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SAD PASSING OF PETER CURTIN The Light In Winter

‘Ghosts’ proves scary

● Robyn Archer ■ I am always happy to hear about The Light In Winter. Now in its eighth year, Federation Square’s annual winter program is directed by arts luminary Robyn Archer. It will bring together local and international artists for a nightly program of free events, performances and exhibitions, culminating in the Solstice Celebration on the true winter solstice, Saturday, June 21.. The Light In Winter has had seven remarkable incarnations and the eighth will shine even brighter. Melbourne’s winter behaviour has clearly changed as so many people are visiting Federation Square and enjoying the program from dusk in the evening. The celebration of light and enlightenment really has made a difference to Melbourne. The three-week program will illuminate Federation Square after dusk with the world premiere of Radiant Lines - an interactive, illuminated, large-scale, sculptural shrine from UK design wunderkind, Asif Khan, who was involved with the London Olympics and Sochi Winter Olympics. There are some wonderful events. I highlight Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre, and Melbourne–based media artists, Cake Industries, who have collaborated to create Anachron, three illuminated moving sculptures combining electromechanical mastery and kinetic technology. This project is co-commissioned by City of Melbourne through the Arts Participation Program. The tradition of the indigenous campfire Leempeeyt Weeyn , which burns continuously throughout The Light In Winter, returns to the Square. Designed by Vicki Couzens and programmed by Rob Bundle. it extends a welcome from the traditional owners and creates the hub for a rich program of fireside events. For the first time in the program’s history, the much loved tradition of the Solstice Celebration coincides with the program finale on June 21. The free, mid-winter celebration marks the longest night of the year and the new journey toward spring. I will be there, it sounds so beautiful and a perfect place to be. - Di Rolle

● Linda Cropper ■ Human nature being what it is, we are all fascinated by the concept of ghosts, especially when they are the emotional ghosts that linger in our past.. Melbourne Theatre Company is combining the famous Henrik Ibsen play Ghosts with renowned director Gale Edwards and popular actors Philip Quast, Linda Cropper and Richard Piper, a combination which should guarantee success. Written more than 100 ago, Ghosts created quite a stir when it was written, ringing alarm bells with censors, upsetting critics but pleasing audiences, by critically examining marriage and social convention. Pastor Manders has come to Mrs Alving's home to discuss the opening of an orphanage in her late husband's name, permanently honouring his goodness and generosity. For Mrs Alving, however, the dedication will be the final great lie in a marriage filled with lies. As the façade begins to shatter, Mrs Alving is forced to reveal the truth about her husband's secret indiscretions, in a desperate attempt to exorcise the ghosts of her past and save her son Oswald. This new production at the Sumner Theatre features an Edvard Munch-inspired set and costume designs, with a cast including Linda Cropper, Philip Quast, Richard Piper, Pip Edward and Ben Pfeiffer. Linda Cropper will be familiar to fans of the television mini-series Melba, in which she played Dame Nellie Melba, and for those with long memories, she played the eldest daughter in the ABC series Palace Of Dreams. More recently she was seen on stage last year in the Agatha Christie thriller A Murder Is Announced. Philip Quast had a generation of mothers swooning when he was a Play School host, before heading to the bright lights of London and making his name as Javert in Les Miserables on Broadway and embracing television work such as Midsomer Murders. Richard Piper is one of Melbourne's most dynamic performers and a definite audience favourite, while Gale Edwards is one of our most esteemed directors. You can see this talnented cast in action Ghosts at the Sumner Theatre in Southbank until June 21. www.mtc.com.au - Julie Houghton ● Stage Whispers critic Coral Drouyn reviewed the show at the weekend: “What a mess ... and I had looked forward to it for months!” Coral called it a “poorly realised production full of altered text and linguistic anachronisms.” www.stagewhispers.com.au

● Peter Curtin ■ Actor Peter Curtin has died at the age of 70. He was familiar on television and radio, with appearances on MDA, White Collar Blue, All Saints, Ponderosa, Blue Heelers, Something in the Air, The Games, SeaChange, Backberner, Stingers, A Country Practice, Embassy, Mission Impossible, The Bodysurfer, Here Comes Bucknuckle and Winner Takes All. His is screen appearances included Till Human Voices Wake Us, Don’t Peek and Blood Money. Melbourne Theatre Company says it is is saddened by the news that Curtin had died. His ccareer began when he joined the Melbourne Theatre Company in 1973, appearing as a member of the ensemble in The Plough And The Stars with Wendy Hughes. His subsequent performances include Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, A Touch of Silk, Little Murders, A Streetcar Named Desire, Privates On Parade, A Doll’s House, Bremen Cafe, Shakespeare the Sadist, Antigone, The Beaux Stratagem, Desire Under The Elms, The Merchant Of Venice, Arden and the national tour of Sylvia. Curtin took his final bow with Melbourne Theatre Company in the 2003 production of The Goat with Philip Quast and the late Wendy Hughes. “Peter Curtin’s career stretched through the history of MTC, through the eras of the late John Sumner, Roger Hodgman and Simon Phillips,” said MTC’s current Artistic Director Brett Sheehy. “He was known and loved by so many and his presence on our stages will be sorely missed. Our hearts go out to his wife Ailsa Piper, also a much loved member of the MTC alumni, and to her and Peter's family and friends.”

Showbiz Briefs ■ The Channel 0-10 50th anniversary celebration of exemployees is expected to be held at the Burvale Hotel on Saturday, August 1. ■ The 50th anniversary of The Beatles playing at Festival Hall, Melbourne, will be on Saturday, June 14.

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New book for John ■ Australian music veteran John Williamson will release his life story in July. The multi-award winning country stars book will appropriately be titled Hey True Blue. John takes readers on his life journey from growing on the land in the Victorian Mallee and Moree in NSW in a family of five boys, to being recognised as one of Australia's leading songwriters and recording artists, says the Country Music Bulletin.

Life after reality TV ■ The 2012 winner of Australia's Got Talent TV show, Andrew De Silv,a says life could not be better after winning the reality program. The Melbourne-based artist has received significant profiling including commercial radio airplay of his music since his win. He has also successfully toured overseas and is working on his new album of original songs. Andrew says he nearly pulled out of going on the show days before his first audition. "The show has been great for me personally as I've faced a few challenges head on and my faith has also grown so much" he adds. More info at www.andrewdesilva.com.au

Eagles to return ■ One of the world's biggest bands, The Eagles, will appear at Rod Laver Arena on February 22 and Hanging Rock in Macedon on February 28 next year. They will also be joined in Australia by original member Bernie Leadon who quit the band in 1975. Tickets go on sale at 10am on June 10.

Carter and Carter ■ Victorian husband and wife team David and Merelyn Carter have taken their music and goodwill to Lesotho (Southern Africa). The multi-award winning duo are ambassadors for World Vision and visited the country recently. An amount of $4000 in donations had been raised by the pair from gigs they had performed at.This money enabled the Lesotho community to purchase a number of farm animals for food and breeding purposes.

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■ The future of 3AW’s Sports Today program is rumoured to be under review. The long-running show, hosted by Gerard Healy and Dwayne Russell, is rating as low as 5 per cent, and its low audience figures are bringing down the survey figures for the 4pm-7pm timeslot, with 3pm6pm hosted by Tom Elliott. The poor listener figures are also affecting the figures attained by 3AW in the 7pm-Midnight timeslot, with Bruce Mansfield and Philip Brady going to air between 8pm-Midnight. The program has long enjoyed the support and loyalty of the sports mad General Manager, Shane Healy. But under pressure for ratings and revenue, the future of Sports Today is not certain. At Sydney station 2UE, the timeslot is filled with an identically named program hosted by ‘Gibbsy and Brandy’ (John Gibbs and John Alexander). Peter Psaltis hosts the Brisbane Sports Today program on sister station 4BC. One alternative is to slot a national news-current affairs program in the 6pm-7pm timeslot, possibly co-hosted by Justin Smith in Sydney, and Tom Elliott in Melbourne. 3AW staffers are keen to hold on to the local Sports Today programming because of the station’s commitment to AFL footy broadcasts. 3AW is not doing well in the footy ratings either. It is under stiff competition from ABC 774, 1116 SEN and Triple M.

Up, away ■ Nightline co-host Philip Brady is on a whistle-stop tour to Hong Kong and Shanghai. Philip is returning to the hotel where he fell and broke

On This Day Friday Wednesday Thursday May 29 May 30 May 28 ■ Actor Patrick White was born in London in 1912. He died aged 78 in 1990. American singer Gladys King is 68 (1944). Boxer Jeff Fenech is 50 (1964). Singer-actress Kylie Minogue was born in Melbourne in 1968 (46).

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■ US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in 1917. He died aged 45 in 1963. Radio man Stan Zemanek was born in 1947. He died aged 60 in 2007. Actress Jo Beth Tay-lor was born in Perth in 1971 (43). News reader Natarsha Belling is 44.

■ Cartoon voice man Mel Blanc was born in 1908. He died aged 81 in 1989. He was the voice of Bugs Bunny. Band leader Benny Goodman was born in 1909. He died aged 77 in 1986. Stage singer Jill Perryman was born in Melbourne in 1933

● Gerard Healy his hip. He will also visit his God-daughter, Catherine, whilst in HK. He returns at the weekend. In the meantime, John Blackman is co-hosting Nightline with Bruce Mansfield.

Briefs ■ Listener Victoria Rose this week won the $110,400 cash prize in Smmoth 91.5 FM’s Smooth Stars promotion. She correctly identified the voices, in order, as Julie Bowen, Julianne Moore, Gabrielle Aplin and Shania Twain. ■ At the other end of the prize scale, Magic 1278 is now offering a $5000 prize for its secret sound contest. ■ Yarragene Pty Ltd has increased its shareholding in Pacific Star Network, owners of 1116 SEN and myMP, with a further 6 per cent, formerly held by the Opal Trust. ■ Smooth 91.5 FM last week celebrated its second birthday.

Beatles anniversary ■ Magic 1278 is promoting a special Beatles playlist running in association with The Beatles staging their concert at Festival Hall, Melbourne, 50 years ago, in June 1964.

● Olivia Porter in Circus Oz’s new show But Wait … There’s More, opening on June 18. Photo: Rob Blackburn ■ Circus Oz is just back from an action-packed national tour crossing Arnhem Land and a Sydney Big Top season, followed by a smash-hit international tour across America to Montreal. Now home in their custom-built circus laboratory in Collingwood, the company is preparing a new show, But Wait … There’s More, premiering in Melbourne at Birrarung Marr from June 18. Circus Oz shows are co-created from the inspiration, ideas and energy derived from the unique skills of each member of the extremely diverse ensemble, that are then woven into the core concept of the show, like layers of a collage. For the 2014 season, an extensive casting process was undertaken across Australia’s vibrant circus community, looking for recruits to add to the Circus Oz ensemble, structured around an equal number of men and women with various backgrounds, skills and bodies. Eight new performers are making their Circus Oz debut in 2014, joining four returning artists. But Wait … There’s More is a vaudeville-inspired show for all ages, containing an astonishing mix of acts including stunt-jumping, acrobatics, juggling, virtuosic uni-cycling , elegant flying trapeze and much more. Circus Oz draws on 36 years of irreverence, history and culture to use circus to satirise the rising tide of information, speed, consumerism, visual pollution, television, the ‘net and today’s manic, fast-paced lifestyles. Performance season: June 18- July 13 Duration: 2 hours (including 20 minute interval) Venue: Circus Oz Big Top Location: Birrarung Marr, Melbourne (between Federation Square and Batman Avenue) Tickets: $22 – $95 Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100 - Cheryl Threadgold Melbourne

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■ US actor-director Clint Eastwood was born in San Francisco in 1930 (84). Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel was born in 1955 (59). Former politician Justin Madden is 53. Entertainer and dancer Todd McKenney was born in Perth in 1965 (49). He is a judge on Dancing With The Stars.

■ Actress Marilyn Monroe was born in 1926. She died aged 36 in 1962. American actor Andy Griffith was born in 1926. US singer and actor Pat Boone is 80. He was born in Florida. Actor Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis in 1937 (77).

■ Johnny Weissmuller, US actor (Tarzan) and Olympic swimmer, was born in 1904. He died aged 79 in 1983. Actress Sally Kellerman, of MASH the movie fame, is 77. US pianist Marvin Hamlisch is 70. Jerry Mathers, actor known as ‘The Beaver’, is 66 (1948).

■ English comic actor Patrick Cargill was born in 1918. He died aged 77 in 1996. Actor Tony Curtis was born in 1925. He died aged 85 in 2010. Rock singer Suzi Quatro is 64 (1950). Singer Dan Hill was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1954. He is 60 today.

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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Emily Sexton applauded ■ Next Wave Festival Artistic Director and coCEO, Emily Sexton, has been applauded by 250 delegates from Asia, Europe and Australia joined with Robyn Archer. The gathering toasted the artistic and financial success, as well as the four years of achievements and growth led by Sexton. Sexton will finish with the organisation on Friday 1 August 1. She leaves a legacy of in-

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creases in funding, audiences and a $1.45m turnover, as well as introducing a new Festival model, including the game-changing curated day passes. "In 2010 we selected Emily from a highly competitive field of applicants. Since then she together with co-CEO Paul Gurney have delivered nothing short of exceptional results,” said Next Wave Chair, Janenne Willis. - Timothy Jones

Mozart’s Requiem ● Kate Hunter in Memorandum, at Theatre Works until June 1. Photo: Leo Dale ■ We enter Theatre Works and the performance space is a silent, slow moving cloud of lace – hypnotic. As the lights guide us to focus on two tall flats behind the clouds a gentle nature soundscape begins; birds, trickling water, breathing ... and now we are within this world , sharing words and sharing the repetitions and echoes of half words. This is a hybrid solo performance from Kate Hunter, as she examines how truth and fiction intertwine within our memories. As we listen and search for meaning it is always out of reach, with that tantalising feeling of a dream that we cannot quite remember. The unfinished sentences, echoed and re-echoed, and spoken over sound tracks of the same words offer a disturbing yet somehow safe feeling. Is it that if we survive something our memory will shield us by fracturing the memories… ? Who knows? There is too much of the jigsaw unclear. At times somewhat unsettling and with neurotic images plucked out and tugged at, there is also fun in this piece. It is a dramatic patchwork of blurred pictures all stitched together with movement, light, sound and part words projected on to the performer herself. Where does memory begin to fail us, but again where does memory begin? Can it ever be relied upon? Is it a mischief maker sent to entrap, or is it our surgeon? Memorandum is a mesmeric creation of unfinished thoughts , beautifully presented by performance-maker, Kate Hunter and with skilful lighting by Richard Vabre. Memorandum at Theatre Works, until June 1 Venue: 14 Acland St., St Kilda Tickets: $25/ $20 conc Bookings: www.theatreworks.org.au 95343388 - Review by Maggie Morrison

Showbiz Briefs ■ The Melbourne International Animation Festival will be held at the ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square, from June 19-29. There are more than 2900 entries. ■ Wicked is launching a $35 ticket lottery for unsold tickets. Names are collected 2½-hours before the show. wickedthemusical.com.au

● Joanna Cole ■ Mozart's Requiem is a popular work It wasn't knees but a national compefor choral groups, especially when a tition which allowed Roy Best to fulfil choir can invite fine soloists to adorn it. his long term dream of becoming a proVictoria Chorale will be performing fessional singer. the work at Collins St Baptist Church The ABC's Operatunity Oz program on Saturday (May 31) at 8pm, and they brought Roy, a motor mechanic, racing have invited an aspiring ballerina, an ex- car engine builder and driver to national rugby player, a racing car driver, and a attention as a tenor with a wonderful karate brown belt to be their soloists for voice. Now a full-time singer, Roy is a the night. sought-after performer on the opera and And those individuals are in fact four concert stage. of Australia's best soloists - Sally-Anne In soprano Johanna Cole's case, it Russell, Jud Arthur, Roy Best and wasn't a change of career but a pursuit Joanna Cole. of a passion which has let to her holding Sally-Anne Russell had her heart set a brown belt in karate at the same time on dancing but problems with her knees as she sings internationally and nationin her teens forced a change of direc- ally in opera, concerts, oratorio and retion. One of Australia's finest mezzo-so- citals. She y juggles many interests and acpranos, Sally-Anne is in demand on the tivities, having just completed her opera stage and concert platform. She has performed in 15 countries and regu- Master's Degree in Music Performance larly sings with Australian opera com- while maintaining her singing career and panies, symphony orchestras and choral studio in Melbourne. The Mozart Requiem will be accomsocieties. Bass Jud Arthur also turned to sing- panied by the poetry cycle A Coastal ing after repeated damage to his knees - Requiem by Australian poet Rodney and two knee reconstructions. A natural Hall, read by Melbourne actor Julie athlete, Jud played rugby union in New Houghton. Leading proceedings is conductor Zealand and Italy, basketball at the provincial level and represented New Mario Dobernig, with Victoria Chorale and The Art of Sound Orchestra, beZealand in showjumping. Jud's deep bass voice has resulted in ginning at 8pm Saturday (May 31) at a full-time contract with Opera Austra- Collins St Baptist Church. Tickets lia and he recently won great acclaim in www.trybooking.com/EJFE or 9885 Melbourne for his performance of 2744. Fafner in the Ring Cycle. - Kathy Kohner

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● Jeremy Just (Paul), Madeleine McKinlay (Corie), Katie Hall (Ethel) and David Runnalls (Victor) can be seen in Barefoot In The Park in Rosanna until June 1. ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group evokes all the "colour and charm" of Neil Simon's Barefoot In The Park in their thoroughly entertaining production of the show playing now. STAG first presented the play in 1973, 10 years after it appeared on Broadway. Barefoot In The Park is a romantic comedy that makes light of the time in a new relationship when 'compromise' rears its ugly head. When newlyweds Paul and Corie move into their first apartment, there's much to be desired from their tiny and extremely humble abode. Will Corie's conviction win over Paul's doubt? Will the couple overcome their differing likes and dislikes they are only just discovering? Despite an initial too-well-rehearsed delivery and an exchange of lines to match the speed of a game of ping pong, the cast play very believable and delightful characters to get to know, especially the pert and eternally-optimistic Corie (Madeleine McKinlay). The performers settle into their imagined world and characters more and more as the situation unravels, with fantastic results. Husband Paul is well played by Jeremy Just, an obviously experienced actor. The real entertainment of this show lies in the scenes between Paul and Corie. They work wonderfully together. Jarrod Catt is funny in his brief role as the Telephone Man, and David Runnalls is very amusing as the flamboyant Victor Velasco. Katie Hall's Ethel Banks is far too likeable to warrant Corie's comments about keeping away mothers. She seems very nice; a little stiff but not at all judgmental and completely open to Corie's infectious enthusiasm. Bringing it all together, the delightful set, designed by Tony Leatch and Natasha Boyd, evokes the era well and is used cleverly. Boyd's direction is quite beautiful to watch, too. She creates a sense of naturalness and ease with which the actors use the space. Performances: May 29-31at 8pm, June 1 at 2pm Venue: Strathmore Community Hall, Loeman St, Strathmore Bookings: www.trybooking.com/80009 or 9382 6284. – Review by Deborah Marinaro

Showbiz Briefs ■ Excerpts from the specially created Australianthemed finale of Shadowland, a ground-breaking fusion of shadow theatre and dance will be previewed by the media today (Wed.) at the Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre. ■ The Victorian State Finals of Miss World Australia were held on Sunday (May 25) at the Oaks On Collins. Some 25 entrants participated. Reigning Miss World Australia Erin Holland hosted the event. ■ The showgirl ‘Carlotta’, born as Richard, is the feature of an ABC-1 show at 8.30pm on Tuesday, June 19. The show includes appearances by Jessica Marais, Anita Hegh, Alex Dimitriades, Eamon Farren, Caroline O’Connor, Ryan Johnson, Socratis Otto, Andrew Lees, Damian de Montemas, Genevieve Lemon, Gigi Edgley, Paul Capsis and Kai Lewins.

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Let there be light: behind the trend of illuminating cities for art By SCOTT MCQUIRE Head, Media and Communication Program at University of Melbourne

www.theconversation.edu.au ■ If you’re in Melbourne or Sydney over the next couple of weeks, you can enjoy the nightly transformation of some familiar urban landmarks. How should we understand this growing global enthusiasm for spectacular urban illumination? Last weekend in Sydney, the Opera House was again an urban canvas for Lighting The Sails, now an established part of the annual Vivid festival (May 23-June 1). Instead of reflecting the harbour’s ambient light, the sails were shrink-wrapped with a largescale video projection created by 59 Productions, the team responsible for the video design of the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. In Melbourne in June, a new interactive lightbased installation Radiant Lines by renowned London-based light artist Asif Khan will open in Federation Square as part of its long-running Light in Winter festival. Radiant Lines is a sculpture comprising 40 rings of raw aluminium suspended in space and illuminated by hundreds of LED lights pulsing in a rhythm that mimics bioluminescence. As visitors approach, they are able to trigger new patterns that immerse them. Urban illumination projects of this kind are increasingly popular, not only for festivals such as Vivid, Light in Winter, Enlighten in Canberra and various “White Nights” around the world, but for all kinds of transformations of urban space — both temporary and permanent. New forms of public and commercial lighting, large-scale projection, urban screens and media facades have profoundly transformed the look and ambiance of cities around the world. In Hong Kong, the city’s skyscrapers even perform a nightly choreography of light. While much urban lighting has a functional dimension, there is a long history of lighting cities for spectacle and pleasure. Gas-lit Paris was proclaimed the world’s first “city of light” in the 1820s. From the 1870s, World’s Fairs regularly showcased new developments in electric lighting, paving the way for the twentieth century “electropolis”, as cities such as Chicago, Berlin and New York came to be defined by the intensity of their illumination. The “bright lights, big city” of which Jimmy Reed sang in the 1950s became a dominant image of the modern city, establishing a new rhetoric of urban space in which lighting for productivity and security was overtaken by lighting for spectacle, mood and advertising. For a century, urban lighting depended on incandescent bulbs and various fluorescent tubes, such as the neon tube that became synonymous with advertising from the 1920s. The current explosion of urban illumination projects has been sparked by a range of new technologies, including the maturation of digital projection systems, light-emitting diode (LED) video screens and LED lighting from the mid-90s. The capacity to computer program LED lights down to the individual pixel means that lighting designers can create complex sequences and rhythms, such as the light narrative designed by Bruce Ramus, former lighting designer for rock luminaries U2, that plays on the LED skin wrapping Melbourne’s AAMI Park stadium. Bringing computer-aided design together with high-precision large-scale digital projection has also created the distinctive new art form of projection mapping. Projection mapping enables real structures, such as the curvaceous Sydney Opera House, to be transformed into a screen on which images can play without distortion. Precise integration of mutable light with material structures can result in astonishing contemporary retakes on the old son et lumière show, as solid buildings seem to come alive through virtuoso combinations of light and shadow. For Lighting the Sails in 2012, German company URBANSCREEN took the sails metaphor of Utzon’s famous structure literally, using projection mapping to make them appear to undulate and ripple. New lighting technologies inevitably raise new questions about access and control over public space. Turn To Page 55

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Borrowing a Stairway to Heaven: did Led Zeppelin rip off a riff? ■ More than 40 years after the release of Stairway to Heaven, English rock band Led Zeppelin are facing allegations that its iconic guitar riff was stolen from Taurus, a song released in 1968 by the American rock band Spirit. The two riffs are clearly similar: they share a four-bar instrumental guitar passage with similar harmony, tempo and stylistic features. Businessweek has created a short game where you can test your skill at telling the two apart. But is this enough for Spirit to demand a share of the credit – and the royalties? Stairway does not directly quote melodic lines from Taurus, but it does give an overall impression of similarity. Under US law, the question is whether Zeppelin’s riff is “substantially similar” to Spirit’s, which was written by the late Randy California. There are clearly similarities between the two instrumental passages, but there are also major differences. Neither the bass nor treble melodies are the same. The strongest melodic line in Taurus is built on a descending chromatic scale played in a conventional bass rhythm, similar to the “lament bass” from Purcell’s When I am Laid in Earth. This melody is heard in the lower guitar voice in Stairway. The strongest similarities between the two songs are the key, tempo, “arpeggiated” (playing each note of the chord one at a time) guitar style and chord progression. But on their own, these features are not particularly original. The chord progression is similar but not identical, particularly in the final cadence in each four-bar phrase. Stairway’s important “hook” is arguably in this last bar. The chord progression in Stairway is actually nearly identical to Davy Graham’s 1959 song Cry Me A River. Graham also used a fingerpicked guitar style and a chromatic descending bass line. Many guitarists find it natural to fingerpick in this style due to the physical construction of the instrument. Without more specific or extensive use of musical elements from Taurus, it is not clear that Zeppelin has actually copied enough to be liable for

● The allegations come a long time after Zeppelin and Spirit toured together in 1969. duce either a “fair use” copyright infringement. One of the hardest chal- defence or a “quotation By NICHOLAS SUZOR lenges for copyright law right” into copyright law. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law at Either of these changes is to tell when ordinary Queensland University of Technology borrowing becomes in- could allow artists more freedom in borrowing fringement. Musical quotation and from existing works. Eswww.theconversation.edu.au variation has been very pecially for very small important in the develop- amounts of borrowing that ment of western music. cause no real harm to the Igor Stravinsky is often original author – like the and ELEANOR ANGEL quoted as saying that two bars of Kookaburra Student fellow, Intellectual Property & Innovation Law “lesser artists borrow, that were used in Down Research Program at Queensland University of Technology at Under – this would probQueensland University of Technology great artists steal”. Unfortunately, while ably be a very good result. The real problem with borrowing in music is www.theconversation.edu.au common, it can get musi- many allegations about cians into a lot of trouble. borrowing in music, as The Australian band Men with other art forms, is that between the songs for de- Under took 25 years for the copyright owners to at Work learnt this the they often confuse artistic cades. If Spirit is successful, discover. hard way in 2010, when debts with legal ones. Prethey lost a lawsuit that al- venting others from using they will not be entitled to In 2009, a UK court leged songwriter Greg basic combinations of a share of all the past roy- awarded organist MatHam copied the iconic melody and harmony alties earned by Stairway thew Fisher a 40 per cent flute riff in Down Under could deprive artists the (estimated at more than share in future royalties from the old folk song basic building blocks that US$550 million). But they from English rock band Kookaburra Sits in the make up much of our might be entitled to a share Procul Harum’s A Whiter music. of the future profits – and Shade of Pale on the basis Old Gum Tree. The allegations by this could be very lucra- of co-authorship, 42 years Australia is currently rethinking the line be- Spirit come a long time tive as Led Zeppelin plans after the song’s release. tween normal artistic after Zeppelin and Spirit to release remastered verIncidentally, many practice and copyright in- toured together in 1969. sions of all their albums have noted the striking fringement. The Austra- California apparently de- next month. similarity between scribed Zeppelin’s riff as These long delays can lian Law Reform Commission’s recent re- a “rip-off” in a 1997 inter- be common in copyright. Fisher’s organ riff and port into copyright recom- view, although fans have The similarity between Bach’s Air on the G Kookaburra and Down String. mended Australia intro- recognised similarities

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Why Mad Men’s treatment of black Americans is a problem ■ Matthew Weiner, the creator and “showrunner” of Mad Men, is famous for his pernickety attention to detail. The office furniture, clothing, and hairstyles of Mad Men must change, faithfully, with each year, with each season. Appearance means so much, especially for advertisers. Even the fruit in the platters that accompany client meetings must be small; apples were apparently not as big in the 1960s as they are now. Not big in 1960s Manhattan was the visibility of African Americans, or Hispanic Americans, or Asian Americans, or any Americans other than the white, waspy workers of Madison Avenue advertising agencies. This is what Mad Men indicates. It took until the current season, eight years into the show’s march through the 1960s, for a significant conversation to take place between people of colour. The conversation between Dawn Chambers and Shirley (no surname given), the two African Americans employed by Sterling Cooper & Partners, neatly enacts the invisibility of and blindness towards people of colour. “Hello Dawn,” says Dawn to Shirley, playing out the interchangeability of these two token hires in their white workplace. They are silent when a white worker enters the tearoom. Their conversation holds nothing for this worker, and vice versa. The episode finishes with Dawn receiving a promotion. Dawn is closeted away from reception because of the avuncular (that is, pernicious for its apparent harmlessness) racism of one of the agency’s partners, Bert Cooper: I’m all for the national advancement of coloured people, but I do not believe they should advance all the way to the front of this office. Dawn was initially hired as the result of a prank gone wrong. The agency advertised itself as an equal-opportunity employer in response to another advertising agency’s executives being shamed for water-bombing African American protestors; the agency was inundated the next day with African Americans looking for work. This is a smart use of history. While the 1964 Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, colour, or national origin, racism is

By RODNEY TAVEIRA Lecturer in American Studies at University of Sydney

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Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven ■ Monday, June 2. Brad and Lauren give up their search, but are they making a mistake? Brennan refuses to compromise himself; Holly crumbles at the talent quest auditions. ■ Tuesday, June 3. Someone returns to Erinsborough to ruffle up some feathers; Chris and Will hit a major hurdle; Georgia fears Kyle has changed his mind about her. ■ Wednesday, June 4. Amber and Daniel's relationship develops, but is there more than friendship blooming? Georgia and Kyle are reuinted. about her. ■ Thursday, June 5. Naomi finds a way to turn single's night to her advantage; Amber tries to put Daniel out of her mind; Brennan finally tells Imogen that he is not into her; Callum tells Amber about Bailey's secret. ■ Friday, June 6. Kyle accidentially stumbles on a new suspect in Kate's murder; Naomi scrambles to keep up her ruse; Susan is working on another surprise for Karl.

Home and Away ● The show not only repeats the historical marginalisation of black people, but enacts their current marginalisation. firmly entrenched in the have a position on the pre- a white co-worker. as likely. And while life-expectfabric of American soci- vailing sexual, racial, and Tellingly, he hasn’t even ancy has increased for ety. Change was effected class inequities that mo- said a word. Don, exercising a African Americans, so too by accident, even if the tored much of the 1960s, formal barriers to inclu- and how that decade is postracial sensibility, re- has the income gap besponds that they were tween black and white sion needed to be torn remembered. down in order for these This is not the case. merely having a conver- America. Is it “good history” for accidents to be possible. We get to shake our heads sation: “Is that OK?” He In the comments sec- at doctors smoking in their then sends the white waiter Mad Men, in its slavishly tion of a recent Huffington clinics, and smirk at the off to fetch him a drink. exact recreation of ManPost article bemoaning the sexist banter that would Both black and white are hattan in the 1960s, to repeat the marginalisation of absence of Latinos in Mad have you tapped on the equal: of equal service. But Don then uses Sam the past? Does fidelity to Men’s depiction of Man- shoulder for an intervenhattan, a man by the name tion by HR nowadays. The as unpaid market re- period mean that a statisof Phillip B. wrote: past is being judged by the search. He presses him on tical reality – the small It is a fictional televi- present, and by the stan- his smoking habit, asking number of African Amerihim how he could change cans in white-collar jobs sion show that is set 50 dards of the present. years ago. There is no soThis relationship of the his mind, how he began in the 1960s – must becial message or need to present to the past clues smoking in the first place. come the reality of the look for any sort of ethnic us in to how history is used Sam received cigarettes show? As much as it strives validation. by Mad Men. A postracial during the war. Working as a waiter for historical accuracy, the Must the show be as sensibility justifies the exfocused on the racial his- clusion of persons of with an overbearing boss show is not real. It tells a tory of the period as it is to colour from the show. or co-worker, it would fictional story. Its characthe seductions of mimicry Postracism brackets off seem the access to cheap ters are, mostly, fictional. found in décor, clothes, racism as existing else- education, mortgages and It is centred on a man with and sexual mores? This where, in another start-up business loans an incredible (that is, hard question becomes press- America, in another time, guaranteed by the GI Bill to credit) back-story. By keeping people of were not extended to Sam. ing if Mad Men is held to not ours. be authoritative. That’s why we notice (While federally legis- colour out of the frame, the This authority already the absence of Americans lated, the bill was admin- show not only repeats the emerges from the asser- of colour at all. It gives istered by the states, and historical marginalisation tion that it gets these things meaning to the brief reac- so subject to their segre- of those people, but also enacts their current “right”: the train sched- tion-shots of Carla, the gationist impulses.) The legacy of slavery marginalisation. ules from Ossining to Draper family’s black How many television Grand Central; the colours housekeeper, when she is and segregation continues that were in, Spring 1964; the victim of racist as- in the everyday lives of Af- shows portray “significant” people of colour, the terrible treatment of sumptions. We under- rican Americans. “Black men are six characters that exist as women in the workplace. stand. We’re on her side. This authority, once Viewers recognise the times as likely as white more than foils for the recognised in these regis- injustice faced by Sam, men to be incarcerated in central white characters? ters, cannot help but ap- the first man Don Draper federal and state prisons,” (I’m looking at you, Raj ply generally. How, then, interacts with in Mad reported the Pew Re- Koothrappali, from The does Mad Men exercise Men’s pilot. Perhaps search Center last year, on Big Bang Theory.) Who controls or proits authority? named for the most fa- the 50th anniversary of Dr Surely the absence of mous African American Martin Luther King’s I vides the means for repa social message is also a Sam – the help that played Have A Dream speech. resentation of people of message, if a mixed one. it again for Humphrey This figure is up on the colour? Matthew Weiner? It might indicate that the Bogart in Casablanca – he same statistic from 1963, Don Draper? Definitely show’s producers don’t is described as “chatty” by when they were five times not Dawn Chambers.

■ 7pm. Weeknights. Seven ■ Monday, June 2. Josh's insecurities could ruin his chances at school, while Matt and Sasha could be over before they've begun. As Chris and Denny get back on track, Spencer and Evelyn share their first kiss. John's attempt to punsih Jett goes awry. ■ Tuesday, June 3. Matt makes a romantic gesture in the hope of winning Sasha back, while a new love triangle could be emerging in the bay. Marilyn takes John and Jett's fight into her own hands. ■ Wednesday, June 4. The attack on the Braxton house continues, leaving Kyle's life hanging in the balance. Zac struggles to rebuild his life and Casey admits his true feelings about Denny. ■ Thursday, June 5. Two Hour Episode. Bianca faces an impossible decision, while Chris's jealousy could mean the end of his relationship with Denny. Nate receives an unexpected visitor. Oscar's guilt over the hit and run reaches a life-threatening climax. ● From Page 54

Let There Be light ■ The complexity and cost of large-scale projection mapping means it requires the deep pockets of large festivals. But it is also becoming an increasingly common promotional tool for high profile commercial events. Lighting the modern city has always had a strong commercial bias, and has been a key factor in tilting the contemporary city towards becoming a “brandscape”, a spectacle that is consumed rather than inhabited in other ways. However, new technologies can carry other possibilities for public communication. The Helix Tree installation that Bruce Ramus designed for Light in Winter in 2013 lit up in response to people singing. Light became a medium for congregation and collective public participation. There are also myriad examples of “unauthorised” illumination projects around the world, variously termed digital graffiti, photon bombing and mobile guerrilla projection. During the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon in 2011 artists projected “99%” and “Occupy Together” right across the front of buildings such as City Hall. And predating Lighting the Sails was the memorable guerrilla projection in 2006 of the “We are all boat people” logo on to the Opera House sails. More than ever before, lighting has become integral to debate over public space.

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Movies, DVDs With Jim Sherlock and Aaron Rourke

What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs FILM: INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS: Genre: Drama/Music. Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman. Year: 2013. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 104 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **** Verdict: The bittersweet, sad and funny tale that follows a week in the life of a fictional young folk singer-songwriter set against the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960's against a bitter New York winter, as he is struggles to make it as a musician against mounting obstacles, some of which are of his own making. Oscar winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen have again created another unique journey through the eyes of an emotionally confused and penniless young man in a lost world. Actor/singer Oscar Isaac gives a wonderfully intense and restrained performance in the title role as Llewyn Davis. Superbly written, beautifully filmed and brimming with outstanding performances, this is a dark, hilarious, melancholic, quirky, heartfelt and haunting reflection of a time that is deeply rooted in the music and lyrics of an explosively period of music diversity and inspiration, and even though this may not be to everyone's taste, like so many times before, the Coen Brother's have created a journey that comes from the heart, and will touch yours too! FILM: THE WOLF OF WALL STREET: Genre: Biography/Drama/Comedy/Crime. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Rob Reiner, Joanna Lumley, Jean Dujardin. Year: 2013. Rating: R18+. Running Time: 179 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ****½ Verdict: Based on the true story of wealthy stockbroker Jordan Belfort, from his rise and living an excessive high life to his dramatic fall involving crime and corruption. Outrageous, funny, rambunctious, politically incorrect and filled with ferocious intensity, all its wild excesses are presented without apology, yet with unmistakable moral understanding with the spectacular vision of a master filmmaker. All of the performances are first-rate, but it is Leonardo DiCaprio that gives a jaw dropping performance in easily one of the decades best films. Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street is not only to corporate crime what his 1990 crime epic Goodfellas was to the gangster underworld, he exceeds with breathtaking results. There's a lot here that will offend many people, but no more serious a film has ever been more fun, or less dangerous. FILM: JACK RYAN - SHADOW RECRUIT: Genre: Action/Crime/Mystery. Cast: Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Branagh. Year: 2014. Rating: M. Running Time: 105 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: ** Verdict: First it was Alec Baldwin (Hunt For Red October), followed by Harrison Ford and then Ben Affleck as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, now it's Chris Pine as the young covert CIA analyst, who uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack. Shadow Recruit is certain apt as Star Trek's Captain Kirk comes across as a cardboard cut-out in comparison to his three predecessors in this spy romp with a plot that has very little new to offer. What does ignite some spark are veterans Kevin Costner as his CIA operative and Kenneth Branagh (who also directed) as the Russian villain, with Keira Knightley bopping around like an olive in a martini. There's plenty of text book spy school action, tension and drama, but it sadly suffers from a case of having seen it all before, and more than once. And every time Chris Pine uses his mobile phone, you get the feeling he is going to ask Scotty to beam him up. FILM: THE TAKING OF PELHAN ONE, TWO, THREE: Genre: Drama/Crime/Thriller. Cast: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo. Year: 1974. Rating: M15+. Running Time: 96 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **** Summary: A top notch edge-of-your-seat thriller with a superbly mixed blend of comedy, drama and thriller! Armed men hijack a New York subway train and demand a ransom for the passengers, and the result is a tense and exciting thriller every step of the way, and doesn't let go for a second. Superbly executed with iron fisted direction by Joseph Sargent and intelligently written by Peter Stone (Charade) from the bestselling novel by John Godey,, Screen veteran Walter Matthau gives one of the best performances of his career, great cast all hold together well, most notably Robert Shaw and Martin Balsam as two of the hijackers, all aided wonderfully by a compelling music score by David Shire. On e of the very best thrillers of '70's cinema. Remade in 2009.

Gordon Willis May 28, 1931 - May 18, 2014 ■ One of the greatest cinematographers to look through the lens of a camera, Gordon Willis, sadly passed away on Sunday May 18, aged 82. Born in Queens, New York City, New York on May 28, 1931, Mr Willis would go on to shoot some of the most famous and critically acclaimed films of all-time. He learnt his film craft from serving in the US Air Force motion-picture unit during the Korean War, a posting which lasted for four years. Afterwards Mr Willis moved into advertising, and through this medium was able to create a more compact, efficient style. Once Mr Willis made the move to feature films, the world of cinema would attain a distinctive new look from someone who had an incredible camera eye for everyday detail. His first film, the highly original (and also hard to find) drama End Of The Road (1970), starring Stacy Keach and James Earl Jones, and co-written by Terry Southern (Dr Strangelove), proved straight away that this man wasn't afraid on a visual level to tackle difficult material. A fascination with pointed, off-beat projects followed; Loving (1970), an absorbing drama starring George Segal and directed by Irvin Kershner (best known for helming The Empire Strikes Back and Robocop 2); The Landlord (1970), which was the directorial debut of Hal Ashby (Harold And Maude / Being There), a wellhandled mix of comedy and social commentary; the misfired big-screen adaptation of JP Miller's TV play The People Next Door (1970), starring Eli Wallach; and Little Murders (1971), a hugely under-rated black comedy starring Elliott Gould and directed by Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine / Argo). Mr Willis teamed up with director Alan J Pakula for Klute (1971), and his ominous use of darkness was already becoming apparent, but Willis' next film would take him to the next level, that particular film being Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972). One of the most influential movies in modern cinema, the very specific look Willis brought to Coppola's classic has been copied for years, and with good reason. Mr Willis created an appropriately earthy, muddy look to the excellent Bad Company (1972), which stars Jeff Bridges. After Up The Sandbox (1972), again for Kershner, Willis excelled on the outstanding Harvard drama The Paper Chase (1973), working for the first time with director James Bridges (The China Syndrome), and features John Houseman's Oscarwinning performance. Never have the rooms and halls of a university been more brilliantly captured on film, and when you watch it make sure it is in its proper widescreen ratio (2.35:1), otherwise his meticulous composition will be ruined. The classic films just kept coming; the conspiracy thriller The Parallax View (1974), which makes disorientating use of darkened rooms, and confirmed that he and director Pakula made a terrific team; the epic The Godfather Part 2 (1974), a masterful follow-up that looks even better than

the original, and is a master class example in light and detail; The Drowning Pool (1975), the sequel to the popular Paul Newman hit Harper; the superb true-life drama All The President's Men (1976), once more with Pakula, and is another film that has been copied over the years, most notably by David Fincher in Zodiac (2007), paying deliberate homage during the film's office sequences; and September 30, 1955 (1977), again working with James Bridges. Mr Willis then paired up with Woody Allen, a partnership that would see eight films completed in as many years, including Annie Hall (1977), Interiors (1978), Manhattan (1979), Stardust Memories (1980), A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982), Zelig (1983)(whose fake newsreel footage certainly inspired Robert Zemeckis on Forrest Gump), Broadway Danny Rose (1984), and The Purple Rose Of Cairo (1985). Despite all the work he did for Woody, Mr Willis still managed to lens the beautifully shot Comes A Horseman (1978) for regular helmer Pakula, made his own directorial debut with the disastrous Windows (1980), and shot Perfect (1985), a slick drama that was a rare stumble for James Bridges, another film-maker Willis enjoyed working with. The Money Pit (1986) followed with Tom Hanks, and he captured some intricately choreographed slapstick sequences a couple's dream house literally falls apart. After the disappointing The PickUp Artist (1987), from director James Toback, the next three films would see Mr Willis working with three familiar faces behind the camera. These were James Bridges on Bright Lights, Big City (1988), starring Michael J Fox; Alan J Pakula on Presumed Innocent (1990); and Francis Ford Coppola on The Godfather Part 3 (1990), the last earning him an Oscar nomination (one of only two he would receive, the other being Zelig). Mr Willis brought a stylish look to Malice (1993), starring Alec Baldwin, and his final film was the IRA thriller The Devil's Own (1997) for long-time collaborator Alan J Pakula, an entertaining film that is of course, well-shot. Nicknamed 'The Prince Of Darkness' due to his stand-out use of light and shadow, Mr Willis received an Honorary Oscar in 2009, but the Academy did this renowned artist a huge dis-service, as he should have definitely been a multiple Oscar winner. For us the movie-goer, Gordon Willis has left us with some of the most beautiful, hypnotic, and unforgettable images in cinema history, and we thank you, and will never, ever forget you. - Aaron Rourke DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supplied by Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle Street, Balaclava. A number of films shot by Gordon Willis are available on DVD. For information or bookings on these titles please call 9531 2544.

Top 10 Lists THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE TOP TEN: 1. GODZILLA. 2. BAD NEIGHBOURS. 3. THE OTHER WOMAN. 4. CHEF. 5. THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL. 6. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2: RISE OF ELECTRO. 7. BELLE. 8. THE LEGO MOVIE. 9. DIVERGENT. 10. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER. NEW RELEASES AND COMING SOON TO CINEMAS AROUND AUSTRALIA: MAY 22: IDA, MY SWEET PEPPER LAND, SON OF GOD, SUNSHINE ON LEITH, THE BABADOOK, THE SELFISH GIANT, X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. MAY 29: A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, GARDENING WITH SOUL, MALEFICENT,THE TRIP TO ITALY, TURNING TIDE, UNDER THE SKIN. THE DVD TOP RENTAL & SELLERS: 1. SAVING MR. BANKS [Comedy/ Music/Drama/Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson]. 2. FROZEN [Animated/Adventure/ Comedy/Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad]. 3. HER [Drama/Romance/Sci-Fi/ Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Katharine Boecher]. 4. JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT [Action/Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley]. 5. THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY [Comedy/Fantasy/Adventure/Ben Stiller]. 6. 47 RONIN [Action/Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada]. 7. THE HOBBIT: The Desolation of Smaug [Fantasy/Adventure/ Martin Freeman]. 8. PHILOMENA [Drama/Judi Dench, Steve Coogan]. 9. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY [Drama/Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper]. 10. AMERICAN HUSTLE [Drama/ Comedy/Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams]. Also: THE HUNGER GAMES: Catching Fire, THE BOOK THIEF, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: The Movie, ANCHORMAN 2: The Legend Continues, THE RAILWAY MAN, THOR: THE DARK WORLD, GRAVITY, HOMEFRONT, PLANES, TURBO. NEW RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ON DVD THIS WEEK: INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS [Drama/ Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman]. THE WOLF OF WALL STREET [Drama/Crime/Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill]. BERLIN JOB [Crime/Drama/ Charles Dance, Craig Fairbrass, Frank Harper]. GRASSROOTS [Comedy/Jason Biggs, David Morse]. DADDY, I'M A ZOMBIE (PG) [Family/Animated]. SKINWALKER RANCH [Sc-Fi/Taylor Bateman, Steve Berg]. ROBOCROC [Sci-Fi/Dee Wallace, Keith Duffy]. NEW & RE-RELEASE CLASSICS ON DVD HIGHLIGHTS: None Listed for This Week. Turn to Page 63

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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold

‘Deathtrap’ by Cathouse Players SHOWS ■ Cathouse Players: Deathtrap (by Ira Levin) Until May 31 at the Chewton Senior Citizens Centre, 201 Main Rd., Chewton. Director: Betty Sartore. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 0448 371 623 www.cathoouseplayers.com.au ■ Red Stitch Theatre: Belleville Until May 31 at 2 Chapel St., Prahran. Bookings: www.redstitch.net/gallery/belleville/ CLOC Musical Theatre: 42nd Street Until May 31 at 8.00pm at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director; Alan Burrows; Choreographer: Susan Lewis; Musical Director: Bev Woodford. Tickets: $52/$47/$36. Bookings: 1300 362 547 www.cloc.org.au ■ The Basin Theatre: The Diary of Anne Frank (by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett) Until June 7, Thurs - Sat at 8.00pm, Sun at 2.00pm at The Basin Theatre, Cnr. Doongalla and Simpson Rds., The Basin. Director: Christine Grant. Tickets: All $25, incl. program, parking and refreshments. Bookings: 1300 784668 (7.00-9.00pm) or www.thebasintheatre.org,au ■ Theatre Works: Memorandum (Presented by Kate Hunter and Theatre Works) Until June 1 at Theatre Works, 14 Acland St., St Kilda. Tickets: $25/$20. Bookings: www.theatreworks. org.au 9534 3388. ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Red (by John Logan) Until June 7 at Brighton Theatre, Cnr. Carpenter and Wilson Sts., Brighton. Director: Vicki Smith. Bookings: 1300 752 126. UMMTA: Our House Until May 31 at the Guild Theatre, University of Melbourne, Carlton. For further information visit www.ourhouse.ummta.org. ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Barefoot in the Park (by Neil Simon) Until June 1 at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Director: Natasha Boyd. Tickets: $20/$15. Bookings: 9382 6284 or www.trybooking.com/80009 ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company Inc: 12 Angry Men (by Sherman L. Sergie (adapted from the TV show by Reginald Rose) May 28 - June 14 at 38-41 Castella St., Lilydale. Director: Catherine Carr. Tickets: $25/$23. Bookings: 9735 1777 www.lilydaleatc.com ■ La Mama Theatre: The Cutting Boys (Written and directed by Daniel Lammin) Until June 8 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St., Carlton. Performance times: Wed, Sun 6.30pm and Thurs, Fri Sat at 7.30pm. Tickets: $25/$15. Bookings: 9347 6142 www.lamama.com.au ■ Phoenix Theatre Company: Seussical the Musical May 29 June 7 at the Doncaster Playhouse. Director: Anne Dewar; Musical Director: Katie Packer; Choreographer: Colin Hartley. Bookings: www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org ■ 1812 Theatre: Beyond Therapy (by Christopher Durang) May 29 - June 21 at 1-3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Tickets: $27. Bookings: www.1812theatre.com.au ■ Fly-on-the-Wall Theatre: Teleny (adapted by Barry Lowe) May 29 - June 15 at Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St., Prahran. Director: Robert Chuter. Tickets: $37.50, $34.50. Bookings: chapeloffchapel.com.au or 8290 7000. ■ Beaumaris Theatre: Blood Brothers - The Play (by Willy Russell) May 30 - June 14 at 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Tim Long. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: www.beaumaris theatre.com.au ■ Wendy Samantha Productions: Fantastic Mr Fox (adapted for the stage by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl) May 31 - June 1 at the David McGrail Theatre, Balwyn High School, Buchanan Ave., North Balwyn. Director: Wendy Chang. Tickets: $24. Bookings: 0403 802 952. ■ Sean Scanlon Presents: Pool (no water) June 2 - 10 at 8.00pm at the Goodtime Studios, 746 Swanston St., Carlton. Director: Sean Scanlon. Tickets: $22/$17/$15 Tues. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/EVTF or at door. Enquiries: 0417 528 658. ■ Wyndham Theatre Co: The Lion in Winter June 5 - 7 at the Wyndham Community Centre, 177 Walton St., Werribee. Tickets: $25/$20. Bookings: 8734 6000. www.wyndhamtheatre company.org.au ■ The Mount Players: Harold and Maude (by Colin Higgins) June 6 - 28 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Craig Lenane-Smith. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 54261892 or trybooking.com ■ Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG): Saucy Pat (written and directed by Cenarth Fox) One special performance only on Saturday, June 8 at 8.00pm at the Strathmore Community Theatre, Loeman St., Strathmore. Tickets: $15. Bookings: 9382 6284 or at door. Incl.free supper. ■ Tangled Web Theatre Productions: Retreat (by James Saunders) June 11, 12, 13, 14 at 8.00pm; June 14, 15 at 2.00pm at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Rd., Doncaster. Director: Mel de Bono. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 0404 942 143 or 9748 1468. ■ Peridot Theatre Inc: One Act Play Season 2014 (Plays by John Tilbrook, Jimmie Chin and Alison Knight) June 12 - 15 at the Unicorn Theatre, Mt Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Rd., Mt Waverley. Directors: Lisa McNiven, Alison Knight and Bruce Cochrane. Tickets: $15/$13. Bookings: 9898 9090.

Melbourne

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Blood Brothers

● Mark Briggs and Fraser Mitchell play the Johnstone twins, Mickey and Eddie, in Blood Brothers opening Friday (May 30) in Beaumaris Photo: Debbie Keyt ■ Beaumaris Theatre presents Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers, from May 30 to June 16, at 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Directed by Tim Long, this non-musical version of Blood Brothers tells the story of the Johnstone twins separated at birth, Mickey and Eddie, who have reunited and become childhood friends, unaware of their family connection. Earlier, when the boys’ mother, Mrs Johnstone, learns she was pregnant with twins, she confides in her employer, Mrs Lyons, that she may not be able to support both children. Wealthy Mrs Lyons is unable to have children herself and persuades Mrs Johnstone to give up one of her boys, with the promise that she will raise him in the lap of luxury. However, when Mrs Lyons fires the mother in the hope of making Eddie all her own, she is unable to separate herself and Eddie from the Johnstone family, or from the lies of the past, leading both families towards a tragic end. Tickets: $25 and $22. Bookings: www.beaumaristheatre.com.au

SHOWS ■ Mooroolbark Theatre Group: Noises Off (by Michael Frayne) June 12 - 21 at the Mooroolbark Community Centre, 125 Brice Ave., Mooroolbark. Director: Yvonne Miller. Tickets: $16/ $14. Bookings: 9726 4282. ■ MLOC Productions: Thoroughly Modern Millie June 13 - 21 at the Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Rd., Elwood. Director: Lyn Laister; Musical Director: Stacey-Louise Camilleri; Choreographer: Rhylee Nowell. Bookings: www.mloc.org.au . Enquiries: 9551 7154. ■ Mountain District Musical Society: Guys and Dolls June 13 - 21 at the Karralyka Centre, Mines Rd., Ringwood. Director; Tyler Hess; Musical Director; Danny Forward; Choreographer: Craig Wiltshire. Bookings: 9879 2933 or www.karralyka.com.au/ MDMSGuysDolls.aspx ■ Swan Hill Theatre Group: Into the Woods (Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine), June 13 - 28. Directors: Adrian Corbet, Nathan Butler and Nikki Arnott. Bookings: 0429 376 765. www.swanhilltheatregroup.com.au ■ PLOS Musical Productions: Oliver! June 20 - 28 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Cnr Davey and Young Sts., Frankston. Director: Brad Dart; Musical Director: Anthony Bingham; Choreographer: Leah Osburn. Tickets: $45/$40/$30. Bookings: www.plos.asn.au or 9784 1060. ■ Windmill Theatre Company: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat June 20 - 20 at the Drum Theatre, Lonsdale St., Dandenong. Bookings: 9771 6666. ■ Malvern Theatre Company: The Vortex (by Noel Coward) June 20 - July 5 at 29 Burke Rd., East Malvern. Director: Horrie Leek. Tickets: $20 (no concession). Bookings: 1300 131552 or www.malverntheatre.com.au

AUDITIONS ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company Inc: Stepping Out (by Richard Harris), June 16, 17 at 7.30pm at 22 Jesmond Rd., Croydon. Director: Loretta Bishop. Enquiries/audition.bookings: 9735 2802. ■ Sunshine Community Theatre: Dimboola (by Jack Hibberd) June 22 at 2.00pm at the Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix St., North Sunshine. Director: David Price. Audition enquiries/bookings: 0439 653 800. ■ The 1812 Theatre: Circle Mirror Transformation (by Annie Baker) June 1 at 7.00pm at The 1812 Theatre, 3-5 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Christine Grant. Audition bookings and enquiries: 0400 300 762.

● Carlotta (Nikol McKail) and Piangi (Shanul Sharma) in Phantom Of The Opera at the Whitehorse Centre. Photo: Gavin D Andrew ■ Babirra Music Theatre’s Phantom Of The Opera opens this week at the Whitehorse Centre, 357 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading and runs until June 14. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece is directed by Neil Goodwin, with musical direction by Phil Osborne and choreography by Di Crough. Performances: May 31 at 8.00pm (Opening Night and Gala Supper), June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 at 8.00pm,June 1, 7, 8, 14 at 2pm. Tickets: $42 Full, $38 Conc., $34 Child. Opening Night Gala Supper $12. Bookings: 9262-6555, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4:30pm, Online at www.babirra.org.au, or in person at the Whitehorse Centre box office.

MELB. CABARET FESTIVAL

● Geraldine Quinn’s Sunglasses at Night: The 80s apocalypse sing along cabaret can be seen June 27 and 28 at Chapel off Chapel, as part of the Melbourne Cabaret Festival. ■ Thirty hand-picked shows will feature in the fifth annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival, extended this year to three weeks between Thursday, June 19 and Sunday, July 6 at venues across Melbourne. The Festival program varies from sublime vocals to new, original songs, from 80s sing-alongs to deeply personal and revealing autographical shows. Celebrating Melbourne as the nation’s incubator of cabaret talent, with more new local shows than ever before, the Opening Gala on June 19 will be hosted by Spanky and feature a diverse range of Festival acts. The Closing Gala on July 6 will present a star-studded sampling of acts as a fund-raiser for the not-for-profit Melbourne Cabaret Festival, followed by a touring Roadshow Gala, commencing directly after the Festival. The Festival hub venues are Chapel Off Chapel, Kew Courthouse and Village Melbourne. The Butterfly Club will host the Festival’s ‘Best of the Fest’ and five hand-picked shows, while other participating venues are fortyfivedownstairs and Dracula’s. Tickets: from $15. Bookings: melbournecabaret.com

AUDITIONS ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Amadeus (by Peter Shaffer) June 15, 22, 24 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Ave., Rosanna. Director: Bruce Akers. Audition bookings: 0432 984 781.

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Down 1. Load completely 2. Actor, ... Baldwin 3. Encourage (3,2) 4. Skips 5. Lock openers 6. Movie star, ... L Jackson 7. Join 8. Set fire to 9. Big Apple resident, New ... 10. Engross 11. Maximum 12. Estate agent 13. Lance 14. Expressed as 15. Yank 16. Personal 17. Eskimo shelter 18. Mongolian desert 19. Rhyme 24. Picnic blankets 28. Taj Mahal city 30. Had to repay 31. Philosopher, ... Marx 33. Atomic devices (1-5) 35. Most likely to win (4-2) 37. Brisk pace 38. Filter 40. Natives of Lhasa 42. Hag 44. Church corridors 45. Gold ore lump 47. Foolish 48. Cosmetic pencil 49. Most conceited 50. Opinion column 53. Narrowed 54. Volcanic (rock) 57. African anteaters 58. Dissolved (ties) 60. Tag for future use 63. Similar-meaning word 65. ... Sea Scrolls 66. Golfer, ... Ballesteros 68. Edible flesh 69. Front 76. Forth 79. Woman's title 80. Yawning gulf 81. Satirical play 83. Pop song's flip (1-4) 84. Sharpshooter, ... Oakley 85. Pig's home 88. Of beauty 90. Wanes 91. Interested in 93. Sheepishly 95. Amongst 97. Medieval farm labourer 99. Actor, ... Banderas 100. Indecent material 102. US Rockies state 104. Loft 107. Request from menu 109. Composer, Andrew ... Webber 110. Broad smile 111. Engage (with) 113. Thinks logically 115. Author's alias (3,4) 117. Snake-like fish 118. Point of perfection 121. Splendid clothes 122. Play piano, tinkle the ... 127. Liver or spleen 128. Stretch (of land) 129. Family-tree specialist 132. Varieties 133. Altogether (2,3) 134. Burn (hair) 135. Enlightenment 136. Gandhi's garment 137. ... & weaknesses 138. Fulfil expectations (7,2) 140. Bulkiness 141. Crystal brandy bottles 142. Verbally attacks (6,3) 143. Items of stage scenery (3,6)

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145. Rinse (4,3) 151. Section 154. Snares 156. Yashmaks 159. Historical period 164. And so on 169. Standards 170. Steak cut (1-4) 173. Makes fizzy 174. Young eagles 177. Anew 178. Pawns 181. US cotton state 183. Crowded together 187. From Addis Ababa 192. Picking 195. Be melodramatic 199. Idiotic 201. Mite 202. Primates 203. Pull strenuously 204. Brutal 206. Prince Andrew's ex 207. Diminish 208. Covet 209. Quacking bird 213. ... & hearty 215. Supervise 217. Bigotry 221. Fees 222. Ruined Inca city, ... Picchu 223. Siamese 224. Child's guessing game (1,3) 225. East England county 226. Restrict 228. Vagrants 234. Frivolous time-wasting 236. Caravan nomads 238. Wheel-shaft projection 240. Olympic Games body (1,1,1) 242. Rouses 243. Be unfaithful to (3-4) 245. India's capital (3,5) 247. Satisfy 248. Accounts books 250. Connections 251. Non-believer 253. Swindle 255. Jug 257. Charged atoms 258. Docile 261. Rubber 262. Gallows loops 265. Composer, Wolfgang Amadeus ... 266. Gets rid of 268. Stage whisper 269. Malay garment 275. Singing pitch 276. Tea, ... Grey 278. Paintings & drawings 280. Spray can 282. Prayer ending 283. Conserved 285. Cricketer, ... Gilchrist 287. Shoe reinforcement 289. Moved swiftly 290. Musky cats 291. TV reception pole 292. Manhandled 293. Explorer, ... Tasman 296. Aids in crime 297. Baghdad native 299. Tickle 302. White wine, ... Riesling 304. Quickly 305. High-quality printer type 306. Hurry 307. Suggestive look 308. Troubles 310. Urban haze 312. Russia's ... Mountains 313. Two-seater lounge

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Tribute: That’s my Tommy Hafey ■ I hope I do justice to “The Sensational and Getter Better” Tommy Hafey – a soul mate bred from our love of our game. I was alerted of Tom’s serious health situation. I phoned Kevin Sheedy who had just arrived on “the red-eye” from Perth who confirmed the news. It hit hard – I had to hang up. I umpired Tommy in his short, 67 games, Richmond-playing career. He was an ordinary back pocket player who became an extraordinary coach and mentor of people no matter age, gender or status. “That’s My Tommy Hafey.” I had met Tommy when I was guest speaker at Shepparton Rotary when he was coaching the locals to premierships. Our first real meeting was in 1966 when he returned to coach Richmond. A member of the Tigers Club coterie had a printing business which employed Tommy who ‘cold called’ on me to see if I needed any stationery – I didn’t - but I bought some cards. So commenced a bonding and life time friendship.“That’s My Tommy Hafey.” Tommy called every Monday morning and we talked football. It was fantastic. He asked me to speak to his boys on 1967 Grand Final eve. What an honour. This was my most important football talk. I titled it “Up On Cloud 9”. Tommy shared his premiership praise Melbourne

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Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel again in 1969. “That’s My Tommy Hafey.” In 1972 I asked Tommy to help me establish what I called “The Cadbury’s Clinics”. Every Monday for the 12 VFL clubs Country Zones we would visit each club’s allotted area with Tommy plus other top stars from that club. It was a long day. We had to get to our destination in time for the local high schools morning then afternoon breaks to conduct the clinics. At lunch time we conducted a community fund raiser with

local Rotary then at 5pm the area’s senior teams clinic. Tom was always the first to arrive around 6am at my home. Always excited and looking forward to teaching others. “That’s My Tommy Hafey.” In 1973 at Richmond’s clinic in Mildura, Tommy invited Kevin Sheedy, whom I had never met on a one-on-one basis who was at the airport as part of the group. I was impressed with Sheed’s enthusiasm and ability to communicate with the schoolkids.

He became a close friend thanks to “That’s My Tommy Hafey.” It is now well known that the late Graeme Richmond, a brilliant football brain and administrator was the force behind sacking Tommy in 1976. He had been coach for 11 seasons with a record of four premierships, three Final Four finishes and in his final year a close seventh. It devastated Tommy and destroyed a strong and respected friendship with GR. The first person he chose to share his grief was me. It was a sad experience. In the long run it can be related it happened for the best as he went onto coach Collingwood the next year and in many experts view should have won the achievement of taking the Magpies from the ‘wooden spoon’ to a flag in the replayed grand final. Tommy also coached Geelong and Sydney Swans. His was a brilliant coaching career. To me just as important was his ‘bigness’ in restoring his friendship with GR, his perseverance in sharing his vast coaching knowledge with hundreds of country clubs, his loyalty and trust in his close friends who have lost a Great Man. To Maureen, Rhonda, Joanne and Karen my love and prayers.

ROUND 11. Thursday, May 29 Sydney Swans vs. Geelong Cats (SCG) (N) Friday, May 30 St Kilda vs. Collingwood (ES) (N) Saturday, May 31 Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide (TP), Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton (G) (T), Essendon vs. Richmond (MCG) (N) Sunday, June 1 Adelaide Crows vs. Gold Coast Suns (AO), Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle (ES), Hawthorn vs. GWS GIANTS (MCG) (T), West Coast Eagles vs. North Melbourne (PS) (T)

Fair go Ump! ■ Many of you will be aware of my attitude toward the MRP’s continually finding and then fining the player of being guilty of making the contact with the umpire. It has been my view the umpire is most times the guilty party in these contacts by being in the wrong position. It is commendable that all umpires when bouncing or throwing the ball-up now tell the players they want a clear path behind them so they can retreat in safety to open space. Indeed it looks quite farcical as they wave their arm behind them, like a friendly dog waving its tail. It works if the ball is bounced or thrown straight above the ump’s head. Unfortunately too many field umpires, ‘prop and stop’ to admire their ball-up hoping for a perfectly straight result. They should resolve the game is all about footballers – NOT umpires.

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Sandown Cup: how sweet it is ■ Top trainer Darren McDonald claimed his first Sandown Cup when Sweet It Is produced an outstanding run to win the $250,000 feature last Thursday night (May 22). It was a performance that has some drawing comparisons with the brilliant Bold Trease, who won four successive Sandown Cups in the 1980s. Sweet It Is was shuffled back to last in the early stages, before being bumped off the track with just under a lap to go. However the determined chaser refused to give up. Sweet It Is produced a devastating finishing burst to reel in the leaders, and go on to score a 1.5 length victory. McDonald has only trained Sweet It Is since March when his good friend Braden Finn paid a substantial sum for the well bred dog. Since that time, Sweet It Is has recorded three wins and four seconds from seven starts, justifying her oddson starting price in Thursday's race. Thursday's win was the second Group One success for Sweet It Is. McDonald has prepared countless sprint feature race winners, and looks set to capture more long distance success with a dog the calibre of Sweet It Is. It was a good night for the McDonald kennel, with Awesome Project winning the Cup Night Sprint earlier in the evening. Also last Thursday night, brilliant stayer Xylia Allen moved to 12th on the all time stakemoney earners list with a win in the Cup Night Sprint for trainer Jenny Hunt.

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Rule changes ■ Nothing gets the rank and file of the greyhound industry going more than rule changes. The for and against arguments were well and truly up for discussion when Greyhound Racing Victoria tabled changes to the grading of race meetings last week. In an attempt to provide a transparent, fair and enjoyable racing experience and maximise racing opportunities for all greyhounds, GRV has unveiled 14 enhancements following an extensive consultation process. One point in particular which has created plenty of discussion is the introduction of a new rule relating to 'Associated Greyhounds', which effectively will limit the amount of dogs from 'associated' kennels in particular races. These 'associations' would include dogs trained by multiple trainers from the one property, dogs owned by the one person and prepared by multiple trainers, husband and wife etc. In the past, the one kennel has even

had the entire field in a race, possibly not deliberately, but instead because they were the only people who entered dogs for that event. This rule will allow a more even spread of dogs across the various events. But the naysayers believe this rule will also allow the larger kennels to spread their dominance across more races than ever before. Only time will tell on that point. GRV has said that any rule changes will be reviewed periodically to determine the effect these changes are having on racing, and whether they are working as predicted.

Integrity watch ■ Victoria's Racing Integrity Commissioner, Sal Perna, is currently undertaking a series of workshops around the state, in an effort to create a greater understanding and awareness of his role in the racing industry. He will also give an overview of the work of the Racing Industry Commission, and the measures in place to ensure that the Victorian Racing Industry operates free from the influence of crime and corruption. Those who attend the sessions will have an opportunity to raise questions and hear first hand Sal's perspectives on integrity in the racing industry. All are welcome to attend, whether involved in the industry or not. I have been told that Sal is a particularly interesting speaker, so these sessions are not to be missed. They will be held on the following days: Mon., June 2. Sale 7.30pm Gippsland Regional Sports Complex,

116 Cobains Rd, Sale. Tues., June 3. Cranbourne 2pm - Cranbourne Racing Centre, Grant St, Cranbourne. Tues., June 10. Ballarat 7.30pm Ballarat Golf Club, 1800 Sturt St, Ballarat. Wed., June 11. Horsham 7.30PM - Wesley Performing Arts Centre, Corner Roberts Ave and Urquhart St, Horsham. Wed., June 18. Shepparton 7.30pm. Quest Shepparton, 177-183 Welsford St, Shepparton. Thurs., June 19. Bendigo 7.30pm - Quest Bendigo, 228 McCrae St, Bendigo. Sessions run for one hour and interested people are asked to contact the office of the Racing Industry Commissioner to indicate their attendance prior to their chosen session.

Final meeting ■ Traralgon conducts its final meeting tomorrow afternoon (Thurs.) before their present venue closes to allow a complete redevelopment of the track and facilities. The current track will be removed and replaced, and facilities for spectators will be built alongside the existing kennel block. Works are expected to be completed early next year. Meanwhile Gippsland trainers took the lion’s share of the prizemoney at the second last meeting at Traralgon last Thursday afternoon (May 22). Eleven of the 12 race winners were locally trained, with victors coming from throughout the region, from Jeeralang Junction, Darriman (two winners), Meeniyan, Bunyip, Allambee, Denison, Seaspray, Rosedale, Dollar and Koo Wee Rup.

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■ The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association announced an increase to stakemoney for their meetings at Olympic Park in late March, 1969. An extra $600 per week was allocated to prizemoney for the race programs, meaning each night of racing would carry total stakes of $4500. Additionally, the Sprint, Distance and Hurdle Championships, and Silver Chief Puppy Classics all were granted significant stakes increases. Directors of the MGRA also granted $1000 to seven country tracks to help boost stakemoney on the provincial circuit. In 1969 the Association also conducted the richest greyhound race ever seen in Australia, the $17,000 Australian Cup.

Upcoming race meetings ■ Wednesday: The Meadows (Day), Bendigo (Twilight), Cranbourne (Night), Ballarat (N); Thursday: Traralgon (D), Warragul (T), Sandown Park (N), Warrnambool (N); Friday: Shepparton (T), Geelong (N); Saturday: Bendigo (T), The Meadows (N); Sunday: Sandown Park (D), Healesville (D), Longwood (D), Ballarat (T), Sale (T); Monday: Ballarat (D), Geelong (T), Shepparton (N); Tuesday: Horsham (T), Warragul (N). - Kyle Galley

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Racing Victoria vs Tabcorp ■ There's movement in the camp in the racing world, evidently after an email from Racing Victoria may have contributed to a sharp fall in Tabcorp shares. Racing Victoria is adopting a new policy on race fields, which are paid for by bookmakers to official racing bodies, so they can use information about the names and numbers of the horses due to race. Tabcorp fears that when the changes go ahead, their profitability could suffer. Recently the Group's share price fell almost 10 per cent a big blow to the betting giant. The slide prompted the Australian Securities Exchange to issue the company with a please explain letter. Tabcorp said they received the email marked to "undisclosed recipients". It stated that Racing Victoria would consider its racing field's policy and fees later that day. The new policy means that bookmakers will pay higher fees as from the end of the financial year. Tabcorp assessed that if the changes had applied to its turnover on Victorian thoroughbred racing this financial year, its net profit would have dropped by around $ 4 million. Stay tuned, there is plenty more to come I feel.

It’s open ■ After a number of ordinary runs by some of our top gallopers, it has left the Stradbroke Handicap one of the plums of the Queensland Racing Carnival wide open. In a very open market, Rebel Dane is equal favorite with the top Banana Bender, Spirit of Boom, at the big odds of $7. Rebel Dane's regular rider top postillion, Glen Boss, is a little bit worried, and feels he is below his best at the moment. The race, to be run on June 7, is one of the feature attractions each year and always attracts the best of sprinters on offer. On the next line of favoritism is the very good mare, Catkins,

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trained by Australia's leading trainer, Chris Waller ,and has taken all before her this time in. At present she is at the big odds of $9, with the Robert Heathcote trained Buffering, one of the best sprinters in Australia, who will be hard to beat. Although he had every chance last start he is much better than that, and at $10 he represents great value, as he is very consistent and will give his all. Plus he can be ridden up on the pace or even lead if necessary. Next in favouritism is the Paul Messara trained sprinter Havana, who has plenty of ability and is at $13, while Knoydart from the John O'Shea camp is always a chance In a wide open race I would stick with Buffering at the good odds of $10.

Tommy ■ It was one of the saddest days of my life when I heard of the

death of a lifelong friend, Tommy Hafey. We - along with his lovely wife Maureen - had been friends going back to my youth when Tommy had a milk bar in Bridge Rd, Richmond, when he played with the Tigers. It certainly brings back some great memories. His shop was right opposite the old National Picture Theatre in Bridge Rd, just down from Lennox St. Being a one-eyed Tiger from birth I idolised the man, who later become one of the greatest coaches in League football, one I had never ever heard a bad word from his lips. To be at his funeral service was a privilege as we hung on every word from his brother, Peter, his family and Richmond great, Kevin Bartlett. The Dining Room at the MCG where the Service was held was jammed pack, while thousand more sat in the members’ area and watched the proceedings on the big screens.

● Myer Classic: Catkins Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 Just about every no- or a gazelle, when the Tommy Hafey I was table was there in- Sun comes up, you'd shocked, like all the clude politicians sport- better be running. racing world, to hear His famous catch of the sudden death of ing greats and other cry was "If it is to be one of the best trainpersonalities. The ceremony me it is up to me”.; ers and good blokes, Throughout his Sydney trainer Guy was handled brilliantly by Channel 9's Eddie days Tommy lived by Walter. his four D's: Mc Guire. It was just over two Desire, Dedication, I would like to months ago I asked Determination, quote some of him about the chances Discipline = Tommy's readings of his filly, Zanbagh, Your Destination that appeared in the How true if only we in the AJC Oaks, as service document. What about this could stick to the three usual at his polite best D’s, we would all be advised me to have one? something each way "Every morning in better off. On behalf of all of her; she ran second. Africa, a gazelle He only recently wakes up it knows it us at Melbourne Obmust run faster than server, especially my- won the Doomben the fastest lion or it self, for the many Cup with his great great years we knew mare, Streama, and will be killed. “Every morning a each other; our deep- was in great spirits aflion wakes up. It knows est sympathy to ter trackwork at it must outrun the slow- Maureen and family Warwick Farm, when est gazelle or it will on their sad loss. he suffered a massive starve to death. heart attack. “It doesn't matter Our deepest symwhether you're a lion pathy to his wife, Wendy, and family. - Ted Ryan ■ Like the passing of

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Sulky Snippets ■ Melton's Sue Hunter snared the City Of Greater Bendigo 3-Y-0 Pace over 2240 metres with Art Major/Winmara Lass gelding Dentona in a rate of 1-59.9. Coming off an eye catching third at Kilmore, Dentona with Greg Sugars in the sulky was restrained from gate six at the start to settle at the tail of the field, with the hot favourite Macterra Lad leading effortlessly from the pole. Held up for a late finish, Dentona was too strong at the finish for Macterra Lad and an unlucky Melita Bromac which raced in the open before being severely checked when Macterra Lad ran wide approaching the final bend. Switching down to the sprint lane on turning, Melita Bromac was close up in third place before lodging a protest against the runner up which was subsequently upheld. - Len Baker More on Page 64

Schools Program ■ More than 15,000 students from across Victoria will participate in this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival Schools’ Program, an annual event to engage, entertain and challenge children and teenagers aged 7 to 16. From Monday-Friday, August 25-29, the Schools’ Program will feature over 70 events including panel discussions, practical workshops, interactive talks and dramatic readings. “Every year, we bring children and teenagers together with writers and thinkers to inform them, teach them about the world we live in, and expand their love of reading and writing,” Melbourne Writers Festival Schools’ Program Director, Mike Shuttleworth, said. This year’s Schools’ Program will feature Australian authors, poets, illustrators, journalists and historians.

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Win number 8 ■ It was a special day was youngsters Katie and Sam Alford, the children of ace Bolinda reinsman Chris Alford and wife Alison, when .American Ideal/ Karamea Mietta gelding Spinners Boy landed the Rotary Club Of Cobram 2-Y-0 Pace over 1670 metres on debut at Cobram on Monday May 19. Trained and driven by Chris, Spinners Boy wasn't quick away from gate four, being trapped wide before going forward to race in the open outside the pacemaker Real Knucky for the final circuit. Asked for a supreme effort on turning, Spinners Boy responded to the call, scoring by 1.2 metres in a rate of 2-00.3 in advance of Artistic Angel (three wide last lap from mid-field), with Real Knucky four metres away in third place. Alford had earlier in the day snared the Cobram CWA Trotters Mobile for T0 & T1 class over 2170 metres with very smart Yankee Spider/Rockolina three year old gelding Miracle, leading throughout from gate two in accounting for Yankee Mara (one/ four - three wide last lap) and Doctor Sam (one/one) in a mile rate of 2-03.6. First up since March, Miracle registered his 8th victory from 13 outings.

Neighbours, friends ■ Bolinda trainer Brent Lilley combined with neighbour Josh Duggan taking a concession, to capture the Staffordshire Park Pace for C1 class over the novelty distance of 1200 metres at the Bendigo HRC fixture held at Tabcorp Park Melton on Tuesday with 4-Y-0 Live Or Die/Trustee Mota gelding Crusader Acey. Taking no part in the early speed battle to possie one/one, Crusader Acey was set alight in the back straight and sprinted like a gazelle to lead on the final bend, before running out an easy 9.8 metre victor over Glenhuggard (three back the markers) and Snow Cone which trailed the weakening leader and favourite Virginia Lightning.

Four from four ■ Budding superstar Vee Rock made it four from four with another outstanding performance to capture the 2nd Heat of the $7,505 Sky Racing Vicbred Platinum Country Series Q for C1 class over 2240 metres at Swan Hill on Thursday. A winner of the first heat held at Mildura the previous Friday, Vee Rock kicked up from the pole, before reinsman Mark Lee elected to hand over the front running to the second elect Illawong Fantasia drawn next to him. Immediately eased away from the inside not wanting to risk a pocket, Vee Rock then challenged for the lead and was allowed to cross and lead all within the space of a lap. Cruising for the remainder of the journey, Vee Rock coasted to the wire 15.3 metres in advance of Philtra Phella off a three wide trail approaching the home turn, with Illawong Fantasia a disappointing third. The mile rate 1-58. Bred by Swan Hill's Mick Cirillo and Anne-Maree Short, Vee Rock trained at Cardross by Frank Merceica is a four year old gelded son of Universal Rock and Annie Teaghan and will be the logical favourite in the rich $10.275 Final to be held at Mildura tonight.

Success at Melton ■ Parwan trainer/driver Jodi Quinlan was successful with Yankee Spider/Lunar Landing filly Illawong Moonshine in the Bendigo @ Tabcorp Park Melton 3-Y-0 Trotters Handicap over 2240 metres on Tuesday May 20. Bred by Dr Martin Hartnett and raced by him in partnership with wife Kaye, Illawong Moonshine began brilliantly to settle one/one from outside the 10 metre mark, before going forward with a rush to assume control from Startedwithakiss. Always travelling sweetly, Illawong Moonshine defies all challengers on straightening to score by 1.6 metres in advance of Sammy Charles (one/one at bell) and Illawong Helios.

Gumdrops, Queen of the Pacific ■ Ultra consistent pint sized six year old Western Terror/Awesome Flowers mare Gumdrops was rewarded for her consistency by brilliantly taking the $100,000 (Group 1) Pegasus Club Queen Of The Pacific, a designated race for Mares M0 or better class (Discretionary Handicapped) over 2760 metres at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday. Having her first standing start attempt, Gumdrops stepped safely from barrier four as starter Todd Matthews released the field, as did Bluecolla Tigerpie to lead from outside the front line along with Steam Washed (barrier five) who pressed forward to assume control leaving Gumdrops momentarily in the open. Queenslander Forever Gold also making her standing start debut began swiftly from 10 metres, with Kylie Rasmussen immediately sending her forward to race in the open giving Gumdrop the sit she was looking for. Born Again Sassy (barrier two on the second line) slotted in beautifully trailing Gumdrops, being followed by Broadways Best and Carpenters Daughter which had missed the start. No changes were made until Luke McCarthy commenced a forward move three wide solo from the rear with 20 metre backmarker Baby Bling racing for the bell, being trailed by Vansumic ahead of her after being tardily away from the second line. Extricated into the clear on the home turn, Gumdrops sprinted sharply to challenge Steam Washed halfway up the running and following a deafening roar from all of her supporters which would have done credit to a Melbourne Cup crowd, drew clear to record a 5.1 metre victory over a game Steam Washed, with The Good Times using the sprint lane from three back the markers to finish third 12.5 metres away ahead of Carpenters Daughter and Baby Bling. Raced by Coimadai (Melton district) residents Ron and Connie Mallia along with trainer Steve Zammit who is based at the Mallia property, Gumdrops recorded a mile rate of 1-59.4 (last half mile 57.6 - quarter 28.9) which is only .3 seconds outside Our Sixpence's race record set last year. It was the 11th time that Gumdrops has greeted the judge in only 41 outings, taking her earnings to $143,105. Steve Zammit was lost for words immediately

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following the event saying "he could not believe what had happened" in giving him his biggest win in the sport.

Ran home ■ Local Woorinen cotrainers Joe Costa and son Vince each provided a winner at the Nyah HRC meeting held at the Swan Hill Racing Centre last Thursday. Joe landed the open class feature of the evening - the tab.com.au Pace for C6 or better class over 1609 metres with ultra-consistent Life Sign/ Edna June five year old gelding Life Of Ted in a slashing mile rate of 156.7. Leading out from gate two, Life Of Ted was rated to perfection by Ararat's Michael Bellman who does the bulk of the stable driving and kicked clear on straightening to score by 1.3 metres in advance of Shayne Cramp's Washington Heritage (one/one - three wide home turn), with Well Oiled Lombo third after trailing the winner from the pole. Life Of Ted has recorded 10 wins (five this season) from 64 race appearances. Vince Costa;s very much in-form Dream Away/Royal Beach Girl four year old gelding Beachstar brought up a hat-trick of wins by taking the choicehotels.com.au Pace for C4 & C5 class over 2240 metres in a rate of 1-57. Again with Bellman in the sulky, Beachstar was trapped three wide from gate three, before crossing the polemarker Terre T entering the back straight on the first occasion. Given no peace by Shayne Cramp aboard Changing Code which moved from last to join him, the pair went head and head a long way from home, with Cramp trying to outstay the pacemaker. In quarters of 30, 30.1, a

sizzling 26.8 and 30.8 for the last mile, Changing Code was the first to crack, allowing Beachstar to race clear on the final bend, with Terry T giving chase. Although out on his feet halfway up the running, Beachstar kept on giving to score by a meritorious three metres over Double Happy (three back the markers) which ran home nicely when finally extricated into the clear, with Terry T a further half metre away in third place.

Five wins ■ The Swan Hill track was on fire, with the heavily supported Modern Art/Wellformed four year old gelding Rocky Carrington taking the Aldebaran Park Pace for C1 class over 1609 metres in sensational time. Driven by Bendigo's Scott Dyer for Junortoun based Danny O'Bree a former Nyah area resident, Rocky Carrington settled with most of the field ahead of him after starting from the extreme draw, with Attack On Command (gate four) being driven forward by Gary Pekin to cross the polemarker Eliska. Weaving a passage inbetween runners in the last lap, Rocky Carrington was angled three wide at the straight entrance and charged home at a great rate to defeat Eliska along the sprint lane and Thesonofgeorgia (one/ one at bell) in a brilliant rate of 1-55.5. Dyer was to make it a double when five year old Real Desire/Painted Black, a half sister to retired open class performer Decorated Jasper scored easily in the SEWEurodrive Pace for C2 & C3 class over 2240 metres. Kicking away on straightening, Desiring Kate had a 6.1 metre margin up her sleeve at the finish, defeating Fergus MacTavish which stuck to his guns.

Wednesday - Maryborough/Mildura, Thursday - Horsham/Shepparton, Friday - Melton, Saturday - Ballarat, Sunday - Cranbourne, Monday - Charlton, Tuesday - Bacchus Marsh @ Melton.

Horses To Follow ■ Thesonofgeorgia, Double Happy, Ballan Road, Lansbury, Ourcrownin.

Top day at Cobram ■ Goulburn Valley (Kialla) trainer Dave Farrar enjoyed a "day of days" at the Cobram meeting held on Monday May 19, chalking up a successive three race treble. First to salute the judge was four year old Artesian/Angelic Hanover gelding Arriens in the Antica Murrina Paul Roberts Jewellers Pace for C1 class over 1670 metres restricted to invited female reinspersons. With Kate Gath taking the drive, Arriens which looked to have something on his rivals, was untroubled to lead throughout from gae two in defeating a death-seating Trottin Rossco (Ellen Tormey) and Iconic Art (Monique Burnett) which followed the winner. The mile rate 1-57.6. Joining forces with Avenel based concessional reinsman Mark Pitt, Farrar then proceeded to land the Moira Shire Pace for C3 & C4 class over 2170 metres with Gangster Boy and the Barooga Lions Club Pace for C2 class over 2170 metres with Attackamach. Gangster Boy a well performed five year old gelded son of Modern Art and Gangster Girl was restrained to the tail of the field from outside the front row, before being set alight when the tempo slowed to whiz forward and face the breeze outside the hot favourite Earth Angel which had been presented with the front running when What A Fine Fella galloped on the first turn after leading easily from gate six. Rallying strongly on turning, Gangster Boy outstayed his rivals to register a 2.4 metre margin in a rate of 1-59 over Authorized from last and Ezee Duzit Lombo (one/one) Six year old Mach Three/Silkari Star gelding Attackamach making only his third race appearance since February 2012, was sent forward from outside the front line to cross Magic Moment Lombo immediately inside him on the first turn which began with a rush to lead. Given an easy time, Attackamach left his rivals standing approaching the final bend to score by 7.9 metres over Magic Moment Lombo which was no match over the concluding stages, with Rajah Wealth (one/one - three wide last lap) third. The mile rate 1-58.3.

Going great guns ■ Coimadai trainer Steve Zammit has his small but select team going great guns at present and much improved 4-Y-0 Royal Mattjesty/Awesome Asset mare was a big winner of the CV Batteries Strath Village Pace Final for C0 class over 1720 metres at Melton and in doing so, brought up two wins in succession after winning her heat at Kilmore a week earlier. Driven by stable reinsman Rod Petroff, Awesome Mattjesty from gate six settled mid-field in the running line, before easing three wide to follow Heavenly Rapture and Koton Blossom Lombo home three wide in the final circuit. Despite being right off the track on the home turn, Awesome Mattjesty produced a brilliant burst of speed on straightening to register a 12.4 metre victory over Koton Blossom Lombo and Hens Party from last in a slick mile rate of 1-57.3. ● Listen to Len Baker on Harness Review, 8pm-10pm Mondays, on 97.9 FM, streamed in 979fm.com.au