Dick Ovenden Dick Ovenden i(A96789 works by) (a.k.a. Richard Ovenden)
Born: Established: 1897 ; Died: Ceased: 1972
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon The Silver Bone W. Lloyd Williams , Melbourne : Whitcombe and Tombs , 1948 Z1285701 1948 single work children's fiction children's Harold, the dog in check pants with a talent for creating verse, sets out on a quest to find the Silver Bone.
1 y separately published work icon Red Gum Bend : Stories of the River Murray W. Lloyd Williams , Sydney : Australian Consolidated Press , 1945 Z1491781 1945 selected work children's fiction children's This work relates the history of the River Murray through stories told to Red Gum by a personified river.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [11] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , December no. 473 1940; (p. 171-173) Tom and Tilly find out more about the relationship between local council and State and Commonwealth parliaments
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [10] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , November no. 472 1940; (p. 155-157) This month's contribution encourages children to inform themselves, be responsible and guard people's rights.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [9] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , October no. 471 1940; (p. 139-141) A summary of the various fights for freedom through the years which have given equal rights to people.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [8] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , September no. 470 1940; (p. 125-127) The series continues with information on the fight for an eight hour day in Australia and the development of the Arbitration Court.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [7] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , August no. 469 1940; (p. 107-109) Gives the history of freedom of speech including John Wilkes struggle for the freedom of the press.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 series - author children's fiction drama children's Published in the Victorian Education Department's magazine, The School Paper: Grades VII and VIII, the 'Our Heritage of Freedom' series focused on the development of Australian politics and institutions and their British origins - with each installment dealing with a different aspect of this topic. Featuring the children Tom and Tilly throughout, each number includes a drama by C. Tapley Timms and an accompanying cartoon by Dick Ovenden.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [6] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , July no. 468 1940; (p. 93-95) The story, dramatized, of education and the development of state schools in England and Australia. Also includes a cartoon strip.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [5] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , June no. 467 1940; (p. 77-79) The story, dramatized, of the justice system from Norman England until today. Also includes cartoon strip.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [4] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , May no. 466 1940; (p. 58-60)
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [3] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , April no. 465 1940; (p. 36-39) Tom and Tilly learn about the right to vote from the history book, who is joined by a working man and a factory owner to discuss the reform bills.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [2] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , March no. 464 1940; (p. 29-31) Tom and Tilly continue their dialogue with the history book, this time learning about Cromwell, King William and Queen Mary and the Bill of Rights.
1 Our Heritage of Freedom [1] C. Tapley Timms , Dick Ovenden (illustrator), 1940 single work drama children's fiction children's
— Appears in: The School Paper : Grades VII and VIII , February no. 463 1940; (p. 11-13) Dialogue between Tom, Tilly and the 'History Book' to inform children of their British heritage. Further illustrated by a cartoon strip.
1 Billy Bear and the World's Children IX : The Scotch Twins W. Lloyd Williams , James Robert Lyall , 1940 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades III and IV , December no. 502 1940; (p. 171)
1 Billy Bear and the World's Children X : The Irish Twins James Robert Lyall , W. Lloyd Williams , 1940 single work children's fiction
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades III and IV , November no. 501 1940; (p. 153)
1 Billy Bear and the World's Children IV : The French Twins W. Lloyd Williams , James Robert Lyall , 1940 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades III and IV , May no. 495 1940; (p. 56)
1 Billy Bear and the World's Children VI : The Indian Twins W. Lloyd Williams , James Robert Lyall , 1940 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades III and IV , July no. 497 1940; (p. 93)
1 Billy Bear and the World's Children I : The Eskimo Twins W. Lloyd Williams , James Robert Lyall , 1940 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades III and IV , February no. 492 1940; (p. 7)
1 Billy Bear and the World's Children III : The Norwegian Twins W. Lloyd Williams , James Robert Lyall , 1940 single work children's fiction children's
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades III and IV , April no. 494 1940; (p. 41)
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