The Story of the Kelly Gang, the earliest feature film ever made, was released in 1906 and the Australian film industry has been producing outstanding cinema ever since. Though many gems have remained undiscovered by audiences outside of Australia, the… Read More ›
Gallipoli
My Top Ten Favourite Actors
At any given time, there are dozens of actors in the limelight. Some of these stay for a very brief moment before disappearing back into obscurity. Others hang around a bit longer, landing roles in whatever blockbuster is the hit… Read More ›
Lest We Forget
Today, on this ANZAC Day, I honour the memories of all those who have fought for our freedom and the freedom of our children and grandchildren. I honour those who have died in battle. I honour those who suffered and… Read More ›
Random Note #7
Today, on this ANZAC Day, I honour the memories of all those who have fought for our freedom and the freedom of our children and grandchildren. I honour those who have died in battle. I honour those who suffered and… Read More ›
A Rose for the ANZAC Boys by Jackie French
Opening Sentence:At 10 a.m. the street was empty. Synopsis:It is 1915. War is being fought on a horrific scale in the trenches of France, but it might as well be a world away from sixteen-year-old Midge Macpherson, at school in… Read More ›
A Fortunate Life by A. B. Facey
Opening Sentence:I was born in the year 1894 at Maidstone in Victoria. Synopsis:This is the extraordinary life of an ordinary man. It is the story of Albert Facey, who lived with simple honesty, compassion and courage. A parentless boy who… Read More ›