{"title":"BORN IN YEAR BOOKS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"born-in-1939","title":"Born In 1939?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first year covered and the 20th book overall to be released in a series of 31 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1969. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1939, Hitler was the man to watch. He bullied Europe, he took over a few countries, and bamboozled the Brits. By the end of the year, most of Europe ganged up on him, and a phony war had millions of men idling in trenches eating their Christmas turkeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack home in Oz, the drunkometer was breathlessly awaited, pigeon pies were on the nose, our military canteens were sometimes wet and sometimes dry. Nasho for young men was back, Sinatra led his bobby-soxers, while girls of all ages swooned for crooner Bing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing like this in the market for people who turn 80 in 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSell year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong back-list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique, delightful birthday gift for the hard-to-buy-for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an Australian for Australians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA series of 31 books covering life in Australia in each year 1939-1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA birthday book is better than a birthday card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformative, entertaining, charming conversation starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286726631609,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648324416-1939-Large_jpg_43fb1337-d30e-4197-9c90-04131b13fdf0.webp?v=1756120922"},{"product_id":"born-in-1940","title":"Born In 1940?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of the 1940s and the second book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1975. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1940, the Brits thought the War would be a picnic. But they changed their mind after military disasters in Norway, Belgium and Tobruk. German subs were filling the Channel with British shipping, and the Frogs stopped hopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the Hun parked their planes full-time over London, and Blitzed it. But, against all odds, the Poms survived. In Oz, the first Menzies Government rationed food, clothing, petrol, smokes and shirt tails. It introduced conscription for men, internment for Italian men, and stopped the use of pink icing on cakes. Photography was suspect, strikes were almost treasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmid all this, Contemporary Art was blossoming, and doing its bit to destroy Australian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286728171705,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648771692-1940-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756120554"},{"product_id":"born-in-1941","title":"Born In 1941?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second of the 1940s and the third book overall to be released in a series of 33 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1971. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1941, in Europe, Hitler made his biggest mistake in the War when he invaded Russia. Churchill made his own big mistake when he sent Australian troops to the slaughter in Greece and Crete. In the Pacific, Japan was getting more frustrated as America cut off her resources by blockades. In Oz, we ignored obvious signs of imminent war, and were shocked to the core when the Japs bombed Pearl Harbour in December. A Pacific War started, and Hitler made his second biggest blunder by siding with Japan. We in Australia could not believe that our own shores were under threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing like this in the market for people who turn 80 in 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSell year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong back-list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique, delightful birthday gift for the hard-to-buy-for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an Australian for Australians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA series of 33 books covering life in Australia in each year 1939-1971.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA birthday book is better than a birthday card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformative, entertaining, charming conversation starter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio interviews, reviews in magazines and newspapers from September 2020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286729973945,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648771647-1941-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756120719"},{"product_id":"born-in-1942","title":"Born In 1942?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third of the 1940s and the fourth book overall to be released in a series of 34 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1942, the War raged on in Europe and spread to Africa, Australia was shocked to find the Japanese on our doorstep, Kokoda made history, rationing at home and women at work, a year of great change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286731415737,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780645182606-1942-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756120999"},{"product_id":"born-in-1943","title":"Born In 1943?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third of the 1940s and the fourth book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1970. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1943, Prime Minister Chifley changed his mind. A Jap invasion was no longer on the cards. But he still went on to introduce butter, clothing, and meat rationing. And he said that domestic service was no longer permissible because of labour shortages. But he relented a bit, and allowed most workers a week’s holiday at Christmas. And the blackout covers on all windows could be removed. Though, he added a week later, that they had to go up again. Zoot suits were now for the wearing, fights in city pubs were very popular especially if they involved US servicemen. But fears of Japanese invasion had gone by year’s end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286736265401,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780987543608-1943-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756121129"},{"product_id":"born-in-1944","title":"Born In 1944?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fourth of the 1940s and the fifth book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1970. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1944, the Japs in the Pacific and the Nazis in Europe was just about beaten. In Oz the Labour Government delighted in having great war-time powers, and wanted to extend them. It took a referendum to cool them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSydney was invaded by rats, and there were lots of Yankee soldiers in all our cities, and a few of them were not hated. Young girls were being corrupted by the Yanks and by war-time freedom, and clergy were generous with their advice to them. Germany was invaded, but that did not stop the Doodlebugs dropping on London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286738526393,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9781502486608-1944-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756121245"},{"product_id":"born-in-1945","title":"Born In 1945?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fifth of the 1940s and the sixth book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1970. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1945, the Japs gave up and the Germans gave up. In Oz, every Jap was hated for the next twenty years at least. Bulldogging and buckjumping were quite popular, and the distinction between Communism and Socialism was not all the clear. Our servicemen had been promised their jobs back when they returned to civvies, but this presented lots of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyway, getting transport for them to return home to Oz was not easy. The Brits were starving, and our own Bundles for Britain helped a lot. Rubber tyres for cars and bikes will be on sale next year, rationing of silk stockings will be abolished. Could the world get any better?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286739542201,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648651154-1945-Large_jpg_af569ad5-6b24-44e3-b87e-5781196feb3f.webp?v=1756121362"},{"product_id":"born-in-1946","title":"Born In 1946?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the seventh of the 1940s and the eighteenth to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1946, although the War was over, rationing still persisted, bundles for Britain were filling dozens of ships, and they came back filled with war brides. Trial and execution finished the broadcasting career of Lord Haw Haw. Sadly, very sadly, the atrocities at Sandakan became known, and Lawson Gallop’s book \u003ci\u003e“We Were the Rats”\u003c\/i\u003e was published and sold, over the dead bodies of our Censors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286740656313,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780987546391-1946-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756121462"},{"product_id":"born-in-1947","title":"Born In 1947?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the eigth of the 1940s and the seventeenth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1975. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1947, Labor was still in power, using up all the petrol it wouldnt give to our motorists. The Poms were firing rockets over our Aborigines, while Menzies was discovering Reds under our beds. Our new Governor General was not a Pom, but a local lad, and Princess Elizabeth said yes to a Greek. Six boys, aged under 17, were gaoled for life for rape, and 10 o’clock closing night stop the six o’clock swill. These were striking times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286742950073,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780995354975-11947-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756121565"},{"product_id":"born-in-1948","title":"Born in 1948?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ninth of the 1940s and the eighteenth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1948, there was no shortage or rationing and regulation, as the Labor Government tried to convince voters that war-time restrictions should continue into the future. The concept of free medicine was introduced, but doctors (still controlled from Britain), would not co-operate, so medicines on the cheap were scarcely available to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmigration Minister, Arthur Calwell, was staunchly supporting our White Australia Police, though he was generously prepared to allow five coloured immigrants from each Asian nation to settle here every year. There was great interest in the royals in Mother England, and the birth of Prince Charles was hailed with glee. Blood was flowing freely in Palestine and India, Catholic dogs were jumping like frogs back at home. And an unknown Sailor went Unloved by our censorious Government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286857932985,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780995354906-1948-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756122043"},{"product_id":"born-in-1949","title":"Born in 1949?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tenth of the 1940s and the 21st book overall to be released in a series of 31 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1969. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1949, the Reds in China could rest from their Long March, and the Reds in Australia took a battering in the pits. The rabbits ruled the paddocks, and some Churches suffered from outbreaks of dirty dancing and housie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmigration Minister Calwell crudely enforced the White Australia Policy, so that huge crowds on the beaches were nervous about getting a tan. There was plenty of petrol for motorists in NZ and Britain, but not here, so Bob Menzies cruised to another election win over Labor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286865862841,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648324430-1949-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756122164"},{"product_id":"born-in-1950","title":"Born in 1950?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of the 1950s and the 12th book overall to be released in a series of 33 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1950, Dugan and Mears used a hacksaw to break out of gaol, they robbed banks, shot people and went back to gaol. The War finished five years ago, so it was time to stop petrol rationing. War criminals were hanging out at Nuremberg. Dancing pumps were tripping the light fantastic at The Plaza. Whaling in Australia was big; square dancing was bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286886703289,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601506-1950-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756122450"},{"product_id":"born-in-1951","title":"Born in 1951?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of the 1950s and the 12th book overall to be released in a series of 33 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1950, Dugan and Mears used a hacksaw to break out of gaol, they robbed banks, shot people and went back to gaol. The War finished five years ago, so it was time to stop petrol rationing. War criminals were hanging out at Nuremberg. Dancing pumps were tripping the light fantastic at The Plaza. Whaling in Australia was big; square dancing was bigger.This is the second of the 1950s and the eighth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1951, the coal miners funds were declared black. The great mower war disturbed Sundays peace. General MacArthur was given the boot. Hire purchase was buying vacuum cleaners. Sunday films and sport were driving clergy frantic. Farmers were hopping mad over a kangaroo glut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286899843257,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601513-1951-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756122595"},{"product_id":"born-in-1952","title":"Born in 1952?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third of the 1950s and the ninth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1952, Bob (Menzies) was not your uncle. Women smokers were keeping the home fires burning. Sid Barnes jumped a turnstyle and suited himself. US and China were still happily killing each other, and millions of Koreans were collateral damage. Some horses were entering a grey area. 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The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II was sent here victorious, Petrov was our very own spy – what a thrill. Boys were being sentenced to life. Johnny Ray cried all the way to the bank. Church halls were being used for dirty dancing. Open the pubs after six? Were they ever shut? A-bombs had scardies scared.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286934675641,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601544-1954-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756123022"},{"product_id":"born-in-1955","title":"Born in 1955?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1955, be careful of the demon drink, get your brand new Salk injections against polio, submit your design for the Sydney Opera house now, prime your gelignite for another Redex Trial, and stop your greyhounds killing cats. Princess Margaret shocked the Church, Huxley shocked the Bishops, and our Sundays are far from shocking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286948143289,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/Born-in-1955-large_jpg.webp?v=1756123167"},{"product_id":"born-in-1956","title":"Born in 1956?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the seventh of the 1950s and the thirteenth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1956, the first big issue was the Suez crisis, which put our own Bob Menzies on the world stage, but he got no applause.  TV was turned on in time for the Melbourne Olympics, Hungary was invaded and the Iron Curtain got a lot thicker. There was much concern about cruelty to sharks, and the horrors of country pubs persisted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286955581625,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601568-1956-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756123307"},{"product_id":"born-in-1957","title":"Born in 1957?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the eighth of the 1950s and the fourteenth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1957, Britains Red Dean said Chinese Reds were OK. America avoided balance-of-payments problems by sending entertainers here.  Sydney’s Opera House will use lotteries to raise funds. The Russians launched Sputnik and a dog got a free ride. A bodkin crisis shook the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286966165689,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601575-1957-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756123442"},{"product_id":"born-in-1958","title":"Born in 1958?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ninth of the 1950s and the fifteenth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1958, the Christian brothers bought a pub and raffled it; some clergy thought that Christ would not be pleased. Circuses were losing animals at a great rate. Officials were in hot water because the Queen Mother wasn’t given a sun shade. School milk was hot news, bread home deliveries were under fire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286976356537,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601582-1958-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756123558"},{"product_id":"born-in-1959","title":"Born in 1959?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tenth of the 1950s and the sixteenth book overall to be released in a series of 30 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1968. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1959, Billy Graham called us to God. Perverts are becoming gay. The Kingsgrove Slasher was getting blanket press coverage. Tea, not coffee, was still the housewife’s friend. Clergy were betting against the opening of TABs. Errol, a Tasmanian devil, died. So too did Jack Davey. There are three ways to kill a snake. \u003cem\u003eAromarama\u003c\/em\u003e is coming to your cinema .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286988873913,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780994601599-1959-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756123681"},{"product_id":"born-in-1960","title":"Born in 1960?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of the 1960s and the 22nd book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1970. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1960, Oz women were said to be drunks, Princess Margaret can now expect to have free photos taken, and professional tennis came via Jack Kramer to this fair land. The concept of male nurses was raised, Arthur Calwell’s dead hand fell on the Labor Party, William Dobell was said to have tricked the Art World on April Fools Day, and two especially gory murders were committed in Maitland. And, can you believe it, a few men were admitted to hospitals during the labours of women. Has the new idea of the equality of the sexes gone too far?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286999392441,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648771678-1960_jpg.webp?v=1756123834"},{"product_id":"born-in-1961","title":"Born in 1961?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second of the 1960s and the 23rd book overall to be released in a series of 33 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1971. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1961, the term New Australian was no longer politically correct. State governments still would not allow petrol vending machines. We all thought that Mrs Aeneas Gunn would never die, but she did. The Sydney University denied that its Philosophy Department was a centre for free love, and the Brits were talking about joining a Common Market with Britain. Ten Pin Bowling was laying ‘em in the lanes, people were up in arms over Russia resuming nuclear testing. American visitors thought that our public lavatories stank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290417946809,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648771654-1961-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756202058"},{"product_id":"born-in-1962","title":"Born in 1962?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third of the 1960s and the twenty-fourth book overall to be released in a series of 34 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1972. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1962, the Pill was helping to change attitudes to birth control and women’s roles, our Joan was recognised on the world stage, tensions with Indonesia over West Irian and Cold War incidents such as the Cuba crisis intensified fears of ‘Reds under the Beds’.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290419716281,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780645182613-1962-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756202277"},{"product_id":"born-in-1963","title":"Born in 1963?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fourth of the 1960s and the 25th book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1970. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1963. The bodies of Bogle and Chandler mystified police and still do so. The Queen popped in and knighted Bob, now Sir Bob Menzies. Initiation ceremonies to universities and the military vexed some caring mothers, and the Labour Party was ridiculed for listening to 36 faceless men. The fruits of the Baby Boom were being harvested so that hooliganism was a big problem. A learned professor suggested that this fair land should take in 50,000 negroes as migrants. John Kennedy, President of the USA, was shot dead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290420633785,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780648651161-1963-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756202393"},{"product_id":"born-in-1964","title":"Born in 1964?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fifth of the 1960s and the 26th book overall to be released in a series of 32 about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939 to 1970. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1964 HMAS Voyager, an Australian destroyer, was sunk in a collision with the air-craft carrier, Melbourne. Stamp collecting was disappearing as a hobby, wine was no longer plonk, and mothers were waging war on old-fashioned tuck-shops. (God bless them. The tuck-shops, not the mothers). The Beatle cult was angering some people. The TAB: to be or not to be? Can true Reds get fat? Did Billie Graham have lasting effects? Prostitution was proposed as a safety valve against rape. 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The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1965 is the woman’s place in the home? Winston Churchill died; relatives from Gallipoli and Greece and Crete did not all mourn. Maybe we should cancel Anzac Day marches because of heavy drinking. Freedom Rides were exposing the treatment of Aborigines. Hemlines are going up, exposing “spiritual knees and legs”. The Mavis Bramston Show was staged, and ball-point pens were not coming to a school near you. 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They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1966, the Vietnam War started to heat up in January, and got hotter as the year progressed. Our young 20-year-old boys were conscripted via a birthday lottery and by year end, 60 were dead. Joern Utzon ran up too many bills at the Sydney Opera House, so his resignation was accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresident Johnson came all the way to Australia, roller games on TV were shockers, and our cemeteries were no place for the living. The year finished with a happy ending with the release from prison of William White, our most famous non-combatant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290439213241,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780987543684-1966-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756202803"},{"product_id":"born-in-1967","title":"Born in 1967?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a series of books by year that recalls the social history of Australia. They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1967, postcodes were introduced and you could now pay your debts with a five-dollar note. You could talk-back on radio, about a brand new ABC TV show called “This Day Tonight”. There was no point in talking any more to the Privy Council of the Brits – Oz was the only appealing place left to go. Getting  a job was easy with unemployment at 1.8% – better than the 5% 50 years later. Arthur Calwell left at last, Whitlam took his place, Harold Holt drowned, and Menzies wrote his first book after retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290439966905,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780995354968-1967-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756202946"},{"product_id":"born-in-1968","title":"Born in 1968?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a series of books by year about life in Australia starting from the beginning of World War II. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1968, Sydney had its teeth fluoridated, its sobriety tested for alcohol with breathalysers, and its first Kentucky Fried. And its first heart transplant. At the same time, the number of postal deliveries per day was reduced from two to one. There was still much opposition to conscription to the Vietnam War, and demos, often violent, were everywhere all the time. One operation in Vietnam saw 20 Australian 20-year-old youths, silly, rascally and lovable, killed in just a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Prime Minister, John Gorton, announced that no more troops would be sent to Vietnam. The casino in Tasmania was approved, so visiting there became a gamble. We won a small pot of Gold at the Olympics, Lionel Rose became the first Aboriginal to become a World Boxing Champion, and poet Dorothea Mackellar (My Country) died at the age of 82.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290440851641,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780995354913-1968-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756203123"},{"product_id":"born-in-1969","title":"Born in 1969?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is  a series of books about life in Australia – one for each year from 1939. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. 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They describe happenings that affected people, real people.  The whole series, to coin a modern phrase, is designed to push your buttons, to make you remember and wonder at things forgotten. The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten.  Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered. In 1970, President Nixon’s war in Vietnam, and now Cambodia, was getting unpopular in the USA and Oz, so we decided to take our 8th Battalion home. Melbourne’s Westgate Bridge fell into the water and killed 35\u003cbr\u003eworkmen. The Queen, Prince Phillip, and two kids came to Oz. They liked it, so the Pope came later. Margaret Court, John Newcombe, Shane Gould, and Raylene Boyle all did well overseas, and made us think we were world-beaters. Mick Jagger starred in “Ned Kelly”. 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The books might just let nostalgia see the light of day, so that oldies and youngies will talk about the past and re-discover a heritage otherwise forgotten. Hopefully, they will spark discussions between generations, and foster the asking and answering of questions that should not remain unanswered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, compulsory seat belts kept drivers in their place. Billy McMahon took over as PM, when Gorton voted against himself. Gough Whitlam, Opposition Leader, ventured to visit the Red baddies in China. Neville Bonner was the first Aboriginal in Parliament. Red unionist Jack Mundey conserved heritage buildings. Oz troops left Vietnam in time for late-night shopping in NSW and Victoria; they stopped at the first McDonalds in NSWs Yagoona on the way home. 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In 1972, it was ‘Time’ for a change in Federal Government as Whitlam brought Labor back from the dead, and in our relations with China, “Number 96” won the TV credits, women got equal pay for equal work, and call-up of Nashos ended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fab Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45290444357817,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2966\/4697\/files\/9780645182620-1972-Large_jpg.webp?v=1756203578"},{"product_id":"born-in-1973","title":"Born in 1973?","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boolarongpress.com.au\/ron-williams\/\"\u003eRon Williams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fourth of the 1970s and the 35th book overall to be released in a series of 35 about life in Australia, one for each year from 1939 to 1973. They describe happenings that affected people, real people. 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