A Voice down the Line |
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| Author:
| croft, simmone |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9807743-3-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1963 |
| Publisher: | Simmone Croft
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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A young man from Clare, South Australia sets out for adventure in the Northern Territory during the Second World War. He could never have imagined the events that would unfold. Henry Scott "Scotty" never did things by halves. He was always on the go, searching for adventure, and wanting to make the world a better place. He loved deeply, drove fast, never shied away from a challenge and followed his passions. He was many things. A linesman for the Postmaster General's department. A...
More DescriptionA young man from Clare, South Australia sets out for adventure in the Northern Territory during the Second World War. He could never have imagined the events that would unfold. Henry Scott "Scotty" never did things by halves. He was always on the go, searching for adventure, and wanting to make the world a better place. He loved deeply, drove fast, never shied away from a challenge and followed his passions. He was many things. A linesman for the Postmaster General's department. A survivor of the bombing of Darwin. A born storyteller and keen historian. A horticulturalist. A musician. A builder. A bush barber and outback dentist. A "Silent Mayor" for the town of Katherine. A recipient of the Medal of Australia.Written by Henry Scott's granddaughter, A Voice Down the Line, shares the remarkable story of a true Territory character. This book is not just full of words, but outback friends you're going to love to meet.