Stories about Australia
Rachel the Beach Thief Glennis Abbot watched from a vantage point above the beach on a brilliant sunshine weekend day. It was a familiar sight she loved, the ocean blue and beautiful with gentle waves caressed the shore. She had just finished an assignment chosen for her college history project looking into the foundation of this city and its suburbs. Pioneers had named the … Continue reading Forgiveness Rewards Chapter 1
The Final Chance As Mary made her way-out of the police station chief Stan approached. “Well done, Mary, did you feed the boys a tranquilizer? They quietened down when you went in to talk with them.” Mary sighed. “It’s a tragic case chief. I’ve known them since they were babies and they’ve always been respectful to our family. I think they can be rehabilitated with … Continue reading Mick and Mary to the Rescue Chapter 2
The Laffy Boys Hit Town Mick Murphy sighed as he glanced at the two early teens cowering in the corner. The two looked back at him with defiant looks but Mick knew from experience they were putting on an act and were fearful of what was ahead of them. A couple of farm kids that had fled from parental abuse and taken up residence down … Continue reading Mick and Mary to the Rescue Chapter 1
Family Merger “Please call me Sam, son. What do you think will bring harmony to your family?” “I think my brother did the right thing to leave and I need to make peace with him. He deserves to chart his own life now he’s of age and I’ll make it right with him. Perhaps my other brothers should be given the same privilege, but I … Continue reading A Rural Saga – Chapter 3
Going Separate Ways Cindy patted her son on the arm. “Beth the boys are protective of their sister. I’ve explained the realities to them and told them it is either my sister or your kind offer as the best way to solve our family situation. I told them if they could persuade you and Sam then that would be the best option as we’d get … Continue reading A Country Saga – Chapter 2
Violet Gets a New Home Derek Cornfield skidded to a halt on his bicycle throwing up dust behind him. He was early for school but always looked forward to getting there early as the kids from this farming valley would be there playing football. He’d been up since 4am helping move cattle into the milking booths with the aid of their cattle dog sandy before … Continue reading A Rural Saga– Chapter 1
Colin Bridges and his wife Nancy sat on their horses surveying rich grasslands that not long ago had been dry desert. Once or twice in a generation weather pattern collided to produce that perfect storm series filling dry creek beds and rivers and providing hundreds of miles of flooding in this interior heartland of Australia. Most of central Australia being under sea level and normally … Continue reading Restitution
Facing the Challenge It was six months later, and student giants took note of these changes too. Sidney was still the city slicker softie to them but his change in body and confidence had them pondering their next move. The spokesperson approached him. “Bill wants to wrestle you at lunchtime, but I told him city kids are softies so he shouldn’t approach you or your … Continue reading Sidney’s Coming of Age – Chapter 2
Happy Reunion “Cyn this is Pat Dermody. Your resort administration has directed me to your home, and I’ve been ringing the doorbell but no answer. Are you inside or out walking? They could not find you at the administrative center.” Cynthia laughed. She was pleased to hear Pat’s voice. Pat had been her bowling partner for several years before Pat’s husband was transferred to another … Continue reading Life After Grief – Chapter 2
Cyn’s Unhappy Retirement Cynthia had moved to the retirement resort soon after the death of her husband. They’d been married for fifty years, and that celebration had been graced by the attendance of family and friends they’d worked with and known for most of their married life. Knowing her husband Steve was soon to enter the final stages of cancer had cast a pall over … Continue reading Life After Grief – Chapter 1
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