The ADB's Story

'The Australian Dictionary of Biography captures the life and times and culture of this country in an absolutely distinctive and irreplaceable way. It is the indispensable record of who we are, and of the characters who have made us what we are. I could not be prouder of ANU's continuing r...

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Main Author: Nolan, Melanie (auth)
Other Authors: Fernon, Christine (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Canberra ANU Press 2013
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