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Issue Details: First known date: 1990... 1990 Ngali Ngalga (Let's Talk) : Poetry
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'Collection of poems; themes of white oppression and brutality, Murri pride and persistence.' Source: http://unicorn.aiatsis.gov.au (Sighted 26/09/2008).

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Breakout Press , 1990 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
For Dad.i"The sea is blue for me and you, the stars shine bright at night.", Kathleen Canning , Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 2)
Fayei"Your time for leaving is near, Sister Faye.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 3-4)
Fair Skin - Black Souli"Whitefella, you're not listening, I am not like you", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 5)
Timeless Womani"Old woman, you gave me life.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 6)
Mother of Strengthi"Your wars are over, the vile creature defeated.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 7-8)
Woman of a Different Worldi"Hold me...take away the pain of oppression.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 9)
Prindyi"Poor little mixed up boy, beautiful eyes, innocent smile and mischief in your heart.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 10-11)
A Fragile Strengthi"Sweet fragile child of mine, delicate like the sapling.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 11)
200 Year Wari"Rise above the corrupt power of murderous police.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 12)
Dianei"Do not fear my love, we'll never part.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 13)
Magpiei"Magpie - my totem my protector you always fly with me", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 14)
Black Babyi"Small soft baby, thrust from the womb,", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 15-16)
Man of Peacei"Soft clear eyes, reflect your soul, your spirit, your being.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 16)
Migellooi"Whiteman...you call us primitive, the wretched savage, much worse...", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 17)
Murri Peoplei"Murri people you stand tall and proud, as you watch over your spiritual land.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 18)
My Worldi"Minutes turn to hours in this world of mindless boredom.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 19-20)
Dazed or Crazed?i"Flames of past, burning out sanity of mind.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 21)
The Holy Warsi"An anguished expression etched into a young face.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 22-23)
Dark Eyed Serenityi"Sweet young woman, thank-you for being.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 24)
Emotional Upheaval.i"Trapped in a prison of the mind, no escape from torment of thought.", Burraga Gutya , single work poetry (p. 25)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Breakout Press , 1990 .
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      Extent: 54p.
      Description: illus. (b & w)
      Note/s:
      • Introduction by Norie Neumark, July 1990.
      ISBN: 0646006738
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