John Menadue

David Armstrong. A journalistic career from Tharunka to Bangkok.

David Armstrong has had a remarkable career as a journalist. From Tharunka at the University of NSW . His career includes The Bulletin, The Australian, South China Morning Post, and now business and semi-retirement in Bangkok. 

In an interview with American writer, Kevin Cummings, David Armstrong speaks of his travels and career.  See following link:

 

http://peoplethingsliterature.com/2016/01/25/david-armstrong-interview-5-decades-in-four-questions/

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John Menadue

John Menadue is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Pearls and Irritations. He was formerly Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet under Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser, Ambassador to Japan, Secretary of the Department of Immigration and CEO of Qantas.

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