Guest Speakers

Last meeting we heard from Gary Raymond AO who gave an overview & cavalcade of the era of Australian Comics. Some of the iconic comic strips included Ginger Meggs which debuted in 1921. Bluey & Curly a beloved wartime comic strip from the 1940's together with Fatty Finn, Blondie & Dagwood ( Bumstead family), The Potts, Popeye ,Mandrake,The Phantom, The Shadow , Blinky Bill, Peanuts etc & many more offering cheeky humour, relatable characters and often at times a snapshot of suburban Australian life. Raymond spoke about many of the creators & artistic illustrators. Many members had fond memories of reading their favourite comic strips, when dad came home with the evening paper.

Affirmation was given to Raymond for a truly enjoyable & relatable session. 

Upcoming speakers

November : David Hunt author Girt & True Girt. (Unauthorised History of Australia)

December : Ros Taylor Memories of their magic trip to Russia.

February 2026: Katie Little Poulton revisiting funny stories of her infamous entertainment mum Jeanne Little.

March 2026: Nerida Jackson Community Wheels. 

Ian Green.

Guest Speakers