2010-09-01 16:49:59
Event - Sydney by Delia Falconer
 Sydney by Delia Falconer will be discussed at Gleebooks by Delia and Geordie Williamson. Location and date: 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe on Monday, October 18 at 18:30. Further details at www.gleebooks.com.au or phone 02 9660 2333.
2010-09-01 15:17:55
Launch of People Power
 People Power by George Williams and David Hume will be launched at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe on Thursday, November 18 at 18:30. Further details at www.gleebooks.com.au or phone 02 9660 2333.
2010-09-01 15:11:09
Launch of Culture Crisis
 Culture Crisis by Jon Altman and Melinda Hinkson will be launched at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe on Monday, November 8 at 18:30. Further details at www.gleebooks.com.au or phone 02 9660 2333.
2010-09-01 15:01:35
QLD Premier's Literary Award 2010
 Congratulations to Ian Hoskins for winning the History Award at the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards 2010, announced August 31, for Sydney Harbour: A History
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2009-07-01
Law Handbooks now published by Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia now publish
The Law Handbook,
The Environmental Law Handbook,
and The Family Law Handbook.
For enquiries visit the website; thomsonreuters.com.au
or contact Customer Service at LTA.Service@thomsonreuters.com
or on 1300 304 195
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