The Days Of Dinkum Dodger (volume 1) [Paperback]

Australian bush poetry at its best& entertaining and thought-provoking. Comical antics and diabolical yarns as told through the eyes of Dinkumous J. Dodger, a true blue Aussie larrikin, are outrageous, provocative and hilariously funny. Political correctness is swept aside and daring opinions are openly expressed to challenge governments, politicians, and international conspirators. Probing questions are posed about political motivations, foreign manipulation, and Australias place in the world. A sample of Dodgers cheeky humour starts with this shocking event. The Crooked Willy Wongle On the farm it's proper when men have need to pee, they never use the thunderbox but go behind a tree. And cousin Fred in great relief was shaking off the drops, when Blue that mongrel cattle dog bit his willy off. We took him off to hospital. The nurses& Well that's just the beginning of the story& As a young country lad growing up in rural Australia, the yarns are humorous and light-hearted, with pranks and practical jokes aplenty. A childhood from a by-gone era is brought to life with scenes from the schoolyard to the dust of an outback station. This is an excerpt from Dodgers School Days. Why was ya late young Dodger? the aging teacher asked. Tis very nearly smoko time! Stand up and tell the class. Why was ya late young Dodger? The second time this week! And as it's only Tuesday should I give ya tail a tweak? Or does ya have a good excuse for why ya wasn't 'ere? Stand up young man and tell the class. Speak up so all can hear. Please Sir, well& His excuse was brilliant, but not quite believable and ended with some unpleasant and hilarious consequences! As Dodger matures he is unafraid to form his own opinions& An excerpt from Political Persuasion expresses disgust at the machinations of Australian and international politics. By the shores of Burley Griffin, 'neath the shadow of the flag, where public servants mill around and prattle on and brag about their petl3Ž