Paul Rigby(1924-2006) was an Australian cartoonist who started work at the Perth Daily News in 1952. These cartoons show the coverage of the commotion on the track at September 1962
This is possibly the first Christmas card from Channel 7 sent to staff with the photograph of the building when it opened in 1959. Invitation to an Hawaiian Luau 1972
One historic Perth theatre is often forgotten… A theatre that fluctuated between live and film performances, until becoming an ice rink followed by a popular ballroom. It was built in
My time in the film industry in Perth from 1951-1961 I commenced working in the film industry in 1951 when I was just 13 years of age. I was
TVW Opening – October 16th 1959. Compiled by Richard Ashton. When it was announced that television would start in Western Australia there was much interest in the community. Many people
The Birth of the News. A fascinating introduction to the history of the pioneering newsreel company British Pathé which documented all aspects of everyday life in Britain and around the
While I was in Melbourne, the filming of the feature movie On the Beach was being shot. If you look carefully at the Elizabeth Street scene where Ava Gardener gets out of
1972. The first time a Disney on Parade arena show that had been produced outside America was done by Channel 7 Perth. It was the brainchild of Brian Treasure. He
Retired projectionist Roy Mudge, has worked for 50 years in Perth, Fremantle, suburban and drive-in Cinemas… including the Piccadilly, The Grand, Theatre Royal and The Ambassadors, after beginning as a
Pictures In Motion The Film and Television Museum is holding a film screening of Meet Me In St. Louis. The movie relates the story of the Smith family in St.
The sad passing of TVW veteran Richard Ashton by Ken McKay. Richard was a good mate of many who had a passion for television history and many other subjects including
Television News Exhibition: Analogue to Algorithm Opening Ceremony is at 3 pm on Sunday 21st January 2023 Step into the captivating world of broadcast news at the summer exhibition at
This is a photograph of a truck delivering our locomotive for the museum at Channel Seven. The Karringup Bowl outside broadcast , where we had the Mini Moke
