Back then, not only did we have to teach the three Rs but also sewing, arts and craft, music, physical education - you name it. Plus there were the duties of gardener, cleaner, nurse, registrar, office administrator, free milk dispenser, librarian and, on occasions, school bus driver. Oh, and in one school I was even responsible for 'mother craft'. And being male and just 19, as I was at the time, you might imagine my surprise when a young girl asked me, 'Sir, what's the best milk for babies?'
From beyond the black stump to the Australian Alps; in schools on stations, missions, mines and over the air, it takes a special kind of person to be an outback teacher.
Master storyteller Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh has travelled the width and breadth of Australia to bring together yet another memorable collection of stories. This time he has met with many of our extraordinary outback teachers and their students whose recollections so perfectly capture those special days of growing up in the bush.
By:
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh Read by:
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, Jacqui Katona Imprint: ABC/ Bolinda Audio Country of Publication: Australia Edition: Unabridged Dimensions:
Height: 122mm,
Width: 132mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 68g ISBN:9781489357519 ISBN 10: 1489357513 Publication Date:22 August 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:CD-Audio Publisher's Status: Active