• 1995

    As this goes to the printer, we learn the Federal Government has made its decision on the recommendations made to it by the farcical wine inquiry. Little has changed after all the expenditure, wasted effort and time. None of the commissioners seemed able to comprehend the plot and like most such appointees to all such Read More   |  

  • 1994

    One of my memories of college life at university after the war was the emergence of the new growth each spring on the oak tree, situated within sight of studies in three of the residential halls. This was a reminder that the year was racing to a close and that examinations would be very soon Read More   |  

  • 1993

    The Newsletter this year could not be composed without making reference to the Federal Government’s Sales Tax fiasco,and the effect that this further example of Govemmental incompetence has had on wines in the industry. The confusion and delay created a dilemma for the whole industry from Grape growers to Producers and wine wholesale and retail Read More   |