The Jackaroo

Author : Michael Thornton
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781742533551

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Jackaroo by Michael Thornton Pdf

From choirboy to cowboy . . . In 1967, fresh from boarding school humiliations, and having lost his father to alcoholism, gangly teen Michael Thornton was packed off to a tough sheep and cattle station to work as a jackaroo. He was to learn the wool trade from the lamb up, under a boss legendary for working his farmhands in an almost military regimen. Tasked with the dirty, disgusting and downright dangerous jobs, jackaroos are the dogsbodies of our farms. But at Habbies Howe, in central Victoria, somewhere between castrating lambs with his teeth and hauling backbreaking sacks of fertiliser for no obvious purpose, Michael discovered inner strength, and the friendship and male role models he'd craved. He also earned respect – enough to later walk into a job with the nation's most famous farmer, the Defence Minister and future PM Malcolm Fraser. In Jackaroo, Thornton recalls his years learning the ropes in an era when farm work was still done on horseback. Engaging, candid and often funny, his memoir reveals the hard working lives of the unsung all-rounders of the country. 'Engaging and energetic' The Australian

Author : Cynthia Voigt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 9780689311239

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Jackaroo by Cynthia Voigt Pdf

When hard times among the People revive the old stories of the hero Jackaroo, an innkeeper's daughter follows her own quest to unlock the secret reality behind the legend.

Author : Owen Genty
Publisher : Owen Genty
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Cloncurry Region (Qld.)
ISBN : 0473114291

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The Jackaroo by Owen Genty Pdf

Jackaroo; n. a male station hand. That is according to the "Australian Slang Dictionary' whereas the Macquarie Dictionary gives a more realistic version. " A jack of all trades". Certainly a jackaroo is far more than 'a male station hand', which will be evident as the reader moves through this recount of the writer's five years of 'Station Management Apprenticeship"', possibly a more precise definition of the word. ('Station" being a large sheep and/or cattle property/ranch). The origin of the word 'jackaroo' has been debated as long as the word has been in existence, but the most popular belief is that early English migrants, who worked on stations in the Australian Outback, were given the name of "Jack Raw", being raw to the ways of the Australian bush. One such English migrant, whose name was Jack Carew may have had an influence on the foundation of the word. There is also the more recent female counterpart, known as a jillaroo. It is however, generally agreed that the word has no connection with the famed Australian icon, the kangaroo.

Author : Roger Coote
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781326743291

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The Jackaroo 'Outback Tales of a £10 Pom' by Roger Coote Pdf

The ten pound pom' was the description of those people who emigrated to Australia from Britain between 1945 to 1972. Government Assisted Passage Scheme devised by British and Australian government.Australian government subsidised the fare to only £10 paid by the immigrant. '£10 Pom' was born.This is the personal memoir of one of these '£10 pound Poms '. His history, the reason for the journey and life in the outback is set down in this book in an informative and interesting way.Included in these memoirs are snippets of living conditions and attitudes. Songs and tales of life. Personal struggles. Interesting information of the layout and job allocation. Risks of the job are many including the fauna and flora dangers that must not be overlooked. Tales of the outback and also tales of the locals and the passions and temperaments of the many interesting characters found in this wild but beautiful country. Enjoy this wonderful tale and dream of the life under the southern skies!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015019902082

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The Aeroplane by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul McAuley
Publisher : Gollancz
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473203969

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Something Coming Through by Paul McAuley Pdf

The aliens are here. And they want to help. The extraordinary new project from one of the country's most acclaimed and consistently brilliant SF novelists of the last 30 years. The Jackaroo have given humanity fifteen worlds and the means to reach them. They're a chance to start over, but they're also littered with ruins and artifacts left by the Jackaroo's previous clients. Miracles that could reverse the damage caused by war, climate change, and rising sea levels. Nightmares that could forever alter humanity - or even destroy it. Chloe Millar works in London, mapping changes caused by imported scraps of alien technology. When she stumbles across a pair of orphaned kids possessed by an ancient ghost, she must decide whether to help them or to hand them over to the authorities. Authorities who believe that their visions point towards a new kind of danger. And on one of the Jackaroo's gift-worlds, the murder of a man who has just arrived from Earth leads policeman Vic Gayle to a war between rival gangs over possession of a remote excavation site. Something is coming through. Something linked to the visions of Chloe's orphans, and Vic Gayle's murder investigation. Something that will challenge the limits of the Jackaroo's benevolence ...

Author : Phil Kettle
Publisher : Ford Street Publishing
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781925000467

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Toocool: Round ’Em Up by Phil Kettle Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1236 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1957-07
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010102759

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Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul McAuley
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765390646

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Something Happened Here, But We're Not Quite Sure What It Was by Paul McAuley Pdf

Something Happened Here, But We’re Not Quite Sure What It Was by Paul McAuley is a complex sf story about politics and xenophobia when human colonists on an Earth-like planet are faced with the possibility of reaching out to alien cultures, especially when a big organization that has previously done harm is in charge of the operation. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Paul McAuley
Publisher : Gollancz
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473204003

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Into Everywhere by Paul McAuley Pdf

The Jackaroo, those enigmatic aliens who claim to have come to help, gave humanity access to worlds littered with ruins and scraps of technology left by long-dead client races. But although people have found new uses for alien technology, that technology may have found its own uses for people. The dissolute scion of a powerful merchant family, and a woman living in seclusion with only her dog and her demons for company, have become infected by a copies of a powerful chunk of alien code. Driven to discover what it wants from them, they become caught up in a conflict between a policeman allied to the Jackaroo and the laminated brain of a scientific wizard, and a mystery that spans light years and centuries. Humanity is about to discover why the Jackaroo came to help us, and how that help is shaping the end of human history.

Author : John Perrier
Publisher : JP Publishing Australia
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780987569462

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Campervan Kama Sutra by John Perrier Pdf

This true story tells of one family’s hilarious journey through Australia’s rugged outback countryside. Our intrepid adventurers work their way through numerous mishaps, including, but not limited to, an ill-advised river crossing, an inappropriately packed roof rack and some truly horrible singing. During their journey they stumble across a motley assortment of characters such as a confused check-in clerk, a grey nomad with an eye for detail regarding torches, and several Crazy Germans. While reading Campervan Kama Sutra, you’ll not only fall in love with Australia’s vast, ever-changing countryside, but you’ll also delight in the tragicomedy that arrives with unerring regularity. You’ll laugh until something hurts. *P.S. There was no dog.

Author : Geoff Page
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-27
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781459603431

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60 Classic Australian Poems by Geoff Page Pdf

This is a superb introduction to poetry from the nineteenth century to the present. With insight and insider knowledge, poet Geoff Page emphasises the contribution made by the notable generation of Australian poets who emerged during and just after World War II. It includes several contemporary poems which are likely to become classics in the near future. Each poem is followed by a short, lively essay discussing its merits and suggesting why it might be considered a classic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Australia
ISBN : UCSC:32106020386550

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The Antipodean by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gary Gregor
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 1331 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000451241

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Foley & Rose Mysteries Collection - Books 1-4 by Gary Gregor Pdf

The first four books in Gary Gregor's 'Foley & Rose', a series of Australian crime mysteries, now in one volume! Vengeance List: In steamy Darwin, a cop is brutally murdered at the police headquarters, followed by the savage killings of members of the legal fraternity. Lead homicide investigator Russell Foley struggles to connect the dots and confronts his own demons, while former detective and private investigator Sam Rose is hired to investigate in secret. Can Foley and Rose put their differences aside to catch the killer before more victims fall? Lasseter's Cave: In the heart of the treacherous Australian outback, a renowned neurosurgeon and his family are brutally killed, their bodies left to decay in the unforgiving wilderness. Detectives Russell Foley and Sam Rose are tasked with solving the heinous crime, venturing deep into the fabled Harold Lasseter region in search of answers. But as they delve deeper, they must confront the possibility of Gold Fever, a demented killer, or something far more sinister at play. Will Foley and Rose uncover the truth before it's too late? Bones In The Well: In the unforgiving expanse of the Australian Outback, Major Crime Investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are tasked with investigating the skeletal remains of multiple young women found in a decrepit well. With reports of missing backpackers in the area, the detectives race against the clock to find the perpetrator before another victim meets a similar fate. But as they traverse the vast and unforgiving landscape, can they uncover the killer's identity and bring them to justice before it's too late? The Petticoat Gang: Three young women, Amber, Ebony, and Anna, set out on a deadly mission to leave their tragic past behind and make a better life for themselves. Their plan is to rob banks and kill their way to financial freedom in the heart of Australia. But as the body count rises, Major Crime investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are on their trail, chasing the trio through the outback on a frantic mission to catch them before they strike again. Can Foley and Rose stop the Petticoat Gang before more innocent lives are lost?

Author : Gary Gregor
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000328949

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The Petticoat Gang by Gary Gregor Pdf

Young, beautiful and deadly, best friends Amber, Ebony and Anna are on a mission to leave a past littered with tragedy behind them. With a determination spurred by the promise of a future free of financial hardship, they travel to Alice Springs, in the heart of the Australian continent, to rob banks and kill their way to a better life. Their plan is bold, daring, and meticulously executed; what could go wrong? As the body count rises fast, Major Crime investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are assigned to the case. They pursue the three desperate, determined women north, first on the famous Ghan passenger train packed with tourists and heading to Darwin, then across rough, isolated, outback roads. This was never going to be easy. Foley and Rose find themselves in a frantic chase to catch the killers and save lives - including their own - but can they catch them before more innocent people become victims of the Petticoat Gang?