{"product_id":"last-truck-out-by-betty-lockyer-9781921248085","title":"Last Truck Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWWII, 1942 - Broome, a pearling town on the far north coast of Western Australia. The enemy was snaking its way towards the Australian coastline. Broome was being evacuated. The resident Japanese and their families had already been interned. Aboriginal families were being trucked to Beagle Bay Mission, 120 km north, under the care of the German brothers and Irish nuns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetty Lockyer's mother was on the last truck to leave Broome on 17 February, heavy with child. Worst fears were realised when the Japanese attacked Darwin. On March 3, they blew twenty-four Dutch flying boats out of the water in Broome. Men, women and children died.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetty was born two weeks later, safe in the relative peacefulness of the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast Truck Out\u003c\/em\u003e by Betty Lockyer captures this harrowing yet poignant chapter in history with remarkable narrative detail and personal significance. A compelling read for those interested in personal stories set against the backdrop of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849434910956,"sku":"9781921248085","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/891973482872.jpg?v=1759045421","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/last-truck-out-by-betty-lockyer-9781921248085","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}