Book Review: Killing For Country by David Marr

Book Review: Killing For Country by David Marr

Book Review: Killing For Country by David Marr This is a remarkable piece of writing and history. It helps fill the gap in knowledge of the frontier wars, especially in Queensland in the 19th century. Starting from curiosity about his own forebears, the author...
WERONA:   a place of peace (1982 – 2023)

WERONA: a place of peace (1982 – 2023)

WERONA: a place of peace (1982 – 2023) Heather Saville, New South Wales Regional Meeting, and Werona Friends This second part of Werona’s history gives a quick update on the significant changes to the property and surrounds, looks at the changes in use since it was...
Gender specifics and being a Quaker

Gender specifics and being a Quaker

Gender specifics and being a Quaker Steve and Janice Blakeney Janice Blakeney, Tasmania Regional Meeting are As a Friend for whom being a Quaker has meant finding a spiritual path that makes not just sense but gives me a better sensibility of all the living beings on...
QSA Notes: Working with Indigenous Groups

QSA Notes: Working with Indigenous Groups

Jackie Perkins, QSA Executive Administrator Many meetings, TV news presentations, forums and conventions now begin with an acknowledgement of country, paying respect to First Nations Elders past, present and emerging. This is a relatively recent innovation, encouraged...