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GIDDY UP MODEL Adrienne Moore (dressed by Wallaby Ritz Mansfield) and emerging jockey Brittany Button are ready for Marks IGA Melbourne Cup Day Picnic Races on November 7. Adrienne is an ambassador for Delatite Wines Fashions on the Field and Brittany is about to commence her apprenticeship with Gerald Egan at his Mansfield stable. PHOTO: Hannah Kennelly
WOMEN’S FOOTY GAINS STEAM
Bonnie Doon legend surprises Castle fans By LYNN ELDER DARYL came to town for the Serenity. But he loved the unexpected attention. Although now in his 80s, the charismatic a yet humble Michael Caton – “Daryl Kerrigan” - blitzed Mansfield and Bonnie Doon by serendipitously showing up at the same time as the launch of a local musical, “The Castle2”, based on the classic bogan movie. Caton had simply stopped in at one of North East Victoria’s top pubs – the Delatite.
Publican, former mayor and celebrity in his own right Dean Belle told Caton what was about to go on up the road. Despite having been on a long road trip from Bondi, Sydney, since 6.30 in the morning with his wife Helen, Caton said it was “too serendipitous” not to pay a visit. “It was pure coincidence,” Dean said, stealing a line from the musical. With Dean and director Will Twycross, Caton was instantly recognized when he entered the green room. “Caton in his film
rolesas Darryl Kerrigan and as Uncle Harry in the decades-old TV series “The Sullivans” epitomises the Aussie battler. According to Twycross, the actor was charming backstage, chatting to all the children and his alter ego in the cast, “Darryl Kerrigan2” played by Murray Wallace, as he embraced the idea of the sequel set in Bonnie Doon. “Michael’s previous television and film career is well known, but less known is his stage career, and he told me that he got his start in musicals (including
“Hair” in 1971), so he was delighted to see how MMuDS had converted the film into a musical sequel,” said Will. Caton wished the cast “chookers (break a leg)” and graciously stayed for part of Act One before disappearing for a well-earned rest before his variety charity commitment at Bonnie Doon the next day. Social media was abuzz with many photos doing the rounds by the following morning, making it impossible for Michael to wander around town unnoticed.
The Mansfield Courier caught up with Michael and Helen on the front veranda of the Bonnie Doon holiday house dubbed “The Castle,” on Friday afternoon, soaking up the serenity before the Variety SA Moto Run participants and officials arrived. Caronl explained his involvement with Variety after meeting Nicole Haack, the Variety Moto-Run CoChair in Western Australia. He is passionate about the charity’s work to support Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability to unleash their
full potential, with all funds raised going directly to where they are needed. Michael spoke fondly about the beautiful work of his friend Yucca and his wife Joan, who was involved in the Wairoa School established in 1985 for families with disabled children in Bondi, which led to Michael adopting it as his charity. “Variety beautifully supported the school with wheelchair access, a sensory garden and also bought a new bus,” said Michael. ■ Continued page 2
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