by Sharon Beder
first published by Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 1989
Introduction
Sewers seaward
Toothless watchdog
Toxic fish
Sewer-side surfing
Public relations battle
Events of 1989
Beyond Sydney
Conclusion
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