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* Contents derived from the Oaklands Park, Marion area, Adelaide - South West, Adelaide, South Australia,:Wahratta Enterprises , 1985 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.

Lawson's Birthday"On the outback fringe of Heaven where the souls of poets go,", J. S. Manifold , single work poetry (p. 8-9)

McArthur's Fart"In the back of donga country", Rob Bath , Andrew Bleby , single work poetry humour (p. 10-11)

Galah"I was a little pink galah", David Berman , single work poetry (p. 12-13)

Bloody Sheilas"I knew this bloody sheila once, a coupla years ago,", Rob Charlton , single work poetry humour (p. 14-15)

Clancy of the Overtime"I had written him a letter which I had for want of better", Rob Charlton , single work poetry humour (p. 16)

Methodist Picnic Day"Can't remember when it was, way back, ar years ago", Rob Charlton , single work poetry humour (p. 17)

Dooley's Pub""Gawd", said Bert the swagman, "It's nice and stinkin' hot,", Rob Charlton , single work poetry humour (p. 18)

What About the Workers"His father used to take him to the meetings long ago", Rob Charlton , single work poetry (p. 19)

The Unending Battle"The cocky had a problem 'cause the land was dry as dust", Rob Charlton , single work poetry humour (p. 20)

The Population Explosion"The cocky lifted tired eyes", Rob Charlton , single work poetry (p. 21)

Royal Flush"The PM heard it first of course, a rumour so to speak,", Rob Charlton , single work poetry humour (p. 22-23)

Roll on Wild Rivers"Roll on wild rivers down to the sea", Dave Clark , single work poetry (p. 24)

Tailings Dam"In the town of Port Pirie on the 31st of May", Dave Clark , single work poetry (p. 24)

Farming In the Twenties"Took up a thousand acres for a start, an axe, a mattock and a great big heart.", George Frederick Clarke , single work poetry (p. 25)

Progress"In days of old, the warrior bold", Claire Coutts , single work poetry satire (p. 26)

TAB Punter's Song"Each Saturday morning I crawl out of bed", John Dengate , single work poetry humour (p. 27)

True Dinkum Aussie"I'm a hard-working person, polite and well bred", John Dengate , single work poetry humour (p. 28)

Thanks to the Yanks"We're happy little Aussies and we've lots of wealthy mates", John Dengate , single work poetry satire (p. 29)

The Vision in St. Anne's"If you'll listen for a spell, I've a tale I'd like to tell:", John Dengate , single work poetry humour (p. 30)

Dying Treasurer"A Federal Treasurer lay dying,", John Dengate , single work poetry humour (p. 30)

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Looking Beyond the Bowyangs: A Critique of Australian Ballad Anthologies Keith McKenry , 1997 single work criticism
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 147 1997; (p. 25-30)