crumble under the intense pressure, which affects his relationship with Nadja and his teenage son Marcus (Lasse Fogelstrom). The Hunt is searing in the way it shows how people can judge someone on hearsay, allowing a simple problem to blow out of control simply because adults won't sit down and work it out in a sensible, logical manner. The growing hatred directed to-
wards Lucas is suffocating, and the more the tragic story plays out, the more harrowing the atmosphere becomes. The script by Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm keeps the characters real, never allowing them or the material to fall into cheap melodrama and cliche, and director Vinterberg (The Celebration / Dear Wendy) presents it all in a distressingly believable fashion. The film is beautifully photographed by Charlotte Bruus Christensen, shot in way to draw the audience in, rather than in the dreadful, gimmicky Dogma technique that pushes the viewer away and self-consciously distracts one from what is happening on screen. Performances are sensational. Mikkelsen (Pusher / Casino Royale / A Royal Affair / Valhalla Rising / Unit 1 TV series / After The Wedding) is astonishing as Lucas, making us feel for this person who finds it impossible to defend his innocence, and he most deservedly won the Best Actor prize at last year's Cannes Film Festival. There is also an extraordinary performance by Annika Wedderkopp, who is amazingly natural as young Klara. The Hunt is simply outstanding viewing, a film of immense power and impact, and is both emotionally moving and thought-provoking. Put this at the very top of your mustsee list, as The Hunt will be a film you will never forget. RATING - ****½.
● Mads Mikkelsen in the outstanding drama The Hunt, one of the best films so far this year.
MISTER ROBERTS ■ (G) (1955). 122 minutes. Available on DVD. This sparkling WWII comedy/ drama has aged wonderfully, and still proves to be immensely entertaining. Henry Fonda reprises his Tony award-winning Broadway role as Douglas Roberts, an officer on the USS The Reluctant (but known to by everyone on it as The Bucket), a cargo ship that has been stationed far away from the conflict occuring in the Pacific. Roberts longs to be in the heat of the battle, but his bureaucratic, highly eccentric Captain (James Cagney) won't approve a transfer off the ship, because he knows the outspoken officer keeps the ship running smoothly and its crew relatively in check. As the crew begin to suffer from cabin fever, the battle of wits between Roberts and the Captain will come to a head. With a sharp screenplay by Frank Nugent and Joshua Logan, and per-
fectly paced direction by John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy (and gloriously shot in Cinemascope), Mister Roberts positively shines, and although there are many comic elements, there is more going on underneath the surface, and as such gives the film unexpected weight. The acting is first-rate, with Fonda in peak form, Cagney absolutely perfect as the out-of-step Captain, William Powell superb as Doc, and Jack Lemmon hilarious in his Oscar-winning turn as ensign F.T. Pulver. If you haven't seen Mister Roberts in a while then it is time to re-acquaint yourself with the crew of the USS The Reluctant. If you haven't seen it at all, then it needs to be watched at the soonest possible opportunity, as you will be entertained in grand, classic fashion (just beware of marbles in the overhead). RATING - *****. - Aaron Rourke
Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1..THE CROODS. 2. OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN. 3. OBLIVION. 4. IDENTITY THIEF. 5. WARM BODIES. 6. SCARY MOVIE 5. 7. THE COMPANY YOU KEEP. 8. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. 9. ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH. 10. ADVENTURES IN ZAMBEZIA. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: APRIL 25: IRON MAN 3, ANTIVIRAL, FOR GREATER GLORY: THE TRUE STORY OF CRISTIADA, HAUTE CUISINE, SONG FOR MARION. MAY 2: CAMILLE REWINDS, DRIFT, THE BIG WEDDING, THE HUNT, MET OPERA: FRANCESCA DA RIMINI. THE DVD TOP RENTAL & SELLERS: 1. LES MISERABLES [Musical/ Drama/Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway]. 2. SKYFALL [Action/Adventure/ Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench]. 3. WRECK-IT RALPH [Animated/ Family/John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer]. 4. ALEX CROSS [Action/Thriller/Edward Burns, Jean Reno]. 5. THE SESSIONS [Drama/Helen Hunt, John Hawkes, William H. Macy]. 6. PARENTIAL GUIDANCE [Comedy/ Family/Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei]. 7. ARGO [Thriller/Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman]. 8. TWILIGHT SAGA: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 [Drama/Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson]. 9. RISE OF THE GUARDIANS [Animated/Adventure]. 10. TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE [Drama/Clint Eastwood, John Goodman, Amy Adams]. Also: RED DAWN, PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS, DREDD, SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS, THE INTOUCHABLES, TAKEN 2, PITCH PERFECT, SAVAGES, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: Dog Days. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: THE HOBBIT: An Unexpected Journey [Fantasy/Adventure/Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen]. QUARTET [Comedy/Drama/Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly]. NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: James Sherlock's 10 UNFORGETTABLE FILMS Collection Box Set: Brief Encounter, A Matter Of Life And Death, Blithe Spirit, Love Story (1944), The Red Shoes, A Town Like Alice, The Million Pound Note, This Happy Breed, Carve Her Name With Pride, Genevieve. THE BIRDS: 50th Anniversary Edition [1963/Horror/Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren]. REAR WINDOW [1954/Crime/Mystery/James Stewart, Grace Kelly]. SUNSET BOULEVARD [1950/ Drama/Gloria Swanson, William Holden]. IN COLD BLOOD [1967/Crime/ Drama/Robert Blake, Scott Wilson]. TOPKAPI [1964/Crime/Comedy/ Drama/Peter Ustinov, Turn To Page 85
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Observer Showbiz CHILDREN’S PANTO AVAILABLE ■ Pirates Ahoy! is a new pantomime, ideal for companies to perform during the summer holiday season, with words and music written by Melbourne’s Cenarth Fox. The idyllic setting of an island in the sparkling ocean with palm trees, golden sands, coconuts and sunshine, is disrupted when a boisterous band of pirates come racing ashore. Their leader is Captain Seasick and even his parrot has an eye-patch. The Captain’s son, Godfrey, is a bookworm who doesn’t want to be a pirate. Will the Captain ever discover his boy prefers poems to pistols? And so the fun and games proceed, with the delightfully happy ending of a marriage on the sands. Cenarth Fox says there are laughter, songs and action aplenty, and this panto is a great way to introduce children to live theatre. The show runs 55 minutes, with one set, audience participation and six toe-tapping songs. The script and backing CD can be previewed by visiting www.foxplays.com
POLYGLOT THEATRE
● Tangle tours Korea ■ Polyglot Theatre continues its exciting international touring activity, when their latest Play Space work, Tangle, premieres in South Korea. Polyglot will perform with two high profile seasons in Daejeon and Seoul, which follow on from recent market development for the company in this region. Tangle will perform as part of National Children’s Day in Korea at the Daejeon Culture and Arts Centre from May 3-5. Daejeon is South Korea’s fifth largest city, and Polyglot’s programming is an initiative from Daejeon Culture and Arts Centre to broaden its focus for children and families. Following on from this season, Tangle makes its debut in the capital of Seoul, with performances May 11-12 at Garden 5 Shopping Centre with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. Polyglot will also engage local school children through delivering Tangle workshops at two local international schools in Seoul. Polyglot’s artistic philosophy is centred around the premise that ‘theatre is child’s play’ and the Melbourne-based theatre company will continue their international touring activities to explore the strength of this on the world’s stages. Tangle is one of Polyglot’s most requested large-scale public interactive works. A huge multi-coloured artwork created by children and their families, who use their bodies to weave 132 kilometres of elastic through giant poles. It will be the first time that Daejeon Culture and Arts Centre has presented an outdoor work of scale for children. The installation has seen over 17,000 children involved so far. www.polyglot.org.au/tangle
AUDITIONS ■ Beaumaris Theatre Inc: Happy Days (the Musical) May 3, 5 at 82 Wells Road, Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt; Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Audition bookings by appointment: 0401 450 979 or debbiek_27@hotmail.com ■ BATS Theatre Company: Stepping Out (by Richard Harris) May 2 and 5 at the Factory, New Holland Drive, Cranbourne. Please note: the role of Mrs Fraser is already cast. Director: Mel Bouette; Choreography: Susan Collier. Audition bookings: 0422 096 768 or email batstheatre@gmail.com ■ 1812 Theatre: Sleuth May 5 at 7.30pm at 3-5 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Audition bookings: admin@1812theatre.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Blithe Spirit (by Noel Coward) May 5 at 6.30pm and May 6 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Wendy Drowley. For further details visit www.htc.org.au ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Agatha Crispie (Written and Directed by Cen Fox) May 5 and 6. A comedy about Dame Agatha Christie and her characters. Please contact 9429 3004 or sales@foxplays.com . For further details, visit www.sherbrooketc.org.au
Local Theatre Melbourne
Observer
With Cheryl Threadgold
‘33 VARIATIONS’ AT W’TOWN SHOWS ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: 33 Variations (by Moises Kaufman) Until May 4 at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Chris Baldock. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9885 9678 www.wlt.org.au ■ 1812 Theatre: Past Perfect (by Trudy Hellier) Until May 11 at 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Bishop. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Lost in Yonkers (by Neil Simon) Until May 4 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Director: Michaela Smith. Tickets: $24/$22. Bookings: 9587 5141. www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Diary of Anne Frank (by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hockett) Until May 4 at 29 Burke Road, Malvern. Director: Geoff Hickey. Tickets: $20/$18. Bookings: 1300 131552 or www.malverntheatre.com.au ■ Torquay Theatre Troupe: Breaker Morant Until May 14 at 16 Price Street, Torquay. Director: Michael Baker. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 5261 9035. ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: August: Osage County (by Tracey Letts) May 2 - 18 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Joan Moriarty. Bookings: 9457 4117 or htc@htc.org.au ■ Peridot Theatre: Nunsense (by Dan Goggin) May 2 - 18 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Road, Mt Waverley. Director: Frank McCarty. Tickets: $23/$20. Bookings: 1300 138645 (toll free) or 9898 9090 (mobiles). www.peridot.com.au ■ Croydon Parish Players: Hotel Sorrento (by Hannie Rayson) May 3 - 11 at the Croydon Uniting Church, Tallent Street, Croydon. Director: Brenda McMinn. Tickets: $20/$18, Enquiries 0447 014584 www.croydonparishplayers.com.au ■ Williamstown Musical Theatre Company: Sweet Charity May 3 - 18 at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute, Corner Melbourne Road and Electra Street, Williamstown. Directors/Choreographers: Narelle Bonnici and Samantha Heskett; Musical Director: Daniel Heskett. Tickets: $32/$28 www.wmtc/.org.au ■ The Colac Players Inc: The Adventures of Aladdin: The Rock Panto may 9 - 11 at COPACC, Corner Rae and Gellibrand Streets, Colac. Director: Al Mustapha Al Shahid. Tickets: $22/$15. Bookings: 5232 2077. ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Calendar Girls (by Tim Firth) May 10 24 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, Main Road, Research. Director: Gayle Poor. Tickets: $22.50/$17.50. Bookings: 9437 1574. ■ CLOC Musical Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera May 10 25 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Bookings: 1300 362 547. www.cloc.org.au ■ Nova Music Theatre: Sweeney Todd May 11 - 25 at the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading. Director/designers: Chris and Lynette White: Musical Director: Phillip Osborne. Tickets: $38/ $33. Bookings: 1300 305771 or 9727 0192. ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): The Merry Widows (by Cenarth Fox) May 16 - 26 at the Strathmore Community Hall, Corner Napier and Loeman Streets, Strathmore. Director: Mel de Bono. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 9382 6284. ■ The Basin Theatre: The Woman in Black May 17 - June 8 at The Basin Theatre, Corner Doongalla and Simpson Roads, The Basin. Director: Justin Stephens. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 1300 784 668 www.basintheatre.org.au
LOCAL THEATRE COMPANIES ■ In an honorary capacity, Cheryl Threadgold assembles news from theatre companies in an honorary capacity. Stories and photographs of the achievements of local theatre people are welcome. Sharp, in-focus high-resolution photos, with captions (first names and surnames of people, from left to right) may be e-mailed to: editor@melbourneobserver.com.au
The Woman In Black
● Chris McLean and Keiran Tracy star in The Woman In Black being presented in The Basin, May 17 – June 8. Photo: Justin Stephens ■ The Basin Theatre is presenting the spine-tingling The Woman In Black from May 17-June 8 at The Basin Theatre, Cnr Doongalla and Simpsons Rds, The Basin. Director Justin Stephens says the show is “So scary, so thrilling, you won’t be able to look away, even though you probably should.” Justin is thrilled that The Basin Theatre and its members are allowing him to bring his vision of this scary and dramatic show to fruition. The background story tells of the depths of an empty theatre, one man’s desire to rid himself of a terrifying curse leads him to reveal a horrific story. In an attempt to exorcise the spirit of the woman in black, he hires a young actor to assist him in telling his tale. As the border between reality and fantasy blurs, the terror starts … and the flesh begins to creep. A young, award winning and innovative director, Justin has designed a fascinating set, incorporating steam punk, and says his cast of two, Chris McLean and Keiran Tracy are “ brilliantly portraying their characters.” Tickets: $25 all tickets. Discount tickets for groups of ten or more. Ticket price includes complimentary parking, program, pre-show sherries, interval tea/coffee and biscuits and wine/ fruit juice and supper with the cast at the conclusion of the show. Book online at www.thebasintheatre.org.au or by phone 1300 784 668 (between 7pm and 9pm only) No booking fee charged. Patrons are warned there will be loud noises and lots of scary things happening. Be prepared for shivers down the spine and hair standing on end.
INDEPENDENT THEATRE ■ Every year, a new cohort of artists and collaborators sweats it out in the studio spaces, nooks and crannies of Arts House venues – the North Melbourne Town Hall and the Meat Market – researching and developing work through the Arts House CultureLAB program. As part of the 2013 Season One program, Arts House will present Undone and open the doors to all venues for audiences, artists, producers and presenters to come and see the first sneak peak of work in development with a series of artist showcases and a panel discussion facilitated by Jeff Khan, co-director at Sydney’s Performance Space. Angharad Wynne-Jones, Arts House creative producer, explains that Undone is an invitation to look at work in the raw – before it’s finished, baked and ready to serve. “It is a rare opportunity and privilege to witness exciting new work emerge from out of the petri dish and under the microscope and meet in the lab!” “This year, the CultureLAB artists have a truly astounding array of experience, artform interest and training – they all share an ob-
sessive commitment to revealing and exploring an idea in whatever form the idea requires and to developing an artform that extends the idea.” Established in 2006, the Arts House CultureLAB program is a critical strategy in developing new ideas – many of which become part of the Arts House presentation seasons. CultureLAB has seen the development of many widely successful production presentations, including Untrained by Lucy Guerin Inc, Intimacy by Ranters Theatre, and Small Odysseys by Rawcus. Date: Saturday, May 11 Session 1: Artists showings 12 Noon-2.15pm at Arts House, Meat Market Session 2: Artists showings 2.45pm-3.45pm at Arts House, Session 3: Panel discussion 4pm-6pm at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall. DJ and drinks 6pm Tickets: Free – bookings encouraged for catering purposes Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 9322 3713 - Cheryl Threadgold
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Observer Travellers’Good Buys
with David Ellis
Going troppo in Berlin rain forest ■ We have never really considered Berlin the place to go for a tropical holiday. So when a British-based colleague told us in January he was ducking over there to swap the Poms’ winter snow and zero-temperatures for a week of tropical 26-degree temperatures, maybe camp in a rainforest, play golf in shorts and T-shirts, and get a suntan on a sandy beach, we considered he’d gone, well, maybe a little bit troppo. After all, if it was winter in Britain, it was winter in Germany. And that meant anything but the balmy likes of the tropics, until he sent us photos of all the things he told us he’d do – and done. Plus others be-sporting himself amongst longhouses, temples, a falé and grass huts straight out of Borneo, Thailand, Samoa, Bali and South America, and amid the rainforest he’d boasted had waterfalls, palms, macaws, strutting pheasants and even flamingos. And he said he’d done it all 35km south of Berlin – with thanks partly to an Australian who now lives in Bali. Now it was us wondering which of us may have gone a little bit troppo… But it turns out we’re both quite normal: our colleague had taken his holiday at Tropical Islands, an extraordinary 66,000 square metre man-made bolt-hole that’s been created within a gigantic dome built to house massive freight-carrying German airships.
● Germany Berlin Tropical Island Borneo Longhouse
Observer Wines & Liqueurs Melbourne
with David Ellis
Wine made with girls in mind ■ The Hunter Valley’s McGuigan Wines has released an interesting Shiraz that’s actually made from fruit from South Australia’s Langhorne Creek – and which has a touch of Viognier in it to give a softer mouthfeel than a straight full-bodied Shiraz. The French have been blending Shiraz and Viognier for yonks, and there are plenty of other Australian makers have done the same thing to soften their fuller-bodied Shiraz. But what McGuigan’s Chief Winemaker, Neil McGuigan did with their 2012 Expressions Shiraz was to give his winemaking team a free rein to create a wine that particularly appealed to younger, female consumers. “We were thinking of those 25 to 44 of age who don’t profess to be connoisseurs, but feel wine enjoyment is a part of enhancing their lifestyle, and who are not afraid to try things new,” said Neil. “We’ve actually taken the concept to a number of varietals under the Expressions label, including Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.” But it’s the Shiraz with that touch of Viognier that we found particularly enjoyable, and which we’re sure will appeal as much to plenty of males as it will to Neil’s female target audience. This one has nice juicy berry flavours with suggestions of vanilla in the background, the Viognier adding a floral dimension and a silky soft finish. Pay an easy $16.99 and enjoy with roast duck and plum sauce.
One to note ■ A Goose Island label 2012 Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia’s Serafino Wines highlights the wonderful fruit to be had from the small Mt Benson area about 15km north of Robe on the Limestone Coast – a region that enjoys an excellent Mediterranean-like climate, with this wine full of tropical fruit, fresh lemongrass and zesty citrus flavours and suggestions of gooseberry and fresh-cut grass on the palate. Winemaker Charles Wish used fruit picked in the cool of night to create this wine that’s well-priced at $15, and is a nicely refreshing drop to enjoy on its own, or to match-up well-chilled with salads and white meat dishes.
Pictured ■ Made for the girls – if they can keep the blokes away from it. ■ Proud to be a goose: great drop to enjoy with salads and white meat dishes.
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But the company that built the dome went belly-up in 2002 without a single airship being completed. At 360m long, 210m wide and 107m high their hanger was – and still is – the world’s biggest free-standing, pillar-less hall – high enough for the Statue of Liberty to stand in its centre, long enough to house five football fields side-by-side, and big enough for the Eiffel Tower to be laid lengthways inside it. And its 70,000 square metre roof is strong enough to carry consistently falling snow throughout winter, and any amount of rain year-round – and with UV-transparent film panels on the southern (equator) side, warming sunshine washes over those on the inside and gives a natural tan. After the failure of the airship venture, the group that came up with the idea of an indoor tropically-themed waterpark recruited Bali-based architect, Made Wijaya – who was born Michael White in Australia – to design the core Bali Lagoon for them. A specialist in exotic gardens with some 600 to his credit world-wide, Made worked hand-in-glove with other landscape architects and designers from South America, Sri Lanka, England and Germany who were charged with designing the world’s largest indoor rainforest, between them all creating an indoor theme-park as close to reality as possible to the real tropics. Opened in 2004 and being right on Berlin’s doorstep, Tropical Islands is today an escape-hole for not only Berliners but other Germans and Europeans, by-passing the need to have to fly to the other side of the world for a day, a week or longer in “the tropics.” Here in the 30,000 cubic metre Rainforest are 50,000 plants, bushes and groundcovers comprising some 600 species from palms to ferns, mangroves and diverse tropical fruits, a swamp that’s home to Amazon black pacus, Asian archer fish, Japanese koi and Columbian shark catfish to name a few. And flitting through it all parakeets, Chinese blue-breasted quail, silver pheasants, zebra finches – even a pair of macaws. And guides along the kilometre-long pathway will answer questions about the rainforest’s plants and wildlife, and solve such navel-gazing questions as why are bananas bent? Tropical Islands’ 1,200 square metre Bali Lagoon is a constant 32-degrees with waterslides, whirlpools, a waterfall and grotto, while a Tropical Sea zone sprawls over 3,000 square metres (three times an Olympic swimming pool,) its waters a pleasant 28-degrees and has a sandy beach, sun-lounges, children’s paddling pool, Germany’s highest waterslide, 18-hole mini-golf, and under that UV roof you can get a natural suntan. And a Tropical World has a shopping boulevard, sauna and spa, games for the kids, and an accommodation block and lodges can sleep 520 any night – or you can camp-out in tents back in the Rainforest, or even on the beach. Everything’s 26-degrees, 24-hrs a day, year-round. There are also thirteen restaurants and bars offering self-service or a la carte tropical-countries’ themed-dining, and spectacular evening stage shows. If you think we’ve gone troppo, checkout www.tropical-islands.de
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Len Baker’s comment ■ Sydney harness racing's seasonal feature the ‘Miracle Mile’ has on a number of occasions been surrounded by controversy, however last Sunday's edition was one that degraded NSW harness racing to a ‘bottom of the barrel’ degree, with many punters vowing that they would be giving harness racing the flick in the northern state forever. During the afternoon announcements were made on course and through Sky Channel and radio outlets that should one of the main fancies Mach Alert find the lead, he would be taking cover to be driven with a sit. To the amazement of everyone watching the race unfold, Mach Alert had little trouble leading from his wide gate, with driver John McCarthy at no stage restraining the horse when the Kiwi Mah Sish issued a serious challenge within a couple of hundred metres shortly after the start was effected. Maybe the plan was for Mach Alert to allow the hot favourite and stablemate Excel Stride to assume control with no questions being asked by the stewards considering the pre-race announcement, however this theory was thrown out the window when Mah Sish was first to issue a challenge. Maybe John McCarthy had a ‘brain faze’ and forgot about the pre race plan. There is sure to be ramifications in the weeks ahead concerning the tactics adopted and it will be interesting to receive the outcome. In another incident related to the big race, one of the runners Gaius Caesar was withdrawn by stewards after it was discovered that he had been given what was described to be a ‘mouth wash’ prior to travelling to the track. There is part of a lyric in Don McLean's legendary song American Pie that says ‘The Day The Music Died’. Going on what happened last Sunday at Menangle, many punters are saying “The Day NSW Harness Racing Died”. They have made it clear they will NOT invest on harness racing in the future.
Led throughout race ■ Jason Lee (the nephew of Matt Craven) landed the Wimmera Mail Times Whoosh, a novelty event for C1 class over 1200 metres aboard the Emma Stewart (Smythes Creek) trainer 5-Y-0 Live Or Die/Lycoming Special gelding Lycoming Racer, leading throughout from the pole to win in a breeze over Kinky Boots which raced in the open and Tres Hombre which trailed the winner in a rate of 1-57.6. Trusted with the drive on Kerryn Manning's speedy 4-Y-0 gelding The Noble Steed in the Decron Horse Care Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2200 metres, young Jason didn't let his supporters down and after being crossed by Rosharni (gate five) at the start from the pole, quickly moved around her in the back straight on the first occasion to take control. Always travelling, The Noble Steed (Our Sir Vancelot/Quite A Franco) gave his rivals the slip on straightening, scoring by five metres in a rate of 158.4 from Alta Antonio which moved to race parked, with Rosharni holding down third.
Worth crossing border ■ Mount Gambier's Barry and Jayson Finnis love crossing the border to compete in Victoria and usually provide a winner or two. Such was the case when beautifully bred 4-Y-0 Holmes Hanover/ Catch A Bouquet mare Burston Holme greeted the judge in the Hygain @ Horsham May 20 Pace for C0 class over 1700 metres. Trapped very wide from outside the front row, Burston Holme pressed forward to obtain the lead from the roughie Nolagalile inside her, with Jayson then dictating the terms to suit. Kicking right away on straightening, Burston Holme scored easily in advance of Nolagalile in a rate of 1-57.6, with Arr En Special third.
Horses to watch ■ Virginia Lightning, It Is Billy, Twelve Or A Dozen, Eliminator, Mosquito Spur, Stormed Out, Paua Fella, Arr En Special.
HONEST WIN AT SHEPP.
■ Melton trainer/driver Jason Fino scored a well deserved victory with honest 7-Y-0 Village Jasper/ Bells Of Shandon gelding Shandon Village in the Shepparton Transit Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Tuesday April 23. Bred by the ‘Pacing Priest’, Fr Brian Glasheen from St Bernards Parish in Bacchus Marsh, Shandon Village was given the run of the race from the pole trailing the Boort Cup winner Daylight Dan drawn next to him. Not bothering with the sprint lane, Shandon Village was eased off the back of the leader on the final bend, before running home best to gain a 2.9 metre victory in 2-00.3 from Daylight Dan and Western Rustler. It was Shandon Village's 11th success in 129 outings.
Handy run ■ Bolinda trainer Paul Males was victorious with 7-Y-0 Brioso Hanover/ All Fire N Ace mare Dusty Smiles in the True Value Solar Pace for C1 class over 1690 metres at Shepparton. Dropping back several grades after not winning since April 2011, Dusty Smiles with Greg Sugars in the sulky, led virtually throughout from gate three in defeating Safisfied Grin (three wide last lap from near last) in a rate of 1-58.1, with Pensicola third after always being handy.
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Stephen John has returned to racing in fine fettle for Junortoun trainer Len Maher and reinsman son Graeme who race the horse in partnership, making it two from two this time in after taking the Travis Frost Plumbing Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2190 metres at Shepparton. Stepping safely from the 20 metre mark, Stephen John was able to avoid several gallopers shortly after the start, settling a long way off the leader Diedre Deville. Biding his time, Stephen John commenced a forward move in the last lap and even though he was four and five wide on the home turn, motored home in the straight to register a five metre victory in 2-06.4 over Rubon Brown off a three wide trail last lap, with Wortherly running home late for third after trailing the leader and being taken back prior to the home turn.
Judge’s nod Treble win
■ Another Bolinda winner on the program was Live Or Die/Trustee Mota gelding Crusader Acey in the Clark Rubber 3-Y-0 Pace over 1690 metres for Brent Lilley. Driven by Rod Petroff, Crusader Acey starting from the extreme draw possied mid-field in the running line, with the oddson favourite Luke Hobbs heading the field from gate three. Sent forward three wide in the final circuit, Crusader Acey joined Luke Hobbs on the final bend and the pair raced head and head all the way up the running, with Crusader Acey getting the judge's nod by a half head on the wire in a rate of 1-57.3. Wolfpack finished 6.2 metres away in third place after following the leader.
Fine fettle ■ Five year old Pegasus Spur/Sister Beep gelding
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■ Terang based reinsman Matt Craven, Hamilton trainer David Lewis and teenage reinsman Jason Lee took the honours at the Horsham harness fixture held on Monday, Craven with a driving treble, Lewis a training double and Lee a driving double. Four year old Bookmaker/Ferraris Babe mare Nifty Manwarra trained by Matt Craven commenced his day by easily taking out the Carbine Chemicals Pace Final for C0 class which qualified in the heats held at Mount Gambier on April 14. Beginning best to lead from gate three in the 2200 metre event, Nifty Manwarra coasted to the wire 12.9 metres in advance of Life Is A Pleasure (three back the markers) and Decorated Diva which trailed the winner, returning a mile rate of 201.1.
Fat Man ■ Joining forces with David Lewis, Craven then snared the We'll Miss Hutchy 2-Y-0 Pace over 1700 metres with American Ideal/ Atomic Fusion colt The Fat Man. Starting from the extreme draw, The Fat Man settled four back in the moving line, before moving forward with a rush three wide racing for the bell, however Jayson Finnis aboard the Kevin Brough trained Paua Fella was reluctant to give the breeze away, resulting in The Fat Man being left on a limb for the final circuit. Pouring on the pressure prior to the home turn, both Paua Fella and The Fat Man crossed the heavily supported pacemaker Hammerhead, drawing away to fight out the finish. Living up to the wraps on him, The Fat Man although first up since January, outstayed Paua Fella to score by 4.8 metres in a rate of 1-59.2, with Mymasterpiece (one/ two) 6.4 metres away in third place.
Outstanding ■ Again combining with Lewis, Four Starzzz Shark/Frosty Mattina colt Lightning Shark, a half brother to the outstanding Abettorpunt (also trained by David Lewis), was successful in the Dexter Dunn @ Horsham May 20 3-Y-0 Pace over 1700 metres. Starting from an awkward inside second line draw, Lightning Shark was quickly away from the markers to possie three back in the moving line with Just Like Elle leading from the pole. Driven with plenty of vigour in the straight, Lightning Shark down the centre of the track prevailed by a nose in a tricky finish over Aheadofhistime, with I Want Candy a half head away third.
Wednesday - Geelong/Nyah @ Swan Hill, Thursday - Maryborough/Kilmore, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Ballarat, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Cobram, Tuesday - Bendigo.
Three-wide, last lap ■ Mildura's Shayne Cramp landed a decent plunge when 7-Y-0 In The Pocket/Star Belle gelding Meet The Punisher first up for the stable led throughout from the pole to land the Decron Horsham Drivers May 20 Pace for C2 class over 1700 metres. Having his first outing since January, Meet The Punisher whose previous victory was at Maryborough in March 2010, led throughout to easily account for the favourite Bobby Maravu which shadowed him in a rate of 1-57.2. Kiwi Rage (three wide last lap from mid-field) finished third.
2 meetings on same day ■ Two harness meetings were held in Victoria on Wednesday April 24 at two of the most popular venues - Maryborough in the afternoon, and Ballarat at night. Prolific owner/breeders Dr Martin Hartnett and wife Kaye scored a unique double on the day with two fillies - Illawong Moonshine taking the 81 Days To Seelite Redwood 2-Y-0 Trotters Handicap over 1690 metres at Maryborough and Illawong Joyful the R & J Batteries Pace for C0 class over 1710 metres at Ballarat. Illawong Moonshine (Yankee Spider/Lunar Landing) trained at Parwan by Jodi Quinlan and driven by partner Craig Demmler toyed with her rivals in the juvenile event. Enjoying a sweet passage trailing the first start pacemaker Playboys Dream from barrier five after being a trifle slow to begin, Illawong Moonshine was eased away from the markers approaching the home turn to lead into the straight, scoring by 27.9 metres in a rate of 2-06.9 from Twelve Or A Dozen on debut which raced in the open from the bell, with Shining Monarch (four back the markers - one/one last lap) 2.2 metres back in third place. Illawong Joyful (Life Or Die/Illawong Julie) trained at Hopetoun Park (Bacchus Marsh) by Ross Sugars and driven by son Greg, led throughout from gate three to defeat a death-seating Charli Springfield by 4.2 metres in a rate of 1-58.4, with Galeforce Grin (one/two last lap) third. Both horses are raced in the name of Dr Hartnett who was the actual breeder of dual New Zealand Cup winner Flashing Red, although it doesn't show it in the official records.
Terific time at Tabcorp ■ Friday Night's Tabcorp Park Melton meeting was terrific for the local area, with leading reinsman Greg Sugars posting five winners on the program, four of them legs of the TAB quaddie - a feat that rarely happens, especially at Melbourne's harness headquarters. Those to score were: Veranjee, American Muscle and La Machane all trained by father Ross, plus Jaccka Clive for David Aiken and Aldebaran Turnpike for Chris Lang. Gavin Lang also enjoyed a profitable night, with a driving double, guiding Thirsty Mach to victory for Adam Kelly and Steal A Sixpence for father Graeme. Lance Justice was another to provide a winner in V C Devil who was tough after racing three wide throughout. - Len Baker
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THE GREAT GATSBY 1974/[Drama/Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern]. AUDREY HEPBURN TIMELESS COLLECTION: Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sabrina, Funny Face. THE IPCRESS FILE [1965/Thriller/Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Guy Doleman].
■ After the recent upheaval in England when 11 horses from the powerful Godolphin camp proved positive for anabolic steroids; a shudder has gone through Australian racing. Racing NSW Chief Steward Ray Murrihy and Racing Victoria's Chief Vet, Brian Stewart say a ban on steroids might be inevitable, in Australia, in light of the Godolphin scandal in England. Eleven horses trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, tested positive to steroids. It has been described as one of the greatest scandals in British racing history. Murrihy added that racing might face serious perception issues if it continued to allow the use of steroids in Australia, at odds with other bodies around the world. Australian Trainers' Association President, Colin Alderson, was not happy with the suggestion and warned of a backlash, saying sensible use of steroids had no sinister connotation, adding they were a significant cost benefit to owners. He added that racehorses need every bit of help. “You give a horse a dose of steroids to help it thrive out in the paddock; you can bring it back earlier and start earning some money for the owner(s). "This would be a complete over-reaction; an overkill." "Why should we ban steroids because of one isolated incident in the UK?"
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Top trainer David Hayes said he would comply with a ban, adding that he rarely used steroids on his horses. He did add that he felt a compromise might be the occasional use of steroids, with an application to stewards and veterinary supervision. Godolphin owner, Sheik Mohammed, is devastated by the positive tests, and his trainer, Al Zarooni, is certain to get the chop. Al Zarooni's profile has already been taken down from the Godolphin website. Plenty more to come; stay tuned.
Ideal Cup horse ■ If I have ever seen a Cups horse stand out for a feature event for something like the Caulfield Cup in October, it's definitely the
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Chris Waller-trained filly, Royal Descent. The daughter of super sire, Redoute's Choice, from the quality mare, Mulan Princess, she is a beautiful dark filly although only slight she has a big motor. Mulan Princess, her dam, won six races throughout her career, being by leading sire Kaapstad, which included four stakes events, and amassing $327,000 before being retired early for stud. Mulan Princess is a three-quarter sister to Group One winner, Golden Sword, and fellow stakes winner, Greta Hall. She is also a halfsister to Group winning sire, Falkirk, and New Zealand-based stakes winner, Luscilla. Royal Descent is the 22nd individual Group One winner for champion Arrowfield based Redoute's Choice who rounded out a massive day's racing being the Dam sire of the Doncaster winner, Sacred Falls. The runaway Oaks win of Royal Descent was one of seven stakes wins on the day for graduates of Magic Millions sales. You had to see Royal Descent's 10 lengths win to believe it, when her jockey, Nash Rawiller dashed her through on the inside at the turn into the straight, blasting the opposition away. This included; the VRC Oaks winner, Dear Demi, who came from near last. On top of this, the favorite in the Australian Oaks, Habibi,
● In the mounting yard Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 who ran fourth, had knackery, or other ways ing between $200 and won the New of being euthanised. $500 on horses who Zealand Derby prior It is a beautiful have often won good to the Oaks. story well written by money on racetracks, Royal Descent the Herald Sun's, health but had lost their zip was bred by well writer Grant Mc- and retired. known breeder and re- Arthur. The charity has tailer, Gerry Harvey. He wrote: "Seeing gained strong support She failed to bring Pandora leading pow- from her mother's partthe reserve price of erful racehorses around ner, Anthony Sword, $350,000, in the ring, We Were Champi- through his employer, falling $10,000 short ons Charity's Gatto Corporate Soand Gerry decided to Werribee base, it is lutions. race her himself. difficult to believe that Mick Gatto does a Now that is what she spent her first two lot for various charities, you call fortunate. years clinging to life in and this is yet another In my opinion I feel isolation at the Royal one. Royal Descent will Children's HospiWhy don't we call make an ideal Caul- tal, where she became on racing people to help field Cup horse, even the unforgettable face young Pandora in her Melbourne Cup. of the Good Friday quest to help our retired She has an easy rac- Appeal, dressed in gallopers? ing style, settles well, her butterfly outfit. What a worthy which is most important The family has now cause, and what a in a race like the rescued 15 thorough- lovely child. God bless Caulfield Cup, with breds by outbidding her and her family, and the pace on all the way knackery bidders at Mick too, for helping. over the 2400 metre horse auctions, spend- Ted Ryan trip.
Great story ■ There was a great story in the Herald Sun regarding a young girl who tips the scales at only 19 kilos, due to the effects of her undiagnosed condition. The young lady, Pandora Humphries, only nine years of age, has fallen in love with discarded racehorses, and with her family, are buying up where possible to save them from the
Tac tackles ‘Bool Cup
■ While he failed to show his best in two starts during the Spring Racing Carnival, connections of French import Tac De Boistron are hoping he can return to his best in Thursday’s listed $200,000 Sungold Milk Warrnambool Cup (2350m). The 60kg topweight, who boasts wins over highly rated internationals Shahwardi, Brigantin and Ivory Land in his native France, failed to fire for his new trainer Mick Kent in the Centrebet Geelong Cup (2400m) and the Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) last year. The team behind Tac De Boistron decided to bypass Saturday’s G1 Sydney Cup (3200m) at Randwick due to the firm track and part-owner Darren Dance, of Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, is hoping a rain-affected Warrnambool surface can assist the gelding on Thursday.
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Effort chases Wangoom ■ Defending champion Second Effort heads a capacity field of 16 runners plus four emergencies when he tries to go back to back in today’s $150,000 Midfield Group Wangoom Handicap (1200m) at Warrnambool. The Clinton McDonald-trained six-year-old will be aiming for his fourth straight win at Warrnambool’s famous three day May Racing Carnival after the son of Mossman broke his maiden in 2010, graduated to 0-72 class in 2011 before his triumph in the 2012 Wangoom.
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AFL FAMILY CAN BE PROUD OF ANZAC TRIBUTES Some ANZAC Day memories ■ ANZAC DAY is important to me. I have written about it before but not on a personal and family perspective. In many ways it has had a deep and meaningful influence on my life. My Dad, like millions of other sons, was my hero. But he never had a great influence on my day to day upbringing – that was left to Mum – God rest her soul. Mum was always the one to see we were on time for Sunday School and State School, handled the discipline unless it was serious when she would threaten and occasionally call upon ‘Arnold’ to mete out the punishment and suffer more than us, as Dad brought us into line. The only time growing up I learned anything other than coaching in cricket and football from Dad seemed to be always associated with his WWI mates at the Carlton-Fitzroy RSL and ANZAC Day. I had to wait my turn to be taken to the March perched on Dad’s muscled shoulders. My elder brother by five years, Vic, another hero of mine, had graduated to marching alongside Dad. We would attend a private service after the March at the statue of Simpson and his Donkey at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance in St Kilda Rd. Dad never ever talked about the War. But his mates did, about Dad’s bravery. Proudly I write after the Dawn Service. My children were present to continue the tradition as Kerrie now organises the families descendant from WWI and II veterans to carry on the service. And Vic recited the Soldiers’ Prayer ...”at the going down of the sun we will remember them”. Like all reunions I guess stories grow. A story Vic and I have treasured from Dad’s WWI mates was of Dad’s reckless dash across the battlefield of Flanders to shut down a German machine gun party. A ‘MM’ was awarded for that deed but it went to the officer. Dad’s mates were ‘dirty’ on that but Dad never mentioned it. Remarkable what childhood memories you can recall. ANZAC Day services and history were taught in our schools. We wore with pride Dad’s medals to school the day before. Today I’m told ANZAC Day and the ‘unfurling of our nation’s flag’ is not recognised in many schools in case we upset the ‘politically correct’ governments who believe we may offend our ‘multi-cultured’ society. I’m certain if we asked our ‘new comers’ they would embrace the proud remembrance of the ANZACs. Dad did talk about the “massive mistake” by the English generals in sending our young soldiers to be slaughtered at Gallipoli in Turkey. He hated the English for that. His older brother Vic served there and later met up with Dad in France. Uncle Vic’s story and death should be detailed. Suffice now to say he signed up in 1914 in Victoria at Shepparton but was ‘knocked back’ because his surname ‘Beitzel’ was too German sounding! He immediately reapplied as “Jack Conway” and was killed behind the lines when he was brought out to meet up with Dad who had just arrived from the conflict in the desert campaign. They were chatting together when flying shrapnel hit Uncle Vic in the head and killed him instantly. ★★★ In 1960 Round 2 of the VFL’s six matches was washed out on the Saturday, April 23 and two games were scheduled and Government approved for the first time on ANZAC Day. As fate would design I was in my last year of umpiring. Fitzroy defeated Carlton at Princes Park, and Melbourne defeated St Kilda at the Junction Oval. Dad was thrilled, as too Vic and I, as we felt we went to war to protect our way of life which is built around our love of sport. So ANZAC Day sport was born. In 1961 I retired from umpiring and changed to a Radio 3KZ and TV (Channels 2 and 9) and press career as a ‘specialist’ commentator. In the late 1960s there was conflict about ANZAC Day brought on by WAW – Women Against War, and the negative feelings of the Vietnam War, which most Australians were against our boys being involved and it affected the importance and interest of ANZAC Day. I opened my radio broadcast with a presentation of the importance of the ANZAC tradition. It was designed specifically toward our children, mothers and recently arrived new comers to our great country. It was emotional and hit home the message. Ron Barassi was in the broadcast box and was visibly affected because I mentioned the importance of the occasion to him because his Dad, Ron Snr., was killed at Tobruk in WWII. That message flooded the switchboard. At Ron’s bequest I opened all my subsequent broadcasts with my take on the big footy story of the week with the slogan, “’H’ Has His Say!” and the sign off was “I’m Harry Beitzel and That’s My Say!” It also led to my introduction of ‘Open Line”’which stills thrives today on all networks. People who can remember believe that talk helped restore the interest and pride in our ANZAC Day. Please take time to recall those who fought to make it possible. - Harry Beitzel
■ After The local Dawn Service and the sausage sizzle, I switched on Foxtel News and around 10am up came the Official Remembrance Service from Canberra organised by Brendon Nelson, the manager of our country’s War Memorial and associated artefacts, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the plaques honouring our war heroes. The service, the march past and Brendon Nelson’s ANZAC Day speech of respect and appreciation of our war heroes past and present was both emotional and inspiringly delivered without reference to a single note. Solemn and moving as was the occasion. The guests burst into automatic applause in appreciation of what so eloquently describe the meaning of ANZAC Day. This presentation of events was the most stirring of all the 80 annual ANZAC services I have attended. It stirred me to wonder who in Melbourne would have replaced the highly respected, late, Tony Charlton as Master of Ceremonies at the Dawn Service. [Editor notes: We believe Peter Meehan has taken on this role.] And I also thought why can’t our politicians who for a privileged period call Canberra home, act with similar dignity and respect in their home. This, to me, was the most inspiring collective to come out of the ACT in the past 30 odd years. I am proud to be Australian and be a member of a similar proud heritage. We of the AFL Family should ‘stand tall’ at our own presentation of our game on this important Day – now enhanced by the Saints and Swans in Wellington, NZ. ★★★ I am inspired to share an email from my cousin Penny Beitzel, which we’ve decided to follow-up. “Hey Harry, I look forward to your emails each week. “On the topic of Victor Beitzel, I've found quite a few records online pertaining to his enlistment, military details with the Australian Army and his remains, which are interred in France. All under the name of ‘Jack Conway’. “Do you think this should stand as part of history itself and a sign of the times, or should there be a note that he was actually Victor Beitzel? “I think there should be mention of his real name on official records. I'd be very interested in your thoughts. “I am proud to be a Beitzel and would also love to know what Kerrie thinks too. “Enjoy ANZAC Day, the one day of the year. I've just returned from the North Bondi RSL Dawn Service and I think the words spoken by a Lt.Colonel should be played to all school children at morning assembly.”
Record crowds ■ Thursday’s crowd of 93,373 for the ANZAC Day match between Essendon and Collingwood at the MCG represented the third-best crowd in VFL / AFL history for any home and away match, and the second-best crowd for any match played on ANZAC Day. Here are the leading ANZAC Day attendances in VFL/AFL history and the leading attendances for all home and away games in VFL/AFL history. Leading 10 Anzac Day Crowds 1995 - Essendon v Collingwood, 94,825.
Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel 2013 – Essendon v Collingwood, 93,373. 1977 - Richmond v Collingwood, 92,436. 2006 - Collingwood v Essendon, 91,234. 2007 - Essendon v Collingwood, 90,508. 2010 - Collingwood v Essendon, 90,070. 2011 - Essendon v Collingwood, 89,626. 2008 - Collingwood v Essendon, 88,999. 2000 - Collingwood v Essendon, 88,390. 1996 - Essendon v Collingwood, 87,549. ★★★ Leading 20 all time Home and Away crowds 1958 - Melbourne v Collingwood, 99,346 1995 - Essendon v Collingwood, 94,825. 2013 – Essendon v Collingwood, 93,373. 1981 - Hawthorn v Collingwood, 92,935. 1977 - Richmond v Collingwood, 92,436. 2000 - Carlton v Essendon, 91,571. 2006 - Collingwood v Essendon, 91,234. 1982 - Richmond v Essendon, 90,564. 2007 - Essendon v Collingwod, 90,508. 2010 - Collingwood v Essendon, 90,070. 2011 - Essendon v Collingwood, 89,626. 2008 - Collingwood v Essendon, 88,999. 2007 - Essendon v Richmond, 88,468. 2000 - Collingwood v Essendon, 88,390. 2011 - Collingwood v Carlton, 88,181. 2010 - Collingwood v Geelong Cats, 88,115. 1992 - Collingwood v Essendon, 88,066. 1995 - Essendon v Carlton, 87,984. 1989 - Geelong v Essendon, 87,653. 1993 - Essendon v Collingwood, 87,638.
Letter to Harry ■ Hello Harry. In my last email I expressed a concern that has been an issue for a while - the poor coverage on free-to-air TV of AFL games
ROUND 6 Friday, May 3 Collingwood vs. St Kilda (ES) (N) Saturday, May 4 Essendon vs. GWS GIANTS (ES) North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide (BA) Adelaide Crows vs. Hawthorn (AS) (T) Richmond vs. Geelong Cats (MCG) (N) Gold Coast Suns vs. Fremantle (MS) (N) Sunday, May 5 Sydney Swans vs. Brisbane Lions (SCG) (E) Carlton vs. Melbourne (MCG) West Coast Eagles vs. Western Bulldogs (PS) (T) Well - I am staggered that the game in New Zealand on ANZAC Day a great innovation of our great game was not being shown on free-to-air in Melbourne or regional Victoria! The AFL has surpassed itself in its arrogance and ignorance and disrespect for the general supporters who love our game. Honestly Harry, this is so disappointing. Something needs to be done about this for the sake of the game itself. People are becoming quite vocal in their disgust and anger about aspects of the management of the game. I have tried to ring the AFL to complain but the staff just prattle off excuses - they don't seem to see this as an issue. I'll leave it with you Harry. All the best, Anthony Smith, Maryborough ■ In a previous letter, Anthony said:” “I have to register my disgust at the atrocious lack of free-to-air televising of our great game. “Less than half the games are available on free-to-air. and if you don't have access to Foxtel - then BAD LUCK!”
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