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Author: Shirley Richards Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1480990418 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
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Outback Constable Jack By: Shirley Richards Starting a new chapter in his life, Outback Constable Jack has a deep empathy for the locals, a commitment to justice, and a longing for companionship. His world revolves around solving crimes, helping people, and finding lost folks in Bullocky Hole. Although he feels his duties are pretty straightforward, he is constantly being asked to grow beyond these responsibilities and immerse himself in the locals’ culture. Jack quickly finds himself a regular at the secondary school, teaching the children through his original ditties, captivating stories, and dashing personality. As Outback Constable Jack solves squabbles and finds lost loved ones (some human, some not) he begins to feel himself put down roots in Bullocky Hole. He becomes a respected member of the local community, determined to help all those in need. After solving the problems of the locals, he begins to do some searching of his own: for a loyal dog and a good woman to keep him company. With the stars aligned and a teacher who is brand new in town, Jack might just be able to find the woman for whom he’s always been searching...
Author: Shirley Richards Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1480990418 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 227
Book Description
Outback Constable Jack By: Shirley Richards Starting a new chapter in his life, Outback Constable Jack has a deep empathy for the locals, a commitment to justice, and a longing for companionship. His world revolves around solving crimes, helping people, and finding lost folks in Bullocky Hole. Although he feels his duties are pretty straightforward, he is constantly being asked to grow beyond these responsibilities and immerse himself in the locals’ culture. Jack quickly finds himself a regular at the secondary school, teaching the children through his original ditties, captivating stories, and dashing personality. As Outback Constable Jack solves squabbles and finds lost loved ones (some human, some not) he begins to feel himself put down roots in Bullocky Hole. He becomes a respected member of the local community, determined to help all those in need. After solving the problems of the locals, he begins to do some searching of his own: for a loyal dog and a good woman to keep him company. With the stars aligned and a teacher who is brand new in town, Jack might just be able to find the woman for whom he’s always been searching...
Author: Jack Drake Publisher: Boolarong Press ISBN: 1921920513 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 241
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In this volume, Drake focuses on the famous pastoral explorers, drovers and trail drivers; the poddydodgers, horse-thieves and rustlers; the wars of the land grabbers with Australian Aborigines and the American Indians; the clashes of lawless western entrepreneurs with the laws of the bit cities in the east; the colourful females who ventured our into a man¿s world and made thier names, the transport by puffing billies and famous stage coach lines and buckjumpers, roughriders and rodeos.
Author: Don Delaney Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 111
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'Gentleman Jack, Bushranger' is a Western-themed novel, set in Australia, written by John Sandes. The story begins with a murder trial, where a man named Maynard has been falsely accused of shooting a man to death.
Author: Various authors Publisher: Boolarong Press ISBN: 1922643025 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 370
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This collection of short stories about the Outback is the result of the sixth writing competition for the Outback Writers’ Festival held in Winton on 22–24 June 2021. The winner was announced at the Festival. Boolarong Press sponsored the under 18 section. The best stories are in this book. See www.outbackwritersfestival.com.au and Facebook for the results. Follow us on Facebook and let us know whether you think the judges got it right. All royalties go to the Festival to assist in attracting great Australian authors to the festival in Winton.
Author: Marie Mahood Publisher: Boolarong Press ISBN: 1922109193 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 160
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Heroes, visionaries and eccentrics! Outback writer Marie Mahood is the author of the much loved Icing on the Damper and A Bunch of Strays. In the 1960s she raised cattle and kids on the world’s most remote cattle station, Mongrel Downs, in the Tanami Desert. Here she writes about the heroes, visionaries and eccentrics of Australia’s vast outback. Her thirty-two characters include the greatest drover and Gulf trekker of them all, Nat Buchanan: prince of poddy-dodgers Harry Readford; the cattle king Sidney Kidman; outback surveyor supreme and all-round good bloke Len Beadell; Aboriginal warrior Jandamarra; Mat Wilson at the NT Depot store; gun shearer Jackie Howe; drover Edna Zigenbine on the Murranji Track; explorer and goldmine Christy Palmerston in the heartland of Cape York Peninsula; eccentrics such as the Gulf Hero and the Barkly Hermit; and drovers who were also painters and poets of repute.
Author: Barry Ralph Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press ISBN: 9780702234439 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 244
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On 2 December 1942, the B-24 Liberator, Little Eva, returning from a mission over New Guinea, was thrown off course by a violent storm. Running out of fuel and with no fix on their position, the American crew had no option but to bail out. So began one of the longest and most arduous searches ever mounted in the Australian outback.
Author: Peter Carey Publisher: Vintage Canada ISBN: 0307368653 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 386
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SOONTO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The international bestseller, Booker Prize winner, and winner of the 2001 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book. Out of 19th century Australia rides a hero of his people and a man for all nations: Ned Kelly, the son of poor Irish immigrants, viewed by the authorities as a thief (especially of horses) and, as a cold-blooded killer. To the people, though, he was a patriot hounded unfairly by rich English landlords and their stooges. In the end, Kelly and his so-called gang (his younger brother and two friends) led a massive police manhunt on a wild goose chase that lasted twenty months, in which Ned’s talents as a bushman were augmented by bank robberies and the support of nearly everyone not in a uniform. His one demand – for which he would have surrendered himself was his jailed mother’s freedom. Executed by hanging more than a century ago, speaking as if from the grave, Kelly still resonates as the most potent legend in the land down under.
Author: Barry Ralph Publisher: Pelican Publishing ISBN: 9781455603060 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 244
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"A riveting read--the stuff of nightmares, perhaps, but testimony to the resilience of the human spirit, and I couldn�t put it down." --Red Harrison, Weekend Australian "Tales of human endurance and survival don't come much better than the one Barry Ralph tells." --Michael Jacobson, Gold Coast Bulletin This tragic story is a moving account of the powers of human endurance. It recounts in authentic detail the fateful circumstances of Little Eva's last mission from a remote U.S. air base in Far North Queensland and follows the dedicated searchers and skilled trackers who risked their lives trying to save the lost crewmen. On December 2, 1942, Little Eva, an American B-24 Liberator, went down in the Australian outback after a failed bombing mission over New Guinea. When the bombs failed to dislodge, pilot Capt. Norman Crosson decided to make a run for their secondary target after the bombardier made adjustments to the bomb bay. On the way to their secondary target, the plane ran into a severe storm and crashed, forcing the men to parachute into the unknown. Four men died in the crash, while six crewmen landed safely. The fate of the remaining six airmen and the attempts at finding them in the outback by Queensland Police, led by Constable Bob Hagarty, are faithfully researched and recounted in this story of survival.
Author: Gill Thompson Publisher: Review ISBN: 1472257944 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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Inspired by heartrending true events, a mother fights to find her son and a child battles for survival in this riveting debut novel. 'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' Kathryn Hughes 'A heartrending story' Jane Corry 'A mother's loss and a son's courage... A heartrending story that spans the world' Diney Costeloe For readers of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, and Remember Me by Lesley Pearse. A woman is found wandering injured in London after an air raid. She remembers nothing of who she is. Only that she has lost something very precious. As the little boy waits in the orphanage, he hopes his mother will return. But then he finds himself on board a ship bound for Australia, the promise of a golden life ahead, and wonders: how will she find him in a land across the oceans? In Perth, a lonely wife takes in the orphaned child. But then she discovers the secret of his past. Should she keep quiet? Or tell the truth and risk losing the boy who has become her life? This magnificent, moving novel, set in London and Australia, is testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. Readers worldwide have fallen in love with The Oceans Between Us... 'A beautiful tale of a mother's love. A wonderful book. Full of emotion, heart, joy and sorrow' Emma's Bookish Corner 'Heart-wrenching debut novel. A story based on actual events which will have you glued to the pages' Waggy Tales 'It has opened my eyes to the injustice done to so many' Shaz's Book Blog 'I flew through this emotional book. I raged at just what some had to endure. But I also felt their bravery in finding justice for all children who suffered. Highly recommended' Between My Lines 'A story that will touch every reader's heart. An absolute must-read' By The Letter Book Reviews ** DON'T MISS THE ORPHANS ON THE TRAIN, COMING SOON FROM GILL THOMPSON **
Author: Fleur McDonald Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 1761063138 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 339
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A returned criminal, a cult-like family and cybercrime all clash against the backdrop of the Flinders Ranges in this thrilling new rural suspense novel from the best-selling Voice of the Outback. 'If you're looking for a gripping rural crime thriller, look no further.' - Better Reading Emma Cameron, a recently divorced farmer and a local in Barker, runs Deception Creek, the farm that three generations of her family have owned before her. Every day Emma pushes herself hard on the land, hoping to make ten-year-old memories of a terrible car accident disappear. And now there are more recent nightmares of an ex-husband who refuses to understand how much the farm means to Emma. When Joel Hammond is released from jail and heads home to Barker, Detective Dave Burrows and Senior Constable Jack Higgins are on high alert. Joel has a long and sorry history with many of the townsfolk and they are not keen to see him home to stay. Not all of the Barker locals want to see Joel run out of town, though. Some even harbour doubts about Joel's conviction. The town finds itself split down the middle, families pitted against each other with devastating outcomes. Readers say: 'Cybercrime, financial fraud, murder and more...This page-turning book will keep readers both enthralled and engaged.' - Blue Wolf Reviews 'Mysterious, hard hitting, conflicting and compelling, Deception Creek is another fantastic rural novel from Fleur McDonald, the undisputed Voice of the Outback.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews 'Suspense and romance in an authentic rural Australian setting with a truly unexpected ending.' - Book'd Out 'An outstanding, tense suspense novel...Well-crafted characters, and of course my favourites - Dave Burrows and Jack Higgins - lead the way in this phenomenal read which I highly recommend.' - Reading, Writing and Riesling 'I simply can't get enough of Detective Dave Burrows! This series is one I will definitely keep on my shelf to read again.' - The Burgeoning Bookshelf 'A binge-worthy rural crime story full of intrigue, secrets and mystery.' - Instagram reviewer 'Fleur McDonald is up there on my favourites list - I always look forward to her next book!' - Goodreads reviewer 'Loved the multiple storylines, the mystery elements and the wonderfully engaging characters in this read! Highly recommended!' - Goodreads reviewer 'This one had me turning the pages, I could barely put it down, Fleur McDonald has again put together a brilliant story with twists and turns that kept me enthralled.' - Goodreads reviewer 'Fleur McDonald knows how to add mystery into every element of the story, along with everyday farming techniques to give her books a true Australian flavour.' - Goodreads reviewer 'Fleur's lovable leading man Dave is in his element here with another police investigation to unravel all wrapped up in an outback adventure to engage in.' - Goodreads reviewer 'It was a great feeling to return to Dave, Jack and company. This is another illustrious outback thriller from hallowed Australian author, Fleur McDonald.' - Goodreads reviewer 'I was caught up in the drama and suspense as the detectives unravel shocking truths that have been hidden for decades.' - Goodreads review 'I love that you can just pick up a Fleur McDonald and disappear - it's a novel that tackles a great deal of serious themes, but you are just in such safe hands.' - Goodreads review 'Pick up a copy of Deception Creek and reacquaint yourself with old friends, or meet a band of new ones. You won't be disappointed.' - Goodreads review 'A phenomenal read, certainly not for the faint hearted! I honestly can't wait to see what Dave and co have to deal with next!!' - Goodreads review 'Purchased Deception Creek this morning, binge read until I finished it. This book has it all. Can't wait until my next visit to Barker!' - Goodreads reviewer 'This is one of those books that you can't wait to finish to find out what happens but then wish it didn't have to end.' - Goodreads reviewer
Author: Shirley Richards
Author: Shirley Richards
Author: Jack Drake
Author: Don Delaney
Author: Various authors
Author: Marie Mahood
Author: Barry Ralph
Author: Peter Carey
Author: Barry Ralph
Author: Gill Thompson
Author: Fleur McDonald