David Farr – TV Pioneer (Career Notes & Press Reports)
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...
View ArticleThe First 50 Years – TVW Channel 7 tonight at 8:30pm (Friday October 16th, 2009)
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...
View ArticleTVW Corporate Function on Friday October 16, 2009
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...
View ArticleTVW Reunion Photos courtesy of Annette Purvis
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....
View ArticleCoralie Condon’s contributions to theatre and television in WA
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...
View ArticleReg Whiteman (1929 – 2011) Fat Cat Tribute
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...
View ArticleTribute to Garry Meadows (1939 – 1982)
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...
View ArticleTalk on Sir James Cruthers’ Archive at State Library of WA
“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...
View ArticleRick Ardon and Susannah Carr celebrate 30 years reading Seven News together
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...
View ArticleLast Seven Perth News from the Dianella Studios
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...
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