Translating the Bible and the New American Bible
The review weighs the New American Bible and New English Bible against the King James Version and the Revised Standard Version. It notes NAB's accuracy and modern idiom with some loss of poetic cadence, and contrasts passages where NAB shines with others where AV or RSV offer stronger expressions.
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Bede
Moffatt
Koos
NAB
Jesus
Thomas Nelson and Sons
RSV
On Stage and Off Margaret Rutherford Autobiography
Margaret Rutherford’s autobiography recounts a life split between stage and offstage performance. She recalls clashes with critics, West End triumphs, Noel Coward’s tailored lines, and her shift from straight actress to character roles amid aging, vanity, and moments of melancholy.
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Margaret Rutherford
Julie
Margaret
West End
Rex Harrison
Noel Coward
Charles
Madame Arcali
London
Bernhardt
Duse
Ellen Terry
Who
Yale
Book of the Year Awards Longtime Passing noted
The Children's Book Council of Australia praised Longtime Passing by Desha Brinsmead with vivid evocation of Lantern Country life, highlighting its authentic feel, strong family bonds, and gentle humor. Windmill at Agpie Creek by Tobel Mattingly is commended for its simple vivid farm life and Tim's brave arc. Hughie by David Martin examines color and cultural tension, showing cross cultural friendship beyond prejudice.
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Teddy
Truelance
Longtime
Victor G. Ann
Agpie Creek
Tobel Mattingly
Gavin Rowe
Broekfallyrtoan Press
Mattingly
Clare
Wall
Tim
Best Books Award Notes Fewer Entries This Year
Judges praise overall quality in fiction and non fiction while noting fewer entries and a trend toward historical themes. Two titles receive commendation despite no award, Minnie by Annette Macarthur-Onslow for illustrations and production, Warm Weather by Christabel Mattingly for its handling of family topics for 7 to 9 year olds.
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Minnie
Annette Macarthur-Onslow
Christabel Mattingly
Best children's books of 1971 rise in Australian output
Six judges from the Children's Book Council of Australia name a shortlist of notable titles among 72 children's books published in 1971. Highlights include Roy Bulcock's No Wider Land set in southeast Queensland, Margaret Paice's The Morning Glory about a girl on a Queensland station, Nance Donkin's Johnny Neptune and Shape of Three by Lilith Norman, Ivan Southall's Josh, Paul Buddee's Escape of the Fenians, Elyne Mitchell's Light Horse to Damascus, and Seeming tensions in Sydney era stories.
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Children’s Book Council of Australia
Shield
Brisbane
Roy Bulcock
Queensland
Caloundra
Bribie Island
Bulcock
Collins
Margaret Paice
Sherril
Nance Donkin
Sydney
Johnny Neptune
Angus and Robertson
Hawkesbury
Johnny
Lilith Norman
Shane
Ivan Southall
Josh
Southall
Sadie Stevenson
Clara
Paul Buddee
Longman
Western Australia
Damascus
Hutchinson
Elyne Mitchell
Harry Chauvel
Dick Osborne
Canberra poetry contest winners announced at Book Week event
The Silver Quill Competition drew 52 entries across seven divisions with awards of a pen and a $5 book token. Rosemary Dobson will present prizes at the Children’s Book Week Exhibition opening on July 10. Judges praised many entries for fresh insight and high standards, noting some weak verse but strong promise in junior sections.
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Canberra
Children’s Book Council
Rosemary Dobson
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