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Horrie the Wog-DogHorrie the Wog-Dog

Horrie the Wog-Dog

Ion Idriess

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The true story of Horrie the Wog-Dog who was adopted by the Australian Signal Platoon of the M/G Battalion, in spite of all rules against keeping pets, and how Horrie not only won his stripes as a valuable addition to the group but had the further distinction of being smuggled into Australia on their return. The Wog-Dog was sneaked into Greece, went through the evacuation, carried messages as well as proving a dependable warning against air attacks. He went to Syria and Palestine, never learning to tolerate Arabs - he suffered cold and sickness, he fell in love with Ishmi, he was bombed off his ship and he never once was found during all necessary cover-up travelling. A story for all dog lovers, in spite of heavy Australian slang and style, of a dinkum Aussie who was kept, protected and loved by dinkum Aussies. Sentimentality over canines seldom misses fire.

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OL Work ID
OL21718267W

Subjects

Australia, historyDogsWar useHorrie (Dog)World War, 1939-1945Australian Personal narrativesArmed ForcesMascotsAustralia. Army. Australian Imperial Force, 2nd (1939-1946)

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