Dont eat the Cardboard

when-a-man-is-tired-of-london.docI wrote this for a magazine I have written several articles for –some on this website —-but things seem to have gone ‘pear-shaped’ —I worked, burning the midnight oil to get this in on deadline and almost cost myself a job interview in the process —- so now it’s on here —copy-right and able to be bought —or for some type of arrangement — Dennis Coleman

generalstore1.pdfMore info later re this post –but this Athelstone ‘hub of community’ was in my mother’s family for 102 yrs — see article attached

Grace–after-Victoria League Performance-w-Nicky-Downer.jpgaaron-smyth-gold-coast.docpilobolus-robert-whitman.jpgLt.GovHieu-Van-Le, emerging-singer-Grace-Bawden-Nicky-Downer-A.M.JPGpilobolus-john-kane.jpgpilobolus-michael-o_neill.jpggracesundaymail1012061.tifgrace-undergoing-tapping-technique-for concentration-training.jpgaaron-smyth.docThese 2 young performers —Aaron Smyth from Queensland and Grace Bawden from Adelaide, were both finalists on the 2008 ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ —and talent they certainly both have –they are both set for excellence in their chosen fields —-I know Grace personally and I have taken up Aaron’s cause because of some of the ill-deserved, misplaced bigoted comments from various rednecks who were part of the television voting audience —-we should be focusssing on TALENT and SKILL not speculation about sexuality —– this is the 21st century –climate change and human survival should be our concern not miniscule issues such as these —-let’s enjoy real talent —-and watch these 2 –they are set for international acclaim –Bravo!

also writing about the brilliant dance performers –PILOBOLUS –have conducted an interview with Director–Robbie Barnett

kamahl-and-pembroke-orchesta-star-2.JPGkamahl-and-permission granted in writing from Kamahl for use of these pics.–pembroke-orchestra-star-theatre-hilton.JPGMy sister Karyn with Kamahl, Star Theatre, Hilton —-Kamahl –Adelaide Review: what a wonderful man –sincere, humble, affable — such a charming person to interview on 3 occasions –Adelaide, Sydney and Wellington by phone.—-and that rich resonant voice –true talent

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brian-coleman-with-pre-70s-betting-board-huy-nguyen-taking-a-punt-horses-displayed-all-melb-cup-winners-with-some-connection-to-south-australia.JPGHorse Racing in Australia : An article I wrote for Collectables Trader Magazine –featuring my father , Brian Coleman –former Bookie’s Clerk with Dan Moriarty,Silky Jones etc and my cousin Brett Woodhouse –former Manager –Clare Racing Club and well known in South Australian racing circles —- and in honour of my grandmother , Victoria May Coleman ( nee Seagrim) who loved the glamour of horse racing but was petrified of horses!

Le Cong Khieu part 2,  Le Cong Khieu antique mile, Bronzes in Saigon, Saigon : a wander down Le Cong Kieu –the ‘Antique Mile’ of  Saigon -so many treasures — but what discerning eye is needed to separate the fakes from the originals ?:)

Seoul: I have visited this impressive city with a thousand contradictions on 4 separate trips to Korea —- fell in love with it and just have so many Korean friends who I am so close to —so this was my tribute in Saigon City Life magazine

A touch of Singapore in AdelaideA touch of Singapore in Adelaidean article about the fascinating history of one of Adelaide’s magnificent sea front pubs — a greatly chequered history of grandeur, decline, revival and seediness, musical evolution and re-birth