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    RUN FOR THE SHADOWS IN THESE GOLDEN YEARS

    The inaugural choice for the David Bowie Book Club

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    A SPRAWLING RIVERSIDE ELEGY

    The sprawling unloveliness of Brisbane inspires an unexpected lovingness

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    WHY DID SIR JOSEPH BANKS HATE BANANAS?

    An alphabetical stroll through the first years of white settlement in Australia's history

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    A BOOZE-SOAKED AUSSIE HORROR YARN

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    WHY IS THIS ADVENTURE STORY FULL OF WOMEN?

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    WOMEN IN FILM

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    FOOTSCRAY LIGHTS THE WAY

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    WHEN I LEFT

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    BRIGHT IDEAS

    Socially responsible librarianship, right here in Footscray

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    GIRLS ACT GOOD IN SECRET PREMIERE

    Partnering with local community groups raises awareness of outreach services

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