Book; Born in 1974? What else happened? - Ron Williams
Book; Born in 1974? What else happened? - Ron Williams
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This is a series of books about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.
The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.
These were striking times in 1974. Whitlam and his Merry Ministers tried to change the world, and did make impressions. Or maybe dents. In any case, inflation and strikes took the wind out of their sails, and their post-election aura was long gone by Christmas. They won an election but did not gain control of Parliament, they were fighting each other as well as the Opposition by then, and then the nation’s economy was a disaster. Jim Cairns was under the spotlight, and so to was Lionel Murphy. Frank Sinatra came and fought and went. Wills were sometimes ignored, mothers went to work if they chose.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780645182651
Publisher: Boom Books
164 pages
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Very disappointed in the presentation of book - no photos at all.
Nice book
A little disappointing. The book wasn’t as big as I expected. I also expected quite a few photographs.
So pleased with it, for my son in law, a gift with a difference. lovely to see what was happening in the special year they were born. Excellent value for a personal gift. I have purchased two different years now . very happy
Gifts for 4 people
Interesting and fun read
Excellent reading .
It’s smaller than I anticipated, no photos which is disappointing, but interesting information. A present for my son’s 50th so I hope he likes it.
great for a gift but would have loved some pictures throughout the book.
I was thinking it would be like one I bought years ago, which was larger and had photos in it.
But I haven’t read it yet as it is a gift for someone, so it may be a great read.
was not that pleased with this book, on the cover you have photos none in side. I am sure a lot more interesting this happened in 1974. Was going to gift this book but not now.
Would have loved a few pictures in it.
I brought it as a gift
A really good gift for a family member
Thank you for my delivery
At first I thought that I had wasted my money for the two books I had ordered but after emailing you and the tracking number was rectified I was able to follow my order. So thank you
Wonderful gift which is beautifully presented.
This is for a birthday later in the year, so not much feedback yet
Good p[rice, good service
For my son born 1974. Loved reading it before gifting it.
I have purchased this book as part of our son's 50th birthday gift.
I know he will love it. It is an informed history book
I bought this for m son’s 50th birthday in June. I also bought a 1954 one for my partner. I loved both of them and sorry I didn’t buy another 1954 for me.
Great book that brought back many memories. Bought as a present for someone else and spent too much time reading it myself.
Packed extremely well haven’t opened it as it’s a gift