Up the Gum Tree

The story, based on true facts, takes the reader on a historical journey through the 'Fifth Continent' in the early 60's. It is the funny and poignant story of three pioneers in the Australian outback, when Australia's expanding industry attracts young German tradesmen, who know little about the country and can hardly speak the language on their arrival.They work under inhuman conditions as linesmen on the Nullarbor; grow accustomed to heat, flies and the loneliness of the outback....
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The story, based on true facts, takes the reader on a historical journey through the 'Fifth Continent' in the early 60's. It is the funny and poignant story of three pioneers in the Australian outback, when Australia's expanding industry attracts young German tradesmen, who know little about the country and can hardly speak the language on their arrival.They work under inhuman conditions as linesmen on the Nullarbor; grow accustomed to heat, flies and the loneliness of the outback. They discover the Aboriginal culture; go kangaroo hunting; enjoy the freedom of an open society and grow accustomed to the Australian mentality. Later, as 'real dinkum Aussies' they erect farm-buildings in the outback, and enjoy the pleasures of civilization on their return to the city. But their adventures are over when Hans and Eddy settle down. Fred returns home, aware that an imminent change is due...