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The way my father tells it : the story of an Australian life

by Tim Bowden

A memoir detailing Australian life throughout the twentieth century, covering childhood, wartime service, and the re-establishment of family life. Based on personal recordings, the narrative documents a society undergoing significant transformation.

Accession 23674 ISBN 0733305598 Publisher ABC Books
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