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Issue Details: First known date: 1997... 1997 Billy Wye : The Last True Australian Bush Poet
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Carroll's substantial introduction, titled The True Story of William James Wye Bushman, Poet & Balladist, Including His Recordings of Australia's History through Verse (pp. 9-141), traces the life, family and writing career of William James Wye. Included in this section are, Souvenirs of the Sunny South: Being a Collection of Australian Horse Verse, Bush Minstrelsy, and other poetry by William James Wye.

The second half of this volume comprises Wye's poetry under the headings; Legends, Places, Humour, Nation and Nature, Family and Friends, Troopers, Horses and Other.

Notes

  • Dedication: This book is dedicated to Phyllis McMahon and Betty Hooper, grand-daughters of William James Wye.
  • '"Mr Wye is probably the greatest of all Australia's horse poets, greater than Henry Lawson"- Bulletin 1924.' (Back cover)

Contents

* Contents derived from the Omeo, Omeo - Tambo Crossing area, East Gippsland, Gippsland, Victoria,:Carroll Publishing , 1997 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Trooper's Farewelli"I gaze through the gathering gloom of the night,", William James Wye , single work poetry war literature (p. 36-38)
The Old Wodonga roadi"I visualise the days of old, and watch the varied scenes unfold;", William James Wye , single work poetry (p. 171)
Note: Author note: This verse was written on my birthday, 16 July 1944
The Aboriginesi"How strange 'tis to see, in this land of the free, and novel in native mammalia;", William James Wye , single work poetry (p. 222-223)
Billy Wyei"Your verses have inspired me to write here, this book,", Dianne Carroll , selected work poetry
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Omeo, Omeo - Tambo Crossing area, East Gippsland, Gippsland, Victoria,: Carroll Publishing , 1997 .
      Extent: 303p.
      Description: illus. (b & w), ports.
      Note/s:
      • Includes bibliography, index and family tree.
      • Illustrated by Terry Petersen.
      • Partial contents indexed. Remainder pending.
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