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Last Seven Perth News from the Dianella Studios

ken — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:52:17 +0000

Last Seven Perth News from the Dianella Studios Sunday 22nd February, 2015 Not only was Seven veteran Richard Aston present for the last News bulletin from the old studios, but he was one of the two studio cameramen for the opening of the station and the variety show and first News bulletin on Friday […]

Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr celebrate 30 years reading Seven News together

ken — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:10:50 +0000

Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr celebrate 30 years reading Seven News together Seven in Perth has the distinction of having two of the most popular and trusted newsreaders in Australia, who have not only served longer than any other pair in the country, but have lived the era of much of the recent […]

Talk on Sir James Cruthers’ Archive at State Library of WA

ken — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 05:15:35 +0000

“The Western Australian TV Pioneer and philanthropist Sir James Cruthers is the subject of the next AMMPT ‘inFocus’ presentation. On screen, we will see Sir James Cruthers himself, presenting anecdotes about key events from 1959 until his retirement in 1981. Other early TV personalities will add ‘behind the scenes’ stories to enrich the presentation. Sir […]

Tribute to Garry Meadows (1939 – 1982)

ken — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:55:55 +0000

Tribute to Garry Meadows who passed away on Thursday, July 22nd, 1982. Garry had an early involvement with the stage appearing at the Patch, Repertory and Playhouse Theatres. One occasion was in 1957 when Sol Sainken produced a play titled ‘Small Hotel’ by Rex Frost, which starred Garry Meadows and Frank Baden-Powell at the Playhouse. […]

Reg Whiteman (1929 – 2011) Fat Cat Tribute

ken — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:27:24 +0000

Reg Whiteman – the life and soul behind children’s favourite Fat Cat for several decades – died in Perth on Thursday July 28, 2011, aged 82. He had been in poor health for some time. Reg Whiteman – Fat Cat Tribute WA TV History Reg Whiteman (Born 3/8/1929 – Died 28/7/2011) Early in his career […]

Coralie Condon’s contributions to theatre and television in WA

ken — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:36:00 +0000

WA TV History This is the opening number of 'The Good Oil' a musical comedy written by Coralie Condon and first performed on stage at Perth's Playhouse Theatre in 1958.

... WA TV History This number was from the 1965 TVW Channel 7 production of 'The Good Oil' (a musical comedy written by Coralie Condon) features Jill Perryman and Kevan Johnston.

TVW Reunion Photos courtesy of Annette Purvis

ken — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:35:48 +0000

Back in the 1970’s, Annette Grennell (nee Purvis) was a young performer on STARS OF THE FUTURE, a national half hour children’s variety program which received Logie Awards in 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1976. Annette also appeared during the MISS WEST COASTS, TELETHONS and sang the theme to FAT CAT’S FUN SHOW. Annette Purvis, Lynne […]

TVW Corporate Function on Friday October 16, 2009

ken — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:07:14 +0000

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 […]

The First 50 Years – TVW Channel 7 tonight at 8:30pm (Friday October 16th, 2009)

ken — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:15:31 +0000

Please be watching TVW Channel 7 tonight at 8:30pm (Friday October 16th, 2009) for Seven’s 50th anniversary special titled “7 Perth The First 50 Years”. This fast moving, informative and entertaining special will bring back many fond memories of TVW in the early years. It will also be an education for the younger viewers who […]

David Farr – TV Pioneer (Career Notes & Press Reports)

ken — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:04:27 +0000

In early 1958 came the big break David Farr had been hoping for. Radio 6PM conducted auditions for an announcer, for which he applied and won the position. He was appointed to the evening shift, which in the pre-television era was radio’s prime time slot. Other duties included a couple of hours per day writing […]