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The Pointless Tragedy of War – Part I

17 November 2022  •  Ron Manners AO

In Europe and here in Australia My grandfather, W.G. Manners, wrote the below poem while he was reflecting on two of his sons …

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The Queen, RIP

9 September 2022  •  Mannwest Admin

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Geoffrey Brennan, RIP

3 August 2022  •  Ron Manners AO

Sadly Australian economics and political philosopher Geoffrey Brennan has suddenly passed away from complications of acute leukemia. I was in Canberra recently, but …

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Maureen Nathan, RIP (an Australian libertarian legend)

1 August 2022  •  Mannwest Admin

It's with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Maureen Nathan last week after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Maureen's …

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P. J. O’Rourke, RIP

21 February 2022  •  Mannwest Admin

Perth is still smiling from the 2008 (May 12th) visit from P. J. O'Rourke. Our Mannkal Economic Education Foundation was proud to host …

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A Festive Poem 2021

22 December 2021  •  Mannwest Admin

Our warmest Christmas wishes to you and your families.Wishing you every success and good health for 2022. ~ A Festive Poem for You …

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What is there for kids to do in Kalgoorlie?

19 October 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

On in the 19th of October, 1991 I was interviewed for the ABC by J.A White-Townsend. Below is an extract. Interviewer: How long …

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Steven Horwitz – RIP

2 July 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

It's with much sadness that we learned the news this week that Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise and "bleeding-heart libertarian" Steven Horwitz passed …

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Sir Antony Fisher – from law breaker to knighthood!

28 June 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

Celebrating his birthday 28th June, 1915 Sir Antony Fisher Anyone can break some crazy law, clever people can change such a law, however …

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Challenging our Shibboleths

26 May 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

A review of Mannerisms: 1985-2020 Former Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Bill Hassell AM, was kind enough to review my latest book Mannerisms: …

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