Group Convenor/co-ordinator for 31 years, Christine Lewis, appears here with her father, the late JOHN HANSBERRY. John spearheaded the marketing campaign for the opening of Roselands in 1965 after he left the position of Sales Manager of Radio 2UE. He spoke to John Laws on talkback radio every day about "What's on at Roselands". Did you know that Kamahl launched his career at Roselands. Other crowd drawing appearances included Gina Lolobrigida (seen below with John Hansberry at Roselands), Robert Vaughan, Omar Shariff, Princess Soraya, The Village People, The entire Ballet of Shanghai, Rock stars galore, Miss Universe parades right down to local talent shows. John Hansberry created 'a home away from home' for shoppers. He believed that "a Centre should be more than just a place to spend money, after all people can do that anywhere." The Community Groups were his idea.

ANDREW McFARLANE signs an autograph for VIP member SARAH STARK.

Mrs Hannah Harris tries on the official 'copy' collection of Queen Elizabeth II crowns.

Left: A VIP member, Len Stewart,, proudly displays his WWII medals to friends. Len was responsible for stopping a Bank robbery in the 1990's. He successfully tackled the thieves as they ran from the Commonwealth Bank, Roselands.

JAN BEATTIE wins the fancy dress at VIP's tour to Seaview Resort, and takes a gallop of honor around the room.

2005 Group photo of Christine Lewis and VIP Committee members.