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Athletes, News Articles, World Champions

Olympian Ron Clarke passes, aged 78

June 17, 2015 FranzTheMovie Leave a comment

Olympian Ron Clarke during his last public interview at his home on June 12th, 2015 (Photo: Shaun Herbertson)

Five days ago we were interviewing one of Australia's Athletics' … Continue Reading ››

News Articles, Olympic Games, Project News

Olympic Games Historian, author and journalist, Harry Gordon, dies aged 89

January 22, 2015 FranzTheMovie Leave a comment

Harry Gordon signs copies of his most recent book "From Athens With Pride". (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty Images)

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing … Continue Reading ››

Olympic Games

London 2012 Olympics official song by MUSE released online – what do you think?

June 28, 2012 FranzTheMovie 1 Comment

Earlier today British rock band MUSE officially released their track "Survive" - which also happens to be the official song of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Being a fan of another Brit rock group - Queen - I really like it, and kudos to London for going with such a different kind of song to represent … Continue Reading ››

1956, Anniversary, Athletes, News Articles, Olympic Games

Article: Frankston’s “Terrible Twins” together again

December 2, 2010 FranzTheMovie Leave a comment

Pictured L-R: Olympians Marg Woodlock-McLean and Lois Jackman at the official black tie dinner for the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Olympics at Crown Casino. Photo by Sally McLean.

Pictured L-R: Olympians Marg Woodlock-McLean and Lois Jackman at the official black tie dinner for the … Continue Reading ››

1956, Anniversary, Athletes, News Articles, Olympic Games

Article: 50th Anniversary Celebrations at the ‘G

November 30, 2010 FranzTheMovie 1 Comment

Pictured L-R: Olympians Ron Clarke with Bob Joyce, Marg Woodlock-McLean and David Boykett at the ’56 Returns to the ‘G Celebrations at the MCG on Sunday. Photo by Sally McLean.

Pictured L-R: Olympians Ron Clarke with Bob Joyce, Marg Woodlock-McLean and David Boykett at the … Continue Reading ››

1956, Anniversary, Athletes, Olympic Games

50th Anniversary of 1956 Olympics @ MCG

November 25, 2010 FranzTheMovie 8 Comments

Things suddenly got busy on the 1956 Olympics front, with the 50th Anniversary celebrations taking place in Melbourne during November 2006. A lot of press coverage ensued, some of which we have included here, as well as a lot of footage taken by our crew of the re-enactment of elements of the Opening & Closing … Continue Reading ››