
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.
Born on September 8, 1930 in Rockhampton, Queensland
Known to everyone as Kate or Aunty Katie, Katie was one of 4 siblings (Jimmy, Helen and Athena). Wife of Minas ‘Mick’ Venardos (from Karavas Kythera). Mother to Angelo, Manuel and Feorentza.
Mick and Katie lived together in Blackall, Nambour, Brisbane where they owned the Rialto Theatre at West End before moving to Sydney. At 73 years of age Katie moved to the Gold Coast where she lived until her final move to Opal Cardinal Freeman Nursing Home at Ashfield.
On September 28, 2022 there will be a Funeral for Katie in Sydney followed by a Burial the next day at Pinnaroo Cemetery, Brisbane.
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