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The hottest news about Melbourne’s A-listers

The Buzz Artists For Orphans Tony flies solo

● Michael Leunig

● Tony Moclair ■ Comedian Tony Moclair took over the 3AW midnight-dawn program at the weekend, replacing Alan Pearsall who is presenting the weekday overnight shows.

Tony also works as an actor and writer, and has broadcast on 3RRR’s Breakfasters, on which new Drive host Tom Elliott has appeared for some years.

Moclair has also appeared on air in the guise of Tony Kelly, Guido Hatzis. He has previously appeared on Triple M’Crud, Triple J and Nova Adelaide.

He has also worked on 774 ABC with Rachel Berger, as a summer ‘breakfast’ presenter.

■ Works by artists Michael Leunig and Larry Pickering will be amongst those put to auction at An Evening Of Opera And Art to be held at Kyneton Racecourse on Saturday, October 6.

Tiffany Speight, most recently in Marriage of Figaro, will perform.

Art is also being donated by Reg Monbassa, Maggie Millar, Rose Wilson, Louise Otten and Helen Cottle.

Tickets,. at $25 each, are available from Roni Wildeboer, 0424 938 931.

Under The Clocks 40th party for Michelle Delutis

LINDA LEAVES CIRCUS OZ

Bow-tie affair

● Linda Mickleborough

■ Linda Mickleborough is leaving as General Manager of Circus Oz. at the end of this year.

Linda has described her time in the job as “an incredible adventure” “I would like to particularly acknowledge the strength of the creative collaboration with my fellow Executive members Artistic Director, Mike Finch and founding member Tim Coldwell.”

When Linda took on the position in 1993, the company had few full-time employees and was in a precarious financial position.

Circus Oz now employs 40 fulltime people including 13 performing artists, and has a substantial working capital reserve.

Linda has overseen the mounting of Circus Oz Big Top and theatre seasons in all Australian capitals.

More than 3 million people have seen Circus Oz in that time.

● Michelle Delutis, pictured with Suzanne Carbone, enjoyed a Moroccan theme for her 40th birthday party held at the weekend.

At the Palais

Increased stake

● Dwight Yoakam ■ Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 14 for the Palais Theatre concert when Dwight Yoakam and Lee Kernaghan will perform on Monday, November 12. Contact Ticketmaster, 136 100.

● James Hogan ■ Melbourne-born James Hogan, CEO of Etihad Airways, has raised his company’s stake in Irgin Australia to 10 per cent, following approval by the Foreignh Investment Review Board.

Adriana Stadler, based in Bern, Switzerland , will be the Footscray Community Arts Centre international artist-in-residence from Sep★ tember 28-October 10. She will give a free talk at 2pm, Saturday, October

● Christie Whelan-Browne ■ Melbourne actress Christie Whelan looks great in anything ... but we can add bow ties to the list.

Her husband Rohan Browne has started a news business, His Handsome Self, which is being promoted on Facebook.

6, at the Gabrielle Gallery, 46 Moreland St, Footscray.

Melbourne TV-radio veteran Dan Webb is enjoying a month-long visit from his son, who lives in Brazil, and works as a lecturer on biodynamic horticulture.

Marion Joseph, publicist at the Arts Centre advises that the Cape Town Opera will perform this Friday (Sept. 7). A the second gala performance, on Sunday (Sept. 9), will feature excerpts from Mandela Trilogy – a musical tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela.

Dave Hughes and Kate Langbroek are being replaced on their Nova 100 breakfast program this week by ‘Maz, Dan and Shane’.

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Melbourne Moments Around Town ■ Jannick Zester and Steve Powell last night (Tues.) hosted the official opening of their new pub, The Wolf and I Windsor, formerly the Swan Hotel Windsor.

An A-List of guests attended, enjoying canpes, drinks and entertainment.

■ Disability film festival, The Other Film Festival , has announced a lineup of local and international guests for the five-day event presented by Arts Access Victoria at Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall from September 19-23. Carl McIntyre and Chuck Bludsworth will attend.

News in brief

● Ian and Neville Bliss were at Kevin Trask’s 70th birthday at QPO on Saturday. More on P6.

■ Jodi Crocker, Media Relations Manager at Crown Melbourne, says the sponsorship agreement with Melbourne Storm has been extended for a further 12- month period.

■ Kathy Lane from Fireworks PR says there is a large program of entertainment this weekend (Sept. 7-9) at the Festival of Performing Arts in Lorne. Artists include Cosmo Cosmolino, Captain Frodo and Ross Hannaford.

■ David Frazer’s oil p[aintings will be on display at the James Makin Gallery, Collingwood, from Thurs.

What’s On In Melbourne

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett will today (Wed.) launch a Beyond Blue anti-discrimination campaign against young gay folk. ★The Melbourne Cabaret Festival will produce an EP featuring one of the hit shows from its 2012 season. Spanky and Robert Tripolino ★ will enter a studio to professionally record five tracks from their hit show Candice McQueen: Nasty.

Closing drinks for the Other Worlds exhibition being held at the Daley Gallery, Trinity Grammar School, Kew, will be held from 4.30pm ★ this Friday (Sept. 7). Works are being featured by artists including Kyoko Imazu, Hyun-Ju Kim and Damon Kowarsky.

Nova will host a ‘Monster Fest’ of movies for 10 days from October 31, advises Amanda Kuhn. ★Cinema

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Mark Richardson ♥ Straight from the heart

E-Mail: mark@localmedia.com.au

SMALL CREATURE COMFORT

■ When we think of the larger animals at the zoo, elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, rhinos, hippos, gorillas and zebras generally spring to mind.

When we think of smaller species, seldom do we reel off names such as the Regent Honeyeater, the Brushtailed Rock-wallaby, the New Holland Mouse, the Spotted Tree Frog or the Eastern Barred Bandicoot; and for alarming reason.

These smaller and unique species are found nowhere but south-eastern Australia and among some of Zoos Victoria's top 20 'Threatened Species'.

Tragically, they are being pushed to the brink of extinction by habitat loss, introduced species, infectious diseases, fire and climate change.

Zoos Victoria's three zoos Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, and Werribee Open Range Zoo are committed to restoring viable populations of our most endangered species in the wild through captive breeding and reintroduction programs, to ensure that no Victorian terrestrial vertebrate species becomes extinct.

Sir David Attenborough celebrated the remarkable work by the zoo's breeders at the Melbourne Zoo last month by admiring one of our smaller and fragile species, The Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, which has been saved by from the brink of extinction.

With the clock ticking, Werribee Open Range Zoo's General Manager

Zoological Porch Thoughts of Life Sciences, Madelon Willemsen, is responsible for the zoo's entire animal collection and passionate about their 'Fighting Extinction', and on her 'Zoological Porch' explained why their slogan 'Not on our watch!' has become more than a statement it's a critical call to action to raise awareness to save many of our endangered species.

When did you first fall in love with animals?

I grew up in Arnhem in Holland just near the Burgers Zoo. When I was 11, my mum bought me a zoo pass and each day after school I rode my bike to the zoo to hang out with the animals.

What studies did you undertake?

I started with Biology and completed a Masters in Animal Behaviour and Physiology in 1998. In 2011 I finished my Masters in Project Management.

When did you commence working in Zoos?

As soon as I graduated. I worked in the Amsterdam Zoo as a Behavioural Biologist in 1998 for two years before moving to Australia.

This huge move was for my love of

the Australian marsupials.

What is an Animal Behavioural Biologist?

I studied the behaviour of animals in their exhibits and I increased the opportunities for animals to display natural behaviours.

A monkey for ex ample, must be able to climb and brachiate to trees.

A meerkat must be able to dig and sit on rock and see that their mobis are safe.

An important part was creating interesting ways of finding food and challenge animals' minds to do different things each day which is called behavioural enrichment.

I always kept the natural environment in mind for each animal.

You furthered your studies in Masters of Project Management and in May 2012, awarded the Grosvenor Master of Project Management Award and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Project Management Prize at the Design, Architecture and Building Prize Ceremony in Sydney; obtaining the highest weighted mark across the course and recognised for high achievement in Project Appraisal and Finance. How do you apply these skills at the zoo?

My position as a GM is complex, and involves managing the day to day operations, staff, a large budget, conservation efforts and planning the long term strategy of our entire animal collection.

My Masters has given me a good insight in strategic management of organisations and appropriate decision making in a situation.

I also learnt to self-reflect and take on the appropriate role in a team to get the best outcome.

Sometime down the track I'd like to investigate the varied success of zoo conservation and recovery programs, to learn why some are successful and the pitfalls of those that are not.

What is one of the biggest conservation and recovery programs you are currently working on?

One of the programs involving time, resources and a lot of energy is the recovery of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot.

We are aiming for a zoo free of rabbits, foxes and cats by building a large feral proof fence around it.

This will allow us to breed and release Eastern Barred Bandicoots in the zoo as they are extinct on the mainland and only exist in other managed reserves at the moment.

● Madelon Willemson. Inset: Eastern Barred Bandicoot The money raised provides famiHow do you inspire people to help save our native species from lies in Melako with an income so they no longer have hoofstock comextinction?

The Eastern Barred Bandicoot peting with Zebras. is a good example. They are quite We have another program of elusive and by hand-rearing them, recycling mobiles phones called, they become quite tame. They are 'They're Calling On You', to help nocturnal and not orientated towards raise money for the rangers who are people so we need to condition them. protecting the population of the We can create an area where the Mountain Gorillas in the Democonditions are favourable for their cratic Republic of the Congo. survival and they can roam free, they What is your Porch Thought of do really well and can breed up to The Day? five times a year.

I feel very honoured to be workBy exhibiting them, we can help ing with the extraordinary staff at create emotional connections by visi- Werribee Open Range Zoo and Zoos tors actually seeing them. We are Victoria, and other organisations that also planning to introduce Brush- are also incredibly passionate about tailed Rock-wallabies, Leadbeater's saving the Eastern Barred BandiPossums and Lord Howe Island coot.

Stick Insects into our collection soon We want to do everything we can with similar recovery programs. to protect this creature and other enWhat are the best ways we can dangered native species, that's why all help you fight extinction?

Come to the zoo and become zoo our 'Fighting Extinction' campaign members. There are different things is so important.

We've identified the animals we you can do like safari tours or slumber safaris with plenty of animal in- think are most at risk and we are doing all we can to prevent their exteraction at night.

We are aiding in the protection of tinction - we don't want to lose these Zebras by selling traditional beaded amazing creatures forever, not on bracelets and necklaces made in our watch!

- Mark Richardson Melako, Africa.

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St John Passion at South Yarra

● Andrew Raiskums conducting Gloriana ■ This Sunday (Sept. 9) is a red-letter day for lovers of big choral works.

Gloriana Chamber Choir is presenting Bach's St John Passion with an impressive line up of soloists.

Mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell will be joined by rising young soprano Hannah Dahlenberg, tenor Tim Reynolds, recently heard in Victorian Opera's Double Bill and young baritone Matthew Tng. This performance marks the debut of young tenor Jacob Lawrence in the role of the Evangelist, making this event a bit of a family affair, as Jacob's mother is harpsichordist Elizabeth Anderson, who will also be part of the performance. ● Sally-Anne Russell Completing this line up is popular Melbourne bass-baritone from Songmakers Australia, Nicholas Dinopoulos as Jesus.

Gloriana Chamber Choir director Andrew Raiskums is delighted he has been able to attract such a fine line up of soloists.

"The St John Passion is a massive work, much-beloved of Bach aficionados but also anyone who loves good music, and this is one of the best groups of soloists I have worked with and I have an astonishing array of period instrumentalists involved.

“The choir is sounding superb, and as this work is so popular, we have had to move from our usual concert venue to Christ Church South Yarra to accommodate all the players, ● Nicholas Dinopoulos singers and audience." - Julie Houghton

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Top 5 THE TOP 5 SIGNS THAT YOUR TIME AS AN AFL COACH MIGHT BE COMING TO AN END. 5. At quarter time the players go to the opposition coach.

4. Your mail is being marked "not known at this address".

3. A goal umpire offers you one of his white flags.

2. The club says they are 100 per cent behind you.

1. The main contender for your job says he has no interest in it.

● Roxane Hislop ■ Take one popular classical music conductor, add a singer in her prime who lights up the stage whenever she appears and add a dash of youthful talent and what do you have?

The answer is the next Morning Melodies concerts, with a title to reflect the winter we have just all endured, as the show is called Singin' in the Rain and More with Victorian Opera.

The concert has been devised by retiring Victorian Opera music director Richard Gill, a man who loves nothing better than sharing his passion for music with a packed Hamer Hall.

The singers will be the mezzo-soprano Roxane Hislop and young tenor of the moment, handsome Daniel Todd.

The audience will be taken back to the golden age of Broadway and Hollywood, with Roxane and Daniel performing songs from Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Leonard Bernstein, the Gershwins and Irving Berlin - all showbiz royalty of the 20th century.

There are two performances of Singing' In The Rain and More with Victorian Opera on Monday (Sept. 10) at 11am and 1.30 pm.

Bookings and information: artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183 - Julie Houghton

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Wind farm scrapped ■ Origin Energy is to abandon plans for a 19turbine wind farm near Lexton.

$92,000 found in car ■ A Melbourne man, 29, has been charged with possessing the proceeds of crime after being found with $92,000 in a car at Benalla.

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Drought and rain ■ French-Vietnamese choreographer, Ea Sola, brings her internationally revered work Drought and Rain (re-creation 2011) to the Arts Centre Melbourne on Thurs.-Sat, September 20-22.

Exploring traditional Vietnamese song and dance in a contemporary framework, Drought and Rain will see 12 elderly Vietnamese women present their experiences of the Vietnam War through compelling movement, music and gesture.

Commissioned by the Edinburgh Festival, Napoli Teatro Festival Italia and Sadler’s Wells in London, this production is a recreation of Sola’s 1995 work.

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Russian National Ballet tours

● The Russian National Ballet Theatre will tour Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty across Victoria from October 22-November 7, with performances at Warragul, Monee Ponds, Sale, Shepparton, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Ballarat. TGhe Russian National Ballet Theatre - with more than 50 performers - was founded with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. They will provide full-lenth classical performances.

Fax: 1-800 231 312

Deputy Lord Mayor visits ■ City of Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Susan Riley visited the Box Hill studios of community station 3WBC FM to appear on the Life And Style Program hosted by Yvonne Lawrence, 2pm Mondays.

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Friends gather at QPO for Kevin Trask’s birthday

● Reg Gorman, Kevin Trask and Henri DeGorter

● Sandra McCurdy and Robert Williams at QPO for Kevin Trask’s birthday

● Philip Brady and Kevin Trask, with Kevin’s daughter Natalie Kennan

● Gerry Murray, Cate Trask and Mandy Murray at the birthday party

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Chaim’s Love Song

VIENNA BOYS VISIT VIC. Briefs Big day

● Les Cooper ■ Freemasons will throw their doors open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 15, for an open reconsecreation ceremony for the Duke of Richmond Lodge, to be held at the Waverley Masonic Centre, Stephensons Rd. The 4pm event will be followed drinks and a banquet hosted

by Master Les Cooper.

Back again

● Yvonne Malik and Caroline Ferguson ■ Davina (Caroline Ferguson) and LayLah (Yvonne Mailk) will perform a second season of their An Arab Awakening In A Toorak Cellar show at The Portland Hotel, 127 Russell St, as part of the 2012 Melbourne Fringe Festival between September 26 and October 14.

Bookings:melbourne fringe.com.au or call 9660 9666.

● Elena Kats-Chernin and members of Vienna Boys Choir ■ One of the world’s greatest choirs – TO PERFORM The Vienna Boys Choir - is returning to Australia for a special national tour.

AT FOUR VENUES The Choir will perform at four VictoThe choir is one of the world’s most rian venues (Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Hamer Hall, Monash Uni and active musical ensembles and performs Frankston Arts Centre) from Septem- more than 300 concerts a year.

While providing the music for the ber 27-30.

A highlight of the tour will include the Sunday Mass in Vienna’s Imperial premiere of a new Australian work by Chapel – which they have done since 1498 – the choir also tours internationcomposer Elena Kats-Chernin.

Based on the much-loved Australian ally, performing each year in some of poem, My Country by Dorothea the world’s finest concert halls.

Elena Kats-Chernin has been in Mackellar, the piece has been specially commissioned for the choir for this visit. Vienna rehearsing with the young choir In its first tour of Australia since 2005, who are excited by their up- coming tour.

“I love the clarity and agility of those the Vienna Boys’ Choir will feature 25 carefully chosen choristers between the voices. They can be bird-like as well as ages of 9 to 14 performing a wide range earthy, depending on the registers and of its inspiring repertoire from the Re- there is much vocal colour to inspire a naissance to works by composers such composer.

“VBC is an incredible ensemble, the as Mozart, Johann Strauss and Schubert.

For more than 500 years the Vienna perfection of their singing is second to Boys Choir (or Wiener Sängerknaben) none and I feel free to write challenging has been an enduring symbol of Europe, textures.”

This is an unique opportunity to expehaving performed woks of composers such as Fux, Salieri, Haydn, Bruckner rience the beauty of 25 of the world’s and Schubert (who was himself a cho- youngest voices in one of the world’s oldrister) as well as conductors such as est musical traditions.

See the website for dates, venues and Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Sir George booking information: www.viennaboyschoir.com.au Solti.

GRAND DESIGNS

■ Grand Design Live Melbourne will be at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 21-23.

The show will feature Kevin McCloud, Peter Maddison, Shaynna Blaze,Andrew Winter, Bryce Holdaway and Charlie Albone (The LifeStyle Channel).

Grand Designs Live is billed as one of the best places to go for great advice, inspiration and tips for the home. The show will include free workshops with celebrities.

Melbourne Observations with Matt Bissett-Johnson

● Charlie Albone

● Barry Friedlander (Chaim) and Toni Joel (Kelly) in JYM Theatre Company’s production of Chaim’s Love Song, being presented at the Phoenix Theatre, Elwood until September 9. Photo: Des McMillan.

“■ JYM Theatre presents its inaugu- gious reasons (such as inability to perral play season by staging Marvin form on the Sabbath), may not be able Chernoff’s charming play Chaim’s to participate in mainstream compaLove Song until September 9 at the nies.

Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Rd, Directed by Brendan Cohen, Elwood.

Chaim's Love Song is a poignant, heartThe company is excited to be tack- warming comedy about laughter and ling a new style of show. tragedy, the power of memory and our Producer and company founder search for love and meaning.

Shlom Eshel says: “Over the past 10 When an elderly Jewish man meets years JYM has grown from strength to a young Gentile woman sitting on his strength. park bench, an unlikely friendship “I have a dedicated team and many blooms from awkward beginnings. supporters … it was the right time to Tickets: $35 Opening Night all tickexpand.” ets; General adult $33, Conc/group 10+ JYM provides a connection to the $30, Tues. $30 all tickets.

Jewish community for many of its Bookings: www.jymtheatre.com , members and provides a unique op- tickets@jymtheatre.com or 0408 024 portunity for individuals who, for reli- 224.

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Di I do try to like Gina

● Gina Rinehart ■ Drink less and work more, or drink more and work less?

I had to listen very carefully to what the world’s wealthiest woman, the very privileged Gina Reinhart, recommended, Oh dear she does polarise people.

At first I thought maybe she has a point and then I thought, no, mean spirited and judgemental.

I work hard and drink less certainly as I am getting olderm but by Jiminy Cricket, most Australians I know work damn hard and do enjoy a drink at the end of the day. I feel they deserve it.

A cold beer at the end of the day never hurt anyone. So I don’t know about Gina.

I do try to like her and admire her in some ways but she certainly packs a punch when she makes statements like that.

I was lucky to meet a visiting Italian journalist during the week and she was saying how expensive it is here. Car parks particularly. She couldn’t believe the cost of car parks.

One of the things she did say was what a beautiful city Melbourne is.

I felt very proud showing her some of the sights in Melbourne, particularly the Melbourne Recital Centre which she adored.

She said our lifestyle was to be envied even though it was a little costly.

And she is right, we have a wonderful city, so much so that people, particularly entertainers, love coming here.

Important rituals ■ I love ritual and when I lose someone special in my life I light a candle.

I lit three candles this past week when I remembered Princess Diana, Michael Jackson for his birthday, and my dear father Peter whose first Father’s Day passed without him.

I love my job!

For ED LOVES VISITING HERE

■ One person who loves coming to Melbourne is Ed Byrne.

No, not Cookie from 77 Sunset Strip!

Boy that ages me!

I am talking about the comedian Ed Byrne. As an observational stand-up Ed is unrivalled.

He has notched two decades of standup with multiple appearances on Conan and The Graham Norton Show.

Since gaining infamy for his notorious slamming of Alanis Morissette and her hit single Ironic, (see it on YouTube)Ed Byrne has transcended his controversial beginnings to become ‘comedy’s Holy Grail’ selling out tours and residencies to far reaching audiences in the UK, France, Singapore and Bermuda!

Trust me, this guy is very funny and very clever.

I will be going along to see him at the Athenaeum Theatre, Monday, October 22.

The Guardian in London said of him: “his wit won deafening cheers and foot stomping” – tickets available through Ticketek, 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au

Romantic ■ Let me tell you about an exciting young man who is coming to perform at Melbourne Recital Centre.

His name is Nemanja Radulovic, Serbian-born, violinist extraordinaire, recognised in Europe as ‘The International Revelation of the Year’ at the Victories de la Musique (European Association of Artist Managers).

with leading Melbourne publicist DI ROLLE

● Ed Byrne Aged 26, Nemanja notes every Friday will astound with his night when they come virtuosic aplomb and in. flair not to mention his Her latest was flowing raven mane. headed “You Know He looks like a What Detracts From dashing 19th century Happiness? Rushing” romantic virtuoso on – and I thought absostage and sends con- lutely, it really resocert audiences into nated with me. rapture wherever he One of the quesperforms in the world. tions asked was He began his mu- “What’s a simple acsical studies in 1992. tivity that consistently He has won many in- makes you happier?” ternational prizes.

I love this question.

He plays a violin Laughing would have made by J.B.Vuill- to be mine. Laughing aume in 1843. with friends, laughing He will play with at television, Groucho Ensemble Liaison at Marx movies, memothe Elisabeth Mur- ries of my father, doch Hall on Thurs- laughing with my day, September 20 as part of their Local Heroes 2012 series, I know I will be at this performance.

Tickets $50 ($40 concession) bookings visit melbournerecital.com.au or phone 9699 3333.

mother Alyson, laughing with my sister Debi who has the driest sense of humour and just absolutely cracks me up, laughing with my sister Jacky - she and I are blessed to share the best sense of fun when we are together.

Watching the football makes me happy, particularly when its Collingwood and they are winning.

Reading Vanity Fair magazine on the plane or in bed. I love that.

Swimming. Washing my face in very cold water. I love that.

Hot showers, they make me happy.

Reading books, I love reading books, I love watching television, that makes me happy, particularly when it’s John Stewart, Stephen Colbert or Chelsea Lately.

I even manage to get a laugh out of the latest Big Brother series, my secret television watching!

It’s good to reflect on a question like that.

I think it’s important to reflect on every day.

Happiness ■ And for a complete change of pace, I received a blog in my inbox from The Happiness Project written

by Gretchen Ruben in New York.

I enjoy reading her

● Nemanja Radulovic

● Melbourne Observer Birthday Bulletin columnist Greg Newman (Centre) dropped by for a late night visit to 3AW, and met with Phlip Brady and Bruce Mansfield.

Greg enjoyed a brief on-air interview with Andrew McLaren about the origins of Jocks’ Journal, the radio industry publication which Greg edits.

Greg and Phil enjoyed a midnight snack at Pie Face in Spencer St.

● 3AW newsman Gary McQuade with Greg Newman.

Musica Viva ■ Musica Viva has launched its 2013 Concert Season ■ Karin Schaupp and Pavel Steidl ■ Morgenstern Trio and Christopher Moore ■ Tokyo String Quartet ■ Jian Wang and Bernadette Harvey ■ Elias String Quartet ■ Angela Hewitt ■ Academy of Ancient Music and Sara Macliver ■ With featured works by Peter Sculthorpe, Ross Edwards, Carl Vine and Matthew Hindson Musica Viva says its International Concert Season 2013 is an outstanding showcase of the organisation's trademark combination of exciting Australian debut appearances alongside welcome return tours.

Across the seven tours next year, acclaimed international music stars will bring their vital skills to national audiences, providing unforgettable musical experiences.

The Tokyo String Quartet will give their sixth tour with Musica Viva, having shared more than 30 years of history with Australian audiences.

This will also be its last, as the group is retiring.

Carl Vine, Musica Viva's Artistic Director comments: 'We are deeply honoured that the Tokyo String Quartet, the world's pre-eminent quartet, has chosen to tour with Musica Viva for the finale of its 40-year career.”

Australian audience favourite and renowned Bach pianist Angela Hewitt returns for her first national recital tour, performing perhaps the composer's most remarkable music, The Art of Fugue.

In a season of great collaborations, Australian soprano Sara Macliver joins the Academy of Ancient Music, directed by Richard Egarr, for a tour celebrating the group's fortieth anniversary in 2013.

There is also an exciting new collaboration with Czech master guitarist Pavel Steidl joining Australia's Karin Schaupp for a special concert exploring the history of the guitar duo.

These two charismatic performers will bring Australia's most popular instrument to life in a delightful interplay between friends.

Season performances will take place in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney.

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Confidential Melbourne

Talk is cheap, gossip is priceless

Legacy Week launches

● The famous nude Chloe overlooks Legacy children Ron Barassi and Russell Morris with Legacy's oldest and longestserving President of the Legacy Widows, Myra Healey, 95, at the launch of Legacy Week at Young and Jackson’s Hotel

GARVIN TAKES SWIPE AT DERRYN HINCH

■ Retired churchman Mal Garvin, most recently in the headlines over misconduct allegations made by Derryn Hinch, has taken a sideways swipe at the ‘Human Headline’.

Garvin took to Facebook to comment, after Hinch’s contract was not renewed at 3AW. “Noticed that Derryn Hinch has been given his marching orders from 3AW. “Last time that happened I gave him a job.I wonder who will this time” Garvin was Managing Director of Melbourne radio station 3AK, leaving millions of dollars in unpaid debts.

Garvin was in charge at the station which collapsed financially, leaving many staff without leave or superannuation entitlements.

● Mal Garvin “In the name of what “May be over a cup of he thinks is autonomy,he coffee some time.” is often known to bite the A Garvin friend, hand that feeds him. I still Gerard Bongiorno, said: wish you well Derryn.

"Never heard you have a “We never did finish dig before." that chat about psycologGarvin said: “Yes I ical (sic) dramas. usually chose to remain

AIRPORT CAR PARK RIP-OFF: EDITOR ● Ron Barassi with Legacy's Byrce Phillips

■ Melbourne Observer Editor Ash Long wonders how many motorists were ‘ripped off’ at Tullamarine Airport ‘s car park at the weekend.

New signs have been erected, listing higher prices.

Long drove in at 4.48am Saturday, and left at 11.28am Sunday, taking it into the 2-3 days zone ($115).

Instead of $115, the machine charged $119.

Long says he approached two Airport Car Park staff: “They had a care factor of zero. They said I could fill out a form if I wanted to pursue a refund.”

● (From left): Colonel Andrew MacLean; Lieutenant Commander Allan Jenkins, Commanding Officer, HMAS Cerberus; and LtCol John Butler-William; with Myra Healey.

Rumour Mill Hear It Here First

JP takes Forum account ■ The Rumour Mill hears that Melbourne publicist J P Bolton has taken over the publicity account for A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, which opens at Her Majesty’s Theatre on October 20.

J P is said to be taking over the account from the much-respcted Suzie Howie.

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■ Fairfax Media’s market capitalisation fell under $1 billion on Monday to a new low of 42 cents. It prices The Age newspaper business at several hundred million dollars at best. ● Observer Editor Ash Long’s car parking docket from Tullamarine Airport. It was charged at $119,rather than the sign-posted $115. How many others were ripped off - at $4 a pop?

■ The share price for Fairfax Media this week collapsed dangerously near the 40-cent mark.

The same shares were more than $6, a decade ago. Ten Network shares fell under the 40-cent mark late last week.

Some media observers comment that the sad share prices are like a scene from The Producers. ‘ It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.’

E-Mail: Confidential@MelbourneObserver.com.au

Go Homer!

● Homer Simpson ■ Whispers hears that The Simpsons may return to the 6pm weeknight timeslot on Channel 10 from next year, followed by Neighbours at 6.30pm.

Hold the phone

■ They must be a talkative bunch of Councilloors at the City of Hume, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

The nine Councillors have racked up phone bills totalling $46,991.15.

Cr Jack Ogilvie and Cr Adem Atmaca each had phone bills of more than $10,000. Don’t they have capped phone plans out that way?

In Court

● J P Bolton

‘So, you’re an accountant?’

Short Sharp

■ APN News & Media Limited CEO Peter Myers fell on his sword this week, resigning to “pursue other interests”. His company was in the red for $319 million. The company has wished him well.

● Derryn Hinch silent ... history will eventually make sure the truth will come out.

“I would love to chat with him some time.”

Garvin has not always been so keen to talk with Hinch.

In 2010, Hinch labelled Garvin as “repulsive” and “hypocritical”, detailing allegations that Garvin had betrayed a vulnerable young woman.

Garvin’s Fusion organisation found he had acted inappropriately.

Whispers

● Zero Mostel

■ Wholesaler Quality Food World of Mordialloc is to face the Federal Magistrates’ Court on November 5, accused of having underpaid 46 employees by a total of $316,795.

The Fair Work Ombudsman says the employees were underpaid on minimum hourly rates, casual loadings, public holiday pay and overtime.

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Ash On Wednesday

HARK THE HERALD ‘ANGELS’ Long Shots

■ In line with a number of other newspapers, the Melbourne Observer is suspending publication of its TV Times program guide.

We are experiencing difficulty in securing upto-date program information from the networks to assemble a meaningful guide for our readers.

Television stations seem reluctant to air programs at advertised times, and there are many changes at the last minute. We recommend that where possible, readers use Electronic Program Guides on their digital TVs or cable sets.

What does Freemasonry mean to you?

Our Doors are Open!

Dan Ryan, sports broadcaster What does Freemasonry Mean to You? Ask any Freemason what the organisation means to them and you will get a different answer: brotherhood, community service, selfimprovement.

But what does the average person on the street think about Freemasonry? We spoke to a few wellknown personalities, to get their view on the matter.

Dan Brown, author of The Lost Symbol "In a world where men do battle over whose definition of God is more accurate, I cannot adequately express the deep respect and admiration I feel toward an organisation in which men of differing faiths are able to 'break bread together' in a bond of brotherhood, friendship and camaraderie."

Andrew Bolt, Herald-Sun columnist "I know almost nothing about Freemasons other than that Mozart was a member."

Dianne Butler, News Limited TV Critic "Everything I know about the Masons I learnt watching The Simpsons!"

Alison Rae Jones, Director La Prima Opera "I have to admit to very little understanding of the Freemasons society. Some men I greatly respect are members, however I have never talked to them about it.

“Perhaps I have performed in too many Mozart operas and like to keep the mystery of Freemasonry alive?

“My sense is they do similar, fine humanitarian work to Rotary and Lions Clubs. I will be inclined to find out more when women can become members."

Dan Ryan, Sports Broadcaster "I really admire and appreciate the values and morals of the Freemason society. What they represent and what they believe in is very worth while and it's certainly something I see in a positive light.

“We should all aspire to be the very best human being possible. However, I do believe there is still a lack of understanding on what Freemasonry is all about and it remains unclear how someone becomes involved in the organisation."

Mark Bolton, Ladder General Manager "We have been working with Freemasons for over a year now and have found them to be a very generous organisation in time, money and spirit.

“I still have a lot to learn regarding the history of the organisation but am impressed by the importance of equality, benevolence and tradition to the Freemasons."

Matthew Finnis, AFL Players' Association CEO & Ladder Board Member "The financial support provided by the Freemasons in recent years has greatly assisted Ladder in their battle to address the issue of youth homelessness.

“While there has historically been much mystique regarding the Freemasons, in my experience their generosity has certainly shown they have a strong sense of community and desire to help those less fortunate."

Father Bob Maguire "Catholics have always had a disjointed view of the Freemasons due to advisories in Rome issuing instructions to avoid joining the Freemasons on the grounds that it is 'Godless'.

“My experience of the Freemasons over 50 years is that it is a benevolent group driven by secular humanism at its best and inspired by spirituality, if not religion."

To find out more about Freemasonry, how to become a member, attend upcoming public events, or to take a tour of the Masonic Centre, please visit www.freemasonsvic.net.au or 'Like' our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ freemasonsvic for the most up to date information.

TV Times suspended

● Bryan Simpson ■ Members of the 44 Club honoured me this past week, inviting your Editor to be their guest speaker.

The 44 Club comprises former executives and senior staff of The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Led by Bryan Simpson, 87, the members asked me to speak about the history of the Observer - and my life - which have been intertwined over the past 43 years.

Pressing on

is to be broadcast on a national network. Unfortunately local Melbourne theatre news is not a national interest story so the segment has been dropped.” editor@ melbourneobserver.com.au

with Ash Long, Editor “For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

first-ever radio commercial ... and they have been rolling ever since.

One of my first colleagues at the Observer, Rhonda Palmer, tells us: “In 1922, the first radio commercial was broadcast on WEAF in New York. Broadcasters realizsd that radio could earn profits from the sale of advertising time.

“The first ‘spot’ was sponsored by the Queensboro Realty Corporation of Jackson Heights to promote Hawthorne Court, a group of apartment buildings in Queens. This first commercial cost $100 for 10 minutes.”

gold. ELT’s newsletter Chookas said: “Chookas is very sad to hear that that the 3AW Community Theatre segment was broadcast for the last time on Wednesday, August 15.

“The segment has been supporting community and independent theatre for just on 21 years.

“The segment was the brain child of legendary Melbourne radio presenter Keith McGowan.

“For the last seven years the wonderful Cheryl Threadgold, who has been a fabulous supporter of ELT, presented the segment with passion and enthusiasm.

“Cheryl has been incredible in her support of everything that ELT has done and she is a true champion of community theatre.

“Keith retired in July last year and the program

● Don Kinsey ■ Long Shots was introduced to the group by our friend, Don Kinsey, a former executive of the Herald-Sun radio station 3DB. The luncheon group, meeting at the RACV City Club, included members such as Keith Dunstan, Geoff Hook, Dan Webb, Mal Walden, Chris de Fraga, Gerry Devine and Des Anderson.

Photos are on Page 40.

Bryan Simpson told ● Rhonda Palmer me his newspaper career started as The Taranaki Herald, the same paper where Derryn Hinch had ■ Eltham Little Theatre his start as a teenager.

Bryan’s career went was gracious in acknowlon The New Zealand Her- edging the work of our ald in Auckland, before columnist Cheryl Thread- ● Cheryl Threadgold getting ‘the call’ to join The Melbourne Observer is printed by Streamline Press, HWT. 155 Johnston St, Fitzroy, for the publisher, Ash Long,

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Radio ads ■ This week sees the 90th anniversary of the

Promo price nears end

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Our thanks ■ Eltham Little Theatre editors Beth Klein and Carol Owen continued: “Not all is lost however - Cheryl will continue to promote and advertise independent and community theatre news in her column Independent and Community Theatre in the Melbourne Observer.

“Chookas encourages all of you to support what Cheryl does for community theatre and buy the Melbourne Observer and, even better, let the editor know just how much we appreciate news about Melbourne’s independent and community theatre by writing to the editor and letting the publisher know just how much we appreciate it.”

Thanks ELT.

■ Our special price reduction for the Melbourne Observer will come to an close at the end of this month.

Our cover price will return to the regular cost of $2.95 per copy.

If you want to secure copies of the Observer at the cheaper price for the next year, fill out the coupon on Page 35.

Trotting around WA

■ Our harness racing columnist Len Baker is touring the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

We expect Len’s column will return in our September 19 edition.

Radio waves ■ Elsewhere this week we report on Tony Moclair’s debut on 3AW. Listenmers have their say on Page 34. Will Tony be replaced already by Mike Brady?

As my colleague Yvonne Lawrence says, on Page 13 (at right), radio is a brutal business.

● Len Baker

Observer Treasury Thought For The Week

■ “When a man answers the phone he reaches for a pen. When a woman answers she reaches for a chair.”

Observer Curmudgeon

■ “Temper is a funny thing. It spolis children, ruins men, and strengthens steel.”

Text For The Week

■ “Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.”

- Proverbs 22:26-27

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Showbiz News

Melbourne Theatre Co announces 2013 season ■ Brett Sheehy, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, has announced his inaugural MTC 2013 Season and the celebration of the Company’s 60th anniversary year.

MTC Chairman Derek Young said: “As one of Australia’s leading arts practitioners, we are delighted that Brett Sheehy’s artistic vision will drive MTC into the next exciting period of our history.

“We see his strong theatrical background, focus on mentoring and passion for Australian writing and artists reflected in his inaugural season ensuring MTC remains one of Australia’s flagship arts companies now and into the future.”

Brett Sheehy brings a wealth of experience to the Company with 10 festivals to his credit.

Recently he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to the arts.

Artistic talent includes celebrated actors

Alison Bell, Catherine McClements, Robyn Nevin, Philip Quast, Pamela Rabe, Jacki Weaver, David Wenham; award-winning directors including Neil Armfield, Lee Lewis, Simon Stone, Nadia Tass, Alkinos Tsilimidos; and behind-the-scenes creative talents.

“We welcome three new additions to the MTC artistic team in 2013 – Associate Artistic Director Sam Strong, Associate Director Leticia Cáceres and Literary Director Chris Mead.”

Melbourne Theatre Company celebrates the opening of its 2013 season and 60th anniversary year with the Australian premiere of The Other Place by Sharr White.

Catherine McClements and Philip Quast star in this tory of the slow unravelling of a brilliant mind, directed by multi-award-winning film and theatre director Nadia Tass with original music

by Paul Grabowsky.

Robyn Nevin stars in Other Desert Cities by American playwright Jon Robin Baitz, creator

● Brett Sheehy

of the hit TV series, Brothers and Sisters.

Direct from London’s West End, Owain Arthur stars in Richard Bean’s One Man, Two Guvnors, based on Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters, with songs by Grant Olding.

Making her first return to MTC since her celebrated Oscar nomination, Jacki Weaver shares the stage with Pacharo Mzembe in the Australian premiere of Solomon and Marion by award-winning South African playwright Lara Foot.

Celebrated actor David Wenham stars opposite Anita Hegh in Arthur Miller’s masterpiece, The Crucible.

The premiere of Joanna Murray-Smith’s new play True Minds, commissioned by Melbourne Theatre Company, is a witty story about love and dysfunctional family relationships, directed by Peter Houghton.

Playwright David Williamson takes on the greatest media mogul with Rupert.

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Observer Life & Style

News Briefs

BRUTAL TRUTHS OF RADIO

VB returns

■ Radio can be brutal. Deadlines, interviews: the highs and lows, ratings that dip, and of course the ego that gets out of hand, can all take its toll if you let it.

It’s true; you really must keep your feet on the ground because you can be a rooster one day and a feather duster the next.

I felt for Derryn Hinch, not only was he a colleague when I worked at 3AW, but because I’d also been on the receiving end of being told that my program was being axed to make way for a sports program.

And here I was at the top of the totem pole, but it was such a blokey station then. Come to think of it, it still is!

Yvonne’s Column

Who needs enemies?

■ It’s the no warning that gets to you. Being top of your time slot keeps you from even thinking that your programwill end.

It was shattering being called into the boss’s office and told that my last program had really been my last.

And when I said that I still had my Sunday program I was surprised to learn that Mansfield and Brady wanted to add my time to theirs, so it was a done deal.

At the time I asked myself why would I need enemies when I had friends such as Mansfield and Brady.

But it was only momentarily.

Not being allowed to say goodbye to listeners was hard, but if that was the directive from management then so be it.

Sacked 15 times ■ It is my feeling that although Hinch brags about being sacked 15 times; it is his way of saving face at yet another sacking. It’s his way of coping.

Derryn, there has to be a message there somewhere.

Why did you have to mention that Tom Elliott was replacing you?

Was it just to be first with the news?

Was it to destroy Elliott before he started if in fact you knew for certain? You have been known to give credibility to a rumour before.

And why would you go to air about Steve Vizard being used as a fill-in. Voice how you feel to the powers that be, but not on air.

If he was so angry about it, then talk to management, but don’t question their directive on air.

They run the station and not the broadcasters.

Concern about jobs ■ Many years ago Tony Bell saved 3AW when it was on its knees. He took the tough decisions and of course staff were nervous.

But only those who weren’t pulling their weight had reason to be concerned about their jobs.

When I look back, the sackings were necessary.

Bell knew what every member of staff should be doing and if he or she was freewheeling, they faced the consequences.

Derryn’s loyal listeners have been taken out of their

Ken told me that one of his dogs used to sit in a corner and face the wall. Goodness knows what he was thinking, but it’s heartbreaking to see your muchloved animal behaving in a strange way.

Moosh seems to be sleeping around the clock, but just when I think he is never going to wake up he disappears and brings in a mouse that he has caught.

Where does he find a mouse in the middle of the day?

Sometimes he sits in the hall and lets out the loudest yowl and we know now he is having a feline senior moment and has lost his bearings.

We pick him up, give him a cuddle, which is the signal to start his motor up, and he purrs at full strength when we reassure him everything is okay.

You’d think that he’d know it was mealtime because of hunger pains, but he plays with his food, although he hasn’t lost an ounce in weight.

Heartbreaking to watch with Yvonne Lawrence yvonne.lawrence@bigpond.com

comfort zone and reacted, as one would expect, but hopefully they will not take out their disappointment on the advertisers or indeed his replacement.

Give the person a chance.

I hope we are not going to hear how Derryn has been to jail, done community service, been under house arrest etc, etc, ad nauseum?

That’s Life ■ Remember when Margaret Fletcher’s program was dumped? She walked out, with head held high, and never ever made any public comment.

Changing community attitudes can be difficult, but if you have a microphone on a top rating station, then you will draw crowds and create publicity for your causes. It’s not all that hard.

I’d like to think that Derryn would step back, take a rest and not write to papers and appear on television about his sacking.

Let it go and think about tomorrow.

Something tells me that Derryn won’t have a holiday, and he will pop up on television and in newsprint still talking about his dismissal.

But in Derryn’s words: That’s life.

Dementia in animals ■ Last night I attended the AGM of 94.1FM radio station. It wasn’t a long meeting, and I think we were all anxious to get home and out of the blizzard, which seemed to be blowing us along the street to our car.

I walked with friend Ken Lyons and I mentioned to him that Moosh, my cat, was in the grip of dementia.

■ Moosh has become very particular with his grooming and washes himself non-stop. He’s also become very clingy.

He can’t stand to see you read a book or the paper, and endeavours to get between you and what you are attempting to read We are keeping a log of his behaviour to take to the vet, but meantime, we are making him feel safe and loved.

Ken and I agreed that it is heartbreaking when your animals grow old and become ill. At least we are able to do something to ease their suffering, something that we can’t do for our loved ones at present.

I know it is a very cold winter, and food is scarce for our wildlife, because a squadron of ringtail ‘Ninja’ possums have attacked my loquat tree and eaten every last young leaf and bud.

The tree is completely denuded of foliage except the small fruit, which is just forming. No doubt they will be next on the menu.

I think I would rather have had them eat the bush rose that has gone out of control than the loquat tree.

But never mind, we can’t always have what we want.

Galloping to Christmas ■ Spring has begun, and soon the spring racing carnival will be on, culminating with the Melbourne Cup early November, and then it’s down hill at a gallop to Christmas.

Already mince pies have appeared in the supermarkets!

Have you noticed that as you get older, time flies even faster?

Tragic isn’t it?

- Yvonne Contact: Melbourne Observer.

P.O, Box 1278, Research 3095

■ Victoria Bitter will return to its original full strength and full flavour from October.

Changes to the packaging, marketing and recipe, with a resultant change in alcohol strength of Victoria Bitter are amongst a raft of changes intended to restore Australia’s most iconic beer “back to its best”.

Concert ■ The Maroondah Singers will stage their annual concert at the Karralyka Theatre, Ringwood,. at 2.30pm on Sunday, September 16.

Guest artists include Jordie Howell, a soprano; Dr JohnAtwell on piano; and Andrew Wrigglesworth, an internationally renown guitarist known forhis traditional American finger picking style.

“Funds raised from this will enable the choir to continue to operate, and perform around Melbourne and throughout the state,” says Merrilyn Velcek.

Tickets: Renata, 9725 6541.

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■ I remember Sir Eric Pearce and Kevin Sanders co- hosting the live moon landing broadcast on Channel Nine in 1969.

I think just about everyone in Australia had the afternoon ‘off work’ and children came home from school early so that we could watch the historic event.

Sir Eric Pearce was a wonderful newsreader and a pioneer in Australian broadcasting and television.

Eric Pearce was born in 1905 in England. In his teenage years Eric worked at Barclays Bank in London.

He had a love of theatre and was involved with The Crystal Palace Theatre before he joined the BBC as a newsreader.

When Eric came to Australia in the 1940s he worked at many radio stations as a manager and broadcaster.

His first radio job was at 2CH in Sydney. Eric compered many radio shows for 3XY including Opera For The People and Crofts Radio Revels.

After his war service he became chief announcer at 3DB. He was station manager at 5KA in Adelaide where he hired Happy Hammond as the breakfast announcer.

In the 1950s he was back at 3DB in a managerial role and also compered many shows. He employed the legendary Geoff McComas whilst at 3DB. When television began Eric Pearce and Dan Webb were hired by HSV-7 and were amongst

Whatever Happened To ...

Sir Eric Pearce

By Kevin Trask of 3AW and 96.5 Inner FM our first TV personalities in Melbourne.

At the televised opening ceremony of Channel Seven on November 4, 1956 Eric Pearce stated: “We dedicate this station to the full service of the community. To Australian life - the happy families in the homes - we promise to serve you faithfully and well.”

Eric Pearce presented quiz programs and presented the news on HSV-7.

He was 51 at that stage and was well respected. When GTV-9 offered him a position as a newsreader in 1957 Eric changed stations and stayed at Channel Nine for the rest of his career.

He made regular appearances on In Melbourne Tonight with Graham Kennedy and

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● Kevin Trask with Sir Eric Pearce was a great sport in comedy sketches. His violin playing was featured in many comedy routines - he loved a bit of fun.

In the 1960s he would read the news at 6.30 pm and the cameras would be wheeled into the newsroom after IMT had finished for Eric to read the late news.

Eric told me in a radio interview that one night when Bob Horsfall was compering IMT the show finished early and Eric was asleep with his feet on the news desk when the cameras arrived.

Eric told me, "They had no mercy these people; they put the camera on me, asleep."

He compered several editions of IMT when Graham Kennedy was on holidays. In 1961 he presented A Call From Eric Pearce on 3AK. Eric was joined by Peter Hitchener on the Channel Nine News in 1976 and they worked as

a team for three years until Eric retired and Brian Naylor became the main newsreader.

Eric would always sign off the news with his famous catchphrase,"God bless you, and you" the second "you" being directed at his wife.

In 1979 he went to England with his wife Betty to receive his Knighthood. He was made a Knight Bachelor for his services to television in the Commonwealth of Australia.

During the 1980s he worked as a volunteer at 3RPH. Sir Eric told me that one of the highlights of his life was meeting the Pope.

Sir Eric was involved in many charities and was a patron of the Deaf Blind Association.

Sir Eric Pearce House in Richmond, which supports the elderly, was named in his honour.

Peter Smith would often take him out for coffee and a chat which Sir Eric enjoyed very much.

He continued to work at Channel Nine as news advisor and head of correspondence up to his death in 1997 at the age of 92.

I wonder what Sir Eric would have thought about the material being shown on television these days.

- 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.

FOND FAREWELL TO THE GETZ

■ When I moved down from Alice Springs a few years ago, I wasn't sure how regular my visits back and forth were going to be, so I decided to be fuel-consumption savvy, and purchased a Hyundai Getz for my journeys.

Now, 270,000 kms later, and many thousands of dollars saved in fuel, there's been a change of plan.

Another four-wheel drive has now re-entered my life.

In Alice I always had Patrols, and finally a Ssangyong 4WD, and, whilst I became attached to the Getz, the temptation of taking over my son Jonas's X-Trail, was too much for me!

Whilst it doesn't have low range, it's nevertheless a four-wheel drive with plenty of clearance, and I counted the times in the past decade when I've needed low range, and it wasn't many.

The last time was when I drove Keith andAngie McGowan out to Palm Valley - the roughest road I've ever been on - a tank would have been a better alternative!

I now spend some time on my bush block in Gippsland, and the X-Trail will be just perfect for driving across the river ford, and up and down the mountain tracks.

So, an ex-Getz!

■ There are a few Aboriginal art shops in my vicinity in the city centre, and I often spy a few dots as I wander by.

There is currently talk about the diminishing investment value of Aboriginal art.

When I first moved to Alice Springs, the Todd Mall was full of Aboriginal art shops. It was claimed that about $11m was spent on this art each year.

I couldn't ever see this lasting in forever, and more recently quite a few of the shops have closed.

Probably the most famous of all Aboriginal artists was a mate of mine, Clifford Possum, whose works sold for tens, and hundreds, of thousands of dollars.

He would often drop in to my shop to say hello.

And often he would borrow money from me, and at one stage he owed me $350. He came in on this particular day, and instead of cash he offered to square up by giving me a Rolex watch instead.

He had just come back from a trip to London with Germaine Greer, so I

The Outback Legend

other incidents involving property, whereby miners may have had a disagreement, and gelignite is produced.

Police cars have been blown up, and the courthouse has experienced the same fate on a couple of occasions; the Acropolis nightclub and the newspaper office and several bulldozers and a house or two as well!

No personal danger, but quite spectacular!

thought that maybe it was a genuine article. But I had just come back from Hong Kong, where everything offered was a ‘copy watch’.

So I opted for the cash instead.

Unfortunately my friend died the next week. I never got my $350 and to this day I don't know whether he was offering me a genuine Rolex worth thousands!

■ Good old Northern Territory drinkers! Firstly, one Darwin magistrate sentenced a drink driver to a three-month jail term for his eighth drink driving conviction. His reading was 0.141.

A subsequent magistrate reviewed the original sentence, and said that jail should be a ‘last resort’, and there had been a significant gap between the first conviction and the last two. So, no jail and $1000 fine.

Then another gentleman was caught for his 14th drink driving conviction-he got a six-month suspension!

Yet another driver parked his car in the middle of the road. He was found asleep with his motor still running - he was 0.116 Then, whilst taking this driver to the watch house, they encountered another who stalled in front of them. They investigated and found him fumbling with his keys - he was .131.

Then an 18-year-old. P-plater, who should have been double zero, swerved in front of the same officers and and mounted the kerb. He was 0.184 Finally, the 48-year-old gentleman was trying to get his car out of the Hidden Valley carpark. He was 0.241.

Nothing changes!

■ In 1990 a local Coober Pedy girl, Karen Michel, disappeared without a trace, and has been missing ever since.

Obviously foul play is suspected, and this ‘cold case’ has just been reopened. It seems that there is a suspect who is now supplying a DNA sample.

In the same year a young German backpacker was murdered and thrown down a shaft.

Even though Coober Pedy has a reputation for being a ‘wild west’ town, these are two isolated incidents, and in actual fact it's very safe to walk the streets.

A visitor or a law abiding local has nothing to ever worry about.

There have, admittedly, been many

■ I was testing my CB radio the other day, and whilst I only use it rarely in the city, to contact truckies in the vicinity to find out about any road blockage which I may be stuck in, it's essential in the bush.

I always check on the state of the road up ahead from approaching road train drivers, or how many roos are hopping about.

My original CB he was a VHS, with the truckies' channel being "eight American". The local idiots' channel was 11.

These days it's UHF. And the truckies are all on channel 40.

My mate Kerry Rickards a few years ago was part of the Outback Ballooning team. All the pilots and

with Nick Le Souef Lightning Ridge Opals 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Phone 9654 4444 www.opals.net.au

● A Hyundai Getz in the Outback ground crew kept in touch via their it's all right?"

CBs, which were also tuned to chanA reply immediately greeted her nel 40. a friendly truckie: "I'm just behind you One morning Kerry heard a lady's in a road train lady, and about 20 of voice crackling across the air waves: my wheels have just run over him and "I'm just driving into Alice Springs tow- he won't be feeling too well! So I ing a caravan and I've just hit a kan- wouldn't bother!"

- Nick Le Souef garoo. I don't know what to do! Should ‘The Outback Legend’ I turn around and go back and see if

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With John Pasquarelli

■ Listening to Labor MPs and their media maggot mates huffing and puffing about sexist and misogynist insults makes me want to puke.

Where were these wonderful, perfect people when Pauline Hanson was being verbally and physically attacked in the most vilest ways?

I never heard Hanson insulting whites, blacks and Asians.

“All Australians should be treated equally” would hardly excite even the most politically correct anti-discrimination commissioner or would it?

Gillard called Tony Abbott “Jack The Ripper” but where were these sensitive darlings then? Jack The Ripper murdered prostitutes in the most gruesome way.

Gillard's racist “He's just a big Greek bullshit artist” statement was never commented on by any of those raging multiculturalists on both sides of parliament.

Gillard is starting to look safe for the time being and it's going to be a hard grind to the line and those Libs who were starting to eye off ministerial offices had better get off their backsides and start putting in the hard yards.

Abbott has too many wishy-washy people around him and he must start cracking the whip given that he saved the Coalition from certain disaster.

Every Lib and their offices must bust their guts for Abbott and the Australian people.

- John Pasquarelli:, kojak@mmnet.com.au

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Observer Magazine

THE CASTLEREAGH LINE REVIEW by Ash Long, Editor

■ Mebourne radio station 3AW last week moved the popular Castlereagh Line serial to 11.50pm weeknights, at the conclusion of the Nightline program hosted by Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady.

The 910-episode serial is midway through its course, and had been going to air at 4.45am in the Australia Overnight program hosted by Andrew McLaren and Mark Petkovic.

3AW only had rights to broadcast the serial in Melbourne, so there were contractual problems in playing the serial within a program that was also being heard in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and regional markets.

In Sydney, the serial is heard on The Bob Rogers Show on 2CH. The Castlereagh Line is syndicated

by Grace Gibson Productions. Manager Bruce Ferrier says the series is the most popular ever marketed by his company.

The Castlereagh Line was penned

by Ross Napier, an Australian radio and TV writer, also well known for his work on the TV series Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, for which he wrote a large number of episodes and served as a script editor.

The Castlereagh Line has a musical theme which features more than a dozen vocal variations, each mentioning numerous stops along the routes.

The vocals for these themes were recorded by Australian performer Johnny Ashcroft. The words were sung to the tune of Lily Bolero.

The story opens with Carlotta Clemens and her friend Elizabeth (‘Mouse’). Carlotta’s mother, a housemaid, has died, and Carlotta applies for a job as a governess for L J Logan on a cattle station in northern Queensland, near Normanton.

The story has Carlotta sailing to Townsville, making her way to Charters Towers, then aboard a dray for 400 miles to Logan’s property.

Carlotta discovers that she has been taken to the property under false pretences, that there are no children, and that Logan intends her to be his wife. He rapes her.

When Logan tried to repeat the effort on a later night, she strikes him on the temple with a red-hot poker.

Logan dies.

“Him bad man, missus. Plnety bad,” says Gilly, the aboriginal farm hand who helps her make her escape aboard the mare Sovereign, complete with a haul of valuable opals. ★★★ Carlotta’s first love interest, Jim Holly, is introduced as he meets bushranger Ned Kelly near Wangaratta.

But first Holly marries Janet Crozier, who becomes increasingly restless on the farm.

Pregnant, she leaves him and goes to Melbourne.

Holly is ‘set up’ as he tries to deliver a message to Kelly’s sister, Kate.

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● The Castlereagh Line tells the story of an early Australian stagecoach line Lottie announces to Jack that she is Simon Summers returns from expecting their child.

Queensland where he has tried to The pair arrive in Tamworth, plan- exert influence in winning mail conning to settle. Jack teams up with horse tracts in that state. trader Mat Gore. The pair talk of God-fearing Godfrey Manning, plans to set up a coach service to the Postmaster-General, refuses to Tenterfield, with Mat to organise the play. Seager pursues Grace, 27-yearhorses, and Jack to grease the neces- old spinster daughter of Manning. sary palms to win the necessary mail Grace’s brother, Roger, knows the contracts. truth about Seager’s intentions, but Gore (40 per cent) , Seager (40 oer dies after falling from a train. Seager cent) and Lottie (12½ per cent) put in had boarded the train at the last cash, Jack’s gold and Lottie’s opals minute. to start the enterprise, to be named Meanwhile, Lottie delivers a son, the Castlereagh Coach Company, Gordon, at Tamworth. Charles named after the Castlereagh River.

Hamilton looks to buy Lottie’s shares, They enlist the co-operation of but his sister Edwina Hamilton says Parliamentarian Simon Summers to she will tell the world that Lottie and pull strings in Sydney, in return for a Jack are not married.

7½-per cent share.

Charles Hamilton proposes to ★★★ Lottie. ‘Mouse’ has a blazing row with ‘Mouse’ appears as a house guest Lottie. at the Tamworth residence of Charles ★★★ ● The Castlereagh Line story Hamilton, of the property ‘BroadJim Holly is released from jail with has been serialised in six books meadows’. a Queen’s pardon. News of him beThe Quimby and Hamilton fami- ing set up has reached authorities.

Holly is sentenced to 15 years’ jail, Holly meets with Mat Gore in a accused on conspiring with the Kelly lies have a long association, and Gang, and being involved with stolen ‘Mouse’ and Lottie meet by coinci- Queensland pub.; they had worked dence. together on Cobb and Co. cattle.

Seager proposes to Lottie, and In Queensland, Lottie arrives af★★★ Carlotta arrives in Cloncurry, and they plan to go to Gunnedah for a ter reading that Jack Seager is to marry adopts the name ‘Lottie Long’. She wedding ceremony, even though they Grace Manning. Lottie is bashed and have pretended to be husband-and- raped, and the wedding goes ahead. takes on the job as a barmaid.

Charles Hamilton again proposes Enter a giant of a man, with big, wife.

At the last moment, Jack delays to Lottie, but Edwina instead offers a bushy black beard, John ‘Jack’ the marriage. A 45-seater coach ar- £500 annuity to Lottie if she doesn’t.

Seager.

They team up.Seager shoots five rives in town as part of the Castle- ‘Mouse’ tells Lottie that she will tell all if Lottie marries Charles. men dead, in a dispute over gold. reagh Coach Company’s launch.

Mat Gore also proposes to Lottie.

Charles Hamiklton expresses his Seager and Lottie make their way to Lottie plans to meet with Jack at a desire to work independently from his Longreach, then Goondiwindi.

Seager tells of his plans to start a family’s wealth, and leans on Lottie remote house. She has a pistol.

And then ... coach service that exceeds the Cobb to put in a good word with Seager and Gore, to appoint him as a driver for ● Review to be continued and Co. network.

Sovereign has a foal, Golden, and the Castlereagh Line. next week

■ The Castlereagh Line was written by Ross Napier.

Unusually, the radio serial came first, and then followed the novels.

Napier was one of Australia's leading radio writers from the 1950s to 1970s.

He began working for Associated Programs on the half- hour drama series Address Unknown.

He lived for a time in London, then returned to Australia in the 1950s and went to work for Grace Gibson, the radio producer, working on most of her dramas, particularly Portia Faces Life.

When television arrived in Australia, Gibson combatted it by making five-minute dramas, and Napier was one of her main writers of these until the 1970s.

■ Alias the Baron - radio ■ You Can't Win (1953) - radio ■ Borrasca - radio ■ Desiree - radio ■ Famous Fortunes - radio ■ Forever's A Long Time radio ■ Address Unknown (1954) radio ■ Portia Faces Life (1950s-70) - radio ■ The Tilsit Inheritance 1960s, radio ■ Emergency Line (1964) radio ■ Skippy The Bush Kangaroo TV series - writer and script editor ■ The Intruders (1969) - film original story ■ I Killed Grace Random (1970) - radio ■ My Father's House (1970s) radio ■ Without Shame (1970s) radio ■ Goodbye Gwynnevere (1970s) - radio ■ The Castlereagh Line (1982) - radio ■ The Castlereagh Line (1984) - novel ■ The Castlereagh Way (1985) - novel ■ The Castlereagh Rose (1985) - novel ■ The Colours of Castlereagh (1987) - novel ■ The Castlereagh Heritage (1988) - novel ■ The Castlereagh Cross (1992) - novel Copies of the Castlereagh Line books are available in Melbourne from Merryl Williams, Rainy Day Books, 1301 Mountain Hwy, The Basin.

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Observer Forgotten Fortunes

Missing millions, ready to be claimed

E&OE. The Melbourne Observer publishes lists of unclaimed moneys to Victorians from financial institutions. We list the name of the owner on the books and last known address.

Please contact the organisation listed to make a claim.

AMP Life Limited Unclaimed Monies Team Phone: 131 267

AMP Life Limited Unclaimed Monies Team Phone: 131 267

Adcock, Leslie P. 6/20 Toward St, Murrumbeena. $463.00.

Andrews, Graeme William. 1/1196 Malvern Rd, Malvern. $361.00.

Aparo, Plasqualine. 30 Maud St, Geelong. $1200.00.

Arnott, John D. Monbulk Rural Enterprises. PO Box 190, Monbulk. $40,927.20.

Atkins, Susan Mary. 1 McWilliam St, Terang. $745.18.

Bailey, Leonard L W. 2 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley. $500.00.

Beahan, Helena. PO Box 51, Portarlington. $424.00.

Beard, Lily Beatrice. 101 Heidelberg Rd, Clifton Hill. $645.90.

Bellman, D A. Ibbs Lane, Mailors Flat. $429.54.

Blair, James Alexander. 90 Blackshaws Rd, Newport. $361.00.

Boff, Peter Brian. 17 Zeehan Rd, Boronia. $242.00.

Borg, Matthew John. Unit 3, 2 Renown St, Burwood. $232.90.

Browne, Gerard. PO Box 14, Albert Park. $249.48.

Browning, Barbara. 6 Hoban Ave, Montmorency. $720.00.

Burton, R C. 1 Winton Ct, Craigieburn. $203.49.

Butterfield, David George. 1/49 Hawdon St, Heidelberg. $460.00.

Cahill, Maurice B. 19 Brougham St, Bendigo. $487.00.

Carroll, Peter Bernard. 6 Saltair St, Moorabbin. $373.00.

Cooke, Reginald J. Post Office, Melton. $4052.32.

Corbier, Rick. PO Box 114, The Patch. $4956.68.

Cracknell, Daniel Lyall. Thomas St, Dandenong. $224.00.

Crone, Lindsay Gavin. 22 Canp St, Donald. $16,773.50.

Curran, Melinda Jane. 59 Tyner Rd, Wantirna South. $244.45.

Cusack, Greg Paul. 48 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. $242.44.

Dalabiras, James. 454 Collins St, Melbourne. $576.07.

Dando, Robert G. 44 Elizabeth St, Geelong West. $391.00.

De Weerd, Oriketta. 9 Black Forest Rd, Werribee. $208.98.

Despard, Doreen Mary. 84 Cochrane St, Gardenvale. $533.50.

Dick, John Alexander. 13 Oxford St, Northcote. $3463.61.

Dickie, Kathlenn Alder. Hamilton Base Hospital. Grange Hostel. Foster St, Hamilton. $437.30.

Dierer, Fay Rosalyne. 24 Sommerville Rd, Yarraville. $2536.00.

Dornan, Steven J. PO Box 5057, Mildura. $2321.80.

Down, Veronica Muriel. 2 Craig St, Noble Park. $740.10.

Doyle, Gregory Roy. Old Warburton Rd, Warburton. $380.00.

Dyson, A J. 1 Kings Lynn Pl, Wheelers Hill. $298.06.

Dyson, Margaret A. 742 Sydney Rd, Coburg. $366.90.

Elliot, B J. 18 Wangarra Rd, Frankston. $389.67.

Ellis, Leah Jane. 2 Constantine Ct, Bonegilla. $365.55.

Ericksen, Deidre Nora. 229 Union Rd, Ascot Vale. $215.81.

Fennell, Elizabeth. Princes Hwy, Pakenham. $594.40.

Fitzgerald, Mortimer Desmond. PO Box 814, Warragul. $745.51.

AMP Life Limited Unclaimed Monies Team Phone: 131 267

AMP Life Limited Unclaimed Monies Team Phone: 131 267

Foo, Doris May. 39 Harding St East, Coburg. $714.50.

Forrest, Gary Clifton. Lot 33 Sophie St, Kilsyth. $288.00.

Fox, George Osborne. PO Box 42, Timboon. $244.61. $1126.16.

Fuller, Gregory Neil. 9 Olympic Ct, Glen Waverley. $236.86.

Gan, Ming Yong. 61 Botanica Blvd, Bundoora. $259.57.

Goodwin, Raymond John. 4/258 Dorset Rd, Croydon. $304.00.

Graham, Alexander. 6 Dillon St, Glen Iris. $493.00.

Graue, Reginald John. 3 Woodbury Ct, Avondale Heights. $292.00.

Greenwood, Raymond Kennedy. 32 Palmer Cres, Merrigum. $382.00.

Gwynn, John Charles. 112 Havlin St West, Bendigo. $443.72.

Hair, C. 2 Parfait Ct, Wantirna South. $2097.45.

Hardy, Ronald James. 409 Humfray St, South Ballarat. $337.00.

Hayes, Edwarde. 2/26 Gladstone Pde, Glenroy. $7870.58.

Henshaw, Alice Ruby. 14-18 Venici St, Mentone. $596.00.

Holdsworth, A T T. 11 Garden St, Benalla. $738.00.

Hollis, Jennifer Anne. 66 Marina Dr, Melton. $482.00.

Horman, Eric Matthias. Bridge Inn Rd, Doreen. $397.00.

Norton, Margaret Ann. 4 Queensbury St, Keilor. $391.00.

Hosking, P. 3A Morley St, Box Hill. $313.20.

Hunt, Elsie Evelyn. Oak Towers, 139 Atherton Rd, Oakleigh. $1487.10.

Ichallelene, K & P. 1-3 Simmonds Ct, East Bentleigh. $257.10.

Jacobs, Karen Louise. 5-10 Wilton Vale Cres, Malvern East. $419.48.

Jennings, Rhonda L. 80 Hillcrest Rd, Frankston. $440.00.

Johnson, Sarah. 62 Charles St, Northcote. $2216.14.

Jones, Lisa. 5-201 Fitzroy St, St Kilda. $1897.25.

Jones, Paul. 9 Connell Ct, Wodonga. $408.02.

Judd, David Gavain. 32 Campbell St, Portland. $6015.70. $9625.00. $18,786.20.

Jurica, Ivan. 73 Gidding St, North Geelong. $500.00.

Keddie, Maureen M T. 23 Old Lilydale Rd, Ringwood. $324.00.

Keenan, K. 2 Lachlan Close, Cranbourne.$255.10.

Kemp, Roger A. RMB 494, Birchip. $4514.30.

Lagioia, Diana. 49 Grandview Rd, Wheelers Hill. $308.88.

Laidlan, Adam Peter. 22A Bluf Rd, Black Rock. $592.54.

Leach, Reginald Percy. 64 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. $1421.20.

Leehane, John Francis. 10 Marconi Ct, Research. $245.88.

Legge, Geoffrey. 10 Fisher Cl, Berwick. $658.19.

Leung, Hung Chong. 25 Sier Ave, Hoppers Crossing. $321.98.

Loechel, Reginald J. 1 Nilmar Ave, Wodonga. $298.00.

Loveridge, Barbara L. 17 Phillip St, Horsham. $291.00.

Lowe, E. 395 Manningham Rd, Doncaster. $313.49.

Ludlow, Jean Hake. 8 Walker St, Hampton. $752.80.

Luke, Robert Kenneth. 4/9 Raymond St, Somerville. $425.50.

Mackinnon, Dayle Lee. Box 374 Drummond Rd, Shepparton. $240.00.

Marks, Beryl Mavis. 51 Pope Rd, Blackburn. $777.90.

Matthews, Grace Victoria. 56 Pakington St, St Kilda. $584.20.

McCann, Stewart Wayne. 17 Russell St, Casterton. $341.00.

McCarthy, George R. 8 Walker St, Moonee Ponds. $591.00.

McDermott, R B. 4 Major Rd, Northcote. $303.81.

McDonald, R D. 43 Milborne Cres, Eltham. $2343.39. $2579.74.

McFarlane, Neil John. 44 Croquette St, Geelong West. $381.60.

McGrath, D J. 87 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley. $233.37.

McGregor, Angus A. 9 Trevor St, Ballarat. $283.00.

McGuiness, Mary R. 32 Leaonard St, Sunshine. $474.30.

McKenna, Stella Daphne. 606 Nepean Hwy, Carrum. $348.00.

McLennan, Ian Francis. 3 Belson St, Malvern East. $276.78.

McLennan, Ian Munro. Stock Exchange Building, 422 Lt Collins St, Melbourne. $22,896.91.

Meloury, William J. 118 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. $343.60.

Meyer,Werner Wilhelm. Box 1123, Swan Hill. $441.00.

Mits, Frank. Toogoolawah, Crystal Creek Rd, Alexandra. $580.27.

Morrissy, T. 1 Merrigum Ct, Highton. $234.40. $359.00.

Muntwyler, Martin Stuart. 10/56 Princess St, Kew. $223.00.

Murphy, Daniel Brian. Lot 18 Pindari Dr, Bayswater. $844.90.

Murray, James Lindsay. 8 Paperbark Ave, Sunbury. $1817.50. $1817.50.

Nadesapillai, Subanesan. 6 Weir St, Kew. $245.29.

Neely, Robert James. 1 Cummins Lane, Mt Eliza. $439.84.

Nelson, Ronald C. 54 Dundas Rd, Maryborough. $401.00. $490.00.

Newton, Ross David. 178 Jasmaine Pl, Maunganui. $541.36.

Nguyen, Lisa. 51 William St, St Albans. $300.00.

Nicholas, Todd Julian. 9 Fontein St, West Footscray. $3235.10.

Nippard, M A. 4 Haig Pl, Westmeadows. $210.00.

Norman, David Anthony. 13 Fell Ct, Kyabram. $298.00.

Oates, Colleen Ann. WBT Graham Rd, Kangaroo Ground. $381.00.

O’Loughlin, Brian John. 21 Vincent St, Edithvale. $431.00.

O’Shea, Mark Peter, and Cleave, Deanne Kathleen. 1616 Leitchville Rd, Leitchville. $1137.34.

Pagdanganan, M. 13 EricaAve, St Albans. $380.00.

Patullo, Garry S. 4 Yarrolee St, Ferntree Gully. $372.00.

Perera, Donald Jeremy. 9 Lanoma Ct, Wheelers Hill. $1261.40.

Perrett, Edward T. Trans West Haulage, Princes Hwy, Geelong. $430.00.

Petherbridge, G E. 185 Upsndowns Rd, Nepean Hwy, Dromana. $836.00.

Philip, E P. 3/27 Alfred St, Kew. $453.48.

Pool, A S. 7 Market St, St Kilda. $1422.52.

Poopakh, Vladimir B. 93 Leith Park Village, Eltham North. $500.00.

Potts, Clifford G. Wayside Mail, Yapeen. $229.00.

Probert, Irene F. 12 Ivy St, Prahran. $669.90.

Rank, Norman. 5 Hethersett Gr, Murrumbenna. $19,000.00.

Reinkowsky, John Arthur. 225 Albert St, Brunswick. $1298.70.

Reynolds, Elizabeth. Byrne St, Moyhu. $1088.80.

Richards, John Edwards. Territory Rd, Ranceby. $456.00.

Roberts, Heather Jean. 67 Peters St, Box Hill North. $223.00.

Robinson, Graham Denis. Post Office, Riddell. $400.00.

Rutley, Alfred Scott. 3/103 Hawdon St, Heidelberg. $359.00.

Said, J. PO Box 40, Altona. $333.05.

Schaefer, P S. 440 Balcombe Rd, Beaumaris. $374.72.

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AMP Life Limited Unclaimed Monies Team Phone: 131 267 Hamilton. $3816.82.

Schwartze, Bernd Hans Otto. 34 Glencairn Ave, Ringwood. $439.00.

Shepherd, Thomas Charles. 27 Fairbairn Rd, Toorak. $1060.10.

Sinclair, Pauline Joy. 7 Eric Ct, Glen Waverley. $474.00.

Spafford, Harry G. 71 Old Eltham Rd, Lower Plenty. $500.00.

Swadesir, R G. 1 Hillside Pde, Strathmore. $2143.65.

Szuty, Stanley. Val;dermar. Post Office, Bonbeach. $990.33.

Thompson, Katy Lauren. 4 Clayton Ct, Shepparton. $306.59.

Thompson, Robert. 8 Maylands Cres, Glen Waverley. $603.48. $1130.76.

Thornton, Gerald Francis. 1/42 Briggs St, Caulfield. $229.33.

Thornton, M J. 1 Garrett St, Colac. $458.09. $701.26.

Thoseby, Andrew. 34 Empress Rd, St Kilda East. $216.02.

Todd, Frederick B. 32 Trigg St, Geelong West. $891.90.

Tram, Thi Hue. 30 Clarke Rd, Springvale. $346.80.

Tran, Nguyen Mot Doi. 10 Vallotta Ct, Noble Park. $200.00.

Turner, Blake. Unit 2, 23 Hume Ave, Melton. $3251.18.

Unthank, Robyn Lee. 246 Macleod Rd, Patterson Lakes. $306.00.

Verbi, John. 31 Pelham St, Carlton. $270.68.

Walker, Denise Joy. 70 Callender Rd, Noble Park. $320.00.

Wallace, Arthur Gordon. 1/90 Windsor Cres, Surrey Hills. $1955.90.

Waller, G J. 6 Charolais Ct, Shepparton. $434.52.

Waterworth, Rupert G. 2A Garden St, East Geelong. $1403.90.

Watson, Bruce W. 1 Donalds Cl, Kilsyth. $3686.34.

Watts, M. 40 Begonia Rd, Gardenvale. $234.94.

Wei, Jessie. 39 Karnak Rd, Ashburton. $600.00.

Weller, P. 100 Boorook Rd, Cooriemungle. $696.80.