Ginger Meggs is 90 today!

Who remembers the comic strip of Ginger Meggs?  I'm sure many do.  Even Maestro remembers reading some old comics; "Yes, he was very arrogant!"

Ginger started his life in 1921, in the Sydney Sun before being relocated to the Sunday Telegraph in 1951.  He's the 12 year old Aussie larrikin who had a healthy disrespect for authority.

In 1982, a movie was released featuring Paul Daniel and Gary McDonald.  I actually don't recall ever seeing it before, but after watching this small part remembered the satire about a young lad dealing with the tougher side of society.




I have better memories of seeing a film based on the musical "The Girl from Moonooloo" with Jacki Weaver.  This was set in the 1930s, where Jacki's character ends broadcasting Ginger Meggs on a radio show.  If you ever come across a recording of this, it's well worth the viewing. In fact, I'd take the children to see this musical if it ever came back to the stage in Melbourne!