Past Issues of QNR

First Issue July 1986


Dec 1987

Dec 1997

Sept 1998

March 1999

Sept 2001

Dec 2002

Dec 2004

Sept 2005

June 2008


April 2010

Dec 2010

Topics appearing on this page:

Quarterly National Review Magazine (History, Availability and Advertising Rates and Publication Guidelines)
A Revised and Updated Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia, Golden Jubilee Edition (2010)
A Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia, 1990 Edition
Breed Survey Year Books
 

Quarterly National Review Magazines:

history of the quarterly national review

This magazine was first published in 1963 to 1968 as "The Australian German Shepherd Dog Review". It was reintroduced during 1974 in B5 sized format as "The German Shepherd Dog Review" and was to take on the title of "The German Shepherd Dog National Review" on its second publication in 1976.  The issues were numbered 1 to 20 and these ceased publication in October 1985.
 

the current german shepherd dog quarterly national review

The current title in A4 format, "German Shepherd Dog Quarterly National Review" was adopted in July 1986 and regular publication of the magazine continues today.  Referred to today as the "QNR", it is distributed to financial members of the GSDCA four times per year coinciding with the seasons. 

For non-members subscriptions to the magazine can be purchased (see subscription form below).

Advertising is offered in this magazine for private and commercial advertisers. (see below). 

For the collector, some past issues are still available, although copies prior to 2002 are not available (see copies of some issues in green border below the menu). 
 

View/Order Past Issues of the QNR  (Full list starting from 2002)  (*Note* 1 meg download)
Subscription form for  QNR. (132 Kb)
 

requirements for advertising in current issues of the gsdca quarterly national review magazine

ADVERTISING GUIDELINES

All advertising in the Quarterly National Review is available only to dogs and bitches which carry a breed survey classification with the exception of animals under 18 months of age.

As from 1st June 1998 when advertising an animals hip and elbow result it must be advertised in only the following manner :

1. Name of Dog  ‘A’ acceptable (5/2) ‘Z’ Grade 1 (0/1)
2. Name of Dog ‘A’ ‘Z’

Imported dogs have a six month period to be represented to a breed survey during which time any classification gained in a GSDCA approved overseas breed survey scheme will be recognised by the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia for advertising purposes. After the six month period after release from quarantine they may only be advertised if they have been represented through the GSDCA Breed Survey Scheme.

PUBLICATION GUIDELINES

Obligations of Authors :

The obligation of an author is to present a concise, accurate account of their subject matter.
Criticism of a published article may be justified provided such criticism is constructive and based on fact or opinion that is not borne from malice.
Personal criticism, political comment related to the affairs of the GSDCA and/or members clubs, is not considered acceptable under any circumstances.
Information obtained from sources other than the author’s own work or published papers should not be used or reported without the permission of the person or organisation from which the information originated.

Obligations of the Editor :

The Editor should give unbiased consideration to all articles offered for publication providing that the content of the article meets with the objectives of the GSDCA and does not contain personal criticism and/or political comment related to the affairs of the GSDCA and its member clubs.
The Editor must not use the “Editorial” to express personal criticism and/or political comment related to the affairs of the GSDCA and/or member clubs, or comment adversely to a decision as taken by the GSDCA.
The Editor must respect the intellectual independence of authors.
The Editor when presented with convincing evidence that the main substance or conclusions of an article as published are erroneous should facilitate publication of an appropriate article that highlights the errors and if possible correct the original article.
The Editor has complete responsibility and authority to accept an article for publication or reject it.

current advertising rates for the gsdca quarterly national review magazine

Front Cover:  $300.00 (Non-Advertising)
Back Cover:  $250.00 (Non-Advertising)
Full Page:  $500.00
Double Spread:  $900.00
Half Page:  $275

Non members and/or commercial rates available upon request. 
Note:  all advertisers must forward FULL payment at the time of placing the advertisement.

Advertisers are advised that where an animal is over 18 months of age it must have been successfully Breed Surveyed.  Any imported animals with an overseas Breed Survey classification will be permitted to be advertised for 6 months following their date of release from Australian Quarantine.

Forward Advertising requests to:  The Editor, revieweditor@gsdcouncilaustralia.org

Revised and Updated Condensed History of the German Shepherd in Australia,
Golden Jubilee Edition:

The Revised and Updated Condensed History of the GSD in Australia, (Golden Jubilee Edition) was published in celebration of the GSDCA's 50th year and distributed to financial members and purchasers.  It comes in two versions - a soft cover version and a gold embossed hard cover version and is a limited edition print run.  Limited copies will be available for purchase.

Revised and Updated Condensed History of the German Shepherd in Australia - Golden Jubilee Edition The Golden Jubilee Issue is a comprehensive full colour 864 page history of the breed and history of the GSDCA which contains thousands of photos, mostly in colour.  It covers a few reprints of early Australian history from the 1990 edition as well as updating history to 2010.  It also outlines history of the inception of the GSDCA breed improvement schemes, National Shows, Main Breed Shows, history of the GSDCA and its serving members as well as history of the affiliate clubs.  It also covers the best producing sires and dams for the 40 odd year period from the lifting of the import ban in 1972 as well as articles from breeders. This issue comes in two versions - a hard covered leather bound, gold embossed edition with a slip case and a soft cover version.  A must have for the GSD enthusiast.   Order form for Golden Jubilee Issue (219 Kb)

Condensed History of the German Shepherd in Australia 1990 Edition:

The Condensed History of the German Shepherd in Australia (1990 Edition) was a "one-off" publication to record the history of the German Shepherd in Australia as at 1990.  It was a 296-page edition printed in black and white.  It is now out of print and unavailable in printed version.

Breed Survey Year Books:

The GSDCA publishes Yearly results for dogs that have been successfully breed surveyed each year.  Each yearly publication also lists dogs which have successfully passed the Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes and other survey related relevant information for breeders.

Books are available for purchase - see your state GSD Club (click here for link to clubs).  (For more information about these books and the breed survey information contained within them see Breed Survey section).