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Podcast: STAGES with Peter Eyers
Episode: ‘The World Must be Bigger Than An Avenue’ - Entertainment Legend; Julie Anthony
Description: Julie Moncrieff Anthony (nee Lush) was born on a farm at Galga, South Australia. The population of the location was 15 and by necessity cultivated a vivid imagination in young Julie and a talent to amuse.Â
She began singing in her teens with a local band, an engagement instigated by her enthusiastic father. In 1970 Julie won an amateur television talent quest which led to regular appearances on Ernie Sigley’s Adelaide Tonight. She moved to Sydney, making television appearances and performing on the club and cabaret circuit, eventually extending her music-making to international tours.
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