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Frank Johnson Frank Johnson i(A37674 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. Frank C. Johnson; F. Johnson Pty Ltd; Frank Johnson Publications; F. C. Johnson; F. Johnson)
Born: Established: Sydney, New South Wales, ;
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1 y separately published work icon Dope Island W. S. Howard , Sydney : Frank Johnson , Z1081313 single work novel
Frank Johnson's Sporting Novels Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher novel adventure thriller
Saga of the Ring Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher novel adventure thriller
Magpie Books : First Series Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher
Magpie Selected Story Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher
Kings of the Turf Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher novel adventure thriller
Magpie Books Magpie Series Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher Popular fiction issued in two separately numbered series with titles in the genres of adventure, mystery, romance, crime and detection. The motto on inside back covers reads: "there is nothing like a Magpie to make the hours fly.' The series claimed to be 'by far the finest and cheapest books yet issued in Australia'. Books in the first series were 5.5 x 8.5 inches and may have been issued in plain wrappers; those in the second series were 5.5 x 7.25 inches with pictorial covers. Price for second series title was two shillings and the books were 'available at all newsagents.'
Magpie Books : Second Series Magpie Selected Story Frank Johnson (publisher), series - publisher
1 y separately published work icon The Pajama Girl Mystery : Complete Story of Australia's Most Famous Case no. 96 Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1954-1955 12203740 1954 periodical issue

The Pajama Girl mystery was one of the most sensational murder cases in Australia. On 1 September 1934, a woman's body was found, badly beaten and partially burnt. It remain unidentified and was preserved in formalin and put on display. Eventually her husband Antonio confessed to killing her. 
1 y separately published work icon Candlelight Marjorie Quinn , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1954 Z156626 1954 selected work poetry
1 y separately published work icon Bride For Sale G. Vardy , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950-1959 Z1466892 1950-1959 single work novel historical fiction Murder and passion against the lawless background of a city in the making. Here's the grim story of passion on parole in a world peopled by miserable wretches living only to pay a debt to society. Read the amazing story of the 'bride-giving' where women are paraded like cattle to be chosed as brides by the human derelicts who share their unwalled prison. Here is a story rich in drama and colour, a story to be read and enjoyed many times over.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Tread Softly, Stranger Walter Smyth , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950-1959 Z1464716 1950-1959 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon Last Race Smithy Bob Mackinnon , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1271855 1950 single work novel adventure thriller
1 y separately published work icon The Battler Bob Mackinnon , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1271850 1950 single work novel adventure thriller
1 y separately published work icon Horses for Courses Bob Mackinnon , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1271845 1950 single work novel adventure thriller
1 y separately published work icon The Urger Bob Mackinnon , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1271823 1950 single work novel adventure thriller
1 y separately published work icon The Hundred to One Chance Bob Mackinnon , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1271810 1950 single work novel adventure thriller
1 y separately published work icon Wild Sierra Kevin Harte , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1107832 1950 single work novel western
1 y separately published work icon The Crazy Steer Stan Hennell , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950 Z1107763 1950 single work novel western
1 y separately published work icon Excuse for Scandal W. S. Howard , Sydney : Frank Johnson , 1950-1959 Z1039440 1950-1959 single work novel
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