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Book; Born in 1950? What else happened? - Ron Williams

Book; Born in 1950? 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 1950, Dugan and Mears used a hacksaw to break out of gaol, they robbed banks, shot people and went back to gaol. The War finished five years ago, so it was time to stop petrol rationing. War criminals were hanging out at Nuremberg. Dancing pumps were tripping the light fantastic at The Plaza. Whaling in Australia was big; square dancing was bigger.

Paperback
ISBN: 9780648651192
Publisher: Boom Books
160 pages

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dianne
Gift for a 75 year old

My husband was born in 1950 and turned 75 this year. He loves history and is enjoying the Born in 1950 edition. Perfect gift for a bloke who has everything. Memories and insights galore. Thank you.

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Christine Manns
Baby Boomer special.

I haven't started reading this book yet, but have purchased a similar one for a friend previously and was quite taken with it. Looking forward to reading about my birth year.

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Michelle Pashalidis
Book on 1950

The book is good but I was disappointed that it didn’t have any photos my friend who I bought it for is not much of a reader bu would have loved to see photos of tha era

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Sarah
Gift well recieved!

I bought this for my Dad as a birthday gift. He loves history and was really chuffed to receive it.

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LORRAINE SWEENEY
I gave it as a gift and she loved it

She loved it

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Anita
Fantastic gift

Great if you are stuck on finding a gift.

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Margaret Bain
Remember When books are wonderful.

All of the Remember When books are wonderful. They bring back memories we may have forgot.

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Rodney Field

Interesting read thought it might have had photographs

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Sue
Disappointed

The book was not what I expected. As the cover is photos, I expected photos inside. There are none. It is small paperback size. I thought that it would be a larger format.

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Marcia Denham

Love this book

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Loris Brown
A good read.

I was born in January, 1950 so I was really interested to discover the news & events of that year. It's a well written, interesting, easy read.I have now purchased 1951 for a friend, which I plan to borrow after she's read it.

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Anonymous

Beautiful Memories

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Margaret Burke
Fantastic

It is very informative

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Kelly Baxter
Born in 1950

What a fantastic book. Bought it for my partner for his birthday and he loves it. He can't stop picking it up to read. Thankyou and I'll be buying more in the future.

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Christine Cassin
Satisfied Customer

Prompt delivery and great read. A few photos included inside the book would have been a nice touch.

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Robert Thomas
Given as a gift

We recently gifted this book to a family member who is extremely hard to buy for. She was very excited when she opened her gift and was looking forward to reading the book. She loved it.

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Heather Sinclair
Great presents

I have purchased a few of your book for presents. That lead to those receiving, purchase books for other people. Great gifts!! I highly recommend them.

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Joyce Chan
Excellent details through a year

Very easy to read, highly recommended

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Nat Dowton
Nostalgic

These books are wonderful,every page is a memory unlocked.
A great birthday idea that creates special conversations!

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Glen

A simple and straightforward transaction