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Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Book, Frank Hardy and the literature of commitment
The writer and novelist Frank Hardy spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Bacchus Marsh. Hardy wrote numerous works of fiction and non-fiction in his lifetime. His most famous work is the 1950 novel, 'Power Without Glory'. A short story collection titled 'Legends from Benson's Valley, published in 1963 is loosely based upon his early lifetime memories of living in Bacchus Marsh during the 1930s. Hardy was was an active member of the Communist Party of Australia for most of his life. He tried unsuccessfully on two occasions to be elected to the Federal Parliament as a representative of the Communist party. Hardy died in North Carlton, Melbourne in 1994 aged 76. This work is a collection of critical essays about Hardy's work and life by several different writers and critics. It also includes a posthumously published essay by Hardy and Dave Nadel's 'key to Power Without Glory'.
Printed book. Paperback. 291 pages. Pages 1-32 missing. Citation: Adams, Paul and Lee, Christopher (eds), Frank Hardy and the Literature of Commitment, Carlton North, Vic., Vulgar Press, 2003. BDMHS Location: AR/SU63/S2non-fictionThe writer and novelist Frank Hardy spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Bacchus Marsh. Hardy wrote numerous works of fiction and non-fiction in his lifetime. His most famous work is the 1950 novel, 'Power Without Glory'. A short story collection titled 'Legends from Benson's Valley, published in 1963 is loosely based upon his early lifetime memories of living in Bacchus Marsh during the 1930s. Hardy was was an active member of the Communist Party of Australia for most of his life. He tried unsuccessfully on two occasions to be elected to the Federal Parliament as a representative of the Communist party. Hardy died in North Carlton, Melbourne in 1994 aged 76. This work is a collection of critical essays about Hardy's work and life by several different writers and critics. It also includes a posthumously published essay by Hardy and Dave Nadel's 'key to Power Without Glory'.frank hardy 1917-1994, bacchus marsh writers
Falls Creek Historical Society
Book - Winged Skis, Elyne Mitchell, 1964
A novel written by Elyne Mitchell, a prodigious Australian author who wrote more than 30 books based around life in the High Country of Victoria. Her most widely know were the Silver Brumby series of 13 books published in more than 40 countries. In 1988 she received the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to literature. She write 26 novels as well as 10 non-fiction publications. Elyne Mitchell passed away on 4th March 2002 in Corryong, Victoria "Winged Skis" was her sixth novel. When Barry Mitchell discovers the track of a lone skier he is tempted to follow the tracks, but there are plenty of other things to do, like work hard for his exams, and learn to ski with his new friend Michael Hastings. Barry means to learn to be the perfect skier and spend his future life with the beauty of the mountains.
This book of 247 pages includes illustrations and maps. The front cover features an illustration of two skiers looking at another skier in the distance.fictionA novel written by Elyne Mitchell, a prodigious Australian author who wrote more than 30 books based around life in the High Country of Victoria. Her most widely know were the Silver Brumby series of 13 books published in more than 40 countries. In 1988 she received the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to literature. She write 26 novels as well as 10 non-fiction publications. Elyne Mitchell passed away on 4th March 2002 in Corryong, Victoria "Winged Skis" was her sixth novel. When Barry Mitchell discovers the track of a lone skier he is tempted to follow the tracks, but there are plenty of other things to do, like work hard for his exams, and learn to ski with his new friend Michael Hastings. Barry means to learn to be the perfect skier and spend his future life with the beauty of the mountains.elyne mitchell, snowy mountains, juvenile literature australia