‘Spuds, Onions and a Treacle Tin With the Lid Off’
Jimmy ‘Banjo’ MacKenzie sat in his wooden humpy at the back of the hotel in Gwalia. He was proud that in the incredible mess that was his kitchen everything was electric. That meant a lightbulb and a can opener. In another room was a fridge and an air-conditioner. The electricity for the small luxuries was… Continue reading ‘Spuds, Onions and a Treacle Tin With the Lid Off’
“Camel in the Dam”
© Roger Garwood 2025 “Hey, Boss, quick, we got camel in the dam!” “Tiger, don’t call me Boss.” “No, Boss.” It was difficult. I was a ‘whitefella’ managing a ‘blackfella’ community in the mid ‘90s and reversing a 200 year old programme of brainwashing was a formidable battle. I was working for these people, they… Continue reading “Camel in the Dam”
Saints or Sinners?
A bountiful collection of portraits by artist Deborah McKendrick is on show at Mandurah’s All Malt Brewery until November 5. Saints and Sinners is peopled with McKendrick’s friends and Fremantle characters – musicians, actors, identities – portraits simultaneously ethereal and real enough to chat with. Deborah has a fascinating career history in fashion, theatre, graphic… Continue reading Saints or Sinners?
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