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Futile stand

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Archaeologists of the future may be impressed by the architectural and engineering feats of the 20th century, but if the International Olympic Committee's corruption continues, Sydney's Olympic Stadium might be famous for never having hosted the Olympics. Black boxer Jack Johnson's defeat of white Tommy Burns in Sydney in 1908 marked a shift in the heart of Australian sport to Melbourne.

Author: Linnell, Gary
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Social aspects, 2000 AD, Political corruption, Sports, Olympics

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A pong in the air

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Issues concerning the historical background to the transformation of the Australian Football League since 1983 are presented. Recent decline in numbers of supporters attending matches suggest that the game is once again reaching a crisis stage.

Author: Linnell, Gary
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
Australia, Membership, Football teams, College sports, Australian rules football, Australian football

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The making of a pop diva

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Sony Australia is set to invest up to A$500,000 to make pop singer Leah Haywood into a star. She will enter into a five-album deal, and this will make her extremely wealthy if it is successful.

Author: Linnell, Gary
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Marketing, Rock singers, Haywood, Leah

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