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No 195 : September 9, 1970

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Heap Big Acting

The Edmund Campion College Players' presentation of "Pocahontas"–the stirring play about an Indian maid (Pocahontas) and one of the first English adventurers (Captain John Smith) to reach American shores-was photographed in final rehearsal by our cameras. Some of the other pupils of the school paid for admission to this performance and the money was donated to the I.H.C.

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The big chief was played by Bernard Bottrill.

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Starring role of Pocahontas was taken by Gary Platten.

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Appreciative audience applauds at final curtain.

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Dramatic moment as Pocahontas brings food to the captive Captain Smith, played by Paul McHugh.

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High quality production required little of prompt Matthew Bottrill.

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Make-up is skilfully applied by Mrs Lorna Kennedy to John Newton.

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The three squaws are Todd Donovan, Peter Candy and John Newton.

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Indian braves surround prisoner Smith.

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Peter Alley-watch holder,.scenery painter and sound effects man.

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