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'[A] charming series of sketches concerning three young Australians and their dog. [...] Mr. Mills reveals a rare grasp of the psychology of the Australian boy, and the adventures of his three heroes are told with quaintly restrained touches of humour. Each of the 33 chapters is in itself a complete tale, but the boys' efforts to capture a villainous burglar give continuity to the sketches. The chapters, none of which covers more than five pages, are rather short; but Sam and his friends and the 'grown-ups' who enter into the tale are delightfully drawn, and very true to type.' Source: Review, 'Mr Mills's New Book', The Register.
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Dedication: To all Australian boys - as fine as any other boys in the world.
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Review in The Register from 1928 indicates that this work is based on a radio broadcast: 'The principal characters are already well known to listeners-in, for they have figured in many of "The Twinkler's" tales over the air' (Mr Mills's New Book).
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Mr Mills's New Book
1928
single work
review
— Appears in: The Register , 29 December vol. 93 no. 27261 1928; (p. 13)
— Review of Sam Scooter; Also Jimmy Sniggles and Jonesy, and Smoodger the Dog 1928 single work children's fiction
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Mr Mills's New Book
1928
single work
review
— Appears in: The Register , 29 December vol. 93 no. 27261 1928; (p. 13)
— Review of Sam Scooter; Also Jimmy Sniggles and Jonesy, and Smoodger the Dog 1928 single work children's fiction
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