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VALE: Judy Wheeler, New Edition
14th June 2010
Fremantle Press extends its condolences to Judy’s family. Judy, and her husband Jamie Simpson, owned New Edition Bookshop in Fremantle for many years, and Judy championed the works of Western Australian writers through the shop and through her radio program at Curtin University.
Judy’s association with Fremantle Press was highly valued. She was one of the earliest bookstore owners to recognise the genius of the first Indigenous Miles Franklin Award Winner, Kim Scott, and his novel Benang.
On her watch, New Edition Bookshop became the sponsor of the T.A.G. Hungerford Award, an arrangement that continues to this day. Judy will be missed by all who knew her for her discernment, good taste and enthusiasm for Western Australia literature.
For more information please contact Claire Miller, cmiller@fremantlepress.com.au
From the Catalogue
Outdoor Reading in Freo
The National Year of Reading is about turning Australia into a nation of readers. Fremantle City Library invites you the launch of the National Year of Reading 2012 at their Outdoor Reading Room.
Indulge your love of reading this Valentine’s Day with a morning tea and talks by Susanna Juliano author of Fremantle Italians and Andrew Relph, author of Not Drowning, Reading
When: 10am, 14 February 2012
Where: Outdoor Reading Room, Kings Square, Fremantle
RSVP by 7 Feb: 08 9432 9766 or frelib@fremantle.wa.gov.au
