Thursday, October 7, 2010
Ron Paul: U.S. Heading for Soviet-Style Economic Collapse
Ron Paul : It is the obvious failure of the system not only in the US but worldwide... U.S. Heading for Soviet-Style Economic Collapse , bernanke and geithner will never give up...
Who was the Poster King?
Arthur von Tossau was a talented “lightning sketch” artist who knocked about Australia in the years before WWI. In 1897 there is a glimpse of him, self-styled as ‘Baron von Tossau, the aquatic king and world’s premier natator’ performing at the Coogee Aquarium. His act included 37 underwater tricks, including eating and drinking underwater, playing cards, and ‘the Monte Cristo change trick’. His act concluded with a piece of escapology when he was tied up in a bag which was set on fire and thrown into the water. He was something of a pioneer in the art of window-dressing – the idea that artistic decoration could be used in stores was still comparatively novel. He decorated stores in Perth and Adelaide, on one occasion being arrested for causing an obstruction, so many spectators had gathered to see him work. He decorated Perth Town Hall for the 1902 Coronation festivities.
He is mentioned in various press reports of the 1900s, making claims such as that he had studied art at the Berlin Royal Academy, that he was English by birth, that he had performed at the Crystal Palace, London. It is not known how much of this is embroidered.
He is mentioned in various press reports of the 1900s, making claims such as that he had studied art at the Berlin Royal Academy, that he was English by birth, that he had performed at the Crystal Palace, London. It is not known how much of this is embroidered.
In 1906, he performed on Manly Beach in front of 3000 people, painting with great speed posters for well-known companies such as Schweppes, Lipton Teas, Reckitt’s Blue and Lasseters’ Wares. He could paint blindfolded on a subject called out from the audience. Some of his posters can be seen on Picture Australia, in the collection of the State Library of Victoria.
He helped organise the first carnival of the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club in 1909, and designed the club’s badge.
It is not known how he spent the war years, but he reappeared in the Manly area in the 1920s, now spelling his surname “von Tosseau”, perhaps to lessen its German look. He was a Vice-President of the Queenscliff SLSC in the 1920s. Something of an extrovert, he was in great demand for vaudeville concerts. In the 1920s he leased the new Concert Pavilion on West Esplanade, Manly (adjacent to the Manly Art Gallery). The annual lease was £108, and it proved difficult to make the venue pay, but on the opening night of the Concert Pavilion, 10,000 spectators turned up. The late Bert Owen recalled in the 1970s: “The Poster King ran a variety show for two or three seasons. He had three big easels on the stage and he would do lightning sketches, like Rolf Harris - White Wings Flour and all this sort of thing, and of course he was paid for that and then after the interval he’d do another three there, he had some good artistes there and of course why I know all these was, I worked at the Serenaders as a boy. I worked at the Poster King’s, and he used to pay me 7/6d a week, which was a lot of money, you know, in those days.”
Mr von Tossau and his wife travelled widely, and drove by car around Australia in the early 1920s, which must have been demanding on both car and travellers. He died in 1927, aged 54, in a traffic accident in Wellington, NSW. His widow, known to friends as ‘Tossy’, died in the 1960s.
He helped organise the first carnival of the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club in 1909, and designed the club’s badge.
It is not known how he spent the war years, but he reappeared in the Manly area in the 1920s, now spelling his surname “von Tosseau”, perhaps to lessen its German look. He was a Vice-President of the Queenscliff SLSC in the 1920s. Something of an extrovert, he was in great demand for vaudeville concerts. In the 1920s he leased the new Concert Pavilion on West Esplanade, Manly (adjacent to the Manly Art Gallery). The annual lease was £108, and it proved difficult to make the venue pay, but on the opening night of the Concert Pavilion, 10,000 spectators turned up. The late Bert Owen recalled in the 1970s: “The Poster King ran a variety show for two or three seasons. He had three big easels on the stage and he would do lightning sketches, like Rolf Harris - White Wings Flour and all this sort of thing, and of course he was paid for that and then after the interval he’d do another three there, he had some good artistes there and of course why I know all these was, I worked at the Serenaders as a boy. I worked at the Poster King’s, and he used to pay me 7/6d a week, which was a lot of money, you know, in those days.”
Mr von Tossau and his wife travelled widely, and drove by car around Australia in the early 1920s, which must have been demanding on both car and travellers. He died in 1927, aged 54, in a traffic accident in Wellington, NSW. His widow, known to friends as ‘Tossy’, died in the 1960s.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Media Release: Mission Australia launches National Green Jobs Corps project for Bellarine Peninsula
The 26-week environmental training program – offered in partnership with the Australian Government – offers young people, aged 17 to 24 years, a combination of work experience, skill development and accredited training to equip them with the skills necessary for future employment in green and climate change industries.
During their time on the project, a group of 20 young Victorians will have the chance to work on revegetation at Kingston Park reserve and Hovells Park, protecting dune and endangered species, provide support to community groups, stabilising dune systems and build community awareness.
These projects involve working with conservation and community groups including Conservation Volunteers Australia, Bellarine Catchment Network, Barwon Coast committee of Management Inc and the City of Greater Geelong. Participants will also work towards a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.
John McAulay, Mission Australia’s spokesperson, said the team were looking forward to making a difference to the local environment and picking up skills for the future.
“We’re excited to announce these projects that will provide more opportunities for youths to get experience in on-ground projects and continue building on the success of earlier projects this year.
“We also look forward to officially commending our recent graduates, who successfully undertook the program at the beginning of 2010,” Mr McAulay said.
Date: Thursday, 7 October 2010
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Where: Tock Building Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Carpark, (end of Point Lonsdale Road), Point Lonsdale.
Interview and photo opportunities:
- John McAulay, NGJC Manager, Mission Australia
- Graeme Allen, Conservation Volunteers Australia
- National Green Jobs Corps participants
- Emily Lehmann on (03) 9600 0006 / 0421 852 501 or emilyl@fenton.com.au
- Rachael Nightingale on (03) 9600 0006 / 0449 881 980 or Rachael@fenton.com.au
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Mission Australia set to launch local photo exhibition
The 'Me and My World' exhibition involves a display of photography contributions from young people aged between 10-22 years, who have accessed Mission Australia's programs run across the South West.
Mission Australia Team Leader - South West, Tammy Scott said the budding artists were provided with digital cameras and produced some amazing images.
"This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of South West young people - it was a chance for these young people to showcase how they see themselves, their community and life in regional WA." Tammy said.
The photographs will be on display at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
Exhibition date: 14th October - 7th November 2010
Launch: 13th October 2010
When: 3:00 start, official launch 3:30pm. Close 5.00pm
Where: Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Wittenoom Street Bunbury
Interview and photo opportunities:
- Tammy Scott, Mission Australia Team Leader - South West
- The photo exhibition and launch
Congressman Paul's Texas Straight Talk
Free Markets Create Jobs
“In this struggling economy it is essential for politicians to take a step back and think about what government has been doing to business in this country. In less than 200 years, the free market, property rights, and respect for the rule of law took this nation from a rough frontier to a global economic superpower. Today, however, our nation and our economy clearly are headed in the wrong direction…”
Click here to read the full article: http://bit.ly/dfJSmv
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Ron Paul Texas Straight Talk 10/4/10: Government is Bad For Business
Ron Paul Texas Straight Talk 10/4/10: Government is Bad For Business
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Germany will rule the world?
By Adam J. West | Sabbath, October 02, 2010
Don't speak of the past because "we've gotten past it." That was the sentiment of the daughter of film director Volker Schlondorff according to an article published by The New York Times September 10, 2010. Read more 
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