Photos © Bob Bolton
The 50th Anniversary of the foundation of The Bushwhackers (1952-1957) was celebrated with a production of Reedy River, and concerts at the Festival and at the National Library.
Bushwhackers Cecil Grivas, Alex Hood, Harry Kay, & Chris Kempster attended with Rob Willis playing the musical part of the late John Meredith OAM. Jack Barrie was unable to attend and sent his best wishes.
50th Anniversary Reunion of The Bushwhackers, National Folk Festival 2002, part 2 - Reedy River
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Canberra Times, March 30, 2002 |
Mulga Wire, April 2002, pages 12 & 13
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Photos:
1-26 - NFF concert,
27 to 38 - NLA concert,
39-41 - Showing of film 3 in 1.
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Concert at NLA with Bushwhackers Chris Kempster, Harry Kay, Cecil Grivas, Alex Hood, Harry Kay, with Rob Willis playing the musical part of the late John Meredith OAM.
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5. Chris Kempster, Cecil Grivas, Alex Hood, Harry Kay, Rob Willis
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11. Chris Kempster,
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Concert at NLA with Bushwhackers Harry Kay, Alex Hood, & Chris Kempster
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27. John Meredith's lagerphone is held in the National Library collection
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28. Chris Woodland with lagerphone
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29. Chris Woodland, Alex Hood, Chis Kempster, Harry Kay with Robin Holmes, Director NLA
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Showing of film 3 in 1.
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39. Richard Keyes, Eddy Allison, Chris Kempster
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