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Ern Malley: ROFL with adore floupette

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Dave

(see link at end):THE greatest literary hoax of the twentieth century was concocted by a couple of Australian soldiers at their desks in the offices of the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne, land headquarters of the Australian army, on a quiet … Continue reading →

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crisis of a strong man in chaos

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Dave

Out of the themes of drought and disaster, the arrogant bravery of an outlaw, and the heroism of his countrymen at Gallipoli, Australian painter Sidney Nolan created a mythology for his native land. Before, Nolan, there had been no great … Continue reading →