Civilian internees of Japanese in Manila detailed
Elia Lucas's book recounts Isla and Gill Corfield's internment in Manila from 1942 to 1945, with thousands of civilians including women and children captured by Japanese forces across China and Southeast Asia. The narrative covers harsh camp conditions, limited relief, and eventual Allied liberation after a chaotic period of abandonment and retaking by MacArthur’s troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Lucas
Isla
Gill Corfield
Manila
China
South East Asia
Speedy Rele
MacArthur
Sit
Comandant
Kenichi
Trnh
Writers World by Maurice Dumlevy on finishing a book
The writer compares finishing a book to Virginia Woolf’s triumphs and notes the lack of glory in ghost writing. He observes other authors like Forster, Flaubert, Conrad, and Dostoevsky, naming their feelings, then confesses relief at meeting publisher deadlines while haunted by guilt for diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Woolf
Forster
Flaubert
Conrad
Lord
Dostoevsky
Nome
Lorsis
Khan
Christopher Columbus
Snd
St Ceorge
Pneland
St Andrew
Irekind
Smit
The Ghost Writer Faces Freedom and Leisure After Enslavement Ends
A writer reflects on guilt for missed deadlines as freedom beckons. He grapples with leisure, music, and unread shelves, wondering how to use time and endure true liberty. He cites Aristotle and Conrad to ponder the value of pages versus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristotle
Himell
Conrad
Jurgen Jurgensson
Iceland
Vanished Fleets review recaps Tasmanian sea legends
Alan Villiers is praised for Vanished Fleets a rich slice of maritime history linking Tasmania Van Diemen's Land to explorers convicts sealers and whalers The review traces 1815 James Kelly's coast voyage the Essex tragedy and the era's grim convict life noting Villiers writing style and its lively if muddled collection of sea tales and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
van Diemen’s Land
Alan Villiers
The Golden Gate Review Notes Maclean Thriller
A chaotic review of Alistair Maclean’s The Golden Gate condemns its over slick plotting and overused tropes yet acknowledges high stakes and a vivid wartime tone. The critic laments clichés and polished prose overshadowing tension, while noting memorable characters like April Wednesday and a high-speed chase through San Francisco.
Flags Through The Ages And Across The World Review
Dr Whiner Souths Flags Through The Ages And Across The World surveys flags and banners from ancient to modern times. It details symbolism, origins, and usages with full colour and black and white illustrations and a glossary. The reviewer notes strengths and gaps including neglect of Parham Cathedral armorial bearings and Eureka flag history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiner South
McGrawth Book Company
Pfonard Ward
Stara
Washington
Smith
Durham
America
Aceon Pamving
Federation
Australian Farmers Under Stress in Prosperity and Recession
Warwick Bracken reviews a scholarly work by Roger G Mauldon and Henry P Schapper from the University of Western Australia on Australian farming amid prosperity and recession. The analysis notes shifts in global and national economies since 1970, the role of the Industries Assistance Commission, and the influence of key economists like Paul Samuelson and Max Corden on policy and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger G. Mauldon
Henry P. Schapper
University of Western Australia
Stuart
Morris
ANU
Australia
Mauldon
Schapper
Max Corden
Melbourne University
Nuffield
Oxford University
Corden
IAC
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Boeks
Ishi
Mane von Siderui
Bonair
Enhans
Corhields
Shanghai
Celia Focus
Leo Couper
Yap
Richardson
Philippines
Viany Bona Verre
HM Ios
Inpertiche
Terveet
Dhreatl
Manikandy
Tiger of
Singapore
Nanashit
Ching Arid
Tpmns
Bos Bunos
US Tih Airborne Division
Stow
Lorotien
Exenise Hanks
Cull Cartel
Ena
Miather Ito
Deke
Pandey
Cela Likws
BIG Book Bulletin
Dcctorus
Jon Barassi
KJ Simplandarte
South Eestern Australia
Atock
Zeeland
Len Evans Limited
Tock
Non Edwards
Paul Hamlyn
Edgell & Birds Eye
Agatha Christie
Colin Forbes
Colin A Hughes
Europa
Newsagency Loak Centre
Northbourne Ave
Canberra City
Collins Book Depot
Woden Plaza
Woden, A.C.T
Graeme F. Gow
Stephen Suenate
Collins Book Depot Pty. Ltd
Woden, Agt
Snakes of
Lizards of
Posicode
Writers’ World
Maurice Dumlevy
Diniss
Mahler
Sibelius
Schubert
Meysel
Beethoven
Brahms, Dvorak, Movart, Mendelssohn, Tchaikinsky
Uve
Commonwealth of Australia
Feee
Clyde
Equator
Villiers
Hobart
Larsen
Antarctic
James Kelly
the Cat & Fiddle Press
Harry Black
Port Arthur
Macquarie Harbour
Gilbert
Britain
Hoban
King Island
Bass Strait
England
Graveyard Island
Grapiny
Maclean
Hollywood
Bronson
Revson
Special Branch
Redford
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Suc
United States
the Golden Gate
Alistair Maclean
Collings
Hope Hewitt
Europe
Mavier
Boston
Branson
Navarone
Opa
Elf Maclean
London Sunday
Venison
Tony
Baai
Wlan
Flag Reserveli Centre
Winchester
Massachusetts
Charlemagne
Genghis
Athors and
Dr Mauldon
The
Industries Assistance Commission
Paul Samuelson
Daia
Samuelson
Keith Hancock
Robert Wallace
McGraw- Hill
Warwick Bracken
Lawtons
Clapy
Garden Way
Northbewrns Avenue
Comber
Erotica
David Hamilton
Alain Robbe- Grillet
Collins
Sappho
Patricia Rappost
Deiren
Wengcher
Wuhan
Pobing
Wambecor
Dalton's
Fookshom
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