The house of Packer : the making of a media empire / Bridget Griffen-Foley.
The house of Packer : the making of a media empire / Bridget Griffen-Foley.
The house of Packer : the making of a media empire / Bridget Griffen-Foley.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
St Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 1999.
Date
1999.
Call Numbers
DH/1890 , 070.5099441/3
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xviii, 398 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. 'This gang of respectable thieves' -- 2. Miracle magazine, 1932-1934 -- 3. Guarding the crown jewels, 1934-1936 -- 4. Thoroughly modern, 1936-1938 -- 5. 'Arm yourself, but keep your head', 1938-1940 -- 6. There will always be a Telegraph, 1940-1942 -- 7. Power through popularity, 1943-1945 -- 8....
Publication information
Publisher
St Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 1999.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
1999.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"Australia's richest man, Kerry Packer, came to the helm of Australian Consolidated Press a quarter of a century ago; in recent years his son, James, has begun taking over the reins of the dynasty. But despite the legendary reputation of Kerry Packer and his father Sir Frank, and the popular fascination with young James, the story of how ACP came t...
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The house of Packer : the making of a media empire / Bridget Griffen-Foley.
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Notes
General note
Includes index.
Bibliography: p.357-366.
Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed.
Mitchell Library copy at DH/1890: Part of the Donald Horne Collection, East Bank, Top C.
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DH/1890 , 070.5099441/3
Record Identifier
74VvrGoxeDNb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvrGoxeDNb
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ISBN
1864488824
9781864488821 :
1864488824 :
9781865084107 (pbk.)
1865084107 (pbk.)
9781864488821
DDC
070.5099441
338.76107994092
MMS ID
991011383439702626
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