The 130 Year Conversion of Miners from Heroes to Apologists
7 August 2024 • Ron Manners AO
Below is a transcript of a speech that I gave to the Civilisationists on Wednesday the 24th of July on the mining industry. …
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ALP / Greens Trash Property Rights in Australia
2 August 2024 • Ron Manners AO
This week’s cancellation of ERA’s 42-year Mining Lease extension raises international concerns at Australia’s increased level of Sovereign Risk. This situation is made …
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The Last Words for Clive Annear – RIP
10 July 2024 • Ron Manners AO
To Jan, John, Steve, and Pete. Jenny and I are honoured to be part of this family and friends’ event today. Only recently, …
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Vale Clive Annear
28 June 2024 • Ron Manners AO
In memory of my long-term school-friend; of our family and Mannwest over so many "mining years." Clive's valiant attempts to rescue the Australian …
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Happy Birthday, Sir Arvi Parbo AC!
1 February 2024 • Ron Manners AO
Today marks what would have been the 98th Birthday of Sir Arvi Parbo AC, one of the most remarkable individuals I have met …
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Poseidon Reunion Dinner
17 January 2024 • Ron Manners AO
The following Poseidon feature is from my book Heroic Misadventures. The full book is available as a free e-book here. Pages 288-304 cover …
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The life and times of WG Manners
19 December 2017 • Ron Manners AO
There’s a name that keeps popping up on this website and throughout my books — WG Manners, my grandfather. Since today is his …
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Is it time for another revolt? The 150th anniversary of Australia’s Eureka Rebellion
29 November 2016 • Ron Manners AO
The Eureka Rebellion was an event which changed the fabric of Australian society. Liberty, equality and human rights are ideals which born from …
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A lesson in philosophy
28 September 2011 • Ron Manners AO
Here I reflect on my time as AMEC councillor, first in 1987 and again in 1990–92. A friendly reminder I am regularly reminded of …
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An optimistic future of the mining industry
12 June 2010 • Ron Manners AO
The full title of this article is "The RDT (Rudd Dud Tax) — An optimistic future and indisputable evidence that the royalty-based tax …
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