[Editor: This review of The Parish of St Mel’s and Other Verses, by John O’Brien, was published in The Cairns Post (Cairns, Qld.), 10 July 1954.] Literary Nook “The Parish of St. Mel’s” All the variety, sincerity and good humour which made “Around the Boree Log” so … [Read more...] about Literary Nook: “The Parish of St. Mel’s” [10 July 1954]
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Chapter 9 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] The new world The superb administrative and organising skills found throughout society are essential for the building of the new world. A comprehensive community concept covering all aspects of human … [Read more...] about Chapter 9 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 8 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] Practical revolution In order to bring about the desired re-organisation of human affairs, the supreme need is for every individual to picture in his mind the kind of leisured life he would like to lead … [Read more...] about Chapter 8 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 7 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] The land On the land, the assorted shallow beliefs of civilisation pervert human aspirations and relationships no less than in the cities. Few people live in order to achieve an immortal happiness, but … [Read more...] about Chapter 7 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 6 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] Sectional thinking. Arising from the failure to achieve an understanding of natural law, is a fantastic superincumbence of capital and bureaucratic works vastly in excess of real human needs. … [Read more...] about Chapter 6 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 5 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] Law no. 3: The law of economics. The third law enables any person to understand easily the basic structure of a society fashioned according to an enlightened conception of the human personality. It is … [Read more...] about Chapter 5 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 4 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] Law no. 2: The law of human activity. A simple law which has eluded the vast majority throughout history relates the individual personality to his material environment. It states that the final form of … [Read more...] about Chapter 4 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 3 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] The adventurous personality When “rationality,” “reason” and “logic” are found to be very useful in accomplishing certain tasks within certain limits, they are over-extended in the impatient search for … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 2 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] Law no. 1: The law of human nature This law describes a quality of the human personality and the source of happiness. It seems likely that the human mind must grow continually, to become illimitable … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Chapter 1 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] The theory of revolution Since earliest times, human understanding has been widened by the discovery of natural laws. Intellectually alert people, irrespective of their material circumstances, have … [Read more...] about Chapter 1 [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Foreward [Australianism, by John Fisher]
[Editor: This is the Foreword from Australianism (1954) by John Fisher.] Foreword Capitalism, Communism, and “Socialization” policies stand condemned for their blind faith in “competition” and the “profit-motive”. “Australianism” emphasizes the mystery of human wisdom, … [Read more...] about Foreward [Australianism, by John Fisher]
Australianism [by John Fisher]
[Editor: This booklet by John Fisher lays out his socialist outlook on economic and social issues, advocating a co-operative economy, and critiquing capitalism, orthodox socialism, and trade unions. The booklet was entitled on its front cover as “Australianism: New Way of Life … [Read more...] about Australianism [by John Fisher]
Kookaburras and Satyrs: Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press [by P. R. Stephensen, 1954]
[Editor: This booklet by P. R. Stephensen was published in 1954.] Kookaburras and Satyrs Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press by P. R. Stephensen Talkarra Press 64 Young Street, Cremorne, Australia Of this book 225 copies have been … [Read more...] about Kookaburras and Satyrs: Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press [by P. R. Stephensen, 1954]