Firkins, Peter Charles

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FIRKINS, Peter Charles

FIRKINS, Peter Charles. Australian (born Malaysia), b. 1926. Genres: History, Military/Defense/Arms control. Career: Business exec. General Secretary, Liberal Party of Australia, Hobart, 1957-62; Director, Perth Chamber of Commerce, 1963-82, Company Director 1982-. Publications: Strike and Return, 1964; The Australians in Nine Wars, 1971; Of Nautilus and Eagles, 1975; From Hell to Eternity, 1979; (ed.) A History of Commerce and Industry in Western Australia, 1979; The Golden Eagles, 1980; Service above Self, 1987; Heroes Have Wings 1993; Borneo Surgeon: A Reluctant Hero, 1995; For God, King, and Country, 1998. Died 2002.