Author: Bill Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781038759092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been on yet another adventure, this time gathering more stories from outback towns and pubs; from the green fields of Tasmania to the vast red sands of Simpson Desert. The unique characters of the outback will touch your heart as Swampy presents all the drama and delight of life in remote Australia. There are tales of all-night revelry, the pub that became a refuge during a bushfire, the thirteen-year-old sent from the city to work on a remote sheep station, the priest with a sideline in illegal poker games, a sighting of the elusive yowie, a murder or two and a few ghosts thrown in for good measure. And, yes, the saddest story of all - the pub with no beer. If there's a good story out there, Swampy has captured it in this book. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsular. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his twenty-third book.
More Great Australian Outback Towns and Pubs Stories
Author: Bill Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781038759092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been on yet another adventure, this time gathering more stories from outback towns and pubs; from the green fields of Tasmania to the vast red sands of Simpson Desert. The unique characters of the outback will touch your heart as Swampy presents all the drama and delight of life in remote Australia. There are tales of all-night revelry, the pub that became a refuge during a bushfire, the thirteen-year-old sent from the city to work on a remote sheep station, the priest with a sideline in illegal poker games, a sighting of the elusive yowie, a murder or two and a few ghosts thrown in for good measure. And, yes, the saddest story of all - the pub with no beer. If there's a good story out there, Swampy has captured it in this book. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsular. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his twenty-third book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781038759092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been on yet another adventure, this time gathering more stories from outback towns and pubs; from the green fields of Tasmania to the vast red sands of Simpson Desert. The unique characters of the outback will touch your heart as Swampy presents all the drama and delight of life in remote Australia. There are tales of all-night revelry, the pub that became a refuge during a bushfire, the thirteen-year-old sent from the city to work on a remote sheep station, the priest with a sideline in illegal poker games, a sighting of the elusive yowie, a murder or two and a few ghosts thrown in for good measure. And, yes, the saddest story of all - the pub with no beer. If there's a good story out there, Swampy has captured it in this book. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsular. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his twenty-third book.
The Spirit of Australia
Author: Ray Broadus Browne
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879724023
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In the world of crime fiction, Arthur W. Upfield stands among the giants. His detective-inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, is one of the most memorable of all crime fighters. Upfield was an independent, fiercely self-assertive ex-Britisher, who loved Australia, especially the Outback. In many ways Upfield became Outback Australia—the “Spirit of Australia.”
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879724023
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In the world of crime fiction, Arthur W. Upfield stands among the giants. His detective-inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, is one of the most memorable of all crime fighters. Upfield was an independent, fiercely self-assertive ex-Britisher, who loved Australia, especially the Outback. In many ways Upfield became Outback Australia—the “Spirit of Australia.”
Outback Towns and Pubs
Author: Bill Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781459668119
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
The people you ll meet will touch your heart as Swampy brings to life all the drama and delight of life in outback Australia. There s the story of Frederick Aloysius Millard, the only dog ever to become a member of a Citizens Club in Australia, thanks to the vote of a woman who was sure she d been introduced to this eccentric man twenty years back; the man who refused to go to the doctor after being shot, because he d been hit in a very unfortunate spot ... which made it obvious he d been shot while running away; the unfortunate bloke who tried to blow a snake out of the dunny but ended up nearly taking himself out of existence ... if there s a good story out there, Swampy s captured it for this book. Long after the last tale has been told, you ll still hear laughter from the pub, the crash of a drunken donkey falling in a trench and recall the time ... they found this bloke, sitting in the main street at 3 o clock in the morning, hammering one of those survey pegs in the ground. So they said, What the hell are you doing? And this drunk feller replies, I m driving a peg inta the arsehole of the world. Award - winning writer Bill Swampy Marsh collects yarns that get us in, hook, line and sinker. He gives us back our childhood and shares those precious memories of an Australia that s passing into legend.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781459668119
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
The people you ll meet will touch your heart as Swampy brings to life all the drama and delight of life in outback Australia. There s the story of Frederick Aloysius Millard, the only dog ever to become a member of a Citizens Club in Australia, thanks to the vote of a woman who was sure she d been introduced to this eccentric man twenty years back; the man who refused to go to the doctor after being shot, because he d been hit in a very unfortunate spot ... which made it obvious he d been shot while running away; the unfortunate bloke who tried to blow a snake out of the dunny but ended up nearly taking himself out of existence ... if there s a good story out there, Swampy s captured it for this book. Long after the last tale has been told, you ll still hear laughter from the pub, the crash of a drunken donkey falling in a trench and recall the time ... they found this bloke, sitting in the main street at 3 o clock in the morning, hammering one of those survey pegs in the ground. So they said, What the hell are you doing? And this drunk feller replies, I m driving a peg inta the arsehole of the world. Award - winning writer Bill Swampy Marsh collects yarns that get us in, hook, line and sinker. He gives us back our childhood and shares those precious memories of an Australia that s passing into legend.
Outback Dreams (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #1)
Author: Rachael Johns
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1743644701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Faith and Monty are both looking for love...in the wrong direction. Faith Forrester is at a crossroads. Single, thirty and living on a farm in a small Western Australian town, she's sick of being treated like a servant by her brother and father. Ten years ago, her mother died of breast cancer, and Faith has been treading water ever since. She wants to get her hands dirty on the family farm. She wants to prove to herself that she's done something worthwhile with her life. And she wants to find a man... For as long as he can remember, Daniel 'Monty' Montgomery has been Faith's best friend. When he was ten, his parents sold the family property in Merindah and moved to Perth to be closer to support services for his autistic brother, and ever since, Monty's dreamed of having his own place. So for the last ten years, he's been back on the land, working odd jobs and saving every dollar to put toward his dream. And now he finally has it. But there's still something missing... So when Faith embarks on a mission to raise money for a charity close to her heart – Dogs for Autism – and Monty's dream property comes on the market, things seem like they are falling into place for them both. Until a drunken night out ends with them sleeping together. Suddenly, the best friends are both facing a new set of challenges... Monty and Faith are both ready to find a life partner and settle down, but have they both been looking in all the wrong places?
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1743644701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Faith and Monty are both looking for love...in the wrong direction. Faith Forrester is at a crossroads. Single, thirty and living on a farm in a small Western Australian town, she's sick of being treated like a servant by her brother and father. Ten years ago, her mother died of breast cancer, and Faith has been treading water ever since. She wants to get her hands dirty on the family farm. She wants to prove to herself that she's done something worthwhile with her life. And she wants to find a man... For as long as he can remember, Daniel 'Monty' Montgomery has been Faith's best friend. When he was ten, his parents sold the family property in Merindah and moved to Perth to be closer to support services for his autistic brother, and ever since, Monty's dreamed of having his own place. So for the last ten years, he's been back on the land, working odd jobs and saving every dollar to put toward his dream. And now he finally has it. But there's still something missing... So when Faith embarks on a mission to raise money for a charity close to her heart – Dogs for Autism – and Monty's dream property comes on the market, things seem like they are falling into place for them both. Until a drunken night out ends with them sleeping together. Suddenly, the best friends are both facing a new set of challenges... Monty and Faith are both ready to find a life partner and settle down, but have they both been looking in all the wrong places?
The Outback Heat Series: Books 1 – 4
Author: Amy Andrews
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1962707679
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
Bring on the Outback Heat with four spicy romance reads (plus bonus novella!) from Australia’s favourite romance author. They breed them tough in small-town Jumbuck Springs—none more than the Weston family. Little sister Lacey, who wants to be a famous fashion designer. Youngest brother Jarrod, a firefighter who bleeds red dust. Middle brother Marcus, a paramedic and the larrikin of the family. Eldest brother, Ethan, head of the family and the police officer in charge of the town. Some Girls Do Fashion student Lacey is homesick in the city and determined to go home—come hell, high water, or a fake pregnancy. Is it her fault her brother’s best friend, Cooper, puts his hand up as the baby-daddy to protect her from the fallout? Some Girls Don’t Rural firefighter Jarrod’s old flame is back in town, but they’ve both moved on. Selena’s about to hit it big as a hotshot reporter in the city and nothing can stop her. No matter how much Jarrod still lights her fire. Some Guys Need A Lot of Lovin’ Paramedic Marcus hits the city looking for a sexy distraction from his looming PTSD and offers birthday girl Juanita some uncomplicated action between the sheets. They’re one and done. Until she turns up in Jumbuck Springs as his new psychologist… Some Guys Lie Single-dad police chief Ethan takes his responsibility to the town and his family seriously. And then one night he crosses a line with his oldest friend, Jemima Jane, and then insists on a fake engagement to protect her from her abusive ex. But it’s not love. What’s love got to do with it? Bonus Novella—Shut Up And Drive A charity car rally through Outback Australia. Firefighter colleagues Duncan and Ruth are too close for comfort and there’s only one bed. But what happens on the road trip stays on the road trip, right?
Publisher: Tule Publishing
ISBN: 1962707679
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
Bring on the Outback Heat with four spicy romance reads (plus bonus novella!) from Australia’s favourite romance author. They breed them tough in small-town Jumbuck Springs—none more than the Weston family. Little sister Lacey, who wants to be a famous fashion designer. Youngest brother Jarrod, a firefighter who bleeds red dust. Middle brother Marcus, a paramedic and the larrikin of the family. Eldest brother, Ethan, head of the family and the police officer in charge of the town. Some Girls Do Fashion student Lacey is homesick in the city and determined to go home—come hell, high water, or a fake pregnancy. Is it her fault her brother’s best friend, Cooper, puts his hand up as the baby-daddy to protect her from the fallout? Some Girls Don’t Rural firefighter Jarrod’s old flame is back in town, but they’ve both moved on. Selena’s about to hit it big as a hotshot reporter in the city and nothing can stop her. No matter how much Jarrod still lights her fire. Some Guys Need A Lot of Lovin’ Paramedic Marcus hits the city looking for a sexy distraction from his looming PTSD and offers birthday girl Juanita some uncomplicated action between the sheets. They’re one and done. Until she turns up in Jumbuck Springs as his new psychologist… Some Guys Lie Single-dad police chief Ethan takes his responsibility to the town and his family seriously. And then one night he crosses a line with his oldest friend, Jemima Jane, and then insists on a fake engagement to protect her from her abusive ex. But it’s not love. What’s love got to do with it? Bonus Novella—Shut Up And Drive A charity car rally through Outback Australia. Firefighter colleagues Duncan and Ruth are too close for comfort and there’s only one bed. But what happens on the road trip stays on the road trip, right?
Outback Towns and Pubs
Author: Bill Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733324529
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
The people you'll meet will touch your heart as Swampy brings to life all the drama and delight of life in outback Australia. Awarding-winning writer Bill 'Swampy' Marsh collects yarns that get us in, hook, line and sinker.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780733324529
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
The people you'll meet will touch your heart as Swampy brings to life all the drama and delight of life in outback Australia. Awarding-winning writer Bill 'Swampy' Marsh collects yarns that get us in, hook, line and sinker.
The Last Dog Watch
Author: Mark A. Bruhwiller
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452092559
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
This memoir/autobiography celebrates 50 years of Junior Recruit service to our navy. Established in 1960 and decommissioned in 1984 the story follows the life of a 15 year old inducted into the service for twelve years in 1968 and sent to Vietnam on the Vung Tau Ferry (H.M.A.S. Sydney) the following year, then continues his somewhat capricious journey with a hint of mysticism along the way. The Commemorative year of 2010 recognised the contributions made by young teens, many still children, to their country, and is dedicated to the many who didn't survive physically and/or mentally serving at a time when the world was on its own path to perdition.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452092559
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
This memoir/autobiography celebrates 50 years of Junior Recruit service to our navy. Established in 1960 and decommissioned in 1984 the story follows the life of a 15 year old inducted into the service for twelve years in 1968 and sent to Vietnam on the Vung Tau Ferry (H.M.A.S. Sydney) the following year, then continues his somewhat capricious journey with a hint of mysticism along the way. The Commemorative year of 2010 recognised the contributions made by young teens, many still children, to their country, and is dedicated to the many who didn't survive physically and/or mentally serving at a time when the world was on its own path to perdition.
Shadows Across the Outback
Author: Patricia Dunn
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483657035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Summary of stories of Shadows Across the Outback. These stories depict 3 young women finding work on properties in outback Australia. Samantha Hunter finds her true heritage when inheriting a small pub at Gidgee in Queensland. Rebecca Hudson takes on the demanding tasks of becoming a Shearers Cook to prove she can survive on a busy isolated sheep station at Binalong. Susan Thompson takes on the job of off-sider with her father, Thomo The Rabbit Trapper, hoping to lose weight to win the love a handsome station owners son, who unwittingly mistakes her for a young fellow looking for work.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483657035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Summary of stories of Shadows Across the Outback. These stories depict 3 young women finding work on properties in outback Australia. Samantha Hunter finds her true heritage when inheriting a small pub at Gidgee in Queensland. Rebecca Hudson takes on the demanding tasks of becoming a Shearers Cook to prove she can survive on a busy isolated sheep station at Binalong. Susan Thompson takes on the job of off-sider with her father, Thomo The Rabbit Trapper, hoping to lose weight to win the love a handsome station owners son, who unwittingly mistakes her for a young fellow looking for work.
Outback
Author: Patricia Wolf
Publisher: Embla Books
ISBN: 1471411702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The Number 1 Internationally Bestselling Ebook, perfect for fans of The Dry by Jane Harper. 'Tense, gripping and atmospheric' - CHRIS WHITAKER 'Gripped me from its shocking start' - SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT 'I highly recommend it' - LYNDA LA PLANTE CBE TWO MISSING BACKPACKERS. ONE VAST OUTBACK. DS Lucas Walker is on leave in his hometown, Caloodie, taking care of his dying grandmother. When two young German backpackers, Berndt and Rita, vanish from the area, he finds himself unofficially on the case. But why all the interest from the Federal Police when they have probably just ditched the heat and dust of the outback for the coast? Working in the organised crime unit has opened Walker's eyes to the growing drug trade in Australia's remote interior - and he becomes convinced there is more at play. As the number of days since the couple's disappearance climbs, Walker is joined by Rita's older sister. A detective herself with Berlin CID, she has flown to Australia - desperate to find her sister. Their search becomes ever more urgent as temperatures soar. Even if Walker does find the young couple, will it be too late? This deeply atmospheric thriller is the gripping opening of a new crime series for fans of Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker. Shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award 2023. Readers are gripped by Outback: 'Nail-biting thriller!... From the beginning I was hooked!... A thrilling ride that had me holding my breath through its finale. Highly recommended' Reader review, 5 stars 'Finished this book within a day... I honestly loved it, really had you guessing who the murderer was 'til the last minute' Reader review, 5 stars 'Great, suspenseful mystery... The last 30% turned me into a nervous wreck!' Reader review, 5 stars
Publisher: Embla Books
ISBN: 1471411702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The Number 1 Internationally Bestselling Ebook, perfect for fans of The Dry by Jane Harper. 'Tense, gripping and atmospheric' - CHRIS WHITAKER 'Gripped me from its shocking start' - SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT 'I highly recommend it' - LYNDA LA PLANTE CBE TWO MISSING BACKPACKERS. ONE VAST OUTBACK. DS Lucas Walker is on leave in his hometown, Caloodie, taking care of his dying grandmother. When two young German backpackers, Berndt and Rita, vanish from the area, he finds himself unofficially on the case. But why all the interest from the Federal Police when they have probably just ditched the heat and dust of the outback for the coast? Working in the organised crime unit has opened Walker's eyes to the growing drug trade in Australia's remote interior - and he becomes convinced there is more at play. As the number of days since the couple's disappearance climbs, Walker is joined by Rita's older sister. A detective herself with Berlin CID, she has flown to Australia - desperate to find her sister. Their search becomes ever more urgent as temperatures soar. Even if Walker does find the young couple, will it be too late? This deeply atmospheric thriller is the gripping opening of a new crime series for fans of Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker. Shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award 2023. Readers are gripped by Outback: 'Nail-biting thriller!... From the beginning I was hooked!... A thrilling ride that had me holding my breath through its finale. Highly recommended' Reader review, 5 stars 'Finished this book within a day... I honestly loved it, really had you guessing who the murderer was 'til the last minute' Reader review, 5 stars 'Great, suspenseful mystery... The last 30% turned me into a nervous wreck!' Reader review, 5 stars
More Great Australian Outback Towns & Pubs Stories
Author: Bill Marsh
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 146071587X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been on yet another adventure, this time gathering more stories from outback towns and pubs; from the green fields of Tasmania to the vast red sands of Simpson Desert. The unique characters of the outback will touch your heart as Swampy presents all the drama and delight of life in remote Australia. There are tales of all-night revelry, the pub that became a refuge during a bushfire, the thirteen-year-old sent from the city to work on a remote sheep station, the priest with a sideline in illegal poker games, a sighting of the elusive yowie, a murder or two and a few ghosts thrown in for good measure. And, yes, the saddest story of all - the pub with no beer. If there's a good story out there, Swampy has captured it in this book. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsular. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his twenty-third book.
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 146071587X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been on yet another adventure, this time gathering more stories from outback towns and pubs; from the green fields of Tasmania to the vast red sands of Simpson Desert. The unique characters of the outback will touch your heart as Swampy presents all the drama and delight of life in remote Australia. There are tales of all-night revelry, the pub that became a refuge during a bushfire, the thirteen-year-old sent from the city to work on a remote sheep station, the priest with a sideline in illegal poker games, a sighting of the elusive yowie, a murder or two and a few ghosts thrown in for good measure. And, yes, the saddest story of all - the pub with no beer. If there's a good story out there, Swampy has captured it in this book. Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsular. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his twenty-third book.