Andy Page
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Andy Page is a fictional character
appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australia
n writer and poet Henry Lawson
. Andy is rarely found without the company of good mates Jim Bently
and Dave Regan
, and is generally the 'straight man' of the trio.
Andy's character first appeared in Lawson's short story, "Andy Page's Rival." This story was published in Lawson's collection On The Track
in 1900.
"The Iron-Bark Chip," which includes the characters of Andy Page, Dave Regan
, and Jack Bentley
(most likely the character more commonly known as Jim Bently
) was published in the same collection.
Possibly the most popular Andy Page story would be Lawson's
humorous "The Loaded Dog
", in which Dave's imaginative idea of fishing with explosives backfires when the cartridge is left unattended.
Andy, like Dave, is extremely fond of fishing. According to "The Loaded Dog," "Andy would fish for three hours at a stretch if encouraged by a ‘nibble’ or a ‘bite’ now and then— say once in twenty minutes." Whilst Dave thought up the idea for the explosive fishing cartridge, Andy implemented it. "Andy usually put Dave’s theories into practice if they were practicable, or bore the blame for the failure and the chaffing of his mates if they weren’t."
Fictional character
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appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australia
Australia
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n writer and poet Henry Lawson
Henry Lawson
Henry Lawson was an Australian writer and poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest writer"...
. Andy is rarely found without the company of good mates Jim Bently
Jim Bently
Jim Bently is a fictional character appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson. The somewhat more sensible member of the group, Jim is rarely found without the company of good mates Dave Regan and Andy Page...
and Dave Regan
Dave Regan
Dave Regan is a fictional character appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson.A laid-back, somewhat mischievous young man, Dave is rarely found without the company of good mates Jim Bently and Andy Page.Arguably, Dave's character first...
, and is generally the 'straight man' of the trio.
Andy's character first appeared in Lawson's short story, "Andy Page's Rival." This story was published in Lawson's collection On The Track
On the Track
On the Track is Leon Redbone's debut album. It was released on Warner Bros. Records in 1975 and reissued on CD in 1988. It peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard Pop Albums charts.The collection of songs features cover art by Chuck Jones.- Track listing :...
in 1900.
"The Iron-Bark Chip," which includes the characters of Andy Page, Dave Regan
Dave Regan
Dave Regan is a fictional character appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson.A laid-back, somewhat mischievous young man, Dave is rarely found without the company of good mates Jim Bently and Andy Page.Arguably, Dave's character first...
, and Jack Bentley
Jim Bently
Jim Bently is a fictional character appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson. The somewhat more sensible member of the group, Jim is rarely found without the company of good mates Dave Regan and Andy Page...
(most likely the character more commonly known as Jim Bently
Jim Bently
Jim Bently is a fictional character appearing in several well-known short stories written by popular Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson. The somewhat more sensible member of the group, Jim is rarely found without the company of good mates Dave Regan and Andy Page...
) was published in the same collection.
Possibly the most popular Andy Page story would be Lawson's
Henry Lawson
Henry Lawson was an Australian writer and poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest writer"...
humorous "The Loaded Dog
The Loaded Dog
"The Loaded Dog" is a humorous short story by Australian writer Henry Lawson. The plot concerns three gold miners and their dog, and the farcical consequences of leaving a bomb cartridge unattended...
", in which Dave's imaginative idea of fishing with explosives backfires when the cartridge is left unattended.
Andy, like Dave, is extremely fond of fishing. According to "The Loaded Dog," "Andy would fish for three hours at a stretch if encouraged by a ‘nibble’ or a ‘bite’ now and then— say once in twenty minutes." Whilst Dave thought up the idea for the explosive fishing cartridge, Andy implemented it. "Andy usually put Dave’s theories into practice if they were practicable, or bore the blame for the failure and the chaffing of his mates if they weren’t."