Peter Harries (Ph.D)
Entertainment Host, Professional Guest Speaker, Business Proprietor,
Poet, Musician and Raconteur.
Condensed Resume:
Employment:
Dowerin: Odd-jobs and message-boy (1942-45).
Pinjarra: Family farmlet: fruit, eggs, cream & rabbit seller (1946-50).
Newspaper delivery boy (1947-50)
Office Boy Elder Smith and Co., Ltd., (Nov-Dec 1950).
Trainee Junior Clerk W.A.Government.Railways (Jan-May 1951).
Waroona: Ledger-keeper National Bank (1951-1953);
“HARRIES” Waroona: With parents’ business. General Agents for Elder Smith and Co., Ltd., BMC (Morris, MG, Wolseley, Riley cars), Dennis Power Saws, National Mutual Life Assurance, Commercial Union Insurance, A.H. McDonald milking machines, Land Agents etc., (1954-55).
Assistant film projectionist, Allan Jones Pictures (1951-53).
Builder’s labourer (March-June 1954).
Elder Smith & Co. Ltd., stock and station agent (1954-55).
Dance-band drummer and solo entertainer with accordion (1952-1956).
Member C.M.F., and National Serviceman (1952-56).
Perth: Sunday Times ‘Boy-Friday’ and casual sports writer (1956).
Sydney: AWA export clerk (1956-57). Night shift short-order cook at Kings Cross’ famous Hasty Tasty Café; barman; chauffeur; car-wash attendant; hotel entertainer & casual gigolo (1956-59). Sydney Morning Herald Advtg. A/c’s – 2 IC Service Agents’ Section (1957-58).Sydney Mirror and Truth, casual sports writer (1957-58).Racing Car Pit Crew: Frank Walter’s ‘So-Cal’ Sp. Bathurst (1957-58).
Pinjarra: “HARRIES” Pinjarra: Partnership with parents. General Agents for Wesfarmers, Kleenheat Gas, BP fuel and oils, BMC (Morris, MG, Wolseley, Riley cars), National Mutual Life Assurance, Commercial Bank, A.H. McDonald milking machines, Stihl chain-saws. General Electric products, Westinghouse TVs. Etc., (1959-65). Licensed Real Estate Agent (1960-current) Licensed General Auctioneer (1960-95). Valuator for Probates (1962-65). Commissioner for Declarations (1963-) Premier Hotel beer-garden band leader (1958-59).
Mandurah: Santoy Ballroom band leader (1960-64).
Perth: Punch and Judy Puppeteer; ‘Shiralee’ Folk Lounge entrepreneur/performer (1965-68); D’G Records (1965-84); Hole-In-The Wall Theatre performer (1965); recording and floor-show artist (1965-08).
Original Channel 9 on-air personality (1965-75). Showcase ’67; Indian Travel Documentary for TV (1969).
Original Scratch’n’Match Instant Lotteries presenter TV/Press (1982-83).
Military Service:
Joined 10 West Australian Mounted Infantry (Citizens Military Forces) March 1952, National Service 1954.
Vietnam Concert Parties Dual official Australian Forces Overseas Fund producer, compere and performer; (1968 & 1971). Honorary Minstrel 2 SAS Squadron Reunions (1972-94).
Long Tan Day Concert Producer/Compere Official Australian Government sponsored Royal Perth Yacht Club 2006.
50th Anniversary SAS Concert Producer/Compere, Campbell Barracks September 2007.
Holder of: Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal
Australian Military Service Medal
Australian National Service Medal
Collector of Militaria.
Charitable Works:
Telethon & Appealathon: Long time on-camera entertainer/supporter of (1968-98);
National Heart Foundation: Interstate Lecture Tours (1982-83); Educational recording (1984); TV Video (1987).
Australia Day Concerts: Producer/Compere, Perry Lakes and Perth Esplanade (1982-86);
UNICEF Children’s Xmas Parties: Compere (1982-85).
Carols by Candlelight (1987-95); Compere Subiaco Lions.
Asbestos Diseases Research, Rotary, Lions, Apex, Probus: Voluntary entertainer for these and many other charitable bodies.
Entertainment Host: Nanking Chinese Theatre Restaurant (1966-68); La Tenda Cabaret Restaurant (1969-70 & 1988-90); Galaxy Night Club (1971) Sea Crest Cabaret Restaurant (1971); Contacio Motor Hotel (1971-72); Mulberry Farm on Swan (1991-92); Kabaret Klub at The Floreat Hotel (1993). Cruise Ship Entertainer (1994 & 2006).
Countless Professional Personal Appearances over past 42 years:
Business Activities:
“Harries” Pinjarra Real Estate: Partner(1960-1980)
Peter Harries Real Estate Subiaco Village and Pinjarra, Principal (1980-86).
Roy Weston Real Estate Midland Licensee (1986-90).
Theatre Restaurant, Night Club Owner: Entertainment producer and performer: Knight Klub (1972-1988); Kabana Klub (Civic Theatre) (1975-76); Lindy’s Kabaret Klub (1977- K 78).
Knightlife Employment Agency: Principal (1972-88).
Peter’s Auctions:Co-owner/Auctioneer (1973-74).
Bullseye Steak House Restaurant owner/operator: (1974-80).
Documentary Film Producer and Presenter: Including television film of the first of my own three open-heart by-pass operations (triple bypass June 1981; quintuple April 1988; triple December 1998).
Kids Kautionary Klassics: Currently writing and illustrating instructional and entertaining children’s books.
K KLUB KARS 2008: Owner/Operator Limousine Company:
Academic:
Pinjarra State School – Junior Certificate in English, History, Mathematics I, Geography, Art, Manual Woodwork Hygiene and Physiology (1950).
Certificate of Television Studio Techniques- Gore Hill Technical College Sydney 1957.
Double Major B.A. Degree with Distinction - History and Anthropology. (1995-97);
Shooting and production of educational videos in and on India for Curtin University of Technology (1997)
Honours Degree Social Sciences – Dissertation: Frontier and Section: The So-called Battle of Pinjarra (1998).
Ph.D. Social Sciences (History) Curtin University. Thesis: From Local Live Production Houses to Relay Stations – A History of Commercial Television in Perth W.A. (1958-90), (2006).
Other Interests:
Member Freemasons Mandurah Lodge No: 262 (1964-)
Member Freemasons Lodge of Emulation No: 360 (2003-)
Member Freemasons St. John Sportsmens’ Lodge No:1 (2006-)
Worshipful Master Lodge of Sportsmen (2007-)
Member Freemasons Lodge Italia (2008)
Member Freemasons Chapter Corcucopia (2008-)
Member Freemasons Rose Croix (2008)
Life Member W.A. Freemason’s Club (2005) Vice-President (2007)
Member Bush Poets Society
Member Scarboro Surf Lifesaving Club (1993-)
Member RSSLA - formerly the RSL (Returned Servicemen’s League) (1996-)
Member Royal Australian Armoured Corps Association.
Member National Servicemens Association
1968 Toyota Utility
1969 Alfa Romeo ‘Spider’ Roadster
1973 Jaguar ‘E’ Type V12 Roadster
1982 Statesman Honeymoon De Ville De Luxe Stretch (restored hearse) K KLUB 4
1984 Jaguar XJ6 Sedan K KLUB 3
1996 Ford LTD Stretch Limousine K KLUB 2
1998 Ford Fairlane Ghia Sedan
2001 Lexus LS 430 Sedan K KLUB 5
2006 Ford Fairlane Ghia Sedan K KLUB 1
NORTHAM 6 MONTHS
DOWERIN 2 YRS
PERTH - THE JESTER 3 YRS
NORTHAM 4 YRS - NANNIE HARRIES
DOWERIN - NANCY & JAKE 5 YRS
WITH MUM AND DAD 1940
MUM JAKE NANCY - 6 YRS
FANCY DRESS BALL - DOWERIN 8 YRS
PINJARRA - 10 YEARS
PINJARRA - 11 YEARS
PINJARRA - REV. WHENT - 12 YEARS
PINJARRA - 12 YEARS
13 YEARS
PINJARRA - HUNTING STUART TARTAN - 13 YEARS
ST. PETER'S VIC. PARK - DAD, NANNIE, MUM, NANCY - 14 YEARS
HAWAIIAN NIGHT WAROONA DANCE - 16 YEARS
MELBOURNE PHOTOGRAPHERS AT WAROONA, PETER FOX STUDIOS - 17 YEARS
LUNA PARK, MELBOURNE - 18 YEARS
LUNA PARK - 18 YEARS
WAROONA DANCE - 18 YEARS
SWANBOURNE - 19 YEARS
COTTESLOE CIVIC CENTRE - PATTI WYATT - 20 YEARS
CLUB MOCAMBO. DUNCAN CAMPBELL'S 21ST - ALMOST 20 YEARS
NANCY, DAVE, PATTI WYATT, DEANNA MURRAY - MY 21ST BIRTHDAY
DAVID NATHAN, SYDNEY - 21 YEARS
BATHURST CAR RACES - 21 YEARS
CHEQUERS NIGHT CLUB, SYDNEY. DEANNA - 22 YEARS
PERTH, SGIO DANCE. PATTI - 23 YEARS
MANDURAH (9 STONE 7 LBS) 23 YEARS
EMBASSY BALLROOM, PATRICIA MAY LANYON - 24 YEARS
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, VICTORIA PARK. PATRICIA MAY HARRIES - 24 YEARS
PINJARRA. FIRST BEARD - 25 YEARS
MOSMAN PARK WEDDING - 26 YEARS
SYDNEY - 26 YEARS
MANDURAH RSL HALL. MASONIC LADIES NIGHT - 27 YEARS
PINJARRA. MIKE MARTIN (LEFT) - 28 YEARS
PINJARRA - 28 YEARS
PINJARRA - 29 YEARS
PERTH - 29 YEARS
CHANNEL NINE, PERTH - 30 YEARS
CHANNEL NINE, PERTH - 30 YEARS
CHANNEL NINE, PERTH. JEFF NEWMAN - 30 YEARS.
CHANNEL NINERS CLUB - 31 YEARS
CHANNEL NINERS CLUB - 31 YEARS
PETER PICCINI, VERONICA OVERTON, ALAN GRAHAM, RON BLASKETT & GERRY GEE
PATRICIA MAY - 31 YEARS
JEFF NEWMAN, ALAN GRAHAM, PAT NEWMAN (TO BE)
EDDIE TOWNSEND, VERONICA OVERTON, KEITH BALES - 31 YEARS
PATRICIA MAY , PAT & JEFF NEWMAN - 31 YEARS
NANKING CHINESE THEATRE RESTAURANT, BELMONT
NOTE! DESIGNER STUBBLE - 32 YEARS
32 YEARS
BON MAGUIRE - 32 YEARS
32 YEARS
SHOWCASE, CHANNEL 0, MELBOURNE - 32 YEARS
BARRACUDA NIGHT CLUB - 32 YEARS
CHANNEL NINE, TV WEEK STAR PIN-UP - 33 YEARS
KELLY GREEN - 35 YEARS
FIREBASE BETH, VIETNAM - 35 YEARS
PERTH KNIGHT KLUB NIGHT CLUB - 38 YEARS
43 YEARS
1ST OPEN HEART BY-PASS OPERATION - 45 YEARS
CANBERRA - 46 YEARS
47 YEARS
KNIGHT KLUB THEATRE RESTAURANT WITH PETER PICCINI - 48 YEARS
50 YEARS
58 YEARS
NUKU HIVA (PACIFIC OCEAN) PATRICIA MAY - 58 YEARS
ADELAIDE 25TH SAS REUNION - 59 YEARS
CHIANG MAI EXPRESS, THAILAND - 61 YEARS
PETER HARRIES (B.A.) AND WIFE PATRICIA WITH SONS PETER AND JAMIE, 1997
65 YEARS
THE NEWMANS - 66 YEARS
Ph.D, CURTIN UNIVERSITY - 70 YEARS
GREAT GRANDSON TYSON JAMES MARSHALL HARRIES
1/2 WORLD CRUISE - 71 YEARS
ANZAC DAY 2008
MY WONDERFUL WIFE PATRICIA MAY HARRIES
"The Wind Beneath My Wings"
