Why Lithuanian Papers ? LITHUANIAN PAPERS, No.18/2004 1 The origin of this journal's name goes back to 1987. During that Looking for a horne loan? year, the Lithuanian Studies Society started fortnightly lunchtime lectures at the University of Tasmania, on a wide range of topics connected with Lithuania. Some of these lectures were given by the University's members of staff; others were presented by Think Talka visiting speakers and invited guests. Lovvinterest rates It soon became apparent that many original papers had emerged and vve charge from this lecture programme, and that it would be a great pity to NO Fees lose the newly gained knowledge. Although short of money and Melbourne 0393283466 resources, the Society decided to publish the best papers, chosen 1 Sydney 02 9796 8662 from each year's presentations. And so, the Lithuanian Papers were born. The annual journal has since grown and is now read Adelaide 08 8362 7377 by 3,000 subscribers in 29 countries and in all continents.
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