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Deb Kandelaars launching Coast to Coast

Coast to Coast is the true story of one family's incredible undertaking: to walk across India in order to help children living in the poorest parts of the world. We're all in awe of the Petruccos for their generosity, tenacity and good humour. In her speech at the launch, Deb Kandelaars explained her own history with this incredible family … ~ We first met the Petruccos on the South Coast about 10 years' ago now. It…

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Stephen Orr speaks to the Friends of the Barr Smith Library

In 2016 the Friends of the Barr Smith Library have teamed up with Wakefield Press to present a series of talks by Wakefield Press authors. On 21 April, renowned novelist Stephen Orr entertained the masses (despite attesting that he prefers to 'terrify') with an overview of his writing career, beginning with this fitting reflection on the Barr Smith itself. You can listen to Stephen's speech in its entirety here thanks to Radio Adelaide.   I first came to the…

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