This is the cover of a geography textbook used throughout my schooldays during the 1940s. It continued to be used into the 1950s, prior to my migration to Australia in April 1959. Pages 263 to 265 in particular make for illuminating reading. They have a great deal of relevance to…

When will we Australians wake up? I don’t know about you, but as I lapsed into another month of enforced isolation as a deadly virus swept across the globe, having to remain closeted in my home on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, provided both time and inspiration for reflection. As 2020 progresses, it is becoming clear that even…

My part in a unique driver-training programme for young adults — We teach them to drive, while aiming to preserve their lives. — Note: The comments that follow, while calling for more action against road deaths on the roads of an Australian capital city, may also be applicable to issues surrounding the loss of too many young, inexperienced drivers’ lives as a result of road accidents in jurisdictions other than the Australian state…

Looking back — May 1959 saw me — a young hopeful among thousands of migrants flooding into Australia from post war Europe and the British Isles. All were intent on leaving the lands of our birth for the promise of a better future on the far side of the world. We and many…

Yet another Australian federal election is nearly upon us - but have we yet learned anything from the lessons of the past? Saturday May 18th 2019, voting day, is looming large. Once again we are being compelled to follow the leaders of our various political parties, as they crisscross the…

Now lost…..does it really matter? Gerry Dubbin I used to be a young Jewish boy. I was also the second generation of Lithuanian Ashkenazi refugees, my grandparents among many thousands of Jews, who, during the early years of the 20th century fled brutal attacks, murder, rape and political disfranchisement in…

Can someone please tell me what real interest or enduring value and relevance to my country, Australia, will the celebrations in Britain of the nuptials between a glamorous American TV star and Queen Elizabeth’s grandson add to the country’s interests, well-being and future aspirations? In my recent book, “My escape…