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Adaptation of
The Death of a Wombat
1959
single work
radio play
prose
Is part of
Australian Animal Trilogy
1972-1981
series - author
short story
Issue Details:
First known date:
1972...
1972
The Death of a Wombat
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description
Tells the simple story of a wombat's attempt to escape an approaching bushfire.
Notes
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Contains a single illustrated short story.
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The Death of a Wombat was first published in 1959 as an Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) radio broadcast, with the spoken text set to music.
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Book one of the [Australian Animal Trilogy].
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Also sound recording.
Works about this Work
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A Pair of Ragged Claws
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 16-17 June 2012; (p. 27)
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A Pair of Ragged Claws
2012
single work
column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 16-17 June 2012; (p. 27)
Last amended 19 Oct 2016 08:29:42