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‘All they will call you will be… IMAs (Illegal Maritime Arrivals)’ – Woody Guthrie’s great song, Deportees, as relevant as ever

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Beth Spencer

. I was reminded this week of this beautiful song, written by Woody Guthrie — Plane Wreck at Los Gatos Canyon (The Deportees) — the heartfelt lyrics so relevant in Australia today.   For this is the new regime at the … Continue reading →

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In Memory: Bob Marley, Reggae, songs of freedom & brave 70s women

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Beth Spencer

Thinking about Bob Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) on the anniversary of his death. The first time I ever heard of this thing called ‘Reggae‘ was when I was in first year at Monash Uni, 1976. In … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas holidays to you

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Beth Spencer

I don’t really ‘do’ Christmas if I can help it. But I like the energy of this time of year, and especially of Christmas Day. It seems a lovely day for walking and contemplating and just being. So while most … Continue reading →

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