Memoirs of a well-known journalist and the creator of Dr F ('Call Me Friar') Balsam which appeared in the Sydney press for some 13 years. Now in his nineties, the author's reminiscences include the Roaring Twenties, the Bodyline cricket series, the defence of Malaya during WWII, bohemians and rural matters. He also discusses members of his family including the poet Hugh McCrae and diarist Georgina McCrae. Includes illustrations, a bibliography and an index.