History

The Reality of the Labour Issue, and the 'Good' Entrepreneurs of History

01/11/2014 - 17:07

Are unions claiming their unfair share of the cake, gumming up the works as we march towards greater prosperity? A critical look.
History: Technology, People, Society -- and Ryde

01/11/2014 - 17:07

I wonder about the past, I wonder about the different society, the different people, and the different economy - it prompts a brief look at some of the industrial history around Ryde, and the prominent sight of the "Halmeg" plant.
Bushrangers

01/13/2014 - 19:28

Bushrangers - some reflections I obtained while involved in the Bush Music Club.
The WA Goldfields Pipeline

07/30/2014 - 10:00

The WA Goldfields Pipeline is a hidden wonder of Australian Engineering Heritage. It's story captures a great deal about engineering and political challenges, often not very far apart.
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman - and some reflections on the Great War

12/31/2014 - 09:54

I've long had an interest in the Great War. Drawing from Barbara Tuchman's "The Guns of August", I make my own analysis of its significance in the current day.
Froth Flotation and Broken Hill

03/15/2021 - 07:36

Taking a look at "Froth Flotation" the technology mentioned, but not explained to my satisfaction, around Broken Hill

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Scientology

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Clangers in current political debate

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The Reality of the Labour Issue, and the 'Good' Entrepreneurs of History

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History: Technology, People, Society -- and Ryde

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From the Vault

Of Interest

Why am I not a skeptic? Well, at least, why am I not a part of organised skepticism, as claimed by the so-called Australian Skeptics, actually the NSW branch of Skepticism in Australia? It's the experiences I've had, and the resulting appreciation I developed. You might just claim it's sour grapes, but hopefully you'll find the detailed story persuasive.

History: Technology, People, Society -- and Ryde

Image of Halmeg plant, by courtesy of Ryde Library Service

I wonder about the past, I wonder about the different society, the different people, and the different economy - it prompts a brief look at some of the industrial history around Ryde, and the prominent sight of the "Halmeg" plant.

Environmental Speech - RHHFFPS 7th May

This is the text of a speech I gave to the Ryde-Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society on the 7th of May. I was asked to comment on environmental issues, and hope I did a decent job of that.

I'm Being Spammed!

I'm receiving multiple similar emails from different people about the same set of causes. Sites like getup.com , dogooder.com and advocacysender.com These sites offer to back causes, monetising your desire to change the world for the better. That's quite a reasonable thing to do. But there's a lot more to the picture.

2022 Speech to Eastwood Chamber of Commerce

Here's the speech I gave recently to the Eastwood Chamber of Commerce on the 11th of April. At the time, I made the point of recognising that there can be good people in the Liberal Party, and good candidates , but that was in the broader context of the Morrison Government and its record. For sure, I did not want to directly have a go at the Liberal Party candidate next to me. Trying to further illustrate this duality, I noted that Menzies increased the pension and decimalised currency - but also took us to Vietnam and invited the Brits to test their nukes in our backyard.

John August

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