YOUNG DIGGER'S NEW ENDING
There's been a wonderful new ending to the story of Young Digger. On 28 November 2009 a new grave was dedicated in the presence of the Minister for Veterans'Affairs and members of the Tovell family. Edith Lock, Tim's survivng daughter, spoke movingly of the boy she remembered as 'my big brother.' Also in 2009 the RAAF re-formed 4 Squadron, and the CO, Wing Commander Dave Paddison, spoke of Digger's importance in the history of the unit. The new ending has been incorporated in the sixth printing of the book, which readers can see under the 'New Ending' link on the 'Young Digger page on this website.
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Dec 17, 2009
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COOK'S APPRENTICE WINS HISTORY PRIZE
Captain Cook's Apprentice, Anthony' novel about the Endeavour voyage, has won the 2009 NSW Premier's Young People's History Prize. The judges said it offered young readers 'great insights into a seminal event in Australian and world history ... a compelling adventure rich in historical detail.'
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Oct 29, 2009
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ANIMALS IN WAR MEMORIAL
A memorial to all animals who have served alongside Australian fighting forces has been unveiled in the sculpture garden at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Designed by Steven Holland, it features a bronze horse's head from the former Desert Mounted Corps monument, which was badly damaged during the 1956 Suez Crisis. See the story 'Sandy' in Anthony Hill's book 'Animal Heroes.'
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Jul 17, 2009
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LUCY'S CAT NEW PAPERBACK EDITION
The paperback edition of "Lucy's Cat and the Rainbow" Birds will be published by Puffin Books in February, featuring a new smart cover design. Priced at $14.95, Anthony is taking orders for personally signed copies with a special free author bookmark.
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Dec 25, 2008
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