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JANUARY

Hogarth:Downstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Attending: (15 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Tony Brooks, Leo Davis, Phil Grummet, Andy Ligertwood, Bob Lott, John McGowan, Clement McIntyre, Ed Pegge, John Potter, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando, Neville Sloss, Milton Wordley, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.
Apologies: Mark Coleman, Keith Conlon, Rob George, Peter Tregilgas, Arwed Turon, Rob Morrison, Bob Adams, Bill Kay, Mike Johnston, Paul Kolarovich, Sa Harris.

Ed Pegge, Ian Sando, Clem McIntyre, John McGown (head), John Potter, Wayne Anthoney, Tony Brooks, Phil Grummet, Bob Lott, Milton Wordley, Neville Sloss.

Today Wayne proposed a toast to the end of the Trump Regime. It was joined with enthusiasm by lads all across our local political spectrum.

Wilf Prest, Clem McIntyre, John McGowan.

McGoon rose to tell us that, on hearing a question on the wireless, this morning, asking ‘Where were you when the Gulf War (II) was declared?’ he was quite clear; he was sitting upstairs, in the Hogarth Room, at Chesser Cellar.

Ghil‘ad was very clear of his whereabouts at that time. He was commanding a unit of equal numbers of women and men (50 of each? Or was it more?) of the Israeli Defence Force. Incoming and defensive rocketry was passing overhead and Ghil‘ad’s observation on which gender more readily confessed their fear were telling.

Phil Grummet, Milton Wordley, Neville Sloss, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann (telling of Gulf War), Andy Ligertwood, Ed Pegge, Ian Sando.

Leo, always wary of his memory these days, thought he remembered that the event, including a photo of the front page of the Special Afternoon Edition of The Advertiser, was posted on the Hogarth website record for that luncheon (Thursday, March 20, 2003). A quick search found the record is indeed there, including one image attesting to the presence of McGoon. You might check to see the very stark Advertiser headline. Leo got a serious pasting from a trained actor concerning his lack of projection in attempting to pass this information to table.

The roll for that day was
Diners: Andrew Bishop, Tony Colebatch, Leo Davis, Malcolm Elliott, Michael Jacobs, Paul Lloyd, John McGowan, Roger Moore, Nick Pilla, Angus Redford, Frank Staltari. Apology: Tony Short. (in NZ).

Clem McIntyre and John McGowan.

Whole table discussion was impossible because of the length of the table and the horrid acoustics dominated by a low ceiling hovering over us. Therefore only a limited sample of conversations (north end of table; top of photo) is touched upon.

Wilf’s guest, emeritus professor Clem McIntyre, brought interesting conversation to table. Discussion about the British Conservative Party in the between wars years led to discussion of the role of the monarch (George V) in appointing leaders of the Conservative Party, his prerogative alone we learned.

Kym Beasley’s merits as University lecturer, politician and diplomat were assessed.

John Potter and Clem teased out some history of the nonconformist churches in SA including the process controlling transfer of Congregational and Methodist pastors from parish to parish; waiting for a calling or not.

Clems aplenty! Clem Hawke was the Congregational pastor at Bordertown 1928-1935 where his second son, Bob, was born in 1929. Overlapping those years another Clem, grandfather of Wilf’s guest today (Clement McIntyre) was the preacher at a church in a nearby town (Millicent?)

Philip Adams did not get many ticks as a broadcaster.

The passions associated with football in Melbourne (Hawthorn and Richmond especially covered) and how many goals were kicked in one game by Buddy, by Hudson, etc., took some time.

Neville Sloss, Wayne Anthoney (looking at the odd text on the scrap paper Leo uses to house photos he distributes), Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Andy Ligertwood.

The quality of the KI lamb (tick), the Limestone Coast grain fed angus (tough) and the Coorong mulloway (not what was expected) were assessed. Some lads at least were not impressed by the fare at the new higher asking price.

Standing: Barry Matthews, Bob Lott and Andy Ligertwood. Seated: Wayne’s head and Grum’s, Ian Sando, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Ed Pegge.

Bob Lott introduced architect Barry Matthews to the table. Barry established the restaurant about 35 years ago and played jazz with Bob in University days.

Wayne tries to take a token shot of Leo each month, using his phone. Today an old fashioned camera was used.

Ghil‘ad Zuckermann and Andy Ligertwood.

Bob Lott and Milton Wordley.

FEBRUARY

Hogarth:Staff Club; University of Adelaide Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Attending: (7 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Leo Davis, Phil Grummet, Andrew Hill, Mick Johnston, John Potter, Ian Sando.

Apologies: Mark Coleman, Keith Conlon, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Wilf Prest, Tony Parkinson, Sa Harris, Mark Coleman, Bob Adams, Ed Pegge, Rob Morrison, David Beaumont, Ian Hamilton, Milton Wordley, Tony Brooks, Andy Ligertwood, Michael Jacobs, Pete Tregilgas, John McGowan, Bill Kay.

Wayne writes: On Tuesday afternoon when we had but three gents coming to lunch I was about to ring Jolley's and cancel, but Grum suggested that we could go to the University Club again. This seemed to me to be a good idea, so I cancelled Jolley's and booked the UC for three. By Thursday however we had seven coming and a jolly good time was had by all.

Wayne Anthoney, John Potter, Ian Sando, Andrew Hill, Mick Johnston, Phil Grummet.

Endoscopy procedures (both ends, plus a reference to a vegemite bottle), urination (separately at National Service induction, during a long interstate drive and by a pilot in a light plane) and detailing of effective chemical measures against dysentery among thousands of scouts in the 1960s may give hint to the average age of the gathering today. Further hints are found in the regret of a chap who senses that political correctness will not allow him to celebrate his two fat ladies in May and another octogenarian reporting that he thought it a bit off for his doctor to ask ‘How much longer do you think you have?’ Current health and prospects of absent members were discussed.

Wayne Anthoney, John Potter,

With two retired pharmacists among us, aspects of the trade were discussed including Wayne having stayed with one practising in Alice Springs in the 1970s and inviting some locals to use his swimming pool.

An unusual balance of secondary schooling (5 ex the lesser and just one from the superior of the premier schools) at table inevitably led to anecdotes about old scholars and idiosyncrasies of masters being discussed admiringly.
 

Wayne Anthoney, John Potter, Ian Sando, Andrew Hill, Mick Johnston, Phil Grummet.

Some history of the Menz biscuit empire was given by Grum whose father moved from, was it banking, to clerking for Hermann Victor Menz (who happened to be the captain of Adelaide Rowing Club) and the dad eventually became a Director of a division of the company after the public float in 1951. Merges/takeovers involving Motteram and Arnott’s and lesser known brands, with eventual gobbling by Campbell Soups, had us pondering the practices of capitalism.

The workings of Bitcoin were discussed and explained though comprehension of the details is uncertain, even by the more computer literate.

MARCH

Hogarth:Downstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Attending: (16 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Peter Bruce, Mark Coleman, Leo Davis, Malcolm Elliott, Rob George, Phil Grummet, Chris Harnett, Ian Henschke, Andrew Hill, Andy Ligertwood, Bob Lott, Ian Sando, Peter Tregilgas, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.
Apologies: Bill Kay, David Beaumont, Keith Conlon, Sa Harris, Michael Jacobs, Mike Johnston, Milron Wordley, John McGowan, Tont Brooks, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Wilf Prest,

Pre dinner oiling: Phil Grummet, Mark Coleman, Arwed Turon, Ian Sando, Ian Henschke, Andrew Hill, Rob Morrison.

It begins to look that we will never again be allowed upstairs. A roll-up of 16 today was not considered large enough. Two widely separated tables effectively had us as two separate dining parties. Briefest notes therefore reflect only some little of what happened at one table.

Wayne Anthoney, Rob George, Ian Henschke, Malcolm Elliott, Phil Grummet. Back table: Rob Morrison, Bob Lott, Peter Tregilgas.

Ghil‘ad arrived close to an hour late and his running approach along the Torrens was testament to his regular climbing and descending the track from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty summit. He has lost 15 kilos since January. He reported upon the fine physical form of the numerous women who individually are taking the same track.

Bob Lott outlined a business plan he is working on and his positive attitude and conviction that he will succeed were a treat in what have been grim times for the entertainment industry.

Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Wayne Anthoney, Chris Harnett, Rob Morrison. Note the far table.

Leo with friend Andrew Hill, who is now a fully fledged member of our august group.
 

Chris Harnett, Rob Morrison, Peter ‘Trigger’ Tregilgas.

Peter Tregilgas made one of his rare and welcome visits from Sydney and brought his mate Chris Harnett again. They met as students at Urrbrae, perhaps in year 8 and were each ones ‘best man’ at weddings.
 

Bob Lott addressing the group; Rob George, Mark Coleman, Andy Ligertwood, Peter Bruce, Arwed Turon.

Late in the day we were drawn together as Bob Lott explained complex details about at least two major collections of paintings held in the Union Building. He asked for access to these and was denied. Leo’s unreliable memory was stirred and he remembered being told the history of one set of paintings, at a meeting of the Art & Heritage Collections by Mirna Heroc. He recalled vaguely, that in 1946 or 1947, recently returned serviceman and so mature age entrant to Adelaide Teachers’ College, Cliff Bruce (father of his new guest today) was involved in initiating a scheme in which students contributed to a fund to purchase art works in memory of fallen soldiers who’d been students/graduates of ATC.
 

Wayne, beside Bob Lott, tells us an anecdote: Front table: Chris. Back: Rob, Peter, Arwed.

Wayne told us of a newspaper report of an 18 year old P plater girl in Port Augusta, caught for being over the limit. There were 6 other girls in the car, of whom two were in the boot. These two were charged with not wearing seat belts.



Ghil‘ad told us of a recent trip to Port Augusta and environs where he is working on his Eyre Peninsula Barngarla language recovery program.

Back table: Rob George, Andy Ligertwood, Peter Bruce, Arwed Turon. Front table:Peter Tregilgas.

APRIL

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Attending: (11 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Peter Bruce, Leo Davis, Phil Grummet, Andrew Hill, Andy Ligertwood, Bob Lott, , John McGowan, Tony Parkinson, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando.

Apologies: Bob Adams, Tony Brooks, Mark Coleman, Michael Jacobs, Anndy Ligertwood, Rob Morrison, John Potter, Neville Sloss, Arwed Turon, Milton Wordley, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.

The consensus was of great satisfaction at being upstairs (despite being below the required quorum; thanks were expressed to Bob) and at the quality and value of the meal presented. There was some confusion when some lads mistakenly thought desserts had to be shared and one chap was alarmed that there was not one in front of him to share.

Peter Bruce, Ed Pegge, Bob Lott with Wilf Prest handing around a classy bubbly white he’d brought along.

John McGowan, Bob Lott, Ed Pegge, Ian Sando, Phil Grummet.

McGoon told a lovely and timely yarn of accidentally finding himself in a line of folks who shook hands with Prince Philip. John was making a documentary for ABC TV about a retrospective exhibition of Sidney Nolan works in the Art Gallery. Asked by the Prince what he was doing there John replied that he was making a documentary. Philip’s stock reply was ‘Well you’d better get on with it then.’ Pegge volunteered that he’d once sat two rows in front of the Queen, in a theatre, and had waved at her and she’d responded.

Wilf Prest, Peter Bruce and McGoon (finishing his Prince Philip anecdote).

Peter was pleased to meet Wilf who he knew some 50 years back and from whom he was able to track the current whereabouts of many of his history lecturers from around 1970 when he finished his honours history degree. (He went on to complete two PhD history degrees). Under Leo’s phone (bottom left above) is the biography of sometime Hogarthian Philip White (Blood on the Typewriter), launched at The Exeter last night. Leo retold a story told at the launch last night by Nick Binns, publican of The Exeter during its heydays when wines for Philip’s attention were delivered there by hopeful wine makers.

Wayne Anthoney, Andrew Hill, Wilf Prest.

Wayne reminded us that Wilf Prest had recently been award an AM. Typically modest Wilf described it as a long service award.

Somehow desecration of grave stones became a topic of discussion. This led on to discussion of graves having a used by date and this prompted Leo to tell of having found the headstones, in the local cemetery, of all residents of Hindmarsh whose deaths were reported in The Register in 1870. When he returned (during a break in Be Your Age rehearsals at nearby Holden Street, 2016), he found they’d all been replaced by contemporary grave-markers, mainly SE Asian and Greek.

Peter Bruce, Leo, Pegge. In the foreground - glasses, bottles, plates.

Peter Bruce, John McGowan.

Well into the afternoon, when lubrication was perhaps well advanced, some strong differences of opinion became evident, about how much we owe in gratitude to Prince Philip for his good works for our Empire. Three of the lads, proudly staunch admirers, were countered by just one lad about whom communist sympathies were implied.

(Homeward bound) Clockwise from front: Ed Pegge, Tony Parkinson, Wilf Prest, Andrew Hill, Wayne Anthoney.

 

MAY

A TRIBUTE TO PAUL LLOYD

Paul Lloyd at Hogarth Club lunch, Chesser Cellars, September 2002. In typical pose. Sorely missed. Sitting next to Tony Brooks.

CLICK: Here we have an epic poem about the Hogarth Club, penned by Brooks and featuring Mr. Lloyd extensively.

There was no Hogarth Club luncheon this month, abandoned in favour of a wake for Old Hogarthian Paul Lloyd, recently deceased.

The following notes and photos, as always, from Leo Davis.

Wednesday, May 19. 2021. The Gov (Governor Hindmash Hotel Pt Road).
Wake for Hogarthian (among many other associations) Paul Lloyd.


Hogarthians present. Wayne Anthoney, Terry Bradford, Tony Brooks, Leo Davis, Samela Harris, Michael Jacobs, Andrew Male, Angus Redford, Ewart Shaw, Richard Tonkin, Peter Tregilgas, Milton Wordley, Ghil‘ad Zuckerman.

Peter (Trigger) Tregilgas chats with Ghil'ad and McGoon.

Tony Brooks and John McGowan.



Triggers (who had made more effort than most, flying from Sydney to be here) chats to McGoon with Brooks' partner Barbara Santich, Samela, Brooks (back view) and Ghil‘ad, dimly at the rear.

Wayne, McGoon and Barbara with Andrew Male, Ewart Shaw and Samela Harris in the dim back ground.

Samela Harris and Wayne Anthoney.

 

Barbara, Sa's husband Bruce, Ghil‘ad Zuckerman and Tony Brooks.

Paul’s daughter delivered a long family oriented tribute to Paul’s life.

 

After Ewart Shaw (MC) had made introductory remarks (with a good deal of innuendo), Samela Harris delivered a tribute to Paul.

 

Andrew Male delivered a eulogy and during it he called upon others to make the comments. Here Terry ‘Tex’ Bradford is telling of his association with Paul, primarily though The Hillbilly Hoot.

Wayne Anthoney , John McGowan, Barbara Santich and Tony Brooks listen to speeches.
Lance Campbell is in the right rear.

Listening to speeches. Michael Jacobs and Lance Campbell are in the left rear. Angus Redford is in the right rear.

Listening to speeches. Peter Tregilgas, John McGowan (at rear), Ghil‘ad Zuckerman, Milton Wordley.

Samela Harris (at the microphone and badly washed out by spotlight) read a list of Hogarth chaps, including Bumpy herself, some having passed on before Paul did, who were Hogarth members and attendees in his time. Ewart Shaw (standing to Samela’s right) was the MC of the wake, best man at Paul’s wedding and a close family friend for decades. Records show that Paul invited him to Hogarth on July 20, 2006 when the gathering was Michael Jacobs, John Bannon, John Paisley, Paul Lloyd, Ewart Shaw, Edward Neetzel, Tony Brooks, Wayne Anthoney, Leo Davis, Peter Tregilgas.

Below the podium are Tony Brooks, Peter Tregilgas (he’d flown from Sydney for the gathering) Wayne Anthoney, John McGowan, Terry Bradford, Ghil‘ad Zuckerman and Richard Tonkin.

Richard Tonkin’s family are proprietors of ‘The Gov’ and it is through him that the venue was arranged. He is a fine fiddler and was a Hillbilly Hooter who Paul brought to Hogarth where he and his fiddle were very welcome at Xmas Hogarth (2005, 2006), in the days when we sang the Carols with more gusto than has been the case in recent years.

Richard and Paul at the Hogarth Club, Christmas 2006

Samela joined the chaps on the floor and Wayne took to the microphone to tell an anecdote about Paul.




Terry ‘Tex’ Bradford (far left) set up and for many years compered ‘The Hillbilly Hoot’ that performed, live to air, on community radio every Monday evening.. Paul (‘Picolo Pete’) was a dedicated member and played his flute for most performance each night, most weeks, for some years. Paul brought Terry to Hogarth Club and he attended eight times from 2000 to 2004. It was clear that most Hogarth chaps had no idea how important The Hoot was to Paul because most of them spoke loudly to one another and ignored the performance.

JUNE

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Attending: (9 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Leo Davis, Phil Grummet, Ian Henschke, Mick Jonhston, Andy Ligertwood, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando,Neville Sloss, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann

Apologies: Bob Adams,Tony Brooks,  Mark Coleman, Keith Conlon, Rob George, Bumpy Harris, Andrew Hill, Michael Jacobs, Bob Lott, Paul Kolarovich, John McGowan, Rob Morrison, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Arwed Turon, Milton Wordley.

Ian Henschke, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando, waiter, Andy Ligertwood, Phil Grummet, Mick Johnson (just), Wayne Anthoney.

Ian Henschke was more proud than Ghil‘ad himself of his weight loss and the PB set for running up Waterfall Gully to the Mt Lofty summit. Ghil‘ad’s wife, who once complained he was too fat, has replaced the ‘a’ with an ‘i’.

One chap offered definitive explanations about;

The scandal of the History Trust tipping the National Trust out of Ayers House.
The lack of evidence for permanent Aboriginal presence in the Adelaide Hills, prior to 1836.
How to most effectively access superannuation and make extra contributions.
Which COVID19 vaccine is the better.
The advantages of building with Mt Gambier Limestone.
The clear health threats presented by vegetarian or vegan diets and other sundry topics.

Ian Sando, Andy Ligertwood, Phil Grummet, Mick Johnson, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann with Wayne Anthoney (dialling Tony Brooks).

Wayne telephoned Tony Brooks (in recuperative phase from back surgery, in Calvary Hospital) and each of the nine tablers had long or short chat with him. Ian Henschke was most interested in referring to the recent AM awarded to Tony’s partner, Barbara Santich.

Andy helped Ian speak with Tony Brooks.

Ghil‘ad spoke with Brooks while Mick took a private call in the rear.

The Pitcairn Island definition and concept of paedophilia was explained by Ghil‘ad.
He also raised the ethical question of whether it is immoral to impose vegetarianism or, worse, veganism, on one’s children. Meat as a central part of human diet was overwhelmingly supported by most at table; just as well as two 15 hour cooked shoulders of lamb arrived.

Ian Henschke, Wilf (‘Through a glass darkly’) Prest, Ian Sando and Andy Ligertwood.

Wine of the day, clearly, was the 2005 Coriole Nebbiolo, brought along by Andy Ligertwood.

Wilf Prest, Ian Sando and Andy Ligertwood.

Wilf and Leo exchanged stories about encounters with Alan Ginsberg, in Adelaide, in the 1970s.

Leo, contemplative.

Leo, with typical lack of projection, (his own words) weathered the interjections to tell a simple tale about Adelaide Zoo chimpanzees applying bargaining skills they’d been taught.
 

JULY

VALE BILL KAY

Hogarth:Downstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Attending: (18 persons): Wayne Anthoney, David Beaumont, Keith Conlon, Leo Davis, Phil Grummet, Michael Jacobs, Mick Johnson, Paul Kolarovich, Andy Ligertwood, Bob Lott, John McGowan, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Ed Pegge, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando, Neville Sloss, Milton Wordley.

Apologies:Arwed Turon,  Bob Adams, Mark Coleman, Ian Henschke, Andrew Hill, Rob Morrison, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Tony Brooks, Peter Tregilgas, Sa Harris, Rob George.

We were saddened and shocked to hear that Bill Kay had died early on the morning of July7.
Bill joined us at Hogarth in late 2012 but had been known to most of the old timers since Adelaide University days in the 1960s, particularly through theatre, and even from school days.

(Wayne adds: Though we had a large group we had previously been asked, and agreed, to sit downstairs because of a previous booking upstairs. The management then asked us to refrain from making speeches in honour of Bill for fear of upsetting the other patrons. This was most annoying but we complied and waited until most downstairs patrons had left before eulogising Bill.)

Starters drinks: Wilf Prest, Ed Pegge, John Potter, Keith Conlon, Michael Jacobs.
The box of Kay's wines, brought along by Tony Parkinson, is at bottom left.

First round of tucker (pate and salmon). Bob Lott, Andy Ligertwood, Paul Kolarovich, Phil Grummet, David Beaumont, Neville Sloss, Michael Jacobs, Keith Conlon, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Ed Pegge, Ian Sando, Wilf Prest, John McGowan.

Milton Wordley, Michael Jacobs, Keith Conlon, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Ian Sando, Wilf Prest, John McGowan, Bob Lott, David Beaumont (leaning forward), Neville Sloss, Mick Johnston. (Kay’s Brothers wines all down the table).

Wayne was deeply moved as he told us of receiving news about Bill’s illness and then unexpectedly early death. Bob Lott, Wayne Anthoney, with Grum and David Beaumont at front.


Milton Wordley, Michael Jacobs, Keith Conlon, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Ian Sando, Wilf Prest, Andy Ligertwood, Phil Grummet, Wayne Anthoney, David Beaumont, Neville Sloss, Mick Johnston.


Michael Jacobs, Keith Conlon, Tony Parkinson, John Potter.

Parky wandered off piste to tell of a celebrated Adelaide woman entrepreneur being invited to a sea cruise off Outer Harbour, by a prominent business man. She was under the misapprehension that there would be a crowd of likeminded folk donning espadrilles, but no, there were just the two. Not at all pleased with the clear plan of action she used her then early model mobile phone to call her office, getting them to call her announcing an emergency only she could solve and had them arrange as many people as possible to gather in the office. She explained to her captain the urgency of returning to her office and he accompanied her there to join the gathered muster. Accepting her apology he told her, as he left, that he’d taken the outing so seriously that he’d had his back waxed especially. Parky then got back to tales of Bill’s life and ways and his connection to the Amery winery.

(Wayne: In referring to some of Bill's exploits Parky referred to his school, Saint Peter's College, as "Hackney High" and to Prince Alfred College up the road as "Kent Town Tech". Ha ha.)


Milton Wordley, Michael Jacobs, Keith Conlon, Tony Parkinson.

Conlon’s many recollections included many about Bill’s running ability, including beating both him and Bannon at the Hackney High sports day. He recalled post Footlights celebrations involving eating at least two floaters followed by a race around Victoria Square, always won by Bill. His contribution to conservation architecture was celebrated. Was it Keith or Parky who told of Bill arriving at a Footlights party via a car roll over?

Keith Conlon, Tony Parkinson, John Potter, Ed Pegge.

Potter told us of Bill’s motor cycling days including group expeditions to the far north and the Victorian snowfields.



Phil Grummet, McGoon (who recounted some touching memories), David Beaumont, Wayne Anthoney, Neville Sloss.

Surprise was expressed on discovery that Leo had attended one of the prestige establishments (he was only a scholarship boy it must be said) and he was tickled and pleased to hear ‘But you don’t behave like a College Boy.’

Leo with Neville and McGoon. (WA: I asked them to look animated. They did quite a good job.)

AUGUST

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, August 19, 2021.
Attending: (16 persons): Bob Adams, Wayne Anthoney, Tony Brooks, Leo Davis, Rob George, Phil Grummet, Michael Jacobs, Bob Lott, John McGowan, Rob Morrison, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, John Potter, Ed Pegge, Arwed Turon, Wilf Prest, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.

Apologies: Mark Coleman, Andrew Hill, Paul Kolarovich, Andy Ligertwood, Tony Parkinson.
Ian Sando, Neville Sloss, Milton Wordley.

Wayne Anthoney, Tony Brooks, Michael Jacobs, Rob Morrison.

Brooks arrived (he got upstairs somehow) to warm joyous applause.

Arwed Turon, Ed Pegge, Bob Lott, Phil Grummet, Bob Adams, John Potter, Wilf Prest, Michael Jacobs, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann (pate only), Ian Owens (pate only), Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison (shirt only), Tony Brooks (shirt & jacket), Rob George.

Quite extraordinarily everybody sat down almost on arrival. Why? Aha! COVID-19 rules say ‘No drinking while standing.’

Michael Jacobs (hands), Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, John McGowan, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison, Tony Brooks, Rob George, Arwed Turon, Wilf Prest.

Ghil‘ad sported a plastered left arm. He’d taken a heavy fall, the result of which required insertion of large pieces if titanium. He’d fallen heavily in a successful attempt to avoid a snake he encountered in the Kimberly region of WA.

John McGowan, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison, Tony Brooks.

Some chaps had made a special effort to attend to celebrate the return of Orroroo boy Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, to Adelaide and the Hogarth Club, after close to 45 years living and working in London.


Rob Morrison, Tony Brooks, Arwed Turon, Ed Pegge, Bob Lott, Phil Grummet.

No complaints were heard about the quality or quantity of food presented today. At least four chaps were seen leaving clutching plastic containers of excess slow roasted lamb.

John McGowan, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison, Tony Brooks, Rob George, Arwed Turon, Ed Pegge.

Wayne distributed copies of a little satirical Willunga periodical, titled Just For Laughs, written and produced by himself and his Willunga neighbour Peter Colling. It was well received though that may not be evident from Rob Morrison's expression.

Phil Grummet advertised the proposal made by Robyn Layton AO QC, to hire a mini bus to transport folks to the Bill Kay wake in September.


Wayne was pleased to hear the unanimous acceptance of his suggestion that Xmas Hogarth be held a week early (December 9) allowing us to gather at Jolleys.

Rob Morrison used Leo’s camera to snap him with Grum. Not trusting his base instincts when out in public, note that Leo drinks water.

Leo and Bob Adams in discourse. Beautiful sunny vista in the background.

SEPTEMBER

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Attending: (7 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Leo Davis, Rob George, Phil Grummet, John Potter, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.

Apologies: Bob Adams, Mark Coleman, Keith Conlon, Tony Brooks, Andrew Hill, Paul Kolarovich, Andy Ligertwood, Tony Parkinson, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando, Neville Sloss, Milton Wordley, Ian Sando, Ed Pegge, Ian Owens, John McGowan, Rob Morrison, Bumpy, Mike Johnston, Mike Jacobs, David Beaumont.
 

On Saturday September 11th a celebration for the life of Bill Kay was held at Kay Brothers Amery Winery at McLaren Vale. The attendees included a large number of Hogarth Club members and Old Footlighters, with of course many people belonging to both groups. Wayne Anthoney conducted proceedings, starting by giving some of his fond memories of Bill and then introducing family members (Bill's partner Kerrie, brother Colin and sister Alice) who spoke of their memories. Business partner Sax Ruddock talked about some of Bill's professional life and work as an architect, then Keith Conlon and Arwed Turon teamed up to lower the sombre tone considerably by giving us a collection of hilarious anecdotes of Bill's doings and preoccupations. Several other old friends and relatives wrapped up proceedings with their own memories. It was a great send-off indeed. Vale Bill.

Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Rob George, Arwed Turon.

Rob George told of his working on making a film about Ern Malley and his poems.

Rob George, Arwed Turon.

Conversation ranged widely and some definitive statements were made. America a failed state. If we were friends with China it would not matter if they control the South China Sea.
Is education the answer to mindlessness and bigotry. Definitely yes said one lad.
The nature of Jewish culture in America was analysed including its entry into clothing, popular music, film. Peter Dutton’s nuclear submarine plan was not given universal approval.

Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Rob George.

Ghil‘ad gave a sympathetic explanation of cultural problems experienced by contemporary folk who have a recent hunter gatherer background that had not required all that much forward planning.

John Potter, Wayne Anthoney, Phil Grummet.

Wayne read two pieces from the expurgated version Bob Ellis book Goodbye Jerusalem, the pulped version having made claims about Tony Abbott and Peter Costello, one of their wives and how she persuaded them to join the Liberal Party, using her feminine wiles. Problems involved in staying with or having Bob Ellis stay in your house were outlined by a couple of chaps, from direct experience. Differing views were expressed on one time Hogarthian Ellis’ basic nature, his psychology and behaviour. He died in 2016.

Potter told a very funny yarn about three dogs at the vet, each having castration as a possibility. (told to Potter by Paul Kolarovich who’d seen a film of it being told by a very drunk Bob Hawke).

Coffee has been dropped from the $70 deal catching some chaps unawares; to buy or not to buy? There was no pudding today.

Leo Davis, John Potter. Leo clearly very happy with something on his machine.

OCTOBER

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, October 21, 2021.
Attending: (13 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Leo Davis, Phil Grummet, Ian Henschke, Andrew Hill, Michael Jacobs, Andy Ligertwood, Bob Lott, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, Tony Parkinson, Ian Sando, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.

Apologies: Bob Adams, Mark Coleman, Tony Brooks, Paul Kolarovich, Wilf Prest, Mike Johnston, Milton Worley, Neville Schloss, Rob George, Keith Conlon, Rob Morrison, John Potter.
 

Wayne Anthoney, Phil Grummet, Michael Jacobs, Andrew Hill, Ian Henschke, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Ian Sando, Tony Parkinson. Standing: Bob Lott, Ian Owens.

Getting started; most have taken off their mask.

Ian Henschke, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Ian Sando, Tony Parkinson, Andy Ligertwood, Wayne Anthoney, Ian Owens, Phil Grummet, Michael Jacobs, Andrew Hill, Bob Lott.

Ian Henschke (Senior Advocate for National Seniors Australia) gave out copies of the Spring 2021 copy of Our Generation which induced an occasional huffy indifference but it is ‘The Magazine for Older Australians’ with a target demographic that just the occasional Hogarthian might be about to enter.


Wayne Anthoney, Ian Owens, Phil Grummet, Michael Jacobs, Andrew Hill, Bob Lott, Ian Henschke (hidden), Arwed Turon (just a hint), Ghil‘ad Zuckermann (hidden), Ian Sando, Tony Parkinson.

Main course included an unexpected combination of slow cooked lamb and whiting. This may be our last gathering involving masks required for all persons standing (COVID-19 Plan).



Wayne Anthoney, Ian Owens (obscured), Michael Jacobs, Bob Lott, Ian Henschke, Arwed Turon (obscured), Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Ian Sando, Tony Parkinson.

Ghil`ad gave out copies of the latest publication associated with his language revival program (Mangiri Yarda: “Healthy Country” Barngarla Wellbeing and Nature).


Footlighters from 60 years ago; Wayne Anthoney, Ian Owens, Phil Grummet.

Wayne asked why, if we are made in God’s image, we are not invisible. This prompted
Ghil`ad to tell of a question directed at him at a lecture he delivered on Biblical language; ‘Does God speak Hebrew?’ Fair question and the answer; ‘Of course he does; he was invented by people who spoke Hebrew.’ Ghil`ad went on to tell of an academic colleague who found himself in a tricky situation when explaining the Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic language roots of the Quran. A hardliner protested that God had written it exclusively in Arabic. The sticky situation was defused by ‘Surely you are not suggesting that God cannot speak Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic.’


Wayne Anthoney, Ian Henschke, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, Ian Sando, Tony Parkinson.

Tony told two jokes, apologising for and assuring us they’d not be dirty. Both were very funny and well told, even though they’d been told before. Then he told a lovely smutty one.

There was serious discussion of coffee no longer being included in the deal and there was mumbled agreement, from what may have been a minority, that should be, even if a price rise is involved.

Leo reads a bottle, Ghil'ad reads something.

NOVEMBER

VALE PHIL GRUMMET

Link to Phil Grummet ABC interview with Ali Clark

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, November 18, 2021.
Attending: (21 persons): Wayne Anthoney, Keith Conlon, Leo Davis, Malcolm Elliott, Rob George, Adam Graycar, Nigel Grummet (non dining visitor), Ian Henschke, Andy Ligertwood, Bob Lott, Lynn Martin, John McGowan, Rob Morrison, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, Tony Parkinson, Ed Pegge, John Potter, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando, Arwed Turon, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.  Apologies: Mike Johnston, Mark Coleman, Bob Adams, Andrew Hill, Milton Wordley, Mike Jacobs, Sa Harris.
 

This was a long, well attended and boisterous lunch, all in attendance wanting to celebrate Grum's life and give him a toast. Several gents had to be kicked out at 5 o'clock.

Ian Sando, Rob Morrison, Ian Owens, Bob Lottt, Wayne Anthoney. Nigel Grummet (Phil’s son).
Strictly the lads should have still been wearing masks (COVID19 days still).

Phil Grummet’s son, Nigel, came along, as a non-dining visitor, to honour his recently passed father, who’d happily dined with us, just four weeks previously.

Malcolm Elliott, Lynn Martin, Adam Graycar, Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Keith Conlon (blue shirt sleeve), Ian Owens, Ian Sando, John McGowan, Ed Pegge, Rob George (last three barely visible), Arwed Turon (first on RHS), Tony Parkinson, Bob Lott (obscured), John Potter, Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison, Ian Henschke, Wilf Prest, Andy Ligertwood.

Ghil`ad told of his gastric infection after eating Coffin Bay oysters. His email of intention to attend today included;

‘Thank you, Wayne. I shall come along, having been recovering from a severe case of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. I have just spent an hour on the phone with SA Health. Despite being a devout prawn-again Jew, I strongly recommend each and every one of you to completely avoid raw/undercooked oysters etc. in Coffin Bay/Port Lincoln/Adelaide this summer – until SA Health gets their act together and avoid such contaminations. I wish I could discuss Vp with Phil RIP.’

Arwed quietly explained he’d taken note and in recent days always insisted on cooked oysters.
 

Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison, Ian Henschke, Wilf Prest, Malcolm Elliott, Lynn Martin (obscured), Adam Graycar, Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Keith Conlon.

Henschke read a poem he’d composed to celebrate Ghil`ad’s negative ostreoidean experience.

John Potter, Lynn Martin, Adam Graycar, Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Keith Conlon, Ian Owens.

For some reason, surely not related to our celebration of Phil Grummet, Conlon began singing (and was quickly joined boisterously by many lads) the 1960ish Chad Mitchell Trio’s song ‘Rum, rum, rum by gum The Song of the Salvation Army’.

When he was young, Keith was in a folksinging trio named The Wesley Three, the other two members being Peter and Martin Wesley Smith. Bones was a musician, for a time French Horn player in the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Wayne, sitting opposite, was also in a folk trio, the Trio Dante, which often sang on the TV show Adelaide Tonight, also Roger Cardwell's Country Hour. They all knew The Song of the Salvation army.

Adam Graycar, Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Keith Conlon, Malcolm Elliott, Ian Owens.

Sando introduced Elliott who gave some background to Grummet. Elliot’s contribution was interrupted with some enthusiasm from a range of quarters. A tale of the 1000 or so make ups of faces supervised by Grummet, for the Xmas Pageant each year for 56 years, lead to rowdy stories about the need for a stand in Santa (always played by a man of advanced years and so of unreliable constitution) had an uncharacteristically boisterous Arwed tell an unlikely story about a relative’s involvement in a replacement of an ailing Santa.


Malcolm Elliott, Lynn Martin, Adam Graycar, Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Keith Conlon, Ian Owens, Ian Sando, John McGowan.


Rob George, Andy Ligertwood, Arwed Turon.

Lynn Martin                                      Adam Graycar

Two guests, both historians from Adelaide University, came as guests of Ghil`ad (Adam) and of Wilf (Lynn) and were asked to give short talks of self introduction.

Ghil`ad Zuckermann, John Potter, Wayne Anthoney, Rob Morrison.

Leo contemplates taking a photo of John Potter's head.

Rob George, Ed Pegge, Arwed Turon.

Ed Pegge claimed to be the last person (of the Hogarth crew it is presumed) to have spoken with Grum before his death. He settled the luncheon gathering with a recounting of a dream he’d had, recently, in which Sue Lawrence welcomed Grum from heaven.
 

It’s home time. Malcolm Elliott, Ian Sando, John McGowan, John Potter, Tony Parkinson, Wayne Anthoney.
 

DECEMBER

Hogarth Christmas lunch arrived early this year, as Jolley's management had informed us some time ago that if we gathered on the second Thursday in December instead of the third, we would be able to have our Christmas lunch at Jolley's rather than having to find an alternative venue. So we did. For the past six years, thanks to Bob Lott and Marnie, we have gathered in December at the Holden Street Theatre for an excellent catered lunch and for that we thank Bob, Marnie and staff most sincerely.

Hogarth:Upstairs at Jolley’s Boathouse Thursday, December 09, 2021.

Attending: (18 persons): Bob Adams, Wayne Anthoney, Tony Brooks, Leo Davis, Rob George, Andrew Hill, Michael Jacobs, Mick Johnston, Paul Kolarovich, Ian ‘Bones’ Owens, Ed Pegge, John Potter, Wilf Prest, Ian Sando, Neville Sloss, Arwed Turon, Milton Wordley, Ghil‘ad Zuckermann.

Apologies: Mark Coleman, Keith Conlon, Malcolm Elliot, Nigel Grummet, Ian Henschke, Bumpy, Andrew Ligertwood, John McGowan, Rob Morrison, Tony Parkinson
 

Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Paul Kolarovich, Andrew Hill Tony Brooks (seated), John Potter, Rob George. Tony was admiring Potter’s hand tied bow tie, one of two worn to the gathering.


Elders of Hogarth and Footlights; Tony Brooks and Wayne Anthoney. NB: Wayne wears his Hogwarts College tie to all important events.
 

Wilf Prest, Milton Wordley, Andrew Hill, Ghil`ad Zuckermann.

Ghil`ad teased and entertained us with a yarn about the census one year (let’s say 1986) in which those claiming to be Christian were asked to write in their denomination. How many spellings were there of the word Presbyterian? Ghil`ad claimed it was 383.

Michael Jacobs, Neville Sloss, Tony Brooks, Andrew Hill.

Brooks told two simple Pat and Mick yarns with great skill and success. One had the lads playing a guessing game. ‘If you can guess how many buns I have here are in this bag, you can have both of them.’


Arwed Turon, Ian Owens, Paul Kolarovich, John Potter.
Hands aloft, as required from those who want Xmas pud.
Brooks led us in ‘Singing the Pudding’. He’d brought the historic Hogarth Room sign and Carol books along.
 

Ian Sando, Mick Johnston, Bob Adams, Ed Pegge, Rob George.

Desultory Carol singing occurred but the enthusiasm, the tunefulness and tight harmony of earlier years, decades, was missing. Strongest efforts came from Mick Johnston, Wayne Anthoney (he had C & G harps in tow and did his best to herd the cats) and Bones. One lad least keen on participation, in fairness, had told us of his intentions in his acceptance email; ‘I shall attend but will depart should anyone try to sing Xmas carols!’.


Paul Kolarovich, John Potter, Wayne Anthoney, Michael Jacobs, Neville Sloss, Tony Brooks, Andrew Hill, Ghil`ad Zuckermann, Ian Sando, Mick Johnston.
Potter entertained with a little physical humour remembered from school days. It was an impression of a blue-eared elephant. Look at his pants pockets. The big question: Where's the elephant's trunk?

Pudding problem; nine were brought out and they were to be shared (annoyingly) two persons per slice. One person did the maths and thought it OK to take a full slice. Someone else did the same or mistakenly thought one whole slice per person was the rule hence there was nothing left for one justifiably dissatisfied chap; kitchen solved the problem.

Leo stalks his target.....

...and shoots!
 

Michael Jacobs, Neville Sloss, Tony Brooks, Wilf Prest, Milton Wordley, Andrew Hill, Ghil`ad Zuckermann.
Neville Sloss told us what Milton would not have; Milton has won yet another award for his A Year in the Life of Grange book. It was awarded World Wine Book of the Year, in 2014.
 

This year International The Gourmand Awards (25 years old & based in Paris) awarded A Year in the Life of Grange 'Best of the Best’ for Wine Photography over the last 25 years, on the basis of Milton’s photographs. Three sometime Hogarthians collaborated in producing the book; Photography and Project Leader, Milton Wordley, Text, Philip White and Graphic Design, John Nowland. (see above).

Ian Owens, Paul Kolarovich, John Potter.
Ian told encouraging and interesting yarns about French Horn master, Barry Tuckwell, and childrens’ theatre in the UK, both from personal experience.
 

Neville Sloss, Mick Johnston, Wayne Anthoney, Wilf Prest, Milton Wordley.