Title: Man bites Murdoch : four decades in print, six days in court /
Authors: Guthrie, Bruce.
Publisher: Melbourne University Press,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Guthrie, Bruce.; Guthrie, Bruce Trials, litigation, etc.; News Limited Trials, litigation, etc.; Newspaper editors Australia Biography.; Journalists Australia Biography
Abstract: Bruce Guthrie survived tuberculosis, Melbournes gritty northern suburbs and a boss who twice tried to sack him in his first six months in newspapers. Then just as he claimed one of the industries most glittering prizes, he fell foul of Rupert Murdoch and his henchmen. What would any self-respecting Broadmeadows boy do? Sue them of course.
Contents: Rupert comes to town -- And the winner is... -- The dismissal -- 'Hi, I'm Rupert Murdoch...' -- Broady boys -- Read all about it -- 'Jump, boy, jump' -- Death in the afternoon -- Rocky Mountain high -- The downhill run -- Off to war -- Out of the red, into the black... -- TV or not TV? -- Not your everyday newspaper -- The poisoned chalice -- 'If the boss rings, can you get his name?' -- Drip, drip, drip -- Outnumbered -- New York, New York -- Bound for Botany Bay -- The firm -- 'An opportunity has come up...' -- Coming to grips -- Change partners -- Storm clouds -- The sting -- Fighting back -- Guthrie v news limited -- Here comes the enemy -- Checkmaaate! -- Harsh judgements -- Paper cuts.