J. H. Dawkins J. H. Dawkins i(A101512 works by) (a.k.a. John Harold Dawkins; Harry Dawkins)
Born: Established: 1891 ;
Gender: Male
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1 The Dangs J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 240-1) Dawkins recounts stories of the Dangs, a family of early timber workers, and their unusual methods of administering medical treatment.
1 Sacred Nugget J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 135) A couple of prospectors devise a way to create a gold rush so that they can sell their claims for a good price. Nevertheless, their unwitting victims profit from the scam.
1 Gold Stealing J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 125-6) Dawkins recalls the stories told in his youth of how men working on the gold mines found innovative ways of sneaking a little for themselves.
1 Dryblowing Shirts J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 107-8) The isolation of the bush produces innovative methods of doing laundry.
1 Wrong Trousers (French Version) J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 103-4) A miner returns home early from his shift only to have his wife insist she is ill and he must run to the chemist for her. He hurriedly dresses and is mistakenly assumed to have enlisted in the army as a result.
1 Wrong Trousers J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 102-3) A story of how a man unwittingly benefits financially from his wife's infidelity.
1 Frustrated Cook J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 90-91) Two old stockmen recall a station cook's tantrum when asked to hold over morning tea.
1 Two Men, One Bike J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 81) Two men take a break from their job fencing and go into town. However, with only one bicycle between the two of them, they settle upon a novel way of sharing it.
1 Pit Horses J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 80-81) An old miner discusses the methods used in various coal mines at various times.
1 Tom Doyle and the Gondola J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 34-5)
1 Tom Doyle and the Olives J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 34)
1 Tom Doyle On His Honeymoon J. H. Dawkins , 1996 single work prose humour
— Appears in: The Australian Yarn : The Definitive Collection 1996; (p. 33-4) A wealthy mining magnate on his honeymoon unwittingly betrays his ignorance to a hotel manager.
1 An Aussie in Wooden Shoes: The Seriously Humorous Experiences of a Prisoner of War in Germany: II Hunger J. H. Dawkins , 1921 single work autobiography war literature
— Appears in: Aussie , 15 March (Easter Number) vol. 2 no. 25 1921; (p. 20-21)
1 An Aussie in Wooden Shoes J. H. Dawkins , 1921 series - author autobiography war literature
— Appears in: Aussie 1920-1931;
1 An Aussie in Wooden Shoes: The Seriously Humorous Experiences of a Prisoner of War in Germany: I. A March to Hell J. H. Dawkins , 1921 single work autobiography war literature
— Appears in: Aussie , 15 February vol. 2 no. 24 1921; (p. 40-41)
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