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Thea Astley, Australian author and educator (born 1925)

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Thea Astley

Australian novelist and short story writer (1925 – 2004)

Thea Beatrice May Astley was an Australian novelist and short story writer. She was a prolific writer who was published for over 40 years from 1958. At the time of her death, she had won more Miles Franklin Awards, Australia's major literary award, than any other writer. As well…
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August 17

Day of the year

August 17 is the 229th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 136 days remain until the end of the year.
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