The West - An insider's tales. A romping reporter in Perth's innocent '60s - Thomas, Tony
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Tony's pieces are an absolute tonic. That's because Tony himself is full of such palpable energy, empathy, a relentless ear for hilarity and irony, and most importantly boundless curiosity. The people he meets tumble out joyously - like wrestler Gorilla Monsoon, Mod-girl concert screamers, Perth's last Chinese market gardener, Manjimup axe-men and poignantly and bravely, the daughter aged three he abandoned -- Rowan Callick, for five years China correspondent of The Australian. The origins of a treasure -- and Tony is very much that -- are often as interesting as the glittering hoard itself.…mehr

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Tony's pieces are an absolute tonic. That's because Tony himself is full of such palpable energy, empathy, a relentless ear for hilarity and irony, and most importantly boundless curiosity. The people he meets tumble out joyously - like wrestler Gorilla Monsoon, Mod-girl concert screamers, Perth's last Chinese market gardener, Manjimup axe-men and poignantly and bravely, the daughter aged three he abandoned -- Rowan Callick, for five years China correspondent of The Australian. The origins of a treasure -- and Tony is very much that -- are often as interesting as the glittering hoard itself. In this collection of his youthful Perth reporting are all those rare qualities that make him exceptional: curiosity, wit, a flair for language and above all and always, a passion for truth. -- Roger Franklin, Editor, Quadrant OnLine Tony's quirky vignettes of life in the 1960s are unique entertainment --- a cheerful expedition across unexpected bits of not-so-old WA from Kalumburu to Yarloop ... -- Robert Murray, author of The Making of Australia (2014) and a dozen histories
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Tony Thomas is a sports manager, celebrity trainer, educator, and motivator. He is also the creator and co-founder of numerous active lifestyle companies such as Beat The Gym, Tony Thomas Sports, Fitness Kittenz, and Workout Your Wealth. Tony boasts over 10 years of expertise in the field of health and fitness. During that time, he has worked with numerous athletes and celebrity entertainers worldwide such as Carlos Boozer, Antonio Brown, Hassan Whiteside, Presnel Kimpembe, Tyrese Gibson and more. Further, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist under the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Tony Thomas helps propel athletes and take their training to the next level!