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Aberdeen brides married to their music By Rebecca Jenkins Blood Sisters, Rhianna and Layla Fibbins chose beautifully when they named their duo after the ‘often tough, eccentric women’ of the early carnivals and sideshows. When viewing the ‘beautiful and macabre’ images of these often-shunned ladies, it’s easy to understand why The Sideshow Brides chose them as their namesake. The haunting tunes that The Brides create, along with their deep lyrics concerning small-town happenings bring about a feel that has been musically compared to the likes of Tom Waits; moving and beautifully disturbing. Now, The Brides are working on their much-anticipated debut album that will hopefully be released in the early half of 2015. Royal Hotel-Motel Scone The Sideshow Brides reside in Melbourne, but hail from the town of Aberdeen in the Upper Hunter Valley. It was here that they received most of the influence for their music and lyrics, from both their creative family and the environment surrounding them. “Both our parents played music,” say the sisters, “and we grew up listening to a fairly eclectic vinyl collection.” They go on to comment on the abundant cornucopia of tales to be uncovered within the small town of Aberdeen where they spent their childhoods. “There are so many stories little towns can tell. Anyone that has ever lived or grown up $10 lunch menu / $12 dinner specials Every Friday night @ 6.30pm in one would understand that there is always a lot more beneath the surface. Good and bad!” Put these tales to music and you have (N/A public holidays) 15 meat tray raffles to be won Mondays: Lamb shanks plus joker draw with $700 up for what has been described as The Brides “delivering twisted tales of Tuesdays: Roast of the day grabs on 18 July 2014 love and death while drinking whiskey in their Sunday dresses.” Wednesdays: Perfect pasta *TAB *Function room *Family courtyard Thursdays: Succulent schnitzel Lunch: 12pm – 2pm; Dinner: 6pm – 8.30pm Continued on page 3. Bistro open 7 days Kelly Street Scone Phone 6545 1722 Program information Thursday 17th to Wednesday 23rd July !"! ###$ !"!%" !
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The Brides strongly feel that the reason their sound is so unique is due to the blood-tie between them. “It’s kind of an unspoken understanding of each other.” The Brides agree, “Connecting and harmonising on songs is very important when performing and writing together so it helps to be on the same wavelength and ‘click’ without necessarily having a conversation about it.” It became obvious from the very beginning when the sisters started out providing backing vocals for Dallas Crane (a support act for the likes of Cold Chisel and later, Lynyrd Skynyrd) that the duo could easily stand on their own two feet as an act and the sisterly chemistry that buzzes between them is a strong element that drives their creative flow. Performing backing vocals for Dallas Crane and also recently on an album with Dan Brodie, had apparently wet the appetites of The Brides and heightened their anticipation and eagerness to become involved in bigger things. The Brides have a lot of big plans ahead. But it will all start with the release of their debut album that they are currently working on. The sisters say that this album will be a “bold new territory” for them as they delve into deeper and darker realms of the human emotional psyche. They plan to make it more roots-based and bring to the surface all the grittiness that goes along with the “scars of love, loss and heartache” and discovering the peace once the smoke has cleared. There are also plans of shows and travel ahead, with talks of a stint in East Nashville, Tennessee USA. The Brides hope to play, record and just plainly immerse themselves “in all the opportunities and experiences East Nashville has to offer.” The Brides have already begun their Nashville take-over, having already established some very strong connections in the Country Music Capital. One of the more prominent being Elizabeth Cook. Scone Golf Club Bistro “We opened for Elizabeth Cook when she toured here in 2013. She’s such an amazing entertainer. She hosts her own radio program called ‘Elizabeth NOW OPEN 7 DAYS Cook’s Apron Strings’ on Sirius XM Outlaw country channel.” The sisters Dinner: Monday - Saturday from 3pm continue, “Shows like hers, The Eldon Thacker Show and IAMS.org Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday from 11am are very important to small bands such as we who aren’t your typical Australian country music therefore don’t get the commercial coverage and s !USTRALIAN Ì LA CARTE s &AMILY FRIENDLY exposure needed to get your name out there. These US stations have a s ,ARGE OPEN FIRE larger platform for Americana-based artists and getting airplay on these s .EW AFFORDABLE SPECIALS has given us a wider international audience.” The Brides’ popular self-titled EP is a regular feature on Elizabeth’s program. s MAIN COURSES s -EALS FROM EACH DINNER AND LUNCH Images: [Page 2 and 3] Left to Right - Layla and Rhianna Fibbins are The Sideshow Brides. Kids (under 12) eat free Monday and Tuesday* CONDITIONS APPLY Continued on page 10. 0HONE 7AYNE Scone Motor Inn Conference Centre s 3TAR ,,,,Accommodation; Corporate Rates 91-93 Maitland Street s #ONFERENCE AND -EETING 2OOMS &REE 7I &I )NTERNET New England Highway Muswellbrook s ,ICENCED "AR -EALS -ONDAY &RIDAY www.thejohnhuntermotel.net s "REAKFAST !VAILABLE DAYS s 3ERVICED !PARTMENTS AND +ING 3UITES E: [email protected] Cnr New England Hwy & Mount St 02 6545 3079 Phone: 6543 4477 Luxury Accommodation www.sconemotorinn.com.au The John Hunter Motel is the largest motel in Muswellbrook with 68 rooms ideal for corporate or family travellers. We offer quality service with 24 hour reception and room service for breakfast Now also at Dubbo or dinner. Choose to dine in our licenced restaurant or have it delivered to your room.
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Prestigious art prize benefits community By Rebecca Jenkins Hidden deep within the depths of rural NSW, there is a myriad of talented unknown artists just waiting to be noticed and recognised by their peers and authorities within the realms of the creative arts scene. More and more methods of exposure for these artists are surfacing. One gathering in popularity and prestige is none other than the Coal & Allied Singleton Art Prize. This year, with over 800 entrants, an ever-growing, large public interest and quite impressive prize pool, the Coal & Allied Singleton Art Prize is certainly proving why it’s becoming a prominent leader in the quest to expose talented up-coming creatives. Thirty-two years young the Coal & Allied Singleton Art Prize is organised An artist renowned for his smooth depictions of landscapes from all over and run by the Singleton Rotary Committee. Being a community-based the world and who has an obvious passion for his work, Terry is also a organisation the committee has stated its goals with the Art Prize as well-known popular tutor in the arts. This being said, visitors will have being “to provide a service to the Singleton community, facilitate a the opportunity to partake in a two-day workshop with Terry over the growing appreciation of art and support and raise funds” in an effort to course of the weekend. It’s set to sell out fast, so bookings are essential! dig up many talented artists in need of exposure. Because of the amount Once Terry has selected the overall winner, the piece will become a part of volunteer work and sponsorship that goes into such a big project, not of the Singleton collection. This collection displays more than 88 works only has well over $80,000 been raised and used for community projects spread throughout the Singleton Library and council offices for the public over the last five years alone, but the collective prize pool for the Art to enjoy. Prize has hit $18,500 this year. The main prize winner will receive a large The crowds for this year’s Art Prize are anticipated to be the largest the monetary award of $5,000 for their creative stylings! program has ever seen and with the community benefiting so greatly from The Coal & Allied Singleton Art Prize will display well over 800 the event, it’s no wonder why. For a full cultural and artistic experience, paintings and drawings within the walls of the Singleton Civic Theatre. take the time to wander through the exhibits of the Coal & Allied Singleton Simultaneously will also be the Hunter Region’s Sculpture Exhibition that Art Prize and then relax to a beautiful set of toe-tapping jazz. It’s an event will be held at the Sisters of Mercy Convent. Here the1500-plus visitors no art-lover should miss. that are expected to pass through both exhibits will be able to view art The exhibition opens on the 18th July and closes the 22nd of July. of a more-three-dimensional nature with a range of mediums in use. To Opening night will have food and wine at 7pm, with the major prize being top it all off, Lisa Kinna and the Terence Koo Trio will be filling the air with announced at 8pm. Entry fee is $25 for opening night. some well-rounded jazz beats at ‘Swingin at the Convent’ on the 20th of July at 2pm For more information, head to http://singletononhunterrotary.org.au The Art Prize will be judged by watercolour landscape artist Terry Jarvis. To book for the workshop, call Wendy on 6571 2055 or Gwen on 6572 1247. THE WAYFARER DENMAN MOTOR INN MOTEL 8 Crinoline Street, Denman Ph: 6547 2462 t Fax: 6547 2976 New England Highway, Muswellbrook Bringing more than 25 years email: [email protected] of experience of high-quality www.denmanmotorinn.com.au work in both digital and tMuswellbrook’s only 24-hour offset printing check-in motel UÊÀ>« VÊ`iÃ}Ê tRoom service available for breakfasts, home cooked dinners and packed lunches UÊ*ÀÌ}Ê UÊ`ÛiÀÌÃ}Ê`iÃ}Ê tBacking onto golf course UÊ-}>}i tClean, comfortable and affordable Fully cooked breakfast UÊ*ÀÌ>ÊÌiÀ>ÌÕÀiÉ«À`ÕVÌà 25 air-conditioned rooms Peaceful and central location t UÊ >ÀiÌ}Ê>ÌiÀ> tPool and barbecue facility FREE Internet tWIFI Austar 90 kelly street scone 6541 1744 6545 2888 BBQ facilities 6 wilkins street muswellbrook [email protected] 6541 1358 Pool www.huntervalleyprinting.com.au
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Jazz in the Vines By Zack Phillips Are you looking for a day out with your family and friends full of fun, music, dance, food, and wine? Grab your family, friends, and anyone that you have fun with because on Saturday October 25, Tyrrell’s Vineyard will be housing the fun festival - Jazz in the Vines. This event showcases eight artists and bands at this year’s Jazz in the Vines. James Morrison, Leo Sayer, Emma Pask and Lisa Hunt will be all making an appearance and performing. The Australian Army Band, the Rehab Brass Band, the Galapagos Duck and Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows will also be performing. James Morrison is a true wizard in the music arts. He has been performing since 1962, and has been playing his first instrument since he was seven. He doesn’t just play the trumpet, though; he also plays the trombone, flugelhorn, tuba, piano and a variety of other instruments. Leo Sayer is a British singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, who is sure to bring life to the party. He has been performing for over four decades, and has released top singles and albums on both sides of the equator. Emma Pask was first discovered by none other than James Morrison during one of his regular visits to high schools when she was only sixteen. She sang with James’s band that night and ever since has been touring around the world with James Morrison. Lisa Hunt was born in America and bred in Byron Bay. She has released songs all around the world, both as a singer and a songwriter, and has sold more than a million records. At the Jazz in the Vineyards event, she will be put into the spotlight once more to bless the crowd with her voice. The Australian Army Band is one of the most widely known bands in Australia. Known as Australia’s most dynamic jazz band, all of the musicians were active soldiers of the Regular Army. They unite as a big band to promote the works of contemporary composers and arrangers, all while upholding the traditional standards of the swing. The Galapagos Duck along with Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows will also be pumping out some great tunes and vibes at this very entertaining event. As always Jazz in the Vines features some of the Hunter’s best produce with a stunning range of delicious gourmet and festival foods available all day. There will be fresh seafood, Spanish indulgence, a delicious range of sliders, and the list goes on. You can pre-book a picnic hamper and pick it up on the day, and only for $55 through the website. For ticket sales and further enquiries go to: jazzinthevines. com.au Images: [From top to bottom] Emma Pask; James Morrison; Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows and Leo Sayer.
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8 - The Entertainer - Thursday 17th July, 2014 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication equine trend & more Merriwa launches into space Merriwa is set to launch into cyber-space with the unveiling of the new community portal website (www.merriwa.nsw. au) at 6:00pm on Thursday, 17 July 2014 at the Upper Hunter Shire Council Chambers in Merriwa. “The launch of the Merriwa website will provide an online portal for locals and visitors alike to get up-to-date information on what’s happening and what’s available in the Merriwa area. It will allow us to share our community with the world,” said Kim Fenley, Chair of the Merriwa Website Committee. Upper Hunter Shire Council Mayor Michael Johnsen will be counting down for lift-off at the launch event. “Council is proud to be a part of the development of the new Merriwa website,” he said. “The internet is the first point of call for information for many people these days so this is a great opportunity to showcase information about local businesses, community groups and events. “After witnessing the success of a the website in Murrurundi (www. murrurundi.nsw.au), Council’s Economic Development & Tourism Committee recommended that similar sites be developed in our other three towns, with Merriwa identified as the first,” he said. “Council has supported the development of this site with a small financial contribution, however it has been the hard work of a group of volunteers in Merriwa led by Kim Fenley, that has made this project a reality in such a short time.” The event will kick off at 6:00pm with the launch of the Merriwa website followed by a demonstration of how to navigate around the site. Light refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome to come along. For catering purposes please RSVP to Megan Moore on 0400 653 446. Save a hound at the pound Hundreds of dogs and cats have homes thanks to the work of Upper Hunter Shire Council rangers who manage the animal shelters in Scone, Murrurundi and Merriwa. Nineteen dogs and two cats found new homes over the last two years. A further 131 dogs and 17 cats were reunited with their original owners after a stay at the animal shelter and payment of the pound fee. Up to 100 pets were also successfully returned to their owners for free because the animals were microchipped, the contact details were up to date and the owners could be contacted quickly. The figures highlight the importance of microchipping your pet and keeping your contact details up to date. Anyone who is considering getting a dog or cat is encouraged to check out what animals are at the pounds. There are currently two dogs and three cats at the Scone pound looking for new homes. # a mastiff male about 12-16mths old white tan in colour # a female mastiff about 7-10mths old light tan in colour # a male ginger cat desexed about 2-3 years old # a female tabby cat about 12mths old # a female black and white part Persian cat Companion animals can bring great benefits and the majority of owners are responsible and ensure their pets are microchipped, registered and desexed. Companion animals fees (as of 1 July 2014): Registration fee - desexed $51, desexed - owned by an eligible pensioner $ 20, not desexed $188, not desexed - for recognised breeder $51, assistance animals free. Microchip fee in advance for impounded animals $44 Impounding fees: release fee - first day or part thereof $54, second & subsequent release $54, release fee - each subsequent day or part thereof $24, treating sick or injured animals – actual cost, surrender of companion animal for disposal (delivered by owner) $60, surrender of companion animal with litter under 6 months $50 (Additional fees for pick up beyond 10 km radius from Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi or Scone), sale of companion animal - under six months $30, sale of companion animal - other $35. For information about animals at the pounds contact Council’s Environmental Services Department on 6540 1137. Image: A home is needed for this young, large mastiff dog, just over a year old, currently being held at Scone Animal Shelter.
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Hoges goes bush! By Rebecca Jenkins Know as a lovable larrikin with an ocker sense of humour to match, everybody who’s anybody has heard of the name Paul Hogan. He’s had many faces, churned out many a catch phrase and is a global face to the Australian nation. Now, 30 years after his last regional tour, Paul is set to hit the road again with his ‘Hoges: One Night Only! The Hilarious Truth and Nothing But The Truth’. This time around though, we’ll be seeing a lot more of the Hoges behind the characters as well as some added stand-up and clips.
Hoges has been hailed as a comic genius who is as bold as brass and doesn’t shy from controversy. But what a lot fail to see is the man at the core. A man who is remarkably intelligent, socially aware and is all heart. He has torn down many social barriers with his outlandish characters and sketches. One of his more well- known characters that did just that was, of course, Crocodile Dundee. Many remember the positive, easy-going, knife-wielding character as one of the more prominent action heroes of his time. The character has even been described as a cross between Rambo and Chuck Norris. Hoges not only disagrees, but dislikes the notion. “The movie scene was screaming out for the movie hero that DOESN’T kill 75 people... “ says Hoges, “less of those commandos, terminators, exterminators and squashers. Mick’s a good role model. There’s no malice in the fellow and he’s human. He’s not a ‘wimp’ or ‘sissy’ just because he doesn’t kill people.” If that wasn’t enough to expose the true heart in Hoges (behind the performer), on the topic of the many advertising campaigns he’s taken part in, there’s one he regrets above all else...Winfield. “Yeah, we were encouraging people to smoke. At the time, 1971 or something, they used to say ‘Doctors recommend’.. Or ‘9/10 smokers Despite where his career and life has taken him, Paul Hogan still holds the prefer’. We were all being conned. When they put the medical warning in admiration of a nation as well as his peers. Many who have worked with there I said ‘I’m going to get out of this!’” Hoges continues, “Young ones him more readily remember the man than the performance. Producer, were taking up smoking and all going for Winfield. It was a staggering Dean Murphy beams glowingly about Hoges’ impending tour. “Paul success but I was a drug dealer. But who knew back then?” created the most amazing characters. Leo Wanker, Arthur Dunger and, of course, Crocodile Dundee, but none were greater than the character Hoges started of his career in the early seventies when he took part we simply called ‘Hoges’. He was one of us, yet he mixed with royalty, in an interview on A Current Affair. Next thing he knows he’s writing, held hands with Mike Tyson and hosted the Oscars. It’s going to be an producing and performing his own characters, alongside John Cornell hilarious night of entertainment! “ in The Paul Hogan Show. It was here that a lot of his more predominant characters came to life. Hoges has also ‘put a shrimp on the barby’ for Paul Hogan is a man that needs to be seen to be believed. Tickets Aussie tourism and made quite a fuss in a ballet concert during one of go on sale on the 18th of July and can be purchased at the venue or his many commercials for Fosters in England. Hoges also featured in the ticketmaster.com.au miniseries ‘ANZACS’, in which writer John Dixon specifically wrote the Hoges will perform for one night only at: Newcastle Civic Theatre on role Pat Cleary for Hoges. Sunday, 27th July; Tamworth Town Hall on Tues 29th July; and Narrabri Now, after this lucrative career spanning 40 years, Hoges comments that at The Crossing on Wednesday 30th July. Tickets are pinned to sell out he was happy to find a reason to head out into the rural parts of Oz again. fast. Image: Paul Hogan. “About 30 years ago I toured the country performing with such acts as Normie Rowe and we had a blast! Then, when I did the movie ‘Charlie and Boots’ only a few years back, I had the time of my life travelling throughout Australia and immediately started looking for an excuse to do Aberdeen brides it again.... THIS is that excuse!” states Hoges, excitedly. married to their music Need your Continued from page 3. advertisement The Sideshow Brides have a promising and lucrative future ahead of them. Already making a firm name for themselves in Melbourne, designed... rural NSW and readily becoming known in East Nashville plus still backing the likes of Dallas Crane as they support major-league bands. The momentum is building for this unique duo and it’ll be only Created and a matter of time before they become a household name. They’re a designed by different, honest, gritty and well-oiled musical machine that will enthral audiences on a world-wide basis soon enough. But no matter where they may go, their small-town upbringing and the memories belonging to it will always be a part of their music and who they are.
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10 - The Entertainer - Thursday 17th July, 2014 www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication leisure & lifestyle RiseforAlex Round Continued from front page. More than 5,000 people have purchased tickets to the sell-out show that will feature appearances from Newcastle identities Paul ‘The Chief’ Harragon, Andrew Johns and Danny Buderus as well as all of the regular hosts – Fatty, Slats, Erin, ‘The Big Man’ and Beau who will present the show live. A special appearance from Aberdeen’s Darryl ‘Carrots’ Bowen will be a memorable feature of the show when he performs live Alex (day by day) the inspirational song he recently wrote for Alex McKinnon and recorded last week at Sony Music. Feeling both excited and nervous, ‘Carrots’ has received incredible support from the NRL and is looking forward to performing at both The Footy Show and again on Sunday 20 July at Hunter Stadium for the Knights Vs Titans match. The NRL will donate $1 to the RiseforAlex Fund for every Rugby League fan who attends any match during Round 19.
Alzheimer’s Information Workshop The Scone Neighbourhood Centre will host an Scone Films Presents Alzheimer’s Information Workshop, which will be facilitated by Alzheimer’s Australia. The workshop Wadjda (PG) @ 7.30pm on Friday 18th July at Scone’s will be held from 9:30am- 11:30am on Wednesday very own pop-up community cinema. the 23rd July 2014 at the Scone Neighbourhood With a swag-load of awards, this is a smart, warm and captivating film Centre. from Saudi Arabia; a country where cinemas have been banned for over The morning will include information for healthy ageing, signs to 30 years. Remarkable too, in that the director is a woman, in a country look out for and looking after your family and friends. where it’s illegal for women to drive or vote. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and is not Wadjda is a fun-loving and rebellious 10 year-old girl. She wants a bike, a normal part of ageing. Although the greatest risk factor is so that she can race her friend Abdullah, but that is frowned on for increasing age and majority of the people with Alzheimer’s are girls. However, being an entrepreneur, Wadjda doesn’t give up and is ages 65 or older. Up to 5 percent of people diagnosed with determined to fight for her dreams. the disease have early onset Alzheimer’s which often occurs is Screening at the Senior Citizen’s Centre, Oxford Road, Scone. Entry people ages in their 40’s and 50’s. $10. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments available. “Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease where dementia symptoms Advance tickets available from Serendipity, Scone, or at the door. Doors gradually worsen over a number of years. The workshop will open 7.15pm. provide information on the disease and also let people know of For more information www.sconefilms.org.au the services and support available,” says Lee Watts, Manager. For more information or to make a booking please phone 6545 2562.
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Furniture, Giftware, Soft Furnishings, Jewellery, Accessories, Clothing, An Austentayshus act for the 6WRFNLVWVIRU/·2FFLWDQHSURGXFWV *ODVVKRXVH&DQGOHV ZZZVHUHQGLSLW\VFRQHFRPDX Upper Hunter By Rebecca Jenkins For a man who wanted to pave a Muswellbrook District Workers Club lucrative career in the fi lm industry, Friday 18 July Austen Tayshus certainly made it big Rock The House @ 8.30pm as a comedian. With his dark brooding Free admission in the main appearance and deep voice, his lounge Royal Hotel, Muswellbrook presence alone is enough to command Saturday 19 July an audience turning all eyes to him. Mental As Anything @ 8pm But then he opens his mouth... Known (supported by Carrots Bowen) for his blunt, politically-incorrect and Tickets $40 each sometimes full-on-humour, Austen is Royal Hotel Muswellbrook Friday 25 July defi nitely not a comedian for the faint Damage Brothers @ 8pm at heart, but he puts on a dam good Free admission show! Royal Hotel Muswellbrook Friday 1 August Born in New York and raised in Sydney, Austen Comedian Austen Tayshus LIVE had big dreams of getting into the fi lm industry. @ 8.30pm But it was the single 'Australiana' that his good (supported by Tim Pan) friend Billy Birmingham and he released in Tickets $20 each 1983 that shot Austen Tayshus to fame of epic proportions. Purely a song made upon Australian puns, it shot to number 1 almost immediately. He began to tour and perform around Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, UK and the USA, clocking up an amazing 10,000-plus performances in total that has spanned a good thirty years. www.facebook.com/EntertainerPublication Austen Tayshus draws most of his material from his background and upbringing. The son of a a double pass to Hasidic Holocaust survivor, he was raised in an Orthodox Jewish household. It maybe because of this that his humour is often offensive, blunt, politically-challenging and often includes throwing a WWININ ! Majestic Cinemas. few good insults into the audience. See page 2 for details Austen had had his fi ngers in many pies. From politics to the fi lm industry he was so eager to break into. Austen released one of his more notable fi lms in the late 90s, the award-winning 'INTOLERANCE'. Austen wrote, with starred and directed the fi lm that received the Best Film Award at the 1998 Tropicana Film Festival and also scored a Best Actor Award for his own performance in the fi lm. Austen Tayshus has not surprisingly tried his hand at Australian politics. He has run a number of times for seats, starting with the House of Representatives in 2010 for the seat of Warringah and later (never one to mind causing a stir) for the Australian Sex Party. He's taken on the likes of Friday 18 July @ 8.30pm Tony Abbott and Barry O'Farrell in the past, but all roads lead him back to Free entertainment the stage. in the main lounge In August, Muswellbrook had better ready itself as Austen Tayshus will be tearing up the stage with his unique brand of dark humour on Friday 1st August at the Royal Hotel. Tickets are priced at $20 each. For ticket sales and further enquiries contact the hotel on 6543 1070. Image: Austen Tayshus. www.muswellbrookworkers.com.au The Hunter’s ultimate recreational experience! s 7ONDERFUL DIVERSITY OF BUSHLAND WILDLIFE s 0OWERED UNPOWERED CAMPINGCARAVAN SITES s ,AKEVIEW CABINS BUNGALOWS Phone 02 6543 7193 s 0ICNIC BARBEQUE FACILITIES %MAIL RECEPTION LAKEGLENBAWNCOMAU s 7ELL CATERED KIOSK s 7ATER SPORTS SWIMMING FISHING SAILING TENNIS COURTS www.lakeglenbawn.com.au The all new
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