This is a collection of raw material dating back to the 1950s by journalist John Stapleton. It incorporates photographs, old diary notes, published stories of a more personal nature, unpublished manuscripts and the daily blogs which began in 2004 and have formed the source material for a number of books. Photographs by the author. For a full chronological order refer to or merge with the collection of his journalism found here: https://thejournalismofjohnstapleton.blogspot.com.au/
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Wednesday 25 December 1991
Tuesday 24 December 1991
Sunday 15 December 1991
Tuesday 3 December 1991
Sunday 1 December 1991
Monday 25 November 1991
Friday 25 October 1991
Wednesday 23 October 1991
Sunday 30 June 1991
Saturday 29 June 1991
Wednesday 26 June 1991
On the job, pix, Man living opposite the Sydney Morning Herald, circa 1991.
This man lived in an alcove opposite the front entrance of The Sydney Morning Herald/Fairfax building for many years during the 1980s/1990s. All attempts to move him on failed. He would always return to his alcove. He believed, from what I could tell from his more lucid moments, that he was there to pass on important messages to the media, be they from Asia, New Zealand or Russia. There was no trendier place to work than the SMH in the day, but many people in the area, including us, were kind to him, making sure he was fed and his basic needs met. This particular Christmas we asked him what he would like for Christmas. He wanted a walkie talkie, so he could pick up the messages better. One day, the authorities succeeded and he disappeared from our lives.
Tuesday 25 June 1991
Thursday 25 April 1991
Sunday 31 March 1991
Saturday 23 March 1991
Thursday 21 March 1991
Friday 15 March 1991
Thursday 21 February 1991
Monday 18 February 1991
Sunday 17 February 1991
Wednesday 13 February 1991
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