David John Ellery

Canberra

Canberra Times comment writer, history buff, bibliophile, husband, dog lover, runner, bush-walker, camper-vanner, and general car nut. All views are my own.

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Articles

Donald shares his passion

2 months ago | condobolinargus.com.au | David John Ellery

By David ElleryLike many of his peers Donald Wright, a Trundle farmer whose family has been in agribusiness in the Central West of NSW for the best part of a century, rarely throws anything away. A trained mechanic, he inherited a love of vintage farm equipment from his grandfather and father and is an expert in breathing the relics of a bygone era back to life. His passion – hobby is hardly the word – is not without its risks however.
Carmel Kelly to embark on a great adventure

2 months ago | condobolinargus.com.au | David John Ellery

By David ElleryTrundle’s 15-year-old Carmel Kelly, a member of the NSW Regional Youth Orchestra, is about to embark on the greatest adventure of her life. On June 29 she and 55 other members of the orchestra, who come from all parts of country NSW, will depart Sydney for a 15-day European tour which will see them perform at historic venues in Salzburg, Wachau, Vienna, and Berlin and as part of the prestigious six day Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival.
Help get Trundle's aspiring musician to Europe

2 months ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | David John Ellery

By DAVID ELLERYTrundle's 15-year-old Carmel Kelly, a member of the NSW Regional Youth Orchestra, is about to embark on the greatest adventure of her life. On 29 June she and 55 other members of the orchestra, who come from all parts of country NSW, will depart Sydney for a 15-day European tour which will see them perform at historic venues in Salzburg, Wachau, Vienna, and Berlin and as part of the prestigious six day Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival.
Help send Trundle's aspiring musician to Europe

Mar 6, 2025 | parkeschampionpost.com.au | David John Ellery

By DAVID ELLERYTrundle's 15-year-old Carmel Kelly, a member of the NSW Regional Youth Orchestra, is about to embark on the greatest adventure of her life. On 29 June she and 55 other members of the orchestra, who come from all parts of country NSW, will depart Sydney for a 15-day European tour which will see them perform at historic venues in Salzburg, Wachau, Vienna, and Berlin and as part of the prestigious six day Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival.
Breathing the machinery relics of a bygone era back to life

Mar 6, 2025 | theland.com.au | David John Ellery

Donald Wright - local farmer, one of the event founders and vintage machinery collector. Picture by David Ellery. Like many of his peers Donald Wright, a Trundle farmer whose family has been in agribusiness in Central Western NSW for the best part of a century, rarely throws anything away.
Let's not cancel Captain Cook: what history tells us of the great navigator

Jan 19, 2025 | canberratimes.com.au | David John Ellery

His memorials have been the focus of Australia Day protests in recent years but Captain James Cook's life and death show he was no xenophobe, writes DAVID ELLERY. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Let's not cancel Captain Cook: what history tells us of the great navigator

Jan 19, 2025 | illawarramercury.com.au | David John Ellery

His memorials have been the focus of Australia Day protests in recent years but Captain James Cook's life and death show he was no xenophobe, writes DAVID ELLERY. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Let's not cancel Captain Cook: what history tells us of the great navigator

Jan 19, 2025 | newcastleherald.com.au | David John Ellery

His memorials have been the focus of Australia Day protests in recent years but Captain James Cook's life and death show he was no xenophobe, writes DAVID ELLERY. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Let's not cancel Captain Cook: what history tells us of the great navigator

Jan 19, 2025 | theadvocate.com.au | David John Ellery

His memorials have been the focus of Australia Day protests in recent years but Captain James Cook's life and death show he was no xenophobe, writes DAVID ELLERY. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hundreds support Trundle pink ribbon event

Oct 30, 2024 | parkeschampionpost.com.au | David John Ellery

By DAVID ELLERYWhile Trundle is best known for its Abba Festival, Carolyn Keep, a local business woman and cancer survivor, has spent the last nine years growing a companion event that is on track to have raised well over $200,000 for the Cancer Council by the middle of the decade. That’s an amazing achievement for what is essentially a one woman show bolstered by a small band of dedicated and enthusiastic local volunteers.