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Allan M. Nixon
Non-Fiction Author, Ute Man and Film/TV Maker
Allan Nixon, the "Uteman" is touring throughout Australia writing stories about the interesting people and places he visits. The Bushies (2003) and Bush Aussies (December 2007) are his most recent Penguin books. Outbackers, a book about travelling the outback with Allan, will be Published by ABC Books in March 2008.
Allan has travelled the country collecting exciting material for his many books including: Beaut Utes 4 (Penguin 2002), Beaut Utes 3 (Penguin 2001), More Beaut Utes (Penguin, 2000); Jokes for Blokes (Macmillan, 2000); Beaut Utes: Beaut Aussie Utes from the 1920s to 1990s (Lothian, 1998) and Real Men Talking/Joking a joke book rated ‘M, for Real Men’ (Lothian, 1999). He has also produced a calendar, a music CD and worked as a consultant on numerous film-making projects.
Allan has undertaken many professions in his time, including working as a customs clerk, air traffic officer, solicitor’s clerk, gardener, barman, nurseryman, storeman, plumber’s labourer, charter pilot, shearer’s cook, roustabout and park ranger. His experiences have helped Allan to understand the trial and daily struggle of ‘the ordinary bloke’ and are invaluable as reference material for his favoured profession – story telling.
Allan’s ‘Working for the Bush’ campaign raises awareness for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the youth suicide prevention program – REACHOUT.
Other books by Allan M. Nixon include: Inglewood: Gold Town of Early Victoria (1974), Muddy Boots: Inglewood Football Club (1981), Inglewood Gold: 1859-1982 (1982), 100 Australian Bushrangers: 1789-1901 (1982), The Grinhams: A Family History (1987), The Swagman: Survivors of the Great Depression (1987), Somewhere in France: Sgt. Roy Whitelaw A.I.F. 1914-1918 (1989).
For more information about Allan, visit his website at www.uteman.com.au
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