Blogs in January 1970

The Fatal Shore 1st January 1970

An incredible look at the history of this erstwhile penal colonly, well written and rivetting

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Eucalyptus 1st January 1970

On a remote estate in New South Wales a man named Holland promises his daughter Ellen’s hand in marriage to whomever can correctly name the hundreds of species of eucalyptus tree that he has planted on his land. Ellen...

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Follow the Money 1st January 1970

When beautiful young women kiss you on the cheek you know you’re over the hill, but I didn’t really feel like that. As Wesley said, I still had the moves.’ Cliff Hardy may still have the moves but he’s...

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Benang 1st January 1970

A powerful and triumphant novel concerned with the reclaiming of personal and cultural history. The narrator sets out to trace his connection to family and country through the minefield of post colonial Aboriginal history. This writer has the scope...

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In a Sunburned Country 1st January 1970

Bryson travels around Australia, seeking the key to the uniquely Australian character. Bryson on form he comes upon critters, local characters, the history of the “discovery” … areal incentive to pack your bags and explore this beautiful part of...

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