Neill Phillipson Neill Phillipson i(A45544 works by) (a.k.a. Neill Sidney Phillipson)
Born: Established: 1932 Queensland, ;
Gender: Male
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1 [Review] The Captive White Woman of Gippsland: In Pursuit of the Legend Neill Phillipson , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Journal of Politics and History , vol. 49 no. 1 2003; (p. 120-121)

— Review of The Captive White Woman of Gippsland: In Pursuit of the Legend Julie Carr , 2001 single work criticism
1 y separately published work icon Tangles Max Walker , Neill Phillipson , Toorak : Garry Sparke , 1976 10180731 1976 single work autobiography

'Maxwell Henry Walker, commonly known as ‘Tangles” to friends, fans and opponents alike, is one of those rarities in sport. A man who became a champion in two entirely different fields and a ‘character’ in each. Max was a child prodigy in both cricket and football. It is difficult enough for any sportsman to get to the top in one field of endeavour, let alone two: Max not only succeeded but worked his way through an architectural course at the same time. This is a fascinating book about a fascinating sportsman whose sense of perspective is reinforced by a great, native Australian humour.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Man of Iron Hancock, Man of Iron Neill Phillipson , Melbourne : Wren , 1974 Z952113 1974 single work biography
1 y separately published work icon As Other Men : a Novel Neill Phillipson , Melbourne : Wren , 1974 Z950805 1974 single work novel
1 form y separately published work icon Barrier Reef Joy Cavill , Lee Robinson , Brian Faull , John McCallum , Ted Roberts , Ross Napier , Ron McLean , Michael Wright , Peter Maxwell , ( dir. Peter Maxwell et. al. )agent 1971 Norfolk Island : Fauna Productions Network Ten , 1971-1972 Z1638546 1971 series - publisher film/TV

Set on far north Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, this adventure series revolves around a scientific search and recovery team working for General Trust Corporation (GTC), a large Australian industrial and pastoral group. Led by Captain Ted King and his first mate and diving expert Jack Meuraki (a Thursday Islander), the team of scientists and divers are also often required to carry out missions for the government. The team is highly proactive with regard to conservation and vehemently opposed to any type of exploitation of the Reef.

The centre of operations for the team is a 135-foot windjammer named the New Endeavour. The ship also houses a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment called Minus Five (Mineral Identification Nuclear Undersea Seismography Mark V), which the Endeavour team affectionately call 'Grandma,' after the line in 'Little Red Riding Hood': 'What big eyes you have!' Specifically developed for General Trust projects, Grandma serves a number of functions, including providing accurate geological analyses of the seabed and the earth below it. Though Grandma plays a vital role in the various missions and adventures that ensue, the machine's presence must be kept secret, since GTC and the Federal Government are concerned that foreign political and commercial interests might attempt to get hold of the technology (which includes, for example, the ability to locate mineral deposits or sunken wrecks with valuable cargo).

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