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LOCAL LEGENDS...Tom Kruse on the famous ‘Leyland Badger’ in front of the Marree Hotel. Outback residents gathered from throughout the state to celebrate the DVD release of ‘Back of Beyond’ - the tribute to outback mail man Tom Kruse. isolation along the Birdsville Track – outback Australia’s toughest mail run. The 500-kilometre track runs from Marree to Birdsville in southwest Queensland. Tom Kruse played himself, delivering mail, fuel and supplies to the isolated families along the world famous track. Visitors to Marree last weekend included Elizabeth and Kate, daughters of ‘The Back of Beyond’ director John Heyer. Also attending were Tom’s wife Valma, daughter Pauline and grand-daughter Jodie.
Mr Tobin said Mr Kruse was an iconic Australian. “He’s obviously as tough as tails but underneath he has a heart of gold,” he said. “People couldn’t get enough of him – there were queues from the time we arrived until when we flew out late Sunday morning.” Marree Progress Association publicity officer Sr June Andrew said the screening of ‘The Back of Beyond’ was another of the weekend’s highlights. “We could seat 300 people for the screening,” Sr June said.
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Marree takes a ‘kruse’ down memory lane MARREE…Around 1000 people from across Australia converged on Marree at the weeknd to honour the legendary Birdsville Track mailman Tom Kruse MBE and to celebrate the 50th anniversary screening of ‘The Back of Beyond’. Mr Kruse, who turns 90 next month, was escorted to Marree on a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft made a special flight for the occasion. RFDS public affairs and marketing manager John Tobin said that Mr Kruse was swarmed by old friends and well-wishers seeking autographs, photos and a few words with the great outback legend. “The size of the crowd is a clear indicator of the esteem in which Tom is held,” Mr Tobin told The Monitor this week. On July 24, 1954, ‘The Back of Beyond’ was screened in Marree for the first time in outback Australia. Later that year it was awarded ‘best film’ at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. The film introduced Tom Kruse and his 1936 Leyland Badger mail truck to a generation of Australians. Most never forgot the extraordinary images of the man and his battered trucks doing battle each fortnight with the sand and
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“But 485 people wanted to see the film so there had to be a second screening.” To honour Tom Kruse’s achievements, a special 50year tribute double DVD ‘The Tom Kruse Collection’ including ‘The Back of Beyond’, ‘Last Mail From Birdsville – the Story of Tom Kruse’, ‘The Outback Mailmen’ and ‘The Postman’ has been compiled by Ian Doyle with part-proceeds supporting the RFDS. Copies can be purchased by calling the RFDS on 8238 3333 and include a special Tom Kruse commemorative booklet.
Subway on the way to Roxby ROXBY DOWNS...Roxby Downs’ central business district is undergoing a series of shake-ups this month with new businesses appearing and established businesses closing doors. Just a fortnight after the announcement that Woolworths will open a branch in Roxby Downs, comes the news that sandwich specialists ‘Subway’ is also taking up residence in Richardson Place. The go-ahead for construction was given late last week by Paway Enterprises, owners of the Port Augusta Subway franchise. Scott Sard, director of Paway Enterprises, told The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper that interest in the Subway franchise was originally generated by Roxby Downs residents. “People from Roxby Downs would eat at the Port Augusta store and ask when we would open in their town,” Mr Sard said. “It seemed that the community was keen to have us open in the area and so we responded.” Following positive results from an initial feasibility study, a site inspection ensued and the disused ‘Roxby Casuals’ shopfront was selected. “The location is very handy because it is part of the shopping complex and is directly across from the pool,” Mr Sard said. “And the shopfront parking is another plus.” While it is not clear exactly when shop-fitting and construction for Subway Roxby Downs will begin, Mr Sard is aiming for the next six weeks. “There is a lot of ‘behind the scenes’ work required before we can start the refurbishment,” Mr Sard explained. “We hope to finalise financial matters as soon as possible. “Then it will be a matter of fitting the store and transporting the necessary equipment. “By opening day we will offer the full range of Subway products, including low carb wraps, toasted sandwiches, cappucinos, espressos, cookies and all.” Subway lovers will not be the only people to benefit from the store’s arrival – local sporting clubs are also set to profit. Mr Sard intends to assist Roxby’s junior sporting teams by offering sponsorship. “Exercise and sport are valuable elements of the healthy lifestyle Subway encourages,” he said. “But it is also a way of contributing to the community that supports you. “This is also why we will offer a number of traineeships to interested employees.” The traineeships will cover Certificate I, II and III in Retail Operations with the opportunity to extend to Frontline Management. Positions will be advertised in The Monitor – Your Community Newspaper in coming weeks. Early applications can be emailed directly to Mr Sard at ppawayen@bigpond.net.au.
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