Alan Marshall Short Story Award
The Alan Marshall Short Story Award is held annually in memory of the great Australian writer and former resident of Eltham, Alan Marshall AM. OBE. HON LL.D (1902-1984), whose most well-known books are the autobiographical, I Can Jump Puddles, This is the Grass and Pioneers and Painters. Afflicted with polio as a child, he dealt with the crippling effects with such courage and determination that his rich and full life became an example and inspiration to many. |
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