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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1970
Page
7
A critical review of Maslyn Williams The Land in Between argues the work offers a one sided view of Cambodia. It praises Williams writing yet condemns his biased portrayal and perceived disdain for Cambodian culture and politics.
A brisk critical take on The Love Machine noting its controversial blend of sex violence and satire. It lauds Susann's sharp American English and show business milieu while faulting some of the sensational plot and characters led by Robin Stone the ambitious TV mogul who uses love as a weapon. The review highlights Amanda and Maggie as key women and summarizes the novel’s scandalous arc from modeling glamour to tragedy and possible romance.
Two children's science titles reviewed for Frederick Warne. Animals and Birds in Folklore presents short tales from Europe India Nigeria about crabs, lemurs and birds with vivid animations. A Star in the Sea follows Stella the starfish from a tidal pool through life cycles and peril, illustrated by Symeon Kimin.
A critical review notes April Hersey’s biography The Wayside Chapel and Ted Noffs’ own account. It traces Noffs from Western roots to Kings Cross, examining his sociology rooted ministry, drug addiction insights, and clashes with traditional churches.
A critical appraisal of How Young They Died, tracing World War I’s carnage in Flanders and the Western Front through Jim Hilton’s soldiering and romance. The piece notes Cloete’s firsthand knowledge, meticulous detail, and autobiographical echoes, while acknowledging a distant central hero.
Margaret Lord's A Decorator's World part text book part autobiography traces her 1930s start at Swinburne Art School Melbourne to London design firms and postwar opportunities. The book surveys modern design influences from Morris to Wright, praises Canberra designer Fred Ward, and offers broad insights for students and traveling designers.
Ninon Phillips’s Koalas collection establishes her as a leading Australian animal illustrator with fine pen and wash work and colour plates, text on koalas, European occupation, near extinction, and preservation measures. Allan Sterp’s Colonial Life in South Australia surveys 1855 to 1900 through photographs, showing work, play, ceremonies, and inventions like the electric tramcar, as part of a social history. Wine Australia by the Australian Wine Award offers a concise handbook on grapes, regions, and methods. Westward To Laughter by Colin MacInnes reinterprets Britain’s colonial history and slavery through a modern narrative. Also advertised are the Daily Express Motor Show Review 1969 with 150 cars.
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