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Issue Details: First known date: 1989... 1989 A Camel to the Moon
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Notes

  • Dedication: These poems are dedicated to all the 'unsung' heroes and heroines who pioneered the outback of Australia in their many ways. Their memory is now enshrined in the 'Stockmans Hall of Fame' to which part of the proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Northbridge, Inner Perth, Perth, Western Australia,:Access Press , 1989 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
It's a Way of Lifei"If the drought went on and creeks stayed dry.", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 11)
A Camel to the Mooni"The rocking chair creaks softly, with rhythm as he moves,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 12)
Twitcheni"The bush holds many secrets of eccentric men and their kind,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 14)
The Bushman's Friendi"It's just a simple battered thing", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 15-16)
A Bush Blokei"He stood alone on the corner,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 18-19)
Sense of Humouri"There are things in life hard to endure", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 20)
Old Micki"Mick came from Western New South Wales,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 21-22)
Cyclonei"There's a low up north, out to sea", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 23-24)
To Likei"Of the gifts of the senses that come from above,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 26)
His Own Endurance Ridei"He was young and bold and just eighteen,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
A Scrambled Talei"Bert lived on the outskirts of old Onslow town,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry humour (p. 30)
Man's Best Friendi"As a child I had pets from a mouse to a calf,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 31-32)
Coonjyan Mayi"She came to me from Onslow town,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 33-34)
The Widow McGheei"In a hut on a selection", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 36-38)
Flight to the Stockman's Hall of Famei"In `Whisky-Xray-Charlie' we left one early morn,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 39)
The Pedal Seti"We take for granted in the city, perks of civilization,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 40)
Picnic Racesi"Excitement has grown to fever pitch,", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 41-42)
Old Blue Doughi"Every year at straggler time", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 44-46)
Living in the Cityi"It's always what we dreamt of", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 48-49)
Black Mani"Black Man, we landed on your shore", Tess Stroud , single work poetry (p. 50)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Northbridge, Inner Perth, Perth, Western Australia,: Access Press , 1989 .
      Extent: 95p.
      Edition info: Limited edition of 1000, with 300 numbered and signed.
      Description: ill. (some col.)
      Note/s:
      • Foreword by Mary Durack.
      • With illustrations by Peter Good.
      ISBN: 0949795291
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