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Dedication: To my wife, Beverley.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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John Thompson, the Poet as Broadcaster
2011
single work
criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , vol. 11 no. 2 2011; 'John Thompson (1907-1968) was once an influential figure in Australian literature, not only as a poet but also as a broadcaster and editor, but is now generally overlooked if not forgotten. This essay re-evaluates Thompson's career along with his poetry through his experience as a radio producer, examining his changing sense of the radiophonic possibilities of verse. It pays particular attention to the ABC's flagship poetry programme, Quality Street, which Thompson created and which lasted a remarkable twenty-seven years (1946-1973). Given that there have been conflicts from the ABC's inception between its twin roles as public educator and publicly-funded entertainer, the longevity of Quality Street suggests that Thompson managed to strike a workable balance within the broad spectrum of the 'middlebrow', which is a key term throughout. The essay concludes by considering the wider implications of this.' (Author's abstract)
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[Letter]
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 November 1972; (p. 7)
— Review of The Ukulele Player Under the Red Lamp 1972 single work autobiography -
[Letter]
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 November 1972; (p. 7)
— Review of The Ukulele Player Under the Red Lamp 1972 single work autobiography -
Untitled
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 November 1972; (p. 20)
— Review of The Ukulele Player Under the Red Lamp 1972 single work autobiography
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Untitled
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 November 1972; (p. 20)
— Review of The Ukulele Player Under the Red Lamp 1972 single work autobiography -
[Letter]
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 November 1972; (p. 7)
— Review of The Ukulele Player Under the Red Lamp 1972 single work autobiography -
[Letter]
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 November 1972; (p. 7)
— Review of The Ukulele Player Under the Red Lamp 1972 single work autobiography -
John Thompson, the Poet as Broadcaster
2011
single work
criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , vol. 11 no. 2 2011; 'John Thompson (1907-1968) was once an influential figure in Australian literature, not only as a poet but also as a broadcaster and editor, but is now generally overlooked if not forgotten. This essay re-evaluates Thompson's career along with his poetry through his experience as a radio producer, examining his changing sense of the radiophonic possibilities of verse. It pays particular attention to the ABC's flagship poetry programme, Quality Street, which Thompson created and which lasted a remarkable twenty-seven years (1946-1973). Given that there have been conflicts from the ABC's inception between its twin roles as public educator and publicly-funded entertainer, the longevity of Quality Street suggests that Thompson managed to strike a workable balance within the broad spectrum of the 'middlebrow', which is a key term throughout. The essay concludes by considering the wider implications of this.' (Author's abstract)
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