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CHOGM
CHOGM (the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) is happening in Perth this weekend. Perth is the setting of my steampunk novella, Wanted: One Scoundrel, so I’m kind of fascinated to see how the world views the city. Do you like our wide lazy Swan River? How about the endless Indian Ocean? And the people, do…
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Vacuum Museum
You can find a museum for anything — which is a good thing if you’re writing steampunk and are clueless on how things work. VacHunter has marvellous photos and descriptions of vacuum cleaners. Absolutely delightful.
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Steampunk Pictures Gallery
If you’re in need of a little Steampunk inspiration — or just want to indulge your imagination — the Steampunk Pictures Gallery is swoon-worthy.
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Women’s History Network
Call me slow, but I’ve only just discovered the Women’s History Network blog. October is Black History Month. I’m Australian and born in the ‘seventies, but I’m completely intrigued by the post on Career Novels in the 1950s. I read a number of these as a kid and thoroughly enjoyed them.
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Old Photos
A while ago I started going through family photos to see if there was anything I could use to support my steampunk posts…any Australian history…any weird hats, who knows what goodies. I found this photo showing how much kangaroos were part of life. Moey, you’ll be glad to know, ended his life (happily, I hope)…