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● Angela Harding (Cathy) and Luigi Lucente (Jamie) in The Last Five Years at Theatre Works from July 17-21. Photo: John E Photography ■ Tall Trees Productions, a new MelDirector, Jez Hunghanfoo, praised the bourne theatre company, is embracing Jason team working on the show. "It's a dream sceRobert Brown's The Last Five Years as its nario, being asked to work on a show like this. The script is joyous and brutally emotional at inaugural production. Brown's show is a guy-meets-girl piece that parts, the music is stunning, and Luigi and Anis made original by the unique structure; Jamie gela are captivating as performers. “They come into a scene together or apart, works from the first date to the end, but Cathy starts at the final curtain of the relationship and and they live those characters; they bring Jamie and Cathy alive every time." works backwards to the start. With the backing of a full six-piece band Suddenly a familiar tale is turned on its head, conducted by Musical Director, Evan the audience given sneak glimpses into the bright and dark corners of a love that does not last. Englezos, the show performed a short season Treble Clef Jazz Lounge in the Yarra The two characters tell their own story in at Valley in June, before moving the production their own time, gradually working towards the to St Kilda's Theatre Works. same emotional climax – his proposal in CenDate: July 17-21 tral Park – before spinning off again into their Time: Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm symmetrical stories. Price: $36 full;$30 conc and groups 10+ The multi-award winning show has been per- [plus booking fee] formed around the world since its off-BroadVenue: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St way New York in 2002, with Brown direct- Kilda ing its current off-Broadway revival and a film www.theatreworks.org.au or 9534 3388 adaptation currently in production. - Cheryl Threadgold
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Top 5 THE TOP 5 THINGS JULIA GILLARD MIGHT HAVE LEFT BEHIND IN THE PM'S OFFICE 5. Space on the walls for the 8000 mirrors the new PM will require. 4. Bill Shorten's ‘I Love Julia’ T-shirt. 3. A jacket with several knife-holes belonging to Kevin Rudd. 2. Peter Slipper's used Cab-Charge book. 1. The first bloke.
■ A sentencing error by County Court Judge Marilyn Harbison was used as a reason for convicted rapist Neville Mansfield, 51, to seek a reduced jail sentence from the Court of Appeal. Mansfield applied to the Supreme Court Judges Buchanan, Ashley and Coghlan, with counsel Mr D A Dann, saying that Judge Harbison had referred to a maximum sentence for making a threat to kill as being 10 years, whereas it was five years. The Court of Appeal that Mansfield entered a house in Shepparton, heavily disguised. He terrorised a 37-yearold mother, her 11-year-old daughter, her six-year-old son, and a 69-year-old babysitter. Mansfield grabbed in the son in a headlock, held a knife to his throat, saying to the mother: “Do as you are told or he will be hurt. I will slit his throat.” Mansfield took the mother into the kitchen, where he cut open the front of her cardigan, exposing her left breast. He cut her underwear and panthose with a knife, raping the woman digitally, orally and with his penis. During the Police investigation in 1993, a DNA swab from the victim’s vagina revealed a sperm fragment. Sixteen years later in 2007, Mansfield was required to provide a DNA sample to Queensland Police. Mansfield was charged with rape, aggravated burglary, false imprisonment, threat to kill, indecent assault and theft. Mansfield contended others could be responsible, suggesting the offender might be a brother. Forensic scientist Maxwell Jones said the DNA sample was eight trillion two hundred billion times more likely to be that of Neville Mansfield. “If the Victorian Aboriginal population was used as a comparison, it was 310 billion times more likely that (Mansfield) was the source of the DNA that another person in the Victorian Aboriginal population.” At the County Court trial, he was given a 16-year prison sentence, with minimum 12-year term. The new jail term will be 14 years, with a minimum of 11 years.
Must pay rent ■ The sum of $3464.50 of Peter Ng’s $4850 bond must be applied to unpaid rent, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered. VCAT member Silvana Wilson has determined that $785.40 be applied for garden remediation works, with just $600 being returned to Mr Ng. The money is to be paid directly to landlords Dr Will Manovel and Dr Rachel Stokes, owners of the property in Middlesex Rd, Surrey Hills. Monthly rent had been $4215, payable in advance.
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Cat theft hotspots ■ RACV Insurance says the suburbs with the most stolen car incidents in Melbourne are St Albans, Frankston and Epping. Also high on the list are Reservoir, Werribee, Craigieburn, Melton, Pakenham, South Morang, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing, Sunshine, Narre Warren, Preston, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Brunswick, St Kilda, Berwick, Sunbury, Northcote, Toorak, Essendon, Glen Waverley, Langwarrin, Lalor, Thomastown and Melton South.
Beyond The Stage ■ Visitors can uncover a range of hidden art installations, music, performance and poetry in unexpected locations this winter, including special performances in the intimate rehearsal rooms and an aural tour of the buildings, Arts Centre Melbourne’s seldom used rooms, foyers, passageways and galleries will come alive from Saturdaym July 27-Sunday, August 18.
Harold calls it a day ■ Australia's most renowned media man Harold Mitchell will quit as head of Aegis Media in early August,
RACV’s contribution ■ The Shrine of Remembrance will be the venue for a lecture toinight (Wed.) at 5.30pm for 6pm. RACV’s Wartime Contribution: WWI and WWII will be presented by Helen Stitt, Heritage Collection Curator at RACV.
Is jewellery art? ■ Bulgari will present a conversation between Amanda Triossi, jewellery historian and curator of the Bulgari Heritage Collection, and Edwina McCann, Editor of Vogue, at the National Gallery of Victoria on July 22.
To feature in program ■ Three of Australia’s greatest musical talents, Simone Young, Brett Dean and Peter Coleman-Wright will feature in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s program Simone Young Conducts Mahler this July. ■ Friday, July 26 at 8pm – Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University ■ Saturday, July 27 at 8pm and Monday, July 29 at 6.30pm – Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
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EMILY LANDS ON HER FEET
■ Award-winning American actor, coach and mentor, Howard Fine, once whispered in the ear of one of his students, 'find the why, and the how will take care of itself.' Following a successful career spanning 20 years in dancing, chorography and acting in Australia and overseas, Howard Fine's words remained etched in Emily Greenaway's heart. Having graduated at Dance World 301 in Melbourne in 1999, Emily immediately went on to perform in dozens of shows including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express in Germany, Me And My Girl in the London Palladium, hosted shows as a Dance Captain with ABC/BBC (Australia and UK) and performed onstage with Olivia Newton John for the opening night of Xanadu. At 32, now working in the automotive and property industries whilst keeping her foot in the entertainment industry with regular part-time gigs, some 10 years on, Howard's words came intoplayin2012, Emilyhadfoundherwhy. Driving through country Victoria, Emily had a vision, a simple dream of joining all the influential forces she had met or worked with over the years into one explosive workshop to benefit the positive growth of our showbiz industry; providing our young performers with an opportunity to learn and benefit from the masters who have paved the way and created the industry for which we have become internationally acclaimed
Workshop Porch Thoughts
According to Emily's 'why', in Melbourne there was limited opportunity for aspiring performers to meet, listen to and to network with some of Australia's 'Best' showbiz teachers in the one arena. Emily's 'how' followed where in April (2013) she launched Melbourne's first Best of The Best Workshop in Albert Park. Some of Australia's 'Best' dancers, choreographers and producers including the Squared Division, Dana Jolly, Sue-Ellen Shook, Paul Davis, Tim McDowell, Bobby Galinsky, Barbara Warren-Smith and Jacqui Green (to name a few) joined forces to part their skills and hands-on experience with over 150 aspiring film, television and dance students over an 'explosive' four day workshop. Emily's second Best of The Best Workshop commences on July 8 in
Off The Porch Thought For The Day Clare Dea Actress with Profile Talent Artistic Director of Meisner Melbourne "The truth sets you free! Embrace all your 'selves' without judgement. Embrace the uncomfortable and tell the truth in every moment. Stop blaming everyone else and take responsibility for every moment you have created in your life. Follow your creative impulses, not your social habits. Get out of your head! All of these concepts will be practised at The Best of the Best Workshop which I am excited to be teaching at in July."
Prahran. Over her make-shift office on a café table in Chapel St, I learnt more about Emily's 'why' and the 'how' that just keeps growing and growing. Students as young as 14 are signing up to meet and be taught techniques by professionals who inspire them. Who were some of your influences when you were their age? Australia's most awarded producer, choreographer and director David Atkins! My mum drove me all the way up to Sydney when I was 15 for high school 'work experience' because I wanted to do work experience at Dynamite Dance Studios. Sue-Ellen Shook was definitely one of my strongest mentors in full time training. How do you best explain the Best of The Best workshops? It's a program designed where aspiring entertainers can experience small group training from professionals who have walked the walk and earned their stripes in the fields. Some presenters have had over 30 years' hands-on experience. It provides training, wisdom and networking that can't be achieved anywhere else in this format in Melbourne. What is the ultimate goal of the workshops? I sum this up with four key words - Connection; Truth; Positivity; and Drive. You become who you learn from and in some instances it can actually make or break your career. I want to encourage dancers to perform 'for' the audience not 'at' the audience. This requires an element of soul connection, performing from a place of truth and tapping into their 'why' and their 'passion'. Why is this important to the future of the industry in Australia? We need to continue to build on the expertise that has made our industry what it is today amongst up and coming performers. As a nation we have to maintain the high level of industry standard that Australia has become famous for. We need to keep producing and maintaining the incredibly crucial 'positive mindset'
● Emily Greenaway Why do teachers or mentors and 'can do' attitude that has seen unknown Melbourne entertainers be- give up their time, travel from interstate and overseas to be part come major players overseas. Why are students drawn to of it? They love the experience of teachthe workshops? It's not just about how high you can ing driven and motivated students who kick and what amazing tricks you can are willing to learn and take on new do. It's important for a performer to information. truth and connection with the audience It's an environment devoid of egos. to really tell the story and to touch They enjoy working work with performers who match with what they lives. Each and every teacher appointed were giving them. The energy in the to this workshop applies the neces- room is electric! Are you planning more worksary steps to encourage these elements back into the art of dance or shops? The Summer School in January acting. By what criteria do you select is gearing up to be very exciting with the presenters? artists confirmed from the United The connection with the audience Kingdom. We have August workto really tell the story is such an inte- shops confirmed in Benalla, Albury gral part of what will separate a good and Newcastle. What is your Porch Thought performance from an exceptional one. Each and every teacher (or men- For The Day? Dream, believe, achieve and suctor) appointed believes in this and applies the necessary steps to encour- ceed. Thank you, Howard Fine. age these elements back into dance ■ The Best Of The Best Workand acting. Each mentor also infuses shop, July 8-12, The Space Dance the correct culture, being positive & Arts Studio, Prahran. mindset and skills to not only stretch For a full list of presenters, seseach student to their full potential, but sion times and tickets to market themselves correctly. www.thebestofthebest.com.au
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‘Best Of The Best’ Photo Feature
● Sue-Ellen Shook (Baby Doll - Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge)
● Tim McDowell (Managing Director Crescendo Entertainment Company)
● Susan-Ann Walker (Musical Director, Menopause The Musical)
● Kelly Aykers (Choreographer Annie, Fame, SYTYCD, The Wizard of Oz)
● Tracie Morley (Ass Director King Kong, Choir High Musical)
● Phillip Haddad (Choreographer Aria Awards, Marcia Hines, Peter Andre)
● Emily Paddon-Brown (1st cover to lead Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)
● Ian White (Ian White Management/ Centrestage Agency)
● Etienne Khoo (Choreographer - So You Think You Can Dance)
● Dana Jolly (Choreographer Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)
● Robert Sturrock (Director Industry Dance Company)
● Yvette Lee (Choreographer Australian Idol, Dancing with the Stars, SYTYCD)
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● Caroline O’Connor stars in Gypsy, being staged by The Production Company at The Arts Centre starting this Saturday. Opening night is on Wednesday, July 10
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Carbaret Festival launches
Pedal powered ■ Vika and Linda Bull (pictured) will be part of the Leaps and Bounds Yarra Music Festival, Muscycle to be held at St Ali North on the border of North Carlton, Brunswick and North Fitzroy on Sunday, July 14 from 12 Noon – 5pm. Power for the public address will be provided by pedallers. More details on the event are in Observer Showbiz, Page 9.
● Josh Levy and Fem Belling celebrate the opening of the Melbourne Cabaret Festgival. Julie Houghton has more details in the Observer Showbiz section.
Seen in Melbourne Dream Lover ● Rob and Karen Foenander
■ It seems somewhat appropriate that the Observer’s country music columnist is touring the wild west. Rob Foenander and wife Karen are at at Ningaloo, WA, on their way to Port Hedland. Rob is performing charity concerts for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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● 3AW entertainment reporter Donna Demaio was pictured with John Jarratt (Better Homes And Gardens, Wolf Creek) at Luminaire on Friday.
Yorkie stays in touch
● Melbourne theatrical writer-producer Frank Howson is thrilled with a workshop held in Sydney last week for his show, Dream Lover, the life of Bobby Darin, held for theatre owners and investors.
On holiday in Europe
● Wendy Saddington
● Who remembers ‘Yorkie’, one of the 3AK Good Guys? ‘Yorkie’ was in touch last week with the Melbourne Observer from Perth, where he is a marriage celebrant. Earlier this year, he did a three-week stint on Curtin FM, a WA radio station.
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● Toorak couple Megan and Paul Castran are on a mid-year break taking in London, Capri, Rome and Mykonos. They are pictured with Jacqui Clark at Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri.
■ A service to celebrate the life of entertainer Wendy Saddington will be held at the the St Kilda Army and Navy Club, 88 Acland S, St Kilda, Melbourne on Saturday, Juyly 13, July 2pm to 5pm. “We will celebrate the life of Wendy and mourn her passing,” said an organiser.
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The Buzz Mal Walden ‘steps down’ Stacey on air
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● Stacey Wren ■ Stacey Wren, who co-hosted her first radio breakfast show this week for 94.3 Star FM in Melbourne’s South East and 97.9 Star FM in Latrobe Valley. Stacey was announced as the new breakfast co-host of Huw & Stacey which airs 6-am9am weekdays. "We’re very excited to have someone with Stacey’s profile joining the Gippsland team," said Scott Lennox, General Manager Southern Cross Austereo Gippsland.
■ Mal Walden has announced he will ‘step down’ from presenting Ten News at the end of the year. Walden, 68, is now fronting three bulletins a week, and Stephen Quartermain will be used to anchor Thursdays and Fridays Walden has been with Channel 10 for 25 years. ■ Will Channel 7 approach Mal to ‘come home’? Mal sent a Twitter message to a fan on Monday: “Thanks for your support and memories. I am not retiring though, just stepping down at Ten.”
Under The Clocks Peter Regan at Golden Days Radio
TOP VICTORIAN ● Peter Regan with Alex Hehr at Golden Days Radio 95.7 ■ Golden Days Radio General Manager Alex Hehr this week recorded a chat with actor and singer Peter Regan. Peter came to Australia to perform in Charlie Girl in 1971 alongside Derek Nimmo and Anna Neagle. John Farnham was also in this production. Peter returned to the UK for a while and was then contacted by the late Kenn Brodziak. They wanted him to return to Australia for a role in the The Box, a TV series being made by Crawford Productions. The show ran on ATV-0 from 1974 to 1977. The interview is scheduled to be broadcast at 9am on Saturday, July 20.
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What’s On In Melbourne
Victorian football identity Shane Crawford yesterday (Tues.) rode ★ from the Nullarbor Motel to Koonalda in Western Australia, as part of his Footy Show ‘Ride To The Other Side’ fund-raiser for the ■ A media launch announcing the return of the stage show Wicked to Melbourne will be held at the Old Treasury Building on Monday (July 8). The showis returning to its original Australian home, the Regent Theatre, in 2014 for a strictly limited season, as part of its’ 10th anniversary world tour.
● Jeanne Pratt: announced as Victorian of the Year on Monday ■ Melbourne businesswoman and philanthropist Jeanne Pratt was this week announced as ‘Victorian Of The Year’, at a ceremony held at the Melbourne Town Hall. Other awards included: Young Victorian of the Year, Nicholle Hussey; Organisation, Amaze (Autism Victoria); Good Corporate Citizen,Linfox; and Victoria Day Award for the Arts, Dr Gerard Vaughan. Victoria Day celebrates the state’s independence since separation from New South Wales on July 1, 1851. ● Report, Page 10
Breast Cancer Network Australia. The Australian Centre for the Moving Image will present Great British Film, fron August to November, says publicist Donna Hillier. AFL legend Doug Hawkins will be the new Victorian coach for the E J Whitten Legends Game on Wednesday, July 10, at 8pm (Channel 9). Executive Director of Muscular Dystrophy Australia, Boris M Struk, will yesterday (Tues.) inducted as the Rotary Club of Essendon President, Comedian Paul Hogan will perform at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, for five shows, from December 11.
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Melbourne Moments ■ Newsreader Peter Hitchener will open the 95th annual exhibition of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society to be held at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery, on Tuesday, July 16. The exhibition will continue until Sunday, August 4. Information on this special event is avilable from Jenny Pihan Fine Art on 95989588 or visit www.jennypihanfineart.com.au Jenny says: “Boston, Florence, London and Melbourne have long been considered leaders in the world of traditional art. “How very fitting then that the venerable Twenty Melbourne Painters Society, stronghold of traditional val-
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ues in art, is alive and flourishing as it prepares for its 95th Annual Exhibition. “Before anybody confuses tradition with staid and conventional, it must be known that this is a Society where passions have run high, where belief in artistic principles still makes a stand. “The group first began after the tumultuous annual Presidential election of the Victorian Artists Society in 1918. “After his defeat, incensed Max Meldrum supporters called a special meeting to debate the issue. “Angry words aroused the opposition leader’s wife so much that she swiped one of the ‘Meldrumites’ with her umbrella.
“And this in an age when etiquette ruled all! Newspapers were full of the story at the time, but what followed made Australian art history. “The Meldrum supporters split from the Victorian Artists Society and immediately regrouped at his studio in Hardware Chambers, Elizabeth St, Melbourne. “With plenty of impassioned principles and similar ideas on painting, they formed their own exhibiting group, calling themselves ‘The Society of Twenty Melbourne Painters’. “Less than a year later in 1919, the breakaway group held their first exhibition. “At a later date in their history, the
name of the society changed to ‘The Twenty Melbourne Painters Society’, as we know it today. “Their determination in founding and consequent loyalty to the group ensured its success. “Since that turbulent beginning the group has maintained its identity, though affairs with the ‘Vics’ became peaceful again to the point where the group of 20 held their annual exhibitions in the historic Victorian Artists Society premises in Albert St, East Melbourne. Rivalry became a thing of the past.” ■ Jenny Pihan Fine Art on 95989588 or visit www.jenny pihanfineart.com.au
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100 Years Ago Mornington Standard Saturday, July 5, 1913 Frankston Football Club. ANNUAL BALL. The annual ball in connection with the above club eventuated on Saturday last. An energetic committee of ladies, with Miss Young as their seeretary, had the manage ment of the affair, and though the attendance was not as large as was anticipated, a most enjoyable evening was spent. The hall was beautifully decorated with green stuff and streamers of red and black (the club's colors) and the effect was charming. It was a regrettable fact that the attendance was not in keeping with the great amount of work done, especially when the object for which the dance was organised is a local club and has the interest of all residents. The unsatisfactory attendance, however, did not mar the erjoyment of those present and dancing was kept going merrily till midnight to splendid music supplied by Di Gilio's band. At mid night supper was handed round, and was thoroughly enjoyed. The secretary, Miss Young, and her committee had everything in first class order, and they accomplished a very large amount of work, the decorations to the hall alone taking many hours of strenuous labor. It is expected that the club funds will benefit to the extent of about £2 as the result of the dance. SORRENTO. Quite a gloom was cast over the town last Thursday when the news became known of the sad fatality which occurred at the Back Beach, resulting in the lose of the life of Mrs Sydney Reddish. It is surmised that she was walking close to the edge of the sea and the incoming tide caught her and swept her off her feet, and with the undertow no one would have a chance to recover themselves. The body was discovered by Cecil Hibbert.
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■ “I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn't.” - Marilyn Monroe
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Words Of The Week ■ Gardyloo! - A warning shouted before throwing water from above. ■ Gobemouche - A highly gullible person. ■ Lollygag - To move slowly, fall behind.
Your Stars with Christina La Cross ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 20) A You must try to step back today and let a loved one say what is on their mind. To continue second guessing their next move is frustrating for everyone. New flirtations start a new chapter for you. TAURUS (APR 21 - MAY 21) Instead of trying to avoid those you've had a disagreement with, why don't you try instead to have a face to face with the person involved? You'll find out they're willing to meet you half way. GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) I think you're as tried of recent atmospheres as others are. Shouldn't you therefore be the first one to mention sorting things out? A work problem can be solved via a social link if you make a call. CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) You have plenty of intrigue to keep you occupied, but you're also in danger of being blamed for starting rumours. Try to get life in order today. An important relationship will depend on it. LEO (JULY 24 - AUG 23) Friends want to get you out so you can enjoy life again, but you don't really seem to be in the mood. Dealing with emotional matters sooner rather than later opens the floodgates for fun. VIRGO (AUG 24 - SEPT 23) Too many work projects are making it hard for you to give the quality of presentation you'd like. If you know you can put something to one side, do it. Quality is better than quantity now. LIBRA (SEPT 24 - OCT 23) Friends prove overbearing as they ask you questions you suspect they already know the answers to. Should you play dumb or come clean? Today your instincts will tell you exactly what to do my friend. SCORPIO (OCT 24 - NOV 22) Family are having more of an influence over your life than normal and, although you won't initially like this fact, you will in time come to see how they can help you get what you want. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 - DEC 21) Friends want you to tell them the answer to a question you're growing bored with. If they try today you may just give in through tiredness, so avoid seeing those you would rather did not know yet. CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 20) New arrangements make your life an easier place to be. You may have to fall out with a younger face in order to make your feelings known, but it appears to be worth such a strain. AQUARIUS (JAN 21 - FEB 19) Family have not made it easy for you to clear your conscience about a past event. From today though, it's time to have your say, once and for all. Geminis prove the allies you need right now. PISCES (FEB 20 - MARCH 20) You've played along with what others want for too long. From now, you won't be able to hide your true emotions, even if you try. Some relationships go deeper, some end now. All cards are on the table.
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● Michael Mohammed Ahmad in I’m Your Man, opening September 4 at Arts House. For 18 months theatre-maker Roslyn Oades and her trusty tape recorder followed a young boxer as he prepared for a world title fight. Photo: Michael Corridore ■ Arts House has announced Season Two for 2013. Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle says: “Melbourne’s contemporary arts scene is diverse and cutting-edge, and the seven shows that make up season two at Arts House are no exception.” “One of the season’s highlights will be a copresentation between Arts House and Melbourne Festival: A Small Prometheus, a dance work by Stephanie Lake and Robin Fox that explores the consequences of small actions and the fragility of physical systems. “Arts House gives audiences the chance to experience works by established and emerging practitioners working in performance, live art, installations, and residencies. “Its aim is to create conversation and engagement across our community. I encourage you all to head to Arts House for an unforgettable experience.” The program of seven productions includes: Prompter, presented by Arts House and Hydra Poesis, August 9 – 18. The Confidence Man, presented by Arts House and Side Pony Productions, August 28 – September 1. I’m Your Man, a Belvoir production, created by Roslyn Oades, September 4 – 8. Whelping Box, presented by Arts House, Branch Nebula, Matt Prest and Clare Britton, September 4 – 8. A Small Prometheus, presented by Arts House, Melbourne Festival, Stephanie Lake and Robin Fox. October 15 – 20. Beautiful One Day, Presented by Arts House, Ilbijerri Theatre Company, Belvoir and Version 1.0, November 26 – December 1. The Hanging of Jean Lee, presented by Arts House and Andrée Greenwell, December 7 – 8. Arts House is located at the North Melbourne Town Hall. For further details visit www.artshouse.com. au or call 9322 3713. - Cheryl Threadgold
■ Wedenesday, July 3. Observer reader Yvonne James of Eaglehawk is 72. Observer reader Paul Nicholson is 63. ■ Thursday, July 4. Happy birthday to Libby Ross and Jamie Wilczek. ■ Friday, July 5. Observer reader Kim Turner of Brighton is 71. Birthday honours belong to Lyndall Tennant.
Local People
■ Publicist Kelly Tanti says Cinema Nova, Carlton, is going to screen The Best Of The St Kilda Film Festival, starting at 6.45pm on Wednesday next week (July 10). ■ Melbourne entertainer Bert Newton is about to start rehearsals for Grease: The Musical which opens next month at the Lyric Theatre in Brisbane. After a Sydney season, the show will open at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne, on Thursday, January 2. ■ The Atheist Foundation of Australia is this week announcing the retirement of President David Nicholls and Magazine Editor Lee Holmes. ■ Kate Eichler, Publicity Assistant at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, says next month’s attractions include Mozart And Strauss Favourites, to be staged at Hamer Hall on Thursday-Friday, August 1-2. The Russian Festival will be held on August 7; Petrushka will be staged at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday, August 10; and the same venue will feature The Rite Of Spring on Tuesday, August 13. ■ Gender-bending music theatre blockbuster Twisted Broadway makes its debut at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse on Monday July 22. All proceeds going to Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Headlining the line-up are Trevor Ashley and Erika Heynatz. ■ Michelle Mashado from Narre Warren has won the Telstra NetMum Award.
What’s On ■ The Barefoot Fiddler will be staged at Hamer Hall on Sunday, July 21 at 3pm, and Monday, July 22 at 8pm. The event features Patricia Kopatchinskaja, guest director and violin; Helena Rathbone, violin; and Rebecca Chan, violin. ■ An outstanding cast has been assembled to star in ANZAC Girls (ABC-TV), including Georgia Flood (House Husbands, Wentworth, Tangle), Antonia Prebble (Outrageous Fortune, The Blue Rose, Super City), Laura Brent (A Few Best Men, Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader), Anna McGahan (House Husbands) and Caroline Craig (Underbelly, Dangerous Remedy, Blue Heelers).
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Briefs Book fury
THE BARREL ‘Never pick a fight with a man who buys ink by the barrel and paper by the ton.’ The real Julia rocks
● Graeme Hoy ■ Convicted Chartwell fraudster Graeme Hoy has written a book from inside his prison cell and had it published online, angering his victims. The Geelong Advertsier reports His self-published book The Lynch Mob List; Chartwell, The Alleged Fraud Revisited: How The Justice System Got It So Wrong was published last week on Kindle, an book sales website, for $9.99 per copy.
ABC anger
● Jill Meagher ■ Staff at Melbourne's ABC Radio 774 are reportedly angered at the dismissal of Sky Condon who was a close friend of murder victim Jill Meagher, says Radio Info. Staff have criticised station manager Cath Hurley, reports say.
● Kristina Brew portrays Miranda Grey in The Collector, being presented from July 24-August 3 at the Collingwood Underground Arts Park. ■ Independent Melbourne theatre company The Artisan Collective presents the Australian premiere of The Collector, from July 24-August 3 at 7.30pm at the Collingwood Underground Arts Park. Adapted by Kristina Brew from John Fowles’s bestselling novel The Collector, this tale of obsessive love is now being brought to the stage under the direction of Ben Pfeiffer and performed by Kristina Brew and ● Turn To Page 97 Tristan Meecham.
● Emily Hall as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, opening at the Frankston Arts Centre on July 19. Photo: Mike Fletcher ■ PLOS Musical Productions presents Little Shop Of Horrors on July 19, 20, 25, 26 at 8pm, July 21, 27 at 2pm at the Frankston Arts Centre. The show is directed by Danny Ginsberg, with musical direction by Sue Fletcher and choreography by Steve Rostron. Bookings: 9784 1060 www.plos.asn.au
‘ALADDIN JR’ AT ELTHAM
■ Eltham Little Theatre presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. on July 12, 13, 19, 20, with Sunday matinees on July 14 and 21 at Eltham Little Theatre, 1603 Main Rd, Research. Directed by John Leahy, this stage adaptation of the Disney hit is filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides. Favorite characters include Aladdin, Jasmine, and, of course, the Genie. Tickets: $22.50 full, $17.50 concession. Bookings: 9437 1574 or email eltboxoffice@ gmail.com
Melbourne Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson
● Joan Kirner with Julia Gillard ■ Now that Julia Gillard has been voted out of the Prime Minister’s office, The Barrel can print this photo of Australia’s nest known ‘ranga’ on the dance floor ... without us risking being called political. The photo is said to have been taken at the 60th birthday party of then-Victorian Premier Joan Kirner at the Plaza Ballroom in 1998. It shows Ms Gillard, in black leather mini-skirt, and cleavage-exposing T-shirt, dancing to I Love Rock N Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Virgo birthday buddies
● Kess Huggins, Olivia Hughes and Emily Strauss. In Eltham Little Theatre's Aladdin Jr., opening on July 12. Photo: Candice Brittain
Ordered out ■ Tenant Troy Dolheguy has been told to vacate rented premises within 14 dyas - otherwise he could be forcibly evicted by a member of the Victoria Police. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Robert Buchanan issued the order, following upon another order dated May 18 last year. Dolheguy has fought the order relating to a three-bedroom house controlled by the Director of Housing. It was alleged Dolheguy threw eggs at a neighbour’s premises, shouted abuse, approached a neighbour with a steel bar, and yelled abuse.
● Kevin Rudd with Suzanne Carbone ■ Amongst those happy to be photographed with newly-returned Prime Minister Kevin Rudd this year has been Age reporter Suzanne Carbone. The fellow Virgos share birthdays on September 21, and were pictured earlier this year in the 3AW studios when Kevin 13 (also known as Kevin 07) made a guest appearance on the breakfast radio show hosted by Ross Stevenson and John Burns. Ms Carbone, who works on Level 2 of Fairfax Media’s Media House at Docklands, was able to access the radio station on Level 7, using her company ID pass ... and persuade Kevin from Queensland to pose alongside. The Barrel is unable to ascertain if Ms Carbone went to the same effort for a ‘selfie’ with Sisterhood sista, Julia from Altona.
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● Jeanne Pratt ■ Monday’s announcement that Jeanne Pratt is Victorian Of The Year is a splendid one. Jeanne is the widow of the industrialist, Richard Pratt. She immigrated to Australia in the 1930s following the onset of Nazism in Germany (her family had originated in Poland). She was a career journalist for some years and as well as working in the print media (Consolidated Press, from 1959), she was a journalist in GTV9 current affairs. Later she was a regular in the program No Man's Land from1975 to 1977.
Benefactor ■ Jeanne Pratt has maintained an active interest in the arts which stemmed from her background in Europe and her involvement in university theatre. Jeanne Pratt has been an important benefactor of the Arts for more than thirty years. Her particular interest has been live theatre but she has also supported non-theatre areas such as fine arts and arts education in schools. She has been on the Board of the Arts Victoria for more than 25 years. She is a member of the board of Opera Victoria and the benefactor of many galleries, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Heidi Gallery in Heidelberg.
Honours ■ Jeanne is probably best known as Chairman of The Production Company. Jeanne won the Variety International Humanitarian Award in 2004, won the Woodrow Wilson Award, and in 2002 was made an AC in the Order of Australia. Congratulations to Jeanne - a good friend of the arts across the state of Victoria.
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On show
Di away
■ Artist Eolo Paul Bottaro has an exhibition starting at the James Makin Gallery, 67 Cambridge St, Collingwood, opening aT 6pm on Thursday, July 18. The exhibition will be opened by artist, Dr Phillip Hunter.
■ Observer columnist Di Rolle is away on midyear leave, and will return this month.
Radio win ■ Community radio stations have won Federal Government funding to continue digital radio broadcasts.
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Observer Treasury Thought For The Week ■ “Speak when you are angry and you will probably make the best speech you will ever regret.”
Observer Curmudgeon ■ “A positive attitude is like any other habit. The longer you have it, the stronger it becomes.”
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Nancy Cato ● Nancy Cato has penned a beautiful letter to her grand-daughters. We reproduce the letter, with kind permission of nofibs. com.au - where Nancy’s work was first published this week by editor Margo Kingston. Nancy introduces herself: “I suppose because of the nature of television I am mostly known for my role as presenter of two Australian national children's TV programs in the late 60s Magic Circle Club and Adventure Island. But I've also been a professional actor, script-writer, worked with Aboriginal women in Alice Springs, developed an Arts Centre and raised four children. This is my first foray into the world of blogging which is a natural extension of my becoming a Twitter addict! ■ My darling Granddaughters Olivia and Hannah, You are now 4 and 2 years old respectively and as my Nanna (your Great Great Grandmother) and I started to discuss matters of great importance when I reached the age of 5, I’m making sure I pass on this family tradition in plenty of time! And today I want to tell you about Julia. You’ve heard me talk about her lots, and up until Wednesday, June 26, 2013, she was our Prime Minister. Yes – our first female Prime Minister. But first let me give you a little bit of background so you understand the historical importance of that fact. It was in 1945 when my Nanna broached the subject of ‘Being a Lady’, largely, I suspect because she could see I loved getting my knees dirty on the river bank and kicking a football and playing marbles in the mud. But I can assure you, as soon as she felt she’d done her duty by directing me to include more ‘ladylike’ pursuits in my daily routine our discussions turned to ‘Being a Woman’. Now you two will remember I’ve talked to you about the political discussions I had at the age of 5 with my Dad (your Great Grandfather). Remember I talked to you about the need to care about people living in poverty, or those living in fear of their lives or having nothing? And remember I talked to you about voting, and how lucky we are here because we all get a chance to have a say in how our country is run? And that it’s called Democracy? Well! Can you believe that when my Nanna was old enough to vote, she wasn’t allowed to? Do you know why? No Hannah, it wasn’t because she’d been naughty. It was because she was a Woman. Yes – a woman, just like the two of you will be one day. Back then, women were not considered to be equal in importance to men, and you know what? Some people still believe that – even today! Yes – I know, Olivia! It is silly. And yes, you’re quite right, it is wrong. But history tells us that every few years someone is born to help the world overcome its foibles and ignorance. (I’ll send you a separate list of names you can Google – names like Nelson Mandela for one.) ● Turn To Page 20
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Confidential Melbourne
Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless
VENTURA BUS LINES LOSES $2.9 MIL. LAND TAX CASE Not to work with children
Bitch Melbourne’s Secrets
Station loses Magic touch
■ The downward ratings spiral of Melbourne radio station Magic 1278 has been highlighted in a presentation by its boss, Fairfax Radio CEO Adam Lang. A graph in the presentation shows one-third of the station’s audience, aged 10+, being lost in just 12 months. One-half of Magic’s listeners, aged 35-54, switch off in the same time period. The figures are contained in a document, Leading The Change, presented to investors. Each Fairfax Media division presented progress reports about their business units to shareholders. Lang was bullish on the radio strategy, pointing to Fairfax's share of commercial radio advertising revenue since he implemented his strategic changes, since taking over from former General Manager Graham Mott. The Radio Today website says Lang told the audience that Fairfax Radio aims to be the "number one information and entertainment radio network in Australia" through targeting 'The Influencers' the eight million Australians aged 35-64.
■ Melbourne bus company, Ventura Motors, has lost a Tribunal case that will see it paying an extra $2,995,452 in land tax. Ventura took the matter to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal after the State Revenue Office disallowed the land tax appeal on depots at Doncaster and North Fitzroy. Ventura argued that its National Bus Company subsidiary was ‘licensee’ of the land rather than ‘lessee’. VCAT Senior Member Robert Davies said the land was owned by
Victorian government department in charge of public transport. Lawyers argued that the properties were exempt from land tax because Crown Land is exempt. Mr Davis determined that National, a related company in the Ventura group, could be deemed to be the property owner, and had “exclusive possession”. ■ It has been a tough year financially for the Ventura group. French company Transdev won the contract to run services currently won the contract operated for busy routes operated by Ventura.
SUSPENDED DENTIST PLANS TO RE-APPLY ■ Victorian dentist, Dr Brett Powell, who was struck off for 12 months after being found guilty of unprofessional conduct and professional misconduct, plans to re-apply for entry to his profession. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard that Dr Powell’s registration was cancelled in 2010. He had been first registered in 1996. The VCAT panel - comprising member Elizabeth Wentworth and Drs B Keith and A Dickinson - was told that Dr Powell intends to make application “in the near future”. The Tribunal heard that during a time of “very stressful personal circumstances”, Dr Powell had “walked away” from his practice without informing the Dental Practice Board of Victoria. He had told VCAT that he had been overwhelmed by an “abusive relationship”, and the illness of both his parents. Complaints were made that Dr Powell was not present for an appointment, failed to complete dental treatment for patients, failed to respond to attempts by patients to contact him, and failed to respond to Board requests for information. Dr Powell admitted issuing bills of $300 to a patient, and $1500 to Medicare, totalling $1800 for completion of dentures not provided. He later refunded these amounts. He had been reprimanded and fined $8000. Dr Powell said he had wallowed in sorrow, but selfhelp courses had helped him.
■ The Catholic Education Office has been involved in a Tribunal case where East Melbourne residents objected to a liquor licence being allowed for church premises at the corner of Victoria Pde and Hoddle St. ● Adam Lang, Fairfax Radio CEO
■ A country Victorian man has been denied ‘Working With Children’ approval by the Department of Justice. The man, cited only as ‘TLM’ in Victorian Civil and Administrative paperwork, has a lengthy history of ofences. Acting President Judge Macnamara affirmed earlier decisions to disallow a permit. The man may not re-apply for five years. ‘TLM’, who suffered brain injury, said he was in talks with his local Anglican priest about joining the clergy. He has prior convictions for assault and arson.
Rumour Mill
Hear It Here First
Newsroom bombshells ■ July 3 ... a new financial year ... and you thought all the Melbourne newsroom sackings/’redundancies’ were over. There couldn’t possibly be any more. Hang on to your hats.
Whispers
No deal
● Andrew O’Keefe ■ Deal Or No Deal host (and Weekend Sunrise co-anchor) Andrew O’Keefe might not be as hot as he once was at the Seven Network, now that Deal is sinking in the ratings.
Rumours
● Melissa Doyle ■ Seven Network insider suggests that rumours that Sunrise host Melissa Doyle fronting the 4.30pm news, or a current afairs show on digital channel 7TWO, would only be shortterm ... and that her real destination is the 6pm-7pm timeslot. Mel is at the top of the network’s Q-scores ... Seven is not going to waste Mel on the sidelines.
To Court
Some blame gremlins ■ Twice last week, Today Tonight host Helen Kapalos was made to silly on-air, through production errors that were not of her doing. In the first incident, the cameras swung on Helen during the middle of a story midway through presentation. In the second spot, Helen was left to front 90 seconds of mayhem with ● Helen Kapalos no script, conflicting instructions through her ear-piece from producers, broken links to Canberra ... Channel 7 insiders ponder if the gremlins have an agenda ... especially with Melissa Doyle’s return soon to prime-time news.
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■ St Monica’s College has asked for a 9.15am Melbourne Magistrates’ Court session this morning (Wed.) to make a civil claim against Natalie Alicia, alleging “monies due”.
Best seller ■ The Stalking Of Julia Gillard by Kerry Anne Walsh was released yesterday (Tues.).
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The Hitch-Hikers Guide to Freemasonry
Ken Foggie named as a hero
● Freemason Ken Foggie has been labelled in the Leader as a hero ■ Ken Foggie, Past Master of Lodge of Orana No. 836 has recently received notoriety and been labelled a hero via the Diamond Valley Leader on June 5. Ken, a long-time donor of blood and plasma has just made his 501st donation, having started giving blood voluntarily in 1965. It was only until 1980 that Ken was advised that he had strong antibodies in his plasma, that he also became a plasma donor. "There's really nothing to fear if you go along and I'd be happy to speak to anyone about it", Ken said. At Ken's 450th donation he was honoured with a special ceremony where he was able to meet people who rely on blood and plasma donations. "There was one young girl who was 16 who needs transfusions once a fortnight. Without them she wouldn't be here,” Ken said. Ken has potentially saved the lives of 1500 people by simply rolling up his sleeve every couple of weeks. Ken said that he doesn't even feel the needles
any more, and has committed to donating until he is 80 years old.
● Chapter One. By Justin White, Manager, Member Operations ■ So who are Freemasons, and what do they They also use the Lodge buildings to train do? younger members. The Lodge building is often Freemasons are men who have joined a fra- used to hold fundraising and public relations ternity, and who refer to themselves as Free- events that are open to non-members and inmasons. Much similar to those that join Rotary who vited guests, like trivia nights, movie nights, sportsman's nights and much more. call themselves Rotarians! Freemasons do a lot of work for charities, The main principles of Freemasonry insist that each member shows tolerance, respect, including holding and participating in various compassion and kindness in his actions toward fund raisers within the community to promote others; practises charity and care for the com- charitable causes. munity as a whole; and strives to achieve high To become a member, a candidate must satmoral standards in his own personal life. isfactorily meet all specific criteria. He must Honour and integrity are at the core of the be at least the minimum age of 18; be of good Masonic belief system. morals and good reputation; believe in a SuMembers are obligated to practice self-con- preme Being; he must apply of his own free will, trol and treat the people around them with re- and be unanimously elected by Lodge members. spect, regardless of their own personal opinion Applications will usually be considered by a of that person. membership committee, who will hold an inMasons can be a very secretive lot, however much of the 'secret' information has been terview with the candidate, and formally report back to the Lodge, before the admission propublicised and is a myth! The Lodge buildings are clearly marked on cess is allowed to begin. the outside, address and phone numbers listed Membership is on the rise, and there has in the phone book, the public can attend Lodge never been a better time to become a Freemaevents, their websites even includes an ‘Up- son here in Victoria. As a result, there is much coming Events’ page and Freemasons have a good information to be found on strong social media presence on Facebook and www.freemasonsvic.net.au Twitter! For more information contact the FreemaMeetings are held at the Lodge, where Lodge sons Victoria membership team at business and upcoming activities are discussed much the same as a committee, but with some membership@freemasonsvic.net.au or call 1800Freemason today! ceremony.
First Leaders of Freemasonry in Victoria George Brunswick Smyth
■ On December 23 1839, some 4½ years after colonisation in the area which was to expand into the city of Melbourne, 21 Freemasons (presumably called together by word of mouth) met together and drew up a petition to form a Masonic Lodge. The petition was sent to Sydney for the Provincial Grand Master (resident there) to approve, as at the time Freemasonry in the 'Port Phillip District' was under the control of the Colony of New South Wales. For the meantime the Provincial Grand Master granted the Freemasons of the 'Port Phillip District' a special dispensation warrant, which allowed them to meet as a Lodge until the actual warrant arrived from London.
It is recorded that one of the Freemasons of that petition brought the dispensation warrant back to Melbourne from Sydney on horseback, so the Lodge could commence meeting officially as soon as possible. George Brunswick Smythe, was the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge and the horseback rider who delivered the dispensation warrant to Melbourne. Captain George Brunswick Smythe was the officer in charge of Police in the 'Port Phillip District'. By 1843 he had returned to England, but evenHe gave a oration at the consecration of the tually he moved back to Australia, settling in Fitzroy first Masonic Lodge, but his position of magis- and his memory is perpetuated in Melbourne by trate for the district prevented him from attend- Brunswick Street. ing and further meetings. * Excerpts taking fren A Century of Union.
News from the June ‘Quarterly Communication’ ■ Wednesday June 19 was the second Quarterly Communication for Freemasons Victoria in 2013. It was a little bit more special as this was the first time the 2013 Grand Ceremonial Team were custodians of the ceremonial component of the night. With more than 400 Freemasons in attendance in the iconic Dallas Brooks Auditorium, and with the communication being streamed live to regional Masonic centres in Warrnambool, Mildura, Shepparton and Ballarat, the communication started with the pomp and ceremony that is attached with every Grand Lodge Communication. It was exactly 7.30pm when the heralds trumpets sounded and the Grand procession of Victoria's Grand Officers entered the Communication in traditional form. With a welcome from the Most Worshipful Grand Master Bob Jones, to those present and all those watching the live stream over the internet, the communication started with the normal statutory items. A notice of motion was put forward by the Grand Registrar John Molnar to amend rule 4 of the book of constitutions by adding the following phrase "always taking care that the antient landmarks of the Order be preserved". While the question of ‘Landmarks’ is an open one, this terminology was in our previous consti-
tutions for many years. Worshipful Brother Ian Buckingham, Chairman of the Board of Royal Freemasons was then invited to address the communication with his report for the Royal Freemasons Homes. A highlight was the June appeal to raise funds to replace the busses that assist the residents of the homes. The majority of residents who regularly use the busses receive 'high' level of care, and up to 50 per cent of those residents who use the buses need wheelchair access. The need of two new busses reflect the changing needs of the residents and more importantly new safety features of to keep both residents and staff safe. In conjunction with Freemasons Victoria's Board of Benevolence, Worshipful Brother Chris Lambis, a member of Lodge Amicus, presented both the St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research and Make-A-Wish Australia, with cheques of both $55,000 each after Lodge Amicus's highly successful 'My Fair Lady Ball'. The auditorium lights went down, and the jumbo screen entertained everyone with a best of 'Freemasons: The Inside Story, Freemasons Victoria's hit new TV show on Channel 31, included was a spotlight with the show’s main presenter Wes Turnbull, and the show's Executive Producer Mr Bruce Trengrove and Director Mr
● The Grand Procession at the June ‘Quarterly Communication’ Marcus Georgiades. Master Bob Jones, the Grand Lodge was closed Finally after the presentations of certificates and members retired to the Victoria Ballroom of competency, and an address by the Grand for an evening supper.
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HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME INDUCTS 2500 STAR TH
From my suite at the Ramada Hotel and suites comes this week's news.
Jenny from the block hits Hollywood
● Jennifer Lopez ■ The multi-talented Jennifer Lopez received the Walk of Fame's 2500th star, a momentous occasion for Hollywood and the 53 year-old historical landmark. While much has changed since film director and producer Stanley Kramer received the first star on March 28, 1960, the internationally recognised Walk continues to grow as a tourist destination. The Walk of Fame stars are given to those entertainers from motion pictures, television, recording and radio.
New York fired up for festival
■ New York City is gearing up for the gigantic Fourth of July weekend. The Statue of Liberty, which has been closed since the run in with Hurricane Sandy, reopens July 4. All 14 miles of NYC beaches, including Coney Island in Brooklyn and the Rockaways in Queens are open for business. The annual Fourth of July Fireworks, billed as the largest display in the USA, this year features a "collaboration" with Usher. The entertainer created the design and musical accompaniment for the show, called It Began With a Spark.
● Lisa Vanderpump
Beverly Hills housewife Lisa Vanderpump’s hot restaurant
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From my Suite at the Ramada Plaza Complex on Santa Monica Blvd Disney studios name stage after star
● Fireworks on July 4
■ The stage at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank where The Mickey Mouse Club was filmed is now officially the Annette Funicello Stage. The Mouseketeer turned movie star died in April at the age of 70. Most boys confessed to having a crush on Funicello when they were growing up, as many who watched the perky brunette on TV did. Former Mouseketeers and Mickey Mouse himself also participated in the dedication. Frankie Avalon, Richard Sherman and Leonard Maltin were among those honouring the late actress. Julie Andrews is the only other entertainer to have a namesake stage at Disney Studios.
It’s Retail Therapt Time
● Usher
Melbourne journalist teaching the Americans ■ Former Channel 7 News journalist Sandy Kaye is staying at the Ramada Hotel and Suites and in the middle of her stay, Sandy flies off to Houston, Texas to train American Petroleum workers on risk management, media training and crisis communication. Sandy is one of Australia's most respected media and presentation skills trainers/coaches, with clients from government, global corporations and small business as well as artists, authors, entertainers and politicians to name just a few. If you require Sandy Kaye to help your business check out www.sandykayepresents.com.au
● Sandy Kaye
Special holiday offer from the Ramada Hotel and Suites
● The Beverley Center ■ Located close to (within walking distance) the Ramada Hotel and Suites is the Vereley Center. Southern California's premier fashion destination, the Beverly Center has 160 distinctive specialty boutiques reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles making the Beverly Center a unique shopping destination. For more information and hours of operation please visit www.beverlycenter.com
■ Only five minutes walk from the Ramada Hotel and Suites is Beverly Hills Housewife star Lisa Vanderpump's hot new restaurant called ‘SUR Restaurant and Bar’ It is ideally located at 606 to 614 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood. A high-end restaurant to the Beverly Hills hip crowd and is also appealing to the Happy Hour gang as well with appetizers and cocktails for $5 between 5.30pm to 7.30pm. You can call for a reservation: (310) 289 2824 Or check it out on the web at www.surrestaurantandbar.com
● Annette Funicello
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■ I have managed to secure a terrific holiday deal for all readers of the Melbourne Observer. When you are planning your trip to California, come and stay at the Ramada Hotel and Suites, 8585 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood. Please mention ‘Melbourne Observer’ when you book and you will receive the SPECIAL RATE of the day. Please contact: Joanna at info@ramadaweho.com Till next week, Happy Holidays, Gavin Wood
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■ It is hard to believe that Kamahl has been singing in Australia since 1958 and is still performing. I have always admired his rich baritone voice and the way he presents himself. Kandiah Kamalesvaran was born in Malaysia in 1934 and grew up in Kuala Lumpur. Kandiah was the second eldest in a family of six children. He came to Australia when he was 19 to study at Kings College in Adelaide. When he began his singing career he adopted the stage name of Kamahl. Kamahl started out singing the songs of Nat King Cole. He actually met his idol and performed one of Nat's hit songs Nature Boy for him. Kamahl was regular singer on the television show In Adelaide Tonight and this led to appearances on national television shows. He married his wife Sahodra in 1966 and they are very proud of the family they have raised during their marriage. By 1967 Kamahl was performing at a major Sydney hotel and signed to a recording contract with Phonogram Records. It has been an amazing recording career - his first album A Voice to Remember in 1967 was successful and over the years Kamahl has released more than 80 albums in Australia alone. His albums have sold in many countries across the world. I am not sure if Australians are aware how
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Whatever Happened To ... Kamahl By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM popular Kamahl has been internationally. His singles and albums have sold 10 million copies throughout the world in the US, Canada, Britain, South America, Germany, Malaysia and many other countries. Kamahl had a hit with the song The Sounds Of Goodbye in 1969 but his biggest selling single was The Elephant Song which went to the top of the hit parade in Holland in 1975. Kamahl has sung at Carnegie Hall, the London Palladium and has also performed in Royal Command Performances. I have interviewed Kamahl for radio on several occasions. In 1992 we recorded an interview backstage at the Melbourne Town Hall and as we finished up Kamahl asked my producer
● Kamahl with Kevin Trask Jackie Maud-Cameron and I if we could help with his bags as he had a bad back. Kamahl walked in front carrying nothing as Jackie and I struggled out into Swanston St where he hailed a taxi and we shoved his bags into the taxi boot.
Jackie and I still laugh about the time we carried Kamahl's luggage. In 2011 Kamahl met US President Barack Obama at a State Dinner in Canberra and was so moved that he said "When I shook hands with President Obama, I told him, with all due humility, that 'I have been a staunch supporter of yours since you first came to political office, and your words have always left me spellbound … and sometimes tear-bound' Kamahl recorded a beautiful spoken reading of The Gettysburg Address in the President's honour and it can be purchased from Kamahl's official website at www.kamahl.com Kamahl was a regular on television shows such as Hey Hey It's Saturday. He has also acted in films such as Ned Kelly, Harvie Krumpet, and Fat Pizza and played a character in the television series Offspring. Over the years Kamahl has received many awards and rightly so. He has been a survivor in Australian showbusiness and is not afraid to try anything. Next year Kamahl will celebrate his 80th birthday. - Kevin Trask The Time Tunnel - with Bruce & PhilSundays at 8.20pm on 3AW That's Entertainment - 96.5FM Sundays at 12 Noon 96.5FM is streaming on the internet. To listen, go to www.innerfm.org.au and follow the prompts.
FIRED SIX ROUNDS INTO HOON CARS ■ It doesn't matter where I am in Australia, I always notice evidence of hoon driving - winding and wriggly tyre tracks all over the road. I often hear such idiots. My primary emotion is anger - I fantasise leaping out of bed, reaching for an imaginary 12 gauge, rushing out and blasting away at them. And that's exactly what happened last week in Darwin. After continually experiencing hooning and burn-outs past his house in the rural area, one gentleman had had enough, so out he went at about 11pm one night recently, and fired six shots into two of the offending cars. The police were obviously summoned, and he was arrested, whilst the offenders proudly displayed their exploits on the net, vowing to continue their activities. I'm with the 12-gauge man.
■ Once in my life, decades ago, I was a drink driver. Since then, I have fastidiously avoided this behaviour. I carry a breathalyser to make sure I'm always OK - if I'm not, it's a cab or a sleep. Knowing the proclivity some Territorians have for the demon drink, I can imagine that magistrates would be privy to some interesting tales of inebriated drivers taking the wheel. Magistrate Greg Borchers is one such - he must have seen countless cases of such stupidity in his career. Last week he claimed that the worst, most dangerous case he had ever witnessed was appearing before him. One Francis Warren, from Titchikala, a community out of Alice, was pulled over for a RBT one evening in Todd St. He was charged with unlicensed driving, and driving an unregistered and unroadworthy vehicle. And on a rainy night with highly slippery roads. Police also noticed a 10-month-old baby girl unrestrained in the lap of a passenger in the back seat. His reading? 0.315 ■ When I was digging for black opals, my mining partner, "Big Jim" Glass, was driving our old International tipper up to Lightning Ridge on one occasion. During the 750 miles, there are always many creatures encountered - kangaroos, emus, foxes, feral cats, and countless mobs of birds. He drove through a flock of galahs, which scattered upon his approach.
been a gemstone devotee. However, that passion has restricted itself to one species - opals. I know next to nothing about other sparklers. However, just out of Alice Springs in the Harts Range there is a gem field called Gemtree, which I have visited a few times. I first went up with a mate of mine from Coober Pedy, American George, who spent six months of the year digging for opals, and the rest back in the US. He loved all gemstones, so talked me into a night in my swag to scratch around for zircons and garnets, both of which occur in this area. I hired a sieve and shovelled dirt up from the appropriate area, all the while finding tiny gemstones, not of any value but nevertheless interesting. Then we moved on to another spot to dig up some garnets, also lots of little pieces. Occasionally larger rocks are diswith Nick Le Souef covered, and as a result tourists, especially rockhounds, visit from all over Lightning Ridge Opals Australia. 175 Flinders Lane, A couple of Victorians, Sue and Melbourne Graeme MacDonald, struck it rich Phone 9654 4444 the other day when they unearthed a 15 www.opals.net.au carat zircon lurking in the dust. It's apparently worth about $25,000, A few were a little slow in getting but they're having it cut and polished out of the way, and nudged the truck, on the spot, to eventually dangle round but Jim thought no more about them. Sue's neck. When he reached the Ridge many hours later, he detected a noise coming ■ My mate Ted Egan, in a past life from under the bonnet - a screech ac- before he became a star of stage and tually, and located one of the hapless screen, then Administrator (Goverbirds which had managed to entrap it- nor) of the NT, was in charge of the self in the grille. community of Yuendumu, a couple of It was most indignant about its hundred kilometres north west of Alice plight, but otherwise intact. Jim man- Springs aged to safely pry it out, and off it flew On my first trip to Alice about 30 to its new home. years ago I was looking for a hill full of A similar situation arose just last opal. week out of Darwin. Bernard Price A friend of mine in the US had "seen" was driving 500 kms home from a footy it in repeated dreams ("visions" she match with the Maningrida All claimed, but that's another story!) Stars, and came to the Liverpool Then I briefly visited the community. River Crossing. It is out in the beautiful and harsh typiUpon emerging from the water, he cal Outback country, interspersed by noticed that a metre-long Barra had hazy blue Namatjira-type distant hills. trapped itself in the bull bar. It's recently been in the national news Whilst this creature didn't squawk, for all the wrong reasons - because a it was quickly removed from its "trap", famous footballer, Liam Jarrah, is and welcomed into Bernard's arms. connected to family out there, and the Fed him and a few of his mates that spotlight has fallen on him. night. I don't follow football, so don't have any interest in him per se, but I do fol■ Since I dug my first hole at low Aboriginal affairs, so it's been so Andamooka about 50 years ago, I've sad for me to see the disintegration of
The Outback Legend
● Ted Egan, former NT Administrator this community, with a virtual civil war August. Teams from communities all over raging for a few years. Now, however, it appears that there the Centre will come together as they is light at the end of the tunnel, and it's play basketball and softball, and, of course, footy. thanks to footy. So hopefully many positive goals, There have been serious peace negotiations between the warring camps, both real and metaphorical, will be and the annual sports weekend, which scored. - Nick Le Souef was cancelled last year because of the ‘The Outback Legend’ violence, has been rescheduled for this
Churchill Fellowships announced ■ A total of 23 men and women from Victoria are preparing to undertake a diverse range of research projects around the world after being awarded 2013 Churchill Fellowships. The successful projects from Victoria include: Lucinda Adams, Melbourne, to address the negative impact of laws regulating public space on people experiencing homelessness - USA, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, UK. Duncan Ashby, Geelong. To determine how Australian farm succession and productivity can be enhanced through improved leasing practices UK, USA, Canada. Narelle Beer, Oakleigh. To undertake specialised training in the development and execution of integrity testing in policing USA, UK. Timothy Bignell, Brown Hill. To obtain advanced skills and knowledge in traditional blacksmithing practices through international exposure - Italy, France, UK, Ireland. Dr Soren Blau, Camberwell. The Sir William Kilpatrick Churchill Fellowship to study technical aspects of analysis and interpretation of skeletal trauma in medico-legal investigations - Peru, USA. Dr Megan Cardamone, Blackwood. To undertake a study tour of Indigenous (Native) digital museum and heritage projects – USA. Lauren Caulfield, Coburg. To research community-based safety projects and strategies to combat gender violence - USA. Dane Cody, Brunswick East. To study the latest technology and techniques in location sound recording - USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand. Mark Collins, Macleod. To improve motorcycle rider safety by updating training methods and curricula in Australia Japan, UK, Netherlands, Austria, USA. Luke Cornish, Richmond. To establish an international recognition of Australian stencil art through networking and collaborating with highly successful artists - UK, France, USA. Other winners are: Ian de Cruz, Carlton; Dr Marilyn Di Stefano, Northcote; Linda Gyorki, North Melbourne; Michelle Harvey, Grovedale; Christopher Mercer, Glenrowan; Matthew Pfahlert, Becchworth; Gary Ryan, Werribee; Russell Shields, Yarraville; Dr Nataliya Shkuratova , North Caulfield; Fiona Smith, Fitzroy North; Efterpi Soropos, Clifton Hill; Julie Whitfield, Kangaroo Flat; and Dr Erica Wood, East Melbourne.