
Simon Townsend: Pioneer of Australian Children's Television
A tribute to Simon Townsend, creator of Wonder World, celebrating his contributions to Australian children’s television and his lasting legacy.
SPALDING
(née CERCHI), Beverley Anne
8 Nov 1940 - 16 Feb 2025
Story-teller, writer, playwright, cosmetician. Daughter of C.V. (‘Jim’) Cerchi (horse trainer) & Nellie Tankard (both dec).
Adored sister of Merle, Ron (dec), Dorothy (dec), Val, Jeanette (dec), Kay (dec), Jim, Rae (dec), Vivienne, Mick, Lynne, Bobby (dec) and Billy.
Beloved aunt to 36 nephews & nieces. Wife & ‘best mate’ of Ivan Spalding (jockey, dec).
Most beloved
mother of Dean.
Adored mother-in-law to Kate & grandmother ('Nana') to Merri, Emily & Elisabeth.
All with broken hearts save for the consolation that Beverley is restored by God to a place of peace & Edenic beauty—the two things she sought throughout her life for all she blessed with her love, hospitality & care. Life-long best friend of Prof Fawzia Aboobaker of Mauritius.
Lover of Australia’s endangered Snow Gums.
For 47 years a resident & gardener in Macedon. Died peacefully at ‘Lyrebird’, Drouin.
For details, see tjscottandson.com.au.
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