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OZZI-BLOKE
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« on: March 26, 2009, 01:37:15 AM »
I got a bit of a surprise yesterday when I walked into to festival office here in Corryong and was handed a
full media pass (for free) to get into all events to get photographs. It was organized through  the local
neighbourhood house where I do some volunteer stuff. I was also asked if I would like to help on a
back up crew for some horse riders that are participating on Riley's Ride, ( a 4 day horse ride that starts
at Tom Groggin Station in the Alpine National Park and trace's the steps of Jack Riley (The Man From Snowy River) when he was bought from the mountains to Corryong in the late 1800's, on horse back because he was gravelly ill, they travelled for over a week in rain and snow but unfortunately Jack passed away at Surveyers Creek in a cattlemens hut not far from town.)
He is buried in the local cemetery here in Corryong.
Jack Riley was the man portrayed in the classic poem "The Man From Snowy River" by Banjo Patterson.
The festival runs from 2nd to the 5th of April, It has a re-inactment, rodeo, poetry, singing and a lot of other activities to keep people occupied. The horse ride starts on the 30th march and attracts people from as far as the U.S.A and Canada. I guess I will be a busy boy for the next week or so...
Special guest for the festival this year is Jack Thompson who played the part of Clancy in the first
"Man From Snowy River" movie filmed in 1982... I've watched that movie well over 50 times...
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 04:19:21 AM »
Congrats Ozzi and well deserved at that!!!! Now we will be looking forward to some posts of course!! (Cher of course wants lots of shots of Jack!!!!)
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 02:21:29 PM »
You lucky thing!  What a great experience.  Look forward to LOTS of photos.
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« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2009, 02:57:49 AM »
You must be feeling very proud indeed Ozzi. Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderfully happy and meaning filled experience from the honour bestowed. Look forward to seeing the results.
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« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 03:07:01 AM »
Nice ... its always good to get an access all areas pass Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 08:20:36 AM »
 Grin. Thanks everyone, I'm really looking forward to it.  Grin.
Sounds like Cher is a bit of a Jack Thompson fan, Hopefully I can get some good shots of him for you Cher.
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