Oh, a week where we asked our various contributors to shed light on the Monarchy.
But first a word from Errol: “I hate the legend of myself as phallic representation, yet I work at it to keep it alive.” From My Wicked Wicked Ways, by Errol Flynn 1959.

Tarquin O’Flaherty and Laura Norda were somewhat critical of the Monarchical role, bookending the week with their pieces,  whilst Terrence Nullius lauded our majesty.  Mine Tinkit added to the discussion.
Of course Sir Bertram Postule had his two bob’s worth, suggesting there may be a new monarchy just round the corner.  See it at the bottom of Laura Norda’s piece.

Our Musical Dispatch this week is current and looks at the failure of Government to deliver on the repeated promises it makes to Indigenous Australia on our behalf.  With abject Passive Complicity we allow this to continue.

We finish the week as usual with Poetry Sunday, our day of high culture. Here is Quentin Cockburn’s ode to royalty in “Oh Noble Queen”

Cheers
Cecil Poole (and Quentin)