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Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 The Local Wildlife
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'Welcome to the Northern Rivers, where the 'local wildlife' can refer to more than just the exotic native fauna. After a decade spent in this picturesque corner of Australia, home of chocolate-coated women, pythons in the ceiling, online Russian brides, deadly paralysis ticks, and the mysterious Mullumbimby Monster, Robert Drewe wiped the green zinc cream from his face and set down some of the unusual wildlife experiences that the far north coast of New South Wales - home of the world's greatest variety of ants - has to offer. Drewe's trademark gentle wit, acute observational powers and mastery of the English language are all on display in this collection of sketches and anecdotes based on the quirkiness of daily life. His sharp eye for human foibles - including his own - is tempered with a generosity of spirit. Tall tales from Australia's master of the short story - but this time these short, short stories are true. ' (Publisher's blurb)

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Contents

* Contents derived from the Surry Hills, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,:Penguin , 2013 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Beauty Salon Python, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 1-4)
Marguerite, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 5-7)
Lane Days, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 9-12)
Black Lake, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 13-15)
Visitors, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 17-20)
The Case Against the Swamp Hen, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 21-23)
Spring in the Boondocks, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 25-28)
Beetroot Soup, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 29-31)
Vale Chainsaw, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 33-36)
Gorilla Fingers, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 37-39)
A Day in the Life, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 41-44)
Antland, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 45-50)
Patients' Day, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 51-54)
Brendan's Bride (1), Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 55-57)
The Revenge of Mount Warning, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 59-61)
The Camel Dialogues, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 63-65)
The Noble Dung Beetle, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 67-70)
The Carnal Needs of the Echidna, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 71-73)
Nudity, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 75-77)
Concerning the Paralysis Tick, Robert Drewe , single work short story (p. 79-81)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Surry Hills, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,: Penguin , 2013 .
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      Extent: 245p.
      Note/s:
      • Published: 26th June 2013
      ISBN: 9781926428482 (hbk.)

Works about this Work

Short Spells Conjure Animal Magic Alan Attwood , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 14-15 September 2013; (p. 37) The Age , 14 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 17 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 14 September 2013;

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
A Little Fauna and Folk Ian Fraser , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 31 August 2013; (p. 26)

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
Sketches From a Neighbourhood Watch David Barrett , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 13-14 July 2013; (p. 20)

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
Curios Coaxed From His Colourful Corner Andrew Fuhrmann , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 7 July 2013; (p. 13) The Sunday Age , 7 July 2013; (p. 14)

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
Curios Coaxed From His Colourful Corner Andrew Fuhrmann , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 7 July 2013; (p. 13) The Sunday Age , 7 July 2013; (p. 14)

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
Sketches From a Neighbourhood Watch David Barrett , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 13-14 July 2013; (p. 20)

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
A Little Fauna and Folk Ian Fraser , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 31 August 2013; (p. 26)

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
Short Spells Conjure Animal Magic Alan Attwood , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 14-15 September 2013; (p. 37) The Age , 14 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 17 September 2013; The Canberra Times , 14 September 2013;

— Review of The Local Wildlife Robert Drewe , 2013 selected work short story
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