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1 The Gift of Freedom i "They were sent in chains and manacles, the good men with the dross", Jack O'Connor , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Tamba , Spring/Summer no. 45 2009; (p. 31)
1 y separately published work icon The Long and the Short of It from Up North Jack O'Connor , Townsville : Jack O'Connor , 1987 Z1312776 1987 selected work short story
1 A Thirsty Kangaroo Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 100) It is strange enough to see a kangaroo enter a pub, but even more so to hear it order a beer.
1 The Power of Rum Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 99) The effect of rum on a burly cane-farmer is unbelievably amazing.
1 All the Best of Luck, Now! Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 98) A flight en route to Paris is beset by problems that necessitate a landing at sea. The pilot's response to the situation is not reassuring.
1 Slippery Sam Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 75-97) Sam Thompson has little regard for anyone's welfare but his own, and happily exploits people's affections and trust to achieve his ends. Eventually he goes too far and the law catches up with him. However, luck is on his side and he is acquitted for lack of evidence, but this doesn't stop one of his long-suffering girlfriends from meting out justice with a whip.
1 A Strange Accident Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 73-74) When two-year-old twin boys find an old twin-tub washing machine to play in, one of them finds getting out is much harder than getting in.
1 Cheap Job Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 72) A Chinese man who owns a horse and dray inadvertently provides some laughter when his invoice for work done is read by a contractor.
1 Butcher's Picnic Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 71-72) The local pastor of a country town is perplexed by having met several women of his parish who are all expecting babies at the same time, and then meeting one woman whose baby is due two months after all the others. Her explanation sheds light on the social activities of the town.
1 The School Fire Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 57-70) Nobody in the little coastal town could understand how their beloved school, the repository of so many fond memories, could be razed to the ground. Nobody, that is, except the self-serving teacher and the philandering, debt-ridden father of two of her pupils.
1 Another Bush Character Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 54-56) A mate of a colourful old character, Ted Redfern, tells stories of Ted's strengths and weaknesses.
1 More Dad and Dave Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 53) Dave and his Dad have a bit to learn about city life, as their story of the search for drinking water shows. Meanwhile, Dave's sweetheart, Mabel does not quite understand Dave's lustful overtures.
1 That Mutiny on the Bounty Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story adventure
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 41-52) The story presents an account of the events leading up to the mutiny on the Bounty, and the aftermath of the mutiny.
1 Dad and Dave Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 40) Young Dave and his siblings think it a funny thing to topple their 'thunderbox' into the creek, but do not realise it is occupied by their father. As Dad gives a moral lecture on the benefits of honesty, using George Washington as an example, Dave thinks it safe to admit guilt, but is mistaken.
1 A Tale of Two Ships Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story adventure
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 27-38) An ageing man recounts his story of how a visit to the National War Museum in Canberra, where he sees a model of the World War II troop carrier, Westralia, triggers memories of his childhood escapades.
1 The Missing Ponies Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 25-26) When Townsville was still just a small town, a local family by the name of Howell lived in the Aitkenvale area. They owned five very domesticated ponies that the children used for transport, and were mystified when the ponies went missing. When a man claimed to have found the ponies and offered to drive them back for ten shillings, the family gratefully agreed. However, when this recurred the next year, and the following, Mr Howell threatened to put the police onto the man.
1 Good News - Bad News Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 24) A man has the misfortune to have his feet amputated, but the doctor finds a positive aspect to the event.
1 Not Far at All Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 24) A traveller in a Julia Creek pub enquires of a local Aboriginal man how long it will take to get to Cloncurry, and is amused by the man's answer.
1 My Old Mate Ollie Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 16-23) The storyteller recalls three main things about cane-farmer, Ollie - that he was lazy, loved alcohol, and was a skilled marksman - and recounts the varied ways in which Ollie managed to indulge himself in these pursuits.
1 Come On, Let's Eat Jack O'Connor , 1985 single work short story humour
— Appears in: Laughter and Tears from Up North 1985; (p. 15) Hank is renowned for being a big eater, so it is surprising that he wants to quit when he is ahead in an eating competition at a country fair. However, he reveals that the reason is his reluctance to incur his wife's wrath by missing dinner time.
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