Des Ryan's Newspaper Columns in The Advocate, Burnie, Tasmania, (from August 2004) and in Messenger Newspapers, Adelaide, South Australia (up to July 2004). "The Messenger", a book selection of columns from the decade to 2003, is available from Wakefield Press, Adelaide, Phone: (08) 8362 8800. Fax:
(08) 8362 7592.