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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1976
Page
2
A fragmented OCR summary traces ancient Olympics from Western Greece through mythic sites at Olympia. It notes venues, sacred rites, and spectator provisions, contrasting ancient fair play with evolving crowd support and later depictions in pottery and literature.
A fragmented antiquarian note surveys modern Olympics history and key figures, mentioning Athens 1946 revival, Crowle at Wo tn ROO, Edwin H Black of Australia as early double gold medalist and later events around Montreal 1972, with scattered names and details on organizers and participants.
A review of a stage work titled The Chrivelin Brothers by Bend Mair and Barry Oakley, opening next Monday in Canberra. The critique praises the production’s rare combination of stagecraft and acting, noting the strong directorial and performance elements, while assessing the writing and performances as among the best in the country.
A sprawling critique of a year’s science fiction collection. It flags Wendling and LeGuin’s works, notes stories by Pohl and Heinlein, and highlights themes like time travel, interdimensional portals, and alien encounters. The reviewer praises fresh voices, warns against overlong in-jokes, and cites notable tales and authors shaping the field.
The piece discusses calls for administrative reform and efficiency in government, referencing McKinsey findings and committees chaired by Sir Henry Bland. It notes concerns about bureaucratic excess and suggests standard procedures to restore effectiveness, citing limited resources and the impact on governance.
The piece questions Australia Council outcomes amid funding 8.4 percent allocation, rising administrative costs, and external investigations. It notes publishers’ increased output in Australian fiction, poetry, and drama, higher average print runs, shifts toward scientific works, and a total Australian book market valued around 47 million in 1973, contrasting non Australian sales. It highlights skepticism about corporate efficiency and the measure of success as accessibility and quality of published work.
A critical notice reviews A. J. P. Taylor's The Letters of Lloyd George and Frances Stevenson 1913–41. The reviewer faults the book for dull, fragmented content, poor editing, and a bland portrayal of Lloyd George, while acknowledging frequent passages from early life letters and the authorship’s ambition to illuminate political context.
A critical review of John Kenneth Galbraith and Milton Friedman on Keynesian and monetarist theory. The piece surveys Keeiger's verse and Bracken’s analysis, noting the work’s prewar and postwar context, emphasis on money growth, and questions about the lasting impact of monetarist critique on American universities and policy.
A fragmented travelogue review sketches a young narrator and his sister Eri as they journey through Europe and beyond. It reflects on language, culture, and human connection, praising cross cultural understanding while noting the varied travel experiences and a birth of empathy. The piece references authors Frey Lindé and Noreen Shelley, exploring themes of learning, growth, and discovery.
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