Old-Timers

Author(s): Sandy Thorne

Short Stories

In Old-Timers jillaroo cum opal miner cum bush humourist, Sandy Thorne, has assembled 20 vital snapshots of Australian life that tantalise with their energy, originality and genuine pioneering spirit. Meet Jenny Marshall, contract musterer, ex-amateur jockey, known as 'F...kin' Jenny' after her favourite word which she roars frequently in her booming gravel voice, anywhere, in front of anyone - her huge ten-gallon black Stetson hiding the massive scar where she had a 'f...kin' huge f...kin' tumour' cut out years ago. Meet Ron Canlin who suddenly began sculpting the sandstone walls of his opal mine. Ten years later, every drive and tunnel in Ron's claim is full of wonderful sculptures - the eighth wonder of the world. Meet Peter Venables with flowing white beard puffing his pipe like a character from the pioneering 1800's whose teams of Clydesdales plough, sow and harvest the crops they eat. Peter is a breeder, breaker, Master Farrier, saddler and ex-jockey with a stupendous knowledge of every type of horse, harness and saddle. Thorne treats us to tales from pioneer fishermen, wharf labourers, coalminers, cockies, stockmen, spies, prisoners of war, politicians, battlers

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Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781742374529
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : November 2023
  • : 234mm X 153mm
  • : Australia
  • : December 2011
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Sandy Thorne
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 994.00
  • : 336