Jonathan Parry

Jan 15, 2025 | lrb.co.uk | Aaron Reeves |Sam Friedman |Jonathan Parry

When we think​ of the fashions of the 1890s, several objects come to mind: the tennis racquet, the golfing cap, the Daily Mail, a full-length Singer Sargent portrait, The Diary of a Nobody. In 1896, A. & C. Black purchased the rights to a dull annual almanac called Who’s Who and relaunched it the following year in a format designed to appeal to contemporary taste.

Aug 29, 2024 | greens.org.au | Jonathan Parry

By Jonathan Parry, Convener, NT GreensIt is a great privilege to provide an initial report on the NT Greens successes at the recent 2024 Northern Territory General Election on 24 August 2024. It will be no surprise to members and supporters across the country that we ran a campaign to win our first ever seat in the Northern Territory Parliament and this past week has provided time to reflect on our gains.

Jul 24, 2024 | lrb.co.uk | Jane Robinson |Jonathan Parry

In​ 1863 extracts from the journal of the Hon. Impulsia Gushington were published under the title Lispings from Low Latitudes. Impulsia had joined the fad for Egyptian travel and enjoyed an English lady’s usual adventures with camels, pyramids and cunning Orientals. Finally, she fell for the charms of a French aristocrat, Monsieur de Rataplan, and a sequel was promised that would detail the adventures of the lovestruck pair.

Jul 23, 2024 | lse.ac.uk | Jonathan Parry

Rising global conflict and defence cuts have sparked discussion around whether the UK should bring back conscription. While the suggestion has so far been rejected by Downing Street, it has shone a spotlight on the issue of military recruitment. Without conscription, the army must attract people to its ranks. But in its bid to encourage people to join one of society’s most dangerous professions, is the state placing some of its citizens at more risk than others?

Jun 20, 2024 | greens.org.au | Jonathan Parry

Contact: Asta Hill, Greens Candidate for BraitlingEmail: [email protected]: 0461496253The NT Greens are excited to launch our Biodiversity Policy at a community morning tea that will be held in Gosse Street park, Eastside, on Sunday 23rd June. This policy outlines the important initiatives the NT Greens will take to protect our land, water and culture so that it can be enjoyed by all Territorians for generations to come.