Life+As+a+Stringer+Press+Release


 * Press Release For Immediate Releas **


 * Claire Lupton (standing at left of photo) **
 * Back row: L to R. Jenny Birch, Jennie Smith, Elizabeth McFadden, Judy Ridgeway, Helen Swinbourne, Rosemary Akesson, Lyn Ryan, Mike Warren, Leona Cairns and Brenda Christie **
 * Front row: L to R. Jenny Johnston, Davina Hewes, Brian Cairns, Lilias Warren and Wilma Billings **

Members of U3A Sapphire Coast were recently entertained by Claire Lupton’s lively talk about her life’s work in media, including her work in television with CBC in Toronto and ABC Sydney newsroom. Claire who as a young woman was considered “too sweet” to be a journalist became Australia's first female news camera operator. Claire also spent several years in Papua New Guinea where she became a “stringer”, which is news industry jargon for a casual cameraman. On her return to Australia, Claire continued as a stringer in Albury and also conducted a weekly session on ABC radio. In 1971 Claire moved to Bega where she continues to work as a stringer, and then was employed as a journalist for the Bega District News. Join U3A and enjoy interesting and informative talks scheduled for this term, covering topics such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cycling for Beginners, local history or join the dynamic Taboo Topics discussion group. For all enquiries phone Pat on 6495 4345, visit your local library or look online at http://u3asapphire.wikispaces.com
 * Life as a “Stringer” **

Elle Millsteed **Contact:** eloise.millsteed@gmail.com Publicity Officer or phone on 6495 9755 U3A Sapphire Coast