We had the best time at the reunion, so many wonderful smiles & warm hugs. Congratulations to everyone/committee involved, it was amazing. Wouldn’t have missed it for the world! Was impossible to say hello to everyone & missed so many! Shane Street & Sharon (nee Schoonraad) David Binks & Kym (nee Skipworth) Martin Trevor Studio One……. Keith Martin & Martin Maher Group Color……… Richard Ashton, Steve White, Kym (nee Skipworth) Richard Ashton, Jan (nee Swift), Steve White & Kym (nee Skipworth) Kym...

In 1963, TVW won the Television Society of Australia award for best “Television News Item – MANHUNT”. There was much public anxiety in Perth in 1963 as serial murderer Eric Edgar Cooke, nicknamed The Night Caller, terrorised the city. A man who had committed 22 violent crimes between 1959 and 1963, eight of which resulted in deaths. In the midst of this public concern, Brian William Robinson aged 23 years, caused the biggest manhunt in WA on February 9, 1963. Brian William Robinson On the afternoon of that fateful day, Constable Iles of the Belmont Police Station, attended a disturbance...

Jan Urquhart (nee Cooper) and Jan Boyd (nee Ladner) of the Channel Seven Dancers greet Coralie Condon (photo courtesy of Nigel Felangue) Patricia Naismith (nee Bolts) – News 1964-1970 Margie Nayler (nee Heweston) – Accounts/News/Film Department 1964-1967 Sally Carvolth (nee Trevorrow) – Accounts 1965-1966 Gwen Storey (nee Andrews) – Management 1964-1974 Jill Norton (nee Korbosky) – Sales 1968-1975 (photo courtesy of Joy Campbell) Sally Carvolth (nee Trevorrow) – Accounts...

I am trying to obtain the recollections from the staff involved in the below story. Just click on Lindsay’s name below to send him a private email message. Name Dept Period

Peter Harries has kindly provided a number of photos which give a glimpse of some of the behind the scenes action with performers and sponsors, who provided entertainment, food and refreshments free of charge to all attendees at the TVW reunion, held at the Channel Seven studios, Tuart Hill, on Sunday October 18th, 2009. There was much joy and some tears experienced on this day, as people regained contact with old workmates and caught up with all the news. Peter is keen to maintain the wonderful sense of camaraderie that we witnessed at the reunion and is willing to be the contact person for all...

The Channel Seven News camera team captured the following images at the TVW reunion, held at the Channel Seven studios, Tuart Hill, on Sunday October 18th, 2009. These were kindly supplied by Seven Promotions Manager Jill Glass, who has been an integral part of the reunion planning process from day one. This site would not exist if it was not for Jill pointing out how useful the Roll Call was when it first appeared on an earlier site. Though TVW is a prominent part of the WA TV History, by virtue of the 50th anniversary of television in Western Australia, we will be extending the coverage to all...

Gordon McColl was one of a number who were actively capturing the wonderful moments at the TVW reunion, held at the Channel Seven studios, Tuart Hill, on Sunday October 18th, 2009. One such moment occurred when three members of the 1960’s Channel Seven Dancers joined Jeff Phillips on the stage, no doubt at the prompting of Johnny Young, to Go Go dance in the style reminiscent of those glorious days. Past cast members were thoroughly enjoying themselves, yet It was also a poignant reminder of the halcyon days of Club 7 Teen as hosts, crew, producers and directors of this long running teenage...

TVW Channel 7 Reunion – Sunday October 18, 2009 The scheduled event start time was 2pm, with a crowd soon accumulating, all eagerly awaiting their entry to the historic Seven studios at Tuart Hill. Veteran floor manager John Easton was one of the first in the queue, followed by Alan Richards. John Easton was an early starter John Easton greets Alan Richards Geoff Sinclair greets Richard Ashton Members of the Stargate Actors Academy meet guests with cameras and microphones The guests begin to file in Studio One soon filled with veterans seeking out old familiar faces,...

TVW 7 50 YEARS REUNION COMMEMORATIVE DVD To preserve the memories of this once-in-a-lifetime event, Mintox Media has recorded the afternoon’s activities and is producing a DVD for you to purchase. It’s your opportunity to look back on all the special people you met up with (and those you didn’t quite get round to saying hi to). DVDs are $25 each (including postage and GST). There are TWO ways to order a copy: Post a cheque for $25 (x number of copies required) to: Mintox Media 5A Hunston Street Balcatta WA 6021 * Please include your name and address in the envelope so we know where to...

This page is a work in progress as photos are added to the web site. (sorry for any missed names, will endeavour to correct ASAP) Group Photo: Year 1959 – Not all present as some were not aware and missed this opportunity Lesley Bradford (nee Mills) – Publicity/News 1969-now Bon Maguire – Presenter/Performer 1962-1964 Sir James Cruthers – Founder/Managing Director 1959-1981 Shirley Halliday – Choreography 1960-1989 David Farr – Presenter/Management 1959-1979 Trina Williams (nee Brown) – Presenter...