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The Lombok Treasure

On 20 February 1894, the Dutch colonial government in Batavia saw the indigenous Sasak rebellion on the island of Lombok against their Balinese masters as an opportunity to extend their control in the East Indies. The Sasak had requested their … Continue reading

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The Wallace Line

In 1856, Alfred Russel Wallace sailed from Singapore to Bali and then to Lombok. He wrote in his book ‘The Malay Archipelago’: During the few days which I stayed on the north coast of Bali, on my way to Lombok, … Continue reading

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The Glass Islands – Book Review

THE GLASS ISLANDS, by Mark Heyward Published by Monsoon Books Reviewed by Ian Burnet Mark Heyward in his book ‘The Glass Islands’ tells the story of building a family home on the Indonesian island of Lombok. However, he has achieved … Continue reading

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