1923 novel by D H Lawrence set in Australia (8)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
kangaroo
(Other definitions for kangaroo that I've seen before include "Aussie boxer" , "Marsupial (two friends of 19)" , "Native marsupial Down Under" , "One bounces" , "Would anorak go on the animal?" .)