Redshirts by John Scalzi
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In Melbourne Art Deco, Robin Grow, President of the Art Deco & Modernism Society, examines the rise, fall and resurgence of Art Deco in Melbourne from the 1930s to the present day. With contemporary images by David Thompson and a team of photographers, supported by archival material, Melbourne Art Deco offers an invaluable insight into history and current state of one of the city's most popular styles.
Pubs are normally places of relaxation and pleasure, yet the Horse and Jockey was more no-nonsense. Austere, even.
ReplyDeleteCourt houses and police stations were often built austerely, I suppose to frighten the citizens into good behaviour. Perhaps country people had to be warned about their drinking as well :)
It reminds me of the Sydney deco hotels but I like your theory Helen. :-)
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