[This IAC article gives some historical information regarding the Dog on the Tucker Box poem and the associated famous statue (five miles from Gundagai). See the IAC list “The dog on the tucker box” for various articles regarding the subject, as well as some postcards with photos … [Read more...] about The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)
Gundagai (New South Wales)
Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]
[Editor: This article, about “the dog on the tucker box” (of Gundagai fame), was published in Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 31 July 1937.] Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital Motorists who traverse the Hume Highway between … [Read more...] about Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]
Along the Hume Highway: Gundagai’s historical attraction: Canberra’s alluring beauties [by “Tasman”, 8 February 1936]
[Editor: This article was published in The Advocate (Devonport, Tas.), 8 February 1936.] Along the Hume Highway. Gundagai’s historical attraction. Canberra’s alluring beauties. (No. 1. — By “Tasman.”) In pursuance of its policy of placing Tasmania’s attractions … [Read more...] about Along the Hume Highway: Gundagai’s historical attraction: Canberra’s alluring beauties [by “Tasman”, 8 February 1936]
Dog on Tucker Box verses [17 June 1952]
[Editor: This article, about the poems concerning “the dog on the tucker box” (of Gundagai fame), was published in The Wingham Chronicle, and Manning River Observer (Wingham, NSW), 17 June 1952.] Dog on Tucker Box verses. Mr. Les. Worth, of Elands, a member of the … [Read more...] about Dog on Tucker Box verses [17 June 1952]
How history was made: “The Dog Sat on the Tucker Box” [poem by Jack Moses, 25 November 1919]
[Editor: This poem by Jack Moses was published in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (Gundagai, NSW), 25 November 1919.] How history was made. “The Dog Sat on the Tucker Box.” The man who originally composed the now historic and … [Read more...] about How history was made: “The Dog Sat on the Tucker Box” [poem by Jack Moses, 25 November 1919]
The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem [1 February 1945]
[Editor: This article, about the origin of a poem regarding “the dog on the tucker box” (of Gundagai fame), was published in The Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 1 February 1945.] The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem A correspondent in the Wagga … [Read more...] about The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem [1 February 1945]
The Dog on the Tucker Box [“Bill the Bullocky” poem, 16 May 1935]
[Editor: This item is an extract from the “Out among the People” section, published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 16 May 1935. It features a poem, “Bill the Bullocky”, which mentions the dog on the tucker box (of Gundagai fame).] The Dog on the Tucker Box Mr. Frank … [Read more...] about The Dog on the Tucker Box [“Bill the Bullocky” poem, 16 May 1935]
The emblem of our big week: Monument where the dog sat [11 August 1932]
[Editor: This article, about the dog on the tucker box, was published in The Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 11 August 1932.] The emblem of our big week Monument where the dog sat There is not a person in the whole of Australia who has not heard of “the dog and … [Read more...] about The emblem of our big week: Monument where the dog sat [11 August 1932]
The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” [29 January 1938]
[Editor: This article about Jack Moses was published in Pix (Sydney, NSW), 29 January 1938.] The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” Everybody knows the lines — “The dog sat on the tucker box, nine miles from Gundagai.” Not everybody knows who … [Read more...] about The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” [29 January 1938]
Gundagai’s mysterious dog: Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown [7 April 1938]
[Editor: This article was published in the Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 7 April 1938.] Gundagai’s mysterious dog Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown Immortal tradition benefits Gundagai How did the story of “The Dog and the Tucker Box” come about, is … [Read more...] about Gundagai’s mysterious dog: Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown [7 April 1938]
Flash Jack from Gundagai [folk music, videos]
“Flash Jack from Gundagai” is a traditional Australian folk song. This song is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here, along with further information on the song.] Flash Jack from Gundagai … [Read more...] about Flash Jack from Gundagai [folk music, videos]
Flash Jack from Gundagai [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Flash Jack from Gundagai I’ve shore at Burrabogie, and I’ve shore at Toganmain, I’ve shore at big Willandra and upon the old Coleraine, But before the shearin’ was over I’ve wished … [Read more...] about Flash Jack from Gundagai [song, 1905]
On the Road to Gundagai [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] On the Road to Gundagai Oh, we started down from Roto when the sheds had all cut out. We’d whips and whips of Rhino as we meant to push about, So we humped our blues serenely and … [Read more...] about On the Road to Gundagai [song, 1905]