Picking bones

Article Abstract:

Television presenter and director Sir David Attenborough has joined forces with Australian scientists over the treatment of archaeological fossils in the Riversleigh limestones. The area has been subject to plunder by racketeers and the Australian government has done little to stop it.

Australia, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Antiquities, Protection and preservation, Fossils, Attenborough, David

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Barber of the bush

Article Abstract:

This article describes the Opera Australia's production of Rossini's opera "The Barber of Seville" in the remote outback town of Tennant Creek, Northern Territory. Relevant points include the costs of making the performing arts available in Australia's remoter regions.

Performances, Music, Northern Territory, Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opera)

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Honourable discharge

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the review of the court martial and execution of Harry Morant and Peter Handcock by Gerry R. Rubin of the University of Kent, England. The making of scapegoats of these two men is discussed.

Cases, Judicial error, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Court martial, Handcock, Peter, Morant, Harry

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