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Barry Charles never stops By Phil Jarratt
Barry in the FJ hotseat.
Picture: ROB MACCOLL
Kandanga seems like a long way to go to take a picture of a bloke sitting on a car seat, but then it’s a special seat and a very special bloke. It seems even further when Siri and the GPS fail us and photographer Rob Maccoll and I travel the scenic route for an extra half hour before a narrow, winding track leads us into the magical maze of shacks, sheds, and, well, piles of junk that is home to Tony Two Kids, who has been production manager for Barry Charles for longer than either of them care to remember. If you don’t know who Barry Charles is, here’s a primer from a couple of years back: “In case you just got here or you’ve been under a rock for the past 45 years, Barry Charles is a rock god in Noosa. He’s the leader of the tribe, mentor to many, once the young muso cruising around naked on the outer bays, the man with the golden tonsils, the guy who put the country into soul and soul into our part of the country. He’s a man who loves life with a passion and his passion for making beautiful music has been bringing love and light into the lives of local audiences for almost half a century. Continued page 4
Noosa’s diamond At the heart of the hinterland is a school which has educated generations of families in Noosa, and in 2023 it’s marking a diamond anniversary. Noosa District State High School will celebrate its 60 year anniversary during the week of the 25 May, based on the official opening date in 1963.
“The school has a long and celebrated history for our community,“ staff member Cathy Smith said. “In 1963, we began as the district school for the large community from Federal down to Coolum, including Kin Kin, Pomona, Cooran and Eumundi. However, our catchment area is now servicing a more localised community. “We continue to hold student values of
respect, responsibility and active learning, leading our students to become thoughtful citizens in our community.“ To celebrate the week, there’s a number of activities planned, including community reunion events on Tuesday 23 May. There will be a principal’s tour of the Cooroy Campus for past and present staff, students and community members from 3-4pm. Plus a Reunion Over the Decades at Your
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Mates – Hinterland Bowlspub from 4-6pm. Bring your friends and family reflect on your time at Noosa District SHS. If anyone in the wider community would like to join the school to celebrate the 60th anniversary community reunion events on Tuesday afternoon 23 May, contact the school by emailing ndshs@noosadistrictshs.eq.edu. au or calling 5472 2222. Continued page 5
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