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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1948

Page

10

Smiley Greevins Faces Trial For Gun Trust

In a remote plains town Smiley Greevins seeks a gun but must prove responsibility over three months to Sgt Fiarman. A bareback band of children camps nearby as Smiley guides city writer Mr Quirk on a bush experience leading to a staged river dam and a secret cave treasure tailed by a promise of silver rather than gold.

Oo Smiley Greevins Tile Plains Sgt. Fiarman Kurrumbilla Smiley Mr. Quirk

Smiley’s Guilt and a Townie’s Temptation in Quirk House

In a small town Smiley offers a townie a secret about a cave to gain approval. Blue confronts him over loyalty as Smiley struggles with guilt. He spends days with Mr. Quirk and resists the townie while keeping up appearances and social duties with the Quirk circle.

Brave lad saves rider on cliff edge in bush adventure

A tense scene unfolds as Smiley stops a horse from plunging off a precipice after a rider’s horse bolts. He earns praise from Blue and Mrs. Quirk, then hurries to a Quirk family gathering to teach bushcraft and share a game for crossing a dry river.

Blue Smiley Mrs. Quirk Tobey Mr. Quirk

Dr Williams Pink Pills to Restore Nervous Strength

Overworked nerves cause irritability headaches and sleepless nights. Dr Williams Pink Pills restore red blood cells and oxygen supply, improving energy appetite sleep and reducing fatigue. Try a reasonable trial as the nervous system recovers with nourishing blood flow. Available at rheumatic and drug stores.

Williams William A Dr. Williams Rhemimte

Cobbers and Chiefly Tales at Granny's Poolside

A townie seeks entry to Granny’s domain in the bush as birds gather by the pool. Mr Quirk and Smiley discuss introductions and the chance of Granny’s protection, while galahs and cockatoos perform a dainty courtship dance.

Mr. Eee

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