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and he became acclaimed throughout
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During his last years Brian worked to fulfill his dream of publishing a book of his Bonsai Art. Aided by
Photographer and Television Producer Patricia Matsoukas Ziemer and, another Bonsai expert, Quentin Valentine, he worked while ill to publish his Bonsai book, featuring his rare native Australian
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Brain was also a gifted painter; again featuring
Australian Native Forests and water scenes, a few of these signed paintings are photographed in his (2013) book, and in art collections around Melbourne.
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bonsai and ceramic scenes, called "Miniature trees with imagination
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Holmesglen College of Tafe Employer Award for "Best Overall Apprentice" in 1991.
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Sampson played in many positions during his time at
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332:He joined
262:Bill Page,
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305:ruckman,
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132:1967â1969
117:1959â1966
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967:St Kilda
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