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James Griffin James Griffin i(A4034 works by) (birth name: James Thomas Griffin) (a.k.a. Jim Griffin)
Born: Established: 28 Oct 1929 Warrnambool, Warrnambool area, Western District, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 9 May 2010 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Gender: Male
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1 1 y separately published work icon Daniel Mannix : Beyond the Myths James Griffin , Paul Ormonde , Mulgrave : John Garratt Publishing , 2012 Z1933173 2012 single work biography
1 1 John Wren : A Life Reconsidered James Griffin , 2004 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Sydney Papers , Autumn vol. 16 no. 2 2004; (p. 48-53) Discusses his biography of John Wren and the portrayal of Wren in Frank Hardy's novel.
1 On Record James Griffin , 2004 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Eureka Street , September vol. 14 no. 7 2004; (p. 4)
1 When 10 is Not Enough James Griffin , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 20-21 March 2004; (p. 13)
— Review of Daniel Mannix : Priest & Patriot M. T. Gilchrist , 1982 single work biography
1 The 'Stacey'/Smythe Affair James Griffin , 2004 extract biography (John Wren : A Life Reconsidered)
— Appears in: The Age , 28 February 2004; (p. 2)
1 Nefarious, Shady, Sleazy, Criminal, Racketeer, Gangster... or Was He? James Griffin , 2004 extract biography (John Wren : A Life Reconsidered)
— Appears in: The Age , 28 February 2004; (p. 1-2)
1 18 y separately published work icon John Wren : A Life Reconsidered James Griffin , Carlton North : Scribe , 2004 Z1101494 2004 single work biography James Griffin argues that John Wren was not Australia's Al Capone as portrayed in Frank Hardy's novel Power Without Glory, but the victim of Australia's culture wars. Griffin contends that Frank Hardy's research was flawed and 'fuelled by political objectives and personal ambition.'
1 Behind the Glory James Griffin , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 9-10 August 2003; (p. 8-9)
— Review of Frank Hardy and the Literature of Commitment 2003 anthology criticism
1 Stage, Screen, Laughter & Song: A Quartet Essay Joanna Murray-Smith , James Griffin , Sue Ingleton , Mac Gudgeon , 2002 sequence essay
— Appears in: Island , Autumn no. 89 2002; (p. 77-86)
1 Heart Stuff James Griffin , 2002 single work essay
— Appears in: Island , Autumn no. 89 2002; (p. 83-86)
1 form y separately published work icon The Last Word Lily Brett , Australian Broadcasting Corporation , 2001 Z948519 2001 single work film/TV
1 A Big Lie: Manning Clark, Frank Hardy and 'Fictitious History' James Griffin , 2001 single work essay
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , June no. 231 2001; (p. 25-28)
1 Pauline Armstrong : Political Activist and Biographer James Griffin , 2001 single work obituary (for Pauline Armstrong )
— Appears in: The Age , 6 November 2001; (p. 7)
1 Big Tom James Griffin , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , April vol. 11 no. 3 2001; (p. 40)
— Review of Bettany's Book Thomas Keneally , 2000 single work novel
1 Fame Without Glory James Griffin , 2000 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 12 December vol. 118 no. 6254 2000; (p. 94)
— Review of Frank Hardy and the Making of Power Without Glory Pauline Armstrong , 2000 single work biography
1 A Hall of Funny Mirrors James Griffin , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 8 June 1996; Creme de la Phlegm : Unforgettable Australian Reviews 2006; (p. 301-303)
— Review of Performances Greg Dening , 1996 single work non-fiction
1 All Roads Lead to Australia Via Rome James Griffin , 1995 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 25-26 February 1995; (p. rev 6)
— Review of Correggio Jones and the Runaways : The Italo-Australian Connection Desmond O'Grady , 1995 selected work essay biography
1 [Review] : The Wife's Tale James Griffin , 1995 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 22-23 April 1995; (p. rev 9)
— Review of Firing Ninette Clarice Florence Dutton , 1995 single work autobiography
1 Past and Future Dreamings James Griffin , 1995 single work review
— Appears in: Eureka Street , June-July vol. 5 no. 5 1995; (p. 40)
— Review of Oodgeroo Kathleen J. Cochrane , 1994 single work biography
1 It's Hell Being Young James Griffin , 1994 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 164 1994; (p. 20)
— Review of Romeo of the Underworld Venero Armanno , 1994 single work novel
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