Channel Seven extended an invitation to all staff, former management, clients, VIPs and the TVW Reunion Committee to commemorate the golden anniversary of television in Western Australia.
The venue was Central Park in the heart of the city of Perth.
Guests walked the red carpet to a lavish cocktail party with a colourful floorshow and music provided by an Abba tribute band.
Walking the red carpet
The master of ceremonies was Simon Reeve and speeches were given by TVW General Manager Ray Wardrop and Seven Network and WAN Chairman Kerry Stokes.
Kerry Stokes
Ray Wardrop
Floorshow
The production team responsible for making TVW’s 50th Anniversary Special – Editor Brad Bergersen and Producer Sadie Purser
A proud night for TVW’s first General Manager and Managing Director Sir James Cruthers with Janet Prance
Sadie Purser with Bret Treasure
A proud night also for producer Sadie Purser and Bret Treasure, the eldest son of the late Brian Treasure, who formed a formidable team with Jim Cruthers in the early decades of television in WA. Brian Treasure’s widow Jocelyn was also there to hear Seven Chairman Kerry Stokes pay homage to her dynamic husband.
Bill Gill and Bret Treasure
Janet Prance, Bill Gill and Peter Dean
Bill Gill and Trina Williams
Carolyn Tannock chats with Keith Bales and Trina Williams
Richard Ashton catches up with Darcy Farrell
Bill McKenzie engaged in conversation
Alf Binks
Bill McKenzie, Keith Mackenzie and Kerry Stokes
John K Watts, Max Bostock and Darcy Farrell
Bob Page and Sir James Cruthers
Keith Geary, Peter Dean and Richard Ashton
Richard Ashton, Janet Prance and Bill Gill
Graham Warner and Richard Ashton caught in the spotlight
John K Watts, Max Bostock and Richard Ashton
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