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Vale: The Magic Man, Godfrey Philipp (1936-2011), beloved producer-director of Adventure Island, Magic Circle Club, and much more

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Beth Spencer

I have just heard the sad news that, Godfrey Philipp, co-creator of the award-winning and beloved children’s TV series Adventure Island (1967-1972) and the Magic Circle Club (1965-7), and one of Australia’s most brilliant and pioneering television producers from the 60s and … Continue reading →

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In Memory: Bob Marley, Reggae, songs of freedom & brave 70s women

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Beth Spencer

Thinking about Bob Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) on the anniversary of his death. The first time I ever heard of this thing called ‘Reggae‘ was when I was in first year at Monash Uni, 1976. In … Continue reading →

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Who’s Watching the Children? – The Beaumont Case Revisited

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Beth Spencer

On Australia Day in 1966, three children, Jane, Arnna and Grant Beaumont, disappeared after spending the morning playing at a suburban beach in Adelaide. Despite a protracted search involving hundreds of police, media reporters and volunteers, the children were never … Continue reading →

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