Canberra Times correspondent, John Walker of Queanbeyan, has the last and best laugh on the birth of the latest heir to the Australian throne that took place on 23 April. Here’s what he had to say to the Editor: “I am pleased to announce the birth of our son, Gareth, a little over 40 years ago. Mother and son are both doing well. By virtue of his Pommie parents, Gareth will be 26,352,871st in line to the throne and a possible future Head of the Commonwealth. Well-wishers should send donations to the Australian republican movement”.
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
