Book; Born in 1949? What else happened? - Ron Williams
Book; Born in 1949? 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.
In 1949, the Reds in China could rest from their Long March, and the Reds in Australia took a battering in the pits. The rabbits ruled the paddocks, and some Churches suffered from outbreaks of dirty dancing and housie.
Immigration Minister Calwell crudely enforced the White Australia Policy, so that huge crowds on the beaches were nervous about getting a tan. There was plenty of petrol for motorists in NZ and Britain, but not here, so Bob Menzies cruised to another election win over Labor.
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ISBN: 9780648324430
Publisher: Boom Books
160 pages
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Loved understanding what influence my birth year had on Australian history. And wasn't it significant, Menzies ousted Chifley, I better understood Calwell's White Australia Policy, and better understand it's influence on the current Labor party, 77 years later, tragic it is repeating the errors of the past. Loved the "wordsmithing" of journalists ofthe time, we have lost a lot of the art of writing.
I Received the item and received support and prompt refund after my order was accidentally duplicated. Purchased the book for my Mother snd am very happy
Interesting reading
Husband not impressed with his book. Presented very well.
There very interesting to read
I have just started reading as l was given the book for Christmas but so far l am enjoying it.
Brought for relatives to read and remember
Was a wonderful quality and content book
Very disappointed as there are no photo's in the book, not worth buying.
Only just started reading so far fantastic luv it.
Chers Peter.
Bought as a present for my father, he loves it. Thank you.
This is a gift for my wife born in 1949. It is a great read and well compiled. Thanks.
We haven't read them yet as they are for presents.The promptness we received for our books was very Impressive.
I havent given them away yet they are a birthday present
Really enjoyed flicking through the pages of this book. Great gift idea
Was expecting photos