Evangelisation tale blurs danger and duty in Auca mission
A 1950s account recounts Nate Saint and Wah Went into the heart of the Auca country to evangelise, amid murders and cannibalism claims. Rachel Saint’s work is depicted amid contested views of missionary intrusion and religious zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Wallis
Me Alleas
Nate Saint
Wah
dlile-Auca
Weide
Wilherine
Rachel Saint
Tehull
Wycliffe i Taulas “Inc
Sime
New Guinea Offensives Highlight Australian War History
A review of David Dexter’s The New Guinea Offensives details Australian Army campaigns from Milne Bay to Salamaua and Nadzab, noting the grim jungle fighting, weather, and mosquitos. It praises Australian adaptability, while noting morale strains in Japanese forces and contributions of leaders like Blamey and MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne Bay
Owen Stanleys
Buna
Gona
Sanananda
Port Moresby
Adachi
Huon Peninsula
New Quinoa
MacArthur
Philippines
Salamaua
Nadzab
Lac
Alf
Finschafen
Sattelsberg
Markham
Ramu
Shaggy Ridge
Sio
Saldor
New Guinea
Sparrow Force
Timor
2/2nd Thulependant
Canberra
W. G. A. Landale
Palliers Hill
B. G. Dawes
Jivevaneng
Australian War Memorial
Makay
Herring
Marshest
Savige
Vasey
Wootton
Evans
Windeyer
Whitehead
Father
Chilton
Dougherty
Moten
Harmer
Blamey
Dexter
Chamberlin
Saidor
Rai
P.T
Portrait of Hillarys Antarctic Expedition Debut
Hillarys account of the 1958 New Zealand Antarctic expedition follows Sir Edmund Hillary and five men as they push tractors toward the South Pole. The narrative highlights their doggedness, frigid trials, and tense exchanges with committees, painting a portrait of polar exploration amid advancing aviation and radio tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillarys
New Zealand
Antarctic
South Pole
Hillery
Hillary
Firehire
Petra
Hilary
Sir Edmund Hillary
Hodder & Stougiton
Tim es Crossword Avrass Puzzled Clues See Page Two
Fragmented crossword clues mix across and down entries with mixed spellings and errors. Readable entries include Cuntereier Cesure Treated willy able and other garbled hints. solution instructions refer readers to page 2 for answers.
The Young Fanny Burney reviewed by Winifred Gerin
A period piece biography of Fanny Burney appears with charts of her family life and salon. It notes Burney’s era under George III and her brother’s round-the-world voyage with Captain Cook. The work draws scenes from Evelina and Burney’s circle, highlighting housework and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Burney
Winifred Gerin
Weill
George Iit
Captain Tames
Cook
Bup
Ktch
Newton
Dr. Burney
London
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Garrick
Sheridan
Boswell
Johnson
Burney
Books Published yesterday show wartime and literary shifts
Fensive by Davi Dexter opens the Army series volume VE covering April 1943 to postwar campaigns from Java to the Sepik River. Orr’s dismissal study at Tasmania’s University, and John O Grady moves away from the Weird Mob with No Kava for Johnny, a fresh tale by the popular writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Davi Dexter
Lag
Sita Java
Moon Peninsula
Ramu Vale Jey
Sepik River
Wewak
John O'Grady
Johnny
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David Dexter
Red
Tayuna
Ugton
Valley of Death
Maj.Gesu
T. J. Bell
W. D. Refshauge
A.T. J. Bell
K. Mackay
C. D. Tackson
M. A. M. Nicholls
Cpt Steege
R. Watch, & Geet
W.daun
A. Withington
N. Smith
F. Makin
Pic
G. A. Burns
Tasmania
Kaye Top Jahany
Verity Hewitt
FYY, Ltd
Jone
Civic Centre
Green Door Framing CO
Endeavour House
Captain Cook Crescent
Grifeith, Manuka
Agt
Howitt
Man
England
Evelina
Winifred Ginn
Thomas Nelson
Sony Lid
Orr
W. J. C Eddy
Sydney Sparks Orr
Uiversity of
Garamia
Teane
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