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Grant Tilly
Grant Leonard Ridgway Tilly (12 December 1937 – 10 April 2012) was a New Zealand stage, movie and television actor, set designer, teacher and artist. Life and career Grant Tilly was educated in Wellington, taking art at Wellington Technical College in the early 1950s. He then attended teachers college in Wellington and Dunedin, specialising in arts and crafts teaching. He was awarded an overseas bursary and studied children's drama in England during the early 1960s, learning from the best, Peter Slade and Brian Way. On his return to New Zealand he tutored drama with Nola Millar and later became a senior acting tutor at New Zealand Drama School. In 1976, Tilly helped establish Wellington's Circa Theatre, where he acted in a number of plays written by playwright Roger Hall, one of New Zealand's most successful playwrights. He designed the set for Hall's breakthrough hit, the public service satire ''Glide Time.'' Tilly is known for his acting role in the follow-up '' M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". The 2021 census recorded the population of Greater Sydney as 5,231,150, meaning the city is home to approximately 66% of the state's population. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2017. Nicknames of the city include the 'Emerald City' and the 'Harbour City'. Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Greater Sydney region for at least 30,000 years, and Aboriginal engravings and cultural sites are common throughout Greater Sydney. The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erua
Erua is a small town on the North Island Central Plateau in New Zealand. The town is located on New Zealand State Highway 4 immediately to the south of the town of National Park. The town is administered by the Ruapehu District Council and falls within the National Park Ward. It abuts the Erua Forest, a area managed by the Department of Conservation. The Erua Forest includes Tawa, Rimu, Miro and Totara trees. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage explains that ''Erua'' means "two", from the Māori word "rua" for "two" and the prefix "e" which is used for numbers between two and nine. Hunting is permitted in the Erua Forest. Pollen analysis was done on samples from the Erua Swamp. The area includes a singletrack bicycle trail. Erua is a rural settlement bordered by protected forestland and is used as a base for exploring the area. The state protected forest was established in 1930. See also * Mount Ruapehu *Erua railway station Erua was a station on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skin Deep (1978 Film)
Skin Deep may refer to: Film * ''Skin Deep'' (1922 film), a film by Lambert Hillyer * ''Skin Deep'' (1929 film), a film by Ray Enright * ''Skin Deep'' (1984 film), Australian film by Chris Langman and Mark Joffe * ''Skin Deep'' (1989 film), a film by Blake Edwards * ''Skin Deep'' (1995 film), a film by Midi Onodera * ''Skin Deep'' (2015 film), a film by Jonnie Leahy with Billie Rose Prichard Television episodes * "Skin Deep" (''General Hospital: Night Shift'') * "Skin Deep" (''Grimm'') * "Skin Deep" (''House'') * "Skin Deep" (''Law & Order'') * "Skin Deep" (''Once Upon a Time'') * "Skin Deep" (''The Outer Limits'') Music * ''Skin Deep'' (Louis Bellson album) (1955) ** "Skin Deep", a composition by Louie Bellson * ''Skin Deep'' (Buddy Guy album) (2008) * ''Skin Deep'' (Solé album) (1999) * "Skin Deep" (Cher song) * "Skin Deep" (The Stranglers song) * "Skin Deep", a song by Area-7 from '' Bitter & Twisted'' * "Skin Deep", a 1994 song by Guns n' Wankers from ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gone Up North For A While
''Gone Up North for a While'' is a 1972 New Zealand film directed by Paul Maunder. Synopsis Patricia Davis falls pregnant and goes against the advice of her family and unsympathetic welfare authorities by keeping her baby. This is followed by misery and hardship. Cast Reviews This film stirred up public debate for the Domestic Purposes Benefit for single mothers - "...is an important part of our screen history...". The film won the award for best drama and the arts at the 1973 Feltex Television Awards. It was shown at the 1974 Chicago International Film Festival The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual film festival held every fall. Founded in 1964 by Michael Kutza, it is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. Its logo is a stark, black and white close up of the comp .... References External links * {{Paul Maunder 1972 films 1970s New Zealand films 1970s English-language films Films set in New Zealand Films shot in New Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a group of cancers that starts in the kidney. Symptoms may include blood in the urine, lump in the abdomen, or back pain. Fever, weight loss, and tiredness may also occur. Complications can include spread to the lungs or brain. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell cancer (RCC), transitional cell cancer (TCC), and Wilms tumor. RCC makes up approximately 80% of kidney cancers, and TCC accounts for most of the rest. Risk factors for RCC and TCC include smoking, certain pain medications, previous bladder cancer, being overweight, high blood pressure, certain chemicals, and a family history. Risk factors for Wilms tumor include a family history and certain genetic disorders such as WAGR syndrome. Diagnosis maybe suspected based on symptoms, urine testing, and medical imaging. It is confirmed by tissue biopsy. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Kidney cancer newly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancerous tumor worldwide and is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related mortality among men. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra just below the bladder. It is located in the hypogastric region of the abdomen. To give an idea of where it is located, the bladder is superior to the prostate gland as shown in the image The rectum is posterior in perspective to the prostate gland and the ischial tuberosity of the pelvic bone is inferior. Only those who have male reproductive organs are able to get prostate cancer. Most prostate cancers are slow growing. Cancerous cells may spread to other areas of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. It may initially cause no symptoms. In later stages, symptoms include pain or difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, or pain in the pelvis or back. Benign prostatic hyperplasia may produce similar symptoms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wellington Theatre Awards
The Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai / Wellington Theatre Awards are the main theatre awards in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington established in 2015 after the previous awards sponsor ended their support. They are awarded annually. The previous awards were called the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards, established in 1992 and sponsored by law firm Chapman Tripp. 2022 awards Presented at a ceremony at the Hannah Playhouse on Sunday 11th December 2022. Funded by Wellington City Council, BATS Theatre, Taki Rua Productions, Circa Theatre and Playmarket. 2020 awards Because of the massive disruption and closure to performing arts in 2020 caused by COVID-19 the awards took a different approach with awards categories being: * Theatre Angels - people who've really helped out individuals and collectives, especially over lockdown and have been the spirit of the industry * Community Award Winners - with the following headings: Twenty Twenty Best Entrance, The Genuine Good Guy Award, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Member Of The Order Of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom#Modern honours, knight if male or dame (title), dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 New Year Honours (New Zealand)
The 1988 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. The awards celebrated the passing of 1987 and the beginning of 1988, and were announced on 31 December 1987. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour. Knight Bachelor * John Mokonuiarangi Bennett – of Havelock North. For services to education. * Ronald Alfred Brierley – of Wellington. For services to business management and the community. * Murray Gordon Halberg – of Waiheke Island. For services to sport and crippled children. * The Honourable (Mr Justice) James Peter Quilliam – of Wellington; judge of the High Court. File:Ron Brierley investiture (cropped).jpg, Ron Brierley File:Murray Halberg ONZ 2009 (cropped).jpg, Sir Murray Halberg Order of the Bath Companion (CB) ;Military division * Air Vice-Marshal Patr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savage Islands (film)
''Savage Islands'' (also known as ''Nate and Hayes'' in the United States) is a 1983 swashbuckling adventure film set in the South Pacific in the late 19th century. Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and filmed on location in Fiji and New Zealand, it starred Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe and Jenny Seagrove. It was one of several 1980s films designed to capitalize on the popularity of '' Indiana Jones'', but ''Savage Islands'' was a flop at the box office. Plot The film tells the story of missionary Nathaniel "Nate" Williamson, taken to an island mission with his fiancée Sophie. Their ship, the ''Rona'', is captained by the roguish William "Bully" Hayes, who also takes a liking to Sophie. When Sophie is kidnapped by slave trader Ben Pease, "Nate" teams with Hayes in order to find her. The two men enjoy a friendly rivalry for Sophie's affections, and she is to some extent torn between them, though committed to Nate. Cast * Tommy Lee Jones as Bully Hayes * Michael O'Keefe as Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race For The Yankee Zephyr
''Race for the Yankee Zephyr'' (also known as ''Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr'') is a 1981 action adventure film directed by David Hemmings and starring Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, George Peppard and Donald Pleasence. Plot Gibbie Gibson (Donald Pleasence) has discovered a World War II-era plane wreck in the mountains of New Zealand. When his discovery gets around town, Gibson, his daughter Sally (Lesley Ann Warren), and his lodger Barney Whitaker (Ken Wahl) find trouble from a group of treasure hunters led by a Mister Theo Brown (George Peppard), who are intent on finding the cache of money they believe is on the wreck. Cast Barney Whitaker (Ken Wahl) — A hunter who owns a helicopter and lives with Gibbie Gibson. He is the nemesis of Theo Brown who kidnaps Gibbie and Barney eventually falls in love with Gibbie's daughter Sally Carson. Sally Carson (Lesley Ann Warren) — A receptionist who is the daughter of Gibbie Carson. She is caught up between the war betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roof Rattling
A roof ( : roofs or rooves) is the top covering of a building A building, or edifice, is an enclosed structure with a roof and walls standing more or less permanently in one place, such as a house or factory (although there's also portable buildings). Buildings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and fu ..., including all materials and constructions necessary to support it on the walls of the building or on uprights, providing protection against rain, snow, sunlight, extremes of temperature, and wind. A roof is part of the building envelope. The characteristics of a roof are dependent upon the purpose of the building that it covers, the available roofing materials and the local traditions of construction and wider concepts of architectural design and practice, and may also be governed by local or national legislation. In most countries, a roof protects primarily against rain. A verandah may be roofed with material that protects against sunlight but admits the other eleme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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