New Maralinga Book
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 19:10
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Allan B (Member, SunCoast)
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A new book about the nuclear testing at
Maralinga has recently been published. (Yes, yet another!)
It is titled "Atomic Thunder" by Elizabeth Tynan and available from
Newsouth Books.
I learned of the book when Phillip Adams interviewed the author on
Late Night Live.
I have yet to read this book but have ordered a copy and will review it on this
forum in due course.
Incidentally, this month of September is 60 years from the first atomic
test at
Maralinga.
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 20:03
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 20:03
Hi Allan
Thanks for the thumbs up. Not sure how much you paid for the book, but you can get them on eBay for $30.95 including postage.
Let us know what you think about it before I order my copy.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 21:02
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 21:02
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I thought you would be interested Stephen.
$34.99 at Newsouth Books.
I'll put up a review as soon as I have read it.
$27.95 at Booktopia. I was a bit hasty!
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 21:20
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016 at 21:20
Thanks Allan,
I will be. Interested to hear what you thing of it.
Regards also to Roz.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 at 07:28
Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 at 07:28
Allan,
Just came across
this link to an Australian Geographic article. Worth a look for those that haven't had the privilege of going there.
Regards
John | J and V
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 at 09:58
Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 at 09:58
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Thanks
John, that AG article added to my fascination of
Maralinga which lies somewhere between morbid and euphoric.
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 at 16:23
Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 at 16:23
My wifes Aunt Evelyn [still alive and kicking though a bit deaf nowadays] actually worked at
Maralinga as a typist in the offices during the 'tests'.
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