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Momentous Timing Wisdom Of Eve
● Tony Clayton (Lloyd Roberts) and Lisa Upson (Karen Roberts) in The Wisdom Of Eve at Eltham Performing Arts Centre until September 13. Photo: Ian Clarke ■ Eltham Little Theatre presents The Wisdom Of Eve until September 13 at 8pm at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd, Research. Directed by Susan Rundle, The Wisdom Of Eve is adapted from the story by Mary Orr on which the film All About Eve and the hit musical Applause were based. The show tells an engrossing and revealing ‘inside’ story of life in New York’s theatre world told in terms of an unscrupulous ingénue’s rise to Broadway stardom. Tickets: $22.50/$17.50. Bookings: www.elthamlittle theatre.org.au or 0411 7 13 095. - Cheryl Threadgold
Showbiz Briefs ■ Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic commences its nationwide tour this week including three Victorian performances: Palais Theatre on October 3; Frankston Arts Centre on October 11; and The Playhouse Theatre at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on October 12. ■ Journalist Leigh Sales returned this week from maternity leave to again host ABC’s flagship TV current affairs program, 7.30. ■ Richard Dunlop’s Sublime East exhibition at the James Makin Gallery,Collingwood, will open on Sept. 18.
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● The Birdmann (aka Trent Baumann) in Momentous Timing in Melbourne’s Fringe Festival, opening September 19. Photo: Rena Littleson ■ The Birdmann in Momentous Timing can be seen from September 19 to October 4 in the Ballroom, Lithuanian Club, North Melbourne. This one man romantic comedy and solo circus show about an underground comic looking for love. Featuring Trent Baumann as The Birdmann , this is said to be a genre-defying occasion in which the man like no man will stop his heart, balance an ironing board on his head and execute an interpretive dance in five inch sequin stilettos in signature acts that have enthralled audiences in over fifteen countries. With vivacious vaudeville, surreal sideshow and charismatic comedy, The Birdmann in Momentous Timing will take art to the edge and you just have to sit on the edge of your seat and enjoy the ride. Performance season: September 19-October 4 Times: 7.45pm, Sun 6.45pm Duration: 60 minutes Venue: Fringe Hub, The Ballroom, Lithuanian Club, 44 Errol St, North Melbourne. Tickets: $26 full, $23 concession, $20 Tuesday Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au or 9660 9666.
‘Amadeus’ to open at Rosanna ■ It has been 24 years since Heidelberg Theatre Company first staged Amadeus. This time round, Bruce Akers, who featured as Joseph II Emperor of Austria in that production, is now at the helm as director of the show. Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus is a ‘sensationally successful’ play full of dramatic ironies, perhaps the greatest of which is that it is not chiefly about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but has, as its central character, Antonio Salieri, Court Composer to the Austrian Emperor. Mozart died young in neglect and penury. Salieri lived on into prosperous old age. Seeking some sort of lasting frame in the footnote of musical history, Salieri, on his deathbed confessed to the murder of Mozart. Psychologically, if not physically, it could have been the truth. The idea that Salieri poisoned his rival has intrigued people ever since. It was the plot of a short play by Pushkin, which later became the basis of a chamber piece by Rimsky-Korsakov. Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, however, is the first truly ‘epic’ treatment of the story. Performance season: September 11-27. Times: Evenings at 8pm, 2pm matinees September 14, 21. Venue: Heidelberg
● Angelo de Cata, Don Nicholson, Paul Kennedy and Jim Thomson rehearse for Amadeus, opening in Rosanna on September 11. Photo: David Belton Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna. Tickets: $25 adults, $22 conc. And members. Bookings: htc.org.au or 9457 4117.
Eisteddfod By The Bay
● Winners and place-getters in The Art Song Section in Eisteddfod by the Bay: From left, Dustin White, adjudicator Dimity Shepherd, Robert Simpson, Andrew Alessi and Alastair Cooper-Golec. ■ The Senior Classical Vocal Eisteddfod by the Bay was held last week at the Kingston Arts Centre, and featured eight sections. Formerly The Mordialloc Eisteddfod established in 1955, Eisteddfod by the Bay is an annual event run by experienced volunteers, giving young singers the opportunity to perform for a qualified adjudicator and receive individual critiques, and to an audience of friends and peers. Senior Classical Convener, Jill Page, says it is always exciting to hear the young people’s lovely voices. “We are indebted to our sponsors for their generous support,” Jill said..
● Winners and place-getters in The Printhouse Aria from Grand Opera: Sung Sun Hong (left), accompanist Janet Perkins, Senior Classical Convener Jill Page, Edwina Dalco, adjudicator Dimity Shepherd, Alexandra Ioan, Rosemary Ball, Elizabeth Denk, Director, Parkdale Mentone East Bendigo Bank, Lesley McGurgan.
Showbiz Briefs ■ The Victorian State Schools Spectacular, involving more than 3000 students, will stage live shows on Saturtday (Sept. 13) at Hisense Arena with shows at 1pm and 6.30pm. ■ The program for the Darebin Music Feast (Oct. 8-19) is now available at the website: www.musicfeast.com.au ■ From next month, Australian Centre for the Moving Image will present Commonwealth Connections Animation Showcase, a collection of some of the best animated shorts from new and established filmmakers across the Commonwealth nations ■ The Opera Foundation Australia Awards and Scholarship will be presented on Sunday, October 19 at the Eugene Goossens Hall at the ABC Studios in Ultimo, Sydney. ■ The Seven Network has announced a long-term, multiplatform media rights agreement to broadcast and promote the Jeep Magic Millions raceday held annually in January on Queensland's Gold Coast.
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Observer Showbiz Showbiz Briefs ■ Sydney-based jazz outfit, The Cope Street Parade, will perform at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club on November 1. ■ The Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show will coincide with the launch of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in September. Harbour Town will be the first shopping centre in Australia to hold this show from MondayFriday, September 22-26. ■ Short & Girly (With a Bit of Burly), a one-night only comedy gala on October 25 at the National Theatre, will raise funds for Victorian Aids Council. The line-up features Rachel Berger, Cal Wilson, Hannah Gadsby,Claire Hooper, Fiona O’Loughlin, Tom Gleeson, Joel Creasey, Kevin Kropinyeri, Tom Ballard and Adam Richard.
Radio Confidential
Four-Eyed Guide To The Galaxy
News from stations from around Victoria
■ Explore space flight and reach for the stars with Rowena Hutson’s A FourEyed Guide to the Galaxy, being presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from September 19 – October 4 at the North Melbourne Town Hall. Drawn from her life-love of tacky DIY sci-fi sets and an obsessive desire to grow up to be Han Solo, Rowena recreates the vastness of space out of cardboard and tinfoil, taking us into orbit to discover what happens in the great black beyond. Promoted as a physical space comedy, Rowena will use her own personal brand of storytelling, clowning and physical comedy. She examines the human instinct to explore the universe from her DIY ‘space junk’ set. Why do humans dream of living on barren Mars? And if the Moon is moving away from the Earth, what will we do when it finally abandons us all together? Longing for the good old days when mankind made one giant leap to the Moon, Hutson reminds us of our determination to win the ‘space race’, even though the galaxy is a cold, dark, silent place where microorganism aliens are the least of our worries. Rowena Hutson is an actor and clown with a decade of experience in creating and performing silliness throughout the UK, Europe and Australia. Performance Season: September 19 – October 4 (no Mondays) Times: Tues-Sat 6.30pm, Sun 5.30pm Venue: Fringe Hub, Rehearsal room, North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St., North Melbourne. Tickets: Full $25, Concession $20, Tuesdays $17 Bookings: www. melbournefringe.com.au or 9660 9666. - Cheryl Threadgold
3CR starts in-house ■ Melbourne’s original community radio station, 3CR, is conducting a ‘Listening Week’ starting on Monday (Sept. 15), where program presenters are encouraged to listen to their colleagues’ shows. The 3CR team is being asked to provide feedback to peers on how shows can be improved.
New service
Country Crossroads
■ Southern Cross Austereo has launched a new online ecommerce platform My Local Auction, connecting local buyers and sellers across the country.
info@country crossroads.com.au Big Breakfast Show. Southern FM 88.3. Tues. 6am-9am.
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Country Music Guild ■ The Country Music Guild Of Australasia presents the best in country music every Friday at the Pascoe Vale RSL. Bands appearing this month are as follows. September 12: Mustang. September 19: The Rip Rawers. September 26: The Dalton Gang. Great meals available from 6 pm with music commencing 8 pm to 11.30 pm.
■ Rob Buckingham, former 3MP personality, now live streams his Sunday services from Bayside Church where he is Pastor. ■ Smooth 91.5 is chasing the gay market with a Barbra Streisand listener competition. ■ The sixth radio ratings are due on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Laws unto themselves
Lang challenged 3AW General Manager Shane Healy to be one of the next to undertake the Ice Bucket challenge.
■ Radio Confidential hears that a Victorian community radio station is considering taking the John Laws program each weekday. This follows Brisbane community station Bay FM taking the Sydney-based radio man’s three-hour show.
Redundant ■ Brad Arnoldt has been made redudant from the Australian Traffic Network, after seven years with the company. Arnoldt was ‘let go’ on Tuesday last week..
Indulgent ■ It was all a bit self-indulgent when 3AW’s Neil Mitchell spent too long last week, broadcasting a stunt where the Fairfax Radio CEO Adam Lang undertook the Ice Bucket challenge for Motor Neurone.
● Josh Olek ■ Josh Olek is moving on from Snow FM Jindabyne to do nights /production at Wave FM in Wollongong, reports Greg Newman of Jocks Journal. Josh’s dad Eddie is an announcer on MyMp and a commercial producer/operator at SEN/MyMp.
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Ice bucket for Tommy ■ Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel took the ice bucket challenge for Motor Neurone Disease awareness and fund raising. With trademark guitar in hand, Tommy braved the two bucket drenching and then urged his fans around the world to dig deep for the MND cause. Watch the video at www.tommyemmanuel.com/news/
Adam Brand at Hallam ■ Australian country music star Adam Brand will bring his My Side Of The Street Tour to the Hallam Hotel on Thursday (Sept. 11), commencing 8.30pm. Hot on the heels of his recent album release My Side Of The Street, Adam will be joined by Melbourne's Jasmine Rae on the Victorian leg of his national tour. The two have also recorded a duet titled Quit This Time which features on Adam’s album. - Rob Foenander ● There was a time decades ago when radio announcers dressed in dinner suits to present the major news bulletins. 3AW’s chief newsreader David Armstrong was photographed last week in the Docklands newsroom. Photo: 3AW.com.au
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On This Day Thursday Friday Wednesday September 10 September 11 September 12 ■ Australian musician Peter Robin-son was born in Brunswick in 1942 (72). Actress Lynda Stoner was born in Adelaide in 1953 (61). English director Guy Ritchie is 46. He was married to Madonna. UK singer Siobhan Fahey is 55 (1959).
■ English singer and actress Julie Covington was born in London in 1947 (67). US singer and actor Harry Connick Jnr was born in 1967 (47). Footballer Bruce Doull was born in 1950 (64). He played for Carlton. US actress Amy Madigan was born in 1951 (63).
■ Singer-songwriter Barry White was born in 1944. He died aged 58 in 2003. English actress Rachel Ward was born in Oxfordshire, England in 1957 (57). French singer/actor Maurice Chevalier was born in Paris in 1888. He died aged 83 in 1972.
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Sunday Saturday September 13 September 14 ■ US jazz singer Mel Torme was born in Illinois in 1925. He died aged 73 in 1999. English-born US-resident-actress Jacqueline Bisset was born in 1944 (70). TV newsreader MarieLouise Thiele was born in 1965 (49). US sprinter Michael Johnson is 47 (1967).
■ New Zealand actor Sam Neill was born in Northern Ireland in 1947 (67). US actress Mary Crosby, daughter of Bing, was born in 1959 (55). Australian singer Wes Carr is 32 (1982) The late Amy Winehouse was born in 1983.
Monday Tuesday September 15 September 16 ■ Dame Agatha Christie, author, was born in Torquay, England, in 1890. She died aged 85 in 1976. US actor Jackie Cooper was born in Los Angeles in 1922. He died aged 88 in 2011. Rev. Fred Nile is 80. Prince Harry (Henry Charles Albert David Windsor) is 30.
■ US actress Lauren Bacall was born on this day. She died this year. US blues guitarist B.B. King is 89 (1925). Columbo star Peter Falk was born in New York in 1927. US magician David Copperfield is 58. American singer Richard Marx was born in Chicago in 1963 (51).
Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of Jocks Journal for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Jocks Journal is Australia’s longest running radio industry publication. Find out more at www.jocksjournal.com
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At the Substation
● Gareth Hart in Symphony of Strange, opening September 30 at The Substation, Newport. ■ The Substation in Market St, Newport, will feature five productions presented as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2014, from September 17-October 4. Jeremy Gaden, The Substation director, explained that creating a Fringe Festival hub in Melbourne’s inner-west is about investing in both artists and audiences. “We want to invite audiences to enjoy a range of adventurous performances across circus, dance, puppetry and drama; and develop artists by offering financial, technical and producing support in the lead up to their seasons. We’re thrilled to be offering these experiences as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2014,” he said. In the production Symphony Of Strange, opening September 30, Gareth Hart will present an immersive dance work, set to a live orchestra of 50 non-musical instruments: the banal, broken, found and fascinating. Inspired by Gaston Bachelard’s Psychoanalysis Of Fire, the work explores the body in relationship to the volatility of fire, the fury of heat and the intensity of temperature. Nominated for Best Dance at the 2012 Adelaide Fringe. Fringe Festival performances at The Substation: ■ September 17-22. Just Us – Mitchell Jones and collaborators (circus and theatre) ■ September 17-22. My Life in Boxes – Gravity Dolls (circus) ■ September 24 -October 4. What I Leave Behind – AboutFace Productions (puppetry) ■ September 25-27. Noise Quartet Meditation – Lilian Steiner (dance and sound) ■ September 30 - October 4. Symphony Of Strange – Gareth Hart (dance and music) Venue: The Substation, 1 Market St, Newport. Booking: thesubstation.org.au - Cheryl Threadgold
The Wedding Singer ■ The Wedding Singer highlighted the musical comedy talents of Cardinia Performing Arts Company’s predominantly youthful cast, in their energetic production presented at the Cardinia Performing Arts Centre. The company suffered a break-in prior to opening night, with many show costumes, props and effects trashed or stolen. Director Lee Geraghty and her team commendably made a splendid effort to ensure the show could still go on. Based on the movie The Wedding Singer, the 1980s era is captured with colourful, shoulder-padded costumes, music, and references to new inventions such as the CD player and mobile phone. New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer, Robbie Hart, is jilted at his own wedding by fiancée Linda. A depressed, resentful Robbie starts ruining other people’s weddings with outrageously rude behaviour. Wholesome waitress Julia saves the day, they fall in love, but Julia is engaged to Wall Street financier Glen. A desperate flight to Las Vegas sees a happy ending to this uncomplicated romantic tale. ● Turn To Page 41
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● Kerrie Biddell
■ Jazz singer Kerrie Biddell has died at age 67, after a lengthy illness. She had a severe stroke. The versatile singer worked with artists including Dusty Springfield, Dizzy Gillespie, Don Burrows and Buddy Rich. She worked with Daly-Wilson Big Band and Dudley Moore, then undertook a solo career. Kerrie was a popular performer on TV shows including Bandstand, Uptight, GTK and The Club Show. She sang on hundreds of jingles, film scores and TV shows. Kerrie Biddell won many awards including Mo Awards.
Pearl Fishers ■ Melbourne Opera presents the French opera The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs de Perles) from September 19-30 at The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne, and on October 4 at Monash University’s Alexander Theatre. Conducted by Richard Divall, who has conducted over a dozen productions of the opera over a period of more than 35 years, The Pearl Fishers is an opera in three acts by French composer Georges Bizet, to a libretto by Eugêne Cormon and Michel Carrê. The Pearl Fishers was Bizet’s first operatic success, originally performed in 1863 at the Thêatre Lyrique in Paris, but achieved worldwide recognition in the mid 20th century. The Pearl Fishers is an opera in three acts by French composer Georges Bizet (Carmen) to a libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. It was Bizet’s first operatic success, originally performed on September 30, 1863 at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, but achieved worldwide recognition in the mid 20th century. Richard Divall says The Pearl Fishers is a vastly successful opera, featuring the most glorious vocal music and an incredibly exotic story. “Bizet was a young man writing about young love,” says Divall. “It is an opera with instant charm and magic, I have never tired of it.” Set in ancient times on the island of Ceylon, the opera tells the story of how two men's vow of eternal friendship is threatened by their love for the same woman, whose own dilemma is the conflict be
Marzo at North Melb.
● Marzo, Bernhard Müller and Szene Salzburg ■ Arts House presents the Australian premiere of Marzo in association with the Melbourne Festival on October 10-14 at the North Melbourne Town Hall. This eccentric exploration of love and hate, war and peace is the latest piece by original Italian company Dewey Dell. Marzo takes its name from the month of March, which since ancient times has represented the month of war. Evoking the gamut of human conflict and emotion, Marzo’s uncanny and bizarre beings move in an icy landscape amid threatening sounds, playing out their story of good and evil, love and hate and war and peace. Marzo is a flawlessly styled dance work created in collaboration with two prominent Japanese artists: Kuro Tanino, playwright and director of Japanese theatre company Niwa Gekidan Penino, who provided poetic words for the voices of the characters; and visual artist Yuichi Yokoyama, who designed the costumes. Dewey Dell was formed in 2007 by four young artists (including three children of the famous theatre director, writer and artist Romeo Castellucci): Teodora Castellucci, Demetrio Castellucci, Agata Castellucci and Eugenio Resta, who all studied at Stoa, a school for movement, rhythm and philosophy based in Cesena, Italy. Season: October 10 - 14 Time: 7.30pm. Post-Show Q&A: October 11 at 8.40pm. Duration: 1hr, no interval Venue: Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensberry St, North Melbourne Tickets: Full $40, Conc $25, Student $15 Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 9322 3713 - Cheryl Threadgold
Since I Suppose ● Barbara Zavros as Leila, priestess of Brahma, in The Pearl Fishers. tween secular love and Lampard. Eddie Muliauher sacred oath as a priestmaseali'i and Matthew ess. The Pearl Fishers is di- Thomas will perform the rected by Melbourne role of Nourabad, the high Opera’s Director of Pro- priest of Brahma. Lee, Barbara and ductions Hugh Halliday, who has diirected for all Brenton are the three of Australia’s state opera most recent winners of companies, after seven Australia’s most prestiyears as director for the gious singing competition, English National Opera. the Herald Sun Aria. Venue: The AthHe will direct two casts in four strong roles, work- enaeum Theatre, 188 ing with some of Collins St, Melbourne. Season dates: SepMelbourne’s most actember 19, 25, 27 at complished singers. Leila, priestess of 7.30pm, September 27 at Brahma, is played by so- 2pm, September 30 at pranos Lee Abrahmsen 6.30pm. Venue: The Alexander and Barbara Zavros, with tenors Brenton Spiteri Theatre, Monash Univerand Robert Barbaro shar- sity, Clayton. One performance: ing the role of fisherman Saturday, October 4 at Nadir. Playing Zurga, the 8pm. Bookings: melbourne head fisherman and third element of the love tri- opera.com/events/pearlangle are Phillip fishers - Cheryl Threadgold Calcagno and Michael
■ Since I Suppose, a mobile, immersive journey through Melbourne’s place of power and pleasure can be experienced from October 15-26, beginning in the CBD and ending in North Melbourne. Presented by One Step at a Time Like This and especially crafted for two people at a time, Since I Suppose is an immersive journey through Melbourne’s CBD, incorporating digital technologies, internet scavenged audio, intimate interactions and fragments of Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure. One Step at a Time Like This creators explain that they are not so much striving to adapt Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, but are using the play as an architecture through and upon which will be built an audience experience-design based journey. “Connections and ‘relevancies’ may well arise for the audience participant.” Since I Suppose is currently premiering at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre until September 21 and all performances sold out before the season opened. Season: October 15 – 26 Time: Performances start every 25 minutes between the following times: Wed and Thu, 12.30pm – 8.25pm; Fri, 12.30pm – 8.50pm; Sat, 10.25am – 8.50pm; un, 10.25am – 6.45pm; Free Artist Q & A: Tue Oct 28, 7.30pm Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall Duration: 2hr 30min, no interval Venue: Starts at Grand Hyatt Melbourne (Russell St entrance) and ends in North Melbourne Tickets: Full $65, Conc $45 Bookings: artshouse.com.au or 9322 3713
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Movies, DVDs With Jim Sherlock and Aaron Rourke
What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs
● Screen legend Woody Allen and acclaimed actor, writer, producer and director John Turturro in the delightful comedy-drama Fading Gigolo. FILM: FADING GIGOLO: Genre: Comedy/Drama. Cast: John Turturro, Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Liev Schreiber. Year: 2013. Rating: M. Running Time: 90 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***½ Verdict: The delightfully sophisticated adult comedy of a cash-strapped New York City book store owner (played by Woody Allen) who manages to convince his friend (John Turturro) that there is money to be made by becoming a professional gigolo. Hilarity and pathos ensues as the two friends struggle in their new careers. Meticulously written and directed by John Turturro, it is obvious the influence that Woody Allen has had on his career, and as a result, Turturro in turn has given the legendary Allen one of his biggest and most rewarding on-screen roles in recent memory. What could have easily been a sordid and tasteless comedy results in a sensitive, poignant, intelligence and riotously funny experience, like a breath of fresh cool air on a hot summers day. A welcome alternative to the constant assault of the mindless, over-bloated and senseless big budget epics that have dominated our screens for too long. FILM: THE ZERO THEOREM: Genre: Drama/Fantasy. Cast: Christoph Waltz, Melanie Theirry, David Thewlis, Matt Damon Year: 2013. Rating: TBA. Running Time: 107 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ***½ Verdict: The goal of a computer hacker in a dystopian world is to discover the reason for human existence through a giant computer called The Zero Theorem, but continually finds his work interrupted by the mysterious Management. The final in Terry Gilliam's satirical dystopian 'Orwellian" trilogy, the first being 1985's Brazil and continued with 1995's 12 Monkey's, is a dazzling and bewildering multi-layered tapestry of sight and sound, a grand sci-fi spectacle of chaos and paranoia that tests the boundaries of imagination. Stellar direction by Terry Gilliam, superb production, set and costume design, and a standout performance from Christoph Waltz, this unique journey is always high, but don't expect a simple resolution or an easy way out of this muti-coloured nightmare, Terry Gilliam doesn't let you off the hook so lightly. FILM: MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN: Genre: Animated/Adventure/Comedy. Cast: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert. Year: 2014. Rating: TBA. Running Time: 92 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **½ Verdict: A nice and well meaning big screen adaptation of the classic TV series of the time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavour to fix a time rift they created. Brimming with cultural references, including Indiana Jones and The Wizard of Oz, top notch animation, eye-popping visuals and lots of silly fun and madness, however, it grows strained and eventually falls into a formulaic by-the-numbers experience that ultimately lacks the warmth, respect and charm of the original series. Mr. Peabody & Sherman isn't what it could have been, but is entertaining enough for a pleasant giggle, but not a laugh. FILM: THE KING OF COMEDY - 30th Anniversary: Cast: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard. Genre: Comedy/Drama. Year: 1982. Rating: PG. Running Time: 109 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **** Verdict: An aspiring comic wants to achieve success in show business by stalking and subsequently kidnapping his idol, a late night talk-show host. Dismissed on its original release, director Martin Scorsese's pitch black comedy on celebrity obsession is a vivid and chilling depiction of the culture unlike anything Hollywood had attempted before or since. Robert De Niro gives a captivating performance as the obsessive, Rupert Pupkin, a struggling stand up comedian with a distorted drive for fame. This is one of De Niro's great achievements on screen, a role that parallels his shattering performance as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver with equal intensity and conviction. Jerry Lewis is a standout as the famed talk show host, in a variation of his own career, as is Sandra Bernhard as his fanatical partner in crime. As outrageous as it is frightening, The King of Comedy excels on every level, a jewel in the crown of a master filmmaker at his peak, and a uniquely prophetic masterpiece that has gone from fantasy to disturbing reality in the years since.
Bill Kerr June 10, 1922 - August 29, 2014 ■ Respected actor Bill Kerr, known for playing forthright or intimidating characters, sadly passed away on Friday August 29, aged 92. Born in Cape Town, South Africa on June 10, 1922, Mr Kerr made his film debut at the age of 11 in Harmony Row (1933), playing the part of Leonard, and followed that with The Silence Of Dean Maitland (1934). It would be nearly 20 years before Mr Kerr would appear in a film again, that film being Penny Points To Paradise (1951), but this lead to a spate of movies including My Death Is A Mockery (1952), Raiders In The Sky (1953), and The Night My Number Came Up (1955). Mr Kerr took on the role of Flight Lieutenant H.B. Martin in the iconic British WWII adventure The Dam Busters (1955), directed by Michael Anderson and starring Richard Todd. During this period Mr Kerr also worked alongside Tony Hancock on the successful radio series Hancock's Half Hour, which he remained a part of for its entire six-year run. Mr Kerr's main arena was TV, turning up in shows such as Citizen James (1960); Spike Milligan : A Series Of Unrelated Incidents At Current Market Value (1961); Sykes And A... (1962), and Benny Hill (1963). Mr Kerr scored roles in two British hits; the funny crime comedy Wrong Arm Of The Law (1963) with Peter Sellers; and Doctor In Distress (1963), which featured Dirk Bogarde in his last turn as Dr Sparrow. After appearing in Richard Lester's big-screen version of A
Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (1966), Mr Kerr became a part of TV history by playing Giles Kent in the long-running British series Dr Who (1967-1968), and continued acting in other TV shows such as The Melting Pot (1975), Glenview High (1977-1979), and The Young Doctors (1980). Then came two films which are the highlight of his career. The first was Gallipoli (1981), Peter Weir's outstanding war drama starring Mel Gibson; the second being The Year Of Living Dangerously (1982), also directed by Weir and frontlined by Gibson, and is intelligently crafted entertainment. Other projects include; the underrated family film Dusty (1982); Return To Eden (1983 - TV); Razorback (1984), still one of the most gorgeouslooking Aussie films ever made; Vincent Ward's impressively sparse Vigil (1984); Anzacs (1985 - TV); The Lighthorsemen (1987), worth seeing for its memorable finale; Bushfire Moon (1987 - TV movie); Sweet Talker (1991) with Bryan Brown and Karen Allen; Snowy (1993 - TV); Let's Get Skase (2001); the WWII P.O.W drama Changi (2001 - TV); and the elaborate 2003 adaptation of Peter Pan, directed by P.J. Hogan (Muriel's Wedding). Mr Kerr's final production was Southern Cross (2004), where he played the character of Tom Casely. A strong screen presence (I will never forget his gruff voice) that will be sorely missed. - Aaron Rourke
Brian G. Hutton January 1, 1935 - August 19, 2014 ■ Unfairly going under the radar was the death of actor/director Brian G. Hutton, who passed away on Tuesday August 19, aged 79. Born in New York City on January 1, 1935, Mr Hutton initially began his Hollywood career as an actor, first appearing in the TV series Robert Montgomery Presents in 1954. Easily moving between TV and film, Mr Hutton's on-screen work included Gunsmoke (1956 - TV); Gunfight At The O.K Corral (1957), starring Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster; Perry Mason (1957 - TV); The Walter Winchell File (1958 - TV); King Creole (1958), one of Elvis Presley's better cinematic efforts; the excellent Last Train From Gun Hill (1959); Have Gun - Will Travel (1960 - TV); Rawhide (1961 - TV); The Rifleman (1959-1961 - TV); The Interns (1962); and Laramie (1962 TV). Mr Hutton made his directorial debut with Wild Seed (1965), followed that with the mild sex comedy The Pad And How To Use It (1966), before helming the crime thriller Sol Madrid (1968), co-starring Telly Savalas. Mr Hutton then crafted his two best films as a director (both starring Clint Eastwood); the big budget WWII adventures Where Eagles Dare (1968) and Kelly's Heroes (1970).
Both contain excitingly-staged action and a gallery of colourful characters (especially the later), and were huge box-office blockbusters. Kelly's Heroes (from Italian Job scribe Troy Kennedy Martin) was unique in its combination of thrilling action, knockabout comedy, and antiVietnam sentiment, and improves with every viewing. Mr Hutton would direct only four more movies - X Y & Zee (1972) starring Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Caine; Night Watch (1973), again with Taylor; and the well-received The First Deadly Sin (1980) with Frank Sinatra. Mr Hutton's final film was High Road To China (1983) starring Tom Selleck, an old-fashioned adventure/ romance that seemed like a mixture of Hanover Street (1979) and Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981). Despite a relatively small list of credits, Brian G. Hutton's fantastic work on two Eastwood classics most deservedly affords him a place in Hollywood history. - Aaron Rourke DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supplied by Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. Some of the titles mentioned are available on DVD. For information or bookings on these titles please call 9531 2544.
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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold
‘Wisdom of Eve’ at Eltham My Lovers’Bones
● Kirk Page in My Lovers’ Bones. Photo: Deryk McAlpine ■ Melbourne-based indigenous production company Brown Cab Productions presents My Lovers’ Bones from October 14-18 at the Footscray Community Arts Centre as part of the Melbourne Festival. A modern-day reimagining of the bunyip legend, My Lovers’ Bones is a spine-chilling new theatrical work, telling of an Aboriginal man stumbling down a Melbourne laneway, pursued by an ancient, malevolent force. As he runs, he can feel the creature’s eyes burning through him – but is he fleeing from the fiend itself, or from the monster he fears he might become? Inspired by the poem, The Bunyip of Bummiera by Aboriginal writer Cameron Costello, My Lovers’ Bones is a fusion of theatre, poetry, physical movement, digital projection and visceral soundscape. The production brings together Indigenous artists Margaret Harvey (director), Anna Liebzeit (sound design / musician / composer / performer) and Kirk Page (performer) with non-indigenous artists Alison Ross (set and costume design) and Lisa Mibus (lighting design). Director Margaret Harvey says, “I wanted to explore the precarious balance of a man who sits at the edge of his existence and speaks of a creature, to create a piece that is visually and dramatically arresting, that pushes the edges of reality and combines the metaphysical world that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still live in today.” My Lovers’ Bones offers a hauntingly beautiful take on a myth both fearsome and misunderstood – the hunter of those who would forget the laws of the land. Season: October 14-18 Time: 7pm / Sat 1pm and 7pm (60 minutes – no interval) Venue: Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray Tickets: $20 Full, $15 Concession, $15 Preview (14 October) Bookings: Footscray Community Arts Centre 9362 8888 and Ticketmaster 136 100
THE WEDDING SINGER ● From Page 39 David Ray used his fine vocal talent as Robbie Hart, effectively portraying Robbie’s emotional highs and lows. Hayley Fyfield (Julia) delivered a delightfully polished performance, as did Nicola Bull (Holly), and Tayla Thomas (Linda). Entertaining performances were enjoyed from Shaun Harvey (George), Nik Gribic (Glen), and particularly from show-stopper Hazel Green (Grandma Rosie). Hopefully Lucas Neale (Sammy) continues performing with his natural on-stage presence. Linda Moore was well-cast as Angie. The production numbers were an overall strength of this show, with vibrant, well-rehearsed routines from one of Victoria’s leading choreographers, Robert Mulholland. The terrific ensemble’s talented performers also added energy and spark to the show. Musical director Kent Ross’s orchestra was great rendering the 80s tunes, while Lee Geraghty’s clever staging ensured smooth scene changes. Michael Bates’s lighting design worked well, particularly the focus on principal performers during ensemble numbers, which some shows fail to do. Congratulations to Lee and CPAC for successfully presenting cross-generational shows to entertain audiences.
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SHOWS ■ Eltham Little Theatre: The Wisdom of Eve (by Mary Orr) Until September 13 at Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Rd., Research. Performances at 8.00pm, Director: Susan Rundle. Tickets: $22.50/$17.50. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au Enquiries: 0411 713 095. ■ Q44 Theatre Company: Spike Heels Until September 14 at Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. Tickets: From $30. Bookings: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au ■ La Mama Theatre: We Were Almost Entirely Happy Until September 14 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St., Carlton. Tickets: $25/$15. Bookings: 9347 6142 www.lamama.com.au The Mount Players: Heroes (by Tom Stoppard) Until September 20 at the Mount Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Frank Harvey. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 5426 1892. www.themountplayers.com ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: That Good Night (by N. J. Crisp) Until September 20 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Tickets: $22$18. Bookings: www.mordialloctheatre.com or 9587 5141. ■ La Mama Theatre: Henry/Enrico IV (by Luigi Pirandello) until September 14 at La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond St., Carlton. Tickets: $25/$15. Bookings: 9347 6142 www.lamama.com.au ■ Adelphi Players Theatre Company: Three One Act Plays (Doggies, The Les Darcy Show and a Visit From Miss Prothero) Until September 14 at Labassa, 2 Manor Grove, North Caulfield. Director: Michael Mace. Tickets: $18/$15. Bookings essential: 9690 1593. ■ A 15 Minutes from Anywhere Production: Motherf***** (Created by Jane Miller and Beng Oh) September 17 - 18 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St., Carlton. Director: Beng Oh. Tickets: $25/$15. Bookings: 9347 6142 www.lamama.com.au ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Amadeus (by Peter Shaffer) September 11 - 27 at 8.00pm, 2.00pm performances September 14, 21. Director: Bruce Akers. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9457 4117 or htc.org.au ■ La Mama Theatre: Almost Face to Face (written and performed by Stephen House) September 17 - 18 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St., Carlton. Tickets: $25/$15. Bookings: 9347 6142 www.lamama.com.au ■ Hartwell Players: How Does Your Garden Grow? (by Geoff Bamber) September 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8.00pm, September 20, 27 at 2.00p-m, September 21 at 5.00pm at Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Drive, Ashwood. Tickets: $18/ $12/Family $40 (Two adults, two children). Bookings: 9513 9581 or bookings@hartwellplayers.org.au ■ CLOC Musical Theatre: Legally Blonde the Musical October 3 - 18 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director/Choreographer: James Rooney; Musical Director: Andy McCalman. Tickets: $45/$40/$30. Bookings: www.cloc.org.au Bookings: 1300 362 547. ■ LOTS Theatre: Legends of the Skies Series 2 October 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 at 8.00pm at the Australian National Aviation Museum, 1 Second Avenue, Moorabbin. Artistic Director: Maggie Morrison; Producer: Cheryl Threadgold: Technical Producer: Alan Crispin. Tickets: $20 incl. light refreshments. Bookings: h t t p : / / w w w. t r y b o o k i n g . c o m / B o o k i n g / BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=97781 ■ Encore Theatre: The Woman in Black (by Stephen Mallatratt) October 10 - 25 at The Clayton Community Theatrette, Cooke St., Clayton. Director: Tim Long. Bookings: 1300 739 099 (9.00am - 9.00pm). ■ Fab Nobs Inc: Bonnie and Clyde October 10 - 25 at The Fab Factory, 33 Industry Place, Bayswater. Director: Hamish Anderson; Musical Director: Vicki Quinn. Bookings: www.fabnobstheatre.com.au ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Crazy For You October 10 - 25 at the Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Director: Tyler Hess; Musical Director: Danny Forward; Choreographer: Craig Wiltshire. Bookings: www.babirramusictheatre.org.au
● Writer/performer Ralph McCubbin Howell in his one-man show The Bookbinder, opening on September 19. ■ Trick of the Light Theatre presents The Bookbinder from September 19-October 4 (no show Mondays) at Son of Loft in the Lithuanian Club, North Melbourne as part of Melbourne Fringe. Written by Ralph McCubbin Howell and directed by Hannah Smith, The Bookbinder is a dark and magical oneman play set in a bookbinder’s workshop The original season played to an audience of just fifteen in the back room of a second-hand bookshop, and won Best Theatre, Best in the Fringe, and the Tiki Tour Ready Award at the NZ Fringe Awards. The company has performed the work in theatres and bookshops around New Zealand and are looking forward to sharing it with Melbourne audiences. Writer/performer Ralph McCubbin Howell says the work is an epic adventure in miniature, with eagles and sea monsters, needles and thread. “Instead of presenting vast spectacle, it has the magic of pop-up book – transforming something familiar right before your eyes,” says Ralph. Trick of the Light is one of New Zealand’s hottest young theatre companies, winning a slew of awards including Production of the Year at the 2013 Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards. The Bookbinder sees them bring their signature story-telling and detailed production design to an inventive solo performance on a miniature scale. “We loved the idea of doing something intimate and personally engaging – like the experience you have when you’re actually reading a book,” director Hannah Smith explains. “And whilst it might at first appear to be a standard storytelling, it spirals into something quite unexpected. The story itself comes to life.” Performance Season: September 19 – October 4 (not Mondays) Times: 7.45pm (Sun 6.45pm) Venue: Fringe Hub, Son of Loft, Lithuanian Club, 44 Errol St, North Melbourne Duration: 55 Minutes Tickets: $24 full, Concession $19, Tuesday $19 Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au or 9660 9666.
WORST OF SCOTTEE
AUDITIONS ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: The Kitchen Sink (by Tom Wells) September 13, 14 at 1.00pm at 2 Albert St., Williamstown. Director: Lois Collinder. Audition bookings: 0424 464 298. ■ Essendon Theatre Company: The Faculty Room (by Bridget Carpenter) September 18, 25 at 7.30pm at the West Essendon Community Centre, Bradshaw St., West Essendon. Director: Travis Handcock. Audition bookings 0424 494 829. ■ The 1812 Theatre: The Peach Season (by Debra Oswald) September 28 at 7.00pm at 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: John Mills. Enquiries: 9752 1941. ■ Encore Theatre: Robin Hood - The Panto October 26 at 2.00pm at Fleigner Hall, 31 - 39 Highland Ave., Oakleigh East. Director: Christine Simmonds. Audition Bookings: 9758 0812.
● The Worst Of Scottee is being staged at Theatre Works, St Kilda, from September 30 – October 4 at 8pm
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1. Beaten convincingly 6. Mischief-makers 11. Residing 15. War memorial 20. Uncooked 21. Yellow pigment 22. Cremation vase 23. Heater 24. South Africa's capital 25. Consecrated as priest 27. Coat-of-arms study 28. Window ledge 29. Take shot from cover 31. Light beams 32. Bouffant or beehive 36. Opening 37. Struggle 38. Rise 41. Strength 44. Capital of Japan 45. Unwanted plants 48. Toronto's province 49. View 52. Trendiest 56. Dangers 57. Deadened 58. Divert (4,3) 61. Make beloved 62. Arctic people 63. Addis ..., Ethiopia 64. More uncivil 65. Shockingly 66. Pasta dumpling dish 67. Utilised (resources) 71. Bathroom floor & wall specialist 73. Welsh dog 75. Enter uninvited 80. Citizen of Glasgow or Edinburgh 82. Movie hero, ... Jones 83. Singer, ... Redding 85. House 86. Source 88. Italian seaport 90. Body preserver 91. Derogatory 93. Up to date, ... of 94. Penetrating 95. Operation, ... procedure 96. Innocence 97. Synthetic fertiliser ingredient 99. Plant, ... vera 100. Gave therapy to 104. Refurbish with weapons 105. Baby grand 106. Lose feathers 107. Greets 111. Brawl 113. Mr & ... 114. Filled pastry 115. Live 117. Transfix 118. Authority (3-2) 121. Evade decision 122. Snouts 125. Vehicle's wheel cover 126. Assents with head 127. In contact with 129. Raise stakes, up the ... 131. Jane Austen novel 132. Staffed 135. Muslim leader 136. Energy 139. False 140. XC 144. Animal welfare group (1,1,1,1,1) 145. Spurs 146. Ruined Inca city, ... Picchu 147. Amaze
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Down 1. Portable lamp 2. Half-diameters 3. Steam burn 4. Cupid 5. Bold 7. Adversaries 8. Glorify 9. Boneless lamb cut 10. Peruse quickly 11. Lower 12. Man/beast 13. Slimmest 14. Sets alight 15. Dr Jekyll's alter ego (2,4) 16. ... & twos 17. Russian mountains 18. Actor, ... Murphy 19. Trifled 24. Conspire 26. Tied 30. Vexed 33. Loss of memory 34. Straighten again 35. Foreboding 38. Normally (2,1,4) 39. Wilder (of scheme) 40. Small lumps 42. Promissory notes (1,1,2) 43. Genetic mixes 46. Conclusions 47. Indian pulse dish 49. Plug converter 50. June birthstone 51. Mortification 53. From Mali or Kenya 54. Downy duck 55. Wood-eating insect 59. Keeping clear of 60. Fruit farms 67. Water outlet 68. Regret 69. Bewitch 70. Seclusion 72. Schedule 74. Irons or putters (4,5) 76. Meekness 77. Of the skull 78. Side of sofa 79. Wasp relatives 81. Likens 84. Cuts off 87. Mutually held (2,6) 89. Row 91. Informal photo 92. Austrian or Czech 98. Double bike 101. Cuban dance 102. Anew 103. Edits (text) 108. Within reach (2,4) 109. Built-up (zone) 110. Praise highly 112. Ridiculously 116. Give permanent fame to 119. Agreement to end hostilities 120. Doleful 123. Female hormone 124. Wipe out 128. Cotton tops (1-6) 130. Locals
Down 132. Gestures without words 133. Rock face recess 134. Explode 137. Longed (for) 138. Potato variety 141. Koran religion 142. Internet message 143. Long time 151. Hassle 153. Scottish children 155. Internal 156. Group of bees 159. Tank's weaponry 160. Boards 161. Tear jaggedly 164. Find fault with 165. Select band 168. Smudging 170. Ravenously 173. Recall 174. Familiarises 177. Insulin takers 178. Edge of highway 181. Stencil 185. Bidding sales 186. Teen idol (3,4) 187. Stretchy tape 188. Underwriter 193. Secret collector 194. Willingly 195. Feared greatly 200. Closing 201. System of drainage 206. Romantic US falls 207. Home for terminally-ill 208. Tiny amounts of time 209. Vigilantly 211. Tsar's wife 214. Naval escort ship 216. As a group (2,5) 217. Speaking publicly 218. Falters 220. Space film genre (3-2) 222. Radio acknowledgment 224. Mercury & Pluto 225. Born Free author, Joy ... 226. Optic orb 229. Cleaning agent, caustic ... 232. Meals list 235. Sticking quality 236. Bury (corpse) 237. Blue gem 241. Annoying 242. Aimless person 244. Game hunter 245. Bowmen 248. Bigoted 249. Light-rail car 251. Please reply (1,1,1,1) 252. Smiled brightly 253. Humid 254. Writer, ... Dahl 255. On a par 259. Rink 260. Decree 261. Coupled 262. Inconsiderable 264. Colony insects 265. Copied 267. Frilly fabric
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Travellers’Good Buys
with David Ellis
Tip-toe-ing through Borwal’s tulips ■ Ada Corbett would doubtless get a kick out of seeing what’s become today of a one-time paddock in the Southern Highlands of NSW that she wrote of in 1929 as “a tip for old tins, dead cats and a blot on Bowral...” For that old paddock is now a Southern Highlands’ showpiece public park – and home to this month’s annual Tulip Time Festival that’s grown into one of Australia’s most successful gardening events. So successful that in the two weeks between this September 16 and 28 some 35,000-plus visitors will flock into the Southern Highlands for this now-renowned Festival with its centre-piece 100,000 flowering tulips and 25,000 specially-planted flowering annuals. The wife of a Royal Navy Commander who spent long periods away from home, Ada Corbett was a feisty lady who never took No for an answer, peppering the press and politicians – in particular the-then Minister for Lands – with proposals from the early 1900’s for that disused paddock to be turned into a “carpet square of beauty, a recreation resort and garden, and with a bandstand in its centre…” And even though the Lands Minister had several times told her that there was no purpose in him visiting Bowral, when Ada finally brow-beat him into doing so in 1911, he confided to she
● Street parade to celebrate 1961’s first-ever Bowral Tulip Time
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with David Ellis
Capital Shiraz from Canberra ■ The Canberra wine growing region is interesting in that while it doesn’t always leap to front of mind, it does boasts something like 140 vineyards and 33 wineries, and produces cool climate wines that are more often than not, wonderfully rewarding. And while it was first planted in the 1840s, those early pioneering efforts around Gunning and Yass didn’t last long, and it took a long-awaited 1970s “rebirth” to lead to today’s many successes there. Amongst them is Shaw Vineyard Estate that, at Murrumbateman, is amongst the highest-elevated in the region, and has been producing exceptional and affordably-priced premium cool-climates since the 1990s. A particularly rewarding, just-released 2012 Shaw Shiraz (a variety the region is renowned for) is possibly one of owner Graeme Shaw’s bestyet – despite coming from one of the region’s wettest and more-difficult vintages. Graeme has coaxed wonderful ripe berry-fruit aromas and forward Shiraz spice and pepper notes from this, and these are reflected nicely with ripe tannins on the smooth palate. Pay $25 and enjoy with barbecued red meats and a side of pan-fried mushrooms. - David Ellis
One to note ■ Jacob’s Creek has added an interesting new drop to its diverse portfolio of Aussie sparkling’s that it has been making for some 40 years – a “less bubbly” called Sparkling Lightly that it says will “dance lightly on the palate.” The wine is the result of surveys revealing there are some amongst us to whom the enjoyment of sparkling beverages can, sadly, have a down side: it results in some-what of a full feeling. So by limiting the sugar in the second fermentation, Jacob’s Creek have achieved a very delicate sparkling character that has fewer bubbles. Made from grapes as diverse as Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, White Frontignac and Fiano, there’s a choice of a Sparkling Lightly White that’s all about suggestions of peaches and lychees, and a Sparkling Lightly Rosé that’s more raspberries and strawberries. Pay $14.99 if you like your bubbles, but with a less-full feeling.
Pictured ■ Great drop from a difficult vintage that’s ideal with barbecued red meats and pan-fried mushrooms. ■ Fewer bubbles for those who say regular sparkling’s give them “a full feeling.”
and her hard-working supporters, that he was, in fact, “very favourably impressed.” So much so that on his return to Sydney, he decided that if Ada’s committee could raise the first 150 thenpounds of the 410 pounds required to buy the paddock, his Department would fund the balance – a major departure from the government norm of pound-for-pound raised publicly. After a feverish campaign to get that 150 pounds, Ada finally in late 1911 led the work herself on clearing the paddock of its straggly trees, native weeds and grasses… and those old tins and cat carcases. She also talked the Sydney Botanical Gardens into donating scores of shrubs for the new park, which she suggested be named “The King’s Park” or “Edward Park” after the late King. And while greatly admired by most for her physical involvement, as well as being secretary of the park committee, Ada Corbett’s feisty nature made her many an enemy also. Some complained openly of a lack of public consultation over plans for the park after the public had put so much money into it, while others alluded to Ada being somewhat tardy in her book-keeping practices… And when the park was finally opened in December 1914 – 100 years ago this year – local MLA Mr F.A. Badgery officially opening and naming it “Corbett Gardens,” it sent some of Ada’s critics into near-apoplexy. Forty years later in October 1958 Bowral’s first “Festival of Flowers” was staged at Corbett Gardens, but foundered just two years later from lack of funds. The local Rotary Club came to its rescue in 1961, donating 500 tulip bulbs that were planted by Rotarians and other service club members in Corbett Gardens, in sodoing launching Bowral’s first Tulip Time. This year’s will be the 54th such Festival, with 100,000 tulips in flower in Corbett Gardens and other public areas in Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong – after having taken a team of twelve gardeners ten days to plant back in April. The Festival will also feature a huge supporting program ranging from some near-40 of the Highlands’ most extraordinarily spectacular private and institutional gardens open to public viewing (small entry fees go to charities,) a street parade, billy cart derby, street markets, and the Finals Cook-off for the now-famous Battle of the Bangers creative sausage competition. For a detailed program: www.tuliptime.net.au Footnote: Ada Corbett left Bowral in 1912 and never saw her finished park. She died on Norfolk Island in 1943 aged 82 – writing to a Bowral friend some years before her death: “I worked very hard to perfect my idea for the benefit of all of Bowral. Now I am more than repaid (as) my work is appreciated at last; I can forgive all the unkindness, insults and worry. Some day I hope to sit in Corbett Gardens and enjoy an hour there, and think of the time it was the tip for old tins, dead cats and a blot on Bowral...” Sadly she never realised that hope. - David Ellis
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Victoria Pictorial
Box Hill
Nostalgia Collection
● Whitehorse Inn, Box Hill
● Box Hill Post Office, circa 1920
● Residence, Box Hill, circa 1890
● Daniel Harvey Orchard Implements, Box Hill, circa 1920
● Doncaster and Box Hill Show, 1903
● Electric tramway, Doncaster to Box Hill
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Struth ■ In his continuing search for the more weird, wacky and wondrous in the world of travel, David Ellis says that if you were asked what is the longest daily or weekly passenger train journey in the world and you nominated the Indian Pacific between Sydney and Perth, you’d be – shall we say – way off track. Because the Indian Pacific straddles a mere 4373km across Australia and takes just 2½ days to do it, whereas the Trans-Siberian Express from Moscow to Vladivostok takes a whole week to cover 9259km with some 67 stops along the way. And the world’s second-longest train journey also starts or ends in Moscow – as, remarkably, does the third. That second-longest runs from Moscow to Beijing via Harbin in China and covers 8984km over six days with 44 stops, while the third-longest also links Moscow with Beijing but by way of Ulan Bator in Mongolia, a distance of 7826km over 5½ days and with 33 stops. And whereas you’d think America with its size would also be up there amongst the top handful of long-distance daily or weekly passenger train services, in fact its longest journey comes in at number eight out of the Top 10: the trip from Chicago to Los Angeles covers 4390km and takes three days – just pipping Shanghai to Lhasa at 4373km into ninth place, and our Indian Pacific by 38km and a half-day into 10th spot.
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Two-in-a-row Chase Finals ■ Popular Devon Meadows trainer Glenn Rounds won his consecutive Great Chase Final when All Strung Out won the rich event at The Meadows last Wednesday (Sept. 3). All Strung Out is the half brother of last year's winner, Living Proof, and both dogs started from box eight. Each starter in the Final was linked with a community group as a fundraiser, and Frankston organisation Connecting Skills Australia were paired with All Strung Out during the series. Connecting Skills Australia collected $8000 from the series, while the Department of Human Services (Connemara Road) and Riding For The Disabled Maryborough were also winners after their dogs filled the minor placings in the Final. Jeff Don, representing Connecting Skills Australia, said the group was honoured to be a part of the series this year. “This is the first time we’ve had a greyhound in the Grand Final and it was so exciting. We were all positioned just before the finish line and when our beautiful dog hit the lead I don’t think there was a bum on a seat. We were jumping and screaming and when he crossed the line in front we couldn’t believe our luck", Don said. “The $7000 will go a long way. It will allow us to support our individual clients and assist with all the transitional work we do in getting our clients into the community.” There may be more rewards in store for Connecting Skills Australia, who will now receive 10 per cent of All Strung Out's stakemoney earnings over the next 12 months.
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with Kyle Galley The TAB Great Chase has distributed more than $370,000 into Victoria’s disability sector since it began in 2003.
Waterloo Cup ■ Langwarrin sprinter Full Of Grace had her biggest payday when winning the Waterloo Cup at Lang Lang on August 30. The pre-post favourite for the timehonoured event held off all challengers over the two days of coursing, winning the Final by defeating Texan. The Waterloo Cup is conducted by the National Coursing Association, and it was fitting that Full Of Grace's trainer, Peter Craig, is President of the NCA. “She’s got a lot of ability but she’s not super quick early, which can get her into trouble in traditional racing," Craig said. “But in coursing there is generally such little interference, so her overall speed comes into play without fear of her finding too much trouble.” “History shows that greyhounds
generally race really well first up after coursing, so hopefully her good form will continue.” Full Of Grace is owned by the Amstel Syndicate, and collected a $12,000 cheque for winning the Waterloo Cup. Sunny weather conditions helped draw a strong crowd to the Sunday program in particular, including many families. It was a pleasure to see such a well organised event, and a strong program of racing throughout the two days.
Magical mark ■ Top stayer Xylia Allen could drop back in distance in an effort to win this year's Melbourne Cup according to breeder/owner, Paul Wheeler. Wheeler has discussed with trainer, Jenny Hunt, the possibility of Xylia Allen, who is the highest stakemoney earner in the history of the sport, contesting the Melbourne Cup series at Sandown Park in November. “The feedback I’m getting is that when they trial her over the sprint she runs as well as any sprint dog in the country," Wheeler said. “To freshen her up and bring her back for something like the Melbourne Cup may be interesting.” Now over three years of age, Xylia Allen will soon be approaching the twilight of her career, and is currently contesting the Chairman's Cup series over 720 metres at Wentworth Park in Sydney. If Xylia Allen did win the Melbourne Cup, the staggering $420,000 winner's purse would see her
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Barbie time ■ Victorian greyhound tracks are participating in the Big Aussie Barbie event during September, which raises money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. As well as the barbecue at certain race meetings, there will also be prizes and giveaways, and the opportunity to donate to this worthy cause. The next event will take place at Bendigo on Friday, September 19, and full details on remaining Big Aussie Barbie events can be found at the Greyhound Racing Victoria website – www.grv.org.au
Upcoming race meetings ■ Wednesday: The Meadows (Day), Bendigo (Twilight), Cranbourne (Night), Ballarat (N); Thursday: Healesville (D), Shepparton (T), Sandown Park (N), Warrnambool (N); Friday: Bendigo (T), Geelong (N); Saturday: Cranbourne (T), The Meadows (N); Sunday: Sandown Park (D), Healesville (D), Horsham (T), Sale (T); Monday: Ballarat (D), Geelong (T), Shepparton (N); Tuesday: Horsham (T), Warragul (N). - Kyle Galley
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■ The Team Hawkes trained-mare, La Amistad, certainly looks the one to beat in this year's Caulfield Cup after being allotted the bottom weight of 50 kilos. Naturally she will have to up the anti to get a run with that weight, but she is all class and should pick up a major before the big day. La Amistad is a three-quarter sister to the mighty Makybe Diva being out of the same mare. The emerging blueblood, is one of 220 entries for the Melbourne Racing Club's premier race. The bloodlines are there to stay 3200 metres, and she has already won over the Caulfield Cup distance of 2400 metres. Last year's Caulfield Cup winner, Fawkner, will carry 56 kilos. The equal favorite for the Cup, The Offer, has been given 54.5 kilos, a weight that she should have no trouble with and will be hard to beat.
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Welcome ■ News that the Queen's 2013 Ascot Gold Cup winner, Estimate ,is likely to contest this year's Emirates Melbourne Cup has delighted the VRC and all racegoers. Estimate, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, she recently finished a gallant second when defending her Ascot Gold Cup over 4000 metres crown in June. The Queen's mare is one of 31 International nominations up three from last yearfor the 154th running of the Melbourne Cup, since Archer took out the first two. If Estimate does start in the Melbourne Cup, she will become the second Melbourne Cup runner for the Queen who cheered from her charge, Arabian Story, who finished a good fifth in 1997. That was the year when Might and Power won narrowly over Doreimus. Other highlights among the international entrants for the Melbourne Cup this year include: ■ The return of Japanese runners for just the second time since Delta Blues and Pop
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Rock, the stablemates, ran first and second in the 2006 Cup. ■ This year they will be represented by Japanese Cup winner, Admire Rakti and Bande, are on their way to settle into quarantine at the Werribee racetrack. ■ One of the international favorites Red Cadeaux will have yet another crack at the big one for the fourth time. ■ He ran second to Dunaden in the 2011 Cup, going down by a nose and ran second to Fiorente last year. ■ There is a chance of another tilt at the Cup by Dermot Weld, The Irishman, who has taken two of our prestigious Gold Cups with the first international winner, Vintage Crop in 1993 and Media Puzzle in 2002. ■ Weld has nominated Lonsdale Cup winner, Pale Mimosa, who beat the Queen's horse Estimate last start. ■ The likely presence of the first German trained runner, in
the Cup since 2001, with rising star Protectionist and last year's German Derby winner, Lucky Speed, among the first nominations. ■ Two entries, Mutual Regard and Royal Diamond, from former champion jockey, turned trainer, Johnny Murtagh, who rode the unplaced favorite Septimus in the 2008 Melbourne Cup, won by Viewed. There have been 110 internationallytrained starters in Australia's most famous horse race with Vintage Crop ( 1993), Media Puzzle,(2002) both trained by Dermot Weld, Delta Blues in 2006, prepared by Japanese trainer, Katushiko Sumii, Americain in the care of French trainer, Alain De Royer Dupre, in 2010, while Mikel Delzangles from France looked after the 2011 winner, Dunaden. A total of 148 horses have been nominated for this year's Melbourne
Cup, including the 2012 Cup winner, Green Moon, owned by Lloyd Williams and trained by Robert Hockmott. Lloyd Williams has owned four Melbourne Cup winners with Just a Dash in 1981, What a Nuisance in 1985, Efficient in 2007 and Green Moon. Now eight-yearsold, Green Moon is one of 12 nominations for Williams, which includes last year's Caulfield Cup winner, Fawkner. Other highlights among the Australian and New Zealand entrants include: ■ Last year's Sydney Cup winner, The Offer, is one of three
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● Delta Blues Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 entrant's from top trainer, Gai Waterhouse, who is chasing her second Melbourne Cup winner ■ Popular leading after breaking her racecaller, Greg duck last year with Miles, will steer the Fiorente. ship after being an■ La Amistad, the nounced the new three quarter-sister to President of the Victothe great mare, rian Branch of the Makybe Diva, who saluted in 2003-04-05, Racing Media after the only horse ever to our Annual General win three Melbourne Meeting on August 29. Greg replaces Cups. ■ She is the strong TVN's top man, Bruce team Hawkes camp. Clark, who served the ■ Classy French Association with fistayer, Terrubi, heads nesse for four years. the list of international It is mandatory for horses set to debut for the President to step Australian trainers this Spring Racing down after that time. Bruce will move Carnival. ■ He's been entered into a Vic-President by another top stable role along with The that of former New Age's Michael Lynch. Zealand trainer, There have been a David Payne, now few moves regarding do.miciled in Sydney. the Committee of ■ Hall Of Fame leg- which six members end Bart Cummings are selected. will attempt to win his Former Age Rac13th Melbourne Cup ing Editor, Tony with the evergreen, Precedence, trained in Bourke ,retired from partnership with his the Committee. grandson, James The new commitCummings, son of tee is Pat Bartley leading Sydney from The Age; Mark trainer, Anthony Guest, Sky Racing; Cummings. Michael Sharkie, Weights for the TVN and The Age; PeMelbourne Cup will be released next Tues- ter Ellis; Tony day September 16, Kneebone, Winning with first acceptances Post and Dean Lester, taken at 12 noon on RSN. Tuesday October 7. - Ted Ryan
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Sulky Snippets ■ Veteran Daylesford trainer Bob Conroy has much improved pacing bred six-yearold Life Sign/Dalmont Vivienne mare Argyle Melody racing in rae form at present, bringing up a hat-trick of wins by taking the Yankee Spider @ Niota Bloodstock Trotters Handicap for T3 or better class over 2190 metres at Maryborough on Monday September 1. Taking a mares concession, Argyle Melody driven once again by daughter AnneMaree, jumped straight to the front from the pole and was never headed after being rated to perfection, scoring by1.5 metres over Waikare Sun which trailed her into the straight, with Loveyougoodboy (one/two four wide home turn) third. A winner of eight of her 59 outings, Argyle Melody returned a mile rate of 2-05.7. ■ Woodvale owners Heather and Bill Morrissey were successful with four-year-old Artesian/Retlaw gelding Dust To Diamonds which landed the Loddon Valley Stud Pace for C0 class over 1690 metres on debut. Heather is the daughter of veteran Bendigo horseman Bob Birthisal. - Len Baker More Sulky Snippets on next page
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Fast start to lead ■ Eight -year-old Village Jasper/Tennessee Songbird gelding Xavier Jack is racing in career best form for Great Western based Michael Gadsden, chalking up his 12th victory in 103 outings when successful in the Emerson's Printing & Publishing Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2180 metres. Taking a claim for Denbeigh Wade, Xavier Jack began very fast from gate five to easily obtain the lead and travelling under a tight rein throughout, defied all challengers to score from Volatile Girl which trailed, the margin 2.7 metres, with the heavily supported 10-year-old The Rogue Trader 1.6 metres away in third place after racing three wide from last in the final circuit. The mile rate 2-02.
Set alight in last lap ■ Astute Mingbool (Mount Gambier) trainer/driver David Drury snared the Stirlo's Quality Meats Cobden Pace for C1 class over 1680 metres with recent stable addition Whats The Big Idea in a rate of 2-00.8. Beaten narrowly by Alta Tearaway at Horsham a week earlier when first up for the camp, Whats The Big Idea previously trained in the Goulburn Valley, settled at the tail of the field after starting from inside the second line. Set alight in the last lap three wide, Whats The Big Idea surged past the pacemaker Nonno Medoro on straightening to gain the day by 5.5 metres in advance of the Camperdown hope Gnotuk (one/ one) which trailed the winner into the straight. Kellalac finished third after racing in the open from the bell. A six-year-old gelded son of Blissful Hall and Special Effects, Whats The Big Idea has fronted the starter 27 times for five victories.
Run of the race at Maryborough ■ Woodvale owners Heather and Bill Morrissey were successful with four-year-old Artesian/Retlaw gelding Dust To Diamonds which landed the Loddon Valley Stud Pace for C0 class over 1690 metres on debut at Maryborough on Monday September 1. Trained by Heather, Dust To Diamonds driven by Dunnstown's David Murphy was given the run of the race from inside the second row, trailing the poleline leader Myrniong Acesaway and travelled beautifully throughout. Easing away from the markers on the final bend, Dust To Diamonds ran home strongly to register a 1.4 metre victory in advance of the pacemaker, with Dallas Jenny using inside runs from mid-field to snatch third. The mile rate 1-59.8. Heather is the daughter of veteran Bendigo horseman Bob Birthisal.
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■ Portarlington trainer Gary Bailey is a regular at most Terang meetings and landed the Maddens Commercial Hotel Camperdown Pace for C0 class over 1680 metres with four year old Chief Marty/ Stormys Girl gelding The Storm Chief much to the delight of owner/breeder Anthony Rolfs. Driven by Ian McMahon, The Storm Chief starting from gate three on the second line trailed through beautifully to be one/one shortly after the start and when extricated into the clear on turning, charged to the wire to register a runaway 3.6 metre victory from Sassy Man along the sprint lane after trailing the weakening leader Sapper Ford. My Man Rena (four back the markers) finished third after being taken away from the inside in the straight. The mile rate 202.
■ Five year old gelding Allies Mate, a gelded son of McArdle and Mon Repos chalked up his third victory from five racetrack appearances when greeting the judge in the McPhersons Printing Group Pace for C2 & C3 class over 1690 metres at Maryborough. Driven with aggression from gate three to lead by Marong part-owner/ trainer/driver Jason Donohoe, Allies Mate proved too solid at the finish for a game Endorsement (gate five) which shadowed him all of the way in a mile rate of 1-58. Black Cougar (one/one) finished third. The margins being 3.2 x 3.6 metres.
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■ Korweinguboora (Central Highlands) trainer John Watt combined with Bungaree junior Zac Steenhuis aboard five year old Live Or Die/Van Goddess mare Cee Goddess in the Terang Co-Op Pace for C0 class over 1680metres. Given a sweet passage from gate two trailing the pacemaker and favourite Justa Dream Lombo which flew across the face of the field from outside the front line, Cee Goddess using the sprint line, prevailed by a nose in a tricky finish over the leader, with Watcha Red Flash third after facing the breeze. The mile rate 2-01.9.
Brilliant speed ■ Great Western's Kerryn Manning saluted the judge aboard Kiwi bred McArdle/Lady Jaccka five year old gelding Jaccka Lonny in the Crameri Export Quality Chaff Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2190 metres at Maryborough on Monday, returning a mile rate of 2-00.8. Raced by the Butterworth Racing Syndicate, Jaccka Lonny showed brilliant speed from gate five to cross those inside him at the start and although challenged seriously on the home turn by Jackabeems which had faced the breeze, drew clear over the concluding stages to score by 3.2 metres over Jackabeems, with Amazing Kano (one/one) third after looking some hope on straightening when easing three wide.
■ At Shepparton on Thursday, Bunbartha father and son - John and Matt Newberry - combined to land the Victorian Equine Group Pace for C1 class over 1690 metres with 7-Y-0 The Big Dog/ Focussed gelding Splendid Choice in a mile rate of 2-00.9. Beginning brilliantly from gate five, Splendid Choice first up since March, led throughout to impressively account for the roughie Hangi which trailed using the sprint lane to no avail, with Chain Of Gold a stablemate of the winner third after racing in the open.
Consistent ■ Kialla trainer Dave Farrar snared the Telstra Business Centre Shepparton Pace for C1 class
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over 2190metres with consistent 5-Y-0 gelding Ariens, a son of Artesian and Angelic Hanover. Taking a concession for Avenel based Mark Pitt, Ariens led all of the way from gate four, defeating $54.90 shot Sailors Sweetheart along the sprint lane from three back the markers, with Niquero (one/four - three wide last lap) third. The mile rate 2-01.2.
Quinella ■ Maiden Gully husband and wife - Paul and Maree Campbell - snared the quinella in the Fathers Day Raffle Pacers Handicap for C1 or better class over 2150 metres at Kilmore on Friday, with ever reliable 4-Y-0 Gotta Go Cullect/Ally Shazam mare Lohi Liz defeating 9-Y-0 gelding Dual Agent Tabman in a mile rate of 2-02.7. Driven by Greg Sugars, Lohi Liz began brilliantly from 10 metres to trail the leader Funny Car (barrier three), while Dual Agent Tabman was trapped wide, with Paul sending him forward to park outside the pacemaker. Always travelling sweetly, Lohi Liz finished hard along the sprint lane to register a 1.2 metre victory, with Funny Car weakening to finish a further 1.5 metres away in third place. It was Lohi Liz's fifth win in 19 outings.
Young gun ■ Nomadic Terang trainer Shaun Kittel who trains just across the road from Dalvui Raceway at Darren Cole's property formerly ‘Gammalite Lodge’, was successful with smart four-year-old Armbro Operative/ Highly Rated gelding Rate Highly in the ChristianAutos Terang Pace for C1 class over 2180 metres at his home track on Wednesday September 3. Taking a concession
Wednesday - Wangaratta @ Shepparton, Thursday - Nyah @ Swan Hill, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Kilmore, Sunday - Elmore @ Bendigo, Monday - Stawell, Tuesday - Ballarat.
Horses To Follow ■ Abitgoingonhere, Brother Rabbit, Snip Of Grand, Galaktika, Yankee Sister, Classic Icon, Mooney.
Driven a treat for local ‘young gun’ Jason Lee, Rate Highly was driven with aggression from outside the front row to cross Dagati Image (gate three) in the back straight on the first occasion and ran his rivals ragged to register a 12.7 metre victory over TresHombres (three back the markers) and Mixedwithajasper (four back the markers) in a mile rate of 2-00.5. Bred and raced by Greg Fleming from Wood Wood in the northern part of the state, Rate Highly has recorded seven wins from 21 race appearances.
■ There was a strong international flavour to the finish of the Central Tyre Service Trotters Handicap for T1 or better class over 2190 metres at Shepparton on Thursday September 4, when former Swedish 7-Y-0 stallion Kvintet Avenger now in the care of former Kiwi Brent Lilley at Bolinda greeted the judge in a mile rate of 2-02.3. First up since July when unplaced in New Zealand in what was his first outing since July 13 when third in Sweden, Kvintet Avenger driven a treat by Melton based Rod Petroff settled mid-field in the moving line after starting from 20 metres, with Galaktika also first up since December 2011 driven with aggression by Juanita Breen to lead from barrier six. Sent forward three wide in the last lap, Kvintet Avenger ran home stylishly to defeat the hot favourite Tyron Lochie going for a hat-trick which led at the bell by a nose in a thrilling finish, with Star Style third after being one/one for most of the race. It was Kvintet Avenger's fifth victory in 21 outings and first since April 2013.
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■ Horses from the Western District and South East South Australia were prominent during the night at Terang, with Ararat trainer Daryl Crone combining with Armstrong's Leroy O'Brien to land the Terang Ideal Dairy Trotters Handicap for T0 or better class over 2180 metres with Ainthatrightmacca, a seven year old gelding by Conch Deville from Grant Our Wishes mare My Wish. Having his first outing since April 2013, Ainthatrightmacca stepped cleanly from 10 metres to settle three back in the running line, with Mygreekkalesa leading from barrier two with Denbeigh Wade in the sulky. Sprinting swiftly in the last lap, Ainthatrightmacca led on straightening to score by two metres in advance of Dick Lee's Dora Pepperell along the sprint lane from three back the markers, returning a rate of 2-09.5, with Mygreekkalesa holding down third 3.2 metres away.
■ South Gisborne trainer Shannon McLean snared the Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic (Heat 1) for 3-Y-0 Colts & Geldings over 1690 metres at Kilmore on Friday with Shadow Play/ Broadway Gal gelding Another Broadway. Driven by Bolinda's Josh Duggan, Another Broadway starting from the pole settled three back along the markers after being crossed by both Abitgoingonhere (gate two) and Shadow Of Fortune from outside the front line. When Abitgoingonhere was eased away from the inside on turning, Another Broadway took his spot before sailing home along the sprint lane to score by a neck over Shadow Of Fortune and Abitgoingonhere in a mile rate of 1-56.9.
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Extreme draw ■ Riddell's Adam Kelly combined with John Caldow to land the Kilmore Pacing Cup 26th October Pace for C0 class over 2180 metres with consistent 4-Y-0 Art Major/Strathrowan mare Dazzling Arden in a rate of 2-02. Settling at the tail of the field after starting from the extreme draw, the Kiwi bred mare was set alight mid-race to park outside the pacemaker Kamwood Johnny at the bell. Gaining the upper hand on straightening, Dazzling Arden registered a 3.1 metre margin in advance of Daddywho (one/one at bell) to give the Macedon Ranges the quinella, with Altugo Franco running home late from the tail to finish an eye catching third.
No real challenge ■ Bolinda trainer Vince Vallelonga was successful with Real Desire/Chilled Sanction filly Chilled Desire in Heat 2 of the Vicbred Home Grown Classic for 3-Y-0 Fillies over 1690 metres at Kilmore. Driven by Greg Sugars, Chilled Desire was sent forward three wide at the start, before crossing to lead and was never seriously challenged, scoring by 8.3 metres from Princess Asha which trailed. Three Dee Delight the original leader from the pole finished third after following the pair. The mile rate 1-59.5.