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Issue Details: First known date: 1984... no. 8 November 1984 of A Tropical Cocktail est. 1980 Writers in Townsville : A Short Story Magazine
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Contents

* Contents derived from the 1984 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Tie Up All the Loose Ends and What Have You Got?, Ethel Webb Bundell , single work short story
When a woman is killed in a traffic accident the detective discovers that she created an imaginary surgeon husband.
(p. 3-9)
Mount Morgan Tragedyi"Exhausted by the day-long search for wallaby and snake,", Kevin Whouley , single work poetry (p. 10-11)
The Feathersi"Under gnarled, bleached, lichen encrusted tree;", W. Les Russell , single work poetry (p. 12)
Magnificent Mt. Windsor, Rozanne Glazebrook , single work essay
Glazebrook writes about the Atherton Tablelands.
(p. 13-15)
Remembrancei"When we are old and dream at nights", John Cropley , single work poetry (p. 15)
Mindoo - the Hawk, David Sawkins , single work short story
A young boy afflicted by polio dies and is reincarnated as a hawk.
(p. 16-17)
Death Sentence, Paul Fleming , single work short story
A young woman battles with her fears when she is diagnosed with epilepsy.
(p. 18-21)
A Short Story, Barbara Chambers , single work short story
A millionaire imprisons his ugly daughter in a diving bell to inspire men to rescue and marry her.
(p. 23-24)
Early Side-Shows : Joe Clark Remembers, Joe Clark , single work essay
Joe Clark recalls a side-show that visited Townsville in 1914.
(p. 25-26)
Coffee Shop Angleri"The tide of my cup -", Robert Handicott , single work poetry (p. 26)
Faithful To One Another, Vera G. Westmoreland , single work short story
A guide dog reflects on its experiences.
(p. 27-29)
Ingredients for Happinessi"One gram of sky", Geraldine Torrisi , single work poetry (p. 29)
Night Raini"On such a night as this", Irene Johnson , single work poetry (p. 30)
Lonely Place, Noreen Owens , single work short story
A woman discovers the murdered body of her friend and almost becomes the next victim.
(p. 31-35)
The Cat on My Bed, Lynette Howie , single work short story
A woman attempts to reject a cat that decides to live with her, to no avail.
(p. 36)
Mani"Who, before me, stood in this small place", Margo Newell , single work poetry (p. 37)
Soari"Little friend", Lynette Howie , single work poetry (p. 37)
Title X, Tim Barrett , single work short story (p. 38)
My Gardeni"I need a place where I can hide,", Margaret Eggins , single work poetry (p. 39)
Margaret's Inspirationi"Why do I bother? Why do I try", Sue Jackson , single work poetry (p. 40)

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