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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
4
A British film review of United Artists Khartoum notes strong visual storytelling and solid performances by Olivier and Richardson. It praises 1960s technical craft, pace shifts, and vivid battle imagery while questioning character motivation, commending historical reconstruction of uniforms and action.
John Hay critiques Australian TV coverage of Australia Day. He argues channels offered little meaningful programming and missed opportunities to celebrate history with documentaries and engaging content. He cites ABC viewing gaps and suggests parity with private productions could better reflect Australian life.
A new five ton vehicle presented by NSW Deputy Premier Mr Cutler travels from the NSW Art Gallery to Newcastle and other centres. The air conditioned mobile gallery houses 17 large display panels forming three sides when extended. It aims to reach churches and school halls as a traveling exhibition service continues after a prior pause in 1967. Notable artists include Sir Hans Heysen Sir William Dobell Russell Drysdale Sidney Nolan and others with a reference catalogue available from the NSW Art Gallery.
A fragmentary report notes a televised adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey directed by Franca Ross and involving a Yugoslav actor as Ulysses. It mentions filming outside scenes, Greek mythic elements, and actors Rene Papus and Kira Ter in key roles.
Sir Robert Helpman announced that the Australian Ballet will perform three new works later this year in a tour beginning in Melbourne in July. Two ballets will be by American choreographer Alvin Ailey and one by Sir Robert Helpman. music by Peter Seo. Helpman will first arrive in Sydney then Australia in June before joining the tour and later travel with the Australian Ballet on a Southeast Asian trip.
AR Laurence Olvier and Lila Kediows win best performance awards for onion tape 1987. Awver ted Press notes YoMer aay 4 Lalo reveal panel chose winners for Strindberg’s The Dance of Death and Mise Kearova for Hay Wo Sicar in Madame Ran osha Chehovs The fhony Orchard.
The British star Tom Jones wins a golden replica trophy for top records. The ceremony, organized by a French music promotion, honors Jones for international sales while The Beatles and accompanying acts are highlighted in the event.
A garbled OCR snippet overheard yesterday hints at names and a formal inquiry. The legible bits mention an Alpine area and a PD designation, suggesting a regional report with contested details awaiting clarification.
A newspaper TV radio listing shows times for plays films and programs. Highlights include The Wicked Lady starring Griffith Jones and others, a Nepal segment, cricket test Australia versus India, Donna Reed, My Favourite Martian, Canberra News, weather, and serialized adventures with ad slots and community notices.
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