Daintree
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Suddenly there was an explosion in the centre of the
billabong and a gigantic crocodile launched itself into
the path of the incoming geese. The crocodile opened its
massive jaws and seemed to hover in the air.
The boys sat transfixed.
Several magpie geese saw the danger and tried to swerve.
The crocodile had selected one that was on a direct course
to where its jaws would clamp shut around it. Black and
white feathers flew in all directions and the crocodile’s
massive body whacked back into the water.
Wave after wave rippled across the water and then all was
still as if nothing had happened.
“Jesus Christ,” said Keith. “Did you see that?”
Not only crocodiles but the ever present dangers of
floods, wild pigs, cyclones, pythons, cassowaries, flash
floods and taipans confronted the family daily. Did they
all survive the years 1926 – 1936 as a family in the
Daintree?
Not only read about their quest for survival but also the
fun and mischief they got up to.
Other Books
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Destination Daintree (Destiny in Disguise Book 1)
Destination Daintree is an historical fiction
novel based on a true story of a family who face tragedy
with courage and resilience. In 1926 six children under 12
years of age were taken by their parents into the
beautiful but inhospitable environment of the Daintree in
North Queensland. They were joined by a 15 year old,
redheaded English orphan, George Whittaker, nicknamed
Ginger who was desperately seeking a family to call his
own. This is their story as they journeyed to the Daintree
to what they hoped would be a rosier future.
About the Author
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Anthony Buirchell was born in Kojonup, West Australia in
1949.
He worked on the ‘Wheat Bins’ during Christmas holidays to
pay his way through high school and college.
Anthony was the Head Boy of Kojonup JHS in 1964 and again
at Katanning SHS in 1966.
After studying at Claremont Teachers’ College he graduated
and taught for 45 years in large primary schools and as a
Principal in small country schools.
Through part time studies he attained a Bachelor of Social
Science at Curtin University and a Bachelor of Education
at Murdoch University.
He has a daughter, Stephanie and two grandsons, Kale and
Dylan.
His partner is Deborah Johnson and she was the inspiration
for his first book The Restless Danish Immigrants: The
Johnson Family. (Available through Vivid Publishing)
He has a Blog at www.anthonybuirchell.com
where he shares his thoughts and works.
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