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Yarns and memories that capture the experience of policing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, bestselling author of Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories and Great Australian CWA Stories. From some of the biggest beats in the world come these unforgettable tales of...
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Yarns and memories that capture the experience of policing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, bestselling author of Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories and Great Australian CWA Stories.
From some of the biggest beats in the world come these unforgettable tales of adventure and misadventure, drama and mayhem, larrikinism and laughter.
After there'd been a robbery in a block of Wiluna retirement units, two police officers arrive to begin their investigations. They knock on the front door of the first unit in the block. An old lady answers.
'Lady,' says one of the police officers, 'where were you between 5 and 6?'
'I'm not exactly sure, officer,' replies the old lady, 'but I was most probably in kindergarten.'
Australia's outback police have seen it all: natural disasters, incredible acts of selflessness, unspeakable crimes and daring rescues, to name just a few. And they've met some unforgettable characters along the way. This memorable and eye-opening collection of real-life accounts from cops on the frontline in the heart of Australia is by turns inspiring, poignant, heartbreaking and hilarious.
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays. He spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives in Adelaide. Swampy is one of ABC Books' bestselling authors of Australian stories; this is his twentieth book.
Series: Great Australian Stories
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Great Australian Outback Police Stories
Yarns and memories that capture the experience of policing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, bestselling author of Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories and Great Australian CWA Stories. 'I tell you, you meet some strange characters in this game ...' Boasting the biggest beats in the world—some as large as France—Australia's outback police have seen it...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Great Australian Volunteer Firies Stories
Us firefighters do more than fight fires. We also assist those who have just gone through what's probably the worst experience of their lives. The devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires threw the importance of our volunteer firefighters into sharp focus. But these brave men and women don't just step up to protect life and property in fires; they are also...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
More Great Australian Outback Police Stories
Yarns and memories that capture the experience of policing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, bestselling author of Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories and Great Australian CWA Stories. From some of the biggest beats in the world come these unforgettable tales of adventure and misadventure, drama and mayhem, larrikinism and laughter. After there'd been a robbery...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Great Australian Volunteer Surf Life Saving Stories
After I'd got him out of harm's way, I dived back in yet again and swam out past the surf-break, out to where the other two lads were floundering. Then, one at a time, I took them back onto the rocks - all done against the raging rip and wild surf. By then an hour or so had passed. Still,...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Great Australian Outback Trucking Stories
Marsh knows how to spin a yarn - Gold Coast Bulletin Whether they're carting produce, stock, fuel, or even (unbeknown to them) dead bodies, there's one thing that can be said about outback truckies - they're a colourful bunch. Meet the outback truckies who brave interminable distances, searing heat, raging floodwaters, and foot-deep bulldust to transport goods all across this...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
New Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories
"Where's your thumb?" the doctor asked the injured ringer. "Oh, we stuck it over there on the gatepost, fer safe keepin'." And just as the doctor turned around to the gatepost, he saw a crow heading skyward, thumb and all. From the pilots, doctors and nurses who spread their 'mantle of safety' throughout the remote inland of Australia, as well...Paperback$7300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Great Australian Bush Festival Stories
Unforgettable tales of adventures and misadventure, larrikinism and laughter. 'If you are going to enter a boat, here's a few instructions as to how to build the thing. Obviously, you need thousands of empty beer cans, which is pretty to get easy up here. A couple of months of hanging around a pub will soon sort that out, or a...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
More Great Australian Outback Towns & Pubs Stories
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been on yet another adventure, this time gathering more stories from outback towns and pubs; from the green fields of Tasmania to the vast red sands of Simpson Desert. The unique characters of the outback will touch your heart as Swampy presents all the drama and delight of life in remote Australia. There are tales of...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780733343599
Publisher: ABC Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 July 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: ABC Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Bill ‘Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer/performer of stories, songs and plays. Based in Adelaide, he is best known for his successful Great Australian series of books published with ABC Books: More Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (2007), Great Australian Railway Stories (2005), Great Australian Droving Stories (2003), Great Australian Shearing Stories (2001), and Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (1999).
Also by Bill Marsh
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Great Australian Outback Police Stories
Yarns and memories that capture the experience of policing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, bestselling author of Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories and Great Australian CWA Stories. 'I tell you, you meet some strange characters in this game ...' Boasting the biggest beats in the world—some as large as France—Australia's outback police have seen it...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Great Australian Volunteer Firies Stories
Us firefighters do more than fight fires. We also assist those who have just gone through what's probably the worst experience of their lives. The devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires threw the importance of our volunteer firefighters into sharp focus. But these brave men and women don't just step up to protect life and property in fires; they are also...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Great Australian Volunteer Surf Life Saving Stories
After I'd got him out of harm's way, I dived back in yet again and swam out past the surf-break, out to where the other two lads were floundering. Then, one at a time, I took them back onto the rocks - all done against the raging rip and wild surf. By then an hour or so had passed. Still,...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Great Australian Outback Trucking Stories
Marsh knows how to spin a yarn - Gold Coast Bulletin Whether they're carting produce, stock, fuel, or even (unbeknown to them) dead bodies, there's one thing that can be said about outback truckies - they're a colourful bunch. Meet the outback truckies who brave interminable distances, searing heat, raging floodwaters, and foot-deep bulldust to transport goods all across this...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
More Great Australian Outback Yarns
A collection of the funniest yarns and most colourful characters from the bestselling 'Great Australian Stories' series from beloved storyteller Bill 'Swampy' Marsh. The term 'Bible bashing' took on new meaning in our household. Not so much for its reading, though God certainly remained high on Mum's spiritual priorities, but more for its treatment of bunions, chilblains, corns, etc. Mum...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
New Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories
"Where's your thumb?" the doctor asked the injured ringer. "Oh, we stuck it over there on the gatepost, fer safe keepin'." And just as the doctor turned around to the gatepost, he saw a crow heading skyward, thumb and all. From the pilots, doctors and nurses who spread their 'mantle of safety' throughout the remote inland of Australia, as well...Paperback$7300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Great Australian Bush Festival Stories
Unforgettable tales of adventures and misadventure, larrikinism and laughter. 'If you are going to enter a boat, here's a few instructions as to how to build the thing. Obviously, you need thousands of empty beer cans, which is pretty to get easy up here. A couple of months of hanging around a pub will soon sort that out, or a...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The Complete Book of Australian Flying Doctor Stories
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Great Australian Outback Yarns
A collection of the funniest yarns and most colourful characters from the bestselling Great Australian Stories series from beloved storyteller Bill 'Swampy' Marsh. When he'd finished playing, a solemn silence fell as Brian and the gravediggers stared down into that three-quarter-filled hole. 'I must apologise,' Brian said to the two men, 'this's the first time I've played at a pauper's...PaperbackSold Out -
More Great Australian Outback Towns & Pubs Stories
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