Derham Groves

His Wunderkammer

Sketches

The Tarax Show's King Corky

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Geoff Corke was the Tarax Show’s most popular compere, although he was embarrassed by the role. Previously he had been ‘second banana’ to Graham Kennedy on In Melbourne Tonight. But when they fell out, he was ‘banished’ to children’s TV.

Mickey #2

Who's the leader of the club That's made for you and me M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there You're as welcome as can be M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse!

Mickey Mouse!

Forever let us hold our banner High! High! High! High!

Come along and sing a song And join the jamboree! M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

A.W. Purnell

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French ‘candle-snuffer’ style tower, Imperial Customs House, Shamian, Guangzhou, China, designed in 1904 by Geelong/Melbourne architect Arthur W. Purnell (shown, right, playing golf circa 1938).