The Right Thing by Hal Porter in Ballahoo country
A sprawling Western Victorian study of the Ogilvie clan at Erradale. Matriarch Mrs Ogilvie wields rigid, eighteenth-century class values while sons and grandsons collide with modern realities. Gavin and Emma observe from outside, exposing a house of like shadows and unspoken pain. The book probes appearance versus reality and the costs of inflexible codes.
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Ogilvies
Erradale
Red
Victoria
Ballahoo
Frradale
Ogilvie
Aya
Alex
Gavin
Fiona
Angus
Alastair
Emma
Abe
Tme
Oth
Porter
Frma
Pauline
Alastar
Maureen O'Connell
Fiyira
Maureen
Mra Ogilvie
Divira
Angi
Hull
Journey to Katmandu and the overlander mystery
A review of Marnham's travel book about Western youths trekking to Asia, especially Katmandu, reflecting on motives beyond conquest and commerce. It contrasts ancient pilgrimage routes with modern wanderers seeking purpose, questioning why the road east attracts deserters and students alike. The piece notes the author’s credible experience and musing tone while pondering future travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auichen
Fone Star
Sahib
Peace Corps
Istanbul
Orient
Katmandu
Marnham
Delhi
India
Wandervogel
Xtate
Isaac Watts Divine Songs in the Juvenile Library
A 1715 1740 edition overview of Isaac Watts Divine Songs with introduction by JM P Bayne. Discusses Watts as hymnographer, 18th century reception, influences from Blake and Carroll, and enduring appeal for children. Notes on content, themes, and Romanticism context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Watts
JM. P. Bayne
Ovgart “University
Iease Watts
Childen
William Blake
Lewis Caroll
Dickens
Housman
The Singing Voice by Rushmore and Schiers reviews
A critique of Rushmore and Schiers books on voice and singing art. Rushmore surveys voice theory and career patterns with broad prose and illustrations while Schiers concentrates on vocal function and interpretation for singers, offering insights for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Robert Rushmore
Rushmore
Massachusetts
Sussex
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Hal Porter
Righy
Brian Palfrey
Anna
Erradaie
Kalmandu
Khyber Pass
Europe
Himalayas
Alexander the Macedon
Queen Victoria
Phelps Phelps
Phelps
Gulhane
Smething
Ant of
Australia
Alps
Semmer
Canberra Theatre
Cirle Square
Canberra
Justice J. A. Kerr
OMG
Spencer
Gordon Reid
Abyell
AMA
Bpigeimen
J. H. Wootten
Individ Bbe
Owford
JP. O'Gorman
Mir Youl
Lewis Carroll
Watt
Anthony Storr
Helen Bradley
Singing Voice
Hamish Hamilton
the Singer
Aksel Schiers
W. J. Hoffmann
James Joyce
Dublin
John McCormack
Caruso
Aksel Schiotz
Schiotz
Agai
Gerald Moore
Terpendus
Insects
Lansdowne Press
Australian Nature Library
Densey Clyne
Harry Franca
Berard D’abrera
John Child
John Currey
Ansrais
Sakes Cake
Iene Botanic Gardens
Echo
Tsaro Ana
Avmrala
Australian Capital Territory
BOC Mus
Northern Territory
Gove Peninsula
Act
Department of the Interior
Civic Square
Weston Creek
Batt
Alian Government Publishing Service
Boot Caste
London
Cire Mal
Interioe
P.O. Box
Cana ‘City
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