Meat Pies and Mumbling Blokes

The memoir offers a vivid portrayal of Margitta Acker's journey from Germany to Australia in 1962, capturing her experiences as a newlywed in a foreign land. Through her eyes, readers gain insight into life in Canberra during a time of significant change, reflecting on the absence of modern conveniences like mobile phones and credit cards. Acker's stories of settling in, exploring her surroundings, and raising a family provide a rich historical context and a personal narrative that highlights the evolution of the national capital over the decades.