Outback Cop

Discover the captivating tales of life in Australia's wild Outback with 'Outback Cop.' Written by Senior Constable Neale McShane, this compelling memoir reveals the highs and lows of serving in one of the most remote police postings in Australia—Birdsville. Experience gripping stories of desert rescues, rising floods, and encounters with venomous snakes that only a true Outback hero could handle. With 320 pages of humor and heart, Neale shares memorable moments from his decade-long service, including how to manage unexpected visits from thousands of eager tourists during the Birdsville Races and the unique challenges of being part of a small community in a vast wilderness. Gain an insight into the dedication and resilience required to police a beat as vast as a state, all while dealing with the relentless heat, dust, and the occasional mischievous fly. 'Outback Cop' is not just a memoir; it is an adventure that celebrates the spirit of Australia’s outback and its unforgettable people. An ideal addition to your collection if you're searching for books on Australian adventures, memoirs of the Outback, or stories about police work in remote locations. Grab your copy today and embark on a journey through the heart of the Outback!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143797302
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320


Description:
Birdsville is one of the most remote police postings in Australia. It can be lonely and uneventful for weeks, then the dramas come thick and fast- from desert rescues to rising floods, venomous vipers to visiting VIPs.

Throw in heat, dust and flies and it's not a job for the faint-hearted, unless you're Senior Constable Neale McShane, who has single-handedly taken care of a beat the size of Victoria for the past ten years. Recently retired from this 'hardship posting', Neale and his family thrived on the adventures and colourful times that come with the territory in the furthest corner of our country.

Yarning with friend and bestselling author Evan McHugh, Neale's experiences are humorous and heartfelt. How do you feed 4000 unexpected dinner guests? Where do you find a Chinook helicopter when you need one? Who's your backup when the population explodes for the famous Birdsville Races? And what do you do when you're the person the Flying Doctor is flying out?

Among these inspiring tales of danger and death, dreamers and 'dumb tourists', you'll encounter a little community with a big heart that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a larger-than-life policeman who's become part of Australia's outback legend.

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