Solomon's wisdom on Australia’s government and parliament
A political writer reviews Solomon's book Australia’s Government and Parliament by David Solomon. The critic notes measured analysis, limited novelty, and calls for stronger executive restraint. comments on funding of campaigns and legislative reform while questioning the cover design. The piece emphasizes the book's sober tone and scholarly approach.
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Australia
David Solomon
Nelson
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Solomon
Aly Mrether
Perles
Holden Bry Bentham
Tropical Gothic in a Pacific Setting Review
A critical examination of Nick Joaquín’s Tropical Gothic, edited by Wilding and published by Queensland University Press. The reviewer notes Joaquin’s atmospheric prose, the twofold narrative device, and mixed balance between style and substance, praising The Order of Melchizedek while finding much of the collection overwrought and dense.
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Nick Joaquir
Mucheet Wilding
Queensland University Press
Bobby
Candido
Joaquin
Order of
Melhuzedek
Australian Book Week called a pseudo event and prophesied spectacle
The fragment argues Australian Book Week is a pseudo event created by press releases and public relations. It cites Daniel Boursih and Geoffrey Blaine, likening launching a non existent ship to media hype. The piece questions reality versus reporting and notes organizers prophesy timing to generate coverage.
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Daniel Boursih
Finard
Frofemor
Geoffrey Blaine
Ivol
Dean King
Bobby Riggs
Boorstinagg
Mysterious Pseudo Event Around Book Week Hype
A media driven pseudo event surrounds Australia Book Week with promises of new grants to writers and a national council plan. Press releases describe a symbolic launch by figures like Peter and Michael Nicholson, with posters and imaginary inventions linked to Channel Two sketches.
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Literature Board
London
Australia
Peter and
Michael Nicholson
Channel Two
Asher Joel
Sydney Opera House
Opera House
Sydney Horton
Sir Asher
Boorstin
The Gold of the Gods by Freddy von Daniken Explored
The article reviews von Daniken new book The Gold of the Gods, detailing claims of ancient advanced beings, a vast South American tunnel system, and a cave library. It notes Der Spiegel investigators questioned his sources, Morice credibility doubts, and ongoing scientific critique while highlighting public fascination and widespread book sales.
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Earth
von Daniher
South America
Vor
Danthen
der Spiegel
von Danihen
Hime von Daniken
Jur Morice
Flungary
Morice
Bac
Guayaquil
von Daliken
Germany
von Vaniken
Teller
Encounter 1
von Bunken
Guar
Thelow
Berlin Technical University
Archaeologiat
von Daniken
Looking For A Wave youth novel review by J M Cooper
A critical look at Looking For A Wave by J M Cooper Badley Head 140pp 5 50 The narrative follows a youth attempting to escape society and critiques youths problems including money unmarried mothers and pregnancy risks The reviewer notes strong message delivery but points to uneven character depth and pacing while praising the author David Eldridge as a relatable voice despite some sensational scenes
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Cooper
Mekism University
Griers
Lin
J. M. Cooper
Badley Head
Cutting Up Land in 1970 Wins Victorian Prize
J M Powell won first prize in the Victorian Bi Centenary Literary Competition for The Public Lands of Australia Fetix. The study details land seizure and of Victoria, exposing the life of small selectors, the dummy schemes, financiers, and squatter practices. Maurice Dunlevy calls it engaging for general readers and professional historians alike.
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J. M. Powell
Public Lands of Australia
Powell
Maurice Dunlevy
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