Parson on the Track: The Anglican Brotherhood in Outback Australia
A book review of Ivan Southall’s Parson on the Track. It surveys the Anglican Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd at the turn of the century, noting its dedication and sacrifice, the colorful men involved, and the blend of biography with history. The critique praises readability and insight while warning the narrative leans toward anecdotal journalism and sentimentality at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Southall
Southall
Brotherhood
G.C.P. Parson
Lansdowne Press
Coexistence Plus by Christopher Mayhew
Christopher Mayhew M P argues that the Cold War should ease through common sense from leaders on both sides of the Iron Curtain. He cites surprising freedom of speech in Russia and boredom with ideological lines as reasons to bridge gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Mayhew
M.P
Mayhew
Rodley
The World of Roses by Bertram Park
Bertram Parks The World of Roses is praised as a beautifully produced guide with 230 colour plates of roses and examples from famous gardens. The book covers origin, varieties, miniature vases, and practical selection tips, using common Australian catalogue names and alphabetical variety details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram Park
Golden Walk
Chartwell
Canberra
Organised Crime in America review by L. W.
A detailed critique of Gus Tyler's Organised Crime in America from the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union with emphasis on how crime in the US stems from economic forces and cultural factors rather than foreign origins. It notes Kefauver's foreword and cites sections on the underworld and the Mafia, including Wyatt Earp and Dannemora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gus Tyler
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Estes Kefauver
Sicily
H. C. Owen
Wyatt Earp
Dannemora' Penitentiary
L.W
University of Michigan
Ure Smith
Excess of chance and joined in crossword clues
Clues include Female sheep (4 6) and Joined (6) with entries like 9. Flower (5) 10. Makeshot (5) 11. Born (3) 9 Gems (6) Born (3) 22. Employers (5) 23. Apart (5) 25 2 Expired (4) 26. Stupefy (4). For solution 7ee is (6).
Children’s Christmas Books Showcased in Store Pickouts
Our children’s department highlights a selection of good books chosen for Christmas. The display features seasonal favorites and new titles likely to appeal to young readers and gift buyers.
Steinbeck Looks at America in Travels with Charley
The review discusses John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley in Search of America, noting its journalistic travel style, episodic structure, and echoes of his earlier works. It contrasts his mature voice with past themes, mentions The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, and cites Hemingway influence and questions of literary integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinbeck
Charley
America
New York
Oklahoma
California
Midwest
Mac
Doc
Sauk Centre
Johnny Garcia
Cannery Row
Hemingway
Papa Hemingway
Makin
New Orleans
M.D
Chaley
John Steinbeck
Heinemann
Gifts for readers with art and garden books on offer
A selection of art and design books suitable as gifts including THE SCULPTURE OF Sastero and SCULPTURE OF CLASSICAL GREECE from 57/9, Phaidon colour plates on Bott Celli Cezanne T. French Impressionists Van Gogh Velasquez at 46/- each, The Sources of Modern Art (£10), Georgina Masson Italian Gardens (5/14/6), English Pottery and Porcelain (5q 15/10/6). More titles available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sastero
Egypt
Greece
Acanthus
Phaidon
Bott
Celli
Cezanne
van Gogh
Velasquez
Jean Casson
Emile Langue
Nikolaus Perssner
Georgina Masson
George Savage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brotherhood of the Outback
Ross Campbell
Australia
N.S.W
Durgoison
Petunia
H. E. Bates
Carol Barker
Achilles the Donkey
Green Square
Kingston
TechnomMmper
the Australasian Pub, Co
Anthology of
Boston
Paul Hamblyn
Verity Hewitt Pty. Ltd
Garema Arcade
Civic
Garema Place
Canberra City
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