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Prelude To Harvest
''Prelude to Harvest'' is a 1963 Australian television play. It was written by Kay Keavney and directed by Colin Dean. The production was broadcast to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Captain Phillip's landing at Sydney Cove. Plot In January 1789 in London, a ship is loading up with convicts including 200 women. Six months later the ship is still there with the convicts on board, in miserable condition. In Sydney, a ship is meant to arrive with supplies but is wrecked on the way. Governor Philip must come up with a plan to avoid famine in the colony. Cast * Wynn Roberts as Governor Phillip *Deryc Barnes as John Nicol * Edward Howell as Lt Edgar, RN * Neva Carr-Glyn was Mrs Barnsley *Richard Meikle as Captain Collins *Alan Herbert as Briggs *Terry McDermott as James Ruse *Joan Morrow as Sarah *Mary Reynolds as Elizabeth *Henry Gilbert as Major Ross * Reg Gorman as seaman *Ric Hutton as Watkin Tench * Edmund Pegge as Lt Daws *Keith Buckley as Lt King, RN *Betty Dyson Produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kay Keavney
Kay Keavney (1921–1989) was an Australian writer. She was born in Sydney and completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney. She went to work at the ABC, the youngest person and the first woman to be hired as a scriptwriter by that organisation. She resigned from the ABC in 1945. In the late 1940s she wrote serials and plays for various networks and production companies and became one of the leading writers of Australian radio. She went to London to study writing TV drama at the BBC and wrote episodes of ''The Adventures of Long John Silver''. She won two Walkley Awards for her journalism. Select Credits *''Mantle of Greatness'' (1948) (radio play) *'' A Tale of Christmas'' (1954) (television play) *''The Adventures of Long John Silver'' (1955) (TV series) – writer of various episodes *''Eye of the Night'' (1960) (television play) *''The Barber'' (1962) – novel *''The Nurse's Story'' (1962) (documentary) *''The Story of Peter Grey'' (1962) (TV mini series) *''Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Ruse
James Ruse (9 August17595 September 1837) was a Cornish farmer who, at age 23, was convicted of burglary and was sentenced to seven years' transportation. He arrived at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, on the First Fleet with 18 months of his sentence remaining. Ruse applied to Colony Governor Arthur Phillip for a land grant, stating that he had been bred for farming. Governor Phillip, desperate to make the colony self-sufficient, allocated Ruse an allotment at Rose Hill (now Rosehill, near Parramatta), where he proved himself industrious and showed that it was possible for a family to survive in New South Wales through farming. Ruse received a land grant, from which he grew and sold 600 bushels of corn . Ruse was the recipient of the first land grant in New South Wales. Ruse would later exchange the Rose Hill grant for more fertile land on the Hawkesbury River. later in his life, after almost losing his farm and thus going bankrupt because of flooding, Ruse found work as a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Gidley King
Captain Philip Gidley King (23 April 1758 – 3 September 1808) was a British politician who was the third Governor of New South Wales. When the First Fleet arrived in January 1788, King was detailed to colonise Norfolk Island for defence and foraging purposes. As Governor of New South Wales, he helped develop livestock farming, whaling and mining, built many schools and launched the colony's first newspaper. But conflicts with the military wore down his spirit, and they were able to force his resignation. King Street in the Sydney CBD is named in his honour. Early years and establishment of Norfolk Island settlement Philip Gidley King was born at Launceston, England on 23 April 1758, the son of draper Philip King, and grandson of Exeter attorney-at-law John Gidley. He joined the Royal Navy at the age of 12 as captain's servant, and was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1778. King served under Arthur Phillip who chose him as second lieutenant on HMS ''Sirius'' for the expedi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Buckley
Keith Buckley (born November 19, 1979) is an American singer, best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the now defunct hardcore punk band Every Time I Die and the heavy metal supergroup The Damned Things. He is also a published author. Early life and education Buckley was born in Buffalo, New York. He attended Virginia Tech and then the University at Buffalo before doing music full-time. He is also a former English teacher. Career Every Time I Die In 1998, Buckley established the band Every Time I Die with his brother, Jordan, in Buffalo, New York. He describes Every Time I Die as a "Buffalo Bills tailgate party and a high school kegger". During tours, they enjoy setting their hair on fire and drinking. One of Buckley's writing tactics is to get incoherently drunk and see what comes out. On January 4, 2006, Buckley and Every Time I Die were in a van accident but escaped unharmed. On December 4, 2021, Buckley announced that he was taking a hiatus from the band for his menta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmund Pegge
Edmund Pegge (born 1 April 1939) is an Australian actor, who has worked in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Arriving in Adelaide as a teenager, Pegge completed his education at St Peter's College before graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art. Joining the exodus of Australian actors to London in the mid-sixties, he has since divided his time between the two countries, to work and visit family. His television credits include: ''Division 4'', ''Matlock Police'', ''Moonbase 3'', '' Doctor Who'' (in the serial '' The Invisible Enemy''), '' Secret Army'', ''Return of the Saint'', '' Codename Icarus'', ''Bird of Prey'', '' Tenko'', ''It Ain't Half Hot Mum'', ''The Day of the Triffids'', '' One by One'', ''The Winds of War'', ''Anzacs'', ''Howards' Way'', '' Doctors'', ''Rosemary & Thyme'' and '' Home Sweet Home''. Pegge appears in the first two volumes of The Phoenix Files audio dramas as Robert Montag. ''Forever Horatio: An Actor's Life'', an autobiography wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watkin Tench
Lieutenant General Watkin Tench (6 October 1758 – 7 May 1833) was a British marine officer who is best known for publishing two books describing his experiences in the First Fleet, which established the first European settlement in Australia in 1788. His two accounts, ''Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay'' and ''Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson'' provide an account of the arrival and first four years of the colony. Early life and career Tench was born on 6 October 1758 at Chester in the county of Cheshire, England, a son of Fisher Tench, a dancing master who ran a boarding school in the town and Margaritta Tarleton of the Liverpool Tarletons. Watkin was a cousin to the politician Banastre Tarleton. His father appears to have named Watkin after a wealthy local landowner, Watkin Williams Wynn, whose family probably assisted in starting Tench's military career. Tench joined His Majesty's Marine Forces, Plymouth division, as a second lieutenant on 25 Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ric Hutton
Ric Hutton (1926–1996) was an Australian actor. He worked in Britain, Australia and the United States of America. He was best known in Australia as the voice of "Black Jack Seager" in the hit radio series '' The Castlereagh Line'' written by Ross Napier. He was a radio personality as well. Select credits *''The Life and Death of King Richard II '' (1960) *''The Grey Nurse Said Nothing'' (1960) *''Stormy Petrel'' (1960) *''In Writing'' (1961) *''The Young Victoria'' (1963) *''Guns at Batasi'' (1964) References External linksRic Huttonat IMDbRic Huttonat the National Film and Sound Archive The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national c ... 1926 births 1996 deaths Australian male actors Australian expatriates in England {{Australia-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reg Gorman
Reg Gorman (2 August 1932 – 5 August 2021) was an Australian television and film actor, and comedian, he was known best for his role in TV serial ''The Sullivans'', as Jack Fletcher. and children's series '' Fergus McPhail'' as Harry Patterson. Gorman was also active in radio dramas and theatre and was one of the last active vaudeville performers in Australia. Personal life Reg Gorman, trained with Hayes Gordon and Theatre Company, he was married to fellow actor Judith Roberts. The couple had three children: Kate, Karl and Charmaine. They raised their children together while working in the theatre, television and film industries.Career Telev ...
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Robert Ross (British Marines Officer)
Major Robert Ross (c.17409 June 1794) was the officer in charge of the First Fleet garrison of marines, and Lieutenant-Governor of the convict settlement of Norfolk Island. Life and career Ross was born in Scotland, and joined the marines in June 1756, being present at the siege of Louisburg and the capture of Quebec during the Seven Years' War (1756–63). Promoted to captain, he saw action at Bunker Hill in June 1775 during the American War of Independence. He was aboard in August 1779 when it was captured and he was taken prisoner by the French. In 1786 he volunteered for the newly formed New South Wales Marine Corps and was designated its commander with the brevet rank of major. Accompanied by his eight-year-old son, he sailed to New South Wales on , transferring to '' Scarborough'' during the voyage. From the start of his time in New South Wales Ross was in conflict with the governor Arthur Phillip and other officers. David Collins claimed an "inexpressible hatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry McDermott (actor)
Terry McDermott (1928 - 14 December 2018) was an Australian stage, radio and television actor known for his roles in the series ''Homicide'' and '' Bellbird''. Career McDermott played Detective Sergeant Frank Bronson, one of three main characters, in the Crawford Productions police series ''Homicide'' from its 1964 debut until 1966. He left the show due to a disagreement over contracts and concerns about performing his own stunts. His character was killed in Episode 58. In 1969, he joined the cast of the soap opera Bellbird, remaining with the series until 1973. McDermott and fellow cast member Gary Gray produced ''Country Town'', a film based on the series. McDermott also performed in guest roles in several other Australian series, including ''Barrier Reef'', '' Division 4'', ''Ryan'', '' Special Squad'', '' Matlock Police'', ''Neighbours'', '' Cop Shop'', '' Prisoner'', '' Holiday Island'' and ''Skyways Skyways may refer to: *Skyway A skyway, skybridge, skywalk, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Dean
Colin Dean (1919-2007) was an Australian producer and director who worked in Australian TV in the 1950s and 1960s. He worked in the UK in the late 1940s, and returned to Australia in the 1950s. Select credits *''The Queen in Australia'' (1954) *''Lady in Danger'' (1959) *''Stormy Petrel'' (1960) (TV series) *'' The Patriots'' (1962) (TV series) *''The Case of Private Hamp'' (1962) *''Flowering Cherry'' (1963) *'' The Long Sunset'' (1963) *''The Hungry Ones'' (1963) (TV series) *''The Purple Jacaranda ''The Purple Jacaranda'' was an Australian television mini-series which aired on ABC in 1964 based on a novel by Nancy Graham. Cast included James Condon, Margo Lee, Ronald Morse, Diana Perryman, Walter Sullivan and John Unicomb. It was first ...'' (1964) (TV series) References External links *Obituaryat Sydney Morning HeraldInterview with Colin Deanat ABC TV Gore HillArticle on Dean's retirementat ABC TV Gore Hill * Australian directors 1919 births 2007 deaths Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Meikle
Richard Meikle (10 October 1929 – 2 June 1991) was an Australian actor who worked extensively in film, theatre, and radio. He was the father of writer Sam Meikle. Career Meikle began his career as a stage actor. His first recorded role was in Metropolitan Theatre's production of '' Ned Kelly'' in 1947. In the 1950s, Meikle moved into radio acting, most prominently with Grace Gibson Radio Productions. Meikle's voice landed him many major roles with the company as both an actor and an announcer. Meikle was included in Reg James' list of his favourite Grace Gibson performances for his starring role alongside John Unicomb in the serial ''Becket''. Another factor working in Meikle's favour was his ability and desire to perform his own sound effects. Grace Gibson Productions' budget did not cover a professional sound effects person and as such actors who could do effects themselves were highly sought after. Reg James noted Meikle would often compete for rights to do sound effects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |