The Dog Detective single work   short story  
Is part of Navvie's Tales : Retold by 'The Boss' W. W. , 1873 series - author short story
Issue Details: First known date: 1873... 1873 The Dog Detective
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Set on the Akhurst diggings around 1858, Jack Rigby takes Irishman Jimmy Roach as a business partner in a hotel. During a drinking bout Jimmy discovers a murdered Jewish pedlar. Eventually cleared of the murder he tracks down the guilty party with the aid of his mangy dog, Growl. (PB)

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