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Issue Details: First known date: 1984... 1984 Wags in Verse
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'A collection of bush verses written by 'a proud and patriotic Queenslander' who 'shot through' from formal education at the age of 14 and went to outback Queensland.' (Publication summary)

Contents

* Contents derived from the Adelaide, South Australia,:Rigby , 1984 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Heaveni"Plait me a whip with a sixfootsix thong", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 1)
The Boggioligisti"I done alright at shearing", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 2)
The Apprentice Rainmakeri"There's a chap at Weilmoringle", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 4)
The Agenti"You can pick him from a mile off by his cunning salesman's grin", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 5)
Pudding Basin Harryi"There's a barber shop at Nungo, on the Gidginburra Creek", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 6)
The White 'Orsei"That White 'orse has thrown me", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 8)
Block that Red Bullock!i"Block that red bullock!", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 9)
Mad Dogs for Mad Cattlei""Mad dogs for mad cattle hey?"", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 10)
Vote the Groundlice Weti"Vote the groundlice wet boys", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 12)
A Scandal at Quilpiei"The scandal swept through Quilpie", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 13)
The Battleri"The battler saves his bumpers and keeps them in his pouch", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry (p. 14-16)
King Arthur of Nerangi"Behind the massive cedar desk the old man runs his camps", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry (p. 17)
One-Eyed Nell'si"There's a waterhole near Tilpa, in a place called Snakebite Bore", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 18)
Mabeli""Strike me roan! What a bitch!" The agent cut his yap mid-stride.", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 19-21)
Trying to Move Rams on a Hot Dayi"Hello boys, found you at last", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 22-23)
Bogged!i"Bogged! Well wouldn't that rot yer flamin' socks!", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 24-26)
Sentenced to Five Yearsi"Goodbye to joy and freedom, I've been sentenced to five years.", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 27)
A Bushie at the Gold Coasti""G'day. Did you enjoy your Gold Coast holiday Clive?"", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 28-29)
The Bush Dentisti"If you're heading out to Louth, with a bad tooth in your mouth,", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 30-32)
The Passing of a Loved Onei""Th' country's gone to th' flamin' pack!"", Sandy Thorne , single work poetry humour (p. 33-34)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Adelaide, South Australia,: Rigby , 1984 .
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      Extent: 90p.
      Description: illus.
      ISBN: 0727020455
    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Bookworld , 1991 .
      Extent: 90p.
      Description: illus.
      ISBN: 1875628010
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