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● Derryn Hinch and Dan Webb recall their days together at Channel 7, when they met at the ‘Survovors’ luncheon held at the Rising Sun Hotel, South Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. ■ Broadcaster Derryn Hinch, 71, was looking at his healthiest best when he attended the Survivors showbiz luncheon at South Melbourne on Saturday. Hinch was accompanied by his former 3AW colleagues Denis O’Kane, Tony Tardio, Ron Bourke and Darren James. And Hinch also caught up with 91-yearold Dan Webb, a former HSV-7 newsman and state politics reporter. More than 60 were in attendance at the twice-a-year luncheon convened by Bruce McKay. The group was started by Bert Newton, John Proper and Ron Tudorat Channel 9. Early members included entertainers including Frank Rich, Norm Spencer, Doug McKenzie, Joff Ellen and Doug Elliot. The lunches are held twice yearly. Some ● Roy Hampson, ex-Channel 0 of those in attendance were radio men Denis Scanlan, Bob Taylor, PeterVan, Ian Stewart A Geelong group included Denis Scanlan, (Ian Richards), Philip Brady and John Dean Reynolds, Gary Newton and John Vertigan. Humphries (with Dean Jones). Rae Dunne, who worked with the legendThe Melbourne Observer was represented ary ‘Nicky’ (Clifford Nicholls Whitta) was by editor Ash Long, plus columnists Kevin accompanied by Judy Dyer, formerly of 3DB. Trask and Ted Ryan. Fellow journalist Jim Ralphe Rickman, Jim McLeod and Pet Murphy, well-known for his early work at Smith recalled the early days of ABC radio Listener-In TV, was there too. and television in Melbourne. The recording industry was represenmted Some early Channel 9 faces included Hugh by award winner Bill Armstrong, ’A and R’ Hill, Robin Turner (Uglow), Garry Stewart, man Bill Duff, singer Jim Rowan, and artist Brian Smith, Chris Bahen, and Bill Passick. Bob King Crawford. Part of the radio contingent also comprised Veteran TV presenter Roy Hampson was Don Hyde, Alex Hehr (Golden Days Radio), a popular attendee. Don Kinsey (3DB), Keith Livingston, Ray The gathering sang Happy Birthday to Benson, Mike Menner and Paul Konik. former TV-radio presenter Carryl Browne.
Fawlty Towers opens ■ Beaumaris Theatre presents Fawlty Towers until Saturday (Nov. 28) at 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris. Written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, and directed by Georgy Charles, the show features the episodes: The Builders, The Kipper and the Corpse and The Hotel Inspection. The show is presented in cabaret style. BYO drinks and nibbles. Tickets: $25/$22. ● Ash Cooper (Basil Fawlty) and Anna Johnston (Polly) beaumaristheatre.com.au Photo: Pietro Giordano in Fawlty Towers.
● Roald Dahl ■ The full cast for the Melbourne season of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical was announced this week, including the young actresses who will share the title role. They are Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett and Ingrid Torelli. Matilda The Musical is enjoying a sellout season in Sydney and will make its Melbourne premiere at the Princess Theatre from March 13. Dusty Bursill, 11, enjoys being outdoors and loves camping and bushwalking. She is an enthusiastic reader and is happy trying different sports. Tiana Mirra , 11, loves short distance running, reading and public speaking. Tiana enjoys spending time with her family and her dog. Alannah Parfett, 10, and an animal lover who also loves music, reading and writing. Her main passion is dancing and anything to do with performing arts. Ingrid Torelli, 9, loves to use her imagination, sing and play in the garden. She likes acrobatics, acting, craft, asking questions about the world and spending time with her family. Matilda The Musical is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Principals incluide Marika Aubrey Daniel Frederiksen, Elise McCann and James Millar. They are joined by Stephen Anderson, Reece Budin, Rachel Cole, Andrew Cook, Danielle Cook, Eli Cooper, Cristina D’Agostino, Glenn Hill, Travis Khan, Nadia Komazec, Zoe Komazec, Leah Lim and Mitchell Mahony.
Latest News Flashes Around Victoria
Stealing spree
■ Car thieves made off with 15 vehicles in a crime spree across the region over the weekend, with one set alight and others used to bait Police, reports the Geelong Advertiser
Shopkeeper beaten
■ Jianxin 'John' Huang, owner of a California Gully fish shop, was left bloodied and bruised after he tried to prevent thieves stealing several hundreds dollars in donations for sick children, reports the Bendigo Advertiser.
22-month sentence
■ Warrnambool ice user Luke James Allan, 31, who entered an Allansford home armed with a knife to confront his pregnant partner has tentatively been jailed for 22 months, reports The Standard.
Driver surprised
■ A Heyfield woman, 56, was surprised when she blew two times the legal limit during a random breath test after ceasing drinking about 12 hours earlier, says Gippsland Times.
Wait for the NBN
■ Horsham homes will wait until 2017 to be connected with the NBN, reports the Wimmera Mail-Times.
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