'blanky' Ben The Life of Ben Whyborn |
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| Author:
| Baker, Garry |
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| Baker, Garry |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9941740-4-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2015 |
| Publisher: | Deniliquin Newspapers Pty, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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They don't make 'em like Ben Whyborn any more. This tough asnails farmer who last year celebrated his 90th birthday still workshis five properties in the Deniliquin district of southern New SouthWales.Ben left school at the age of 15, just a couple of days after bitinghis headmaster while being punished for punctual tardiness, andstarted a long, hard working career on the land.He learnt a strong work ethic from this father and lessons in leadinga Christian life from the church leaders...
More DescriptionThey don't make 'em like Ben Whyborn any more. This tough asnails farmer who last year celebrated his 90th birthday still workshis five properties in the Deniliquin district of southern New SouthWales.Ben left school at the age of 15, just a couple of days after bitinghis headmaster while being punished for punctual tardiness, andstarted a long, hard working career on the land.He learnt a strong work ethic from this father and lessons in leadinga Christian life from the church leaders to whom he listened eachand every Sunday.Swearing has never been part of Ben's vocabulary, though heexpresses his thoughts clearly with the adjective 'blanky', for whichhe has become well known. Ben is also known to strongly articulatehis views on various subjects, especially water and the politics whichsurround it.'Blanky Ben' - The Life of Ben Whyborn is the story of a remarkableman. He has lived a different life to most people in modern times,making it even more important that his story is told. History willlook kindly on men with Ben Whyborn's pioneering spirit.