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'Autobiographical study by a much published writer and editor who was one of the foundation members of the Australian Society of Authors. Describes her childhood during the Depression, the restrictions imposed by her polio, her work in Sydney radio with celebrities such as Jack Davey, John Dease and Charles Cousens, the impact of the war (particularly the plight of black US servicemen based in Sydney) and the radical youth movement. Includes a number of illustrations and an index. The author's other publications include 'Girl Fridays in Revolt'.' (Publication summary)
Notes
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Dedication:
In memory of
Harold William ('Bill') and Florence ('Dot') Willmott
– my parents
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Also sound recording.
Works about this Work
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Girls Growing Up in the Depression
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 24 December 1994; (p. 28)
— Review of All on One Good Dancing Leg 1994 single work autobiography ; Nymphs and Goddesses : The Story of a Girlhood 1994 single work autobiography -
Scripting Life
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , November no. 166 1994; (p. 43)
— Review of All on One Good Dancing Leg 1994 single work autobiography
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Scripting Life
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , November no. 166 1994; (p. 43)
— Review of All on One Good Dancing Leg 1994 single work autobiography -
Girls Growing Up in the Depression
1994
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 24 December 1994; (p. 28)
— Review of All on One Good Dancing Leg 1994 single work autobiography ; Nymphs and Goddesses : The Story of a Girlhood 1994 single work autobiography
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