In 2004 Philip Myers, film maker, and friend Jillian Barlett as director embarked on a project to make a film about Sydney Bus Museum, where the Leyland now resides. The Museum's home, the old Tempe tram sheds, was under threat of sale to developers. A spirited political campaign was undertaken: twelve double deckers blockaded Macquarie Street city, thousands of letters to MPs were signed by ordinary citizens, and the day was won.
Philip and Jillian's film had its premiere at an inner city cinema, the Dendy at Newtown, with invited guests arriving by TD4 and AEC Regent. En route, in King Street Newtown, this remarkable shot was taken quite by chance by a professional photographer (Paul Santelmann), who just happened to be there.
The movie (28mins) is available on DVD with nearly 1 1/2 hours of extras, for $39.95 post paid from the museum shop: info@sydneybusmuseum.com
The scene in King St outside the cinema was almost worthy of Oscars night...
photos by Philip Myers
