Summary The Postman: The postman is Tom Kruse who for many years had the mail run on the Birdsville Track. Tom starred in the 60's documentary Back of Beyond and became a hero - not only to the recipients of his mail and provisions but also to the wider movie-going public. Tom is now in his 80's and wanted to make one more trip down the track to meet old mates and collect spare parts for his beloved Leyland Badger. The film is a tribute to one of Australia's true pioneers, inter-cut with the early footage, we meet many of the participants in the original film and see what changes life has brought them in the intervening three decades. The story is narrated by Tom's mate Dave Burge, who accompanies him on the trip from Adelaide to Birdsville. PLUS: Rivka's Flock: Rivka is a woman with a passionate obsession for knitting. She's harnessed the energy of fellow knitters around the country and between them they've created over 7,000 beautiful jumpers for Melbourne's homeless and refugee communities. She says she believes in the original meaning of charity - a gift of love.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 9, 1996
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary The Postman: The postman is Tom Kruse who for many years had the mail run on the Birdsville Track. Tom starred in the 60's documentary Back of Beyond and became a hero - not only to the recipients of his mail and provisions but also to the wider movie-going public. Tom is now in his 80's and wanted to make one more trip down the track to meet old mates and collect spare parts for his beloved Leyland Badger. The film is a tribute to one of Australia's true pioneers, inter-cut with the early footage, we meet many of the participants in the original film and see what changes life has brought them in the intervening three decades. The story is narrated by Tom's mate Dave Burge, who accompanies him on the trip from Adelaide to Birdsville. PLUS: Rivka's Flock: Rivka is a woman with a passionate obsession for knitting. She's harnessed the energy of fellow knitters around the country and between them they've created over 7,000 beautiful jumpers for Melbourne's homeless and refugee communities. She says she believes in the original meaning of charity - a gift of love.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Jul 9, 1996
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
