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Jacko - The Broadcasting Kookaburra - His Life and Adventures

Jacko - The Broadcasting Kookaburra - His Life and Adventures

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Jacko - The Broadcasting Kookaburra - His Life and Adventures

by Nicholls, Brooke

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Sydney: Angus and Robertson, 1933. Book. Illus. by Dorothy Wall. Very Good. Beige Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 106 pages, b/w illustrations by Dorothy Wall. Slight soiling on covers, foxing on edges and endpapers..

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On May 22 2018, a reader said:
I can confidently vouch for the story as told by Jacko. He was reared by my uncle Perce and Thelma Jury at their home in Healesville. Having been rescued from a hollow tree by my Uncle Ern Jones, he was handed to Thelma as a little chick. I understand that eye contact of young birds renders them to be life long companions. Thelma was the personal guardian of what other birds regarded as strange. She guarded Jacko from predators and other kookaburras as he roamed in the garden. Jacko described it all through Dr Brooke Nicholls, who was a naturalist and family friend. He wrote the story based on Jacko's life and adventures. A star of stage and screen Jacko travelled Australia entertaiining movie goers in the days of the 'silent movie', kids were enthralled to hear him laugh on Thelma's command which he did long and often. The Regal recording of his laugh is wonderful to listen to. I have heard some people question Jacko's story, I have no hesitation in verifying his life and times. Enjoy reading the book. Margaret Bowen.

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Bookseller
Tinakori Books NZ (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #
011530
Title
Jacko - The Broadcasting Kookaburra - His Life and Adventures
Author
Nicholls, Brooke
Illustrator
Dorothy Wall
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Angus and Robertson
Place of Publication
Sydney
Date Published
1933
Size
4to - over 9¾ - 12"
Weight
0.00 lbs

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