The classic Australian play "On Our Selection", written by Bert Bailey. The play was professionally directed by Dr. Geoffrey Gibbs, ably assisted by Rod Westacott.
Director - Dr Geoffrey Gibbs
Associate Director - Rod Westacott
Murtagh Joseph Rudd (Bryan Walker), known as Dad, and his son Dave (Derek Clarke) finish a bark hut on their newly established 'selection' of virgin bush. The rest of the family arrive and get to work, clearing the land by hand and planting a first crop of corn. The challenges include wildlife in their beds and no money to buy a horse, but their hard work pays off.
In a year or two, the Rudds have a working farm and a more comfortable home, thanks to the domestic labours of Mrs Rudd (Anne Hilton). A bushfire and several years of drought impoverish them, but they hold on against all adversity.
When Kate Rudd (Lyndel Taylor) returns from her job teaching in the city, she falls for an eligible young farmer, Sandy Taylor (Phil Shelton). Dave and his sister Sarah (Celena Chamoun) also find sweethearts, although Dad tries to shoot one of them. Kate's wedding allows all grudges to be forgotten.
THE CAST
Dad - Bryan Walker
Mum - Anne Hilton
Sandy - Phil Shelton
Kate - Lyndel Taylor
Billy - Rob Newton
Sarah - Celena Chamoun
Dave - Derek Clarke
Lily - Annaliece Williams
Joe - David Sharp
Maloney - Chris Greenwood
MacPherson - Bob Stevens
Uncle - Andrew Dean
Carey - John Middleton
Jim - Mike Spragg
Cranky Jack - Greg Ducas
Mrs White - Sue Abell
THE CREW
Director - Dr Geoffrey Gibbs
Associate Director - Rod Westacott
Producer - Sue Norwood
Stage Manager - Andrew Bounds
Assistant Stage Manager - William Elliot
Lighting Director - John Atkin
Costumes - Flora Yetman
Musicians - Janet Silburn and Brenda Dowsett
Stage Crew - Jayne Arnold, Cath Bishop
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