Bony (Fictional Character)

Bony (Fictional Character)

Bony is a half Aboriginal, half-white detective character created by Arthur Upfield. His white father is unknown and his Aboriginal mother was murdered while he was still an infant. [The Will of the Tribe] Bony's real name and title is Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte - reflecting a real practice at the time of writing, of giving Aboriginal children the full name of a famous (white) historical figureFact|date=July 2008. He has a Masters Degree in Criminal Science from Brisbane University. [ [http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/aupfiel.htm Arthur Upfield ] ] Bony appeared in dozens of Upfield's novels from the late 1920s until his death in 1964.He is a member of the Queensland police force, although the novels are set throughout Australia. [http://nicholnl.wcp.muohio.edu/DingosBreakfastClub/Australia/upfieldmysteries.html#Locations Australian Natural History and Human Ecology Page, Just For fans of Arthur Upfield's "Bony" Mysteries]

Although his age is not specifically mentioned in the novels, Bony seems to be in his early fifties. He is married to Mary, and they have three adult sons.

"Boney" was an Australian television series made in 1972, featuring James Laurenson in the title role. The name was spelt 'Boney' for the series, and some editions of the novels kept this spelling for later editions.

"Bony" was also a 1990 telemovie and later a 1992 spin-off TV series (using the original 'Bony' spelling). However, the series was criticised for casting Bony as a white man (played by Cameron Daddo), under the tutelage of "Uncle Albert", an elderly Aborigine played by Burnum Burnum.

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