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y separately published work icon You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids selected work   short story   humour  
Is part of Les Norton Robert G. Barrett , 1985 series - author novel short story (number 1 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 1985... 1985 You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids
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'You Wouldn't Be Dead For Quids is a series of adventures involving Les Norton, a big red-headed country boy from Queensland who is forced to move on the big smoke when things get a little hot for him in his hometown.Working as a bouncer at an illegal casino up at the Cross, Les gets to meet some fascinating characters who make up the seamier side of one of the most exciting cities in the world–gamblers, conmen, bookies, bouncers, hookers and hitmen, who ply their respective trades from the golden sands of Bondi to the tainted gutters of King's Cross. . . usually on the wrong side of the law.

'As raw as a greyhound's dinner, Les is nevertheless a top bloke–fond of a drink, loves a laugh and he's handy with his fists. And, just quietly, he's a bit of a ladies man too. . . Les Norton is undoubtedly an Australian cult figure. ' (Publication summary)

Contents

* Contents derived from the Woollahra, Sydney Eastern Harbourside, Sydney Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,:Pan , 1986 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids, Robert G. Barrett , single work short story humour (p. 9-38)
A Fortnight in Beirut, Robert G. Barrett , single work short story humour (p. 39-80)
Grungle, Robert G. Barrett , single work short story humour (p. 81-130)
Bowen Lager, Robert G. Barrett , single work short story humour (p. 131-161)
Definitely Not a Drop Kick, Robert G. Barrett , single work short story humour (p. 163-206)
Fishin' for Red Bream, Robert G. Barrett , single work short story humour (p. 207-232)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

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Works about this Work

On My Bedside Table John Kevan , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 4 October 2008; (p. 44)

— Review of You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids Robert G. Barrett , 1985 selected work short story
Gave Beef the Chop to Have Bash at Books Justin Coomber , 1989 single work criticism biography
— Appears in: The Saturday Mercury , 2 December 1989; (p. 23)
On My Bedside Table John Kevan , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 4 October 2008; (p. 44)

— Review of You Wouldn't Be Dead for Quids Robert G. Barrett , 1985 selected work short story
Gave Beef the Chop to Have Bash at Books Justin Coomber , 1989 single work criticism biography
— Appears in: The Saturday Mercury , 2 December 1989; (p. 23)
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