Smiley’s Quest For a Gun Sparks Mischief in Murrumbilla
Smiley's plan to earn a rifle leads him from schoolyard bravado to chasing a gun as he imagines becoming a two-gun hero like Hopalong Cassidy. He contemplates 2-up behind Roche's pub, faces a stern sergeant, promises responsibility, and carefully plots his next steps while family and neighbors react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley Greevins
Plains
Smiley
Fred Stevens
Flarham
Murrumbilla
Venus
Sirius
Finxman
Roche's
Flaxman
Moffat
Crows Nest
Blue
Cobber
Droughtdriven School Urges Water Pact Among Pupils
In a scorched Australian school, Smiley vows to sign a pledge against wasting water amid a brutal drought. Blue taunts as both boys clash over self restraint while Mister Stephens struggles to manage thirsty students and leaking waterbags under a 112 degree shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stephens
Ian
Blue
Smiley
Miss Workman
Smiley’s Drought Tale and Wild Dream of Outlaw Life
A classroom exercise unleashes Smiley’s daydreams of drought hardship and wild justice. He writes of water shortages, emus and roos, then imagines becoming the Sundowner Kid with guns and riches. Teachers and friends react as Smiley negotiates guilt, responsibility, and a tense daydreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
Mason
Smiley William Thomas Greevins
Blue
Labor wants at Mount Barker Kendenup firms in 1848 season
Public notice seeks labour for coal handling and packing at Mount Barker and Kendenup for the 1848 season. Apple and pear packers are required for these locations. For further particulars and enrollment, apply Mount Barker Co-operative Limited.
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Mount Barker
Kendenup
Mt. Barker Co-operative Limited
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Gapper
Mr Stephens
Via
Charleville
Queensland
Australia
Solar System
Christopher Columbus
Ned Kelly
Hopalong Cassidy
Joan of Arc
Roos
Soannas
Mrs. Stephens
State Saw Mills and Brickworks
Murray St
Perth
Miller Street
Victoria Park
Pal Mims
Narrogin & Merredin
Sisalkraft
W.A
Edward ‘Street
J. & E. Ledger Limited
Pier Street
Western Australia
Pearse Bros
Pearse Bros. Ltd
North Fremantle
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