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'You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids is a series of adventures involving Les Norton, a big red-headed country boy from Queensland who is forced to move on the big smoke when things get a little hot for him in his hometown.Working as a bouncer at an illegal casino up at the Cross, Les gets to meet some fascinating characters who make up the seamier side of one of the most exciting cities in the world–gamblers, conmen, bookies, bouncers, hookers and hitmen, who ply their respective trades from the golden sands of Bondi to the tainted gutters of King's Cross. . . usually on the wrong side of the law.
'As raw as a greyhound's dinner, Les is nevertheless a top bloke–fond of a drink, loves a laugh and he's handy with his fists. And, just quietly, he's a bit of a ladies man too. . . Les Norton is undoubtedly an Australian cult figure. ' (Publication summary)
Contents
- You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids, single work short story humour (p. 9-38)
- A Fortnight in Beirut, single work short story humour (p. 39-80)
- Grungle, single work short story humour (p. 81-130)
- Bowen Lager, single work short story humour (p. 131-161)
- Definitely Not a Drop Kick, single work short story humour (p. 163-206)
- Fishin' for Red Bream, single work short story humour (p. 207-232)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Sound recording.
Works about this Work
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On My Bedside Table
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 4 October 2008; (p. 44)
— Review of You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids 1985 selected work short story -
Gave Beef the Chop to Have Bash at Books
1989
single work
criticism
biography
— Appears in: The Saturday Mercury , 2 December 1989; (p. 23)
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On My Bedside Table
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 4 October 2008; (p. 44)
— Review of You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids 1985 selected work short story -
Gave Beef the Chop to Have Bash at Books
1989
single work
criticism
biography
— Appears in: The Saturday Mercury , 2 December 1989; (p. 23)