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RobynRavlich PoeticResonance's avatar

What a riveting read, Nadia. A marvellously detailed archival find, giving direct voice to the experience: ‘wallopers’ being the most accurate description. I love that you went out walking to find the house and get the geography for your history; and that you got access to the interior when John Forbes lived there. The tales that houses tell … and are told about them by writers, and real estate agencies.

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Nadia Wheatley's avatar

Thanks, Robyn. And of course you are a great one for walking into history. I remember that day when we went to the Alexandra Canal... And it was you who introduced me to Rebecca Solnit and The Field Guide to Getting Lost...

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RobynRavlich PoeticResonance's avatar

That was a brilliant day, and I'd like to revisit those recordings sometime, possibly here. The radio feature was terrific, but too short for all that transpired. Yes, Rebecca Solnit is just wonderful, a beautiful writer and such an inspiration. We need all the finest American writers and thinkers to continue their good works.

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Mike Ranger's avatar

Nadia

Thank you for telling this good story

It needs to be told and remembered

This story ,of course , has many similarities today unfortunately....but never mind..!

Mike

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Anna Fienberg's avatar

What a fascinating piece of history, Nadia, and 'never mind' about the distortion by the capitalist press - your irony lends so much life to this extraordinary history of Union Street, Newtown. Wonderful!

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