Donkey Dundee: A Kimberley Tale
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Author: Russell Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 519
Donkey Dundee is set in a fictional location in the Kimberley region of north-west Australia. It is the story of Dave Dundee, a donkey shooter who has long lost the passion to kill. Instead, he fraudulently claims payments from the government for eradicating feral donkeys, donkeys he's befriended. The payments he receives are utilized to support himself and the local community, a mixture of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, currently unemployed workers in the cattle industry. Dundee believes he's living in paradise, but with his need for companionship being unmet, he's languishing. Dixie Kingfisher, a local indigenous man, has applied to the government to obtain some of the remaining vacant crown land with a view to establishing a farm, and a safe haven for the donkeys. However, Doc Mangal, the town doctor and local cattle baron, is also endeavouring to obtain this land for the expansion of his cattle empire. The land in question is where Dundee resides. Gail Weatherall is the government representative sent to this remote location to collect data that will assist in deciding how the vacant crown land is to be utilized. Gail is a strong minded feminist with substantial academic qualifications, but little experience in the field. Although she's keen to tackle her assignment in this rugged frontier region, she finds the rigours of the north-west challenging; she is already challenged by her inability to find a suitable man she can develop a relationship with. Her arrival exacerbates tensions amongst the locals, who are uncertain about the purpose of her visit. Her project requires she establish a data collecting station on the very site where Dundee camps, creating further tension, particularly since Dundee suspects she's there to check on his nefarious activities. Gail learns a lot about this foreign environment, largely as a result of having Dixie engaged as her guide. She is also learning a lot about herself. The local population is enduring great hardships, but only because Mangal refuses to employ any locals. The local cattle industry workers form a union and mount a campaign against Mangal's business. Pressure also comes from the local publican, Big Julie, who is Mangal's lover. Since her business is suffering from the lack of cash flow, she's keen to see the locals employed. As things come to a head Big Julie lays down the law and Gail is able to objectively see the machinations of this dysfunctional community. As a result the denizens of this area are able to see that they and their environment are unique and of immense interest to others in the world, leading to the locals and Mangal forging a business arrangement that will benefit all. Mangal withdraws his application for more vacant crown land, opening the way for Dixie to obtain the land and develop his farm. With the problems that have been impinging upon everyone's lives out of the way the relationship that has been painstakingly developing between Gail and Dundee can now flourish.
Author: Russell Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 519
Donkey Dundee is set in a fictional location in the Kimberley region of north-west Australia. It is the story of Dave Dundee, a donkey shooter who has long lost the passion to kill. Instead, he fraudulently claims payments from the government for eradicating feral donkeys, donkeys he's befriended. The payments he receives are utilized to support himself and the local community, a mixture of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, currently unemployed workers in the cattle industry. Dundee believes he's living in paradise, but with his need for companionship being unmet, he's languishing. Dixie Kingfisher, a local indigenous man, has applied to the government to obtain some of the remaining vacant crown land with a view to establishing a farm, and a safe haven for the donkeys. However, Doc Mangal, the town doctor and local cattle baron, is also endeavouring to obtain this land for the expansion of his cattle empire. The land in question is where Dundee resides. Gail Weatherall is the government representative sent to this remote location to collect data that will assist in deciding how the vacant crown land is to be utilized. Gail is a strong minded feminist with substantial academic qualifications, but little experience in the field. Although she's keen to tackle her assignment in this rugged frontier region, she finds the rigours of the north-west challenging; she is already challenged by her inability to find a suitable man she can develop a relationship with. Her arrival exacerbates tensions amongst the locals, who are uncertain about the purpose of her visit. Her project requires she establish a data collecting station on the very site where Dundee camps, creating further tension, particularly since Dundee suspects she's there to check on his nefarious activities. Gail learns a lot about this foreign environment, largely as a result of having Dixie engaged as her guide. She is also learning a lot about herself. The local population is enduring great hardships, but only because Mangal refuses to employ any locals. The local cattle industry workers form a union and mount a campaign against Mangal's business. Pressure also comes from the local publican, Big Julie, who is Mangal's lover. Since her business is suffering from the lack of cash flow, she's keen to see the locals employed. As things come to a head Big Julie lays down the law and Gail is able to objectively see the machinations of this dysfunctional community. As a result the denizens of this area are able to see that they and their environment are unique and of immense interest to others in the world, leading to the locals and Mangal forging a business arrangement that will benefit all. Mangal withdraws his application for more vacant crown land, opening the way for Dixie to obtain the land and develop his farm. With the problems that have been impinging upon everyone's lives out of the way the relationship that has been painstakingly developing between Gail and Dundee can now flourish.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Russell Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 519
Donkey Dundee is set in a fictional location in the Kimberley region of north-west Australia. It is the story of Dave Dundee, a donkey shooter who has long lost the passion to kill. Instead, he fraudulently claims payments from the government for eradicating feral donkeys, donkeys he's befriended. The payments he receives are utilized to support himself and the local community, a mixture of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, currently unemployed workers in the cattle industry. Dundee believes he's living in paradise, but with his need for companionship being unmet, he's languishing. Dixie Kingfisher, a local indigenous man, has applied to the government to obtain some of the remaining vacant crown land with a view to establishing a farm, and a safe haven for the donkeys. However, Doc Mangal, the town doctor and local cattle baron, is also endeavouring to obtain this land for the expansion of his cattle empire. The land in question is where Dundee resides. Gail Weatherall is the government representative sent to this remote location to collect data that will assist in deciding how the vacant crown land is to be utilized. Gail is a strong minded feminist with substantial academic qualifications, but little experience in the field. Although she's keen to tackle her assignment in this rugged frontier region, she finds the rigours of the north-west challenging; she is already challenged by her inability to find a suitable man she can develop a relationship with. Her arrival exacerbates tensions amongst the locals, who are uncertain about the purpose of her visit. Her project requires she establish a data collecting station on the very site where Dundee camps, creating further tension, particularly since Dundee suspects she's there to check on his nefarious activities. Gail learns a lot about this foreign environment, largely as a result of having Dixie engaged as her guide. She is also learning a lot about herself. The local population is enduring great hardships, but only because Mangal refuses to employ any locals. The local cattle industry workers form a union and mount a campaign against Mangal's business. Pressure also comes from the local publican, Big Julie, who is Mangal's lover. Since her business is suffering from the lack of cash flow, she's keen to see the locals employed. As things come to a head Big Julie lays down the law and Gail is able to objectively see the machinations of this dysfunctional community. As a result the denizens of this area are able to see that they and their environment are unique and of immense interest to others in the world, leading to the locals and Mangal forging a business arrangement that will benefit all. Mangal withdraws his application for more vacant crown land, opening the way for Dixie to obtain the land and develop his farm. With the problems that have been impinging upon everyone's lives out of the way the relationship that has been painstakingly developing between Gail and Dundee can now flourish.
Author: Russell Roberts
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 519
Donkey Dundee is set in a fictional location in the Kimberley region of north-west Australia. It is the story of Dave Dundee, a donkey shooter who has long lost the passion to kill. Instead, he fraudulently claims payments from the government for eradicating feral donkeys, donkeys he's befriended. The payments he receives are utilized to support himself and the local community, a mixture of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, currently unemployed workers in the cattle industry. Dundee believes he's living in paradise, but with his need for companionship being unmet, he's languishing. Dixie Kingfisher, a local indigenous man, has applied to the government to obtain some of the remaining vacant crown land with a view to establishing a farm, and a safe haven for the donkeys. However, Doc Mangal, the town doctor and local cattle baron, is also endeavouring to obtain this land for the expansion of his cattle empire. The land in question is where Dundee resides. Gail Weatherall is the government representative sent to this remote location to collect data that will assist in deciding how the vacant crown land is to be utilized. Gail is a strong minded feminist with substantial academic qualifications, but little experience in the field. Although she's keen to tackle her assignment in this rugged frontier region, she finds the rigours of the north-west challenging; she is already challenged by her inability to find a suitable man she can develop a relationship with. Her arrival exacerbates tensions amongst the locals, who are uncertain about the purpose of her visit. Her project requires she establish a data collecting station on the very site where Dundee camps, creating further tension, particularly since Dundee suspects she's there to check on his nefarious activities. Gail learns a lot about this foreign environment, largely as a result of having Dixie engaged as her guide. She is also learning a lot about herself. The local population is enduring great hardships, but only because Mangal refuses to employ any locals. The local cattle industry workers form a union and mount a campaign against Mangal's business. Pressure also comes from the local publican, Big Julie, who is Mangal's lover. Since her business is suffering from the lack of cash flow, she's keen to see the locals employed. As things come to a head Big Julie lays down the law and Gail is able to objectively see the machinations of this dysfunctional community. As a result the denizens of this area are able to see that they and their environment are unique and of immense interest to others in the world, leading to the locals and Mangal forging a business arrangement that will benefit all. Mangal withdraws his application for more vacant crown land, opening the way for Dixie to obtain the land and develop his farm. With the problems that have been impinging upon everyone's lives out of the way the relationship that has been painstakingly developing between Gail and Dundee can now flourish.
Donkey Dundee: A Kimberley Tale