Only in sport? The qualification would seem meaningless to many Australians. What also is there that matters as much as sport? It is only in sport that many Australians express those approaches to life that are un-Australian if expressed in… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
Fair-goes are not only for oneself, but for underdogs. Even in international sporting matches Australians have been known to switch from their own side to that of a gallant challenger. Australians love a 'battler', an underdog who is fighting the… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
With sport went beer drinking and gambling - until recently restricted by the wowsers, but part of that code of mateship of men, that… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
Only in sport? The qualification would seem meaningless to many Australians. What also is there that matters as much as sport? It is only… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
A man who went to the 'footie' match on Saturday afternoon and played eighteen holes of golf was really doing his duty by the… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
Australia is a lucky country run by second-rate people who share its luck. — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
“Australia is a lucky country run mainly by second rate people who share its luck.” — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
“Life in Australia is more equal and less competitive than in America; but there are dozens of similarities...migrations to a new land, the mystique… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
Fair-goes are not only for oneself, but for underdogs. Even in international sporting matches Australians have been known to switch from their own side… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
“Regional interests and loyalties are even stronger among Australians than among Americans - in that in social life they exist almost without challenge. Canberra… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
