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SLIM DUSTY CENTRE |
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Just as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson took the Australian bush to the world so too did Slim Dusty. |
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During his 60 years on the road entertaining Australians everywhere, Slim Dusty took the culture of the Australian bush to ordinary people through his unique style of Country Music. |
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Slim Dusty dreamt of a centre where the memorabilia collected all over Australia during his long and illustrious career could be shown, and where visitors would be involved in an interactive journey through the heart and soul of Australia. |
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To build the Slim Dusty Centre, we need your help. |
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Fittingly, The Slim Dusty Centre will be built in Kempsey, NSW, Slim’s home town. |
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Your tax deductible donations, big or small, will make Slim’s dream a reality. |
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The centre will also develop scholarships to assist young talented musical artists to obtain the best possible start to their country music careers. |
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To make your tax deductible donation call the Slim Dusty Foundation on:
1800 18 SLIM
1800 18 7546 or Click here |
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| The Slim Dusty Centre project is an exciting initiative, which will be a fitting tribute to celebrate and commemorate Australian Icon and Country Music legend, Slim Dusty AO MBE, in his birthplace of Kempsey, New South Wales. The Slim Dusty Centre will be a world class centre, of national significance, depicting the life and achievements of Slim and the way in which his music has reflected the changing face of Australia. The first stage of the Slim Dusty Centre will be an exciting and innovative museum, café/dining area and museum shop. In November 2005, the Honourable Tony Kelly, MLC, Minister for Lands, made the exciting announcement of the new site for the Slim Dusty Centre, being 12.08 hectares of Crown Land on the Pacific Highway at South Kempsey. |
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| This site has been enhanced by an additional 5 acres of land secured by the Foundation in January 2007, to provide optimum highway frontage and increased exposure for the Centre. Currently, the project has entered a very exciting phase. The new design on the fresh site has developed into an inspiring creation, that in itself, will become a National Icon. |
| From here, it is a relatively short journey to the famous Pub With No Beer at Taylor 's Arm, and as a package, these destinations will create an inspiring and fulfilling tourist experience. |
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his wife Joy McKean OAM, and their family, have always been steadfast in their commitment
to the project, both personally and financially, with Slim being
intimately involved throughout the planning and approval process,
until his sad passing on the 19th of September, 2003, which
ultimately deeply affected the entire country, with waves of
condolences from throughout the nation and indeed, the world. |
“Joy and I look forward to the eventual opening
of a venture that will showcase not just my music and my
life, but the role that Australian Country Music has played
in the culture of the North Coast of NSW, and indeed, Australia.
“It is my hope and ambition that this centre will show the
integration of Country Music and the different facets of
life in this country; also that it will assist young artists
and musicians in their studies and careers.
“I believe too, that it will be of great benefit to the town
of Kempsey and the district of the Macleay Valley.” |
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Slim
Dusty AO MBE - January 2003 |
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Joy McKean OAM
Songwriter & Performer |
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“Establishment of the Slim Dusty
Centre will be a fulfillment of a long held, though
distant, dream. Slim and I have always wanted a
home for the memorabilia of a lifetime spent on
the road throughout the length and breadth of a
country we both love. We have always hoped, too,
for every person who hears our music to understand
the real Australia , and the Australians whose
lives we have tried to put into song. Hopefully,
the Slim Dusty Centre will provide an insight into
this Australia of ours; will be a centre of pride
to the Macleay Valley; will be a living example
of everything that makes this nation unique to
the world. A huge wish, but one that I believe
we can accomplish.” “I see it as a friendly celebration
of Slim’s long career, his wonderful music
and how our songs have constantly reflected the
changing face of urban and outback Australia. I
also see it as something embodying Slim’s
special, personal feelings for the Macleay Valley.” |
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Chair Slim Dusty Foundation |
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