A distant echo by Ian McFarlane in Hong Kong
A British agent recalls a past Israeli involvement as his plane lands in Hong Kong. He reunites with a former lover now an Israeli intelligence operative and a deadly pursuit unfolds from Jerusalem to Sha Tin. The narrative threads through espionage, betrayals, and a high stakes cover story amid the Suez crisis aftermath.
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Hong Kong
Jerusalem
Middle East
Luk Kwok
Wanchai
Susie Wong
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Kowloon
New Territories
Star Ferries
London
Tel Aviv
Israel
Amici
Simon
Sha Tin
South China Sea
Sha Tin Railway Station
New York
Lantau Isand
Sarah
Lantau Island
Antarctic midwinter celebrates unity as Wilkes base marks 1960
A long, vivid account of midwinter at Wilkes Base Antarctica detailing the annual celebration on June 21 1960. It describes multinational cooperation among ANARE members and other stations with radio links, a seven course dinner, toasts to queen and US president, skits, films, singing, games, and playful antics.
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Canton
China
London
Polar
Antarctica
Canberra
A.n.alr.e. Club
Lem’ Macey
Sydney
Heard Island
Scott
Shackleton
Wilkes Base
Mirny
Dumont D'Urville
Showa
McMurdo
Scott Base
West Antarctica
Mawson
Davis
Macquarie Island
Bombe Antaretique
Jim Smith
Jim Harrop
USA
Windmill
Wilkies
Ap. Dees
Uskics
Seasons Change Like Time by Margo Townsend
A reflective piece notes winter rain and fading summer, with the speaker and a friend enduring cold weather yet finding continuity in their bond as time moves through the year. The author Margo Townsend frames memory and consistency against shifting seasons.
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