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Issue Details: First known date: 1946-1947... 1946-1947 The Last Hurdle
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The heroism of a young Belgian boy enables the British army to capture Antwerp intact before the Germans can destroy the port.

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  • The story is based on an anecdote, heard by the author while a war correspondent for the Argus, and published as a true story.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Boy : The Australian Boy Annual 1946-1947 Z1252298 1946-1947 periodical issue children's This issue contains a range of contributions many of which are literary accounts of war experiences and sporting events of the time. Informative articles on hobbies such as stamp and coin collecting, the workings of a radio, and bird identification are also included. 1946-1947 pg. 9-16
  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon Adventure Stories for Boys Melbourne : Offset Printing , 1949 Z1510242 1949 selected work children's fiction prose children's Melbourne : Offset Printing , 1949 pg. 9-16
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