Following Lisa Johnstone's outbursts to Balson Oldfield tried to cover his tracks by assuming the identity of one Helena Neuemann... but got caught out. Balson continued to play along with his game by responding and seeing how far he would go before letting Oldfield know that he knew he was sending the email. They suddenly stopped coming.
The non-existent baby - Oldfield's attempt to trap Balson for defamation:
From: Helena Neumann [mailto:helenaneumann@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, 23 December 2000 10:03
To: gwb@gwb.com.au
Subject:
Dear Scott,
Always entertained by your website !
Some gossip that may entertain your other readers - David Oldfield is going to become a father, and the mother of his baby refuses to marry him (or have anything to do with him)
Helena
Oldfield's red herring again... Lisa's baby (she was not pregnant):
From: Helena Neumann [mailto:helenaneumann@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2001 3:51
To: gwb@gwb.com.au
Subject: Max Oldfield
You won't get any goss from the "inner circle" regarding this. Oldfield has sold the rights to the story to one of the gossip mags about Baby Making 3. Oldfield has warned everyone who knows to keep their mouth shut and that he will find out if anyone says anything. His mother copped a screaming tirade from Oldfield because she told one of her friends. I feel so sorry for that lovely old lady, she was just proud that the prick was finally giving her a grandchild.
Lisa wears very loose clothes and rarely leaves their house. She resigned from her job in January. I was there in late Feb and he screamed and swore at her for eating extra food and said "Do you want the whole f*&^ing world to know you're having a baby"
If you want to know all the gossip, try calling David's mother on 9948 7829 and tell her that David told you the news and you are ringing through with your congratulations. She will tell you everything (unintentionally) If I tell you anymore they will know it is me.
Regards, Helena
Audie 'Jacka' Oldfield (named by his father I might add) has grown so much since early February. David says he can't see it, but I think he must be at least 30% bigger.
Will take more photos and email them to you guys when the digital camera is uploading (am having trouble with the USB port)
David is thoroughly enjoying being a Dad (he says "oh hi Mummy" when he gets home and spends the rest of the time talking to Audie) Every night he sings these silly songs in a cooing voice and Audie goes crazy and wriggles about. We bought a blue silk nappy for him on the internet a few weeks ago and it finally turned up. It is so cute, I can't wait to put it on him.
Anyway I hope this finds you all well and that you will be at our Inaugural Dinner on the 11th April.
Lisa xx
The media were welcome to cover the event - New Idea, for example, had a photographer there:
From: Helena Neumann [mailto:helenaneumann@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 19 April 2001 9:48
To: gwb@gwb.com.au
Subject: RE: The RING !!!!!
Madam already suspects me as the 'mole' and told me as much last night on the phone in a temper tantrum and swearing that would rival if not better Oldfield. Oldfield has since phoned to apologise and said that she is increasingly "emotional, paranoid and irrational" as she nears the end of the pregnancy.
I am unsure if Peter and I should attend the engagement party on Saturday after the carry-on last night. Oldfield sent a letter to every guest (on parliamentry letter head) this week to tell them:
a) not to disclose the venue
b) bring photo ID to gain entry to the base
c) not to bring camera equipment - photographs will be issued after the event
and taken by an official photographer
d) a list of present ideas
Do you know David Ettridge ? He has brokered 'the deal' with the media.
cheers, Helena