Cowboy economy versus space economy in conservation debate
A Canberra Times excerpt reviews an Australian book on conservation that contrasts Kenneth Boulding’s cowboy economy with a spacers economy. It discusses resource limits, soil erosion, and the need for sustainable policy, noting mixed editor views and the urge to educate the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Boulding
Earth
United States
Endiem
Australia
McMahon
America
Paul Ehrlich
Canberra Times
Ehrlich
Penguin
Outcast Letter Praises Australian Novel The Outcasts of Foolgarats
A reader applauds Frank Hardy for The Outcasts of Foolgarats praising its raw, Australian voice and condemning censorship efforts. He remarks on publishing delays, backlash from critics, and the book’s defiant stance amid opposition from funders and booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hardy
Allara Publishing Pty Lab
Fouligarah
Gift Week Slogan Sparks Debate On Book Value
A discussion of the Australian Book Week slogan Make the Most of Gift Books probes whether gift volumes boost sales. The piece cites Dr Peter Mand noting recipients often prefer serious, heavyweight works, limiting overseas appeal for coffee-table titles. It highlights Michael Cannon’s study of Victorian Australia and immigrant experiences as a contrasting gift option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL & Noble
Christeas
Pitt
Peter Mand
Hin
Vibeo
Isayers
Michael Cannon
Fingland
Australia
Australian books in the gift market items and notices
A fragmented review surveys Australian books in gift markets, praising some titles for vivid historical detail while critiquing others as promotional and overly illustrated. It highlights works like The Land That Waited and Australia A History and Horizons, noting design, price changes, and the diverse Belt of titles alongside warnings about suitability for general readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austrae
Max Harris
Alison Fortes
Transfield
Int Lys
Hong Kong
S& A
Australis
Captain Moonlitt Bushranger
Andrew George Scott known as Captain Moonlight was an Australian bushranger. Born in 1842, his life spanned until 1880 when jailed for murder. The record outlines his adventurous, deceptive career and his brief time with Garibaldi’s fighters before joining an armed gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew George Scott
Captain Moonlight
Uirth Vicarage
Baseinghurst
London
Italy
Garibaldi
Freedom
Bill
The Man on the Headland by Kylie Tennant examined
A literary critique of The Man on the Headland, a fragmentary work linked to Laurieton and Diamond Head. The piece compares Ernie and the headland's symbolism with a generation’s bond to land, noting lyrical warmth and reminiscence over strict scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kylie Teapant
Lyo Tsi
Lauriston
New Board
Ernie
Diamond Head
Sts Inckinaes Society
Lost Haven
Laurieton
Rodd
Kylie Tennant
Joan Wright
Miss Tennantese
Dimondead
Darwin in paperback and the Captain Moonlight tale
A flawed but intriguing memoir of the Darwin in paperback edition with 48 colour plates. It traces Keppel or Scott later life, his move to Australia, and the Captain Moonlight criminal spree culminating in a jail sentence and escape. The review notes shaky early research but promises a more detailed later account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavern Sete
Australia
Cannon
Sydney
Cimnon
Svolt
California
America
Scott
Melbourne
Inessate
Wax
Weaih
Pentridge
Ned Kelly
Fang
Jerilderie
Havers
Wagga
Albury
Captain Moonlight
Wimleyer
Marcus Clarke
Sicnil
Ny Pontriige
Tewigh
Euris
Georgs Calderwood
Michail
Scot
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AB Coven Mf Jleenguin
Insance
R. G. Downer
Tam
Contin
de Ho J. Frith
Geoffrey Sawer
Urgen
Harrier Reef
Aus
Frank Harty
By Suzanne Edgar
Gorton
Virginia Woolf
Woolf
Shakespeare
Asinav
Albert
Tom Mangiati Tinkler Junior
D'Ircy Mesnawell
William Bigears
The
Australian National University
R. G. Manzies
Tumdey
Nees
Lie Pon
Mtederse Treedem
Academic
CES
Mawece Purasor
Michael Canoco
Nelson
Tke
Hammond Innes
Australi
Jonathan Aitken
Warburg
Colin Simpson
Angus and Roberton
Richard Heber
Baker
Captain Moonlitt
Ge Calderwoo
Bigby
Amocit Macandrewi
Barrow Island
W. A
Brison
K. Gillen
Reed
Man ON
Bylie Venant
Angus Goa Toohert
Bard
Loran Jin
Alor
Roddy
Darwin
Joha Wotherspoon
Langdowne
TYG
Dee
Pocenuiis
Neel Guerenten
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