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The Portuguese Church in Oecussi, Timor Leste

Posted on December 11, 2022 by ianburnet

Many people will not know where is Timor Leste – and where is Oecussi? Oecussi is an enclave of Timor Leste (East Timor) located within the territory of West Timor, which is part of Indonesia as shown on this map. … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget – The Balibo Five

Posted on October 17, 2018 by ianburnet

This is the forty third anniversary of the death of the Balibo Five in Portuguese East Timor – can it have been that long ago? Here is an excerpt from my book ‘Archipelago – A Journey Across Indonesia’. On October … Continue reading →

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Bill Dalton’s ‘Archipelago’ Book Review

Posted on July 20, 2016 by ianburnet

In this final saga of the author’s three books about his 30 years in Indonesia, Ian Burnet combines his love of adventure and travel with his knowledge of the region’s history to take us on a personal journey through geographic … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Archipelago – A Journey Across Indonesia

Posted on September 9, 2015 by ianburnet

Book Review: Archipelago – A Journey Across Indonesia, by Ian Burnet This beautifully illustrated and informative book takes the reader on a journey both through the landscape of Indonesia and also back through Indonesia’s past. It weaves a spellbinding experience … Continue reading →

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Archipelago – Book Talk at the SMSA

Posted on August 24, 2015 by ianburnet

Ian Burnet – Archipelago Mitchell Theatre, SMSA Sydney, 280 Pitt Street Tuesday 8 September 2015, 12:30 – 1:30 Ian Burnet explores the most culturally diverse nation on earth, Indonesia, which comprises as many as 17,000 islands. Travelling by bus, plane, … Continue reading →

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