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Issue Details: First known date: 1949... 1949 The Faithful Dog
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Beryl and her fox-terrier, Tibby, live next door to Jack and his dog, Rowdy. Tibby is mischievous, and although Beryl at times feels like smacking her, she realises that her pup is merely being playful. Jack spends a lot of time training Rowdy, who carries a basketful of groceries home from the shops and collects the daily paper from the newsagent's. When Tibby is involved in an accident, Rowdy stays by her side until help arrives.

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    y separately published work icon Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories William Niwrad , Melbourne : National Press , 1949 Z1550189 1949 selected work children's fiction children's

    A collection of stories about children's adventures, featuring Darwin's own children, Jean and Valda.

    This book was the first by an Australian author to be, 'by command of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II...accepted into the Royal Library at Buckingham Palace for use of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne.' (from dust jacket)

    Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children
    Melbourne : National Press , 1949
    pg. 44-50
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