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Dorothy (1896-1978) grew up in the prosperous gold rush town of Rutherglen in nothern Victoria. Her musical gifts were recognised by her parents, who had her taught by an Australian operatic celebrity, Madame Elise Wiedermann. Dorothy became a professional singer and pianist and music teacher. After her marriage and the birth of her three sons , she got involved with the Victorian Federation of Mothers' Clubs, and served as its president for seventeen years from 1947 to 1964. ... Ben (1899-1986) was the son of a successful mining manager whose last mine, in Yandoit in central Victoria, was a financial disaster. But at the age of thirteen Ben won a place among the first entry into the Royal Australian Naval College. After completing the four year training, he enlisted in the A.I.F. shortly before the war ended. University studies led to teaching and he served as English master at the Footscray Technical School from 1938 to 1964."--Back cover.
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This book analyzes a range of social contexts in which human decisions shape technology in the market economy. It comprises a critical review of both a select research literature and in-depth historical studies. Material is drawn from many social science disciplines to inform the reader of the reality of taking decisions on innovation.
Herbert Howells (1892-1983) was a prodigiously gifted musician and the favourite student of the notoriously hard-to-please Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. Throughout his long life, he was one of the country's most prominent composers, writing extensively in all genres except the symphony and opera. Yet today he is known mostly for his church music, and there is as yet relatively little serious study of his work. This book is the first large-scale study of Howells's music, affording both detailed consideration of individual works and a broad survey of general characteristics and issues. Its coverage is wide-ranging, addressing all aspects of the composer's prolific output and probing many of t...
V. 1-11. House of Lords (1677-1865) -- v. 12-20. Privy Council (including Indian Appeals) (1809-1865) -- v. 21-47. Chancery (including Collateral reports) (1557-1865) -- v. 48-55. Rolls Court (1829-1865) -- v. 56-71. Vice-Chancellors' Courts (1815-1865) -- v. 72-122. King's Bench (1378-1865) -- v. 123-144. Common Pleas (1486-1865) -- v. 145-160. Exchequer (1220-1865) -- v. 161-167. Ecclesiastical (1752-1857), Admiralty (1776-1840), and Probate and Divorce (1858-1865) -- v. 168-169. Crown Cases (1743-1865) -- v. 170-176. Nisi Prius (1688-1867).
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"Source book and a channel to the history of abnormal psychology." Entries consist of both the unusual and the pathological. Contains many biographical entries. Each entry gives name or concept, explanatory definition or discussion, and bibliographical reference. List of entries by categories, illustrations, list of journal abbreviations, and index.