There’s a book inside every one of us
20 February 2007 • Ron Manners AO
Do you have a book in you that is struggling to get out? This speech, delivered at a RSL meeting, explains why and …
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Two Birthdays Tonight: Ayn Rand and John Hyde
2 February 2004 • Ron Manners AO
My good friend John Hyde shares a birthday with Ayn Rand. This is a speech I delivered on his 68th birthday. Two greats …
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Achieving balance in our lives
14 November 2000 • Ron Manners AO
Balancing various priorities — mostly other people's priorities — are enough to fill our day. How easy to become confused between duties to …
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Australia’s Outback Highway: the rewards are worth the effort
1 July 2000 • Mannwest Admin
Following the footsteps of Australia's great explorers (but with better transport), Ron and four mates travelled Australia's outback highway. Escaping the horrors of …
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Graduation day
12 May 1994 • Ron Manners AO
I didn't quite manage to graduate from university, but I can't say I didn't try. When I was about 20 I attended the WA …
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Gold rush in the land down under
9 June 1988 • Ron Manners AO
An interview on gold from 1988 Larry Reed first interviewed me when he was Chief Economist with the National Committee for Monetary Reform …
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Lang Hancock: Feeding the crocodile
22 September 1978 • Ron Manners AO
Lang Hancock gave this speech in Sydney in September 1978. He was always an encouraging force in my life and for this I …
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Amy Johnson flies in: Kalgoorlie 1930
5 July 1930 • Ron Manners AO
Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia, is perhaps the most famous aviatrix of all. She had a …
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