Currently enjoying a fantastic holiday in the Northern Territory are Ted and Denise Campbell. Ted and Denise travelled from Cootamundra to Woomera, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, Katherine and Uluru. A highlight of their trip so far was barramundi fishing at Wooliana. Ted and Denise were photographed at Casuarina, Darwin, by Louise Leahy who was also in the Northern Territory on a ‘working holiday’.

PHOTO: Louise Leahy

GRAND MELBOURNE STAY

What a grand time these two ladies had recently when they travelled to Melbourne to attend the first-class performance of ‘music great’ Michael Buble. Sue Bradley and Joy Hogan are here pictured with Sue’s son Tom Bradley (who is of course the very proud grandson of Joy).

Tom now lives in Melbourne where he attends the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary College. Not only is Tom going from strength to strength in his academic studies BUT also with his dance! He is currently rehearsing for the Andrew Lloyd Webber production “Cats” which is being put on in Melbourne by the Altona Theatre Company (his part is Mr. Mistofalas).

Not to ‘let the grass grow under his feet’ Tom has already applied for a place next year in the Australian Ballet Company and also the New Zealand Ballet Company.

Summing up Tom comments that the move to Melbourne has been GREAT and we all here wish him GOOD LUCK in his future pursuits.

FREDA’S PASSING

It is with sadness that we report on the passing of Freda Andrews. Freda was that always cheery lady who looked after our every seafood need when she manned the seafood van near Elders each Thursday.

AND, who could forget the time when she and her late husband Jim were ‘at the helm’ of the Olympic Hotel. They were great hosts and as many a resident of Coota would recall the fun times had at the Olympic back in those days.

A Memorial Service for Freda will be held this Friday at the Christ Church Anglican Church commencing at 2pm. SYMPATHY is extended to their son Brett at this sad time.