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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
3
A harsh appraisal of Colonel Vernon Hinchley’s The Defectors. The reviewer questions Hinchley’s insider claims and preferred accounts of defectors like Philby Penkovsky Gouzenko and Petrov. It notes contradictions with Wynne and the Philby narrative and suggests the book lacks depth and solid documentation.
A detailed review of Frank Hoar's EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE by Frans Bros Ltd. The author traces European architectural history from Greek and Roman styles to modern works, with predictions about underground living. It praises depth of factor analysis, notes gaps in contemporary critique, and considers Australia’s contrasts. The book is well designed with pen and ink sketches and photos though some images distract from text.
Kenneth Tynan’s new volume combines theatre reviews and essays into a vivid portrait of mid twentieth century life. It showcases his compact expressiveness sharp epigrams and fearless judgments on performers plays and broader cultural issues.
Henri de Lubac reviews the controversial figure Teilhard de Chardin, tracing his effort to integrate science and Christian faith. The study argues Teilhard’s orthodoxy remains intact while noting tensions with scholasticism and modern science. It praises the biography style and translation quality.
Edmund Wilson's Age dims bower bird haul A Prelude is reviewed as a self indulgent, fragmentary memoir built from a notebook begun in 1914. The critic notes dull passages, sporadic reminiscences, and a writer’s notebook feel with some wit that fades with age, predicting limited future publication beyond this volume.
A Canberra education department advert promotes seasonal reading. It highlights The High Country by Craig McGregor presented with Helmut Katcher photos, The Book of the Gun by Harold L. Peterson, Art and Civilisation by Bernard Myers, Jane's Fighting Ships by R. V W. B. Blackman, Between Woodhill and Tor by Barbara York Main, and A Guide to Native Australian Plants by A. M. Blomberg. Availability listed at Garema Place and Canberra City with telephone numbers.
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