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‘’First the Song’’

President’s Report In this edition: Hi all members and friends of the TSA, President’s Report So far so good for 2019 with a great start at the January TCMF and TSA members having opportunities to perform after the TCMF at Bonnie Doon, Blue Water fes- TSA Song Comp RULES tival and Hats Off in July where we had 20 members playing over the three days. 2019 TSA Song Sessions All these opportunities provided by hard work and organising by Lydia Clare. We have also seen TSA members do well in the International Songwriting Competi- @ Hats Off Pics tion, Songs Alive and hopefully in the ASA results coming up soon. Songwriting competitions are a wonderful way of testing your skill against others and we encourage you also support our sister organisations the ASA and Song- MEMBERS NEWS sAlive Australia as we all have something different to offer. Indeed, the TSA and • Kathryn Luxford songs Alive! Australia will combine to present a Songwriting WORKSHOP IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS 14th- 15th September. This is a really good, short hard-working • Col Thomson workshop with plenty of performing, songwriting and networking. Details in this newsletter and there are some spots left. • Shelley Jones Band Planning for the 202 TCMF is well underway with the TSA Songwriting Competi- • Trinity Woodhouse tion open from 1st August entries www.tsa.songcentral.biz so get yourself to the workshop , write that song and enter the TSA Songwriting Competition. Blue Mountains Song- Our performance opportunities in Tamworth in 2020 will be centred at the Tam- writing workshop - worth City Bowling Club with Mini- Concerts, Talent Quest mornings and the September 14-15, 2019 Showcases afternoons. Other venues are still being looked at however resources do limit what we can do so I suggest that you check your emails from tam- • 2020 Tamworth Fes- [email protected] and respond quickly and correctly to tival TSA Song Ses- get your spots. The TSA has to have all artists logged in by end of October for sions programming so do not miss-out thinking that you can apply late or at your lei- sure- it don’t work like that!. Also, once you are in that’s it, changing is very diffi- • New monthly ven- cult and there can be no printed updates for programming. ue—TSA Songwriter If you wish to contribute/volunteer with the TSA TCMF programme ,we need Sessions comperes on the daily Showcases, so please put your hand up as the few who organise these things cannot be everywhere. Email Duncan tamsongwrit- • Article—Northern [email protected]. Daily Leader—TSA The TSA Concert and Awards Show will be on the Tuesday 21st January at the Longyard so see you there and TSA drinks, catch up and meet and greet your Song comp fellow members will be MONDAY 20th Jan 12.00 Midday at the Tamworth City Bowling Club we will put on some snacks- I will send a separate email on this • Vale Beryl Imhoff later to those who we know will be in Tamworth. There is also a new venue for the monthly TSA Song Sessions at the Imperial • 2020 TSA Concert artists Brewhouse Tamworth with Carolyne Morris; see p.11. AND a big shout out to those in drought so please donate where you can!

Cheers and Good songwriting to you all

Duncan 2019 HATS OFF SONGWRITING SESSIONS *** PHOTOS ***

Red Heart Blue Cec Peterson with partner Paige Peterson

Peter Salata Heath Watts TSA SONGWRITING COMPETITION RULES

The TSA songwriting contest for 2019/2020 will be ONE 9. The URL for the entry platform will be advertised shortly contest called the Songwriter Salute Awards. Or go to www.songcentral.com.au and search for the TSA Song competition 10. TSA members ONLY may post entries by prior arrange- RULES In short: ment with TSA Songcompetition co-ordinator Judy • there is no National Songwriting Contest anymore Smith.0408601246. • there are no restrictions regarding commercial re- 11. The judge’s decision is final and the TSA will not enter lease/or release dates anymore for any entries in into any discussion regarding the results in any competition. any category except for NOVICE and the APRA/ In entering any TSA contest the entrant is deemed to have AMCOS New Songwriter Award (see more details read and understood the conditions and agrees by entering below) the competition that the conditions of entry of the competi- there are separate sections for BUSH and tion are acceptable. TRADITIONAL songs 12. TSA cannot be held responsible for any perceived digres- RULES sion or non-compliance in any matter.

1. A Song is defined as a combination of Lyrics and Melody 13. Offensive material, or songs containing language consid- (music) therefore this competition is NOT open to instru- ered by the judges to be not in keeping with general ac- mental entries. ceptable language standards, i.e. containing swearing and 2. Songs must be oriented to Australian Country life, scen- foul language will not score well in the competition so don’t ery, subject material and attitude. This can include ro- waste your entry fee. mantic interest and city comparison but not songs with only a city setting/context. 14. All winning songs except ANZAC ($400) and APRA 3. Multiple entries of Songs only apply to ANZAC, YOUTH AMCOS /TSA New Songwriters of the Year Award ($1000) and APRA/AMCOS/TSA NEW SONGWRITER sections if the will receive a cash payment of $200. The writers of the win- writer qualifies for Youth and/or New Songwriter. Songs ning song will also receive a Trophy. Up to three trophies entered in any category can be entered again in ANZAC only will be presented for a winning song. Additional tro- section if applicable to the ANZAC section. Songs entered phies may be ordered from TSA at cost. The awards will be in any section can be entered in YOUTH if the writer quali- presented in January at the TSA Concert and Awards show. fies for Youth. Songs entered in any section can be en- Finalists will be notified and if not attending the awards, tered in the New Songwriter section. Any songs entered in should pre-arrange for the transport of trophies from Tam- any section cannot have their Lyrics lifted and entered in worth of their Awards at their own cost, should they be- the Lyrics Only section ( see below). come winners, or arrange to have trophies received by their 4. Do not enter the lyrics of a song in the Lyrics Only section representatives at the Awards. Any Finalists who is not able where those song lyrics belong to a song that has been to attend the awards must nominate a person to represent entered in any other section. This applies to all and every them at the Awards should they be successful. Email tam- section. [email protected] CC tamworthsongwritersassociati [email protected]. 5. All entries for any section must be written by an Australi- an and/or New Zealand resident. If there is a co-writer the co-writer/s must also be Australian or New Zealand 15. Cover versions of others work will NOT be accepted. Use resident. Resident also means that each member of the of poems or lyrics written by others not of your nominated songwriting team is alive at the date of entry. songwriting team, re-arrangements or re-working of songs written by others not of your songwriting team will NOT be 6. Songs maybe recorded outside Australia and may include accepted; this is a Songwriting Contest for original material backing musicians/vocalists from outside Australia. The only, both in lyrics and music. Note rule (5) also. competitions are about songwriting not the production or recording. 16. Any song not accepted or declared ineligible will not There is no judges feedback for these Awards. 7. generate a refund to the entrant. 8. The songs must be submitted by MP3 (128kbps) via the online entry platform provided by Songcentral. All entries 17. A previous winning song cannot be entered again in any to this competition, The Songwriter Salute Awards will be section. via online. TSA SONGWRITING COMPETITION CONDITIONS

Additional Notes: • COUNTRY -open section Country Song of The Year: There is an award for Country Song • ALT COUNTRY – open section of the Year. The song will be selected from the winners of all • ANZAC – open section the sections and will be selected by a special panel based. The • LYRICS ONLY- open section award will be a separate presentation on the night. • COMEDY /NOVELTY- The Geoff Mack Commemora- tive Award – open section Songs entered on behalf of others: Apart from Entries received from original writers, entries will be accepted from appointed Restricted Categories/Sections for entry: agents/representatives of original writers and/or publishers of the original writer. Note that all conditions (1-17) are applicable in this case. • NOVICE – only unreleased material from a writer/ team of which all the members have never won a songwriting contest and are not released/ Judging: published writers. All entries will be judged by various panels selected by the TSA from the music industry. A panel of three judges shall be in- volved in the judging process. Each member of the panel shall • YOUTH – John P Toomey Commemorative Award for score the song on an overall basis. Semi finalists will be judged under 18 entrants. U18 as at close of competition again by a different panel to determine the finalists and the date. eventual winners. APRA AMCOS/ TSA NEW Songwriter of the Year- date How to Enter & Fees: restricted for first ever commercial release see condi- Entrants are responsible for the allocation of a song to a partic- tions below: ular section. There will be no re-allocations of songs after en- tries have closed. Each song is judged as applicable to the sec- THE APRA AMCOS/TSA NEW SONGWRITER of the YEAR: tion entered. Eligible entrants (and each member of the songwriting Entry fees are $15/song for members of the TSA and $25/song team – if a team is involved) MUST have had their first for non -members of the TSA. Do not add for GST. commercial release within 5 years before the close of this competition i.e not before 1st October 2014 & the You MUST join the TSA before you enter songs if you wish to song has to have been recorded/released after October enter as a member and receive the discounted entry fee. 2018. Also, no member of the song writing team has won a songwriting contest with a commercially released Go to www.tsaonline.com.au to join prior to entering your song. songs. Go here to enter: www.tsa.songcentral.biz The new Songwriter of The Year Award (for a team or Categories for Entry individual) is to recognise and promote new talent in Australian . There is a cash prize of Please note: open section means that the song can be either $1,000.00 for the song. This award is for original materi- recorded, released published or not: al – Lyric and Melody. Sections/Categories for entry: Prizes All winning songs (except ANZAC – $400 and APRA • – Bev Daniel Commemorative Award- open AMCOS /TSA New Songwriters of the Year Award – section $1000) will receive a cash payment of • TRADITIONAL – open section $200. The writers of the winning song will • BLUEGRASS – open section also receive a Trophy (see rule 14 above). • GOSPEL/SPIRITUAL – open section • COUNTRY ROCK – open section • COUNTRY BALLAD – open section

TSA MEMBERS *** NEWS ***

GIGS GUIDE—October 2019

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th – Tam-

worth Capers rehearsals

Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th – TDP Sydney

Thursday 17th – Inverell’s Got Talent heats

Saturday 19th – Longhorn Bar Deepwater 6.30pm

Thursday 24th – Capers Rehearsals

th KATHRYN LUXFORD Friday 25 – Inverell’s Got Talent Final (Hopefully)

Kathryn Luxford is a busy and talented 16-year-old Thursday 31st – Tamworth Artstate singer/songwriter and performer from Glen Innes, a small town in north-east NSW. November 2019 th th From the age of four Kathryn has always had the Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 – Tamworth Ca- dream of being on stage. It was at this age that she pers rehearsals Thursday 7th, Friday 8th – Tam- first picked up a guitar, and she hasn’t put it down worth Capers rehearsals since. At the age of eight she started singing and at th nine she started busking and entered her first tal- Friday 8 , Saturday 9th – Tamworth Capers Per- ent quest. In an under 18’s section she took the ti- formances tle and has continued to compete in countless oth- th er competitions and win a few along the way. Saturday 16 – Fanny Lumsdon, Glen Innes Town Hall Since her first win, Kathryn’s has performed in vari- ous locations around eastern Australia. In Septem- Sunday 17th - Glen Innes Arts Council Chapel Thea- ber of 2016 at 13 years of age, Kathryn released her tre Mama Mia 11.00am (lighting) debut acoustic EP titled Walk Alone. The EP has gone on to be played in over 26 countries. Monday 18th, 20, 22-24,26,30 - Glen Innes Arts She performs on a regular basis at many local ven- Council Chapel Theatre Mama Mia 7.30pm ues and in school performances. When she isn’t December performing solo, Kathryn performs in her band, ‘Burnt Embers’. Burnt Embers have played to 1st, 5-7th- Glen Innes Arts Council Chapel Theatre crowds of thousands, as has Kathryn on her own. Mama Mia In 2018, she was selected to be part of Phase 1 of Saturday 14th - Longhorn Bar Deepwater the Talent Development Project in Sydney, through this program she had the pleasure of working with January 2020 numerous industry professionals and network with Sunday 19th-Sunday 26th TCMF other upcoming Australian artists. April 2020 Kathryn does the lighting for the Glenn Innes Arts Council Mama Mia production. She is studying En- Saturday 4th – Wedding Private Function Armidale tertainment for her HSC and part of the course re- quires on hand lighting. Kathryn is currently work- Editor’s Note: What an accomplished young lady and ing on another EP and plans to pursue her dream of it’s great to see her using her many talents in the en- music after school. tertainment field. Good luck with your music Kathryn! TSA MEMBERS *** NEWS ***

Studios. Since then there have been many albums and hundreds of shows. I am presently out and about promoting my latest 20 CD album.

All of the songs are my own compositions, and as l arranged all parts and directed the album, it’s as much of me as it gets. I had more input on this al- bum than any other album l have done. GULLYRAK- ER is the name of the album; named after the number one track.

It’s been 11 yrs since l released a new album, and this one is well overdue. I sifted through 260 of my originals before l thinned it down to the 20 songs, which is how it came about. It was a big project but, l humbly state, l am happy to put my name on it. I am now gearing up for a bit of a burst to fur- ther promote my music and I am available for in- terviews and live performances. Col Thomson I am looking forward to touring and am headed to the 2020 Tamworth festival, as it will be 35 years With a new album under his belt and a swag of since l first stood on that Tamworth Town hall songs, Col Thomson is geared up to tour again, stage. (below: Col in his younger years) headed for the 2020 Tamworth Festival.

As a boy l rode my pony to the Nar Nar Goon dance. The Chatfields band would play a most of the surrounding towns family dances, and they would always allow me to step up on stage with them and sing a song or two. This is where my love of performing on stage came from. My parents (Lloyd and the late Margery) always enjoyed life on the road touring from town to town with the music. There was always plenty of laughter around the Thompson camp.

A lot of water has past under the bridge since those boyhood years, but my love for writing songs and EDITOR’S NOTE: Some may remember the Col singing has remained. I love performing on stage, Thomson stage at the back of the Oasis Hotel and sharing my songs with the general public. I first many moons ago. That’s where a local artist stood on the Tamworth town hall stage in 1985. I Donella performed a song we co-wrote, for the was a finalist in the male vocal talent quest. I got first time. So when I saw Col at Hats Off perform- my very first record out of that appearance, by way ing alongside PBJ and the kids, it was great to see of a custom recording at Tamworth’s Hadley he was back. All the best on the road! TSATSA MEMBERSMEMBERS ****** NEWSNEWS ******

and a nomination for Australian Independent Group/Duo of the Year in the 2016 SOUTHERN

STARS Australian Independent Country Music

Awards. Shelly grew up in a musical family who loved all types of music, especially country music. She was given a violin at age 10 and loved it so much

she began classical training. She also taught her-

self to play guitar, bass and piano/keyboards. A stroke at the age of 14 left Shelly slightly disa- Shelly Jones Band bled in her right hand and unable to play guitar ‘ Popular husband and wife duo, the Shelly Jones Band or violin anymore. In response to this, she devel- (Shelly and Lester) are two accomplished singer- oped a technique to play bass guitar one handed songwriters, well known for delivering strong vocal and took up singing. With this unique playing harmonies and great musicianship, along with their style, Shelly started working in clubs as a bass signature dose of humour during their live shows. guitarist and harmony singer at the age of 16. Their unique style blends country rock & traditional Lester grew up in a musical family and soon country, and Rock n Roll, classic popular gained inspiration to become a successful work- hits with some chart topping originals thrown in for ing musician. He taught himself to play bass and added spice. lead guitar and soon after took up singing. Based on the mid North Coast NSW, they have been At a young age, he began playing in professional performing professionally together for over 15 years in their current format with an immense live perfor- bands on the Sydney club circuit supporting Na- mance listing of numerous registered club venues tional and International artists. He also regularly throughout NSW, and appearances at many well toured NSW with various other bands in variety acts. Lester has since developed a strong inter- known Festivals. Along with their hard work ethic, the Shelly Jones est in sound engineering and established his Band also enjoy extensive national and overseas radio own recording studio. airplay since first releasing their music to radio in He recorded and produced the Shelly Jones 2014. Band's debut album New Day Dawning and con- All 13 of their radio releases to date have entered ra- tributed to the recording and production of their dio charts including nine TOP 10 HITS in the Country 2nd and 3rd albums - I’m In Trouble and High- ways. Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart. They are also the first country artist in history to debut at #1 on the Chart with their song “Merle”. EDITORS NOTE: Hats off to the Shelly Band. They’re a regular at TSA Song Sessions during January and Hats Their many achievements have earned them several Off, always professional and a crowd pleaser. It’s award nominations over the years including the Gold great to hear they’re songs are so successful on the Medallion Media Awards, TSA Songwriting Awards, charts! TSA MEMBERS *** NEWS ***

She is mentored by Lyn Bowtell. At the Junior

Academy also by, David Carter, Allan Caswell, Jayne Denham and Ashleigh Dallas. With her Grad- uating Academy Class, she has opened for the Am-

ber Lawrence and Catherine Britt Love and Lies Tour on their last show in Tamworth. Her passion for music has come from influences

that are diverse from pure country to modern and include John Williamson, Dixie Chicks, Carrie Un-

derwood, Casey Musgraves and Catherine Britt. TRINITY WOODHOUSE Hailing from a small community and living on a Trinity is a very talented young artist. She plays small acreage, her love of animals and the land great guitar, and sings with ability well beyond her has influenced her songwriting thus far. years. The 15 year old singer/songwriter hails from the Hunter Region in NSW and is a 2017 graduate of David Carter of Carter & Carter, multi award win- the CMAA junior Country Music Academy . ning duo speaks highly of her. "Trinity Woodhouse At Tamworth Country Music Festival in January is a young girl with a big future. A confident singer 2018 she was a performer in the Carter and Carter and guitarist she is a country as they come. Her Shine Showcase, an event that “brings together song that she wrote with Allan Caswell about the multi-award winning young performers together to loss of her horse Sandy was one of the most hon- showcase their incredible talents”. Also she was giv- est and heart wrenching songs I have heard in a en the opportunity to perform at the Country Music long time. Cares Concert, for the Lock the Gate Alliance, The fact that she was able to introduce and per- form the song for the very first time to a packed Trinity came 2nd in the 2018 Newcastle Regional house at the 2017 CMAA Junior Academy Gradua- Show Talent Quest, winning a scholarship for a term tion Concert in such an emotional and profession- at the National Music Academy. al way showed that she has a composure far be- yond her years. Her connection with the audience At the Reg Lindsey Talent Quest she won 11 to 16 was undeniable with people either standing to years age group and The Senior Original Country their feet or clapping through their tears. I defi- Song Writer. Trinity also won best overall artist at nitely had the sense that this is only the first of The pride of the Barrington talent quest. many songs that she will perform that will reflect not only country lifestyle but touch on emotions In August 2017 she opened for Amber Lawrence at that we all share. One of the bravest performanc- Gresford Bowling Club, for the Paterson Red Cross es I have ever seen. I wish Trinity all the best in Fundraiser. her future music career and will look forward to coming to see her perform again." She has supported and Whiskey Busi- Recently, Trinity was a semi-finalist in the Gympie ness at The Khartoum Hotel in Kitchener NSW dur- Muster TQ a couple of weeks ago and is sup- ing one of each of their shows there this year, and porting along side of Reese Hamilton, Travis Col- also came 1st place in the Intermediate section of lins for R U OK day later this week. She is perform- the Bluewater Country Music Festival busking Com- ing at Sunday Country at Cessnock this weekend. petition in Nelson Bay. She regularly performs at Bellbird Workers Club and EDITORS NOTE: I first saw Trinity perform at the 2019 Hats Off at a Steel City Country Music Club. TSA Song Sessions the Post Office Hotel and was so impressed by her maturity as a singer/songwriter and her songs were amazing. She’s one to watch!! Well done Trinity!

Songsalive! Australia & Tamworth Songwriters Assoc.

Present: “Workshop in the Mountains 2019” With: Award winning songwriters Who: Allan Caswell | Lyn Bowtell| Roger Corbett

When: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2019 Where: Clarendon Guest House, 68 Lurline Street, Katoomba 02 4782 1322 Why: Because we care and want to give songwriters of all ages the opportunity to attend a hands-on friendly seminar/workshop/performance weekend, coached by three of the best songwriters in this country and beyond.

Saturday: 1-4pm - Critique session with Allan and Roger 4-6pm – Seminar with Allan and Roger 6.30pm - Dinner and performances (A la carte restaurant, reasonable prices) Sunday: 7.30am - Breakfast 9am - Co-writing sessions - supervised by Allan and Roger 11.30am - Presentation by - Lyn Bowtell 12.30pm - Buffet lunch 1.30pm - Co-writing sessions continue with Allan, Roger and Lyn 4.30pm - Performances of all songs written over the weekend.

Seminar and Workshop cost: $175 per person (includes a buffet lunch on Sunday)

To find out more about the not-for profit organisations hosting this event visit: Songsalive! Australia at www.songsaliveaustralia.org.au Tamworth Songwriters Assoc. at www.tsaonline.com.au

To secure your place at the workshop and book a discounted room at the Clarendon Guest- house for Saturday night 14th September, with continental breakfast included, call:

Roxanne Kiely: 0411 465 332 or Duncan Hill: 0409 718 391

Allan Caswell – Multi award winning Songwriter

At the 2018 Tamworth Country Music Festival Allan Caswell was inducted into the

prestigious Galaxy Of Stars. It was recognition for contribution he has made to Aus- tralian Country Music as a songwriter, performer, record producer and author.

In 2016 when Allan Caswell won his seventh Golden guitar in Tamworth (with Manfred Vijars) for Traditional Bush Ballad of the Year, it marked 39 years since his

first Golden Guitar in 1980. In the years in between Allan has experienced the highs and lows of a very successful and hugely varied career … His song “On The In- side ” (the theme for the television “Prisoner”) reached No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand, No. 3 in England and made the Country Charts in the USA (his own version

was a top 20 country hit in Europe in 2004). Caswell has also built a big reputation as a writer of children’s songs as, among other projects, the co-writer and co-producer of the successful Don Spencer albums. Allan has had over 900 songs published and over 750 recordings released world-wide by artists Cilla Black, The Irish Rovers, Patti Page, , James Blundell and The Liv- ing End.

Roger Corbett– Multi award winning Songwriter

Multi-award-winning songwriter Roger Corbett is a multi-golden Guitar winning, high- ly successful songwriter and Australian music producer, with numerous successful chart songs to his credit. His songwriting credits include "The Fire Within" the theme song for the opening of the Sydney 2000 Paralympics Games, "Bridge of Love", it was a hit song for the 1994 International Year of The Family and hundreds of other rec- orded songs with artists from every genre.

From his recording studio, Roger predominately works with Independent artists in the singer-songwriter folk, pop, rock, country, gospel and children's music genres. Roger is a member and the manager of the legendary Bushwackers Band, who are now in their 46th year and with over 21 studio albums behind them, continue to tour the country and release new songs.

Lyn Bowtell – Multi award winning Singer-songwriter Lyn first came to prominence as songwriter and lead singer for award-winning trio BELLA, she released two albums, ’SECRET SONGS‘ and ‘HEART OF SORROW‘ (MAVEN/SONY). Accolades include: Toyota Star Maker, MO Award, 7 Golden Guitars and APRA AMCOS Song of The Year finalist. In 2017 winning two Golden Guitars with Bennett, Bowtell & Urquhart for ‘Best Alternative Country Album’ as well as ‘Vocal Collaboration of the Year’. Lyn defies musical constraint and easy classification, with influences reaching from pure Country to Blues, Jazz and Pop. Lyn says, “I’m no longer willing to be confined in a ‘genre box, I want to show a wider audience my full range as a singer and songwriter”.

Lyn’s recent release, ‘CALLING YOU’ alternative/pop country, turned 4 red chairs on Nine’s Season 6 of ‘THE VOICE AUSTRALIA’. 2019 HATS OFF SONGWRITING SESSIONS *** PHOTOS ***

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Dunc ‘N Sue Sandy Louise Wendy Wood

2020 TSA Song Sessions and Song Rounds. All those keen to perform during the 2020 Tamworth Festival, watch out for an email by Lydia Clare and follow the appropriate link!!

Kathryn Luxford

Bob McGahan at the PO Hotel during Hats Off. Pic by Riley Bonner. Songwriting *** NEWS***

TSA Awards Concert January 21st 2020 The Longyard, Tamworth Time: 7pm Comperes Amber Lawrence & Greg Champion Steve Passfield & Band Artists- Golden Guitar surprise guests Col Thompson Peter Pratt Virginia Coad—tribute to Lily Connors Lucy Parle Lizzie Steadman and more Tickets are now on sale and available from The Pub group website Link—https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/ event/298c604a-0058-4585-a233- f7aef7245367

In Memory of

BERYL IMHOFF passed away peacefully Thursday, 11 July 2019. Beryl was privately cremated. She was more of a poet but had a num- ber of her poems put to music, usu- ally by Michael Pincott. One of her songs was a tribute to Reg Lindsay in which she incorporated the titles of many of Reg's songs into the lyr- ics. She also knitted about 100 blankets that she donated to charity organisation for them to raffle. RIP Beryl. By Athol Latham

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