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Radio Days Jo’burg

Published on 16/07/201328/06/2014 by James O'BrienLeave a comment

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Coat Hanger Radio

Radio Art

Published on 10/07/201305/10/2018 by James O'Brien6 Comments

I wasn’t entirely sure it would survive the flight back, but thankfully it did. A couple of the bits of wire needed straightening, but no major problems, and the radio plays like a treat. It now has pride of place in my office at work.

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Visiting Soweto - Transformation

Visiting Soweto

Published on 08/07/201308/02/2021 by James O'BrienLeave a comment

“You don’t need to go on a tour of Soweto, I’ll show you around”, Paddy told me as we sat and chatted on Sunday night at the Ratz Bar in Johannesburg. Paddy introduced himself earlier in the night, asking if I would take a photograph of him and his mate David.… Read the rest “Visiting Soweto”

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    I would guess most bloggers, myself included, will be introverts to a degree. Your description of thinking things through rather…

  10. James O'Brien on Mardi Gras / World Pride (Part Four)08/03/2023

    What they did in Tasmania was amazing. This is a memorable conversation https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/activist-rodney-croome-forged-the-way-for-marriage-equality/7758540

  11. Andrew on Mardi Gras / World Pride (Part Four)06/03/2023

    Your header photo is terrific. You've reminded me of gay men presenting themselves to police stations in Tasmania with evidence…

  12. James O'Brien on Mardi Gras / World Pride (Part Two)02/03/2023

    I sent her a thankyou email, and she replied how wonderful it was to participate.

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    It was good to see Ita in the parade, along with our PM.

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    Hi, I'm descended from Sarah Higgins and Edward White and I now live in the south west Sydney area not…

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