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John Lane John Lane i(A55942 works by) (a.k.a. John Kenneth Lane; Jack Kenneth Ramsbottom; J. Lane)
Born: Established: 1922
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1933
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1 y separately published work icon Sayonara Australia John Lane , Yunderup : John Lane , 1991 Z844051 1991 single work novel war literature The morning after the Japanese surrendered, Joe Barry was one of a pathetic band of Australian ex-prisoners-of-war who paraded around the camp flagpole. No order was given. None was necessary. It was something they had waited three years to do.
1 y separately published work icon Fairbridge Kid John Lane , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 1990 Z844049 1990 single work autobiography Story of how a bare-foot army of three hundred children were transported half-way around the world to be trained and disciplined in a semi-military environment preparatory to being sent out, at the age of sixteen, to work as farm labourers and domestics.
1 y separately published work icon Summer Will Come Again : The Story of Australian POWs' Fight for Survival in Japan John Lane , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 1987 Z844046 1987 single work autobiography war literature Autobiographical account of Lane's experience as a prisoner of war during World War II. The author acknowledges the contribution of his fellow POWs, 'Norman Colley and the late Frank Florence for the reproduction of the lyrics of their songs and poems.' (Note: Neither writer was Australian, Colley was Welsh and Florence was English.)
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