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Contents
* Contents derived from the
Adelaide,
South Australia,:Rigby
, 1977 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- The Australian Yarn - An Analysis, single work criticism (p. 229-255)
* Contents derived from the
St Lucia,
Indooroopilly - St Lucia area,
Brisbane - North West,
Brisbane,
Queensland,:University of Queensland Press
, 1996 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
-
Uncle Albert's Milk,
Jack Crossland
,
single work
prose
Recollections of visiting Uncle Albert, 'the first white man born in Cairns', for a bush holiday.
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Tangled Steer,
Jack Crossland
,
single work
prose
adventure
When an angry steer tangled in a fence is finally released, it expresses little appreciation for its rescuers.
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Catching a Horse,
Jack Crossland
,
single work
prose
adventure
A little wiliness helps to catch a skittish horse.Note: Includes annotations by Edwards.
- Horses, Dave Weston (fl.1972) , single work prose adventure (p. 5-6)
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Canecutters,
single work
prose
humour
The shift to mechanical cane harvesting has some unusual benefits.Note: Includes annotations by Edwards.
- Horsebreaking, Dave Weston (fl.1972) , single work prose (p. 7-8)
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The Canoe,
single work
prose
adventure
A well-planned canoe trip falls asunder when a mate brings a bottle of rum on board.
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Croc Shooting,
Frank Dempsey
,
single work
prose
humour
The bravado of tall stories is put to the test when a crocodile really enters the scene.
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Giant Clams,
Matthew Savage
,
Kris Nelem
,
single work
prose
adventure
The popular belief that a diver could get a leg trapped in a giant clam is put to the test and disproved.Note: Includes annotations by Edwards.
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Diving,
Tom Lowah
,
single work
prose
Life on board a pearling ship sometimes requires tact and tolerance.
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Fishing Contest,
Kris Nelem
,
single work
prose
Modern diving gear is no match for traditional island ways when it comes to spear fishing.Note: Includes annotations by Edwards.
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Shell Collecting,
single work
prose
A skilled diver amply disproves an assertion that no helmet shells are to be found.
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Sitting Horse,
Bill Davidson (fl. 1972)
,
single work
prose
humour
A horse with a curious affliction places a lone farrier in a difficult position.
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Stick and Hand Prospecting,
Wally (fl.1972) Brown
,
single work
prose
Some methods of tin prospecting require a lot of equipment but, for those who know how, a hand is all that is needed.
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Training Buckjumpers,
Bill Davidson (fl. 1972)
,
single work
prose
adventure
Some unusual methods are employed to subdue a buckjumper long enough to mount it.
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Brumby Catching,
single work
prose
adventure
Whilst an unusual method of capturing brumbies might be effective, it can also be hazardous.
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Quietening a Horse,
Les Callope (fl.1972)
,
single work
prose
A stockman advises familiarising a newly broken horse with the breaker's body odour.Note: Includes annotations by Edwards
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Old Waggon,
Les Callope (fl.1972)
,
single work
prose
A stockman recalls coming across a campsite from long ago with the camper's wagon and many possessions still intact.
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Phonograph,
single work
prose
Running low on food supplies, Bond's father sends him to try and purchase essentials from a neighbour. However, whilst he does secure some supplies, he cannot resist making an offer for the man's phonograph and records.
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More on Phonographs,
single work
prose
For some young boys helping with mustering, the evening's musical entertainment is a particular delight until curtailed by a strictly enforced bedtime.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Untitled
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , no. 49 1996; (p. 110-111)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism ; Pelicans and Chihuahuas and Other Urban Legends : Talking About Folklore 1996 selected work criticism prose ; The Banshee and the Bullocky : Tales of My Uncle Arch 1996 selected work short story -
Did You Hear the One About The ...
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 27 July 1996; (p. C8)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism ; Pelicans and Chihuahuas and Other Urban Legends : Talking About Folklore 1996 selected work criticism prose -
Panther Eats Prize Pony
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 22-23 June 1996; (p. rev 7)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism ; Pelicans and Chihuahuas and Other Urban Legends : Talking About Folklore 1996 selected work criticism prose ; The Banshee and the Bullocky : Tales of My Uncle Arch 1996 selected work short story -
Tall Tales, Long Laughs
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 8 June 1996; (p. wkd 10)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism ; Where Ya' Been, Mate? 1996 selected work short story poetry criticism biography ; Pelicans and Chihuahuas and Other Urban Legends : Talking About Folklore 1996 selected work criticism prose ; The Banshee and the Bullocky : Tales of My Uncle Arch 1996 selected work short story -
Facey's Folkloric History
1990
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australian Folklore , March no. 4 1990; (p. 3-11)
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Untitled
1977
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 10 September 1977; (p. 19)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism -
Untitled
1977
single work
review
— Appears in: The National Times , 17-22 October 1977; (p. 38-39)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism -
Untitled
1977
single work
review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 3 September 1977; (p. 25)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism -
Untitled
1979
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 12 August 1979; (p. 17)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism -
Tall Tales, Long Laughs
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 8 June 1996; (p. wkd 10)
— Review of The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1977 anthology prose criticism ; Where Ya' Been, Mate? 1996 selected work short story poetry criticism biography ; Pelicans and Chihuahuas and Other Urban Legends : Talking About Folklore 1996 selected work criticism prose ; The Banshee and the Bullocky : Tales of My Uncle Arch 1996 selected work short story -
Facey's Folkloric History
1990
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australian Folklore , March no. 4 1990; (p. 3-11)
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