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Issue Details: First known date: 2004... 2004 Abroad Minded
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Conrad believes that 'Australians abroad are pilgrims intent on losing their faith not confirming it. They delight in disproving Europe's sense of priority.' Hence, 'Australians are unlikely to be seduced by an old world they have not forgiven for abusing their ancestors.'

Notes

  • An edited extract from the fourth of the 2004 Boyer Lectures. The fourth lecture, titled 'Up Over', was originally broadcast on ABC Radio on Sunday 5 December 2004.

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  • Western Europe, Europe,
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