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Source: The Bulletin 24 June, 1915', p. 24
Was It Simpson? single work   poetry   humour   "He looked like Simpson, though the rags he wore"
Issue Details: First known date: 1915... 1915 Was It Simpson?
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  • A poem about two brawling larrikins from Sydney who chance to meet on opposite sides at Gallipoli. Another poem which drewe parallels between the Trojan War of ancient Greek mythology and the conflict at Gallipoli.

    Note that this poem does not refer to John Simpson Kirkpatrick, of 'Simpson and his donkey' fame.

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    y separately published work icon The Bulletin vol. 36 no. 1845 24 June 1915 Z589189 1915 periodical issue 1915 pg. 24
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