tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post4851072705939877903..comments2024-02-17T19:03:04.824+11:00Comments on New England, Australia: Selling New England to itselfJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-76885179099924449962013-08-10T19:04:14.192+10:002013-08-10T19:04:14.192+10:00Thanks Rod. I will follow up.Thanks Rod. I will follow up.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-77818469736666882042013-08-08T17:15:41.411+10:002013-08-08T17:15:41.411+10:00This is something you might be interested in Jim. ...This is something you might be interested in Jim. I have recently subscribed to a magazine (that is not the interesting bit). It is New England Country Living Magazine. It is a quarterly magazine showcasing the New England from the Scone to Tenterfield and from Bellingen to Bingara.<br /><br />www.countrylivingmagazine.com.au<br /><br />It is produced in Tamworth.<br /><br />Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962789743908134314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-66905122160327570252011-08-06T10:42:37.237+10:002011-08-06T10:42:37.237+10:00Thnks, for the information Stu. Greg added a liitl...Thnks, for the information Stu. Greg added a liitle more information in general on theatres in a comment on http://newenglandaustralia.blogspot.com/2011/08/wednesday-forum-preserving-new-england.htmlJim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-73262117291426972412011-08-03T23:26:32.681+10:002011-08-03T23:26:32.681+10:00There have been some limited attempts by community...There have been some limited attempts by community groups to restore the theatre but as with most of the derelict sites in Newcastle they are partly damaged by the earthquake and owned by a wealthy gent (who I believe owns a lot of hotels) who has limited interest in the restoration of the site and is probably waiting for it to fall over so he can build units. <br /><br />I can't wait for the housing boom to end.Stunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-30123131215954908082011-08-03T16:47:57.927+10:002011-08-03T16:47:57.927+10:00I have now brought the Express column referred to ...I have now brought the Express column referred to on-line http://newenglandaustralia.blogspot.com/2011/08/belshaw-world-riot-at-star-hotel.htmlJim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-83385300841516841102011-08-03T16:46:26.877+10:002011-08-03T16:46:26.877+10:00That sounds like a good idea, Stu. For those who d...That sounds like a good idea, Stu. For those who do not know the Theatre, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Theatre_(Newcastle)<br /><br />Do you know if there are any moves moves to restore the theatre?Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-77454109093895253422011-08-02T22:56:23.580+10:002011-08-02T22:56:23.580+10:00Music and the arts are opportunities for Newcastle...Music and the arts are opportunities for Newcastle to thrive and give Sydney a run for its money.<br /><br />I'd love to see the Victoria theatre in Perkins St restored and more bands, plays and shows visit Newcastle.<br /><br />This is NSW's oldest theatre and restored would be on par with any offering in Australia.<br /><br />Venues like this ad to the cultural fabric of a city and the historical aspect makes the experience more memorable. I would compare this to the Brixton academy in London, giving Newcastle and New England a cultural icon that Sydney would envy.Stunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-472363399064991862011-08-01T16:56:49.728+10:002011-08-01T16:56:49.728+10:00Not at this stage, Denis. Never quite sure just wh...Not at this stage, Denis. Never quite sure just what will get a response in the Express columns.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-86980100883906384112011-08-01T13:19:42.920+10:002011-08-01T13:19:42.920+10:00I love a stirrer! Did you get some indignant respo...I love a stirrer! Did you get some indignant responses, Jim?Denis Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786035137418348609noreply@blogger.com